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Surviving are one sister, Reable Charles of Wadsworth, Ohio; and three brothers, Mack Adkins, Elmer Adkins and Robert Adkins, all of Akron; and several relatives in Calhoun County. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mark Gerwig officiating, and burial in King Cemetery, Nicut. 12/21/1995 ALLEN, CLYDE Clyde Allen, 86, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995, at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Fielden and Almira Bailey Allen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a former oil field worker, and had retired from West Virginia Dept. of Highways. He was a member of the VFW. Surviving are one son, Mark Basnett of Elizabeth; and one sister, Estel Powell of Akron, Ohio. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Snyder Chapel Church Cemetery, Annamoriah. 9/21/1995 ALLEN, HERMAN GLEN Herman Glen Allen, 68, of Hurricane, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1995, at Putnam General Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Lincoln County, a son of the late Josh and Mary Ethel Hughes Allen. He was a retired coal miner and had been employed by Appalachian Power Co. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America. Surviving are his wife, Gypsy M. Tanner Allen; three sons, Jerry Allen of Sod, Larry Allen and Dale Allen, both of Yawkey; three daughters, Lisa Adams and Virginia Parsons, both of Hurricane, and Nathaniel Allen of Yawkey; two brothers, Josh Allen, Jr., of Sod and Nathaniel Allen of Jonesville, Mich.; one sister, Doris Pryor of Muncey, Ind.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Avis Hill officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery, near Spencer. 2/2/1995 ALLEN, STACIE McCUNE Stacie McCune Allen, 77, of Grantsville, formerly of Orma, died Monday, Jan. 23, 1995, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born at Orma, a daughter of the late P. M. and Willa Bourne McCune. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Roger L. Allen of Grantsville; two daughters, Murlene Ferrebee of Grantsville and Wanda Cain of Cleveland; three brothers, Bruce McCune and Norville McCune, both of Orma, and Ralph McCune of Rutland, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Allen, in 1973; one son, Lowell Allen; one daughter, Kathleen Parsons; and two brothers, Dowe McCune and Vance McCune. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Dallas F. Smith officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery, Orma. 10/26/1995 ANDERSON, HENRY D. Henry D. Anderson, 76, of Buckhannon, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 1995, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late William T. Anderson and Jessie Lynch Anderson. He was manager of F.C. Cook, served in the 4th Armored Division in World War II, and was a member of First United Methodist Church. He graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1937. He was wounded in Germany in 1945 and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of Buckhannon Lions Club, Franklin Lodge No. 7, AF&AM, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Retired Officers Association, and Purple Heart Association. He was a 1951 graduate of W.Va. Wesleyan College and a charter member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Jean Buchanan Anderson; two daughters, Susan Hansen of Buckhannon and Barbara Merlo of Leavenworth, Kan.; one son, William T. Anderson of Somerville, N.J.; two brothers, A.G. Anderson of Spencer and Dan Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three granddaughters, Amy Hansen of Buckhannon, Katie Anderson of Somerville; and Emma Merlo of Leavenworth; and two grandsons, Jon Hansen of Buckhannon and Andy Merlo of Leavenworth. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Details of the services were not available. 11/9/1995 ANDERSON, RICHARD LEE Richard Lee Anderson, 53, of Monroe Township, Oh., died Saturday, Nov. 4, 1995, at Veterans Administration Hospital, Erie, Pa., after a lengthy illness. He was born in Spencer, the son of William and Zanna Bailey Anderson. He had been an Ashtabula resident since 1943, and had lived in Conneaut for the last five years. He was employed as a truck driver with Anderson Enterprizes, retiring in 1989. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and had attended Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene. He was a member of Moose Lodge #472, Eagles F.O.E. lodges #1463 in Ashtabula and #408 in Conneaut. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Judith English Anderson, whom he married July 25, 1981; a sister, Berna-dine Fanning of Ashtabula; a brother, Gene Anderson of Ashtabula; five stepsons, William Dix of Monroe Township, David Dix of Kingsville, Ohio; Donald Dix of Concord, N.H., and Dennis and James Dix of Ashtabula; six stepgrandchildren; and a number of more distant relatives in Calhoun County. Services were held at Marcy Funeral Home, Conneaut, Ohio, with Rev. Jerry Webb, pastor of Kelloggsville Church of Nazarene officiating. Burial was in Kelloggsville Cemetery. 4/27/1995 ANDERSON, STEVEN D. Steven D. Anderson, 28, of Parkersburg, died Monday, April 17, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Lake County, Ohio, a son of Garry and Patricia Leggett Anderson of Southington, Ohio. He was a 1986 graduate of Southington Chalker High School, where he excelled in football, and was a former cement finisher for M&S Concrete of Parkersburg. He resided in Parkersburg since 1986, and attended New Live Full Gospel Church, Elizabeth. Surviving in addition to his parents are one son, Zachary Dwayne Anderson of Parkersburg; one daughter, Stephanie Dawn Anderson of Parkersburg; one brother, Garry Michael Anderson of Southington; one sister, Melissa Renee Cunningham of Parkersburg; one nephew, Matthew Cunningham of Parkersburg; his fiancee, Patty Hughes of Parkersburg; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Howard and Faye Anderson Schrader of Little Creek, Calhoun County; and maternal grandparents, Virgil and Ruby Bell Leggett of Annamoriah, Calhoun County. Services were held at Snyder Chapel Community Church, Annamoriah, with Rev. William D. Stutler officiating. Burial was in Snyder Chapel Cemetery. ATER, BONNIE G. - See Rogers, Bonnie G. 12/21/1995 ATKINSON, ARCHIE R. Archie Ray Atkinson, 83, of Seth, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1995, in CAMC General Division, after a short illness. He was born in Highland, Ritchie County, the son of the late Harvey and Daisy Atkinson. He was an accomplished poet, and was a retired supervisor from Consolidated Gas Co., Seth, with 35 years of service. He also worked several years in Calhoun County at Cabot Station, Richardson Station and Minnora Station. He was a former member of Civilian Conservation Organization and a former forest ranger in charge of Blue Bend State Park. Surviving are two sons, Roland "Bud" Atkinson of Fort Myers, Fla., and Douglas R. Atkinson of Charleston; a daughter, Kathryn "Kit" Cantley of Seth; a sister, Edna Kight of Grantsville; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Starcher Atkinson; a son, Herbert Atkinson; a brother, Orin Atkinson of Grantsville; and a sister, Grace Craddock of Spencer. Services were held at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with Rev. Tim Oakes officiating. Burial was in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, W.Va. BAILEY, CORA - See Duncan, Cora. BAILEY, OMA JEN - See Freshour, Oma Jen. 3/9/1995 BAILEY, ORVIE Orvie Bailey, 87, of Marietta, Ohio, formerly of Linden, died Tuesday, Mar. 7, 1995, at The Arbors of Marietta, after an extended illness. She was born at Milo, a daughter of the late Charles and Cora Bailey Siers. She was a homemaker, a member of Milo Community Church, and attended Warren Chapel United Methodist Church, Fleming, Ohio. Surviving are four sons, Seldon Bailey of Marietta, Shade Bailey and Shelby Bailey, both of Newton Falls, Ohio, and John Bailey of Marysville, Ohio; seven daughters, Lois Cutue of Little Hocking, Ohio, Leo Rader of Greensboro, N.C., Susie Dixon of Spencer, Madge Rauch of Fleming, Bernice Mayle of Ravenna, Ohio, Janet Burns of Newton Falls, and Jeanne Lawrence of Marietta; three half-brothers, Holden Siers and Doy Siers, both of Big Bend, and Olen Siers of Mt. Zion; three half-sisters, Esta Jones of Five Forks, Ruby Jones of Grantsville and Myrl Schoolcraft of St. Albans; 31 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Smith S. Bailey, Apr. 14, 1983; a daughter, Grace Roberts; a brother, Norvel Siers; a sister, Ora Siers; three half-brothers, Ermine Siers, Ronsel Siers, and Bernard Siers; and a half-sister, Myrlene Wallbrown. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John W. Ellison officiating. Burial will be in Clover Cemetery, Spencer. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. 1/19/1995 BAILEY, JOSEPH ROY Joseph Roy Bailey, 96, of Minnora, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 1995, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Milo, a son of the late Albert J. and Mary Jane Sampson Bailey. He was a retired farmer and a lifelong Calhoun County resident. He attended Milo United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Paul G. Bailey of Newton; three grandchildren, Randall Bailey of Tariff, Richard Bailey of Minnora and Rita Gainer of Spencer; one great-grandson; and six great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Moss Bailey, in 1985; four brothers, Howard Bailey, Lester Bailey, Warden Bailey and Pascal Bailey; and four sisters, Emma Allen, Lora Jarvis, Gae Moss and Mattie Bailey. Services were held at Milo United Methodist Church, Milo, with Rev. Charles M. Wilkinson and Rev. Ruby Wilkinson officiating. Burial was in Upper Fink Cemetery, Milo. 3/30/1995 BAILEY, NICHOLAS S. Nicholas Stuart Bailey, 2, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Mar. 21, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Margaret Bailey of Chloe. Surviving in addition to his mother are one brother, Justin Michael Bailey of Chloe; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bailey of Chloe; and maternal great-grandmother, Zella Miller of Chloe. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. 1/5/1995 BAKER, BONNIE LUCILLE Bonnie Lucille Baker, 79, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Frank and Hallie Stump Bennett. She was a homemaker and a member of First Lutheran Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are one son, Byron R. Baker of Parkersburg; four grandchildren, Christopher Baker of Parkersburg, Catherine Baker and Cassandra Baker, both of Morgantown, and Caroline Baker of Columbus, Ind.; one nephew; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Baker; three sisters, Genevive Meo, Eva Thornburg, and Madge Bennett. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. James F. Kinsler officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. BAKER, PANSY KATHRYN - See Kanyak, Pansy Kathryn. 3/30/1995 BALL, GOLDIE J. Goldie J. Ball, 81, of Parkersburg, formerly of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Mar. 22, 1995, at her residence after an unexpected illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John L. and Biddie Wright Kerby. She retired from Grantsville Ben Franklin Store, and was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one son, Gerald Ball of Parkersburg; two sisters, Bertha Webster and Flora Gherke, both of Grantsville; two brothers, Hagen Kerby of Grantsville and Robert L. Kerby of Salem; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Ball; one grandson, Mitchell Ball; one sister; and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Bill Angel and Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. 6/8/1995 BALL, WILLIE Willie Ball, 84, of Beckley, formerly of Mt. Zion, died Monday, June 5, 1995, at Pine Crest Hospital, Beckley, after an extended illness. He was born in Pine Creek, the son of the late Norvel and Mary Propst Ball. He was a former employee of Denmar and Pine Crest hospitals in Beckley. Surviving are one brother, Fred Ball of Beckley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating, and burial in St. Paul Cemetery, near Mt. Zion. BARNHART, SHARRON K. - See Gildow, Sharron K. 6/29/1995 BARR. ORAL Oral Barr, 79, of Marietta Convalescent Center, died Thursday, June 22, 1995, at the center after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Robert Shock and Martha Mae Starkey Barr. He retired from B&O Railroad as a boilermaker. Surviving are one daughter, Linda Sue Edman of Parkersburg, and one sister, Opal Gragg of Parkersburg. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Chuck Ferrell, Jr., and Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery. 4/6/1995 BASNETT, HARRY F. Harry F. Basnett, 73, of Mt. Zion, died Thursday, Mar. 30, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late George and Sally Wright Basnett. He was a retired oil field worker and a farmer. Surviving are two sisters, Nelle Cooper of Annamoriah and Mary Wolverton of Big Bend; several nieces and nephews; and a good friend and companion, Don Blankenship. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Everett Basnett, Denver Basnett, Hale Basnett, George Basnett, and Dale Basnett. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Blackshire Cemetery, Big Bend. 11/16/1995 BEAGLE, SYLVIA M. Sylvia McCune Beagle, 74, died Friday, Nov. 10, 1995, in Elyria, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Calhoun County and had resided in Elyria for nine years. She was a housewife, and a dear friend and mother to all children around her. She was a member of Elyria United Methodist Church. Surviving are her children, Roy Roger Beagle and Charley Beagle, both of Elyria, Deloris Scott of Columbus, and Dale Evonne Smith of Kentucky; seven grandchildren; a brother, Roscoe McCune of Grafton; and two sisters, Ruby Ferris of Nitro and Bernice Baker of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy T. Beagle; a son, Ronald Eric Beagle; and seven brothers and sisters. Services were held at Bogner Busch Family Chapel, Ridgeville, Ohio, with Rev. Stacey Terrell officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memory Garden, Avon, Ohio. 8/3/1995 BEALL, WILMER C. Wilmer C. Beall, 85, of Little Hocking, died Saturday, July 29, 1995, in the emergency room at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Annamoriah, a son of the late William Russell and Daisy Maude Stutler Beall. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and retired from Parkersburg Restaurant Supply, having worked in maintenance. Surviving are his wife, Katherine Beall; two daughters, Delores Schofield and Patricia Johnson, both of Belpre; four sons, Roy Beall of Vacaville, Calif., Roscoe Beall of Newburg, Ind., Philip Beall of Melbourne, Fla., and Robert Beall of Coolville, Ohio; three sisters, Doris Newton of Leetonia, Ohio, Viola Adams of Hannoverton, Ohio, and Dorothy White of Dunbar; one brother, David Beall of Hannoverton; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one infant son; five sisters, Anna Dawkins, Laverne Ramsey Rovold, Naomi Grady, Beatrice Beall and Ocheal Beall; and two brothers, Harold Beall and Roscoe Beall. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Elder John Woomer officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery, Belpre, Ohio. 7/20/1995 BEHA, GOLDIE G. Goldie G. Beha, 89, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, July 16, 1995, at Americare-Arlington Nursing Home, Parkersburg. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late James and Margaret E. Hayes Goodnight. She had been a teacher in Calhoun, Ritchie, and Wood counties for 41 years, and was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Walker. Surviving are one son, Thomas R. Beha of Ripley; one brother, Russell C. Goodnight of Mansfield, Ohio; one sister, Frankie Goodnight of Cairo; two grandchildren, Steven R. Beha and Tina L. Beha, both of Morgantown; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell C. Beha; one brother; and two sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Earl Perkins officiating, and burial in Walker Cemetery. BELT, CAROL J. - See Richards, Carol J. 2/23/1995 BENNETT, SCOTTIE K. Scottie Kelley Bennett, 83, of Weston, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1995, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Leatha Sturms Elliott. She was retired from Ohio Public Employees System as a psychiatric aide in Apple Creek, Ohio, and was a member of Ohio State Retirees Association. Surviving are two daughters, Carole Hosey of Grantsville and Lila L. Wade of Weston; five half-sisters, Ella Bell Haverty and Peggy Cain, both of Grantsville, Gray Arthur of Charleston, Betty Boyce and Dottie Shamblin, both of Sissonville; two half-brothers, Victor Elliott of St. Albans and Morford Elliott of Charleston five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Kelley; one brother; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. BENNETT, BONNIE LUCILLE - See Baker, Bonnie Lucille. 11/2/1995 BENNETT, DELLA MAE Della Mae Bennett, 96, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 1995, at Americare-Glenville after an extended illness. She was born in Stumptown, a daughter of the late Johnathan and Damey Catheryn Phillips Minney. She was a homemaker and a member of Order of Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, and VFW Auxiliary, all of Grantsville. Surviving are one son, Harold Bennett of Pennsboro; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.G. Bennett, in 1992; one son, R.E. Bennett; one brother; and one grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. BLAIR, ETHEL - See Jackson, Ethel Blair. BLAKE, PATRICIA ANN - See Conley, Patricia Ann. BLATT, SHARRON K. - See Gildow, Sharron K. 5/25/1995 BLOSSER, LINA "LIL" Lina Lillian "Lil" Kersey Blosser, 61, of Rt. 1, Vincent, Ohio, died Monday, May 15, 1995, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Clifton and Lovie Powell Kersey. She grew up in Calhoun County, and was a Calhoun County High School graduate. She was a homemaker and attended Porterfield Baptist Church, Porterfield. Surviving are her husband of 30 years, Okey H. Blosser; three sons, Denzil Wright of Hurricane, Donald Lott of Watertown and Okey P. Blosser of the home; one daughter, Patricia Toncray of Parkersburg; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Berniece Parsons of Nitro; one brother, Steven Kersey of Mason County; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Denzil Ray Kersey. Services were held at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Paul Knierim officiating. Burial was in Fairview Memory Gardens, Rt. 339, Belpre. BOARD, BONNIE - See Mollohan, Bonnie. BOLING, SUSAN - See Stirman, Susan. 4/13/1995 BOOHER, DEWARD Deward Booher, 73, of Orma, died Monday, April 10, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Ralph and Oda Luzader Booher. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was retired from Spencer State Hospital. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orma. Surviving are his wife, Freda White Booher; two daughters, Loretta Sampson of Marion, Ind., and Carol Swearinger of Chloe; one son, David Booher of Ripley; four sisters, Helena Fulks of Arnoldsburg, Virginia Cunningham of Norton, Ohio, Janet Craddock of Vienna and Susie Rauch of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; one brother, Theodore Booher of Emlenton, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Grover Booher. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m, at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Orma Cemetery. 3/2/1995 BOURNE, GERALD L. Gerald L. "Gary" Bourne, 62, of Glenville, died Friday, Feb. 24, 1995, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, after a three-week illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio, a son of Pauline Bourne Kelley of White Oaks, N.C., and the late Donley Bourne. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a conservation officer with the rank of sergeant who served Gilmer, Roane, and Calhoun counties for 32 years. He was a member of Scottish Rite and Masonic Lodge, both of Clarksburg, and National Rifle Association. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Iris Mace Bourne; a daughter, Pam O'Brien of Spencer; and a brother, Carrol L. Bourne of Chandler, Ariz. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold K. Bourne. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. 11/30/1995 BOWER, GLADYS M. Gladys Murdayne Gainer Bower, 88, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born in Henrietta, a daughter of the late Oak and Esther Wagoner Gainer. Surviving are two daughters, Delma Atkinson of Brunswick, Ohio, and Ernestine Blankenship of Grantsville; one son, Morris Bower of Parkersburg; two brothers, Frank Gainer of Grantsville and George Gainer of Bloomingdale, Ohio; one sister, Louise Rusnak of Bloomingdale; two grandchildren; three great-grand-children; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmas O. Bower; one brother, Harry Gainer; and three sisters, Uthol Gainer, Clair Smith and Dutch Barker. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. 4/6/1995 BOWER, LULA MAE Lula Mae Bower, 79, of Charleston, died Saturday, April 1, 1995 at Charleston Area Medical Center, after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William H. and Azzie Norman Parsons. She was a homemaker and had resided in Campbell's Creek for the past 33 years. She was a member of Carver Senior Citizens, Carver Quilting Club, and Farrar Memorial Baptist Church, Rand. Surviving are three daughters, Catherine L. Hall of Diamond, B. Grace Woods and Hettie O. Abston, both of Belle; two sons, Orval D. "Country" Bower of Campbell's Creek and Roy D. Bower of Garland, Tex.; one sister, Goldie Canup of Florida; two brothers, Raymond Parsons and Dempsy Parsons, both of Akron, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Fidler & Frame Funeral Home, Belle, with Rev. Herbert Harper and Rev. Omar Rucker officiating, and burial at 1 p.m. in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Calhoun County. BOWER, NETTIE MAE - See Hall, Nettie Mae. BOYCE, BEURNICE - See McIntosh, Beurnice. 2/23/1995 BOYD, PATRICIA Patricia Vaughan Boyd, 54, of Bellmore, N.Y., formerly of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of Lloyd and Elva Vaughan of Grantsville, where she resided until attending Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi. She served as a nurse in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1967. She was stationed on Okinawa and was later chosen to serve as a nurse on the V.I.P. Unit at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C. Recently, she worked as a supervisor for home care nurses in New York. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Harold Boyd; two daughters, Guinevere Thompson of Columbia, Md., and Daphne Boyd of New Britain, Conn.; two sons, Harold D. Boyd, Jr., of Portland, Ore., and James Thomas Boyd of Bellmore, N.Y.; one brother, Michael Vaughan of Williamstown; three sisters, Caroline Charonko of Charleston, Susan Vaughan of Dunbar, and Jeannie Tanner of Vienna; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. BRANNON, MARIE - See Carpenter, Marie. BROOKS, LOUISE E. - See Godfrey, Louise E. BROWN, HELEN, - See Tanner, Helen B. BROWN, LINDA M. - See Godfrey, Linda M. 4/20/1995 BULLARD, BURL L. Burl L. Bullard, 77, of Minnora, died Tuesday, April 11, 1995, near Arnoldsburg. He was born in Left Hand, Roane County, a son of the late Early Waitman and Alice Victoria Bailey Bullard. He was a retired employee of Union Carbide Corp., South Charleston, and was a member of the former White Oak Baptist Church, Chloe. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Hazel A. Ellison Bullard; three daughters, Sandra Hackney of Minnora, Frances Tawney of Garner, N.C., and Vicki DeWeese of Belmont; one son, John Bullard of Chloe; one sister, Imogene Jackson of Little Creek, S.C.; four grandsons; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bruce Bullard, Sidney Bullard and Bernard Bullard; and two sisters, Irene Pugh and Icy Siers. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. J. Herbert Smith officiating. Burial was in Zion Hill Cemetery, Elana. BURNS, KATHRYN P. - See Peninger, Kathryn P. 7/20/1995 BURNS, RUTH Ruth Burns, 86, of Sand Ridge, died Wednesday, July 12, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Index, Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Joshua D. and Samilda Kelley Smith. She was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Stanley Burns of Lake Lynn, Pa.; one daughter, Barbara Stump of Dublin, Va.; six grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clairel "Tarzan" Burns, in 1982; seven brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. BURNSIDE, ETTA BELL - See Lyons, Etta Bell. 3/2/1995 BRANNON, CECIL G. Cecil G. Brannon, 83, of Mt. Nebo, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1995, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, after a long illness. He was born in Orma, a son of the late Peter and Vietta Pet Boggs Brannon. He was a retired coal miner, owner of Brannon's Store in Mt. Nebo, and a member of Midland Trail No. 166 Masonic Lodge and Hilltop Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Minnie Keffer Brannon; two daughters, Lena Hilton of Mt. Hope and Sharon Sawyers of Richwood; three sons, Cecil Gail of Cleveland, Ohio, Thomas Lee of Louisville, Ken., and Carl Edward of Mt. Nebo; two sisters, Marie Carpenter of Marietta, Ohio, formerly of Orma, and Zadia Greathouse of Richwood; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roscoe Brannon, and a sister, Lula Norman of Minnora. Services were held at Wallace-Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle, with Rev. Garlin Groves officiating. Burial was in the Brannon Family Cemetery, Mt. Nebo, with Masonic rites conducted by Midland Trail Lodge No. 166. BUSH, REGINA JO - See Mullen, Regina Jo. 12/21/1995 BUTLER, LENA R. Lena R. Butler, 93, of Charleston, formerly of Minnora, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1995, at her daughter's residence in Charleston. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late James and Prudence Lowers Conrad. She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, near Orma. Surviving are three daughters, Norma Stuck of Charleston, Ilene Metz of Orma and Murilene Witt of Cocoa, Fla.; one son, Nolan Butler of Chloe; two brothers, James "Buck" Conrad of Canton, Ohio, and Bernard Conrad of Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Betty Conley of Spencer; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Butler, in 1941; one son, Arlen Butler, in 1970; three brothers; and one sister. Graveside services were held. BYRD, MARY D. - See Chambers, Mary D. CADLE, MAMIE M. - See Cross, Mamie M. 2/2/1995 CAIN, ZELLA J. Zella J. Cain, 72, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late George W. and Clara Bell Stump Cain. She was a homemaker. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, and several cousins. She was preceded in death by eight sisters and four brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Franklin Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Harley Bailey officiating, and burial in Clayton T. Stump Cemetery, Calhoun County. 1/26/1995 CARPENTER, CECIL M. Cecil M. Carpenter, 78, of Orma, Beech Community, died Friday, Jan. 20, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after a sudden illness. He was born in Orma, a son of the late Alpheus and Rebecca S. White Carpenter. He was with U. S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II and was retired from McMahan-Leib Co., Anderson, Ind. He was a member of Beech United Methodist Church and served as Adult Bible Class Leader. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Smith Carpenter; two sons, Stanley D. Carpenter of Morristown, Ind., and Cecil C. Carpenter of Charleston; one daughter, Janice Nichelson of Anderson, Ind.; one stepson, Daniel L. Smith of Orma; one sister, Leslie Roberts of Orma; three brothers, Brooks Carpenter of Walker, Wade Carpenter of Gassaway and Alpha Carpenter of Port Huron, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ada Roberts Carpenter, and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Anderson Memorial Park, Anderson, Ind. 11/16/1995 CARPENTER, HOLLY J. Holly J. Carpenter, 75, of Arnoldsburg, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 1995, at Louis Johnson Veteran's Administration Hospital, Clarksburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late James C. and Hattie Gay Starcher Carpenter. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the African, European and Middle Eastern Theaters. He was a retired crane operator. Surviving are two sisters, Pearl Parsons of Arnoldsburg and Ora Mae Jackson of North Carolina; and two brothers, Charles R. "Bob" Carpenter of Arnoldsburg and Ed Carpenter of Mineral Wells. He was preceded in death by one sister; and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. 5/4/1995 CARPENTER, MARIE Marie Carpenter, 86, of Parkersburg, formerly of Orma, died Saturday, April 29, 1995, at Marietta Convalescent Center after an extended illness. She was born in Orma, a daughter of the late Peter Thomas and Vietta "Pet" Boggs Brannon. She was a homemaker and a member of Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Eva Mae Hosey of Ocala, Fla., and Muriel McCormick of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio; six sons, Joshia Carpenter of Nitro, Harry Carpenter of Parkersburg, Gail Carpenter of Rochester, N.Y., Joseph Glenn Carpenter of Medina, Ohio, Jack Carpenter of Seville, Ohio, and Clifford Carpenter of Orma; one sister, Zadie Greathouse of Richwood; 21 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Greely Carpenter, and two infant sons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Orma. 8/17/1995 CARPENTER, MICHAEL L. Michael L. Carpenter, 41, died Thursday, July 20, 1995. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio, and was a local resident all of his life. He attended Calvary Temple, Ellet. He worked for N&W Railroad for nine years along side his grandfather, Lonnie Clarence Carpenter, originally of Grantsville. Surviving are his mother, Edna McCoy; sister, Jerri Halloway; grandmother, Belva Carpenter; and uncles, Lawrence and Richard Carpenter. Services were held at Hecker Funeral Home, Uniontown, Ohio, with Rev. Lindsey Hayes officiating. Burial was in Kilgore Cemetery, Kilgore, Ohio. 2/16/1995 CARSEY, JAMES James Carsey, 74, of Chloe, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Athens, a son of the late Virginia Hicks Carsey. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are a sister, Margaret Carsey of Eureka, Calif. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Donald Dawson officiating, and burial in Ellison Cemetery, Chloe. 12/7/1995 CARTER, LAWRENCE B. Lawrence B. Carter, 63, of Canton, Ohio, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 1995, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Braxton County, a son of the late Hobert and Donna Miller Carter. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was employed by Republic Steel for 39 years. He was a member of Linden Lodge 83, AF&AM. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Joyce Perkins Carter; one daughter, Susan Carter Santavicca of Canton; one brother, Virgil Carter of South Carolina; and two sisters, Ruth Brzski of St. Charles, Ill., and Helen Crouse of Creston, Ohio. Services were scheduled on Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Richard Perrine officiating, and burial in Minnora Cemetery. 10/26/1995 CHAMBERS, MARY D. Mary Daisy Chambers, 78, of Vienna, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Burnt House, a daughter of the late Jesse and Thessa Belle Byrd. Surviving are two sons, David Chambers of Mineral Wells and Clarence Chambers of Vienna; two daughters, Clara Parsons of Mineral Wells and Janet Enoch of Parkersburg; 10 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; five brothers, Shirley Byrd of Elizabeth, James Byrd of Hazel Green, Glenmer Byrd of Smithville, Jesse Byrd of Burnt House and Willard Byrd of Big Springs; one sister, Otha Frederick of Hazel Green; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brooks D. Chambers; two brothers; and one sister. Services will be held Thursday, 3 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. John Koerner officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitations were scheduled 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, and noon-3 p.m., Thursday. 7/6/1995 CHURCH, HARRY Harry Church, 70, of Spencer, died Wednesday, June 28, 1995, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late George W. and Ila Ash Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Roadway Trucking Co., Cleveland. Surviving are one daughter, Anita K. Church of Cleveland; two sons, John Church of Canton and George Church of Coshocton, Ohio; three brothers, Cecil Church of Colorado Springs, Colo., Jesse Church of Medina, Ohio, and George Church of Arnoldsburg; four sisters, Bessie Arden and Evelyn Church, both of Spencer, Edna Woodward of Mogadore, Ohio, and Shirley Davis of Lakewood, Ohio; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one infant son; and one sister, Hazel Church. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Larry Haught officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Spencer. 1/26/1995 CHURCH, ONIE Onie Church, 96, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1995, at Americare-Arlington, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Nathan and Frena Starcher. She was a housekeeper and caretaker in Parkersburg, and was a member of Fairview Union Church, Orma. Surviving are two brothers, Demmy Starcher of Roseville, Ohio, and Ferd Starcher of Horner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Church, in 1956. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in St. Paul Cemetery, Mt. Zion. 1/12/1995 CLAYTON, BUDGE Budge Clayton, 77, of Roseville, Calif., formerly of Calhoun County, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 1994, in a Sacramento, Calif., hospital. He was a son of Benjamin and Clara Clayton. He taught school in Calhoun County before moving to Cleveland, Ohio, where he retired from Cyril Bath Co. He then moved to Roseville where he resided until his death. Surviving are two daughters, Carol Atkinson of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Phyllis Seibert of Roseville; one brother, Steve Clayton of Port Charlotte, Fla.; one sister, Chlorene Bennett of Port Charlotte; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Mathers Clayton, in March 1991. Services were held at East Lawn Mortuary Chapel, with Rev. Scott Finner officiating. Burial was in East Lawn, Sierra Hills, Roseville. 3/23/1995 COLE, BERNARD DALE Bernard Dale Cole, 43, of Big Springs, died Monday, Mar. 13, 1995, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Ohio, a son of Charlotte Cole of Waterloo, Ohio, and the late Clifford Cole. He was employed by Simmons Beautyrest Corp., Grove City, Ohio. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Regena Cole; one daughter, Juanita Cole of Waterloo; one stepson, Timothy Tallhammer of Big Springs; one stepdaughter, Samantha Conley of Arnoldsburg; and three sisters, Dottie Nelson of Ironton, Ohio, Betsy Shields of Gary, Texas, and Jaunita Hatfield of Waterloo. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. 2/2/1995 COLLINS, HOLLY Holly Collins, 84, of Lockney, died Friday, Jan. 27, 1995, at Americare Nursing Home, Glenville, after an extended illness. He was born in Lockney, a son of the late W. F. and Florence Minney Collins. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown. Surviving are one brother, Ores Collins of Lockney; one sister, Monnie Boggs of Stumptown; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, with Rev. Herbert Smith officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. CONLEY, NORMA A. - See Sears, Norma A. 7/13/1995 CONLEY, PATRICIA ANN Patricia Ann Conley, 49, of Chloe, died Thursday, July 6, 1995, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, Charleston, after an extended illness. She was born in Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Earl and Geneva Hope Hicks Blake. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving are her husband, Graves Conley; and three brothers, Bill Blake of Nitro, Jim Blake of Madison and Mike Helmick of Charleston. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora. CONRAD, LENA R. - See Butler, Lena R. COOK, MONA - See Cottrill, Mona Cook. COOPER, LAURA - See Lindamood, Laura. 4/13/1995 COOPER, WILBUR M. Wilbur M. Cooper, 79, of Vienna and Palestine, died Tuesday, April 4, 1995, in the emergency room at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Zanis O. and Maude Burrows Cooper. He was a Wirt County High School graduate, and attended Morris Harvey College. He had retired from Union Carbide as a furnace operator with more than 26 years of service, and had been employed by Mountain State Steel for 14 years. He was a lifelong resident of Wirt and Wood Counties and an active 25-year member of the Owl Club. He was a member of 36th Street Church of Christ in Vienna, and attended Elizabeth Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Myrtle G. Sheppard Cooper; one son, Harold Gene Cooper of Mineral Wells; two daughters, Deloris Ann O'Dell of Vienna and Janet Sue Burnfield of Vincent; one brother, Jesse Cooper of Charleston; two sisters, Dorcas Smith of Vienna and Mary Vaught of Charleston; two half-sisters, Kate Huffman of Vienna, and Gladys Kirk of Belpre; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four stepgreat- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and -nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, William Cooper, Everett Cooper and Lori Cooper; one sister, Flora Pierson; and one stepgrandson. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Evangelist Tom D. Butterfield, Evangelist Ronald D. Laughery and Evangelist Eugene Conger officiating. Burial was in Sayre Cemetery, Palestine. 12/21/1995 COTTRELL, JAMES James Cottrell, 87, of College Road, Syracuse, Ohio, died Friday, Dec. 15, 1995, in St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, son of the late William and Lucy Carr Cottrell. He was a retired carperter, and he attended the Nazarene Church, Syracuse. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Monnie Flo Vannoy Cottrell; two sisters; and one brother. Services are scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Ewing Funeral Home, Pomeroy, Ohio, with Rev. Lemar O'Bryant officiating, and burial will be in Grave Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, Ohio. 6/29/1995 COTTRILL, MONA COOK Mona Cook Cottrill, 84, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, June 20, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, after a sudden illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Cary J. and Lotie Whipkey McCartney. She attended Calhoun County schools. She was a homemaker and attended Camden Avenue Church of Christ. Surviving are three sons, Carl F. Cook of Boaz, Charles R. Cook of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Cecil F. Cook of Belpre; one stepson, Homer "Bud" Cook of Marietta; one stepdaughter, Annabelle Coss of Marietta; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grand-children; several step- grandchildren; one brother, Carl McCartney of Parkersburg; and four sisters, Goldie Campbell, Mildred Battin, Ruby Grogan and Freda Keeper, all of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Homer E. Cook, in 1960; her second husband, Andrew Cottrill; two brothers, Judson McCartney and Clarence "Jake" McCartney; and two sisters, Mary Dunlap and Monie Queen. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Brian Harrell officiating. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery. CRADDOCK, ZELLA - See Martin, Zella Webb. 10/12/1995 CROSS, MAMIE M. Mamie M. Cross, 94, of Nebo, died Monday, Oct. 2, 1995, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Charlie and Ida Morris Cadle. She operated a store at Nebo for many years and was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Alta Matthews of Baltimore and Merle Hensley of Nebo; two sons, Don Cross of Measury, Ohio, and Dorse Cross of South Charleston; two sisters, Rosie Rogers of Michigan and Roxie Arnold of Charleston; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Cross; one daughter, Wilma Postalwait; one brother, Dude Cadle; and two sisters, Lula Coen and Eugee Alba. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Postalwait Cemetery, Chloe. 11/30/1995 CUNDIFF, EDRA POLING Word has been received of the deaths of Edra Poling Cundiff, 81, in July, and Elenor Poling Rhodabarger, 86, in October, both of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. They were born in Grantsville, daughters of Waitman and Ella Keener Poling. Surviving are a sister, Mildred Poling Stevens of Cuyahoga Falls, and a brother, Vernon Poling of Florida. They were descendants of Michael Stump IV, pioneer family of Calhoun County. CURRY, OPAL - See Evans, Opal. 1/5/1995 CUTLIP, BAILEY L. Bailey L. Cutlip, 77, of Toana, Va., died Monday, Jan. 2, 1995, after a sudden illness. He was born in Sycamore, the son of Emery C. and Maude Poling Cutlip. He was a Christian and attend church in Virginia. He was a retired employee of the City of Alexandria, Va. Surviving are two sons, Donald and John Cutlip, both of Morgantown; one daughter, Jeanette of Fairmont; one sister, Edith Haag of Sand Ridge. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Azeline and Madeline. Arrangements were incomplete. Services will be held at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home, Morgantown, and burial will be in Nicholson Cemetery, Morgantown area. 2/23/1995 DAGGETT, CORA ALICE Cora Alice Daggett, 75, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Feb. 17, 1995, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Joseph Richard and Myrtle Delphia Radcliff Lott. She had worked at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, at the Masonic Home, and at the Clam House in Parkersburg. She was a life-long homemaker. She attended Summit Valley United Methodist Church, had been a member of Seventh Street U.M. Church, and was a member of King's Helpers Class at Seventh Street U.M. Church. Surviving are one daughter, Alice Pando of Parkersburg; one son, Robert P. Daggett of Charleston; three grandchildren; three brothers, Charles R. Lott and James E. Lott, both of Williamstown, and Earl J. Lott of Florida; and one sister, Tbelma Lott of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darlington Daggett; one sister, Ruby B. Brown; one brother, Arthur Lott; and one sister, Margaret Lott. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jeff Nolte and Rev. G. Frank Plybon officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery. 10/19/1995 DAILEY, EDWARD C. Edward C. Dailey, 79, of Smithville, died Friday, Oct. 13, 1995, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Yellow Creek, a son of the late Herbert and Myrtle Deem Bailey. He was a coal miner, and had retired from Commercial Hydraulic, Shinnston. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Conn Hardman Dailey; one daughter, Judith A. Snider of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one sister, Helen Bee of Clarksburg; two stepsons, Billy Hardman of Smithville, Ohio, and Edward Hardman of Dalton, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Patricia Jane Dearth of Parkersburg; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville. Burial was in Lumberport Cemetery. 6/22/1995 DAWSON, WILLIAM G. William G. Dawson, 61, of Creston, died Thursday, June 15, 1995, at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, Clarksburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Gilbert and Cocoe Richards Dawson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, having served in the 3rd Armored Division. He was a former employee of Ford Motor Co., Bedford, Ohio, and retired from O. Ames Co., Parkersburg, with 25 years of service. He was a member of Grantsville VFW. Surviving are two daughters, Kelly Grogg and Deidre Reddick, both of Nobe; two sisters, Eula Jenkins of Vienna and Edith Haddox of Kentucky; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lesley Dawson; one brother, Harold Dawson; and one sister, Hilda Wilson. There were no services or visitation. DEEL, DONNIE - See Hildreth, Donnie Deel. 1/26/1995 DENNISON, MADGE Madge Dennison, 85, Rt. 5, Parkersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Homer and Lummie Elizabeth Beam Kuhl. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. She retired from U. S. Ceramic Tile Co. in 1959. She lived in Nicolette Since 1939. Surviving is a daughter, Jo Ann Hefner of Parkersburg; one granddaughter, Suzanne Hefner Carroll of Parkersburg; one grandson, John Mark Hefner of Denver, Colo.; two great-grandchildren, Olivia Nicole Carroll of Parkersburg and John Greer Kuhl Hefner of Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wayford Dennison; and one brother, Hayward Kuhl. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. J. C. Foster officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. DePUE, LELIA BELLE - See Rader, Lelia Belle. 8/10/1995 DETTMAN, DONALD E. Donald E. Dettman, 59, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1995, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Piqua, Ohio, a son of Geraldine P. Dettman of Troy, Ohio, and the late Lewis Carl Dettman. He was a graduate of University of Cincinnati and was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from B.F. Goodrich Co. as a quality assurance manager. He was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Eureka Lodge #40 AF&AM, Order of Eastern Star, and Lions Club, all of Grantsville. He was a member of Scottish Rite Bodies and Osiris Shrine Temple, both of Wheeling. He was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award by Lions International for dedicated humanitarian services. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Edna Dettman; one daughter, Sheryl Stevens of Big Springs; one son, Scott Dettman of Grantsville; two step-daughters, Lillian Richards of Nobe and Jackie Bates of Spencer; three grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Dettman, in 1982. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. 8/10/1995 DEULEY, ARTHUR J., SR. Arthur J. "Art" Deuley, Sr., 92, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, July 31, 1995, at his son's residence in Mt. Zion after an extended illness. He was born in Crooked Fork, Gilmer County, a son of the late Samuel and Martha Jenkins Deuley. He retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Co. after 26 years of service and was a member of Lower Run Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Howard Scott Deuley of Cedarville, Robert Gerald Deuley and Arthur James Deuley, Jr., both of Mt. Zion; one daughter, Wanda Knotts of Orma; one brother, Robert George Deuley of Elyria, Ohio; one sister, Ora Wilson of Glenville; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Frances Deuley, in 1972; two sons; two daughters; three brothers; and five sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James G. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Lower Run Cemetery. 12/7/1995 DEULEY, ROBERT G. Robert George Deuley, 83, of Valley City, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1995, in Southwest General Hospital, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, after a short illness. He was born in Lockney, a son of Samuel Deuley and Elizabeth Jenkins Deuley. He lived in Lorain County for many years and worked at Larson Foundry, Grafton, Ohio, for 27 years and retired in 1974. He was commander and member of Hinkson and Hysell VFW Post #3341, Grafton. Surviving are three daughters, Donna Yeager of Grafton, Paulette Sowers of Valley City, and Imogene Parker of Parkers-burg; two sons, Roger Deuley and Rick Deuley, both of Elyria, Ohio; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Orie Wilson of Glenville. Local relatives are June Deuley and Gerrel Deuley of Mt. Zion, Scott Deuley of Weston, and Wanda Knotts of Spencer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline, in 1968; four sisters, Stella Metz, Omie Danley, Esta Harris, and Locie Deuley; three brothers, Edgar Deuley, Curtis Deuley, and Arthur Deuley, Sr.; and special friend, Ruth Smalley. Services were held at Blackburn Funeral Home, Grafton, with Rev. James Gordon officiating. Burial was in Nesbett Cemetery. 9/14/1995 DEWEESE, GORDON Gordon Deweese, 73, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1995, at his residence of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Milo, a son of the late B.C. and Emily Bailey Deweese. He was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Transmission Co. Surviving are his wife, Alma Madeline Jarvis Deweese; three sons, Roger Deweese of Belle and Forrest Deweese and David Deweese, both of Chelyan; three daughters, Rondella Bradley of Easley, S.C., Cindy Louise Bennett of Chloe and Beverly K. Hughes of Chelyan; two brothers, Donzel Deweese of Chloe and Ronzel Deweese of Spencer; one sister, Goldia Deweese of Chloe; 14 grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and one step-grand-child. He was preceded in death by one son, Camden Deweese, in 1967. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Kenneth Cooper officiating. Burial was in Fink Cemetery, Minnora. 9/21/1995 DeWITT, THEODORE, SR. Theodore "Ted" DeWitt, Sr., 67, of Marietta, died Wednes-day, Sept. 13, 1995, at his residence of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Martin and Viola Slider DeWitt. He was a machinist with Dravo Corp., retiring in 1982. He was a member of B.P.O. Elks 477 of Marietta and the AMI Group. He was on the advisory board of Washington County Vocational School Machinist Trades and was a judge of machinist trades at the school. He was a former member of Washington County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services-317 Board. He had been a T-ball coach and a coach of girls' softball teams, and a former umpire in men's softball. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a veteran of Ohio National Guard. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Ruth White DeWitt; three daughters, Dianna Burkhard of Springfield, Ohio, Debra Dillon of Williamstown and Donna Hall of Marietta; three sons, Theodore "Ted" DeWitt, Jr., and Thomas C. DeWitt, both of Marietta, and Terry DeWitt of Fort Campbell, Ky.; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Martin DeWitt. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marietta, with Monsignor Edward Kakascik officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Memorial Park. 6/1/1995 DICKEY, RAY Ray Dickey, 68, of Rosedale, died Sunday, May 28, 1995, at his residence after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late Weldon and Nora Jane Sampson Dickey. He was an oil field worker. Surviving are five sons, George Dickey, Rockey Dickey and Stoney Dickey, all of Nicut, Kenneth Dickey of Byesville, Ohio, and Herbert Dickey of Rosedale; four daughters, Wanda Cottrill of Rosedale, Colleen McKown of Arnoldsburg, Polly McKown of Blairsville, Ga., and Teresa Miller of Frametown; two sisters, Tressie McCoy of Nicut and Mable King of Orma; one half-sister, Ona McCumbers of Mt. Zion; 26 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Dickey, in 1992. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with burial in Orma Cemetery, Orma. 9/14/1995 DOBBINS, ARLENE Arlene Knotts Dobbins, 72, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 1995, at Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, Va. She was born in Orma, a daughter of the late Earl and Lola Keith Knotts. She was a member of Calvary Road Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Howard Dobbins; one daughter; two sons; one grandson; four brothers; four sisters; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Dale Knotts. Services were held at Cunningham Funeral Home, Alexandria. Burial was in Quantico National Cemetery. 9/21/1995 DOBBINS, ARLENE Arlene Knotts Dobbins, 72, of Alexandria, Va., died Sunday, Sept. 3, 1995, at Mt. Vernon Hospital, Alexandria. She was born in Orma, a daughter of Lala Keith Knotts of Arnoldsburg and the late Earl Knotts. She had retired from St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, with many years of service, and was a member of Calvary Road Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Howard Dobbins; one daughter, Barbara Jones of Alexandria; two sons, Harold Dobbins and Charles Dobbins, both of Alexandria; one grandson; four brothers; four sisters; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Dale Knotts. Services were held at Cunningham Funeral Home, Alexandria. Burial was in Quantico National Cemetery. 6/29/1995 DOWELL, BYRON T. Byron T. Dowell, 23, of Mt. Zion, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995, of accidental drowning on the New River near Pulaski, Va. He was born in New Mexico, a son of Chester and Nellie Yukiko Dowell of Mt. Zion. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and Marshall University. He was a graduate student at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Surviving are his wife, Caryn Swann Dowell; one brother, Michael Dowell of Mt. Zion; one sister, Alisa Dowell of Berkeley, Calif.; paternal grandparents, Art and Roxie Dowell of Pritchitt, Colo; and maternal grandparents, Yukihoru and Momoko Niji of Millville, N.J. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 9/21/1995 DULEY, HERBERT A. Herbert Auston "Herb" Duley, 81, of Parkersburg, died Fri-day, Sept. 15, 1995, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late George and Alverta Wells Duley. He retired from Tri-City Drilling Co., Belpre, in 1983 after 52 years of service in the oil and gas fields of West Virginia, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky. He was a Protestant. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Hall Duley; one daughter, Cora Leona Hudson of Dunbar; two sons, Charles H. Duley of Bremerton, Wash., and Jerry A. Duley of Fayetteville, N.C.; one brother, Kenneth Duley of Charleston, Ill.; two sisters, Elenora Welch of Five Forks, and Genieve Kight of Youngstown; a half-brother, Arnold Yoke of Broomstick; two half-sisters, Betty Smith of Parkersburg and Ruby Jean Godfrey of Pettyville; 14 grand-children; and several great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Myrl Duley. Graveside services were held at Evergreen North Cemetery with Ted Crouch officiating. 11/9/1995 DUNCAN, CORA Cora Duncan, 84, of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, Oct. 30, 1995, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Beech, a daughter of the late Henry Clark and Saphrona Sears Bailey. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving are two daughters, Freda Tucker of Arnoldsburg and Thelma Mallett of Vero Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Savannis Duncan, in 1982; one son, Savannis Duncan, Jr.; and one grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Homer Hensley officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Minnora. 9/21/1995 DUSKEY, FLODA L. Floda L. Duskey, 85, of Beverly, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 15, 1995, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Charles and Laura Arthur Richards. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Joy Fellowship Church. Surviving are seven sons, Albert Duskey, Jr., Jerry Duskey, Roger Duskey, Russell Duskey, David Duskey, Terry Duskey and Steve Duskey, all of Beverly; two daughters, Jean Funk of Beverly and Rita Vorhies of McConnelsville, Ohio; 26 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Elva Thomas of Lowell and Golda Swires of Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Duskey, Sr., in 1977; three sisters, Dollie Richards, Martha Snyder and Zelma Simonton; and one granddaughter, Teresa Duskey. Services were held at Faith Joy Fellowship Church, Ohio Rt. 83 near Hackney, Ohio, with Rev. Gary Combs officiating. Burial was in Smith Chapel Cemetery. DYE, ADA HAZEL - See Freed, Ada Hazel. 1/26/1995 DYE, LONA MAY Lona May Dye, 87, of Parkersburg, formerly of Leachtown, died Monday, Jan. 23, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John and Frona Cunningham Dye. She was a member of Vaught's Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Juanita Mace of Parkersburg; one granddaughter, Karen Dent of Parkersburg; two great-granddaughters, Kelly Dent and Kara Dent, both of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, 1 p.m., at Vaught's Chapel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Wilbur Hardin officiating. Burial will be in Vaught's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in Parkersburg, and at the church, noon to 1 p.m., Thursday. DYE, MARY - See Watson, Mary Dye. 5/4/1995 DYE, WILLIAM M. William M. "Bill" Dye, 85, of Big Springs, died Monday, April 24, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Freed, a son of the late George W. and Prantha A. Raybuck Dye. He retired from Haught Drilling Co., Smithville, and was a former janitor at United Manufacturing Co., Harrisville. He was the former owner and operator of Dye's Ashland Service Station, Smithville, and Big Springs Truck Stop, Big Springs. He was a volunteer fire warden for Northern Calhoun County, and a Protestant. Surviving are his wife of 66-1/2 years, Ruth Eagle Dye of Big Springs; one son, James M. Dye of Ellenboro; three daughters, Doris Williams of Parkersburg, Edith Haught of Smithville and June Haught of Big Springs; two sisters, Cokie Turner of Zanesville, Ohio, and Edith Barr of Frazeysburg, Ohio; four brothers, Bennie Dye of Parkersburg, Shirl Dye of Dresden, Ohio, Everett Dye of Big Springs and Ernest Dye of Leachtown; 16 grandchildren; and 29 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers; three sisters; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery, near Big Bend. 9/7/1995 EAGLE, LARRY G. Larry G. Eagle, 53, of Walker, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Holley and Minnie P. Richards Eagle. He was employed by O'Ames Co., Parkersburg, for the past 29 years and was a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite of Parkersburg. He was a member of Blue Lodge, AF&AM, Mt. Olive 3, and Parkersburg Eastern Star 140. Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Betty L. Edgell Eagle; one brother, Holley D. Eagle, Jr., of Mt. Zion; two stepsons, Ronnie Westfall of Wooster, Ohio, and Terry "Butch" Westfall of Alaska; five stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Elenora Parsons Buck. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman and Rev. William Snider officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery, near Big Bend, with Masonic rites. 7/20/1995 EAGLE, OPAL K. Opal K. Eagle, 84, of Spencer, died Friday, July 14, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late David Reason and Esther Wallace Kirby. She was a former aide at Spencer State Hospital. Surviving are one stepson, Sherman Rex Eagle of Shreve, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.A. Eagle. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 5/4/1995 EASTON, CARL E., JR. Carl E. Easton, Jr., 29, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Thursday, April 27, 1995, at Jacksonville. He was born in Grantsville, a son of Mildred Collins Nelson of Jacksonville and the late Carl E. Easton, Sr. He was a 1985 Harrisville High School graduate, and was employed by Porter Plastics, Jacksonville. Surviving in addition to his mother are one daughter, Shala Easton of Calif.; one brother, Johnny Richards of Grantsville; three sisters, Brenda Williams of Grantsville, Rose Ann Wells of Jacksonville and Carla Easton with the U.S. Army in Germany; Step-father, Gene Nelson of Jacksonville; two stepbrothers, David Nelson and Rickie Nelson, both of Jacksonville; two stepsisters, Mary Ann Thompson and Ruby Nelson, both of Jacksonville; paternal grandparents, Pheba Easton of Harrisville and Irene Collins of Grantsville. Services were held at Frazier Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Additional services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at MacFarlan Community Church, MacFarlan, with Rev. Charlene Spaur officiating, and burial in Nutter Cemetery, MacFarlan. ECHARD, LAURA - See Lindamood, Laura. 6/1/1995 EGGEMAN, ROBERT Robert J. "Bob" Eggeman, 62, of Orrville, Ohio, died Thursday, May 4, 1995, at Akron City Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Marshallville, son of the late Charles D. and May Young Eggeman. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and was a gunners mate aboard the USS Helena and had worked at Westinghouse Corp., Orrville, as an assembler for 33 years. For the past six years he had worked in the maintenance department of Boys' Village, retiring in March of this year. He was a member and past commander of American Legion Post 282, Orrville, and was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Forty & Eight, Orrville Veterans of Foreign Wars and Moose Lodge, Orrville. He had served as a troop leader for Troop 111 Boy Scouts of America in Orrville and was Scouter of the Year in 1980 Killbuck District. Surviving are his wife, Lenora Alfred, whom he married in West Virginia in 1957; two sons, R. John of Apple Creek and Rodney A. of Orrville; one daughter, Brenda Yates of Wooster; two grandchildren; four brothers, Glenn of Mansfield, Dale of Smithville, Carroll and Gary, both of Marshallville; one sister, Jean Steiner of Massillon; and a good friend, Chloe Alfred of Orma. He was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne; and one sister, Helen Devore. Services were held at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, with Rev. William Johnson officiating, and burial in church cemetery. 1/12/1995 ELLIOTT, ROBERT W. Robert W. "Tuck" Elliott, 70, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1995, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Paul F. and Mae Stump Elliott. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center where he taught automotive technology. He was a former employee of the Calhoun Super Service automotive department for 30 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Guin Robinson Elliott; one son, Mike Elliott of Eleanor; two daughters, Bobi Wilson of Parkersburg and Nancy Waggoner of Wilmington, N. C.; one brother, Doyle Elliott of Greenburg, Pa.; one sister, Dorothy Wise of Bridgeville, Pa.; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Elliott; and one sister, Jodie Elliott. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William Taylor officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. ERLEWINE, GOLDIE - See Kight, Goldie E. 12/21/1995 EVANS, OPAL Opal Evans, 86, of Worthington Manor Care Center, Parkers-burg, formerly of Spencer, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after a brief illness. She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Florence Holland Curry. She was a homemaker and attended Union Gospel Tabernacle Church, Spencer. Surviving are two daughters, Dotty DePue of Spencer and Delores Brannon of Pineville; one stepson, Paul Evans of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Eloise June Curry and Merlie Price, both of Spencer; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jakie Evans, in 1968; one son, Junior Allen Evans; two sisters, Garnet Curry and Mamie McBride; and one brother, Richard Curry. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Don E. Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. 8/24/1995 FLEMMING, ANNA L. Anna Louise Schmid Flemming, 87, of Ravenswood Care Center, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 1995, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. She was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., a daughter of the late Karl and Catherine Frey Schmid. She was a homemaker, and formerly worked as a library assistant at Vassar College. She was active in the American Red Cross and was both a Cub Scout leader and Girl Scout leader. She served as a coordinator of the March of Dimes in New York and in Grantsville, having moved there in 1954. She was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, and was an avid bird watcher. Surviving are one son, Dr. Albert B. C. Flemming of Ravenswood; three daughters, Yvonne Lawrence of Newborough, N.Y., Julia F. Monk of Ripley and Susan Ann Flemming of Walworth, Wis.; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph C. Flemming; and one daughter, Barbara Howe Pierce. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Straight, Tucker & Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Rev. Kenneth Miller officiating, and burial Friday in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, N.Y. 9/21/1995 FLOYD, JOE L. Joe L. Floyd, 61, of Weston, died Monday, Sept. 11, 1995, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, after an extended illness. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Jesse and Pauline Yerkey Floyd. He was a graduate of Gilmer County High School and received a bachelor's degree from Glenville State College where he was a member of the basketball team. He received his master's degree in counseling and guidance from Ohio State University. He was a graduate of Bill McGowan Umpire School and was a professional baseball umpire. He was a former educator at Calhoun County High School and Moundsville High School, and a visiting teacher for Cincinnati Public Schools. He was employed as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in Huntington, and most recently at Colin Anderson Center, Pleasants County. He was a lifelong member of Church of Christ. Surviving are one son, Mark L. Floyd of Parkersburg; one daughter, Rebecca D. Ferguson of Belpre; two brothers, Jack Floyd of Parkersburg and Jon Floyd of Fairmont; one cousin, Larry Morton of Grantsville who was raised in the home; one sister, Patty Johnson of Vincent, Ohio; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Wright. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Evangelist Eugene L. Conger officiating. Burial was in Otterbien Cemetery, Gilmer County. 9/7/1995 FOWLER, EDWARD G. Edward G. Fowler, 79, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 1995, at his residence after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Russett, a son of the late Frank and Elfie Barr Fowler. He retired from West Virginia Dept. of Highways with 40 years of service, having worked as a surveyor and project engineer, and was formerly employed by Bob Yoak Ford for seven years. He was a member of Grantsville Eureka Lodge 40, AF&AM, Charleston Scottish Rite Bodies, Parkersburg Nemesis Shrine Temple, and Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Margaret Connolly Fowler; four daughters, Janet Connolly of Jacksonville, Fla., Regina Ice of Orlando, Fla., Vicki Conway of Houston and Debbie Ball of Grantsville; three sons, Edward Fowler, Jr., of Houston, Danny Fowler of Rock Hill, S.C., and Anthony Fowler of Grantsville; five sisters, Velma McEndree, Geraldine Wallace, Madalene Moore and Emogene Hoskins, all of Grantsville, and Oleva Gainer of Pittsburgh; and four brothers, Glen Fowler of Grantsville, Dale Fowler of Parkersburg, Victor Fowler of Huntington and Foster Fowler of Elyria, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Deward "Duke" Fowler, in 1993. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, with Masonic rites. 5/18/1995 FRAME, DORMA ETHEL Dorma Ethel Frame, 70, of Parkersburg, died Monday, May 8, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division, Charleston, after an extended illness. She was born in Munday, Wirt County, a daughter of the late Silas A. and Kanzada Sees Pepper. Surviving are three sons, Eric Newell and Silas Mark Frame, both of Annamoriah, and Dyer Frame of Munday; three daughters, Patty Bennett of Parkersburg, Neva Weaver of Grantsville and Susan Hartshorn of Munday; one brother, Willard Pepper of Orange, Texas; two sisters, Valetta Slaby of Barberton, Ohio, and Ema Belt of Ravenswood; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Munday, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday. FRAME, EULA M. - See Gill, Eula M. 5/11/1995 FREDERICK, BENJAMIN Benjamin F. "Frank" Frederick, 88, of Big Springs, died Saturday, May 6, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Freed, a son of the late George Washington and Mary Jane Criss Frederick. He retired from Oakmar Oil & Gas, Marietta, with 28 years of service. He was a member of Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church, Big Springs. Surviving are his wife, Virgie Mae Richards Frederick; four sons, Dallas Frederick of Nobe, Denzil Frederick of Buckhannon, George H. Frederick of Big Springs and Roger Frederick of Weston; three daughters, Edna Jarvis of Grantsville, Evajean Sams of Big Springs and Lillian Frederick of the home; one sister, Frances Miller of Ripley; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro. 7/13/1995 FREDERICK, NATASHA STARR Natasha Starr Frederick, 17, of Harrisville, died Monday, July 3, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of Dallas and Betty McCormick Frederick of Harrisville. She was a junior at Ritchie County High School and a member of Pike Church of God, Pike. Surviving in addition to her parents are her birth mother, Nancy Swisher of Parkersburg; one brother, Charles Frederick of Parkersburg; two sisters, Tina Wigal of Belleville and Peggy Sams of Grantsville; one half-brother, J.D. Terry of Parkersburg; one half- sister, Johnna Terry of Parkersburg; two nieces; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Frederick; and one niece, Janie McGuire. Services were held at Pike Church of God, with Rev. Bob H. Kirk officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Big Springs. 2/16/1995 FREED, ADA HAZEL Ada Hazel Freed, 95, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1995, at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. She was born Sept. 6, 1899, in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George Washington Dye and Prentha Raybuck Dye. She was a homemaker and former member of Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Vonda) Leuliette of Bridgeport; two sons, Orlan Freed of Phoenix, Ariz., and Olas Freed of Bridgeport; five brothers, Shirley Dye of Duncan Falls, Ohio, Everett H. Dye and William Dye, both of Big Springs, and Bennie B. Dye and Ernest Jacob Dye, both of Parkersburg; two sisters, Mrs. Darius Turner and Mrs. Edward (Edith) Barr, both of Zanesville, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Freed, in 1960; two sons, Olen Freed and Earnest Freed; two brothers, Oral Ray and Casper Dye; and two sisters, Orphie Hale and Olive Campbell. Services were held at Allen Funeral Home, Bridgeport, with Rev. John Fraser officiating. Burial was in Trinity Cemetery. 3/9/1995 FRENCH, JOHN W. John W. French, 66, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 1995, at his residence at Mansfield, Tenn. He was born in Mansfield, son of the late Elbert and Minnie Ann Saunders French. He was a retired machinist of Litton Industries, Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Luellen Richards French; five daughters, Ada Buie of Buchanan, Tenn., Roxanne Fisher of Springville, Tenn., Beverly Canady of Camden, Tenn., Deanne Running of Newbury, Ohio, and Deborah O'Grady of Burton, Ohio; one son, Gary W. French of Paris, Tenn.; one sister, Maria Bains of Camden; two brothers, Herman French of Springville and Hoyl French of Paris; 10 grandchildren; one great- grandchild; and a sister-in-law, Elmo Ball of Nobe. He was preceded in death by a son, William Thomas French; a daughter, Wilma Sue French; a sister, HIlda Sutton; a brother, Willard (Kim) French; and a half-brother, Chester Tubbs. Services were held at Ridgeway Funeral Home, Paris, with Rev. Jerr Parsons officiating. Burial was in Henry County Tabernacle Cemetery, Springville. 10/19/1995 FRESHOUR, DOYLE Doyle Freshour, 82, of St. Marys, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Roy and Edna Whipkey Freshour. He was retired from the former FMC Viscose after 35 years of service and was a member of Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, St. Marys. Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Ethel Hart McMillian Freshour; six daughters, Ada Yvonne Riser, Phyllis Lucille Allen and Lois Carolyn Brown, all of Parkersburg, Patricia Ann Hale of Newark, Naomi Marie Wilson of Muskogee, Okla., and Jackie Gail Whited of Walker; one stepdaughter, Donna Hart of St. Marys; one stepson, Bobby Hart of St. Marys; two brothers, Glenn Freshour of Pettyville and Turner Freshour of Belpre; three sisters, Martha Feiler of Parkersburg, Leona McDonald and Nola Thornburg of Arcadia, Fla; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four stepgreat- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 41 years, Sara Edna Heffner Freshour; twin daughters, Helen Louise Freshour and Elsie Lenore Freshour; one son, Robert Eugene Freshour; one grandson, Garland Keith Riser; one granddaughter, Linda Kay Brown; one great- grandson, Andrew Waggoner; five brothers, Clyde Freshour, Cleo Freshour, Roy Freshour, Jr., Arlie Freshour and Lynn Freshour; and five sisters, Connie Freshour, Oleda Freshour, Mornel Freshour, Edna Mitchell and Willodene Primm. Services were held at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with evangelists Dan Kessinger and Emanuel Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 5/25/1995 FRESHOUR, OMA JEN Oma Jen Freshour, 58, of Coxs' Mills, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Logan County, a daughter of the late Kelley and Martha Gibson Bailey. She was a 1955 Harrisville High School graduate and a member of Newburn United Methodist Church, Newburn. Surviving are her husband, John W. Freshour; one son, John David Freshour of Sandyville; two daughters, Debra Lynn Sheets of Parcoal and Jo Ann Duffield of Palestine; three sisters, Minnie Cook of Harrisville, Elba Osborne of New Marshfield, Ohio, and Mary Sutphin of Burnt House; four brothers, Herbert Bailey of Fredericksburg, Va., James Bailey of St. Louis, Mo., Eugene Bailey of Columbus, Ohio, and Ray Bailey of Auburn; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services were held at Newburn United Methodist Church, with Rev. Don Newlon officiating. Burial was in Spruce Creek Cemetery, Lawford. GAINER, GLADYS MURDAYNE - See Bower, Gladys M. 9/21/1995 GAINER, JENNINGS O. Jennings O. "Buck" Gainer, 58, of Dover, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1995, at Lakeland Regional Hospital, Lakeland, Fla., after being injured at work. He was born Aug. 29, 1937, in Calhoun County, a son of the late Cleo and Phelma Hathaway Gainer. He once played pro football in Massillon, Ohio, and was a former heavyweight boxing champion in Florida. He worked at IMC-AGRICO Corp. in Florida and attended Church of God, Plant City, Fla. Surviving are a son, Keith Rodney "Rocky" Gainer of Margate, Fla.; a brother, Delbert "Bo" Gainer of Grantsville; and three sisters, Greta Marks, Wanza Marsh and Emma Wease, all of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Delma Whytsell. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, near Grantsville. GHERKE, LENNA - See Stump, Lenna G. 6/29/1995 GHERKE, OLIN M. Olin M. Gherke, 78, of Pleasant Hill, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Stumptown, a son of the late Claude and Leota White Gherke. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving as master sergeant in the Aerial Engineers for six years. He was owner-operator of Gherke's Dept. Store, Grantsville, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Lakie Ward Gherke; one son, Bill Gherke of Grantsville; one daughter, Carolyn Small of Washington; three brothers, Cleburn Gherke of Grantsville, Oless Gherke of Woodbridge, Va., and Ira Gherke of Bridgeport; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Thelma Pickles, and one brother, Arlan Gherke. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Grantsville. 7/13/1995 GILDOW, SHARRON Sharron K. Barnhart Blatt Gildow, 52, of Lower Salem, Ohio, died Sunday, July 9, 1995, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Circle Hill, a daughter of the late Henry and Verna Hardy Barnhart. She was a homemaker, a 1960 Chauncey-Dover High School graduate and a member of Church of Christ in Lower Paw Paw. Surviving are her husband, Ronald Gildow; one son, David Blatt of Athens; one daughter, Deborah Blatt of Douglasville, Ga.; four stepdaughters, Kathi Gerber of Lower Salem, Kelli Kern of Fort Wayne, Ind., Kerri Gildow of Alexandria, Va., and Kristi Gildow of Marietta; three brothers, Robert Barnhart of Georgia, Victor Barnhart of Circle Hill and Peter Barnhart of Chauncey; one sister, Shirley Carpenter of Grantsville; and three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbur Blatt. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at White-Blower Funeral Home, Coolville, Ohio, with Evangelist Roger Rush officiating, and burial in Nelsonville Memory Gardens. 6/29/1995 GILL, EULA M. Eula M. Gill, 92, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at Holbrook Nursing Center, Buckhannon, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Jerome and Stella Huffman Frame. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are one sister, Isabel Dawson of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Gill; and one brother. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. 12/7/1995 GIVENS, CHARLEY W. Charley W. Givens, 89, of Big Springs, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Eunice A. Givens. He was formerly employed by Steel Improve Forge Co., Cleveland, and retired from Sav-A-Tool, Grantsville. He was a member of Spruce Hollow Community Church, near Big Springs. Surviving are his wife, Esta O. Richards Givens; three sons, Ralph E. Givens of Williamstown, Charles R. Givens of Walker and Roger L. Givens of Big Springs; three daughters, Joan Porter of Bluff City, Tenn., Margaret A. Fleming of Parkersburg and Donna Sams of Little Hocking; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ben Givens. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in King Knob Cemetery, Mahone. 10/12/1995 GODFREY, LINDA M. Linda Marie Godfrey, 25, of Big Bend, formerly of Spencer, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1995, at her residence. She was born in Montgomery, a daughter of Mary Jane Corbitt Hosey of Spencer and the late David Curtis Brown. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Anthony Wayne Godfrey; two sons, Ronald Lee Brown of Spencer and David George Brown of Arnoldsburg; stepfather, Willie Hosey of Spencer; one sister, Kathy Marks of Arnoldsburg; four stepbrothers, Denzil Taylor, Dexter Taylor, Richard Taylor and Ronald Taylor, all of Spencer; and one stepsister, Martha Cottrell of Reedy. She was preceded in death by one stepsister, Mary Elizabeth Taylor. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Darrell Alvis officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Cemetery, Bickmore. 11/16/1995 GODFREY, LOUISE E. Louise E. Godfrey, 81, of Bramblewood Village, died Satur-day, Nov. 11, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Creed and Frances Lane Brooks. She was a well-known Grantsville merchant, having owned and operated Godfrey's Grocery for 17 years, and was a former cook at Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Surviving are one son, William Godfrey of Parkersburg; six daughters, Ermogene Youngeberg of Wakeman, Ohio, Nina McCartney of East Liverpool, Ohio, Luella Moore of Marietta, Sharon Smith and Frances Adwell, both of Grantsville, and Rose Croft of Warsaw, Ohio; one sister, Luella Nutter of Reedsville, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, two brothers, two sisters, and two half-sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. 11/9/1995 GONCI, LADISLAW LEWIS Ladislaw Lewis Gonci, 75, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1995, in Klamath Falls, Ore. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He was captured and held as a P.O.W. on two occasions during World War II by the German Army, but was liberated both times by American forces. He enjoyed flying, fishing, golfing, and horseback riding. He was a Baptist by faith and a member of the National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Wilson Gonci of Klamath Falls, originally of Calhoun County and a sister of Ernestine Harris and Emma Vaughn of Grantsville; a son, Ronald Gonci of Temecula, Calif.; daughters and son-in-law, Deborah Zack of Lake Havasu, Ariz., and Scottie and John Stier of Malin, Ore.; a sister, Melvina Gonci of Cleveland, Ohio; granddaughters, Amie Marie Zack of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Angela Marie Gonci of Klamath Falls; great-granddaughter, Holly Ramstead of Klamath Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family cremation services were held at Eternal Hills Crematory, Klamath Falls. GOODNIGHT, GOLDIE - See Beha, Goldie G. 9/28/1995 GOODRICH, BILLY LEE Billy Lee Goodrich, 53, of Mt. Zion, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Braxton County, a son of the late George W. and Birdie McCumbers Goodrich. He was a dozer operator. Surviving are his wife, Mary Sue Wright Goodrich; two sons, Mike Goodrich and David Goodrich, both of Mt. Zion; two brothers, Carmel Goodrich of Millstone and Bruce Goodrich of Ravenswood; three sisters, Lenora Cottrill of Rosedale, Ermal Webb of Spencer and Violet Murphy of Reedy; and four grand-children. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Ellison officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. 4/20/1995 GREATHOUSE, ANDY H. Andy H. Greathouse, 57, of Chloe, died Thursday, April 13, 1995, at the junction of Rt. 4 and Rt. 16 in Ivydale, of injuries sustained in a single car accident. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late John and Myrtle Truman Greathouse. He was a former log truck driver in Ripley and was a former employee of Con Valve Co., Akron. Surviving are his wife, Anna Francis Greathouse; two daughters, Kathy E. Cross of Dalton, Ohio, and Debra K. Melrath of Chloe; three sons, Coma Dean Greathouse, Kenneth Ray Greathouse and William Mark Greathouse, all of Chloe, one sister, Annie Cross of Alliance, Ohio; three brothers, Lloyd Greathouse of Chloe, George Truman of Orangeville, Ohio, and Okey Truman of Hermitage, Pa.; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Anthony J. Greathouse. Graveside services were held at Coen Cemetery. 7/20/1995 GREATHOUSE, EARL B. Earl B. Greathouse, 79, died Tuesday, July 4, 1995, at Manor Care, Akron, Ohio, where he had resided for 14 months. He was born in Spencer and had lived most of his life in Akron. He retired from Ace Rubber Products in 1978. Surviving are five sons, Neal of Lakeland, Fla., and James, Wayne, George and Richard, all of Akron; two daughters, Marie Anderson of West Union and Diann Rado of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doil Greathouse and Verna Rowan, both of Akron; two brothers, William of Spencer and Harold of Akron; and a cousin, Chloe Alfred of Orma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lila H. Greathouse, in 1994; and one brother, James. Services were held at Billow Falls Chapel, Akron, with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Burial was in Northlawn Memorial Gardens. 12/14/1995 GREATHOUSE, FRANK B. Frank B. Greathouse, 83, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1995, at Shephard's Convalescent Center, Ellenboro. He was born in Weston, a son of the late Blaine and Martha Hitt Greathouse. He was a retired employee of West Virginia Glass Speciality Co. and a member of First Baptist Church of Grantsville. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Alligene Greathouse; two sisters, Estella Goodwin of Queens, N.Y., and Mildred Shaver of Tucson, Ariz. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. GRIFFIN, MARY RUTH - See Jett, Mary Ruth. 1/5/1995 GRIFFIN, TELITHA "PEG" Telitha "Peg" Griffin, 86, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Dec. 23, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Rocksdale, a daughter of the late William F. and Sallie Bowers Starcher. She was a lifelong homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving are a sister, Minnie Zinn of Parkersburg; three brothers, Leon Starcher and Cecil Starcher, both of Akron, Ohio, and Clifford Starcher of Vienna; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lora H. Griffin; two brothers, Ray Starcher and Dennis Starcher; and two sisters, Delia Bailey and Pearl Bailey. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Bob Duskey officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. 3/23/1995 GRIM, THOMAS BRADY Thomas Brady Grim, 90, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Mar. 15, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Creston, a son of the late John William and Mary "Mamie" King Grim. He attended Wirt County Local Schools and was retired from Erie Art Metals of Erie, Pa., as a craftsman. He was an evangelist for the Churches of God and attended the Word of God Ministries Church. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Whitlach Grim; two sons, Harold Grim of Erie and Vance Grim of Parkersburg; one daughter, Carmen Queen of Parkersburg; one stepson, Robert Perry of Erie; four step-daughters, Roxie Jobes of Vincent, Ethel Monroe and Molly Powell, both of Parkersburg, and Sue Wickline of Union; several grandchildren; and one brother, Gladson Grim of Newark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Perry Grim, in 1981; two brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Word of God Ministries Church, with Rev. Lynn Roush and Rev. Tim Henson officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 3/30/1995 GROGG, PAUL R. Paul R. Grogg, 60, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Mar. 21, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division, after a brief illness. He was born in Elmira, Braxton County, a son of the late Ora and Gertrude Lamb Grogg. He had retired from Teledyne Monarch Rubber Co., Hartville, Ohio, and was a member of Arnoldsburg Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Helen Hirsch Grogg; two sons, Richard P. Grogg of the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Hood, Tex., and Brian Keith Grogg of Chloe; one daughter, Tina Marie DeWeese of Statesville, N.C.; five sisters, Jean Siers, Sue Mullins and Norma Rose, all of Chloe, Lottie Clouser of Akron, Ohio, and Loretta Gray of Belpre; three brothers, Frank Grogg of Chloe, Gary Grogg of Medina, Ohio, and Ted Grogg of Stowe, Ohio; two half-brothers, Bill Grogg and Mike Grogg, both of Buckhannon; and his stepmother, Vola Grogg of Buckhannon. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Lee Grogg. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Lamb Cemetery, Chloe. GROGGS, ESTEL - See Sampson, Estel. 12/21/1995 GUMM, JENNINGS E. Jennings E. "Mott" Gumm, 68, of Smithville, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Eva, a son of the late Forest Lake and Hester Dailey Gumm. He worked in Ritchie County oil fields and for Union Pipeline 798 for 31 years until retiring. He was a veteran of the armed services. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Jackie Burnside Gumm; his stepmother, Phebe Gumm of Smithville; one son, John Gumm of Cox's Mills; four daughters, Linda Bush, Susan Frymier, Judy Johnson, all of Smithville, and Cindy Nichols of St. Marys; two brothers, Denzil "Jack" Gumm of Grantsville and Burl Gumm of Parkersburg; three sisters, Helen Rapp of Summersville, Ruby Bailey of Columbus, Ohio, and Connie Badgett of Minnora; and seven grandchildren. Services were held at Hardman Chapel, with Rev. Macks Lilly officiating. Burial was in Hardman Chapel Cemetery. 4/13/1995 HALBERT, RUBY Ruby Frances Halbert, 90, of Charles McDaniel Resthome, Jacksonville, N.C., died Friday, Feb. 3, 1995, after an extended illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late John H. and Ester Goff Hayhurst. She was a former resident of Youngstown and Munday. She was a licensed practical nurse and was instrumental in the system of licensing practical nurses in Ohio. Surviving are two sons, Roger E. Halbert of Jacksonville and Milton R. Halbert of Savannah, Ga.; one sister, June Smith of Jane Lew; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Halbert; one daughter, Renevaun Halbert; and 11 brothers and sisters. Services were held at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Munday, with Rev. David L. Pierotti officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Cemetery. 11/9/1995 HALL, ELLA GRACE Ella Grace Hall, 55, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born at Island Run, Roane County, a daughter of Mabel M. Metz of Arnoldsburg, and the late Vear Metz. She was a former employee of Kellwood Co. and Norris Industries, Spencer. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Donald R. Hall; two sons, Michael Mace of Arnoldsburg and Daniel Mace of Strasburg, Va.; two stepsons, Andy Hall and Ronald Hall, both of North Carolina; one stepdaughter, Lori Lyons of North Carolina; four sisters, Mary Butler and Emogene Bowers, both of Spencer, Elsie Hamrick of Clinton, Ohio, and Bertha Dyer of Jeffersonville, Ky.; one brother, Olen Metz of Millersburg, Ohio; two grandchildren; and one stepgrandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 6/29/1995 HALL, NETTIE MAE Nettie Mae Hall, 85, of Beech, near Minnora, died Thursday, June 22, 1995, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, after an extended illness. She was born near Spencer, a daughter of the late Herman and Lillie Price Bower. She was a homemaker and attended Beech United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Darrell Hall of Parkersburg, Doyle Gene Hall of Spencer and Donald Hall of Arnoldsburg; one daughter, Helen Whytsell of Spencer; one sister, Hettie Shaffer of Grantsville; one half-brother, Verdon Boone of Florence, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Hall, in 1989. Services were held at Beech United Methodist Church with Rev. Homer Hensley officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery. 8/31/1995 HAMILTON, RICHARD Dr. Richard Hamilton, 93, of St. Marys, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late John M. and Minnie Cook Hamilton. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and Harvard Medical School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as a medical officer in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Bronze Star medal and cluster, and retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He established his medical practice in 1930, practicing in St. Marys for more than 50 years, and was instrumental in establishing the blood bank in Pleasants County as a member of the Red Cross. He was a member of American Medical Association, West Virginia Medical Association, Parkersburg Academy of Medicine, St. Marys Kiwanis Club, and Eureka Masonic Lodge 40, AF&AM, Grantsville. He received the Silver Buffalo and Silver Beaver for his work in the Boy Scouts of America, and was a member of St. Marys Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. Surviving are one son, Richard Hamilton of Denver; one daughter, Francis White of Cardif, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Douglas Hamilton, in 1990; 10 brothers; and four sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Arrangements were by Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys. HAMRIC, BEULAH - See Jones, Beulah. HAMRIC, PEARL JOYCE - See Richards, Pearl Joyce. 1/19/1995 HAMRICK, RUSSELL D. Russell D. Hamrick, 70, of Sebring, Fla., formerly of Orma, died Monday, Jan. 9, 1995, at his sister's residence in Lakeland, Fla., after a brief illness. He was born in Orma, a son of the late John Kyle and Zana Parsons Hamrick. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired railroad inspector. He was a two-year resident of Sebring, and was formerly of Spokane, Wash. He was a Mason, a member of Scottish Rite, Shrine, American Legion, and Christian Missionary Alliance, Sebring. Surviving are his wife, Carmen Hamilton Hamrick; two daughters, Rita Orich of Kenton, Ohio, and Judy Sanchez of Hammond, Ind.; one sister, Murlene Morris of Lakeland; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Madeline Boren; and one brother, Ruffner Hamrick. Services were held at Orma United Methodist Church, Orma, with Rev. James Moss officiating. Burial was in Orma Cemetery, with Masonic rites. HARDMAN, ANNE - See West, Anne H. HARDMAN, OPAL - See Hockey, Opal Proudfoot. HARDWAY, OLLIE A. - See See, Ollie A. 11/30/1995 HASHMAN, GEORGE W. George W. Hashman, 78, formerly of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1995, at Eldercare of Ripley after an extended illness. He was born in Ritchie County and was a lifelong farmer. He was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Estella Hedrick Hashman of Mt. Zion; one daughter, Diana McKay of Mt. Zion; one sister, Betty Shears of Cleveland; and seven grandchildren. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Donald E. Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Roberts Cemetery, Munday. 11/23/1995 HATHAWAY, EUGENE C. Eugene C. Hathaway, 67, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1995. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1988 with 34 years service. He served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Amos Englebeck Lodge 751. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Helen; two sons, Glenn (Wendy) of Milledgeville, Ga., and Gordon (Tracy) of Ravenna, Ohio; three daughters, Faye (Ted) Lawson of Bristol, Va., and Judy (Roy) Poe and Pamela (Mark) VanLieu, all of Akron; daughter-in-law, Linda Hathaway of Akron; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother, Tennie Hathaway of Akron; and sister, Emogene (Eugene) Hupp of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by a son, Joe; father, Oral B. Hathaway; and brother, Leon. Services were held at Hopkins Funeral Home, with Pastor John Kinser officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron. 3/23/1995 HATHAWAY, OLIS Olis Hathaway, 80, of Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, Mar. 15, 1995, at Knox Community Hospital, Mt. Vernon, after an extended illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of Sida and Matilda Summers Hathaway. He had been a Mt. Vernon resident since 1959 and retired in 1980 from Weyerhaeuser Co., Mt. Vernon, after 32 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, where he was a member of Altiora Sunday School Class. He was a member of Harvest Years Club and Union Local 535 at Weyerhaeuser. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Mary Elizabeth Fogle Hathaway; two daughters, Helen L. Parrott of Porter, Tex., and Ruth Ann Owens of Parkersburg; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Homer Hathaway of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. Services were held at Snyder Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, with Rev. Neal Loch officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens. 1/26/1995 HATHAWAY, ROSCOE Roscoe Hathaway, 86, died Friday, Jan. 13, 1995, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Grantsville and resided in the Wadsworth and Barberton area for 50 years. He was a pipefitter with Local 219, retiring in 1973. He was a faithful member of Akron Baptist Temple. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Edna; sons and daughters-in- law, Denzil G. and Fran, Robert D. and Shirley, all of Wadsworth; grandchildren, Bill, Michele Tomon, Chris Miller, Bryan, Jayne Peterson, Tim and Carla Hathaway; great-grandchildren, Josh, Jessica, Jaime, Jennifer, Ricky, Bryan, Zack, Amber, Matthew, Alissa, Courtney, and Chelsea; and brothers, Olis of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Homer of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Services were held at Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, Wadsworth, with Rev. Michael L. Nichols officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park. 3/23/1995 HAUGHT, ELLIOTT M. Elliott M. Haught, 74, of Fremont, Calif., died Tuesday, Mar. 7, 1995. He was born in Calhoun County, the only son of the late McClellan and Verna Elliott Haught. He was retired from Peterbilt. Surviving are his wife, Yvonne S. Haught of Fremont; one son, Gregory Haught of Walnut Creek, Calif.; one daughter, Linda D. Haught of Los Gatos, Calif.; two sisters, Grace H. Stump of Millstone and Lena E. King of Olathe, Kan.; and two granddaughters, Jennifer and Laura Haught of Walnut Creek. Memorial services and burial were in California. HAYHURST, RUBY - See Halbert, Ruby. HAYS, MATTIE R. - See Richards, Mattie R. 6/8/1995 HELMICK, SPENCER RAY Spencer Ray Helmic, 77, of Minnora, died Friday, June 2, 1995, at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Hospital, Clarksburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Preston and Mary King Helmic. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a farmer, timberman and oil field worker. He was a member of Milo United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Viola Cottrell Helmic; one son, Curtis Lee Helmic of Minnora; one daughter, Mary Juanita Boggs of Minnora; two brothers, Albert Helmic of Parkersburg and Roy Preston Helmic of Millstone; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Graveside services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Jack Stump officiating. 11/9/1995 HELSEL, ALBERT Albert Helsel, 44, of Bramblewood Village, formerly of Chloe, was found dead Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Cleveland, a son of the late Daniel and Alberta Shingler Helsel. He operated a landscaping business for many years. Surviving are three brothers, Frank Ainsworth and Daniel Helsel, both of Hayward, Calif., and Johnny Helsel of Cleveland; and one sister, Rose Helsel of Hayward. Arrangements pending, Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. HICKS, BEVAGENE - See Thomas, Bevagene. HICKS, MARY V. - See Parsons, Mary V. 6/15/1995 HILDRETH, DONNIE DEEL Donnie Deel Hildreth, 83, of Washington, died Thursday, June 8, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after a brief illness. She was born in Stinson, a daughter of the late Okey and Alice Cottrell Parsons. She attended the Church of Christ and was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Linden Chapter 152. Surviving are two sons, Eugene Deel of Chloe and Roger Deel of Washington; one sister, Orpha Coen of Seville, Ohio; one brother, Ronzel Parsons of Winterhaven, Fla.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arley M. Deel; and her second husband, Roy Hildreth. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. 8/24/1995 HILL, OLIN Olin Hill, 80, of Grantsville, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor from World War II, died Friday, Aug. 18, 1995, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Mahone, Ritchie County, a son of the late Frank and Olive Valentine Hill. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII serving in the European Theater where he was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service in France and the Congressional Medal of Honor in Germany. He was a retired elementary school principal in Ritchie, Mason, Calhoun and Roane counties. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church; Eureka Lodge 40, AF&AM, Grantsville; Order of Eastern Star, Harrisville; Charleston Scottish Rite Bodies; Nemesis Shrine Temple, Parkersburg; Minnora IOOF Lodge 246, and Rebecca Lodge, Minnora. Surviving are his wife, Oleta Yoak Hill; one brother, Frank Hill, Jr., of Massillon, Ohio; five sisters, Freda Jones of Mount Eaton, Ohio, Hazel Hatfield and Oma Smith, both of Vienna, Virgil Allen of Massillon and Mary Davis of Newberry, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Conley Hill. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Paul Morrison, Rev. John Glessner and Rev. Margaret Schmidtz officiating. Burial was in King Knob Cemetery, Mahone, with Masonic graveside rites. 10/26/1995 HOCKEY, OPAL PROUDFOOT Opal Proudfoot Hockey, 86, of Surprise, Ariz., formerly of Weirton, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 1995, at Baptist Village, Surprise, after an extended illness. She was born in Nettie, a daughter of the late Gona and Ova Idell Hinzman Hardman. She was a graduate of Glenville State College and was a former elementary school teacher for 33 years. She had taught at Liberty Elementary School, Weirton. She was a member of National Education Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, Past Worthy Matron of Order of Eastern Star, Grantsville, and served as an elder in Weirton and Sun City, Ariz., Christian churches. Surviving are one daughter, Harriet P. McCoy of Parkland, Fla.; one son, Harold B. Proudfoot of Brookfield, Conn.; one brother, James Hardman of Grantsville; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold B. Proudfoot, and her second husband, Lawson E. Hockey. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. 2/16/1995 HOFMANN, KATHLEEN Kathleen "Cappy" Hofmann, 55, of Belleville, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 1995, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after a brief illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Freda Westfall Riddle. She was employed by Excel Logistics Co., formerly Parkersburg Industrial Warehouse, for the past 19 years. Prior to that, she was employed by Eazor Express for 16 years. She was a member of Belleville Baptist Church and Parkersburg Traffic Club. Surviving are her husband, Don Hofmann; one son, Gregory A. Hofmann of Richmond, Va.; three sisters, Emma Kellison and Mary Lou Stalnaker, both of Parkersburg, and Peggy Sue Barnes of Cottageville; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Rev. Brent Yancey officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. HOLBERT, MARVA B. - See Richards, Marva B. 11/23/1995 HOLBERT, MICHAEL JOE Michael Joe Holbert, 45, of Macfarlan, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 1995, at Norman Regional Hospital, Norman, Okla. He was born in Harrisville, a son of Jean Watson Rittenhouse of Macfarlan, and the late Alvin Holbert. He was formerly employed by Louisiana Offshore Drilling Co., Louisiana, and attended the Church of Christ. Surviving in addition to his mother are one son, Jeremy Holbert of Maysville, Okla.; three daughters, Michelle Espitia, Tara Lynn Holbert and Lori Beth Holbert, all of Maysville; maternal grandfather, O.P. Watson of Smithville; one grandson; one granddaughter; three brothers, Ronald Holbert and Randall Holbert, both of Raceland, La., and Stephen Holbert of Parkersburg; one sister, Sheila Mapp of Gonzales, La.; stepfather, Russell Rittenhouse of Macfarlan; stepbrother, Joe Rittenhouse of Parkers-burg; three stepsisters, Patty Rittenhouse of Parkersburg, Debbie Allman of New York and Jennie Ice of Parkersburg; and several relatives in Calhoun County. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Larry Hayes officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Harrisville. 3/16/1995 HOLBERT, OLIVER C. Oliver C. Holbert, 64, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, Mar. 8, 1995, at his residence after a sudden illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Dorcey and Roxie Boggs Holbert. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from U.S. Steel, Cleveland. He was a member of Spruce Hollow Community Church, near Big Bend. Surviving are two daughters, Debra Nicholson and Tina Ulderich, both of Big Bend; two sons, Ivan Holbert and Alvin Holbert, both of Big Bend; two sisters, Doris Kelly of Spencer and Janet Poling of Grantsville; one brother, Starling Holbert of Grantsville; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Walker Holbert, in 1990; one grandchild, Michelle Holbert; two brothers, Charles Holbert and Owen Holbert; and one sister, Ada Holbert. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, near Big Bend. 3/16/1995 HOLBERT, WILLIAM B. William Blaine Holbert, 76, of Richfield, Ohio, formerly of Big Springs, died Feb. 27, 1995, at Medina General Hospital, Medina, Ohio, after an extended illness. He was born in Freed, a son of the late Branson and Cora Snider Holbert. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, and was retired from Ford Motor Co., Brook Park, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Roannna Ford Holbert of Richfield; two sons, William Larry Holbert of Richfield and Richard Holbert of Wadsworth, Ohio; one sister, Luella Plazzet of Cleveland; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. HOPKINS, ZELMA G. - See Simonton, Zelma G. 11/9/1995 HOSEY, VICTORIA G. Victoria G. "Betty" Hosey, 61, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 1995, at her residence. She was born in Apple Farm, a daughter of the late David Myrrh and Bessie Viola Suttle Wilson. Surviving are four daughters, Patricia Hosey, Barbara Schossler, Wanda Wyant and Carol Morgan, all of Cuyahoga Falls; two sons, Gary Hosey of Cuyahoga Falls and David Hosey of Pullman; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hosey, in 1988, and one grandson. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronald Swiney officiating, and burial in Betts Cemetery, near Grantsville. 8/24/1995 HUGHES, BEVERLY JEAN Beverly Jean "B.J." Hughes, 44, of Wells Lock Road, Elizabeth, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1995, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Opal Osborne of Five Forks and the late Donald Osborne. She was employed at Dotson's Exxon, Elizabeth. She was a member of Big Island Run United Methodist Church and Parkersburg TOPS Chapter 141. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Orval Hughes, Jr.; three sons, Michael Hughes of Parkersburg and Mitchell Hughes and Gregory Hughes, both of Elizabeth; one foster son, Delmer Murray of Elizabeth; one foster daughter, Melissa Sands of Elizabeth; five sisters, Diana Knight and Zelma Osborne, both of Five Forks, Brenda Harper of Kimbolton, Ohio, Donna Knight of Titusville, Pa., and Connie Boggs of Creston; two brothers, Donnie Ray Osborne and Roger Osborne, both of Five Forks; three grandchildren; and two foster grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William D. Stutler and Rev. Tim Bell officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. 3/9/1995 HYDER, MARTHA STUMP Martha Stump Hyder, 80, of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, Mar. 5, 1995, at St. Claire Hospital, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Ernest and Minnie Lydick Stump. She was a retired legal secretary who worked in Parkersburg and Charleston, and owned and managed racehorses for many years at Pittsburgh's Meadows Race Track. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Hyder; and a sister, Maxine R. Stump. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. 1/26/1995 JACKSON, ETHEL BLAIR Ethel Blair Jackson, 89, of Belpre, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Curtis and Cora Louise Holbert Blair. She was a 70-year resident of Belpre, and retired from Kesterson Launderers after 25 years of service. She was a former member of Belpre Rebekah Lodge and former member of Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are her husband of 70 years, William E. Jackson, Sr.; three sons, William E. Jackson, Jr., of Port Richey, Fla., James Edward Jackson and Robert Blair Jackson, both of Belpre; two daughters, Pamela Jackson Thomas and Elizabeth Jane Schoolcraft, both of Belpre; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren; two brothers Homer Blair of Alabama and Onnie Blair of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers; one sister; one son, Richard Curtis Jackson; two daughters, Cora Louise Jackson Smith and Ethel Ann Jackson Rexroad Reilly; one grandson, Robert Blair Jackson II; and one granddaughter, Molly Reilly. Services were held at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery, Belpre. 3/16/1995 JARVIS, ANNA BELL Anna Bell Jarvis, 81, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was bon in Clay County, a daughter of the late Joshawa and Eliza Ellen Miller Tanner. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are one daughter, Virgie Crossley of Newark, Del.; eight sons, Henry Lee Jarvis amd Larry Paul Jarvis, both of Nebo, Roscoe Burlyn Jarvis of Creston, Ohio, Russell Wayne Jarvis, Roger Dale Jarvis, Marvin Lewis Jarvis and Rick Lynn Jarvis, all of Chloe, and Roger Allen Jarvis of Caldwell; two sisters, Clara Tanner and Mary Drake, both of Chloe; one brother, James Hunter Tanner of Creston; 25 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Jarvis; one daughter, Agnes Tanner; one son, Ray Jennings Tanner; two sisters, Ruth Lyon and Manda Murphy; and five brothers, Bill Tanner, Owen Tanner, Ernest Tanner, Sherdon Tanner and Robert Tanner. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. 2/16/1995 JARVIS, MADGE M. Madge M. Jarvis, 82, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Joshua P. and Malissa James Parsons. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Mt. Zion. Surviving are three sisters, Pearl Minney of Glenville, Maple McKinney of Reston, Va., and Mary Hart of Belpre; and a brother, Decoe Parsons of Herndon, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolpha Jarvis; a son, Lewis Blaine Jarvis; three brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. JARVIS, OTA - See Northrop, Ota. JARVIS, RETHA FAYE - See Mullins, Retha Faye. 4/20/1995 JETT, MARY RUTH Mary Ruth Jett, 74, of Lowell, died Monday, April 17, 1995, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Nicut, a daughter of the late Jess and Nettie Keaton Griffin. She had resided in Lowell since 1978, and retired from BF Goodrich, Marietta, after 20 years of service. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Lowell. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Ralph D. Jett; one daughter, Linda Armann of Powhatan Point, Ohio; three grandchildren, Elwin Armann, Jeffery Armann and Ruth Armann; and two sisters, Iva Stacey and Sally Smith, both of Reno. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Woodrow Griffin, Wilbert Griffin and Vance Griffin. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Cawley and Peoples Funeral Home, Lowell, with Rev. Robert Schafer officiating, and burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Marietta. 11/23/1995 JETT, STELLA MAE Stella Mae Jett, 68, of Orma, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Pete and Vesta Sharps Wayne. She was a former owner and operator of Jett's General Stores of Arnoldsburg and Creston, and a member of Minnora Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are one daughter, Marie Luzader of Orma; one son, Kenneth Jett of Palestine; one sister, Thelma Dennis of Zanesville, Ohio; one brother, Pete Wayne of Zanesville; and seven grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jett, in 1984. Services were scheduled Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating, and burial in Minnora Cemetery. 2/16/1995 JOHNSON, SUSIE O. Susie O. Johnson, 71, of Bramblewood Village, died Monday, Feb. 6, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Walker and Claire Johnson. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are one sister, Imogene J. Haymaker of Arnoldsburg; and one brother, Bernard Johnson of Trenton, Mich. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetry, Grantsville. 7/13/1995 JOHNSON, THELMA Thelma Johnson, 84, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, July 5, 1995, at Americare Nursing Home, Glenville, after an extended illness. She was born in Joker, a daughter of the late William and Samara Smith Mahaney. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville, where she served as church clerk for 32 years. Surviving are one daughter, Virginia Lee Riddel of Tarzana, Calif.; one son, George A. Johnson of New Martinsville; one sister, Ottie Kimble of Charleston; one half-brother, Max Mahaney of Eastland, Tex.; five half-sisters, Gail Godfrey of Grantsville, Maxine Chambers and Beulah Norton, both of New Cumberland, Barbara Zajac of Steubenville, Ohio, and Mary Lou Mahaney of Toronto, Ohio; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Johnson, in 1991; and 15 brothers and sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem IOOF Cemetery, near Grantsville. 4/27/1995 JONES, ADREN G. Adren G. Jones, 86, of Glenville, died Sunday, April 23, 1995, at his daughter's residence in Parkersburg, after a brief illness. He was born near Leading Creek in Gilmer County, a son of the late John B. and Cornella Jane Burwell Jones. He was a retired educator, farmer and deputy assessor for Gilmer County. He served 12 years as a Gilmer County commissioner, and over 20 years as a West Virginia Soil Conservation District Supervisor. He was a member of Gilmer County Farm Bureau and Gilmer County Park & Recreation Commission, and a former member of Gilmer County ASCS. He was a member of Glenville First Baptist Church for over 70 years, having served as deacon. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Freeda Opal Woofter Jones; three daughters, Tonabell Turner of Parkersburg, Deronda Rickman of Williamstown and Wandalene Drake of Glenville; two sons, Lyndall Jones of Parkersburg and Randall C. Jones of Mt. Zion; one sister, Irene Fox of Glenville; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Raymel A. Jones; one daughter, E. Wilodene Currence; and two brothers, Clyde Jones and Orlan Jones. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Glenville Baptist Church, with Rev. Fred Mulneix and David Carpenter officiating, and burial in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. 5/11/1995 JONES, ARLENA Arlena Jones, 70, of Sand Ridge, died Saturday, May 6, 1995, at Calhoun General Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Robert M. and Hilda Gherke Shock. She was a homemaker and a member of Rush Run Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Bill Jones; five sisters, Lora Hathaway of Mt. Zion, Marlene Illyn of Milford, Conn., Ruby Shock of Sand Ridge, Rita Stewart of Pittsburgh and Grace Meincke of Daytona, Fla.; one brother, Darrell Shock of Sand Ridge; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Edith Paque; and two brothers, Denzil Shock and Dennis Shock. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Shock Cemetery. 10/26/1995 JONES, BEULAH Beulah J. Jones, 80, of Ravenna, Ohio, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 1995, after a sudden illness. She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of William and Sarah Reynolds Hamric. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, James; two sons, William David and Michael, both of Ravenna; five daughters, Maxine McClusky, Shirley Vanderpool and Rose Riddle, all of Ravenna, Dolly Smith of Rootstown and Hazel Greer of Alabama; 27 grandchildren; 40 great- grandchildren; two brothers, Junior Hamric and Bobbie Hamric of West Virginia; and one sister, Virgie Goodnight of Ravenna. She was preceded in death by sons, James and Eugene; five brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, with Rev. William White officiating. Burial was in Grandview-Memorial Park, Ravenna. JONES, CLARA M. - See Kelley, Clara M. 7/20/1995 KALMAN, ROBERT F. MG/Sgt. Robert F. Kalman of Bowie, Md., a retired military band musician, died Monday, June 12, 1995, at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. He was a former resident of North Olmsted, Ohio, and the son of the late Frank and Barbara B. Kalman. He studied at Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, and retired from U.S. Marine Corps Band with 31 years of service. He played the bassoon and served with the Bicentennial Band for three years. During retirement, he performed many public service duties for his community and Church of the Nazarene, College Park, Md. He most recently drove a school bus for Prince George's County. He is survived by his wife, Leora; two daughters, Kathryn Burkhardt and Clara Minnick; one son, SPC Owen David Kalman, a chaplain assistant with the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. McNair, Va.; three grandchildren, Kayla, Chelsea and Lauren; and one sister, Margaret Sik of Greenville, S.C. His wife, the former Leora Mae Palmer, graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1952 and was employed with the FBI, Washington, D.C., for several years. Her sister is Clara Belle Newell of Grantsville. A military funeral was held at Evans Funeral Home, Bowie, with military burial at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. 3/2/1995 KANYAK, PANSY KATHRYN Pansy Kathryn Kanyak, 93, of Sebring, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1995, at Highlands Regional Medical Center, following an extended illenss. She was born at Euclid, July 9, 1901, a daughter of the late Robert J., Sr., and Lillie M. Mace Knotts. She was a homemaker and a member of Southside Baptist Church, Sebring. She had resided in Florida since 1965, moving there from Calhoun County. Surviving are her husband, Michael Kanyak; two step-daughters, Marilyn Renn of Alton, Mich., and Delores Ovcen of Caseville, Mich.; two step-sons, Junior Kanyak of Fenten, Mich., and Donald Kanyak of Caseville; two brothers, Robert J. Knotts, Jr., of Grantsville and Walter A. Knotts of Massillon, Ohio; 19 step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Alfred H. Baker; two sisters, Ruby L. (Mrs. Cecil ) Stremple and Daisy V. (Mrs. Dallas) Stump; and three brothers, William Bryan Knotts, Sr., Russell P. "Dubb" Knotts, and Henry E. Knotts. Services were held at Morris Funeral Home, Sebring, with Pastor Chelsea Stockwell officiating and burial in Pinecrest Cemetery. 2/23/1995 KELLEY, CLARA M. Clara M. Kelley, 86, of Elizabeth, formerly of Munday, died T'hursday, Feb. 16, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Annamoriah, a daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Maze Jones. She was a homemaker for 70 years and a member of United Methodist Church and Wirt Co. Senior Citizens. Surviving are seven daughters, Louise Ayers of Walker, Elouise Bonar of Boaz, Betty Boyce and Enojean Rogers, both of Parkersburg, Leona Pettit of Tanner, Madeline Yoak of Grantsville, and Sue Pepper of Munday; one son, Paul Kelley of Munday; 20 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Kelley; two sons, Glene Kelley and Don Kelley; four brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Raymond Ray officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday. 10/8/1995 KELLEY, MILDRED J. Mildred J. Kelley, 70, of Spencer, died Friday, Sept. 27, 1995, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Walter T. and Willa L. Sturm Scott. She was a former Spencer State Hospital nurse's aide. She was a member of Wetzel Chapter 39, Order of Eastern Star, and Presbyterian Church, Spencer. She enjoyed flowers. Surviving are her husband, Robert Kelley; one daughter, Patricia Ann Swiger of Ripley; two sons, Robin W. Kelley and Michael L. Kelley, both of Spencer; three sisters, Betty Surface of Sistersville, Kathryn Miller of Spencer and Donna Mace of Bridgeport; two brothers, Kenneth Scott of Spencer and Millard C. Scott of Johnstown, Ohio; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, John Robert Kelley; one brother, Robert Scott; and one sister, Wanda L. Green. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Ray Harris officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. 11/16/1995 KELLEY, ONA G. Ona Gay Nicholson Kelley, 78, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 1995, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Sarah Maggie White Westfall. She was a homemaker. Surviving are four daughters, Wyvonda Turner and Charlotte Hardman, both of Grantsville, Alma Freed and Betty Wilson, both of Big Bend; two sons, Bobby Nicholson and Charles Nicholson, both of Grantsville; two half-sisters, Cora Stull of Grantsville and Flora Yoak of Lancaster, Ohio; one half-brother, Lester Westfall of Parkersburg; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Kelley; one half- sister, Edith Pearl Godfrey; and two half-brothers, Marion Westfall and Lester Westfall. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, near Big Bend. KELLEY, SCOTTIE - See Bennett, Scottie K. 7/13/1995 KENDRICK, THELMA G. Thelma Gale Naylor Kendrick, 33, of Kensington, Ohio, died Monday, June 19, 1995, in the emergency room of Salem Community Hospital, Salem, Ohio, after a sudden illness. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of Ava V. Weaver Naylor of East Rochester, Ohio, and the late Edward N. Naylor, granddaughter of the late John G. and Delphia F. Weaver of Nobe, and niece of Mae Jennings and Ova Bragg of Nobe and Mary Yoak of Five Forks. She was employed at Country Inn Restaurant, Hanoverton, Ohio, and attended Baptist Church, Dungannon, Ohio. Surviving are one son, James Delbert Kendrick of the home; six brothers, Frederick Naylor and John Naylor, both of Salem, Ohio, Paul Naylor of California, Arley Naylor and Harley Naylor, both of Parkersburg, and William Naylor of Lisbon, Ohio; one half-brother, Roger Weaver of New Mexico; and five sisters, Shirley Moore of East Rochester, Phyllis Simmons of Ripley, Mae Cottle of Parkersburg, Lura Naylor of Harris, Ohio, and Patricia Byers of Louisville, Ky. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Naylor and Jeffrey Naylor. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Herbert D. Johnson and Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. KERBY, GOLDIE J. - See Ball, Goldie J. KERSEY, LINA "LIL" - See Blosser, Lina. 12/7/1995 KIGHT, GOLDIE E. Goldie Erlewine Kight, 91, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 1995, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston, after an extended illness. She was born in Nobe, a daughter of the late Albert Ross and Ida Mae Church Whipkey. She was a homemaker, and a member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe. Surviving are two sisters, Ida Nicholas and Wanda Whipkey, both of Grantsville; one stepdaughter, Nila Osborne of Five Forks; one stepson, Eudore Kight of Cleveland; several step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jesse Erlewine; second husband, Harold Kight; four brothers; two sisters; one stepdaughter; and two stepsons. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 10/8/1995 KIMBLE, WILLIAM O. William O. Kimble, 93, of Thomasville, Ga., died Saturday, Sept. 28, 1995, in Thomasville, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Albert C. and Rosa Jane Kelley Kimble. He was retired from O. Ames Co., Parkersburg, with 25 years of service. He was a former resident of Parkersburg for 45 years and resided in Orlando, Fla., for six years. Surviving are one son, William Fredrick Kimble of Thomasville; one daughter, Rose Ella Moore of Mason, Ohio; one brother, John Kimble of Stumptown; three sisters, Charlotte Vanhorn of Parkersburg, Lona Pope and Lora Vaughan, both of Memphis, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hettie Carpenter Kimble; two brothers, Joy Kimble and Delbert Kimble; and two sisters, Leatha Wright and Lennie Wright. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jerry Bush officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. 3/23/1995 KING, MARY E. Mary E. King, 94, of Shock, died Wednesday, Mar. 15, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John W. and Emily Lowers Parsons. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are one daughter, Iva Sampson of Grantsville; three sons, Harper King of Shock, Delbert King of Nicut and Elmer King of Big Bend; four half-sisters, Amanda Sims and Alice Parsons, both of Parkersburg, Roxie Cain of Sayersville, Ohio, and Dola Nicholas of Orma; 27 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and 25 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight King, in 1977; and one son, Junior Bill King, in 1985. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery, Orma. KIRBY, OPAL - See Eagle, Opal K. 1/26/1995 KIRBY, RANDALL G. Randall G. Kirby, 32, of Big Springs, died Friday, Jan. 20, 1995, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Barberton, Ohio, a son of Dennis W. and Anna M. Gillespie Kirby of Big Springs. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Mike Kirby of Grantsville and Roger Kirby of Reedy. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Gary Richmond and Rev. Steve Richards officiating. Burial was in Fluharty Cemetery, Big Springs. 2/9/1995 KNICELY, ONA M. Ona M. Knicely, 79, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Jink and Corda Goff McCumbers. She was a homemaker and attended Arnoldsburg Community Church. Surviving are five daughters, Virgie Fisher and Darlene Starcher, both of Spencer, Belva Nicholas of Warren, Ohio, Jean Hall of Orma and Wavalene McCoy of Nicut; one step-daughter, Delores Summers of Warren; four sons, Noah L. Knicely of Spencer, James Knicely and William Knicely, both of Nicut, and Larry Knicely of Springsboro, Pa.; four sisters, Mabel VanBuren of Rosedale, Elma Doolittle of Arnoldsburg, Della Goodrich of Stumptown and Beulah McCumbers of Baltimore, Md.; one brother, Elmer McCumbers of Mt. Zion; 60 grandchildren; and 62 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Knicely; and three daughters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Knicely Cemetery, Servia, Braxton County. 11/23/1995 KNIGHT, HARRY J. Harry J. Knight, 86, of Burnsville, passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center, after a long illness. He was born at Gilmer Station, son of the late Russell and Dora King Knight. He was a retired stockman and farmer, World War II Army veteran, and a member of Stouts Chapel United Methodist Church, Hyers Run, and Burnsville Masonic Lodge 87. Surviving are his wife, Edith Cogar Knight; one step-daughter, Karen Morrison of Sutton; five sisters, Madelyn Hathaway of Vienna, Margaret Cunningham of Grantsville, Martha Britton of Weston, and Mamie Beall and Myrtle Powell, both of Canton, Ohio; two brothers, Lewis Knight of Baltimore, Md., and Hurcle Knight of Vienna; and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Services were held at Stouts Chapel U.M. Church, with Rev. William E. Griffin and Rev. David Hamrick officiating. Burial was in Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens, Heaters. KNIGHT, MARJORIE M. - See Riggs, Marjorie M. KNOTTS, ARLENE - See Dobbins, Arlene. KNOTTS, PANSY KATHRYN - See Kanyak, Pansy Kathryn. KUHL, MADGE - See Dennison, Madge. LAMBERT, ELLA - See Wilson, Ella Lambert. LAMBERT, MARY - See Sampson, Mary. 4/6/1995 LAW, ROBERT G. Robert G. Law, 72, of Langtown Road, Bridgeport, died Thursday, Mar. 30, 1995, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Robert and Lettie Wilson Law. He was retried from the transportation department at Consolidated Natural Gas Corporation and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Pacific during World War II. He was a member of Bridgeport Baptist Church; Late Lodge 63, AF&AM; Clarksburg Lodge of Perfection; Knights of Rose Croix; and Valley of Wheeling, Scottish Rite Bodies. Surviving are his wife, Betty J. Gunn Law; two daughters, Victoria Seders of Bridgeport and Robin Gail Compton of Farmington, N.M.; one sister, June Law of Columbus; and four grandsons. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Holly Law and Russell Law; and two sisters, Jessie Beckham and Elodene Savanich. Services were held at Allen Funeral Home, Bridgeport, with Rev. John T. Fraser and Rev. Thomas P. Home officiating. Burial was in Bridgeport Cemetery. 10/26/1995 LINDAMOOD, LAURA Laura Cooper Echard Lindamood, 94, of Worthington Manor Care Center, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 1995, at the center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William and Sarah Dotson Cooper. She was retired from Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Rosemar Church of Christ and Esther Rebekahs. Surviving are one son, Gilbert W. Echard of Red Hill; two stepsons, Kenneth Lindamood of Morgantown and Charles Lindamood of Vienna; one stepdaughter, Ione Knapp of Parkersburg; 11 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles W. Echard, in 1953; her second husband, Charles H. Lindamood, in 1978; two sons, Kenneth Echard and Ernest Echard; one daughter, Twila Phillips; two stepdaughters, Kathryn Sams and Alice Paxton; four brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Log Church Cemetery, Ritchie County. 4/20/1995 LAW, ROBERT G. Robert G. Law, 72, of Bridgeport, died Thursday, Mar. 30, 1995, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born at Big Bend, a son of the late Robert and Lettie Wilson Law. He was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Corp. He was a member of Bridgeport Baptist Church and several lodges. He attended Calhoun County High School and played on the football team, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Betty J. Gum Law; two daughters, Victoria Seders of Bridgeport and Robin Compton of Farmington, N.M.; one sister, June law of Columbus, Ohio; and four grandsons, Michael and Robert Seders and Tyler and Nathan Compton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Holly and Russell Law; and two sisters, Jessie Becklom and Elodean Sovanich. Services were held at Allen Funeral Home, Bridgeport. Burial was in Bridgeport Cemetery. ADDENDUM - 5/4/1995 Survivors of Robert G. Law, 72, of Bridgeport, whose obituary was published April 20, include his wife of 51 years, Betty J. Gunn Law. LOCKNEY, PHYLLIS L. - See Roth, Phyllis L. LOTT, CORA ALICE - See Daggett, Cora Alice. 5/11/1995 LOWE, NELLIE B. Nellie B. Lowe, 77, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, May 7, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of Lanty P. Mollohan of Parkersburg, and the late Maud Rogers Mollohan. She was a former employee of Rubber Crafters and served as an aide at Calhoun General Hospital for several years. She enjoyed sewing and raising flowers and was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her father are one son, Scott Lowe of Parkersburg; two daughters, Sue Farnsworth of Burning Springs and William Jean Moore of Cleveland; one brother, Arnold Mollohan of Elizabeth; four sisters, Mable Justice of Reedy, Hallie Cunningham of Burning Springs, Ruth Kun and Bonnie Worstell, both of Marietta; one uncle, Charles Rogers of Delaware; 13 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by two sons, Garland Dale Lowe, in 1939, and James "Pete" Lowe, in 1988; two brothers, Anis Mollohan and John Lynn Mollohan; two sisters, Gertrude Stout and Frances "Birdie" Mollohan; and one grandson. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Michael Lamb officiating, and burial in Hardman Cemetery, Nebo. 8/24/1995 LOWTHER, REV. DWIGHT Rev. Dwight Lowther, 87, of Claremont, N.C., died Sunday, Aug. 20, 1995, in a Dunbar personal care home after a short illness. He was born at Lawford, W.Va., and was an ordained American Baptist minister. He served as pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Kanawha City, and also pastored churches in Pratt, Cowen, Craigsville, and Grantsville. He was manager of West Virginia Baptist Camp, Cowen, for 12 years. He was a founding member of Trinity Baptist Church, Newton, N.C., and was retired from Newton YMCA. Surviving are a son, Dwight Kay of South Charleston; a daughter, Patricia Rice of Newton, N.C.; sister, Wanema Nuttall of Boise, Idaho; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret. Memorial services and visitations will be at Trinity Baptist Church, Newton, N.C., on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Brant Hoots and Dwight K. Lowther officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 4, Newton, NC 28658. 3/9/1995 LYONS, CHARLES M. Charles Michael Lyons, 22, of Glenville, died Friday, Mar. 3, 1995, in Glenville of an apparent self-inflected gunshot wound. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Nina Lyons Wilfong of Glenville and David L. Lyons of Burnsville. He was a graduate of Gilmer County High School where he was a member of the school choir. He was a student at Glenville State College and was an artist. He was an Eagle Scout and former assistant scout master of Glenville Troop 79. He attended Ellis Grove United Methodist Church near Glenville and was active in the Sand Fork Baptist Church Youth Fellowship. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, David M. Lyons of Sand Fork and Nathaniel Lyons of Linn; three step-sisters, Michelle Wilfong of Hinton, Joanie Wilfong and Stephanie Wilfong, both of Burnsville; a step-brother, J. D. Wilfong of Weston; step- father, John Wilfing of Glenville; and maternal grandmother, Losie Carter of Nicut. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Wilson M. Murphy officiating. Burial was in Hardway Cemetery, Elmira, Braxton County. 7/6/1995 LYONS, ETTA BELL Etta Bell Lyons, 85, of Ravenswood, died Saturday, July 1, 1995, at Ravenswood Village. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Amos and Minnie Lance Burnside. She was a member of Bergoo Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Robert Lyons of Linden, N.C., Richard Lyons of Ravenswood and William Lyons of Williamstown; five daughters, Virginia Asbury, Joy Wolfe, Peggy Lyke and Mary Kay Staats, all of Ravenswood, and Shirley Miller of Charlotte, N.C.; 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Moore and Alva McGlothlin, both of Heartland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Staveley Lyons; and five brothers. Services were held at Straight-Tucker & Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Rev. Gene Waybright officiating. Burial was in Ravenswood Cemetery. 10/26/1995 MACE, DARLIE R. Darlie R. Mace, 69, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1995, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John P. and Letha Mary James Mace. She was a former employee of Spencer State Hospital. Surviving are three sisters, Edna Bower of Spencer, Mildred Nicholson and Maude Smith, both of Belpre; one half-sister, Audra Midcap of Speed; two brothers, Darrell Mace of Spencer and Junior F. Mace of Massillon, Ohio; one half-brother, Eugene Nutter of Speed; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. MAHANEY, THELMA - See Johnson, Thelma. 2/16/1995 MALONA, JAMES B. James B. Malona, 82, of Mineral Wells, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after a three-month illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Charles E. and Linna Dell Norman Malona. He retired from DuPont with 28-1/2 years service as a maintenance insulator. He was a Protestant. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Mildred "Minnie" Frederick Malona; one son James Warren Malona of Mineral Wells; two daughters, Barbara V. Roberts of Woodland Hills Calif., and Karen J. Alderigi of Gallipolis, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Don Maloney of Vienna; and five sisters, Olive Francis and Naomi Champ, both of Akron, Ohio, Frances Clements of Florida, and Emogene Knight and Regena Ellyson, both of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Owen Malona and Patrick Malona; and one sister, Blanche McWilliams. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg. MARKS, JUANITA - See Sears, Juanita Marks. 5/11/1995 MARTIN, ZELLA WEBB Zella Webb Martin, 73, of Spencer, died Friday, May 5, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Altizer, a daughter of the late Ballard and Effie Price Craddock. She was a retired employee of the former Spencer Church of Christ. Surviving are two sons, Charles Lewis Webb of Spencer and Steven Allen Martin of Cross Lanes; three daughters, Diana Morrison of Jackson, Mich., Martha Cooper of Spencer and Tammy Roberts of Charleston; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thurman Casto Webb, in 1950; her second husband, Ralph Donald Martin, in 1972; one brother, Clifford Craddock; and two sisters, Hazel Givens and Elva Roberts. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Gene Miller and Don Southall officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Spencer. 11/23/1995 MAZE, ALBERT G. Albert G. Maze, 89, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Grantsville, died Friday, Oct. 27, 1995, at his residence. He was a member of Northview Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lona Dell Maze of Pensacola; son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Rosalind Maze of Pensacola; daughter and son-in-law, Marie Hope and Harold Halstead of Pensacola; five grandchildren, Sabrina Edwards, Lisa Shears, Dean Halstead, Barbara Ann Day and Sherry Gordon; six great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ethel Maze of Belpre, Ohio; and a nephew, Hale Maze of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters; one grandson, Larry Eugene Maze, and one great-grandson. Services were held at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, Pensacola, with Rev. Charles Mott officiating. Burial was in Bayview Memorial Park. 3/9/1995 MAZE, OKEY B. Okey B. Maze, 77, of Mineral Wells, died Sunday, Mar. 5, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Industry, a son of the late James and Minnie Davis Maze. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and retired in 1973 with 33 years of service as a melter at Youngstown Sheet & Tube, East Chicago, Ind. He moved to Mineral Wells from Indiana in 1991, and was a former member and held various offices in First Baptist Church of Hammond, Ind.; Griffith Baptist Church, Griffith, Ind.; and First Baptist Church of Warsaw, Ind. He was a member of Grace Gospel Church, Pettyville. Surviving are his wife of 54 years. Reva Pettit Maze; one son, Dennis Maze of Griffith; one sister, Dixie Baker of Tyler, Texas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Freddie Maze; and one sister, Goldie Maze. Services will be held Thursday, Mar. 9, 2 p.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev.Bill Angel and Rev. Mike Poole officiating. Burial will be in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday, with military honors by Elizabeth American Legion Post 55. Visitation was scheduled after 2 p.m. on Wednesday and until 2 p.m. on Thursday. McCARTNEY, ELLA - See Wilson, Ella Lambert. McCARTNEY, MONA COOK - See Cottrill, Mona Cook. McCARTNEY, RUTH - See Schiffbauer, Ruth McCartney 9/7/1995 McCOY, SCOTTIE Scottie McCoy, 84, of Hur, died Monday, Sept. 4, 1995, at her residence after a short illness. She was born in Hur, a daughter of the late James Evert and Ida Scott McCoy. She was owner and operator of McCoy Store, Hur, for more than 50 years. Surviving are one niece, Beatrice Dobson of Gallipolis, Ohio; one nephew, Jim McCoy of Smithville; three great-nephews; and three great-nieces. She was preceded in death by five brothers, F.F. McCoy, Harley McCoy, Alley McCoy, Cleo McCoy and Paul McCoy; two nieces; and three nephews. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. D.L. Kirby officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. 11/2/1995 McCUMBERS, ELMER Elmer M. McCumbers, 62, of Millstone, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1995, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Orma, a son of the late Jink and Corda Goff McCumbers. He was a timbercutter and farmer. Surviving are his wife, Stella Bailey McCumbers; one daughter, Anna Runnon of Parkersburg; one stepdaughter, Paula Wigal of Newark; five stepsons, Thomas Yearian of Windham, Ohio, James Yearian of Nashville, Tenn., Paul Yearian of Akron, Ohio, Jerry Wigal of Lebanon, Ohio, and Sterling Wigal of Mineral Wells; three sisters, Della Goodwin and Alma Doolittle, both of Spencer, and Mabel VanBuren of Rosedale; one grandchild; and 10 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Ben Kirby and Cleston Garrett officiating. Burial was in Mt. Run Cemetery, Nicut. McCUMBERS, LILLY F. - See Meadows, Lilly F. McCUMBERS, ONA - See Knicely, Ona M. 11/23/1995 McCUMBERS, ORVA GAY Orva Gay McCumbers, 72, of Aberdeen, Md., died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1995, at Harford Memorial Hospital, Havre de Grace, Md. She was born in Nicut, the daughter of Gruder and Ella Gay Bailey Rogers. She was a protestant, homemaker and former owner of Ball Park Restaurant, Street, Md. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Stanley Gerald "Staley" McCumbers of Aberdeen; three daughters, Ella Ann DelSignore and Janet Lynn Wood, both of Baltimore, Md., and Shelia Jean French of Edgewood, Md.; mother, Ella Gay Bailey Rogers of St. George; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lester Forest and Bernice Josephine Brady Rogers of Balitmore, and Captain Ford and Donie Estaline Moffatt Rogers of Arnoldsburg; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Artie Jewel and Leonard Allen Cogar of Webster Springs, Doris Emogene and Allen Dale Myers, and Tina Garnett Myers, all of St. George; six grandchildren; five great-granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by twin babies and another baby; nephew, Chester Lee Rogers; father, Gruder Rogers; brother-in-law, Charles Edward Myers; and her daughter, Amelia Carman "Amy" Snyder, 36, who died Nov. 25, 1994. Services were held at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, Aberdeen, with her nephew Ronald Keith Rogers of Baltimore officiating. A poem, "We Knew Her Very Well," written by her daughter Janet on the day of her death, was read at the funeral. The singers included two granddaughters, Crystal Marie French and Amanda Lynn Potcner, who sang "Amazing Grace." Burial was in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, Timonium, Md. 2/2/1995 McCUMBERS, THOMAS Thomas E. McCumbers, 78, of Nicut, died Monday, Jan. 23, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Nicut, a son of the late Samuel and Viola Tucker McCumbers. He was a livestock farmer, and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, Nicut. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Rogers McCumbers; three daughters, Sharon Knotts of Orma, Earnestine Fulks of Nicut and Tina Vaughan of Spencer; one son, Kelvin McCumbers of Richmond, Va.; one step- daughter, Debbie Mace of Spencer; three brothers, Judson McCumbers of Nicut, Clyde McCumbers of Rosedale and Joe McCumbers of Ohio; one sister, Marie Cottrell of Dover, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Texie McCumbers, in 1964; three sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Charles Fisher officiating. Burial was in Mount Run Cemetery. McCUNE, STACIE - See Allen, Stacie McCune. McCUNE, SYLVIA - See Beagle, Sylvia M. 6/1/1995 McDONALD, GARY LEE Gary Lee McDonald, 35, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, May 23, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Jackson County. He was born in Jackson County, a son of Barbara Richards McDonald of Millwood and the late Otis Randall McDonald. He was a 1978 Ravenswood High School graduate and was employed by Carl Smith, Inc., as crew chief for S.S. Racing. He was a member of the National Wildlife Federation. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Tracy Leigh Embrey McDonald; one son, Gage Lewis McDonald of the home; one sister, Sandra Stalnaker of Beckley; and his maternal grandmother, Muriel Milliron of Grantsville. Services were held at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenwsood, with Rev. Hubert Groves officiating. Burial was in Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville. 8/24/1995 McGILL, EARSEL I. Earsel I. McGill, 88, of Harrisville, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 1995, at Sheppard Health Care Center, Ellenboro. He was born in Straight Fork, near Burnt House, Ritchie County, a son of the late Franklin and Rilda Crites McGill. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the invasion of Normandy, the Ardennes Offensive, and the Rhineland Occupation. He was a farmer, and had owned and operated McGill's Grocery on the Ritchie- Calhoun line for several years. He retired as a self-employed carpenter, and formerly attended Beech Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Gerna Glean McGill; and one brother, Waldo McGill of Big Springs. He was preceded in death by one brother, Hobert McGill; and three sisters, Annie Gill, Artie Newbrough and Janie Farrell. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. John Frum officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Harrisville. 12/21/1995 McINTOSH, BEURNICE Beurnice Vaughan McIntosh, 81, of Davisville, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William T. and Flora Luman Boyce. She was active in Wood County 4-H and founded the Stillwell 4-H Club in the Murphytown area 48 years ago. She was a member of various Parkersburg area bowling leagues and Sunrise Church of Christ. Surviving are three sons, Charles Vaughan, Jr., of Davisville, William Vaughan of Anchorage, Alaska, and James Vaughan of Culloden; one daughter, Mary Lou Holman of Parkersburg; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles C. Vaughan, Sr.; second husband, Clarence McIntosh; two brothers, Francis Boyce and Roscoe Boyce; one sister, Beulah Hewitt; and one grandson. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Winfred R. Lucas officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. 2/23/1995 McKOWN, GLENNIE G. Glennie G. McKown, 88, of Arnoldsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born at Beech, a son of the late Isaac D. and Emily Starcher McKown. He was a U.S. Army Military Police veteran of World War II and was a retired employee of Spencer State Hospital. Surviving are one son, Garrell McKown of Barberton, Ohio; brothers, Leon McKown of Leachtown, Dave McKown of Spencer, and Edward McKown of Arnoldsburg; and one sister, Goldie Hall of Sissonville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verbal Sampson McKown; and four brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Howard Nichols and Rev. Olive Swiney officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, near Minnora. 11/9/1995 McKOWN, JEWELL E. Jewell E. McKown, 73, of Arnoldsburg, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center, after an extended illness. She was born in Beech, a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Parsons Wayne. She was a homemaker and a member of Arnoldsburg Community Church. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Edward G. McKown; three sons, George D. McKown of Walker, Clarence E. McKown and Charles W. McKown, both of Arnoldsburg; one daughter, Margaret Marie Nofs of Berryville, Va.; two brothers, Ersel Wayne of Spencer and Joseph Wayne of Akron; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Howard Nichols and Rev. Olive Swiney officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. 8/3/1995 McKOWN, LEON "ONNIE' Leon "Onnie" McKown, 86, of Walker, Leachtown Community, died Sunday, July 30, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Isaac and Emily Starcher McKown. He was an Orma merchant for 18 years and a farmer. He attended Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mae Newell McKown; two sons, Gary McKown of Philadelphia and David McKown of Denver; two brothers, Edward McKown of Arnoldsburg and I.D. "Dave" McKown of Spencer; one sister, Goldie Hall of Sissonville; and two grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Jim Yoak officiating. Burial will be in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. 8/24/1995 McMILLIN, ALBERT B. Albert B. McMillin, 86, formerly of Belpre, died Friday, Aug. 18, 1995, at West Virginia Masonic Home, Vienna. He was born in Beaver Falls, Pa., a son of the late Harry and Emma Means McMillin. He was a retired supervisor in the highway construction industry for many years in West Virginia and Ohio. He was a member of Eureka Lodge 40, AF&AM, Grantsville, Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, and attended Calvary Community Church, Belpre. Surviving are one son, Ronald McMillin of Hickory, N.C.; one daughter, Marian Radabaugh of Hazlet, N.J.; one sister, Melissa Richards of Dublin, Ohio; four grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Tanner McMillin, in 1965. Services were held at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, with Rev. James Arbogast officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with Masonic graveside rites. 12/21/1995 MEADOWS, JERAD LEE Jerad Lee Meadows, died at birth, Saturday, Dec. 16, 1995, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Surviving are his mother, Angela Meadows of Grantsville; maternal grandparents, Don and Judy Westfall of Grantsville; and maternal great-grandmother, Euleta Jones of Grantsville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. 9/28/1995 MEADOWS, LILLY F. Lilly F. Meadows, 92, of Richwood, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995, at Richwood Health Care Center after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Henry and Nora Drennan McCumbers. She was a retired farmer and a Protestant. Surviving are two half-brothers, Lester McCumbers of Nicut and Harold McCumbers of Leatherbark Creek; two half-sisters, Orpha Yeager of Spencer and Dovie Hall of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Meadows; and one son. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Stalnaker Cemetery. 8/24/1995 MEADOWS, ROY E. Roy E. "Ed" Meadows, 69, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Roscoe and Nannie Ball Meadows. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from Elkem in 1982. He was a member and trustee of Grace Gospel Church, Pettyville. Surviving are his wife, Roma Jean Posey Meadows; one son, Terry Meadows of Parkersburg; and one grandson, Michael E. Meadows of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by one sister, Rosalee Marks; and three brothers, Roscoe Meadows, Jr., Robert Meadows and Spencer Meadows. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. METZ, ELLA GRACE - See Hall, Ella Grace. 8/17/1995 METZ, O. VEAR O. Vear Metz, 81, Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 1995, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, Sissonville, after an extended illness. He was born in Ilet Run, Roane County, a son of the late Alonzo and Bertha Ash Metz. He was a retired oil field worker, having last worked for Hank Pence Oil Co., Spencer. Surviving are his wife, Mable Louk Metz; five daughters, Mary Butler and Imogene Bowers, both of Spencer, Elsie Hamrick of Clinton, Ohio, Grace Hall of Arnoldsburg and Bertha Dyer of Kentucky; one son, Olen Metz of Wooster, Ohio; two sisters, Ruth Edens of Clinton and Minnie Harvey of Barberton, Ohio; two brothers, Oris Metz of Barberton and Vance Metz of Kenova; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Wilson-Lester Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. 12/7/1995 MILLS, EFFIE Effie Mills, 99, of Munday, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 1995, at Steubenville Convalescent Center, Steubenville, Ohio, following a long illness. Born in Wirt County, she was a daughter of the late G.W. and Anna Slater of Munday. She was a life long resident of Wirt County and was a homemaker. Surviving are 11 grandchildren, Lenora Tingler and Annabell Poling, both of Weirton, Ondrell Maze of Mauriceville, Tex., Wayne Jenkins, Joann Evans and Linda Goodnight, all of Munday, Nedra Miller of Florida, Norris Hayhurst of Wintersville, Ohio, Debra Nice of Chester, Larry Mills and Jerry Mills, both of Elizabeth; 22 great- grandchildren, 27 great-great-grandchildren; and six great-great- great-granchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clint Mills; two daughters, Elodene Jenkins and Elinor Hayhurst; one son, Estle Mills; and one grandchild, Sharon Hayhurst. Services were held at Bell Chapel Church, Munday, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Cemetery. MINNEY, DELLA MAE - See Bennett, Della Mae. 12/21/1995 MOLES, JUNIOR E. Junior E. Moles, 70, of Nicut, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 1995, at his residence after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Kanawha County, a son of the late Gilbert and Genelia Sheets Moles. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired carpet installer. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Kirk Moles; four daughters, Carol Campbell and Sherry Stewart, both of Elkview, Jean Stump of Chloe and Becky Henshaw of Creston, Ohio; four sons, Gilbert Moles of Spencer, Bruce Moles of Clayton, N.C., Mike Moles and Billy Joe Moles, both of Nicut; five sisters, Madeline Slack and Kathleen Mitchell, both of Elkview, Beulah Coffey of Chloe, Welda Jordan of Big Chimney and Pearl Haas of Naperville, Ill.; one brother, Daris Moles of Cross Lanes; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Moles. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Sheets Cemetery, Frame, Kanawha County. 3/16/1995 MOLLOHAN, BONNIE Bonnie Mollohan, 62, of Parkersburg, formerly of Cremo, died Monday, Feb. 27, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Cremo, a daughter of the late Rome and Grace Cross Board. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Thelma Mollohan and Doris Mollohan, both of Parkersburg, and Connie Mollohan of Martinsburg; two sons, Denzil Mollohan and Stephen Mollohan, both of Canton, Ohio; one sister, Betty Walker of Grantsville; two brothers, Walter Board and Bruce Board, both of Elyria, Ohio; and three grandsons. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, Creston. 8/31/1995 MOLLOHAN, HAZEL Hazel Mollohan, 78, of Floe, Clay County, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 1995, at Roane General Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Enoch and Dealie Yost Santy. She was a retired postmaster of Floe Post Office. Surviving are her husband, Roy O. Mollohan; three sons, Bobby Mollohan and Buddy Mollohan, both of Chloe, and Billy Mollohan of Strange Creek; one brother, Dorsel Santy of Akron; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Johnson; and one brother, Glen Santy. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, Nebo. 8/31/1995 MOLLOHAN, LANTY P. Lanty P. Mollohan, 103, of Elizabeth, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Nebo, Clay County, a son of the late Anis and Sarah Tanner Mollohan. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are four daughters, Mabel Justice of Reedy, Hallie Cunningham of Burning Springs, Ruth Kun and Bonnie Worstell, both of Marietta; and one son, Arnold Mollohan of Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lura Maude Mollohan; three daughters; and two sons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery. MOLLOHAN, NELLIE B. - See Lowe, Nellie B. 7/27/1995 MOORE, CLARENCE A. Clarence A. Moore, 79, of Chloe, died Friday, July 21, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late Lee and Carrie Miller Moore. He was a retired coal miner and farmer and was a U.S. veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Martha Tanner Moore; three sons, Roscoe Moore, Mitchell Moore and Roy Jeff Moore, all of Chloe; two daughters, Kathleen Hughes of Spencer and Thelma Carte of Chloe; one brother, Dallas Moore of Duck; two sisters, Nellie Starcher of Duck and Pearl Moore of Nebo; 12 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter and two sons. Services were held at Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Nebo, with Rev. Donald Dawson officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo, with military graveside rites. 1/12/1995 MOORE, RICHARD VANCE Richard (Dick) Vance Moore, 50, died Monday, Jan. 9, 1995, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, and was Pentecostal by faith. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Lee Moore; three sons, Richard (Bubby) V. Moore, Jr., Delbert (Louie) E. Moore and Joseph V. Moore, all residing at home; three daughters, Melissa L. Cottrill of Calhoun County, Charlotte (Ann) K. Moore of Philippi and Becky A. Ketelsen of Mt. Clare; eight granddaughters and two grandsons. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, Jan 11. Services will be held Thursday, Jan 12, at Dorsey's Funeral Home, Shinnston, with burial in Mt. Clare Cemetery. 4/20/1995 MORGAN, RUTH P. Ruth P. Morgan, 84, of Camp Barbe Road, Wirt County, died Sunday, April 16, 1995, at home, after an extended illness. She was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late William L. and Alice May Guthrie Parry. She was a 1928 graduate of Uhrichsville High School and received her teaching certificate from Wirt County Board of Education. She was previously employed as a teacher at Center Valley Elementary in Wirt County, and as a clerk at Sears & Roebuck. She assisted her husband, a former state legislator, in the operation of Lazy River Dairy Farm. In 1980 she was honored as Wirt County Belle at the W. Va. Folk Festival, and in 1983 she was presented with an honorary membership in the Wirt County Fair Association. She was curator of Beauchamp Newman Museum and a 21 year member of Wirt Chapter 113 Order of Eastern Star and Beulah Hill Homemakers Club. She was an active member of Elizabeth Beauchamp Chapter and Daughters of the American Pioneers, having served three terms as regent. She was also a longtime member of Wirt County Farm Bureau and was instrumental in the development of the Wirt County History Book. She served as president of Elizabeth Women's Club from 1955- 1957, and was a member of Beulah-Humble Presbyterian Church, having formerly been a member and organist of Elizabeth Presbyterian Church. She was a columnist in The Parkersburg News for 28 years, entertaining readers with "Ruth's Ramblings." She once said, "I try to do what I can to preserve the country through my column. I try to show people the value of families and nature. I don't suppose there will be anyone else to take up the fight when I'm gone." Surviving in addition to her husband, Raymon, are one son, Lowell P. Morgan of Canton; one daughter, Alice Stanley of Ona; three grandsons, Bruce Stanley of Boaz, Raymond Morgan of Elizabeth and James M. Stanley of Lawton, Okla.; three granddaughters, Rebecca L. Richards, Ruth Anne Full and Marybeth Busch, all of Elizabeth; 13 great-grandchildren; and a niece, Joy Morgan Stevens of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by one brother, Royal Parry, and one sister, Inez Beltz. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Robert Stanley and Rev. James O. Richards officiating, and burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. 4/20/1995 MORRIS, OPAL F. Opal F. Morris, 88, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, April 13, 1995, at her daughter's residence in Seattle, Wash. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Albert E. and Elizabeth Maze Rice. She had worked at the silk mill and was a homemaker. She was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Helen Muller of Walker and Carolyn Anderson of Seattle; one brother, Harley Rice of Parkersburg; and four grandchildren, Daniel Mullen, Robert Mullen and Crystal Duncan, all of Walker, and Ann Foltman of Seattle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Morris, in 1990; two sisters; and two brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at South Parkersburg Baptist Church, with Rev. Joe Busch officiating, and burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. 1/19/1995 MORRIS, VELMER R. Velmer R. Morris, 95, of Glenville, died Friday, Dec. 23, 1994, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Nicholas County, a son of the late Thompson and Mariah Hardway Morris. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a former coal miner. He was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Pearl Keys Morris; two daughters, Helen Yerkey of Glenville and Virginia Morris Jones of Sand Fork; one son, James R. Morris of Front Royal, Va.; three stepsons, Don Metz of Ravenswood, Bill Metz of Jonesboro, Ind., and Harold Metz of Summersville; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, one brother, and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Moore Family Cemetery, Summersville. MORRISON, ALBERTINE P. - See Yoak, Albertine P. MORRISON, DESSEL - See Plant, Dessel M. 3/2/1995 MULLEN, REGINA JO Regina Jo Mulen, 55, of Wooster, Ohio, died Friday, Feb. 3, 1995, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born at Stumptown, a daughter of the late Harry "Buck" and Florence Metz Bush and was self-employed, operating a cleaning service. Surviving are two sons, John N. Mullen of Sarasota, Fla., and Robert "Jamie" Mullen of Wooster; one daughter, Tammi Jo Mullen; a grandson, John Ryan Mullen of Wooster and Apple Creek; and numerous other relatives, including an aunt, Ermal Westfall of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by one sister, Sharon Cruise; and three brothers, Gary Bush, Harry Bush, Jr., and Larry W. Bush. Services were held at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, Wooster, with burial in Grafton Cemetery, Grafton, Ohio. 5/18/1995 MULLINS, RETHA FAYE Retha Faye Mullins, 84, of Parkersburg, died Friday, May 12, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Alfred and Hettle Wilson Jarvis. She retired from St. Joseph's Hospital in the dietary department and was a member of 14th Avenue Gospel Mission Church. Surviving are two sons, Charles Mullins of Marietta and Russell Mullins of Parkersburg; one daughter, Pearl Mullins of Cleveland; 24 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; five great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Mullins; two daughters; one son; two sisters; one brother; one great-grandson; and one great- granddaughter. Services were held at 14th Avenue Gospel Mission Church with Rev. Danny Jefferies and Rev. Dean Ash officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 10/26/1995 MURIN, NICHOLAS U. Nicholas U. Murin, 75, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Butler, Pa., a son of the late Frank and Julia Korba Murin. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II and was a retired professor and head coach at Glenville State College. He was also a former coach and teacher at Calhoun County High School. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Parkersburg; Eureka Masonic Lodge #40, Grantsville; Retired Teachers of Wood County; American Legion Post 64, Marietta; Ohio-West Virginia Officials Association; and the "Geritol Gang." Surviving are his wife, Ruth A. Hull Murin; one son, William Nicholas Murin of San Mateo, Calif.; three daughters, Julia Lee of Belpre, Marilyn Barnes of Vienna and Mary Baldwin of Las Cruces, N.M.; four grandchildren; and three sisters, Mary Dino of Binghamton, N.Y., Julia Spolsky of Johnson City, N.Y., and Helen Kiser of Welch. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Memorial services were held at First United Methodist Church, Parkersburg, with Rev. William Anderson officiating. The body was donated to the Human Gift Registry at West Virginia University, Morgantown. 3/9/1995 MUSIC, THOMAS E. Thomas E. Music, 68, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Mar. 5, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division, after an extended illness. He was born in Prestonburg, Ken., a son of the late George and Martha Music. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired coal miner. He was a member of Leatherbark Community Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are one son, Charles Music of Williamstown; two daughters, Sharon Golka of Manchester, Mich., and Linda Music of Newport News, Va.; one brother, Charles R. Music of Logan; two half-brothers, Arnold Music and Gordon Music, both of Prestonburg; one half-sister, Bonnie Music of Prestonburg; seven grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Music; one sister; and one half-brother. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home Arnoldsburg, with burial in Minnora Cemetery. NAYLOR, THELMA GALE - See Kendrick, Thelma Gale. 5/18/1995 NICHOLAS, CHARLES M. Charles M. Nicholas, 75, of Parkersburg, died Monday, May 15, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Revere, a son of the late Charles M. and Alta Stidd Nicholas. He was a graduate of Wirt County High School and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He retired in 1983 from DuPont's Washington Works after 31 years of service, and attended North Parkersburg Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Geraldine Nutter Nicholas; four sons, Richard C. Nicholas of Columbus, Gene A. Bosma of Chambersburg, Pa., Terry L. Bosma of Grand Haven, Mich., and Kem R. Bosma of Parkersburg; two daughters, Susan L. Haught and Alice Lauderman, both of Parkersburg; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Nicholas of Grantsville; and one sister, Hazel Kelley of Belpre. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Opal Cunningham Nicholas; five brothers; and three sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating, and burial in Nobe Cemetery. 12/21/1995 NICHOLS, OLIVE B. Olive B. Nichols, 81, of Spencer, died Monday, Dec. 18, 1995, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Edward and Myrtle Wilson Parsons. She was a machine operator at Kellwood Co., Spencer and a member of Advent Christian Church. Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Hoskins of Spencer; one son, Steve Nichols of Morgantown; one sister, Grace Pursley of Spencer; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harland H. Nichols. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Mark Berkhouse and Rev. Roy Russell officiating, and burial in Hebron Cemetery. NICHOLSON, ONA GAY - See Kelley, Ona G. 8/10/1995 NORMAN, ROMIE Romie Norman, 90, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Edward E. and Nannie M. Suttles Norman. He formerly worked at B.F. Goodrich, Akron. He also worked as a timberman and a pipeliner. He enjoyed beekeeping. Surviving are his wife, Elva E. Smith of Clover; four daughters, Jackalea Ice of Spencer, Sharon Sue Scott of Williams Road, Va., Jean King of Parkersburg and Clara Knowles of Allegheny, N.Y.; three sons, David Norman, Larry King and Gary King, all of Spencer; three sisters, Gracie Bird and Hallie Trail, both of Akron, and Ocie Brock of Tice, Fla.; three brothers, Winnie Norman and Hugh Norman, both of Akron, and Elmore Norman of Spencer; 12 grandchildren; and one great- grandson. He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Mildred Norman; four sisters, Tempie Chitty, Jennie Salisbury, Osvie Norman and one infant; and two brothers, Orland Norman and David Norman. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Evangelist Larry Haught officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. 11/9/1995 NORTHROP, OTA Ota Jarvis Starcher Northrop, 91, of Ivydale, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John T. "Decker" and Lydia Alice Hensley Jarvis. She was a Glenville State College graduate and a retired elementary school teacher. She was a member of Big Otter Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Elva May and Mardell Nevans, both of Ivydale, and Lydia Gay Asbury of Jonesville, N.C.; two sons, Marlyn Starcher and Carol "Kayo" Starcher, both of Ivydale; one stepdaughter, Vesta Arnold of Arnoldsburg; 31 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; and 35 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ruby Metheney. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Pat Greene officiating. Burial was in Sy Jarvis Cemetery, Oka. OSBORNE, BEVERLY JEAN - See Hughes, Beverly Jean. 3/2/1995 OWENS, OTTMER W. Ottmer W. Owens, 73, of Cabins, formerly of Ravenswood, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Joshua Sewell Owens and Nellie Wright Owens Cain. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and retired from Kaiser Aluminum Corp., Ravenswood, in 1979. He moved to Petersburg in 1979, and was a member of United Steel Workers Local 5668 and Maysville Bible Brethern Church, having served as deacon and adult Sunday School teacher. Surviving are his wife, Reva Gainer Owens; two sons, Gary Ottmer Owens of Ravenswood and Cary Lamont Owens of Petersburg; three daughters, Donna Carron Sturm of Ravenswood and Velieca Carlene Raines and Manassa Valene Hyre, both of Petersburg; eight sisters, Vonda Widenhoft of Michigan City, Ind., Wanda Hudson of Dunbar, Jean Godfrey, Greta Richards and Joyce Roberts, all of Grantsville, Carolyn Preston of Belpre, Darlene Roberts and Sharlene Sadler, both of Parkersburg; seven brothers, Woodrow Owens and Joshua Owens, Jr., both of Ravenswood, George Owens of Columbus, Ronnie Owens and Charles Owens, both of Parkersburg, Roger Cain of Bridgeport and Dennis Cain of Grantsville; 11 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. 3/2/1995 PARK, JAMES D. James D. Park, 74, of Newtown, Mingo County, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1995, at Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ken., after an extended illness. He was born in Creston, a son of Mabel Davis Park of Elizabeth and the late William Henry Park. He retired from the military after 20 years of service in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was a prisoner of war while serving in the Eurpoean Theater during World War II and also was a Korean War veteran. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Ilene Mitchell Park; two brothers, Charles Park of Newark and Marlin Park of Burning Springs; two sisters, Mary Bock and Marie Snyder, both of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Dean Ash and Rev. Edgar Cooper officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Groundhog, near Creston, with military rites. PARRY, RUTH - See Morgan, Ruth P. PARSONS, DONNIE - See Hildreth, Donnie Deel. 12/14/1995 PARSONS, ALICE Alice Parsons, 80, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1995, at her nephew's residence in Williamstown after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John W. and Emma Lona Parsons Parsons. She retired from the State of West Virginia, having worked in the Capitol Building. She was a Baptist. Surviving are three sisters, Amanda Sims of Parkersburg, Roxie Cain of Sayresville, Ohio, and Dola Nichols of Orma; and several nieces and nephews, including Russell Taylor of Williams-town. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter; three sisters, Effie Metz, Virgie Hardway and Lucy Nichols; and one brother, Simon Parsons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Perry L. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe. 5/4/1995 PARSONS, GRETTA INEZ Gretta Inez Parsons, 68, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, April 24, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Minnora, a daughter of Maude Arnold Parsons of Mt. Zion, and the late William Vear Parsons, Sr. Surviving in addition to her mother are two brothers, William Vear Parsons, Jr., of Orange, Calif., and Gorden Parsons of Downey, Calif.; two sisters, Evon Hawkins of Mt. Zion and Wilma Webb of Fayetteville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jennings Parsons, in 1985; two infant brothers; and one infant sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in King Cemetery near Nicut. 4/20/1995 PARSONS, ICA SCHARTIGER Ica Schartiger Parsons, 92, of Fairborn, Ohio, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 1995, in Green Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John and Mollie Schartiger of Orma. She was a member of Fairborn St. Luke United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Vioma Lykin of Florida and Naomi Ruth Lykin of Fairborn; a son, Roma K. Parsons, Jr., of Fairborn; a daughter-in-law, Vernamae Parsons of Springfield; a brother, Charles Schartiger of Hartville, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roma Kaiser Parsons, Sr.,; two sons, Edsel G. Parsons and Clifford M. Parsons; a daughter, Mary Louise Parsons; four sisters; and a granddaughter. Burial was in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Ohio. PARSONS, LULA MAE - See Bower, Lula Mae. PARSONS, MADGE M. - See Jarvis, Madge M. PARSONS, MARY E. - See King, Mary E. 3/23/1995 PARSONS, MARY V. Mary V. Parsons, 46, of Mt. Clair, Harrison County, died Wednesday, Mar. 15, 1995, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born in Oka, a daughter of Cora Hicks of Chloe and the late Iras Hicks. She was a 1968 graduate of Calhoun County High School and lived in North Carolina for many years. She was a homemaker and member of Gordge Savings Baptist Church, Spring Lakes, N.C. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Denzil "Jack" Parsons; three daughters, Joyce Stafford of San Antonio, Tex., Stephanie Collins of Fayetteville, N.C., and Beth Parsons of the home; a son, Ryan Parsons of the home; six brothers, Gene Hicks of Crown City, Jarrett Hicks of Statesville, N.C., Caroll "Buck" Hicks of Nicut, Edward Hicks, Donald Hicks and Forest Hicks, all of Chloe; five sisters, Francis Edwin of Parkersbirg, Gwendolyn Simmons of Minnora, Sue Sampson of Mineral Wells, Patricia Siers of Chloe and Margarett Lantz of Mt. Clair; and two grandchildren. The body was cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date with internment in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe. PARSONS, OLIVE B. - See Nichols, Olive B. PARSONS, ORVA E. - See Rexroad, Orva E. 4/27/1995 PENINGER, KATHRYN P. Kathryn Pauline Peninger, 87, of Vienna, formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, April 23, 1995, at Worthington Manor, Parkersburg. She was born in Richwood, a daughter of the late Rev. Willie Dell and Ora VanHorn Burns. She was a 10-year resident of Vienna, was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and served in various churches as a teacher and choir member. Surviving are one daughter, Eva "Bunny" Bennett Turner of Vienna; two grandddaughters, Sandra Hinzman Davitian and Reva Dyanne Alkire, both of Vienna; one step-grandson, Steven Turner of Dunedin Fla.; one step-granddaughter, Jane P. Kiger of Vienna; two great-grandsons; six step-great-grandsons; two step-great-granddaughters; one step-great- great-granddaughter; four nieces; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene B. Peninger; three sisters, Lela R. Mitcham, Maude Waldo Klabbatz and Eva O. Burns; and one step-great-granddaughter. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. John Koemer officiating, and graveside services on Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grantsville. PEPPER, DORMA ETHEL - See Frame, Dorma Ethel. 11/23/1995 PETTY, CHARLES E. Charles E. Petty, 57, of Massillon, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 1995, at his home following a year long illness. He was born in Beatrice, a son of the late Frank and Mabel Morris Petty. He moved to Canton in 1950 and to Massillon in 1964. He graduated from Timken High School in 1956. He retired from Republic Engineered Steels in August, and was a member of Eagles 190. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Caroline "June" Clayton Petty; a daughter, Kelly (Christopher) Garlando of Massillon; two sons, Jearold Petty of Akron and Tim Petty of Massillon; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Petty; a grandson, Christopher Garlando; a sister; and a brother. Services were held at Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon, with Rev. J. Daniel Frost officiating. Burial was in Massillon Cemetery. 5/25/1995 PILGRIM, GLENNA WEEKLEY Glenna Weekley Pilgrim, 67, of Homeland, Calif., died Monday, May 15, 1995, at a nursing home near Homeland, after an extended illness. She was born at Nicut, a daughter of the late Fred W. Weekley and Lear Parsons Weekley of Akron, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Smiley Pilgrim of Homeland; one daughter, Sheila Forman of San Jacinto, Calif.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Sharon Hill of Linboro, Md.; five brothers, Paul Weekley of Knoxville, Tenn., Lowell Weekley of Spencer, Loy Weekley of Canton, Ohio, Bill Weekley of Wooster, Ohio, and Carroll Weekley of Parkersburg; step-mother, Opal Weekley, Vienna; two step-sisters, Geneva Lucas of Kingman, Ariz., and Barbara Smith of Washington, W.Va.; one step-brother, Larry Cottrell of Orma. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Weekley, in 1994. 8/17/1995 PLANT, DESSEL M. Dessel Morrison Plant, 88, of Nella's Inc., Crystal Springs, formerly of Elkins, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 1995, after a brief illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Roy and Ida Collins Morrison. She attended Grantsville schools and worked for the former Montgomery Ward and Sears stores. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and attended First United Methodist Church, Elkins. Surviving are one step-grandson, Scott Kitzmiller of Bristol, Ind.; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert R. Plant, in 1985; one son, Richard Plant; two brothers, Troea Morrison and Cody Morrison; and one sister, Dolly Marteney. Services were held at John W. Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home, Elkins, with Rev. Basil A. Hensley officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Elkins. POLING, EDRA - See Cundiff, Edra. POLING, ELENOR - See Rhodabarger, Elenor Poling. 12/7/1995 POSTALWAIT, CECIL G. Cecil G. Postalwait, 84, of Rosedale, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 1995, at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Braxton County, a son of the late Frank and Tida Wright Postalwait. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired oil field worker. Surviving are two sisters, Cleo Hancock of Rosedale and Arlou Laws of St. Albans; four brothers, Carl Postalwait and Bernard Postalwait, both of Rosedale, Don "Jim" Postalwait of Spencer and Jack Postalwait of San Antonio, Tex. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Services were scheduled on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Richard Perrine officiating, and burial in Rosedale Cemetery. 6/1/1995 POSTLEWAIT, EULA P. Eula Pauline Postlewait, 83, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, May 23, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Henderson and Bertha Metz Richards. She was employed by American Viscose Division of FMC Corp. for 13 years, and later retired from JCPenney. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Parkersburg. Surviving are one daughter, Judith Lee Sprouse of Parkersburg; one brother, Robert Lee "Bud" Richards of Harrisville; three sisters, Virgie Frederick of Big Springs, Edith Opal Fluharty of Harrisville and Fern Mercedes Anderson of Belpre; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George William Postlewait, in 1981; one son, Ronald Gary Postlewait, in 199l; one daughter, Carolyn Ann Peppers, in 199l; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Kenneth Fullerton officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. 7/20/1995 POWELL, JANE MARJELLE Jane Marjelle Powell, 55, of Dayton, Ohio, died Friday, July 14, 1995, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Spencer, a daughter of LoVerne Burns Powell of Fayetteville and the late Paul B. Powell, both formerly of Grantsville. She was a Wahama High School graduate in Mason, also Gallipolis Business College, Marshall University, and West Virginia University with degrees in psychology. She interned at Weston State Hospital. She taught at Glenville State College and Sinclair Community College and owned and operated Psycho-Social Therapeutic Services, Inc. She was a licensed mediator. Surviving in addition to her mother are one brother, R.P. Powell of Fayetteville; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial services were held Sunday at Cox Arboretum, Dayton. 6/15/1995 PRICE, VICTOR C. Victor C. "Vic" Price, 83, of Spencer, died Thursday, June 8, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Altizer, a son of the late Dow and Minnie Anderson Price. He was a former school teacher in Calhoun County and was a barber in Spencer for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Hebron Church, Spencer, where he was a former Sunday School teacher. Surviving are one brother, Vere Price of Arnoldsburg; two nieces, Mary Smith of Spencer and June Hall of Millstone; and one nephew, Loren Price of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Mace Price, in 1985; and one brother, Orus Price. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. PROUDFOOT, OPAL - See Hockey, Opal Proudfoot. 4/13/1995 RADER, LELIA BELLE Lelia Belle DePue Rader, 95, of Sarasoto, Fla., formerly of Wirt County, died Monday April 3, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Creston, a daughter of the late Peter Thomas Lashley and Elizabeth Pettit DePue. She attended Wirt County schools and was a school teacher for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sarasota, Fla., Daughters of the American Revolution, Former Teacher's Association, Muskingum Chapter 485, Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary. She was a 50-year resident of Sarasota, where she volunteered at the Happiness House of the American Red Cross. Surviving are one daughter, Eloise Fidler of Sarasota, Fla.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Alfred "Floyd" Rader; five brothers; and four sisters. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Charles R. Murray officiating. Burial was in DePue Family Cemetery, Creston. 6/29/1995 READING, RAY Ray Reading, 105, of Grantsville, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Thursday, June 22, 1995, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Otto, Roane County, a son of the late Charles Scott and Eliza McMillan Reading. He was a former merchant at Arnoldsburg, had owned a trucking business and was a well-known Arnoldsburg farmer. He was a member of Arnoldsburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Bill of Dunbar; one daughter, Lucille Gainer of Charleston; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lora Ferrell Reading, and two daughters, Mildred Jarvis and Juanita Harris. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. 10/19/1995 REED, COLUMBUS T., JR. Columbus T. Reed, Jr., 66, of Weirton, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 1995, in Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was the son of Columbus T. Reed and J. Rachel Modesitt Reed. He was a retired employee of Weirton Steel Corp. diesel shop and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Mercy Baptist Church, Weirton. Surviving are his wife, Loretta P. Reed; two sons, Kenneth R. and William L., both of Weirton; one daughter, Panda of Weirton; one brother, Donald Ray of Big Springs; three sisters, Elma Edgell of Barberton, Ohio, Fonda Holstine of Akron, Ohio, and Betty Cunningham of Creston; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Services were held at Mercy Baptist Church, with Pastor James Rhodes officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery, Salem. 3/16/1995 REED, LARRY G. Larry C. Reed, 56, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Mar. 9, 1995, at Roane General Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of Nellie Hardway Reed of Millstone and the late Carry F. Reed. He was a former car sales manager for Calhoun Super Service of Grantsville for 26 years. He was a former Calhoun County commissioner, former Grantsville Town Council member, former Calhoun Wood Festival chairman, and former chief of Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Linda Craddock Reed; one daughter, Rhonda Miller of Glenville; one son, Brent Reed of Ashland, Ohio; two sisters, Brooksene Kerby of Millstone and Judy Price of Parkersburg; three brothers, James Reed of Millstone, and Jerry Reed and Alvin Reed, both of Parkersburg; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John L. Smith and Rev. Terry Burgess officiating. Burial was in Slate Cemetery, near Spencer. 8/31/1995 REED, LOYD, JR. Calhoun County businessman and politician Loyd Reed, Jr., 73, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 1995, at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Glenville, a son of the late Loyd and Euna Smith Reed. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He had owned and operated Reed's Grocery Store, Reed's Furniture Co., and Reed's Restaurant. He served as Calhoun County Clerk for 20 years and was one of the founders of Bee Creek Hunting Club and Calhoun Athletic Boosters. He was a member of Hardman Chapel United Methodist Church, near Smithville. Surviving are his wife, Pearl Edna Shimer Reed; two sons, David Reed of Grantsville and Timothy Reed of Portland, Ohio; two daughters, Phyllis Whipkey of Grantsville and Euna Reed of Five Forks; one sister, Winnie Sheppard of Parkersburg; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. 11/2/1995 REXROAD, ORVA E. Orva E. Rexroad, 77, of Glenville, died Monday, Oct. 23, 1995, at Americare-Glenville. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Benjamin A. and Annie Marie Schoolcraft Parsons. She was a housewife and a Methodist. Surviving are three sons, Frank Rexroad and James Rexroad, both of Dusk Camp, and David Rexroad of Mentor, Ohio; one daughter, Joann Jones of Glenville; one brother, Lorie Parsons of Texas; one sister, Hazel Gae Valentine of Cleveland; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Rexroad; one brother; and two sisters. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Frank Dillon officiating. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery. 4/13/1995 REYNOLDS, MARGARET Margaret Reynolds, 53, of Orlando, Fla., died Sunday, April 2, 1995, at Orlando. She was born in Ripley, a daughter of Iva Raines Waybright of Reedy, and the late Harvey Waybright. She was a nurse's aide. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Roy "Kenny" Reynolds; two sons, Joel Owen and Ronald Owen, both of Orlando; three brothers, Frederick H. Waybright of Strasburg, Va., Nelson Waybright of Cleveland and Frederick G. Waybright of Arnoldsburg; and one sister, Stella Jenkins of Sissonville. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Waybright. Services were held at Parsons Funeral Home, Ripley. Burial was in Ravenswood Cemetery. 11/30/1995 RHODABARGER, ELENOR POLING Word has been received of the deaths of Edra Poling Cundiff, 81, in July, and Elenor Poling Rhodabarger, 86, in October, both of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. They were born in Grantsville, daughters of Waitman and Ella Keener Poling. Surviving are a sister, Mildred Poling Stevens of Cuyahoga Falls, and a brother, Vernon Poling of Florida. They were descendants of Michael Stump IV, pioneer family of Calhoun County. RICE, OPAL F. - See Morris, Opal F. RICHARDS, AMIE - See Ward, Amie. RICHARDS, BEULAH D. - See Wright, Beulah D. 7/6/1995 RICHARDS, CAROL J. Carol J. Richards, 60, of Big Springs, died Monday, July 3, 1995, at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Lottie Snider Belt of Mineral Wells and the late Carl Belt. She was a member of Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church, Big Springs, and a former employee of Dollar General Store and Garland's Grocery, Grantsville, and was a former postmaster of Big Springs Post Office. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Eugene F. Richards of Big Springs; one daughter, Connie J. Wagoner of Big Bend; two sons, Ricky L. Richards of Grantsville and Russell G. Richards of Big Springs; two sisters, Jean Bush and Marlene Lewis, both of Mineral Wells; one brother, Raymond Belt of Mineral Wells; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Saunders Cemetery, near Big Springs. RICHARDS, EDNA JANE - See Snider, Edna Jane. RICHARDS, EULA P. - See Postlewait, Eula P. RICHARDS, FLODA L. - See Duskey, Floda L. 1/5/1995 RICHARDS, FREDA A. Freda A. Richards, 97, of Big Springs, died Monday, Dec. 26, 1994, at The Willows Nursing Home, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Morgan and Deana K. Shupp Tingler. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving are one daughter, Opal Osborne of Big Springs; one son, Doy Richards of Harrisville; 26 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Richards, in 1966; two sons, Ivan Richards and Erma Richards; two daughters, Oma McHenry and June Bush; five brothers; four sisters; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery, Nobe. 8/10/1995 RICHARDS, GEORGIA L. Georgia L. Richards, 92, of Big Springs, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1995, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Big Springs, a daughter of the late James F. and Nitha Metz Wilson. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Helen Murphy of Brohard; three sons, Harold Richards of Fairview Park, Ohio, Eugene Richards and Jack Richards, both of Big Springs; 30 grandchildren; 45 great- grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clellie Richards, in 1937; six sons; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. 3/9/1995 RICHARDS, MARVA B. Marva B. Richards, 70, of Big Bend, died Sunday, Mar. 5, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Frank Holbert and Lola Holbert Props. She was a homemaker and member of Fairview United Methodist Church, Big Bend. Surviving are four daughters, Dorothy Richards and Norma Stirling, both of Big Bend, Brenda Freed of Grantsville and Jill Goodnight of Brohard; three sons, Dennis Richards of Big Bend, Denver Richards and Denzil Richards, both of Walker, 15 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Richards; two daughters; three brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Fairview United Methodist Church, Big Bend, with Rev. Robert Wagoner officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. 10/8/1995 RICHARDS, MATTIE R. Mattie Rosalie Richards, 58, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late Ivan Clifford and Mary Violet Kelley Hays. She was retired from B.F. Goodrich Co., Grantsville, and was a member of Brooksville Missionary Baptist Church, Big Bend. Surviving are her husband, Dennis Ray Richards, Sr.; two daughters, Terry Lee Adkins of Newark, Md., and Tracy Buzzard of Mineral Wells; four sons, Dennis R. Richards, Jr., and Wesley G. Richards, both of Grantsville, Ivan James Richards of Albany, Ga., and Ronald Kelley Richards of Kileen, Tex.; six sisters, Jean Tucker of Rockport, Madeline Gregg, Sheila Miller and Karen Jones, all of Parkersburg, Linda Richards of Vienna and Patty Rogers of Danville, Va.; three brothers, Robert Hays of Mansfield, Ohio, Ivan C. Hays, Jr., of Miami and Larry G. Hays of Beckley; and 12 grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. 10/26/1995 RICHARDS, PEARL JOYCE Pearl Joyce Richards, 67, of Ravenna, Ohio, died Friday, May 12, 1995, at her residence. She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of William "Bill" and Sarah Reynolds Hamric. Surviving are one son, Mike Richards of Mantao, Ohio; one daughter, Gloria Richards of Mantao; two sisters, Beulah Jones and Virgie Goodnight, both of Ravenna; and two brothers, Junior Hamric of Parkersburg and Bob Hamric of Ravenna. She was preceded in death by her husband, David; a son, Danny; and five brothers. Burial was in Grandview Memorial Park, Ravenna. 1/26/1995 RICHARDS, ROBERT E. Robert Ervin Richards, 67, of Big Bend, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1994. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Rev. Sylvester and Barbara Dye Richards. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the 83rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Third Armored Division, and was a Protestant. Surviving are one sister, Beulah Wright of Big Bend; and one brother, Arden Richards of Belpre. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery. 2/2/1995 RICHARDS, ROBERT ERVIN Robert Ervin Richards, 67, of Big Bend, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995, in Charleston Area Medical Center's Trauma Unit from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Dec. 21, 1994. He was born at Big Springs, Nov 22, 1927, son of Rev. Sylvester and Barbara Dye Richards. He served with the 83rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Third Armored Division at Fort Knox, Ken., in 1951. He spent his earlier years in Cleveland, Ohio, before returning to West Virginia. He was a Protestant by faith. He is survived by one sister, Beulah Wright, with whom he resided; one brother and sister-in-law, Arden and Violet Richards of Rt. 2, Belpre, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Dewey Richards, Moody Richards, Freeman Richards, and Sylvester Junior Richards; two sisters, Sophie Parks and Elenore Richards; and one half-sister, Dessie McGee. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery. RICHARDS, ZELMA G. - See Simonton, Zelma G. 4/13/1995 RIDDEL, J. FORREST J. Forrest "Pete" Riddel, 84, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, April 4, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following an extended illness. He was born May 9, 1910, in Grantsville, a son of the late Dr. S. W. and Hettie Wolverton Riddel. He was a former employee of the W. Va. State Penitentiary, Moundsville, and was a retired inspector for the W. Va. Dept. of Highways. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Riddel and Clyde Riddel. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. RIDDLE, KATHLEEN - See Hofmann, Kathleen. 9/14/1995 RIGGS, MARJORIE M. Marjorie M. Riggs, 78, of Mt. Zion, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1995, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Gordon and Rosie Smith Knight. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving are her husband, Leon B. Riggs; one daughter, Kathryn Lydick of Parkersburg; one son, Jerry M. Riggs of Grantsville; two sisters, Doreen Smith of Barberton, Ohio, and Pauline Knight of Parkersburg; three brothers, Robert Knight of Painesville, Ohio, Lewis Knight of Willoughby, Ohio, and Wilbert Knight of Parkersburg; one granddaughter, Lisa Marks; and one great-grandson, Tyler Marks. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Church Cemetery near Mt. Zion. 3/23/1995 RIGGS, ROSCOE B. Roscoe Bernard Riggs, 77, of Rainelle, formerly of Big Bend, died Thursday, Mar. 16, 1995, at Greenbrier Valley Hospital, Fairlea, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Joseph and Maude Kerby Riggs. Surviving is one sister, Rebecca Ellen Hall of Glenville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Delbert Kerby officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, near Mt. Zion. 5/11/1995 ROGERS, BONNIE G. Bonnie G. Rogers, 76, of Rootstown, Ohio, died Friday, April 14, 1995, at her home following a long illness. She was born in Nicut, daughter of Harrison and Tillie (Sears) Ater. She was a homemaker and a Rootstown resident for 35 years. Surviving are a son, Ronnie Rogers of Ravenna, Ohio; four daughters, Connie Mahony of Akron, Ohio, and Shirley Groves of Rootstown, Kay Lantz of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Betty Menendez of Brimfield, Ohio; three sisters, Eula Carter of Birch River, and Peggy Jozwiak and Pearl Waychoff, both of Mesa, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Rogers, in 1982; a brother, Denzel Ater, in 1983; and a great-granddaughter, Erica Rogers, in 1995. Services were held at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna, Ohio, with Rev. Don Upson officiating. Burial was in Homeland Cemetery, Rootstown. 1/5/1995 ROGERS, CECIL C. Cecil C. Rogers, 65, Grantsville, died Monday, Jan. 2, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, after an extended illness. He was born in Frozen Run, a son of the late Oscar and Dorothy Myers Rogers. He retired from the W. Va. Dept. of Highways and was a member of Cherry Fork Church. Surviving are his wife, Florence Irene Rogers; three sons, Darrell Rogers of Berlin Center, Ohio, Delmas Rogers of Five Forks and Frank Rogers of Grantsville; five daughters, Delores Rogers and Jo Ann Rogers, both of Grantsville, Virginia Bower of Williamstown, Ruby Harkness of Newark and Pamela Garrett of Mt. Zion; three brothers, Claude Rogers of Nicut, Shirley Rogers of Grantsville and Hobert Rogers of Ohio; two sisters, Edna Robinson of Confluence, Pa., and Hazel Tackis of Massillon, Ohio; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Services wee scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Grantsville. ROGERS, ORVA GAY - See McCumbers, Orva Gay. 3/23/1995 ROTH, PHYLLIS L. Phyllis L. Roth, 73, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Mar. 15, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Vena McKee Lockney. She was retired from the U.S. Treasury Dept. of Public Debt as a researcher. She was a member of Farm Bureau Auxilliary and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband L. Howard Roth; three daughters, Marjorie Allen of Columbus, Jane Furr of Parkersburg and Susan Lowe of Parkersburg; one sister, Sue Wilson of Marietta; one brother, Roscoe Lockney of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Rev. David Brighton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 6/8/1995 SAMPSON, ESTEL Estel Sampson, 81, of Coolville, died Friday, June 2, 1995, at Arcadia Nursing Center, Coolville. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late Columbus and Jane Santey Groggs. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Rick Sampson of Coolville; five daughters, Gladys Barton and Ida Mae Spradlin of Coolville, Marjorie Benedum of Reedsville, Ohio, Anna Weekley of Guysville, Ohio, and Carolyn C. Smith of Mansfield, Ohio; two sisters, Ida Camp and Beulah Cole, both of Akron, Ohio; 26 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurdle Sampson; two sons, Daris Sampson and David Sampson; one sister, Ermel Rogers; two brothers, Lee Groggs and Ora Groggs; one grand-daughter; and one great-granddaughter. Services were held at White Funeral Home, Coolville, with Rev. Cecil Morrison officiating. Burial was in Eden Cemetery, Reedsville. SAMPSON, GLADYS I. - See Wagoner, Gladys I. 8/31/1995 SAMPSON, MARY Mary Sampson, 82, of Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Orma, died Monday, Aug. 21, 1995, at Massillon Community Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James and Anna Fleming Lambert. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Carol Marjorias of Elyria, Ohio, and Jean Sampson and Margaret McClain, both of Massillon; one sister, Fern Lambert of Akron; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters and two sons. Services were held at Orma United Methodist Church, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Fleming Cemetery, Orma. SANTY, HAZEL - See Mollohan, Hazel. SCHARTIGER, ICA - See Parsons, Ica Schartiger. 6/29/1995 SCHIFFBAUER, RUTH McCARTNEY Ruth McCartney Schiffbauer, 62, of Morgantown, died Sunday, June 25, 1995, at her residence. She was born in Monongalia County, daughter of the late Loyd and Georgie Stump McCartney. She was a retired cook at Ridgedale School with 23 years of service. She was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church of Calhoun County. She is survived by three sons, Donald Schiffbauer, Tim Schiffbauer and Terry Schiffbauer, all of Morgantown; three daughters, Wanda Sue George, Cindy Sue Helmick and Sandra Jean Judy, all of Morgantown; three brothers, Frank McCartney, Foster McCartney and Eugene McCartney, all of Morgantown; five sisters, Mary Daugherty of Pt. Marion, Pa., Edith Saylor and Emily Petrich, both of Morgantown, Carolyn Mathew of Arthurdale, and Linda McFadden of Gans, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several cousins in Calhoun County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Schiffbauer, in 1988, and one sister, Emma Jean Schiffbauer. Services are scheduled on Thursday, 11 a.m., at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel of Prayer, with Rev. Dr. Stacy Groscup officiating, and burial in Lawnwood Cemetery. SCHMID, ANNA LOUISE - See Flemming, Anna L. 11/9/1995 SCHMIDT, CHARLES F. Charles F. Schmidt, 87, of Glenville, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston, after an extended illness. He was born in Hamstead, N.Y., a son of the late John and Elizabeth Schmidt. He was a former maintenance man and a member of Glenville Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Schuchardt Schmidt; one son, Charles F. Schmidt, Jr., of Burnsville; and one sister, Elizabeth Godshall of Millville, N.J. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Services were held at Glenville Church of God, with Rev. Ronnie Besson officiating. Burial was in Cedarville Cemetery. SCOTT, MILDRED J. - See Kelley, Mildred J. 8/17/1995 SEARS, CARL B. Carl B. Sears, 59, of Elizabeth, died Friday, Aug. 11, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Nicut, a son of the late Velva Sears Lilly. He retired as a foreman with nearly 29 years of service from O. Ames Co. and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Parkersburg. He was a Wirt County resident since 1979, having moved from Parkersburg, and was an avid golfer. Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Joanne Jarvis Sears; two daughters, Mary Ann Stinespring of Parkersburg and Sandy Sears of Arlington, Va.; three step-sons, Robert Arthur of Waynesville, Mo., Greg Arthur of Creston and John Arthur of Parkersburg; two step- daughters, Robin Davis of Mineral Wells and Tammy Strong of Elizabeth; two sisters, Linda Strong of South Charleston, Ohio, and Betty Wicks of Marysville, Ohio; stepfather, James Lilly of West Virginia; five grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Alan Sears, in 1990. Memorial services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lewis D. Villers officiating, and military rites by American Legion Post 55, Elizabeth. 12/21/1995 SEARS, JUANITA MARKS Juanita Marks Sears, 78, of Minnora, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, after a brief illness. She was born in Linden, a daughter of the late Harrison and Leah Bissell Marks. She was a member of Minnora Rebekah Lodge and Minnora United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth Raybuck of Tallmadge, Ohio, and Murdayne Marks Blosser of Pinch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sears; and one son, Roy Sears. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Minnora United Methodist Church, with Rev. Keith Heinley and Rev. Roger Flesher officiating, and burial in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora. 8/17/1995 SEARS, NORMA A. Norma A. Sears, 63, of Chloe, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division, after a brief illness. She was born in Chloe, a daughter of the late Samuel B. and Monna Mae Burns Conley. She was a former employee of Limco Products Co., Akron, attended Walker United Methodist Church, and was a member of White Oak Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Glen W. Sears; two daughters, Dottie Bailey of Parkersburg and Debbie Bailey of Chloe; three sons, Jerry Spears of Cleveland, William A. Sears of Easley, S.C., and Alan B. Sears of Spencer; two sisters, Leona Sears of Chloe and Merle Bailey of Limco; one brother, Harland Conley of Limco; one half-brother, Robert Conley of Akron; 12 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Elaine Sears, in 1954. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Chloe. 4/27/1995 SEE, OLLIE A. Ollie A. See, 74, of Akron, formerly of Nicut, died Thursday, April 13, 1995, at Akron General Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James A. and Rebecca Vaughan Hardway. She attended Akron Baptist Temple. Surviving are two sons, Charles O. King and Stanley R. King, both of Akron; two sisters, Icie Criner of Duck and Edna McCumbers of Glenville; one brother, Emory Hardway of Marion; and one grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Kenneth Tanner officiating. Burial was in Hardway Cemetery, Elmira. SELMON, LIDDIE E. - See Westfall, Liddie E. SETTLE, AUDREY MAE - See Walter, Audrey Mae. 12/7/1995 SHIELDS, OSCAR L. Oscar L. Shields, 68, of Cedarville, died Friday, Dec. 1, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of Ella Belknap Shields of Grantsville and the late Oran Shields. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and a former employee of Kinney Shoe Co. He attended Rush Run Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Emyl Lee Ellis Shields; one son, James Shields of Stumptown; three daughters, Yvone Church of Arnoldsburg, Glada Marie Stump of Grantsville and Gerry White of Stumptown; five stepdaughters, Dorothy Williamson and Barbara Phared, both of Glenville, Bonnie Barnette of Ohio, Sandra Smith of Cedarville, and Darlene Shields of Stumptown; two stepsons, George Grounds, Jr., of Wilsie and James Lee Grounds of Grantsville; one sister, Beulah Shields of Grantsville; 32 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. Services were scheduled on Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Austin White officiating, and burial in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown. SHOCK, ARLENA - See Jones, Arlena 1/19/1995 SHRADER, FLOYD Floyd Shrader, 77, of Creston, Little Creek community, died Monday, Jan. 9, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Henry and Doris Smith Shrader. He retired from the oil production business and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a Christian. Surviving are his wife, Dolly Shrader; two sons, Boyd Shrader and Dale Shrader, both of Newark; one daughter, Gertrude Wyer of Elizabeth; five sisters, Jesse Johnson and Leola Fazenbaker, both of Morgantown, Geraldine Hall and Genevia Cunningham, both of Parkersburg, and Mildred Smith of Big Bend; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven sisters and five brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William D. Stutler and Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, near Creston. SIERS, ORVIE - See Bailey, Orvie. 9/7/1995 SIMMONS, DELORES K. Delores K. Simmons, 35, of Mt. Zion, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 1995, at Elder Care, Ripley, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Flossie Cottrill Simmons of Mt. Zion and the late Dennis Simmons. Surviving are three sisters, Dian James of Carrollton, Ga., Della Starcher of Mt. Zion and Alma Graffires of Chesapeake, Va.; five brothers, David Simmons of Ripley, Danny Simmons of Decherd, Tenn., Allen Simmons of Alabama, Johnny Simmons of Carrollton, and Donald Simmons of Mt. Zion. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Homer Hensley officiating. Burial was in Cottrill Cemetery, Frozen Run, Orma. 6/29/1995 ZELMA G. SIMONTON Zelma G. Simonton, 87, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, June 25, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Charles and Laura Arthur Richards. She was a graduate of Salem Beauty College, Akron, Ohio, and owned and operated Zelma's Beauty Shop, Elizabeth, for 18 years. She was a longtime member of Mary Elizabeth Circle and was elected twice as worthy matron of Wirt Chapter 113, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are one stepson, Glenn Simonton of Parkersburg; three sisters, Elva Thomas of Lowell, Golda Swires of Akron and Floda Duskey of Beverly; three step-grandsons; and six step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bee Hopkins, in 1956; second husband, Thomas Simonton, in 1975; and two sisters, Dolly Richards and Martha Snyder. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Elizabeth United Methodist Church, with Rev. Michael E. Taylor and Rev. Paul D. Russell officiating, and burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Finch, Ritchie County. SLATER, EFFIE - See Mills, Effie. SLIDER, LOVIE - See Whytsell, Lovie. 3/9/1995 SMITH, CLEO Cleo Smith, 81, of Akron, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 20, 1995, at home of a sudden illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of J. W. and Maude Ward Smith. He was employed as an electrician for Firestone Tire and Rubber for 27 years, retiring in 1969. Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy Segers of Franklin Township, Ohio; brother, Victor Smith of Akron; sister, Bessie Lynch of Mt. Zion; grandchildren, David Segers of Akron, Sherry and Darla Segers of Columbus, Ohio, Linda Nelson of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and great- grandchildren, Tyler and Rachel Nelson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Estella Mae Stutler Smith; and four brothers, Foster, Jay, Paul and Albert. Services were held at Bacher Funeral Home and burial was in Lockwood Cemetery, Ohio. 9/7/1995 SMITH, EDITH J. Edith J. Smith, 86, of Norton, Ohio, formerly of Mt. Zion, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1995, at Doylestown Health Care Center, Doylestown, Ohio, after an extended illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Sydney and Della Stalnaker Stevens. She had resided in Norton since 1947, where she retired from Ideal Nursing Home. She was a member of Sherman Church of Christ, Norton. Surviving are three sons, Duane Smith of Rittman, Ohio, Don Smith of Barberton, Ohio, and Del Smith of Norton; 11 grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holly Smith, in 1980; one brother, Lora Stevens; and one sister, Carrie Williams. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Mt. Zion. 10/12/1995 SMITH, HAROLD D. Harold D. Smith, 57, of Brohard, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Mildred Shrader Smith of Big Bend and the late Jay W. Smith, Jr. He was self-employed and an avid outdoorsman. Surviving are two sisters, Lenore Jones and Charolette Dickson, both of Big Bend. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronald Swiney officiating, and burial in Smith Family Cemetery near Brohard. 8/10/19995 SMITH, KATHRYN LOUISE Kathryn Louise Smith, 57, of Weston, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 1995, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James H. and Mary Barr Smith. Surviving are one son, Ronald Lee Smith of Weston; two brothers, Alvin Smith of Nebo and Roger Smith of Mt. Zion; and two sisters, Jerl Smith of Spencer and Emma Brake of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 6/1/1995 SMITH, MICHAEL PAUL Michael Paul Smith, 18, of Sugar Camp Road, Big Bend, died Tuesday, May 23, 1995, at his residence of an accidental electrocution. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Gerald Glen Smith and Helen Ann McIntyre, both of Big Bend. Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother, Tony G. Smith of Big Bend; three sisters, Ellen Sueann Smith and Betty Ann Tanner, both of Big Bend, and Shirley Sue Beck of New Jersey; one niece, Riva Tanner of Big Bend; three nephews, Walter Wilson, and Joseph and James Beck, all of New Jersey; aunts and uncles, Boots and Herb Yoak, Nancy and Darl Chadwell, Ruth and Delmas Kellar, and Linda and Harold Kellar, all of Big Bend, Shirley and Denzil Kellar of New Jersey, Geraldine and Al Sauers, Leona and Buck Hartley, all of Vienna, Katherine and Tom Cratty, Emma Risinger, all of Pennsylvania, and Mildred and Gale Floyd of California; and 23 cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Opal and Paul Smith of Munday and Ruth and Elmer Kellar of Big Bend. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Snyder Cemetery, Creston. SMITH, RUTH - See Burns, Ruth. 11/16/1995 SNIDER, EDNA JANE Edna Jane Richards Snider, 77, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995, of breast cancer, at her home in Billings, Mont. She was born in Cremo (a town her merchant father named after a 5- cent cigar), the daughter of George Albert Richards and Luverna Arthur. She graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1936, and attended Marshall College and Glenville State College in pre-medical studies. She married William Dale Snider on Aug. 28, 1939, and while he worked in the Baltimore shipyards during World War II, she helped her father with gas leases and general business, eventually owning and running a hardware store from 1946 to 1954. The family relocated to Arizona in 1954 where she lived until her divorce in 1971. She moved to Montana in 1973. She was an artist who worked in all media. Surviving are a son, Robert of Billings; a brother, Walter Carl Richards of Dublin, Ohio; three grandchildren, Kristin Bachman and Robert Jon Snider of Los Angeles, and Erika Sims of Billings; and two great-grandchildren, Kellen and MaKena Sims. Arrangements were not announced. Memorials to St. Vincent Foundation, 1233 N. 30th St., Billings, MT 59101, or Big Sky Hospice, 1041 N. 29th St., Billings, MT 59101. 5/11/1995 SNYDER, EDNA O. Edna O. Snyder, 81, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 1995. She was born in West Virginia and lived in the Suffield/ Uniontown area all her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Nazarene Church. She is survived by son, John Snyder of Madison, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Tom Lee of Uniontown; daughter-in-law, Karen Laufenbuger of Hartville, Ohio; grand-children, Randy Tonkovich, Beth Ann Faulk, Malinda Sorboro, Sheri Baker, Chris Lee, and Jennifer, Alexis, and Diane Snyder; brother, Edward Starcher; and sisters, Geneva Ufert, Elizabeth Williams, Madeline Creekmore, and Donna Unger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest E., in 1988; a son, James, in 1977; and a grandson, Jay Tonkovich, in 1979. Services were held at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Uniontown, with Rev. William D. Lee officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park. 9/14/1995 SPENCER, PATRICK S. Patrick Seldon Spencer, 88, of Worthington Manor Health Care Center, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1995, at the center. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Rev. Herbert and Roxie Haverty Spencer. He was a farmer until 1944. He went to work for Ames Co. at the start of World War II, retiring after 25 years of service. Surviving are two sons, Eugene Spencer of Vincent and Austil Spencer of Richfield, Ohio; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Irene Lovett officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Roane County. 9/14/1995 SPENCER, RAYMOND D. Raymond D. Spencer, 84, of Mineral Wells, died Friday, Sept. 8, 1995, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Oka, a son of the late Emory and Serepta White Spencer. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in California in the 1930s and as a Naval civilian employee at Mare Island Naval Base, California, during the war. He later worked in the real estate business in Parkersburg during the 1940s and 50s. He moved to Plant City, Fla., where he lived for 17 years, serving as director of maintenance at International Mineral and Chemicals Corp. He retired to Mineral Wells in 1985. He served as superin-tendent of Advent Christian Church, Clover, in his early life and was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are his wife of 10 years, Leona Gilcrest Spencer; one son, William Ron Spencer of Spartanburg, S.C.; two daughters, Sandra L. Antony of Washington, Va., and Linda R. Spencer of Rockland County, N.Y.; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruby Williams of Parkersburg and Virginia DeLille of Fernandina Beach, Fla. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Cleo Mitchell Spencer, in 1984; two brothers, George Spencer and Everett Spencer; and four sisters, Macie Hickman, Tracie DeLille, Fanny Moore and Gladys Nesselrode. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Clover Ridge Cemetery, near Spencer, with Elder Randell Murphy and Elder David Ripley officiating. 5/11/1995 STARCHER, CECIL E. Cecil E. Starcher, 82, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 24, 1995. He was born in West Virginia and lived most of his life in Akron, retiring from B.F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. He was an Army veteran of WWII and was a member of Akron Baptist Temple. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Connie of Akron, Ohio, and Roger and Darlene of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Tammy, Dawn, Amy, Josh and Kathryn; brothers, Leon of Akron and Cliff of West Virginia; sister, Minnie Zinn of West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn "Berdine"; three sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, Ohio, with Rev. William D. Lee officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park. 2/9/1995 STARCHER, DENNIS Dennis Starcher, 86, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Marshall and Margaret Blake Starcher. He attended Calhoun County schools. He had been a farmer and was retired from Calhoun General Hospital where he was an orderly. He attended 14th Avenue Gospel Mission. Surviving are his wife, Freeda Roberts Starcher; one daughter, Barbara Wagoner of the home; and three sisters, Elah Whisman and Eulah Kerby, both of Mt. Zion, and Lova Slider of Millstone. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Danny Jeffrey officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 9/21/1995 STARCHER, GLEN E. Glen E. Starcher, 71, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late William and Lelah Greathouse Starcher. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired minister. Surviving are his wife, Garnet Starcher; three sons, Alfred Starcher of Grantsville, Richard Starcher and Toney Starcher, both of Orma; five daughters, Linda Starcher of Cumberland, Md., Carolyn Sue Carpenter of Arnoldsburg, Virginia Marie Starcher and Freda King, both of Grantsville, and Norma Starcher of Orma; and 19 grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Mike Kirby officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, near Mt. Zion. 10/8/1995 STARCHER, HAZEL I. Hazel I. Starcher, 60, of Spencer, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 1995, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Neil and Grace Sampson Starcher. She was a cook at Gordon Memorial Hospital, Spencer, and was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Jeannette Reed and Debra Rhodes, both of Spencer; two sons, Paul Starcher and David Starcher, both of Spencer; two sisters, Rhoda Griffith and Ora Bowley, both of Spencer; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers and six sisters. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Larry Haught officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. 11/16/1995 STARCHER, JESSIE S. Jessie S. Starcher, 77, of Worthington Manor Nursing Home, Parkersburg, died Monday, Nov. 13, 1995, at the center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Jehu and Ellen Jarvis Starcher. She was a homemaker and a member of Salvation Army Church. Surviving are three sons, Carl Crites of Mineral Wells, Rodney Crites and Clellen Starcher, both of Parkersburg; five daughters, Emma Amos and Pam Lovell, both of Parkersburg, Cheryl Stone of New York, Garnet Leone of Baltimore, Md., and Drema Starkey of Mineral Wells; one brother, Harlan Starcher of Lubeck; 15 grandchildren, six great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Franklin Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Joseph C. Matthewson officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. STARCHER, ONIE - See Church, Onie. STARCHER, OTA - See Northrop, Ota. STARCHER, TELITHA "PEG" - See Griffin, Telitha "Peg." 4/13/1995 STARKEY, VEDA DELL Veda Dell Starkey, 84, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, April 4, 1995, at her son's residence in Princeton after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late A. T. and Ellen Metz Yoak. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church, Big Bend. Surviving are two sons, Fred Starkey of Berea, Ohio, and Joe Starkey of Princeton; one brother, Loyall Yoak of Ravenswood; one sister, Frances Davis of Grantsville; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Starkey, in 1993; one son, Eddie Starkey, in 1976; eight brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 10/8/1995 STEVENS, CANDAS S. Candas S. Stevens, 44, of Sand Fork, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995, at home following an extended illness. She was born at Gilmer Station, a daughter of Winona Love Sumpter of Sand Fork and the late Kenneth Sumpter. She was an employee of West Virginia Dept. of Highways, former correspondent for The Glenville Democrat/Pathfinder, and a 1968 graduate of Sand Fork High School. Surviving are her husband, Robert P. Stevens, son of the late Russell and Myrla Stevens, formerly of Pine Creek; a stepson, Russell Paul Stevens of Parkersburg; two brothers, Howard K. Sumpter of Sand Fork and Butch Sumpter of Rochester, N.Y.; and three nephews. Services were held at Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home, Flatwoods, with Rev. Kenny Fisher officiating. Burial was in Big Run Cemetery, Napier. STEVENS, EDITH J. - See Smith, Edith J. STIRMAN, R. LAYNE - See Stirman, Susan and R. Layne. 12/7/1995 STIRMAN, SUSAN AND R. LAYNE Susan Stirman, 43, and R. Layne Stirman, 12, both of Raleigh, N.C., died Sunday, Nov. 19, 1995, in a plane crash at Lake Erie. Susan Stirman was born in Elizabeth. She graduated from Monterey High School and attended Texas Tech University. She received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Texas Woman's University. She was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church, Raleigh, and worked for Lubbock Anesthesiology Associates. Her survivors include her mother, Van Boling of Lubbock; a brother, John L. Boling of Lubbock; and a sister, Margaret Tyler-Dennis of Shallowater, Texas (wife of Don Dennis, formerly of Grantsville). She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. John Boling, a former doctor in Grantsville. Layne Stirman was born in Raleigh. He was a sixth grader at Ravenscroft School, Raleigh. He enjoyed soccer, tennis, swimming and water skiing, and was active in Boy Scouts. He was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church, Raleigh. His survivors include his father, Dr. Jerry Stirman, Jr., of Raleigh; a stepbrother, Greg Stirman of Boulder, Colo.; and maternal grandparents, Mary Stirman of Dallas and Dr. Jerry Stirman, Sr., of Santa Fe, N.M. Services were held at Gloria Del Lutheran Church, Lubbock, with Rev. Bob Bardy, pastor, officiating. 1/5/1995 STRIMPLE, EDWARD E. Edward E. Strimple, 75, of Champion, Ohio, died Friday, Dec. 2, 1994, in St. Joseph Riverside Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, a son of Nelson and Ruby Knotts Strimple. He retired in 1984 as a millwright in the coke plant at LTV Steel, where he had worked for 30 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth Tindall; five sons, Nelson C. of Strongsville, Ohio; Edward E. of Cascade, Barry L. and James B., both of Champion, and Robert A. of Rock Hill, S. C.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a nephew of R. J. Knotts, Jr., of Stumptown. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Sophia Lachowski, in 1975. Services were held at McCardell-White Funeral Home. 3/16/1995 STULL, ROSA Rosa Stull, 87, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Mar. 8, 1995, at Americare of Glenville after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late I. T. and Ollie Bush Wright. She was a homemaker, and a member of Grace Independent Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one daughter, Virgie Johnson of Camden, Tenn.; three sons, Roger Stull of Barberton, Ohio, Rondal "Elick" Stull of Grantsville and Dean Stull of Massillon, Ohio; one sister, Nellie Dobbins of Akron; one brother, Rev. James Wright of Pennsboro; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Stull, in 1978; one son, Gayle Wright; and one brother, Robert Wright. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, near Grantsville. 5/4/1995 STUMP, CARL M. Carl M. Stump, 52, of Parkersburg, died Monday, May 1, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after a brief illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Alfred B. and Almedia Kerby Stump. He was a supervisor in the Delrin Division of E.I. DuPont's Washington Works for 31 years, and coached Little League at Godbey Field. He was an avid golfer and hunter, past president of the South Parkersburg Jaycees, and was a member of Grantsville Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Rose Lee Hardman Stump; two daughters, Rita Marie Lowers of Parkersburg and Vicki Lynn Stump of the home; one son, Michael W. "Mick" Stump of Parkersburg; one grandson; three brothers, Bernard Stump of Pineville, Harold Lee Stump of San Jose, Calif., and Alfred Stump, Jr., of Parkersburg; one sister, Joan Stump of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Stump; two granddaughters; and three grandsons. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. John F. Koerner officiating, and burial in Collins Family Cemetery, Stumptown. Visitation was scheduled from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday. 1/5/1995 STUMP, GLADIE Gladie Stump, 93, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994, at Nicholas County Health Care Center, Richwood, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Clayton and Arminta C. Chapman Stump. She was a retired postmaster, and was employed by Calhoun General Hospital. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church, near Grantsville. Surviving are one sister, Mary M. Stump of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Buena Roberts and Vista Lovell; and two brothers, Willard Stump and John H. Stump. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. Burial was in Clayton Stump Cemetery, near Grantsville. 5/4/1995 STUMP, LENNA G. Lenna G. Stump, 100, of Stumptown, died Tuesday, April 25, 1995, at Nicholas County Health Care, Richwood, after an extended illness. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late William F. and Rachel E. Witte Gherke. She was a former merchant, farmer and homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown. Surviving are two daughters, Jearl Koontz Turner of Charleston and Wanda Vannoy of Virginia Beach, Va.; nine grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Page Stump; and one son, Earl Page Stump. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. J. Herbert Smith officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. STUMP, MARTHA - See Hyder, Martha Stump. 2/16/1995 STUMP, MINTOR B. Mintor Baxter Stump, 76, of Sand Ridge, was dead on arrival, Sunday, Feb. 12, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after a sudden illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Warder E. and Ethel Poling Stump. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from the gas pipeline construction business. He was a former employee of Hardman's and Bartlett Concrete Co., both of Spencer. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville and Charleston Scottish Rite Bodies, and Albert's Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge. Surviving are his wife, Estellina Danks Stump; one son, Kenman Stump of Washington Court House, Ohio; two sisters, Eulanee Hathaway and Edith Smith, both of Grantsville; two grandsons, Jack Stump and Gregory Stump, both of Washington Court House; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Leone Keller; and three brothers, Edwin Stump, Dallas Stump and Warder E. Stump, Jr. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Albert's Chapel U. M. Church, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating, and burial in the church cemetery. STURMS, SCOTTIE K. - See Bennett, Scottie K. SUMPTER, CANDAS S. - See Stevens, Candas S. TANNER, ANNA BELL - See Jarvis, Anna Bell. 10/26/1995 TANNER, HELEN B Helen Brown Tanner, 61, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1995, at her residence. Surviving are her husband, Spencer E. Tanner of Parkersburg; one daughter, Vicki M. Karibinus of Charlottesville, Va.; one sister, Sharon Nesbitt of Little Hocking, Ohio; two brothers, James Brown of Sidney, Ohio, and Gerald Brown of Eastover, S.C.; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Charlene Spaur officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. 11/2/1995 TANNER, HELEN B Helen Brown Tanner, 61, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1995, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Sherman and Zella Weekley Brown. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Spencer E. Tanner of Parkersburg; one daughter, Vicki M. Karibinus of Charlottesville, Va.; one son, Greg Tanner of Belpre, Ohio; one sister, Sharon Nesbitt of Little Hocking, Ohio; two brothers, James Brown of Sidney, Ohio, and Gerald Brown of Eastover, S.C.; and two grandchildren, Jeremy and Kelley Tanner. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charley and Jessie Siers Weekley, and paternal grandparents, Albert and Artie Suttle Brown. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Charlene Spaur officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. 6/15/1995 TAYLOR, DENZIL C. Denzil C. Taylor, 56, of Walker, died Friday, June 9, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Leona Wagoner Taylor of Newark and the late Herbert Howard Taylor. He was a 1957 graduate of East Cleveland High School and retired in 1986 as a die forman at O. Ames with 17 years of service. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2307, and attended Newark House of Prayer. He was an avid golfer and participated in area bowling leagues for many years. He enjoyed raising and caring for horses and was an avid outdoorsman. Surviving in addition to his mother are two sons, Mitchell Lee Taylor of Newark and Gregory Charles Taylor of Parkersburg; one sister, Virginia Forren of Newark; one grandson, Zachary Lee Taylor of Newark; one granddaughter, Chasity Ann Taylor of Newark; five nephews; and one niece. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela Sue Taylor, in 1968. Services were held at Spruce Hollow Community Church, Big Bend, with Rev. Raymond D. Ray officiating. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery, Calhoun County. 3/9/1995 THOMAS, BEVAGENE Bevagene Thomas, 59, of Barberton, Ohio, died Friday, Mar. 3, 1995, at Barberton Citizens Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Rosie Hicks of Arnoldsburg, and the late Earl Hicks. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, William R. Thomas; three sons, William E. Thomas and Roger L. Thomas, both of Akron, Ohio, and Jerry D. Thomas of North Canton, Ohio; a daughter, Rita Glenn of Akron; three brothers, Dayton Hicks of Orma, Darius Hicks of Sand Ridge and James Hicks of Mt. Zion; three sisters, Virginia Poling of Millstone, Mary Groves of Stumptown and Leota Hicks of Arnoldsburg; and 12 grandchildren. Services were scheduled for Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Charles Franklin officiating, and burial in Bailey Cemetery, near Minnora. 8/24/1995 THOMPSON, DAVID II David Keith "Little Keith" Thompson II, 4, of Arnoldsburg, drowned Sunday, Aug. 20, 1995, at his home. He was born in Akron, a son of David Keith and Nannette Williams Thompson, both of Arnoldsburg. Surviving in addition to his parents are two sisters, Alicia Thompson and Elizabeth Thompson, both of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin Williams of Edinburg, Ohio; maternal grandmother, Nancy Osbourn of Hartville, Ohio; and paternal grandparents, David and Nancy Foote of Boston. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with burial in Orma Cemetery. Visitation scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday. 11/9/1995 TINGLER, ELZIE H. Elzie Harold Tingler, 68, of Big Springs, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995, at Parkview Nursing Home, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Elzie M. and Virginia E. Richards Tingler. He was a carpenter, a former Calhoun County school teacher, and worked at Steel Improvement & Forge Co., Cleveland, and Glen Haught & Sons Co., Smithville. He attended Old Chestnut Grove Methodist Church, Big Springs. Surviving are two sisters, Goldie Chappell of Mount Airy, N.C., and Sylvia Roberts of Nobe; two brothers, Paul Tingler and Forest Tingler, both of Big Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Tingler. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Dallas Smith officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery. TINGLER, FREDA A. - See Richards Freda A. 4/13/1995 UPDEGRAVE, CLAIRE L. Claire L. Updegrave, 75, formerly of Chloe, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995, at her residence in Wilmington, Del. Surviving are her husband, Robert R. Updegrave; one son, Robert R. Updegrave of Chloe; two daughters, Carol Lewis of Newcastle, Del., and Cheryl Broomall of El Sobrante, Calif.; three brothers, Joseph Fry of Trucksville, Pa., William Fry of Linthincum Heights, Md., and Alfred Fry of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Marjorie Laufer of San Antonio, Tex., and Mildred Kenney of Baltimore; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Resurrection Church, Newark, Del. Burial was in Velerand Memorial Cemetery. 5/11/1995 VANDALE, WILLIAM William "Bill" Vandale, 97, of Grantsville, died Friday, May 5, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Len and Rosie Sakill Vandale. He was a farmer, a former teamster in the timber industry and a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Opal Wise Vandale; eight daughters, Madeline Goff of Parkersburg, Sally Goff and Bonnie Vandale, both of Spencer, Linda Kay Vandale and Barbara Norman, both of Grantsville, Corine Stottsbury of Caldwell, Helen Savage of Pomeroy, and Deloris Vandale, address unknown; five sons, Jeff Vandale and Fred Vandale, both of Spencer, Tommy Vandale and Jimmy Vandale, both of Grantsville, and Edward Vandale of Parkersburg; 32 grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Hoden Chapel Church Cemetery, Roane County. VANNOY, ARTIE L. - See Wright, Artie L. 11/16/1995 VANNOY, GERALDINE Geraldine Vannoy, 65, of Hillcrest Nursing Home, Washington Court House, Ohio, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995, after an extended illness. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late Willis R. and Charity Sue Davis Vannoy. She was employed at Yonkers Sewing Factory and Misty Manufacturing for over 20 years. She was a 1949 graduate of Calhoun County High School and attended Salem College. She was a member of Camden Avenue Church of Christ. Surviving are one son, Larry Allen Vannoy of Parkersburg; one brother, Glen Vannoy of Cleveland; and one sister, Wilma Marene Vannoy of San Diego, Calif. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Alfred Hall officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery North. VAUGHAN, BEURNICE - See McIntosh, Beurnice. 11/9/1995 VAUGHAN, LLOYD C. Lloyd Crowley Vaughan, 82, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 1995, at his daughter's residence in Dunbar after an extended illness. He was born in Bolivar, Tenn., a son of the late William C. and Margaret Crowley Vaughan. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and received his bachelor's degree in agriculture from University of Tennessee and master's degree in agriculture from West Virginia University. He taught vocational agriculture at Calhoun County High School for 22 years and served as the county's assistant superintendent of schools for 11 years. He established a housing development near Grantsville at Pleasant Hill that includes the senior citizens facility Bramblewood Village. The State of West Virginia named Vaughan Road Community in his honor. He was a former Calhoun County commissioner and a Baptist. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Elva Wright Vaughan; one son, J. Michael Vaughan of Williamstown; three daughters, Susan Vaughan of Dunbar, Caroline Charonko of Charleston and Jeannie Tanner of Vienna; one sister, Elizabeth Clark of Ontario, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Boyd; four brothers; and four sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William Taylor officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Calhoun County High School Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 142, Grantsville, WV 26147. VAUGHAN, PATRICIA - See Boyd, Patricia 11/9/1995 WAGONER, DELMAS G. Delmas G. "Mick" Wagoner, 81, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Charlie and Jane Cunningham Wagoner. He was a former employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways in Calhoun County and a well-known area vegetable farmer. He attended Full Gospel Church, Big Springs. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Emma Taylor Wagoner; nine sons, Wilford Wagoner, Rev. Robert Wagoner, Raymond Wagoner, Ronzel Wagoner, Charlie Wagoner and Jeffrey Wagoner, all of Big Springs, Curtis Wagoner of Cleveland, Evangelist Harvey Wagoner of Pleasant Hill and Bradley Wagoner of Harlem, Ga.; four daughters, Jane McClung of Macfarlan, Patricia Starcher of Five Forks, Charlotte VanCamp of Big Springs and Judy Heinly of Big Bend; four brothers, Paul Wagoner, Ernest Wagoner and Hatzell Wagoner, all of Big Bend, and Ora Wagoner of Broadview Heights, Ohio; three sisters, Margie Sims of Kirkland, Ohio, Leona Taylor of Elizabeth and Nellie Sims of Big Bend; 39 grand-children; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Clyde Wagoner, Ervin Wagoner, Carl Wagoner, Jr., and Olin Wagoner; and four grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Full Gospel Church, with Rev. James Sollars officiating, and burial in Taylor Cemetery, near Big Springs. 11/16/1995 WAGONER, DELMAS G. Delmas G. "Mick" Wagoner, 81, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Charlie and Jane Cunningham Wagoner. He was a former employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways in Calhoun County and a well-known area vegetable farmer. He attended Full Gospel Church, Big Springs. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Emma Taylor Wagoner; nine sons, Wilford Wagoner, Rev. Robert Wagoner, Raymond Wagoner, Ronzel Wagoner, Charlie Wagoner and Jeffrey Wagoner, all of Big Springs, Curtis Wagoner of Cleveland, Evangelist Harvey Wagoner of Pleasant Hill and Bradley Wagoner of Harlem, Ga.; four daughters, Jane McClung of Macfarlan, Patricia Starcher of Five Forks, Charlotte VanCamp of Big Springs and Judy Heinly of Big Bend; four brothers, Paul Wagoner, Ernest Wagoner and Hatzell Wagoner, all of Big Bend, and Ora Wagoner of Broadview Heights, Ohio; three sisters, Margie Sims of Kirkland, Ohio, Leona Taylor of Elizabeth and Nellie Sims of Big Bend; 39 grand-children; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Wagoner; four brothers, Clyde Wagoner, Ervin Wagoner, Carl Wagoner, Jr., and Olin Wagoner; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Full Gospel Church, with Rev. James Sollars officiating. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery, Big Springs. 5/25/1995 WAGONER, GLADYS I. Gladys Irene Wagoner, 69, of Spencer, died Wednesday, May 17, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William and Eva Craddock Sampson. She was a homemaker and a member of Keffer United Methodist Church near Clover. Surviving are one daughter, Connie Nichols of Otto; three sons, Freddie Wagoner of Otto, Robert Wagoner of Spencer and David Wagoner of Statesville, N.C.; two brothers, Roscoe Sampson of South Carolina and Lovell Sampson of Grantsville; three half-brothers, Gerald Sampson, Darrell Sampson and Doyle Sampson, all of Grantsville; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Edward Wagoner, in 1989; and two sons, George William Wagoner and Loren Edward Wagoner. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Danny Whited officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. 2/23/1995 WALDO, ROBERT KEENER Robert Keener "Bob" Waldo, 86, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 1995, in Williamsburg, Pa., after a 3-month illness. He was born in Grantsville, son of the late Howard and Stella Keener Waldo. He served as a guard at W. Va. Penitentiary prior to WWII, served as an M.P. in WWII, and retired from police work in Newport News, Va., 20 years ago. He is survived by a daughter, Doris Jean Waldo Wyatt and husband John of Hampton, Va.; three grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and a niece, Edith "Edie Lou" Waldo Butler of Georgetown, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Shanklin Waldo, in 1973; a brother, Howard "Bud" Waldo, in 1973; and a younger brother and sister in 1913. Graveside services and burial were held in Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton. 12/21/1995 WALKER, JOSHUA PAUL Joshua Paul Walker, infant son of Jason P. and Julie D. Carper Walker of Elizabeth, was stillborn on Friday, Dec. 15, 1995, at West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown. Surviving in addition to his parents are maternal grandparents, Doug and Cathy Carper of Chloe, and paternal grandparents, Jack and Janet Walker of Big Bend; maternal great-grandparents, Ross and Gladys Carper of Left Hand, Denver Truman of Chloe and Sabrie Truman of Scott Depot; paternal great-grandmothers, Olga Ferrell of Big Bend and Mildred Walker Wyer of Grantsville; and several uncles and aunts. Graveside services were held at Big Bend Cemetery, Big Bend, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, handled arrangements. 8/24/1995 WALLBROWN, CARL, SR. Carl Wallbrown, Sr., 87, of Akron, Ohio, died Monday, July 31, 1995. He was born in Arnoldsburg, the son of the late W.H. and Grace Price Wallbrown. He was a retired employee of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He resided in the Akron area for 42 years. Surviving are two sons, Carl, Jr., and Gerald, both of Akron; two brothers, Dale of Arnoldsburg and Bernard of Spencer; three sisters, Hazel Brannon and Pearl King, both of Arnoldsburg, and Eula Hall of Spencer; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Elizabeth Knoble Wallbrown, in 1992. Services were held at Hopkins and Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Harold D. Bradley officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park Mausoleum, Akron. 2/2/1995 WALLBROWN, JOSEPH Joseph Clay Wallbrown, 93, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1995, at Calhoun General Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late John and Ocie Parsons Wallbrown. He was a retired sawmill operator, a farmer, and a Methodist. Surviving are two daughters, Marie McKown of Arnoldsburg and Anna Mae Lowe of Spencer; two sisters, Ethel Webb of Spencer and Virgie Batten of Ohio; 20 granchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 13 step- grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and 16 step-great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dottie Shaffer Wallbrown; one son, Oral Rex Wallbrown; one daughter, Bernice Wallbrown; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; three sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Road Run Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 6/29/1995 WALTER, AUDREY MAE Audrey Mae Settle Walter, 59, of Guttenberg, Iowa, died Friday, June 9, 1995, at her home following an extended illness. She was a daughter of the late Otho and Goldie Campbell Settle. She graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1954 and served three years in the U.S. Navy. She was a member of Guttenberg Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Walter; four sons, Joe of Las Vegas, Nev., and Brian, Barth and Craig of Guttenburg; two daughters, Sarah Sheelah of Andrew, Iowa, and Beth Wu of Iowa City, Iowa; three sisters, Idell Minney and Aretta Schoolcraft of Stumptown and Ona Paxton of Spencer; six brothers, Lee, Virgle, Seymour, Charles and Ben, all of Parkersburg, and George of Guttenberg. She was preceded in death by a son, a sister, and a brother. Services and burial were in Guttenburg. 3/23/1995 WARD, AMIE Amie Ward, 78, of Belpre, formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, Mar. 19, 1995, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James F. and Elizabeth Modesitt Richards. She was a former employee of Corning Glass Co. of Parkersburg. Surviving are two daughters, Sherlene J. Ward of Belpre, and Connie Diane Sampson of Millstone; two sisters, Zanie Yost of Parkersburg and Mamie Fredrick of Belpre; two granddaughters and one great- granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Ward, in 1983; and four brothers. Services will be held Thursday, Mar. 23, 2 p.m., at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home. 2/2/1995 WARD, BERNARD HILTON Bernard Hilton Ward, 82, died unexpectedly at his home in Atwater, Ohio, Thursday, Dec. 22, 1994. Born in Grantsville, he was a graduate of Garfield High School, Akron, Ohio. He was a resident of Randolph, Ohio, for 48 years. He worked for Umbaugh Co., Ravenna, Ohio, until 1977. He was an inventor, holding three U. S. patents. He was active in several community organizations, including Randolph Lions Club (he was "Lion of the Year" in 1993), Order of Eastern Star Chapter 46, Area Agency on Aging, RSVP of Portage County, and Portage County Society of the Blind. He was a charter member of Ravenna Area Democrats, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Unity Masonic Lodge 12, Ravenna, and a member of Randolph United Methodist Church. He was a medal winner at the Senior Olympics and was a pen pal of Rootstown Elementary School first grade for more than 10 years. He was a World War II veteran and was well-known for his wood carvings and chainsaw art, which won him several awards. Surviving are his second wife, Dovie (married 48 years); one daughter, Dorothy Ward Scott Smith of Jane Lew; his mother, Cora Rose Ward of Oviedo, Fla.; one sister, Madeline, of New Mexico; three granddaughters; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a cousin, Mona Ball Fowler of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel; two grandchildren; a brother, Ursel; and a sister, Velma Boland. In keeping with his love of knowledge and the sciences, Mr. Ward donated his body to Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio. Memorial service was held at Randolph United Methodist Church, Randolph. WARNER, ELLA - See Wilson, Ella Lambert. 5/25/1995 WATSON, MARY DYE Mary Dye Watson, 92, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, May 16, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late John K. and Sarah Jane Prince Dye. Surviving is one niece, Dorothy Fowler of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Watson. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Gerald Morgan officiating. Burial was in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. WAYBRIGHT, MARGARET - See Reynolds, Margaret. WAYNE, JEWELL E. - See McKown, Jewell E. WAYNE, STELLA MAE - See Jett, Stella Mae. 8/3/1995 WEAVER, ARDEN G. Arden Glenn Weaver, 59, of Tanner, died Friday, July 28, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of Alma Williams Weaver of Tanner, and the late Myrth Weaver. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and later served in the National Guard. He served as a police officer in Akron for several years. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 7, in Akron, and Police and Firefighters Retirees of Ohio, Chapter 25. He was a 1954 graduate of Barberton High School, Barberton, Ohio. He was Protestant. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Barbara Lang Weaver; two daughters, Deborah Lee Dockus of Medina, Ohio, and Carla Ann Sivard of Doylestown, Ohio; one son, Rick Weaver of Nicut; one sister, Maxine DeLancey of Parkersburg; and four grandchildren. The body was cremated. No services or visitation were held. 12/7/1995 WEAVER, ROGER D. Roger D. Weaver, 52, of Pettyville, died Monday, Dec. 4, 1995, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Ray and June Smith Weaver. He was an employee of Tebay's Dairy, and attended Wirt County schools. He was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Pierce Weaver; one son, Tracy Weaver of Clearwater, Fla.; three daughters, Lucinda Weaver of Parkersburg, Melissa Nelson of Clearwater, and Katie Weaver of Pettyville; two stepdaughters, Christine Yates of Parkersburg and Lisa Morrison of Pettyville; one stepson, Roger Morrison, Jr., of Pettyville; one brother, Richard Weaver of Elizabeth; four sisters, Betty Valentine of Elizabeth, Thelma Fluharty of Leachtown, Geneva Maxson of Long Bottom, Ohio, and Cheryl Villers of Annamoriah; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Weaver. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Raymond Ray officiating, and burial in Pine Twist Cemetery, Wirt County. WEBB, ZELLA - See Martin, Zella Webb. WEEKLEY, GLENNA - See Pilgrim, Glenna Weekley. 2/9/1995 WEST, ANNE H. Anne H. West, 74, of Stow, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 27, 1995, after an extended illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Frederick and Bessie Stalnaker Hardman, and was a lifetime resident of the Akron area. She graduated from Calhoun County High School, and received her B.S. from Salem College and M.S. from Madison University. Member of The Chapel in University Park, she had spent time in six European countries to compare office machinery and procedures; touring Europe to investigate taaching methods. She retired in 1989 as Professor Emeritus of Business Office Technology from University of Akron, where she served as secretarial area coordinator, project director and senior instructor in two Akron-Summit-Medina CETA Secretarial Training Programs; developed Word Processing Option in secretarial area; served on University Council as secretary and member of procedural committee for two years; served on electronic typewriter committee and word processing committee; and other committees; acted as chair of many for Community and Technical College; and served as C&T College representative to the president for the 1983-84 school year. Her professional activities included acting as consultant for Summit County Court of Appeals and for Akron Beacon Journal, and teaching individual development programs for Akron Business and Professional Women. She was nominated for Northeastern Ohio Business Teacher of the Year Award, appeared in Women's History Week first edition of Who's Who in the Akron Business and Professional Women/USA member for 1983-84 having served on state committees. Her membership in professional organizations included serving as past president and individual development chair of Akron Business and Professional Women; past finance chair, Delta Kappa Gamma (honorary); past W. Va. state work affairs chair, Business and Professional Women; past president, Clarksburg Altrusa Club; charter member and director, Association of Information Specialists Professionals, Akron/Canton Chapter; member, Akron Area Business Teachers Assoc., Ohio Business Teachers Assoc., National Business Education Assoc., Akron Assoc. of University Professors, and American Assoc. of University Women. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Jane West of Hudson; daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Fritz Warren of Akron; grandsons, Paul and Logan West; granddaughters, Lisa and Jennifer Warren; sister Betty Ross of Richmond, Va.; several nieces and nephews; cousins, James E. Morford of Grantsville and Eleanore Brannon of Arnoldsburg; and a very close friend, Ola Jarvis Stalfort of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her huband, Paul E. West, after 18 years of marriage; one son, Ken; and an aunt, Martha Hall. Services were held at West Hill Baptist Church, Akron, with Pastor Gary Moosey officiating. Burial was in Glendale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Anne H. West Memorial Scholarship Fund, 7726 Oxgate Court, Hudson, Ohio 44236. NOTE: Correction appears in the 2/16/1995 edition of the Chronicle, correcting her parents names to Frederick and Bessie Stalnaker Hardman. This change has been made to the above obituary. 2/16/1995 WESTFALL, DOROTHY L. Dorothy L. Westfall, 59, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1995, at St. Jospeh's Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illenss. She was born in Jackson County, a daughter of the late Charles F. and Thelma Arnold Wilson. She was a retired magistrate's assistant in Grantsville, and was a member of Glenville Episcopal Church. Surviving are her husband, Scottie Westfall; two sons, Scottie Westfall II of Grantsville and Doug Westfall of Clinton, N.C.; one grandson, Scottie Westfall III of Grantsville; three granddaughters, Laura Westfall and Catie Westfall, both of Clinton, and Casey Westfall of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 7/20/1995 WESTFALL, LIDDIE E. Liddie Ellen Westfall, 74, of Pullman, died Tuesday, July 11, 1995, at Americare-Glenville after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Zemoria and Bessie Stafford Selmon. Surviving are four sons, Cherrell Wilson, Darrell Wilson and Kenneth Wilson, all of Grantsville, and Doil Wilson of Pullman; three daughters, Flossie Nicholson and Marlene Knight, both of Grantsville, and Betty Hosey of Pullman; two brothers, Bob Selmon of Big Springs and Harry Selmon of Rockport; and two sisters, Mae Wilson and Rosalee Collins, both of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred H. Wilson; her second husband, Lester Westfall, Jr.; two daughters; and one grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. WESTFALL, ONA GAY - See Kelley, Ona G. WHIPKEY, GOLDIE E. - See Kight, Goldie E. 8/31/1995 WHITE, KENNETH P. Kenneth P. White, 65, of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, Aug. 28, 1995, at Roane General Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Earl and Ruby Lowe White. He was a sawyer in the timber industry. Surviving are two sisters, Doris Reynolds of Big Bend and Janavive Cottrell of Amboy, Ind.; and three brothers, Archie White of Alabama, Nelson White of Remmington, Ind., and Charles White of Mantua, Ohio. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mike Kirby officiating, and burial in Brannon Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 1/5/1995 WHYTSELL, LOVIE Lovie Whytsell, 84, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, at Eldercare Nursing Home, Ripley, after an extended illness. She was born in Hur, a daughter of the late William "Bill" and Omie Yeager Slider. She moved to Roane County in the mid-1950's, where she worked at Staats Drug Store. She retired in 1975 from Spencer State Hospital, after which she provided home nursing care. She was a Methodist, and attended Egypt Chapel Church, near Spencer. Surviving are two sons, Charles R. Whytsell and Harold Whytsell, both of Spencer; four sisters, Ellen Craddock of Arnoldsburg, Virginia Starcher of Vienna, Ollie Starcher of Akron and Greta Sampson of Barberton, Ohio; one brother, Harry Slider of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Davis "Bud" Whytsell, in 1952; one son, William Edward Whytsell, in 1993; three sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Lynch Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. 12/14/1995 WHYTSELL, ROSCOE C. Roscoe Clyde Whytsell, 68, of Sand Ridge, died Monday, Dec. 11, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Richardson, a son of Velda Ritchie Whytsell of Sand Ridge and the late William E. Whytsell. He retired from the U.S. Army with 20 years of service, having served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was a member of VFW Post 5959, Grantsville. He was retired from American Viscose Co., Parkersburg, and B.F. Goodrich Co., Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Agnes Emmerich Whytsell; one daughter, Gisela V. Oberle of Seattle; one son, Richard A. Whytsell of Sand Ridge; one sister, Bessie Sutherland of Elyria, Ohio; one brother, Edward R. Whytsell of Wisconsin; four grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating, and burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. WILSON, DOROTHY L. - See Westfall, Dorothy L. 7/20/1995 WILSON, ELLA LAMBERT Ella Lambert Wilson, 92, of Wagner Road, Morgantown, died Saturday, July 15, 1995, in Miami. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Sylvanus A. and Emma Divers McCartney. She was a graduate of University High School, received her bachelor's and master's degrees from West Virginia University, and also studied at Randolph Macon and Fairmont State College. She retired from Morgantown High School as a teacher, and had also taught in Wirt County and at University and Clay-Battelle high schools in Monongalia County. She was a lifetime member of WVU Alumni Association, American Association of University Women, and Business & Professional Women. She was a member of Drummond Chapel United Methodist Church, Morgantown. Surviving are one grandson; two great-granddaughters; three brothers, Dr. Hunter P. McCartney of Morgantown, Sull McCartney of Glenville, and Donald McCartney of Stumptown; and six sisters, Melva Robinson of Scott Depot, Mabel Mahaney and Marbie Smith, both of Grantsville, Mary Lou Bowe and Myrtle Roberts, both of Stumptown, and Margaret Kent of Machipougo, Va. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Homer Warner, in 1921; second husband, Harlen Lambert, in 1964; third husband, Harold C. Wilson, in 1994; one son, Lynn H. Warner, in 1974; five sisters; and three brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Hastings Funeral Home, Morgantown, with Rev. Ronald M. McCauley officiating, and burial in Lawnwood Cemetery. 9/21/1995 WILSON, FOSTER A. Foster A. Wilson, 65, of Paden City, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Oley E. and Eliza Jane Richards Wilson. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and an auto salesman for J&J Auto Sales, New Martinsville. He was a Methodist, a member of American Legion Post 86 of Paden City and Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Surviving are two sons, Mark Wilson and Mike Wilson, both of New Martinsville; two daughters, Carol Pefferman of New Martinsville and Deborah Weigel of Darlington, Pa.; one brother, Chester Wilson of Friendly; one sister, Crystal Kight of Charleston; and eight grandchildren. Services were held at Jarvis Funeral Home, Paden City, with David Bush officiating. Burial was in Paden Memorial Gardens, Paden City, with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 86 and VFW Post 6327 of Sistersville. WILSON, GEORGIA L. - See Richards, Georgia L. WILSON, VICTORIA G. - See Hosey, Victoria G. WILSON, LIDDIE E. - See Westfall, Liddie E. 11/30/1995 WITTE, RAY Ray Witte, 72, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 1995, in Charleston, S.C. He was born near Milo, a son of the late Carl Witte and Harriet Wallbrown Witte. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941 and saw action in the Pacific Theater in the submarine service for which he received several medals and decorations. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant in 1971. Surviving are three sons, Gary of Long Island, N.Y., Byron and Daryl of Charleston; two daughters, Charisse of Niceville, Fla., and Shelayne of Charleston; nine grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Elbon of Doylestown, Oh.; and one brother, Hubert of Akron, Oh. Services and burial were in Charleston, S.C. 4/13/1995 WOODFORD, FLOY Floy Woodford, 90 of Glenville, died Monday, April 10, 1995, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Robert J. and Ida Riddle Woodford. She was a retired employee of B. F. Goodrich Co. Surviving are two nieces, Elenor Lawson of Springfield, Va., and Lucille Johnson of Lancaster, Calif.; and three nephews, Russell Woodford of Oak Hill, Eugene Woodford and Bob Woodford, both of Morgantown. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating, and burial in Woodford Cemetery, Glenville. 6/8/1995 WRIGHT, ARTIE L. Artie L. Wright, 88, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at Elder Care of Ripley, after an extended illness. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Holly H. and Effie McWilliams Vannoy. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are two sons, James Wright and Warren "John" Wright, both of Grantsville; three step-daughters, Ruth Wright and Jean Shock, both of Mt. Zion, and June Miller of Akron; one stepson, Herb Wright of East Tawas, Mich.; four sisters, Olena M. Ball of Grantsville, Edna J. Chapman and Betty Koon, both of Marietta, and Bertha Roberts of Eastlake, Ohio; four brothers, Clarence Vannoy of Little Hocking, Bernard Vannoy of Kennett Square, Pa., Gary Vannoy of Grantsville and Harry Vannoy of Mentor, Ohio; and two granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Auzie Wright, and one brother, Robert H. Vannoy. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery near Grantsville. 4/6/1995 WRIGHT, BEULAH D. Beulah D. Richards Wright, 83, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, Mar. 29, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Big Springs, a daughter of the late Rev. Sylvester and Barbara Dye Richards. She was a Protestant. Surviving are one brother, Arden Richards, and sister-in-law, Violet Richards of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Thurman Wright, in 1987; five brothers, Dewey, Moody, Freeman, Sylvester (Junior), and Ervin; and three sisters, Sophie Parks, Elinore Richards, and Dessie McGee. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery. 4/20/1995 WRIGHT, OTIS Otis Wright, 63, of Rushville, Ohio, died Tuesday, April 11, 1995, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Benjamin and Margaret Carpenter Wright. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, and worked as a welder. He was a Methodist. Surviving are his wife, Judy Wright; two sons, Michael Wright of New Lexington, Ohio, and Edward Wright of the home; three daughters, including Janet L. Wright of the home; one grandson; and two brothers, Francis Wright of Sandusky, Ohio, and Leon Wright of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by five bothers, Ira Wright, William Grant Wright, Samual Wright, Don Wright and Bernard Wright; and two sisters, Daisy Wright and Gypsy Wright. WRIGHT, ROSA - See Stull, Rosa. 8/31/1995 YEAGER, WHITT O. Whitt O. Yeager, 86, of Glenville, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Charles "Bud" and Addie Love Westfall Fitzpatrick Yeager. He was retired from Fruehauf Trailer Co., Avon Lake, Ohio. He attended Glenville Community Church. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Tallhammer Yeager; three sons, Glessoner W. Yeager of Parkersburg, Edgar Yeager of Marietta and Tessa Yeager of Grafton, Ohio; one daughter, Aileen Richards Curry of Glenville; one brother, Clay Yeager of Grantsville; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and four step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Thurl Yeager, Edward Yeager and Thaddeus Yeager; one half-brother, Tessa Yeager; four half-sisters, Ferrie Yeager, Ruth Yeager, Bonnie Yeager, and N