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She was a Lockney Extension Homemaker and was active in various Farm Bureau and 4-H activities. She was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Harold Allen; one son, JeffreyAllen of Summersville; two daughters, Annetta Richards of Rosedale and Michelle Allen of Glenville; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Clayon Minigh, Willard Minigh, Wilbur Minigh, Paul Minigh and, Sam, Minigh; and one sister, Edith Goehring. Services were scheduled Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Larry Fisher officiating, and burial in Vanhorn Cemetery, Little Bull Run, Cedarville. 4/18/1996 ALLTOP, MARY HAZEL Mary Hazel Alltop, 76, of Normantown, died Wednesday, April 10, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Normantown, a daughter of the late A.S. and Ruth Moss Reed. She was a homemaker and a member of Upper Steer Run Baptist Church, Normantown. Surviving are two daughters, Nedra Scott and Nelda Gill, both of Smithville; three sons, Hugh Alltop of Grantsville, Roy Alltop of Palestine and Robert Alltop of Troy; two brothers, Wilford Reed of Lagrange, Ohio, and Wilbert Reed of Grafton, Ohio; one sister, Nora Beall of Normantown; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan C. Alltop; one son, Haymond Carl Alltop; one brother; and one sister. Services were held at Upper Steer Run Baptist Church, Normantown, with Elder Roger Stewart and Elder Larry Fisher officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. 5/23/1996 ANDERSON, CARL E. Carl Edwin Anderson, 78, of Overgaard, Ariz., died Tuesday, May 14, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Leatherbark, a son of the late John L. and Mary E. Whytsell Anderson. He attended Calhoun County schools and was a timekeeper for the Calhoun County Courthouse. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II in the China, Burma and India theaters, and as a clerk for the Army Pipeline Co. He was a farmer and worked for Cleveland Graphite Bronze in Ohio and for Air Research for 15 years in Arizona. He was a member and volunteer builder of the American Legion, Overgaard. Surviving are his wife, Bessie J. McCoy Anderson; one daughter, Sue E. Chunn of Overgaard; one son, John E. Anderson of Show Low, Ariz.; one granddaughter; and one great-grand-daughter. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles F. Anderson and Williard Anderson; and two sisters, Edith Starcher and Hazel Anderson. Services were held at Stoney Point Church, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. D.L. Kirby officiating. Burial was in Lynch Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. ARNOLD, GENEVIEVE - See Cooper, Genevieve. 7/25/1996 ARTHUR, S. MABEL S. Mabel Arthur, 92, of Grantsville, died Monday, July 15, 1996, Care Haven of Belmont. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late U.S. Grant and Canzada Goldsmith Hickman. She was a homemaker ind member of Calhoun General Hospital Auxiliary and First Baptist Church of Grantsville. Surviving are one son, Warren Arthur of Vienna; two daughters, Janette Kerby of Norton, Ohio, and Maxine Weaver of Tucson, Ariz.; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Arthur, three daughters, Betty Arthur, Margie Arthur and Geneva J. Arthur, five brothers; and five sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. 10/24/1996 ARTHUR, WILLIAM Rev. William "Bill" Arthur, 46, of Spencer, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Spencer, a son of the late Charles Ralph and Jessie Ernestine Ward Arthur. He was pastor of Harvest Tabernacle Church of God, Spencer. He was a lifelong Roane County resident. Surviving are his wife, Donna Arthur; four sons, Michael Arthur of Spencer, Billy Arthur, Charles Arthur and Andrew Arthur, all of the home; two daughters, Lacosta Arthur and Alish Arthur, both of the home; one brother, Douglas Arthur of Spencer; two sisters, Linda Conley of Spencer and Brenda McKown of Arnoldsburg; and one granddaughter, Beth Ann Arthur. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Charles Duncan officiating, and burial in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. 8/8/1996 ASH, DENNIS WILLIAM Dennis William Ash, 85, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Aug.4, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late James Jerome and Castena Virginia Marks Ash. He was a retired maintenance mechanic from Rubber Crafters, Smithville, and attended Leatherbark Community Church, near Arnoldsburg. Surviving are his wife, Leno Starcher Ash; one son, Dickie Lee Ash of Craigsville; one sister, Evelyn Townsend of Ripley; one brother, Glennis Ash of Spencer, three half-sisters, Barbara Marks and Frances Tanner, both of Arnoldsburg, and Nancy Starcher of Big Springs; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Melva Snyder - and Ila Church; two brothers, Cecil Ash and Harley Ash; and two infant brothers. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland and Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial will be in Clover Cemetery, near Spencer. Visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. 8/1/1996 ASH, MILDRED MARIE Mildred Marie Ash, 60, of Spencer, died Thursday, July 25, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Spencer, a daughter of Milford Miller and the late Pauline Miller. She was a homemaker and a member of Home Mission Church, Spencer. Surviving in addition to her father are her stepmother, Mabel .Miller of Spencer; two daughters, Sherrie Reynolds and Iva Lawson, both of Spencer; six sons, Bennie Franklin Ash, Milford Allen Ash, John Michael Ash, Dennis Wayne Ash, Kenneth Wesley Ash and Richard Keith Ash, all of Spencer; seven sisters, :Shirley Starcher, Pauline Lawson, Madeline Fouty and Sue McKown, all of Spencer, Phyllis Milhoan of Reedy, Malinda Jones of Sissonville and Debra Marks of Millstone; seven brothers, Phil Miller, Bob Miller, Jack Miller, Larry Miller, Tom Miller and Billy Miller, all of Spencer, and Curtis Miller of Liverpool; and 16 :grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Franklin Ash; one son, Jeffrey Scott Ash; one brother, Milford S. Miller, Jr.; and two sisters, Janice Miller and Jennifer Miller. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor Larry -Haught and Rev. Darrell Alvis officiation. Burial was in Craig Ridge Cemetery near Spencer. 2/1/1996 ATKINSON, GENEVA A. Geneva A. Blosser Atkinson, 73, of Spencer, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Bud and Ruth Starcher Blosser. She was a homemaker and a member of Leatherbark Community Church. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Atkinson; two stepdaughters, Shirley Atkinson and Penny Webb, both of Spencer; four stepsons, Ralph Carpenter of Arnoldsburg, Ray Atkinson, Ronnie Atkinson and Roger Atkinson, all of Spencer; one brother, Elijah Blosser of Arnoldsburg; and several stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanette Blosser. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Starcher Cemetery near Arnoldsburg. 1/4/1996 BAILEY, CHARLES E. Charles E. "Chuck" Bailey, 59, of Aqua Isles Trailer Court, Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Evelyn Sears Bailey of Parkersburg and the late Charles G. Bailey. He was a retired barber from A Man's Place, Parkersburg. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Hilda Ruth Veon Bailey; one son, Charles E. Bailey, Jr., of Parkersburg; one daughter, Sheila Collins of Belleville; one granddaughter; five brothers, Frank Bailey of Tucson, Ariz., Buck Bailey and Dan Bailey, both of Parkersburg, Jack Bailey and David Bailey, both of Beaver Falls, Pa.; and five sisters, Wilma Vannoy of Elwood City, Pa., Karen Lutz of Beaver Falls, Mary Cooper of Washington, Sue Smith of Belleville and Gladys Linger of Weston. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Bailey and Iva Jean Bailey; and one brother, Roger Bailey. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Lynn Roush officiating. 5/9/1996 BAILEY, PATRICK F. Patrick Fleming Bailey, 93, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, May 2, 1996, at Worthington Manor Care Center, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late James H. and Hattie M. McKee Bailey. He retired from Viscose, Parkersburg, after 39 years of service. He was an honorary Kentucky Colonel. He was a member of Stephenson Memorial United Church, Parkersburg, where he was the oldest male member. Surviving are his wife, Esta Cottrill Clevenger Bailey; one son, Walter Judd Bailey of Torrance, Calif.; two stepsons, Ward Clevenger and Hobart Clevenger, both of Parkersburg; one step-daughter, Patty Clevenger Depue of Parkersburg; 13 grandchildren; 28 great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one stepson, Eugene Clevenger; two sisters; and four brothers. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. William Haynes and Rev. Richard Cottrill officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. 7/25/1996 BAIN, DAVID A. David Archibald Bain, 26, of Magnolia, Del., died Sunday, July 21, 1996 near Grantsville. He was bom in Wood County, a son of Carroll Bain of Leroy and Mary Gayheart Bain Lynch of Magnolia. He was a carpenter for Rabeno Construction Co., Magnolia. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Angelia Nickhole Myer Bain; one son, David Tyler Bain, at home; two daughters, Brandi Nicole Bain and Emily Brooke Bain, both at home; three brothers, Thomas Bain of Dover, Del., Johnathan Bain of Magnolia and Jerry Bain of Elizabeth; one sister, Ruth Erhardt of Magnolia; and three stepsisters, Carrie Lynch, Jamie Lynch and Nichole Lynch, all of Elizabeth. Services were held at Burning Springs United Methodist Church, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Two Ripple Cemetery, Elizabeth. BALL, ORA F. - See Bowley, Ora F. 2/22/1996 BARKER, THOMAS D. Thomas D. Barker, 64, of Newark, Ohio, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant decorated in the Vietnam War, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1996, at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Thomas D. Barker, Sr., and Opal Sturm Summers. He retired from the Army after 25 years of service. He served in the combat engineers in Germany from 1961-1966 and from 1975-1977. He served two tours of combat duty in Vietnam from 1967-1968 and from 1970-1971. He was the owner of Tom's Liquor Store and Fountain Motel, Fountain, Colo. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, three Overseas Service Bars, two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct and Marksman medals. He was a member of American Legion Post 0764, Hanover, Ohio, and a life-member of the VFW of Grantsville. He was a member of Parkersburg Moose Lodge 1118, Elks Lodge of Cripple Creek, Colo., Confederate Veterans of America, Huntington, Druids Club of Newark, Grants-ville IOOF, In Country Vietnam Veterans of Tempe, Ariz., Vietnam Veterans of America in which he was Ohio treasurer, and National Rifle Association. He was a former member of Fountain City Council. Surviving are his wife, Gail Warren Barker; two foster brothers, Richard Sturm of Ravenswood and John Sturm of Parkersburg; one foster sister, Marie Cheesbrew of Grantsville; one half sister, Joann Stull of Grantsville; two half brothers, Charles Summers of Waverly and Jack Summers of Elyria, Ohio. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Reed officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. 1/4/1996 BARNES, GEORGE R. George Rexie Barnes, 79, of Martinsburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1995, at Martinsburg City Hospital. He was born in Fairmont, a son of the late William and Adaline Cunningham Barnes. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, Glenville State College, and received his master's degree from West Virginia University. He was a veteran of World War II, and a retired social worker for Veterans Administration, Martinsburg. He was a member of Grantsville Eureka Lodge 40, AF&AM, and Beech Valley United Methodist Church, Big Springs. Surviving are his wife, Edda Bernice Roberts Barnes; two daughters, Linda Renee Arant of Kearneysville and E. Yvette Barnes of Alexandria, Va.; two brothers, Fred Barnes of Grantsville and Shirley Barnes of Sistersville; one sister, Thelma Golf of Parkersburg; three grandsons; and one foster sister, Bonnie Brown of Marietta. He was preceded in death by one son, Terance Barnes; one daughter, Karen Barnes; and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Fred Basnett officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery, Nobe. 5/30/1996 BARR, RICHARD H. Richard H. "Dick" Barr, 60, of Elizabeth, died Thursday, May 23, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late French and Mildred Cowan Barr. He was a 1954 graduate of Wirt County High School and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from E.I. DuPont in 1988 with more than 30 years of service and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Selective Service Board, Wirt County Lions Club, and Elizabeth United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Janet Honaker Barr; one son, Greg Barr of Elizabeth; one daughter, Kelly Tanner of Eliza-beth; one sister, Wanda Edgell of Elyria, Ohio; one aunt, Dennie Dennison of Elyria; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three stepgreat- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Jeannie Barr. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Michael E. Taylor officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth, with military rites by American Legion Post 55, Elizabeth. 1/18/1996 BATES, GARY MICHAEL Gary Michael Bates, 15, of Big Springs, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, Jan. 15. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Jeffery C. Richards of Big Springs and Robin Bates Greer of Newton Falls, Ohio. He was a ninth grade student at Calhoun County High School. Surviving in addition to his parents are his step-father, Coolidge Greer of Newton Falls; three sisters, Tamy Jo Richards and Heather Ann Richards, both of Big Springs, and Amy Lynn Bates of Newton Falls; one brother, Jeffery C. Richards, II, of Big Springs; paternal grandmother, Glenna Richards of Big Springs; and maternal grandmother, Rosalee Bates of Newton Falls. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jeramie Bates. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Big Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. 5/9/1996 BEDNAR, MADELINE Madeline Bednar, 68, of Grantsville, died Saturday, May 4, 1996, at Lake County Hospital East, Painesville, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Carl and Anna Keller Eagle. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Linda Freund of Madison, Ohio; three sisters, Ruth Dye of Big Springs, Omagene Williams of Big Bend and Wanda L. Miller of Cleveland; three grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Services were scheduled on Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend. BELKNAP, ELLA MARIE - See Suttle, Ella Marie. BELL, MILDRED M. - See Pettit, Mildred M. 9/12/1996 BENNETT,DELBERT C. Delbert C. Bennett, 77, of Spencer, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Ravenswood, a son of the late William and Nellie Kidder Bennett. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during World War II. He was retired from Key Ford Auto Sales of Pensacola, Fla. He was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Hazel; six daughters, Emogene Hitchcock of Parkersburg, Mary Steorts of Marietta, Alice Plecker of Greenville, Va., Sandra Bennett and Pamela Cason, both of Grantsville, and Christina Hendershot of Lower Salem, Ohio; two sons, Ronald Bennett of Pensacola and Bruce Bennett of Spencer; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Bennett. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery near Big Bend. BENNETT, MINNIE F. - See Richards, Minnie F. 2/22/1996 BETTS, KENNARD Kennard Betts, 76, of Harrisville, formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Ray William and Pearl Cain Betts. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a retired oilfield worker and a Methodist. Surviving are two sisters, Madeline Smith of Oak Hill and Mary Hosey of Garrettsville, Ohio; three brothers, Ray Betts of Cambridge, Ohio, George Betts of Harrisville and William Betts of Diamond, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one sister, Martha Roberts; and two brothers, Harry Betts and Bernard Betts. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, and burial will be in Betts Cemetery, near Grantsville. 6/27/1996 BICKERSTAFF, VENA J. Vena Johnson Bickerstaff, 90, of Grantsville, died Monday, June 24, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Index, Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth Nester Vannoy. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown. Surviving are three sons, Rev. William L. Johnson of Caldwell, Clyde Johnson of Elyria, Ohio, and Frank Johnson of Grafton, Ohio; one daughter, Irene Price of Sandusky, Ohio; one sister, Delphia Vannoy of Grantsville; one brother, Glennard Vannoy of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Johnson; her second husband, Jasper Bickerstaff; and one son. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Herbert Smith officiating. Burial will. be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. BICKLE, LOIS - See Roberts, Lois. BLOSSER, GENEVA A. - See Atkinson, Geneva A. 9/12/1996 BLOSSER, MARGARET J. Margaret Jane Blosser, 94, of Bremen, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 1996, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in New Lexington, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Nora Wilson Parker. She and her husband, Carl L. Blosser, lived at Cabot Station until 1965. She was an active member of the Methodist Church and various other organizations in Grantsville. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, James Dine and Betty Lou Blosser; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, all of Lancaster, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1976; stepfather, S. D. Nixon; one brother; and one step-brother. Services were held at Snyder-Sheridan Funeral Home, Bremen. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery. 7/18/1996 BOGGS, DELLA Della Boggs, 90, of Five Forks, formerly of Stumptown, died Saturday, July 13, 1996, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter, of the late John and Annie Edwards Stevens. She was a homemaker and a member of Rush Run Baptist Church, Stumptown. Surviving are five sons, Guy Boggs of Five Forks, Oles Boggs of McClellandtown, Pa., John Welsey Boggs, Adrian Boggs and Don Boggs, all of Wheeling; one daughter, Dorothy Schoolcraft of Wheeling; one brother, Oral Stevens of Stumptown; and 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Boggs; and one son. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Sylvester Stump Cemetery, Stumptown. BOICE, BEULAH B. - See Starkey, Beulah B. 4/4/1996 BOLEY, EDNA O. Edna Olive Boley, 84, of St. Marys, died Tuesday, Mar. 30, 1996, at Camden-Clark Hospital. She was born in Nine Mile, Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Lydia Locke Brammer. She was a former employee of American Cyanamid and Hi Way Grille for several years. She retired from Colin Anderson Center. She authored a book of her life titled, "Life in the Hills of West Virginia." She was a member of Pleasants County Republican Woman's Club, was a former 4-H leader and was a Methodist. Surviving are one son, Jack E. Boley, husband of Sen. Donna Boley of St. Marys; one daughter, Margaret Barley of Williams-burg, Va.; a nephew, Roy E. Brammer of St. Marys, whom she had raised since his birth; one sister, Sylvia Mayo of Belmont; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Boley; one infant son; five brothers, Everett Brammer, William Brammer, Clyde Brammer, Roy Brammer and Earl Brammer; and two sisters, Dora Catherine Brammer and Millie Sunderman. Services were held at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Clyde Brammer, Jr., officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. 6/13/1996 BOWER, NELLIE T. Nellie T. Bower, 86, of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, June 7, 1996, at Akron General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Charley and Geneva Wells Thomas. She had been a resident of Akron since 1942. She was a former employee of Sun Rubber Co. for 13 years and Akron General Hospital for 17 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of Sun Rubber Retirees Association and Akron Baptist Temple. Surviving are one son, Thomas Bower of Akron; one sister, Geneva Pell of Akron; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and six great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley "Cutter" Bower. Graveside services were held at Big Bend Cemetery, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. 1/25/1996 BOWER, TERRENCE L. Terrence (Terry) Lee Bower, 43, died suddenly at his home in Lexington, Ken., on Monday, Jan. 15, 1996. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of Dan E. and Grace Hathaway Bower. He attended schools in Vienna and Wheeling and graduated from Magnolia High School, New Martinsville. He attended Marshall University. He was a former manager of Hills Dept. Store, Vienna, and opened other Hills stores in West Virginia, New York, Pennsyl-vania and Kentucky. He was employed by Mothers Records and Tapes, Louisville, Ken., and opened new stores in Louisville, Atlanta and several areas in Florida. At the time of his death, he was vice-president of marketing for Direct Programming Services, Lexington. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Sara Collingsworth Bower, and a brother, Jonathan D. Bower of East Lansing, Mich. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Karen Nutter Bower; his grandparents, C.O. and Opal Bower, formerly of Big Bend, and O.C. and Grace Miller Hathaway of Grantsville. Services were held at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, with Brother Don Frye officiating. Burial was in historic Lexington Cemetery. 3/7/1996 BOWERS, JERRY Jerry "Boatman" Bowers, 56, of Baytown, Tex., died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1996, in Baytown. He was born in Millstone, a son of the late Garrison and Mindy Bowers. Surviving are his wife of 13 years, Carolyn Clepper; two sons, Russ Bowers of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Tom Bowers of Parkersburg; two daughters, Rebecca McDonald of Cincinnati and Cindy Fenn of Pensacola, Fla.; one step-daughter, Susan Broussard of Hardin, Tex.; one stepson, Randy Clepper of Baytown; one brother, Larry Bowers of Parkersburg; one sister, Connie Kipp of Parkersburg; his stepmother, Lucille Bowers of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews. Services were held at Earthman Funeral Home, Baytown, with David Ellis officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery, Highlands, Tex. 7/18/1996 BOWLEY, ORA F. Ora F. Bowley, 69, of Spencer, died Saturday, July 13, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Neil :and Grace Sampson Starcher. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Teddy Ball of Spencer; one sister, Rhoda Griffin of Spencer; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Enoch Preston Ball; second husband, Harold Bowley; seven sisters; and six brothers. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor Larry Haught officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. BRAMMER, EDNA O. - See Boley, Edna O. 3/21/1996 BROOKOVER, JESSE JR.. Jesse Brookover, Jr., 67, of Sebring, Fla., died Tuesday, Mar. 12, 1996, at his residence. He was born on Sand Ridge, a son of the late Jesse and Flora Hawkins Brookover. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a retired truck driver. He was a life member of VFW Post 4300, a charter member of Honor Guard and DAV Post 49. Surviving are his wife, Jeanette Seitz Brookover; one son, Kenneth Brookover of Lawrenceville, Ga.; three daughters, Marcie Sherwood of Boynton Beach, Fla., Kimberly Fitzgerald of Coral Springs, Fla., and Jennifer Podnar of Clinton, Ohio; two sisters, Ruby Goodlett of Sand Ridge and Bertha Hosey of Grantsville; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glenville McBride officiating. 8/15/1996 BUCK, CLARENCE J. Clarence J. Buck, 65, of Windsor Township, Ohio, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 1996, at Geauga Regional Hospital, Ohio. He was born in Joker, a son of the late Theodore Buck and Parks Ruthford Buck. He was an inspector at Kennametal, Inc., Orwell, Ohio. Surviving are three sisters, Thelma Cooper of Clinton, Ohio, Opal Swisher of Munday, Delma Martin of Nelsonville, Ohio; eight brothers, Harold Buck of Cleveland, Ohio, Eugene Buck of Big Springs, Robert Buck, Denzyl Buck, Charles Buck and Delbert Buck, all of Guysville, Ohio, Donald Buck and Ronnie Buck, both of Coolville, Ohio; and two granddaughters, Christina Neely and Stephanie Neely of Orwell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Buck, and a daughter, Cheryl Neely. Services were held at Paine Funeral Home, Orwell, with Rev. Thomas Purchase officiating. Burial was in Montville Cemetery, Montville Township, Ohio. 11/28/1996 BURROWS, ERNEST H. Ernest Howard Burrows, 56, of White Pine, died Friday, Nov. 22, 1996, at his daughter's residence in Richfield, Ohio. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late James and Delta Starcher Burrows. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a retired employee of Ford Motor Co., Ohio, and a member of Meridan Sun Lodge 69, AF&AM. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Burrows; four daughters, Carla Jean Piskac of Peninsula, Ohio, Debbie Howard of Canal Fulton, Ohio, and Leisha Burrows and Sherry Craig, both of Richfield; two sisters, Ernestine Gainer of Grantsville and Dena Plant of Ohio; one brother, Coleman Gene Burrows of Grantsville; and four grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lawson Whipkey officiating, and burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 8/8/1996 BURROWS, HAYWARD, SR. Hayward Donnie Burrows, Sr., 82, of Murraysville, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Walter and Mary Givens Burrows. He was a maintenance pipefitter. He was a member of Pipefitters Local No. 565 of Parkersburg, founder and builder of Five Forks Community Church, taught Sunday School at many churches, and a member of Ravenswood Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his wife, Mary Kathryn Boselton Burrows; four sons, Hayward Donnie Burrows, Jr., and Randy Alan Burrows, both of Murraysville, William Dean Burrows of Washington, and Richard Burrows of Parkersburg; three daughters, Kathy Sue Bailey of Murraysville, Betsy Lynch of Dayton, Ohio, and Merlene Cline of Columbus; three brothers, Andy Burrows of Florida, Donald Burrows of Walker and Leonard Burrows of Vienna; three sisters, Irene Sears of Grantsville, Evelyn Fry of Gambrie, Ohio, and Lorene Wires of Little Hocking; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Emogene Davis. Services were held at Ravenswood Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Jack Davis officiating. Burial was in Ravenswood Cemetery. 11/21/1996 BURROWS, T. RUSSELL T. Russell Burrows, 71, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late French and Diane Boggs Burrows. He was a Temple University graduate, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and retired from the Heinz Division of Kelsey-Hayes Corp., Philadelphia. He was a scout-master for Boy Scouts of America in Philadelphia for several years and was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are one daughter, Dorothea Fogel of Lansdale, Pa.; one son, Allan Burrows of Baysville, N.J.; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. BUSCH, DOTT - See Blair, Dott. 7/18/1996 BUSCH, R. M. "MAX" R.M. 'Max' Busch, 80, of Parkersburg, died July 12, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Emory Ray and Blanche Ferrell Busch. He was a 1935 graduate of Calhoun County High School. He and his wife owned and operated Busch Grocery and Service Station at Big Bend for several years. In 1945, he purchased a bulldozer and began a career in the excavation and construction business, which became known as Max Busch, Inc., of Parkersburg. He built farm ponds and worked on construction of dams throughout West Virginia. In 1968 he expanded his operations to include the first 24-hour crane rental with the only Grove hydraulic cranes in the area. Upon his retirement in 1978, the business was sold to his sons. He was a member of Mount Olivet Lodge NO. 3, AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Parkersburg, Jerusalem Chapter No. 3, Royal Arch Masons, Calvary Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. He was a former director, of Mid Atlantic Shrine Association and a Member of Nemesis Temple of the Shrine where he served on the directors staff for years. He was a longtime member of Operations Engineers Union Local 132 and a 50-year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2308. He was a life member of W.Va. Soil Conservation Service and American Association of Retired Persons. He was a member of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Good Sams Travel Club, Land-o-Lake of Ohio Airstream Club, and W.Va. Unit of Airstream Club. In 1988, he was recognized for his philanthropic work as a member of Grand Masters Club of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation and was also honored as a member of One hundred Million Dollar Club of the Shrine for philanthropic work. He attended Fairlawn Baptist Church, Parkersburg, where he served as a deacon, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Okeechobee, Fla., and a former member of Seventh Street United Methodist Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Theresa Lynch Busch; two sons, Glenn K. Busch of Lubeck and Donald M. Busch of Parkersburg; one daughter, Katie Slider of Parkersburg; three grandsons; one granddaughter; one step-grandson; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, William 'Bill' Busch; and one sister, Maxine Stoneking. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Donald R. Yeager officiating. Entombment was in Chapel of Peace Mausoleum, Sunset Gardens, Parkersburg. Masonic rites were by Mount Olivet Lodge No. 3, AF&AM. 7/18/1996 BUSH, ARLEY Arley Bush, 95, of Tanner, Revers Community, died Saturday, July 6, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Floyd and Margaret Gainer Bush. He worked for Morgantown Mill from 1919-1933, Roy B. McGee Funeral Home from 1933-39, Wade Goff from 1939-62, and retired from Viscose, Parkersburg. He was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Iva Gay Boyce Bush; six daughters, Margaret Dunbar of Vienna, Lois Carpenter of Parkersburg, Ruby Weaver and Christine Miner, both of Boaz, and Roberta West and Donna Grogg, both of Nobe; three sons, Richard Bush of Tanner, Donald Bush of Nobe and Cletus Bush of Franklinville,.N.J.; 45 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great- grandchildmn. He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Bush and James Bush; one daughter, Mildred Yoak; two brothers; one sister, and six grandchildren. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. BUTCHER, JOANNA L. - See Vannoy, Joanna L. BUTLER, ROXIE M. - See Stalnaker, Roxie M. 1/25/1996 BYRD, JAMES W. James W. Byrd, 67, of Smithville, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Burnt House, a son of the late Jesse and Thessa Gragg Byrd. He was a 1951 graduate of Harrisville High School, a graduate of Salem College and did one year of graduate studies at West Virginia University. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1951-1955 and again from 1959-1963. He served in U.S. Air National Guard from 1972-1988. He later taught school in Ritchie County, and eventually retired as a social worker for the Dept. of Human Services. He was a member of Harmony Lodge 118, AF&AM, of Burnt House. Surviving are three brothers, Glenmer Byrd and Jesse Byrd, both of Smithville, and Willard Byrd of Big Springs; two sisters, Shirley Byrd of Elizabeth and Otha Frederick of Smithville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Burlen Byrd and Franklin Byrd; and two sisters, Mary Chambers and Dollie Byrd. Services were held at New Mount Olive Church, Burnt House. Burial was in New Mount Olive Cemetery. 8/29/1996 CAIN, BESSIE R. Bessie R. Cain, 84, of Sarahsville, Ohio, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 1996, at Summit Acres Health Care Center, Caldwell, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late J.W. and Lona Parsons. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Denver Cain of Sarahsville and Jasper Cain of Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter, Lea Daniels of Homersville, Ohio; two sisters, Mandy Sims of Parkersburg and Dola Nichols of Orma; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery, Little White Oak, Chloe. 5/30/1996 CAIN, HARTZEL B. Hartzel B. Cain, 89, of Tanner, died Thursday, May 23, 1996, at The Willows, Parkersburg. He was born in Stringtown, Tyler County, a son of the late Chris and Mary Elizabeth Davis Cain. He retired from McCalls Drilling Co. after 26 years of service. He was a Bible School teacher for 12 years. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Geneva Ferguson Cain; two sons, Robert Cain and Buddie Cain, both of Tanner; one daughter, Marie Smith of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Deloris Amos. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Tanner Baptist Church Cemetery. 4/11/1996 CAIN, MARY MADGE Mary Madge Cain, 87, of Big Bend, died Saturday, April 6, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Ulysses Grant and Lena Leota White. She was a homemaker and a member of Hardman Chapel United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are her husband, Milton Cain; three daughters, Leota Wease of Elkview, Violet Williams and Nancy Craddock, both of Big Bend; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Milton Cain, Jr.; four brothers; two sisters; one half-brother; and one half-sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 11/28/1996 CARPENTER, GUY Guy Carpenter, 100, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Joshua and Samantha Life Carpenter. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I, a retired farmer, photographer, and avid outdoorsman. He was a life member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are six daughters, Ada Flo Starr of Wooster, Ellen Flo Starcher of Spencer, Mary Jane Rose Bee of Ashland, Ohio, Karen Sue Roberts of Barstowe, Calif., Delma Ruth Endicott and Sharon Lou Stump, both of Parkersburg; four sons, Owen Page Carpenter of Perrysville, Ohio, Guy Vane Carpenter of Richwood, Watson Pool Carpenter of Mineral Wells and Boyd Blaine Carpen-ter of Ashland; three stepdaughters, Ellen Jackson and Carol Ann Falls, both of Arnoldsburg, and Daisy Boyce of Newport News, Va.; 35 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dora Ellen Price Carpenter; his second wife, Radie Bragg Starcher Carpenter; three daughters, Thelma Blanche Bowers, Jennie Fern Eagle and Emogene Atkinson; two sisters, Marcelia Carpenter and Nancy Carpenter; four brothers, Marcellus Carpenter, Alpha Benjamin Carpenter, Mallie C. Carpenter and Ralph Greely Carpenter; one granddaughter, Michelle Roberts; and one grandson, Amos Glenn Starcher. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Corley Miller officiating. Burial was in Carpenter-Adkins Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 7/25/1996 CARPENTER, RALPH, JR. Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr., 50, died Monday, July 15, 1996, At Children's Medical Center, Akron, Ohio, following a long illness. He was born in Washington, Pa., son of Ralph E. and Laverne Carpenter, Sr. He had been a Mantua area resident for 21 years. He was employed for 13 years at Newbury Industries as an electrician and check-out man. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an avid fisherman. Surviving are his wife, Delores Wilson Carpenter; one son, Scott E. Carpenter; one daughter, Melissa A. Carpenter; mother, Laverne Kropp of Wintham; two brothers, Donald of Pennsylvania and Brian of Ravenna, Ohio; and four sisters, Alona Forkas of Twinsburg, Bonnie Hatfield of Freedom, Sherri Carpenter of Ohio and Pam Puleo of Akron, Ohio. He was the son-in-law of Rev. James E. and Odell Wilson,formerly of Big Springs. Services were held at Greens Funeral Home, Mantua. Burial, was in West Lawn Cemetery, Mantua. CARPER, MATTIE - See Vineyard, Mattie. 2/29/1996 CARSON, ERNESTINE Ernestine "Teeny" Carson, 62, of Rockport, died Friday, Feb. 23, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Charles Owen and Catherine Ruth Westfall Malona. She was a former employee of Ripley Sportswear. She was a member of Pond Creek Baptist Church, where she was a choir director. Surviving are her husband, William Charles Carson; two brothers, Charles O. Malona, Jr., and Jerry Nolan Malona, both of Grantsville; two sisters, Doris Roberts of Glenville and Joy Bush of Kanawha; four nephews; four nieces; five great-nephews; and three great-nieces. Services were held at Kime Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Paul Morrison and Rev. Jack Flanery officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 2/1/1996 CARTER, EULA M. Eula M. Carter, 78, of Birch River, died Monday, Jan. 22, 1996, at home after a short illness. She was a homemaker and a farmer. Surviving are five sons, Roscoe, Jr., of Windham, Ohio, Eddie, Roger, Jerry and Joey, all of Birch River; three daughters, Dorothy Daugherty of Clinton, Tenn., Patricia Hanel of Tanner and Linda Londrigan of Balitmore, Ohio; two sisters, Pearl Waychoff and Peggy Jozwiak, both of Arizona; 27 grandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren. Services were held at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Rev. Eddie Bender officiating. Burial was in King Cemetery, Walnut. CASTO, LEONA - See Sturm, Leona. 1/25/1996 CHAPPELL, GOLDIE T. Goldie Tingler Chappell, 79, of Mount Airy, died Friday, Jan. 12, 1996, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. She was born in Calhoun County, daughter of the late Elzie and Virginia Richards Tingler. She was retired from Pine State Knitwear, and was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Otis Tillman Chappell, Sr.; one son and daughter-in-law, Otis T. and Jeanette Chappell, Jr., of Mount Airy; one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Phil Whitaker of Mount Airy; four grandchildren, Julie Chappell, Stephanie Chappell, Vickie Whitaker and Chad Whitaker and wife Amy, all of Mount Airy; one sister, Sylvia Roberts of Nobe; and one brother, Forest Tingler of Big Springs. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Elzie Harold Tingler, Paul D. Tingler and Leonard Tingler. Services were held at Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Mount Airy, with Rev. Danny Culler officiating. Burial was in Skyline Memory Gardens. 2/15/1996 CHENOWETH, ERMA FAYE Erma Faye Chenoweth, 88, of Ravenna, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1996, at Kent Quality Care Nursing Home, Kent, Ohio. She was born in Webster Springs, a daughter of Robert and Jessie Barr Lamb. She was a charter member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, Nicut. She enjoyed being a homemaker and growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. After moving to Windham, Ohio, she was a charter member of Windham Baptist Church where she served as a worker in the Baptist Women's Organization, and Sunday School and Vacation Bible school teacher. She served on several committees in the church and in Steel Valley Baptist Association. She formerly worked as a sales person in Karol Kay Dress Shop, Windham. She was a member of Senior Citizens Club and 50-plus Club of Windham, and belonged to the Senior Citizens group at Prospect House, Ravenna. She lived in Windham for 33 years and moved to Ravenna in August 1994. Surviving are three sons, David R. of Ravenna, Denver, Jr., of Orange Park, Fla., and James of Superior, Ariz.; three daughters, Helen Hathaway of Akron, Kathryn Arnold of Superior and Sharon Smith of Ravenna; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, three great-great- grandchildren; a sister, Irene Hamric of Glendon; and ex-husband, Denver Chenoweth of Nicut. She was preceded in death by a son, Carl, who died while in the Air Force during WWII; grandsons, Roger Dale Chenoweth and Joe Hathaway; brothers, James, Earl and Fulton Lamb; and sister, Flossie Cook. Services were held at Windham Baptist Church with Rev. J.W. Board officiating. Burial was in Windham Cemetery. CLAYTON, CAROLINE - See Petty, Caroline. 4/11/1996 COATES, HARRY W. Harry W. Coates, 59, of Columbia, S.C., formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, Mar. 24, 1996, in Fort Gordon, Ga., after a short illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Sam and Ermel Webster Coates and lived most of his childhood years with his grandfather, Waitman T. Webster, in the White Pine area. He was a retired command sergeant major from the Army and veteran of Vietnam War. He was a Baptist, Mason, and member of VFW. Surviving are three sons, Brent of Miami, Fla., Edward, stationed with the Air Force in San Antonio, Tex., and Steven of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; a brother, Alva Joe Coates of Ohio; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston, with Rev. John Hoskins officiating. Burial was in White Pine Cemetery. COBERLY, NELLIE M. - See Propst, Nellie M. 8/29/1996 COILE, GEORGIA J. Georgia J. Coile, 88, of Akron, Ohio died Monday, July 22, 1996. She was born in Orma, W.Va., the daughter of Walter Vincent and Mary Ellen Edgell. She was a member of the Bethany Shrine No. 7 White Shrine of Jerusalem where she was past Worthy High Pirestess and a Bethany Shrine Patrol member. She was a member of the Ellestar O.E.S. East Akron Eagles Auxilliary No. 2301 and a member of Church of the Master United Methodist. She is survived by sons, Donald of Wasaga Beach, Candad, and Ronald (Glenna) of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Catherine (David) Clark of the City of Green; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Coile. Services were held at Schemesser Funeral Home Suburban South Chapel, with Pastor Bruce Batchelor-Glader officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park. 2/1/1996 COLLINS, RODNEY V. Rodney V. Collins, 65, of Weston, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, following an extended illness. He was born at Lockney, a son of the late O.A. and Ethel Rexroad Collins. He was a graduate of Normantown High School, Class of 1948, and attended Glenville State College. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War veteran with the rank of master sergeant. He was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Co. with 35 years service where he was a senior repairman for Division III at Weston. He was a former member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, and a member of Broad Run Baptist Church, Jane Lew. Surviving are his wife, Eva Yoak Collins; one son, Torey Yoak of Weston; and two sisters, Wanda C. Parsons of Parkersburg and Winnie Stalnaker of Letter Gap. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Velda Wade and Tansy Landers. Services were held at Floyd Funeral Home, Weston, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Weston. 10/3/1996 CONLEY, GARY L. Gary Loudon Conley, 83, of Pt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1996, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Pt. Pleasant. He was born in Uler, a son of the late Emory Otis and Carrie Conley. He was a graduate of Calhoun High School, Glenville State College and Marshall University. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Pt. Pleasant, Gideons International of Pt. Pleasant Camp, Greenbrier County Retired Teachers Association, W.Va. Educational Association and Minturn Lodge #19, AF&AM, of Pt. Pleasant. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of World War II. He was the first principal of Beech Hill Elementary School and Central Elementary School, Pt. Pleasant. He served as principal of Jodie Elementary, Gauley Bridge, East Rainelle Elementary, Greenbrier County, and White Sulphur Elementary School. He retired from teaching on June 30, 1976. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Anna Cook Conley; son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Ellis E. and Julia Conley, and grand-sons, John E. Conley and David C. Conley, all of Buckhannon. Services were held at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Pt. Pleasant, with Rev. Steven E. Dorsey officiating. Burial was in Kirkland Memorial Gardens near Pt. Pleasant with Masonic graveside services. 8/8/1996 CONLEY, FELICIA DAWN Felicia Dawn Conley, 8, of Chloe, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Kanawha County, a daughter of the late Franklin Duane Conley and Angela Jo Watkins. She was a third grade student at Minnora Elementary- Surviving are her paternal grandparents, Franklin D. and Dorma Siers Conley of Chloe; maternal grandparents, Daris and Mary Long Watkins of Chloe; one half-brother, Timothy Tallharnmer of Grantsville; maternal great-grandparents, Buford and Mable Long of Duck; paternal great-grandmother, Mary Magdeline Watkins of Beckley; and paternal great-grandfather, Earl Conley of Chloe. Joint services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. 8/8/1996 FRANKLIN D. CONLEY Franklin Duane Conley, 35, of Chloe, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Braxton County, a son of Franklin and Dorma Siers Conley of Chloe. He was a welder. Surviving in addition to his parents are one son, Timothy Tallhammer of Grantsville, and paternal grandfather, Earl Conley of Chloe. Joint services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. 5/30/1996 CONRAD, EDRA L. Edra L. Conrad, 72, of Grantsville, passed away Monday, May 13, 1996, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Richwood, a daughter of the late Shirley and Delma Marshall Smith. She was a homemaker and member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Robert L. Conrad of Grantsville; one daughter, Nancy L. Baker of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Bill Smith of Grantsville; and one sister, Jaunita Stewart of Crestview, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Harley Conrad, and one brother, James S. Smith. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. 4/11/1996 CONRAD, SHELIA LYNN Shelia Lynn Moss Conrad, 42, of Longs, S.C., died Sunday, Mar. 31, 1996, at Grand Strand Regional Hospital, Myrtle Beach, S.C. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of John and Lucy Miller Moss of Glenville. She was an employee of Myrtle Beach Condominium Management and was a Baptist. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Robert Conrad; two daughters, Christina Conrad and Crystal Conrad, both of Longs; four sisters, Sue McKinney of Dansville, N.Y., Sharon Mencer of Glenville, Carol "Pat" Huston of Hundred and Robyn Johnson of Grantsville; and four brothers, Steven Moss, David Moss, Jeff Moss and John Moss, Jr., all of Glenville. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. 3/21/1996 COOPER. GENEVIEVE Genevieve Cooper, 67, of Chloe, Calhoun County, died Sunday, March 17, 1996, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late William G. and Millie Deal Arnold. She was a member of the Mud Fork Union Church, Chloe. Surviving are her husband, Brooks Cooper; one son, Robert Cooper of Chloe; one daughter, Vicky Bolyard of Charleston; one brother, the Rev. Darius Arnold of Nebo; two grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Nebo. 7/4/1996 COOPER, ROXIE A. Roxie A. Cooper, 84, of Chloe, died Friday, June 28, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born at Euclid, a daughter of the late Harrison and Viola Weekley Siers. She was a homemaker and a member of Walnut Methodist Church, Chloe. Surviving are one daughter, Dollie J. Cooper of Washington; two sons, Thomas J. Cooper and Glen W. Sears, both of Chloe; three sisters, Thelma Uchlyter and Evelyn Bailey, both of Parkersburg, and Orva Parsons of Minnora; two brothers, Habred Siers and Darrell Sears, both of Chloe; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arno Cooper, one son, Addis Cooper, one brother, and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery near Chloe. 1/11/1996 COTTRELL, HANCLE J. Hancle Junior Cottrell, 55, of Spencer, died Jan. 2, 1996, at the Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division, after an extended illness. He was born in Beech, Calhoun County, a son of the late Roscoe Thurman and Nellie Marie Finchman Cottrell. He was a laborer. Surviving are one son, Larry Dean Cottrell of Staats Mill; two daughters, Loretta Kay Welch of Gandeeville and Brenda Fauber of Looneyville; five brothers, Claudie Cottrell of Elyria, Ohio, Arlie Cottrell, Spencer Cottrell and Holly Cottrell, all of Spencer, and Lenard Cottrell of Looneyville; five sisters, Nickie Cottrell of Cleveland, Rosalee Goodrich and Frances Anderson, both of Spencer, Helen Moss of Bedford, Ohio, and Mary Lou Clemons of Normantown; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce Cottrell and Pat Cottrell; and two sister, Louise Toth and Gafle Cottrell. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Orma Cemetery, Orma. 8/15/1996 COTTRELL, WILLIAM R. William Ray Cottrell, 79, of Spencer, died Friday, Aug. 9, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Oka, a son of the late William H. "Willie" and Cora Angus Truman Cottrell. He was a retired mechanic for W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was formerly employed by several Spencer area auto dealerships. He was a member of Minnora Lodge No. 246 IOOF. Surviving are his wife, Orpha Brannon Cottrell; one son, Kenneth L. Cottrell of Spencer; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Spencer. COWAN, WILMA D. - See Dennison, Wilma D. COX, THELMA F. - See Stump, Thelma F. 4/4/1996 CRAFT, FLOYD O. Floyd Okey Craft, 57, of Orma, died Wednesday, Mar. 27, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Alonzo Edward and Iva Bell Hackney Craft. He was a former employee of Kanawha County Courthouse and West Virginia Dept. of Highways. Surviving are four sons, Conney White, Kenna Larch and Arnold Craft, all of Spencer, and Russell Craft of Left Hand; six daughters, Linda Williams of St. Marys, Potenia Carpenter of Spencer, Debra Blackwell of Louisa, Ken., Macel Given of Amma, Paul Craft of Strasburg, Va., and Deloris Haynes of Spencer; one sister, Lessie Atwell of Troy, Ala.; and 18 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Melvin F. Craft; and three sisters, Sylvia Craft, Ruby Harper and Clara Stanley. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Walton. 2/29/1995 CURRAN, IRENE M. Irene M. Curran, 74, of Walker, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 1996, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Samuel and Iva Pearl Bell Moore. She was a homemaker and a Pentecostal. Surviving are her husband of 33 years, Paul E. Curran; three sons, Jack Moore of Parkersburg, Oliver Bell and David Bell, both of Walker; five daughters, Ruby Clegg and Ruth Ann Bell, both of Parkersburg, Frances Weldon of Cutler, Nancy L. Doone of Interlachen, Fla., and Patty Ellis of Warner Robins, Ga.; three brothers, Harley Moore, Carl R. Moore and Samuel Moore, Jr., all of Parkersburg; one sister, Catherine Huffman of Parkersburg; 38 grandchildren; 86 great- grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Esther Lemley. Services were held at Franklin Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. David Adams officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Walker. 1/4/1996 CURRY, CHARLES Charles Curry, 70, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Tanner, a son of the late Charles Alexander and Sarah Ellen Kelly Curry. He was retired from the U.S. Army, and served in both Korea and Vietnam. He was an oil field worker, and was a member of Temple of God, near Pullman. Surviving are his wife, Bernice Louise Mitchell Greenleaf Curry; one stepdaughter, Sandra Crowe of Georgia; two stepsons; two brothers, Harry Curry of Mt. Zion and Neely Curry of Tanner; two sisters, Ida Calhoun of White Pine and Virginia Eleanor McCartney of Parkersburg; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers; two sisters; and two half- sisters. Services were held at Temple of God, with Rev. Kemper Workman and Lawrence Pridemore officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Berea. 1/18/1996 DANIEL, GERALD T. Rev. Gerald T. Daniel, 69, of Cowen, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 1996, in a Summersville hospital. He was born in Saxon, a son of the late Ash and Sylvia Daniel. He was a 1944 graduate of Trap Hill High School, a graduate of Beckley Junior College and West Virginia Wesleyan College, and received a degree in theology from Duke University. He started his ministry in 1952 in Selbyville, and served in many churches in the West Virginia United Methodist Conference for 39 years prior to his retirement in 1991 at United Methodist Church, Newell. He was a member of Cowen Lions Club, Camden-on-Gauley Chapter 161 Order of Eastern Star, Camden Masonic Lodge 107 AF&AM, and West Milford Odd Fellows Lodge. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Rev. Clarice J. Milam Daniel; one daughter, Teresa Ritchie of Big Springs; four sons, Randy Daniel of Charleston, Phillip Daniel of Byesville, Ohio, Gregory Daniel of Bridgeport and Gerald "Tim" Daniel of Milton, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Velma Daniel of Glen Daniel; and one brother, Rev. Denzil Daniel of Fredericksburg, Va. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Melton Mor-tuary Chapel, Beckley, with Revs. Sue Jarrett and Phil Hickman officiating, and burial in Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor, with Masonic rites by Beckley Masonic Lodge 95, AF&AM. DAVIS, LOCAL - See Lambiotte, Local. DAVIS, MAXINE L. - See Mathess, Maxine L. 7/25/1996 WILMA D. DENNISON Wilma D. Cowan Dennison, 67, of Elyria, Ohio, died Saturday, July 20, 1996, at her daughter's residence, Elyria. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Marma Duke Cowan and Ivy Myrtle Stull Cowan. She, attended Elyria Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Howard Dennison; three daughters, Sharon Spieker of South Amherst, Karen Sweene of Elyria and Debra Acevedo of Lorain; one son, Harold L. Dennison of Elyria; one brother, James Cowan of Washington; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Reichlin-Roberts Funeral Home, Elyria, with Pastor Jim Gordon officiating, and burial in Ridgehill Cemetery, Amherst Township. 2/8/1996 GEORGE E. DEULEY George E. Deuley, 84, of Stillwell Road, Walker, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Curtis and Stella Yeager Deuley. He had been employed by American Viscose for 33 years, and was a member of Cedar Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Della Richards Deuley; three sons, Willard E. Deuley, D. Dale Deuley and Bobby G. Deuley, all of Walker; one brother, Luther Deuley of Parkersburg; four sisters, Lettie Wilson of Five Forks, Tressie Buskirk of Belpre, Oleta Tallhammer of Beatrice, and Blondina Richards of Mt. Zion; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son; two daughters; one granddaughter; two brothers, Russell Deuley and Everett Deuley; and one sister, Freda Yeager. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Dave Morgan officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. DEULLEY, ORA D. - See Wilson, Ora D. DEVAUGHN, PATRICIA - See Jones, Patricia Webb. DICKEY, ONA M. - See McCumbers, Ona M. 1/4/96 DILLEY, EVERETT Everett W. Dilley, 41, of Hartville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1995. He was born in Akron, Ohio, a son of Georgia Wolfe Dilley of Leatherbark and the late Harry Dilley. He was a 1974 graduate of Calhoun County High School. He was an oilfield worker and moved to Hartville with his family three years ago from West Virginia. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Kay Sampson Dilley; one son, Jonathan Dilley of Hartville; one daughter, Jessica M. Dilley of Ravenswood; one brother, Edwin Dilley of Leatherbark; two sisters, Rosalie Mace of Leatherbark and Mandy Deel of Hartville; and stepgrandmother, Geneva Wolfe of Morgantown. Graveside services were held at Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. Arrangements were handled by Arnold Funeral Home, Hartville. DOBBINS, DELPHA - See Harris, Delpha. 3/28/1996 DONAHUE, IRA HAROLD Ira Harold Donahue, 59, of Davey, Fla., died Monday, Mar. 18, 1996, at Miami Veterans Hospital, Miami, Fla. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Ira D. and Alveretta Harris Donahue. Surviving are his wife, Shelby Donahue; one son, Donnie Donahue of Hollywood, Fla.; two daughters, Missy Donahue and Teresa Donahue, both of Cleveland; three stepchildren; two sisters, Elma Z. Blouir of St. Marys and Charlotte Donahue of Italy, Tex.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Donahue and Ronzal Donahue. The body was cremated. DULIN, PANSY ANN - See Wright, Pansy Ann. DUNCAN, JUDITH A. - See Keaton, Judith A. DUSKEY, KATHERINE L. - See Knight, Katherine L. 8/22/1996 DYE, HAROLD G. Harold G. Dye, 88, of Big Springs, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Freed, a son of the late Judson D. and Icy Smith Dye. He was a 1930 graduate of Mountain State Business College, Parkersburg. He was a poultry farmer, and retired as a potter from Homer Laughlin China Co., Newell, after 11 years of service. He was an honorary member of GPPAW Union and Inter-national Brotherhood of Potters and Allied Workers. He was a former president of Smithville Senior Citizens and was a member of Millstone Church of Christ. Surviving are three sons, Donnie Dye of Jamestown, Pa., Donald Dye of Brohard and Keith Dye of Big Springs; two daughters, Maryland Ingram of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ruth Ellen Bell of Big Springs; one brother, Hazel Dye of Brohard; three sisters, Lillian Mannien of Fair Port Harbor, Ohio, Fern Gaidoes of Clarksburg and Mary Gayfor of Florida; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estie Greathouse Dye; one son, Dennis Dye; one infant son; two brothers, Arnie Dye and Johnnie Dye; and one sister, Mildred Deavers. Services were held Saturday at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Ayers Cemetery, Smithville. EAGLE, MADELINE - See Bednar, Madeline. EAGLE, MILDRED G. - See Snider, Mildred G. EAGLE, RUTH - See Richards, Ruth E. 11/14/1996 EARNEST, DORIS Doris Stewart Earnest, 73, of Hickory, N.C., died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1996, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Scott Lawrence Stewart and Verle Johnson Stewart. She attended Salem College, Salem, Goucher College, Baltimore, Md., and received a scholarship to attend Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore. She graduated in 1946 and was a volunteer during World War II. She lived in Hickory from 1954- 75 and in Greenville, S.C., from 1975-1993 where she and her husband were owners of Southern States Fabrics. She moved back to Hickory in 1993. She was an avid supporter of the arts, including youth symphony and Hickory Civic Ballet Co. She was active in Hickory Junior Woman's Club and First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was in charge of education material for elementary grades. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Thomas Robert Earnest; two daughters, Elizabeth Earnest Johnson Byrne of St. Louis, Mo., and Jane Scott Earnest Harwell of Hickory; one son, Thomas Robert Earnest, Jr., of Hickory; three grandsons; and one granddaughter. Services were held at First United Methodist Church, Hickory, with Dr. John Christy officiating. Burial was in Catawba Memorial Park Cemetery. EDGELL GEORGIA J. - See Coile, Georgia J. 2/22/1996 EDWARDS, LELAH V. Lelah V. Edwards, 97, of Rittman, Ohio, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1996, at Rittman Nursing Home. She was born in Leatherbark, a daughter of the late K.L. and Dolly Whytsell. Surviving is one daughter, Ruth Miller of Barberton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Erma Miller; three sisters, Laura Price, Etta Offutt and Ethel Wilson; and one brother, Clyde Whytsell. Services were held at Hahn Funeral Home, Barberton. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Ohio. 4/25/1996 ELLISON, JOHN C. John C. Ellison, 77, of Leroy, died Monday, April 15, 1996, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late William E. and Martha Hunt Ellison. He was a farmer and retired construction worker, having been a member of Operating Engineers Local 132 for more than 30 years. He attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Leroy. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Emilee E. Ellison; two daughters, Martha Stahlman of Ripley and Luana Williams of Spencer; one son, John W. Ellison of Leroy; four sisters, Ruby Greathouse of Hurricane, Geraldine Miller of Veto Lake, Nell Dalton of Parkersburg and Frankie Fulmer of Akron; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Kermit Ellison and Harry Ellison and infant Everett Ellison. Services were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Leroy, with Dick Elliott officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. 12/5/1996 EPLING, HOBERT W. Hobert W. Epling, 77, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Albert James and Emma Webb Epling. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Kellwood Corp., Spencer, with 21 years of service. He was a member of Spencer Baptist Temple. Surviving are his wife, Madeline Anderson Epling; three duahgters, Barbara Prine of Reedy, Beverly Greathouse and Jackie Milliken, both of Spencer; one son, William E. Epling of Warren, Pa.; two sisters, Ester Parsons of Grantsville and Elizabeth Keffer of Parkersburg; one brother, John E. Epling of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Flaye Stickle, Edith Careny, Muriel Anderson, Lorraine Reese and Jean Skulec; and two brothers, Frank Epling and Jack Epling. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Richard W. Perrine officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. 9/12/1996 EVANS, MARK A. Mark Allen Evans, 20, of Shock, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, a son of Dennis B. Evans of Montgomery and Etta Ice Evans of Nobe. He was a senior at Gilmer County High School and a Baptist. Surviving are two brothers, Lewis W. Krabich and Cheyan D. Evans, both of Pennsylvania; six sisters, Debra Marks of Glenville, Betty M. Coram of Parkersburg, Patricia Ann Suber of Beckley, Stephanie Evans of Rosedale, Karen Sue Parsons of Fayetteville and Ella Mae Nay of Grafton. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Hardway Cemetery, Nicut. FALLS, ORVIE - See Wayne, Orvie. FERRELL, CLONDELL L. - See Porreca, Clondell L. 7/4/1996 FERREL, LAURA J. Laura J. Ferrell, 88, of Grantsville, died Thursday, June 27,1996, at her sister's home in Grantsville. She was born in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Emery andSarah Elizabeth Smith Ferrell. Surviving are two sisters, Lilly Lanham of Grantsville and Mabel McIntyre of Big Bend; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lora Hedge; and three brothers, Elbert Ferrell, Bruce Ferrell and Lester Ferrell. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Belt Cemetery near Munday. 8/15/1996 FERRY, DIANE F. - See McCartney, Diane F. 7/25/1996 FIEDLER, VELTA D Velta D. Fiedler, 92, of Chadds Ford, Pa., died Monday, July15, 1996, at home. She was born in Mt. Zion, a daughter of the late George Gainer and Fay Fowler Gainer Riddle. Surviving are one daughter, Betty F. Bender of Chadds Ford; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold J. Fiedler, in February 1979, and two brothers, Gilbert and Darrell Riddle. Private services and burial were in Longwood Cemetery. 6/6/1996 FLYNN, ANGEL Angel Flinn, infant daughter of Timothy and Amorette "Amy" Weekley Flinn of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, May 28, 1996, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. Surviving are paternal grandparents, Virgil and Mary Flinn of Lubeck; maternal grandparents, Carroll Dean and Carole Weekley of Parkersburg; paternal great-grandmother, Iva Flinn of Parkersburg; maternal great-grandparents, Hugh and Juanita Wilson of Grantsville; maternal great-grandmother, Lear Weekley of Akron; maternal step- great-grandmother, Opal Weekley of Vienna; six uncles; and four aunts. Services were at the convenience of the family. Burial was in Lubeck Cemetery. 9/19/1996 FORD, ALFRED A. Alfred A. Ford, 86, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Doddridge County, a son of the late Terrance and Maggie Tate Ford. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Hardman Chapel Church, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Ollie Shimer Ford; six sons, Anes Ford of East Lake, Ohio, Avery Ford of York, Pa., Ronald Ford of Barberton, Ohio, Billy Ford of Cleveland, Arlis Roger Ford and Randall Ford, both of Grantsville; five daughters, Josephine Church of Walton Hills, Ohio, Mable Sampson of Raleigh, N.C., Elmadean Bevins of Perry, Ohio, Nina Dawson of Millstone and Judith Gainer of Burnt House; three sisters, Nellie Bunnell of Parkersburg, Roanna Holbert of Cleveland and Arvilla Millican of Big Springs; 44 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Mazine Wilson and Dina Ford; one son, Terry Ford; three brothers, Audrey, Ransel and Brooks Ford; and one sister, Dorothy Haught. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial was in Gainer Cemetery, Brohard. 11/14/1996 FOUSE, ILA BELLE Ila Belle Jarvis Fouse, 95, of Gainesville, Fla., died Monday, Oct. 7, 1996, at Collins Court, Gainesville. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and Marietta College. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, William F. Fouse of San Raphael, Calif., and Claude A. Fouse of Gainesville; four sisters, Ola Stalfort of Grantsville, Myrtle Haught and Una Jarvis, both of Clarksburg, and Lois Davis of Grand Rapids, Mich.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Fouse; two brothers; and one sister. Graveside services were held at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, with Rev. Eugene Adkins officiating. 6/20/1996 FOWLER, ALBERT Albert O. Fowler, 83, of Windham, Ohio, died Sunday, April 14, 1996, at his home. He was born in Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Albert G. and Virginia Palmer Fowler. He was employed by Peerless Electric Co. until he retired in 1975. He was a member of Windham Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing. Surviving,are his wife, Una Wilson, whom he married Oct. 8, 1937; five sons, Charles of Nelson, Ohio, Edwin of Warren, Ohio, Richard and Gary, both of Windham, and Kevin of Ravenna, Ohio; three daughters, Wilma E. Laymon of Tallmadge, Ohio, Renda Pettit of Garrettsville, Ohio, and Renee Seljan of Windham; 22 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald; two brothers-, five sisters; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Windham Baptist Church, with Rev. Joe Board officiating. Burial was in Windham Township Cemetery. 5/30/1996 FOWLER, ELVA G. Elva G. Fowler, 89, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, May 20, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Lee and Laura Elliott Gainer. She was a member of Mt. Zion Homemaker's Club. She attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Geneva) Knotts of Charleston; one sister, Glena Marshall of New Martinsville; one brother, Burl Gainer of Clendenin; one grandson, Charles E. Knotts of Ripley; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deward Royce Fowler; and two brothers, Otho Gainer and Denzil Gainer. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Rev. Lee Swor officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. 10/31/1996 FREDERICK, BLANE F. Blane F. "Tom" Frederick, 66, of Grantsville, died Wednes-day, Oct. 23, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born at Lower Run, Calhoun County, a son of the late Owen and Mirl Yeager Frederick. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a former welder for Freuhauf Corp. and was a heavy equipment operator. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Davis and Pam Parsons, both of Grantsville, and Joyce Smith of Big Springs; one brother, Owen Eugene Frederick of Elyria, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Yeager Cemetery, near Grantsville. FRESHOUR, NOLA G. -See Thornburg, Nola G. 10/31/1996 FRESHOUR, WILLARD D. Willard Dewitte Freshour, 61, of Harmony, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Thelma Ruth Miller Freshour of Harmony and the late Lora Freshour. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served as a paratrooper. He retired from Demuth/Brockway Glass Co., Vienna, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are one sister, Louverna May Lynn of Charleston; two brothers, Wayne Freshour of Harmony and William Freshour of Logan; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by one niece, Lora Lynn; and one nephew, Preston Robert Freshour. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spen-cer, with Rev. Eldon Rhodes officiating. Burial was in Freshour Family Cemetery near Harmony. GAINER, ELVA - See Fowler, Elva G. GAINER, VELTA D. - See Fiedler, Velta D. 2/1/1996 GEORGE, HARLOW C. Harlow Charles George, 56, of Spencer, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Annamoriah. Surviving are his caregivers with whom he resided, Delmar and Janet Matheny of Spencer. Services were held at graveside at Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Spencer, with Rev. Rick Perrine officiating. GIBSON, JEWELL B. - See Partin, Jewell B. GILLESPIE, R. FERN - See Osborne, R. Fern. GODFREY, DELTA - See Hayhurst, Delta. 1/4/1996 GODFREY, HAZEL L. Hazel L. Godfrey, 32, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 1995, at her residence after a sudden illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Elouise Stemple of Grantsville and the late Homer Parsons. She was a homemaker. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Bill Godfrey of Grantsville; one daughter, Tiffany Godfrey of the home; one stepson, William Lee Godfrey of Parkersburg; six stepdaughters, Emajean Youngeberg of Wakeman, Ohio, Nina McCartney of East Liverpool, Ohio, Luella Moore of Marietta, Rosemarie Croft of Warsaw, Ohio, Sharon Smith and Frances Adwell, both of Grantsville; one brother, Homer Parsons of Grantsville; 16 stepgrandchildren; and 16 stepgreat- grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 5/16/19963 GOODRICH, MARY SUE Mary Sue Goodrich, 55, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, May 11, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Dessel Tanner Wright of Arnoldsburg and the late Cecil Cleo Wright. She was a former employee of Kellwood Co., Spencer. Surviving in addition to her mother are two sons, David Goodrich and Michael Goodrich, both of Mt. Zion; six sisters, Betty Harbaugh of Penmar, Pa., Louise Saunders of Barberton, Ohio, Virginia Holbert of Belpre, Hazel Nichols of Spencer, Marie Dotson of Lakeland, Fla., and Linda Staton of Millstone; four brothers, Cecil Wright of Lebanon, Va., Willard Wright of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Darrell Wright and Gerald Wright, both of Arnoldsburg; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Goodrich; one sister, Dottie Wright; and one brother, Stanley Wright. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Ellison officiating, and burial in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. 7/18/1996 GOODRICH, MICHAEL Michael Wayne Goodrich, 33, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, July 13, 1996, near Grantsville. He was born in Braxton Cowity, a son of the late William and Mary Sue Wright Goodrich. He was an employee of Hinkle & McCoy Corp., Elkhart, Ind. Surviving are one son, Cody Goodrich of, Liverpool; two daughters, Mattia Goodrich and Tanna Goodrich, both of Liverpool- and one brother, David Goodrich of Mt. Zion. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Ellison officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Cemetery, Millstone. GREATHOUSE, ALICE V. - See Haertsch, Alice Virginia. 12/19/1996 GREATHOUSE, LEWIS Lewis Deo "Deacon" Greathouse, 68, of Grantsville, died Friday, Dec. 13, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born at Mt. Zion, a son of the late James William and Lydia Shaffer Greathouse. Surviving are his wife, Goldie Starcher Greathouse; five sons, Roger Starcher of Copperas Cove, Tex., Richard Starcher of Creston, Donald Starcher, Arnold Greathouse and Ronald Greathouse, all of Grantsville; three daughters, Linda Carpenter of Mt. Zion, Debbie Sampson and Judy Hall, both of Grantsville; two brothers, Simon Greathouse of Grantsville and Burl Greathouse of Alexander City, Ala.; one sister, Gwendolyn Smith of Jeannette, Pa.; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Willard Greathouse, Okie Greathouse, Ernest Greathouse and Thurman Greathouse; and three sisters, Mildred Greathouse, Mary Greathouse and Mary Simmons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Phillip Hickman, Rev. Alfred Hickman and Rev. D.L. Kerby officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery. 11/14/1996 GULLEY, LENORE Lenore Gulley, 90, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Charles and Willa Johnson Starcher. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one daughter, Betty Wilson Reading of Dunbar; two granddaughters, Paula Askren of Craig, Alaska, and Brenda Hamilton of Dayton; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Paul Gulley. Services were held Sunday at Stump Funeral Home, Grants-ville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. 5/2/1996 HALL, EDWARD Edward Hall, 83, of Spencer, died Monday, April 22, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Hence and Ida Sherry Hall. He was a farmer, construction worker and a member of American Laborers Union 1085. He was a member of Otto Senior Citizens and Otto Advent Christian Church, Spencer, for more than 50 years. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Schreckengost Hall; three daughters, Phyllis Nichols of Elizabeth, Linda Nichols of Waterford and Dian Harper of Spencer, two sons, Paul Hall of Mineral Wells and Kenneth Hall of Spencer; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Freda Lemaster; three brothers, Marvin Hall, Freeman Hall and Vear Hall; and two half- brothers, William Hall and Cyrus Hall. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spen-cer, with Rev. John Ellison and Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery. 6/6/1996 HALL, FREER, SR. Freer Randal Hall, Sr., 74, of Cloverdale Community, St. Marys, died Friday, May 31, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Beech, a son of the late Doy and Bertha J. Price Hall. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II with the 10th Mountain Division Ski Troops in Italy from 1944-1945. He retired in 1983 from Monongahela Power, Willow Island Power Station, as a shift supervisor after 36 years. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music and was a farmer. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Virginia Dare Wallbrown Hall; five sons, Amos Richard "Dick" Hall, Roger Lee Hall and Jerry Edward Hall, all of St. Marys, Freer Randal Hall, Jr., of Palatine, Ill., and Alan Dale Hall of Williamstown; one daughter, Randa Dare Gregg of St. Marys; one brother, Harold B. Hall of Hartville, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wade Hall and Ernest Hall. Services were held at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Chuck Boston officiating. Burial was in Cloverdale Cemetery. 12/12/1996 HALL, JUANITA K. Juanita K. Hall, 83, of Millstone, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996, in Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Wait and Loretta Ball Mace. She was a Calhoun County Belle in 1984 and was a member of Arnoldsburg Home Extension Homemakers Club, Rebekah Lodge of Minnora, and Albert's Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge. Surviving are one son, Harry L. Vannoy of Parkersburg; and one granddaughter, Dorthea Vannoy of Bridgeport, Conn. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kester Vannoy; second husband, Albert D. Hall; and one sister, Wanda Nitz. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. 2/15/1996 HAMILTON, NANCY L. Nancy L. Hamilton, 51, of Oak Hill, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 1996, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of Audrey Winter Hamilton of Vienna and the late William K. Hamilton of Calhoun County. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, West Virginia University, Marshall University and Syracuse University. She was a music teacher at Fayetteville Elementary, Fayetteville, and previously taught at Green Cove Springs, Fla., Corning, N.Y., and West Virginia Tech, Montgomery. She was a member of Spade and Trowel Garden Club, Oak Hill, American Association of University Women, Beckley Community Chorus, Music Educators National Conference, and TOPS, and choir director at First Presbyterian Church, Oak Hill. Surviving in addition to her mother are two sisters, Daphne Hamilton of Worcester, Mass., and Jennifer Hamilton of Altamont, N.Y.; one brother, Douglas Hamilton of Huntington; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Miss Hamilton's body was cremated. Services were held at First Presbyterian Church, Oak Hill, with Rev. Frederick Beck officiating. Remains were buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. 8/15/1996 HAMRICK, FRANK B. Frank Ballard Hamrick, 59, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996, at Holbrook Nursing Home, Buckhannon, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Grantsville, son of the late Morgan Tamblyn "Hick" Hamrick and Edith Smith Hamrick. His father was principal and coach at Calhoun County High School at the time. He graduated from Stonewall-Jackson High School, Charles-ton, in 1954. He attended W.Va. Wesleyan College where he was a member of Kappa Alpha order. He graduated from Morris Harvey College, Charleston, and received a degree in civil engineering from W.Va. Tech. He also attended WVU, Charleston Campus. He worked as a design engineer for W.Va. Dept. of Highways for many years. He was a member of 150th Armored Calvary Regiment of W.Va. National Guard, serving active duty during the 1961-62 Berlin/Cuba Crisis. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Charleston, John Bawley American Legion Post 20, Charleston, and a DeMoley. He is survived by two aunts, Mary Elizabeth Jones and Margaret Deem of Pennsboro, and several cousins. Graveside services were scheduled Wednesday, noon, at Sunset Garden Memorial Park, Charleston. HARDEN, EDNAL - See Kelley, Ednal. 7/18/1996 HARRIS, DELPHA Delpha Harris, 96, of Stumptown, Mikes Run Community, died Monday, July 8, 1996, at her daughters residence, Petroleum. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Jenkins Dobbins. She taught school in Calhoun County, was a former cook for Calhoun County Board of Education and was a member of Rush Run Extension Homemakers and Rush Run Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons, Kenneth "Mike" Harris and Clarence Harris, both of Stumptown, and Sam Harris and Alva Harris, both of Grafton, Ohio; seven daughters, Betty McCune and Minnie Stalnaker, both of Grafton, Deloris Lyons of Brunswick, Ohio, Carolyn Morton of Harrisville, Nellie Settle of Petroleum and Lyda Harris and Lou Miller, both of Stumptown; 18 grandchildren, and 13 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Harris; one daughter, and one sister. Services were held at Rush Run Baptist. Church, Stumptown, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. HARRIS, OLETA F. - See Pritt, Oleta F. 10/3/1996 HAERTSCH, ALICE V. Alice Virginia Haertsch, 94, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Sept. 27, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Big Bend, a daughter of the late Peter and Sarah Haverty Greathouse. She was a retired beautician and a volunteer at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was a member of 36th Street Church of Christ, Vienna. Surviving are two nieces, Marjorie Young of Whitewater, Wisc., and Martha Fauber of Bossier City, La. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Haertsch. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Tom Butterfield officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. 4/4/1996 HATHAWAY, BARBARA A. Barbara A. Hathaway, 62, of Palestine, died Thursday, Mar. 28, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born in Millstone, a daughter of Eda Wilson Stalnaker of Williamstown and the late William A. Stalnaker. She was a 1952 Calhoun County High School graduate and attended Roane-Jackson Vo- Tech Center where she became a certified nursing assistant. She was a certified emergency medical technician and volunteered for Roane County Emergency Medical Services and Wirt County Emergency Medical Services. She was co-owner of B and K Furniture of Elizabeth and Newark and was a member of Wirt County Republican Executive Committee. She was founding president of Wirt County Republican Woman's Club and a member of Wirt County activity planning committee for West Virginia Homecoming '96. She also served on various parade committees in Elizabeth and attended Elizabeth Baptist Fellowship. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband of 41 years, Frank D. Hathaway; three sons, Timothy D. Hathaway, Terrance F. Hathaway and Richard G. Hathaway, all of Parkers-burg; one daughter, Kimberly K. Hathaway of Palestine; one brother, Larry Stalnaker of Williamstown; one sister, Beverly Jordan of Leon; 10 grandchildren; several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by one brother, William B. Stalnaker in 1986. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Gladson Grim officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery, Reedy. 7/18/1996 HAVERTY, DENVER Denver Haverty, 82, of Mineral Wells, died Saturday, July 1996, in the emergency room of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Charlie B. 0 and Amanda E. Bailey Haverty. He retired from DuPont with 26 years of service and was a former employee of American Viscose. He served with W.Va. National Guard, Spencer. He was a 50-year member of Beni Kedem Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Charleston and Jackson Chapter No. 48 R.A.M. of Ravenswood. He was a member of Boggs Fork Community Church, Roane County. Surviving are his wife, Gladys V. Waggoner Haverty; one son, Paul Haverty of Mineral Wells; two brothers, Herbert Haverty of Parkersburg and Otto Haverty of Santee, Calif.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. David Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mineral Wells. 9/26/1996 HAWKINS, CARL S. Carl S. Hawkins, 71, of Grantsville, died Monday, Sept. 16, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born in Industrial, a son of the late Carl H. and Pearl Coffman Hawkins. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was employed by International Harvester Co. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Juanita Lewis Hawkins of Chicago; one daughter, Carolyn Perry of Vineland, N.J.; one sister, Carletta June McCohon of Florida; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, James William Hawkins; two brothers, Walter Hawkins and James Hawkins; and one sister, Ruth Williams. Services were held at Greathouse Funeral Home, Nutter Fort, with Rev. James Feeney officiating. Burial was in Stonewall Park Cemetery, Stonewood. 9/5/1996 HAWKINS, EVON A. Evon A. Hawkins, 68, of Mt. Zion, died Friday, Aug. 30, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Nicut, a daughter of Maude Arnold Parsons of Mt. Zion and the late Vere Parsons. She was a homemaker. Surviving in addition to her mother are two daughters, Carolyn Flinn and Chris Blake, both of Wadsworth, Ohio; five sons, Junior Flinn of Portland, Ohio, Gary Flinn and Larry Flinn, both of Wadsworth, James Flinn and Bill Flinn, both of Anaheim, Calif.; one sister, Wilma Webb of Fayetteville; two brothers, Gordon Parsons of Downey, Calif., and Junior Parsons of Orange, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Cathy Johnson; one sister, Inez Parsons; one brother, Bruce Parsons; and one grandchild, Avery Flinn. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating, and burial in King Cemetery near Nicut. 7/11/1996 HAYHURST, DELTA Delta Hayhurst, 81, of Clarksburg, formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, July 7, 1996, at Meadowview Manor, Clarksburg. She was, born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Laymon and Mary Smith Godfrey. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Surviving are one daughter, Jo Ann Nicholas of Jane Lew; one son, Richard Hayhurst of Gauley Bridge; one sister, Wanda Kelley of Grantsville; three brothers, Dolin Godfrey, Junior Godfrey and Donald Godfrey, all of Grantsville; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hayhurst; one infant son, Hoyt Neal Hayhurst; two sisters, Elanor Godfrey and Gladys Hopkins; and two brothers, Clifford Godfrey and Paul Godfrey. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kurt Busick officiating, and burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. HAYS, MARY H. - See Powell, Mary HAYS, VICKI LYNN - See McKinley, Vicki Lynn. HECK, CORA L. - See Reed, Cora L. HICKMAN, S. MABEL - See Arthur, S. Mabel. HICKS, BONNIE L. - Se Lucas, Bonnie L. 3/28/1996 HICKS, CORA F. Cora F. Hicks, 80, of Chloe, died Saturday, Mar. 23, 1996, at the residence of her daughter in Mineral Wells. She was born in Milo, Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Ormo W. and Cordelia West Rinehart. She was a homemaker and attended Walker United Methodist Church. Surviving are six sons, Gene Hicks of Ohio, Jarrett Hicks of Statesville, N.C., Carroll "Buck" Hicks of Orma, Edward Hicks, Donnie Hicks and Forest Hicks, all of Chloe; five daughters, Frances Edman of Parkersburg, Sue Sampson of Mineral Wells, Gwendolyn Simmons of Minnora, Patricia Siers of Chloe and Margaret Lantz of Mt. Clare; one sister, Mildred Lyons of Akron; one halfbrother, Willard Rinehart of Florida; 34 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Iras Hicks; one daughter, Mary Parsons; three brothers; and one grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe. HICKS, DIANNAH - See Stewart, Diannah. 2/22/1996 HINZMAN, KENT B. Kent B. Hinzman, 48, of Five Forks, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 1996, at University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Darwin and Lois Riddle Hinzman. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and a school bus driver in Calhoun County. He was a member of Five Forks Community Church. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Yoak Hinzman; one daughter, Lynda Hinzman of the home; one son, Charles Hinzman of the home; one sister, Kathy Hinzman of Parkersburg; and one brother, Kyle Hinzman of Tanner. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Yoak-Hinzman Cemetery, Five Forks. 12/12/1996 HOLPP, GRACE Grace Holpp, 101, of Belpre, Ohio, died Monday, Dec. 9, 1996, at Arcadia Nursing Center, Coolville. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Clement Fox and Susanna Yoak. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Gleaners Circle and Belpre Heights United Methodist Church. Surviving are three grandchildren, Sherri Rafferty, William T. Wilcoxen and Phyllis Edgell, all of Belpre; four great-grand- children; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Holpp; one daughter, Clara Mae Holpp Wilcoxen; six brothers; and six sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Paul McGuire officiating, and burial in Evergreen Cemetery. 2/15/1996 HOOVER, HERBERT M. Herbert M. Hoover, 71, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late George and Rhoda Arnold Hoover. He retired from O. Ames as an inspector after 38 years of service, and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of 14th Avenue Gospel Mission. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Mavis L. Siers Hoover; three sons, Chester Hoover of Clarksburg, George Hoover of Jasper, Ga., and Brian Hoover of Mineral Wells; one daughter, Bonnie Hoover of New Market, Va.; four grandchildren; two brothers, Rex Hoover of Massillon, Ohio, and James Hoover of Warsaw, Ohio; and two sisters, Gae Bailey of Minnora and Ernestine Parsons of Massillon. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jake Hoover; and two sisters, Ellen Hoover and Glenadine Pritt. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Dean Ash and Rev. Danny Jeffrey officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. HOSKINS, BETTY ROSE - See Landis, Betty Rose. HOUCHIN, RUTH - See Simmons, Ruth. HUSK, HATTIE M. - See Lowe, Hattie M. 2/1/1996 HUSK, MINNIE Minnie Husk, 83, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Hur, a daughter of the late Austin and Phoebe Tuttle Husk. She was a former inspector for General Motors, Parma, Ohio. Surviving are one daughter, Kathleen Riddle of Grantsville; one sister, Mary Bryner of Parkersburg; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Husk; four sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Margaret Schmidt officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, Hur Community, Mt. Zion. 3/14/1996 JACOBS, MICHAEL E. Michael E. Jacobs, 44, died in Oak Grove Nursing Home, Deshler, Ohio, on Wednesday, Mar. 6, 1996. He had been in a coma since 1987 when he suffered a heart attack after playing in an amateur hockey game in Charleston. He resided in Oak Grove Nursing Home for six years. He was the son of Edward P. and Carole Jacobs of Toledo, Ohio. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and was a member of the first graduating class of St. John's Jesuit High School in 1969. He moved to West Virginia in 1977. He was a journeyman printer, having worked for The Blade in Toledo, a print shop in Parkersburg, and in 1981 founded Red Clay Press in Grantsville. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Jeanne, of Grantsville; six daughters, Heather, Peace, Jennifer, Mary, Amy and Tara; two brothers, James T. and John J. Jacobs; seven sisters, Mary Richards, Tina Pozniak, Julie Weills, Lisa Jacobs, Barbara Wilson, Carole Dario and Donna Jacob; and one grandchild. A private funeral service was scheduled Wednesday, 8 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, Deshler, and Saturday, 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Toledo. The family requests that any tributes be in the form of donations to The Jacobs Children Trust Fund, Acc. No. 16566, c/o Calhoun County Bank, P.O. Box 430, Grantsville, WV 26147. JARVIS, ILA BELLE - See Fouse, Ila Belle. 6/13/1996 JARVIS, JOSEPH C. Joseph Clarence Jarvis, 81, of Bramblewood Village, formerly of Chapel, Braxton County, died Thursday, June 6, 1996, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. He was born in Braxton County, a son of the late William H. and Mary Jane Richardson Jarvis. He was a retired dairy farmer. Surviving are one niece, Phyllis Taylor of Weston; and one nephew, David Jarvis of Arizona. Graveside services were held at Richmond Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Chapel Route, Gassaway. 3/28/1996 JARVIS, MARGARET P. Margaret P. Jarvis, 76, of Minnora, died Tuesday, Mar. 19, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Anthony and Vesta Tawney Metheney. She was a homemaker and a member of Milo Church, Minnora. Surviving are her husband, Carl B. Jarvis; one son, Randy Jarvis of Parkersburg; two daughters, Anita Eagle of Mt. Zion and Beverly Harold of Chloe; one stepson, Lowell G. Jarvis of Ripley; one brother, Willard Metheney of Newton; four grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Jack Stump and Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. 4/11/1996 JARVIS, ORVIE R. Orvie R. Jarvis, 90, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, April 3, 1996, at Worthington Manor Nursing Home, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George Warren and May Lance Jarvis. She was a cook and a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Dormal Hersman of Parkersburg; one son, Norvill "Bud" Batten of Phoenix; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, four sisters, and two brothers. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Bowen officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. 3/21/1996 JARVIS, STEPHAN C. Stephan C. Jarvis, 43, of Parkersburg Road, Spencer, died Thursday, March 14, 1996, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer. He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of Claude and June Sharps Jarvis of Spencer. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a machinist in Dayton, Ohio. Surviving in addition to his parents are two daughters, Angel Jarvis of Akron and Stephanie Jarvis of Dayton; one son, Brian Jarvis of Dayton; and four brothers, Kevin Jarvis of Chloe, David Jarvis of Dayton, Ricky Jarvis of Spencer and Roger Jarvis of Akron. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo, Clay County. 3/21/1996 JOHNSON, JESSIE I. Jessie Irene Johnson, 74, of Parkersburg, died Friday, March 15, 1996, at her daughter's residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Oma Roberts Slider of Belpre and the late S. J. Slider. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving are one daughter, Carlene McCauley of Parkersburg; three sons, Arthur Johnson and Kevin Johnson, both of Parkersburg and Frances VanMeter of Boaz; one brother, Veon Slider of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. B. Johnson; one son, Robert VanMeter; and three brothers, Cleo Slider, Delbert Slider and Holly Slider. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. 5/30/1996 JOHNSON, KARL C. Karl C. Johnson, 107, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, May 22, 1996, at Louis Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late William C. and Emma Westfall Johnson. He was a combat-wounded veteran of World War I, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a tool dresser in the oil and gas fields of Calhoun County and a farmer. Early in life he was employed by Ira N. Stump Funeral Home, as a teamster and drove a horse-drawn hearse, prior to the introduction of motorized vehicles, in the funeral processions in Calhoun and surrounding counties. He was a charter member of American Legion Post and VFW Post at Grantsville, a former member of Knights of Pythias Lodge, Grantsville, and the oldest member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are two sons, William J. Johnson of Grantsville and Herbert Dale Johnson of Berea, Ohio; one daughter, Genevieve Ullery of Walkerton, Ind.; two grandchildren; three stepgrand-children; one great-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Hayhurst Johnson; four brothers, Ray Johnson, Clyde Johnson, Clark Johnson and Glen Johnson; and two sisters, Carrie Johnson and Mavel Johnson. Services were held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. JOHNSON, VENA - Bee Bickerstaff, Vena J. 3/14/1996 JOHNSTON, LEVI CURTIS Levi Curtis Johnston, 67, of Belpre, died Sunday, Mar. 10, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Nicholas County, a son of the late John Edward and Melissa Bice Johnston. He was a carpenter for Hillcrest Builders, Little Hocking, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Betty Halfhill Johnston; three daughters, Laura Lovely of Lawton, Okla., Sandra Shahan of Little Hocking and Rebecca McConaha of Belpre; seven sons, John Johnston and Earl Johnston, both of Cincinnati, Kenneth Johnston of Cleveland, Jamie Johnston of Grantsville, Bill Johnston and Fred Johnston, both of Belpre, and Steve Johnston of Parkersburg; one brother, Edward Johnston of Canton; two sisters, Geneva Snyder and Jessie Shirey, both of Parkersburg; 31 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Walter Johnston and Levi Johnston, Jr.; one daughter, Mary Boyd; four brothers; and one sister. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Bill Angel officiating, and the body to be cremated. 7/4/1996 JONES, FREEDA OPAL Freeda Opal Woofter Jones, 90, of Glenville, died Monday, June 24, 1996, at her daughter's residence in Newark. She was born in Hurst, Lewis County, a daughter of the late Lewis C. and Emma Sims Woofter. She was a former educator in Lewis, Gilmer and Webster counties. She was a member of Gilmer County Senior Citizens, Kanawha Drive Extension Homemakers, West Fork Soil Conservation Wives, Gilmer County Farm Bureau, and American Baptist Women. She was a 1979 Folk Festival Belle for the W.Va. State Folk Festival and a Gilmer County 4-H leader.shewas a Sunday School teacher, women's Bible class teacher and member of the choir at First Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Tonabelle Turner of Newark, Deronda Richman of Williamstown and Wandalene Drake of Glenville; two sons, Lyndall Jones of Parkersburg and Randall -C. Jones of Mt. Zion; 22 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adren G. Jones; one son, Raymel Jones; one daughter, Wilodene Currence; 12 brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Glenville Baptist Church, with Rev. Fred Mulneix and Rev. David Carpenter officiating. Burial. was in Meadow Lane Cemetery. 3/21/1996 JONES, JESSIE H. Jessie H. Jones, 66, of Rt. 1, Pennsboro, formerly of Mahone Community, Ritchie County, died Thursday, March 14, 1996, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born near Grantsville, a son of the late James Talbert and Martha Landra Kirby Jones. He was a former employee of the Harrisville Water & Sewer Department and a former employee of the West Virginia Parks System at North Bend State Park. Surviving are his wife, Dollie W. Bell Jones; four daughters, Nancy Primm of Smithville, Martha J. Simmons of Grantsville, Wilma L. Keister and Brenda S. Jones of Pennsboro; six sons, Jessie L. Jones, Ralph A. Jones and Thurl W. Jones, all of Pennsboro, James O. Jones of St. Marys, Donald E. Jones of Grantsville and Gail R. Jones of Harrisville; one stepdaughter, Hazel Sheppard of Oak Hill; one brother, James P. Jones of Ravenna, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 12 stepgrandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother; five sisters; and two grandsons. Services were held at Apostolic Church of Pennsboro with Rev. Frank Simons officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Harrisville. 6/20/1996 JONES, PATRICIA WEBB Patricia Webb Jones, 35, of Big Springs, died Friday, June 14, 1996, in Grantsville. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of Henry DeVaughn of Pullman and Mary Grove DeVaughn of Grantsville. She was a homemaker and was affiliated with Harrison Street United Methodist Church, Harrisville. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Donald Jones; five brothers, Michael DeVaughn and Jake DeVaughn, both of Pullman, Henry DeVaughn of Cornwallis, Willie DeVaughn of Canton, Ohio, and Barney DeVaughn of Akron, Ohio; and two sisters, Debbie Mason of Harrisville and Bernice Elliott of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by three children and one brother. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Harlan Hodge officiating. Burial was in I00F Cemetery, Harrisville. 9/5/1996 JONES, RAYMOND R. Raymond R. Jones, 60, of Arnoldsburg Road, Spencer, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 1996, at the residence of his caretakers. He was born in MacFarland, a son of the late Luther and Emma Jones. He had attended Arnoldsburg Community Church. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Cleston Garrett officiating. 11/21/1996 KAISER, KATHRYN M. Kathryn M. Kaiser, 79, of Athalia, Ohio, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Dr. James A. and Margaret Stalnaker Morford. She was a member of Rome Church of Christ and O.E.S., Grantsville, and co-owner and operator of Kaiser Fruit Farm. Surviving are her husband, Harold "Buddy" Kaiser; son and daughter- in-law, Stewart and Vicki Kaiser of Proctorville; grand-daughter, Michelle Kaiser of Seattle, Wash.; grandson, James Kaiser of Houston, Tex.; two brothers, James Morford of Grantsville and Dr. Warren Morford of Chesapeake, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Bill Kaiser, and a brother, John William Morford. Services were held at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, with Minister Steve Smith officiating. Burial was in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville. 3/28/1996 KEATON, JUDITH A. Judith Ann Keaton, 90, of Orma, died Friday, Mar. 22, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Orma, a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Norman Duncan. She was a retired employee of Union Carbide Co., Alloy. She was a member of AFL-CIO and Rebekah Lodge, Minnora. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, flowers, animals and farm life. She was a Baptist. Surviving are three daughters, Madelyn Perry, Corinne Guss and Jean Hughes, all of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one son, Kenneth Keaton of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; twin sisters, Ida Siers of Grantsville and Lida Bailey of Orma; one brother, M.R. McCune of Fayetteville; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. G.W. Keaton; one infant son, George Keaton, Jr.; four brothers; one sister; and one grandson. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Michael E. Hall officiating. Burial was in Prudence Chapel Cemetery, Minnora. 5/9/1996 KEENER, EUGENE M. Eugene M. Keener, 67, of Grantsville, died Friday, May 3, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Roane County. He was a former timberman, farmer and pipeline right-of-way maintenance worker. Surviving are five sons, Raymond Keener of Spencer, Johnny Keener of Grantsville, David Keener of Washington, Dennis Keener of Charleston and Jimmy Keener of Orma; four daughters, Linda Peggs of Clendenin, Connie Schoolcraft of Grantsville, Charolette Wine and Brenda Tuggle, both of Elizabeth; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roxie M. Keener; one son; three brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Ogden Cemetery, Newton. 6/6/1996 KELLEY, EDNAL Ednal Kelley, 82, of Grantsville, died Sunday, June 2, 1996, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Jacob and Amanda Bennett Harden. She was a homemaker and member of Cherry Fork United Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Garnet Barr and Betty Craddock, both of Grantsville, Keatie Kelley Wease of Novi, Mich., and Donna Bower of Milford, Mich.; two sons, Jerry Kelley of Grantsville and Larry Kelley of Crossville, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; and 27 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Kelley; and one grandson, Larry K. Kelley II. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. KERBY, DELMA - See Rogers, Delma. 8/29/1996 KERBY, M. MARIE M. Marie Kerby, 61, of Pennsboro, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 1996, at her residence. She was born at Mt. Zion, a daughter of the late Holly G. and Elizabeth Gibson Kerby. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Pennsboro. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Rev. M. Gene Kerby; one son, Randall Gene Kerby of Pennsboro; twin daughters, Sharlene Bailey of Cross Lanes, and Darlene Phillips of Vienna; three brothers, Robert Kerby of Bon, Ohio, William Charles Kerby of Mt. Zion and Foster Kerby of Spencer; two sisters, Pauline Duskey of Canvas and Sue Kerby of Ripley; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Kerby. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. Kermit Poling officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery, Hur. 11/7/1996 KIGHT, DOYLE Doyle Kight, 79, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Henry and Hattie Burrows Kight, Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Penn Central Railroad. He was an avid sportsman. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Kight; chosen daughter, Judy Kelley and husband Al of Cleveland; sister, Florence Kight Knight of San Antonio, Tex.; granddaughter, Dana Kelley of Cleveland; nephews, Forrest Dale and Robert Kelley of Michigan; nieces, Maxine Kelley Boling of Florida and Barbara Knight Albers of Texas; cousins, Willard Burrows and others. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Sowder Kight, in 1969; and a sister, Dola Kight Kelley, in 1953. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 8/22/1996 KING, JUANITA LEE Juanita Lee King, 69, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George and Ava Powell King Bush. She attended Albert's Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge, and Arnoldsburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are one sister, Patty Mitchell of Arnoldsburg; one brother, Allen King of Jersey City, N.J.; two nieces, Jill Skaggs of Arnoldsburg and Tina Helton of Knoxville, Tenn.; and three great- nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, George Earl King. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery, Sand Ridge. 4/18/1996 KIRBY, PHYLLIS SUE Phyllis Sue Kirby, 71, of Bramblewood Village, died Saturday, April 13, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Bostic, N.C., a daughter of the late John H. and Vera J. Rushbrook Whitaker. She attended Clear Creek Bible College in Pineville, Ky. She was a former elementary school teacher at Hollywood, Fla., and former swimming and physical fitness instructor. She was a member of Steward's Creek Community Church. Surviving are her husband, Rev. D.L. Kirby; one daughter, Betty Milam of Arnoldsburg; two brothers, Jerry E. Whitaker of Lebannon, Va., and Franklin Boyce Whitaker of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; four sisters, Doris B. Jessee of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Virginia D. Lynch of Rutherfordton, N.C., Margaret G. Wilson of Punta-gorda, Fla., and Ruth L. Savage of Miami, Fla.; and one grandson. Services were held at Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf and Rev. Donzel Wease officiating. Burial was in Broomstick Cemetery, Five Forks. 9/26/1996 KIRBY, TRESSIE Tressie Kirby, 86, of Big Bend, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Walton, a daughter of the late Wiley B. and Susie Summers Paxton. She was a stenographer and secretary for Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C., and was a member of Garden Presbyterian Church, Washington. Surviving are one brother, Joe Paxton of Maysel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Kirby. Services were held at Bryner Chapel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Cemetery. 8/8/1996 KNIGHT, KATHERINE L. Katherine Lynn Knight, 39, of Grantsville, died Friday, Aug 2, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following a brief illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of Russell W. and Gladys F. Fredrick Duskey of Grantsville. She had attended Calhoun County High School. She was a homemaker and member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving in addition to her parents are a daughter, Jessica Lynn Knight of Grantsville; one sister, Kay Marks of Grantsville; . one brother, Joseph R. Duskey of Tanner, a niece, Stacy Church two nephews, Frank Hickman and Joey Duskey; two great-nieces: Kayla and Samantha Church; a brother-in-law, Larry Marks; a sister-in-law, Madeline Duskey; and aunts and uncles, George and Ellen Hardman and Earl and Odell Wilson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John Mabel Duskey and French and Cora Fredrick; an uncle, Clyde Duskey, and an aunt, Golda Knight. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery, near Big Bend. 2/1/1996 KNOTTS, ROBERT J., JR. Robert J. Knotts, Jr., 87, of Steer Creek Community, Stumptown, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 1996, at his home following a long illness. He was born in Euclid, a son of the late Robert J. and Lillie M. Mace Knotts. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, Class of 1930. He was retired from White Motor Co., Cleveland, Ohio, and was a member of United Auto Workers of Cleveland. He was also a former school teacher in Calhoun County, owned and operated a car agency in Grantsville, and was a former self-employed mechanic in Grantsville. He was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church, Stumptown, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and Adult Bible Class Teacher. He was a charter member of Calhoun County Historical and Genealogical Society and was recognized as one of the area's authorities in local history. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Collins Knotts, whom he married in 1935; two sons, James Earl Knotts of Mineral Wells and Thomas Mark Knotts of Corning, N.Y.; one daughter, Norma Jean Shaffer of Grantsville; one brother, Walter Knotts of Massillon, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Sharon Lynn Shaffer, Norma Jean Shaffer Schroader, Carol Ann Shaffer Myers, Roberta Jo Shaffer McKee, Aleacia Jolette Knotts Peer, Christopher Jay Knotts and Adam Brett Knotts; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruby Strimple, Daisy Stump and Pansy Kanyak; three brothers, William Bryan Knotts, Russell "Dubb" Knotts and Henry E. Knotts; and two infant grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Knotts Baptist Church Cemetery, Orma. LAMB, ERMA FAYE - See Chenoweth, Erma Faye. 5/16/1996 LAMB, HAROLD FREDERICK Harold Frederick "Fred" Lamb, 58, of Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Belington, and former resident of Philippi, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, in Broaddus Hospital. He was born at Douglas, a son of the late Henry Clay and Marjorie Margaret Witte Lamb. He was a welder and mechanic for Barbour Coal Co. He retired with a medical disability in 1983. He was a member of United Mine Workers. He served with the U.S. Army in 1950 with the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and was a Protestant by faith. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Lea Ferrell Lamb; two daughters, Tonya Caloggero of Baltimore, Md., and Susan Springer, Courtie, Ontario, Canada; one son, Mark Lamb of East Liverpool, Ohio; two sisters, Virginia Carr of Madison and Ivalou Bourne of Fairmont; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. The body was cremated and services were held at Wright Funeral Home, Philippi, with Rev. Bill Fowler and Rev. Calvin Ferrell, Jr., officiating. 6/27/1996 LAMB, JAMES E. James E. 'Buck' Lamb, 83, of Coxs Mills, died Wednesday,June 19,1996, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Augus and Effie Grady Lamb. He was a retired head sawyer and timberman. Surviving are his wife, Edna Pearl Woofter Lamb; one son,William Lamb of Elyria, Ohio; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Una Myrle Lamb. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Richard Vanhorn officiating. Burial was in Troy IOOF Cemetery. 7/11/1996 LAMB, NELLIE Nellie Lamb, 109, of Clarksburg, died Thursday, May 30, 1996, in a nursing home following an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg on July 18, 1886, a daughter of the late Ezra Wolfe and Alcesta Kennedy Wolfe. She and her husband supervised Harrison County Infirmary for 25 years and Harrison County Children's Hospital for two years. She was a member of Clarksburg Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Howard M. Lamb of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Emogene Reymond of Clarksburg; one foster daughter, Carmel Hart; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; six great-great- grandchildren; a niece, Losie Lamb Dye of Chloe; and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard A. Lamb, in 1959; two sons, Ralph and Roy Lamb; one great-grandchild; and11 brothers and sisters.. 1/4/1996 LAMBIOTTE, LOCAL Local Lambiotte, 81, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 1995, at her sister's home in Warren, Ohio. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late Claude and Bertie Nichalson Davis. She was a former clerk for A&P, and was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Lions Club Auxiliary, and Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, all of Grantsville. Surviving are three sisters, Marion Claudine Naylor and Tina Scott, both of Warren, and Norma Greynolds of Clarksburg; and one brother, Charles Davis of Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Lambiotte; one daughter, Linda McKown; and one grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. LAMP, TRACY M. - See Stull, Tracy M. 5/23/1996 LAMPROS, STEVE, SR. Steve John Lampros, Sr., 66, of Grantsville, died Saturday, May 11, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a long illness. He was born in Newport News, Va., a son of the late John and Ida Ramey Lampros. He was a veteran of World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Science, a research scientist and a former assistant medical examiner. He received international acclaim for his development of vapor fixation of human tissue now widely used by the surgeon general for cancer research. He also developed technacon, which is an automatic method of preserving tissue for pathological study. Surviving are his wife, Jacquelin Baldwin Lampros; three sons, Steve J. Lampros, Jr., of Grantsville, Ricky Lee Lampros of Atlanta, Ga., and Sgt. Peter E. Lampros of the U.S. Air Force, South Carolina; one daughter, Susan Marie Rowell of Ocala, Fla.; and two sisters, Norma Wohel and Ethel Purvis, both of Harlington, Tex. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Father Don Trannel officiating. 10/10/1996 LANDIS, BETTY ROSE Betty Rose Landis, 69, of Sardis, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1996, at Wetzel County Hospital, New Matamoras. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late Waldo and Bertha Hoskins. She was a Billy Graham counselor and member of the Child Evangelism Board. She founded and was past president of New Matamoras Historical Society. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years and taught Vacation Bible School for several churches in the Akron area. She was a former member of The Chapel, Akron. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, James C. Landis; three sons, David Landis of Galion, Ohio, and Jim Landis and Phillip Landis, both of Le Mars, Iowa; four daughters, Dianne Dykes of Port Charlotte, Fla., Barbara Lynch of New Matamoras, Sharon Bagozzi of Sherrodsville, Ohio, and Joanne Landis of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 24 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Frederick Landis. Services were held at Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Robert C. Messner officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron. LANGFORD, ILA - See Williams, Ila. 10/3/1996 LAUGHLIN, SHEILA M. Sheila M. Laughlin, 41, of Arnoldsburg, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division. She was born in Cleveland, a daughter of Carl Starcher of Coolville and Lois Cleveland of Cortland, Ohio. She was a licensed practical nurse at Calhoun General Hospital for 13 years and attended Beech United Methodist Church near Arnoldsburg. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Charles Laughlin; one son, Chas Laughlin of the home; one daughter, Sheri Laughlin of the home; one brother, Mike Starcher of Macfarlan; one sister, Sandy Marous of Munson, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Velta Starcher of Parkersburg; and maternal grandmother, Esther Sapp of Conneaut, Ohio. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Loren Price officiating. Burial was in Laughlin Family Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. LAWSON, STELLA M. - See Schartiger, Stella M. 2/22/1996 LITTLE, CLARENCE Clarence Little, 89, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Lewis and Nellie Elliott Little. He was a retired employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a woodsman, a well tender, and a carpenter. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Ellenora O'Dell Little; two daughters, Betty Curry of Mt. Zion and Sharon Vannoy of Mineral Wells; five sons, Guy Little of Mt. Zion, Gail Little and Ronnie Little, both of Davisville, Denver Little of Mineral Wells and Donald Little of Sand Ridge; one sister, Gertrude Propst of Mt. Zion; two brothers, Willard Little of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Virgil Little of Morgantown; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by two sons, Dale Little and Hale Little; one sister; and four brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Paul Morrison and Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Mt. Zion. 3/14/1996 LITTLE, EMILY JANE Emily Jane Little, 66, of Grantsville, died Monday, Mar. 4, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division. She was born in Cottageville, a daughter of the late J.J. "Jed" Rhodes. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flowers and quilting. Surviving are her husband, Everett Leonard Little; one daughter, Hattie Starcher of Orma; one stepdaughter, Mayjean Lowe of Reedy; eight sons, Gerald Little of Marietta, Fred Little, Commodore Little, Joe Little, Robert "Buddy" Little and Davey Little, all of Grantsville, and Harley "Whitey" Little and Harlan "Blackie" Little, both of Spencer; one stepson, James Little of Lexington, Ken.; four brothers, Jim Little, Sam Little and David Rhodes, all of Cottageville, and Doc Rhodes of Parkersburg; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven children and four sisters. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Hur Cemetery. LOCKNEY, SARA S. - See Wilson, Sara S. 3/21/1996 LITTLE, EMILY JANE Correction to information received in last week's obituray for Emily Jane Little: Survivors include four brothers, Jim Rhodes, Sam Rhodes and David Rhodes, all of Cottageville, and Doc Rhodes of Parkersburg; and one great-grandchild. 1/4/1996 LOWE, HATTIE M. Hattie M. Lowe, 63, of Palestine, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George and Flossie Coon Husk. She was a waitress and a member of VFW Auxiliary Post 6608, Elizabeth, and Gospel Light Church, Palestine. She was a lifelong resident of Wirt County. Surviving are three sons, John Lowe of Palestine, David Lowe and James Leroy Lowe, both of Elizabeth; two daughters, Sherral Graham and Eva Murray, both of Elizabeth; two brothers, Joe Husk of Mineral City, Ohio, and Roy Steve Husk of New Philadelphia, Ohio; five sisters, Gloria Anderson, Linda Husk and Donna Perry, all of Akron, Ohio, Cindy Parsons of Arnoldsburg and Helen Stout of Mineral City; 14 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lowe, in 1976; two daughters, Debra S. Lowe and Betty Lowe; one brother, Martin Husk; and two sisters, Gladys Hussel and Vada Marie Robertson. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Paul Deem and Rev. Ray Whiteman officiating. Burial was in Mayberry Cemetery, Palestine. 11/14/1996 LUCAS, BONNIE L. Bonnie L. Lucas, 71, of Belleville, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Minnie May Hicks of Parkersburg and the late Harley Hicks. She was a homemaker. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, Paul K. Lucas; one son, Paul K. Lucas, Jr., of Belleville; one daughter, Carol McMahan of Washington; two brothers, Creed Hicks of Cutler, Ohio, and Delbert Hicks of Parkersburg; four sisters, Rosie Wolfe, Wilma Sams, Joy Marquis and Ilene Echols, all of Parkersburg; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Donnie Arthur; and one granddaughter, Melissa Mae Lucas. Services were held at Chapel of Peace, Sunset Memory Gardens, with Rev. Gregory Godwin officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Mausoleum. MACE, JUANITA K. - See Hall, Juanita K. MALONA, ERNESTINE - See Carson, Ernestine. MANIS, MURIEL - See Milliron, Muriel. 11/21/1996 MARKS, CHRISTOPHER Christopher Dean Marks, infant son of Dexter and Debbie Marks of Grantsville, was stillborn Friday, Nov. 15, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. Surviving in addition to his parents are three brothers, Anthony Marks, Tommy Marks and Dexter Marks, all of the home; and one sister, Vicky Marks of the home. Graveside services were held at Fairview Cemetery, Chapel Route, Gassaway, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. 5/16/1996 MARSHALL, JAMES D. James Dye Marshall, 73, died Saturday, May 4, 1996. He was a resident of Albuquerque, N.M., for 25 years. He was the son of the late Robert M. and Mary "Myrtle" Simers Marshall of Grantsville. He served in the U.S. Army and retired as 1SGT E8 after 28 years of service. He began his career in the Fifth U.S. Army Air Corps, 1940 to 1945. He received numerous awards and decorations. He was active in the American Legion, and was a life member of Post #49. In 1979 he was appointed by Gov. Bruce King to the New Mexico State Guard as a commissioned officer with the rank of First Lieutenant. Among the things he was most rewarded by was the opportunity to help adults get a leg up in life through education as an instructor at Occupational Industrialization Center in Southeast Albuquerque. Surviving are his wife, Ingeborg; three daughters, Dagmar Mondragon of Albuquerque, Judith Jorgensen of Corona, Calif., and Drusilla Ann Marshall Van Doren of Fort Collins, Col.; six grandchildren, Alyxandra Claire Van Doren, Ryker James Van Doren, Douglas Steven Jorgensen, Jeremy Jorgensen, Christopher James Jorgensen and Michael Paul Jorgensen; and two brothers, George Marshall and Leonard Marshall of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Graveside services, with full military honors, were held at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe. 5/16/1996 MATHESS, MAXINE L. Maxine L. Mathess, 67, of Cox's Mill, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Chalmer and Roxie Davis. She was a former employee of Economy Outlet, Harrisville, and Glenville State College. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Clarence D. Mathess; three sons, Clarence A. Mathess of Washington, Larry R. Mathess of Troy and Rodney J. Mathess of Cox's Mill; one sister, Inez Bower of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marsha Dawn Mathess; and one brother, Harley "Tubb" Davis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. David Somerville officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday. 8/15/1996 McCARTNEY, DIANE F. Diane Ferry McCartney, 65, of Morgantown, died Monday, Aug. 12, 1996, at her home. She was born in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late Ted and Evelyne Jones Ferry. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Morgantown, where she served as Deacon. She was an honor graduate of Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia. She also studied at Salem College, West Virginia University, Villanova University, and University of Pennsylvania. Her major art works include a religious mural in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Keyser; Morgantown Historical Mural, hanging in Mountineer Mall, which she was coordinator and a major contributor; and a sculpted bust of Perley Isaac Reed, which stands in WVU School of Journalism. A large portrait of her husband, exhibited last year in the Morgantown Art Association's Exhibit 60, won two awards: the Margaret Wheat Award and the painting most representative of West Virginia. She was a life member of Morgan-town Art Association and Girl Scouts of America, and member of Florence Stewart Book Club and Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Dr. Hunter P. McCartney, who resided in Calhoun and taught at Calhoun High School for several years; one son, James Hunter McCartney of Kingwood; three daughters, Deborah McCartney of Morgantown, Nancy Hannah of Raleigh, N.C., and Ali Kawashima of Greensboro, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Cremation services will be provided by Hastings Funeral Home, Inc. The family will receive friends at First Presbyterian Church, Morgantown, on Friday from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Richard W. Fiete officiating. 9/12/1996 McCORMICK, ELWOOD Elwood A. McCormick, 78, of Tom's Run, Spencer, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division. He was born in White Sulphur Springs, a son of the late Orlando C. and Effie Stalnaker McCormick. He was retired from Island Creek Coal Co., Mingo County. He was a stockman and a farmer and attended Cedar Grove Church, Barnes Run. Surviving are four daughters, Barbara Daugherty of Trout-ville, Va., Loretta Morrison of Delbarton, Shirley Moore of Kermit and Darlene Cisco of Hardy, Ky.; three sons, Jimmy McCormick and Steven McCormick, both of Grantsville, and Walter McCor-mick of Mentor, Ohio; one sister, Bonnie Lee of Brook Park, Ohio; one brother, Ernest McCormick of Mansfield, Ohio; 17 grand-children; 18 great- grandchildren; five foster grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ayers McCormick; one sister, Aline McCormick; and one brother, Clyde McCormick. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Carroll L. McCauley officiating. Burial was in Hodam Chapel Cemetery, Spencer. 1/25/1996 McCOY, CLIFFORD Clifford McCoy, 65, of Nicut, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Holly and Ella Rose McCoy. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and had retired as an oil field driller. He was a member of Fairview Memorial Church, Nicut. Surviving are his wife, Tressie McCoy; two sons, Gilfford McCoy of Nicut and Daniel McCoy of Chloe; one daughter, Mylinda McCoy of Nicut; two brothers, John McCoy and Darrell McCoy, both of Freemont, Ohio; three sisters, Louise McCoy of Waverly, Ohio, and Rose McCoy and Stella McCoy, both of Racine, Ohio; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy McCoy and Foster McCoy. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Big Run Cemetery, Nicut. 5/2/1996 McCUMBERS, ETHEL Ethel McCumbers, 86, of Leroy, died Friday, April 26, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Jackson County, a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Nichols and Mauda Myers Nichols. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Warren McCumbers of Grantsvillle; two sons, Charles Nichols of Leroy and Ramond Nichols of Ravenna, Ohio; one sister, Essie Nichols of Leroy; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held at Mt. Zion Church, Gay, Roane County. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. McCUMBERS, MARY L. - See Sampson, Mary L. 1/11/1996 McCUMBERS ONA M. Ona May McCumbers, 87, of Nicut, W.Va., died Thursday, Jan. 4, 1996, at Americare Pine Lodge, Beckley, following an extended illness. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Grover W. and Duck McCumbers Dickey. She was employed in the personal care of the elderly service in Jackson County for many years. Surviving are one son, Warren McCumbers of Grantsville; and two sisters, Tressie McCoy and Mable King, both of Nicut. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery, Nebo. McCUNE, BIRDIE - See Murphy, Birdie. 5/23/1996 McDONALD, ASA R. Asa R. McDonald, 79, of Pine View Convalescent Home, Harrisville, died Thursday, May 16, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Philip and Ruth McDonald. Services were held at Harrisville IOOF Cemetery, with Rev. Carlton Wilson officiating. McFEE, DOTT - See Blair, Dott. 5/30/1996 McKINLEY, C. E. C.E. "Butch" McKinley, 48, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, May 25, 1996, near Arnoldsburg as a result of a shooting, believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born at Spencer, the son of Carroll E. McKinley, Sr., of Hollindale, Fla., and Nelma Stump of Orma. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and West Virginia Institute of Technology. He was a former employee of Dowell Corp. He was a member of Bear Fork Hunting Club where he served as president and a member of Arnoldsburg Southern Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his parents are one daughter, Julie Vineyard of Arnoldsburg; one son, Nick McKinley of Indiana; one sister, Patti Hicks of Chloe; one brother, Mike Stump of Chloe; two half brothers, Howard McKinley of Louisiana and Wesley Moss of Florida; stepfather, Vance Stump of Orma; maternal grandmother, Nell Jarvis of Chloe; and two grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon and Dr. Claude Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday. 5/30/1996 McKINLEY, VICKI LYNN Vicki Lynn McKinley, 48, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, May 25, 1996, near her home following a shooting. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of Anna Lee Byers of Walker and the late George J. Hays. She was a graduate of Glenville State College and was a teacher at Minnora Elementary School for over 20 years. She had previously attended airline service school in Minneapolis, Minn., and was a former employee of Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C. She was a member and treasurer of Arnoldsburg Southern Baptist Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving in addition to her mother are one daughter, Julie Ann Vineyard of Arnoldsburg; two grandchildren, Victoria and Cole Vineyard, both of Arnoldsburg; maternal grandmother, Delma Knotts of Walker; and stepfather, Leslie Byers of Walker. She was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Hays. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Charles Fisher and Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial will be in Hays Cemetery, Arnolds-burg. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m. 5/30/1996 METHENEY, ESTEL Estel Metheney, 81, of Waterford, died Saturday, May 25, 1996, at Selby General Hospital. He was born in Chloe, a son of the late Selvey and Marcella Rae Metheney. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as a medic, and worked as a timber cutter most of his life. He was a member of Beverly Fraternal Order of Eagles 3665. Surviving are five sons, Dennis Metheney of Norton, Gary Metheney of Waterford, Dale Metheney of Brimfield, Mark Metheney of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and Sidney Metheney of Wooster; three daughters, Judy Hart of Beverly, Sandy Stollar and Jean Alderman, both of Oxford, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leah Peggs Metheney; two sons, Norman Metheney and Jerry Metheney; five brothers; and one sister. Private services were scheduled at the family's convenience, with burial in Metheney Family Cemetery, Chloe. METHENEY, MARGARET P. - See Jarvis, Margaret P. MICK, DESSIE R. - See Willison, Dessie R. 10/31/1996 MILLER, EUGENE H. Eugene H. Miller, 78, of Arnoldsburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1996, in Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division. He was born at Spencer, a son of the late Samuel G. and Alta Mace Miller. He was retired from Gravely Tractor Corp., Dunbar and Urichsville, Ohio. He was a member of Linden Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Hughes Miller; one son, Charles Miller of Huntington; two daughters, Janet Gainer of Columbus and Jessica Dawn Miller of Arnoldsburg; one step-daughter, Sandra Siers of Orma; one stepson, David Hughes of Arnoldsburg; six brothers, Frank Miller of Pinch, Earl Miller and Doyle Miller, both of Charleston, Otis Miller of Millstone, Paul Miller of Barberton, Ohio, and Walter Miller of Spencer; eight grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Erma Edwards Miller, and three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Miller Cemetery, Spencer. MILLER, MILDRED MARIE - See Ash, Mildred Marie. 12/5/1996 MILLER, ROY Roy Miller, 85, of Creston, died Friday, Nov. 30, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Joker, a son of the late Arthur and Minnie Kirby Miller. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, retired from Metal Seal Corp., Cleveland, and was a member of VFW Post 5959 of Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Stella Metts Miller; one son, John Miller of Ashland, Ky.; six daughters, Mary Yoak of Waterford, Sue Ray of Creston, Lucy McCoy of Akron, Ohio, Genny Miller of Marshallville, Ohio, Darlene Lott of Williamstown and Tina Jones of Nobe; two brothers, Holly Miller of Creston and John Miller of Grantsville; two sisters, Edith Poe of Belpre and Goldie McMurray of Homestead, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Hoy Miller; and two great-granddaughters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jean Keller officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend. 12/19/1996 MILLER, VIOLET S. Violet S. Miller, 82, of Dalton, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Minnora, a daughter of the late Reubin and Mary Siers. She was a Glenville State College graduate and taught for 30 years at Plain Local Schools in Canton and in Calhoun County schools. She taught Sunday School for more than 20 years at Canton Baptist Temple and was a member of Rebekah Lodge, Spencer, and Canton Baptist Temple. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Guy D. Miller of Dalton; one son, Robert Siers of Tennessee; one nephew, Tom Mullins of Florida; two nieces, Shirley Siers of North Canton and Doris Bourne of Texas; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Brook Siers, and two sisters, Marcie Mullins and Hazel Siers. Services were held at Reed Funeral Home, Canton, with Rev. Delaney Young officiating. Burial was in Prudence Chapel Cemetery, Minnora. 9/26/1996 MILLIRON, MURIEL Muriel Milliron, 85, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born in Ironton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert and Carrie Meyers Manis. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Surviving are two sons, Morris Lee Richards of Grantsville and Keith Milliron of Big Springs; two daughters, Barbara McDonald of Millwood and JoAnn Heiney of Grantsville; one stepson, George Milliron, Jr., of Diamond Bar, Calif.; one sister, Irene Riley of Huntington, Ind.; nine grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Milliron; one daughter, Donna Marshall; one brother, George E. Manis; and one grandson, Gary McDonald. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 1/25/1996 MILLS, BERNARD M. Bernard M. Mills, 86, of Parkersburg, formerly of Annamoriah, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wirt County, a son of the late Otis and Rose Richards Mills. He was a retired oil field worker and served as chaplain of Vienna Senior Citizens Satellite for several years. He attended Faith Baptist Church, Vienna. Surviving are one daughter, Levata Lee Wease of Parkers-burg; one sister, Bulah Jones of Salem; two grandsons, Kevin Wease of Annamoriah and Rodney Wease of Lake Washington; three great- grandchildren; one niece; and several nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dollie Arthur Mills; three sisters, Lizzie Simmons, Alvaretta Wilson and Helen Cain; and one brother, Ernest Mills. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jim Yoak officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery. MINIGH, JOAN L. - See Allen, Joan L. MOORE, IRENE - See Curran, Irene M. MOORE, MADGE - See Vannoy, Madge. 4/25/1996 MORFORD, JOHN W. John William Morford, 75, of Vienna, died Thursday, April 18, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late James A. and Margaret Stalnaker Morford. He was audit chief when he retired from the Internal Revenue Service. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and was a member of Lodge 40, AF&AM, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Frances Hildreth Morford; one son, John W. Morford, Jr., of Procterville, Ohio; one daughter, Margaret Day of Proctorville; one sister, Kathryn Kaiser of Athali, Ohio; two brothers, James Morford of Grantsville, and Dr. Warren Morford of Chesapeake, Ohio; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. William Thomas officiating. Burial was in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville. 11/7/1996 MORFORD, JOHN, JR. John W. Morford, Jr., 55, of Proctorville, Ohio, died Wednes-day, Oct. 30, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Spencer, a son of Frances Hildreth Morford of Vienna and the late John W. Morford, Sr. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Patricia Morford; one sister, Margaret Day of Proctorville; two uncles, Warren Morford of Chesapeake, Ohio, and James Morford of Grantsville; one aunt, Kathryn Kaiser of Athalia, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. Services were held at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, with Rev. Harold Hamlin officiating. Burial was in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville. MORFORD, KATHRYN M. - See Kaiser, Kathryn M. 6/6/1996 MORGAN, CHARLEY Charley Morgan, 85, of Camp Barbe Road, Elizabeth, died Monday, June 3, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Arnoldsburg, a son of the late Hugh and Lillie Laughlin Morgan. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 591st Combat Engineers in Algeria, French Morocco, Tunisia and Rome Arno. He received the bronze service arrowhead and the European African Middle Eastern service medal with three Bronze Stars. He retired from West Virginia Dept. of Highways sign department after several years of service and was a former employee of Loumis Brothers Concrete Co. He was a lifelong Wirt County farmer, having raised both dairy and beef cattle. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are one sister, Genevieve Ludwig of Elizabeth, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Victor Morgan, Harley Morgan, Sr., and Ernest Morgan; and one sister, Ethel Strong. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Robert Stanley officiating, and burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth, with military rites conducted by Elizabeth American Legion Post 55. 2/15/1996 MORGAN, PETER P. Peter Paul Morgan, 60, of Pleasant Hill, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Wood County, a son of the late Oscar R. and Alta Richards Morgan. He was a former employee of Grantsville Tire Shop. Surviving are one brother, Oscar Morgan of Grantsville; one sister, Betty Louise Dunay of New Jersey; two daughters, Mary Louise Finley and Virginia Mae Morgan, addresses unknown; four grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lawson Whipkey officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, near Big Bend. 2/22/1996 MORRISON, LEONARD Leonard Morrison, 88, formerly of Euclid, Ohio, died Sun-day, Feb. 18, 1996, at Brooke Grove Nursing Home, Olney, Md. He was born in Freed, a son of the late Frank A. and Effie Smith Morrison. He attended Calhoun County schools. He was a retired machine operator from Ford Motor Co., Cleveland, Ohio, and a member and deacon of Bethel Baptist Church, Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Surviving are his stepmother, Blondenia Morrison of Grants-ville; one son, Harry Morrison of Newbury, Ohio; two daughters, Leona Facine of Silver Spring Md., and Beverly Herrlinger of Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, Jeptha Morrison of Parkersburg and J.P. Morrison of Five Forks; three sisters, Wanoka Collins of Freed, Lorranie Haddox of Belleville and Lottie Morland of Parkersburg; one half-sister, Eloise Mullins of Summersville; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Osa Pepper Morrison; two brothers; and one sister. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Ross DeFelice officiating, and burial in Evergreen South Cemetery. 5/2/1996 MOSS, REBECCA Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Spaur Moss, 31, of Henry's Fork, Arnoldsburg, died Thursday, April 25, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of Jeanette Henderson Spaur Simons of North Carolina and the late Dale F. Spaur. She was a 1982 Calhoun County High School graduate. She was a teacher for Calhoun Christian Academy, and an employee of B.F. Goodrich and Rubber Crafters. She was a volunteer for Mile Tree Health Care Center, Spencer, and a member of Pleasant Grove Church, Reedy. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Eddy Lewis Moss; one daughter, Holly Moss at home; three sisters, Annette Spaur of North Carolina, Nannette Sampson of Arnolds-burg and Tammy Houchin of Reedy; one brother, Dennis L. Spaur of North Carolina; stepfather, Garold G. Simons, Sr., of North Carolina; three stepbrothers, Garold Simons, Jr., of Spencer, Thomas Simons of Gassaway and Terry Simons of Henderson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dennis and Goldie Henderson and Jack and Mary Amick. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Ellison officiating. Burial was in Blessed Hope Cemetery, Egypt Ridge, near Spencer. MOSS, SHELIA LYNN - See Conrad, Shelia Lynn. 7/18/1996 MURPHY, BIRDIE Birdie Murphy, 75, of Calhoun County, died Monday, July 8, 1996, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Big Otter. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Okey and Lillie McCumbers McCune. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Lee Murphy of Reedy; one daughters Bonnie Laughlin of Arnoldsburg; five grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death -by her husband, Woodrow 'Pud' Murphy; and one grandson, Douglas Murphy. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Amoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. 7/25/1996 MYERS, TINA GARNETT Tina Garnett Myers, 61, of St. George, W.Va., died Friday, May 17, 1996, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She was born in Nicut, daughter of Ella Gay Bailey Rogers of St. George and the late Gruder Rogers. She lived in Calhoun, Webster and Tucker counties in West Virginia, and Baltimore, Md. She was a Protestant and homemaker. She is survived in addition to her mother by one son, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Vernon Myers of Avondale, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Amanda Lynn Myers and Carmen Paula Myers of Woodbridge, Va.; two brothers, Lester Forest of Baltimore, -Md., and Captain Ford Rogers of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Artie Jewel Cogar of Webster Springs and Doris Emogene Myers of St. George; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Chester Lee Rogers, July 9, 1968; father, Gruder Rogers, Sept. 8, 1982; husband, Charles Edward Myers, May 9, 1994; niece, Amelia Carman 'Amy' Snyder, Nov. 25, 1994; and a sister, Orva Gay McCumbers, Sept. 27, 1995. Services were held at Greenlief-Combs Funeral Home, Parsons, with Pastor Patrick Cassidy of St. George and Pastor Neil Parsons of Hamilton officiating, with her son Charlie giving a tribute to his mother. Burial was in Piper Mountain Cemetery, St. George. 8/29/1996 NAYLOR, AVA VIRGINIA Ava Virginia Naylor, 70, of East Rochester, Ohio, died Monday, Aug. 19, 1996, at Salem Community Hospital, Salem. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late John G. and Delphia F. Lockard Weaver. She was a former employee of O. Ames and member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe. Surviving are seven sons, Frederick Naylor, John Naylor and William Naylor, all of Salem, Paul Naylor, Arley Naylor and Harley Naylor, all of Parkersburg, and Roger Weaver, address unknown; five daughters, Shirley Moore of East Rochester, Phyliss Simmons of Ripley, Mae Cottle of Parkersburg, Lura Naylor of Salem and Patricia Byers of Canton, Ohio; two brothers, John Weaver and Bernard Weaver, both of Nobe; three sisters, Ova Bragg, Mary Yoke and Mae Jennings, all of Nobe; 31 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward N. Naylor; two sons, Michael Naylor and Jeffery Naylor; and one daughter, Thelma Naylor. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. 11/14/1996 NEPPS, CARL ALLEN, JR. Carl Allen "Bud" Nepps, Jr., 64, of Marietta, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1996, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Carl A. and Virginia McKinley Nepps, Sr. He was a graduate of West Milford High School, West Milford, and Salem College with a degree in business administration. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Korean War, serving from 1952-1955. He was a branch manager for Continental Insurance Co., Parkersburg, and was a member of VFW Post 5108, Marietta, BPO Elks Lodge, Clarksburg, and Marietta Country Club. Surviving are his wife, Linda Robinson; four sisters, Jacquelyn Crim of Westerville, Ohio, Wyeene Goodwin of Columbus, Sue Gorman of Patchogue, N.Y., and Pollyanna Carney of Haymarket, Va.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were held at Shirley United Methodist Church, Tyler County, with Rev. Nancy O'Dell officiating. Burial was in Shirley Cemetery. 5/9/1996 NEWELL, FRED C. Fred C. Newell, 73, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, May 1, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Grass Run, Gilmer County, a son of the late Cella and Iva Leila Suttle Newell. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II and two terms in Civilian Conserva-tion Corps. He retired from Calhoun County Board of Education as a custodian. He was a former member of Brooksville Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Dora Jones Newell; two daughters, Yvonne Poorman of Spencer and Dora Kay Riggs of Big Springs; one brother, Tommy Newell of Grantsville; four half-sisters, Fanny Drummond of Lost Creek, Dorris Precopa of Akron, Faye Bennett of Richmond, Va., and Mary Losh of Lost Creek; one half-brother, Judson Newell of Clarksburg; five grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Newell; one sister, Bethel Newell; and one great-granddaughter, Amber Berreth. Services were held at the Newell family residence, Big Bend, with Rev. Fred Sparks officiating. Burial was in Newell Family Cemetery, between Brooksville and Grantsville. 2/8/1996 NICHOLAS, HOPE Hope Wilson Nicholas, 90, of Dunbar, formerly of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1996, at Arthur B. Hodges Center, Charleston. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James M. and Emma Barr Wilson. She was a former deputy sheriff in Calhoun County, and served as city clerk in Grantsville. She had resided in Dunbar for 23 years. Surviving are one son, Nyle Nicholas of Dunbar; one sister, Evelyn McCoy of Florida; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. NICHOLS, ETHEL - See McCumbers, Ethel. 9/26/1996 NICHOLS, FRED E. Rev. Fred E. Nichols, 67, of Spencer, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late William E. and Icy Ferrell Nichols. He was a timberman and pastored in surrounding counties for the past 33 years. He had most recently served as pastor of Cherry Valley Church and was a member of Keffer United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Betty Haverty Nichols; two daughters, Susan Porter and Cheryl Chambers, both of Spencer; two sons, Michael Nichols of Beech and Jody Nichols of Reedy; four sisters, Mary Haverty and Betty Alvis, both of Spencer, Golden Kincaid of Waterford and Orpha Fox of Arnoldsburg; three brothers, Raymond "Short" Nichols of Spencer, Muarl Nichols of Waterford and Jack Nichols of New York; eight grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lori Nichols; three sisters, Hazel McKown, Faye McCully Johns and Tressie Ball; and four brothers, Bob Nichols, Herb Nichols, Oval Nichols and Ben Nichols. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Richard Webb and Rev. Roy I. Smith officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery near Spencer. 8/22/1996 NICHOLS, HOY P. Hoy Preston Nichols, 76, of Clendenin, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996, in Charleston General Hospital. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late John Robert and Ann Nichols. He was owner and manager of the former Nichols Maytag Appliance Store and Farmers Co-Op Store, both in Clendenin. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a Protestant. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle S. Fields Nichols of Clendenin; one daughter, Sheila Kay Ball of Elizabeth; three brothers, Ray Nichols of Hubbard, Ohio, Jay A. Nichols of Grantsville and Charles Nichols of Lynco; and three sisters, Mary Fields, Melba Sheets and Maxine Nichols, all of Clendenin. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Nichols, James Nichols and Esley Nichols; one sister, Martha Laughry; and one son, Jarrell Wayne Nichols. Services were held at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Rev. Virgil Ross officiating. Burial was in Reamer Hill Cemetery. 5/23/1996 NICHOLS, M. K. Milford K. Nichols, 70, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, May 19, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital, after a short illness. He was born in Clay County, a son of Beulah J. Grose Nichols of Clay and the late Kelles N. Nichols. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the airborne infantry. He was a printer for 50 years, former owner of Grantsville Printing Co., and publisher of The Grantsville News and The Clay Messenger, and a farmer. He was a member of Grantsville IOOF Lodge. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Mary E. Dodrill Nichols; one son, Newton Nichols of Grantsville; two daughters, Mary Riffle of Charleston and Ellen Bowe of Cross Lanes; two sisters, Willadene Fitzwater of Clay and Wilma Jean Workman of Procious; seven brothers, Chilton Nichols of Clay, Lenwood Nichols of Xenia, Ohio, Arthur Nichols of Dayton, Ohio, Brisen Nichols of Maysel, Marshall Nichols of Manassas, Va., Clinton Nichols of Clay, and Glen Nichols of Delroy, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Services are scheduled Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. James Pearson officiating, and burial in Orma Methodist Church Cemetery, Orma. 3/7/1996 OFFUTT, MAE S. Mae S. Offutt, 87, of Vienna, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late Roy and Cora Greathouse Parsons. She was a member of Arnoldsburg Farm Women's Club and American Legion Auxiliary. She was a Calhoun County Belle in 1982. She was a member of Knotts Baptist Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are one brother, Don Parsons of Vienna; one stepdaughter, Delma Kemper of Millstone; two nieces; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Seldon Starcher; her second husband, Arthur Offutt; two brothers, Luther Parsons and Johnnie Parsons; and one sister, Cleo Clark. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Parkersburg. 8/8/1996 OSBORNE, R. FERN R. Fern Osborne, 58, of Vienna, died Monday, Aug. 5, 1996, at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Upshur County, a daughter of Robert F. and Effie M. Bender Gillispie of Rock Cave. She was a graduate of Mountain State Business College and an employee of Martin Marietta Co., Parkersburg. She was a member of Canaan Community Church, Rock Cave. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, James R.Osborne, and one brother, Joseph Gillispie of Kingwood. Services will be held on Thursday,1 p.m., at Canaan Community Church, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in the church cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, and noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, at the church. PARKER, MARGARET J. - See Blosser, Margaret J. PARSONS, BESSIE R. - See Cain, Bessie R. PARSONS, EVON A. - See Hawkins, Evon A. PARSONS, HAZEL L. - See Godfrey, Hazel L. 3/21/1996 PARSONS, IRA JR.. Ira Parsons, Jr., 77, of Arnoldsburg, formerly of Washington County, died Tuesday, Mar. 12, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Ira and Martha Marks Parsons. He was a World War II veteran, and was employed at Dravo Corp., Marietta, for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1983. Surviving are his wife, Vina Marks Parsons; four daughters, Sharon Duff of Dart, Patty Parsons, and Nancy Stevens, both of Marietta, and Linda Kinney of Whipple; several brothers and sisters; three grandchildren, Mike Stevens of Marietta and Sherry Duff and Kelly Carpenter, both of Dart; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Sayres Parsons. Services were held at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Lowell, with military rites. PARSONS, MAE S. - See Offutt, Mae S. 2/22/1996 PARTIN, JEWELL B. Jewell B. Partin, 73, of Fort Pierce, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1996, at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Fort Pierce. She was born in Altizer, a daughter of the late George and Esther Naylor Gibson. She was a nursing supervisor at Fort Pierce Memorial Hospital for 10 years and a registered nurse and former nursing supervisor at Akron City Hospital. She had been a resident of Fort Pierce for 39 years where she was a member of First United Methodist Church. Surviving is one brother, Delbert Scott of Akron. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Partin. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. PAXTON, TRESSIE - See Kirby, Tressie. 10/24/1996 PETTIT, MILDRED M. Mildred M. Pettit, 91, of Munday, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, following an extended illness. She was born in Munday, a daughter of the late Thomas James and Mary Ellen Richard Bell. She was a homemaker and a long time member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Lewis Pettit and Tom Pettit, both of Munday, and Jack Pettit of Tanner; one daughter, Shirley Thomas of Mineral Wells; one sister, Ada Wilson of Munday; 15 grand-children; 21 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Pettit, in 1977; one son, Norman Pettit; one daughter, Norma McCune; one brother, Shirley Bell; one sister, Addie Bell; one grandson; and one great- grandson. Services will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Alfred R. Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday. 8/1/1996 PETTY, CAROLINE Caroline "June" Petty, 56, of Massillon, Ohio, died Saturday, July 20, 1996, at the home of her sister in Mentor, Ohio. She was born in Grantsville, daughter of Oren and Virginia Haddox Clayton. She lived in Massillon since 1964. She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 190 Auxiliary. Surviving are one daughter, Chris Garlando of Massillon; one son, Tim Petty of Massillon; one step-son, Jearald Petty of Akron, Ohio; one sister, Donna Maxwell of Mentor, three brothers, Jerry Clayton of Olmstead Falls, Ohio; David Wright of Eastlake, Ohio, and John Wright of Lyndhurst, Ohio; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She- was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Petty, in 1995; and a grandson. Services were held at Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon, with Rev. Alan Swinderman officiating. Burial was in Massillon Cemetery. PITTS, LINDA - See Richards, Linda P. PLANT, DORTHA L. - See Siers, Dortha. PLANT, SCOTTIE L. - See Wright, Scottie L. 9/5/1996 PORRECA, CLONDELL L. Clondell L. Porreca, 75, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Aug. 30, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Edward P. and Nellie Snider Ferrell. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church. Surviving are one daughter, Phyllis Bleigh of Parkersburg; two sisters, Mildred Johnson of Elyria, Ohio, and Margaret Wiseman of Parkersburg; one brother, Edward Udell Ferrell of Mt. Zion; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Michael P. O'Reilly officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery. 4/11/1996 POSTALWAIT, BERNARD Bernard Postalwait, 75, of Rosedale, died Tuesday, April 2, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Frank and Tida Wright Postalwait. He was a retired tool dresser in the oil field industry. Surviving are his wife, Sonya Johnson Postalwait; two sons, Kevin Postalwait of Weston and Frankie Postalwait of Rosedale; one daughter, Tina Frame of Frametown; two sisters, Cleo Hancock of Rosedale and Arlou Laws of St. Albans; three brothers, Carl Postalwait of Rosedale, Donald "Jim" Postalwait of Spencer and Jack Postalwait of San Antonio, Tex.; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Rosedale United Methodist Church, Rosedale, with Rev. Larry Conrad officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery. 6/27/1996 POSTALWAIT, CARL J. Carl J. Postalwait, 78, of Rosedale, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at his residence. 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 serving in the European Theatre. He was a retired oil and gas field worker and was a member of Rosedale United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, James M. Postalwait of Rosedale and Dwight R. Postalwait of Arnoldsburg; two daughters, Brenda Mollohan and Treza Norman, both of Rosedale; two sisters, Cleo Hancock of Rosedale and Arlou Laws of St. Albans; two brothers, Donald 'Jim' Postalwait of Spencer and Jack Postalwait of San Antonio, Tex.; and six grandchildren. Services were held at Rosedale United Methodist Church, with Rev. Larry Conrad officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery. 9/22/1996 POWELL, MARY H. Mary Hays Powell, 84, of Arnoldsburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late E. L. And Agnes Meadows Hays. She was a former Calhoun County elementary school teacher having taught at Beech, Leatherbark, and Union elementary schools. She was a retired assistant postmaster at Arnoldsburg. She was a member of the Arnoldsburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Rue Powell; two sons, James Hays Powell of Parkersburg and William R. Powell of Chillicothe, Ohio; three brothers, Richard Hays of Marietta, Ohio, Sam Hays of Roanoke, Va., and Perry Hays of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Betty Kellar of Lexington, Ky.; six grandchildren, Tammy Nichols, Robin Powell, April Haught, William R. Powell, Jeffry Powell and Jennifer Diley, and four great-grandchildren, Breeann Nichols, Dustyn Nichols, Paige Haught and Brian Powell; two daughters-in-law, Barbara Powell of Parkersburg and Iolene Powell of Chillicothe, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one sister, Kathryn Louise Curtis; and two brothers, Edwin S. Hays and George J. Hays. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg with the Revs. Glendon McKee, Harold Duskey and John S. Stump officiating. Burial was in Hays Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 4/11/1996 PRITT, OLETA F. Oleta F. Pritt, 72, of Grafton, Ohio, died Saturday, April 6, 1996, at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria, after a long illness. She was born in Stumptown, a daughter of the late Isaac and Lilly Vannoy Harris. She had lived in Grafton since 1952. She was a member of Grafton Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, flowers, word puzzles, and rummage sales. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Charles E. Pritt; two daughters, Linda Purcel of Grafton and Carol Miller of Elyria; one son, Doug of Elyria; seven grandchildren; and one brother, John Harris of Akron. She was preceded in death by brothers, Rube Harris and Charles Harris; sisters, Nellie McCune and Stella Collins; and two grandchildren, Services were held at Blackburn Funeral Home, Grafton, with Rev. Willis Donaldson officiating. Burial was in Butternut Ridge Cemetery, Eaton Township, Ohio. 3/14/1996 PROPST, NELLIE M. Nellie M. Propst, 88, of Vienna, died Thursday, Mar. 7, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late Johnson M. and Courtney Ferrell Coberly. She attended Wood County schools and was an employee of Marshall Nursing Home, Vienna, and a private housekeeper. She attended Vienna Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Charles M. Propst of Oxford, Ala.; one daughter, Ella M. Propst of Vienna; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elhanen W. Propst; two sons, Joseph M. Propst and Robert Propst; four brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. 3/28/1996 PURSLEY, OATHER O., JR. Oather Otmer "Bud" Pursley, Jr., 64, of Spencer, died Monday, Mar. 18, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division, after a long illness. He was born in Spencer, a son of the late Oather Otmer and Ella Belle Norman Pursley, Sr. He was a psychiatric aide at Spencer State Hospital, a member of First Advent Christian Church, Spencer, and a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. McEndree Metz Pursley; two step- daughters, Sharon Denise Grogg of Mesa, Ariz., and Robin Sue Pursley of Spencer; one stepson, Vincent Nolan Metz of Bradenton, Fla.; one half-sister, Trixie Elizabeth Lee of Spencer; one half-brother, William Clair Pursley of Livingston, Tex.; one step-granddaughter, Katrina Lawson; and two step-grandsons, Nathan Ray Pursley and Wesley Aaron Metz. He was preceded in death by one brother, Rondell "Mike" Pursley. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Roy Russell officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. RADABAUGH, ADELPHIA - See Yoak, Adelphia. 10/24/1996 REED, CORA L. Cora Lee Reed, 67, of Cambridge, Ohio, formerly of Grants-ville, died Sunday, Oct. 20, at South Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, following an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Olen and Mattie Ervin Heck. She was a homemaker. Surviving are nine daughters, Sharon Burch and Linda Iby, both of Cumberland, Ohio, Gail Steed of Sarahsville, Ohio, Kathy McKinney of Cambridge, Becky Brown of Salesville, Ohio, Mollie Patrick of Quaker City, Ohio, Donna Fluhearty of Mannington, and Sandy Boatright and Carolyn Reed, both of Grantsville; one son, Dale Reed of Zanesville, Ohio; five sisters, Hilda Erlewine of Waco, Tex., Delores Sapp of Carrton, Tex., Barbara Jean Hayes and Helen Hayes, both of Mannington, and Betty Price of Cambridge; one brother, Olen "Buck" Heck of Stonewood; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow P. Reed; one daughter, Judith Ann Reed; and one son, Woody Wayne Reed. Visitation will be at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24. There will be no funeral services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. REED, MARY HAZEL - See Alltop, Mary Hazel. 2/1/1996 REXROAD, COURTNEY L. Courtney Leah Rexroad, 19, of Sulphur Springs, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1996, of injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born in Belpre, a daughter of Gerald Rexroad of Ritchie County and Linda Krugman of West Liberty, Ken. She was a 1994 graduate of Greenbrier East High School and was employed in the management division of Shoney's, Troutville, Va. Surviving are two brothers, Justin Rexroad of West Liberty and James Sheffer of York, Pa.; maternal grandmother, Betty Krugman of Pennsboro; and maternal great-grandmother, Nona Maze of Munday. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William Law officiating. Burial was in Maze Cemetery, Munday. RHODES, EMILY JANE - See Little, Emily Jane. 12/5/1996 RICHARDS, BILLY J. Billy J. Richards, 61, of Walker, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Coy and Oval Richards. He worked out of Painters Local 1144, and was a member of Eagles Lodge 2307 and Moose Lodge 1118. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jo Richards of Walker; one son, Frank Richards of Parkersburg; one daughter, Vickie Boyles of Walker; two brothers, Burlin Richards of Grantsville and Grant Richards of Elyria, Ohio; two sisters, Louise Yeager and Shirley Richardson, both of Belpre; two half-brothers, Clyde Donahue of Bluerock, Ohio, and Orval Donahue of Ashtabula, Ohio; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Debbie Richards and Brenda Richards; two sisters, Gladys Roberts and Eloise Riel; and one brother, Jim Richards. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Peggy Scharff officiating. Burial was in Walker IOOF Cemetery, Walker. 7/18/1996 RICHARDS, DAISY Daisy Richards, 87, of Madison, Ohio, formerly of Big Springs, died Tuesday, July 9, 1996, at her daughters residence in Madison. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Lloyd B.and Bertha Cantwell Taylor. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Goldie Nelson of Cleveland and Marie Hissem of Madison; two sisters, Edna Richards of Barlow and Emma Wagoner of Big Springs; one brother, Virgil Taylor of Big Bend; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Richards., five sisters, Dolly Marie Taylor, Beulah Wease, Docie Richards, Betty Manzie and Rosemond Nelson; and four brothers, Harry Taylor, Charley Taylor, Robert Taylor and Herbert Taylor. Services were held Saturday at Spruce Hollow Community Church, Big Bend, with Rev. Charles Shaffer officiating. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery, Big Bend. RICHARDS, EDNA JANE - See Snider, Edna Jane. 5/2/1996 RICHARDS, EVERETT G. Everett Granville "E.G." Richards, 82, of Belpre, died Friday, April 26, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Big Bend, a son of the late General and Elsie McCune Richards. He was a carpenter and had retired after 42 years in the housing construction business in the Mid-Ohio Valley. He was self- employed and at the time of his retirement was employed by Ray C. Emrick Quality Homes, Belpre. He was a member of Church of God of Prophecy, Barlow. Surviving are five daughters, Violet Richards of Veto, Shelby Grimes of Red Hill, Wilma Barnhart and Linda Sinnett, both of Belpre, and Roberta Coler of Dania, Fla.; three sons, Russell Ray Richards of Bartlett, Jerry Roberts of Vincent and Steven Michael Richards of College Station, Tex.; one brother, Tracy Richards of Marietta; two sisters, Mabel Taylor of Doylestown, Ohio and Maxine Knight of Glenville; 31 grandchildren; 32 great-grand-children; one great- great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Docia Taylor Richards; one son, Rondell Richards; one daughter, Shirley Ann Richards; two brothers; three sisters; and one granddaughter, Tonya Frederick. Services were held at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre, and Spruce Hollow Community Church, Big Bend, with Rev. Joe Cannon, Rev. Robin Swinsburg and Rev. Chris DeBord officiating. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery, Big Bend. 9/26/1996 RICHARDS, LINDA P. Linda Pitts Richards, 44, of Simpsonville, S.C., died Saturday, Sept. 14, 1996, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Spartanburg County, a daughter of the late George and Dora Lee Lindsay Pitts. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene and an employee of Span-America Medical Systems. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Duane Richards, formerly of Calhoun County, son of the late Shirdie and Eulah Richards of Norman Ridge; one daughter, Kathryn Michelle Page of Mauldin, S.C.; one son, Robert Shane Key of Simpsonville; one brother, Jason Pitts of Greer, S.C.; one sister, Deborah Whitehead of Greer, S.C.; and two grandchildren, Megan Danielle Page and Kenneth Duane Richards II. Services were held at Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Gene Bradley officiating. Burial was in Graceland East Memorial Park Mausoleum. 3/21/1996 RICHARDS, RUTH E. Ruth E. Richards, 87, of Grantsville, died Monday, Mar. 11, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Taz T. and Anna Goodnight Eagle. She was a homemaker, noted quilter and gardener. Surviving are one daughter, Betty L. Collins of Vincent; one son, Gale H. Richards of Dayton; one sister, Dessel Yoak of Big Bend; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Richards; three brothers, Harley Eagle, Carl Eagle and Hodd Eagle; one sister, Ona Yoak; and two grandsons, Gary L. Collins and Donald L. Richards. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend. 4/18/1996 RICHARDS, FRANCIS M. Rev. Francis M. Richards, 86, of Horner's Run, Pennsboro, died Thursday, April 11, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late George Washington and Icie Luecretia Cunningham Richards. He was a minister for the Church of God for 50 years, having served in Pennsboro, Pike, and Glendale. He was serving as pastor of Glen Dale Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Mary F. Gray Davis Richards; one son, Sammy Richards of Stafford, Va.; one stepdaughter, Barbara Hurst of Parkersburg; one stepson, Edgar Davis, Jr., of Pennsboro; three brothers, Joseph Richards of Clarksburg, Porter Richards of Lima, Ohio, and Ray Richards of Greenwood; two sisters, Ruth Mason of Massillon, Ohio, and Minna Wood of Huntersville, N.C.; three grandchildren; and six stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Thompson Richards; his second wife, Ruth Payne Jack Richards; two brothers, William Richards and Holly Richards; and three sisters, Mary Dodd, Rachel Hoover and Malissa Richards. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. Paul Flanagan officiating. Burial was in Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro. 10/17/1996 RICHARDS, MINNIE F. Minnie F. Richards, 85, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 1996, at Elders of Ripley. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Frank and Lorie Snider Bennett. She was a former cook at Rainbow Hotel and Restaurant, Grantsville, for 33 years. Surviving are one daughter, Waunita Cunningham of Grantsville; three sons, Cecil G. Richards of Elizabeth, James E. Richards of Parkersburg and Charles D. Richards of Grantsville; one half-brother, Clyde Snider of Parkersburg; 21 grandchildren; and several great- grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery near Big Bend. RIDDEL, EDNA J. - See Robinson, Edna J. RIDER, MARIE - See Wolfe, Marie. RINEHART, CORA F. - See Hicks, Cora F. 2/1/1996 RITCHIE, DENVER D. Denver D. "Jim" Ritchie, 80, of Five Forks, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late William and Lelah Jane Wilson Ritchie. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, was retired from West Virginia Dept. of Highways and sang gospel music in Calhoun and surrounding areas for several years. He was a member of Ritchie Family Gospel Quartet and Five Forks Community Church. Surviving are two sons, Harold Eugene Ritchie of Five Forks and William R. Ritchie of Spencer; two brothers, Dale Ritchie of Big Springs and Glen Ritchie of Five Forks; two sisters, Edythe Ferrell of Grantsville and Edith Whipkey of Five Forks; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Sole Ritchie, in 1996. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Broomstick Cemetery. 1/18/1996 RITCHIE, MARY E. Mary E. Ritchie, 75, of Five Forks, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1996, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Eldon, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harold and Jessie Brawley Sole. She was a homemaker and a member of Broomstick Community Church and Five Forks Community Church. Surviving are her husband, Jim Ritchie; two sons, Harold Eugene Ritchie of Five Forks and William R. Ritchie of Spencer; two grandchildren, Bret Ritchie of Grantsville and Nichole Hop-kins of Parkersburg; and a sister, Evelyn Burrows of Parkersburg. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Broomstick Cemetery. 11/21/1996 ROBERTS, LOIS Lois Bickle Roberts, 94, of Eustis, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996, in Florida. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late L.T. and Annie Holliday Bickle. She was a 1920 Parkersburg High School graduate and a graduate of Otterbein College in Ohio. She taught at Jefferson School, Parkersburg, for several years. She was a member of United Brethren Church, Christ United Methodist. Surviving are one daughter, Lois Lee Roberts of Eustis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. George R. Roberts; two brothers, Frank Bickle and Russell Bickle; and two sisters, Anna Lou Minnich and Elizabeth Stevens. Services were held in Eustis. ROBERTS, OPAL M. - See Starcher, Opal M. ROBERTS, ONA - See Smith, Ona. 12/12/1996 ROBINSON, EDNA J. Edna Jeanette Robinson, 80, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late John and Rose Howard Riddel. She was a member of Church of God, Oceana. Surviving are her husband, Paul B. Robinson; one daughter, Phyllis Ann Bond of Newton, Ala.; two sons, Richard Eugene Robinson of Mena, Ark., and Ronzel Joe Robinson of Portsmouth, Va.; three sisters, Lorraine Rogers of Grantsville, Eleanor Duskey of Mt. Zion and Thelma Deal of Spencer; two brothers, Gail Riddel of Ohio and Gene Riddel of Arizona; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 12/19/1996 ROGERS, DELMA Delma Slider Rogers, 79, of Tarpon Springs, Fla., formerly of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996, at Harborside Healthcare Center, Palm Harbor, Fla. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Everett and Pearl Smith Kerby. She was a Florida resident for 36 years. She was a retired postmaster at Crystal Beach, Fla., and was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Tarpon Springs. Surviving are one son, Thomas G. Slider of Rutherford, N.C.; one daughter, Betty Brown of Tarpon Springs; five sisters, Evelyn Hersman of Millwood, Velma Prine of Vienna, Maggie Treadway of Buchanan Dam, Tex., and Tessie Clutts and Violet Barker, both of Florida; two brothers, Hubert Kerby and Warren Kerby, both of Mt. Zion; and 10 grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Gene Kerby officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. ROGERS, TINA GARNETT - See Myers, Tina Garnett. 1/4/1996 ROSE, GENE Gene Rose, 58, of Terra Alta, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1995, at Garrett Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md., after a short illness. He was born in Osie, a son of Estel Shamblin Rose of Morgantown and the late Spencer Rose. He was retired with 27 years of service as a system analyst with B.F. Goodrich. He was a past minister for Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Sinks Grove, and Union Memorial Baptist Church and past lay speaker for six years at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Charge, Grantsville. He was minister of Grove Church, Grove. He was past member of Gap Mills Ruritan Club and past announcer for farmer's day parade, Gap Mills. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Gail Loughry Rose; three daughters, Colleen Prisock of Morgantown, Dorinda Kisner of Terra Alta and Anita Bailey of Columbiana, Ohio; two sons, Dale Rose and Kevin Rose, both of Morgantown; two brothers, Noble Rose of Joplin, Mo., and Leonard Rose of Williston, S.C.; one sister, Rosalie Metheny of Creston, S.C.; and 15 grandchildren. Services were held at Terra Alta Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Lawson Whipkey officiating. Burial was in Freeland United Methodist Cemetery, Terra Alta. 11/28/1996 RUSH, BROOKLYN EDITH Brooklyn Edith Rush, infant daughter of Tammy Lynn Rush of Grantsville and Lonnie Eugene Shamblin of Grantsville, was stillborn Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. Surviving are one sister, Brittany Mae Hupp of Grantsville; two half- brothers, David Shamblin and Perry Shamblin, both of Walton; maternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Loretta Mae and Larry Steve McCormick of Big Bend; maternal grandfather and stepgrandmother, Charles Robert and Carolyn Rush of Grantsville; paternal grandparents, Lonnie and Barbara Shamblin of Grants-ville; maternal great-grandfather, Daniel K. Tolliver of Arnolds-burg; maternal great-grandmother, Zella Roupe of Leatherbark; and paternal great- grandmother, Dona Shamblin of White Pine. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Garry L. Bowen officiating. Burial was in Norman Ridge Cemetery, Lavada. 3/28/1996 RUSH, WILLIAM R., JR. William Robert Rush, Jr., 22, of Minnora, died Saturday, Mar. 23, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of William R. and Goldie Cottrell Rush of Minnora. Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother, Richard Talley of Grantsville, and two sisters, Glenda Talley of Chloe and Geleona Murphy of Minnora. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. 12/5/1996 SAGLE, THOMAS O. Thomas O. Sagle, 62, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, a son of the late Charles W. and Jeanette Deavers Grubb. He was an auto mechanic at Smith's Exxon, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Rosetta Carder Sagle; two sons, Charles L.R. Sagle of Grantsville and Thomas Sagle, Jr., of Parkersburg; and one cousin, Donald Deavers of Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, Grantsville. 10/10/1996 SAMPSON, MARY L. Mary Leona Sampson, 76, of Grantsville, formerly of Rosedale, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 1996, at her daughter's residence, Garretsville, Ohio. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late French and Anna Crihfield McCumbers. She was a homemaker and attended Elmira Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Dolores Brady of Garretsville, Darlene Whistle of Cincinnati and Dorothy Lewis of Williamsburg, Ohio; three sons, Roger Sampson, Lesley Sampson and Rick Sampson, all of Cincinnati; one sister, Cleo Miller of Rosedale; two brothers, Stanley McCumbers of Baltimore, Md., and Dennis McCumbers of Parkersburg; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, David L. Sampson and Dennis W. Sampson; two sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mark Gerwig officiating. Burial was in Mount Run Cemetery near Nicut. 5/16/1996 SAMPSON, ORAL G. Oral G. "Hoot" Sampson, 81, of St. Marys, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Leroy and Bell Marks Sampson. He was retired from the W.Va. Dept. of Highways in Gilmer County and was a former carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Ruby H. Sampson; three sons, Otis Sampson of Sterling, Ohio, Kenneth Sampson of Millstone and Willard Sampson of St. Marys; two daughters, Ellen Coen of Barberton, Ohio, and Mary West of Sand Ridge; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. SAPP, WINNIE B. - See Whytsell, Winnie B. 7/25/1996 SCHARTIGER, STELLA M. Stella May Schartiger, 78, of Shock, died Friday, July 19, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John W. and Zanna Tucker Lawson. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Surviving are six sons, Arden Schartiger of Canton, Ohio, Ted Schartiger of Massillon, Ohio, Eule Schartiger of Shreve, Ohio, Kenneth Schartiger of Brewster, Ohio, Danny Schartiger of Arnoldsburg and Rodney Schartiger of Shock; two daughters, June Miller and Janet Hastewell, both of Shock; two brothers, Ray Lawson of Massillon and Denzil Lawson of Brewster; four sisters, Minnie Robinson of Harrisville, Cleo Newell of Orma, Zella Boone of Massillon and Helen Cottrill of Newberry, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Schartiger. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Lawson Cemetery, Nicut. 2/22/1996 SHIMER, ADA PEARL Ada Pearl Shimer, 77, of Hesperia, Calif., died Sunday, Feb. 11, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Herbert and Lona Sampson Smith. She was a homemaker, and a member of Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, James Shimer; one daughter, Deborah Susan Alvarez of Oxnard, Calif.; five sisters, Alma Bell of Tallmadge, Ohio, Dean Kaluza and Goldie Smith, both of Barberton, Ohio, Melvia Merideth of Columbus and Betty McCoy of Akron; one brother, Delbert Smith of Barberton; one stepson, Richard Shimer of Wadsworth, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Janice Stutler of Barberton; three grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Webb officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Creston. 9/12/1996 SIERS, BILL D. Bill D. "Butch" Siers, 47, of Grantsville, died Friday, Sept. 6, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Grantsville. He was born in Spencer, a son of June Fogle Siers of Grantsville and the late Ermine Siers. He had attended Bob Jones University at Pontiac, Mich., for two years. He was an honorary deputy sheriff in Calhoun County. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church where he was a member of the choir. Surviving in addition to his mother are six sisters, Rebecca Whitlock of Powellton, Barbara Hamrick and Linda Peck, both of Grantsville, Shirley Allen of Toledo, Juanita Shafer of Cleveland, and Sharon Hendrickson of St. Clairsville, Ohio; six brothers, Kenneth Siers of Grantsville, Duane Siers and Dennie Siers, both of Cleveland, Gail Siers of Mineral Wells, Edsel Siers of Parkersburg and Eugene Siers of Wilmington, N.C. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 12/5/1996 SIERS, CLYDE Clyde Siers, 80, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1996, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Burley and Savannah White Siers. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was former owner/operator of Siers Grocery Co., Chloe, for 40 years. He was a retired postmaster at Chloe for 30 years of service and a former employee of Union Carbide Corp., Alloy. Surviving are his wife, Emma Metz Siers; two daughters, Sandra Murphy of Creston and Mary Sue Haas of Lost Creek; one son, Daniel L. Siers of South Charleston; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. 11/7/1996 SIERS, DORTHA Dortha L. Siers, 68, of Pleasant Hill, died Monday, Oct. 28, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Georgie Kelley Plant. She was retired from B.F. Goodrich, Grantsville, and was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Susan Alloway of Belpre; three sisters, Carolyn Shaffer of Mt. Zion, Sharon Chadock of Cam-bridge and Elizabeth Shaffer of Walker; three brothers, Robert Plant and James Plant, both of Grantsville, and Roy Plant of Parkersburg; one grandson; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Siers; and one sister, Hazel Stahl. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Margaret Schmitz officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. SIERS, ROXIE A. - See Cooper, Roxie A. SIERS, VIOLET - See Miller, Violet S. 12/19/1996 SIERS, WILLARD LEE Willard Lee Siers, 68, of Spencer, died Monday, Dec. 16, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Walter and Dona Eismon Siers. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired truck driver. Surviving are two sons, Roger L. Siers of Clarington, Ohio, and Dennie A. Siers of Akron, Ohio; three sisters, Janice Parsons of Massillon, Ohio, Lena Nutter of Orma and Lorna Truman of Spencer; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Siers, Glen Siers and Randall Siers; and one sister, Lores Gallager. Services were scheduled Wednesday, noon, at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with burial in Minnora Cemetery. 8/1/1996 SIMMONS, RUTH Ruth Simmons, 80, of Uniontown, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 23, 1996, in Stark County, Ohio. She was -born at Beech, a daughter of the late Grover and Stella Metheny Houchin. She was a licensed practical nurse and a member of Greentown United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Weldon Simmons; five sisters, ,Opal Jett and Bernice Laughlin, both of Arnoldsburg, Eula Kerns and Madge McKown, both of Orma, and Marie McKown of Akron; two brothers, Clyde Houchin of Arnoldsburg and Grover Houchin of Orma; one granddaughter, one grandson; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one son, Ivan Simmons; one sister, and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Stanley Epling officiating. Burial was in Houchin Cemetery near Arnoldsburg. 5/9/1996 SIMS, DOTT - See Blair Dott. Dott Busch McFee Sims Blair, 84, of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, May 1, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William Robert and Lucinda Wilson Busch. She was a 1931 Parkersburg High School graduate and had attended Alderson-Broaddus College. She was a homemaker. She was a 50-year member of Wirt County Farm Women's Club and Elizabeth Homemakers Club. She was honored as Wirt County Belle to the West Virginia Folk Festival, Glenville, and was a longtime member of Wirt County Senior Citizens. She was a member of South Parkersburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Kathy McFee of Elizabeth with whom she made her home; four grand-daughters, Stephanie McFee of Elizabeth, Carolyn Varlichi, Virginia "Brown" Crouser and Karen Murphy, all of Martinsburg; one grandson, Michael McFee of Elizabeth; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glen McFee; second husband, Charles Sims; third husband, William Blair; six brothers, French B. Busch, Emory Ray Busch, John F. Busch, Eber N. Busch, Roscoe E. Busch and Robert Busch; and eight sisters, Mary Lusina Dawson, Blanche Ryan, Esther Snider, Emma Mason, Dorcas Gainer, Myrtle Snider, Jane Dawson and Belle Busch. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. William P. Snider officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. SLIDER, JESSIE I. - See Johnson, Jessie I. SMITH, ADA PEARL - See Shimer, Ada Pearl. 7/11/1996 SMITH, ALBERT E. Albert E. Smith, 62, of Amoldsburg, died Sunday, July 7, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Okey and Lettie Price Smith. He was a well-known resident of Arnoldsburg and Beech communities. Surviving are one brother, Leon H. Smith of Orma; six nieces; one nephew; and several great-nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating, and burial in Smith Cemetery, Beech Road, Orma. SMITH, EDRA L. - See Conrad, Edra L. 8/8/1996 SMITH, HILL Hill Smith, 84, of Elba, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 1996, at @Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Floyd and Emma Moore Smith. He lived at Grantsville before moving to Elba in 1950. He was a farmer, worked in timber and operated a sawmil in Grantsville and Elba. He was employed at Clevite Corp., Caldwell, until his retirement. Surviving are two sons, David Smith of Elba and Gerald Smith of Macksburg; three daughters, Helen Stack of Elba, Jo Ann Cunningham of Marietta and Phyllis Mincks of Lowell; 20 grandchildren; 29 great- grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clair Gainer, one son, Herman Smith; five brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, with Rev. William Pickienpaugh officiating, #nd burial in Macksburg Cemetery. 4/25/1996 SMITH, ONA Ona Smith, 93, of Grantsville, died Friday, April 19, 1996, at The Willows, Parkersburg. She was born in Jackson County, a daughter of the late James and Sarah Riggs Roberts. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Hur. Surviving are five daughters, Beulah Hayes of Phoenix, Ariz., Eula Allen of Clarington, Ohio, Betty Fram of Chandlersville, Ohio, Bonnie C. Bird of Grantsville and Freda Lakocy of Elyria, Ohio; four sons, Glendle Smith of Clendenin, Donald Smith of Aurora, Colo., Dale Smith of Yonkers, N.Y., and Frank Smith of Massapequa, N.Y.; one sister, Oma Slider of Belpre; 57 grand-children, 87 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruby Smith. Services were held at Mount Olive U.M. Church, Hur. Burial was in Smith Family Cemetery, Mt. Zion. 5/2/1996 SMITH, ROXIE Roxie Smith, 79, of Glenville, died Saturday, April 20, 1996, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Ewell and Nora Gross Stump. She was a homemaker and a Pentecostal. Surviving are one brother, Leon Stump of Arnoldsburg; three sisters, Esther Swiger of Glenville, Violet Bean of Sand Fork and Irene Stump of Weston. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Debbie K. Smith; three brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Robert Anderson officiating. Burial was in Sand Fork Cemetery. 1/18/1996 SNIDER, KATHLEEN L. Kathleen L. Snider, 76, of Pine View Nursing Home, Harris-ville, formerly of Brohard, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Brohard, a daughter of the late Chloe Edith Wilson. She was a life long homemaker and a member of Hartley Church of Christ, Brohard. Surviving are an aunt, Ada Wilson of Munday; an uncle, Kenneth Kerns of Beverly, Ohio; and 12 cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Eugene Snider, in 1957; one sister, Betty Ann Arnold, in 1976; and an infant brother, John Wilson, in 1921. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Evangelist Eugene L. Conger officiating, and burial in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard. 4/11/1996 SNIDER, MILDRED G. Mildred G. Snider, 78, of Walker, died Saturday, April 6, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division. She was born in Pine Grove, a daughter of the late Carl and Annie Keller Eagle. She was a member of Hoy Chapel. Surviving are two sons, William W. Snider of Walker and Adrian E. Snider of Williamstown; four sisters, Ruth Dye of Big Springs, Madlyn Bednar of Grantsville, Oma Gean Williams of Big Root and Wanda Miller of Cleveland; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Icel Snider; one brother; and three sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Gainer Cemetery, Grantsville. SOLE, MARY E. - See Ritchie, Mary E. SPAUR, REBECCA - See Moss, Rebecca. 8/15/1996 SPENCER, CECIL W. Cecil W. Spencer, 74, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Clem and Cora Smith Spencer. He was retired from A.B. Chance Co., Parkersburg, after 39 years of service. He was a member of Mount Olivet Lodge No. 3, AF&AM, Parkersburg, and Scottish Rite Bodies of Parkersburg. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Belpre. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Price Spencer; three stepsons, Louie Dotson, Randy Fluharty and Rodney Fluharty, all of Parkers-burg; two stepdaughters, Pam Cooper of Mineral Wells and Diane Bennett of Davisville; one brother, Harley D. Spencer of Parkers-burg; and one sister, Clarabell Cottrill of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ester Woodford. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. SPENCER, ELIZABETH - See Springton, Elizabeth. SPENCER, RUBY L. - See Williams, Ruby L. SPICER, ROXIE M. - See Stalnaker, Roxie M. 8/29/1996 SPRINGSTON, ELIZABETH Elizabeth Springston, 76, of Gallatin, Tenn., died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1996, at Gallatin Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kanawha County, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Ivy Anderson Spencer. She was a resident of West Virginia for 40 years and of Gallatin the past 29 years. She was a member of Hendersonville Missionary Baptist Church, and was a past member of Two Runs Baptist Church, Wirt County. Surviving are one daughter, Robin Lynn Beavers of Hendersonville; two stepbrothers, Donnie Springston and Larry Springston, both of Grantsville; four stepsisters, Carol Reynolds of Grantsville, Debbie Springston of Gallatin, Kathy Springston of San Diego, Calif., and Carol O'Brien of Jacksonville, Fla. Services were held at Two Runs Baptist Church, with Donald Spencer officiating. STALNAKER, BARBARA A. - See Hathaway, Barbara A. 12/19/1996 STALNAKER, ROXIE M. Roxie M. Spicer Stalnaker, 88, of Rockville, Md., formerly of Millstone, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Gaithersburg, Md., following a brief illness. She was born in Wetzel County, a daughter of Curtis and Gertrude McHenry Butler. She was a homemaker, school cafeteria worker, and sales clerk. She taught Sunday School for over 30 years, most of them at Hepzibah Baptist Church, Gilmer County. She was a member of Tri- County Baptist Church, Damascas, Md. Surviving are one daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Spicer Peters of Rockville; one sister, Gertrude Amos of Gallatin, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Orval Spicer; her second husband, Rev. J. Walter Stalnaker; and three sisters. Services were held at Sand Fork Baptist Church, with Rev. Bob Rich and Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Sand Fork Cemetery. 4/25/1996 STARCHER, BUSTER Buster Starcher, 65, died Thursday, April 18, 1996. He was born at Richardsonville, a son of the late Harley Pete and Ruth Duskey Starcher. He was a resident of Barberton, Ohio, for 45 years and retired from Rockwell after 36 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Dessel Richards Starcher of Barberton; a son, Michael Starcher; daughters and son-in-laws, Loretta and Jim Gainer of Barberton, Terrie and Mitch Shafer of Enid, Okla.; grandchildren, Timothy and Jason Gainer, Samantha Shafer; brothers, J.T. Starcher and Robert Wayne Starcher of Parkersburg, Golden Starcher of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Charles Starcher of Grantsville; and sisters, Freeda McCune of Barberton, Fae Kerby of Mt. Zion and Joyce Bouvia of Madison, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Starcher. Services were held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. 10/10/1996 STARCHER, CHESTER D. Chester D. Starcher, 73, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Fred and Eva Bethel Hall Starcher. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II. He was retired from Spencer State Hospital. He attended Full Gospel Lighthouse Church, Big Bend. Surviving are his wife, Alma M. Greathouse Starcher of Spencer; four daughters, Janet Leek of Belpre, Shirley Gainer and Eva Chapman, both of Spencer, and Emma Walker of Big Bend; two sisters, Ada Webb of Spencer and Opal Mace of Arnoldsburg; one brother, Fred Starcher, Jr., of Arnoldsburg; and six grand-children. He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Starcher. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. David Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. 8/29/1996 STARCHER, DENVER R. Denver R. Starcher, 77, of Mud Fork, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late John G. and Elizabeth Tanner Starcher. He was a retired combustion engineer for Ford Motor Co., Brookpark, Ohio. He was a member of Seville Masonic Lodge No. 74 AF&AM. Surviving are his wife, Dora E. Shafer Starcher; four daughters, Betty Cowger of Sutton, Cathy Ruckman of Yadkinville, N.C., Becky Lance of Creston, Ohio, and Bobbi McLuch of Seville, Ohio; four sisters, Ivy Drake of Ivydale, Madge Lamb of St. Albans, Gladys Dague of Orlando, Fla., and Hilda Douglas of Westfield Center, Ohio; seven brothers, Andy Starcher of Clay, Orville Starcher of Ivydale, James Starcher of Chloe, Shirley Starcher of Nebo, Corbett Starcher of Creston, Ohio, Roscoe Starcher of Seville, and Dennis Starcher of North Ridgeville, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Shafer Cemetery, Chloe. 10/3/1996 STARCHER, LENNA M. Lenna Maxine Starcher, 70, of Parkview Healthcare, died Friday, Sept. 27, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Casper and Gertie Frederick Whipkey. She was a retired nursing assistant at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was a Baptist. Surviving are four sons, Willis "Dale" Starcher of Washing-ton, George "Bill" Starcher of Columbus, Denver Starcher of Park-ersburg and Myron "Butch" Starcher of Reedy; three daughters, Barbara Davis of Slate, Hilda Tanner of Waterford and Pamela Reed of Parkersburg; four brothers, Ted Whipkey of Pettyville, Hayward Whipkey of Burning Springs, Leonard Whipkey of Arkansas and Richard Whipkey of Georgia; one sister, Oma Siers of Roanoke, Va.; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Starcher, and two brothers. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. STARCHER, LENORE - See Gulley, Lenore. STARCHER, MATTIE - See Vineyard, Mattie. 5/9/1996 STARCHER, OPAL M. Opal M. Starcher, 81, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, April 29, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Rocksdale, a daughter of the late E.L. and Amy Craddock Roberts. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Helma Starcher, with whom she made her home at Mt. Zion; one daughter, Dolly Mace of Medina, Ohio; two sisters, Violet Husk and Freda Starcher, both of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Starcher; one son, Eugene Starcher; one brother, Denver Roberts; three sisters, Goldie Starcher, Rita Morgan and Cora Husk; and one grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. STARCHER, ORA F. - See Bowley, Ora F. 8/29/1996 STARCHER, ORVILLE W. Orville W. Starcher, 94, of Ivydale, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late John G. and Louisa Adkins Starcher. He was a former Clay County commissioner, having served for 12 years, and was a Clay County farmer, timberman and livestock dealer. He was a member of Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Nebo. Surviving are five daughters, Elva May and Mardell Nevans, both of Ivydale, Vesta Arnold of Arnoldsburg, Lydia Gay Ashley of Jonesville, N.C., and Sandy Funk of Tunnelton; two sons, Marlin Starcher and Carol "Kayo" Starcher, both of Ivydale; four sisters, Ivy Drake of Ivydale, Madge Lamb of St. Albans, Gladys Dague of Orlando, Fla., and Hilda Douglas of Westfield Center, Ohio; six brothers, Andy Starcher of Clay, James Starcher of Chloe, Shirley Starcher of Nebo, Corbett Starcher of Creston, Ohio, Roscoe Starcher of Seville, Ohio, and Dennis Starcher of North Ridgeville, Ohio; 33 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 41 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Ruby Metheney. Services were held at Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Nebo, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan and Rev. Kenneth Chapman officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. STARCHER, SHEILA M. - See Laughlin, Sheila M. 8/8/1996 STARKEY, BEULAH B. Beulah B. Starkey, 84, of Marietta, died Friday, Aug. 2, 1996, at Marietta Center for Health & Rehabilitation. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Allie Bell Boice. Surviving are one stepson, Leonard Starkey of Marietta; four brothers; two sisters; seven grandchildren; , several great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence O. Starkey; one stepson, John Starkey; one step-daughter, Virginia Oliver-, and eight brothers and sisters. Services were held at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with Rev. Duane Biehl officiating. Burial was in Valley Cemetery. STARKEY, ETTA - See Stump, Etta. 9/12/1996 STARKEY, WILLARD L. Willard L. Starkey, 65, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 1996, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Sawly S. and Gertrude Husk Starkey. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired employee of Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Madiline Blake Starkey; five daughters, Anna Huffman of Big Bend, Jean Starkey of Dunn, N.C., Shirley Starkey, Melissa Starkey and Lisa Starkey, all of Grantsville; two sons, Lewis Starkey of Grantsville and Scott Starkey of Dunn; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Starkey. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ron Swiney officiating. Burial was in Clayton Stump Cemetery near Grantsville. 6/20/1996 STEED, DONNA MAY Donna May Steed, 63, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, June 15, 1996, at her residence. She was born at Brohard, a daughter of the late Dorcy and Eula Mills Wilson. She was a 1951 Wirt County High School graduate and a 1954 Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital School of Nursing graduate. She was employed as a pediatric nurse at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital from 1954 until her retirement in 1993. She was an active member and chairman of the trustee board at Seventh Street United Methodist Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Theodore C. Steed, Jr.; two sons, Ronald Dean Steed of Parkersburg and Joseph Paul Steed,. of Little Hocking; two daughters, Barbara Kay Reed of Reedsville and Beverly Ann Daugherty of Parkersburg; one brother, Paul Wilson of Grantsville; one sister, Mabel Stevens of Munday; and 10 grandchildren. Services were held at Seventh Street U.M. Church, with Rev. Steve Rhodes officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 9/5/1996 STEIMLING, DAVID David E. Steimling, Sr., 61, of Sand Ridge, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born in Barnesville, Pa., a son of the late Henry and Estella Kissinger Steimling. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean conflict and member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, Spencer. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Shafer Steimling of Sand Ridge; two sons, David E. Steimling, Jr., and Darrell Steimling, both of Chicago, Ill.; three stepdaughters, Cynthia Steimling of Illinois, Susan Forsyth of Missouri and Dorothy J. Boyle of New Jersey; five stepsons, Walter A. Boyle of Morgantown, Joseph Boyle and Paul Boyle, both of Merchantville, N.J., and James Boyle and Thomas Boyle, both of Vineland, N.J.; two sisters, Winifred Zerne of Crownsville, Md., and Carol Holland of San Jose, Calif.; and six stepgrandchildren. Burial was at family's convenience. STEVENS, DELLA - See Boggs, Della. 1/25/1996 STEWART, DIANNAH Diannah Stewart, 79, of Spencer, died Friday, Jan. 19, 1996, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Catherine Hicks. She was a retired employee of Spencer State Hospital and attended Spencer Baptist Temple. Surviving are one daughter, Wanda Crislip of Parkersburg; three sons, Charles Stewart, Nolan Stewart and Roger Stewart, all of Spencer; three sisters, Dora Miller of Stow, Ohio, Sue Jones of Akron and Delores Grimm of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; three brothers, Bronzel Hicks of Spencer, Clyde Hicks of Clay and Gerald Hicks of Leesburg, Fla.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Stewart; one daughter, Katherine Stewart; two sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Rick Perrine officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, near Reedy. STEWART, DORIS - See Doris Earnest. 3/21/1996 STULL, TRACY M. Tracy M. Stull, 75, of Grantsville, died Saturday, March 16, 1996, at her daughter's residence in Mt. Zion. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Sinamie and Icy Carpenter Lamp. She attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are seven sons, Doug Stull and Earl Stull, both of Grantsville, David Stull of Clarksburg, Jack Stull of Big Bend, Larry Stull, Eugene Stull and Johnny Stull, all of Mt. Zion; six daughters, Dottie Harris and Leona Nester, both of Grantsville, Linda Simers of Mt. Zion, Rosemary Martin, Elizabeth Parsons and Kathleen Wagoner, all of Big Springs; four brothers, Clarence Lamp of Hickory, N.C., Albert Lamp of Adrian, David Lamp and Henry Lamp, both of Barberton, Ohio; one sister, Gladys Bennett of Clarksburg; 26 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildrend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Stull; one son, Robert Stull; one daughter, Phyllis Sampson; one sister, Millie Godfrey; and two brothers, James Edward Lamp and Simmie Lamp. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville with Rev. Fred Sparks officiating. 1/25/1996 STUMP, ETTA Etta Stump, 78, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 1996, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Francis Elsworth and Sarah Alice Starkey Smith. She was a former mercantile clerk in Grantsville and a member of Millstone Church of Christ. Surviving are three sons, Roger D. Stump of Five Forks, Donald H. Stump of Grantsville and James R. Stump of Alum Bridge; one granddaughter, Barbara Michelle Stump of Grantsville; one stepgrandson; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Madison Hays Stump; one sister, Eva Spellman; and one brother, Delbert Smith. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. STUMP, MARTHA - See Vannoy, Martha. STUMP, ROXIE - See Smith, Roxie. 1/4/1996 STUMP, THELMA F. Thelma Francis Stump, 87, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Howard and Columbia Miller Cox. She was employed by the Calhoun County Board of Education, having taught for 41 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, where she was active in the Fell-Kennedy Sunday School Class. She was a Glenville State College graduate. Surviving are one son, James V. Stump of Grantsville; two daughters, Margaret Ann Snyder and Patricia J. Arnold, both of Charleston; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Liona Riddel of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Gerald Stump, in 1973; and two brothers. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. 4/18/1996 STURM, LEONA Leona Sturm, 92, of Charleston, died Sunday, Mar. 31, 1996, at her home after a long illness. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Jonathan and Ernestine Barnett Casto. She formerly resided in Hur and was employed by the Hur Telephone Co., as a switch operator for the original "grapevine" company which served a rural area stretching from Hur, Creston, Joker, and Annamoriah to Barnes Run, Rocksdale, and Richardson. She operated the office from the end of the great depression through World War II, concluding her tenure in the early 1950's. She was a retired employee of O.J. Morrison Dept. Store, Charleston. Surviving is a daughter, Carolyn Hall of Pinch; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holly Sturm, in 1938; and two sons, William G. Sturm, in 1959, and Holly D. "Jim" Sturm, in 1990. Services were held with Rev. Kyle Key officiating. Burial was in Elk Hills Memorial Park, near Pinch. 5/9/1996 SUTTLE, ELLA MARIE Ella Marie Suttle, 95, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, May 1, 1996, at Parkview Health Care Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Dyer and Dora Belknap. She was a homemaker and a member of Albert's Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge. Surviving are one daughter, Beulah Shields of Big Bend; three stepdaughters, Pearl Meadows of Stumptown, Violet Mellot of Arnoldsburg and Elizabeth Meadows of Mt. Clare; one stepson, Earl Suttle of McConnelsville; three brothers, George Belknap of Cedarville, Ray Belknap of Erie, Pa., and Gerald Belknap of Youngstown, Ohio; 36 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and 29 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Suttle; one son, Oscar Shields; one daughter, Eula Wright; three sisters, Clara Rexroad, Myrtly Lacy and Hazel Petticrew; and two brothers, Harley Belknap and Coy Belknap. Services were held Saturday at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Austin White officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. 8/29/1996 TALLHAMER, SAMUEL J. Samuel John Tallhamer, 74, of Beatrice, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Leonard and Dolly See Tallhamer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from O. Ames Co., Parkersburg, after 31 years of service. He was a member of Middle Run Church near Little Gap. Surviving are his wife, Oleta M. Deuley Tallhamer; six daughters, Dorothy Kennedy of Grantsville, Linda Atkinson of Washington, Barbara Parsons of Five Forks, Marion Gaston, Carol Wilson and Diane Haught, all of Beatrice; one son, Rex Tallhamer of Smithville; six brothers, Robert Tallhamer of Elyria, Ohio, James Guy Tallhamer of La Grange, Ohio, Clarence Tallhamer of Grafton, Ohio, Junior Tallhamer of Oberlin, Ohio, Harry Tallhamer of Stumptown and Park Tallhamer of Glenville; one sister, Cathryn Suttle of Zanesville, Ohio; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, George Tallhamer, and one sister, Ruby Wood. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Randy Wilson and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Turner Cemetery, Lockney. TAYLOR, DAISY - See Richards, Daisy. THOMAS, NELLIE - See Bower, Nellie T. 8/22/1996 THORNBURG, NOLA G. Nola Garnet Freshour Thornburg, 80, of Heritage Health Care Center, Arcadia, Fla., died Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996, at the center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Roy and Edna E. Whipkey Freshour. She worked as an aide in mental health services and was a Baptist. Surviving are one son, Carl Jackson Thornburg of Tennessee; one brother, Turner Freshour of Parkersburg; two sisters, Leona McDonald of Kentucky and Martha Feiler of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Alfred Thornburg; seven brothers; and six sisters. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Paul T. Morton officiating, and visitation on Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Franklin Funeral Chapel, Parkersburg. TINGLER, GOLDIE T. - See Chappell, Goldie T. 1/11/1996 TINGLER, PAUL D. Paul D. Tingler, 77, of Big Springs, Calhoun County, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Elzia and Virginia Richards Tingler. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Quartermaster Corps in the European Theatre. He retired from Calhoun Super Service and was a carpenter and a farmer. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Methodist Church, Big Springs. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Geraldine Smith Tingler; three sons, Paul D. Tingler II of Williamstown, Joseph Tingler of Big Springs and Richard L. Tingler of Lowell, Ohio; two sisters, Sylvia Roberts of Nobe and Goldie Chappell of Mount Airy, N.C.; one brother, Forest Tingler of Big Springs; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard Tingler and E. Harold Tingler. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. 8/22/1996 TRIPPETT, ARLENE Arlene Trippett, 87, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Homer and Annie Francis Trippett. She was formerly employed by Francis Hardware Co., Grantsville, for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Grantsville and Fell Kennedy Sunday School Class. Surviving are one sister, Otta Fowler of Grantsville, and one nephew, Billy D. Trippett of Grantsville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. 8/29/1996 VANNOY, JOANNA L. Joanna L. Vannoy, 80, of Whited Drive, Vienna, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late German Clarence and Mary Etta Snyder Butcher. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Nursing School and a retired reconsideration examiner for the Social Security Administration. She was a former member of the United Brethren Church and attended Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Gilmer County. She was a past president of the Calhoun Historical Society, and served as archivist for many years. She and her husband, Forrest Vannoy, contributed many books of area history and genealogy to the Calhoun County Library. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Forrest B. Vannoy; one sister, Beauna Leitch of Orlando, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters; and three brothers. Services will be held Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Rev. Keith Miles officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen South Cemetery. VANNOY, JUANITA K. - See Hall, Juanita K. 9/26/1996 VANNOY, MADGE Madge Moore Vannoy, 80, of Amber Lane, S.C., died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1996, at her residence following an illness. She was born in Normantown, a daughter of the late O.D. and Emma Hardman Moore. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, and taught in Gilmer County school system. She was a graduate of Glenville State College. Surviving are her husband, Noble F. Vannoy of Galivants Ferry, S.C.; three daughters, Terry Johnson of Chester, S.C., Kathy McCracken of Galivants Ferry and Cindy Martin of Aynor, S.C.; one brother, Albert Moore of Glenville; three sisters, Lillie Meadows of Ripley, Flora Frame of Normantown and Murl Ferrell of Elyria, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Mt. Trolly Freewill Baptist Church, S.C. 4/18/1996 VANNOY, MARTHA Martha Stump Vannoy, 88, of Stumptown, died Saturday, April 13, 1996, at Parkview Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Frank and Emily Gherke Stump. She was the 1970 Calhoun County Belle, a member of Rush Run Homemaker's Extension Club and Rush Run Baptist Church, Stumptown. Surviving are two sons, Frank Vannoy of Reedy and John Vannoy of Mineral Wells; two daughters, Emma Moss of Normantown and Arena Alice Hargis of Huntington; one sister, Mary M. Stump of Glenville; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Von B. Vannoy; and two sisters, Georgia McCartney and Stella Mace Hardman. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Rush Run Baptist Church, Stumptown, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating, and burial in Sylvester Stump Cemetery, Stumptown. VANNOY, VENA J. - See Bickerstaff, Vena J. 11/14/1996 VANSCOY, KATHLEEN Kathleen M. Kady VanScoy, 79, of Pennsboro, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 1996, at her residence. She was born near Pennsboro, a daughter of the late James Wesley and Iva A. Denning Whaley. She was retired from W.Va. Dept. of Human Services after 14 years as a social worker in Calhoun, Ritchie, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Hancock counties. She was a member of Rt. 1 Homemakers Club and Pennsboro Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Shelby M. VanScoy; two daughters, Kay Linville of Pennsboro and Vickie Robinson of Ravenswood; two sisters, Helen Meredith of Weirton and Mildred McDonnell of Southside, Ala.; six grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, James W. Whaley, Jr. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Church of Christ, Pennsboro, with Evangelist John Tenney and Evangelist Terry Jones officiating, and burial in Church of Christ Cemetery. 4/4/1996 VINEYARD, MATTIE Mattie Starcher Carper Vineyard, 84, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Mar. 30, 1996, at Miletree Healthcare Center, Spencer. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late James Yancy and Myrtle Westfall Starcher. She was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and Glenville State College and earned a master's degree from West Virginia University. She was a curriculum supervisor for Calhoun County schools and a retired teacher with 37 years of service in Clay, Roane and Calhoun counties. She was a member of National Education Association and Calhoun County Education Association, and was a former member of Daughters of the American Revolution and Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma society. She was active in Community Action, Arnoldsburg, and a member of Knotts Baptist Church, Arnolds- burg. Surviving are her husband, Hoy M. Vineyard; two sons, Randal Kent Carper of Ashland, Ken., and Tommy Vernon Carper of Big Bend; one sister, Fae Cox of Millstone; one brother, Eugene Starcher of Frostproof, Fla.; one foster brother, Charles Knotts of Bickmore; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon Q. Carper, and one brother, Seldon Starcher. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Ray N. Harris officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. 5/16/1996 WALKER, HAROLD E. Harold E. Walker, 61, of Weirton, died Thursday, May 9, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Olga Walker Ferrell of Big Bend and the late Carl Walker, and stepson of the late Russell Ferrell. He was retired from Weirton Steel Mill. Surviving are his wife, Jean Walker; two sons, Vernon Walker of Big Bend and Mike Walker of Pleasant Hill; one stepdaughter, Janet Casto of Weirton; three brothers, Irvin Walker of Big Bend, Ronnie Walker of Munday and Jack Walker of Big Bend; one sister, Janice Kelly of Belmont; two half-sisters, Norma Queen of St. Marys and Naomi Kellar of Big Bend; one stepsister Isabelle Parsons of Georgia; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Edward Walker; one sister, Betty Holbert; and one stepbrother, Harold Ferrell. Services were held at Turley Funeral Home, New Cumberland, with Rev. Charles E. Andrews officiating. 8/8/1996 WATKINS, ANGELA JO Angela Jo 'A.J.' Watkins, 28, of Chloe, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Summit County, Ohio, a daughter of Daris and Mary Long Watkins of Chloe. She was a licensed practical nurse at Braxton Health Care Center, Flatwoods. Surviving in addition to her parents are two sisters, Michelle Mollohan of Duck, and Sharon Watkins of Chloe; one brother, Daniel Watkins of Chloe; paternal grandmother, Mary Magdeline Watkins of Beckley; and maternal grandparents, Buford and Mable Long of Duck. Joint services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. 10/31/1996 WAYNE, ORVIE Orvie Wayne, 81, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1996, in Roane General Hospital. A homemaker, she was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late George and Bertha May Falls. She was a former lay minister for United Methodist Church and attended Church of the Living God, Spencer. Surviving are two daughters, Mazel Burroughs of Spencer and Anna Boggess of Liverpool; five sons, Lloyd H. Wayne of Minnora, Nolan Wayne of Chloe, Frank Wayne of Shinnston, Larry Wayne of Orrville, Ohio, and Jerry Wayne of Parkersburg; three sisters, Rosie Hicks of Arnoldsburg, Lillie Butler of Minnora and Millie Bishop of Millstone; three brothers, Herman Falls of Glenville, John Falls of Grantsville and Arnold R. Falls of Arnoldsburg; 25 grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Wayne, and one daughter, Macel Cabell. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Austin White and Rev. Olive Swiney officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Minnora. WEAVER, AVA VIRGINIA - See Naylor, Ava Virginia. 8/29/1996 WEBB, HUME Hume Webb, 74, of Salem, Ohio, died Friday, Aug. 23, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Otto, a son of the late French L. and Lora Nichols Webb. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was assistant police chief for Fairfield Township, a former Salem Township police chief for 24 years, head of security at Quaker City Drag Strip for the past 30 years, and former owner of four gasoline stations in Salem and one in Lisbon, Ohio. He was a former captain of Salem Police Auxiliary, past president of Ohio Peace Officers Association of Columbiana County, Columbiana County Police Chiefs Association, former member of Leetonia Ruritans, member of Mt. Nebo Grange, and member of Country Ramblers and West Virginia Boys, music groups that traveled the area and played in nursing homes and other music events. He was a member of Church of Christ of Hanoverton. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Leola Allen Webb; four sons, Delmer Webb, Fred Webb and William Webb, all of Salem, and Arless Webb of Columbiana; one daughter, Connie Petty of Minerva, Ohio; three sisters, Ruth Ferrell of Akron, Dessie Hildreth of Spencer and Verba Deweese of Grantsville; one brother, Rev. Lee Webb of Salem; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Vonnie Nutter; and three brothers, Rev. Hobart Webb, Harry Webb and Junior Webb. Services were held Sunday at Arbaugh Pearce Greenisen Funeral Home. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Spencer. 1/18/1996 WEEKLEY, LOY Loy Weekley, 60, of Canton, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 1996, at a Canton hospital, after a short illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Fred Weekley and Lear Weekley of Akron, Ohio. He was retired from Massillon Steel Mills, with 40 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Cora Weekley of Canton; one daughter, Sarah Harder of Princeton, Texas; four sons, Bill Weekley of Akron, Scott Weekley of Massillon, Michael Schnegy of Canton, and Steven Schnegy of Florida; four grandsons; step-mother, Opal Weekley of Vienna; three sisters, Sharon Hill of Lineboro, Md., Geneva Lucas of Kingman, Ariz., and Barbara Smith of Washington, W.Va.; five brothers, Paul Weekley of Knoxville, Tenn., Lowell Weekley of Spencer, William Weekley of Wooster, Ohio, Carroll Weekley of Parkersburg, and Larry Cottrell of Orma. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Norman Loy; one brother, Robert Weekley; and one sister, Glenna Pilgrim. Services were held at Sanders Funeral Home, Canton, with Rev. Bill Craddock officiating. Burial was in Mapleton Cemetery, Canton. WHALEY, KATHLEEN - See Vanscoy, Kathleen. WHIPKEY, LENNA M. - See Starcher, Lenna M. WHITAKER, PHYLLIS SUE - See Kirby, Phyllis Sue. WHITE, MARY MADGE - See Cain, Mary Madge. WHYTSELL, LELAH V. - See Edwards, Lelah V. 12/5/1996 WHYTSELL, WINNIE B. Winnie B. Sapp Whytsell, 82, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Rocksdale, a daughter of the late William R. and Jessie Price Sapp. She was a former employee of Kellwood Co., Spencer, and was a former foster grandmother at Arnoldsburg Elementary School for 10 years. She attended Stoney Point Methodist Church near Arnoldsburg. Surviving are one son, Paul E. Whytsell, Jr., of Grantsville; one daughter, Marie Honaker of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Retta Conley of Lexington, Ohio; five grandchildren; 12 great-grand-children; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Whytsell, Sr., in 1994; one son; and one grandson. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Husk Cemetery near Arnoldsburg. 12/12/1996 WHYTSELL, WINNIE B. Winnie B. Sapp Whytsell, 82, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care. She was born in Rocksdale, a daughter of the late William R. and Jessie Price Sapp. She was a former employee of Kellwood Co., Spencer, and was a former foster grandmother at Arnoldsburg Elementary School for 10 years. She attended Stoney Point Methodist Church near Arnoldsburg. Surviving are one son, Paul E. Whytsell, Jr., of Grantsville; one daughter, Marie Honaker of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Retta Conley of Lexington, Ohio; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Whytsell, Sr.; one son; and one grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery near Arnoldsburg. 2/1/1996 WILLIAMS, ILA LANGFORD Ila Langford Williams, 88, of Spencer, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 1996, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Marcus Seymore and Lucy Dawson Langford. She owned Williams Shoe Store, Spencer, for over 50 years, and was a member of Wetzel Chapter of Eastern Star 27 and Spencer Advent Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Herbert Williams; two daughters, Margie Williams Evans of Arnoldsburg and Mildred W. Pritchard of St. Louis, Mo.; one son, Thomas D. Williams of Spencer; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by nine sisters and brothers. Services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Ellison officiating. Burial will be in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. 7/11/1996 WILLIAMS, JOHN H. John H. Williams, 59, of Middlebourne, died Sunday, July 7, 1996 , at this residence. He was born in Wirt County, a son of the late Perry D. and Lura H. Godd Williams. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a retired employee of Union Carbide, Sistersville. He was a former member of National Rifle Association and a member of Arnolds Creek Christian Church. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Donna Myers Williams; two sonsi Daniel F. Williams and Jerry T. Williams, both of Middlebourne; one sister, Ada Mae Morrison of Five Forks; and one granddaughter, Michelle Williams of Middlebourne. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Perry Williams, Harry William, Robert Williams and Harold Williams; and one sister, Juanita Roberts. Services were held at Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, with Rev. William Williamson and LeMoyne Horner officiating. 5/16/1996 WILLIAMS, RUBY L. Ruby L. Williams, 80, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, May 9, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Emory and Cerepta White Spencer. She worked in the reeling department at FMC, and attended Edgelawn Methodist Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are two sons, Darrell E. Williams of Parkersburg and Larry M. Williams of Davis, Calif.; one daughter, Carol Skidmore of New Cumberland; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kempis Williams; six sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Christopher Longgrear officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery, Parkersburg. 1/25/1996 WILLISON, DESSIE R. Dessie R. Willison, 81, of Parkview Health Care Center, Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Clarence and Alma Smith Mick. Surviving are three sons, Edward R. Willison, Robert J. Willison and Ronnie L. Willison, all of Parkersburg; three daughters, Ruby M. Dailey of Coolville and Mary Ann Rexroad and Susan K. Shockey, both of Belpre; two sisters, Pearl Blosser of Parkersburg and Mickie Pickerton of Texas; one brother, Otis Mick of Parkersburg; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Willison, in 1993. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jesse Keenan officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. WILSON, DONNA MAY - See Steed, Donna May. WILSON, HOPE - See Nicholas, Hope WILSON, KATHLEEN L. - See Snider, Kathleen L. 8/29/1996 WILSON, ORA D. Ora D. Wilson, 96, of Glenville, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Index, Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Samuel and Martha Jenkins Deulley. She was a homemaker and attended Pisgah United Methodist Church, near Glenville. Surviving are two daughters, Bertha J. McCune of Minnora and Luella McCune of Barberton, Ohio; three sons, Earl Wilson and Ave Wilson, both of Glenville, and Bobby C. Wilson of Ohio; 26 grandchildren, and several stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Wilson; two sons, Albert Wilson and Dorsie Wilson; five brothers, and five sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor James G. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Jobs Temple Cemetery, near Glenville. 10/10/1996 WILSON, SARA S. Sara S. Wilson, 68, of Marietta, died Friday, Oct. 4, 1996, at The Arbors of Marietta. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Nora McKee Lockney. She was retired from Sperry Rand, Marietta, where she had worked as a scheduling clerk. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, and a member of Lutherans Guild. Surviving are her husband, Warren Wilson; one daughter, Betsy Swales of Parkersburg; two sons, Jeffery Eagle and Thomas Eagle, both of Parkersburg; two stepdaughters, Barbara Wilson of Marietta and Mary Ann Geist of N.Y.; one brother, Roscoe Lock-ney of Parkersburg; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Patty Waldo, Phyllis Roth, Nell Hile and Ilene Cunningham. Services were held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, with Pastor David Brighton officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Marietta. 8/1/1996 WILSON, WILLIAM, SR. William Albert Wilson, Sr., 70, of Annamoriah, died Friday, July 26, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Fairmont, a son of the late Clancy H. and Ola Arthur Wilson. He was the owner of W. A. Wilson and Son Lumber Co. and was a member of Creston United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, William Albert Wilson, Jr., of Creston; three daughters, Barbara Fluharty and Cathy Heiney, both of Grantsville, and Carol Lynch of Creston; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a close friend, Mrs. Frankie Mowery of Creston. Services were held at Creston United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Heiney, Rev. Jim Lynch and Rev. Barry Miller officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Little Creek, Creston. 4/11/1996 WINE, JACK D. Jack D. Wine, 17, of Millstone, died Monday, Mar. 25, 1996, at West Virginia University Medical Center, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Denzil and Carol Wine of Millstone. He was a sophomore at Calhoun County High School. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Robbie Haynes of Parkersburg and Louie Haynes of Grantsville; two sisters, Veronica D. Wine of Clifton, N.J., and Daytona Wine of Burnsville; maternal grandmother, Sarah Harris of Grantsville; and paternal grandfather, Melvin Wine of Copen. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf and Rev. Tim Davis officiating. Burial was in Wine Family Cemetery, Burnsville. 1/4/1996 WITTE, GENEVA Geneva Witte, 84, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1995, at New Martinsville Health Care Center after an extended illness. She was born in White Oak, a daughter of the late Samuel and Clida Wilson Witte. She was a retired clerical worker and cared for her parents on their Chloe farm. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Gerrit Witte of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Harral Witte of Canal Fulton, Ohio; two sisters, Ilene Brown of Rockville, Md., and Emma Elliot of Sutton; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Doris Villers. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Big White Oak. 10/31/1996 WOLFE, MARIE Marie Wolfe, 90, of St. Marys, died Monday, Oct. 21, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George W. and Mahala Ellison Rider. She was a life member of Pemberton Garden Club, Eastern Star, Faith Circle, United Methodist Women, and St. Marys United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 71 years, Dennie G. Wolfe; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Darrel Gooden officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. WOLFE, NELLIE - See Lamb, Nellie. WOOFTER, FREEDA OPAL - See Jones, Freeda Opal. 10/3/1996 WRIGHT, LEROY LeRoy Wright, 51, of Mt. Zion, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Neversink, N.Y., son of Charlotte VanWagner Wright of Liberty, N.Y., and the late LeRoy Wright, Sr. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and retired as a sergeant for Liberty Police Dept. He was a member of the Police Conference of New York and employed at Pursley Furniture Co., Grantsville. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Maureen Spence Wright; two daughters, Lani Nead and Coleen Hare, both of Livingston Manor, N.Y.; one son, Daniel Lee Wright of Grants-ville; one brother, Timothy Wright of Loch Sheldrake, N.Y.; two sisters, Charlotte Lauria of Neversink and Bertie Scott of California; and seven grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Enon Cemetery. WRIGHT, MARY SUE - See Goodrich, Mary Sue 3/14/1996 WRIGHT, PANSY ANN Pansy Ann Wright, 77, of Belleville, died Tuesday, Mar. 5, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Okey J. and Happie Williams Dulin. She worked at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital for 18 years and was a graduate of Camden-Clark School of Nursing. She was a member and past president of Wood County Extension Homemakers and past president of West Virginia Homemakers and a member of Pond Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. She was a member of Pond Creek Baptist Church and the Ladies' Aid. Surviving are her husband, William A. Wright; three sons, Robert Allen Wright of Cross Lanes, William Michael Wright of Washington and James Cecil Wright of Belleville; one daughter, Catherine Bowman of Terra Alta; one sister, Dorothy Dulin of Ripley; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Dulin and Wilford Dulin; and one sister, Ruth Norman. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jack Flanery officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. 5/2/1996 WRIGHT, SCOTTIE L. Scottie Lenore Wright, 88, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, April 25, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late S.M. and Clara Johnson Plant. She was a homemaker and had attended Bethel United Methodist Church earlier in her life. Surviving are one son, William Wayne Wright of Clearwater, Fla.; seven daughters, Juanita Richards and Oleda Boyce, both of Parkersburg, Betty Westfall of Washington, Patricia Pickens of Williamstown, Guenavere Lesley of Liberty, S.C., Jean Crispin of Creswell, N.C. and Margie Johnson of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Wright. Services were held at Sunset Memory Gardens Chapel of Peace, Parkersburg, with Rev. Paul Morrison officiating. Burial