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She was preceded in death by her husband, Goodman Aaron. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Norman Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery. ALLEN, ESTEL - See Powell, Estel. ALVIS, CARL H. 5/22/1997 Carl Hayden Alvis, 83, of Spencer, died Thursday, May 15, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late James H. and Rose Alvis. He formerly worked at Spencer State Hospital in the kitchen and laundry, and was a self-employed lawn keeper. Surviving are one daughter, Rose Justice of Spencer; two stepdaughters, Kathy Deel and Joyce Hendrickson, both of Aiken, S.C.; two sisters, Eleanor Nester of Spencer and Julia Ray of Grantsville; three brothers, Calvin Alvis, Tony Alvis and Charles Alvis, all of Spencer; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Daisy Hardman Alvis; and one daughter, Emma Mae Tanner. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery, near Spencer. AMOS, L. MAXINE - See Roberts, L. Maxine. ANDERSON, BARBARA 8/21/1997 Barbara Ann Anderson, 66, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Aug 14, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Glen Morrison, a daughter of C. A. and Inez Blankenship. She grew up in Pineville and moved to Grantsville in 1958. She graduated from Pineville High School and attended Marshall College. She was a homemaker and was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Glenville. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, James E. Anderson; three sons, John Anderson of New Haven, Conn., Joseph Anderson of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Jesse Anderson of Morgantown; two daughters, Pamela Anderson of Lake Park, Fla., and Carolyn Jo Anderson of Morgantown; three sisters, Carolyn Norman of Jupiter, Fla., Patty Wells of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Mary Sue Adams of Charleston; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kanawha City, with Rev. Esber Tweel officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Elkins. ANDERSON, BARBARA 8/28/1997 Barbara Ann Anderson, 66, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Aug 14, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Glen Morrison, a daughter of C. A. and Inez Blankenship. She grew up in Pineville and moved to Grantsville in 1958. She graduated from Pineville High School and attended Marshall College. She was a homemaker and was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Glenville. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, James E. Anderson; three sons, John Anderson of New Haven, Conn., Joseph Anderson of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Jesse Anderson of Morgantown; two daughters, Pamela Anderson of Lake Park, Fla., and Carolyn Jo Anderson of Morgantown; three sisters, Carolyn Norman of Jupiter, Fla., Patty Wells of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Mary Sue Adams of Charleston; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Kanawha City, with Rev. Esber Tweel officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Elkins. Memorials may be made to Heartwood Dance Center, c/o Jude Binder, Rt. 1, Box 61, Big Bend, WV 26136. ANDERSON, FERN M. 10/9/1997 Fern M. Anderson, 73, of Belpre, died Friday, Oct. 3, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Five Forks, a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Bertha Metz Richards. She was a homemaker and a cook/ waitress at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital during World War II. She was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Don Anderson; two sons, Ernest Anderson of Belpre and John David Mathers of Washington; one brother, Robert "Bud" Richards of Harrisville; two sisters, Edith Fluharty of Harrisville and Virgia Frederick of Big Springs; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three husbands, John C. Mathers, Willie H. Clevenger and John Eaton; three sisters, Eula Postalwait, Zona Sims and Dollie Dye; and two brothers, Leonard Richards and Thomas Richards. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Stergel A. Vincent officiating. Burial was in Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery. ARNOLD, ERNEST N. 5/27/1997 Ernest N. Arnold, 68, of Doylestown, Ohio, died Monday, May 12, 1997, at Akron General Medical Center. He was born in Nicut, a son of the late Edward C. and Martha Barr Arnold. He retired from Ohio Edison Co. in 1990 as supervisor of operations with 35 years of service. He was a member of Ohio Edison Men's Club and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are two brothers, Paul and Ray, both of Akron. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; a son, James E.; and a brother, George. Services were held at Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Edward Morrison officiating. Burial was in East Liberty Cemetery, Green, Ohio. ARNOLD, ROXIE A. 8/28/1997 Roxie A. Arnold, 83, of St. Albans, formerly of Chloe, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Sissonville. She was born in Mud Fork, a daughter of the late Charles and Ida Morris Cadle. She was a St. Albans resident for 47 years and owned and operated a restaurant in South Charleston for several years. Surviving are one sister, Rosa Rogers of Flint, Mich. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Cadle Cemetery, Chloe. ARTHUR, OLLIE - See Boise, Ollie A. ASH, EVELYN - See Townsend, Evelyn. AYERS, WILLIE - See Brown, Willie. BAILEY, ELLA GAY - See Rogers, Ella Gay. BAILEY, EVELYN 2/20/1997 Evelyn G. Bailey, 83 of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997, at The Willows Nursing Home. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Harrison and Viola Weekley Sears. She was a member of Fairview Methodist Church. Surviving are four sons, Bernis Bailey of Tucson, Ariz., Jack Bailey and David Bailey, both of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Dan Bailey of Parkersburg; one stepson, Chesley 'Buck' Bailey of Parkersburg; four daughters, Wilma Fay Vannoy and Karen Lutz, both of Beaver Falls, Mary Cooper of Washington and Sue Smith of Belleville; one stepdaughter, Gladys Linger of Weston; two brothers, Haybred Sears and Darrell Sears, both of Chloe; two sisters, Thelma Lichlyter of Parkersburg and Orva Parsons of Chloe; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Greely Charles Bailey; two sons, Roger Dale Bailey and Charles Bailey; two daughters, Iva Jean Bailey and Irene Mae Bailey; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Lynn Roush officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Calhoun County. BAILEY, JESSE J. 11/13/1997 Jesse J. Bailey, 78, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Oceana, a son of the late Elbert and Loraine Blankenship Bailey. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a former coal miner and truck driver. He attended Walnut Grove Community Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are his wife, Ellen I. Bailey of Arnoldsburg; four sons, Dan H. Bailey, David Bailey and Danny Wayne Bailey, all of Middletown, Ohio, and Ronald Bailey of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Freda Hamlin of Logan; one brother, Thurman Bailey of Harris-ville; one half-brother, Thomas J. Bailey of Fairmont; three half-sisters, Wanda Sue Davisson and Berlin Kell, both of Harrisville, and Lucille Sutphin of Cox's Mill; six grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Allen Smith officiating. Burial was in Auburn Baptist Cemetery. BALL - EDITH L. - See Sines, Edith L. BALLARD, GERTRUDE 6/19/1997 Gertrude E. Ballard, 92, of Big Bend, died Monday, June 16, in Glenville-Americare following an extended illness. She was born at McCann's Run, Lewis County, the daughter of the late John Garton and Lucy Rhorbough Garton. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Weston. Surviving are one sister, Edna Stalnaker of Jane Lew, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warder W. Ballard, Mar. 25, 1960; one brother, John Robert Garton; and four sisters, Margaret Hess, Minnie Jones, Daisy Bartlett and Mary Fauver. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel, Weston, with Rev. John Simmons officiating, and burial in Waldeck Cemetery, Weston. BARNES, PAULINE 4/3/1997 Pauline Barnes, 80, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Mar. 26, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Edgar and Elma Barr Barnes. Surviving are one son, Jack Barnes of Davisville; one daughter, Phyllis Starcher of Poca; three brothers, Clyde Barnes of Vienna, Ralph Barnes and Bill Barnes, both of Parkersburg; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. BARNES, THELMA - See Goff, Thelma. BARTLETT, HARLEY 1/23/1997 Harley F. Bartlett, 69, of Proctorville, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, following a short illness. He was a son of the late Rev. N.H. and Daisy Garton Bartlett. He was a retired pharmacist for the former Westlo Drug Store, West Logan, and a World War II veteran serving as a paratrooper. He was a member of First Baptist Church, South Point, Ohio, and a member of West Logan Baptist Church for several years, where he served as a deacon. Surviving are his wife, Willyne Godby Bartlett; three brothers, William E. Bartlett of Huntington, Eugene P. Bartlett of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Ray F. Bartlett of Big Springs. He was preceded in death by one brother, Starling N. Bartlett. Services were held at Honaker Funeral Home, Logan, with Rev. Zane Gray and G. Kent Mershon officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill. BEECHER, VIRGINIA - See Prusack, Virginia. BELL, HAROLD S. 1/2/1997 Harold S. Bell, 59, of Annamoriah, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Earl and Monnie Davis Bell. He was a former employee of the Lectro Melt Corp., Barberton, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Mary Louise Greathouse Bell; one son, Harold S. Bell, Jr., of Annamoriah; three daughters, Betty Smith of Barberton, Kimberly A. Bell of Grantsville and Sarah S. Shaffer of Creston; three brothers, Kenneth Bell and Tom Bell, both of Barberton and Shirley Bell of Manchester, Ohio; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Bell; and two sisters, Ruby Cooper and Betty Duskey. Services were held at Snyder Chapel Church, Annamoriah, with Rev. Farley Blankenship officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. BELLETTE, MILDRED M. 11/13/1997 Mildred Marie Bellette, 85, of Pennsboro, died Monday, Nov. 10, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born on Chats Run, near Pennsboro, a daughter of the late Bert and Stella Wade Jones. She was a Pennsboro High School graduate and a homemaker. She was Protestant. Surviving are two brothers, Vohn Jones of Big Springs and Kermit Jones of Pennsboro; and her caregiver and niece, Linda Jewell of Buck Run. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion "Red" Bellette; three brothers, Cecil Jones, Archie Jones and Clifford Jones. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Evangelist Terry Jones officiating, and burial in Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro. Visitation was scheduled after 9 a.m., Wednesday. BELLVILLE, RUTH J. 5/22/1997 Ruth J. Bellville, 92, of Mark Rest Center, McConnelsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, at the rest center. She was born in Munday, a daughter of the late Charles and Charlotte Lace Green. She was retired from Parmiter Nursing Home, Malta, where she worked as a cook. She was a member of Main Street Church of Christ, McConnelsville. Surviving are one son, Robert Bellville of McConnelsville; one daughter, Ruth Eileen Rein of Lordstown; one brother, Donald Green of San Metao, Fla.; one stepbrother, Wink Green of Dayton; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one step-uncle, Billy Joe Patterson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel O. Bellville; her stepmother, Ellen Patterson Green; two sisters, Hazel Jester and Helen Green; two brothers, Car Green and Arthur Green; and one great- grandchild. Graveside services were held at McConnelsville Cemetery. BELT, STELLA T. 12/25/1997 Stella T. Belt, 70, of Munday, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Berea, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Mary Tiekarczyk Kotlarz. She was a homemaker and attended Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth J. Belt; three daughters, Sherry Courtney of Andover, Ohio, Cynthia Kane of Sharon, Ohio, and Gayle Smith of Ocala, Fla.; four sons, Christopher Norred, Michael Norred and James Norred, all of Danville, Ga.; two sisters, Mary Andrietta of Toledo and Mary Peters of Spring Hill, Fla.; three brothers, Walter Kotlarz and Frank Kotlarz, both of Avonlake, Ohio, and Edward Kotlarz of Sun City, Ariz.; three step-daughters; two stepsons; 22 grandchildren; and 12 great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by one son, Gregory Norred; one brother, Joe Kotlarz; one sister, Lottie Kotlarz; and two grand-daughters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Don Tranel officiating. Burial was in Maze Cemetery, near Munday. BENNETT, HAZEL 1/2/1997 Hazel Louisa Jane Bennett, 78, of Grantsville, died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996, in Marietta Convalescent Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John and Emma Yeager Bennett. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She is survived by six daughters, Emogene Hitchcock of Parkersburg, Mary Steorts of Marietta, Alice Plecker of Greenville, Va., Christian Hendershot of Lower Salem, Sandra Bennett and Pamela Cason, both of Grantsville; two sons, Bruce Bennett of Spencer and Ronald Bennett of Pensacola, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Bennett, in September 1996, and one son, Charles Bennett. Services were scheduled Tuesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Chester Hitchcock officiating, and burial in Hunt Cemetery near Big Bend. BENNETT, LILLIAN 12/4/1997 Lillian Bennett, 94, of Spencer, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer. She was born in Taylor County, a daughter of the late Jacob and Eva Rexroad Frederick. She was retired from Clevite Bronze Co., Cleveland, and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are three daughters, Beverla Kendall of Stump-town, Kathleen Cut of Cleveland, and Latricia Thomas of Poway, Calif.; one sister, Mildred Malona of Mineral Wells; and one brother, Edgar Frederick of Mentor, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bennett. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Kendall officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. BENNETT, ORVAL C. 1/23/1997 Orval C. Bennett, 84, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Jan. 17, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Elza and Jane Harris Bennett. He was a heavy equipment operator for Kelley Construction Co., Clarksburg, and a former employee of Summitt County Engineers, Akron, Ohio. Surviving are four sons, Harry Bennett of Roanoke, Va., Roy Bennett and Kenneth Bennett, both of Akron, and Robert Bennett of Canton, Ohio; one sister, Geneva Husk of Grantsville; two half-sisters, Ivalene Richards of Clarksburg and Eleanor Mills of Akron; and one half-brother, Golden "Bud" Bennett of Clarksburg. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Slider Cemetery, Mt. Zion. BETTS, GEORGE 7/24/1997 George Betts, 80, of Grantsville, died Thursday, July 17, 1997, at Pineview Health Care Center, Harrisville. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Ray and Pearl Cain Betts. Surviving are two sisters, Mary Hosey of Garrettsville, Ohio, and Madeline Smith of Beckley; and two brothers, Ray Betts of New Comerstown, Ohio, and Bill Betts of Diamond, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one sister, Martha Roberts; and three brothers, Harry Betts, Kennard Betts and Bernard Betts. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery, Grantsville. BIANCA, ANGELINA 1/9/1997 Angelina Bianca, 88, of Mt. Zion, died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer. She was born in Phillipsburg, N.J., a dauhgter of the late Nicodemus and Maria Pugliese. She was retired from Sterns and Sterns Silk Mill, Easton, Pa. She had attended St. Phillips and St. James Catholic Church, Phillipsburg, and Barnes Run Community Church near Mt. Zion. Surviving are one daughter, Fay Coon of Mt. Zion; one sister, Victoria Krosincky of Phillipsburg; three brothers, Sam Pugliese of Wyomissing, Pa., and Joe Pugliese and Nick Pugliese, both of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore Bianca; one son, Nicholas S. Bianca; two sisters; and two brothers. Services pending at Noto and Wynkoop Funeral Home, Phillipsburg. Local arrangements by Stump Funeral Home. BILLY, FRANK H. 4/24/1997 Frank H. Billy, 69, of Eastlake, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at his residence. Born in Simpson, W.Va., he was the son of the late Frank J. and Bessie (Collins) Billy, Jr. He retired in 1993 from Motch Merryweather with 42 years of service. He was a 45-year member of Machinist Union Lodge #1130. Surviving are his wife, Ada L. Jones Billy; three sons, Leonard Cunningham of Grantsville, Thomas Billy of Thompson and Carey Billy of Cleveland, Ohio; three daughters, Virginia Goodnight of Madison, Linda Murry of Cleveland and Gloria Klug of Lakeline; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, James Billy of Eastlake; and three sisters, Jenny Hosey of Ocala, Fla., Dorothy Ford of Garfield Heights, Ohio, and Clara Williams of Glenville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Hanson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery. BLANKENSHIP, BARBARA - See Anderson, Barbara. BLANKENSHIP, OLIVE L. - See Cline, Olive L. BLAUVELT, WILMA DEWEESE 8/28/1997 Wilma DeWeese Blauvelt, 48, of Palm Harbor, Fla., formerly of Minnora, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1997, at her home following a long illness. She was born in Minnora, a daughter of Mabyn DeWeese of Minnora and the late Rex DeWeese. She was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and was a member of Churlew United Methodist Church, Palm Harbor. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Barry Blauvelt; one son, Brian Shane Seckman of Jane Lew; five sisters, Berdeal Conley of Morgantown, Jill Metz of Minnora, Arlena Jarvis of Reedy, Judy Tucker of Parkersburg and Joyce Sue Dobbins of Cape Coral, Fla.; four brothers, Clarence DeWeese of Orma, Rick DeWeese of Belmont, Ronald DeWeese of Minnora and David DeWeese of Statesville, N.C. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Minnora United Methodist Church. Services and burial were held in Palm Harbor on Aug. 25. Information submitted by Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. BOGGS, OLIVE DALE 5/1/1997 Olive Dale Boggs, 61, of Nebo, died Friday, April 25, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born in Minnora, a daughter of the late Curt and Tilly Brannon Hicks. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Chester Edgar Boggs; three sons, Chester Edgar Boggs, Jr., of Nebo, James Moneypenny of Spencer and Curtis Moneypenny of Olympia, Wash.; three daughters, Theresa Goddard of Wheeling, Shelba Siers of Chloe and Amy Tanner of Nebo; three sisters, Joyce Metz of Akron, Janet Rexroad of Parkersburg and Oma June Tucker of Reedy; and nine grandchildren. Services were held at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Hicks Cemetery, Chloe. BOISE, OLLIE A. 7/31/1997 Ollie A. Boise, 79, of Belpre, died Wednesday, July 23, 1997, at The Arbors of Marietta. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Christopher Columbus "Lum" and Martha "Mattie" Villers Arthur. She graduated from Wirt County High School, the only member of her family to do so. She managed a grocery store for Pearce Campbell of Creston and later was a partner in Creston General Store. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Vienna. Surviving are one daughter, Ola I. Boise of Belpre; one son, M. Allen Boise of Westerville, Ohio; two sisters, Laura Meadows of Parkersburg and Bertha Wells of Creston; and one granddaughter, Tiffany Rose Boise of Westerville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manford Boise; four brothers, Herbert Arthur, Louie Arthur, John Arthur and Ira Arthur; and three sisters, Hazel Henthorn, Ola Wilson and Ella Buck. Services were held at Fellowship Baptist Church, with Rev. Jonathon Lands and Rev. Clay E. Sloan officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Reno. BONAR, LLOY D. 11/6/1997 Dr. Lloy D. Bonar, 90, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, and Scottsdale, Ariz., died Monday, Oct. 27, at Lakewood Hospital, Lakewood, Ohio. He was born in Marshall County, a son of the late Eustace I. Bonar and Retta Montgomery Bonar Liston. He was a 1925 graduate of Mansfield High School, Mansfield, Ohio, attended West Liberty College, and received a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in 1929. He attended W.Va. Medical School and graduated from University of Cincinnati Medical School in 1933. He was a general practitioner from 1935-42 in Mansfield. During World War II, he served as flight surgeon and captain with a pilot's rating in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Troop Carrier Group, based in England and France. He was an active pilot and airplane owner for 48 years and was a member of Flying Physicians Association. After World War II, he returned to Mansfield where he practiced obstetrics and gynecology from 1946-62. From 1962-80, he specialized in gynecology with an emphasis on cancer surgery. He was a member of Executive University Rotary, Westbrook Country Club, Marquis Masonic Lodge 690 AF&AM and First Congregational Church. Surviving are his wife, Edythe Salo Maxim-Bonar of North Ridgeville; one brother, C. Robert Bonar of Harrisville; two nephews, Robert G. Bonar of Grantsville and David Bonar of Potomac, Md.; two nieces, Barbara L. Hadley of Marietta and Diane Bonar of Sacramento, Calif.; three great-nephews; and four great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Nelson; his second wife, Rosemary Bonar; and one brother, Martin C. Bonar. Memorial services were to be announced at a later date. BOWERS, HAZEL MAE 5/27/1997 Hazel Mae Bowers, 83, of Spencer, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Kenna Jones and Addie Norman McKown. She formerly worked in several area restaurants, was a homemaker, and attended Slate United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Gene Bowers, Harold Bowers and Allen Bowers, all of Spencer; one sister, Maysel Pegnard of Grapevine, Tex.; two brothers, Oris McKown of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Harley McKown of Minnora; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Bowers; one daughter, Elladean Kaiser; three brothers; and one half-sister. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Slate/Bowers Cemetery, Spencer. BOWERS, IRWIN M.G. 6/26/1997 Irwin Manuel Guy "Manny" Bowers, 52, of Elizabeth, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Leatherbark, a son of Guy Minter Bowers and the late Thelma Blanche Carpenter Bowers. He was employed by the Dept. of Highways and was a member of Leachtown Church of Christ. Surviving, in addition to his father, are his wife, Patsy Bowers of Elizabeth; two daughters, Crystal Arthur of Creston and Angela Haddox of St. Marys; one sister, Essie Fendickel of Parkersburg; one brother, Billy Ray Bowers of Vienna; three grandchildren; and one aunt. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Evangelist Charles Gibbs officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. BOYCE, IVA - See Bush, Iva. BOYCE, PAULINE L. 9/11/1997 Pauline L. Boyce, 86, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Jessie and Pearl Evans Powell. She was a homemaker and member of Stephenson United Methodist Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are one daughter, Ava Owens of Parkersburg; one son, Cleon Boyce of Parkersburg; two brothers, Jessie Powell and Hagan Powell, both of Barberton, Ohio; three sisters, Marie Mace of Vienna, Velma Ferrell of Doylestown, Ohio, and Vivian Keyser of Summersville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Boyce; four brothers; and two sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. William Haynes, Jr., officiating, and burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery. BRANNON, SELDON W. 12/25/1997 Seldon W. Brannon, 91, of Romney, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1997, at Hampshire Memorial Hospital. He was born in Orma, a son of the late Weaver H. and Ollie Spencer Brannon. He graduated from West Virginia School for the Blind in 1927 and received his AB degree from Glenville State College in 1931, graduating magna cum laude. He received his master's degree from West Virginia University in 1947 and did graduate work at Duke University. His 39-year career was spent as teacher and principal of West Virginia School for the Blind in Romney. In 1950, he received the honor of being the only totally blind person chosen to attend the international convention for the blind in Oslo, Norway. He edited the book, "Historic Hampshire," published in 1976 in commemoration of the bicentennial. When Hampshire Day was organized, he became the first Knight of Olde Hampshire. He was selected alumnus of the year for Glenville State College in 1968. He was a member of national and state teacher organizations, Lions Club and Rotary Club, both of Romney, and First United Methodist Church, Romney. Surviving are his caregiver of 48 years, Josephine Woods of Romney; two sisters, Ivah Campbell and Stella Chenoweth, both of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Hubbs Brannon; one brother, Ottice Brannon; and two sisters, Elva Poling Kerby and Mae Offutt. Services were held at Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney. Grave-side services were held at Orma United Methodist Church Ceme-tery, Orma, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. BRITTON, MILDRED B. - See Lewis, Mildred B. BROWN, WILLIE 6/19/1997 Willie "Billie" Brown, 89, of Corry, Pa., died Wednesday, June 11, 1997, in Corry. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late W.H. and Hester Simers Ayers. She was a Calhoun County High School graduate and a homemaker. She was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one daughter, Sandra Stevens of Corry; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Brown, and one daughter, Phyllis Hardman. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. BUCK, KENNETH L., SR. 6/5/1997 Kenneth L. Buck, Sr., 70, of Randallstown, Md., died Sunday, June 1, 1997, at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. He was born in Grantsville, a son of Orvin Buck of Zanesville, Ohio, and the late Vanna Core Buck. He was a retired vice principal of Franklin Junior High School, Resisterstown, Md. Surviving in addition to his father are his wife, Patricia S. Buck of Randallstown; three sons, Jon M. Buck of Houston, Tex., Kenneth L. Buck, Jr., of Sparks, Md., and Joel R. Buck of Randalls-town; two brothers, Orvin Glen Buck of Grantsville and Garland Buck of Columbus, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Bethle-hem Cemetery, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Arrangements are by Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. BUIE, WILLIAM 1/16/1997 William R. Buie, 72, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Statesboro, Ga., a son of the late Daniel and Edith North Buie. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He owned and operated Buie's Service Center and Grocery Co., Big Bend, from 1960- 73. He was a retired postal clerk and was a member of Eureka Lodge 40, AF&AM, Grantsville, Charleston Consistory of Scottish Rite Bodies, and Nemesis Temple of Parkersburg. Surviving are his wife, Donna Parsons Buie; one daughter, Jo Ann Davison of Thomasville, Ga.; two brothers, Daniel K. Buie of Jacksonville, Fla., and Leroy Buie of Shelbyville, Tenn.; two sisters, Edith Ray Buie and Thelma Copeland, both of Jacksonville; and three grandchildren, Elisha Wolfe and Christopher Wolfe, both of Sopherton, Ga., and Bradley Hand of Thomasville, Ga. He was preceded in death by one sister, Sybil Collins. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronald Swiney officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend. BUSH, IVA 4/10/1997 Iva Gay Boyce Bush, 92, of Tanner, died Saturday, Mar. 29, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Myrtle Starkey Boyce. She earned her teaching certificate at the age of 16 and was a designer of hand-etched glassware in Clarksburg and Fairmont. She was homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving are six daughters, Margaret Dunbar of Vienna, Lois Carpenter of Parkersburg, Ruby Weaver and Christine Miner, both of Boaz, Roberta West and Donna Grogg, both of Nobe; three sons, Richard Bush of Vienna, Donald Bush of Nobe, and Cletus Bush of Franklinville, N.J.; one half-sister, Louise Clevenger of Massillion; two half-brothers, Thomas J. Boyce of Orlando, Fla., and Edmand Boyce of Tennessee; 44 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 25 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Olive Hurst Boyce; husband, Arley Bush; two sons; one daughter; five brothers; three sisters; and seven grandchildren. Services were held at Trace Fork United Methodist Church, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. BUTLER, IRENE - See Ferguson, Irene. BUTLER, JUNE - See Osburn, June. BUTLER, LUCAS DALE 1/9/1997 Lucas Dale Butler, 10, of Powells Point, N.C., died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996, in Children's Hospital of King's Daughters, Norfolk, Va. He was a native of Elizabeth City, N.C., and a former resident of Charleston, W.Va., and son of Ron and Jackie Sturm Butler of Powells Point. He was a former third grade student at Elk Elementary Center. Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother, Adam Dane Butler of the home; paternal grandparents, Nolan and Launa Butler of Chloe; maternal grandparents, Bernard and Janet Sturm of Powells Point, N.C. (formerly of Mt. Zion); paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Yost of Chloe; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in West Virginia and North Carolina. Services were held at Powells Point Baptist Church with Rev. Herbert Hemingway officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. CADLE, ROXIE A. - See Arnold, Roxie A. CAMPBELL, EARL J. 4/24/1997 Earl J. Campbell, 92, of Mt. Zion, died Tuesday, April 15, 1997, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late William Thomas and Stella Woodring Campbell. He was a member of Snyder Chapel Church, Annamoriah, and was retired from Operating Engineers Union, Barberton, Ohio. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Carol Campbell of Barberton, Ohio; two granddaughters, Kellie Allen of Norton, Ohio, and Karin Schaffer of Doylestown, Ohio; three great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Kyle Allen, both of Norton, and William Schaffer of Doylestown; and one sister, Edith Campbell of Vienna. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Bennett Campbell, in 1953; one son, Rev. Gary Campbell, in 1990; one brother, Ernest Campbell; and one sister, Edna Amos. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Farley Blankenship officiating. Burial was in McCrey Cemetery near Creston. CARPENTER, K. R., SR. 1/23/1997 Kenneth R. Carpenter, Sr., 55, of Annamoriah, died Monday, Jan. 20, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Spencer, a son of Audra R. Starcher Carpenter of Big Otter and the late Slathiel Carpenter. He was a member and served on the board of trustees at Cremo Community Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Greta V. Sturms Carpenter; two sons, Kenneth R. Carpenter, Jr., of Arnolds-burg and Kevin Ray Carpenter of Annamoriah; one foster son, Kevin Duane Williams of Spencer; five sisters, Daisy Yoak of Grantsville, Eloise Nichols of Spencer, Linda Kincaid of Oak Hill, and Barbara Nichols and Bessie Merill, both of Northfield, Ohio; one brother, Victor Carpenter of Mt. Zion; and two grandsons. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating, and burial in Bryner Chapel Cemetery near Annamoriah. CARPENTER, PATRICIA A. - See Kight, Patricia A. CARPENTER, WANDA C. 5/1/1997 Wanda C. Carpenter, 43, of Orma, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Denver Nicholas of Orma and the late Nita June Hall Nicholas. She was employed by Americare of Dunbar as a licensed practical nurse and attended Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her father are her husband, Howard R. Carpenter of Orma; two sons, Howard Sean Carpenter of Wilson, N.C., and Christopher Todd Carpenter of Orma; two sisters, Joyce Stout and Robin McCumbers, both of Orma; and three brothers, Dale Nicholas of Bolivia, N.C., David Nicholas of Orma and Pat Nicholas of Kelly, N.C. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. CARTER, GEORGE F. 12/11/1997 George Freddie Carter, 82, of Spencer died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Clarksburg, a son of the late James and Ollie Bennett Carter. He was a coal miner and a retired carpenter who enjoyed woodworking. He was a member of Apostolic Faith Chapel, Spencer. Surviving are one daughter, Donna Starcher of Spencer; three sons, David Carter and Danny Carter, both of Spencer, and William Carter of Geneva, Fla.; three sisters, Lovie Gunn of Mt. Zion, Stella Antell of Benwood and Nellie Grow of Peoria, Ill.; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and three stepgreat- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Ball Carter; one grandson, David Freddie Carter; and one stepgreat-grandson, Edward Allen May, Jr. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Lawrence White officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery near Spencer. CASTO, ELANOR F. 3/6/1997 Elanor F. Lantz Casto, 75, of Springfield, Ohio, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Harvey and Merle Losie Badgett Lantz. She retired from Mercy Medical Center, Springfield. Surviving are her husband, William Franklin Casto of Springfield; one daughter, Teresa Wolfenbarger of Springfield; two sisters, Ernestine Delaney and Bernadine Stevens, both of Williamstown; two brothers, William Jones and Leroy Jones, both of Williamstown; one grandson, John William Wolfenbarger of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Thurl Lantz. Private services were held at the family's convenience. CHENOWETH, DENVER 1/2/1997 Denver O. Chenoweth, 88, of Nicut, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale. He was born in Nicut, a son of the late David O. and Mary Jane Knotts Chenoweth. He was a former employee of Litman Motor Lines Co. and was retired from Eazor Freight, Parkersburg. He was a well-known area horseman who had raised and handled draft horses the majority of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman and fox hunter. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, Nicut. Surviving are four sons, Richard Chenoweth of Ravenna, Ohio, Denver Chenoweth, Jr., of Orange Park, Fla., James Chenoweth of Superior, Ariz., and Roger Chenoweth of Nicut; six daughters, Helen Hathaway of Akron, Kathryn Arnold of Superior, Sharon Smith of Ravenna, Sue McKown of North Royalton, Ohio, Karen Bess of Parma, Ohio, and Judy Meadows of Tanner; two brothers, Thurl Chenoweth and Wesley Chenoweth, both of Park-ersburg; one sister, Etta Wheeler of Parkersburg; 26 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Carl Chenoweth; two brothers, Carl Chenoweth and David Chenoweth; and two grandsons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Chenoweth Cemetery, Nicut. CLEVENGER, FERN M. - See Anderson, Fern M. CLINE, MILDRED M. - See Hickman, Mildred M. CLINE, OLIVE L. 8/28/1997 Olive Laverne Cline, 92, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997, at The Willows. She was born in Annamoriah, a daughter of the late Charles and Maude Bell Blankenship. She retired in 1967 from the former Broida Stone & Thomas department store. She was a member and primary Sunday School teacher at Broadway Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Kathryn Hopkins of Parkers-burg, Diana L. Harper of Vienna and Barbara Cornell of Waverly; four sons, R. Charles Cline, B. Ivan Cline and Larry B. Cline, all of Parkersburg, and William R. Cline of Columbia, S.C.; 26 grandchil-dren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Dawson Cline; one daughter, Mildred Hickman; one son, Forrest Paul Cline; and seven brothers and sisters. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. William P. Snider and Rev. Robert Alfred officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery. COLLINS, HARRY B. 1/23/1997 Harry B. Collins, 84, of Lockney, died Friday, Jan. 17, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Warder and Janie Minney Collins. He was a retired equipment operator and was a Baptist. Surviving are one son, Richard D. Collins of Tanner; four daughters, Billie Moss of Belpre, Rosemary McKown of Ravens-wood, Judy Collins of Lockney and Regina Stealey of Little Hocking; one brother, Lyle Collins of Shrewsbury; one sister, Wilda Queen of Lockney; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tracy M. Collins; an infant daughter, Elizabeth Kathryn Collins; three sisters; and four brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roger Vance officiating. Burial was in Collins Com-munity Cemetery, Stumptown. COLLINS, WANOKA J. 8/14/1997 Wanoka Jane Collins, 78, of Big Springs, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 1997, at Americare-Arlington, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Frank and Effie L. Smith Morrison. She was a member of Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church, Freed. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Rev. Manley O. Collins, Sr., of Big Springs; three sons, Manley O. Collins, Jr., of Parkersburg, Wendell Collins of Warren and David L. Collins of Christiansburg, Va.; two daughters, Darlene C. Scott of Stafford, Va., and Willa C. Hoskinson of Big Springs; two brothers, Jeptha Morrison of Parkersburg and J.P. Morrison of Five Forks; two sisters, Lorraine Haddox of Belleview and Lottie Morland of Parkersburg; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Deloris A. Cain; three brothers, Rosco Morrison, Blaine Morrison and Leonard Morrison; and one sister, Alba Yoak. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Roger Waybright officiating, and burial in Collins Family Cemetery, Coal Fork community, Big Springs. COOPER, JESSE 4/24/1997 Jesse Cooper, 76, of Cross Lanes, died Friday, April 18, 1997, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Zanus and Maude Burrows Cooper. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired as a construction supervisor with C&P Telephone with 34 years of service. He was an elder in South Charleston Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Blondena Cooper; one foster son, John Michael Smith of Charleston; two sisters, Mary Vought of Charleston and Dorcus Smith of Vienna. Services were held at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Rev. Louis Watts and Larry Potts officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. COTTRELL, SHERMAN 5/22/1997 Sherman Cottrell, 86, of Rivesville, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at Wishing Well Health Center, Fairmont. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late William Thomas and Eda Jane Schoolcraft Cottrell. He was a retired carpenter and worked for George Morris Contracting, Fairmont. He was a Baptist. Surviving are four sons, Orville Charles Cottrell of Leavitts-burg, Ohio, Kenneth Cottrell of Grafton, Stanley Cottrell of Rivesville, Robinson Run, and Leo Cottrell of Fairmont; one daughter, Betty Jean Snyder of Rivesville, Robinson Run; nine grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by is wife, Eula Virginia Vanhorn Cottrell, Jan. 19, 1993; and 13 brothers and sisters. Services were held at Domico Funeral Home, Curry Chapel, Fairview, with Evangelist Michael Reese officiating. Burial was in Tennant Cemetery, Robinson Run. COTTRELL, STELLA A. 5/15/1997 Stella A. Cottrell, 96, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Orma, died Friday, May 9, 1997, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John and Melinda Lahue Cottrell. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are three sons, Arlen Cottrell of Buffalo, Ind., Roy Cottrell of Headlee, Ind. and Oran Duffy Cottrell of North Judson, Ind.; three daughters, Gelia "Jill" Cottrell of Zanesville, Viola Helmic of Orma and Alma Alvreta Frazier of North Judson; one sister, Phoebe Parsons of Orma; and several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Jackson Cottrell; three sons, Leo Cottrell, Ottice Cottrell and George Cottrell; three daughters, Edith Price, Virginia Cottrell and Letha Dunlap; one brother, Noah Cottrell; two sisters, Ada McCumbers and Sarah Schoolcraft; and three half brothers, George Metz, Bill Metz and Oakie Metz. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Jack Stump officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. COTTRILL, CORA - See Tanner, Cora. CRADDOCK, BENJAMIN 1/23/1997 Benjamin Averil Craddock, 75, of Creston, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Roane County, a son of the late James and Rosie Slider Craddock. He was a farmer and a member of Bryner Chapel United Methodist Church near Mt. Zion. Surviving are two sisters, Pauline Hamblin and Bessie Craddock, both of Creston. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Slider Cemetery near Mt. Zion. CRADDOCK, SAMUEL 2/13/1997 Samuel Nelson Craddock, 76, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born in Glenville, a son of the late Atty. and Mrs. Bantz W. Craddock. He received a degree of juris doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi and Howard-Rogers Legal Society. After retiring as an agent from Dept. of Justice, FBI, he was employed by Dept. of Health and Human Resources, Louisiana. He was a member of University Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, and Wyandotte, Mich., Masonic Lodge and American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Faustine Stump Craddock, formerly of Arnoldsburg; two sons, Dr. Samuel N. Craddock, Jr., Nashville, Tenn., and Jefferson Stump Craddock, Saudi Arabia; two daughters, Sarah C. Morrison, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Faustine Jo Craddock-Green, Baton Rouge; and two grandsons and two granddaughters. Services were conducted at Rabenhorst Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. George Hailes officiating. CRAWFORD, BERLIN 9/18/1997 Berlin Crawford, 87, of Evans, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. He was born in Arnoldsburg, a son of the late John and Maggie Wood Crawford. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Signal Corps. He was a retired manager of NAPA, Ripley, and was a former manager of Kroger Co., Ripley, Clendenin, Spencer, Logan and Charleston. He was a member of American Legion Post 107, Ripley, and Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 32. He was a Methodist. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Garnet Eileen Tanner Crawford of Evans; one son, James Dee "J.D." Crawford of Evans; two brothers, Earl Crawford of Grantsville and Don Crawford of Barberton, Ohio; three sisters, Edra Hoskins of Magadore, Ohio, Beatrice Shaffer of Millstone and Tressie Church of Arnoldsburg; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with Rev. Mike Norris officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. CRAWFORD, IVAH "PEGGY" - See Miller, Ivah "Peggy". CRAWFORD, MERLE - See Huber, Merle. CRAWFORD, OLIVE 1/23/1997 Olive E. Crawford, 82, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late S.S. and Frances Betts Stevens. She was a former employee of Strader Dept. Store, Dalton's Store, and Ben Franklin. She was a member of Hardman Chapel Church. Surviving are one stepdaughter, Ellodene Kellar of Brohard; one stepson, Charles Crawford of Grantsville; and one brother, Delbert Stevens of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Crawford; and two stepdaughters, Phyllis Stevens and Eloise Sharder. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery. CRISS, ALMA MARIE - See Dotson, Alma Marie. CRISS, AMY PEARL 8/21/1997 Amy Pearl Criss, 78, of Vienna, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Rubin and Margaret Conley Richards. She was employed at Wood County Health Dept. as a home health aide and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Bill Criss of St. Marys, Rick Criss of Parkersburg and Dan Criss of Titusville, Fla.; three daughters, Patty Bennett of Marietta, Linda Tramell of Tallahassee, Fla., and Nancy Criss of Vienna; three sisters, Peg Layfield of Cairo, Leota Richards of Cleveland and Estee Givens of Grantsville; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant son, Randall Criss; one infant daughter, Karen Criss; and one sister, Lillie Mae Lindquist. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Nathan Williams officiating, and burial in Criss and Bowers Cemetery, Brooksville. CRISS, ORMA 8/21/1997 Orma Criss, 84, of Portland, Ohio, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997, at Rock Springs Rehabilitation Center, Pomeroy, Ohio. She was born in Orma, a daughter of the late Jim and Alice Butler Siers. She was a homemaker and a member of Massillon Baptist Temple, Massillon, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, Harry Criss; one daughter, Wanda Daily of Portland; one son, David Criss of Maumee, Ohio; four sisters, Nelsie Parsons of Grove City, Ohio, Hazel Kreighbaum of Akron, Verba King of Chloe and Nell Jarvis of Spencer; three brothers, Sherwood Siers of Fayetteville, Ray Siers of Chloe and Shirley Siers of Charleston; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Brown. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roger Flesher officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. CUNNINGHAM, JOHN L. 7/24/1997 John L. "Junior" Cunningham, 62, of Newark, died Wednes-day, July 16, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Leman Cunningham and Allie Cunningham Craddock. He was an ordained minister and a wood crafter. Surviving are his wife, Peggy Lou Lott Cunningham; four sons, John Ray Cunningham of Parkersburg, Scott Lockhart of Palestine, and Randy Lockhart and Stanley Lockhart of Elizabeth; two daughters, Connie Hubbard of Waterford and Jennifer Miller of Parkersburg; two brothers, Lester Cunningham of Mt. Zion and Bill Cunningham of Glenville; one sister, Lucille Cunningham of Glenville; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Lockhart; one brother, Chester Cunningham; and two sisters, Geraldine Sampson and Lizzie Kellar. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Evangelist Eugene L. Conger officiating. CUNNINGHAM, ROY R. 1/9/1997 Roy R. "Red" Cunningham, 91, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997, at Worthington Manor Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Van Sanford and Laura Francis Ferrell Cunningham. He was a self-employed carpenter and bricklayer, and was a member of Lubeck Church of Christ. Surviving are five daughters, Barbara Kirl of Walker, Dora Jean Rake of Indiana, Maybell Meeks of Vienna, Naomi Meridith of Ohio and Lillian McCary of Florida; five sons, Roy Cunning-ham and Tom Hall, both of Parkersburg, Delbert Hall of Little Hocking, Earl Hall of New York and Floyd Hudson of Sandyville; one sister, Madge Huber of Florida; 35 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Cunning-ham; his second wife, Roma Cunningham; two sons, William Hall and Norman Hudson; three brothers, William Cunningham, Cecil Cunningham and Roam Cunningham; and two sisters, Blanche Cunningham and Bessie Figg. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home with Evangelist David Newberry officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. CURRY, GERALDINE - See Miller, Geraldine. CYR, NORA M. - See Hill, Nora M. DAVIS, EDWARD E. 9/18/1997 Edward E. Davis, 78, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997, at Plantation Bay Rehabilita-tion Center, St. Cloud, Fla. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Jessie H. and Lulu M. Smith Davis. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a self-employed painting contractor. Surviving are his wife, Genevieve K. Vannoy Davis; one daughter, Jewell A. Starling of Orlando; one son, Rev. Dan K. Davis of Americus, Ga.; two sisters, Violet Harbert of Ontario, Canada, and Virginia Hathaway of Spencer; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Davis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dan K. Davis officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. DAVIS, VONIE M. - See Runnion, Vonie M. DAWSON, ALEX M. 6/26/1997 Alex Mackenzie Dawson, two-day-old infant son of Larry Allen and Patinna Kirby Dawson of Five Forks, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at Women and Children's Hospital, Charleston. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are one brother, Kenneth D. Dawson of Five Forks; paternal grandparents, Larry and Joan Dawson of Five Forks; maternal grandparents, Buck and Margaret Kirby of Big Springs; paternal great-grandparents, Verlin and Arvilla Millican of Big Springs and Della Dawson of Big Springs; and maternal great- grandmother, Lola Kirby of Big Springs. Graveside services were held at Fluharty Cemetery, Big Springs, with Rev. Dallas Smith officiating. DAWSON, LILLIAN MAE 5/15/1997 Lillian Mae Dawson of Lithia Springs, Ga., died Tuesday, April 22, 1997, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Geha-Tuma. Surviving are her husband, Donald C. Dawson; one daughter, Sharon; four sons, Donald (Joe), Michael, Jeffrey and Gary; daughter-in-law, Nancy Perkins Dawson; four grandchildren, John, Lindy, D.J. and Cynthia; one brother, Joseph, Sr.; one sister, Yvonne Tuma; and several relatives in Calhoun County. Services were held at Mallchok Funeral Home, Parma, Ohio. Burial was in Holy Spirit Cemetery, Parastas, Ohio. DENNISON, JOHNNIE L. 11/27/1997 Johnnie L. Dennison, 59, of Glenville, died Friday, Nov. 21, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of Hertha Nicholson Dennison and the late Richard Dennison. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and served as superintendent and board member. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Betty Singleton Dennison; seven sons, Floyd Dennison of Burnsville, Joe Dennison, John Miller, Timmy Miller, Matt Miller and Jim Miller, all of Glenville, and Wesley Miller of Ohio; seven daughters, Laura Connor of Little Birch, Martha Anderson of Alabama, Bertha Brown of Napier, Sue Brown of Burnsville, Vicki Ashley of Baltimore, Md., Ann Greenleaf of Port Richy, Fla., and Kathy Marks of Glenville; two sisters, Carol Barr of Grantsville and Eilene Lattea of Newton Falls, Ohio; four brothers, Joe Dennison of Cedarville, Oscar Dennison of Glenville, Danny Dennison of Sand Fork, and Jim Dennison of Summersville; and 34 grand-children. He was preceded in death by two sons, one stepson, two brothers, and one sister. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Jim Johnson officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery. DENNISON, LEONA J. - See Turner, Leona J. DEWEESE, WILMA - See Blauvelt, Wilma Deweese. DILLON, ORVAL "BOB" 9/25/1997 Orval "Bob" Dillon, 90, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center General Division. He was born in Crummies Creek, a son of the late William D. and Anna Starcher Dillon. He was a timber worker in the 1930s, a coal miner in the 1940s, and worked for State Road Commission and Hope Natural Gas Co. in the 1950s. He then worked for Ohio Brass Co., Barberton, Ohio, where he retired at age 70. He enjoyed nature sports, including hunting and fishing. Surviving are one daughter, Sue Anne Steele of Akron; one son, William R. Dillon of Arnoldsburg; one stepson, Thomas Collins of Orma; one brother, J.C. Dillon of Arnoldsburg; two stepsisters, Ruby Sampson of St. Marys and Greta Crawford of Sand Ridge; two stepbrothers, W.D. Dillon, Jr., of Barberton and J.B. Dillon of Sand Ridge; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Lee Chafin Dillon; one sister, Frieda Spurling; two brothers, Joe Dillon and George Dillon; one grandson, William R. Dillon, Jr.; and one great-grandson, Stephen P. Morris. Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial will be in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday. DILLON, RUBY H. - See Sampson, Ruby H. DODD, MILLARD L. 5/22/1997 Millard L. Dodd, 60, of Weston, died Thursday, May 14, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Russell and Edna Heath Dodd. He was a retired first sergeant with 20 years service in the U.S. Army, and received the Purple Heart, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Infantry Badge and several others. He was a member of Purple Heart Chapter 418 of Clarksburg and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 51 of Weston. He was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn S. Collins Dodd; two sons, Mark Dodd and Steven Dodd, both of Monterey, Calif.; four daughters, Michelle Dodd, Louise Dodd, Vicki Dodd and Linda Dodd, all of Monterey; three stepsons, Thomas Brian Carmichael of Virginia, Billy Lee Carmichael of Pennsylvania and Edwin Wayne Carmichael of Salem; two stepdaughters, Patricia Ann Majors of Elkton, Ky., and Melissa Lynn Carmichael of Hicksville, N.C.; two brothers, Max Dodd of Iowa and Ronnie Dodd of Pennsboro; five sisters, Evelyn Whitehair and Peggy Dodd, both of Pennsboro, Helen Snyder of Calhoun County, Betty Dodd of North Carolina and Pauline Dodd of Georgia; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Services were held at Floyd Funeral Home, Weston, with Rev. Charles R. Burnside officiating. Burial was in W.Va. National Cemetery, Grafton. DODD, ROY 1/16/1997 Roy Lewis Dodd, 67, of Lynn Camp Community, Pennsboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997, at Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born at Wilsonburg, Harrison County, a son of the late James Russell and Edna V. Heath Dodd. He was a Korean War veteran and had been a timberman and a sawer for local sawmills. He was a member of American Legion, Pennsboro. Surviving are three brothers, Max Dodd of Ottumwa, Iowa, Ronald Dodd of Finch Community, Ellenboro, and Milard Dodd of Jane Lew; and five sisters, Betty Blankenship of Peachland, N.C., Pauline Stephens of Murphy, N.C., Helen Snider of Big Springs, and Peggy Jones and Evelyn Whitehair, both of Pennsboro. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Nole Dodd and James Dodd; and one sister, Nancy Dodd. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro. Burial was in West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, with military rites. DOTSON, ALMA MARIE 9/11/1997 Alma Marie Dotson, 79, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Sept. 5, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Samuel Mack and Bertha Nelson Criss. She was a former employee of American Viscose and she was a Protestant. Surviving are her husband, Elden LaFoy Dotson; one son, Seldon L. Dotson of Parkersburg; three brothers, Woodrow Criss of Parkersburg and Raymond Criss and William Criss, both of Vienna; two sisters, Emogene Anderson of Parkersburg and Edith Knight of Big Bend; two nephews, Mark Dotson of Columbus and David Dotson of Charleston; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Aaron Criss and Everett Criss; and four sisters, Ethel Grantham, Frances Haney, Gertrude Thompson, and Ellodean Barnes. Services were held at Ogdin Kimes Funeral Home, Parkers-burg, with Rev. Lindsay Thorpe officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. DOWNEY, NELLE 1/2/1997 Nelle Lamb Downey, 86, of St. Albans, died Friday, Dec. 13, 1996, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness. She was born in Douglas, a daughter of the late Dr. C.R. and Nannie Lamb. She was a member of Grace Baptist Temple, St. Albans, and was a former school teacher in Calhoun and Clay counties and a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Leanna Downey Stull of St. Albans; two brothers, Creed Lamb of South Charleston and James Lamb of St. Albans; four sisters, Hazel Christian and Goldie Rice, both of Gauley Bridge, Losie Dye of Chloe and Maysel Snyder of Scottsdale, Ariz.; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Downey; one brother, Clifford Lamb; and two sisters, Gertrude Grogg and Ruby Finley. Services were held at Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Rev. David Pence officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. DRAKE, PAULINE - See McCourt, Pauline. DUFFIELD, MARY 1/16/1997 Mary Duffield, 92, of Massillon, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of John and Cora Adams Miller. She was a homemaker and a resident of Massillon for 34 years. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church and attended Massillon Baptist Temple. Surviving are one daughter, Cora Hoover of Massillon, with whom she resided; two brothers, Guy D. Miller of Dalton, Ohio, and Lemuel S. Miller of Spencer; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Duffield; one sister, Virginia Miller; and two brothers, Harry Miller and Gordon Miller. Services were held at Massillon Baptist Temple, with Dr. W. Jay Dolvin officiating. Burial was in Broolfield Cemetery. EAGLE, CHRISTINA 6/26/1997 Christina Butler Eagle, 67, of Ivydale, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Bickmore, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Ramsey Jarrett. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, William Edmond Eagle; four daughters, Catherine Eagle and Charlotte Wagner, both of Big Bend, Mary Butler and Carol Kanalley, both of Lockport, N.Y.; one son, Kevin Ranson of Clay; four sisters, Grace Churby of Lamont Furnace, Pa., Ruth Cottrell of Bickmore, Opal Kirk of Marmet and Violet Tanner of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Joe Bill Jarrett of Grantsville; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Rev. Lee Myers officiating, and burial in Moorfork Cemetery, Big Otter. EATON, FERN M. - See Anderson, Fern M. EBERLE, FRED W. 12/18/1997 Fred W. Eberle, 90, of South Charleston, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1997, at home after a long illness. He was raised at Martin's Ferry. He attended Glenville State College and West Virginia Institute of Technology, and was a teacher at Calhoun County High School in the 1930s. He was a former employee of the West Virginia state education system. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Stump; two daughters, Judith Stone of Charleston and Diana Bodkins of Pt. Pleasant; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston. Graveside services were held at Cunningham Memorial Park, with Masonic graveside rites by Charleston Lodge 153. ELDER, BRENDA D. - See Riffle, Brenda D. ELLISON, GERALDINE - See Miller, Geraldine. ELLISON, REBECCA 5/1/1997 Rebecca Ellison, 93, a resident of Worthington Manor Nursing Home, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997, at the center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William M. and Mary O'Brien Ellison. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, William Ellison of Parkersburg; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ray Ellison; one daughter, Mary R. Nedeff, one son, Robert F. Ellison; one infant grandson; six sisters; and five brothers. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Randy Payne officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Parkersburg. EWING, ETTA 5/15/1997 Etta Ewing, 89, of Americare-Glenville Nursing and Rehabili-tation, formerly of Creston, died Friday, May 9, 1997, at the center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Douglas and Massalona Craddock Ewing. She was a member of Snyder Chapel Church, Annamoriah. Surviving are one half sister, Hannah McCoy of Burning Springs. She was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Shimer; one brother, Everett Ewing; two half brothers, Thomas Ewing and Robert Ewing; and one half sister, Hulda Hendrickson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Snyder Chapel Church Cemetery, Annamoriah. FALLS, EDNA 9/11/1997 Edna Falls, 83, of Americare-Glenville, formerly of Grants-ville, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston. She was born in Orma, a daughter of the late Ed and Frona Butler Wears. She was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith. Surviving are her husband, Herman Falls of Americare-Glenville; one son, Larry Joseph, Jr., of Orrville, Ohio; one granddaughter, Tammy Lynn Joseph of Orrville; one grandson, Larry Joseph of Orrville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Donzel Wease officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery near Minnora. FARRAR, BETTY L. - See Hupp, Betty L. FERGUSON, IRENE 1/2/1997 Irene Ferguson, 62, of Orma, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996, at the residence of her caregivers, Victor and Madeline Butler. She was born in Fayette County and had been a resident of Orma for 24 years. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Cemetery. FERRELL, DURWARD 2/27/1997 Durward 'Dode' Ferrell, 81, died Friday, Feb. 14, 1997, at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio, after a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the oldest son of Lewis T. 'Darl' Ferrell and Emily Burris Ferrell. He attended elementary school in Big Bend until his family moved to Parkersburg. He spent several years in the Civilian Conservation Corps and moved to Ravenna in 1941 to work at Ravenna Arsenal. Survivors include several cousins in the Grantsville area. FERRELL, HARRY DOYLE 1/2/1997 Harry Doyle Ferrell, 68, of Millersburg, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996, at Sunset View Nursing Center, Millersburg. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Earl and Stella Norman Ferrell. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was employed by Buckhorn Oil and was in the oil industry all of his life. Surviving are his wife, Helen Hanshaw Ferrell of Millersburg; three sons, Michael Ferrell of Denton, Tex., David Ferrell and Deward Ferrell, both of Hobbs, N.M.; two stepsons, William Rock of Las Vegas, Nev., and Jeffery Edens of Millersburg; two stepdaughters, Kathlyn Gatens of Cleveland and Patricia Sherwood of West Lake, Ohio; one sister, Irene Ambromovich of Akron; one brother, Gene Strader of Dayton, Fla.; six grandchildren; and 12 stepgrandchildren. Services were held at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, with Rev. Cliff Hartley officiating. Graveside services were held at Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. FERRELL, PEARL 6/19/1997 Pearl Ferrell, 41, of Sanford, N.C., formerly of Munday, died Tuesday, June 10, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Wesley and Bessie Shuman McIntyre. She was a former employee of Moen Corp. of North Carolina. Surviving are one son, Wesley Echard of Sanford; two daugh-ters, Michelle Echard and Robin Lugunas, both of Sanford; four brothers, Casper Shuman of Elizabeth, Lawrence McIntyre of Brohard, Jim McIntyre of Big Bend and John McIntyre of Canton, Ohio; two sisters, Florence Smith of Canton and Judy Hales of Bass, N.C.; and two grandchildren. Services were held at God's House of Prayer, Elizabeth, with Rev. Mark Lilly officiating. Burial was in Belt Cemetery, Munday. FERRRELL, LEWIS L. 11/27/1997 Rev. Lewis L. Ferrell, 58, of Franklin, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997, at University Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born in Spencer, a son of Lewis and Nina Ferrell. He was a 1958 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a 1968 graduate of Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Mo. He was ordained in 1969 and pastored five churches. He received his doctor of ministry at Andrew Baptist College and Seminary, Sacramento, in 1977. In 1990, he was founding pastor of Berachah Baptist Church, Middletown, Ohio. He served on the board of the Middletown Crisis Pregnancy Center and Board of Faith Children Home, Tampa, Fla. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Surviving are his wife, Laura Nell Ferrell; three sons, Rev. L. Lamar Ferrell of Middletown, Trent Ferrell of Tulsa, Okla., and Jonathan Ferrell of the home; one brother, James Riddle of Vienna; one twin sister, Lois Lowther of Middletown; and two grand-children. Services were held at Berachah Baptist Church, with Rev. L. Lamar Ferrell and Rev. Rick Nuzum officiating. Burial was in Merrill's Chapel Cemetery, Slate. Memorials may be made to Berachah Baptist Church. FINCH, KATHRYN 5/15/1997 Kathryn "Kate" Finch, 97, of Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, Sissonville, died Friday, May 9, 1997, at the nursing home. She was born in Milo, a daughter of the late James M. and Kathryn Sherry Starcher. She was a homemaker, a loving mother and a member of North United Methodist Church, Ravenswood. Surviving are three daughters, Gwendolyn Anderson of Ravenswood; Wanda Guinn of Cape Coral, Fla., and Kathryn Lyons of Long Beach, N.C.; three brothers, Bob Finch of Nitro, Ellis Finch of Teays Valley and Harold May of Ripley; one sister, Freda Rinehart of Teays Valley; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Finch, and one infant son. Services were held at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Rev. Larry Crawford officiating. FLUHARTY, WILLARD, JR. 8/14/1997 Willard Fluharty, Jr., 43, of Creston, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1997, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Wood County, a son of Evelyn Fluharty of Creston and the late Willard Fluharty, Sr. He was a former head librarian at Hampton University, Hampton, Va. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are one sister, Rena Bowman of Creston; and five brothers, Mike Fluharty and Thurman Fletcher, both of Clarksburg, Jennings Fletcher of Charleston, and Jeffrey Fletcher and James Fletcher, both of Parkersburg. Services were at the family's convenience. FORD, DENNIS PAUL 9/18/1997 Dennis Paul Ford, 64, died Friday, Sept. 5, 1997, at home in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Freed, a son of the late Audrey and Ruth Ford. Surviving are one daughter, Charlotte; one son, Dennie Paul; two sisters, Betty and Amelia; two brothers, Gail and Mike; four granddaughters; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by one son, Wayne. Arrangements were made by Malloy Funeral Home, Cleveland, Ohio. FOWLER, OTTA T. 1/23/1997 Otta T. Fowler, 86, of Johnson City, Tenn., formerly of Grantsville, died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Homer and Anna P. Francis Trippett. She was retired from Ben Franklin Store, Grantsville, and was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are her husband, Orval Fowler of Grantsville; one daughter, Sherron Ice of Johnson City; one son, Billy D. Trippett of Grantsville; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Arlene Trippett, and one son-in-law, Drexell Ice. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. FOWLER, REETA 11/13/1997 Reeta Fowler, 98, of Spencer, died Monday, Nov. 10, 1997, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Mahalia Huffman Fowler. She was the oldest member of Enon Baptist Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bertha Francis and Addy Lowe; and two brothers, Dye Fowler and Obert Fowler. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Harry Siers officiating, and burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREDERICK, LILLIAN - See Bennett, Lillian. FRESHOUR, MADELINE - See Reynolds, Madeline. FRESHOUR, MADGE - See Gogowski, Dominic and Madge. FRESHOUR, PAUL 4/24/1997 Paul B. Freshour, 72, of St. Marys, died Saturday, April 19, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Alvy and Lona G. Snyder Freshour. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in Okinawa and Guam, and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He retired as a master sergeant from the Air Force with 20 years of service in the armed forces. He was a licensed barber and a member of St. Marys Lodge #41, AF&AM. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Betty Cross Freshour; one daughter, Linda Brothers of St. Marys; one son, Gary W. Freshour, Jr., of St. Marys; four sisters, Madelyn Reynolds of Williamstown, Geneva Lynn and Eleanor DeWees, both of Belpre, and Eloise Nutter of Marietta; one brother, Gail Freshour of Oklahoma; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Gary W. Freshour, Sr.; one sister, Lucille Beall; and three brothers, Denzil Freshour, Donald Freshour and Bobby Gene Freshour. Services were held at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Gary Saler officiating. Burial was in Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery, Hebron, with full military rites conducted by St. Marys American Legion Post 79 and VFW Post 222. FRESHOUR, THELMA R. 8/21/1997 Thelma R. Freshour, 82, of Harmony died Saturday, Aug. 16, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Holly H. and Lora Mae Simons Miller. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. She was a member of Mount Herman Church, Harmony. Surviving are one daughter, Louverna Lynn of Charleston; two sons, Wayne Freshour of Harmony and William Freshour of Logan; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lora Freshour; one son, Willard Freshour; one sister, Edna Lukens; two brothers, Cecil Miller and Darvin Miller; one granddaughter, Lora Lynn; and one grandson, Robert Preston Freshour. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Eldon Rhodes officiating. Burial was in Freshour Cemetery, Harmony. FROST, CHERYL A. 7/31/1997 Cheryl A. Fross, 41, of Kokomo, Ind., died Saturday, July 19, 1997, following an extended illness. She was a daughter of Leona Conley Sears and Darrell Sears. She is survived in addition to her parents by her husband, Arthur Fross of Kokomo; two sons, Mike Fross and Scott Fross; three daughters, Theresa Fross, Sherry Antrim and Mary Sutton; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Stephen Sears and Michael Sears, both of Chloe; and three nieces, Becky McClung of Elkins and Rachel Sears and Julie Sears, both of Chloe. Private services were held in Indiana. Cremation followed. FURR, WILLARD 4/24/1997 Retired car dealer and former Grantsville mayor Willard V. Furr of Glenville died Friday, April 18, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Gilbert R. and Audree Vance Furr. He retired as owner and operator of Furr's Motor Land, Glenville. He was a former member and past president of Grantsville Lions Club, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Grantsville Masonic Lodge, Nemesis Shrine Temple of Parkersburg and Glenville First Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lois Hughey Furr; two daughters, Alicia Ann Gower of Rangley, Colo., and Stephanie Dawn Furr of Glenville; three sons, Willard V. "Willie" Furr II of Clarksburg, Timothy Allen "Tim" Furr of Glenville and Nicholas Furr of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Richard Furr of Columbus; three sisters, Wilogene Shamblin of Akron, Rosalie Postlewaite of Spencer and Patricia Stacey of Fort Myers, Fla.; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Services were held at Glenville First Baptist Church, with Rev. Rick Perrine and Rev. Gary Knox officiating. Burial was in Marmet Cemetery, Kanawha County. GAINER, DELBERT C. 10/9/1997 Delbert Cleo Gainer, 37, of Big Springs, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997, at Veterans Administration Hospital, Clarksburg. He was born in Onslo, N.C., a son of Delbert L. and Bertha Gunn Gainer of Big Springs. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are one son, Brandon Lee Gainer of Grantsville; two brothers, Timothy L. Gainer and Ronald Gainer, both of Barberton, Ohio; and one sister, Teresa Richards of Big Springs. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Donzel Wease officiating. GAINER, RHONDA G. 8/7/1997 Rhonda Gay Gainer, 45, of Horner, died Thursday, July 31, 1997, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She was born in Arkansas, a daughter of the late Earline Graham Mathenia. She was employed at Sharpe Hospital, Weston, for 20 years and was a Protestant. Surviving are one son, Brian Gainer of Grantsville; three brothers, David Mathenia, Henry Mathenia and Jackie Mathenia, all of Texas; one sister, Betty Mack of Elmott, Tex.; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Weston, with Rev. Jack Streets officiating. GARRETSON, MAXINE - See Pierce, Maxine. GARRETT, BERTHA JANE - See Mangus, Bertha Jane. GARRETT, MARY RUTH - See Offutt, Mary Ruth. GARTON, GERTRUDE - See Ballard, Gertrude. GHERKE, ERLESS - See Hayhurst, Erless. GOFF, THELMA 3/13/1997 Thelma Jane Goff, 74, of Unity Plaza, Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Mar. 5, 1997, at Marietta Convalescent Center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William and Adeline Cunningham Barnes. She was retired from Post House Restaurant, division of Greyhound Bus Co., Parkersburg, and operated other restaurants in the area. She was owner/ operator of Spanish Maine Restaurant-Truck Stop near Guysville, Ohio. She was president of Tenants Association of Unity Plaza for two years and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Darrell H. 'Dike' Goff of Waverly and James Goff of Guysville; one daughter, Mary Sheppard of Parkersburg; two brothers, Fred O. Barnes of Grantsville and Shirley Barnes of Nitro; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell Goff, and four brothers. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Michael Lamb officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery. GREATHOUSE, ALLIGENE 10/9/1997 Alligene H. "Jean" Greathouse, 76, of Grantsville, died Monday, Sept. 29, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Charles and Lida Brown Harris. She was a 1940 Calhoun County High School graduate. She was employed at West Virginia Specialty Glass for 22 years and was retired from Mid-Ohio Regional Council, Parkers-burg. She served as a social worker for the Committee on Aging, Grantsville, and was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one sister, Edith Hardwick of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Greathouse, and two brothers, Lewis Harris and Ray Harris. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. GREATHOUSE, DESSIE 6/12/1997 Dessie M. Greathouse, 87, of Spencer, died Sunday, June 8, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John and Anna M. Miller McKown. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio. Surviving are two sisters, Vada Brannon of Akron and Geraldean Hall of Ashland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odie William "Bill" Greathouse; one infant son; one brother; and seven sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John W. Bowen officiating, and burial in Slate Memorial Cemetery, Spencer. GREATHOUSE, IVA - See Hall, Iva. GREATHOUSE, ROGER LEE, JR. 12/11/1997 Roger Lee Greathouse, Jr., 19, of Spencer died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997, from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Pikeville, Ky. He was born in Spencer, a son of Debra Longfellow Great-house of Clover and Roger Lee Greathouse, Sr., of North Carolina. he was a 1997 Roane County High School graduate and an employee of American Energy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and building construction. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Paul and June Knopp of Clover; paternal grand-parents, Roy and Madeline Greathouse of Coolville, Ohio; one sister, Marlena Dawn Greathouse of Clover; two half-sisters, Belinda King of North Carolina and Amanda Greathouse of Ripley; aunt, Cheryl Longfellow; uncles, Lee, David and Jerry Longfellow and Steve Greathouse; several other aunts, uncles and cousins; and girlfriend, Garalea Fulks of Nicut. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kile Jarrett Longfellow, and paternal grandmother, Patricia Greathouse. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. GREEN, MABLE 5/1/1997 Mable M. Green, 80, of Sand Ridge, died Friday, April 25, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Charles and Alice Jarvis Sears. She was a homemaker. Surviving are four sons, Kenneth Pettit of Deerfield, Ohio, Larry Green of Leesville, Ohio, James Green of Evans and Cecil Green of Leroy; seven daughters, Mosell Justice of Louisville, Ohio, Genevieve Beckett of Homesville, Ohio, Mary Lou Smith of Greenbrier, Joetta Westfall of Ravenswood, Virginia Hively of Ivydale, Brenda Holcomb of Sand Ridge and Alice Green of Spencer; one brother, Ronzel Sears of Spencer; one sister, Madge Lupardas of Spencer; 38 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Green; two sons; and two daughters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Burial was in Green Cemetery, Duck. GREEN, RUTH J. - See Bellville, Ruth J. GRIZZARD, CARL 2/13/1997 Carl Quincy Grizzard, 71, of Indian Mound, Tenn., died Thursday, Jan. 11, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Stewart County, Tenn., son of Robert Grizzard and Elizabeth Parker Grizzard. He was a farmer, a veteran of World War II and Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Full Gospel Pentecostal Church. Surviving are his wife, Sally Alfred Grizzard, daughter of Chloe Alfred of Orma; five sons, Robert Ray Grizzard of Westville, Fla., Carl Grizzard, Jr., of Indian Mound, Dale Grizzard and Johnny Grizzard, both of Tarboro, N.C., and Robert Earl Grizzard of Dover, Tenn.; six daughters, Carlene Torsak and Pam Dube, both of Murray, Ky., Dianne Herrington of Westville, Fla., Deloris Johnson of Pegram, Tenn., Debby Branam of Whitesboro, Tex., and Polly Grizzard of Austin, Tex.; a step-daughter, Sharla Toth of Indian Mound; 32 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Sykes Funeral Home, Dover, with Rev. Ricky Parker and Rev. Charles Stribling officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Indian Mound. GROVES, LINDA K. 5/1/1997 Linda K. Groves, 42, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Akron, a daughter of the late Ernest and Irene Badgett Starcher. She was an employee of Kellwood Co., Spencer, and attended Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, James E. Groves of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Caren Kightlinger of Battleground and Edith Tanner of Amoldsburg; and two brothers, Larry Starcher of Ravenna, Ohio, and Dale Starcher of Statesville, N.C. She was preceded in death by one son, Jeffrey Ryan Groves. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. GROVES, MINNIE - See Settle, Minnie. GUINN, DOROTHEA T. 6/26/1997 Dorothea Taylor Guinn, 83, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at her daughter's residence in Parkersburg. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late J.W. and Alma Dawkins Taylor. She and her husband owned and operated Parkerhouse Candies for many years. After the death of her husband, she worked at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital for 12 years until her retirement. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are two daughters, JoAnne Leach of Lansing, N.C., and Jean Brown of Parkerburg; one son, Richard Guinn of Martinsburg; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Guinn, Jr.; one brother, Dr. James Taylor; and two sisters, Lena Berry and Georgia Smith. Services were held at Leavitt Fuenral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Robert Fulton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. HADDOX, KAREN SUE - See Nichols, Karen Sue. HALL, DREXEL 3/20/1997 Drexel E. Hall, 74, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Mar. 14, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sand Ridge, a son of the late White and Euna Hall. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and vice president of Steer Heating & Cooling, Parkersburg. He was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Erma Stump Hall; one daughter, Hannah Gainer of Belpre, Ohio; one brother, Kenneth Hall of Sand Ridge; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Hall and Albert Hall; two sisters, Meryl Ferguson and Maxine Hall Myrtle; and an infant twin. Services were held at Cedar Grove U.M. Church, with Rev. Timothy Waugh officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. HALL, ERMA 6/26/1997 Erma Hall, 80, of Stouts Mills, died Monday, June 23, 1997, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Calhoun County. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are three daughters, Geraldine Albright of Fairmont, Ernestine Hardman of Stouts Mills and Madeline Beall of Clinton, Ohio; one son, Virgil Ray Hall of Glenville; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hall; and one grandson, David Hall. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Sand Fork Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. HALL, IVA 11/6/1997 Iva Hall, 98, of Spencer, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, in Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer. She was born at Orma, a daughter of the late Samuel and Flora Laughlin Greathouse. She was a homemaker and Protestant. Surviving are two sons, Wheeler G. Hall and Edsel E. "Poncho" Hall, both of Spencer; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh W. Hall; two sons, Henry C. Hall and Euell P. Hall; one daughter, Fucie Keffer; five brothers; and one grandson. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Daniel R. Whited officiating. Burial was in Sandridge Cemetery. HALL, REBECCA 2/13/1997 Rebecca Ellen Hall, 91, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997, at Americare-Glenville. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Maude Kerby Riggs. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three nieces, Madeline Wagoner, Barbara Church and Lola Moss, all of Arnoldsburg; and seven nephews, Donald Whytsell, Fred Whytsell, Jr., Frank Whytsell and Bennie Whytsell, all of Arnoldsburg, Ray Whytsell of Macedonia, Ohio, George Whytsell of Louisville, Ohio, and Richard Whytsell of West Salem, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holly Hall. one son, Holly Sturm; three brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Delbert L. Kerby officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive United Methodist Cemetery, Mt. Zion. HAMILTON, VICTOR III 6/19/1997 Victor Hamilton III, 45, of Huntington, died Sunday, June 15, in a motorcycle accident near Haverhill, Scioto County, Ohio. He was born in Wood County, a son of Victor and Helen K. Hamilton of Grantsville. He was a 1970 graduate of Calhoun County High School and received a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in 1974. He was director of news services for Marshall University. He was a former editor of the Braxton Democrat for three years, former director of information services for W.Va. State College, former writer for W.Va. Dept. of Highways and former director of public information for Alderson-Broaddus College for four years. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Pamela Casto Hamilton; one sister, Janet Coberly of Fairfax, Va.; and one brother, Roger Hamilton of Charleston. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. HANEY, LOUELLA E. - See Williams, Louella E. HARRIS, ALLIGENE - See Greathouse, Alligene. HARRIS, GEORGE L. 4/3/1997 George L. Harris, 62, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, Mar. 25, 1997, at Wooster Community Hospital. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late George Dallas and Edith Louise Starcher Harris. He was a self-employed truck driver and a member of Full Gospel Church, Canal Fulton, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Emilie Leach Harris of Wooster; four daughters, Kathlene Harris, Audrey Smith and Phyllis Vannoy, all of Mt. Zion, and Janet Donahue of Wooster; two sons, Roger Harris and Jimmy Harris, both of Wooster; two half-sisters. Virginia Vance of Orrville, Ohio, and Marie Short of Wooster; two stepbrothers, Dallas May of Morgantown and Staciel Fox of Wooster; 13 grandchildren; and one stepgrandson. He was preceded in death by three half-brothers and one half-sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Joe Dillon officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Cemetery, Mt. Zion. HARRIS, KENNETH 3/13/1997 Kenneth 'Mike' Harris, 73, of Stumptown, died Sunday, Mar. 2, 1997, at Steer Creek. He was born in Stumptown, a son of the late Alva and Delpha Dobbins Harris. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Larson Consolidated Corp., Grafton, Ohio. He was a member of Rush Run Homemakers Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 200, Charleston, Buckwheat Pickers Bluegrass and Gospel Band of Grafton, Harris Family Gospel Singers, and Traditional Bluegrass Gospel Band of Grafton. He was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church, Stumptown. where he served as deacon and assistant Sunday School teacher. Surviving ate his wife of 45 years, Virgie Minney Harris of Stumptown; one son, Kenny Harris of Stumptown; one daughter, Kathy Bishop of Columbus, Ga.; seven sisters, Betty McCune of Grafton, Jean Lyons of Brunswick, Ohio, Minnie Stalnaker of LaGrange, Ohio, Nellie Settle of Petroleum, Sue Morton of Harrisville, and Lyda Harris and Lou Miller, both of Stumptown; and three brothers, Clarence Harris of Spencer, and Alva Harris and Sam Harris, both of Grafton. Services were held at Rush Run Baptist Church, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. HATHAWAY, AUDY D. 1/16/1997 Audy D. Hathaway, 82, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Curtis and Hattie Bennett Hathaway. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in Germany. He was a former auto mechanic and truck driver and was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Amy Powell Hathaway of Grantsville; one son, Larry Hathaway of Clerksburg; three sisters, Pearl Vanhorn and Churl Scott, both of Big Springs, and Dixie Gregg of Warwick, Ohio; two brothers, Darrell Hathaway of Parkersburg and Charles Hathaway of Weston; and three grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. HAUGHT, DAVID W. 9/11/1997 David Willis Haught, 79, of Greenville, died Sunday, July 20, 1997, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Haught, formerly of Grantsville. He grew up and spent his early years in Grantsville. He was a graduate of West Virginia University where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. He was a nuclear engineer with Bechtel Corp. before his retirement. He did early research on the Manhattan Project at University of Chicago and continued working in the domestic and international nuclear power industry. He was a member of Lee Road United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Edith Whitson Haught; two sons, John Ramsey Haught of Berkeley, Calif., and David Jeffrey Haught of London, England; and one sister, Juanita Willard of Sevierville, Tenn. Services were held at Lee Road United Methodist Church. HAVERTY, ELLA BELLE 6/19/1997 Ella Belle Haverty, 83, of Grantsville, died Friday, June 13, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Elmer and Letha Sturm Yeager. She was a homemaker. Surviving are four sisters, Peggy Cain of Grantsville, Grey Arthur of Charleston, Betty Boyce of Sissonville and Dottie Shamblin of Pocatalico; and two brothers, Victor Elliott of St. Albans and Morford Elliott of Dunbar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilbert Haverty; two sisters, Scottie Bennett and Edith Boyce; and one brother, Jeff Elliott. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. HAYHURST, ERLESS 9/18/1997 Erless Bell Gherke Hayhurst, 91, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997, at Americare Arlington, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Rev. Michael S. and Nellie Knotts Gherke. She lived in Calhoun County all her life and was a homemaker. She worked as a clerk in Dalton Dept. Store, Grantsville, for many years and served on the Grantsville Town Council. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville Surviving are three sons, Herbert Gail Hayhurst of Bartlett, Ohio, Ernest Hayhurst of Raleigh, N.C., and Kyle Hayhurst of Washington; two daughters, Carolyn Collins of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and Junell Vannoy of Mineral Wells; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Hayhurst; one granddaughter, Tina Sue Vannoy; three brothers, Wayland Gherke, Whitt Gherke and Carlos Gherke; and one sister, Aleen Farrell. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating, and burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. Memorial contributions can be sent to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 237, Grantsville, WV 26147. HEFNER, WILLIAM L. 12/25/1997 William L. Hefner, 78, of Grantsville, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, in West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown. He was born in Wheeling, a son of the late Frank and Minnie Barnes Hefner. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired surveyor for W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was an avid golf and bowling enthusiast and was a Calhoun County historian. He was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one niece, Mary Mullenax of Grantsville, and two great- nieces, Randa Mullenax of Grantsville and Jennifer Whitehair of Fairmont. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jane Reed. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. HEINEY, DENVER 12/11/1997 Denver Heiney, 72, of Flint, Mich., died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997, at his daughter's residence in Flint. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Howard and Retta Hosey Heiney. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked in the building trades industry. He was a former member of Bancroft Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Dessie Myers of Durand, Mich., Debra Gibson of Sevierville, Tenn., and Darlene Carr of Flint; five sons, William Snook and Benjamin Snook, both of Byron, Robert Snook of Weidman, Mich., Buddy Snook of White Bluff, Tenn., and Buck Heiney of Owosso, Mich.; six sisters, Geneva Snider of Grantsville, Eleanor Ciarcia of Aurora, Ohio, Louise Newbrough of Brohard, Lela Reeder, Juanita Reynolds and Grace Wilson, all of Parkersburg; four brothers, Charles Heiney of Grantsville, Forest L. Heiney of Glenville, Henry H. Heiney of Ravenna, Ohio, and Donald H. Heiney of Stumptown; 19 grand-children; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Matchett Heiney; one sister, Marie Mascoline; and one brother, Doyle "Buddy" Heiney. Services were held at Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, with Rev. Franklin Hepworth officiating. Burial was in Union Plains Cemetery, Byron. HELMIC, KATIE R. 6/12/1997 Katie Ruth Helmic, 74, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Oka, Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Hoke and Edna Keeten Jarvis. She was a homemaker and retired from Wiseman's Dept. Store in Gauley Bridge after 20 years of service. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 72 of Gauley Bridge and Gauley Bridge Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher, choir member and officer of American Baptist Women. Surviving are her husband, Albert Helmic of Parkersburg; one son, Bill Helmic of Parkersburg; one brother, Raymond Brown Jarvis of Spencer; one sister, Daisy Vivian Butcher of Millsboro, Del.; one grandson, Scott Helmic of Parkersburg; and two great-grandsons, Ryan Helmic and Dustin Helmic, both of Parkersburg. Services were held at Gauley Bridge Baptist Church, with Rev. Mark Jarvis and Rev. Tom Goldston officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg. HELMICK, DONNA J. 2/6/1997 Donna J. Helmick, 33, of Nicut, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Don Helmick and Jessie M. Helmick of Orma. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are three brothers, Dennis Helmick, Denver Helmick and James Helmick, all of Orma. Services were held at Stump Funeral Horne, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Metz Cemetery. HELMICK, JESSIE 7/3/1997 Jessie Helmick, 73, of Nicut, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, in Roane General Hospital. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Tom and Minnie McCumbers McCune. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three sons, Dennis Helmick, Denver Helmick and James Helmick, all of Orma; one brother, Raymond McCune of Minnora; four sisters, Lakie Wilson of Glenville, Bertha Cottrell of Pennsylvania, and Stella Nichols and Maxine Stump, both of Spencer; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Helmick; two sons and one daughter. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Metz Cemetery, Nicut. HICKMAN, MILDRED M. 4/24/1997 Mildred M. Hickman, 74, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, April 15, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of Olive Blankenship Cline of Parkersburg and the late Rudolph Cline. She owned and operated Lelegant Beauty Lounge for 22 years. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of AmVets Post 19, Parkersburg. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband of 55 years, Robert L. Hickman; one daughter, Judith R. Sellers of Parkersburg; one son, Daniel R. Hickman of Parkersburg; four brothers, Charles Cline and Ivan Cline, both of Parkersburg, Bill Cline of South Carolina and Larry Cline of Washington, W.Va.; three sisters, Katheryn Hopkins of Parkersburg, Barbara Cornell of Waverly and Dianne Harper of Vienna; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Forrest Cline. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Donald Yeager officiating. Burial was in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. HICKS, MINNIE 4/10/1997 Minnie Hicks, 93, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, April 1, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John Jake and Martha E. Kelly May. She was a homemaker and a member of Williamstown Church of Christ. Surviving are two sons, Creed Hicks of Cutler and Delbert Hicks of Parkersburg; four daughters, Rosie Wolfe, Wilma Sims, Joy Willadean Marguis and Ilene Echols, all of Parkersburg; 28 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one aunt, Nancy McGeorge of Chloe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Creed Hicks; two daughters, Bonnie Lucas and Donnie May Arthur; and one grandchild. Services were held Friday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Donald Carty officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. HICKS, OLIVE DALE -See Boggs, Olive Dale. HILDRETH, DESSIE MAE 5/15/1997 Dessie Mae Hildreth, 84, of Spencer, died Tuesday, May 6, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Looneyville, a daughter of the late French L. and Lora Mae Nichols. She was a waitress at several Spencer area restaurants since 1950 and was a member of First Baptist Church, Spencer. Surviving are one son, Bobby Hildreth of Vienna; two sisters, Ruth Farrell of Akron and Verba Deweese of Munday; one brother, Lee Webb of Salem, Ohio; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Carol J. King and Glendora J. Hildreth; one sister, Vonnie Nutter; and four brothers, Harry Webb, Benjamin "Junior" Webb, Hume Webb and Hobert Webb. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Spencer. HILL, NORA M. 3/13/1997 Nora M. Hill, 97, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Mar. 5, 1997, at her residence. She was born in VanBuren, Maine, a daughter of the late Charles D. and Emma Theriault Cyr. She was a former employee of Walgreen Corp. for 16 years and EKCO Corp. Surviving are her husband, Henry Fred Hill; one daughter, Hilda K. Hume of Grantsville; one sister, Colombe Lynch of Waldorf, Mass.; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Roderick Hitchcock and Hadley Hitchcock; and one granddaughter, Arleyn T. Reamer. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Don Tranel officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chicago, Ill. HILL, VIRGINIA S. 10/30/1997 Virginia S. Hill, 83, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Oct. 20, 1997, at her son's residence in Charleston. She was born in Spencer, a daughter of the late Elem Ward and Delphia Ward Wilson. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Rebekah Circle, Parkersburg Woman's Club, Mary Martha Sunday School class, and St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, James Ira Hill, Jr., of Charleston; two sisters, Ruth Bechtle of Point Pleasant and Lakie Gherke of Grantsville; one brother, David Ward of Snohomish, Wash.; two half- sisters, Betty Craig of Westerville, Ohio, and Alice Lee Beougher of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; one half-brother, Fred Wilson of Pataskala, Ohio; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ira Hill, Sr.; one brother, Brooks Ward; and two half-brothers, Bernie Wilson and Urlic Wilson. Services were held at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Paul Russell officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. HINZMAN, CHRISTINE M. - See Rhodes, Christine M. HOLBERT, HALLIE R. 4/17/1997 Hallie R. Holbert, 88, of Bramblewood Village, died Sunday, April 13, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Marshall A. and Louisa J. Weaver Lewis. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving are one daughter, Betty Joe Wilson of Grantsville; one son, Argel D. Lewis of South Point, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Louella Platzer of Cleveland; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren and 32 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Holbert; four sisters, one brother, four stepsons, one stepdaughter, one grandson, four stepgrandchildren, and one great-grandson. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Ward-Wilson Cemetery, Grantsville. Visitation was scheduled 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday. HORTON, MARGARET L. 10/23/1997 Margaret L. "Marge" Horton, 62, of Vienna, died Friday, Oct. 17, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Audra and Maysel White Lowther. She was a former manager of Parkers-burg Community College cafeteria. She was employed at Nelson's Drug Store, Parkersburg. She was a Protestant. Surviving are one daughter, Lynn Gaskins of Vienna; one son, Robert L. Horton, Jr., of Vienna; one sister, Frances Freeland of Parkersburg; one brother, Donald Morris of Parkersburg; two granddaughters, Lorenia Gaskins and Kristi Whitehead, both of Vienna; and one grandson, Anthony Gaskins of Vienna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Larry Horton, and one brother, Glenn Lowther. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Mike Stephens officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. HOSEY, KATHRYN J. - See Ullum, Kathryn J. Ullum. HOSKINS, HARRY CHARLES 3/27/1997 Harry Charles Hosldns, 68, died Sunday, Mar. 23, 1997, of Lou Gehrig's Disease, at his home in Georgia. He was born in Arnoldsburg, the eldest son of Edra Crawford and the late Disco Hoskins. Memorial services were planned in Georgia. HOSTOTTLE, EDNA M. - See Sutton, Edna M. HOUCHIN, ALMEDA 4/10/1997 Almeda Houchin, 101, of Beech, died Thursday, Mar. 13, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Oka, a daughter of the late Josiah and Caroline E. McClain Jarvis. She was a member of Beech United Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Pearl Hall of Barberton, Ohio, Ruby Carpenter of Orma, Kathleen Sears of Norton, Ohio, and Jean Boggs of Big Springs; one son, Rex Houchin of Orma; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Houchin; and three sons, Chester Houchin, Garrett Houchin and Harley Houchin. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Homer Hensley officiating. Burial was in Houchin Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. HUBER, MERLE 7/3/1997 Merle Huber, 86, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Stephen L. and Hattie Poling Crawford. She was a homemaker and a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Arthur J. Huber of Parkersburg; two brothers, Veon Crawford and Harold Crawford, both of Parkersburg; two sisters, Juanita Cheuvront of Parkersburg and Evadeen Sellers of Kennewick, Wash.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll "C.J." Huber; two sons, Darrell E. Huber and Clyde G. Huber; three brothers, Orvle Ted Crawford, Marvin Crawford and Woodrow Crawford; and one sister, Ivalee Crawford Lee. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Stergel Vincent officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. HUGHES, ORVAL C. 7/24/1997 Orval C. Hughes, 79, of Creston, died Sunday, July 20, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Homer and Ocie Gainer Hughes. He retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a farmer and a Methodist. Surviving are his wife, Lula Starcher Hughes; two sons, Orval Hughes, Jr., of Elizabeth and Kenneth Hughes of Parkersburg; one daughter, Kathryn Maze of Parkersburg; and three sisters, Dorothy Reynolds, Fostine Bell and Ellen Starcher, all of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, and one great-grandson. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers and Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating, and burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. HUNT, EMMA - See Vaughan, Emma. HUPP, BETTY L. 9/25/1997 Betty L. Hupp, 84, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 1997, at Parkview Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Ernest Clyde and Myrtle Martha Campbell Farrar. She was a homemaker and a member of Pettyville United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mildred Bennett of Parkersburg and June Stiles of Mineral Wells; one granddaughter, Julie Anne Barrett of Columbus; two grandsons, Mark Augenstein of Parkersburg and Robert Phillip Hupp of Mineral Wells; and seven great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Hupp; one son, Robert Hupp; one grandson, Michael Robert Augenstein; five brothers, Robert Glen Farrar, Ray Farrar, Ronald Farrar, Charles Farrar and Wade Farrar; and two sisters, Sue Farrar and Nelsa Stump. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Paul Morrison officiating. Burial was in Ravenswood Cemetery. HUPP, BLANCHE - See Hurst, Blanche R. HURST, BLANCHE 1/2/1997 Blanche R. Hurst, 90, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996, at Parkview Health Care Center. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Winfield Hupp. She worked for American Viscose Corp. for 21 years and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving is her husband, William T. Hurst. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Hupp and Charlie Hupp; and one sister, Pearl Gribble. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. JARRETT, CHRISTINA - See Eagle, Christina JARVIS, ALMEDA - See Houchin, Almeda. JARVIS, CLAUDE J. 1/23/1997 Claude J. Jarvis, 65, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Chloe, a son of the late Alpheus and Martha Flinn Jarvis. He was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron. Surviving are his wife, Wilma June Sharps Jarvis of Spencer; and four sons, Ricky Jarvis and Kevin Jarvis, both of Spencer, Roger Jarvis of Akron and David Jarvis of Dayton. He was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Jarvis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. JARVIS, KATIE R. - See Helmic, Katie R. JARVIS, OKEY, JR. 6/5/1997 Okey Jarvis, Jr., 69, of Little White Oak, Chloe, died Thursday, May 29, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Okey and Prudence Hersman Jarvis. He was a Merchant Marine from 1944-45 and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired farmer and oil and gas producer and was a member of Minnora Odd Fellows Lodge 246. He was a member of Minnora Cemetery Board of Directors. Surviving are his wife, Lynda Cook Jarvis of Chloe; James Allison of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; four daughters, Carolyn Bowers and Julie Allison, both of Burlington, N.C., Sandra Ann Brinegar of Hico and Judy Allison of Chloe; one sister, Ruth Jarvis of Marietta; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one grand-daughter. Services were held at Minnora United Methodist Church, Minnora, with Rev. Jack Stump officiating. Odd Fellows Memorial Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery with military graveside rites. JARVIS, RUBEN 2/6/1997 Ruben Jarvis, 88, of Belpre, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997, at The Marietta Center. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Lewis and Hannah Shock Jarvis. He was retired from the Grantsville District of Cabot Corp. He was a member of Mullen Memorial Baptist Church, Belpre. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Fowler Jarvis; one son, Leroy Jarvis of Washington; and one grandson, Aaron Jarvis of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. George Huffsmith officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. JENKINS, DAISY J. - See Sullivan, Daisy J. JONES, DERONDA J. - See Rickman, Deronda J. JONES, MELLISSA 3/6/1997 Mellissa V. Jones (nee Siers), 55, of Medina, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She was born in Big Bend and had been a resident of the Medina area for more than 30 years. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her mother, Ada Hosey of Big Bend; one son, Hershel H. Jones, Jr., of Medina; three daughters, Cathy Jones of Brunswick, Ohio, Susan Thompson of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Lisa Duke of Norton, Ohio; one brother, Will Reynolds of Big Bend; former husband, Hershel H. Jones, Sr., of Big Springs; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronzel Siers, and stepfather, Joseph G. Hosey. Services were held at Carlson's Golden Rule Funeral Home, Medina. JONES, MILDRED M. - See Bellette, Mildred M. JONES, WILLIAM C. 4/17/1997 William C. Jones, 74, of Sand Ridge, died Monday, April 7, 1997, at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Hospital, Clarksburg. He was born in Yonkers, N.Y., a son of the late Stephen and Helen Kinsela Jones. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn. He was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church near Stumptown. Surviving are one sister, Catherine Dickson of Yonkers; three half- sisters, Barbara Frederick of Yonkers, Agnes Steltz of Shandaken, N.Y., and Lillian Forte of Thornwood, N.Y.; three halfbrothers, Fredrick Jones of Glenallen, Va., Charles Jones of Peekskill, N.Y., and Stephen Jones of Antioch, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlena Shock Jones; and his stepmother, Lillian Jones. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jack Stump and Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Shock Cemetery near Stumptown. JUNE, PAMELA WEAVER 1/30/1997 Pamela Sue Weaver June, 42, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997, in Northwest Hospital, Tucson, Ariz., following an extended illness. She was born in Barberton, Ohio, a daughter of John Delbert and Maxine Arthur Weaver of Tucson. She was a registered nurse and was a staff nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, Tucson, until early 1996. She was a former resident of Arbovale and a graduate of Marshall University, Huntington. She was a granddaughter of the late Charles and Mabel Arthur and Mabel Weaver McEndree of Calhoun County. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, John June; one daughter, Amanda Gail; one brother, Charles "Chuck" Weaver, all of Tucson; a sister, Carolyn of Campbell, Calif.; and numerous relatives in West Virginia and Ohio. Her body was cremated. A memorial service was held in Tucson by friends and family. JUSTICE, STEPHEN J. 11/6/1997 Stephen J. Justice, 39, of Orlando, Braxton County, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Fayette County, a son of Waneda Adams Justice of Chloe and the late Brooks Justice. He was a former employee of Spenco Corp., Glenville. He was a member of Church of Christ. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Elizabeth Miller Justice; one daughter, Rose Justice of the home; two sons, Travis Justice and Carl Justice, both of the home; one sister, Pat Murphy of Chloe; and one brother, Jackie Justice of Lewisville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Brooks Justice. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Kenneth Fisher officiating. Burial was in Lamb Cemetery, Chloe. KASTROW, MARTIN E. 12/18/1997 Martin E. Kastrow, 46, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Robert Emett Kastrow and Della Morehead Starcher of Parkersburg. He was a cab driver for Yellow Cab Co. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Juaneta Stump Kastrow; three stepsons, Robert Stump, Clifford Stump and Scott Stump, all of Parkersburg; one step-daughter, Colona Forshey of Parkersburg; two brothers, Robert Kastrow and David Kastrow, both of Parkersburg; and two sisters, Loretta Starcher of Parkersburg and Mary Bell of Wichita, Kan. He was preceded in death by one infant son, Mark Martin Kastrow, and one stepson, Walter Westfall. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery. KEITH, EDITH L. - See O'Donnell, Edith L. KELLAR, DONALD P. 2/20/1997 Donald P. Kellar, 71, of Brohard, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Cate Center. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Dick and Dora Starcher Kellar. He was retired from S.I.F.C.O. Co., Cleveland, and attended Five Forks Community Church. Surviving are his wife, Elodene Crawford Kellar of Brohard; one daughter, Arlena Myer of Grantsville; two sons, Pete Kellar of Mt. Zion and Leonard Cunningham of Grantsville; three stepdaughters, Navene Ruble and Irene McVey, both of Parkersburg, and Sherry Kellar of Lancaster, Ohio; one sister, Dorothy Lynch of Knightstown, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Cunningham Kellar; one daughter, Debra Sue Kellar; three sisters; two brothers; and two great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Big Bend Cemetery. KELLEY, EDWARD E. 4/17/1997 Edward E. Kelley, 68, of Harrisville, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997, in Calhoun County. He was born in Roanoke, Lewis County, a son of the late Samuel and Dora Dennison Kelley. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Oleta B. Cunningham Kelley; seven stepsons, Trevie D. Cunningham, Roger Cunningham and Bill Cunningham, all of Grantsville; James Halterman, Terry W. Halterman, Joe Halterman and Ronnie Halterman, all of Weston; three stepdaughters, Shirley Gregory of Grantsville; Beth Goff of Pennsboro and Patricia "Sis" Halterman of Weston; one brother, Dallas Kelley of Barberton, Ohio; three sisters, Connie Shromper of Bath, Ohio, Mae Reed and twin Evelyn Bird, both of Harrisville; and several stepgrandchildren, stepgreat- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Goff. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Steve Richards officiating. Burial was in Hazelgreen Cemetery. KELLEY, ROBERT 5/8/1997 Robert Lee Kelley, 68, of Spencer, died Friday, May 2, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Spencer, a son of the late Harold and Hazel Frye Kelley. He retired as superintendent for Pennzoil. He was a member and past master of Walton Lodge 150, AF&AM, and a member of the Breakfast Club at White Oak Restaurant, Spencer, and Spencer Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one daughter, Patricia Ann Swiger of Ripley; two sons, Robin W. Kelley of Arnoldsburg and Michael L. Kelley of Spencer; one brother, Jack Kelley of Spencer; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred J. Scott Kelley; one son, John Robert Kelley; and one brother, Lawrence Kelley. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Ray Harris officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. KENDALL, ADRIAN R. 9/11/1997 Adrian R. Kendall, 79, of Elmira, died Monday, Sept. 1, 1997, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway. He was born in Braxton County, a son of the late Francis L. and Bertha Edgell Kendall. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a well-known Braxton County livestock farmer. He was a member of Walnut Memorial Church. Surviving are his wife, Neva Carter Kendall; two daughters, Sherry Gross of Sutton and Sandra Harris of Grantsville; six sons, Arlis Ray Kendall of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Arden Kendall of Williamstown, Delmas Kendall of Parkersburg, Randall Kendall of Bluefield, Roger Kendall of Duck and Larry Kendall of Charleston; one brother, Selby Kendall of Fairmont; six sisters, Myrtie Cottrill of Fairmont, Hazel Hall of Barberton, Ohio, Vera Hosic of Martinez, Ga., Delphia Tanner of New Castle, Pa., Violet Teets of Buckhannon and Macie Jarvis of Richmond, Va.; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner and Rev. Kenneth Kendall officiating. Burial was in Kendall Family Cemetery, Elmira. KERBY, DELPHIA - See Taylor, Delphia. KERBY, FREDDIE L. 9/11/1997 Freddie L. Kerby, 75, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Montie and Emma E. Slider Kerby. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a cemetery attendant for Stump Funeral Home for several years. He was a Methodist by faith. Surviving are his wife, Helen Riggs Kerby; four daughters, Sue Stallman of Dorset, Ohio, Linda Criss and Annabelle Kerby, both of Grantsville, and Diana Miller of Creston; one son, Freddie Veon Kerby of Grantsville; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Leon Kerby; one brother, Urshel Kerby; and two children. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Church Cemetery near Creston. KERBY, FREDDIE L. 9/18/1997 Freddie L. Kerby, 75, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Montie and Emma E. Slider Kerby. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a cemetery attendant for Stump Funeral Home for several years. He was a Methodist by faith. Surviving are his wife, Helen Riggs Kerby; four daughters, Sue Stallman of Dorset, Ohio, Linda Criss and Annabelle Kerby, both of Grantsville, and Diana Miller of Creston; one son, Freddie Veon Kerby of Grantsville; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Leon Kerby; one brother, Urshel Kerby; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Church Cemetery near Creston. KESSLER, KENNETH 1/2/1997 Kenneth R. Kessler, 70, of Stumptown, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1996, at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Ansted, a son of the late Marvin W. and Della L. Hall Kessler. He was a U.S. Marine and Army veteran of World War II. He was a former coal miner and a former employee of Libby Owens Glass Co., Charleston. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Blinded Veterans Association, Disabled Veterans, American Legion, and Charleston Masonic Lodge. He was Protestant. Surviving are one son, Stephen Kessler, address unknown, and one sister, Joan Kessler, address unknown. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Gene H. Miller officiating. Burial was in Collins- Community Cemetery, Stumptown. KIDDER, JACK 4/10/1997 Jack C. Kidder, 51, of Parkersburg, died Friday, April 4, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Hellen C. Shutts Kidder of Belpre and the late Harry Austin Kidder, Jr. He was a 1964 Belpre High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed by Cecil I. Walker Machinery for 28 years, and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 132, Charleston. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Katherine Phillips Kidder; four daughters, Sue Ann Cimicato of Columbus, Tabatha Kay Best of New Matamoras, Roxann Green of Lubeck and Faye Short of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Kris Pomp of Fairmont and Bob Pomp of White Hall, Md.; two brothers, Charles Ray Kidder of Belpre and Mike "Harry" Kidder of Parkersburg; two sisters, Paula Jean Bennett of Belmont and Lela Mae Starcher of Arnoldsburg; 11 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Duane Wolfe officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens, Garden of Life. KIGHT, ETHEL - See Stump, Ethel. KIGHT, OLLIE B. - See Yoak, Ollie B. KIGHT, PATRICIA A. 9/25/1997 Patricia A. Kight, 49, of Norwood, Ohio, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997. She was born in Charleston, a daughter of the late Erma Williams Carpenter and Howard Carpenter. She was a homemaker and worked as a babysitter. She was a member of Hartland Baptist Church, Pisgah. Surviving are her husband, Richard (Rick) Kight, formerly of Calhoun County; two daughters, Lisa Parker and Cathy Kight, both of Norwood; two grandchildren, Kristopher and Erin Parker of Norwood; a son-in- law, Keith Parker of Norwood; a sister, Joann Muncy of Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers, Art Carpenter of Defiance, Ohio, and Jim Carpenter of Huntington; and from this area, a sister-in-law, Patty Little of Sand Ridge; and a brother-in-law, Alfred Kight of Big Springs. Services were held at Tredway-Pollitt Funeral Home, Norwood, with burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park. KIGHT, PATRICIA A. 10/2/1997 Patricia A. Kight, 49, of Norwood, Ohio, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997. She was born in Charleston, a daughter of the late Erma Williams Carpenter and Howard Carpenter. She was a homemaker and worked as a babysitter. She was a member of Hartland Baptist Church, Pisgah. Surviving are her husband, Richard (Rick) Kight, formerly of Calhoun County; two daughters, Lisa Parker and Cathy Kight, two grandchildren, Kristopher and Erin Parker; and one son-in-law, Keith Parker, all of Norwood; one sister, Joann Muncy of Cinn.; two brothers, Art Carpenter and wife Ettie of Defiance, Ohio, Jim Carpenter and wife Sue of Huntington; sisters-in-law, Maysel of Charleston, Patty Little of Sandridge, Jeanie Richards of Parkersburg; brothers-in-law, Alfred Kight of Big Springs, Kenneth Kight of Medina, Ohio; and father-in-law, Walter Kight of Parkview of Parkersburg. Services were held Sept. 20 at Tredway-Pollitt Funeral Home, Norwood, with burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park. KING, DOROTHY 8/7/1997 Dorothy King, 88, of Princetown, died Friday, Aug. 1, 1997, at Elyria Memorial Hospital, Elyria, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George Edward and Florence White Parsons. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Surviving are five daughters: Carol Thompson of Wooster, Ohio, Iona Royster of Vermillion, Ohio, Leona Bosley of Duck Run, Bernice Ratcliff of Stouts Mills, and Brenda McCullough of Buckhannon; two sons, Carl King of Elyria, Ohio, and Hubert Smith of Sand Fork; one sister, Ora Blake of Sand Fork; one brother, Coy Parsons of Burnsville; and several grandchildren, great-grand-children, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Smith; her second husband, Burl E. King; three daughters; two sons; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating, and burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Burnsville. KING, OTHA 5/27/1997 Otha King, 83, of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Nicut, a son of the late G.R. and Olive Johnson King. He was a retired mechanic for American Viscose Co., Parkersburg, and was a member of Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Amy Queen King of Elizabeth; four sons, Ernest King and Ronzel King, both of Frazeyburg, Ohio, Earl King and Gary King, both of Elizabeth; four daughters, Joyce Sims and Jean Houck, both of Rockport, Joann Mayfield of Vincent and Janette Peterman of Elizabeth; 10 grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice Alla King, two brothers, and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in King Cemetery, Nicut. KIRBY, FRED H. 12/11/1997 Fred H. Kirby, 81, of Grantsville, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Joker, a son of the late Joseph and Jane Husk Kirby. He was a retired beekeeper. Surviving are one daughter, Donna Kirby of Dallas, Tex.; two sons, Freddie French Kirby of Maryland and Marvin Kirby of Ft. Worth, Tex.; one sister, Elah Gibson of Mt. Zion; and two half-sisters, Lucille Basnett of Big Bend and Helena Bennett of Elyria. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Walter Fry officiating, and burial in Bryner Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday. KISH, LOU 10/30/1997 Lou Kish, 51, of Grantsville, died Friday, Oct. 24, 1997, in Salem. She was born in Spencer, a daughter of Tommy and Clara Belle Newell. She was formerly employed by Rubber Crafters, Grantsville. She attended Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are one son, Michael James Newell of Glenville, and one brother, James Newell of Grantsville. Services were held at Victory Baptist Church. KISNER, MARY M. 4/3/1997 Mary Margaret Kisner, 10, of Millstone, died Sunday, Mar. 30, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of Phillip and Patsy Morgan Kisner, both of Millstone. She attended BrooksvilleElementary School. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are one sister, Maria Kisner of Millstone; paternal grandparents, Harry R. and Mary Kisner, both of Terra Alta; and maternal grandfather, Bob Morgan of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Margarete Morgan. Services were scheduled Wednesday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. KNOPP, D. WAYNE 3/6/1997 D. Wayne Knopp, 70, of Williamstown, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born at Gay, a son of the late Harold and Charlottie Staats Knopp. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of Carpenters Union Local 0899 and of VFW. He was a Methodist. Surviving are two sons, Michael Knopp of Williamstown and Gary Knopp of Grantsville; three daughters, Janet Cooper of Goose Creek, S.C., Rebecca Kimble of Grantsville and Shari Carder of Big Bend; one brother, Lewis C. Knopp of Parkersburg; three sisters, Anna Casto of Williamstown, Wanda Buckley of Parkersburg and Ursula Myers of Columbus; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great- great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lougene Sampson Knopp, and one brother, Harold F. Knopp. Services were held at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, with Rev. Jeff Nolte officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. KNOTTS, A. DEAN 3/13/1997 A. Dean Knotts, 69, of Cranberry Township, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 14,1997. He was born in Beaver Falls, Pa., a son of the late William Bryan, Sr., and Eda Louise Stump Knotts. He was a member of Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox Church, Ambridge, Pa. He was a 1944 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and a graduate of Geneva College. He was employed as a supervisor with Arco Chemical from 1944 to 1984. A former resident of West Mayfield, Darlington, and Rochester Township, Pa., he was a life member of Conway Sportsmens Club and Beaver County Conservation League, member of Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmens Club, and former member of Rochester Area Recreation Board. Surviving are one daughter, Carol Warga of Conway, Pa.; two sons, William Knotts of Economy, Pa., and Stephen Knotts of Rochester Township; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Knotts of Patterson Heights, Pa., and Robert H. Knotts, Sr., of Mulberry, Fla.; one sister, Elizabeth Rhodes of Darlington; sister-in-law and special friend, Helen Naderinski, Fombell, Pa.; and numerous relatives in Calhoun County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sofie Lewchenko Knotts, in 1990; a daughter, Mary Barbara Knotts, in 1964; and a brother, William Bryan Knotts, Jr., in 1948. Services were held Feb. 17, and burial was in Beaver Falls Cemetery, Beaver Falls, Pa. KNOTTS, WALTER A. 2/13/1997 Walter A. Knotts, 80, of Massillon, Ohio, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 1997, in Massillon Community Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Robert J. Knotts, Sr., and Lillie Mace Knotts. He lived in Massillon most of his adult life and retired in 1981 from Massillon Spring and Rivet where he worked as a quality controller. He was an avid bingo player. Surviving are his second wife, Betty Knotts; a daughter, Karen Smith of Navarre, Ohio; a stepson, Steven Horvath III of Massillon; two stepdaughters, Penny Henry and Stephanie Rivera, both of Massillon; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and six step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betti Knotts; three sisters, Ruby L. Strimple, Pansy Kathryn Kanyak, Daisy V. Stump; and four brothers, William Bryan Knotts, Sr., Robert J. Knotts, Jr., Russell P. 'Dubb' Knotts and Henry E. Knotts. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Services were held at Union Lawn Cemetery, Navarre, Ohio, with Rev. W. Jay Dolvin. officiating. Burial was in Union Lawn Cemetery. KOTLARZ, STELLA T. - See Belt, Stella T. LAMB, NELLE - See Downey, Nelle. LANE, VERLIN 5/8/1997 Verlin Lane, 78, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Spencer, died Monday, April 28, 1997, at Carnegie Garden Nursing Center, Melbourne. He was born in Pikeville, Ky., a son of the late Sam and Amy Keener Lane. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Rhineland Theatre. He was a retired molder for Larson Foundry Corp., Grafton, Ohio, and was a member of American Veterans Association. Surviving are three sisters, Ruby Tomes of Elyria, Ohio, Ruth McIntire of Wakeman, Ohio, and Jo Summers of Spencer; and four brothers, Raymond Lane of Spokane, Wash., Paul Lane of Elyria, Jennings Lane of Melbourne and Clarence Lane of Wakeman. Graveside services were held at Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery, Orma, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. LANTZ, ELANOR F. - See Casto, Elanor F. LEACH, LELAH 1/30/1997 Lelah Leach, 84, of Millstone, died Monday, Jan. 20, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Ferris and Hallie Stump. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Hatzel Leach of Millstone; two daughters, Leah Garrett of Millstone and Emilie Harris of Wooster, Ohio; four sisters, Leta Boatright and Zella Stump, both of Grants-ville, Arlena Hicks of Sand Ridge and Ella Elliott of Millstone; three brothers, Loren Stump of Arnoldsburg, Denver Stump of Sand Ridge and Leon Stump of Beaver Falls, Pa.; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. LEVERING, D. MAXINE 11/13/1997 D. Maxine Moran Levering, 75, of Russett, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997, at the home of her daughter, Monnica Sherree Snodgrass of Ripley. She was born in Gilmer Station, a daughter of the late Douglas Moran and Allie Deulley Moran Gunn. She was a 1940 graduate of Calhoun County High School and was a former employee of B.F. Goodrich Co., Akron. She and her late husband owned and operated Levering's General Store in Russett until her retirement in 1992. She was a member of Millstone Church of Christ. Surviving are one son, Dale F. Levering, Jr., of Boston, Mass.; three daughters, Carolina Jean Hitchings of Troy, Ohio, Monnica Sherree Snodgrass and M. Christine Eggleston, both of Ripley; and six grandchildren, John F. Kimble of Troy, Dan Levering of Harrisburg, Pa., Matthew Levering of Boston, Thomas M. Snodgrass and Sarah Snodgrass, both of Huntington, and Tyler Dale Levering of Ripley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Levering; and one son, Anthony Douglas Levering. Services will be held on Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelist Corley Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. LEWIS, HALLIE R. - See Holbert, Hallie R. LEWIS, MILDRED B. 10/2/1997 Mildred Britton Lewis, 77, of Belmont, died Monday, Sept. 22, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Newberne, a daughter of the late H.R. and Dona B. Byrd Britton. She retired from Colin Anderson Center, St. Marys. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Belmont. Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Heiney of Grantsville; two sons, Thomas Lee Lewis of Mineral Wells and Robert Marvan Lewis of St. Marys; one sister, Wilma Rymer of Weston; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvan Ward Lewis, and one brother, Kenneth Britton. Services were held at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Roger Johnson officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Troy. LITTLE, EDNA M. - See Sutton, Edna M. LITTLE, EVERETT L. 7/3/1997 Everett L. Little, 91, of Spencer, died Thursday, June 26, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Braxton County, a son of the late Joe and Betty Starcher Little. He was a farmer, a former coal miner, and a former employee of WVDOH and Spencer Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are nine sons, James Little of Ashland, Ky., Gerald Little of Marietta, Fred Little, Commodore Little, Joe Little, Robert "Bud" Little and David Little, all of Grantsville, and Harlan "Blackie" Little and Harley "Whitney" Little, both of Spencer; two daughters, Mae Lowe of Reedy and Hattie "Sissy" Starcher of Orma; one brother, Fred Little of Ohio; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Jane Rhodes Little; six children; one brother; and one sister. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Carl R. Marks officiating. Burial was in Hur Cemetery. LOUK, BERTHA A. - See Sealey, Bertha A. LOVETT, NEVA LUCILLE 10/30/1997 Neva Lucille Lovett, 82, a resident of Harrisonburg, died Friday, Oct. 24, 1997, at her residence. She was born Feb. 8, 1915, in Ellenboro, a daughter of the late I. Hamen and Alma Rymer Lowther. She was a member of Weston Chapter #40 Order of Eastern Star, Clarksburg Omega White Shrine #15, Fern Leaf Rebecca Lodge, American Legion #4, and Knotts Memorial United Metho-dist Church, Grantsville, where she was the organist for 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Mark T. Lovett; a daughter, Ruth Ellen Gira of Harrisonburg; three grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Memorial services will be private, with Pastor Larry Roth officiating, and burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. LOWTHER, MARGARET - See Horton, Margaret L. LOWTHER, NEVA LUCILLE - See Lovett, Neva Lucille. MANGUS, BERTHA JANE 7/1/1997 Bertha Jane Mangus, 77, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, June 28, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Chapmanville, a daughter of the late Doliver and Stella Ball Garrett. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Renee Mangus of San Diego, Calif.; two sons, Larry Mangus of Mt. Zion and Rev. Arnold Mangus of Festus, Mo.; two sisters, Ada Mae Trent of Davin and Karen Ferrell of Jamestown, N.C.; two brothers, Bobby Garrett of Cleveland, Ohio, and Randy Garrett of Sandyville; five grand-children; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ross Mangus; one son, Joseph Ross Mangus; two sisters, Geneva Garrett and Ruth Hensley; and two brothers, Curtis Garrett and Samuel Garrett. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Claypool United Methodist Church, Davin, with Rev. Arnold Mangus officiating, and burial in Claypool Cemetery, Davin. Visitation at the church scheduled one hour before the services. MARKS, LORETTA J. 3/13/1997 Loretta June Marks, 61, of Millstone, died Sunday, Mar. 9, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Frank and Blondelia Bell Murphy. She was a homemaker. Surviving are four daughters, Carolyn Dearth of Lodi, Ohio, Bessie Wilson of Weirton, Patricia Yeager of Elmira and Charmin Marks of Millstone; four sisters, Ester Laughlin and Judy Knotts, both of Arnoldsburg, Bessie Hall of Spencer and Rosalee Thompson of Gilbertown, Ala.; two brothers, Holly Murphy of Creston and Paul Murphy of Mt. Zion; seven grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Marks. Services were scheduled at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with burial in Bryner Chapel Church Cemetery near Annamotiah. MARSHALL, GLADYS 10/30/1997 Gladys Marshall, 87, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Grantsville. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late L.H. and Icy Shimer Trippett. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star and Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving is her husband, Leonard B. Marshall. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. MATHENIA - RHONDA G. - See Gainer, Rhonda G. MATHERS, FERN M. - See Anderson, Fern M. MAY, MINNIE - See Hicks, Minnie. MAYNE, IVAN L. 5/8/1997 Ivan L. Mayne, 81, of Spencer, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant. He was born in Minnora, a son of the late John Henry and Martha Jane Crawford Mayne. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II and a retired farmer. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Mildred Mayne of Spencer; two nephews, Roger Mayne of Spencer and John Mayne of Clendenin; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by one brother, William O. Mayne. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Carl R. Marks officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Zion. McCARTNEY, LOUELLA E. - See Williams, Louella E. McCLAIN, IRVIN S. 6/26/1997 Irvin Sherwood McClain, 73, of Elkins, died Thursday, June 19, 1997, at Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, Elkins. He was born in Salem, a son of the late Ariel Ethan and Flossie Allen McClain. He graduated from Calhoun County High School, was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and retired from Consolidated Natural Gas. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Elks Lodge 1135 and First Baptist Church of Clarksburg. Surviving are his wife, Leota B. Kelley McClain; one daughter, Kandes Crawford of Elkins; one granddaughter, Stephanie E. Haynes of Elkins; one brother, Ariel E. McClain, Jr., of Ironton, Ohio; three sisters, Helen Watson of Belpre, June Buckley of Charleroi, Pa., and Nadine Gant of Tempe, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Craig S. McCalin, and two sisters, Pauline Coulter and Mary Susan McClain. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Kendell and Rev. Larry Crawford officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. McCOURT, PAULINE 5/8/1997 I. Pauline McCourt, 65, of Indian Camp, Ohio, died Monday, May 5, 1997, at her home. She was born in Wallback, a daughter of the late Otha O. Drake and Opal Maysel May Drake. She was a homemaker and a Freewill Baptist. Surviving are her husband, Arden S. McCourt; three daugh-ters, Rhonda Holeton of New Concord, Ohio, Robin Wiley of Johnson City, Tenn., and Rhea Jarvis of Cambridge, Ohio; one son, Timothy Jarvis of Mogadore, Ohio; one step-son, Jerry A. McCourt of Mentor, Ohio; three sisters, Cleo Adelman of Rootstown, Ohio, Jean Blacklock of Albuquerque, N.M., and Careen "Crickette" Wiley of Columbus, Ohio; four brothers, Jack Drake of Ivydale, Marshall Drake of Akron, Forrest Drake of Clay, and Charles Robert Drake King of Tariff; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services will be held at Mud Fork Church, Stinson, on Thurs-day at 1 p.m., with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Visitation is from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will be in Coen Cemetery. McCOY, MARY E. 1/30/1997 Mary E. Stump McCoy, 85, of Belpre, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997, at Arbors of Marietta. She was born in Hur, a daughter of the late Slathiel and Anise Stemple Slider. She was retired from Rubber Fabricators, Grants- ville. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are her husband, Glen McCoy; one daughter, Jane Baird of Ivydale; one stepdaughter, Norma Kemp of Belpre; three granddaughters, Kelly Offenberger of Parkersburg, Elaine Linden-thal of Gassaway and Ann Caufman of Botswana, Africa; one great-grandson, Matthew Cole of Gassaway; one great-grand-daughter, Megan Cole of Gassaway; two stepgranddaughters, Kelly Bloss and Tiffany Bloss, both of Parkersburg; and one step-grandson, Chad Bloss of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 48 years, J. Russell Stump; and two sons, James W. Stump and Robert Gene Stump. Services were held at First Baptist Church with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. McCUNE, JESSIE - See Helmick, Jessie. McCUNE, MOTER 4/3/1997 Moter Ray McCune, 74, of Beckley, died Monday, Dec. 9, 1996, at the veterans hospital in Beckley. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Sherman and Elizabeth Norman McCune. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 32, Beckley. He attended Rogers Street Community Church, Princeton. He retired from Allied Chemical, Alloy, in 1974 Surviving are one son, Gary McCune of Goldsboro, N.C.; two daughters, Sharon Pyatt of Oak Hill and Betty Triplett of Fayetteville; one granddaughter, Tammy Pyatt of Oak Hill; two sisters, Ida Siers of Grantsville and Lida Bailey of Minnora; and companion and friend, Lora J. Neely of Lake Bottom. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, Princeton, with Rev. Eugene Pennington and Rev. Cecil Shrader officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park with military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 175, Bradshaw. and Mercer County Veterans Council. McINTYRE, PEARL - See Ferrell, Pearl. McKEE, ERNEST REX 7/31/1997 Ernest Rex McKee, 64, of Sayre, Ohio, died Monday, July 28, 1997, after a short illness. He was born in Calhoun County. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude McKee of Sayre; two daughters, Dina Lynn of Baltimore, Md., and Lisa Lynn of Big Stone Gap, Va.; one son, Dwayne of Big Stone Gap; two sisters, Virginia Petit and Agnes Samples, both of McConnelsville, Ohio; two brothers, Bob McKee of Pulaski, Va., and Calvin McKee of McConnelsville; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Randy. Services were held at Halding Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap. McKOWN, DESSIE - See Greathouse, Dessie. McKOWN, HAZEL MAY - See Bowers, Hazel Mae. MEDLEY, JOHN 3/13/1997 John C. 'Jack' Medley, 94, of Big Springs, died Thursday, Mar. 6, 1997, at Southern Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cleveland. He was born in Manchester, England, a son of the late Oswald and Ethel Kate Rawlingson Medley. He was retired from East Ohio Gas Co. Surviving are three daughters, Patricia Smith of Boise, Idaho, Donna Van Duhn of Brookpark, Ohio, and Eleanor Hausknecht of Oviedo, Fla.; two sons, Thomas Medley of Bay Village, Ohio, and Edward Medley of North Olmstead; 30 grandchildren; 53 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Gannon Medley; his second wife, Ruth Johnson; one daughter, Eileen Paskert; and one son, John R. Medley. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Homer Tinney officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. METHENEY, MAMIE 2/20/1997 Mamie Metheney, 72, of Nebo, died Monday, Feb. 10, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Jink and Nancy Starcher Tanner. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Arley Metheney; eight sons, Daris 'Jobby' Metheney of Green, Ohio, Doy Metheney, Jim Metheney, Troxal Metheney and Gene Metheney, all of Chloe, Dale Metheney, Roy Metheney and Tim Metheney, all of Nebo; three daughters, Tama Jarvis, Euthleen Jarvis and Louise Boggs, all of Nebo; two sisters, Violet Moore of Reedy and Martha Moore of Chloe; one brother, Manuel Tanner of Old Washington, Ohio; 25 grandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren. Services were held at Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Nebo, with Rev. Paul Parsons officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. METHENEY, MARY M. - See Watkins, Mary M. METZ, HATTIE - See Whiting, Hattie. METZ, KENNETH D. 9/4/1997 Kenneth D. Metz, 48, of Cremo, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Walker, a son of Virginia Sturm of Parkers-burg and the late Ralph Metz. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a former employee of BF Goodrich Co. He was a member of American Legion and National Rifle Association. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Helen Metz of Creston; two daughters, Kelly Dawn Metz of Creston and Malissa Metz of Massillon; his stepfather, Fred Sturm of Parkers-burg; three brothers, Nelson Metz of Ivydale, Ronnie Metz of Beech City, Ohio, and Mitchel Metz of Brewster, Ohio; three sisters, Violet Wiseman of Duck, and Juanita Wilmoth and Helen Robinson, both of Brewster; and three stepsisters, Eula Murphy of Creston, and Geneva Hall and Jerry Kerby, both of Parkersburg. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Metz Cemetery, Chloe. MIDCAP, AUDRA 3/27/1997 Audra Midcap, 77, of Spencer, died Thursday, Mar. 20, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late Dallas and Leatha Lane Nutter. She was a homemaker and a member of Rush Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Johnnie Harper of Gandeeville, Sandra McRae, Alberta Westfall and Polly West, all of Spencer, one son, Warren Midcap of Spencer; one brother, Eugene Nutter of Spencer; one half-brother, Darrell Mace of Arnoldsburg; three halfsisters, Edna Bowers of Arnoldsburg, Mildred Nicholson and Maude Smith, both of Ohio; and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Bert Midcap; and one daughter, Beverly Salisbury. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Bowen officiating. Burial was in Swank Cemetery near Spencer. MILLER, ARLYN B. 4/10/1997 Arlyn Bly Miller, 69, of Shock, died Thursday, April 3, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Grover and Oe Minney Miller. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from W.Va. Dept. of Human Services and was a member of Shock Church of Christ, Eureka Masonic Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville, and Retired Teachers Association. Surviving are his wife, Mavis Norman Miller of Shock; two sons, John Jeffrey Miller of Willson and Gregory S. Miller of Kermit; one daughter, Peggy Dawn Miller of Shock; four brothers, Gale Miller of Stumptown, David Miller of Tempe, Ariz., Hurley Bohn Miller of Dunellon, Fla., and Corley Miller of Spencer; two sisters, Carey Frame of Burnsville and Luanne Conrad of Elyria, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Gene Miller officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. MILLER, BONNIE E. 11/27/1997 Bonnie E. Miller, 58, of Summersville, formerly of Creston, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Nicholas County, a daughter of the late Brady and Edna Robinson Thomas. She was a homemaker. Surviving are six brothers, Nelson Thomas of New Waterford, Ohio, Burl Thomas of Jacksonville, N.C., James Thomas of Foster, Eugene Thomas of Craigsville, Junior Thomas of Summersville, and Jerry Thomas of Madison Heights, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holly Miller. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend. MILLER, GERALDINE E. 10/9/1997 Geraldine Ellison Curry Miller, 85, of Belpre, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William and Martha Hunt Ellison. She was a Spencer High School graduate and was retired from Warren Local Schools. She was a member of Decatur Chapel Church. Surviving are three sons, William Curry and Michael Curry, both of Belpre, and Wilbur Curry of Point Pleasant; three daughters, Marlyn Ryan of Belpre, Sharon Michael of Panama City, Fla., and Geri Miller of Highland Heights, Ohio; two sisters, Nell Dalton of Parkersburg and Frankie Fulmer of Akron; 23 grandchildren; 35 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbur Curry; her second husband, Lee Miller; one daughter, Lucretia "Jo" Street; four brothers, Harry Ellison, John Ellison, Kermit Ellison and Everett Ellison; one sister, Ruby Greathouse; and one grand-daughter, Pamela D. Curry. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Johnny Ellison officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Belpre. MILLER, HOLLY 10/2/1997 Holly Miller, 88, of Creston, died Monday, Sept. 29, 1997, at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Joker, a son of the late Arthur and Minnie Kirby Miller. He was a former employee of Roy G. Hildreth Oil & Gas Co., Spencer. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Thomas Spencer; two sons, Donald Ray Miller and Ronald Dale Miller, both of Big Bend; two daughters, Erma McGuire of Cairo and Geneva Groves of Big Bend; one brother, John Miller of Grantsville; two sisters, Edith Poe of Belpre and Goldie Murray of Homestead, Fla.; and 15 grand-children. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend. MILLER, IVAH "PEGGY" 9/11/1997 Ivah M. "Peggy" Miller, 70, of Millstone, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997, in Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William T. and Esther Wood Crawford. She was a homemaker and a member of Spencer Baptist Temple. Surviving are her husband, Odus Miller; one son, Steven Miller of Mesa, Ariz.; one brother, Dare Crawford of Sand Ridge; three sisters, Etta Carpenter of Mt. Zion, Ursley Powell of Barberton, Ohio, and Mildred Rennie of Bloomington, Ill.; one granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by one son, three brothers, and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Perrine officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. MILLER, MARY - See Duffield, Mary. MILLER, MILFORD S. 11/20/1997 Milford S. Miller, 80, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Spencer, a son of the late John Wesley and Iva Alvis Miller. He retired from the City of Spencer Street Dept. He was a masonry worker and a timberman. He was a member of Army National Guard and Spencer Home Mission Church. He attended Gandee Chapel Church. Surviving are his wife, Mable Ash Waggoner Miller; seven daughters, Myrtle Sue McKown, Shirley Starcher, Madeline Fouty and Pauline Lawson, all of Spencer, Phyllis Milhoan of Reedy, Debbie Marks of Millstone and Melinda Jones of Charleston; seven sons, Phil Miller, Bob Miller, Jack Miller, Bill Miller, Larry Miller and Tom Miller, all of Spencer, and Curtis Miller of Reedy; four stepdaughters, Rosalee Alvis of Parkersburg; Peggy Freeland of Reedy, and Mary Benear and Irene Ellison, both of Spencer; one stepson, Grover Waggoner of Clay County; 59 grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and six great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline Miller; one son, Milford Miller, Jr.; and three daughters, Janice Miller, Jennifer Miller and Mildred Ash. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Randy White, Rev. Larry Haught, Rev. Elmer Schreckengost and Rev. Jackie Roberts officiating. Burial was in Craig Hill Cemetery, near Spencer. MILLER, THELMA R. - See Freshour, Thelma R. MILLER, ZELLA 3/13/1997 Zella Miller, 87, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Mar. 5, 1997, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. She was born at Stinson, a daughter of the late Ira Foster and Missouri Bell King Postalwait. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Ruth Linville of Belleville, Alma Vincent of Parkersburg and Phyllis Bailey of Chloe; two sons, Jack Miller of South Charleston and Ray Miller of Douglasville, Ga.; one sister, Alma Mollohan of Akron; 13 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okey Miller, two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Postalwait Cemetery, Chloe. MITCHELL, ERNEST A. 1/23/1997 Ernest A. Mitchell, 62, of Garrettsville, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1997, at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio. He was born in Frametown, a son of the late Vassie Arden and Lucy A. Boone Mitchell. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a press operator at Harbison-Walker Corp., Windham, Ohio. Surviving are four sons, Timothy Mitchell of Nelson, Ohio, Ernest Mitchell, Jr., Roy Knicely and Ron Knicely, all of Warren; one daughter, Leann Maggio of New York, N.Y.; one brother, Robert Mitchell of Burton, Ohio; four sisters, Iva Keller of St. Petersburg, Fla., Wilma Collopy of Garrettsville, Hazel Simms of Frametown and Margaret Henderson of Rockville, Md.; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Audra Mitchell. Services were scheduled Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with burial in Carr Cemetery, Belfont, Braxton County. Visitation from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday. MOORE, ALVIN C. 8/21/1997 Alvin C. Moore, 71, of Reedy, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Amos "Bow" and Martha Moore. He worked as a carpenter for Crihfield Homes in Spencer for several years. He attended Spencer Tabernacle Church and enjoyed hunting, camping, outdoor activities and playing gospel music. Surviving are his wife, Lizzie Moore; two daughters, Sandra DuBois of Reedsville and Linda Cummings of Simpsonville, N.C.; three sons, Lennie Ray Moore of Parkersburg, Jerry Wayne Moore of Reedy and Bobby Dean Moore of Arnoldsburg; four sisters, Irene Summers and Dorothy Summerville, both of Spencer, Audra Deel of Poca and Shirley Marks of Walton; one brother, John Moore of Columbus; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Ruthie Weese; and two brothers, Walter Moore and Clarence "Jake" Moore. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Garry Bowen officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery, Reedy. MORAN, MAXINE D. - See Levering, Maxine D. MORGAN, BOB 6/19/1997 Bob Morgan, 81, of Grantsville, died Sunday, June 15, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late T. S. and Ruby Fox Morgan. He attended West Virginia Technical College and Colegate University. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and served in the Pacific Theatre. He owned and operated Bob's Esso service station on Main Street, Grantsville, for several years. He served one term as Sheriff of Calhoun County, was a former Calhoun County Commissioner and served two terms as Circuit Clerk of Calhoun County. Surviving are two sons, Tony Morgan of Grantsville and David Morgan of Millstone; one daughter, Patsy Kisner of Millstone; two brothers, Quenton Morgan of Arnoldsburg and Owen Morgan of Radford, Va.; four sisters, Joy Stevens of Grantsville, Dolly Morgan of Mount Dora, Fla., Imogene Campbell of Spencer and Audena Newhart of Williamstown; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margarete L. Morgan; one brother, Arthur Morgan; three sisters, Pauline Morgan, Betty Morgan and Lenora Davis; and one granddaughter, Mary M. Kisner. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery. MORGAN, RAYMOND 5/8/1997 Former state legislator and noted farm lobbyist Raymond F. Morgan, 89, of Elizabeth, died Thursday, May 1, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late James West and Roaslie Booher Morgan. He was a 1926 graduate of Elizabeth High School. During World War II, he was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Akron. He returned to the family farm in Wirt County where he owned and operated Lazy River Dairy Farm for many years. He was active with farming issues, having been a farming lobbyist for the West Virginia Legislature and a longtime member of Wirt County Farm Bureau. He was elected to the W.Va. House of Delegates in the 1950's and was the only Wirt Countian to have sponsored a bill that was signed into law. He retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways, where he served as superintendent and supervisor of Wirt County Division. For more than 28 years, he was known to the Mid-Ohio Valley as "The Boss" in The Parkersburg News column, Ramblings, authored by his late wife Ruth Morgan. He was active in political issues in Wirt County and was a longtime member of Wirt County Republican Committee, having served as county chairman. He was a member of Wirt County Fair Association and held a lifetime membership. Surviving are one son, Lowell Morgan of North Canton, Ohio; one daughter, Alice Stanley of Ona; two brothers, James Kenneth Morgan and Charles Morgan, both of Akron; three grandsons, Bruce Stanley of Williamstown, Raymond Morgan of Ripley and James Stanley of Elizabeth; three granddaughters, Rebecca Richards and Marybeth Busch, both of Elizabeth, and Ruth Anne Full of Beckley; and 14 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Parry Morgan; three brothers, James W. Morgan II, George Morgan and Paige Morgan; and five sisters, Sadie Riley, Essie Wallbrown, Edith Lavina Mason, Winnie Sarver and Lena Spencer. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Robert Stanley and Rev. James O. Richards officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. MORGAN, THELMA M. - See Rose, Thelma M. MORRIS, WILLIS J. 10/9/1997 Willis J. Morris, 89, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Elmer and Lula Smith Morris. He was a retired employee of West Virginia Dept. of Highways. He was a member of Calhoun Full Gospel Quartet and was active in gospel singing in West Virginia and Ohio for several years. He was a Protestant. Surviving are his wife, Mary Grace Hayhurst Morris of Mt. Zion; one son, Don Morris of Guysville, Ohio; three sisters, Pauline Geho of Beatrice, Leona Hart of Massillon, Ohio, and Geraldine McDaniels of Canton, Oho; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert K. Morris and William Morris. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Calhoun Gospel Singers, c/o Calhoun County Bank, Grantsville, WV 26147. MORRISON, WANOKA J. - See Collins, Wanoka J. MURPHY, FLONA 7/24/1997 Flona Murphy, 90, of Barberton, Ohio, died Friday, July 18, 1997, at Pleasantview Care Center, Barberton. She was born in Chloe, a daughter of the late French and Elizabeth Jackson Sears. Surviving are one daughter, Dorma Cooper of Norton, Ohio; two sons, Jack Murphy of Barberton and Ralph Murphy of Norton; two half- sisters, Maysel Carr and Hallie Lyons, both of West Virginia; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Murphy, and one son, Carrison Murphy. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. MURPHY, LORETTA J. - See Marks, Loretta J. NEWELL, LOU - See Kish, Lou. NICHOLAS, RALPH L. 1/2/1997 Ralph L. "Swifty" Nicholas, 92, of Grantsville, died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Revere, Gilmer County, a son of the late Charles M. and Alta Stridd Nicholas. He was assistant superinten-dent of Consolidated Natural Gas Co., retiring in July 1967 with 45 years of service. He served on the board of trustees and was a member of J.W. Pell Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Ida Mae Whipkey Nicholas of Grantsville; four sons, Cleston Nicholas and Ralph Nicholas, both of Grantsville, Charles Nicholas of Harrisville and Phillip Nicholas of Vienna; four daughters, Colleen Burdette of Vienna, Phyllis Belt of Tucson, Ariz., Alta Mae Richards of Big Springs and Sandra Richter of Walker; one sister, Hazel Kelly of Belpre; 24 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Carroll Nicholas; four brothers, Denver Nicholas, Hall Nicholas, Hoy Nicholas and Charles Nicholas; three sisters, Pearl Robinson, Linda Beall and Wyoma Mullikin; and three grandchildren. Services were scheduled Monday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Nobe Cemetery. NICHOLS, DESSIE MAE - See Hildreth, Dessie Mae. NICHOLS, JOHN R. 3/27/1997 John R. Nichols, 83, of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, Mar. 14, 1997, at his residence after a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Amanda Bryner Nichols and William E. Nichols. He was retired from Goodyear with 40 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Joetta McGarth Nichols; one daughter, Sandra Seyfarth of Fayetteville, N.C.; one stepson, Kenneth McGarth of Cleveland, Ohio; three sisters, Audra Riggs of Zanesville, Ohio, Opal Connolly of Grantsville, and Genieve Eagle of Mt. Zion; four grandsons; and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by one brother, Buford D. Nichols. NICHOLS, KAREN SUE 6/12/1997 Karen Sue Nichols, 52, of Waterford, Ohio, died Thursday, June 5, 1997, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John M. Haddox and Schella Lorraine Morrison Haddox of Belleville. She was a 1963 graduate of Calhoun High School, 1965 graduate of Mountain State College, and 1986 graduate of Washington Technical College with an associate's degree in computer programming. She was office manager for Nick's Trucking for 31 years and was a member of Big Springs Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, Roy C. Nichols; two daughters, Robin Thompson of Columbus and Ninette Stacy Enochs of Beverly; two sisters, Janice Farren of Cincinnati and Alice Harrold of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one brother, Victor Haddox of Belleville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. Services were held at Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Heller officiating. Burial was in Barlow Cemetery. NICHOLS, SHARON LOU 12/4/1997 Sharon Lou Nichols, 49, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Oral and Lucy Davisson Nichols of Grantsville. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are three brothers, Larry Nichols of Ripley and Millard Nichols and Garland Nichols, both of Grantsville; five sisters, Gloria Kendall of Walker, Doris Reaser of Clarksburg, Sheila Starcher of Mesa, Ariz., Charlotte McDonald of Springdale, Ark., and Anetta Perry of Wayne; and Patricia Smith Groves of Parkersburg, with whom she made her home. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Tenney and Harry Siers officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery, near Spencer. NICHOLS, WANDA - See Carpenter, Wanda. NICHOLSON, CHARLES 6/19/1997 Charles "Tootie" Nicholson, 53, of Grantsville, died Wednes-day, June 11, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Braxton County, a son of the late Wilbert and Ona Kelly Nicholson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and was employed by B.F. Goodrich Co., Spencer. Surviving are his wife, Geneva Schoolcraft Nicholson; two daughters, Malissa Richards and Angie Robinson, both of Grants-ville; one brother, Bobby Nicholson of Grantsville; four sisters, Betty Wilson and Alma Freed, both of Big Bend, and Wyvonda Turner and Charlotte Hardman, both of Grantsville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Gerald Tilley officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. NORMAN, TERESA 4/10/1997 Teresa Norman, 69, of Millstone, died Friday, April 4, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Edgar and Frona Butler Wears. She retired from Spencer State Hospital and was a member of Arnoldsburg Southern Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Orville Norman; three sons, William Ray Finkenbinder of Orma, Timothy Finkenbinder of Orrville, Ohio, and David Finkenbinder of Millstone; three daughters, Linda Sampson of Elizabeth, Barbara "Bobbi" Nicholas of Orma and Diana Sampson of Millstone; one sister, Edna Falls of Glenville; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Shirley Greathouse and Ray Greathouse; and two brothers, Raymond Wears and Erman Wears. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Sampson-Greathouse Cemetery, Orma. NORMAN, WILLIAM H. 7/24/1997 William H. Norman, 80, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, July 20, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late George Washington and Maude Greathouse Norman. He was a member of Laborer's Local 1085. Surviving are his wife, Dimpsie Blosser Norman of Parkers-burg; two sons, Terry Michael Norman and William G. Norman, both of Parkersburg; six daughters, Deloris Sams of Belleville, Loretta Carpenter, Hope Norman, Ellen Waterman, Jenny Gaines, all of Parkersburg, and Betty Jacks of Florida; three sisters, Maggie Richards of Big Bend and Bernadine Braham and Dortha Gant, both of Parkersburg; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Phillip Norman; one daughter, Rebecca Norman; and three sisters. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Carr K. Leavitt officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery South. NUTTER, AUDRA - See Midcap, Audra. O'DONNELL, EDITH L. 8/21/1997 Edith L. O'Donnell, 75, of Parkersburg died Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Jesse W. Keith and Amanda Parsons Newell. She was a Parkersburg High School graduate and was retired from American Viscose, where she worked in production. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Nora Brookover and Nellie Herning, both of Parkersburg; stepfather, Gerald Newell, Sr., of Spencer; six stepbrothers, Don Newell of Hartville, Ohio, Harold Newell of Vienna, Leon Newell of Mogadore, Ohio, and Harry Newell and Gerald Newell, Jr., both of Orma; two stepsisters, Imagene Robinson of Tanner and Elodene Yerkey of New Stanton, Pa.; one foster son, John Coss of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chalmer O'Donnell, and one son, Michael O'Donnell. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Paul Russell and Lloyd Keith officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. OFFUTT, MARY RUTH 5/22/1997 Mary Ruth Offutt, 85, of Canton, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, at Sumser Retirement Village, Canton. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John and Lula Sarver Garrett. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Ollie Offutt, St., of Canton; two sons, Ollie Offutt, Jr., of Parkersburg and Bernard Offutt of Sandyville; one daughter, Glennis Simmons of Twinsburg, Ohio; one sister, Glenna Lynch of Arnoldsburg; one brother, John Garrett of Newton; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. OSBORNE, ROGER L. 5/22/1997 Roger L. Osborne, 32, of Calhoun County, died Monday, May 12, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Donald Osborne and Opal R. Osborne of Big Springs. Surviving in addition to his mother are five sisters, Diana Knight of Nobe, Zelma Osborne of Five Forks, Donna Knight of Titusville, Pa., Brenda Harper of Spencer and Connie Boggs of Creston; and one brother, Donnie Ray Osborne of Five Forks. He was preceded in death by one sister, Beverly Hughes. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. OSBURN, JUNE 9/11/1997 June Berdean Butler Osburn, 58, of Anderson, Ind., died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997, at St. Johns Hospital, Anderson, following an extended illness. She was born in Orma, a daughter of the late Perry W. and Dorothy Butler. She attended school in Calhoun County and most recently worked at Forty-Five Truck Stop, near Gaston, Ind. Surviving are her husband, Jackie R. Osburn; two sons, David Leon Osburn of Muncie, Ind., and James Garland Osburn of Anderson; two daughters, Ina Marie Cox and Martha Ann Osburn, both of Muncie; two brothers, Burl Butler of Leatherbark and Gene Butler of Orrville, Ohio; three sisters, Bessie Hall of Leatherbark, Ruth Yearian of Spencer, and Deloris Bailey of Wilmont, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Allen Osburn. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Hawk Cemetery, North of Yorktown, Ind., with pastor Gary Phillips officiating. Memorials may be made to the Osburn Family, c/o Gant-Richman Funeral Home, 2215 S. Broadway, Yorktown, IN. PARKER, IMOGENE 8/14/1997 Imogene Parker, 62, of Bloomfield, Mo., formerly of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of Harold Parker of Glenville and the late Mable Barnett Parker. She was Protestant. Surviving are two brothers, Donald Parker of Indiana and Joseph Parker of Parkersburg; and four sisters, Carolene Huntoon of Bloomfield, and Patricia Shaffer, Violet Teters and Della Mae Parker, all of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Parker; and one sister, Juanita Parker. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home with Rev. Harley E. Bailey officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery. PARKS, MARY - See Weaver, Mary. PARSONS, DOROTHY - See King, Dorothy. PERRY, DREXEL, SR. 5/22/1997 Drexel Perry, Sr., 82, of Lowell, Ohio, died Thursday, Mar. 13, 1997, at Heartland, Marietta. He was born in Logan, a son of the late John Quincy and Lola Lee Parsons Perry, Sr. He was retired as a foreman for Brockway Glass after 33 years of service. He was a farmer and a member of National Rifle Association and Vienna Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Helen Virginia Stump Perry; four sons, Drexel L. Perry, Jr., Jeffrey Perry and Scott Perry, all of Lowell, and Michael Perry of Buena, N.J.; three daughters, Donis Yoder of Waterford, Brenda May of Athens and Vicki Reed of Land of Lakes, Fla.; one sister, Wilda Baker of Parkersburg; six brothers, Howard Perry of Whipple, Romeo Perry of Vincent, Edward Perry of Vienna, and John Perry, Ellis Perry and Burl Perry, all of Lowell; 25 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one infant son, James David Perry; one stepson, Richard Perry; and two brothers, Woodrow Perry and Genesee Perry. Services were held at Beverly Baptist Church, with Pastor David Snyder officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Lowell. PIERCE, MAXINE 5/22/1997 Maxine Pierce, 73, of Waverly, Ohio, died Friday, May 16, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late C.E. and Audrey Gainer Garretson. She was a member of St. Paul Independent Church, Waverly. Surviving are one sister, Jeane Linderman of Waverly; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; two nephews; one niece; and three great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Bryan Kendall; her second husband, Kenneth Pierce; and one son, Charles A. Stevens. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was at the family's convenience. PLANTE, WILLARD J., JR. 6/12/1997 Willard J. Plante, Jr., 65, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena, Fla. He was born in Grantsville, and moved to Florida in 1985 from Cleveland. He was a millwright for 40 years in Cleveland and St. Petersburg and also worked for Ford Motor Co. in Ohio. He was a member of United Autoworkers Union 1040, Cleveland. Surviving are two sons, James and Jeff, both of St. Petersburg; two stepsons, Kenny Kravanis of Brunswick, Ohio, and Randy Kravanis of Berea, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Dawn Kravanis of Berea; one brother, Sammy of Charleston; and two grandchildren. Services were held at David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Central Avenue Chapel, with Rev. W. Edward Fine officiating. Burial was in Sunnyside Cemetery. POLING, JUNE 3/6/1997 June Poling, 67, of Norton, Ohio, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1997. She was a resident of Norton for 45 years and was a member of Norton Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Glenn Poling; three daughters, Emma Lee Bonin, Jo Ann Haymaker, and Nora Wilson; four brothers, Pell Kendell, Pat Kendell, Frank Kendell, and Virgil 'Budge' Kendell of Sand Ridge; one sister, Tessie Elliott; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Vearl Boone. Services were held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Norton, with pastor Dwight Strickland officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. PONDUR, ERMAL 12/11/1997 Ermal Pondur, 89, of Americare-Glenville, formerly of Shock, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997, at Americare-Glenville. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Wilford Bertie and Minnie Catherine Smith Vanhorn. She was a homemaker and a member of Shock Church of Christ. Surviving are one son, Blair Bryan Hardman of Barberton, Ohio; one daughter, Clara Bernice Wolfe of Stumptown; one brother, Harley Vanhorn of Barberton; three sisters, Genevieve Schneider of Barberton, Bessie Weaver of Parkersburg and Zella Robinson of Marshallville, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelist Gene Miller officiating, and burial in Collins Community Cemetery. POSEY, LLOYD D. 3/27/1997 Lloyd Denzil Posey, 79, of Weston, died Sunday, Mar. 23, 1997, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born in Braxton County, a son of the late Lloyd and Maggie Clark Posey. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from B&O Railroad after 37 years of service. He was a Methodist. Surviving are his wife, Goldie Belt Posey of Weston; two daughters, Carol Johnson of Grantsville and Bonnie Griffith of Drotwood, Ohio; one son, Frank Posey of Dayton; two brothers, Robert Posey of Weston and Herbert Posey of Warren, Ohio; one sister, Edna Riffle of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Everett Posey, Paul Posey and Nelson Posey; and one infant sister. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Boyle Funeral Home, Weston, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Peterson Cemetery. POSTALWAIT, ZELLA - See Miller, Zella. POWELL, ESTEL 12/18/1997 Estel Powell (nee Allen), 85, died Monday, Dec. 15, 1997. She was born in Millstone and was a long time resident of Akron, Ohio. She was a member of Albrecht Avenue Church of God, Akron. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Hagan Powell; four sons, Richard of Akron, Gary of Mogadore, Ohio, Larry of Spring-field Twp., Ohio, and Lennis Terry of Cuyahoga, Ohio; three daughters, Erma Lee Houchin of Arnoldsburg, and Jean Cole and Janet Savich, both of Springfield Twp.; and 39 grandchildren. Services will be held on Thursday, 10 a.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Ken W. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park. Visitation at the funeral home was scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. POWELL, PAULINE L. - See Boyce, Pauline L. PRUSACK, VIRGINIA 2/20/1997 Virginia A. Prusack, 74, of Munday, died Monday, Feb. 10, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Apollo, Pa., a daughter of the late Lynn and Bessie Kepple Beecher. She attended Thiel College, Pennsylvania, and was a Glenville State College graduate. She was a retired Calhoun County elementary school teacher with 24 years of service. She had taught in Little Creek and Brooksville elementaries. She was a member of W.Va. Teachers Association, National Teachers Association and Brooksville Baptist Church, Big Bend. Surviving are her husband, Arthur J. Prusack; three sons, Charles A. Prusack of Denair, Calif., David M. Prumck of Big Bend and James P. Prusack of Grantsville; two brothers, C.W. Beecher and James H. Beecher, both of Grantsville; eight grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Services were held at Brooksville Baptist Church, with Rev. Ronald Swiney officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. PUGLIESE, ANGELINA - See Bianca, Angelina. QUEEN, CHARLES H. 4/10/1997 Charles Homer Queen, 76, of Orlando, W.Va., died Monday, Mar. 31, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Homer S. and Clara Anda Richards Queen. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a heavy equipment operator and was retired from W.Va. Glass Co. Surviving are his wife, Lilly Ables Queen of Orlando; two sisters, Anna Bailey of Weston and Marjorie Heater of Mexico; one brother, Olan Queen of Weston; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Services were held at Boyle Funeral Home Chapel, Weston, with Rev. Robert A. Heater officiating. Burial was in Heaters Cemetery, Posey Run Road, Orlando. REED, DAVID L., JR. 3/20/1997 David L. Reed, Jr., 27, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Mar. 16,1997, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, a son of David L. Reed, Sr., and Linda Kerby Reed, both of Grantsville. Surviving in addition to his parents are one daughter, Ashley Reed of Grantsville; one son, Brandon Reed of Grantsville; one sister, Chrystal Reed of Grantsville; one brother, Kevin Reed of Grantsville; paternal grandmother, Pearl Reed of Grantsville; and maternal grandparents, Fred and Helen Kerby of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lloyd Reed, Jr., and one sister, Melinda Reed. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Church Cemetery, Annamoriah. REYNOLDS, MADELINE V. 7/3/1997 Madeline V. Reynolds, 78, of Williamstown, died Saturday, June 28, 1997, at Marietta Center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Alvy and Lona Snyder Freshour. She was retired from Marietta Memorial Hospital and was a member of Williamstown Church of God. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Carl Reynolds; two daughters, Connie Sands of Williamstown and Shelby Grabowski of Ball Ground, Ga.; four sons, Gene Reynolds of Parkersburg and James Reynolds, Ronald Reynolds and Timothy Reynolds, all of Williamstown; one brother, Gale Freshour of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three sisters, Eleanor DeWeese and Geneva Lynn, both of Belpre, and Eloise Nutter of Pinehurst, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Services were held at Williamstown Church of God, with Pastor Glenn York officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. RHODES, CHRISTINE M. 10/9/1997 Christine Marie Rhodes, 75, of Ripley, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Jackson County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Virgie Williams Hinzman. She was a homemaker and a former member of Briscoe Church. She attended Ripley Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are one daughter, Judith Underwood of Grantsville; two sisters, Phyllis Morris and Evelyn Short, both of Ripley; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Rhodes; one son, Daniel Rhodes; one infant daughter, Kathryn Rhodes; and one brother, Wayne Hinzman. Services were held by Vail Funeral Home, Ripley, with Rev. David Henthorn and Rev. Denny Shirer officiating. Burial was in Evans Cemetery, Gay. RICHARDS, AMY PEARL - See Criss, Amy Pearl. RICHARDS, ETTA - See Aaron, Etta. RICHARDS, FERN M. - See Anderson, Fern M. RICHARDS, HAROLD J. 2/27/1997 Harold (Henry) J. Richards, 74, of Fairview Park, Ohio, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1997, after a long illness. He was born in Big Springs, son of the late Clelle and Georgia Wilson Richards. He was retired from Steel Improvement Forge Co. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Fairview Park. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Greye Haddox Richards; two sons, Harold Gene Richards and Edward Richards, both of Omstead Falls, Ohio; two grandsons, Blair and Derek Richards; two granddaughters, Linnea and Shannon Richards; two brothers, Eugene and Jack Richards, both of Big Springs; and one sister, Helen Murphy of Brohard. He was preceded in death by six brothers. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park. RICHARDS, MYRTLE - See Rollins, Myrtle. RICKMAN, DERONDA J. 4/17/1997 Deronda Jane Rickman, 56, of Williamstown, died Thursday, April 10, 1997, in Doddridge County. She was born in Glenville, a daughter of the late Arden G. and Freeda Opal Woofter Jones. She received her bachelor's degree in 1962 from Glenville State. She was a substitute teacher in Wood County and taught elementary school. She was a deaconess at Boaz Baptist Church and taught children's Sunday School. She was a member of American Baptist Women's Missions and West Virginia Baptist Convention Prayer Wall Ministry. She was a West Virginia 4-H All-Star. Surviving are one son, David H. Rickman of Bunker Hill; three daughters, Radonna Jean Mullenax of Onancock, Va., Cheryl Darlene Adams of Elizabeth and Tina Eileen Rickman of Williamstown; two brothers, Lyndall L. Jones of Parkersburg and Randall C. Jones of Mt. Zion; two sisters, Wandalene Drake of Glenville and Tonabell J. Turner of Elizabeth; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services were held at the Chapel of Remembrance, Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Bob Alfred officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens, Garden, of Ascension, with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 15. RIFFLE, BRENDA D. 9/18/1997 Brenda D. Riffle, 41, of St. Marys, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997, at her sister's home in Big Springs. She was born in Pine Grove, a daughter of Ivan Cain, Sr., of Spring Valley and Mona Y. Holcomb Elder of New Martinsville. She was a homemaker and attended Maple Lane Freewill Baptist Church, Pleasants County. She enjoyed raising flowers,. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are three sons, James E. Cain of Paden City, Edward F. Riffle, Jr., and Kenneth D. Riffle, both of St. Marys; three brothers, Wayne Cain of New Martinsville, David Cain of Lancaster, Ohio, and Thomas "J.R." McDonald of Parkersburg; and two sisters, Teresa Six of Cairo and Karen Collins of Big Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Riffle, Sr. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. RIGGS, GLADYS D. 8/28/1997 Gladys D. Riggs, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, formerly of Grantsville, died Friday, Aug. 22, 1997, at Traditions Health Care Center, Cuyahoga Falls. She was born in Hur, a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Sarah Kerby Riggs who was a niece of the famous turn-of-the century political leader, William Jennings Bryan. She was raised on Barnes Run and attended a one-room school house at Hur that had been built by her father. She attended high school at Grantsville in the old red brick courthouse. She was a graduate of Glenville State College where she earned her master's degree in education. She was a retired elementary school teacher in Summit County School System, Akron, and in Hur and Charleston schools. She was a lifetime member and benefactor of Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Hur, which was also built by her father. Surviving are one brother, Forest Riggs of Glenville; and three nephews, William Lamb of Cuyahoga Falls, Bob Riggs of Charlottesville, Va., and Harold Lamb of Charleston Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Brad McBee officiating. Burial was in Hur Cemetery. RIGGS, REBECCA - See Hall, Rebecca. RITCHIE, EDITH E. - See Whipkey, Edith E. ROACH, ERNEST 3/27/1997 Ernest Roach, 62, of Belpre, died Friday, Mar. 21, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Kenna and Thelma Sampson Roach. He was retired from DuPont and was a member of American Motorcycle Association. Surviving are his wife, Ada Wildman Roach of Belpre; one son, Gary Roach of Belpre; three daughters, Deborah Lane, Karen Elder and Kathy Croft, all of Belpre; three brothers, Albert Roach of Parkersburg, Willard Roach of Little Hocking and Rex Roach of Belpre; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Private graveside services were held at Fairview Cemetery. ROACH, HATTIE - See Whiting, Hattie. ROBERTS, L. MAXINE 1/30/1997 L. Maxine Roberts, 65, of Gassaway, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997, at the residence of her daughter. She was born in Revere, Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Otto and Hallie Selmon Amos. She was retired from Kenney Shoe Co. and was parts manager for Chapman Auto Sales, Glenville. She was a member of Engle United Methodist Church, Gassaway. Surviving are her husband, Rev. Lorous Roberts; two daugh-ters, Beverly Hawkins of Orange Park, Fla., and Angela Isenhart of Glenville, with whom she resided; one sister, Leona Roberts of Glenville; two brothers, Allie Amos of Vienna and Don Amos of Clarksburg; four grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one brother, Russell Amos. Memorial services were held at Richard Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Rev. Phillip Hickman and Dr. Mac Bailes officiating. Services were also held at Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe, with Rev. Loren Roberts and Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. ROGERS, CLAUDE R. 5/22/1997 Claude R. Rogers, 88, of Shock, died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Oscar and Dorothy Rogers. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are five sons, Virgil Rogers of Winston-Salem, N.C., Basil Rogers of Warren, Ohio, Robert Rogers of Gallipolis, Nelson Rogers of Shock and Jim Rogers of Forestville, Md.; six daughters, Etta Cottrell of Shock, Glenna Thomas, Erma Collins and Shirley Collins, all of Marion, Va., Brenda George of Clarksville, Tenn., and Maxine McCumbers of Orma; one sister, Edna Robinson of Clarington, Pa.; and one brother, Roy Rogers of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara M. Rogers; two daughters; and one son. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Charles Fisher officiating. Burial was in Cottrell Cemetery, Shock. ROGERS, ELLA GAY 3/6/1997 Ella Gay Bailey Rogers, 95, of St. George, Tucker County, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996, at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins, after a short illness. She was born in Nicut, a daughter of the late Winfield Scott and Elizabeth Losie Jane Hicks Bailey. She was a Protestant and a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Lester Forest Rogers of Baltimore, Md., and Captain Ford Rogers of Arnoldsburg; two daughters, Artie Jewel Cogar of Webster Springs and Doris Emogene Myers of St. George; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; eight great-great- grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; 10 stepgreat-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Gruder Rogers, Sept. 8, 1982; two daughters, Orva Gay McCumbers and Tina Garnett Myers; two grandchildren, Chester Lee Rogers and Amelia Carman 'Amy' Snyder-, one great-grandson, Aaron Lane Myers; four brothers, General Floyd Bailey, Robert Floomer Bailey, Homer Belden Bailey, and Emory Calvin Bailey; seven sisters, Nora Burkhammer, Victory Alice Prince Harris, Kathryn Louise Booher, Flora Bell Cogar, Standing Hollie Robinson, Pheba Ollie Crawford McCarty, and Lootie Estell Stella McCarty. Services were held at Greenlief-Combs Funeral Home, Parsons, with pastor Patrick Cassidy of St. George officiating. A special tribute was given by her grandson, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Vernon Myers of Avondale, Ariz. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora, with services conducted by her grandson, Robert Keith Rogers of Baltimore. ROGOWSKI, DOMINIC and MADGE 6/26/1997 Dominic (Tom) Rogowski, 90, and Madge Freshour Rogowski, 81, of Parma, Ohio, died in May, 1997, on the same day. Both had been ill for an extended time. They had made their home in Cleveland, Ohio, and Parma for many years. She was the daughter of Charlotte Freshour of Pleasant Hill. They are survived by one son, Michael, and two grandchildren, Ryan and Dawn. She is survived by five sisters, Rhuie Plant of Parma, Kathleen of Richfield, Ohio, Thelma of Arizona, Zelma of Vienna and Geraldine Frederick of Parkersburg. Private services were arranged by Craciren Funeral Home. There were cremated and buried in Parma. ROLLINS, MYRTLE 4/17/1997 Myrtle Rollins, 90, of Charleston, died Sunday, April 6, 1997, at Americare of Dunbar. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Sylvianus Van "S.V." and Cora Burrows Richards. Surviving are four sons, Vernon Rollins of Seattle, Wash., Ray Rollins of Silver Springs, Fla., Richard Rollins of Charleston and Ronald Rollins of Amissville, Va.; four daughters, Ruby Donnally of John's Island, S.C., Margie Nesser of Canton, Ohio, Connie Farris and Jeanette Fowler, both of Charleston; one sister, Edith Swisher of Florida; and 24 grandchildren. Services were held at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, with Rev. Lawrence Fowler officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. ROSE, THELMA M. 12/4/1997 Thelma Morgan Rose, 79, of Williamstown, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, at Fairfax, Va. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Roy and Nora Whytsell Morgan. She was a Glenville State College and West Virginia University graduate. She retired in 1981 from Williamstown Elementary School after 38 years as a teacher. She was a member of Williamstown Woman's Club and Retired Teachers Association. Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Ihrig of Fort Myers, Fla.; four sisters, Blanche Young of Falls Church, Va., Janice Hall of Frametown, Ruth Karem of Davis, Calif., and her twin sister, Velma Wiggins of Houston, Tex.; one grandson; one grand-daughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Roma Morgan. Services were scheduled Thursday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Gene Hutton officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. RUNNION, VONIE M. 6/12/1997 Vonie M. Runnion, 65, of Spencer, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late George and Sissie Nottingham Davis. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Jane Golden of Reedy; one sister, Toots Metz of Stumptown; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Jake" Runnion; one son, George E. Runnion; one sister; four brothers; and one great- grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Larry Greathouse officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Clover, Roane County. SAMPSON, ANNA J. - See Weekley, Anna J. SAMPSON, KENNETH 3/6/1997 Kenneth Dewain Sampson, 54, of Peniel, died Saturday, Mar. 1, 1997. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Wilburn and Vergie Husk Sampson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War and was a mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Delia Milhoan Sampson; one daughter, Carolyn Wheeler of Ripley; two sons, Donald Sampson of Peniel and Kenneth Lee Sampson of Gay; and one granddaughter, Jessica Wheeler of Ripley. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Herman Robinson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Spencer. SAMPSON, RUBY H. 11/13/1997 Ruby H. Sampson, 75, of St. Marys, formerly of Sand Ridge, died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William D. and Nellie Groves Dillon. She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville, and Kenny Shoe Co., Glenville. Surviving are three sons, Willard Sampson of St. Marys, Otis Sampson of Clayton, S.C., and Kenneth Sampson of Millstone; two daughters, Ellen Coen of Barberton, Ohio, and Mary West of Sand Ridge; two brothers, William D. Dillon of Barberton and J.B. "Sam" Dillon of Sand Ridge; one sister, Greta Crawford of Sand Ridge; one half- brother, John Dillon of Arnoldsburg; 14 grand-children; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oral "Hoot" Sampson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. SCHOOLCRAFT, DOROTHY - See Yoak, Dorothy. SCHOOLCRAFT, RUFUS 2/13/1997 Rufus L. Schoolcraft, 91, of Parkersburg, formerly of Munday, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born at Triplett, Roane County, a son of the late Everett and Arnie King Schoolcraft. He was a farmer and a timberman. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James McIntyre officiating. Burial was in Belt Cemetery, Munday. SCHOOLCRAFT, RUTH - See Starcher, Ruth. SCHOOLCRAFT, VENA - See Schreckengost, Vena. SCHRECKENGOST, VENA 5/8/1997 Vena M. Schreckengost, 92, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late Alan and Margaret Whytsell Schoolcraft. She was a former employee of S.S. Kresge and J.C. Penney. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star and Gospel Mission Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis E. Schreckengost; four brothers; and four sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Dean Ash officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. SEALEY, BERTHA A. 10/30/1997 Bertha Alberta Sealey, 87, of Vincent, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Eli and Berdie Current Louk. She was a homemaker and a member of Veto Gospel Tabernacle. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Surviving are one son, Carl J. Sealey of Vincent; four grand- children; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Levi Sealey; one daughter, Nellie Sealey; three brothers, Lloyd Bernard Louk, Glenn Dale Louk and Jessie Earl Louk; and one sister, Bessie Pearl Louk. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Bob Cornell officiating. Burial was in Veto Cemetery. SEARS, EVELYN - See Bailey, Evelyn. SEARS, FLONA - See Murphy, Flona. SEARS, MABLE - See Green, Mable. SEARS, MELLISSA - See Jones, Mellissa. SEARS, RONAL C. 10/16/1997 Ronal C. Sears, 61, of Philippi, formerly of Nicut, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late Virgil and Belvia Arnold Sears. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Crest Manor Homes of Martinsburg. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte A. King Sears; five daughters, Teresa Sears, Belvia Koppisch and Shannon Sears, all of Martinsburg, Kimberly Sidwell of Philippi and Paula Hosey of Grantsville; one son, Jeffery Ronal Sears of Martinsburg; three sisters, Wavajean DeLaGrange of Diamond, Ohio, Virginia Metheney of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Janet Mollohan of Barberton, Ohio; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Fay Kalamjka. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in King Cemetery, Nicut. SEARS. CHERYL A. - See Frost, Cheryl A. SELMON, MAE B. - See Wilson, Mae B. SETTLE, MINNIE 4/17/1997 Minnie Settle, 84, of Orma, died Saturday, April 12, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Lee and Amanda McCune Groves. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orma. Surviving are three sons, Orrville R. Settle of Orrville, Ohio, and Benjamin Settle and Warner Settle, both of Orma; two daughters, Effie Parsons of Orma and Beaulah Suttle of Elyria, Ohio; one brother, Theadore Groves of Big Otter; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haven Settle. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. SHORT, DOROTHY - See Yoak, Dorothy SIERS, DOY M. 11/12/1997 Doy M. Siers, 77, of Big Bend, died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Richwood, a son of the late Charles and Malissa Cook Siers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired appliance service technician for Grantsville Appliance Co., Grantsville. He attended Five Forks Community Church. Surviving are his wife, Irene Metz Siers of Big Bend; one daughter, Martha Harris of Big Bend; one son, Terry Siers, address unknown; two brothers, Holden Siers of Big Bend and Olin Siers of Mt. Zion; two sisters, Ruby Jones of Grantsville and Esta Jones of Five Forks; and three grandchildren, Doy Harris and Deidra Harris, both of Big Bend, and Chad Siers of Joliette, Ill. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bernard Siers, Ronzel Siers and Ermine Siers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman and Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Siers Family Cemetery, Big Bend. SIERS, ORMA - See Criss, Orma. SIMERS, GEORGE I. 5/22/1997 George I. Simers, 93, of Norton, Ohio, died Friday, May 16, 1997, at Barberton, Ohio. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Silas and Cordelia Shimer Simers. He was an oil rig builder for J.P. VanCamp and a member of Cherry Fork United Methodist Church, White Pine. Surviving are one daughter, Freeda Digman of Norton; one sister, Lelah VanCamp of Grantsville; three grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Simers; and one great- grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Kight Cemetery with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. SIMMONS, RAYMOND 1/23/1997 Raymond L. Simmons, 53, of Kenansville, N.C., died Sunday, Jan. 12, 1997, at Duplin General Hospital, Kenansville. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of Ethel Sims Simmons of Tanner and the late Levi Clark Simmons. He was a farmer and timberman. He attended Tanner United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are one daughter, Pamela Frederick of Grantsville; three sisters, Charlotte Wilson of Stouts Mills, Patty Shumaker of Whipple and Anita Hartshorn of Tanner; two brothers, Gary Simmons and Nelson Simmons, both of Tanner; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one infant brother and one infant sister. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Sinking Creek, Gilmer County. SIMMONS, WILMA Wilma Simmons, 76, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Mar. 15, 1997, at her son's residence in Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Dolly Whipkey. She worked at Storck's Baking Co., Parkersburg. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are seven sons, Harlan Simmons of Pennsylvania, James Simmons, Oria B. Simmons, Jr., and Rickey Simmons, all of Parkersburg, Mickey Simmons and Wayne Simmons, both of Oklahoma, and Larry Simmons of Kentucky; five daughters, Ina Baxter and Shirley Clelland, both of Oklahoma, Linda Metz and Lois Gailbraith, both of Florida, and Jessica Simmons of Parkersburg; one brother, Bernard Whipkey of Nobe; one sister, Winifred Sellers of Parkersburg; 43 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oria B. Simmons; one son, Howard Charles Simmons; and one daughter, Alberta Mae Simmons. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, and Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe, with Pastor Randy Payne officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. SIMS, WALKER P., JR. 4/24/1997 Walker P. (June) Sims, Jr., 71, of Big Bend, died Friday, April 18, 1997, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a long illness. Born in Calhoun County, he was a son of the late Walker P. and Arzona Richards Sims. He was retired in 1988 from Eureka Pipeline Co. with 32 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Betty Jean Webb Sims; one son and daughter-in-law, Walker Gary and Marjorie Jane Sims of Grantsville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Thomas Lee and Patricia Jean Mowery of Creston and Nolan and Nancy D. Ritchie of Grantsville; six grandchildren, Christopher Cabe Sims of Norfolk, Va., Matthew Sims, Zeb Ritchie and Melanie Ritchie, all of Grantsville, and Shannon Collins and Sabrina Collins of Glenville; one sister, Bonnie Buck of Big Bend; six brothers, Denver Sims of Brohard, Eugene Sims of Kirkland, Ohio, Freddie Sims and James Sims, both of Big Bend, Billy Sims of Thornville, Ohio, and Rick Sims of Cox's Mills. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Sims and Willis Sims; and one sister, Francis Sims. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. D.L. Kirby officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. SINES, EDITH L. 12/25/1997 Edith Lavonne Sines, 75, formerly of Evandale Terrace, Parkersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997, at Americare-Arlington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late J.M. Ball and Daisy Wyer Ball McFee. She was a former employee of JCPenney and Wood County Board of Education. She was a member of River Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are her godson, Seth Cantwell Wells of Cairo; two sisters, Julia Varner of Petroleum and Annie Williams of Newark; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. "Bus" Sines; her stepfather, Bruce McFee; and two brothers, Amos M. Bell and Roger L. Bell. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Earl Geisler officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. SLIDER, MARY E. - See McCoy, Mary E. SMITH, JOE A. 12/25/1997 Joe A. Smith, 89, of Albany, Ohio, died Monday, Dec. 15, 1997, at Brookside Manor Nursing Home, Plains, Ohio. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Walter E. and Ida Rumball Smith. Surviving are five daughters, Mildred Hunt of Valley Fork, Anna Simmons of Orrville, Ohio, Betty Brabham of Reedy, Vanessa Scott and Brenda Whaley, both of Albany; seven sons, Joe Smith, Jr., of Spencer, Ken Smith and Steve Smith, both of Albany, Roger Smith of Lancaster, Ohio, Danny Smith of McConnelsville, Ohio, Bill Smith and Jack Smith, both of Port Clinton, Ohio; two brothers, Harry Smith of Oak Hill and Godfrey Smith of Smithfield, Va.; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Tanners Smith; second wife, Opal Reedy Smith; two sons, Harold and Walter Smith; three sisters, Grace Kyer, Virginia Sawyer and Genevieve Perrine; two brothers, John Smith and Jim Smith; and one grandchild, Denette Brabham. Services were held at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, Albany. Burial was in Athens County Memorial Gardens, near Albany. SMITH, JOHN 3/20/1997 John F. Smith, 86, of Williamstown, died Saturday, Mar. 15, 1997, at Selby General Hospital, Marietta. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Noah and Margaret Boice Smith. Surviving are his wife, Mary Reed Smith; one daughter, Helen Poling of Williamstown; two sons, William Franklin Smith of Mesa, Ariz., and Phillip Eugene Smith of Kent, Ohio; one brother, Basil Smith of Frazesburg, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Gene Hutton officiating. Burial was in Rector Cemetery, Burning Springs. SMITH, KENNETH 4/17/1997 Kenneth Wayne Smith, 26, of Turkey Foot, Mineral Wells, died Friday, April 11, 1997, at Mineral Wells. He was born in Wood County, a son of Janie Small Starcher of Rockport and the late Neal Lewis Smith. He was a 1989 Parkersburg South High School graduate and was employed by Mike Miller Carpets. He was a member of Future Farmers of America and attended Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are his stepfather, Leo R. Starcher of Rockport; one son, Derek Baites of Parkersburg; two brothers, Stacey Ray Smith of Snow Camp, N.C., and William Daniel Smith of Rockport; one half-brother, Timothy S. Starcher of Haw River, N.C.; three sisters, Kimberly Sue Forshey of Rockport, Sherry Lou Simmons of Boston, Ky., and Tracie Lyn Smith of Rockport; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Sams Smith of Mineral Wells; stepgrandmother, Mae Starcher of Grantsville; and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Timmy Lewis Smith. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Chris Mullett officiating. Burial was in Wadesville Cemetery. SMITH, PAUL R. 6/5/1997 Paul R. Smith, 31, of Arnoldsburg, died Tuesday, May 27, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Albert B. and Ester Mae Burkhart Smith. Surviving are one brother, Jerry L. Smith of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Patty Burkhart of Canton; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Allen Smith officiating. Burial was in Elihu Stump Cemetery, near Stumptown. SNIDER, WILLARD F. 10/23/1997 Willard F. Snider, 78, of Big Springs, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Rev. J.M. and Viola Shimer Snider. He was retired from Pennzoil Corp. and was a member of Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Veon Snider of Big Springs; four sons, James W. Snider, Lyle Wayne Snider, Timothy J. Snider, all of Big Springs, and Donald M. Snider of Harrisville; two daughters, Janice Blair of Big Bend and Jeanie Hickman of Big Springs; one brother, Martin J. Snider of Parkersburg; four sisters, Lottie Belt of Mineral Wells, Bernice Kral of Missouri, Lela Mathess of Columbus and Gladys Johnson of Williamstown; 13 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother and three sisters. Services were held at Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church, near Big Springs. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. STALNAKER, GUY, JR. 10/23/1997 Guy Stalnaker, Jr., 74, of North Citrus Circle, Zellwood, Fla., died Friday, Oct. 17, 1997, at Zellwood. He was born in Arnoldsburg, a son of the late Guy, Sr., and Emma Parks Stalnaker. He moved to central Florida in 1967 from Glenville. He was a World War II U.S. Naval Air Corps veteran where he was a naval aviator. He was a retired manager for Eckerd Drugs. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 118 AF&AM of Glenville, Scottish Rite of Orlando, Fla., a Shriner, and a member of First Baptist Church, Mount Dora, Fla. Surviving are his wife, Grace Howard Stalnaker of Zellwood; one daughter, Rebecca Archer of Marietta; one sister, Leah Martino of Clarksburg; and three grandchildren. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Mount Dora, with Rev. Richard Hamel officiating. Graveside services were held at Bridgeport Cemetery, with Rev. Bob Walker officiating. STAMP, THOMAS L. 1/16/1997 Thomas Leroy Stamp, 85, of Bridgeport, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997, at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, following a lengthly illness. He was born in Chicago, Ill., a son of the late John Goulding Stamp and Jessie May Cooper Stamp. He was a retired civil engineer and worked for Cabot Gas Co. and was district engineer for W.Va. Dept. of Highways from 1962-70, and worked for Fourco Glass Co. until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and a member of Order of Jerusalem. He served on the Bridgeport Planning Commission and was a member of city council from 1975-79. He was a former member of Bridgeport Lions Club and Bridgeport Country Club. He retired with 20 years of service from the Navy, serving from 1942-62 with rank of commander. Surviving are his second wife, Nona Maxine Baker Sturm; two sons, Lt. Col. John Morris Stamp, Ret., Niceville, Fla., and Thomas Lee Stamp of Bridgeport; one step-son, Jackson "Jack" Sturm of Bridgeport; three grandsons, William Thomas Stamp, Athens, Ohio, Capt. John Michael Stamp, Republic of Panama, and Jennings Thomas Stamp, Bridgeport; one step-grandson, Scott Sturm, Redlands, Calif.; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bernice Morris, in 1986. Services were held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church with Rev. Fr. Leonard Gross officiating. Burial was in Bridgeport Cemetery. STARCHER, BERNARD O. 10/9/1997 Bernard O. Starcher, 75, of Lick Fork Road, Roane County, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Richardson, a son of the late Sylvester "Ves" and Mae Langford Starcher. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and retired from Columbia Gas with several years of service. He was a member of Spencer Church of the Nazarene and was an avid supporter of West Virginia University athletics. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Roberts Starcher; one daughter, Tammy Starcher Bush of Spencer; two sisters, Joretta Foster of Vienna and Opal Stout of Cottageville; one brother, Rex Starcher of Spencer; one grandson, Joey Bush; and two step-granddaughters, Misty and Kayla Bush. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Ray Starcher; three sisters, Earliss Starcher, Goldie Young and Ruth Simmons; and three brothers, Willard Starcher, Alvin Starcher and O.L. "Bill" Starcher. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Tim Bess officiating. Burial was in Starcher Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. STARCHER, BETHEL B. 5/27/1997 Bethel B. Starcher, 72, of Cremo, died Monday, May 19, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Cabot, Boone County, a son of the late Albert and Della Gibson Starcher. He was a former oil and gas field worker. Surviving are four brothers, Bruce Starcher of Uneeda, Boyd Starcher of Seth, and Berthel Starcher and Bobby Starcher, both of Mt. Zion. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Harold Duskey officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery. STARCHER, CHARLES 8/28/1997 Charles Starcher, 63, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Aug. 22, 1997, at Estelle's Hospice House, Ocala, Fla. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Dennis and Golda Roberts Starcher. He retired from Midland Grocery Co. after 38 years of service, ending his career as manager. He was a member of Camden Avenue Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Wilma Waldron Starcher of Parkers-burg; one son, Charles Michael Starcher of Parkersburg; two daughters, Belinda Sue Lee of Parkersburg and Shelly Batten of Walker; two stepsons, Chris Waldron of Parkersburg and Cliff Waldron of Washington, Pa.; three stepdaughters, Camille Waldron, Celeste Ross, both of Parkersburg, and Candace Waldron of Columbus; one sister, Louise Davis of Slate; one aunt, Minnie Zinn of Parkersburg; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Starcher. Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Brian Jones officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. STARCHER, CLEORA - See Tanner, Cleora Starcher. STARCHER, KATHRYN - See Finch, Kathryn. STARCHER, LINDA K. - See Groves, Linda K. STARCHER, RUTH 2/27/1997 Ruth S. Starcher, 83, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late Allan and Margaret Whytsell Schoolcraft. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Willa Margaret Starcher of Parkersburg; and one sister, Vena Schreckengost of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Judson Clarence Starcher, four brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Gerald Morgan officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens. STARCHER, WILLA M. 10/2/1997 Willa Margaret "Maggie" Starcher, 64, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Altizer, a daughter of the late Judson Clarence and Ruth Schoolcraft Starcher. She was a graduate of Calhoun County High School. She was retired from Kaiser Aluminum, Ravenswood, and was a member of First Baptist Church. Candlelight services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Mark Eaton officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens, Garden of the Christus. STEVENS, OLIVE - See Crawford, Olive. STOUT, BERNARD D. 10/23/1997 Bernard D. Stout, 68, of Athens, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 20, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Hur, a son of the late John and Icie Starcher Stout. He was a 1945 graduate of Calhoun County High School and was formerly employed by B.F. Goodrich Tire, Parkersburg. He retired as manager of Appalachian Tire Products, Athens, in 1994. He was a member of First Church of God, Athens. Surviving are his wife, Viola G. "Peg" Stout of Athens; one son, Roger D. Stout of Parkersburg; one daughter, Pamela Gordon of Parkersburg; one stepdaughter, Tammy Camechis of Winter Haven, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one stepson, Billy Joe Schoonover. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home, Athens, with William Shepler officiating, and burial in Athens County Memory Gardens. STOVER, REVA M. - See Welch, Reva M. STUMP, ETHEL 3/20/1997 Ethel C. Stump, 94, of Dunbar, formerly of Grantsville, died Friday, Mar. 14, 1997, at Cedar Ridge Health Center, Sissonville. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude Francis Kight. She was a former Calhoun County 4-H leader. Surviving are five sons, Albert Stump and Robert Stump, both of Dunbar, Harold Stump and Sammy Stump, both of Charleston, and Donald Stump of Atwater, Ohio; four daughters, Ila Williams and Estrial Kennedy, both of Charleston, Kathryn Burrows of Grantsville and Barbara Kimble of Scott Depot; one sister, Olie Yoak of Grantsville; 25 grandchildren; 32 greatgrandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse T. Stump; one son, Carlos Stump; and one grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. STUMP, JORDON LEIGH 3/20/1997 Jordon Leigh Stump, infant child of Stephen M. and Deena Lynn Whipkey Stump of Grantsville, was stillborn, Saturday, Mar. 1, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. Surviving in addition to the parents are one brother, Zachary Stump of the home; maternal grandparents, Denzil and Jeanie Whipkey of Millstone; paternal grandmother, Bernice Stump of Stumptown; and maternal great-grandparents, Lester and Willodene Cunningham of Mt. Zion and Edith Whipkey of Five Forks. Graveside services were held at Sand Ridge Cemetery, Sand Ridge, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. STUMP, LELAH - See Leach, Lelah. STUMP, LEON HAYMAKER 6/12/1997 Leon Haymaker Stump, 87, of Enterprise, Ala., died Saturday, May 31, 1997, at his home after a long illness. He was born at Rocksdale, a son of Al and Maude Cooper Stump. He was a retired flight instructor at Ft. Rucker, Ala., in fixed wing and helicopter. He was a noted cropduster and founder of Alabama Cylinder Gas and Enterprise Aviation which he owned and operated until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of First Baptist Church and Chancellor Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Doris Peebles Stump; one daughter, Dr. Celia Stump; four sisters, Mame Lower, Emma Jean Brumbaugh, both of Akron, Ohio, Evelyn Kirby of Grantsville and Pauline Mace of Spencer. He was preceded in death by one sister, Grace Cleavenger of Spencer; three brothers, Russell Stump of Spencer, and Charles and Alvin Stump, Jr., both of Akron. Graveside services were held at Meadow Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Burney Reece officiating. STUMP, LOWELL E. - See Wilson, Lowell E. STUMP, MARY E. - See McCoy, Mary. STURM, FRED, JR. 6/26/1997 Fred Sturm, Jr., 75, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, June 21, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Fred and Geraldine Burrows Sturm, Sr. He was a former Pennzoil Co. employee and worked for Morris Oil and Gas, Grantsville, for several years. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Mildred Moales Sturm; one daughter, Rhonda Price of Arnoldsburg; one son, Dana Sturm of Buckhannon; two brothers, Lee Sturm of Grantsville and Deon Sturm of Parkersburg; one sister, Mildred Cunningham of Akron, Ohio; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Jeffrey Moales and Rev. Charles Davis officiating, and burial in Odell Cemetery, Quick. STUTLER, ARLIE F. 10/23/1997 Arlie F. Stutler, 88, of Rittman, Ohio, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, Wadsworth, Ohio. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Curtis and Mabel Schrader Stutler. He was retired from Rockwell International Corp. of Ohio. Surviving are one son, Russell Stutler of Norton, Ohio; one brother, Ralph Stutler of Norton; two sisters, Madaline Lynch of Mt. Zion and Rosetta Thompson of Cocoa, Fla.; four grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blondena Stutler, and two brothers, William Stutler and Earl Stutler. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William D. Stutler officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Annamoriah. STUTLER, BILLY 1/9/1997 Billy Gene Stutler, 53, of Creston, died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born at Creston, a son of Jessie I. Vandale Stutler and the late William C. Stutler. He was an avid outdoorsman and a Protestant. Surviving in addition to his mother are five sisters, Betty Whited and Teresa Starcher, both of Creston, Pearl Parsons and Patricia Francis, both of Elizabeth, and Muriel Hughes of Parkers-burg; two brothers, Harold Stutler of Creston and William D. Stutler of Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery near Creston. SULLIVAN, DAISY J. 1/2/1997 Daisy Josephine Sullivan, 77, of Perkins, Gilmer County, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Zair and Gladys Moore Jenkins. She retired from Glenville State College after 19 years of service in the housekeeping department. She was a homemaker and former member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, near Normantown. She was a member of Crooked Fork Baptist Church, Perkins. Surviving are her husband, Woodrow Sullivan; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Jenkins. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Larry Fisher officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. SUTTON, EDNA M. 4/24/1997 Edna M. Hostottle Sutton, 91, of Worthington Manor Care Center, died Sunday, April 20, 1997, at the center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Amos and Carrie Gainer Little. She attended Waverly Presbyterian Church and was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 58 of Williamstown and World War I Ladies Auxiliary 456. Surviving are two sons, Roy B. Hostottle of Mt. Clemens, Mich., and Everett "Bud" Hostottle of Waverly; one daughter, Thelma M. Queen of Lenoir, N.C.; one sister, Laurel J. Little of Belpre; two stepsons, Clayton Sutton of Sun City, Ariz., and Tom Sutton of West Union; one step-daughter, Roselene Carlton of Bend, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and 24 step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Everett Hostottle; her second husband, Ernest Sutton; two sons, Gordon E. Hostottle and Jimmy Hostottle; one step-son, Ernest Sutton, Jr.; two brothers, Glen Little and Oley Little; three sisters, Pauline Cline, Ruby Whited and Mildred Little; and one great-grandson, Coley Spencer. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with her nephew, Rev. Steve Whited, officiating, and burial in Lubeck Cemetery. TALYOR, DELPHIA 7/10/1997 Delphia Taylor, 66, of Walker, died Saturday, July 5, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John and Mary Ann Bell Kerby. She was a housewife and lived most of her life in the Calhoun and Wirt County area. Surviving are one son, Roger Taylor of Elizabeth; one stepson, William Lloyd Taylor of Troy; one daughter, Cathy Ellis of Winifred; two stepdaughters, Ada McCallister of Big Springs and Maxine Sabatino of Freeport; two brothers, Bernard Kerby and Joe Kerby, both of Grantsville; two sisters, Nellie Godfrey and Maude Sampson, both of Grantsville; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Taylor; two stepsons, Cecil Taylor and Charles Taylor; one stepdaughter, Norrene Browning; two brothers; one sister; two stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. Services were held at Matheny-Pomeroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Raymond Ray officiating. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery, Calhoun County. TANNER, CLEORA STARCHER 10/30/1997 Cleora Starcher Tanner, 93, of South Charleston, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997, at her residence after a short illness. She was born Nov. 9, 1903, at Grantsville, a daughter of the late Jacob Adam and Sarah Jane Marks Starcher. She was a homemaker, former cook at DePue Hospital, Spencer, and former employee of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio. She was a Baptist. Surviving are three daughters, Helen Howard and Stella Anderson, both of Spencer, and Frances Waybright of South Charleston (with whom she made her home); two sons, Hershel Tanner of Charleston and Arley Tanner of Ripley; one sister, Virginia Badgett of Parkersburg; one brother, Lockard Starcher of Parkersburg; 11 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert M. Tanner; one grandchild, Arley Waybright; five brothers, Vince Starcher, Dare Starcher, Gay Starcher, Lexley Starcher and Colmer Starcher; and five sisters, Olive Saunders, Irene Starcher, Mamie Starcher, Delsie Starcher and Elsie Starcher. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Charles L. Davis officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. TANNER, CORA 9/11/1997 Cora Tanner, 96, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997, at St. Thomas Hospital, Akron. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Silas Grant and Sara Jane Hunt Cottrill. She was a homemaker and a member of Arnoldsburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Leula Gay Tanner of Orma, Geraldine King of Grantsville, and Etta May Tanner and Betty Lou Goad, both of Akron; four sons, Virgil Tanner of Reedy, Everett Tanner of Akron, Roy Junior Tanner of Detroit, Mich., and Willard Tanner of California; one brother, Buck Cottrill of Arnoldsburg; 25 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Roy Tanner, and one daughter, Leah Settles. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. TANNER, MAMIE - See Metheney, Mamie. TAYLOR, CLARENCE V. 12/11/1997 Clarence V. Taylor, 78, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997. He was born in Big Bend, a son of Rhoda Taylor and the late William Taylor. Surviving in addition to his mother are four sons, Cecil Taylor of Pennsylvania, Leonard Taylor of Washington, D.C., Denver Taylor of Big Springs, and Eugene Taylor of California; two sisters, Hazel Somerville and Goldie Kabasky; one brother, James Taylor of Indiana; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, an infant of Akron, Ohio, and Andy Taylor of Michigan; one sister, Sarah Taylor of Glenville; one brother, Edward Taylor of Barberton, Ohio; and two nieces, Margie Lawrence and Rhoda Morris. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. TAYOR, DOROTHEA - See Guinn, Dorothea T. THOMAS, BONNIE E. - See Miller, Bonnie E. TOWNSEND, EVELYN 3/20/1997 Evelyn A. Townsend, 88, of Spencer, died Thursday, Mar. 13, 1997, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. She was born at Leatherbark, a daughter of the late James J. and Castine Virginia Marks Ash. She attended Leatherbark Community Church, Amoldsburg. Surviving are one brother, Glennis Ash of Spencer; three halfsisters, Barbara Marks and Frances Tanner, both of Arnoldsburg, and Nancy Starcher of Big Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Townsend; and two brothers, Dennis Ash and Harley Ash; and one sister, Ila Church. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. TRIPPETT, GLADYS - See Marshall, Gladys. TRIPPETT, OTTA - See Fowler, Otta T. TUMA, LILLIAN MAE - See Dawson, Lillian Mae. TURNER, LEONA J. 2/13/1997 Leona J. Turner, 60, of Glenville, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997, at her daughter's residence in Clendenin. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of Hertha Dennison of Sand Fork and the late Richard Dennison. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving in addition to her mother are three daughters, Rose Nicholson of Clendenin, Rena Turner of Akron, Ohio, and Connie Lattea of Glenville; three sons, Joe Gosling and Ronnie Gosling, both of Glenville, and Johnny Gosling, address unknown; two sisters, Susan Carl Barr of Grantsville and Eileene Etto of Lake Milton, Ohio; four brothers, Junior Dennison of Cedarville, John Dennison, Oscar L. Dennison and Danny Dennison, all of Glenville; and 28 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Turner, and two brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville. Burial was in King Cemetery, Copen, Braxton County. ULLUM, KATHRYN J. HOSEY 10/16/1997 Kathryn J. Hosey Ullum, 58, of Jackson Township, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997, at Columbia Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Big Bend, a daughter of the late Parker and Inda Goodnight Hosey. She was an area resident since 1957. She was a retired school bus driver for Jackson Local Schools. She was a member of Friendship Club, Massillon Senior Center, A.A.R.P. 3336, T.O.P.S., and Massillon Baptist Temple. Surviving are one son, Douglas Ullum of Columbus; one brother, Ronald Hosey of Grantsville; and two grandchildren, Nicholas Ullum and Samantha Ullum, both of Columbus. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Services were held at Massillon Baptist Temple, with Rev. Mark Jacobs officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Associa- tion/Children's Miracle Network, 4867 Fulton Drive N.W., Canton, Ohio 44311. UNDERWOOD, RUSSELL 7/17/1997 Russell J. Underwood, 85, of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, July 9, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wirt County, a son of the late L.C. and Georgia Cheatham Underwood. He worked for Huffman's Transport for many years before his retirement from the Teamsters Union. He also had worked as a mechanic at Ford Brothers, Marietta. He was a member of Hartley Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Goldie McCroskey Underwood; one son, James R. Underwood of McFarlan; two sisters, Rita Parsons of Coropolis, Pa., and Juanita Burford of Parkersburg; one grandson, Donnie Underwood of Grantsville; four great-grandchildren; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Underwood; one infant daughter; and one brother. Services were held at Matheny-Pomeroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Evangelist Eugene Conger officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery. VANDALE, JEFF SR. 11/27/1997 Jeff Vandale, Sr., 71, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late William and Ivy Mahan Vandale. He was a retired farmer and a former teamster in the timber industry. Surviving are his wife, Frances R. Boggs Vandale of Spencer; two daughters, Barbara Ann Vandale and Sheila Jean Vandale, both of Spencer; one son, Jeffie Vandale, Jr., of Spencer; one stepdaughter, Twila Mae Montgomery of Spencer; three stepsons, Chester Hart of Billings, Mont., Charles Hart of Shenandoah, Va., and Ronald Hart of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Helen Savage of Pomeroy and Delores Ray Strickland of Palmetto, Ga.; one brother, Fred Vandale of Spencer; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Vandale and Delbert Ray Vandale; and one sister, Pearl Sisson. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Timothy Bess officiating. Burial was in Snyder Cemetery, Wirt County. Memorials may be made to Jeff Vandale Sr. Memorial Fund, c/o Taylor- Vandale Funeral Home, 206 Beauty St., Spencer, WV 25276. VANHORN, ERMAL - See Pondur, Ermal. VARGO, MARTHA A. - See Yeager, Martha A. VAUGHAN, ELVA V. 5/15/1997 Elva V. Vaughan, 79, of Grantsville, died Thursday, May 8, 1997, at the residence of her daughter in Dunbar. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Letha Kimble Wright. She attended Glenville State College and was an active civic leader in Grantsville. She was instrumental in the development of Bramblewood Village and Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was a charter member of Calhoun General Hospital Auxiliary, member of Grantsville Civic Club and former officer in Grantsville Chapter of American Red Cross. She contributed to the recruitment of many physicians into the Grantsville community. She and her husband were honored by having Vaughan Road named after them. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Grantsville. Surviving are one son, J. Michael Vaughan of Williamstown; three daughters, Caroline Charonko of Charleston, Susan Vaughan of Dunbar and Jeannie Tanner of Vienna; two sisters, Leota Yoak of Titusville, Fla., and Norita Ballato of Follansbee; one brother, Loyd T. Wright of Fleming; two half-brothers, John Wright of Lynnhurst, Ohio, and David Wright of East Lake, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Vaughan; and one daughter, Patricia Boyd. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William Taylor officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. VAUGHAN, EMMA 11/13/1997 Emma Ella Vaughan, 91, of Dundalk, Md., died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997, in Johns-Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Md., after an extended illness. She was born at Frozen, a daughter of the late William (Buddy) Anderson and Cynthia Elizabeth Cox Hunt. She was a homemaker. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Teresa King of Dundalk, with whom she made her home; one sister, Gladys Parsons of Mercer, Pa.; and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Vaughan; three sons, Charles King, Wesley Arnold, and Ray Downey; and several brothers and sisters. Graveside services were conducted at Orma Cemetery with Rev. Donald D. Dawson officiating. WARD, ANDREA M. 6/19/1997 Andrea M. Ward, 34, of Butner, N.C., died Monday, June 9, 1997, at Murdoch Center, Butner. She was born in San Diego, Calif., a daughter of Denzil G. and Andelen Holbrook Ward of Bracey, Va. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are two brothers, Craig S. Paine of Los Angeles, Calif., and Fred W. Ward of Raleigh, N.C.; and paternal grandmother, Genevive Ward of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Justin Paine. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Fred Basnett, Jr., officiating. Burial was in White Pine Cemetery. WATKINS, DELBERT 7/10/1997 Delbert Watkins, 65, of Brimfield, Ohio, died Monday, June 30, 1997, at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Kent, Ohio. He was born in Chloe, a son of the late Leslie and Susie Metheney Watkins. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by General Motors, Lordstown, Ohio. He was a member of Mission Baptist Temple. Surviving are his wife, Joanne Watkins of Kent; one daughter, Cindy Quesenberry of Kent; one son, David Watkins of Streetsboro, Ohio; three sisters, Wilma Cooper of Springfield Township, Ohio, Marie Frame of Clinton, Ohio, and Dora Oldaker of Oceanside, Calif.; two brothers, Ray Watkins of Akron and Bill Watkins of Chloe; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Metheney Cemetery, Nobe. WATKINS, DELBERT 7/10/1997 Delbert Watkins, 65, of Brimfield, Ohio, died Monday, June 30, 1997, at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Kent, Ohio. He was born in Chloe, a son of the late Leslie and Susie Metheney Watkins. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by General Motors, Lordstown, Ohio. He was a member of Mission Baptist Temple. Surviving are his wife, Joanne Watkins of Kent; one daughter, Cindy Quesenberry of Kent; one son, David Watkins of Streetsboro, Ohio; three sisters, Wilma Cooper of Springfield Township, Ohio, Marie Frame of Clinton, Ohio, and Dora Oldaker of Oceanside, Calif.; two brothers, Ray Watkins of Akron and Bill Watkins of Chloe; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Metheney Cemetery, Nobe. WATKINS, MARY M. 6/26/1997 Mary M. Watkins, 77, of Frametown, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Laurel Health Care Center, Big Otter. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Homer Vaughan and Edith Anderson Metheney. She was a homemaker. Surviving are four sons, Bud Watkins of Akron, Daris Watkins and Walter Watkins, both of Chloe, and Jack Watkins of Arnoldsburg; one daughter, Mary Ann Marks of Frametown; one brother, Delvin Anderson of Akron; one sister, Geraldine Anderson of Chloe; one half-brother, Pat Vaughan of Chloe; four half-sisters, Macel Miller of Columbus, Mildred Carter of Chloe, June Carter and Virgie Shaffer, both of Akron; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Watkins; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating, and burial in Metheney Cemetery, Nebo. WATKINS, MARY M. 6/26/1997 Mary M. Watkins, 77, of Frametown, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Laurel Health Care Center, Big Otter. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Homer Vaughan and Edith Anderson Metheney. She was a homemaker. Surviving are four sons, Bud Watkins of Akron, Daris Watkins and Walter Watkins, both of Chloe, and Jack Watkins of Arnoldsburg; one daughter, Mary Ann Marks of Frametown; one brother, Delvin Anderson of Akron; one sister, Geraldine Anderson of Chloe; one half-brother, Pat Vaughan of Chloe; four half-sisters, Macel Miller of Columbus, Mildred Carter of Chloe, June Carter and Virgie Shaffer, both of Akron; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Watkins; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating, and burial in Metheney Cemetery, Nebo. WEARS, EDNA - See Falls, Edna. WEARS, EDNA - See Falls, Edna. WEARS, TERESA - See Norman, Teresa. WEAVER, JOHN D. 5/8/1997 John Delbert Weaver, 72, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, in St. Mary's Hospice, Tucson, Ariz. He was born near Grantsville, a son of the late Frank Weaver and Mabel Rothwell Weaver. He graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1940. He was retired from the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II and Korean War. He retired from the National Science Foundation. He was a technician at Green Bank and at Kits Peak, Ariz. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Arthur Weaver of Tucson; one daughter, Carolyn Afanasiev of Campbell, Calif.; one son, Charles "Chuck" Weaver of Tucson; three sisters, Doris Weaver Griffith of Lancaster, S.C., Gladys Weaver Stump of Grantsville and Geraldine Weaver Weidel of Akron, Ohio; two brothers, Don Weaver of Virginia Beach, Va., and Gifford Weaver of Hur; four grandchildren; and numerous relatives in West Virginia and Ohio. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela, in January, 1997, and three brothers, Glen, Ernest and Lauren Weaver. Services were held in Tucson. WEAVER, MARY 2/27/1997 Mary L. Weaver, 67, of Hur, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Spencer, a daughter of the late Lester and Letha Stanley Parks. She was a former supervisor for U.S. Navy Exchange, Virginia Beach, Va. She was a member of Chapel in the Woods, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and Order of Eastern Star, all of Virginia Beach. Surviving are one daughter, Charlotte Rider of Grantsville; one sister, Virginia Crislip of Laurel, Md.; and three greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Weaver. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in St. Paul's Cemetery, Grantsville. WEAVER, MARY 3/6/1997 Mary L. Weaver, 67, of Hur, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Spencer, a daughter of Lester and Letha Parks. She was a fortner supervisor for U.S. Navy Exchange, member of Chapel in the Woods and Order of Eastern Star, all of Virginia Beach, Va., and a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5959, Grantsville. Surviving are one daughter, Charlotte Rider of Grantsville; one sister, Virginia Crislip of Laurel, Md.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Weaver. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in St. Paul's Cemetery, Grantsville. WEAVER, PAMELA - See June, Pamela Weaver. WEEKLEY, ANNA J. 12/18/1997 Anna Jane Sampson Weekley, 64, of Chapman Road, Weekleyville, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Minnora, a daughter of the late Hurdle and Estel Groggs Sampson. She was an Olive Orange High School graduate where she was a cheerleader for four years. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Ames Dept. Store, Athens. She was affiliated with Vanderhoof Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Charles C. Weekley; two sons, Tom E. Weekley and Charles Robert Weekley, both of Guysville; one daughter, Judy Clark of Guysville; one brother, Rick Sampson of Coolville; four sisters, Gladys Barton, Mickie Spradlin, both of Coolville, Sue Smith of Florida and Marge Benedum of Reedsville; eight grandchildren, one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, David Sampson and Daris Sampson. Services were held at White Funeral Home, Coolville, with Rev. Cecil A. Morrison officiating. Burial was in Vanderhoof Cemetery. WELCH, REVA M. 2/27/1997 Reva M. Stover Welch, 77, of Cutler, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Major and Roanie Harris Stover. She was a member of Mt. Liberty United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Richard 'Dick' Welch of Columbus, Curt Welch of Cutler and Dallas Welch of Coolville; three daughters, Jean Mayle of Cutler, Sharon Matlack of Stewart and Diann Dunfee of Lancaster; one half-sister, Mae Sharpe of Athens; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Welch; two brothers, Delbert Stover and Denver Stover, two sisters, Gladys Kittle and Geraldine Mitchell; two half-brothers, Earl Stover and Murch Harmon; and one grandson, Michael Mayle. Services were held at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Jack Berry officiating. Burial was in Mt. Liberty Cemetery. WHIPKEY, EDITH E. 6/26/1997 Edith E. Ritchie Whipkey, 83, of Five Forks, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Broomstick, a daughter of the late William G. and Lelah Jane Wilson Ritchie. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Surviving are four daughters, Grace Holcomb of Five Forks, Pauline Swisher of Windsor, N.C., Renice Francis of Summersville and Kitty Swisher of Parkersburg; four sons, Denzil Whipkey of Mt. Zion, Roger Whipkey and Tim Whipkey, both of Five Forks, and Charlie Ritchie of Buffalo, N.Y.; one sister, Edith Ferrell of Grantsville; two brothers, Glen Ritchie of Big Bend and Dale Ritchie of Big Springs; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Whipkey; one son, Denver Whipkey; and one grandson, Bobby Swisher. Services were held at Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. WHIPKEY, EDITH E. 6/26/1997 Edith E. Ritchie Whipkey, 83, of Five Forks, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Broomstick, a daughter of the late William G. and Lelah Jane Wilson Ritchie. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Surviving are four daughters, Grace Holcomb of Five Forks, Pauline Swisher of Windsor, N.C., Renice Francis of Summersville and Kitty Swisher of Parkersburg; four sons, Denzil Whipkey of Mt. Zion, Roger Whipkey and Tim Whipkey, both of Five Forks, and Charlie Ritchie of Buffalo, N.Y.; one sister, Edith Ferrell of Grantsville; two brothers, Glen Ritchie of Big Bend and Dale Ritchie of Big Springs; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Whipkey; one son, Denver Whipkey; and one grandson, Bobby Swisher. Services were held at Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. WHIPKEY, WILMA - See Simmons, Wilma. WHITE, BARBARA 6/26/1997 Barbara Dawn White, 16, of Creston, died Monday, June 16, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of Donzil and Lela Moore White of Creston. She was a junior at Wirt County High School and a member of the school band for five years as a French horn player. She was a volunteer with after-school programs and was the only regional spelling bee champion of Wirt County. She was a member of Elizabeth Southern Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are two brothers, Keith Moore of Nebo and Stephen White of Creston; one sister, Camilla Neff of Middlebourne; paternal grandmother, Virgie White of Glenville; maternal grandmother, Letty Moore of Nebo; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Howard Moore. Services were held at Elizabeth Southern Baptist Church with Pastor John Watkins officiating. Burial was in Nebo Cemetery, Clay County. WHITE, BARBARA 6/26/1997 Barbara Dawn White, 16, of Creston, died Monday, June 16, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of Donzil and Lela Moore White of Creston. She was a junior at Wirt County High School and a member of the school band for five years as a French horn player. She was a volunteer with after-school programs and was the only regional spelling bee champion of Wirt County. She was a member of Elizabeth Southern Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are two brothers, Keith Moore of Nebo and Stephen White of Creston; one sister, Camilla Neff of Middlebourne; paternal grandmother, Virgie White of Glenville; maternal grandmother, Letty Moore of Nebo; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Howard Moore. Services were held at Elizabeth Southern Baptist Church with Pastor John Watkins officiating. Burial was in Nebo Cemetery, Clay County. WHITING, HATTTIE 8/7/1997 Hattie Whiting, 91, of Ravenswood, formerly of Spencer, died Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at Ravenswood Village Health Center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Jack and Arthelia Kirby Roach. She was retired from Kellwood Co., Spencer, and formerly attended Advent Christian Church, Spencer. Surviving are one daughter, Louise Short of Medina, Ohio; one son, George Metz II of Clinton, Ohio; three sisters, Susie Starcher of Spencer, Sadie Wagoner of Leatherbark and Myrtle McCauley of Sandyville; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Metz; her second husband, Okey Whiting; and three sons, Garland Metz and two infants. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Calhoun County. WHITING, HATTTIE 8/7/1997 Hattie Whiting, 91, of Ravenswood, formerly of Spencer, died Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at Ravenswood Village Health Center. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Jack and Arthelia Kirby Roach. She was retired from Kellwood Co., Spencer, and formerly attended Advent Christian Church, Spencer. Surviving are one daughter, Louise Short of Medina, Ohio; one son, George Metz II of Clinton, Ohio; three sisters, Susie Starcher of Spencer, Sadie Wagoner of Leatherbark and Myrtle McCauley of Sandyville; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Metz; her second husband, Okey Whiting; and three sons, Garland Metz and two infants. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Calhoun County. WIGAL, LAWRENCE, SR. Lawrence Edward Wiga 5/1/1997 l, Sr., 76, of Sandyville, died Sunday, April 27, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wirt County, a son of the late William Luther and Eva Barton Wigal. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a life-long Wirt County farmer and former timberman and attended Mount Hope United Methodist Church, Wirt County. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, May Watkins Wigal of Sandyville; two sons, Lawrence "Larry" Wigal, Jr., of Mineral Wells and William "Bill" Wigal of Palestine; four sisters, Sylvia Atkinson of Annamoriah, Jo Ann "Ethel" Schultz of Tampa, Fla., and Dorothy Holbert and Ruby DeVaughn, both of Sandyville; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Loretta Wigal, and five brothers, Charles W. Wigal, Elvin Wigal, Glen Wigal, Harley Wigal and Arley Wigal. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lewis J. Villers officiating, and burial in Limestone Cemetery, Rockport, with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 55 of Elizabeth. WILLIAMS, LOUELLA E. 8/14/1997 Louella E. Williams, 86, of Tanner, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Harmon and Cora Stalnaker Haney. She was formerly employed by Gilmer County Board of Education in Tanner High School's food service department and was a member of Three Poplar Baptist Church, Tanner. Surviving are one daughter, Wilma J. Capps of Tanner; two sons, William B. McCartney of Blacksburg, Va., and French McCartney, Jr., of Walker; one brother, Woodrow Haney of Akron; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, French McCartney, Sr.; second husband, Thurman Williams; two sons, James McCartney and Willard McCartney; one sister; and eight brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Three Poplar Cemetery. WILLIAMS, LOUELLA E. 8/14/1997 Louella E. Williams, 86, of Tanner, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Harmon and Cora Stalnaker Haney. She was formerly employed by Gilmer County Board of Education in Tanner High School's food service department and was a member of Three Poplar Baptist Church, Tanner. Surviving are one daughter, Wilma J. Capps of Tanner; two sons, William B. McCartney of Blacksburg, Va., and French McCartney, Jr., of Walker; one brother, Woodrow Haney of Akron; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, French McCartney, Sr.; second husband, Thurman Williams; two sons, James McCartney and Willard McCartney; one sister; and eight brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Three Poplar Cemetery. WILSON, ARTHUR J., SR. 12/18/1997 Arthur James Wilson, Sr., 87, formerly of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997, at Boonville Convalescent Center, Boonville, Ind. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late George Washington and Dora Wilson. He was retired from Corning Glass, where he was a carpenter for 32 years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Ann Dugan and Barbara Mullen, both of Parkersburg; one son, Arthur J. Wilson, Jr., of Chandler, Ind.; two sisters, Sylvia Lowther of Waverly and Opal Roberts of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy J. Wilson; two brothers, Russell Wilson and Keith Wilson; two sisters, Margaret Lowther and Lottie Putnam; and one granddaughter, Lilian Jane Mullen. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Mike Lambe officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. WILSON, BURLEY A. 12/4/1997 Burley A. Wilson, 72, of Jeromesville, Ohio, died Monday, Nov. 24, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Clareth Shimer Wilson of Five Forks and the late Bernard Wilson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having been a prisoner of war in Germany. He was retired from Ohio State Dept. of Corrections, Mansfield, Ohio. He was a member of VFW Post 3494, American Legion, Sons of Heman, Minute Men, and Disabled American Veterans, all of Mansfield, and American Veterans Post 31, Ontario, Ohio. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are one son, Roger Wilson of Big Springs; one daughter, Charlotte Freed of Parkersburg; one sister, Ilene Wager of Big Springs; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Gainer Cemetery, Big Springs. WILSON, LOWELL E. 4/3/1997 Lowell E. Wilson, 83, of Ripley, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Thursday, Mar. 27, 1997, at Elder Care of Ripley. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Fred and Maggie Shimer Stump. She was a homemaker and was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Jean Vanosse of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonzo Wilson; one son, Robert M. Wilson; one daughter, Stella Hall; one brother, Harlan Stump; and one sister, Goldie Vannoy. Services were held at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, Arnoldsburg, with elders Michael Richardson and Darrell Hashman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. WILSON, MAE B. 4/3/1997 Mae B. Wilson, 71, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Mar. 25, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Zemoriah and Bessie Mae Stafford Selmon. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are one daughter, Mathilda Dull of Dallas, Tex.,one son, Eddie Wilson of Sanger, Tex.; one sister, Rosie Collins of Arnoldsburg; two brothers, Robert Selmon of Big Otter and Harry Selmon of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Wilson; two infant daughters; one infant son; two sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Broomstick Community Church, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Broomstick Cemetery. WILSON, VIRGINIA S. - See Hill, Virginia S. WOLFE, DENNIE G. 9/4/1997 Dennie G. Wolfe, 93, of St. Marys, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Dennie G. and Anna Hively Wolfe. He moved to Pleasants County in 1947. He was employed by American Cyanamid Co. for more than 21 years prior to his retirement in 1969. He was elected magistrate in 1976. He was a guard at West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, and was a constable in Calhoun County. He was a 50-year member of Moriah Lodge 38, AF&AM, Spencer, and was a Royal Arch Mason. He was a life member of American Rifleman. One of 10 children, he is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Marie Rider Wolfe. Services were held at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. WOLFE, DENNIE G. 9/4/1997 Dennie G. Wolfe, 93, of St. Marys, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Dennie G. and Anna Hively Wolfe. He moved to Pleasants County in 1947. He was employed by American Cyanamid Co. for more than 21 years prior to his retirement in 1969. He was elected magistrate in 1976. He was a guard at West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, and was a constable in Calhoun County. He was a 50-year member of Moriah Lodge 38, AF&AM, Spencer, and was a Royal Arch Mason. He was a life member of American Rifleman. One of 10 children, he is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Marie Rider Wolfe. Services were held at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. WOODYARD, PARK C. 2/27/1997 Park C. Woodyard, 87, of Shock, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway. He was born in Belfont, Braxton County, a son of the late Rex and Dacie Perrine Woodyard. He was a U.S. Army veteran, retired farmer and construction worker. He was a member of Shock Church of Christ and was a well-known storyteller and historian. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Garnet Wilson Woodyard of Shock; one son, Wayne Woodyard of Cedarville; one daughter, Helen Woodyard of Clarksburg; and two granddaughters, Katrina Woodyard and Rebecca Woodyard, both of Cedarville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelists Vernon Kerns and Richard Vanhorn officiating. Burial was in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown. WRIGHT, ELVA - See Vaughan, Elva. V. WRIGHT, HOMER 5/1/1997 Homer W. Wright, 84, of Broomstick, died Monday, April 21, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born at Wease Ridge, a son of the late Bryan K. and Mary Jane Wright. He was a retired Calhoun County school bus driver and a former television technician for Grantsville Appliance. Surviving are one son, Eric Wright of Morgantown; one fos