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He owned and operated Agee & Associates Insurance Agency, Indianapolis, Ind., with 18 years affiliation, and attended St. James Lutheran Church, Greenfield. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Lori J. Weymouth Agee; one son, Gregory R. Agee, Jr., of Greenfield; one daughter, Leah K. Agee of Greenfield; one brother, Christopher W. Agee of Indianapolis; two sisters, Cathy M. Agee of Indianapolis and Vicki Lyons of St. Albans; grandparents, Ralph and Ruby Fetters of Ohio and Roxie and Lowell Crane of West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield, with Pastor Jerry Mielke officiating. Burial was in Park Cemetery, Greenfield. ALEXANDER, MAE - See Brinson, Mae Alexander. ALLEN, DELMA D. 8/20/1998 Delma D. Allen, 84, of Summersville, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, at the home of her daughter, Evelyn, after a long illness. She was born in Bomont, Clay County, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Emma Samples. She was a member of Presbyterian Church, Summersville, and Order of Eastern Star, and a past noble grand of Rebecca Lodge of Clendenin, and former Sunday School teacher. Surviving are her husband, Marion "Sam" Allen; two daughters, Evelyn Kaye Hamric of Elkview and Anna Lou Rucker of Clendenin; three sons, Harold Allen of Gilbert, Ariz., Gordon Allen of Lancaster, Pa., and Roger Allen of Grantsville; two sisters, Reva Wilson of Strange Creek and Emogene Sweeney of Queen Shoals; one brother, Dr. F.P. "Sam" Samples of Pinch; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at White Funeral Home, Summersville, with Rev. James Crouch officiating. Burial was in Walker Memorial Park, Summersville. AMOS, REVA I. - See Grogg, Reva I. ANDERSON, ARLINGTON 2/5/1998 Arlington Gaston "Andy" Anderson, 87, of Spencer, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Millstone, a son of the late William Thomas and Jessie Lynch Anderson. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He founded Straight Creek Lumber Co., Elizabeth, which he operated with his brothers. It was moved to Spencer where it continued until 1950. From 1950-1958, he was in the oil and gas business. In 1958, he opened Dependable Pipe and Supply Co., Arnoldsburg Road, Spencer, which he operated until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Spencer. Surviving are two daughters, Karen Depew of Lilburn, Ga., and Joy McCoy of Greensboro, N.C.; one brother, Dan C. Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colo; six grandchildren, Curt Chambers of Woodstock, Ga., Kristie McCoy Lano of Marietta, Ga., Matthew McCoy, Kimberly McCoy and Kathryn McCoy, all of Greensboro, and Carrie Depew Mayer of Carrolton, Ga.,; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen DeLauder Anderson; three brothers, William C. Anderson, Wilson D. Anderson and Henry D. Anderson; and one sister, Phyllis Ross. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Lester Walker officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. ARNOLD, PAUL E. 8/13/1998 Paul E. Arnold, 71, of Akron, Ohio, died Thursday, July 30, 1998. He was born in Nicut, the son of the late Edward C. and Martha Barr Arnold. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1982 with 30 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II and held the position of teletype operator during the Nuremberg War Crimes trials. Surviving are one brother, Ray Arnold of Akron; one nephew, David Arnold, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and two nieces, Georgette Lavery of Clinton, Ohio, and Laura Arnold of Akron.He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Ernest Arnold.Services were held at Kucko- Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Edward Morrison officating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron. AYERS, DOROTHY - See Johnson, Dorothy AYERS, EVA - See Ludwig, Eva. BAILEY, MABYN L. 3/5/1998 Mabyn L. Bailey, 98, of Parkersburg, formerly of Minnora, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County and was a member of Milo Community Church, where she had served as church pianist and Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Saulsbury Homemakers Club, Mineral Wells, and was an active leader in 4-H clubs as well as Senior Citizens of Grantsville, Mineral Wells and Athens, Ohio. Earlier in her life, she served as a cook at Minnora Elementary School. Surviving are one daughter, Norma Cline of Parkersburg; two sons, Ray Bailey of Norton, Ohio, and Ronald Bailey of Wooster, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holly Bailey; one daughter, Wanda L. Boggs; three sisters; and six brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. BAILEY, PRUDIE B. 6/11/1998 Prudie B. Bailey, 97, of Chloe, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, in Roane General Hospital after a long illness. She was born at Oka, a daughter of the late William M. and Sabra Hunt Hall. She was a homemaker and a member of Milo Church, Milo. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Hazel and Earl Ragland of Chloe; one grandson, Allen Ragland of Chloe; two great- granddaughters; three step-granddaughters; and seven step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bailey, in 1981; four brothers, Willie, Robert, Homer and Woody Hall; and four sisters, Tincie States, Ruie, Sarah and Bertha Miller. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Jack Stump officiating. Burial was in Prudence Chapel Cemetery, Minnora. BALLENGEE, REDA M. 10/22/98 Reda M. Ballengee, 66, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, following a long illness. She was born at Altizer, the daughter of Martha Summers of Norton, Ohio, and the late Victor Everson. She was a former employee of Babcock and Wilcox Corp., Barberton, Ohio, and was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Doyle Ballengee; one son, Carl D. Ballengee of Arnoldsburg; one daughter, Cheri Mullen of Walker; two brothers, Russell "Leo" Everson of Snellville, Ga., and Landa "Cleo" Everson of Doylestown, Ohio; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Worf and Rev. John Powell officiating, and burial in Perry James Cemetery, Frametown. BARKER, CLIFORD 3/19/1998 Cliford Barker, 49, of Big Springs, died Tuesday, Mar. 10, 1998, at Calhoun General Hospital. He was born in Smithville, a son of the late Hoy and Wanda Ray Barker. He was a Harrisville High School graduate, and a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Edith Byrd Barker, and one son, Hoy Barker at home. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Frank Simons officiating. Burial was in Westfall Cemetery, Smithville. BARNES, GERALD L. 4/9/1998 Gerald L. Barnes, 59, of Millstone, died Monday, Mar. 30, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late Thomas and Belva Chapman Barnes. He was a U.S. Army veteran and the first emergency medical technician employed by Calhoun General Hospital Ambulance Service. He was a former employee of Spencer State Hospital and was a barber at Millstone and Arnolds-burg. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orma. Surviving are his wife, Velma Mae Parsons; one son, Thomas Perry Barnes of Millstone; and one brother, James S. Barnes of White Lake, Mich. He was preceded in death by one son, Gerald Bradley Barnes; one sister, Marietta Barnes; and two brothers, William E. Barnes and Thomas Burly Barnes. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Kenneth Parsons officiating. Burial was in Barnes Cemetery, Maysel. BARNES, WILLIAM E. 3/26/1998 Dr. William E. Barnes, 58, of Ripley, died Monday, Mar. 23, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Fred and Eleanor Gainer Barnes of Grantsville. He was a graduate of Glenville State College and West Virginia School of Medicine. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, having served as a physician in the medical corps. He was a member of American College of Surgeons and an American Diplomat of Surgeons. He was a member of Phi Ki fraternity and North Parkersburg Baptist Church. He had been engaged in family medical practice in Ravenswood for 10 years. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Mary Susan Hall Barnes; two daughters, Meridith Cornell of Huntington and Heather Smith of Lexington, Ky.; one brother, Richard Barnes of Parkersburg; one sister, Ann Smith of Grantsville; and five grand-children, Meagan, Kendra, and Kenneth Austin Smith of Lexington and Hiliary and William Morgan Cornell of Huntington. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Rev. Kenneth Miller officiating. Burial will be in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Visita-tion was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. BASNETT, CLEO F. 4/23/1998 Cleo F. Basnett, 75, of Creston, died Monday, Apr. 20, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Charlie and Nettie Craddock Basnett. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from B.F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. Surviving are his wife, Ethel M. Goff Basnett; two sons, Joseph Dale Basnett of Akron, Ohio, and William Charles Basnett of Bernard, Calif.; one step-daughter, Sandra Duncan of Akron; one sister, Mattie Starcher of Burning Springs; two grandchildren; three step- grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four step-great- grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Fred Basnett, Jr., officiating. Burial will be in Blackshire Cemetery, Big Bend. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. BASNETT, FRED F. 10/22/98 Fred F. Basnett, 92, of Annamoriah, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 1998, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John Jefferson Basnett and Stella Hathaway Basnett. He was retired from Eureka Pipeline Co. and served as a deacon in Brooksville Baptist Church for 41 years. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Carpenter Basnett; four sons, William Charles Basnett of Annamoriah, Jerry Basnett of Grantsville, Rev. Fred Basnett, Jr., of Reedy and Roger Basnett of Parkersburg; two daughters, Gloria Stevens of Grantsville and Carolyn Sue Arthur of Big Bend; one sister, Edna Moscar of Nutter Fort; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Dr. Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. BASNETT, MATTIE - See Starcher, Mattie. BEALL, Z. DORIS - See Newton, Z. Doris. BEE, PATSY JANE - See Feldman, Patsy Jane. BEECHER, LUCILLE R. 1/29/1998 Lucille R. Beecher, 82, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Spring Church, Pa., a daughter of the late Park and Gertrude Regal Rupert. She co-owned Beecher Drilling Co., Grantsville, with her husband, and was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Charles W. Beecher of Grantsville; one brother, Dale Rupert of Munday; special nephew, James P. Prusack of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Barr and Martha King; and five brothers, Blair Rupert, Blane Rupert, Merle Rupert, Morris Rupert and Arthur Rupert. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Knotts Memorial U.M. Church, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. There will be no visitation. Her body was donated to West Virginia Human Gift Registry. Memorials may be made to Knotts Memorial U.M. Church, P.O. Drawer 617, Grantsville, WV 26147. BELL MILDRED 12/3/1998 Mildred Bell, 79, of Fairmont, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998, in Fairmont General Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Bill and Fay Hickman Ferrell. She was a former employee of B.F. Goodrich and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are two daughters, Janet Stevens of Mannington and Kathryn VanGilder of Fairmont; one son, Gary Bell of Parkersburg; one brother, Bud Kelley of Grantsville; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Bell, and one son, Larry Bell.Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating, and burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 1 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home._ BILLY, ADA 7/23/1998 Ada L. Billy, 70, of Eastlake, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 14, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Freed, the daughter of the late Pearl and Stella Wilcox Jones. She was retired from E.T.C. Corp., Solon, Ohio. Surviving are three sons, Thomas Billy of Thompson, Ohio, Carey Billy of Cleveland, Ohio, and Leonard Cunningham of Grantsville; three daughters, Virginia Goodnight of Madison, Ohio, Linda Munny of Eastlake and Gloria Klug of Lakeline, Ohio; six brothers, James, Harry, Hershel, Ivan, Leater and Danny Jones, all of West Virginia; two sisters, Maxine Goodnight and Gracie Ayers, both of West Virginia; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Billy, in 1997; one sister, Betty Able; and one great-grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery near Big Bnd. BLAND, ROBERT N. 12/24/1998 Robert N. Bland, 57, of Charleston, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998, at home. A son of the late Charles Noell Bland and Pearl Maxwell Bland, he was originally from St. Albans, and was a resident of Charleston for 32 years. He was a graduate of Duke University and West Virginia University College of Law. He was a senior law partner and founder of Bland and Bland attorney-at-law, Charleston, and member of Kanawha County Bar Association, W.Va. Bar Association, W.Va. Trial Lawyers Association, American Trial Association, and Village Chapel Presbyterian Church, Charleston. He was a former Kanawha County assistant prosecutor and charter member of Y's Men's Club, support group for YMCA, past president of YMCA and W.Va. State Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis. Surviving are his wife, Paula McCormick Bland; two daughters, Robin Jean Bland of Charleston and Heather Bland Parks of South Charleston; one son, Shannon Maxwell Bland of Charleston; one sister, Betti Bland Volkers of New Orleans and Charleston; and two grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Village Chapel Presbyterian Church with Rev. W. Frank Mansell, Jr., officiating, and burial in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation was scheduled Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at Barlow-Bonall Funeral Home, Charleston. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Robert Bland Memorial Fund of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. BOATRIGHT, GAY 10/22/98 Gay Boatright, 95, of Sand Ridge, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, in Roane General Hospital, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County and was a former employee of Calhoun Super Service for many years and was a former Calhoun County Circuit Clerk with 18 years service. Surviving are two daughters, Paula Price of Barberton, Ohio, and Betty Norman of Norton, Ohio; six sons, Pete, Roy and Jack Boatright, all of Norton, Calvin Boatright of Sand Ridge, Jim Boatright of Clinton, Ohio, and Odell Boatright of Barberton; two sisters, Ethel O'Brion and Bethel Harris, both of Barberton; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ona Boatright. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. BOLES, JOHN B. 2/19/1998 John B. Boles, 79, of Big Bend, died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, at his residence. He was a native of Tennessee and was retired from Metropolitan General Hospital, Cleveland. Surviving are his wife, Pansy Boles; three daughters, Loretta Holbert of Big Bend, Ada Honaker of North Carolina and Linda Showman of Cleveland; six sons, Floyd Boles, Richard Boles and Marvin Boles, all of North Carolina, Donald Boles, Nolan Boles and Blaine Boles, all of Cleveland; four sisters, Ella Brown of Dayton, Ohio, Sarah Rich and Mary Parker, both of Oklahoma; and Hazel Houston of Tennessee; one brother, Art Boles of Oklahoma; 27 grandchildren; and 21 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Rose Hardin Boles. Services and burial were in Cleveland. BOLLINGER, DEANNA LYNN 4/23/1998 Deanna Lynn Bollinger, 39, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Apr. 18, 1998, at the residence of her parents, Donald R. and Pearl Mace Bollinger of Washington, W.Va., following an extended illness. She was born in Warren, Ohio. She was a member of Wash-ington United Methodist Church. She graduated from Herndon (Virginia) High School, and received her associates degree in nursing from Parkersburg Community College. She was employed as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in 1981 until she became ill in 1987. Surviving in addition to her parents are one sister, Nikki Rae Bollinger of Parkersburg; one brother, Scott Alan Bollinger of Columbus, Ohio; and maternal grandmother, Marie Mace of Vienna. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Raymond and Lucy Starcher Bollinger of Grantsville, and maternal grandfather, Glen F. Mace of Arnoldsburg. Services were held Tuesday, 4 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick DeQuasie and Rev. Elwood Fleming officiating. Burial was in Mace Cemetery, Calhoun County. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington U.M. Church. BONNELL, NELLIE G. 2/12/1998 Nellie G. Bonnell, 91, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, at Worthington Manor Care Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Big Battle, Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Terrence Lee and Margaret E. Tate Ford. She was a home-maker and a member of Hurst Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Alma Halker of Marietta, Margaret Corbitt of Vienna and Virginia Ringer of Parkersburg; one son, Gene Bonnell of West Union; two sisters, Arvilla Millican of Grantsville and Roanna Holbert of Cleveland; 17 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Edward Bonnell; one son, Lloyd Bonnell; four brothers; one sister; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Spurgeon Funeral Home, West Union, with Pastor Denver Burnside officiating. Burial was in Salem K of P Cemetery. BOOHER, HATTIE 3/26/1998 Hattie Booher, 96, of Millstone, died Friday, Mar. 20, 1998, in Roane General Hospital, following a long illness. She was born in Mt. Zion, a daughter of the late Marsellus and Hannah Slider Stout. She was a former cook in various restaurants in Calhoun County, and was employed by Seiberling Rubber Co., Barberton, Ohio, during World War II. She was a member of Stoney Point United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg, and American Legion Auxiliary, Victor Hamilton Post #82, Grantsville. Surviving are two daughters, Irene Lynch of Arnoldsburg and Velma Wood of Millstone; one son, Donald Booher of Barberton, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester B. Booher in 1983; three infant children; one grandson, Ronald Wood; four brothers; and four sisters. Services were held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, with Rev. Robert Shannon and Rev. Homer Hensley officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. BOWER, THELMA H. - See Haught, Thelma H. BRACKIN, EVA 12/3/1998 Eva Nell Brackin, 77, of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, Nov. 20, 1898, at her residence. She was born in Chloe, the daughter of the late William and Laura Conley. She moved to Akron in 1941 and was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 35 years. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. Surviving are one brother, Robert Conley of Akron; one sister, Orvia Harold of Akron; one stepson, Dale; several nieces and nephews; and special friend and caregiver, Patti. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold R. Brackin, on Nov. 18, 1998; her first husband, David Gibson, in 1961; two brothers, Delmar and Samuel Conley; and one sister, Anna Conley. Services were held at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. William D. Lee officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park. BRADY, FRANCES J. 11/19/1998 Frances J. Brady, 59, of Mathias, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va. She was born in Gilmer County. She was a member of Walker E.U.B. Church, Walker. Surviving are her husband, Rev. Borden Brady; five daughters, Sherry Brown of Clayton, N.C., Kimberly Jo Wilkins of Timberville, Va., Cindy Amelia Oster of Ft. Worth, Tex., Dawn Marie Graham of Northfork and Tracy Lee Robinson of Mathias; one son, Randy Scott Brady of Mathias; two sisters, Carolyn Wallace of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Marilyn Nygard of Fairfax, Minn.; one brother, Veral Minney of Ripley; nine foster children; 13 grandchildren; 11 foster grandchildren; and one foster great-grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Rosedale. BRANNON, IVAH - See Campbell, Ivah BREWER, TENNIE N. - See Hathaway, Tennie N. BRINSON, MAE ALEXANDER 9/24/98 Mae Alexander Brinson, 93, of Minnora, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1998, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. She was born in Pickens, S.C., the daughter of the late J.C. (Sweet) and Louise Sanders Alexander and step-daughter of the late Nancy L. Holden Alexander. She taught school in both Pickens and Oconce counties, South Carolina, for several years. She spent her last years in Redfield, Ark., before moving to West Virginia to live with her son and family. She was a Baptist and a member of Redfield Missionary Church. She was active in church work for many years. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John Ware and Kristine Saunders Brinson of Minnora; twn granddaughters, Dana Marie Brinson and Jessica Lynne Brinson, both of Minnora; one gra dson, David Scott Brinson of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Inez Alexander Wilhite of Walhalla, S.C., and Naomi Alexander Beard of Pickens; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ware Brinson, Sr. Services were held at Redfield Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Redfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Redfield Missionary Church, P.O. Box 25, Redfield, AK 72132. BROWN, SANFORD R. 1/29/1998 Sanford R. Brown, 75, of Springfield, Ohio, died Thursday, Jan 1, 1998, at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield. He was born Feb. 5, 1922, in Hamden, Ohio, a son of the late Orin and Minnie McWilliams Brown. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Springfield, a World War II Army veteran, and was retired from Air Tools (Global Industrial Technologies). Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Ethel Collins Brown, formerly of Calhoun County; one son, Olan Dean Brown of Lima, Ohio; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sara Dale Brown, and one son, Gary R. Brown. Services were held at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Peters officiating. Burial was in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield. BRYNER, MARY F. 10/29/98 Mary F. Bryner, 96, of Annamoriah died Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a long illness. She was born in Calh un County, and was a member of Bryner Chapel Church, Annamoriah, where she served as church secretary. Surviving are several nieces and nephews and her caregiver, Virginia Swart of Creston.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bryner. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Church Cemetery. BURKE, JUNE - See Morris, June B. BURKETT, CONNIE - See Harold, Connie BURNS, ROBERT EUGENE 5/21/1998 Robert Eugene Burns, 68, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at his farm near Grantsville. He was born in Calhoun County, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a former employee of Tuthill Corp., Ft. Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Louisa Lauchlan Burns; one son, Robert E. Burns, Jr., of Grantsville; two daughters, Donna Lorrain Burns and Linda Irene Burns, both of Ft. Wayne; one sister, Colleen Duskey of Grantsville; and one grandchild, Connor Burns Stucker of Ft. Wayne. Graveside services were held at Burns Family Cemetery, Grantsville. BURNSIDE, RUSSELL 9/17/98 Russell Burnside, 85, formerly of Reedy, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998, in Elizabeth City, N.C. Surviving are 10 children, Helen of Ohio, Freda of Arkansas, Glenna of Reedy,Mary of Ripley, Carles of Salem, General of Ohio, Elijah of Ohio, Elisha of Chloe, Thomas of Rosedale and Branty of Palmdale, Fla., and two stepsons, Kenneth of Elizabeth City and David of San Jose, Calif. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. BUSCH, NOBLE 6/11/1998 Noble G. Busch, 86, of Brohard, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born at Freed, a son of the late French Brown and Ellen Snider Busch. He was a former employee of Pennzoil Co. for 32 years and a contractor for Consolidated Oil and Gas Co. where he retired in 1974. He was founder and operator of Busch Inc. and was an independent oil producer for many years. He was a 54-year member and past master of Burning Springs Lodge #132, AF&AM, and a member of Scottish Rites Bodies, Valley of Park-ersburg, Nemesis Temple of the Shrine, and Grantsville Chapter #73, Order of Eastern Star. During the 1950's, he served on the Wirt County Board of Education and served more than 20 years on the board of directors of Wirt County Bank and Wesbanco Bank. He served as executive president of Wirt County Bank and was a former emergency medical technician and charter member of Wirt County Emergency Services. He was a member of Strait Creek Baptist Church and a philanthropist. Surviving are three sons, Dr. Trent Busch of Valdosta, Ga., Rodney Busch of Richmond, Va., and Kendall Busch of Brohard; one daughter, Judith Maxwell of Stuarts Draft, Va.; one sister, Opal Lemasters Sims of Brohard; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Delta Davis Busch, in 1997; four brothers, William Robert Busch, John Blaine (Jack) Busch, Glen Roscoe Busch and Fred Brown Busch; and one sister, Chessie Alta Robinson. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lewis J. Villers and Rev. Dr. William P. Snider officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery with Masonic graveside honors by Burning Springs Lodge #132. BUSCH, OPAL - See Sims, Opal Busch. BUSH, CARLA A. 5/21/1998 Carla A. Bush, 32, of Randleman, N.C., formerly of Weston, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, in University of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel Hill, N.C., following a life long illness. Surviving are her parents, Jack and Pat Bush of Jane Lew; two sisters, Fonda Bean and Deanna Bush, both of Weston; one brother, Jeffrey Lee Bush, U.S. Marine Corps, Parris Island, S.C.; and maternal grandmother, Rose Mary Roberts of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her biological mother, Sharon Kay Thompson Bush, on April 22, 1972. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Joe Busch officiating. Burial was in Enon Cemetery. BUSH, ESTA L. - See Lowe, Esta BUTLER, LEAR - See Wears, Lear. BUTLER, MADELINE 9/17/98 Madeline Butler, 67, of Orma, died Monday, Sept. 14, 1998, at home following a long illness.She was born in Orma. She was an AFC provider with the Dept. of Health and Human Services. Surviving are one daughter, Sharon Settles of Orma; one son, Edwin Butler of Orrville, Ohio; one sister, Audra Curtiss of Parkersburg; and one brother, Everett Wears of Port Clinton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbert Wears and Delbert Wears. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Orma Methodist Church, Orma , with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial will be in Orma Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, 6 to 9 p.m., on Wednesday. BUTLER, VICTOR 1/15/1998 Victor Butler, 73, of Orma, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Aristotle and Mary Cottrell Butler. He was retired from Monarch Rubber Co., Spencer. He was a member of Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Madeline Wears Butler; one son, Edwin Butler of Orrville, Ohio; one daughter, Sharon Settle of Orma; three sisters, Nina Conley of Orma, Macel Carpenter of Spencer and Louisa Yearian of Delaware; four brothers, Aristotle Butler, Jr., of Orma, Charlie Butler of Reedy, Tom Butler of North Carolina and Milton Butler of Washington; three grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Services were held at Orma United Methodist Church, Orma. Burial was in Orma Cemetery. CAIN, ERIS F. 10/8/98 Eris F. Cain, 75, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late James Kenny and Elva Wyoma Starcher Greathouse. She was a former employee of Rubber Crafters and B.F. Goodrich companies, Grantsville. She attended Victory Baptist Church, near Grantsville. Surviving are three daughters, Gertrude Bunner of Brohard, Earlene Tony of Munday and Patricia Groves of Parkersburg; one son, Johnny Cain of Parkersburg; one sister, Maxine Alvis of Spencer; 23 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie R. Cain, in 1993; one son, Jimmy Cain; five grandchildren; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Hur Cemetery, near Mt. Zion. CAMPBELL, IVAH 12/24/1998 Ivah B. Campbell, 94, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Dec. 14, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Orma, a daughter of the late Weaver H. and Ollie Spencer Brannon. She was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and Glenville State College, and retired after teaching elementary school for 45 years in Calhoun and Wood counties, she was a member of NRTA, W.Va. Association and Wood County Association of Retired School Employees, Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary school teacher sorority, and St. Pauls United Methodist Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are one sister, Stella Chenoweth of Parkersburg; two step- daughters, Marilynn Lindamood of Columbus, Ohio, and Joan Butler of Camp Hill, Pa.; two step-sons, Bill Campbell of Hawaii and New Zealand and James Campbell of Charlottesville, Va.; and several step- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and caregivers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde W. Campbell, in 1966; two brothers, Ottice and Selden Brannon; and two sisters, Elva Poling Kerby and Mae Offutt. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Paul Stadelman officiating, and at Orma Cemetery, Orma. CAMPBELL, OKEY J. Okey J. Campbell, 92, of Creston, died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born at Creston, the son of the late Allen and Delia Garretson Campbell. He was a retired oil field worker and served as superintendent of Wirt County division of W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a 62-year member of Burning Springs Lodge #132, AF&AM, and 51- year member of Wheeling Scottish Rite Bodies and Nemesis Temple of the Shrine. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are one brother, Glenn W. Campbell of Creston, and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife, Dessie Jenkins Campbell; two brothers, Boyd Campbell and Orland Campbel ; and one sister, Faye Berry. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Gladson Grimm officiating. Burial was in McCray Cemetery, Creston, with military graveside honors by American Legion Post #55, Elizabeth, and Masonic rites by Burning Springs Lodge #132. CARPENTER, AUDRA R. 10/29/98 Audra R. Carpenter, 85, of Grantsville died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Harrison and Ivy Mae Mace Starcher. She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and canning, and was a member of Seventh Day Advent Church, Spencer. Surviving are one son, Victor Leon Carpenter of Cremo; three step- daughters, Velma Kirby of Bellesville, Erma Starcher of Twinsburg, Ohio, and Mildred Denney of Michigan; five daughters, Eloise Nichols of Spencer, Barbara Nichols of Stow, Ohio, Bessie Merrill of Northfield, Ohio, Daisy May Yoak of Grantsville and Linda Kincaid of Scarbro; one brother, William Starcher of Northfield; 31 grandchildren; and several great-grand-children and great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Slathiel Charles Carpenter; two sons, Gene and Kenneth Carpenter; two daughters, Diane and Carolyn Lou Carpenter; one step-daughter, Alma Conley; one step-son, Harry Carpenter; two brothers, Gordy and Walter Starcher; and one sister, Lodie Starcher. Services were held at Seventh Day Advent Church, Spencer, with Pastor Herb Ingersol, Pastor Bill Dull and Pastor Walter Fry officiating. Burial was in Starcher Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. CARPENTER, LESLIE M. - See Roberts, Leslie M. CARTER, AMY 7/9/1998 Amy Carter, 97, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, July 1, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a brief illness. She was born in Braxton County, and was a homemaker and a member of Elmira Missionary Baptist Church, Elmira. Surviving are three daughters, Neva Kendall of Nicut, Nelma Wimer of Tallmadge, Ohio, and Larene Weekley of Grantsville; one son, William H. and Eleanor Carter of Barberton, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 32 great- grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William R. Carter, in 1983. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Elmira Cemetery, Elmira. CARTER, EDNA F. 7/2/1998 Edna F. Carter, 81, of Vienna, died Friday, June 26, 1998, at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in White Oak, the daughter of the late Huey and Victoria Justice Morris. He was a homemaker and a member of Grace Baptist Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are one daughter, Waneta Drake of Vienna, with whom she resided; one son, Johnny L. Carter of Winchester, Ohio; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; seven great-grand-children; and her caregiver, Velda Wilson of Vienna. She was preceded in death by her foster mother, Phebe Simmons; husband, Walter Carter; three brothers; and several half-brothers and half-sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Dave Morris officiating. Burial was in Thorn Addition Cemetery, Palestine. CHENOWETH, T.R. 10/15/98 Thurl Ray "T.R." Chenoweth, 99, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born at Nicut, the son of the late David and Mary Jane Knotts Chenoweth. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College. During the early 1930s, he was construction superintendent for Rt. 16 in Clay County. In the late 1930s, he owned and operated an oil and gas trucking company, and in the early 1940s, he was co-owner of Litman Motor Freight. Later in the 1940s, he was owner of Chenoweth Wheeler Real Estate Agency. From 1950-1975, he was a cotton farmer in Pecos, Tex. Upon retirement in 1976, he and his wife returned to Parkersburg. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Parsons Chenoweth; one son, Robert Chenoweth of Mendham, N.J.; six grandchildren, Russell E. Jones of Washington, Mary Jane Jones of Parkersburg, Amy Bryant and Tracy Bickhaus, both of Frisco, Tex., and Whitney Chenoweth and Rachael Chenoweth, both of Mendham; six great-grandchildren, Brittany Bickhaus, Luke Bryant, Emily Bryant and Lauren Bickhaus, all of Frisco, and Kirsten Jones and Allison Jones, both of Washington; one brother, J. Wesley Chenoweth of Parkersburg; and one sister, Etta C. Wheeler of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Etta Chenoweth Jones; four brothers, Robert, Carl, David W. and Denver O. Chenoweth; and two infant brothers. Services were held at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, Parkers-burg, with Rev. Dav d Freshour officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. CHEUVRONT, ELLA G. 4/16/1998 Ella Gladys Cheuvront, 87, of Pittsburgh, died Friday, Apr. 10, 1998, at Pittsburgh Ohio Valley General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Edgar and Leona Richards Stallman. She worked at U.S. Ceramic Tile for 17 years. She was a member of Creston Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Lois Kay Weismantel of Aliquippa, Pa., and Leona Mae Horne of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Lillian Stallman of Charleston; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil L. Cheuvront; two sisters, Ula Garrison and Maude Stallman; and one brother, Howard Stallman. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Gene Hutton officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. COLLINS, NANCY JANE 4/30/1998 Nancy Jane Collins, 94, of Coolville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Apr. 21, 1998, at Arcadia Nursing Home, Coolville. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Charlie and Laurie Burrows Richards. She was a member of Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are four sons, Delmas Collins of Coshocton, Ohio, Paul Collins of Big Springs, Darl Collins of Little Hocking, Ohio, and Ronnie Collins of Rome, Ohio; two daughters, Opal Ball of Rittman, Ohio, and Phillis Bunner of Washington; 27 grand-children; and 46 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Collins; six sisters; one brother; and one great-grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. COLLINS, SHANNON L. 2/5/1998 Shannon Lea Collins, 22, of Calhoun County, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in Glenville. She was born in Mesa, Ariz., a daughter of Michael E. Collins of Big Springs and Patricia Sims Mowrey of Creston. She attended Brooksville Elementary School, Big Bend, and was a 1993 graduate of Calhoun County High School. She was in her third year at Glenville State College, majoring in early childhood education. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her stepfather, Thomas Mowrey of Creston; two sisters Sabrina Ann Collins of Glenville and Jennifer Lea Mowrey of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one brother, Daniel Mowrey of Salt Lake City, Utah; maternal grandmother, Betty Sims of Big Bend; maternal stepgrandmother, Frankie Mowrey of Creston; paternal grandmother, Yvonna Colins of Big Springs; and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Eddie Collins; maternal grandfather, W. P. "June" Sims; and step grandfather, Phillip Mowrey. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery near Big Bend. CONLEY, EVA - See Brackin, Eva CONLEY, TINA MARIE - See Fry, Tina Marie. COOPER, LOTTI L. - See Morlan, Lotti L. COTTRILL, CARLOS ODELL 11/26/1998 Carlos Odell Cottrill, 85, of Rosedale, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway. He was born Gilmer County, the son of the late Henry and Margaret Shoals Cottrill. He was a timberman and a member of Frozen Run Baptist Church, Shock. Surviving are two sons, Edward E. Cottrill and Bronzel J. Cottrill, both of Rosedale; one sister, Belle McCumbers of Glenville; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Cottrill, in 1992, and four sons. Services were held at Rosedale United Methodist Church, Rosedale. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery. COX, FAE STARCHER 12/17/1998 Fae Starcher Cox, 89, of Millstone, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998, at her home. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late James Y. and Myrtle Westfall Starcher. She taught school in Calhoun County for 34 years, the last 20 as first grade teacher at Arnoldsburg Elementary before retiring in 1972. She also taught in various one and two-room schools. She received an A.B. degree from Glenville State College and M.A. degree in elementary education from West Virginia University. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Order of Eastern Star, Retired Teachers Association, Calhoun Historical Society, Arnoldsburg Extension Homemakers, and First Baptist Church, Grantsville, where she attended Fell Kennedy Sunday School Class, and a charter member of Phoebe Cunningham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed quilting, arts and crafts, and was a former Folk Festival Belle. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Carl W. and Loretta Pernel Cox of Millstone; one daughter, Louise L. Cox of Silver Springs, Md.; two brothers, Eugene Starcher of Poca and Charles Knotts of Bickmore; and two grandchildren, Carl W. Cox II of Washington, D.C., and Lois Cox of Cleves, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Cox; one sister, Mattie, and one brother, Seldon. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Rev. Bob Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. CRADDOCK, ELLEN 4/9/1998 Ellen Craddock, 92, of Arnoldsburg, died Tuesday, Mar. 31, 1998, at home, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William and Celia Yeager Slider. She was a retired elementary school teacher and was a homemaker. She was a member of Arnoldsburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Hope Roberts of Vienna and Linda Worthington of Creston; six sons, Leo Craddock of Palm Bay, Fla., Harold Craddock of Grantsville, Doyale Craddock, Ronald Craddock and Homer Craddock, all of Rittman, Ohio, and Larry Craddock of Newton; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glover Craddock; one son, Gale Craddock; and one granddaughter. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. CRAWFORD, EARL 1/29/1998 Earl Crawford, 93, of Grantsville, diedWednesday, Jan. 21, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late John and Maggie Wood Crawford. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He had worked as an electrician, plumber, woodcrafter and helped build roads in Calhoun County. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. He enjoyed sharpening saws and repairing clocks and watches. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Miller Crawford of Grantsville, two daughters, Earlene Thomas of Chloe and Barbara Whipkey of Mt. Zion; one son, Bernard Cooper of Eagle, Colo.; three sisters, Bea Shaffer of Millstone, Tressie Church of Arnoldsburg and Edra Hoskins of Magadore; one brother Don Crawford of Barberton; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, four brothers, and two sisters. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Hur Cemetery near Mt. Zion with military rites by Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32 of Parkersburg. CRISS, WOODROW W. 12/17/1998 Woodrow W. Criss, 83, of Grantsville, died Friday, Dec. 11, 1998, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Samuel M. and Bertha Nelson Criss. He was a former oilfield worker and member of VFW Post #5959, Grantsville. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Linda Kerby Criss of Grantsville; three sons, Bill Criss of St. Marys, Richard Criss of Parkersburg and Danny Criss of Titusville, Fla.; three daughters, Patty Sue Bennett of Marietta, Ohio, Linda Tramell of Tallahassee, Fla., and Nancy Ann Criss of Vienna; two brothers, Bill Criss and Raymond Criss, both of Vienna; one sister, Imogene White of Parkersburg nd several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Amy Pearl Richards Criss; one son, Randall; one daughter, Karen Criss; two brothers, Aaron and Harold Criss; and four sisters, Edith Knight, Marie Dotson, Elodene Barnes and Ethel Granthym. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. CURRY, LILLIAN - See Stoneberg, Lillian. DAVIS, RUBEN 9/17/98 Ruben Davis, 84, of Big Bend, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 1998, at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John Davis and Sara Husk Davis. He was a retired auto mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Isabell Davis; one daughter, Karen Bush of Big Bend; one granddaughter, Kimberly Bush of Big Bend; and two brothers, Elkins Davis and John Davis, both of Big Bend. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Isaac Davis, Okey Davis, Holly Davis and Eddie Davis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Wagoner officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. DAVISSON, JENNINGS R., SR. 11/19/1998 Jennings R. "Hillbilly" Davisson, Sr., 64, of Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998. He was a native of Minnora. He retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. after 29 years service, and was a member of Kenmore Italian Civic Club, Cliff Hockley VFW Post 3532, and American Legion Post 449. Surviving are his wife, Wanda; one son, Jennings Davisson, Jr., of Akron, Ohio; three daughters, Debbie Andrew of Ellet, Ohio, Doreen Orlando of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Donna Faulknier of Akron; mother, Delpha Davisson of Minnora; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Glenn of Orville, Ohio, and Melvin of West Virginia; and one sister, Iva Brannon of Arizona. Services were held at Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home with Rev. Dallas Billington officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park. DAWSON, ARELENE - See Glaser, Arelene D. DAWSON, NELSON P. 3/5/1998 Nelson P. Dawson, 61, of Horner, Lewis County, formerly of Nebo, Clay County, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 1998, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following a brief illness. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late Clyde and Lydia Tanner Dawson. He was retired from Ford Motor Co., Bedford, Ohio, and was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Anna Mae Boggs Dawson; three daughters, Marie Dawson and Pam Tanner, both of Nebo, and Libby Sams of Horner; two sons, Danny Dawson of Frametown and Alan Dawson of Nebo; three sisters, Oma Richardson of Clendenin, Huldah Hogsed of Akron, Ohio, and Waveline Boggs of Nebo; four brothers, Orville Dawson of Ripley, Alfred and Ray Dawson, both of Nebo, and Dennis Dawson of Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Halsie Butler. Graveside services were held at Boggs Cemetery, Big Otter, with Rev. Robert Perrine officiating. DEEL, AMIE E. 1/8/1998 Amie Eloise Greathouse Deel, 69, of Spencer, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Augustus and Hannah Wilson Greathouse. She was a homemaker and a member of Alexander Baptist Church, near Spencer. Surviving are one daughter, Hannah Marie Deel of Spencer; eight sons, Tommy Deel, Rocky Deel, Hugh Deel, Tony Deel, all of Spencer, Garry Deel, Richard Deel, Mikel Deel, all of Hartville, Ohio, and Hayward Deel of Elizabeth; one sister, Shirley Miller of Spencer; one brother, James W. Greathouse of Linden; 29 grand-children; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hartsel Deel; one daughter, Eloise Ann Deel; one son, Chester William Deel; three sisters, Ruth Reynolds, Sarah Miller and Betty Nichols; and two brothers, Orland Greathouse and Wyatt Greathouse. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Bowen officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery, near Spencer. DEWEESE, BRICE A. 10/1/98 Brice A. Deweese, 77, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, at Camden-Clark Hospital, following a short illness. He was born at Milo, the son of the late Billy and Bertha Keith Deweese. He was formerly a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Nell Jarvis Deweese; two daughters, Nancy Ann Carpenter of Arnoldsburg and Birdine Nichols of Duck; one son, Bobby Deweese of Spencer; one sister, Maysel Coldiron of Tallmadge, Ohio; one step-sister, Mary Davidson of Orrville, Ohio; three half- brothers, Olen Ellis and Harlen Ellis, both of Orrville, and Oren Ellis of Pensacola, Fla.; seven grand-children; and 14 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, one great-grandson, two brothers, one sister, one half-sister, and two step-brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Perrine officiating. Burial was in Fink Cemetery, Milo. DEWEESE, GILBERT R. 4/30/1998 Gilbert R. DeWeese, 72, of Barberton, Ohio, died Saturday, Apr. 18, 1998. He was born on the Lower West Fork in Calhoun County, a son of the late Herman and Nellie Connolly DeWeese. Surviving are one brother, Orville (Jennings) DeWeese; two sisters, Geneva Lockhart and Garnet DeWeese; and four aunts, Elvie Duskey, Frankie Mowery, Grace Nichols, and Mabel Bennett. He was preceded in death by a sister, Goldie Husk. Services were held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, with Pastor Robert L. Webb and Pastor Cecil Farmer officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. DEWEESE, GOLDIE - See Husk, Goldie. DeWITT, LLOYD, JR. 10/8/98 Lloyd DeWitt, Jr., 66, of Orma, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale, following a long illness. He was born in Morgantown, and was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Rosalie Brady DeWitt; one brother, Frank O. DeWitt of Morgantown; two half-sisters, Edress Williams and Rita Pelzer, both of Charleroi, Pa.; one step-son, David Marks of Norwood, N.C.; two step-daughters, Pamela Bowlin of Salem, Ohio, and Gloria McCullough of Garrettsville, Ohio. Services were held at Stinson Church of Christ, Chloe, with Evangelist Gend Miller officiating. The body was cremated. DULEY, GENEVIEVE - See Kight, Genevieve. DULEY, LUTHER E. 6/18/1998 Luther E. Duley, 84, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, in the Willows of Parkersburg following a long illness. He was born at Index, the son of the late Curtis and Stella Yeager Duley. He was a retired employee of O. Ames Co., Parkersburg, Plant #1, with 33 years of service. He was a member of Lower Run Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Brown Duley of Parkersburg; four daughters, Louise Roddle and Edna Dawson, both of Davis-ville, and Therla Midcap and Sue Ferrell, both of Parkersburg; two sons, Verl Duley of Parkersburg and Ronald Duley of Williams-town; four sisters, Blondena Richards of Mt. Zion, Lettie Wilson of Five Forks, Tressa Buskirk of Belpre, Ohio, and Oleta Tallhammer of Beatrice; and 43 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, three brothers, and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Westfall Cemetery, Lower Run, near Grantsville. DUSKEY, BOYD H. "JIM" 8/27/1998 Boyd H. "Jim" Duskey, 81, of Cremo, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 1998, at Roane General Hospital, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a member of Knights of Pythias Lodge, Cremo, and Cremo Community Church. Surviving are his wife, Virgie Slider Duskey; two sons, Boyd F. Duskey of Canton, Ohio, and Jerry Lee Duskey of Elizabeth; two daughters, Virginia Lee Whytsell of Arnoldsburg and Beverly Carpenter of Mt. Zion; one sister, Dolly Gillispie of Vienna; one brother, George Duskey of Grantsville; six grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Allen Smith officiating. Burial will be in Wright Cemetery, Creston. Visitation was scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. DUSKEY, DANIEL DEWITT 3/5/1998 Daniel Dewitt Duskey, 52, of Mineral Wells, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born at Cremo, a son of the late Daniel and Lena Carpenter Duskey. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a member of Grantsville VFW. Surviving are one son, Daniel Duskey Dickle of Mineral Wells; two daughters, Mary Duskey and Yvonne Duskey, both of Marietta, Ohio; three sisters, Grace Elmore of Mentor, Ohio, and Faustine McCartney and Edna Kingsbury, both of Grantsville; one brother, Eugene Duskey of Painesville, Ohio; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Frankie Duskey. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were by Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. DUSKEY, DOLLIE - See Gillespy, Dollie. DUSKEY, ELVA 6/4/1998 Elva Duskey, 95, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Francis M. and Roanna Marks Connolly. She was founder of Mt. Zion Cemetery Maintenance Association, member of American Legion Auxiliary and Victor Hamilton Post of Grantsville, and long-time member of Calhoun General Hospital Auxiliary and gold star member of Mt. Zion Farm Women's Club. She was a homemaker and was the oldest member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Surviving are four sons, Charles Duskey, Jr., of Grantsville, Harold Ray Duskey of Parkersburg, Donald G. Duskey of Texarkanna, Tex., and Ronald Duskey of Rosella, Ill.; three sisters, Mabel Bennett and Grace Nichols, both of Grantsville, and Frankie Mowery of Creston; one brother, Roy Connolly of Parkersburg; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Duskey, Sr.; one son, John Duskey in 1944; seven sisters; and four brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion. DUSKEY, JACK EARL 7/16/1998 Jack Earl Duskey, 60, of Lowell, died Thursday, July 9, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late John and Mary Belle Knight Duskey. He lived in Lowell for the past 40 years and had been a welder for Ohio Power Co. for over 30 years. He served in the U.S. Marines and was a member of American Legion Post 750, Lowell, and a former member of Knights of Pythias, Buell Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Sue Hanna Duskey; two daughters, Diane Duskey of Beverly and Mary Jo McDougle of Lowell; one son, Mark Lee Duskey; one granddaughter, Dayna Marie McDougle; and two brothers, Bruce Padgitt and wife Trisa of Bedford, Tex., and Russell Duskey and wife Gladys of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Duskey. Private committal services with full military rites were held at Waterford Cemetery with Jeff Duncan officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Cure For Lymphoma Foundation, 215 Lexington Ave., NY, NY 10016-6023. DYE, EVELYN R. - See Richards, Evelyn R. DYE, G. GERALDINE - See Sandy, G. Geraldine. DYE, VIOLA 9/10/98 Viola G. Dye, 55, of Smithville, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.She was born in Calhoun County. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Richard Dye and David Dye, both of Arnoldsburg; two brothers, Bob Maze and Matthew Maze, both of New Philadelphia, Ohio; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis R. Dye; two children, Beverly and Mikey Dye; and one brother, Paul Maze. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Cemet ry. EDGELL, ELMA 12/24/1998 Elma E. Edgell, 69, of Barberton, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun County, died at Barberton Hospital. She was born in Wood County, the daughter of the late C.T. and J. Rachael Modesitte Reed. She had attended Cremo Community Church, and was a housewife. Surviving are four sons, Larry, Garry, Roger and Randy Edgell, all of Barberton; two daughters, Karen Bowman of Tampa, Fla., and Joyce Edgell of Barberton; one brother, Ray Reed of Smithville; two sisters, Betty Cunningham of Creston and Fonda Holstein of Akron, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Timmy Bowman, Jr., Joseph Edgell, Dianna Webb and Denise Bowman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lora Veon Edgell; one brother, June Reed; and one sister, Bonnie Edgell. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Webb officiating. Burial was in Hardman Chapel U.M. Church Cemetery, Smithville. EDINGER, PEARL 12/10/1998 Pearl G. Edinger, 81, of Emlenton, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Roy and Dora Harris Plant. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Emlenton, Rebekah Lodge, Emlenton Civic Club, and Richland Grange. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara E. Carr and Patricia E. Russell, both of Emlenton; seven grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie A. Edinger in 1989, and three brothers. Private services were held at Emlenton Cemetery. Memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, 12:30 p.m., at St. John Lutheran Church with Rev. Dennis Smith, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Christopher M. Hile Funeral Home, Emlenton. ELKINS, EVERLY - See Starcher, Evelyn E. EVERSON, REDA M. - See Ballengee, Reda M. EWING, THOMAS 5/14/1998 Thomas Herbert Ewing, 91, of Minnora, formerly of Haysville, Ohio, died Thursday, May 7, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was a member of Haysville Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Thomas W. Ewing of Minnora; one daughter, Barbara Greene of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren. Services were conducted by Fickes Funeral Home, Jeromes-ville, Ohio. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery. FARRAR, PAULINE 11/26/1998 Pauline Farrar, 80, of Glenville, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, at Sunrise Health Care Center, Glenville, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Martin and Maude Boone Metz. She was a homemaker and a member of South Parkersburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Karen Mace of Chloe and Betty Farrar of Glenville; two sons, James Farrar of Oswego, Ill., and William Farrar of Parkersburg; four sisters, Irene Wayne of Spencer, Emma Siers of Creston, Ohio, Gertrude Perkins of Barberton, Ohio, and Inez Carr of Millstone; two brothers, Martin Metz, Jr., of Orma and Frank Metz of Chloe; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Farrar; three brothers, Thurl, Clell and Bruce Metz; and one sister, Anna Miller Longfellow. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. FELDMAN, PATSY JANE 9/10/98 Patsy Jane Bee Feldman, 60, of Margate, Fla., died Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998, at her son's home in Margate following a long illness. She was born Grantsville, the daughter of the late Swazy and Cleo Altizer Bee. She graduated from Calhoun County High School and attended Glenville State College for two years. She was on the Board of The Florida Kidney Foundation at University of Florida. Surviving are her husband, Don Feldman; one son, "Rocky" Gainer of Margate; two sisters, Irene Cerwin and Virginia Braverman, and one nephew, Tony Risk, all of South Florida. Services and burial were held in Florida. FERRELL, DEWEY 12/17/1998 Dewey E. Ferrell, 69, of Big Bend, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg, following a brief illness. He was born in Creston, the son of the late Albert and Violet Wix Ferrell. He was a former employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways and was a timberman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are four daughters, Loretta A. Bell of Mt. Zion, Beretta L. Arthur of Grantsville, and Darlene S. Ferrell and Kathern M. Bunner, both of Munday; eight sons, Dewey Carl Ferrell of Creston, Calvin L. Ferrell of Hillsboro, Junior E. Ferrell and Larry G. Ferrell, both of Sanford, N.C., Gary P. Ferrell of Fayette, Joey H. Ferrell and Albert C. Ferrell, both of Munday, and Alvin E. Ferrell of Big Bend; three brothers, Gary D. Ferrell of Sanford, Hoy K. Ferrell of North Ridgeville, Ohio, and Paul W. Snider of Big Bend; two sisters, Geneva Mae Hayes of Parkersburg and Jannette Sue Kyer of N. Ridgeville, Ohio; step-mother, Zellie Ferrell of Big Bend; a friend, Margaret Conners of Big Bend; 28 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 10 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Mae Sidwell Ferrell. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William D. Stutler officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday. FERRELL, DEWEY 12/10/1998 Dewey E. Ferrell, 69, of Big Bend, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg, following a brief illness. He was born in Creston, the son of the late Albert and Violet Wix Ferrell. He was a former employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways and was a timberman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are four daughters, Loretta A. Bell of Mt. Zion, Beretta L. Arthur of Grantsville, and Darlene S. Ferrell and Kathern M. Bunner, both of Munday; eight sons, Dewey Carl Ferrell of Creston, Calvin L. Ferrell of Hillsboro, Junior E. Ferrell and Larry G. Ferrell, both of Sanford, N.C., Gary P. Ferrell of Fayette, Joey H. Ferrell and Albert C. Ferrell, both of Munday, and Alvin E. Ferrell of Big Bend; three brothers, Gary D. Ferrell of Sanford, Hoy K. Ferrell of North Ridgeville, Ohio, and Paul W. Snider of Big Bend; step-mother, Zellie Ferrell of Big Bend; a friend, Margaret Conners of Big Bend; 28 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 10 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Mae Sidwell Ferrell. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William D. Stutler officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday. FERRELL, MILDRED - See Bell, Mildred FLEMMING, ALBERT II 9/10/98 Dr. Albert Burr Churchill Flemming, II, 53, of Ravenswood, died Friday, Sept. 4, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Newburg, N.Y., the son of the late Randolph and Anna Schmid Flemming. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Ravenswood, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and was an active member of several other boards and committees. During his 22 years in the Air Force, he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel and received a Meritorious Service Award before retiring in 1987. Educated at Calhoun County High School, Glenville State College and West Virginia University Medical School, he became a licensed physician in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and others. He most recently practiced medicine with Marietta Gynecologic Associates of Marietta, Ohio. Dr. Flemming served as chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. for the City of Ravenswood and was a member of Jackson County Developmental Center. H also belonged to American Legion General George Post #159, Williamstown, and Masonic Lodge, Biloxi, Miss. In addition, he was a Cub Scout leader and an active member of the Ravenswood High School Choral and Band Boosters. His hobbies included stained glass crafting, woodworking and gardening. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Ashby Flemming; one son, Albert B.C. Flemming, III, of Morgantown; two daughters, Edith Louise Flemming of Charleston and Alicia Vivian Hurley and son-in-law, James Hurley of Glenville; and three sisters.He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Ravenswood, with Rev. Kenneth Mi ler off cating. Burial was in Ravenswood Cemetery with full military rites. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 215 Ann St., Ravenswood, W. Va. 26164. FLOWER, GARY A. 11/19/1998 Gary Allen Flower, 45, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. Surviving are one brother, Charles Clower of Phoenix, Ariz., and one sister, Carol Lemons of Belle. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Highlawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. FORD, NELLIE G. - See Bonnell, Nellie G. FOSTER, OPAL - See Stalnaker, Opal. FOWLER, FRANCIS E. JR. 3/12/1998. Francis E. Fowler, Jr., 76, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Mar. 7, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Francis E. and Helen Louise Brabham Fowler. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1967 after 20 years of service and retired from Shell Chemical in 1985. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #3 and was a Protestant. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Billie Earle Stevenson Fowler; three daughters, Linda Fowler of Parkersburg, Sandra Basagic of Fairmont and Karen Sams of Polk City, Fla.; one son, Larry Fowler of Washington; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Jane Fowler. The body was cremated. There will be no services or visitation. FOWLER, ORVAL 'BILL' 6/25/1998 Orval "Bill" Fowler, 88, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at the residence of his step-son. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late J.P. and Mollie Frame Fowler. He was retired from Cumberland Gas Co., Huntington, and was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Sharon Ice of Johnson City, Tenn.; one step-son with whom he resided, Billy "Pete" Trippett of Grantsville; one sister, Gertrude Lynch of Ocala, Fla.; seven grand-children; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Otta T. Fowler. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas and Harry Siers officiating. Burial was in Enon Cemetery. FREDERICK, HOWARD 9/17/98 Howard Kenneth Frederick, 68, of Eastlake, Ohio, died Monday, Aug. 31, 1998, at Lakewest Hospital, Willoughby, Ohio. He was born in Freed, and resided in Cleveland before moving to Eastlake 36 years ago. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean War. He reti ed in 1991 from Service Stamping Co., Willoughby. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Pauline Newlon Frederick; one daughter, Virginia L. Tenkku of Mentor, Ohio; one son, Kenneth W. Frederick of Eastlake; four grandchildren; and two great- granddaughters. Services were held at Davis Trust 100 Funeral Home, Willoughby, with Rev. Robert A. Gaston, Chaplain of Lake Hospital System, officiating. Burial was in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chester Township, Ohio. FREED, JAMES W. 12/3/1998 James W. Freed, 72, of Norman Ridge, Big Bend, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998, at Louis Johnson Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Clarksburg, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Frank and Bessie Holbert Freed. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a steelworker and truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Alma Nichalson Freed; one son, Kevin Thompson of Big Bend; one foster son, Ryan Copen of Big Bend; and four sisters, Ada Hosey of Big Bend, Evelyn Tingler of Grantsville, Vonetta Reese of Ohio and Irene Byrd of Alabama. He was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Freed, and one sister, Dolly Coe. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. FRIDLEY, EDITH C. 7/2/1998 Edith Caroline Fridley, 94, of Parkview Health Care, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at the nursing home. She was born in Freed, the daughter of the late Ansley Blair and Anna Snider Wilson. She was the oldest living member of St. John United Methodist Church, Vienna, and was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Ansley Clifford Fridley of Parkers-burg and Paul Allen Fridley of Little Hocking; two grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five step-great- grandchildren; four step-great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Letha Deem of Vienna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin R. Fridley; four sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Jim Yoak officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery South. FRY, TINA MARIE 2/5/1998 Tina Marie Conley Fry, 36, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of Kermit L. and Wanda Moore Conley of Parkersburg. She was a 1980 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband of 12 years, Perry Douglas Fry of Parkersburg; one son, Jesse James C. Fry of Parkersburg; one daughter, Ryannon Jane C. Fry of Parkersburg; one sister, Mamie Jane Conley of Athens, Ohio; and one aunt, Anna M. Gumm of Mt. Zion. She was preceded in death by one brother, David Lee Conley; maternal gransparents, Charles R. Moore and Mamie Moore Hardman; and paternal grandparents, Thomas L. and Mary L. Conley. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. GAINER, PATSY JANE - See Bee, Patsy Jane. GARRETT. JOHN GARRETT, JR. 8/27/1998 John J. Garrett, Jr., 72, of Elana, Roane County, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998, in Roane General Hospital, after a long illness. He was born in Spencer, the son of the late John J. and Lula Sarver Garrett, Sr. He was a retired construction worker, a U.S. Army veteran of orld War II, and a member of American Legion Post 21, Spencer, and Zion Hill Baptist Church, Elana. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Hunt Garrett, and one sister, Glenna Lynch of Arnoldsburg.He was preceded in death by one brother, Willard Garrett, and two sisters, Ruth Offutt and Audi Parsons. Services were held at Zion Hill Cemetery, with Rev. J. Herbert Smith officiating. GHERKE, ARDENE 6/11/1998 Ardene L. Gherke, 65, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following a long illness. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of Cleburn and Flava Kerby Gherke of Grants-ville. He was a former employee of Pennzoil Corp. and former Grantsville City Council-man. He was owner and operator of Garland's Grocery Co., Grantsville, for 31 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Grantsville where he served as deacon and was a past superintendent and Sunday School teacher. He was a member of the Gideons, Grantsville Lions Club, and Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, of Grantsville. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Marjorie Gherke; one son, Ronald Gherke of Grantsville; six daughters, Patsy McCartney, Terry Blankenship, Deborah Richards, Carol Barr, Brenda Gherke and Janet Lewis, all of Grantsville; one brother, Eugene Gherke of Millsboro, Del.; five sisters, Pauline Vanhorn of Sissonville, Jurlene Thorn of Palestine, Radene Kuhl of Walker, Lorene Hathaway of Elkview and Arlene Smith of Williamstown; and 15 grandchildren. Services were held at First Baptist Church of Grantsville with Rev. Robert Nicholas, Rev. Mike Worf and Deacon Shirley Fitz-water officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. GIBSON, EVA - See Brackin, Eva GILLESPY, DOLLIE 9/17/98 Dollie Jane Gillespy, 76, of Vienna, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Richardson, the daughter of the late George and Opal Sturm Duskey. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. She served for many years as a crossing guard in Vienna. Surviving are one daughter, Joan Whytsell of Parkersburg; one son, James George Gillespy of Vienna; one brother, George Duskey of Grantsville; five grandchildren; and five grd!t-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reitzel Knox "RIS" Gillespy, in 1989; one son, Jerry Dale Satterfield; and one brother, Jim Duskey. Services will be held Thursday, 8 p.m., at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Robert P. May, Sr., officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to Parkersburg Humane Society. GLASER, ARELENE D. 1/8/1998 Arelene Dawson Glaser, 78, of Columbus, Ga., died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Calvin Charles and Rosa Bell McCray Dawson. She retired in 1987 from St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, where she had worked as an admitting clerk. She was a member of St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary and First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, where she taught Sunday School for many years. Surviving are three daughters, Patricia Ann Glaser, Rosa Lee Blakely and Mary Lou Glaser, all of Columbus, Ga.; two sons, Charles Robert Glaser of Wilson, N.C., and Byron Douglas Glaser of Columbus, Ga.; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Glaser. Services were held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel, Columbus, Ga. Burial was in Parkhill Cemetery. GODFREY, THELMA - See Siers, Thelma. GOODNIGHT, VIRGIE 11/5/1998 Virgie Goodnight, 81, of Charlestown, Ohio, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio. She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late William and Sarah Hamrick. Surviving are one son, Woody of Ravenna; one daughter, Darlene Sams of Charlestown; two brothers, Charles Hamrick of Ravenna and Harold Hamrick of West Virginia; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow, in 1977. Services were held at Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ravenna. GOODRICH, DALE 10/29/98 Dale Goodrich, 54, of Orma died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, and was a head sawyer and timberman. Surviving are three sons, Stacy and Tracy Goodrich, both of Kenna, and Jason Goodrich of Orma; two daughters, Kathy Summers of Orma and Lorna Clowser of Spencer; two brothers, Warder Goodrich and Dallas Goodrich, both of Normantown; two sisters, Jean Steele of Normantown and Bett Lamp of Barberton, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Meadows officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. GREATHOUSE, AMIE E. - See Deel, Amie E. GREATHOUSE, ANNA 7/9/1998 Anna Frances Greathouse, 61, of Chloe, died Sunday, July 5, 1998, in Roane General Hospital, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late William and Vena Jarvis Tanner. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three sons, Cama Greathouse, Kenneth Greathouse and William Greathouse, all of Chloe; two daughters, Debra Melrath of Chloe and Kathy Gross of Ohio; seven brothers, Shirley (Buck) Tanner of Mt. Zion, Jack Tanner of Ripley, Dwight Tanner, Alton Tanner and William Tanner, all of Chloe, and Gerory (Carroll) Tanner and Jeffrey Tanner, both of Ohio; six sisters, Donnle Moore of Reedy, Zelma Long of Ivydale, Helen McCune of Chloe, and Patricia Sue Armstead, Martha Bell and Hope Holliday, all of Rittman, Ohio; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Graveside rites were held at Coen Cemetery, Nebo. GREATHOUSE, ERIS F. - See Cain, Eris F. GREATHOUSE, OPAL - See Weaver, Opal. GREATHOUSE, RALPH 6/18/1998 Ralph Greathouse, 91, of Cortland, Ohio, died Thursday, June 11, 1998, at Trumbull Memorial Forum Hospital, Warren, Ohio. Surviving are one daughter, Mae Wanda Wayne of Arnoldsburg; two sons, Delford Greathouse of Orrville, Ohio, and Okie Greathouse of Cortland; one sister, Retha Lovett of Arizona; one half-brother; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Otto Cemetery near Spencer. GREATHOUSE, SIMON F. 5/21/1998 Simon F. Greathouse, 79, of Grantsville, died Friday, May 15, 1998, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late William and Lydia Shaffer Greathouse. He attended Cremo Community Church. Surviving is one brother, Burlin Greathouse of Alexandria City, Ala. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Oak, Willard, Ernest, Deacon and Thurman Greathouse, and four sisters, Mildred and Hettie Greathouse, Vivian Simmons and Gwendolyn Smith. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. GREEN, MILDRED 'CAROLE' 11/26/1998 Mildred "Carole" Hovey Green, 57, of Simpsonville, S.C., formerly of Big Bend, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, S.C. She was born in Calhoun County. She was owner and operator of Carole's Day Care Center and was a Methodist. Surviving are one son, Joseph Edward Hovey of Simpsonville; two sisters, Doris Lanzo of Parma, Ohio, and JoAnn R. Dawson of Five Forks three brothers, Roger D. Richards, Robert E. Richards and Kenneth D. Richards, all of Simpsonville; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Norman Ridge Church, Big Bend. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Societ9. GRIMM. ERNEST C. 7/30/1998 Ernest C. "Ernie Grimm, 79, of Grand Bay, Ala., formerly of Creston, died Friday, July 24, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Jeanine Kelso and Beverly Johnson; one son, David C. Grimm; two step-sons; and two sisters, Irene Cain and Geraldine Cain. Services were held at Hill Grove Baptist Church, Sanoma Road, Wirt County. GROGG, OSCAR 'FRED' 6/11/1998 Oscar Freddie "Fred" Grogg, 57, of Belpre, Ohio, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Nobe, following a sudden illness. He was born in Revere, Gilmer County, a son of Amy Grogg of Vienna and the late Leamon Grogg. He was a U.S. Army veteran and owner of Fred Grogg Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Belpre, since 1974. He was a member of Calvary Community Church, Belpre. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Theda Roberts Grogg; one son, Oscar Grogg of Belpre; two daughters, Sheila Flick of London, Ohio, and Sherri Ogden of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; eight brothers, Donal, Jackie and Kenny Grogg, all of Glenville, Billy and Danny Grogg, both of Nobe, Rondel Grogg of Oberlin, Ohio, Leon Grogg of Parkersburg and Anthony Grogg of Elizabeth; seven sisters, Freda Amos of Vienna, Katheryn Phillips, Delores Davis and Connie Cogar, all of Parkersburg, Peggy Wade of Tanner, Dottie Frazier of Linn and Lena Ferguson of Salem, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Kevin, Marshall and Steve Grogg. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas and Rev. Kenneth Fullerton officiating, with burial in Nobe Cemetery, Nobe. GROGG REVA I. 1/8/1998 Reva I. Grogg, 78, of Glenville, died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Stidd Amos. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Donald Grogg of Glenville; two sons, Toby Grogg of Glenville and Lonnie D. Grogg of Crestview, Fla.; one daughter, Karen Fay Chamblin of Belmont; five grand-children; one great-grandson; two stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat- grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. GROGG, STEVEN P. 6/4/1998 Steven P. Grogg, 51, of Cox's Mills, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, as a result of a 4-wheeler accident. He was born in Gilmer County, the son of Amy S. Grogg of Parkersburg and the late Leamon Grogg. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and was owner and operator of Grogg's Kwick Stop Store, Cox's Mills. He was a former member of West Lafayette, Ohio, Fire Dept. Surviving are his wife, Dawn R. Grogg; one son, Steven P. Grogg, Jr., of Troy; one daughter, Stephanie P. Grogg of Ripley; two step- children, Carrey Coffman of Sutton and Gregory Coffman of Gassaway; nine brothers, Donal, Jackie and Kenny Grogg, all of Glenville, Billy and Danny Grogg, both of Nobe, Rondel Grogg of Oberlin, Ohio, Leon Grogg of Parkersburg, Oscar Grogg of Belpre, Ohio, and Anthony Grogg of Elizabeth; and seven sisters, Freda Amos of Vienna, Katheryn Phillips, Deloris Davis and Connie Cogar, all of Parkersburg, Peggy Wade of Tanner, Dottie Frazier of Linn and Lena Ferguson of Salem, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jody Lea Grogg; two brothers, Kevin and Marshall Grogg; and one step-son, Kevin Coffman. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery, Nobe, with military graveside rites. GROVES, THEODORE 4/2/1998 Theodore Groves, 92, of Orma, died Tuesday, Mar. 31, 1998, in Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Lee and Amanda Jane McCune Groves. Surviving are seven daughters, Margie Nichols and Virginia McCumbers, both of Orma, Jean Marks, Fae Norman and Emma Lucas, all of Philo, Ohio, Mae Lambert of Baltimore, Md., and Thelma Hall of Mt. Zion; three sons, James Groves of Orma, Joe Groves of Orrville, Ohio, and Smith Groves of Parkersburg; 34 grandchildren; 44 great- grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rogers Groves, in 1963, and two sons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. D.L. Kirby officiating. Burial was in Rogers Cemetery, Orma. GUMP, ESTHER JANET - See Lerch, Esther Janet. GUNN, FORREST 10/1/98 Forrest Gunn, 72, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 18, 1998, at his home. He was born in Mt. Zion, the son of the late Poe and Lottie Gunn of Grantsville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served with the Pacific Fleet Camera Party as a photographer in World War II. He lived in Grantsville until 1964. He was employed for 20 years by the Small Business Administration as a business and industry specialist. Surviving are his wife, Joann; three daughters, Billie Gabriel and Susan Glass, both of Charlotte, and Charlotte Gunn of Portland, Ore.; two grandchildren, Laura Lee Glass and Andrew Forrest Glass; one sister, Eloise Divers of Grantsville and one brother, Don Gunn of Mt. Zion. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dale Gunn of Grantsville.His wife reports that he was proud of his West Virginia heritage and that he was a Golden Horseshoe winner. He enjoyed the Chronicle and looked forward to it every week. As a young man, he worked folding the paper and spent time reading the old back issues. He had a natural curiosity about everything concerning Calhoun County and West Virginia history. Joann said, "He will be sadly missed by all of us who loved him. He was truly a unique and special man." Memorial service was held at Holy Comforter Church, Charlotte. Burial will be in Grantsville at a later date. HADDOX, LORRAINE S. 3/19/1998 Lorraine S. Haddox, 83, of Belleville, formerly of Big Springs, died Sunday, Mar. 15, 1998, at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division. She was born in Freed, a daughter of the late Frank A. and Effie L. Smith Morrison. She was a homemaker and a member of Five Forks Community Church. Surviving are her stepmother, Blondina Morrison of Summersville; two daughters, Janice Farren of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Alice Harold of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one son, Victor D. Haddox of Belleville; one sister, Lottie Moreland of Parkersburg; two brothers, J.P. Morrison of Big Springs and Jep Morrison of Parkersburg; one half-sister, Eloise Robinson of Summersville; 12 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Haddox in 1979; one daughter, Karen Sue Nichols in 1997; one grandchild; two sisters; and three brothers. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Saunders Cemetery near Big Springs. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. HALL, JOSHUA M. 1/8/1998 Joshua Michael Hall, 11, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997, at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Danny Lee and Judith A. Greathouse Hall of Grantsville. He was a fifth grader at Pleasant Hill Elementary, Grantsville, and attended Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor sports. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are one sister, Jessica Hall of Grantsville; maternal grandmother, Goldie Greathouse of Grantsville; paternal grandmother, Madge Nicholas of Duck; paternal grandfather, Roscoe Hall of Spencer; step-grandmother, Patty Hall of Spencer; and paternal great-grandparents, Brice and Nell DeWeese of Arnoldsburg. Services were held at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Worf and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery. HALL, PEARL 12/3/1998 Pearl Hall, 81, of Norton, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998. She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Charles and Almeda Jarvis Houchin. She had been a resident of Norton for 62 years and was residing at Pleasantview Nursing Home, Barberton, Ohio. Surviving are three sisters, Kathleen Sears of Norton, Ruby Smith of Orma and Jean Boggs of Big Springs; one brother, Rex Houchin of Minnora; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laco Woodrow Hall, and three brothers, Chester, Garrett and Harley Houchin. Services were held at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home, Doylestown, Ohio, with Rev. Jim Davis officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. HALL, PRUDIE B. - See Bailey, Prudie B. HAMILTON, JOHN M. 5/28/1998 Judge John M. Hamilton, 76, of 206 Elm St., Moorefield, died Saturday, Mar. 21, 1998, at his residence. Born Dec. 12, 1921, in Grantsville, he was the son of the late George and Losie (Knotts) Hamilton. He also was preceded in death by one son and two brothers. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy (Porter) Hamilton; one son, John Mark Hamilton; one daughter, Susan Hamilton Rogers; one brother; four sisters; one grandson; and one great-grandson. Judge Hamilton was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Air Service during World War II and served in the Philippine Islands and other parts of the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church; member of Masonic Lodge, VFW, W.Va. Judicial Association, W.Va. Bar Association, and Hardy County Bar Association. He held Senior Judge Status in the State of West Virginia, and was a past president of Moorefield Lions Club. Judge Hamilton received his law degree from West Virginia University College of Law in 1950, and held a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree. Before being elected as judge in 1976, he practiced law for several years as partner of the late Ralph J. Bean of Moorefield. Although Judge Hamilton took his chosen life's work seriously, he never took himself too seriously. He told of an old boy he had in court that approached the bench after his case was completed. He leaned over the bench and said, "John, you sure look cute in that dress!" His life can be summarized in three words: Family, God and Service. Few, if any conversations with Judge Hamilton failed to include his family and an inquiry about yours. He was proud of his family and showed a sincere concern about others. He cherished the old family values and respected people that shared the same values. He talked about his family in court and often mentioned his grandson, John Daniel, when he was making a point to prospective jurors. Judge Hamilton was a devoutly religious man and he practiced his religion not only on Sundays but during the week in everything he said and did. Although he didn't carry religion on his shoulder like some mantel, it was obvious to anyone who knew him that he was a religious man. He didn't brag of his religion, but he also was not ashamed of it. In fact he felt so strongly about his beliefs, he always instructed prospective jurors concerning its importance. He reminded them that their forefathers did not attempt to make or recognize any separation of religion from the State or governmental duties and that they specifically provided in both the Federal and State Constitutions that no elected officer of the government can serve in office until he first takes his oath of office and although the oath is administered by man (Clerk, etc.), it is taken to God. He would say: "So while we hear it freely proclaimed that Church and State (Courts) are separate, this is not now nor has it ever been true." Although Family and God were an important part of who Judge Hamilton was, he will probably be best remembered for the service he provided to his fellowman. He served in the United States Navy, as Prosecuting Attorney for Hardy County for two terms, and as Judge of the 22nd Judicial Circuit for 16 years. Since his retirement he had spent the last five years, two months, and 21 days as a Senior Status Judge and as a mediator. He loved the law and respected the profession. Although he disagreed with some of the modern trends, such as lawyer advertising and the public disdain it engendered, he firmly believed that the practice of law was, is now and should always be, an honorable profession and he fostered this belief in the way he conducted himself and the way he treated lawyers who practiced before him. He is what former President Teddy Roosevelt called a "Man of the Arena." As President Roosevelt once said: "It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause and who, if he fails, at least fails while bearing greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." Hopefully, each of us will commit to further the legacy that he left us of God, Family and Service to our fellowman. HAMILTON, VICTOR 2/26/1998 Longtime Grantsville attorney Victor Hamilton, 75, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Lorentz C. and Nelle Dodson Hamilton. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, having received two Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon and World War II Victory Medal for his service in the China Theater. He graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1940 and from T.C. Williams School of Law, Richmond, Va., in 1951. He began his law practice in Grantsville with his father, attorney Lorentz C. Hamilton. After his father's death, he continued his practice and became a noted civil litigant and trial lawyer in both state and federal courts. He served as prosecuting attorney, fiduciary commissioner, mental hygiene commissioner and special commissioner in Calhoun County. In 1988, he established the law firm of Hamilton and Morgan in which he remained active until his death. He was a member of the board of directors of Calhoun Banks and was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Helen Hamilton; one daughter, Janet Coberly of Riyhadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; one son, Roger Hamilton of Charleston; one brother, Lorentz Carr Hamilton of Grantsville; and two grandchildren, Carolyn Hope and Theodore Coberly, both of Fairfax, Va. He was preceded in death by a son, Victor Hamilton III. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church or to Calhoun County Library. [Publisher's Note: Victor Hamilton, "Vic" to his friends, and I both grew up on High Street, in Grantsville, and as young pups got into the usual degree of mischief (some unusual) in the passage of our early days. (To be more specific would be both possibly embarrassing and incriminating!) Many times I would stop in Vic's office to discuss some trivial legal matter, which would then lead into often long discussing other matters of no importance but harking to matters of great personal pleasure and laughter. I will miss him.CRM ] HAMRICK, VIRGIE - See Goodnight, Virgie. HARDMAN, SANDRA M. - See Harris, Sandra M. HAROLD, CONNIE 12/24/1998 Connie M. Harold, 64, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998. She was born in Medina County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Guy and Mae Burkett. She retired from the Board of Education after 23 years of service as a librarian at McEbright Elementary, and was a member of First Church of God, Tallmadge. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Orvel; two daughters, Helena Goodrich of Mt. Zion and Guylene Harold of North Olmstead, Ohio; one son, Edward L. Harold of Indiana; four grand-children, Jeff Goodrich, Jennifer Jett, and Katie and Sydney Harold; great-grandchildren, Justin Price, Jeffrey Goodrich II, and Kendra and Kaylea Jett; special nephew, James; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. Services were held at Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, Akron, Ohio, with Pastor John C. Phillips and Pastor Ken Webb officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park. Donations can be made to First Church of God, 464 Northeast Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278. HAROLD, ELSIE MAE 1/22/1998 Elsie Mae Harold, 81, of Stringtown Community, Mannington, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born in Gip, a daughter of the late Fred and Janie Elizabeth Cottrill White. She retired from Fairmont General Hospital in 1981 after 33 years of service. She was a member of Marion County Senior Citizens Travel Club and of AFL/CIO Local #550. She attended Stringtown United Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Joan Hayes and Janice Hill, both of Mannington, Karen Martin of Fairmont and Nancy Barker of Fairview; one son, Samuel D. Harold of Sharpsburg, Md.; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, including Helena Goodrich of Mt. Zion; two sisters, Dona Vaughan of Front Royal, Va., and Ronnie McCumbers of Nicut; and a close friend, Charlotte Lapinsky of Rachel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl S. "Shorty" Harold; one daugher, Doris Jean Harold; one grandson, Timothy Lynn Hayes; three sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, with Rev. E. Gerald Gray officiating. Burial was in Shinnston Masonic Cemetery. HARRIS, ANNA 11/26/1998 Anna Harris, 94, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, at South Broadway Nursing Home. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Bud and Lora Barr Starkey. She was a member of Church of the Nazarene, New Philadelphia. Surviving are a niece, Wanda Wright, who took care of her, and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Harris, in 1973; two sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Naylor Funeral Home, New Philadel-phia, with Rev. Terry Kidd officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Burial Park, New Philadelphia. HARRIS, RONZEL "RONNIE" 4/23/1998 Ronzel Joe "Ronnie" Harris, 56, of Barnes Run died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Apr. 15, 1998. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Sarah Richards Harris of Grantsville and the late Harley Harris. He was a former mayor of Grantsville and a member of Grantsville Volunteer Fire Dept., Grantsville Lions Club, and Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, Hur. He was an employee of Henkels & McCoy, and a former employee of B.F. Goodrich and of Kellwood Co., Spencer. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Dottie Stull Harris; one daughter, Angelia Kay Slider of Mt. Zion; five brothers, Donald Ray Harris and Eddie Harris, both of Grantsville, Harley Gail Harris of Big Bend, Clyde Harris of North Carolina and Bernard Harris of Mt. Zion; two sisters, Carol Wine of Mt. Zion and Bonnie Lemley of Grantsville; two grandsons; and one step-grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Rev. Brad McBee officiating. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Hur. HARRIS, SANDRA M. 4/30/1998 Sandra M. Harris, 35, of Greensboro, N.C., formerly of Calhoun County, died Friday, Apr. 24, at her residence. She was born in Gassaway, a daughter of Ruby Hardman of Greensboro and the late Buddy A. Hardman. She was employed by Access Financial Services, Jamestown, N.C. Surviving in addition to her mother is one brother, Arland Hardman of Greensboro. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating, and burial in Turner Cemetery, Lockney. HATHAWAY, GRETA CHURL - See Scott, Greta Churl. HATHAWAY, LORA M. 10/15/98 Lora M. Hathaway 80, of M . Zion, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a short illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Robert M. and Hilda Gherke Shock. She was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are one brother, Darrell Shock of Sand Ridge; four sisters, Marlene Illyn of Milford, Conn., Ruby Shock of Sand Ridge, Rita Stewart of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Grace Meincke of Daytona, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Bethanie and Shawn Shock, both of Arnoldsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira "Doc" Hathaway; one son, Robert L. Shock; two brothers, Dennis and Denzil Shock; and two sisters, Arlena Jones and Edith Paquet.Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jack Stump and Rev. Lewis Villers officiating, and burial in Shock Family Cemetery near Stumptown. HATHAWAY, TENNIE N. 1/15/1998 Tennie N. Hathaway, 90, of Parkersburg, formerly of Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Savannah, Tenn., a daughter of the late Saul and Nancy Jane Brewer. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Emogene D. Hupp of Parkersburg and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oral B. Hathaway; and two sons, Eugene Hathaway and Leon Hathaway. Services were held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Rev. Brad McBee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. HAUGHT, THELMA H. 11/5/98 Thelma Haught, 77, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, and was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Darrell Bower of Grantsville; two granddaughters, Barbara Taylor of Fairmont and Lisa Bower of Waynesbura, Pa.; two great-grandchildren, Woody and Ben Taylor; and one sister, Eva Owens of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow W. Haught; an infant daughter; three sisters, Nona Garretson, Gladis Hickman and Minnie Owens; and three brothers, Morford Bower, James Bower and Delmas Bower. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. HAYHURST, ESTA E. 11/5/1998 Esta H. Hayhurst, 93, of Parkview Health Care Center, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, at the center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ulysses Grant and Sarah Slider Stout. She was a member of South Parkersburg United Methodist Church and a longtime member of Friendship Sunday School Class. She retired in 1966 from A.B. Chance following 21 years of employment. Surviving are three grandsons, Larry Barnes of Vienna, Mark Ferrell of Barberton, Ohio, and Russell Hayhurst of England; two great- granddaughters, Michelle Linger and Cassandra Barnes, both of Parkersburg; two step-great-grandsons; one great-grandson; and one step-great-granddaugher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Hayhurst; two daughters, Lillian Barnes and Lavaughn Ferrell; one son, Kenneth Hayhurst; five brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Leavitt Funearl Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Kermit Poling officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Grantsville. HAYS, WILLIAM R. 10/1/98 William R. (Bill) Hays, 60, of Spencer, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, in CAMC-Memorial Division, Charleston, after a long illness. He was born in Left Hand, Roane County, the son of the late Jackson and Mildred Frances Snodgrass Hays. He was a retired equipment operator. Surviving are companion, Pat Fluharty of Spencer; one son, Billy Hays of Looneyville; three daughters, Marcia Drake of Newton and Martha Smith and Lisa Fore, both of Spencer; two stepsons, Jerry and Gary Fluharty, both of Spencer; one stepdaugh4er, Loretta Cottrell of Spencer; four brothers, Carless C. Hays and Larry J. Hays, both of Ravenna, Ohio, Melvin K. Hays of Arnoldsburg and Dannie N. Hays of Stow, Ohio; two sisters, Eleanor J. Smith of Arnoldsburg and Patsy E. Keough of Stow, Ohio; six grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Allen Smith officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Clover HELMICK, CLYDE 10/29/98 Clyde Helmick, 85, of Nicut died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Pete and Mary Metz Helmick. He was a retired timberman and farmer, and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, Nicut. Surviving are one son, Eugene Helmick of Nicut; one daughter, Betty Bourne of Nicut; one sister, Maxine McCumbers of Windham, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estel Mae Helmick, and one son, William Harry Helmick. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Charles Fisher officiating. Burial was in Metz Cemetery, Nicut. HELMICK, IVY 4/23/1998 Ivy Helmick, 100, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Apr. 8, 1998, at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, St. Albans, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Tom and Ruey Morris Postalwait. She was a member of Stinson Church of Christ and was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Halcie Lamb of South Charleston and Maxine Witte of St. Albans; two sons, Forest (Junior) Deel of Mansfield, Ohio, and Mack Deel of Pineville; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Okey Deel, her second husband, Blaine Helmick, and one great-grandson, Christopher Witte. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Gene Miller and Evangelist Richard Vanhorn officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. HESS, DELMAR, JR. 9/24/98 Delmar F. Hess, Jr., 63, of Belpre, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 18, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late Delmar F. and Florence Roby Hess, Sr. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. He worked for United Parcel Service for 30 years, retiring in 1995, and was a member of Teamster Union Local #175, Parkersburg. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Barbara Hess; four sons, David Hess of Kokomo, Ind., Delmar Hess III of St. Cloud, Fla., and Robert Hess and Fran Law, both of Belpre; twn daughters, Becky Whitlatch of Belpre and Jeannie Pickens of Parkersburg; two brothers, Clyde Hess of Madison, Ohio, and Bob Hess of Geneva, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Frances A. Hess. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Brian Harrell officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. HICKS, VIRGINIA D. - See Poling, Virginia D. HILL, ALMA E. 1/29/1998 Alma Evelyn Lynch Kerby Hill, 77, of Elder Care of Ripley, formerly of Spencer, died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998 at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Samuel F. and Julie Marsh Lynch. She was retired from Spencer State Hospital and was a homemaker. She was a Christian. Surviving are one daughter, Rose Holt of Knottsville, Tenn.; six sons, James Kerby of Plainfield, Ind., Rev. Benjamin R. Kerby, Sr. of Millstone, Holly Kerby of Evans, Woodrow Kerby, Jr., of Knottsville, Donald A. Kerby of Newport N.C., and Richard A. Kerby of Noblesville, Ind.; 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Hill; two sisters; and four brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Benjamin Kerby, Sr., officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery near Arnoldsburg. HINZMAN, KATHY LEE 1/15/1998 Kathy Lee Hinzman, 49, of Tanner, deied Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, at her home. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Darwin and Lois Riddle Hinzman. She was employed at Bureau of Public Debt, Parkersburg, and attended Tanner Chapel Church. Surviving are one brother, Kyle Hinzman of Tanner, one niece, Lynda Hinzman of Five Forks; and one nephew, Charles Hinzman of Five Forks. She was preceded in death by one brother, Kent B. Hinzman. Services were held at Tanner Chapel Church, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in New Mt. Olive Cemetery, Burnt House. HOLSTINE, BEULAH 2/12/1998 Beulah Holstine, 87, of Harrisville, died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in Marietta, Ohio. She was born in Big Springs, a daughter of the late Albert and Masel O'Neal Stahlman. Surviving is one son, Delmas C. Holstine of Harrisville. Services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m., at Calvary Church, Harrisville, with burial in Broomstick Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, and after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the church. HOOVLER, GLORIA - See Marks, Gloria HOSEY, RUTH - See Prunty, Ruth. HOUCHIN, PEARL - See Hall, Pearl HUGHES, CLYDE 4/16/1998 Clyde Hughes, 78, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Saturday, Apr. 11, 1998, in St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, after a short illness. He was born in Athen, Tenn., a son of the late Philamon and Nellie Stanton Hughes. He was retired from B.F. Goodrich, Akron, Ohio, with 381/2 years of service. He was a 38-year member of Calvary Baptist Church, Akron. He had resided in St. Petersburg for six years. Surviving are his wife, Jean Keaton Hughes; one daughter, Eppie Greene of St. Petersburg; one brother, Dorton Hughes of Akron; one sister, Vesta Martin of Athens; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Terry Hughes; two brothers, Arvil Hughes and Clifford Hughes; and two sisters, Della Fortner and Effie Roberts. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Michael E. Hall officiating. Burial will be in Prudence Chapel Cemetery, Minnora. Visitation is at the funeral home one hour before the funeral. HUNT, AMANDA LEANN 5/21/1998 Amanda Leann Hunt, 17, of Spencer, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at Charleston Area Medical Center from injuries received in an ATV accident. She was born in Jackson County and was a student at Calhoun County High School. She enjoyed nurses aide work and was a Protestant. She was a former employee of Valley View Berries, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are her mother and step-father, Becky Dye and Billy D. King of Leatherbark; father and step-mother, Richard Lee and Leigh Hunt of Evans; maternal grandmother, Mina Rhodes of Charleston; two sisters, Kathy Sue Hunt of Kentuck and Rhonda Kay Hively of Elizabeth; four brothers, Elmer Brian of Ripley, Kenny Lee of Kentuck, Kevin Wayne of Hartville, Ohio, and Richard Lee "Bub" of Denmar; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. HUSK, GOLDIE 4/30/1998 Goldie Cline Husk, 69, died Saturday, Apr. 4, 1998, at her home in Barberton, Ohio. She was born on the Lower West Fork in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Herman and Nellie Connolly DeWeese. Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Legg of Florida and Debra Graves of Canal Fulton; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Orville (Jennings) and Gilbert DeWeese (since deceased); and two sisters, Geneva Lockhart and Garnet DeWeese. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Husk, and two sons, James L. and Lewis E. Cline. Services were held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, with Pastor Robert L. Webb officiating. Burial was in John Wright Cemetery, Cremo. HUSK, LENNIE L. 2/12/1998 Lennie L. Husk, 86, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, at Miletree Nursing Home, Spencer. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Jesse W. and Alice Craddock Husk. He was a former employee of Cabot Corp. Surviving are one brother, Grant Husk of Grantsville; one sister-in- law, Geneva Husk of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, five brothers, and a close friend, Etta Stump. Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William Villers officiating, and burial in St. Paul Cemetery, Mt. Zion. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday. JARVIS, DON C. 5/7/1998 Don C. Jarvis, 86, of Madison died Wednesday, Apr. 29, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was born in Minnora. He was self-employed for Jarvis Radio and Television Repair, Madison. He retired in 1986 as manager of Bettervision Cable System with 10 years of service. He was a member of Madison United Methodist Church, Madison Rotary Club, Boone IOOF Lodge 170, VFW Post 5578, and Charleston Ostomy Association. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are one son, Steve of Houston; two daughters, Helen Haner of Circleville, Ohio, and Marion Mullins of Atlanta; three brothers, Clair Jarvis of Charleston, Glenn Jarvis of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Ralph Jarvis of St. Albans; four sisters, Kathryn Curry of Hamlin, Ruth Mollohan of Dunbar, Wilma Stump of Grantsville and Anna Waugh of Boomer; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two step- grand-children. Services were held at Madison U.M. Church with Rev. Thomas McDowell officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens, Madison, with graveside rites conducted by VFW Post 5578. JARVIS, EFFIE - See Knotts, Effie. JARVIS, ERNEST REX 12/17/1998 Ernest Rex Jarvis, 61, of Uniontown, Ohio, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, of cancer. He was born in Oka, the son of the late Thomas Rex Jarvis and Samantha Carpenter Jarvis, grandson of Dock and Effie Jarvis, and great-grandson of Thomas P. and Labana Jane "Mammy Jane" Jarvis, all of Oka. He married Charlene Smith in 1959 at the home of Rev. P.D. Simmons. He had worked in heavy construction in Ohio, building, painting and repairing bridges since the early 1960's, except for a short period in Atlanta, Ga. Surviving are two sons, Jeff and John, both of Uniontown; three grandchildren; four brothers, Doyal Dwayne Jarvis of Grafton, Ohio, Kenneth Paul Jarvis, Bobby Jarvis and Thomas Dewey Jarvis of Spencer; two sisters, Hazel Hood of Walton and Lula Belle of Akron, Ohio; one half-brother, Adra Lynn Jarvis of Ft. Myers, Fla., and one half- sister, Lucille Cobb of Washington. He was preceded in death by one half-brother, Melvin Rex Jarvis. Services were conducted by Hecker Funeral Home, Uniontown. Burial was in Uniontown Greenlawn Cemetery. JARVIS, HARTSEL 10/22/98 Hartsel H. Jarvis, 84, of Parkersburg died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, at Sunrise Health Care Center, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Matt and Maude Meadows Jarvis. He was Protestant and a retired construction sheet metal worker. Surviving are six sons, Gary E. Jarvis and Wayne R. Jarvis, both of Vienna, Mike Jarvis of Coolville, Jack L. Jarvis of Williamstown, Bill R. Jarvis of Parkersburg and R. Alan Dudley of Macon, Ga.; five daughters, Pam S. Jarvis of Waverly, Sandra Ragsdale of Macon; Linda Ellison of Parkersburg, Betty J. Sayre of Vienna and Becky A. Anderson of Williamstown; 22 grand-children; four step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Hazel Fluharty of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Avanell Kesterson Jarvis; two brothers, Donald Jarvis and Rex Jarvis; and two sisters Macel Riel and Chloe Dye. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Clyde Brammer and Pastor Tom Hall officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. JARVIS, RONALD "CHARLIE" 12/10/1998 Ronald Allen (Charlie) Jarvis, 40, of Forest Grove Ridge, Caldwell, Ohio, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998, near his home of injuries sustained in a hunting accident. He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Walter and Anna Tanner Jarvis. He was employed as a truck driver for Rodney Rohrbaugh Trucking, Caldwell. Surviving are his wife, Evonnie McCumbers Jarvis; two daughters, Crystal and Tiffany Jarvis of the home; one sister, Virgie Crossley of Newhart, Del.; seven brothers, Henry of Nebo, Roscoe of Creston, Ohio, Russell, Roger and Marvin of Chloe, Larry of Nebo and Ricky Jarvis of Chloe; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Jennings Tanner. Service will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell, with Pastor James Garrett officiating. Visiting hours were scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. JOHNSON, DOROTHY 12/10/1998 Dorothy Mae Johnson, 72, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun County, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, at Hospice Center, Akron, following a long illness. She is the daughter of the late Ivy and Ruth Freshour Ayers. She was a homemaker. Surviving are four sons, Ernest "Buck" Johnson of Lake Milton, Ohio, Charles Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah, Robert Johnson of Raleigh, N.C., and James Johnson of Akron; one daughter, Carolyn Walker of Akron; one brother, Austin Ayers of Woodsfield, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Johnson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Kight Cemetery, White Pine Road, near Grantsville. JOHNSON, ROBERT K. 3/12/1998 Robert K. Johnson, 54, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Mar. 4, 1998, at Americare-Salem, Salem. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Iva Jarvis Johnson of Grantsville and the late Clyde Johnson. Surviving in addition to his mother are two sisters, Marie Cooper of Bridgeport and Donna Baker of Gassaway; and one brother, Cecil Johnson of Vincent. Private services were planned at the convenience of the family. JOHNSON, RUSSELL 6/11/1998 Russell Johnson, 74, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Elza and Clara Wyer Johnson. He was a watch repairman by trade and was an avid football, baseball and basketball fan. Surviving are one daughter, Darlene Johnson of Parkersburg; one sister, Avis Pickering of San Jose, Calif.; one granddaughter, LaceyAnne Siers of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Clark, Glenn and Cleo Johnson; one sister, Dorothy Johnson Ashcraft; and two half-sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with burial in Sunset Cemetery, Clarks-burg. JONES, ADA - See Billy, Ada. JONES, BRITTNEY SHIANE 11/5/98 Brittney Shiane Jones, 20 months, of Grantsville, died Sunday, November 1, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Grantsville. Born in Charleston, she was the daughter of James Michael and Cindy Miller Jones of Grantsville. Survivors include her parents; a brother, James Michael Jones, Jr. at home; maternal grandfather, Ron Miller of Big Bend; paternal grandfather, Bill Jones of Grantsville; paternal grandmother, Audrey Jones of Grafton, Ohio; and paternal great-grandmother, Euleta Jones of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Judy Brooks and one sister, Kala Griffin. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., at the Stump Fuenral Home, Grantsville. Rev. Jim McIntrye and Rev. Junior Moody will officate. Interment will be in the Big Bend Cemetery at Big Bend. JONES, VIRGINIA ELLEN - See Southwell, Virginia Ellen. JONES, VOHN 11/12/1998 Vohn Jones, 84, of Big Springs, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998, in CAMC, Memorial Division, Charleston. He was born in Ritchie County, the son of the late Bert and Stella Jones. He was an employee of Park Drop Forge Co., Cleveland, for 13 years and Vacellio and Groagan Corp., and was a member of Laborers Union 1085 for 43 years. He attended Calvary Baptist Church, Glenville. He committed to the Christian faith in 1979. Surviving are three daughters, Joan Collins and Sherry Wilson, both of Big Springs, and Janis Cagle of Lorain, Ohio; two sons, Henry "Bucky" Jones of Big Springs and Jerry Jones of Millstone; one brother, Kermit Jones of Pennsboro; 13 grand-children; and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hallie Collins Jones; three brothers, Cecil, Clifford and Archie Jones; and one sister, Mildred Billette. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. JUSTICE, WANEDA A. 5/28/1998 Waneda A. Justice, 77, of Chloe, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at her home. She was born in Clay County, the daughter of Rex and Roxie Conley Adams. She was a member of Stinson Church of Christ. Surviving are one daughter, Pat Murphy of Chloe; one son, Jack Justice of Lewisville, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Brooks Justice; one son, Stephen Justice; one brother, Donald Adams; and three sisters, Ilean Drake, Nell and Pauline Lambey. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Lamb Cemetery, Chloe. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. KEATON, RILEY EVERT 7/2/1998 Riley Evert Keaton, 84, of Amma, Roane County, died Sunday, June 28, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was born at Nicut, the son of the late James Thomas and Florence Matila Parsons Keaton. He was a former employee of J.B. Jackson Pipeline Construction, Clendenin, and Foster & Creighton Bridge Contractors, Sissonville. He was a member of U.S.W.A., District 23, Charleston, Left Hand Lions Club, Left Hand, and Amma United Methodist Church, Amma. He attended Johnson Creek Baptist Church, Walton. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Ruey E. McCune Keaton; one daughter, Shelvia Jean O'Dell of Amma; three sons, Larry E. Keaton of Spencer, Garry D. Keaton of Amma and Jerry L. Keaton of Fostoria, Ohio; one sister, Mary Carter of Ekalaka, Mont.; one brother, John Keaton of Clendenin; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Icie Monroe, Ivy Drake, Dora Parker, Nellie Keaton and Darla Keaton; two brothers, William Harley Keaton and Elmer Keaton; and four grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. J. Herbert Smith officiating, and burial in Clover Cemetery, Clover. KERBY, DONALD F. 8/20/1998 Donald F. Kerby, 71, of Mt. Clare, Harrison County, died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Braxton County. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired boilermaker. Surviving are three brothers, Lawrence Kerby, Jr., of Westlake, Ohio, Chuck Kerby of Mt. Zion and Arden Kerby of Berlin Heights, Ohio; and one sister, Arleta Frame of Kilgore, Tex. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery at the convenience of the family. KERBY,DONALD F. 8/13/1998 Donald F. Kerby, 71, of Mt. Clare, Harrison County, died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was at the convenience of the family in Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hur. KERBY, WILLIAM H. 1/8/1998 William Hagan Kerby, 78, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Henrietta, Calhoun County, a son of the late John L. and Biddie A. Wright Kerby. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Cabot Corp. He was a member and deacon at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Wilma Gene Sears Kerby; three daughters, Susan J. Kerby of Vienna, Sarah A. Albaugh and Sandra K. Pitts, both of Grantsville; one son, Samuel L. Kerby of Washington; two sisters, Flara Gherke and Bertha Webster, both of Grantsville; one brother, Robert L. Kerby of Salem; one grandson; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Stump Kerby; two sisters, Almeda Stump and Goldie Ball; and two brothers, Allie Kerby and Simon Kerby. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. KIGHT, GENEVIEVE 6/11/1998 Genevieve Kight, 77, of Youngstown, Ohio, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, in Youngstown. She was born in Grafton, a daughter of the late George and Alveria Wells Duley. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Crystal Kight of Youngstown, Beverly Yoak of Green River, Wyoming, and Nila Swesey of Campbell, Ohio; two sons, Dennis Kight of Campbell, Ohio, and Tim Kight of Aurora, Colorado; one brother, Henneth Duley of Grantsville, Ill.; one step- brother, Arnold Yoak of Five Forks; four sisters, Elva Yoak of Grantsville, Eleanor Welch of Five Forks, Betty Smith of Parkersburg and Ruby Jean Godfrey of Mineral Wells; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doris Kight; three brothers, Herb Duley, Marvin Yoak and Jack Yoak; and two sisters, Mary Selmon and Maxine Stultz. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lorous Roberts officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. KIMBLE, JOHN O. 1/29/1998 John O. Kimble, 92, of Stumptown, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, at Americare-Glenville. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Al and Rosa Kelley Kimble. He was retired from Cabot Corp. He was a member of Eureka Lodge 40 AF&AM of Grantsville, Charleston Consistory of Scottish Rite Bodies and Order of Eastern Star 73 of Grantsville. He was an active Deputy Instructor for West Virginia Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, for 58 years. Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Hathaway of Weston; two sons, Berl Kimble of Glenville and John A. Kimble of Parkersburg; one foster daughter, Christina Wayne of Stumptown; three sisters, Charlotte Vanhorn of Corydon, Ind., and Lona Pope and Lora Vaughan, both of Memphis, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Downey Kimble; one daughter, Betty Lee Kimble; three brothers, Otha Kimble, Joy Kimble and Delbert Kimble; and two sisters, Lenna Wright and Letha Wright. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Herbert Smith officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville, with Masonic graveside rites. KING, ANNA MAE - See Tuttle, Anna Mae. KING, EDITH - See McCune, Edith K. KING, EDITH K. - See McCune, Edith K. KING, LONNIE 9/17/98 Lonnie E. King, 37, of Big Bend, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998, at Charleston Area Medical Center-Memorial Division following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Elmer and Eudora King of Big Bend. Surviving in addition to his parents `are one brother, Emory King of Big Bend, and two sisters, Mary King and Velma King, both of Big Bend. Private services will be held at the family's request, with burial in Taylor Cemetery, Big Bend. KIRBY, DELBERT 3/12/1998 Delbert Kirby, 87, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Mar. 7, 1998, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Rufus and Mary Adams Kerby. He was a carpenter and formerly owned and operated Kirby's General Store, Red Hill, for 20 years. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Lodge #169 and was a Baptist. Surviving are three daughters, Rosalie Nelson and Linda Kirby, both of Parkersburg, and Karen Sue Henderson of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one son, D. Mark Kirby of Parkersburg; one sister, Eula Nelson of Vienna; four brothers, Victor Kirby of Spencer, Cleo Kirby of Parkersburg, and Forest Kerby and Wilbert Kerby, both of Calhoun County; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Boyd Kerby, and one great- grandson, Auston Hart. Services were held at Union Valley Baptist Church, Old St. Marys Pike, with Rev. Donald Witman and Rev. Phillip Dent officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery North. Memorials may be made to Union Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, Rt. 1, Box 211, Parkersburg, WV 26101. KNIGHT, EDITH 11/19/1998 Edith Knight, 86, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, at Worthington Manor, Parkersburg. Surviving are one daughter, Phyllis Munday of Munday, three brothers, Woodrow Criss of Grantsville, and Raymond and William Criss, both of Vienna; one sister, Emogene Anderson of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hale Knight, and two daughters, Betty Starkey and Mary Doak. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. KNOTTS, EFFIE 1/22/1998 Effie Knotts, 81, of Ripley, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998, in Eldercare of West Virginia, Ripley. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George C. and Nancy Jarvis. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three sisters, Mary Offutt of Ohio, Minnie Moran of Weston and Sylvia Pursley of Ona, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Knotts. Graveside services were held at Eventide Cemetery near Spencer, with Rev. Michael E. Hall officiating. KUHL, BERNARD D. 5/28/1998 Bernard D. Kuhl, 56, of Normantown, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at his home following a long illness. He was born in Gilmer County, the son of Russell Kuhl of Normantown and the late Jewell Collins Kuhl. He was a 1960 graduate of Normantown High School. He was a former employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways and was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Corp. with 28 years of service. He was a farmer and member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown. Surviving in addition to his father are his wife of 37 years, Mescal James Kuhl; one sister, Deloris Furr of Letter Gap; three brothers, Bob Kuhl of Ashland, Ohio, Bill Kuhl of Walker, and Byrle Kuhl of Barberton, Ohio. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, with Rev. Mark Watkins officiating, and burial in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. LAMBERT, FERN 7/23/1998 Fern Lambert, 73, of Akron, Ohio, died Saturday, July 11, 1998. She was born at Orma, the daughter of the late Anna Fleming and James Lambert. Surviving are four nieces, Carol Majoras of Elyria, Ohio, Jean Sampson and Margaret Sampsonn-McClain, both of Massillon, Ohio, and Janneta Sampson, Orma; and several great nieces and nephews, great- great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, one half-sister, one half- brother, two nieces and two nephews. Services were held in Akron. Burial was in East Liberty Cemetery, Akron. LANHAM, HOMER C. 11/26/1998 Homer Clarence Lanham, 82, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Brooksville, the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Rosie Alice Richards Lanham. He retired from Ideal Corrugated Box Co. in 1979 after more than 40 years of service, and was a member of Christian Life Center. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Roxie Copen Lanham; one daughter, Barbara Fleenor; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ross Lanham and Larance Lanham, and two sisters, Lusille Frame and Louise Frame. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Delton G. Smith officiating. Burial was in Owl Hill Cemetery. LAW, BETTY J. 9/10/98 Betty J. Law, 74, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late James Alley Gunn and Elizabeth Kelly Gunn McIntire. She was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and West Virginia Business College, and retired from the Harrison County Clerk's office where she served as bookkeeper. She was a member of Rachel Chapter #47 Order of Eastern Star (now Queen Ester Chapter #11). Surviving are two daughters, Victoria Seders of Bridgeport and Robin Compton of Farmington, N.M. one sister, Edna Fowler of Lorain, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Michael and Robert Seders of Bridgeport and Nathan and Tyler Compton of Farmington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Law; two brothers, Edward Bill Gunn and Robert Gunn; and two sisters, Eleanor Lutz and Emma "Boots" Johnson. Services were held at Bridgeport Cemetery, with Rev. Thomas P. Horne officiating. LAWSON, MINNIE B. - See Robinson, Minnie B. LEACH, ORVILLE 6/25/1998 Orville Leach, 88, of Millstone, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at Americare of Parkersburg. He was born at Daniels Run, the son of the late Madison and Mae Carpenter Leach. He was a retired driller in the oil and gas industry for 60 years, and was a former employee of Francis Cain Oil and Gas Co. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Oleda Leach; one daugh-ter, Ruby Offutt of Parkersburg; two sons, Donald Leach of LaGrange, Ohio, and Richard Leach of Huntington; one sister, Ethel Slider of Beckley; one brother, Hatzel Leach of Millstone; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Joseph Law officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. LERCH, ESTHER JANET 10/29/98 Esther Janet Gump Keaton Lerch, 94, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998, at Redding, Calif. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Charles Edward Gump and Margaret Ellison Gump. Surviving are one son, Desmon Keaton of Redding; and several nieces, nephews and cousins, including Imogene Brock, Glen and Betty Ellison, Milford Harold of Davisville, Jennings and Bonnie Ellison of Minnora and Hazel Bullard of Minnora. She was preceded in death by two sons, Bernell Keaton and Bill Keaton; one daughter, Glada; three brothers, Josiah Gump, Phillip Gump and Robert Gump; one sister, Estel Hinkel; and two foster sisters, Flossie Carter and Shirley Stalnaker. Services were held at McDonald Chapel, Redding, with Rev. Jack Ennis of Faith Tabernacle officiating. Burial was in Burney Cemetery, Burney, Calif. LITTLE, WILLARD 1/15/1998 Willard Little, 82, of Ft. Wayune, Ind., died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, in St. Joseph Medical Center, Ft. Wayne. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Lewis and Nellie Elliott Little. He retired from Fruehauf Trailer Copr. in 1981 after 35 years. He was a member of U.A.W. Local 776. Surviving are one son, D. Bruce Little of Ft. Wayne; one daughter, Janice I. Little of Ft. Wayne; one sister Gertrude Propst of Grantsville, and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna E. Little, in 1993. Services were held at D. O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, Ft. Wayne. Burial was in Highland Park Cemetery, Ft. Wayne. LOWE, ESTA 9/3/1998 Esta L. Lowe, 86, of Vienna, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. She was born in Minnora, the daughter of the late Thurman and Maude Jarvis Bush. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one half-brother, Don Bush of Grantsville, and one half-sister, Dorothy Propst of Zephyr Hills, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph D. Lowe. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. LUDWIG, EVA 8/27/1998 Eva Ludwig, 91, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ralph and Nora Yoke Ayers. Surviving are one daughter, Betty Tassinare of Southfield, Mich.; one grandson, Steven Neale of Corona, Calif.; two brothers, Paul Ayers of Parkersburg and James Ayers of Tampa, Fla.; and one sister, Mary Casto of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Ludwig, Sr.; one son, Curtis Ludwig, Jr.; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Big Tygart Cemetery, with Rev. Paul Russell officiating. LYNCH, ALMA E. - See Lynch, Alma E. LYNCH, MERLE W. 2/26/1998 Merle Witte Lynch, 92, of Charleston died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, at Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison. She was born in Arnoldsburg and was a retired postmaster at Millstone from 1964 to 1980. She was a member of Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are two daughters, Norma Boggs of Clothier and Patricia Laughlin of Charleston; one sister, Elsie Wilson of Frametown; and one great-grandson, Bryan W. Boggs of Flower Mound, Tex. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry H. Lynch; one daughter, Betty Jo Lynch; an infant son; and one grandson, William B. Boggs, Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Albert's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Sand Ridge. LYNCH, RANDALL R. 1/8/1998 Randall R. "Pipewrench" Lynch, 51, of Creston, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Seaward Lynch of Creston and the late Emma Blankenship Lynch. He was a 1964 graduate of Wirt County High School and attended Glenville State College. He was an oil and natural gas producer and owner of several Creston-based businesses including Weva Operating, R&R Construction, R&A Production, Creston Well Service and L&W Farms. He was an overseer of Mt. Pleasant (Groundhog) Cemetery, enjoyed hunting, and was a longtime CB radio operator, having been known under the handle Pipewrench. Surviving, in addition to his father, are his wife, Barbara Ann Vandale Lynch; one son, Randall Lynch of Creston; two daughters, Christina Miller of Annamoriah and Stephanie Lynch of Gallipolis; two brothers, Robert Lynch of Creston and Rodney Lynch of Akron; and two granddaughters. Graveside services were held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, near Creston, with Pastor Ron Swiney officiating. Memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, c/o Busch Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Elizabeth, WV 26143. MALLEY, OPAL M. 11/12/1998 Opal M. Malley, 85, of Grantsville died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late James Herbert and Erna Mae Burrows Saunders.She enjoyed making crafts, quilting, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are one daughter, Sandra Wilson; two grand-children, Jan and Caitlin; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Broomstick Cemetery. MARKS, GLORIA 12/17/1998 Gloria M. Marks, 59, of Orma, died Saturday, Dec. 12, in Roane General Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John Charles and Berdina Mont Hoovler. Surviving are her husband, Ronzel Marks; one son, Roger H. Hoovler of Orrville, Ohio; one step-daughter, Becky Chaney of Apple Creek, Ohio; three step-sons, Jeffrey Marks and Jason Marks, both of Shreve, Ohio, and Erick Marks of Wooster, Ohio; one sister, Alice Hoovler of Erie, Pa.; two brothers, Charles Hoovler of Franklin, Pa., and Henry Hoovler of Arkansas; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating, and burial in Elmira Baptist Church Cemetery, Elmira. MARKS, WALTER C. 6/25/1998 Walter C. Marks, 74, of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, June 22, 1998, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Fred and Mina Rush Marks. He was an equipment operator in the pipeline construction industry. Surviving are three sons, David Marks of Newark, Johnnie Marks of Medina, Ohio, and Billy Marks of Grantsville; four daughters, Barbara Bush and Connie McCartney, both of Grantsville, Erma Sinns of Bedford Heights, Ohio, and Mae Lemon of Inverness, Fla.; two sisters, Vina Harris Parsons of Arnoldsburg and Geraldine Boothe of Grantsville; three brothers, Verdis (Shorty) Marks of Zanesville, Ohio, Henry Marks of Millstone and Virgil (Red) Marks of Canal Fulton, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial will be in Poling-Marks Cemetery, Millstone. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday. MARSHALL, ELLEN J. 7/2/1998 Ellen JoAnn Marshall, 52, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at Parkview Health Care Center. She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Grant and Elsie Cremeans Marshall. She worked for McHappy's for 24 years. Surviving are one son, Christopher Marshall of Little Hocking; two brothers, Eugene Marshall and Jack Marshall, both of Little Hocking; two grandchildren, Stephen and Rebecca Marshall, both of Grantsville; and a special friend, Robert Gallagher of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, and one daughter. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Larry Rice officiating. Burial was in Decatur Methodist Cemetery. MATHEWS, MATHEW 6/4/1998 Mathew Foster Mathews, 74, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at Memorial Southeast Hospital, Houston, Tex. He was born in Vienna, a son of the late William J. and Bess W. Mathews. He attended Parkersburg High School and graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1941. He was active in band at both schools. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, and was owner of Mathews Rechargeable Batteries, Houston. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Mathews of Pearland, Tex.; three sons, Michael C. Mathews, Sr., of Pearland, Kimberly Mathews of Toledo, Ohio, and William James of Toledo; two daughters, Stephanie Vaughn of Dayton, Ohio, and Kelly Fair of Lafayette, Colo.; one brother, William J. Mathews of Vienna; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Mathews. Services were held at SouthPark Funeral Home, Pearland. Graveside services will be held at Evergreen North Cemetery, Parkersburg, on Wednesday, July 8, at 11 a.m. MAYNE, ROGER W. 8/20/1998 Roger W. Mayne, 50, of Spencer, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, in CAMC-Memorial Division, Charleston, after a sudden illness. He was born in Spencer, the son of Mildred Batten Mayne of Spencer and the late William O. (Bill) Mayne. He was a truck driver for Great American Lines, Ravenswood, and a farmer. He had been an employee of the former Spencer Hospital.Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Patricia Bush Mayne of Spencer; one daughter, Pamela Ann Mayne of Spencer; two sons, Eric Mayne, with the U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Va., and Johnny Mayne of Spencer; one brother, John G. Mayne of Newton; and one half brother, Jack Batten of Pt. Pleasant. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Zion. MAZE, WILBERT B. 1/8/1998 Wilbert Blaine Maze, 54, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Nona Rose Maze of Munday and the late Clarence Maze, Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed by B.F. Goodrich, Spencer, for 22 years. He attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Phyllis M. Maze; two daughters, Ann Kaufman of Grantsville and Elaine Lindenthal of Birch River; two brothers, Dr. Clarence Maze, Jr., of Petersburg, Va., and Roger Maze of Limestone, Tenn.; three sisters, Betty Krugman of Pennsboro, Connie Lahman of Aiken, S.C., and Karen Richard of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and two grand-children. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jeff Lahman and Rev. Brad McBee officiating. Burial was in Maze Cemetery, Munday. McCARTNEY, CAROLYN - See Postalwait, Carolyn. McCLAIN, ARIEL E., JR. 11/19/1998 Ariel E. "Mac" McClain, Jr., 77, of Ironton, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, in Kings Daughter Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. He was born in Salem, the son of the late Ariel E. and Flossie Mae Allen McClain, Sr. He was a World War II Army veteran and a retired truck driver fo Ford Brothers with 30 years service. He also worked in gas fields for Hope Natural Gas Co., Grantsville. He graduated from Calhoun County High School and was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Byrd McClain; one daughter, Andrea Trippy of Huntington; one son, Tom McClain of Coal Grove; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Helen Watson of Belpre, Ohio, June Buckland of Charlerol, Pa., and Nadine Gant of Tempe, Ariz. He was preceded in death by one brother, Irvin McClain, and one sister, Pauline Coulter. Services were held at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, with Minister Philip LeMaster officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Gardens. McCUMBERS, ROGER LEE 6/4/1998 Roger Lee McCumbers, 48, of Nicut, died Thursday, May 28, 1998, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division, after an extended illness. He was born in Nicut, a son of Lester and Linda McCumbers of Nicut. He attended Lower Nicut Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Shawnna Stout of Servia; two sons, Joey Lee McCumbers of Clay and Roger Shannorn McCumbers of Servia; six sisters, Beatrice Putman of Arnoldsburg, Anna Lee White of Burton, Ohio, Louis Paulette Ice of Mantua, Ohio; Betty Jo Cottrell of Nicut; Sharon Mooris of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Tammy Smith of Tanner; two brothers, Billy Dean McCumbers of Five Forks and Timmothy Mark McCumbers of Nicut; and one grandson, Christopher Trae Stout. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Ed Moore officiating. Burial was in Mount Run Cemetery, near Nicut. McCUNE, EDITH K. 2/12/1998 Edith Kathleen King McCune, 72, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in Oak Hill. She was a housewife an attended the Church of God. Surviving are one son, Gary McCune of Goldsboro, N.C.; two daughters, Sharon Lea Pyatt of Oak Hill and Betty Jo Triplett of Fayetteville; one brother, Bernell King of Winslow, Ark.; three sisters, Goldie Bess of Fenwick, Dora Lea Davis of Fayetteville and Charlotte Ann Lewis of Akron, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Lida Bailey of Minnora and Ida Siers of Grantsville. Services were held at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayettevile, with Rev. Joann Treadway officiating. Burial was in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. McDONALD, GAIL, - See Mills, Gail M. McINTIRE, BETTY J. - See Law, Betty J. McKOWN, SHIRLEY 4/16/1998 Shirley Powell McKown, 93, of Lookout, died Sunday, Apr. 12, 1998, at a personal care home in Fayetteville. She was born in Cabin Creek, a daughter of the late Lon and Mae Downs Powell. She was a member and a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, Lookout. She was a member of Longdale Chapter of Order of Eastern Star, Lookout Garden Club, Farm Bureau Association, Farm Women's Club, Fayette Co. Homemakers Club, Fayette Co. Retired Teachers Association, National Education Association, and AARP. She was a retired teacher and principal for Calhoun and Fayette counties boards of education. She was a Morris Harvey College graduate. Surviving are two daughters, Lou M. Lilly of Oak Hill and Marty S. Booth of Vienna; five sons, Robert E McKown of Fayetteville, Theodore R. McKown of Painesville, Ohio, Paul McKown of Charleston, Edward P. McKown of Savannah, Ga., and Franklin McKown of St. Cloud, Fla.; four sisters, Eva Burton of Parkersburg, Amy Hathaway of Grantsville, Lucille Wilmouth of Millstone and Emma Neal Montgomery of Columbia, S.C.; two brothers, William G. Powell of St. Albans and Rue Powell of Arnoldsburg; and one sister-in-law, Laverne Powell of Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evan McKown; one daughter, Helen Wade; two sons, Jack McKown and Charles McKown; one sister, Verla Powell Poling; two brothers, Paul Powell and Victor Powell; and one grandson, Greg McKown. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Albert's Chapel United Methodist Church, Sandridge, with Rev. Brad McBee officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitations were scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Ansted, with Eastern Star services at 7:30 p.m. by Longdale Chapter, Lookout, and Thursday, noon to 1 p.m., at the church. Memorials may be made to Mt. Olive U.M. Church, Lookout, WV 25868, or Albert's Chapel U.M. Church, Sandridge, W.Va., in care of Mary McKee, Millstone, WV 25261. METZ, FOREST 'BRUCE' 5/14/1998 Forest "Bruce" Metz, 73, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Nicut, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at Barberton Citizens Hospital, Barberton, Ohio, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Martin Metz, Sr., and Maude Boone Metz. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., Akron. He was a member of VFW Post #3532, Akron. Surviving are six daughters, Wanda Bush of Glenville and Diane Stopher, Debbie Cook (with whom he made his home), Denise Heppe, Denine Metz and Dawn Marks, all of Akron; one son, Steve Metz of Akron; five sisters, Emma Siers and Gertie Perkins, both of Chloe, Inez Carr of Millstone, Pauline Farrar of Glenville and Irene Wayne of Spencer; two brothers, Martin Metz, Jr., of Orma and Frank Metz of Chloe; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Thurl Metz and Clell Metz, and one sister, Anna Miller Longfellow. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora. METZ, PAULINE - See Farrar, Pauline MILLER, IRENE E. 1/29/1998 Irene E. Miller, 71, of Tanner, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Seymour and Annie Burrows Smith. She was retired from B. F. Goodrich Co., Grantsville, and was a Baptist. Surviving aer her husband, John W. Miller; two daughters, Helen Travis of Mineral Wells and Mildred Nelson of Jacksonville, Fla., two sons, Herbert Dale Smith and Delbert O. Collins, both of Florida; two stepsons, John W. Miller, Jr., of Baltimore, Md., and Carl E. Miller of Lumberbridge, N. C.; one sister, Ruby Holbert of Florida; two brothers, Harry Oak Smith of New Mexico and Albert Thurl Smith of South Carolina; 39 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Annabelle Bennett; and one grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. MILLER, JOHN 12/24/1998 John Miller, 84, of Lumber Bridge, N.C., formerly of Tanner, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1998, in Moore County Regional Hospital, Southern Pines, N.C. Services were scheduled Tuesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services. MILLER, L. GORDON 7/16/1998 Lester Gordon Miller, 67, of Bayville, N.J., died Wednesday, July 8, 1998, at Community Medical Center, Toms River, following a heart attack. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Sullie A. and Carrie Miller. He was employed by Pappettis Trucking, Elizabeth, N.J., where he had worked as an interstate truck driver for 17 years. He was previously employed as a bus driver for Greyhound. He was a Navy veteran, and a member of Lacey Township Elks Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bayville. Surviving are his wife, Marion Chencharik Miller; one son, Lester G. Miller, Jr.. of Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters, Debbie Sonnay, Spring Hill, Fla., and Pam Jajer, Woodridge, N.J.; one sister, Melba Jean Miller of Grantsville; one step-son, Robert Apple of Bayville; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two half-brothers, Richard Gail Miller of Hutchenson, Kan., and Charles Runnion of St. Marys. O'Connell's Home for Funerals, Bayville, was in charge of arrangements. Donations were made to Bayville First Aid Squad in his memory. MILLER, LEXIE K. 5/28/1998 Lexie K. Miller, 93, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Howard and Sarah Starcher Miller. He was a retired U.S. mail carrier with 26 years service and was a member of Bryner Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Opal Hughes Miller; three daughters, Wanda L. Miller of Mt. Zion, Mary Parsons Riggs of Little Hocking, Ohio, and Janet Thomas of McAllister, Okla.; two sons, Donald L. Miller of Pettyville and John Miller of Mt. Zion; 10 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; and six great-great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dollie Hughes Miller; one daughter, Barbara Riggs; one sister, Dona Miller; and one brother, Cecil Miller. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glen McBride officiating. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Cemetery, Mt. Zion. MILLER, LUCILLE A. 8/20/1998 Lucille A. Miller, 41, of Akron, Ohio, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998, in Akron City Hospital, following a long illness. Surviving are her mother, Cleo E. Miller of Rosedale; two sons, Nicholas J. Coleman and Ronald B. Hopkins, both of Akron; and five brothers, William Miller of Corning, Calif., Robert Miller of Mogadore, Ohio, James Miller of Baltimore, Md., Jerry Miller of Elkhart, Ind.; and Herbert Miller of Rosedale. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mark Gerwig officiating. Burial was in Mill Fork Cemetery, Rosedale. MILLS, GAIL M. 2/26/1998 Gail M. Mills, 81, of Elizabeth died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Mudlick, a daughter of the late Tell and Ethel Parker McDonald. She was a 1934 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a 1938 graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor of science degree in home economics. She taught home economics and biology for five years at Montcalm Junior High School, Mercer County. She was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy WAVES as a chief pharmacist's mate in the Hospital Corps Rehabilitation Program. She graduated from Philadelphia School of Occupational Therapy and was a registered occupational therapist having practiced at Aspinwall and Clarksburg Veterans Administration hospitals. She was a long time member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir. She was a member of Grantsville Chapter 73, Order of Eastern Star, a member and past president of Woman's Club of Elizabeth, active with General Federation of Woman's Clubs of West Virginia, a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post #55 of Elizabeth, a life member of West Virginia 4-H All Stars, and a life member of West Virginia University Alumni Association where she was awarded emeritus status. She enjoyed cooking, bridge, crafts, and was an accomplished seamstress. Surviving are one son, Dr. Douglas J. Mills of Elizabeth; one grandson, Chase D. Mills of Elizabeth; and one granddaughter, Lacey N. Mills of Elizabeth. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Jerald Mills; two brothers, Romeo T. McDonald and J. Parker McDonald; and one sister, Ruth M. Witt. Services were held at Elizabeth Baptist Church, with Rev. Mark McCloy officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville, with military honors. Memorials may be made to WVU Foundation, c/o Busch Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Elizabeth, WV 26143. MOLLOHAN, ARNOLD 9/17/98 Arnold Mollohan, 71, of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Lanty and Maude Rogers Mollohan. He was retired from Timken Roller Bearing Co., Canton, Ohio. Surviving are two sons, Stephen Mollohan and Denzil Mollohan, both of Canton, Ohio; three daughters, Thelma Mollohan of Parkersburg, Connie Mollohan of Gerrardstown and Doris Mollohan of Russellville, Ala.; four sisters, Hallie Cunningham of Burning Springs, Mable Justice of Reedy, Bonnie Worstell and Ruth Koon, both of Marietta, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery, Nebo. MOORE, ROY 'JEFF' 5/21/1998Roy "Jeff" Moore, 47, of Chloe, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at CAMC General Division following a sudden illness. He was born in Braxton County, a son of Martha Tanner Moore of Florida and the late Clarence Moore. He was a farmer. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Hilda Flinn Moore; one son, Gary L. Flinn of Apple Creek, Ohio; two sisters, Thelma Carte of Chloe and Kathleen Hughes of Nebo; two brothers, Roscoe Moore and Mick Moore, both of Chloe; three step-daughters, Wanda Davisson of Apple Creek, Betty Westfall of Orma and Connie Beers of Navarre, Ohio; two step-sons, Ronnie Cross of Apple Creek and Floyd Cross of Chloe; 10 step-grandchildren; and six step-great- grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Richard Westfall officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. MORFORD, JAMES E. 1/8/1998 Longtime Calhoun County politician James E. Morford, 79, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Dr. James A. and Margaret Elizabeth Stalnaker Morford. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a West Virginia University graduate. He was a former auditor for West Virginia Dept. of Highways and former owner of Bridge Service Station, Grantsville. He was a former Calhoun County teacher and served three terms in W.Va. House of Delegates. He served two terms as Calhoun County sheriff and was a former recorder for the Town of Grantsville. He was a retired Grantsville postmaster. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, of Grantsville and Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, James A. Morford of Grantsville; one daughter, Kathryn Ellen Gainer of Knoxville, Tenn.; one brother, Dr. Warren Morford of Proctorville, Ohio; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary K. Morford; one sister, Kathryn Kaiser; and one brother, John William Morford. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville, with Masonic graveside rites. MORGAN, OSCAR R. JR. 4/9/1998 Oscar R. Morgan, Jr., 59, of Cabot Station, died Sunday, April 5, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Oscar R. and Alta Florence Richards Morgan. He was a member of VFW, Grantsville. Surviving are one niece, Mary Bennett of Exchange, and one uncle, Tracy Richards of Belpre, Ohio. Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. David Morris officiating. Burial will be in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. Visitation is one hour prior to services. MORGAN, OWEN R. 7/16/1998 Owen Russell Morgan, 81, of Radford, Va., died Monday, July 6, 1998, at his residence. He was the son of the late T.S. (John) and Ruby Jane Fox Morgan. He was a member of Fairlawn United Methodist Church and attended Fairlawn Baptist Church. He was a 1935 graduate of Calhoun County High School. Surviving are his wife, Frances Boone Morgan; two sons and daughters- in-law, Edward Brown and Helen Morgan of Abingdon, Va., and Owen Robert and Susan Morgan of Wytheville, Va.; one daughter and son-in- law, Alice Jane and Gary Barr of Raphine, Va.; four sisters, Jean Campbell and Joy Stevens, both of Grantsville, Audena Newhart of Williamstown and Dolly Morgan of Mount Dora, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Peter Morgan, Ethan Barr and Owen Roy Morgan. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur, Bob and Quinton Morgan, and three sisters, Lenora Davis, and Betty and Pauline Morgan. Services were held at Fairlawn Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Collins officiating. Burial was in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Memorials may be made to Fairlawn Baptist Church, 4 Oxford Ave., Radford, VA 24014, or Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4040 Franklin Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24014. MORGAN, QUINTON P. 3/12/1998 Quinton P. Morgan, 78, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Mar. 7, 1998, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Arnoldsburg, a son of the late T.S. and Ruby Fox Morgan. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and was retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a well-known livestock farmer and a member of Barnes Run Community Church. Surviving are one son, Mitchell Morgan of Arnoldsburg; four sisters, Joy Stevens of Grantsville, Imogene Campbell of Mt. Zion, Dolly Morgan of Mt. Dora, Fla., and Audene Newhart of Williams-town; one brother, Owen Morgan of Radford, Va.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reda Morgan; one son; two brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. MORLAN, LOTTI L. 5/14/1998 Lotti L. Morlan, 91, of Parkview Nursing Center, Parkers-burg, died Thursday, May 7, 1998, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Freed, a daughter of the late Frank and Effie Smith Morrison. She was a homemaker and a member of North End Church of Christ. Surviving are her stepmother, Blondena Morrison of Craigsville; one daughter, Naomi Stanley of Parkersburg; four sons, Robert Cooper of Beckley, Dennis Cooper of Parkersburg, Shirley W. Cooper of Coolville and Philip Cooper of Cleveland; three stepdaughters, Ruth Stephen, Blanche King and Christina Morlan, all of Parkersburg; one stepson, John Morlan of Parkersburg; two brothers, Jeptha Morrison of Parkersburg and J.P. Morrison of Five Forks; one half-sister, Eloise Mullins of Craigsville; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Loura T. Cooper; her second husband, Fred Morlan; three brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at North End Church of Christ, with Wirt Cook and Eddie Cooper officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. MORRIS, ARLIS E. 8/27/1998 Arlis E. Morris, 77, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 1998, in Americare-Salem, Salem, following a long illness. He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Mode and Bessie Jarvis Morris. He was a World War II veteran and a retired carpenter. Surviving are one sister, Geraldine Shaffer of Stumptown; one brother, Paul Morris of Fayetteville; and one half-sister, Louise Holcomb of Bridgeport. Private burial will be held in Nobe Cemetery. MORRIS, EDNA F. - See Carter, Edna F. MORRIS, JUNE B. 9/10/98 June B. Morris, 78, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following an extended illness. She was born June 26, 1920, in Lewis County, the daughter of the late Alva and Chloe Burke. She was a graduate of Jane Lew High School and was a former Brownie and Cub Scout leader and 4-H leader. She was a member of Calhoun General Hospital Auxiliary and Hacker'3 Creek Pioneer Descendants. For several years, she worked with her husband in Morris Oil and Gas Co. and the family farm. Surviving are her husband, Donald W. Morris, whom she married in 1945; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Stephen Maxwell of Clarksburg and Jane and Ronald Carpenter of Grantsville; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard J. and Jennifer Morris of Grantsville; one brother, Opha M. Burke of Weston; eight grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William Taylor officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. MORRISON, JEPTHA D. 10/29/98 Jeptha D. Morrison, 85, of Parkersburg died Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Frank and Effie Smith Morrison. He was retired from FMC, Parkersburg, and was a member of North End Baptist Church. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are one son, Henry Morrison of Parkersburg; one daughter, Mabel Y. Keever of Belleville; one brother, J.P. Morrison of Five Forks; one half-sister, Eloise Mullins of Craigsville; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorthy E. Morrison; three brothers; and four sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Eddie Cooper officiating. Burial was in Yoak Cemetery. MORRISON, LORRAINE S. - See Haddox, Lorraine. MORRISON, LOTTI L. - See Morlan, Lotti L. MURPHY, JARRIET "JACK" 10/1/98 Jarriet "Jack" Murphy, 64, of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998.He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Arthur and Flona Murphy. He retired from B&W as a tool applicator after 35 years service. He was a member of Akron Baptist Temple and National Lodge 568, AF&AM. Surviving are his wife, Goldie; one daughter, Sallie Wolfe of Kernersville, N.C.; one granddaughter, Patti Blackburn of Wilmington, N.C.; one great-granddaughter, Cassandra; one brother, Ralph Murphy of Norton, Ohio; one sister, Dorma Cooper of Norton; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Garrison Murphy. Services were held at Akron Ba tist Temple, with Rev. Howard Powell officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park. NEWTON, Z. DORIS 4/30/1998 Z. Doris Newton, 85, of Leetonia, Ohio, formerly of Belpre, Ohio, died Monday, Apr. 20, 1998, in Salem, Ohio. She was born in Annamoriah, a daughter of the late William and Daisy Stutler Beall. Surviving are one daughter, two sons, two sisters, nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia. NICHOLS, EFFIE - See Wilson, Effie. NICHOLSON, DELBERT L. 1/8/1998 Delbert Lewis Nicholson, 75, of Sand Ridge, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, at his residence. He was born in Copen, Braxton County, a son of the late Doesey and Bertha Steel Nicholson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a former employee of Grafton Foundry, Grafton, Ohio. He was a stockman and a farmer. He was a member of Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Clara B. Runyon Nicholson of Sand Ridge; five daughters, Barbara Sue Reinard of Woodsbridge, Va., Sandra Mae Hess and Rebecca Lynne Hess, both of Glenville, Donna Faye Nicholson of West Virginia and Dolly Jean Hickman of Grantsville; three sons, Delbert Junior Nicholson and Leonard Dewayne Nicholson, both of Grantsville, and Timothy Lewis Nicholson of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters; two brothers; 17 grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial will be in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. Visitation was scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. NITZ, WILLIAM FOSTER 2/12/1998 William Foster Nitz, 85, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Arnoldsburg, a son of the late Dee and Mary Goff Nitz. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific on the USS Mazama. He retired from Dils Brothers Dept. Store after 32 years of service and was a 44- year member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are his friend and caregiver, Golda Preston of Parkersburg; and two sisters, Zelma Barker of Fultonham, Ohio, and Meryl Price of Arnoldsburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Husk Nitz; one daughter, Lora Marzetta Park; five brothers, Ivy, Greely, Otis, Carl and Fenton Nitz; one sister, Freda Sauer; and one granddaughter, Jenifer Park. Services were held at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, Parkers-burg, with Rev. Lindsay Thorp officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. NORMAN, DELMER L. 3/5/1998 Delmer L. Norman, 69, of Normantown, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. He was born in Shock, a son of the late Foster and Autie Groves Norman. He was valedictorian of Normantown High School Class of 1948 and attended Glenville State College. He retired from Koppers Corp. in 1990 with 39 years of service. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Normantown, having served as a trustee. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #24, AF&AM, of Grantsville, Gilmer County Republicans, and Friends of Gilmer Public Library. Surviving are his wife of eight years, Doris Gerwig Norman; one daughter, Lori Frame of Troy; seven stepdaughters, Tonya Newman of Madison Heights, Va., Jane Howard and Beverly White, both of Lagrange, Ohio, Margaret Maurer of Grafton, Ohio, Ruth Ann Miller of Gassaway, Debi Jenkins of Glenville and Marlene Reisinger of Medina, Ohio; two stepsons, James Wilmoth of Wellington, Ohio, and Brian Wilmoth of Spencer, Ohio; one brother, Randolph Norman of Rayland, Ohio; three sisters, Mavis Miller of Shock, Hazel Griffin of Alta Loma, Tex., and Etta Miller of Ravenswood; three granddaughters; 35 stepgrandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Elder Larry Fisher officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. NORMAN, ELLA MARIE - See Smith, Ella Marie. NORMAN, VIRGINIA N. - See Sullivan, Virginia N. PARKS, LETHA T. 11/19/1998 Letha T. Parks, 87, of Spencer, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, at her residence. Surviving are her husband, Lester Parks; one daughter, Virginia Crislip of Laurel, Md.; two grandchildren, Charlotte Rider of Joker and Connie Reza of Greensboro, Md.; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. PARSONS, CAROLINE - See Webster, Caroline PAUGH, DEREA - See Richards, Derea. PEPPER, VALETTA - See Slaby, Valetta. PEPPER, WILLIAM P. 12/3/1998 William P. (Red) Pepper, 69, of Macfarlan, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, while deer hunting in Ritchie County. He was born at Brohard, the son of the late Roy C. and Sarah Jane Lynch Pepper. He was a retired block layer and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and harvesting yellow root and ginseng. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Jean Hepner Pepper; two sons, Ronnie Pepper and Terry Pepper, both of Petroleum; one daughter, Sharon Tingler of Parkersburg; one brother, Roy E. Pepper of Frostburg, Md.; one sister, Delma M. Grim of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Jane Pepper; three brothers, Dale Pepper, Harry Pepper and Don Pepper; and two sisters, Bernadine Reed and Kathryn Smith. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Gladson Grim officiating and military honors by American Legion Post #55, Elizabeth. PHILLIPS, ELDRIDGE, JR. 10/1/98 Eldridge Phillips, Jr., 54, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, at CAMC-Memorial Division, Charleston, following a brief illness. He was born in Upshire, the son of the late Eldridge and Beulah Phillips. He was a carryout at Grantsville Foodland. Surviving are his wife, Lenn Phillips of Grantsville; and a daughter, Debby Parsons, and grandson, Cody Parsons, both of Five Forks. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Bob Nichols officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. PLANT, PEARL - See Edinger, Pearl POLING, VIRGINIA D. 4/2/1998 Virginia D. Poling, 64, of Millstone died Friday, March 27, 1998, at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, following an extended illness. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of Rosie Fall Hicks of Arnoldsburg and the late Earl Hicks. She was a homemaker. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, Junior Cleo Poling of Millstone and one daughter, Carolyn Cain of Millstone. Two sons, Timothy Cleo and Richard Lee Poling, both of Millstone; five grandchildren; three brothers, Darius Hicks of Arnoldsburg, Dayton Hicks of Orma and James Hicks of Mt. Zion; two sisters, Leota Linehan of Neward, Ohio and Mary Groves of Lockney. She was preceeded in death by a sister, Bevis Thomas and two brothers, Ronnie and Woody Hicks. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in the Poline-Marks Cemetery near Millstone. POSTALWAIT, CAROLYN 9/24/98 Carolyn J. Postalwait, 54, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Sept. 19, at Greenbrier Medical Center, Fairlea, following a sudden illness. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Opal G. Hayhurst McCartney of Grantsville and the late Orlen D. McCartney. She was a 1964 graduate of Calhoun County High School. She moved to Warren, Ohio, with her husband in 1965 where she practiced real estate for 15 years with Century 21 before they returned to Calhoun County. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Richard B. Postalwait; two sons, Richard G. Postalwait and Kevin B. Postalwait, both of Grantsville; one brother, Oren Gerald McCartney of Grantsville; and two sisters, Virginia Erlewine of Grantsville and Patricia Bollinger of Asbury. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. POSTALWAIT, IVY - See Helmick, Ivy. POWELL, SHIRLEY - See McKown, Shirley. PRICE, ODUS C. 7/23/1998 Odus C. Price, 73, died Saturday, July 18, 1998, in Barberton, Ohio. He was born in Russett, the son of the late Louisa Bailey and Coy C. Price. He lived most of his life in Barberton. He was a World War II Navy veteran and active member of L.S.T. Organization and Sherman Church of Christ. He retired from Ohio Brass with 38 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Paula Mae Boatright Price; two sons, Gary Price and Jim Price; five grandchildren, Jamie, Ryan, Tara and Jackie Price and Dani Murphy; one great-grandchild, Cody Murphy; one brother, Don Price; two sisters, Ruth Spencer and Helen Ward; and numerous family and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Harley and Bill Price. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Akron, Ohio, with military graveside services conducted by Barberton VFW Post 1066. PRUNTY, RUTH 4/30/1998 Ruth Wilson Prunty, 91, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Apr. 26, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Charles and Etta Jane Ferrell Hosey. Surviving are two daughters, Etta Ferrell and Lorene Kemper, both of Parkersburg; two brothers, Ernest Hosey and Shirl Hosey, both of Grantsville; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Romeo Hosey, Hale Hosey and Wade Hosey; one sister, Retta Hosey; first husband, Lawrence Wilson; second husband, Gayle Prunty; and one son, Dwayne Wilson. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. RAMSELL, THOMAS R. 2/19/1998 Thomas R. (Snuffy) Ramsell, 65, of Spencer, died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in Selby General Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. He was born at Johnstown, Pa., a son of the late John and Nellie L. Trumper Ramsell. He was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight, Detroit, Mich., and a former substitute bus driver for Calhoun County Board of Education. He was a 34-year member of Teamster's Union, Local 299, Detroit, an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He was a member of H.O.G., Milwaukee, Wisc., and was an avid outdoor sportsman. Surviving are his wife, Donna C. Ramsell of Spencer; three sons, Kevin A. Railey of Sterling Heights, Mich., and Tommy Ramsell and Tim Ramsell, both of Mantua, Ohio; four daughters, Amanda L. Rishky of Ephrata, Wash., Holly A. Railey of Lemon Grove, Calif., and Diane Lough and Margaret Ziegler, both of Mantua; one sister, Elsie Nord of Lorain, Ohio; seven grand-children; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Ramsell, John Henry Ramsell and Albert Ramsell; and one sister, Dorothy Josephson. Services were held at Egypt Ridge Chapel, Spencer, with Rev. John W. Lowe officiating. Burial with military graveside rites was held in Egypt Cemetery, Spencer. RATHWELL, ELOUDEAN - See Stump, Eloudean. REED, ELMA - See Edgell, Elma RICHARDS, BERNETTA M. - See Yoak, Bernetta M. RICHARDS, DEREA 8/27/1998 Derea Richards, 88, of Munday, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 1998, at Parkview Healthcare Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Marion and Iva Rhodes Paugh. She was a homemaker and a member of Five Forks Community Church. Surviving are four daughters, Alice Cunningham of Five Forks, Mary Belt of Munday, Nora McIntyre of Mineral Wells and Nola Treadway of White Oak; four sons, Fayette Richards and Ora Richards, both of Seville, Ohio, Roland Richards of North Carolina and William Richards of Brohard; 33 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zell Richards, and two sons, Ole and Raymond Richards. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Big Springs Cemetery. RICHARDS, EDITH E. - See Swisher, Edith E. RICHARDS, ELVA V. - See Thomas, Elva V. RICHARDS, EVELYN R. 2/26/1998 Evelyn R. Richards, 83, of Davisville died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Jeff and Effie Gay Stallman Dye. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Lucille Lane Fluharty of Davisville; seven grandchildren, Pamela McDonald of Belpre, Vernon Richards of Kansas, Jeff Richards, Sheila Richards, Mitchell Richards and Michael Richards, all of Big Springs, and Brenda Walker of Big Bend; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, former Calhoun County sheriff Park Richards, in 1976; one son, Ophard Richards; one sister, Chloe Dye; and two brothers, Dale Dye and William Dye. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery. RICHARDS, NANCY JANE - See Collins, Nancy Jane. RICHARDS, RAYMOND 8/27/1998 Raymond V. Richards, 66, of Brunswick, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 1998, in Parma General Hospital, Parma, Ohio, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Zell and Derea Richards (His mother died the same day, her obituary follows this one). He was a Korean War veteran and was retired from Reserve Iron and Metal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving are three sons, Raymond Richards of Broadview Heights, Ohio, Richard Richards of Brunswick and William Richards of Marengo, Ohio; two daughters, Beverly Neidert of Brunswick and Victoria Schroder of North Royalton, Ohio; four brothers, Fayette Richards and Ora Richards, both of Seville, Ohio, Roland Richards of North Carolina and William Richards of Brohard; and four sisters, Alice Cunningham of Five Forks, Mary Belt of Munday, Nora McIntyre of Mineral Wells and Nola Treadway of White Oak.He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Richards in 1994. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. RICHARDS, SHEILA RENEE 10/1/98 Sheila Renee Richard , 35, of Big Springs, died Monday, Sept. 21, 1998, at CAMC-General Division, Charleston. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Glenna Echard Richards and the late Ophard Richards. She worked as a postal clerk for U.S. Postal Service, Parkersburg. ]Surviving in addition to her mother are one sister, Brenda L. Walker of Big Bend, and four brothers, Vernon Richards of Edgerton, Kan., and Jeffery Richards, Mitch Richards and Mike Richards, all of Big Springs. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery. RIDDEL, CHARLES E. 5/7/1998 Charles E. Riddel died Friday, Apr. 17, 1998, in Buffalo, Wyoming. He was a son of the late Howard and Edith McClung Riddel and grandson of John G. and Rose Howard Riddel of Grantsville. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 30 years service. Surviving are eight children, five grandchildren, one sister, Virginia Riddel Woodmansar of Kaufman, Tex.; aunts, Eleanor "Dink" Duskey, Loraine "Brooke" Rogers and Thelma Deel, all of Ohio; and uncles, Gail Riddel of Ohio and Gene Riddel of Arizona. Services and burial were held at the military cemetery in Buffalo. RIDDELL, OPAL - See Stalnaker, Opal. RIDDLE, ALPHA G. 8/20/1998 Alpha G. Riddle, 86, of Ashland, Ohio, died Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Judson E. and Naoma Stump Riddle. After high school, he studied at Glenville State College and Ashland College and received a B.S. degree in education and a masters in education in school administration and supervision from Kent State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. His career in education spanned 45 years. He came to Ashland County in 1945 and taught in Nova, Adario and Lincoln, Grant and Arthur Street elementary schools. For 19 years, he was employed by Tuscarawas County Schools as a teacher, principal, and elementary supervisor, and retired as director of supervisory services in 1975. He was past chairman of Northeastern Ohio School Supervisors, McKinley Council International Reading Association, New Philadelphia Council of Churches, Tuscarawas County Council of Church and Community, and Tuscarawas County Council of Religious Education. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Ashland, former teacher of Loyal Workers Sunday School class, and member of the Builders Group. He formerly served on Program Council, Salary Commission, and Committee on Nominations for East Ohio Conference of United Methodist Churches. He had just received his pin for 35 years of perfect attendance in Lions Club. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Madalene A. Roberts; three daughters, Manoka Hassinger and Lenore Reich, both of Ashland, and Myrna Edie of Greenfield, Ind.; four sisters, Genieva Conrad of Grantsville, Stella Reed of Barberton, Ohio, and Augusta Riddle and Pauline Gainer, both of St. Marys; two brothers, Arden Riddle of Copley, Ohio and Paul Riddle of Norton, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home, Ashland, with Rev. Thomas A. Snyder officiating, and burial in Ashland County Memorial Park. Lions Memorial Service was held and Ashland County Joint Veterans Council will participate in military graveside services. RIDDLE, GERALD 9/17/98 Gerald E. Riddle, 58, of Sand Ridge, died in an automobile accident on Rt. 5 near Elizabeth on Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998. He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of Clyde Riddle, Sr., of Stowe, Ohio, and the late Katheryn Riddle. He was a self-employed mechanic. Surviving in addition to his father are nine brothers, John Riddle, James Riddle, Richard Riddle and Clyde Riddle, Jr., all of Akron, Terry Riddle of Washington, Ernest Riddle of Kentucky, Donald Riddle of California, Charlie Riddle of Ohio and Michael Riddle of Arizona; four sisters, Karen RRiddle and Carol Pratt, both of Arizona, Donna Riddle and Evelyn Beigh, both of California. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Riddle. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Cleston Garrett officiating. Burial was in Knicley Cemetery, Servia. RIDDLE, WILLIAM DYE 4/23/1998 William Dye Riddle, 88, of Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Grantsville, died Thursday, Apr. 16, 1998, at Portage County Nursing Center, Ravenna, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Scott and Melvina Deems Riddle. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having received a Purple Star while fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a former security guard and was employed in the Ohio highway construction industry. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. RITCHIE, MARSHALL GLEN 12/3/1998 Marshall Glen Ritchie, 77, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County and retired as a machinist in Cleveland after 34 years. He was formerly employed by Central Brass Corporation and was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army Air Corps. Surviving are two sons, Nolan Ritchie of Grantsville and Rex Yoak of Big Bend; three daughters, Sheila Yost of Parkersburg, Mary Lynch of Mineral Wells and Sandra Taylor of Belpre, Ohio; one brother, Dale Ritchie of Big Springs; one sister, Edyth Ferrell of Spencer; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Rose Ritchie; four brothers, Paul, Jim, Carl and Grover Ritchie; and two sisters, Glada Harris and Edith Whipkey. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg. ROBERTS, LESLIE M. 1/8/1998 Leslie M. Roberts, 75, of Orma, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Orma, a daughter of the late Alpha Sr. and Susie White Carpenter. She was a homemaker and a member of Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Claudis A. McCune, Jr., of Richwood and Doyle B. Roberts of Norton, Ohio; one daughter, Bernice M. Tingler of Big Springs; three brothers, Brooks Carpenter of Deerwalk, Wade Carpenter of Gassaway and Alpha Carpenter, Jr., of Port Huron, Mich.; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claudis A. McCune, Sr.; her second husband, Horace J. Roberts; one sister, Beatrice Butler; and two brothers, Stanley Carpenter and Cecil Carpenter. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, near Orma. ROBINSON, EARL V. 4/2/1998 Earl V. Robinson, 83, of Harrisville died Wednesday, March 25, 1998, in Parkersburg. He was born in Frozen, Calhoun County, and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935. He was a retired timberman, an avid gardener who shared his crops graciously and a member of Riddles Chapel Congregational Church, Harrisville. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Minnie B. Lawson Robinson; three sons, Vinton Robinson of Tanner, Glen Robinson of Belleville and Melvin Robinson of Walker; two daughters, Helen Keith of Mineral Wells and Judith Hardbarger of Washington; one brother, Robert Robinson of Tanner; one sister, Geneva Lawson of Arnoldsburg; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gray and Hollie Bailey Robinson; one brother, Erman Robinson; and two sisters, Sylvia Ballard and Thelma Little. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Harlan Hodge officiating. Burial in Harrisville 100F Cemetery. ROBINSON, HAROLD B. 2/26/1998 Harold B. Robinson, 96, of Belmont died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, at Marietta Center, Marietta, Ohio. He was born in Wirt County, a son of the late Burton and Rosalee Adams Robinson. He graduated from Elizabeth High School, received a bachelor's degree from West Virginia Wesleyan and a master's degree from West Virginia University. He was an educator, having taught in Calhoun, Wirt, Ritchie, Wood, Pleasants and Jackson counties in West Virginia and at Plymouth, Ohio. He was a member of W.Va. Education Association and National Education Association. He was a Protestant. Surviving are one son, Harold Grant Robinson of Hixson, Tenn.; two daughters, Margie Wilson of Channing, Mich., and Ava Cantwell of Belmont; four sisters, Margaret Smith of Zanesville, Ohio, Zetta Mae Doty of Winter Garden, Fla., and Wynema Lemasters and Naomi Kirchner, both of Greensburg, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Chessie Alta Busch Robinson; his second wife, Elsie Smith Robinson; three brothers, Harley Robinson, Elvin Robinson and George Robinson; one sister, Heloise Higgins; and two grandsons, Todd Robinson and Robert Gregory Robinson. Memorial services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Earl Perkins officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard, at the convenience of the family. ROBINSON, MINNIE B. 5/21/1998 Minnie B. Robinson, 78, of Harrisville, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born at Frozen, a daughter of the late John and Zanna Tucker Lawson. She formerly worked at Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville, and retired from United Manufacturing, Harrisville, as a seamstress. She was a member of Riddle's Chapel Congrega-tional Church. Surviving are three sons, Vinton Robinson of Tanner, Glen Robinson of Belleville and Melvin Robinson of Walker; two daughters, Helen Keith of Mineral Wells and Judith Hardbarger of Washington; two brothers, Denzil Lawson and Ray Lawson, both of Navarre, Ohio; three sisters, Cleo Newell of Orma, Zella Boone of Nazarre and Helen Cottrill of Garfield Heights, Ohio; 13 grand-children; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl, Bert and Edgar Lawson; three sisters, Stella Schartiger, Tessie Leek and Gay Fulks; and her husband, Earl V. Robinson, on Mar. 25, 1998. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. O.D. Harmon and Rev. Harlan Hodge officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Harrisville. ROGERS, EMERY 'PETE' 6/11/1998 Emery T. "Pete" Rogers, 82, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Clarks-burg, following a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Emery and Maggie Ferrell Rogers. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Hope Natural Gas Co. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville, and was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Surviving are his wife, Brooke Riddel Rogers; one daughter, Pamela A. Morgan of Columbia, S.C.; two sons, John R. Rogers of Greenville, S.C., and Sammy W. Rogers of Falls Church, Va.; one brother, Victor Rogers of Wadsworth, Ohio; one sister, Lona Hurd of Wadsworth; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Ceme-tery, Grantsville. RUPERT, LUCILLE R. - See Beecher, Lucille R. RUSH, PLUMMER A. 8/13/1998 Plummer A. Rush, 84, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.He was born in Fairchance, Pa., the son of the late Harry and Josephine Benson Rush. He was a claims manager for Westfield Insurance Co. He was a Pennsylvania Golden Gloves boxing champion, raced speed boats, and was an avid golfer. He was owner/operator of Plum Line Golf and known for his customized golf clubs. Surviving are his wife, Sue McCoy Rush; one son, John Sondereker of DeMoines, Iowa; two stepsons, John F. McCoy of Grantsville and Dr. Jay Michael McCoy of Knoxville, Tenn.; three sisters, Sue Berchem of Burney, Calif., Lue Rush of Modesto, Calif., and Gail McCormack of Rohnert Park, Calif.; one brother, Jack Rush of Foster City, Calif.; one granddaughter; and three step-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Dunbar Rush; two brothers; and two sisters.Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. SAMPLES, DELMA D. - See Allen, Delma D. SANDY, G. GERALDINE 4/9/1998 G. Geraldine Dye Sandy, 70, of Parkersburg, formerly of Big Springs, died Saturday, Apr. 4, 1998, at the home of Charles and Edna Clegg of Parkersburg, where she resided. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Caroline Richards Dye. She attended Beech Valley U.M. Church, Big Springs. Surviving are one uncle, Glen Dye, and three aunts, Dorothy Dye, Sarah Harris and Betty Dye. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Sandy. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Big Springs Cemetery, Big Springs. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. SCHMIDT, EDRA 9/17/98 Edra L. Schmidt, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 1998, at Edward Hospital, Naperville, Ill. She was born in Big Springs, the daughter of the late Virgil and Florence Weinrich Snider. She was a 1941 graduate of Calhoun County High School and moved to Naperville in 1953. She was a 4-H leader and assisted at the DuPage County Fair for many years. She was a member of the Alliance of the Mentally Ill of DuPage County. She was an Avon representative for 22 years and a member of Bethany Lutheran Church since 1953. Surviving are her husband, Waldemar "Wally" Schmidt of Naperville; two sons, Harlan Schmidt of Lombard and Charles Schmidt of Naperville; two daughters, Walena Schmidt of Naperville and Florence Landorf of Warrenville; five grandchildren; one brother, William Snider of Cleveland; and three sisters, Mable Strnad of Cleveland, and Florence Matyas and Leona Milanko, both of Brunswick, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one brother, Lewis Snider, and two sisters, Addie Richards and Rosemary Thompson. Services were held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Naperville. Burial was in Wheatland Cemetery, Naperville. SCOTT, GRETA CHURL 1/15/1998 Greta Churl Scott, 86, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Curtis and Hattie Bennett Hathaway. She was a retired elementary school teacher having taught in Calhoun, Ritchie and Wood counties, and Hawaii. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Order of Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge, and Retired Teachers Association in Calhoun County. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are a son-in-law, Thomas G. Williams; two grandchildren, Scott and Whitney Williams; one sister, Pearl VanHorn of Big Springs; one half-sister, Dixie Gregg of Warwick, Ohio; two half-brothers, Charles C. Hathaway of Weston and Darrell Hathaway of Mineral Wells. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Scott; and one daughter, Brenda Sue Williams. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. SCOTT,KENNETH D. 3/5/1998 Kenneth D. Scott, 61, of Spencer, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Walter and Willia Sturm Scott. He was retired from Pennzoil Co. and operated a small engine repair shop. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served two years in Japan and two years in Panama City, Fla. He was a member of American Legion Post #21, Spencer, and Rush Creek Baptist Church, and attended Speed Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Freda B. West Scott; three sisters, Betty Surface of Sistersville, Kathryn Miler of Spencer and Donna Mace of Bridgeport; and trusted friend, Doyle Jones. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Scott and Millard Scott; and two sisters, Mildred Kelly and Wanda Green. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spen-cer, with Rev. Roger Flesher and Rev. Orland Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer, with military graveside rites. SEARS. JAMES G. 10/8/98 James G. Sears, 73, of Mineral Wells, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Chloe, the son of the late William Wiley Sears and Lydia Ethel Jarvis Sears Santy. He was a retired carpenter and had served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Lucy Wineland Bibbee Sears; one daughter, Judy May Noah of Demascus, Md.; one son, Thomas Martin Sears of Belpre; one granddaughter, Beth Anne Barker of Parkersburg; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beulah Mae Martin Sears; two sisters; one half-sister; and one half-brother. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Dean Ash officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. SHAFER, RUTH E. - See Smith, Ruth E. SHAW, HELEN 5/28/1998 Helen Maxine Suthers Shaw, 69, of Hur, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at home, of a heart attack. She was born in Hamden, Ohio, on Mar. 10, 1929, a daughter of the late William and Myrtle Suthers. Over the years she lived in Detroit, Mich., West Point, N.Y., Fort Meade, Md., and at Hur since 1983. Surviving are her husband, Carl F. Shaw; three sons, Dale R. Shaw, David M. Shaw and Greg M. Shaw; five grandchildren; and a half- sister, Beverly Preston of Wellston, Ohio. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 5:30 p.m., at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Hur. Eulogies and reminiscences are invited. Contact Carl Shaw, HC65, Box 148, Mt. Zion, WV 26151, phone 354-6598. SHIMER, ERNEST D. "PAT" 8/27/1998 Ernest D. "Pat" Shimer, 87, of Creston, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998, at his home following a long illness.He was born in Calhoun County, and was a retired tool dresser in the oil and gas industry. He was a member of Creston United Methodist Church and Knights of Pythias Lodge, Cremo. Surviving are three sons, David Shimer of Clinton, Ohio, Mark Shimer of Creston and Matt Shimer of Annamoriah; three daughters, Faye Kramer of Ottawa, Ill., Ruby Bingman of Akron, Ohio, and Barbara Cooper of Annamoriah; one brother, James Shimer of California; two sisters, Ethel Boltz of Beverly and Evelyn Bowman of Fairmont; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna E. Shimer, in 1988; two sisters, Minnie and Myrtle; and three brothers, Howard, Harvey and Earl.Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Annamoriah. SHOCK, LORA M. - See Hathaway, Lora M. SHOCK, WILLARD 2/5/1998 Willard Shock, 82, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, at the home of his daughter in Grantsville. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late William and Edna Garrett Shock. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was an avid fisherman and a Baptist. Survivors include three sons, William T. Shock of Millstone, Jack David Shock of Walterboro, S.C., and Larry Shock of Charleston; four daughters, Bertha Jean Promley of Ft. Myers, Fla., Edna JoAnn Shock and Judy Morton, both of Grantsville, and Tammy Moore of South Charleston; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Shock. Services wre scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Shock Cemetery near Stumptown. SHUMAN, JAMES D. SR. 4/23/1998 James D. Shuman, Sr., 71, of Vienna, died Sunday, Apr. 19, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pike, a son of Flossie P. Scott Shuman of Vienna and the late James I. Shuman. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, where he was active with the Big Red Band. He was a Mountain State Business College graduate who went on to work as an accountant in the Parkersburg and Vienna area for over 50 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and Korean War. He was a member of the Army band. He was a member of the original Boy Scout Troop 20 and served as treasurer. He also worked with the Boy Scout Council. He was active with Senior Citizen Bowling League at Emerson Bowling Lanes. He was a member of 36th Street Church of Christ for 55 years, having served as elder. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping and model trains. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife of 50 years, Lois Jean Shott Shuman; one daughter, Linda Deem of Vienna; three sons, James D. Shuman, Jr., and John H. Shuman, both of Vienna, and Robert J. Shuman of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren, Melissa Wilson of Parkersburg, Tamara Deem of Columbus, Andrea Deem, Jeff Shuman, Daniel Shuman and Benjamin Shuman, all of Vienna, Justin Shuman and Jessie Shuman, both of Parkersburg; one great-granddaughter, Abigail Elaine Wilson of Parkersburg; two sisters, Velma S. Graham and Glenna M. Schott of Vienna; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at 36th Street Church of Christ, with Tom Butterfield officiating, and burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church. SIDWELL, LURANNA L. 4/9/1998 Luranna L. Sidwell, 75, of Orrville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Mar. 31, 1998, in Wooster. She was born in Orma, a daughter of the late Ed and Jane Nichols Tucker. She was a homemaker and a member of Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Robert Groves of Big Bend and Carl Groves of Apple Creek, Ohio; three stepsons, Buck Groves of Akron, Ohio, Junior Groves of Orma and Ward Groves of Lockney; five brothers, Russ Tucker of Orrville, Ottice Tucker of Brewster, Ohio, Paul Tucker of Navarre, Ohio, and Homer Tucker and Euell Tucker, both of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Pearl Shock of Beach City, Ohio, and Ruby McCumbers of Palestine; 10 grand-children; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Dennis; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Orma United Methodist Church, Orma, with Rev. Glen McBride officiating. Burial was in Orma U.M. Church Cemetery. SIERS, THELMA 6/18/1998 Thelma "Peggy" Siers, 85, of Stumptown died Sunday, June 14, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Rosedale, Braxton County, the daughter of the late John Robert and Emma Jane Ramsey Godfrey. She was a homemaker and a member of Rush Run Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Harry Siers of Stumptown; four daughters, Jean Sears and Sue Collins, both of Stumptown, and Betty Miller and Tish Vannoy, both of Mineral Wells; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley F. Siers; three brothers, Jennings "Jack" Godfrey, Omar Godfrey and Gayford Godfrey; and one sister, Ermal O'Field. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Rush Run Baptist Church, near Stumptown, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating, and burial in Collins-Community Cemetery, near Stumptown. SIMMONS, BILLY A. 4/9/1998 Billy A. Simmons, 72, of Shock, died Sunday, Apr. 5, 1998, at Roane General Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Howard and Dorothy Brady Simmons. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired heavy equipment operator. Surviving are one son, Kenneth Simmons of Newton Falls, Ohio; three daughters, Kathy Heltzel of Shock, Karen Brown of Warren, Ohio, and Kelly Nicholas of Hickory, N.C.; 10 grand-children; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Garnet Simmons, in 1992, and one grandchild. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Conley Cemetery, Orma, with Rev. Howard Nichols officiating. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. SIMONS, DALLAS 8/16/1998 Dallas Simons, 84, of Akron, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998. He was born in Oka, the son of the late Fred and Edith Simons. He resided in the Akron area since 1945. He retired in 1976 with 31 years of service with General Tire and Rubber Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II and was a member of U.R.W. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Vesta Simons; one daughter, Connie Louise Simons of Akron, Ohio; two brothers, Cam and Roscoe Simons; two sisters, Ruby Truman and Erma Jarvis, all of West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Willie C. Smith officiating, and burial in Hillside Memorial Park._ SIMS, OPAL BUSCH 6/18/1998 Opal Busch Sims, 74, of Brohard, died Friday, June 12, 1998, at Camden-Clark Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late French and Martha Ellen Snider Busch. She was a homemaker and a lifelong Wirt County resident. She was a member of Brohard Goodwill Club and attended Strait Creek Baptist Church, Brohard. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Denver Sims; one son, Larry Lemasters of Bloomfield, N.J.; two daughters, Shirley Ferrell of Parkersburg and Patty Bruerton of Brohard; two step-granddaughters, Elizabeth Bruerton and Christina Borden, both of Dyersburg, Tenn.; five brothers-in-law, Fred Sims of Big Bend, Bill Sims of Thornville, Ohio, Eugene Sims of Cleveland, Richard Sims of Troy and Jerry Sims of Big Springs; and one sister-in-law, Bonnie Buck of Big Springs. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Noble Busch, William Busch, Jack Busch, Fred Busch and Glen Busch; and one sister, Chessie Robinson. Services were held at Strait Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Lewis Villers and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard. SLABY, VALETTA 6/25/1998 Valetta Pepper Slaby, 80, of Barberton, Ohio, died Saturday, June 20, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Munday, the daughter of the late Silas A. and Kansada Sees Pepper. She was a homemaker and attended Clinton Freewill Church. Surviving are her husband, Charles E. Slaby, Sr.; one daugh-ter, Janice Stutler; one son, Richard H. Shimer; one brother, Dennis Pepper; one sister, Emma Belt; eight grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Osa Morrison, Evelyn Naylor and Dorma Frame, and two brothers, Harry Pepper and Silas Pepper. Services were not announced. SLIDER, ELLEN - See Craddock, Ellen. SMITH, ELLA MARIE 3/26/1998 Ella Marie Smith, 62, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Mar. 19, 1998, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston. She was born in Calhoun, a daughter of the late Franklin L. and Alice Belle Richards Norman. She was a housewife. Surviving are one son, John James Smith of Parkersburg; one half- brother, Henry Norman of Parkersburg; two half-sisters, Polly Ann Watson and Emily Clark, both of Parkersburg; and two grandchildren, Nicole Smith and Casey Smith, both of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Junior Smith; one brother; and one sister. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Kermit Poling officiating. Burial was in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. SMITH, IRENE E. - See Miller, Irene E. SMITH, RUTH E. 4/9/1998 Ruth Elizabeth Shafer Smith, 86, of The Willows Nursing Home, formerly of Parkersburg, died Friday, Apr. 3, 1998, at the nursing home. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Bertis Allen and Rebecca Ruth Pettit Shafer. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Parkersburg and was employed by Wood County Board of Education as a secretary to the superintendent of schools for 14 years. Surviving are one daughter, Judith Smith Ball of Parkersburg; one sister, Jeanette Rebecca Shafer of Parkersburg; four grandchildren, James A. Ball, Jr., of Toledo, Ohio, John R. Caldwell III of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mackenzie Ball and Tabitha Ball, both of Parkersburg; and two nieces, Dorcas Wallace of Belpre and Betty Hickman of California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Donald Smith in 1981; one brother, Harold Shafer; and two sisters, Maude Randolph and Frances Zellers. Services were held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Rev. William R. Thomas officiating. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 813 Market St., Parkersburg, WV 26101. SNIDER, EDRA L. - See Schmidt, Edra. SNIDER, ESTA E. 7/23/1998 Esta E. Snider, 84, of Parkersburg, died Monday, July 20, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late M.S. and Rilla W. Morrison Snider. He attended schools in Elizabeth. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Goodwill Sunday School Class. He retired from Union Carbide Metals, Marietta. He was a 50-year member of Parkersburg Lodge 169, AF&AM, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Jerusalem Chapter 3 RAM, Nemesis Temple AAONMS, Calvary Commandry 3 Knights Templar, where he had been a commander. He was grand representative to Grand Commandry of Mississippi, charter and 50-year member of Nemesis Temple Directors Staff, ambassador from Nemesis Temple, member of Shrine 100 Million Dollar Club, former member of Nomad Shrine Club, Pharr, Tex., charter member of Tip of Texas Shrine Club, Brownsville, Tex., Ohio Valley Shrine Club and Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, where he was a lifetime contributor. He was an honorary member of Omar Temple Directors Staff, Charleston, S.C., Zembo Temple Directors Staff, Harrisburg, Pa., Kenna Temple Directors Staff, Alexandria, VA., Anezah Temple Directors Staff, Mexico City, Mex., and Order of the Golden Crutch Shriners Hospital, Mexico City. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Anna Mae Robinson Snider; one daughter, Carol Ray of Akron; two grandsons, Scott Ray of Atlanta, Ga., and Brian Ray of Cummington, Maine; one great-grandson, Jackson Ray of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Eula Bonnette of Marietta; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Dr. William R. Thomas, Dr. S. Ward Robinson and Dr.David A. Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Kinghts of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth, with Masonic rites by Parkersburg Lodge 169. Visitation was scheduled from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. SNIDER, VIRGIL G. 3/26/1998 Virgil G. Snider, 87, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Mar. 17, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Manley S. and Rilla D. Morrison Snider. He retired from the Town of Williamstown where he worked in the water department. He was a member of Seventh Street Methodist Church and a former police officer in Elizabeth and Williamstown. Surviving are three daughters, Iva Massey and Peggy Bradley, both of Parkersburg, and Dottie Whited of Pettyville; one son, Emmett Furner of Coolville; one sister, Eula Bonnette of Marietta; one brother, Esta Snider of Parkersburg; 14 grandchil-dren; and several great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Sarah S. Snider; one sister, Mildred Hayes; four brothers, Clyde Snider, Merrill Snider, Darrell Snider and John Snider; and two daughters, Amanda Longaberger and Maebell Clark. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Frank Plybon officiating. Burial was in K of P Cemetery, Elizabeth. SOUTHALL, FORREST 12/10/1998 Forrest W. Southall, 64, of Ripley, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, at home. He was a graduate of Ripley High School and Marietta College and received a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University. He was a retired district director of USDA's Farmers Home Administration (which included Calhoun), and taught in Braxton County schools and West Virginia University. Surviving are his wife, Mary Rosemarie Shaw Southall; two daughters, Elizabeth S. Southall of Dunbar and Anne M. Zorn of Kentucky; two step-sons, Shayne F. and David P. Shamblen of St. Albans; two step- daughters, Lisa I. Harris and Teresa A. James of St. Albans; one sister, Rose Marie Clegg of Parkersburg; aunt, Ethel Ball of Pleasant Hill; cousin, Ila Grey Snider of Pleasant Hill; and two grandsons. Services were held at Vail Funeral Home, Ripley, with Rev. William McMor an offi i ting. Burial was in Fairplain Cemetery. SOUTHWELL, VIRGINIA ELLEN 4/23/1998 Virginia (Virgie) Ellen Southwell, 78, died Saturday, Mar. 7, 1998, at her daughter's home in Delray Beach, Fla. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Howard S. and Bertha J. Deems Jones. Her hobbies were cooking, gardening and music. She was a member of Gladwin Eagles #3292 and had been voted Mother of the Year. She was baptized by Prosperity Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Cannon of Chicago, Ill., and Betty Anderson of Delray Beach; two grandchildren, Eric Anderson of Aurora, Ill., and Michelle Oatley of Delray Beach; great- granddaughter, Madison Oatley of Delray Beach; two sisters, Freda Twoey of Burton, Ohio, and Mildred Howell of Grantsville; three brothers, Willard Jones of Five Forks, and Chester Jones and Everett Jones, both of Grantsville; and second family, Grenvul Southwell, Ron Southwell, Carolyn Kareus and Vance Southwell of Michigan; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert F. Grogg; her second husband, William W. Southwell; one daughter, Vonda; two sisters, Hester and Ruth; five brothers, Bennie, Troy, Harley, Clifford and Franklin; and one grandson, Joel Southwell. Services will be held Saturday, Apr. 25, 11 a.m., at Saunders Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Calhoun County Hospice Fund at Calhoun County Bank. SPRINGSTON, FRANCES 1/8/1998 Frances Springston, 86, of Route 2, Stumptown, W. Va., died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, in Parkersburg. She was born in Stumptown, a daughter of the late John Judson and Mellie Shock Springston. She was a graduate of Glenville State College and received her master's degree in education from West Virginia University. She taught school in West Virginia and Ohio for 38 years, and was also a librarian at Hamilton Junior High School. She was a member of Brooks Bird Club, active member of Farm Bureau, a member of Wood County Retired Teachers Association, West Virginia Education Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, American Association of University Women and Rosedale Baptist Church, Rosedale, W. Va. Surviving are three sisters, Evelyn Taggart and Adah McClain, both of Parkersubrg, and Edna Mahaffey of Pocomoke City, Md.; three nieces; three nephews; 11 great-nieces and nephews; and five great-great- nieces and nephews. Services were held at Rosedale Baptist Church, Rosedale, with the Rev. Roger Stewart officiating. Burial in Rosedale Baptist Cemetery. STAHLMAN, BEULAH - See Holstine, Beulah. STALLMAN, ELLA G. - See Cheuvront, Ella G. STALLMAN, FLORA 4/30/1998 Flora Ellen Stallman, 91, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Apr. 23, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Grant Ulysses and Sarah French Slider Stout. She was a member of South Parkersburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Delbert E. Stallman of Norton, Ohio; one daughter, Delma Irene McEndree of Parkersburg; one sister, Esta Hayhurst of Vienna; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grand-children; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Carl Stallman; one son, Freddie Junior Stallman; five brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at South Parkersburg United Methodist Church, with Rev. Kermit Poling officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens. STALLMAN, LILLIAN H. 5/21/1998 Lillian H. Stallman, 79, of Charleston, died Friday, May 15, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Alfred Edgar and Leona Richards Stallman. She graduated from Wirt County High School and retired from W.Va. Dept. of Tax and Revenue, Charleston. She was a member of Christ United Metho-dist Church, Charleston, and former member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews; and special friends, John and Sally McClaugherty of Charleston. She was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Stallman, and three sisters, Eula Garretson, Gladys Cheuvront and Maude Stallman. Graveside services were held at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth, with Rev. Paul G. Rebelo officiating. Memorial services were held at Christ United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Keith Clarke officiating. SUTHERS, HELEN - See Shaw, Helen. STALNAKER. OPAL 2/12/1998 Opal Riddell Foster Stalnaker, 99, of Billings, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, at Ravenswood Care Center. She was born in Triplett, a daughter of the late George Richard and Alice Chenoweth Riddell. She was a 1918 Spencer High School graduate, attended Marshall College, and taught school in Roane County. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Spencer. Surviving are one daughter, Eleanor Grudier of Billings; three stepdaughters, Emma Lou Chenoweth of Ravenna, Ohio, Orma Downs of Southington, Ohio, and Glenna Fleming of Arnoldsburg; one son, Thomas Vint Foster, Jr., of Belpre; two stepsons, William Harley Stalnaker of Douglas, Alaska, and Paul Stalnaker of Millstone; 15 stepgrandchildren; eight great-grand-children; and several stepgreat- grandchildren and stepgreat-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Vint Foster; second husband, Fenton R. Stalnaker; one daughter, Opal Geraldine Phillips; three sisters, Barcelena Kemmer, Lillian Star-key and Mary McCulty; and one brother, Chatham "Chat" Riddell. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Darrell Johnson officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. STARCHER, AUDRA R. - See Carpenter, Audra R. STARCHER, BERTHEL S. 11/5/1998 Berthel S. (Buck) Starcher, 71, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Nov 1, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. He was born at Printer, Boone County, the son of the late Albert and Della Gibson Starcher. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, former employee of Mohawk Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio, and retired inspector of W.Va. Dept of Highways. He was a former Cub Scout Master of Pack #436 and was an active supporter of Calhoun County band and athletic programs. Surviving are his wife, Ruth M. Starcher; five sons, Alan Starcher of Kent, Ohio, Rodney and Wesley Starcher, both of Akron, and Eric and Jeffrey Starcher, both of Mt. Zion; two stepsons, Danny Carpenter of Mt. Zion and Tim Carpenter of Creston; and three brothers, Bruce Starcher of Madison, Boyd Starcher of Seth and Bob Starcher of Mt. Zion. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Atkinson; one brother, Bethel Starcher; and one step-son, Mike Carpenter. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mt. Zion. Visitation was scheduled 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, and one hour prior to the services. STARCHER DOYLE G. 2/26/1998 Doyle G. Starcher, 59, of Mt. Zion died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998, in Veterans Administration Hospital, Clarksburg, following a long illness. He was born in Altizer, a son of the late Everett and Eva Lynch Starcher. He was a driller in the oil and gas production industry and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are one daughter, Tracy Lynn Starcher, address unknown; one sister, Rebecca Hardway of Duck; and one brother, Charles Starcher of Sandyville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Benjamin Kerby officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. STARCHER, EVELYN E. 10/15/98 Evelyn E. Starcher, 71, of Alliance, Ohio, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998, at Alliance Community Hospita , following a long illness. She was born in Cabin Creek, the daughter of the late Oscar and Kattie Hicks Elkins. She was a 1948 graduate of Spencer High School and attended nursing training at the former Gordon Memorial Hospital, Spencer. She was a former employee of Mayer-Marks Furniture Co., accounting division, Cleveland, Ohio, and was a residence of Alliance for 25 years. She was a Past Noble Grand of Holly Rebekah Lodge, Salem, Ohio, and was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Lodge #202, Willoughby, Ohio, and Alliance Senior Citizens. She was an avid bowler. Surviving are her husband, Oris V. Starcher; three sisters, Virginia Daniels of Orange City, Fla., Jerri Music of Canton, Mich., and Nina Collins of Columbus; and two brothers, Vernon Elkins of Jackson, Mich., and Oscar Elkins of Calif. She was preceded in death by her foster parents, Louis and Laura Rowh, and two sisters, Lena Jacobs and Mary Mallory. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. STARCHER, FAE - See Cox, Fae STARCHER, FOSTER 6/11/1998 Foster "Smiley" Starcher, 76, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Elliot and Eva Williams Starcher. He resided in Parkersburg during his adult life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and retired from Monongahela Power Co., Parkersburg Division. He was a member of Parkersburg Restoration Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ. Surviving are his wife, Janet Wright Starcher; one daughter, Deanna Starcher Whitehair of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and one son, Larry Wayne Starcher of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by one son, Gregory Allen Starcher, and two brothers. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Elder Rex Jude and Elder Orval Cottrill officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. STARCHER, MATT 6/25/1998 Matt Starcher, 85, of Spencer, formerly of Minnora, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, at Roane General Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William C. and Rebecca Harper Starcher. He was retired from Hardman Supply Co., Spencer, and W.Va. Dept. of Highways, Calhoun County office. He was a member of Minnora United Methodist Church, Minnora, Linden Lodge #83, AF&AM, and Linden Chapter #152, Order of Eastern Star. He was active in gospel singing throughout the area. Surviving are one son, Richard O. Starcher of Greenwich, Ohio; two daughters, Marilyn Webb of Spencer and Carol Crum of Dunbar; one sister, Opal Kearns of Waterford, Ohio; 10 grand-children; 11 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Muriel Jarvis Starcher in 1988; one son, Roger Starcher in 1978; six brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. STARCHER, MATTIE 10/29/98 Mattie Starcher, 80, of Burning Springs died Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Annamoriah, a daughter of the late Charlie and Nettie Craddick Basnett. Surviving are two daughters, Peggy Starcher of Burning Springs and Shirley Whittner of Port Chester, N.Y.; three sons, Russell Starcher of Venice, Fla., Leonard Starcher of Kent, Ohio, and Harold Roger Starcher of Englewood, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Starcher in 1985; three sisters, Leona Rader, Delphie Harrison and Gracie Basnett; one brother, Cleo Basnett; and two great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. Charles Drake officiating, and burial in Beatty Cemetery, Burning Springs. STARKEY, ANNA - See Harris, Anna STEVENS, DELBERT CECIL 4/2/1998 Delbert Cecil Stevens, 74 of Cleveland, Ohio died Wedn-esday March 25, 1998, in the St. Vincent Hospital, Cleveland, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, June 5, 1923, the son of the late Solomon and Frances Betts Stevens. He was a veteran of WWII, landing on Utah Beach with the 3207 Quarter Master Corps. on D-Day June 6, 1944. He lived in Cleveland for the last 51 years where he worked as an Assembler for the Cleveland Frog and Crossing Company before retiring. He was a member of the Broadway United Methodist Church in Cleveland. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Ironan Black Stevens, whom he married on September 1, 1947; three daughters and sons-in-law Sharon and Stanley Wick, Shelley and Richard Palmer, Sharlene and David Miller; two granddaughters, Sherry Chancey and Kristin Palmer; one greatgrandson, Steven Chancey; two step grand-children, Dawn Lake and Kurt Wick; four stepgreat grandchildren, Dustin, Stephen, Landon and Allysia Lake. He was preceeded in death by his sister Mrs. Olive Crawford. Funeral services were held at at the Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville with the Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Interment was in Betts Cemetery, near Grantsville. STONEBERG, LILLIAN 4/9/1998 Lillian Winnie Curry Stoneberg, 62, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio, after a brief illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of Zelda Fowler Curry of Tanner and the late Joseph Bernard Curry. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, making ceramics, and collecting Avon. Surviving are her husband, John E. Stoneberg; two sons, John E. Stoneberg, Jr., of North Royalton, Ohio, and Joseph Stoneberg of Mantua, Ohio; three daughters, Mary Jo Stoneberg of Shalersville, Ohio, Darlene Meyers of Mantua and Cynthia Polcen of Shalersville; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters, Ellen Brady of Wakeman, Ohio, and Sonja Ramsey of Glenville. Services were held at Greens Funeral Home, Mantua, with Rev. Douglas Riley officiating. Burial was in West Lawn Cemetery, Mantua. STOUT, ESTA E. - See Hayhurst, Esta E. STOUT, FLORA - See Stallman, Flora. STOUT, HATTIE - See Booher, Hattie. STUMP, DENVER 8/27/1998 Denver Stump, 75, of Sand Ridge, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. He was born near Stumptown in Calhoun County. He was employed in the oil and gas production industry and attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown.Surviving are one son, Dennis Stump of Sand Ridge; two brothers, Leon Stump of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Loren Stump of Arnoldsburg; and four sisters, Leta Boatright and Zella Stump, both of Grantsville, Ella Elliott of Millstone and Arlena Hicks of Sand Ridge.Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Sand Ridge Cemetery. STUMP, EARL W. 11/5/98 Earl Wayne Stump, 75, of Parkersburg died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1998, at Parkview Health Care Center. He was born in Stumptown, the son of Hollie Stump and Goldie Stump Atwell. He was a mechanic for St. Clair's Auto and was a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Army Air Force from January 1942 to August 1945. He was stationed in Europe and North Africa, and was an aircraft inspector on B-24 Bombers. He was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church and Lost Cord Club. Surviving are his wife, Clara Przywra McGregor Stump; one son, James McGregor of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Erin Wyle of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one niece; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eunice Baldwinson Stump, and one son, Edward McGregor. Services were held at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Stergel Vincent and Rev. Larry Kaufman officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. STUMP, ELOUDEAN 7/16/1998Eloudean Rathwell Stump, 79, of Barberton, Ohio, died Sunday, June 21, 1998. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Dick and Elizabeth Rathwell. She was a 1938 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a resident of Barberton for 58 years. She was retired from Marshall's department store and was a member of Akron Baptist Temple. Surviving are one daughter, Judy Smith; two sons, Roger Stump and Dean Stump; 10 grandchildren; two great-grand-children; and one sister, Almeda Seaman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Stump, in March 1998. Services were held at Greenlawn Chapel with Rev. Alan Miller officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. STUMP, HAROLD E. 5/7/1998 Harold E. Stump, 77, of Barberton, Ohio, died Sunday, Mar. 22, 1998. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Herbert and Ada Waldo Stump. He was a 1939 graduate of Calhoun County High School, and was a resident of Barberton for 56 years. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 42 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Eloudean; one daughter, Julia Smith; two sons, Dean Stump and Roger Stump; 10 grand-children; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Donna Dalessio. Services were held at Greenlawn Ivy Chapel, Barberton, with Rev. Howard Powell officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. STUMP, JESSACA 10/29/98 Jessaca Marie Stump, 18, of Spencer, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998, at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division. She was born July 28, 1980, at Grantsville, the daughter of Vicki Stump Carpenter. Surviving in addition to her mother are her stepfather, Donald Stump; one sister; and two brothers. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Visitation was scheduled 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday._ STUMP, MARY M. 7/23/1998 Mary M. Stump, 92, of Stumptown, died Monday, July 13, 1998, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a long illness. She was born in Stumptown, the daughter of the late Frank and Emily Gherke Stump. She was a former housekeeper for Rainbow Hotel, Grantsville, and was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church, Stumptown. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Georgie McCartney, Martha Vannoy and Stella Mace Hardman. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Sylvester Stump Cemetery, Stumptown. STUMP, MATTIE D. - See Thompson, Mattie D. SULLIVAN, VIRGINIA N. 10/1/98 Virginia N. Sullivan, 80, of Vienna, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Normantown, the daughter of the late E.D. and Ethel Radabaugh Norman. She was a school teacher in Calhoun and Wood counties for 371/2 years. She was a member of Wayside United Methodist Church and Parkersburg Country Club, and volunteered for American Red Cross, Parkersburg Art Center and Local Literacy Program. She was a long-time member of Vienna Public Library Board. Surviving are one son, Larry Sullivan; one granddaughter, Rachel Sulliivan; two sisters, Mary Norman and Ruby Black; and one brother, Karl Norman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas E. Sullivan, and four brothers and sisters. Services were held at Wayside U.M. Church, with Rev. Joseph Kenaston officiating. Private burial service was in Evergreen North Cemetery. SUTTON, ROY H. 10/29/98 Roy H. Sutton, 57, of Creston died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998, following a sudden illness. He was born in Axson, Ga., the son of the late Johnny and Armenda Morgan Sutton. He was employed by Miller Pallet and Lumber Co., Creston, and was an avid hunter. Surviving are his wife, Linda Hoover Sutton; one daughter, Patricia Rickels of Deleon Springs, Fla.; one son, Jimmy Sutton of Florida; three brothers, John Sutton of Deland, Fla., Bud Sutton of Umatilla, Fla., and Archie Sutton of Hampton, S.C.; five sisters, Lee Crumbley of Maynor, Ga., Lou Harrington of Valdosta, Ga., Pearlie Yeager of Alabama, Opal Peterson of Douglas, Ga., and Faye Higgs of Atlanta, Ga.; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Axson Church of God-Prophesy, Axson. Burial was in Axson Cemetery. SWISHER, EDITH E. 2/5/1998 Edith E. Swisher, 85, of Arcadia, Fla., formerly of Parkersburg, died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in Arcadia. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Sylvanus "Van" and Cora Burrows Richards. She was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Winona Seaman of Parkersburg, Sybil Gianguzzo of Arcadia, Fla., with whom she made her home, and Annette Macecvic of Rocky River, Ohio; five grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Earl Swisher; one brother, Walter Richards; and five sisters, Barbara Caplinger, Leatha Barton, Myrtle Rollins, Iona Wagoner and Flota Richards. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Earl Perkins officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery North. TANNER, ANNA - See Greathouse, Anna. TAYLOR, DAVID A. 7/23/1998 David A. Taylor, 17, of Stout's Mill, died Friday, July 17, 1998, in an automobile accident near Glenville. Surviving are his parents, Brenda K. Taylor of Stout's Mill and David Lee Taylor of Indianapolis Ind.; one brother, Andrew Taylor of Stout's Mill; one sister, Tina Taylor of Stout's Mill; maternal grandparents, Erwin and Cleo Yeager of Troy; and paternal grandmother, Hilda Stanley of Indianapolis. Joint funeral services were held (for he and Steven Marsh Yeager) at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Yeager Family Cemetery, Stout's Mill. THOMAS, CHARLES JR. 2/12/1998 Charles M. Thomas, Jr., 75, of Millstone, died Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, at his residence. He was born in Hampsfield, Pa., a son of the late Charles M. and Violet A. Tinsley Thomas, Sr. He was a retired self-employed contractor. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Marks Thomas; six daughters, Sandra Ferrebee of Spencer, Peggy Brodeur of Apopka, Fla., Cheryl Thomas, address unknown, Betty Boothe of Grantsville, Kathie Starcher of Pathfork, Ky., and Charlotte Horn of Ashland, Ky.; four sons, Edward Thomas of Leesburg, Fla., William Thomas of Apopka, Rick Thomas of Millstone and Allen Thomas of Stumptown; one sister, Hazel Hall of Camden, S.C.; two brothers, Daryl Thomas and Robert Thomas, both of Greensburg, Pa.; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles M. Thomas III. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Metz Cemetery near Sand Ridge. THOMAS ELVA V. 1/8/1998 Elva Virginia Richards Thomas, 83, of Lowell, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1997, at Selby General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Charles and Laura Arthur Richards. She was a beautician for 45 years and attended First Day Adventist Church. Surviving are one sister, Golda Swires of Akron; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thomas; and three sisters, Martha Snyder, Zelma Simonton and Floda Duskey. Services were held at Franklin Funeral Chapel, Parkersburg, with Elder Clair Ruble officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery. THOMPSON, MATTIE D. 1/22/1998 Mattie D. Thompson, 88, of Akron, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998. She wes born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Lorenza Thomas and Dora G. Stump. She was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for many years. Surviving are one brother, Waitman H. Stump of Akron, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester; sisters, Lorenia Kelly, Arldia Kelly and Dorfetta Hathaway; and brother, Jesse Stump. At Mattie's request, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place. Burial will take place in St. Paul Cemetery, Pine Creek, at the convenience of the family. TOEPFER, JEAN 7/23/1998 Jean Toepfer, 90 of Boca Raton, fla., died Thursday, July 9, 1998, at Regents Park Rehabilitation Center, Boca Raton. She was born in Rodman, Iowa, and graduated from Rodman High School. She continued her education at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, where she met her husband. She earned a degree in education and taught for one year in Aurelia, Iowa. She married Dr. Howard C. Toepfer in 1934 and relocated to Grantsville where "Doc" practiced medicine until 1967. Surviving are one son, Charles Toepfer of Boca Raton; daughter-in- law, Yvette Toepfer of Pompano Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, Jeffrey and evon of Pompano Beach, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Reise of Pompano Beach; and two nieces in Iowa and California. She was preceded in death by her husband, and one daughter, Emily, in 1962. Services were arranged by Kraeer Funeral Home, Boca Raton. TOOLE, MARY VIRGINIA 2/19/1998 Mary Virginia Toole, 80, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, at Rittman Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Rittman, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, and lived in the Rittman/Sterling area since 1957. Surviving are five sons, Ernest Kerby of Rittman, William Kerby of Seville, Ohio, Charles Kerby of San Antonio, Tex., Clyde Kerby of Mansfield, Ohio, and Paul Kerby of Pekin, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Roy Connolly of Davisville; and four sisters, Mabel Bennett, Elva Duskey and Grace Nichols, all of Grantsville, and Frankie Mowrey of Creston. Services were held at Gillman Funeral Home, Rittman, with Rev. Wesley Ball officiating. Burial was in Rittman Cemetery. TUCKER, GENE 6/11/1998 Gene Tucker, 76, of Reedy, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Roane General Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Milo, a son of the late Everett and Hallie Jarvis Tucker. He was a self-employed oil and gas producer and a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Oma June Hicks Tucker; one son, Larry D. Tucker of Reedy; one brother, Lloyd Tucker of Mesa, Ariz.; and one grandson, David Neil Tucker of Reedy. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gene Tucker, Jr. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor John Ellison and Rev. Fred Basnett officiating, with burial in Prudence Chapel Cemetery, Minnora. TUCKER, LURANNA L. - See Sidwell, Luranna L. TUTTLE, ANNA MAE 1/29/1998 Anna Mae Tuttle, 91, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998, at Miletree Nursing Home, Spencer, folowing an extended illness. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late French and Essie Lockney King. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church near Grantsville. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are one brother-in-law, Clay Sturm, Jr., and his wife; Waneta, who cared for her, of Grantsville; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Marks of Baltimore, Md., and Virginia Snow of Mt. Airy, N.C., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Foster Tuttle, in 1989, and an infant daughter. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion. VANNOY, ROBERT W. 11/5/1998 Robert W. Vannoy, 47, of Mineral Wells, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Darrell J. Vannoy and Anna Elizabeth Rosenfelt Vannoy. He was a life member of Mineral Wells VFW Post 5575, a 20-year member of National Guard Post 10, 92nd Engineering Battalion, and a Vietnam veteran. Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Sharon Little Vannoy; one daughter, Sheila Travis of Mineral Wells; one son, Matt Vannoy of Mineral Wells; one brother, David Vannoy of Mt. Zion; one sister, Rebecca Vannoy of Parkersburg; and one grandson, Kennedy Travis of Mineral Wells. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jack Harris and Chaplain Bruce Reed officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown, with military rites by National Guard Unit 10, 92nd Engineering Battalion. VILLERS, EMMA G. 7/2/1998 Emma G. Villers, 103, of Elizabeth, died Tuesday, June 30, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Pulaskia and Hopie Morgan Whytsell. She was Wirt County's oldest resident. She owned and operated Villers Personal Care Home, Elizabeth, for more than 50 years. She also owned and operated Lockney Boarding House in Gilmer County for many years. She was a long time member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, farm life, and pets. Surviving are one son, Harold D. Villers of Elizabeth; two daughters, June (Dolly) Roberts of Parkersburg and Gertrude Robey of Vienna; two grandsons whom she raised, Robert Villers of Elizabeth and Tom Villers of Branson, Missouri; one half sister, Olive Snider of Canton, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grand-children; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Villers, in 1980; five sons, Ernest Villers, Russell Villers, Eugene Villers, John (Dick) Villers, Jr., and Earl (Bert) Villers; one daughter, Geraldine Villers; one grandson whom she raised, Ernest (Buddy) Villers; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Elizabeth Baptist Church, with Rev. Mark McCloy and Rev. Lewis Villers officiating, and burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. Visitation at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, is after 9 a.m., Thursday, and 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, and at the church, 1 to 2 p.m., Friday. In lieu of other memorials, donations may be made to Elizabeth Cemetery Association, c/o Busch Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Elizabeth, WV 26143. WAGONER, WILFORD L. 1/8/1998 Wilford L. "Bo Bo" Wagoner, 56, of Big Springs, died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Emma Taylor Wagoner of Big Springs and the late Delmas G. Wagoner. He was a former employee of Cain Oil and Gas of Big Bend and was an avid fisherman and hunter. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Leigh C. Woodyard Wagoner; one daughter, Kimberly Godfrey of Grants-ville; two sons, Steve Wagoner and Kevin Wagoner, both of Big Springs; four sisters, Jane McClung of MacFarland, Patricia Starcher of Five Forks, Charlotte VanCamp of Big Springs and Judy Heinly of Big Bend; eight brothers, Rev. Robert Wagoner, Raymond Wagoner, Ronzel Wagoner, Charlie Wagoner and Jeffrey Wagoner, all of Big Springs, Curtis Wagoner of Cleveland, Bradley Wagoner of Harlen, Ga., and Evangelist Harvey Wagoner of Pleasant Hill; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Freddie Glen Wagoner, and one sister, Pamela Wagoner. Services were held at Full Gospel Church, Big Springs, with Rev. James Sollars officiating. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery near Big Bend. WARD, MELVIN O. 8/16/1998 Melvin O. (Jupie) Ward, 50, of Elizabeth, died Friday, July 31, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Grantsville, the son of Leona Cowan Ward of Grantsville and the late A.I. Ward. He was a 1967 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam era. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic by Bosley Construction Co. and was a former employee of Criss Concrete. He was Camp Ranger at Camp Kootaga for the Boy Scouts of America for several years and was active in numerous scout functions. He was a member of American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg, and Elizabeth United Methodist Church.Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Lori Butcher Ward; three sons, Toby and wife Leslie Ward of Parkersburg, Jason Ward, a student at Glenville State College, and Brian Ward of Elizabeth; two brothers, Jack Cowan of Vincent, Ohio, and Gale Ward of Elizabeth; three sisters, Virginia Bush of Petroleum, Linda Sampson of St. Marys, and Brenda Golden of Vienna; and several nieces and nephews.Services were held at Elizabeth U.M. Church, with Rev. Paul G. Rebelo officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth, with military honors. WATKINS, WILLIE 1/29/1998 Willie "Bill" Watkins, 70, of Chloe, died Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, at his residence. He was born in Chloe, a son of the late Leslie and Susie Metheney Watkins. He was a farmer and a member of Walnut Methodist Church, near Chloe. Surviving are his wife, Rhea Cooper Watkins of Chloe; three sisters, Marie Frame of Canal Fulton, Ohio, Wilma Cooper of Akron and Dora Oldaker of Oceanside, Calif; one brother, Ray Watkins of Akron; two foster children, William Watkins and Kathy Wallbrown, both of Chloe; and five foster grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Walter Watkins and Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating, and burial in Metheney Cemetery, near Chloe. WATSON, MONTY 1/29/1998 Monty Keith "Barney" Watson, 34, of Elizabeth, died Thursday, Jan 22, 1998, at Selby General Hospital, Marietta. He was born in Wood County, a son of Carlos E. "Mick" Watson of Elizabeth and the late Betty Jane Monroe Watson. He was a self- employed carpenter and a member of Two Ripple Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to his father, are one daughter, Taylor Watson of Elizabeth; one brother, Brian Shane Watson of Lubeck; three sisters, Carla Ashley of Arnoldsburg, and Beth Watson and Melissa Villers, both of Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery. WAYBRIGHT, GOLDIE M. 6/4/1998 Goldie M. Waybright, 78, of Conesville, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at Coshocton, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, Arthur Waybright, Sr.; one son, Arthur Waybright, Jr., of Parkersburg; three daughters, Phyllis Whipkey of Nobe, Elizabeth Bailey of Parkersburg and Rita Shepard of Chillicothe, Ohio; two brothers, and several grand-children. Services were held at Free Funeral Home, Coshocton. Burial was in Coshocton Memory Gardens. WAYNE, ERCEL 5/21/1998 Ercel Wayne, 80, of Spencer, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, in Roane General Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Benjamin F. and Mary Parsons Wayne. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of Apostolic Faith Chapel, Spencer. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Mercer Wayne, two step-daughters, Carolyn Persinger of Oakland, Md., and Patsy Carter of Spencer; six step-sons, Ted Zehm of Ravenswood, John Zehm of Beaufort, S.C., Robert Zehm of Rogers, Ark., Larry Zehm of Beverly Hills, Fla., Walter Cottrell of Parkersburg and Roger Cottrell of Spencer; one brother, Joseph Wayne of Akron, Ohio; 22 step-grandchildren; and 20 step-great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Lawrence White officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. WEARS, LEAR 3/5/1998 Lear Wears, 72, of Port Clinton, Ohio, died Sunday, Mar. 1, 1998, at Providence Hospital, Sandusky, Ohio. She was born in Beech, a daughter of the late Roy and Martha Jane Lowers Butler. She was a retired homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Everett Wears of Port Clinton; three daughters, Barbara Wicker of Sandusky and Connie Craw-ford and Sheri Hurst, both of Port Clinton; two sons, Mike Wears of Port Clinton and Bill Butler of West Virginia; 23 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; two brothers, Clifford Butler of Spencer and Donzel Butler of Beech; five sisters, Laura Webb and Georgia Akinson, both of Spencer, Rushie Oglesbee of Sandusky and Virginia Parsons and Stella Hall, both of Parkersburg; and several cousins in the Calhoun area. She was preceded in death by one son, Larry Wears; one daughter, Laura Wears; three brothers, Ray Brannon, Dolpha Butler and Nelson Butler; and two sisters, Gae Smith and Genevieve Butler. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Gerner-Wolf-Kopchak Funeral Home, Port Clinton, with Rev. Duane A. Wrye officiating, and burial in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. WEAVER, JOHNNY J. 2/19/1998 Johnny J. Weaver, 78, of Nobe, died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, at his residence. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late John Gideon and Delphia Lockard Weaver. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are three sisters, Mae Jennings and Ova Bragg, both of Nobe, and Mary M. Yoak of Five Forks; and one brother, Bernard Weaver of Nobe. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ava Naylor. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Mt. Liberty Cemetery, Tanner. WEAVER, OPAL 3/26/1998 Opal Weaver, 79, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Sand Ridge, died Saturday, Mar. 21, 1998, at Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Thomas and Nettie Jarvis Greathouse. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Ronald L. Arnold of Canton and Larry Arnold of Little Hocking, Ohio; one daughter, Joy Shock of Walterboro, S.C.; one sister, Beulah Carpenter of Newark, Ohio; one step-daughter, Sharon Lowery of Parkersburg; one step-son, Larry Weaver of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holton V. Weaver. Services were held Tuesday at Stump Funeral Home, Grants-ville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. WEBSTER, CAROLINE 12/24/1998 Carolina Webster, 78, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998, in Roane General Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of he late Harrison and Aggie Parsons. She attended Five Forks Community Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are one sister, Letha Lane of Lockney; three brothers, Roy and Doy Parsons, both of Five Forks, and Barlon Parsons of Big Bend; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Webster; three brothers, Jim, George and Homer Parsons; and one sister, Mary Godfrey. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. WELLS,THEODORE R. 8/6/1998 Theodore R. "Shorty" Wells, 84, of Rupert, Greenbrier County, died Friday, July 31, 1998, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County.Surviving are his wife, Helen; two daughters, Susan Miller and Frances Scott; two sons, Carl Wells and Gene Wells; one stepson, John Roberts; one sister, Mary Wells; and one brother, James Wells. Services were held at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle. Burial was in End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville. WELSH, NELL "NIN" 11/5/98 Leola Nelle "Nin" Welsh, 86, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1998, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Five Forks, the daughter of the late John and Beulah Metz Whipkey. She owned Welsh's Diner, Grantsville, worked as a cook in the Calhoun County school system and in the Foster Grandparent Program at Pleasant Hill School. She attended Five Forks Community Church and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Marva Barker of Grantsville and Leona Boggs of Parkersburg; four grandchildren, Guy F. Boggs, Jr., of Vienna, Myra Boggs West of Parkersburg, Doug Boggs of Five Forks and Billy "Biff" Barker of Grantsville; six great-grandchildren, Amber, Nathan and Brianna Boggs of Vienna, Kirk Stump of Parkersburg, and Misty and Kayla Boggs of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Clarence" Welsh, in 1972; three brothers, Ralph Whipkey, Brady Whipkey and Johnny Whipkey; and three sisters, Hope Kawalski, Geraldine White and Hila Collins Barr. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. WHIPKEY, NELL "NIN" - See Welsh, Nell "Nin." WHIPKEY, PAULINE C. 4/23/1998 Pauline C. Whipkey, 62, of Big Springs, died Sunday, Apr. 19, 1998, at Roane General Hospital, following a long illness. Surviving are one son, Ronald P. Whipkey of Lakewood, Ohio, and four grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Nobe Cemetery, Nobe. WHIPKEY, RICHARD HAROLD 4/9/1998 Richard Harold Whipkey, 73, of Vienna, died Sunday, Apr. 5, 1998, at his cabin in Newark. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late George and Daisy Mathews Whipkey. He was self-employed in the oil and gas business and also had worked at L.F. Franklin Construction and United Welding. He was a member of Eureka Masonic Lodge #40, AF&AM, and Nemesis Shrine. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Ford Whipkey; one son, Richard H. Whipkey, Jr.; two daughters, Mary Downs of Hunting-ton and Neva Bryant of San Diego, Calif.; three step-daughters, Letitia Kincaid of Vienna, LeAnn Cain of Atlanta, Ga., and Rogena Cain of Charleston; two sisters, Sue Davis of Vienna and Lois Welch of Hebron, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and his dog, Babe. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Whipkey and Don Whipkey; and one sister, Catherine Heiney. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Joseph Kenaston officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 8 p.m., and Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m. WHITE, ELSIE MAE - See Harold, Elsie Mae. WHYTSELL, EMMA G. - See Villers, Emma G. WILKENSON, REV. CHARLES 3/5/1998 Rev. Charles Wilkenson, 87, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sandyville, Jackson County, a son of the late John R. and Lizzie Kittle Wilkenson. He was a retired minister with United Methodist Conference. He began his ministry with his wife in 1939, having served various churches in Calhoun, Roane, Wirt, Jackson and Wood counties. He pastored churches for 42 years. Three churches were built during his ministry and several young men entered the ministry under his influence and by his example. He was an ordained Elder and member of W.Va. U.M. Conference and had completed the Conference Course of Study of the United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruby I. Cheuvront Wilkenson; two daughters, Bonnie Knapp of Parkersburg and Sandra Osgood of Moorefield; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-great- grandchildren; two brothers, Delbert Wilkenson and Milford Wilkenson, both of Sandyville; three sisters, Anna Nuzom of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, Maysel Wright of Mineral Wells and Corene Wright of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Clifford Wilken-son, Orland Wilkenson, Carleston Wilkenson and Raymond Wil-kenson; three sisters, Zona Cline, Erma Fleak and Velma Kittle. Services were held at Cedar Groves United Methodist Church, with Rev. Phillip Dent and Rev. William Miller officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. WILLIAMS, NORMAN D. 8/13/1998 Norman "Norm" Denver Williams, 72, of Medina, Ohio, died Saturday, July 11, 1998, at his home after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late James C. and Belvi Hosey Williams. He was a Medina County resident for 46 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 58, AF&AM, Lighthouse Baptist Fellowship, and charter member of Medina County Special Deputies. He retired from Ford Motor Co. in 1978 and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.Surviving ar his wife of 50 years, Emily Iris Hurt Williams; one son, James Williams of Brunswick, Ohio; one daughter, Jane Habeeb of Omaha, Neb.; one sister, Opal Jean Ross of Grantsville; one brother, Charles Williams of Medina; two grandsons, Troy of Brunswick and Ryan, serving in the U.S. Navy at Camp David, Md.; and three granddaughters, Tonia Mason of Valley City Ohio, and Kellie and Jennifer Habeeb, both of Omaha.He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Dale. Services were held at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, with Rev. Gerald Clevenger officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Memory Garden, Brunswick. WILLIAMS, THOMAS, JR. 5/14/1998 Thomas Griffen Williams, Jr., 60, of Stafford, Va., died Wednesday, May 6, 1998, at University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va. He was born in Newport News, Va., a son of Nellie Ashworth Williams of Newport News and the late Thomas Griffen Williams, Sr. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1962 with a degree in civil engineering. He retired in 1996 as an engineer with Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. Surviving in addition to his mother are one son, Thomas Scott Williams of Stafford, a student at West Virginia University; one daughter, Whitney A. Williams of Stafford, a student at VPI, Blacksburg, Va.; and one brother, John F. Williams of Newport News. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Sue Scott Williams, formerly of Calhoun County. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion. WILSON, EDITH C. - See Fridley, Edith C. WILSON, EFFIE 1/29/1998 Effie Wilson, 76, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, at Charleston Aea Medical Center's General Divison. She was born at Pine Creek, a daughter of the late George and Gatha Digman Nichols. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Marvin L. Wilson of Grantsville and Clarke A. Wilson of Big Bend; one daughter, Janey D. Bell of Grantsville; four sisters, Goldie Haynes of Spencer, Opal Selmon of Five Forks, Bernice Little of Davisville and Hazel Morris of Parkersburg; three brothers, Paul Nichols of Spencer, and Burl Nichols and Georgie Nichols, both of Mt. Zion; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarke A. Wilson, Sr.; and two brothers, Basil Nichols and Brown Nichols. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Brad McBee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion U.M. Church or Calhoun County Emergency Medical Services, Mt. Zion. WILSON, ELSIE 10/29/98 Elsie Wilson, 95, of Walker, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998, at The Willows, Parkersburg, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Roy and Olive Price Witte. She was a Calhoun County school teacher and had served as a deputy in the Calhoun County circuit clerk's office and Calhoun County clerk's office. She was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church and Order of Easter Star, Grantsville. Surviving are two daughters, Peggy Knotts of Walker and Martha Wolfe of Davis; two step-children, Rev. James L. Wilson of Vienna and Margie Hulen of Lake Wales, Fla.; and 16 grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Wilson; one son, Forrest Gail Wilson; and one daughter, Louis Reading. Graveside services were held at Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. WILSON, LEON F. 2/5/1998 Leon F. Wilson, 75, of West Union, Lawford Community, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born near Grantsville, a son of the late Dorsey O. and Letitia Johnson Wilson. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Middle East, Europe and Africa. He retired from Orco Rubber Plant, Willoughby, Ohio, after 35 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Oleta S. Carder Wilson; three sons, Dannie Wilson and Michael Wilson, both of West Union, and Monty Wilson of Shirley; two daughters, Debra Smith of West Union and Penny America of Central Station; one stepson, Thomas Robinson of West Union; one stepdaughter, Donna Clevenger of Harrisville; two brothers, Ronald E. Wilson of Mt. Zion and David Wilson of Five Forks; two sisters, Oleta Reed of Lloyd, Ky., and Ruth Beall of Charleston, Ind.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kelly Jean Wilson; and two brothers, Richard Wilson and Donald Wilson. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. Dan Lipscomb officiating. Burial was in West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, with graveside military rites. WILSON, LUKE 12/17/1998 Luke S. Wilson, 80, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998, at Camen-Clark Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late George and Bessie Stump Wilson. He attended Belleville Methodist Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are one daughter, Peggy Tennant of Homestead, Fla.; one son, Henry Wilson of Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Susan Tennant and Shayne Wilson; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Hugh Wilson of Grantsville and Rolly Wilson of Parkersburg; five sisters, Donnie Waldeck and Eda Stalnaker, both of Parkersburg, Mary Starkey and Osa Fowler, both of Grantsville, and Bessie Ledsome of Reedy; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Wilson; two sisters; and one brother. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. WITTE, ELSIE - See Wilson, Elsie. WITTE, MERLE - See Lynch, Merle. WOOFTER, VERCIL JOAN 10/15/98 Vercil Joan Rafferty Woofter, 81, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998, at Chapel Hill Home, Canal Fulton, Ohio, after a long illness. She was born in Withers, W.Va., and was a resident of Norton and Akron, Ohio, for 42 years. She worked in housekeeping at Wadsworth Rittman Hospital until retiring in 1981. Surviving are one son, Richard Woofter of Akron; four daughters, Linda Hopkins of Rittman, Ohio, Sandra Stanovic of Mogadore, Ohio, Carolyn Godbey of Stow, Ohio, and Colleen Fling of Manchester, Ohio; one sister, Audrey Richard of Silver Lake; two brothers, Clark Rafferty of Florida and Victor Rafferty of Parkersburg; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Worthy N. Woofter, in 1967, and one brother, Dale Rafferty. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Latonia. WRIGHT, CECIL 9/10/98 Cecil F. Wright, 69, of Lebanon, Va., formerly of Calhoun County, died Friday, Sept, 4, 1998, in Lebanon. Services were held at Stump Funeral home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Allen Smith officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, Hur. WRIGHT, GARY L. 4/16/1998 Gary L. Wright, 47, of Weston, died Thursday, Apr. 9, 1998, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following a long illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of Lila Kelley Wright Wade of Weston and William W. Wright of Clearwater