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He was a member of Five Forks Community Church. He was a farmer, worked in oil fields, and was a former cemetery attendant for Stump Funeral Homes. Surviving are his wife, Irene Wilson Anderson of Parkview Nursing Home, and one son, Jeffrey A. Anderson of Five Forks. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters, Flossie Newhart, Sudie Harris and Blondena A. Morrison. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., in conjunction with his sister, Blondena A. Morrison, at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. ANDREWS, LILLIAN - See Saurborne, Lillian. ARNOLD, NEAL R. 11/11/1999 Neal R. Arnold, 66, of Chloe, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at his residence. He was the son of the late Charlie W. and Blanche Groggs Arnold. He was a member of Hallsburg Church, Servia. Surviving are his wife, Bernice L. King Arnold of Chloe; two brothers, Verner Arnold of Chloe and Fenton Arnold of Arnolds-burg; two sisters, Dorothy Ellington of Rittman, Ohio, and Esta Smith of Mogadore, Ohio. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Basil Arnold, Dallas Arnold and Glen Arnold, and one sister, Belvia Sears. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Arnold Cemetery on Walker Road. ARNOLD, NELL - See Jarvis, Nell. ARTHUR, BERTHA - See Wells, Bertha. ARTHUR, MARY ELLEN 8/26/1999 Mary Ellen Arthur, 66, of Ft. Worth, Tex., died Thursday, June 24, 1999. She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late Ralph C. and Madeliene Wolverton Ferrell. She was a former resident of Barberton, Ohio, and was a member of Reimer Road Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Chester A. Arthur; one son, Larry Arthur of Akron; four sisters, Betty Fern of Barberton, Helen V. Miller of Bowling Green, Ohio, Joanne Schreiber of Polk City, Fla., and Susan Jones of Clermont, Fla.; one brother, Jack Ferrell of Barberton; one aunt, Mary Wolverton of Big Bend; and two cousins, Cecil D. Wolverton of Leachtown and Harold R. Wolverton of Big Bend. Burial was in Rose Hill, Akron, Ohio. ATWELL, MILLIE 6/3/1999 Millie I. Atwell, 84, of Washington, died Wednesday, May 26, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Oka, the daughter of the late Andrew and Letha Jarvis Cottrell. She was a homemaker and a life member of Oka Church. She was a life member and past president of Amvets Auxiliary. Surviving are one daughter, Lucille Cobb of Washington; one son, Adra Lynn Jarvis of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Frank Plybon officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery. AYERS, AUSTIN 5/20/1999 Austin E. Ayers, 74, of Clarington, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 13, 1999, at Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Iva and Ruth Freshour Ayers. He was retired from Ohio Ferro Alloy Corp., Clarington. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5565, Powhatan Point. He was a Protestant. Surviving are one son, Austin E. Ayers, Jr., of Clarington; two daughters, Joyce Starkey of Woodsfield and Lena Vallelonga of Powhatan Point; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several cousins in Calhoun County. He was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Johnson. Services were held at Rush Funeral Home, Clarington. Burial was in Clarington Cemetery. BAILEY, DELORIS 4/8/1999 Deloris P. Bailey, 56, of Wilmot, Ohio, died Monday, Apr. 5, 1999, at Massillon Community Hospital, Massillon, Ohio. She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late Perry and Dorothy White Butler. She was a former employee of Shady Lawn Nursing Home, Dalton, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, Robert G. Bailey; one son, Ricky Bailey of Wooster, Ohio; two daughters, Marilyn Conley of Wooster, Ohio, and Barb Bailey of Dalton, Ohio; two brothers, Burl Butler of Arnoldsburg and Gene Butler of Orville, Ohio; two sisters, Bessie Hall of Arnoldsburg and Ruth Yearian of Spencer; and three grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating, and burial in Bailey Cemetery, Minnora. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. BAILEY, HENRY 1/28/1999 Henry B. Bailey, 79, of Nicut (Shock community), died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, at his home following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Floyd and Della Carter Bailey. He was a driller in the oil and gas industry and a farmer. He was a member of Frozen Run Baptist Church, Shock. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Brady Bailey; one sister, Doss Hurley of North Carolina; and one son-in-law, Kenny Fisher of Glenville. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Bailey, and one daughter, Linda Fisher. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alva Lloyd officiating. Burial was in Bailey Family Cemetery, Nicut. BAILEY, RUTH - See Butler, Ruth. BAILEY, VERA 5/27/1999 Vera H. Bailey, 88, of Arnoldsburg, died Thursday, May 20, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Rocksdale, the daughter of the last Salathiel and Florence Starcher Hickman. She was a Glenville State College graduate and a retired Calhoun County elementary school teacher. She was a member of Stoney Point United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg Homemaker's Club, West Fork Community Action, Phoebe Cunningham Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Calhoun County Retired Teachers Association, and Grantsville Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are one son, Gary Bailey of Vienna; one daughter, Wilma Siers of Parkersburg; four grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oris W. Bailey. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. BALL, HADSEL 8/26/1999 Hadsel B. Ball, 82, died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. He was born and was a lifelong resident of Frametown Road near Stumptown and was the son of the late Howard and Flora Boone Ball. He was a graduate of Glenville State Normal School and West Virginia University where he earned a master of music and fine arts. He was a musician and a retired music teacher and band director having taught eight years at Normantown High School and 34 years at Spencer Junior High School. He was a member of Glenville United Presbyterian Church and Glenville Historical Society, served on Folk Festival committees, was a Boy Scout leader, and was a Mason for over 50 years. Surviving are three sisters, Pauline Kelly of White Oak, N.C., Mildred Wise of Clarksburg and Hope Moore of Pomeroy, Ohio; niece, Pam O'Brien of Spencer; cousins, Gary Knight and Graham Knight of Grantsville; special friends, Timothy Jurkovich and family of Spencer; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins. He donated his body to West Virginia University Human Gifts Registry in Morgantown where it will be interred. Memorial service arrangements are incomplete at this time. BANFIELD, LAWRENCE LEE 2/4/1999 Lawrence Lee Banfield, 62, of Chloe, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, at his residence following a long illness. He was born in Russell, Ky. He was a former employee of Union Carbide Corp. and member of Trout Unlimited, Kanawha Valley Chapter. He was a Presbyterian by faith. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Jane Banfield; two sons, Larry Banfield, Jr., of Parkersburg and Arnie Banfield of Chloe; and one daughter, Cara Banfield of Pinch. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Herk McGraw officiating. BARKER, FLORA 11/4/1999 Flora Barker, 85, of Grantsville, died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, in Glenville. She was a member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe. Surviving are one daughter, Virginia Simmons of Grantsville; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by several brothers and one sister. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Kight Cemetery. BARNES, DEBORAH 6/17/1999 Deborah R. Barnes, 35, of Pennsboro, died Saturday, June 12, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Clarksburg, the daughter of Jackie Lee and Darlene Ross Smarr of West Union. She was a supervisor of nutrition at Doddridge County Senior Center, West Union, and was a Protestant. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Michael Barnes; two children, Erika Barnes and John Michael Barnes of Pennsboro; four sisters, Jackie LeBel, Bridgette Greaver, Anita Johnston and Jessyca Smarr, all of West Union; two brothers, Brent Smarr of West Union and Greg Nicholson of Grantsville; and paternal grandmother, Goldie Underwood of West Union. She was preceded in death by one sister, Tina Nicholson. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. Dallas Waggle officiating. Burial was in Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro. BARNES, ELEANOR 7/8/1999 Eleanor "Toots" Barnes, 78, of Grantsville, died Thursday, July 1, 1999, at Braxton Memorial Hospital, Gassaway. She was born at Joker, the daughter of the late Everett and Ella F. Hathaway Gainer. She was an elementary school teacher at Red Hill School during World War II and was retired from Rubber Fabricators, Inc., Grantsville. Surviving are her husband, Fred O. Barnes; one son, Richard Barnes of Parkersburg; one daughter, Elizabeth Anne Smith of Grantsville; two grandsons, Thomas C. Barnes of Charleston and Jason Bradley Smith of Grantsville; four granddaughters, Ramona B. MacGregor of Athens, Ohio, Shannon Dee Johnson of Grantsville, Meredith L. Cornell of Huntington and Heather Ann Smith of Lexington, Ky.; and 11 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Dr. William Barnes; four brothers, Everett Gainer, Jr., Vernon, Artie and Lora Gainer; and two sisters, Scottie Dawson and Audrey Garretson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. BARNES, FRED 9/16/1999 Fred O. Barnes, 85, of Vaughan Road, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Big Springs, the son of the late William O. and Adeline Cunningham Barnes. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 88th Blue Devil Division in Italy and Africa. He served in three major campaigns and was awarded the Bronze Star. He attended Glenville State College and West Virginia Wesleyan College and graduated from West Virginia University, where he earned a master's degree. He taught at the University of Florence, Italy, following World War II, and also attended the University of Florence. He was a retired Calhoun County High School teacher with 39 years of service and a retired State Farm Insurance agent in Grantsville with more than 30 years of service. Surviving are one son, Richard Barnes of Parkersburg; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Smith of Grantsville; one brother, Shirley Barnes of Sissonville; two grandsons; four granddaughters; and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Barnes, and one son, Dr. William Barnes. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. BASNETT, GLADYS 2/11/1999 Gladys G. Basnett, 89, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Stonewall Jackson and Alberta Amos Bell. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Dollie Marks and Eva Marks, both of Mt. Zion; one sister, Thelma Jenkins of Mogadore, Ohio; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett W. Basnett, and one daughter, Betty Basnett. Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial will be in Blackshire Cemetery, Big Bend. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the services. BATES, AMY LYNN 8/19/1999 Amy Lynn Bates, 14, of Newton Falls, Ohio, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Jeffrey C. Richards of Big Springs and Robin Coolidge Greer of Newton Falls. She attended Warren Christian School and Newton Falls Schools and was active in several sports. Surviving in addition to her parents are one sister, Tammy Jo Richards of Newton Falls; two step-sisters, Marianne Greer of Sedonna, Ariz., and Melinda Ritchie of Massillon, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Glenna Richards of Big Springs; and maternal grandmother, Rosalee D. Bates of Newton Falls. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Michael and Jeramie Bates. Services were held at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home, Garrettsville, Ohio. Burial was in Windham Township Cemetery. BEALL, HUNTER, JR. 3/18/1999 Hunter B. Beall, Jr., 75, of Rosedale, died Monday, Mar. 8, 1999, at his home following a sudden illness. He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late Hunter and Oma Brown Beall. He was the former owner and operator of Beall's Gulf Service Station, Parkersburg, and was retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Parkersburg, with 20 years of service and was a former partner in H&R Block, Glenville. He was a member of Rosedale United Methodist Church where he had served as Sunday School superintendent and teacher, song leader and youth director. Surviving are his wife, Millie Sams Beall; two daughters, Pamela Fleming of Parkersburg and Amy Self of Glenville; one son, Hunter L. Beall of Weston; two step-daughters, Kim Fury and Sharon Bell, both of Parkersburg; two sisters, Eula Miller of Parkersburg and Anne Glover of Glenville; nine grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alvie Loyd officiating. Burial was in Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville. BEE, EARLE 11/25/1999 Earle R. Bee, 89, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at Worthington Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late George W. and Mattie Hardman Bee. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and an active member of Baptist Temple. He retired after more than 40 years as an optician in affiliation with Doctors Cochran, Robinson, Conrath and Hall. He was a member of American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1118, Parkersburg, Ohio Valley Literary Group, and W.Va. Poetry Society. He was a tutor for Literacy Volunteers of America. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Mary L. Day Bee; two sons, Billy E. Bee of Parkersburg and Robert E. Bee of Lansing, Mich.; one grandson; two granddaughters; and five great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Bee; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. William R. Thomas officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. BEECHER, CHARLES 1/14/1999 Charles W. Beecher, 82, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, at his home following a long illness. He was born in Apollo, Pa., and was a well-known area oil and gas producer and owner of Beecher Drilling Co., Grantsville. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one brother, James Beecher of Grantsville; a nephew, James Prusack of Grantsville; and two brothers-in-law, Dale Rupert and Arthur Prusack, both of Munday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille R. Beecher, and one sister, Virginia Prusack. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. BELCHER, MURIEL - See Elder, Muriel. BELKNAP, HESTER 1/28/1999 Hester Belle Belknap, 87, of Mt. Zion, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, at Roane General Hospital, after a long illness. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Hazel J. Carter of Bartow, Fla., Linda Kay Edens of Charleston and Lena Mae Bishop of Arnolds-burg; one son, Glen G. Belknap of Sutton; six grandchildren in-cluding Jessie M. White of Chloe and James Robert Bishop of Arnoldsburg; and one great- grandson. Services were held at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, with Rev. David Keeney officiating. Burial was in Centralia Cemetery. BELL, GLADYS - See Basnett, Gladys. BELL, KENNETH 9/23/1999 Kenneth R. Bell, 78, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in Norton, Ohio. He was born in Annamoriah, the son of the late Earl and Monnie Bell. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He moved to the Barberton/Norton area in 1946 and retired from B&W with 391/2 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Betty J. Gregory Bell; four daughters, Mary "Judy" Meadows and Norma Gregory, both of Norton, and Doris Blankenship and Hilda Tshudy, both of Wadsworth, Ohio; two sons, Lloyd Gregory and Joseph Gregory, both of Wadsworth; two brothers, Thomas Bell of Norton and Shirley William Bell of Clinton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Fostine Bell of Parkersburg and Mary Louise Bell of Annamoriah; and special friends, Jay and Marla Wheeland and daughters. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Cooper and Betty Duskey, and two brothers, John and Harold Bell. Memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m., at Snyder Chapel Community Church, Annamoriah, with Pastor Farley Blankenship officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Betty Bell, c/o Bacher Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Road, Norton, OH 44203. BELT, LOTTIE 12/2/1999 Lottie J. Belt, 97, formerly of Big Springs, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, at Sunbridge Health Care Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Freed, the daughter of the late Rev. Jacob and Viola Shimer Snider. She was a homemaker and the oldest member of Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Jean Bush and Marlene Lewis, both of Mineral Wells; one son, Raymond Belt of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Bernice Kral of Summit, Mo., Lela Mathess of Columbus, Ohio, and Gladys Johnson of Williamstown; one brother, Martin J. Snider of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; and several great- and great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Belt, in 1979; one daughter; three sisters; and two brothers. Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. David Bush officiating. Burial will be in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and until the time of services on Thursday. BENNETT, LELAH - See Vannoy, Lelah. BETTS, NORMA - See Collins, Norma. BISHOP, PAUL G. 2/11/1999 Paul G. Bishop, 82, of Sand Fork, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. He was born at Rosedale, the son of the late Lewis and Ursala Dobbins Bishop. He was a self-employed timberman and sawmill operator. Surviving are his wife, Gathel King Bishop; two sons, Arden Bishop of Warren, Ohio, and David Bishop of Sand Fork; three daughters, Ruth James of Sand Fork, Ermal Harris of Katy, Tex., and Mary Gumm of New Fairfield, Conn.; three brothers, Lester, Chester and Edward Bishop, all of Sutton; two sisters, Gae Lane of Spokane, Wash., and Hazel Brown of Wheeling; nine grand-children; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Carl Bishop and Victor Bishop; and three sisters, Freda McDonald, Mary Ellen Bishop and Gertrude Bishop. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in King Cemetery, Nicut. BLACK, MARY 2/25/1999 Mary Ruth Harris Black, 101, of Ft. Myers, Fla., died Monday, Feb 15, 1999. She was originally from Gilmer and Calhoun counties, the daughter of the late Asa B. and Sarah Margaret Leech Harris. She had resided in Ft. Myers for 21 years. She obtained her first grade teaching certificate from Glenville Normal School in 1916 and taught in one room schoolhouses in Ritchie, Gilmer and Lewis counties. She was a member of Mt. Liberty United Methodist Church since 1914, and former member of Bull River Woman's Club, Women's Auxiliary of VFW and American Legion, Grantsville, Daughters of the Confederacy, Akron, Ohio, Grantsville Rebekah Lodge #52, where she held numerous offices including noble grand. In 1971, she was Calhoun County Belle at the West Virginia Folk Festival. Surviving are two daughters, Katheryn Ellyson, with whom she made her home, and Margaret Iwana Stevens of Cleveland; two sons, Albert P. and Duane H., both of Ft. Myers; five grand-daughters, Sharon Wick, Shelley Palmer, Sharlene Miller, Rebecca Mason and Jeanie Forepaugh; two grandsons, Joseph Ellyson and Douglas Black; three great- granddaughters, Sherry Chancey, Kristin Palmer and Danille Ellyson; two great-grandsons, David and Dean Mason; one great-great-grandson, Steven Chancey; two step-great-grandsons, Daniel Mason and Kurt Wick; one step-great-granddaughter, Dawn Lake; three step-great-great- grandsons, Dustin, Stephen and Landon Lake; one step-great-great- granddaughter, Allysa Lake; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar P. Black, Jan. 2, 1977; three brothers, Earle, Howard and Paul Harris; and one sister, Nellie H. McClain. She was the last remaining member of her family. Memorial services were conducted by Grantsville Rebekah Lodge #52. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem IOOF Cemetery, near Grantsville. BLACK, MARY 3/18/1999 The Feb. 25 obituary for Mary Ruth Harris Black should have listed as surviving: two sons, Albert P. and Duane H., both of Ft. Myers. BLACK, MARY - See Harris, Mary. BOATRIGHT, ELLA 7/29/1999 Ella Whytsell Boatright, 89, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Mt. Zion, died Monday, July 19, 1999, in Pebble Creek Nursing Center, Akron. She was born in Altizer, the daughter of the late George and Mini Starcher Whytsell. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are three step-daughters, Leola Shillingburg and Olena Hopkins, both of Akron, and Wanda Stone of Hemingway, S.C., and three step-sons, Hildreth Boatright of Belpre, Ohio, Howard Boatright of Akron and Ardell Boatright of Marshall, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Boatright in 1983; one sister, Genevieve Holmes; and four brothers, Edwin, Fred, Paul and George Whytsell, Jr. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Richard Swearingen officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. BOGGS, ALMA 4/1/1999 Alma L. Boggs, 71, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Mar. 28, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Glenville, the daughter of the late Mallie and Inda Richards Parsons. She was retired from Calhoun General Hospital and attended Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Leonard Gay Boggs of Grantsville and Bernard Ray Boggs of Mineral Wells; one step-son, Lester Boggs of Lakeside, Calif.; one daughter, Donna Dawson of Kirtland, N.M.; two sisters, Lucy Roberts and Ellen Nutter, both of Little Hocking, Ohio; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her good friend, Mabel Marks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Boggs; two brothers, Leo and Lynn Parsons; and one sister, Irene Roberts. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating, and burial in St. Paul Cemetery. BOGGS, CHARLES, SR. 8/12/1999 Charles E. Boggs, Sr., 70, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Wyatt and Lora Jarvis Boggs. He worked as an inspector in the construction business. Surviving are one son, Charles E. Boggs, Jr., of Grantsville; and two brothers, Brett Boggs of Charleston and Clyde Boggs of Pineville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Umstead Boggs. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. BOGGS, ENA BARR 5/13/1999 Ena Barr Boggs, 92, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late McClellan and Jane Sharps Barr. She was a member of First Bap-tist Church, Grantsville, Daughters of the American Revolution, Calhoun General Hospital Auxiliary and Grantsville Women's Club. She donated property for the Grantsville Park and swimming pool. Surviving are one daughter, Kathryn Rishak of Atlanta, Ga.; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Linda Boggs of Akron; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymon Boggs. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. BOGGS, ENA - See Barr, Ena. BOGGS, FRANCES - See Rose, Frances. BOGGS, JEFFREY 12/2/1999 Jeffrey A. Boggs, 37, of Minnora, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in an automobile accident near Beckley. He was born in Orrville, Ohio, the son of Robert and Mary Juanita Helmick Boggs of Minnora. He was an employee of Excel Well Service. Surviving in addition to his parents are two daughters, Jennifer Lynn Boggs and Stephenia Ann Boggs, both of Rosedale; three brothers, Kenna R. Boggs of Spencer and Mark Boggs and Robert Boggs II, both of Minnora; one sister, Patti Lunceford of Flatwoods; and maternal grandmother, Viola Helmick of Minnora. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Timothy Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m. BOGGS, LEONA D. 1/14/1999 Leona Dell Welsh Boggs, 65, of Five Forks, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late William "Clarence" and Leola Nelle "Nin" Whipkey Welsh. She was a former employee of Renmar Manufacturing and held several positions at St. Joseph Hospital. Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Guy F. Boggs; three children, Guy F. Boggs, Jr., of Vienna, Myra Boggs West of Parkersburg; and Douglas A. Boggs of Grantsville; six grand-children, Amber, Nathan and Brianna Boggs of Vienna, Kirk Stump of Parkersburg, and Misty and Kayla Boggs of Grantsville; one sister, Marva Welsh Barker of Grantsville; one nephew, Billy "Biff" Barker of Grantsville; and a beloved friend, Popeye. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be at a later date. BOGGS, LEONA D. 1/7/1999 Leona Dell Welsh Boggs, 65, of Five Forks, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hosp)tal. Services will be held on Saturday, 6 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, w th Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. BOGGS, MONNIE G. 3/4/1999 Monnie G. Boggs, 90, of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Stumptown, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at Evergreen Nursing Center, Medina, following a long illness. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Worthy and Florence Minney Collins. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, and was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Mary K. McCoy of Medina and one brother, Ores Collins of Normantown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Boggs, and two sons, Eugene Boggs and Jack Lee Boggs. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Harry Siers officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. BONAR, STELLA 3/18/1999 Stella M. Bonar, 76, of Belpre, Ohio, died Saturday, Mar. 13, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born at Orma, the daughter of the late Arthur and Molly Parsons Keith. She was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School for a number of years. Surviving are one son, Albert Bonar of Belpre; one daughter, Shirley Wingrove of Belpre; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse M. Bonar in 1974; one son, Delbert Bonar; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Elmer Keith, Lora Keith and Willie Keith; and one sister, Gay Altizer. Services were held at Reed Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Bob Randolph officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery, Belpre. BROWN, ELIZABETH 8/19/1999 Elizabeth Brown, 81, of Vienna, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Pond Creek, the daughter of the late Will and Nellie Stephens. She was retired from Eazor Express and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Good Sam Camping Club. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Melvin Brown; one niece, Betty Adams of Ironton, Ohio; one nephew, Charles Brown of Grantsville; and several cousins. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Thomas Malcolm officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery. BROWN, SHERIDAN 4/15/1999 Sheridan G. Brown, 79, of Coolville, Ohio, died Monday, Apr. 12, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Albert and Artie Suttle Brown. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, Class of 1940, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served on the aircraft carrier USS Barnes. He was retired from Ford Motor Co., Brookpark, Ohio, and attended Coolville United Methodist Church. He was an accomplished violin maker and wood craftsman. Surviving are his wife, Greta Bailey Suttle Brown; two daughters, Betty Arnold of Coolville and Acrolyn Knotts of Belpre, Ohio; two sons, John Brown of Brookpark and Richard Brown of Medina, Ohio; two sisters, Vesta Stalnaker of Parkersburg and Vada Duffield of Beverly; two brothers, Shirley Brown of Rockville, Md., and Rector Brown of Winchester, Va.; 13 grand-children; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Siers Brown, in 1994; one daughter, Sandra Jarvis, in 1981; and one brother, Sherman Brown. Services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mark Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Minnora Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled at Coolville U.M. Church on Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., and at Stump Funeral Home on Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. BUNNER, JAMES 10/7/1999 James L. Bunner, 90, of St. Albans, formerly of Brohard, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at Putnam General Hospital, Winfield. He was born in Munday, the son of the late John and Eva Baileys Bunner. He attended Wirt County schools and was a former oil field worker with Roberts Oil and Gas. He retired from Wetherall Construction Co. and moved to St. Albans in 1976. Surviving are four sons, Roy Bunner of High Point, N.C., Charles Bunner of Parkersburg, Basil Bunner of Holly, Mich., and Argil Bunner of Sneffer, Fla.; one daughter, Geraldine Miller of St. Albans; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Jones Bunner, in 1948; three grandsons; four brothers; and three sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lovell Shinn officiating, and burial in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday. BURDETTE, DAVID DELBERT 2/11/1999 David Delbert Burdette, 82, of Orma, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a long illness. He was born in Paint Creek, the son of James and Bertha Burdette. Surviving are one daughter, Billie M. Taylor of Morgantown; one son, Bob Burdette of Morgantown; three sisters, Margaret O'Dell and Teressie Moto, both and Hansford, and Ruth Dunbar of Indiana; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Orma United Methodist Church, with Rev. Loren Price officiating, and burial in Orma U.M. Cemetery. There were no visitations scheduled. BURROWS, CHARLES J. 12/16/1999 Charles J. Burrows, 76, of Smith St., Spencer, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. Born in Washingotn, Pa., he was a son of the late Charles H. and Lena M. Fleishner Burrows. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a truck driver and oil field tool dresser. He was a member of the American Legion Post #744 of Marianna, Pa., and attended the Church of the Living God of Spencer. Survivors include one brother, Donald Burrows of Spencer and one sister, Grace Jean Uhlhorn of Bethell, Washington. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Clarence McKown officiating. Burial in Bailey Cemetery, Minnora. BURROWS, ROBERT 4/15/1999 Robert H. Burrows, 71, of Mt. Zion, died Tuesday, Apr. 6, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Earl and Dula Blake Burrows. He was a Korean War veteran, member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, and member of VFW Post #5959, Grantsville. Surviving are two sisters, Dorothy Burrows of Mt. Zion and Pauline Woofter of Bridgeport. He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward H. Burrows. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Brad McBee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. BURWELL, RICHARD 5/13/1999 Richard B. Burwell, 40, of Harrisville, died Thursday, May 6, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Big Bend, the son of the late Burl and Margaret Joan Parsons Burwell. He was an employee of Hayhurst Equipment, Pennsboro, for 22 years. He was a member of the Cele-bration Center, Belpre. Surviving are his wife, Anna Hickman Burwell; one daughter, Melanie; three brothers, Michael Burwell and Mark Burwell, both of Harrisville, and James Burwell of Stockton, Calif.; and one sister, Vickie Gordon of Coxs Mills. Services were held at First Apostolic Church, Harrisville, with Pastor Buddy Bunner and Rev. Dale Tienter officiating. Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Ritchie Unit, Box 4451, Parkersburg, WV 26104-4451. BUTLER, DELORIS - See Bailey, Deloris. BUTLER, ILENE - See Metz, Ilene. BUTLER, RUTH 8/26/1999 Ruth V. Butler, 77, of Chloe, died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. She was born at Beech, the daughter of the late David and Etta Wines Bailey. Surviving are her husband, Doy Butler; three sons, Teddy A. Butler of Plymouth, Ohio, Basil D. Butler of Chloe and Stephen L. Butler of Apple Creek, Ohio; one brother, Jack Bailey of Man; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three half-brothers, Greely Bailey, and Criss and Dutch Hall. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. CAIN, FLORENCE - See Snider, Florence. CAIN - LONA - See Fox, Lona. CAMPBELL, EDITH 6/24/1999 Edith H. Kirby Campbell, 93, of Vienna, died Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late William Thomas Campbell and Stella Woodring Campbell. She was a member of Camden Avenue Church of Christ. She was a beautician in the Akron and Cleveland areas, and owned and operated Edee's Beauty Shop, Cleveland. Surviving are one son, Harold C. Kirby of Wildwood, Fla.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sylvester R. Kirby; second husband, Thomas Campbell; one son, Forrest G. Kirby; two brothers, Earl and Ernest Campbell; and one sister, Edna Amos. Services were held at Franklin Funeral Chapel, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Brian Jones officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. CARPENTER, GLENNETH BELLE 4/29/1999 Glenneth Belle Carpenter, 77, of Glenville, died Thursday, Apr. 22, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Daniel Monroe and Effie Ann Danley Miller. She was a former employee of Thompson Dry Cleaning Co., Glenville. Surviving are her husband, Clarence Carpenter; one daughter, Lorraine Moss of Salem, Ohio; one sister, Jerry Thompson of Glenville; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, David Reaser and Nelson Gene Reaser. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. CASTEEL, NICKIE - See Cottrell-Casteel, Nickie. CHEVALIER, LONA 4/29/1999 Lona B. Chevalier, 90, of Reedsville, died Saturday, Apr. 24, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Nobe, the daughter of the late James and Annie Radabaugh Murphy. She was a homemaker and a member of Reedsville United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Lowell Chevalier of Reedsville, Zenith Chevalier of Belpre and Garrel Chevalier of Fredrickstown, Ohio; two daughters, Evelyn Spencer and Caryl Reed, both of Tuppers Plains, Ohio; one sister, Daisy Provance of Athens, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Chevalier; six brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Reedsville U.M. Church, with Rev. Wendell Stutler officiating. Burial was in Reedsville Cemetery. CLARK, RETA 9/9/1999 Reta Clark, 63, of Barberton, Ohio, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of Lemuel and Eva Propst Stemple. She was a resident of Barberton for 46 years and a member of Living Work Assembly Church, Barberton. Surviving are her husband, Carson Clark; one son, Tim Clark; two daughters, Brenda S. Turner and Connie J. Scott; eight grandchildren; and three sisters, Mabel, Freda and Mae. Services were held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Hylton officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Akron, Ohio. COGAR, LILLY G. 12/23/1999 Lilly G. Cogar, 94, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Tom and Rebecca Burrows Cogar. She was a former foster grandmother in the Calhoun County school system and was a housekeeper for many families in Grantsville. She was a former employee of Calhoun General Hospital and was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Services were scheduled Tuesday, 7 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home on Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. COLLINS, ATHA - See Sayre, Atha. COLLINS, HARLEY 4/8/1999 Harley R. Collins, 76, of Big Springs, died Sunday, Apr. 4, 1999, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Clay and Murell Holbert Collins. He was retired from Haught Drilling Co. and was a member of Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Monroe Collins; four sons, Kenneth Ray Collins and Michael Collins, both of Elizabeth, David Collins of Big Springs and Harley Paul Collins of Petroleum; one daughter, Linda Myer of Grantsville; one sister, Leota Cunningham of Harrisville; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating, and burial in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. COLLINS, MONNIE G. - See Boggs, Monnie G. COLLINS, NORMA 8/26/1999 Norma L. Collins, 61, of Northfield, Ohio, died Sunday, July 25, 1999, after an eight-month fight against cancer. She was the daughter of the late Marjorie L. Betts of Grants-ville and was a 1955 graduate of Calhoun County High School. Surviving are her husband, Harley (Joe) Collins; two daughters, Kathy Rataj of Aurora, Ohio, and Cheryl Palatas of Boston Heights, Ohio; six grandchildren, Amanda, Kristen and Joey Palatas and Shaun, Ryan and Aaron Rataj; and one brother, Jack Betts. Services were held at Walton Hills Church of Christ, Walton Hills, Ohio. Burial was in Northfield-Macedonia Cemetery, Northfield, Ohio. COLLINS, ROXIE - See Dawson, Roxie. CONLEY, EARL 4/1/1999 Earl D. Conley, 104, of Chloe, died Saturday, Mar. 27, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John S. and Martha Jarvis Conley. He was a member of Minnora United Methodist Church and Minnora IOOF Lodge. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are four sons, Shirley, Frank and Graves Conley, all of Chloe, and Earl Conley, Jr., of Orma; one daughter, Lelah Sergent of Henderson; and 27 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Conley in 1986; three sons, Vere, Dewey and Genole Conley; and three daughters, Nina Lawrence, Mary Hays and Wilma Conley. Services were held at Minnora U.M. Church, with Rev. Glendon McKee, Rev. Tim Hickman and Rev. Roger Flesher officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. CONLEY, EULAH - See Nicholas, Eulah. CONNELL, JOHN 7/1/1999 John G. Connell, 82, of Glenville, died Thursday, June 24, 1999, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. He was born in Georgia, the son of the late Henry S. and Texarcana Parrish Connell. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 11th Airborne Division. He was a retired employee of the City of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and was a member of Gilmer County Senior Citizens and Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Kenneth Connell of Glenville; three granddaughters, Donna LaSalata of Grantsville and Sherri Lyn Connell and Ronni Kim McCumbers, both of Glenville; and four great- grandchildren. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Michael Ford officiating. Burial was in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Tanner. CONNOLLY, HAZEL 4/22/1999 Hazel M. Connolly, 90, of Davisville, died Saturday, Apr. 17, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Rocksdale, the daughter of the late Edwin L. and Rettie Starcher Whytsell. She was a member of Davisville Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Roy E. Connolly; two sons, Ernert E. Kemmer of Parkersburg and Roy E. Connolly of Davisville; three daughters, Mary Ann Cunningham of Parkersburg, Wilda M. Davis of Sanford, Fla., and Janet L. Lamp of Waverly; three brothers, Randall, Woodrow and Victor Whytsell, all of Arnolds-burg; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth McCoy; two brothers, Charles and Dewey Whytsell; and one grandson, Richard D. Richards. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, south Parkersburg, with George Haithcock officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. CONRAD, EVELYN MARIE 12/23/1999 Evelyn Marie Conrad, 82, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, at her daughter's residence. She was born in Grantsville and resided in the Akron area for many years before retiring from Lakeshore Distributors in 1979 and returning to West Virginia. Surviving are one son, Richard Conrad of Akron; one daughter, Barbara Cramer of Suffield, Ohio; one sister, Betty Rowland of Muncie, Ind., nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Conrad, and one daughter, Jean Butler Webb. Services were held at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Kenneth L. Frisbee officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park. COON, FREDDIE, JR. 8/12/1999 Freddie J. Coon, Jr., 75, of Mt. Zion, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Spencer, the son of the late Fred and Etta Lee Husk Coon. He was a member of VFW Post 59 and FFA, and was a Baptist. He was a retired mechanic for Hertz Corp. Surviving are his wife, Murlene Starcher Coon; one son, Charles Coon of Mt. Zion; four daughters, Beverly Wagner of South Point, Ohio, Norma Coon of Mt. Zion, Sandra Luskin of Parma, Ohio, and Sheila Hardbarger of Elizabeth; two brothers, John Coon of Easton, Pa., and Bernard Coon of Mt. Zion; four sisters, Edna Dennis of Adair, Okla., Alice Metzel of Lafayette, Ohio, Ettie Coon of Cleveland and Daisy Donato of Mansfield, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Freddie Dean Coon, Jr.; two brothers, Gifford Coon and Holly Lee Coon; and one sister, Nancy McKown. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William D. Stutler officiating. Burial was in Coon Cemetery, Kerby Ridge. COOPER, BERNIE 10/7/1999 Bernie R. Cooper, 87, of Vienna, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Wood County, the son of the late Delbert John and Jessie Myrtle Calhoun Cooper. He was superintendent of Vaughts Chapel United Methodist Church, Leachtown. He was formerly employed by B&O Railroad, and retired after 41 years with American Viscose Corp., and after 18 years with Vaughan Funeral Home. Surviving are two sons, Franklin L. Cooper, Sr., of Mineral Wells and Clarence E. Cooper of Omaha, Neb.; one daughter, Sharon R. Terrell of Sommerville, N.C.; one step-daughter, Doris K. Dean of Vienna; one sister, Irene Johnson of Grantsville; two brothers, Harold Cooper of Newark, Ohio, and Ritchie Cooper of Elizabeth; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and special friends and caregivers, Jan and Gene Chadock. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucy E. Barnett Cooper, in 1968; his second wife, Anna Mildred Vanscoy Cooper, in 1997; and one brother, Rolla P. Cooper. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Thomas Deane and Rev. Nancy Hamm officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. COOPER, GLADYS - See Newcomer, Gladys. COTTRELL, CLARENCE 9/2/1999 Clarence Cottrell, 84, of Crummies Creek, died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William R. and Tilda Marks Cottrell. Surviving are his wife, Wavaline Hardway Cottrell; two sons, Thomas Hardway and Jerry L. Cottrell, both of Sand Ridge; three daughters, Julie Lamp of Big Springs, Marilyn McKenney of Summersville and Cathy Lamp of Grantsville; three step-sons, David Sagle and Ronnie P. Sagle, both of Waverly, and Billy Hardway of California; four brothers, Ernest Cottrell of Little Hocking, Ohio, Cecil Cottrell of Reedy, and Guy Cottrell and Shirley Cottrell, both of Indiana; and three sisters, Aella Roupe of Chloe, Goldie Rush of Minnora and Effie Mae Wallbrown of Sand Ridge. He was preceded in death by one son, Stanley Cottrell. Graveside services were held at Cottrell Family Cemetery, Crummies Creek, near the family residence, with Rev. Allen Smith officiating. COTTRELL, EDITH - See McCumbers, Edith. COTTRELL, GRETA 11/4/1999 Greta A. Cottrell, 70, of Elizabeth, died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late Harry and Jessie Hunt Eisman. She was a member of Pine Twist Baptist Church and was the last member of the Eisman family. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, John W. Cottrell, Sr.; two sons, Brad Cottrell of Petroleum and Hal Cottrell of Offutt, Neb.; one daughter, Alice Kent of Sandyville; one half-brother, Dale King of Grantsville; eight grandchildren; five great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, John Cottrell, Jr.; one granddaughter, Teressa Cottrell; and three brothers, Ivan, Bob and Williard Eisman. Services were held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, with Rev. Gladson Grim officiating. Burial was in K of P Cemetery, Elizabeth. COTTRELL, MILLIE - See Atwell, Millie. COTTRELL, OPAL 12/2/1999 Opal G. Cottrell, 71, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Dallas and Amy Brannon Hicks. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving are her husband, Paris A. Cottrell; one daughter, Norma Schartiger of Arnoldsburg; two sons, Roger Cottrell of Belva and Clinton Cottrell of Chloe; five sisters; two brothers; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister. Graveside services were held at Eventide Cemetery, Spencer, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. COTTRELL, REX 4/22/1999 Rex Cottrell, 69, of Marion, Ind., died Saturday, Apr. 17, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William and Tilda Marks Cottrell. He lived in Marion for several years before retiring from GenCorp with 25 years of service in 1990 and returning to West Virginia. He went back to Marion in August, 1998. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and attended Orma Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Kathelene "Kay" Mace Cottrell; two sons, Steven Cottrell and Tom Cottrell, both of Marion; two daughters, Deborah Cottrell of Marion and Bunny Moore of Sweetser, Ind.; five brothers, Clarence Cottrell of Sand Ridge, Earnest Cottrell of Little Hocking, Ohio, Cecil Cottrell of Reedy and Guy Cottrell and Shirley Cottrell, both of North Grove, Ind.; three sisters, Zella Rush-Rupp and Goldie Rush, both of Minnora, and Mae Wallbrown of Sand Ridge; 19 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Rick Cottrell. Services were held in North Chapel, Marion, with Rev. Kenneth Sandefur officiating. Burial was in Grant Memorial Park, Marion. COTTRELL - See Cottrell-Casteel, Nickie. COTTRELL, TONY 10/21/1999 Tony Cottrell, 50, of Scenic Hills, Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Lawrence and Cleo Cottrell Lawson of Elizabeth. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed by Westfield Insurance Co. He was a member of River City Runners Club and taught aerobics at YMCA, Parkersburg. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Lou Ann Milliman Cottrell; one son, Todd Cottrell of Mineral Wells; one daughter, Shannon Cottrell of Parkersburg; two grandchildren, Cody and Amber Cottrell of Mineral Wells; and two brothers, Russell Cottrell and Rondal Lawson, both of Elizabeth. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Valery Johnson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to River City Runners Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 4496, Parkersburg, WV 26104. COTTRELL-CASTEEL, NICKIE 10/21/1999 Nickie Cottrell-Casteel, 61, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, in Rae-Ann Westlake Nursing Home, Westlake, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Thurman and Nellie Finchman Cottrell. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Loretta Graham of Cleveland; one son, Bobby Lee Nichols of Mt. Alto; four sisters, Rosalee Goodrich of Orma, Helen Moss of Cleveland, Frances Anderson of Spencer and Mary Lou Clemons of Normantown; five brothers, Claudie Cottrell of Elyria, Ohio, Arlie Cottrell of Harmony, Spencer Cottrell of Spencer, Lenard Cottrell of Looneyville and Holly Lee Cottrell of Clover; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Hank, Bruce and Pat Cottrell, and two sisters, Louise Toth and Gathel Cottrell. Services were held at Orma United Methodist Church with Rev. Darrell Alvis officiating. Burial was in Orma Cemetery. COTTRILL, BLANCHARD 5/20/1999 Blanchard D. Cottrill, 72, of Chloe, died Thursday, May 13, 1999, at his home. He was born in Webster County, the son of the late Aristotal and Martha Lambert Cottrill. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force with 21 years of service and was a veteran of Vietnam. He was also retired from Kern County Water System, Bakersfield, Calif. Surviving are his wife, Eula G. Cottrill; five daughters, Barbara Hamrick of Gassaway, Carolyn Stafford of Walkersville, Gladys McLain of Pompano Beach, Fla., Sheila Hamett of Bakers-field and Debra Soloman of Grantsville; three step-sons, Michael, Bob and Bill Carpenter, all of Painesville, Ohio; three step-daughters, Brenda Radcliff of Chloe, Kathy Zenkert of Washington and Kimberly Jewel of Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers, Granville Cottrill of Ohio and Matthew Cottrill of Virginia; three sisters, Mary Ellen Underwood, Wanda Shaver and Marie Klaproth, all of Summersville; one half- sister, Marlene Evans of Little Burch; one half-brother, Marvin Cottrill of Virginia; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery, Erbacon. COX, LORA MAE 9/9/1999 Lora Mae Cox, 65, of Davisville, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Harrisville, the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Marcia Simmons Laird. She was a graduate of Harrisville High School and a member of Murphytown United Methodist Church, where she was active in United Methodist Women. Surviving are four daughters, Mary Ann Testerman of Delbarton, Carolyn Cox of Martinsburg, Judy Prusack of Grants-ville and Sandie Cox of Hershey, Pa.; two brothers, Robert Laird of Harrisville and James L. Simmons of Paden City; two sisters, Patricia Ivey of Portland, Ore., and Peggy Wilson of Rome, N.Y.; and one grandson, Dwayne. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Sue Denning officiating, and burial in Cheveauxdefrise Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 1319 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301. CRAWFORD, EDRA - See Hoskins, Edra. CRISS, SYLVIA 4/8/1999 Sylvia G. Criss, 86, of Vienna, died Saturday, Apr. 3, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Munday, the daughter of the late Aaron and Mahalia Wyers Phillips. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, William O. Criss, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Goldie Boice and Anna Halbert, and one brother, John Phillips. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Jay Hubbard officiating and burial in Big Bend Cemetery. CUNNINGHAM, ALDIS JEAN 10/28/1999 Aldis Jean Cunningham, 58, of Grantsville, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Roy and Lucy May Cook Cunningham. Surviving are four sisters, Orpha Skinner of Columbus, Ohio, Norma Batton of Columbia, Missouri, Clarice Cunningham of Grantsville and Fondaleigh Bartoe of Nova Scotia; six brothers, Charles Edward Cunningham of White Oak, Tex., Denzil Cunning-ham of Stumptown, Phares Cunningham of Medina, Ohio, Royce Cunningham of Spartansburg, S.C., Wayne Cunningham of Auburn, Ind., and Darrell Cunningham of Lockney. Services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Michael Bartoe officiating. Burial will be in Crooked Fork Cemetery, Perkins. Visitation was scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. CUNNINGHAM, CLARA - See Knotts, Clara. CUNNINGHAM, FRANK 3/4/1999 Frank Cunningham, 76, of Big Bend, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Noah and Martha Boice Cunningham. He was a Korean War veteran. Surviving are his wife, Alice Richards Cunningham; three sons, David F. Cunningham of Newark and Kenneth and Bobby Cunningham, both of Big Bend; one daughter, Sharon Sue Williams of Fleming, Ohio; one sister, Virginia Snyder of Parkers-burg; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Big Springs Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. CUNNINGHAM, GENEVIEVE 8/19/1999 E. Genevieve "Granny" Cunningham, 73, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Creston, the daughter of the late Harry and Doris Smith Shrader. She was a homemaker and an Apostolic. Surviving are her husband, Russell Cunningham; three sons, Gary Duane Cunningham of Elizabeth, Dannie Lloyd Cunningham of Belleville and Willard Blaine Cunningham of Parkersburg; three sisters, Jeraldine Hall of Parkersburg, Leola Fazenbaker of Morgantown and Mildred Smith of Brooksville; one half-sister, Jessy Johnson of Morgantown; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, William Roger Cunningham; four brothers; two half-brothers; two sisters; and five half-sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, with Pastor Michael Seebaugh offi-ciating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens, Garden of Christus. CUNNINGHAM, JUNIOR EUGENE 1/7/1999 Junior Eugene Cunningham, 71, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998, at his residence. He was born in Wirt County, the son of the late Noah and Martha Boice Cunningham. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Mountain State Steel as a millwright. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are three sons, Gary Cunningham and Danny Cunningham, both of Parkersburg, and Glen Cunningham of Youngstown, Ohio; five grandchildren; one brother, Frank Cunningham of Calhoun County; and one sister, Virginia Snyder of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Cunningham, and one brother, Alvie Cunningham. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Delton Smith officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery. CUNNINGHAM, ROY 1/21/1999 Roy Cunningham, 95, of Lockney, Gilmer County, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, at Broaddus Hospital, Philippi, following a long illness. He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late W.C. and Martha Jane Frame Cunningham. He was a retired farmer and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Normantown. Surviving are six sons, Charles Edward Cunningham of White Oak, Tex., Denzil Cunningham of Stumptown, Phares Cun-ningham of Medina, Ohio, Royce Cunningham of Spartansburg, S.C., Farrell Cunningham of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Darrell Cunningham of Lockney; five daughters, Orpha Skinner of Columbus, Ohio, Norma Batten of Columbia, Mo., Clarice Cunningham and Jean Cunningham, both of Grantsville, and Fonda Bartoe of Nova Scotia; 26 grandchildren; and 30 great-grand- children. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Normantown, with Elder Charles Fisher officiating, and burial in Crooked Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. CURRY, MANSFIELD 11/11/1999 Mansfield Neely Curry, 68, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at Braxton Health Care Center, Flatwoods. He was a son of the late Charles A. and Sarah Ellen Kelly Curry. Surviving are his special friend, Ethel Simmons of Tanner; one daughter, Virginia Ellen Curry of Holts Run; one brother, Harry Curry of Mt. Zion; two sisters, Ida Calhoun of White Pine and Virginia McCartney of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Alfred B. Curry, Charles Curry, Bernard Curry, Ellis Curry and two infant brothers, and two sisters, Louise Kight and Mary Cain. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. CUTLIP, EDITH - See Haag, Edith. DAVIS, BENJAMIN 4/15/1999 Benjamin R. Davis, 77, of Newton Falls, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, Apr. 6, 1999, in Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren, Ohio. He was born in Tunnelton, Preston County, the son of the late Charles and Anna L. Ayersman Davis. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from Standard Transformer Co., Warren, Ohio. He was a member of Five Forks Community Church. Surviving are three sons, Milford Davis of Winterville, N.C., and Ben and Tim Davis, both of Warren; three daughters, Barbara Mays of Braceville, Ohio, with whom he made his home, and Bev Orwig and Betsy Clearwater, both of Warren; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emogene Burrows Davis; five sisters; four brothers; and one granddaughter. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. DAWSON, DEIDRE LYNN - See Reddick, Deidre Lynn. DAWSON, JESSIE 1/28/1999 Jessie E. "Gene" Dawson, 67, of Euclid, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, at Euclid General Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, the son of Della Morehead Dawson of Big Springs and the late Cecil Dawson. He was retired from a steel mill in Orrville, Ohio. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Patty Hathaway Dawson; four sons, Steve, Ronnie, James and Patrick, all of Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter, Donna Hejduk of Cleveland; four brothers, Jack and Larry Dawson, both of Grantsville, and Sam and Lanny Dawson, both of Cleveland; two sisters, Georgia Smith of Cleveland and Delores "Boots" Richards of Big Springs; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Janice "Sally" Whipkey. Services were held at Brickman & Son Funeral Home, Euclid, with Rev. Charles Shaffer and Rev. Freddy Ray officiating. Burial was in All Soul Cemetery. DAWSON, ROXIE 12/2/1999 Roxie Dawson, 92, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at Memorial Hospital, Tampa, Fla. She was born in Freed, the daughter of the late Manley Sanford Collins and Leora Caroline Morris Collins Vincent. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Joretta Richter of Tampa; one brother, Rev. Manley O. Collins of Freed; two grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Roy Dawson, in 1995; one grandchild, Robert Butcher of Warren, Ohio; three sisters, Oda Cornell of Clarksburg, Dosha Freed of Freed and Osa Richards of Parkersburg; and two brothers, Cline Collins of Freed and Carl Collins of Vienna, Ohio. Graveside services were held at Curlew Lawn Cemetery. DEULEY, LEONA 10/7/1999 Leona Deuley, 55, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Willodene Summers Cunningham of Mt. Zion and the late Forrest Stemple. She was an operating room technologist at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, for eight years and at Calhoun General Hospital, Grantsville, for 20 years. She was a member of Surgical Tech-nologists Association, Minnie Hamilton Health Care Auxiliary, and First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are her husband, Gerald Deuley; one son, Robert Deuley of Elizabeth; three daughters, Vicki Remple of Parkers-burg, Debbie Massey of Ft. Bragg, N.C., and Michelle Santos of Tampa, Fla.; five sisters, Helen Johnson of Grantsville, Betty Deuley and Jeanie Whipkey, both of Mt. Zion, Bonnie Johnson of Arnoldsburg and Joann Lawson of Sutton; two brothers, Marvin Stemple of Arnoldsburg and Calvin Cunningham of Cleveland, Ohio; mother and step-father, Willodene and Lester Cunningham of Mt. Zion; and 10 grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating, and burial in St. Paul Cemetery, near Grantsville. DeVAUGHN, RUBY 1/14/1999 Ruby E. DeVaughn, 66, of Sandyville, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Elizabeth, the daughter of the late Luther and Eva Barton Wigal. She was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, Windy Ridge, where she had been a song leader and pianist. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Charles DeVaughn; three sons, Charles Allan DeVaughn and Denver Lee DeVaughn, both of Palestine, and Michael DeVaughn of Sandyville; two daughters, Sharon Showalter of Elizabeth and Pamela Anderson of Sandyville; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Silvia Atkinson of Mt. Zion, Dorothy Holbert of Sandyville and JoAnn Schultz of Orlando, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Donald DeVaughn; one daughter, Sandra K. DeVaughn; and three brothers. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. John Price officiating. Burial was in Big Tygart Cemetery. DeWEESE, FREDA - See Siers, Freda. DeWEESE, JOY STALNAKER 11/25/1999 Joy Stalnaker DeWeese, 64, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at the home of her son. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Elber and Icy Jarvis Spencer. She was a homemaker and an 18-year employee of Kellwood Corp., Spencer. She was a former employee of G.C. Murphy Co., Parkersburg, and was a member of Spencer Baptist Temple, Spencer. Surviving are her husband, Bobby DeWeese of Spencer; one son, Michael E. Stalnaker of Vienna; one daughter, Cheryl D. Stalnaker of Spencer; four sisters, Justine Harris, Dormal Coe Rhodes and Wanda E. Nutter, all of Spencer, and Dorlene S. Walker of Ravenswood; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chenoweth A. Stalnaker. Services were held in Spencer Baptist Temple, with Rev. Richard W. "Rick" Perrine and Rev. Kevin E. Randolph officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Zion. DILLEY, GEORGIA 3/18/1999 Georgia M. Dilley, 69, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Mar. 10, 1999, at her residence. Surviving are two daughters, Rosalie Ann Mace of Leather-bark and Mandy Ellen Deel of Hartville, Ohio; one son, Edwin Dilley of Arnoldsburg; eight grandchildren; two step-grand-children; three great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grand-children. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery. DOBBINS, ARNOLD 12/9/1999 Arnold J. Dobbins, 67, of Egypt Ridge, Spencer, died Satur-day, Dec. 4, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Arnold and Lydia Bailey Dobbins. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Webb Dobbins; six sons, Terry Dobbins and Rodney Dobbins, both of Wilson, N.C., Steve Dobbins and Jeffrey Dobbins, both of Orma, Mitchel Dobbins of Mt. Zion and Arnold Dobbins of Spencer; three daughters, Debbie Parsons of Orma and Diane Dobbins and Kimberly Dobbins, both of Spencer; three step-sons, Fred Webb, Burley Webb and Criss Webb, all of Spencer; one brother, Stanley Dobbins of Medina, Ohio; three sisters, Bernice Sampson and Eleanor June Dobbins, both of Parkersburg, and Betty Hopkins of Big Bend; 19 grand-children; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three daughters, Sherry Ann Nichols, Katheryn E. Dobbins and Angela K. Dobbins. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Allen Smith officiating. Burial was in Short Cemetery, Spencer. DOBBINS, SHERRY ANN - See Nichols, Sherry Ann. DOUMONT, MARGARET 10/7/1999 Margaret M. Doumont, 79, of Big Springs, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Rural Valley, Pa. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Homemakers Club and was a former employee of Pennsylvania State Police Dept., Butler, Pa. Surviving are two sons, John M. Doumont of Atlanta, Ga., and Robert Doumont of Big Springs; two grandchildren; and one great- granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Doumont, in 1984. Graveside services were held at Nobe Cemetery, with Rev. Don Tranel officiating. DUGAN, GLADYS - See Newcomer, Gladys. DULEY, VIRGINIA 5/27/1999 Virginia E. Duley, 86, of Parkersburg, formerly of Lower Run, Gilmer County, died Tuesday, May 18, 1999, at Willows Nursing Home, Parkersburg. She was born in Webster County and was a homemaker. Surviving are four daughters, Louise J. Riddle and Edna M. Dawson, both of Davisville, and Therala R. Midcap and Joyce Sue Ferrell, both of Parkersburg; two sons, Verl E. Duley of Parkers-burg and Ronald B. Duley of Williamstown; and several grand-children and great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Duley, in 1998. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Yeager Cemetery. DYE, BETTY 4/15/1999 Betty Z. Dye, 73, of Big Springs, died Friday, Apr. 9, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Big Springs, the daughter of the late Frank and Artie Cunningham Hardman. She was a member of Beech Valley United Methodist Church, Big Springs, and was a former grandmother at Pleasant Hill and Brooksville Elementary schools. Surviving are five sons, Gerald, Terry and Perry Dye, all of Big Springs, Larry Dye of Williamstown and Pat Dye of Five Forks; four sisters, Alta Richards of Georgia, Kate Richards of Big Springs and Armetta Schedell and Jean Smith, both of Ohio; three brothers, George Hardman of Grantsville, Ronzel Hardman of Mt. Zion and Tom Hardman, address unknown; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Dye, and one daughter, Rev. Phillis Dye. Services were held at Beech Valley United Methodist Church, Big Springs, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery. EAGLE, DESSEL - See Yoak, Dessel. EAGLE, GERNA 12/2/1999 Gerna Maxine Eagle, 65, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of Lola Kirby of Big Springs and the late James Okey Kirby. She was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church and attended Spruce Hollow Community Church and Blessed Hope Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her mother are one son, Gary R. Eagle of Big Bend; two grandsons, Christopher and David Eagle, both of Big Bend; four sisters, Mestil Richards of Harrisville, Colleen Gainer of Big Springs, Wanda Moore of Mogadore, Ohio, and Betty Wagoner of Big Bend; and two brothers, Dennis "Willard" Kirby and Glennis "Buck" Kirby, both of Big Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Basil A. Eagle. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery. EAGLE, SAMANTHA 4/29/1999 Samantha Mae Jones Eagle, 104, of Munday, died Tuesday, Apr. 20, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late James and Jane Johnston Kirby. She was a housewife. Surviving are three sons, Harley C. Jones of Leading Creek, Lee Jones of Big Bend and Willard Jones of Rio Linda, Calif.; three daughters, Alice Richards of Big Bend, Mary Jones of Leading Creek and Alma Lanham of Munday; three step-daughters, Ruth Dye of Big Springs, Oma Jean Williams of Big Bend and Wanda Miller of Cleveland, Ohio; 29 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John A. Jones in 1936, and her second husband, Carl Eagle, May 26, 1974; four infant children; nine step-children from her first marriage; five step- children from her second marriage; and six brothers and sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend. EBERLE, LILLIAN S. 2/25/1999 Lillian Stump Eberle, 83, of South Charleston, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was a retired auditor from Kanawha County Board of Education and a member of Eastern Star, Chapter 73, Grantsville. Surviving are two daughters, Judith Stone of Kanawha City and Diana Bodkin of Point Pleasant; three sisters, Myla Fleming of Burnt House, Mildred Kirby of Mt. Zion and Wauneta Waters of Cincinnati, Ohio; and one brother, Austin Stump of Vincent, Ohio; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Eberle, and her parents. Services were held at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with Rev. Wade Austin officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. EISMAN, GRETA - See Cottrell, Greta. ELDER, MURIEL 4/15/1999 Muriel Elder, 84, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Apr. 7, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Wayne County, the daughter of the late Anderson and Nola McFarland Belcher. She retired as a nurse's aide, having worked in Parkersburg area nursing homes. She was a resident of Parkersburg for 33 years and most recently resided in Calhoun County with her grandchildren, Brian and Seana Miller, who gave her loving care. Surviving are three sons, Bill Evans of LaPlace, La., Ray Evans of Parkersburg and Lee Evans of Arnoldsburg; two daughters, Verba Jean Cargill of Franklinton, La., and Margaret Sampson of Millstone; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Evans; her second husband, Hayward Elder; and one daughter, Aileen Panrell. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Paul Morton officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ELLIOTT, EDNA - See Schartiger, Edna. ELLIOTT, HOWARD 5/13/1999 Howard C. Elliott, 74, of Mineral Wells, died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of the late Shirley D. and Iva Dotson Elliott. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having been wounded in action in France, and was recently awarded the Liberation of France Medal from the French govern-ment in recognition of his service on France's 50th anniversary. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Bradenton, Fla., and Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Helen Petty Elliott; one son, Warren Elliott of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Diane Founds of Glouster, Ohio; four sisters, Lucille Hoce and Doris Carder, both of Parkersburg, Marjorie Starcher of College Corner, Ohio, and Shirley Ann Berlin of Houston, Tex.; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nellie Dailey and Marcella Garretson; one infant sister; and one grandson, Eric Founds. Services were held at Victory Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Parkers-burg, with military honors by American Legion Post 15 of Parkers-burg. ELLIS, VURBAL JUNE - See James, Vurbal June. ELMORE, OKEY 7/22/1999 Okey C. Elmore, 69, of Mentor, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He was born in Clendenin, the son of the late Edward and Alice Webb Elmore. He lived at Amma until moving to Mentor 40 years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, a Mentor fireman for eight years, and a member of Masonic Lodge 28, Painesville, Ohio. He was an assembler at Tri-Delta Industries, Mentor, for eight years before retiring in 1999. He previously worked as a furnace operator at GE Tungsten Road Plant, Euclid, before retiring in 1990 with 38 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Grace E. Duskey Elmore; two daugh-ters, Mary Pearce of Mentor and Deborah Elmore of Painesville; two sons, Robert Elmore of Mentor-on-the-Lake and Michael Elmore of Mentor; two step- sons, Duane Schreckengost of Creston and Jack Schreckengost of Mentor; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Otis Elmore of East Cleve-land, Ohio, and Bill Elmore of Clendenin. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nellie Moore and Marie Elmore, and four brothers, Lomer, Otmer, Orville and Ord Elmore. Services were held at Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Mentor. Burial was in Mentor Cemetery. ESTEP, BRENT 7/22/1999 Brent Estep, 88, of Grantsville, died Saturday, July 17, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Kanawha County. He was a retired plumber and member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local #625 and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Louise Kerby Estep; two daughters, Betty Kirby of Charleston and Janet Davis of Grantsville; one brother, Robert Bickel of Ohio; three sisters, Euma Kickhart, Alpha Nichols and Lora Ashley, all of Ohio; four grandchildren, Robert Bailey of Grantsville, Rodney Davis of Charleston, S.C., Gregory Kirby of Parkersburg and Kris Kirby of Williamstown, Mass.; and two great- grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. EVANS, MURIEL - See Elder, Muriel. FARRAR, WILLIAM 5/6/1999 William E. Farrar, 54, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Apr. 28, 1999, at West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgan-town. He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late R. Wade and Pauline Metz Farrar. He had attended Calhoun County High School, was a U.S. Army veteran, and was an employee of Hertz Rental Co., Parkersburg. Surviving are one son, Scott Farrar of Mechanicsville, Md.; two sisters, Betty Farrar of Glenville and Karen Mace of Chloe; one brother, Jim Farrar of Oswego, Ill.; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Randall Flannagin officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. FERRELL, LOUISE 6/24/1999 Louise Ferrell, 90, of Akron, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 26, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Stalnaker and B.G. Stump. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Akron, Order of Eastern Star for over 70 years, and D.A.R. Surviving are three sons, Richard, Lewis and William; one sister, Eleanor Brannon; one brother, Bill Stump; eight grand-children; 13 great-grandchildren; and a friend, Mave Jordan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Ferrell, and one daughter, Virginia. Private services were held at Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Fairview Chapel, Akron, with Rev. Lynn Snider of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park. FERRELL, MARY ELLEN - See Arthur, Mary Ellen. FETTY, CLARENCE 9/23/1999 Clarence Fetty, 89, of Murraysville, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Richardson, the son of the late Charles and Stella Richards Fetty. He was retired from Hope Natural Gas Co. with 40 years of service. He was a wood craftsman, welder and machinist, and was a member of Hope Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Pat Fetty of Sweet Springs and Charles Fetty of West Union; two daughters, Judy Little of Keyser and Rebecca McKown of Murraysville; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Phillips Fetty; three brothers, Jess, Virgil and Billy Fetty; and two sisters, Opal Berkhouse and Velma Fetty. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenny Welch and Rev. Lloyd Keith officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. FISHER, MILDRED 6/3/1999 Mildred S. Fisher, 93, of Jane Lew, died Friday, May 28, 1999, in Jane Lew. She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late Brady and Sallie DePue Sheets. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #90, Glenville. Surviving are one step-son, Leo Fisher of Mayfield Heights, Ohio; two step-daughters, Helen Legg of Martinsburg and Eileen Nixon of Montecello, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Bradford Fisher. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery, Glenville. FLEMING, LETHA 1/28/1999 Letha D. Fleming, 80, of Smithville, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Racket, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Flossie Day Smarr Mathers. Surviving are one son, Cleo Fleming of Mineral Wells; three daughters, Jean Valentine of Lakewood, Fla., Deanna Mossor of Ellenboro and Joyce Minor of Tanner; one brother, Herman Mathers of Middlebourne; four sisters, Beulah Schwartz of Wash-ington, D.C., Aileen Cunningham of Grantsville, Clara Richards of Brecksville, Ohio, and Carol Jones of Mountain; 13 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and her companion, Tracy Riddle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levi C. Fleming; one son, Bud Fleming; and one brother, Forest Mathers. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in New Mount Olive Cemetery, Newberne. FLOYD, LILLIAN - See Saurborne, Lillian. FLYNN, HILDA, - See Moore, Hilda. FOUTY, FRANKIE JANE 4/8/1999 Frankie Jane Fouty, 36, of Spencer, died Saturday, Apr. 3, 1999, at home after an extended illness. She was born in Spencer, the daughter of Reva Nelson Snodgrass of Spencer and the late Oris Franklin Snodgrass. She was a registered nurse, a certified emergency nurse, a paramedic with Calhoun County EMS, and a public service trainer with Wood County and Kanawha County boards of education. She had worked at Roane General Hospital for 13 years, and also worked at CAMC General Division, Charleston, and Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. She was first runner-up for Nurse of the Year for 1998 and was class president while attending Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio. She was a member of Reedy Volunteer Fire Dept., part-time paramedic with Jackson County EMS, and a member of Epling Chapel Baptist Church, Looneyville. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Tim Fouty; one daughter, Breanna Fouty at home; one son, Michael Zachary Wine of Spencer; two half-sisters, Patsy Shannon and Peggy Kelly, both of Melbourne, Fla.; and two half-brothers, Ed Asbury of Gallant, Ala., and Coy Snodgrass of Cottageville. She was preceded in death by a half-brother, Bill Snodgrass. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Michael F. King officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Clover. FOWLER, GLADYS - See Jarvis, Gladys. FOX, LONA 9/9/1999 Lona Wright Fox, 91, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late James and Malverin Poling Cain. She was a homemaker and a member of Jefferson Baptist Temple. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Davis of Davisville and Eldean McDonald of Parkersburg; three sons, Elbert W. "Bill" Wright of Parkersburg, Alfred Wright of Davisville and Robert Wright of Parkersburg; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Wright; her second husband, Ernest Fox; one daughter, Delores Mitchell; two sons, Kenneth and James H. Wright; three sisters, Mary Whitt, Cellestia Cunningham and Sylvia Bowers; and two half-sisters, Marjorie Musgrave and Loraine Lark. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Harley Bailey officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. FOX, ORPHA 2/11/1999 Orpha Fox, 74, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late William Elliott and Ica Ferrell Nichols. She was retired from Calhoun County Board of Education and was a member of Arnoldsburg Community Church. Surviving are her husband, Warren Fox; two daughters, Kay Garrett of Arnoldsburg and Leona Chandler of Fayetteville, N.C.; one son, Stephen Fox of New Martinsville; three sisters, Golden Kincaid of Waterford, Ohio, and Mary Haverty and Betty Alvis, both of Spencer; one brother, Murl Nichols of Waterford; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and seven step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Hazel McKown, Faye McCully Johns and Tressie Ball; seven brothers, Bob, Herb, Oval, Ben, Raymond "Short," Clay "Jack" and Fred Nichols; and one grandchild, Eric Fox. Graveside services were held at Otto Cemetery, near Spencer, with Rev. Austin White officiating. There was no visitation. FOX, RETA 2/18/1999 Reta D. Haught Fox, 97, of Cleveland, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, at Royal Oak Nursing Home, Middleburg Heights, Ohio. She was born in Freed, the daughter of the late Elmer and Rachel Dotson Haught. She was one of 16 children. She was retired from Lempson Sessions, Cleveland, as an inspector and was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Cleveland. Surviving are two daughters, Sibyl Rucker of Cleveland and Joyce Reese of Fayette. Ala.; three granddaughters; and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Jennings Fox, Jr. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. William Snider officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard. FOX, RUTH F. 11/11/1999 Ruth Frederick Fox, 85, of Smithville, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Sugar Camp, the eldest daughter of the late Joseph Belden and Nancy Richards Frederick. She was a genealogist and a poet. She became a member of Belpre Heights EUB Church in the 1940's and attended Smithville United Methodist Church for 30 years where she served as a Sunday School and bible school teacher. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Elizabeth Buell Tent #19, Marietta, Ohio. Surviving are one daughter, Lois Carol Fox of Belpre, Ohio; three sons, John Bruce Fox of Elmira, N.Y., Keith Michael Fox of Garfield Heights, Ohio, and Rudy Frederick Fox of Wellington, Ohio; one step- daughter, Joann Johns of Orrville, Ohio; one sister, Opal Connolly of Los Angeles, Calif.; two grandchildren; and numerous step- grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, John B. Fox in 1984; two brothers, James L. Frederick of Jacksonville, Ark., and Alfred M. Frederick of Big Springs; five siblings who died in infancy; two step-daughters, Bernice Goodnight of Davis-ville and Jeanice Lee of Barberton, Ohio; one step-granddaughter, Julie Gumm; and one step-great-grandson, Brian Goodnight. Services were held at Smithville U.M. Church with Rev. Bill Morrison and Rev. James Riggs officiating. Burial was in Fluharty Cemetery, Leading Creek Road, near Big Springs. FOX, WARREN 3/4/1999 Warren Fox, 77, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, at Eldercare of Ripley. He was born in Roane County, the son of the late Ralph and Clora Mae Prines Fox. He owned and operated Fox's Grocery, Arnoldsburg, and was a farmer. He was a member of Arnoldsburg Community Church. Surviving are two daughters, Kay Garrett of Arnoldsburg and Leona Chandler of Fayetteville, N.C.; one son, Stephen Fox of New Martinsville; three sisters, Ada McHenry and Beulah Hughes, both of Spencer, and Rosa Lee Ash of Barberton, Ohio; four brothers, Charles Fox of Parkersburg, Morris Fox of Barberton, Roy Clarence Fox of Spencer and Orlis Fox of Ripley; seven grandchildren; three step- grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and seven step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Orpha Nichols Fox, on Feb. 3, 1999; one grandchild, Eric Fox; and one sister, Virginia Hunt. Graveside service was held at Otto Cemetery, near Spencer, with Rev. Austin White officiating. FRAME, CARRIE 11/25/1999 Carrie M. Frame, 85, of Burnsville, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at Sunbridge of Glenville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Gene Miller and Rev. Michael L. Frame, Jr., officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Baptist Cemetery. FREDERICK, DARREN LEE 10/7/1999 Darren Lee Frederick, 35, of Cox's Mills, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, at Veteran's Administration Hospital, Clarksburg. He was born in Grantsville, the son of Sarah Virginia Hath-away Frederick of Cox's Mills and Denzil H. Frederick of Volga. Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother, Dana Frederick of Walkersville; one sister, Dian Bush of Cox's Mills; two nieces; his paternal grandmother, Virgie Frederick of Big Springs; and a godson, Karibee Steele of Alum Bridge. At the decease's request, there was no visitation or services. Memorial contributions can be made to ALS Association, 1323 Forbes Ave., #200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. FREDERICK, NORMAN 7/29/1999 Norman E. Frederick, 83, of Wickliffe, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun County, died Saturday, July 24, 1999, in Wickliffe Country Place. He was born in Ritchie County, the son of the late Jacob Bailess and Mary Eva Rexroad Frederick. He was retired from Fisher Body Co., Euclid, Ohio, and was a member of Willoughby Baptist Church, Willoughby, Ohio. Surviving are one son, Charles N. Frederick of Mentor, Ohio; one sister, Minnie Malona of Mineral Wells; and two grandsons. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Kendall officiating, and burial in Bethel Cemetery, near Grantsville. FREDERICK, RUTH - See Fox, Ruth F. FREDRICKS, VIOLET - See Williams, Violet. FRYMIER, GLADYS 10/28/1999 Gladys Audra Frymier, 89, of Tanner, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Lon and Rosanna Byrd Newlon. She was a former owner of Fry's Cash Station, Tanner, and was also a cook at Tanner School and a senior companion. She attended Roseville United Methodist Church. Surviving are five daughters, Rita Stewart of Jane Lew, Elaine Perrin of Coxs Mill, Merceline Bennett of Tanner, Maxine Gumm of Grantsville and Carolyn Amos of Belpre; three sons, Robert Frymier of Parkersburg, William C. Frymier of Linn and Orval "Jack" Frymier of Tanner; one half-brother, Clarence Pete Newlon of Weston; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Paris Rexroad Frymier in 1980, and one brother. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in New Mt. Olive Cemetery. GAINER, A.L. "JINKS" 2/4/1999 A.L. "Jinks" Gainer, 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998, in Kingman, Ariz. He was born at Revere, the son of the late Ernest Lee and Mary Ann Ferguson Gainer. He graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1933 and was a member of the Alumni Association. He retired from Philadelphia Gas Works with 30 years service and U.S. Navy Reserves with 36 years service. He was past member of Arizona Governor's Advisory Council, Western Arizona Council of Governments Advisory Council, Mohave County Council on Aging, Mohave County Advisory Council, Chat-N-Chow Nutrition Center Council, Mohave Roaming Sams, and Branch 260 Mohave County Fleet Reserve Association; charter and life member of Kingman V.F.W. Post 10386, amateur radio operator; member of National Search and Rescue and Mohave County Emergency Services as a teacher of radiological defense, and he taught programs to law enforcement officers and fire fighters. Surviving are one son, Albert L. Gainer, Jr.; two daughters, Beverly Ann Tatum and Ava Lea Gainer; two grandsons; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lucille M. Gainer; one son, Robert Lee Gainer; and one sister, Susan Mae Gainer. No funeral was planned. He was cremated and buried beside his wife. GAINER, ELEANOR - See Barnes, Eleanor. GAINER, EVERETT, JR. 7/1/1999 Everett Gainer, Jr., 82, of Joker, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Everett and Ella F. Garretson Gainer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville, and was a farmer and a Methodist. Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Salmons of Weirton; one sister, Eleanor Barnes of Grantsville; three grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie M. Gainer, in 1989; three brothers, Vernon, Artie and Lora Gainer; and two sisters, Scottie Dawson and Audrey Garretson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Roger McKee officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Mt. Zion. GAINER, LARRY 3/4/1999 Larry G. Gainer, 68, of Elizabeth Township, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, at home. He was born in Grantsville, the son of Lenore Johnson Gainer Booher of Grantsville and the late Artie Gainer. He graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1948 and Glenville State College in 1952. He was a retired superintendent of the Coal & Coke Division of Clairton Plant, U.S. Steel Corp., member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, president of Clairton Works Credit Union, and member of Stephen Bayard Mason Lodge 526, AF&AM. He was a charter member and past president of Central Lions Club, past president of Eastern States Coke Oven & Blast Furnace Association, and served as an honor guard for Dwight D. Eisenhower. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Oleva Fowler Gainer; one son, Ronald G. Gainer of Jefferson Boro., Pa.; three daughters, Kathryn D'Ottavio of Robinson Township, Pa., Patrice DeMarco of Elizabeth Township and Ellen Gainer of Whitehall, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; one sister, Judith Chalfant of Fredericks-burg, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Eliza-beth, Pa., with Rev. Charles Fowler officiating. Burial was in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. GAINER, OTA CAROLYNE - See McCoy, Ota Carolyne. GAINER, WILLIE HUBERT 9/30/1999 Willie Hubert "Hube" Gainer, 82, of Ravenswood, formerly of Grantsville, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born at Eva, Gilmer County, the son of the late Oakey and Dottie Cooper Gainer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served as a combat infantryman in the European, African and Middle Eastern theaters and was wounded in action in Germany in 1945. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Distinguished Unit Badge, and World War II Victory Ribbon. He was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Co. with 15 years of service and was a member of VFW Post #3488, Sandyville, American Legion Post 118, Ravenswood, Silverton Grange #506, and Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Elah Hartshorn Gainer; one brother, Hale Gainer of Newport News, Va.; and two sisters, Fern Stutler of Parkersburg and Eloise Byrd of Cox's Mills. Services will be held Thursday, 1:30 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lorous Roberts and Harry Siers officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery with military graveside rites. Visitation was scheduled on Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. GAULT, GILEAD 9/2/1999 Gilead W. Gault, 72, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, in Parkersburg. Surviving are one son, Wilmer, Jr., of Parkersburg; two daughters, Linda Snider of Big Springs and Betty Weckbacher of Ohio; and one brother, Glenn Gault, Sr., of Parkersburg. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens, with military rites by American Legion Post 15. GIBSON, EDITH GREY - See Plant, Edith Grey GILL, LEONA 4/1/1999 Leona V. Gill, 76, of Smithville, died Saturday, Mar. 27, 1999, at Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Leonard and Arzanna Freed Mathess. She was a member of Smith-ville United Methodist Church where she was active in the Women's Society. She retired from Ritchie County Board of Education as a school bus operator and was a member of Smithville Senior Citizens. Surviving are one daughter, Annette J. Titus of Smithville; one son, James W. Gill of Smithville; two sisters, Theta Hammer of Parkersburg and Lenore Fields of Chesapeake, Va.; one brother, Estell Mathess of Parkersburg; and three grandchildren, Lee Lawrence and Jodi and Kayla Gill, all of Smithville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, James J. Gill; one sister, Helen McHenry; and an infant brother, Henry Mathess. Services were held at Smithville U.M. Church, with Rev. Carlton Wilson and Pastor Bill Morrison officiating. Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. GODFREY, ALMA 10/7/1999 Alma B. Godfrey, 91, of Arcadia Nursing Home, died Sunday, Oct. 3, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Stumptown, the daughter of the late Frances and Myrtle Hayhurst Vannoy. She was a member of Methodist Church, Stumptown. Surviving are two sons, Bernard J. Godfrey and Robert L. Godfrey, both of Belpre, Ohio; six grandchildren; nine great-grand-children; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley, in 1995; an infant daughter; an infant grandson; an infant great-granddaugh-ter; three sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Dr. Dennis Mohler officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery. GODFREY, GERALDINE 8/19/1999 Geraldine Godfrey, 76, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Stumptown, died Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, in Akron City Hospital. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Omar and Monnie Williams Godfrey. She was a personal caregiver for many years. She is survived by several cousins. Graveside rites were held at Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown, with Harry Siers officiating. GODFREY, LOVIE - See Gunn, Lovie. GODFREY, VIRGINIA - See Parsons, Virginia. GOODNIGHT, MAXINE - See Woods, Maxine. GOODRICH, PAUL 4/29/1999 Paul R. Goodrich, 59, of Sand Ridge, died Saturday, Apr. 24, 1999, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ottie and Bertie Parsons Goodrich. He was an equipment operator in the construction industry and was a timberman. He attended Rush Run Baptist Church near Stumptown. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Louise Greathouse Good-rich; three daughters, Tammy Yoak of Nobe, Lesa Dawn Goodrich of Grantsville and Brenda Cottrell of Millstone; two sons, Paul R. Goodrich II and Ricky Joe Goodrich, both of Sand Ridge; two sisters, Jean Steele of Normantown and Betty Lamp of Barberton, Ohio; one brother, Warder Goodrich of Normantown; 10 grand-children; and two step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Bertie Goodrich; one brother, Dale Goodrich; and one sister, Etta Furr. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Collins Com-munity Cemetery, Stumptown. GRAHAM, GEORGINE 5/20/1999 Georgine B. Graham, 59, of Spencer, died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. Surviving are one son, Patrick Graham of Beckley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Graham, in 1992. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Ceme-tery, Munday. GREATHOUSE, ALMA - See Starcher, Alma. GREATHOUSE, LAURA B. - See Parsons, Laura B. GREATHOUSE, LLOYD 3/4/1999 Lloyd Calvin Greathouse, 56, of Chloe, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, at his home following a long illness. He was the son of the late Johnathon and Myrtle Green Greathouse. He was timbercutter and farmer. Surviving are his wife, Wanedith Greathouse; three sons, Frances L. Greathouse of South Carolina, Billy Joe Greathouse of Seattle, Wash., and Terry Allen Greathouse of Chloe; four daugh-ters, Vickey Anderson of Orma, Elaine McCumbers and Joanna Morris, both of Chloe, and Jane Greathouse of Beechy Ridge; two brothers, Jack Truman of Orangeville, Ohio, and Okey Truman of Sharon, Pa.; one sister, Annie Cross of Alliance, Ohio; 14 grand-children; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony and Andy Greathouse, and three grandsons. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Donald Dawson officiating, and burial in Metheny Cemetery. GREENLIEF, TERRY 4/15/1999 Terry Lee Greenlief, 29, of Glenville, died Saturday, Apr. 10, 1999, at Gilmer County ambulance station. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Willie B. and Virginia Jenkins Greenlief. He was a farmer and Protestant. Surviving are one sister, Diana Wallbrown, and four brothers, Roger, Donnie, Robert and Kenneth Greenlief. He was preceded in death by one brother. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville. Burial was in Rhodes Cemetery. GRIMM, KENNETH 6/10/1999 Kenneth Grimm, 83, of Forestville, Con., died Tuesday, Apr. 20, 1999, at New Britain General Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Newton Lee and Winnie Ferguson Grimm, and resided in Forestville for more than 60 years. He was vice president of Walgren Tree Experts, West Hartford, before retiring in 1980 with 30 years of service. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, former president of Connecticut Tree Protection Association, appointed by former Gov. Ella Grasso as chairman of Connecticut Tree Protec-tion Examining Board, and member of West Hartford Rotary, Franklin Lodge 56, AF&AM, Bristol, and York Rite, 32nd Degree. Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Cochrane of Southing-ton and Ilene Rindfleisch of Bristol; five grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Charles, Glen and Ersel Roberts of Nobe and Theda Grogg of Nobe. Services were held at Asbury U.M. Church. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. GROGG, DONAL 4/29/1999 Donal D. Grogg, 74, of Glenville, died Wednesday, Apr. 21, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Gilmer County, the son of Amy Stalnaker Grogg of Vienna and the late Leamon Grogg. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Equitable Resources, Inc., where he served as chief engineer for Glenville Compression Station. He was a member of Kanawha Drive Church, Glenville Lions Club, and Knights of Pythias Lodge, Tanner. Surviving in addition to his mother are two sons, Toby Grogg of Glenville and Lonnie D. Grogg of Crestview, Fla.; one daughter, Karen Faye Chamblin of Belmont; seven brothers, Jackie and Kenny Grogg, both 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; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reva Grogg in 1997, and four brothers, Kevin, Marshall, Steve and O. Freddie Grogg. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas and Rev. Chriss Hornberger officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. GROVES, CARL SR. 12/9/1999 Carl Groves, Sr., 59, of Orville, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Orma, the son of the late William Groves and Lorraina Tucker. Surviving are one son, Carl Groves, Jr., of Munday; three daughters, Anita Frame and Cindy Bunner, both of Munday, and Connie Flora of Virginia; four brothers, Bob Groves of Grantsville, Buck Groves of Akron, Ohio, and Ward Groves and June Groves, both of Orma; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Groves. Services were held at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, Wooster, Ohio, with Rev. Clancy Cruise officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. GROVES, CARL SR. 12/2/1999 Carl Groves, Sr., 59, of Apple Creek, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Orma, the son of William and Lorraina Tucker Groves. He was a construction worker. Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Darlene Smith; two sons, Carl Groves, Jr., of Elizabeth and Michael Groves of the home; three daughters, Cindy Bunner and Anita Kay Dyer, both of Munday, and Connie Groves of Virginia; three step-children, Stacy Neal of Orrville, Ohio, Brian Smith of Wooster, Ohio, and Melissa Smith of Canton, Ohio; one brother, Robert Groves of North Carolina; three half-brothers, Thomas Groves of Akron, Ohio, and Ward Groves and June Groves, both of Orma; and 13 grand-children. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Groves. Services were held at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, Wooster, Ohio, with Rev. Clancy Cruise officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. GUNN, DELBERT ALLIE 4/15/1999 Delbert Allie Gunn, 77, of Weston, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1999, in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, following an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Carr Gunn and Rhoda Hamrick Gunn. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and attended Valley View Church of the Nazarene. He was retired from the chemical dept. of P.P.G. Industry after several years of service. He was a member of Barberton Civitan Club. Surviving are his wife, Aileen Ramsey Hager; two daughters, Cathy Yanke of Norton, Ohio, and Karen Dietry of Barberton, Ohio; two sons, Jim Gunn of Akron, Ohio and Michael Gunn of Copley, Ohio; four grandchildren; six step-children, 13 step-grand-children; three great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Albert Fenton Gunn of Wadsworth, Ohio; two sisters, Macel Rutledge of Horn Lake, Miss., and Bertha Gainer of Big Springs; and several adopted children, foster children, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beulah Miller; two brothers; one sister; one step-sister, Thelma Peck of Clarks-burg; and one step-grandson. Services were held at Boyle Funeral Home, Weston, with Rev. Robert A. Heater officiating. Burial was in Broad Run Cemetery, Jane Lew. GUNN, FORREST 6/24/1999 Forrest Gunn, 72, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 18, 1998. He was born in Mt. Zion, the son of the late Poe and Lottie Gunn of Grantsville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a merchant and businessman in Calhoun County until 1964. He was employed for 20 years by the Small Business Administration as a business and industry specialist. Surviving at the time of his death were his wife, Joann; three daughters, Billie Gabriel and Susan Glass, both of Charlotte, and Charlotte Gunn of Portland, Ore.; two grandchildren; one sister, Eloise Divers of Grantsville; and one brother, Don Gunn of Mt. Zion. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dale Gunn. Memorial services were held Monday at Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. GUNN, LOVIE 4/29/1999 Lovie Starcher Gunn, 86, of Mt. Zion, died Tuesday, Apr. 20, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Claudie and Ola Bennett Godfrey. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Marie Meadows of Mt. Zion and Alma Withrow of Barboursville; one sister, Stella Harris of Wheeling; one granddaughter, Lois Baker, two great-grand-children, Casandra and Shannon Baker, and one great-great-grandson, Molike Baker, all of Florida; two step-daughters, Macel Rutledge of Mississippi and Bertha Gainer of Big Springs; and one step-son, Albert Gunn of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Starcher, and her second husband, Carr Gunn; six brothers and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. HAAG, EDITH 3/4/1999 Edith Haag, 84, of Sand Ridge, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. She was born at Sycamore, the daughter of the late Emery and Maud Poling Cutlip. She was retired from General Motors Corp. and was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Arthur M. Haag; one son, James D. Stump of Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters, Lana Dennis of Elyria, Ohio, and Kerri Hall of Louisville, Ky.; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Eloise B. Furry, two sisters, and one brother. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Brad McBee officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. HALL, DARRELL R. 3/11/1999 Darrell R. Hall, 66, of Millstone, died Friday, Mar. 5, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late P. Dewey and Daisy Burkhammer Hall. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was an equipment operator in the pipeline construction industry and was a member of International Union of Operatine Engineers Local #132, Charleston. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, June Price Hall; two daughters, Sandra Marks and Debra McKown, both of Arnolds-burg; three sons, Tim and Ernie Hall, both of Arnoldsburg, and Mike Hall of Millstone; three sisters, Nancy Drake of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Connie Downs of Arnoldsburg and Greta Hall of Parkersburg; two brothers, Dean and Dale Hall, both of Arnolds-burg; 14 grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Loren Price officiating. Burial was in Lynch Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. HALL, DELORIS JEAN 5/27/1999 Deloris Jean Bash Hall, 59, of Rosedale, died Monday, May 17, 1999, at home. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Cramer and Ersie Postalwait Shamblin. Surviving are her husband, Chester Hall of Parkersburg; one son, Frederick Lee Bash of Rosedale; one daughter, Belinda Kelli Bennett of Rosedale; one sister, Emma Lou Dietenbeck of Glenville; one brother, Phillip Shamblin of Hornor; and four grand-children. Services were held at Rosedale United Methodist Church, with Elder Larry Fisher officiating. HALL, HERSEL "BUSS" 11/18/1999 Hersel G. "Buss" Hall, 78, of Beaver Falls, Pa., died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in The Medical Center, Beaver, Pa. He was born in Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Edwin Washington Hall and Matilda Jamina Adams Hall. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and an electrician for Babock & Wilcox Tubular Products Co., retiring in 1983. He was a member of St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church, United Croatian Club, New Brighton, Pa., and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Beaver Falls. Surviving are his wife, Betty Rose Harris Hall; one son, Pete Hall of Landenberg, Pa.; four daughters, Mary Beth Whiting of Warren, Pa., Katie Cremeans of Beaver Falls, Jean Cavalier of Montgomery and Rosemary Burns of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two brothers, George Hall of Sissonville and Woodrow Hall of Millstone; one sister, Hazel Ayers of Parkersburg; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Services were held in St. Philomena Catholic Church, College Hill, Beaver Falls, with Rev. Paul Savage officiating. Burial was in Beaver Falls Cemetery, Chippewa Township, Pa. Full military honors were conducted by Beaver County Special Unit. HALL, LILA ELAINE 1/21/1999 Lila Elaine Hall, 75, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. She was born in Mt. Zion, the daughter of the late Leo Harley Slider and Winifred Orpha Kelly Slider. She was raised in Calhoun County and graduated in 1940 from Calhoun County High School. She was past president of Oceana Women's Club and member of Eastern Star, Toneda Baptist Church, and Gideon's Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, James S. Hall; two daughters, Diane Wolfe of Seymour, Tenn., and Pam Worrell of Oceana; one son, Sam Hall of Beckley; two brothers, William D. Slider of El Paso, Tex., and James Michael Slider of Virginia Beach, Va.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Toneda Baptist Church with Rev. Dewight Stafford officiating. Entombment was in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. HAMMER, THEDA 4/8/1999 Theda V. Hammer, 80, of Jesterville Road, Parkersburg, died Thursday, Apr. 1, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Freed, a daughter of the late Leonard and Arzanna Freed Mathess. She was a homemaker and a member of Summit Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Martin V. Hammer, three daugh-ters, Edwanna Dillon of Parkersburg, Joyce Gherke of Vienna and Evonne Hickenbottom of Williamstown; three sons, Olan D. Ham-mer, Argyle Hammer and Larry V. Hammer, all of Parkersburg; one sister, Lenora Fields of Chesapeake, Va.; one brother, Estel Mathess of Parkersburg; 22 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- granddaughter. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen McHenry and Leona Gill; one brother, Henry Stanton Mathess; and one grandson, Olan Douglas Hammer. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jeff Nolte officiating. Burial was in Harper Hill Cemetery. HANNAH, TISHIE 1/7/1999 Tishie E. Hannah, 65, of Chloe, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998, at Roane General Hospital, following a brief illnesr. She was born in Braxton County and attended Minnora United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Doy Gene Hannah of Grantsville, Junior Lee Hannah of Marathon, Fla., and Jerry Hannah of Chloe; two daughters, Shirley Lenn Philipps of Grantsville and Beverly Ann Conley of Chloe; two sisters, Bessie Keener of Chloe and Gertrude Workman of Rittman, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Hickman officiating. Burial was in Duffield Cemetery, Ivydale. HARDMAN, BETTY - See Dye, Betty. HARDWAY, NELLIE M. - See Reed, Nellie M. HAROLD, JOHN M. 7/15/1999 John M. Harold, 67, of Newton, died Monday, July 12, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Uler, Roane County, the son of the late Homer John and Oeta Mae Truman Harold. He was a farmer, former pipefitter and mail carrier, and was a member of the former Uler United Methodist Church. He was a bluegrass and gospel musician and was a lifelong resident of Roane County. Surviving are his wife, Dixie L. Wilmoth Harold; two daugh-ters, Betsy Kuhl of Spencer and Brenda Lowe of Hickory, N.C.; two sons, Randall J. Harold of Chloe and Gary D. Harold of Newton; one sister, Elwanda Conley of Newton; and five grand-children, Kimberly Harold, Hannah Vineyard, Robbie Vineyard, Erika Harold and Leah Harold. In was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Harold. Services will be held Thursday, July 15, 11 a.m., at Harold Cemetery, Uler, with Rev. John Smith officiating. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Memorial contributions may be made to Harold Cemetery, c/o Maxine Smith, treasurer, 11277 Clay Road, Newton, WV 25266. HARRIS, BETTY, - See Harris, Betty. HARRIS, ELLA - See Summers, Ella. HARRIS, LEOTA - See Leggett, Leota. HARRIS, TAVA - See Wilson, Tava. HARRIS, VINA - See Parsons, Vina. HATHAWAY, ROBERT 5/6/1999 Robert A. Hathaway, 63, of Grantsville, died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Eulanee Stump Hathaway of Grantsville and the late Orvan Todd Hathaway. Surviving in addition to his mother are four brothers and sisters-in- law, Carlton and Bonita Hathaway of Barlow, David and Lorene Hathaway of Elkview, Wes and Ethel Hathaway of Elizabeth and Ernest and Carol Hathaway of Vienna; and one sister, Loretta Hathaway of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard W. Hathaway. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas, Rev. Mike Worf and Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. HAUGHT, RETA - See Fox, Reta. HAVERTY, JACK 11/25/1999 Jack Haverty, 80, of Munday, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Annamoriah, the son of the late Albert and Flora Basnett Haverty. He attended Belpre public schools and was a former member of Mt. Moriah Church, Annamoriah. He was a mechanic and operator of large construction equipment and was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18, AFL-CIO, Parkersburg. He was a member of the U.S. Army during World War II, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Surviving are one step-son, Donald V. Wilson and family of West Virginia; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Sprague Haverty, and three brothers. Services were held at Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Bud Combs officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery, Belpre. HAYNES, LILLIE KATHERINE 11/11/1999 Lillie Katherine Haynes, three-week-old daughter of Voras and Stephanie Crawford Haynes, Jr., of Elkins, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She was born in Elkins. Surviving in addition to her parents are her twin brother, Nicholas Crawford Haynes; paternal grandparents, Voras and Betty Haynes, Sr., of Valley Bend; maternal grandparents, Steve and Candy Crawford of Elkins; and maternal great-grandparents, Bonnidene and Veon Crawford of Parkersburg and Leota McClain of Elkins. She was preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Lloyd and Lillie Haynes and Earl and Juanita Reynolds, and maternal great- grandfather, Irvin McClain. Graveside services were held at Mountain State Memorial Gardens, Gilman, with Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli officiating. HEADLEY, JEWELL 8/5/1999 Jewell Headley, 85, of Grantsville, died Thursday, July 29, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wirt County. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Zelda Bell Headley; three sons, Earl S. Headley of Grantsville, Elbert L. Headley of Smithville and Delbert R. Headley of Macfarlan; and two daughters, Ruth O. Barrett of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sophia E. Bacorn of Harrisville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in McCray Cemetery, Creston. HEFFNER, CHESTER 4/22/1999 Chester B. Heffner, 81, of Big Springs, died Sunday, Apr. 18, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born at Iris, Ritchie County, the son of the late Lantz and Lula Ann McCormick Heffner. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served in Scotland, Northern France, Ardemes, Rhineland, Central Europe, and Africa. He received the Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart having been wounded in action Dec. 16, 1944, in Germany. He was a deacon in Prosperity Baptist Church, Big Springs, and was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville. He was retired from Bet-Ro, Inc., Glenville. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Heffner; two sons, Larry Heffner of Kingwood, Tex., and Harold "John" Heffner of Parkers-burg; one daughter, Martha Bordwine of Ripley, Ohio; one step-son, Roy Payton of Columbia, S.C.; one sister, Geraldine Riddle of Xenia, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Abagale Heffner; one sister and three brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating, and burial in Nobe Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites by Eureka Lodge #40. HELMICK, ENNIS MEANS 2/4/1999 Ennis Means Helmick, 78, of Princeton, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, in a Princeton hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Edward E. and Susie Wilson Means. She was employed by the former Pocahontas Fuel Company as an industrial nurse and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Nursing Corps, 1944-1946, with the rank of first lieutenant. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Princeton, and United Methodist Women and Myrtle Bane Circle No. 2 of the church. She had lived in Princeton since 1948. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Corbet L. Helmick; two daughters, Becky Helmick of the home and Janet Vaughn of Princeton; three grandchildren; two nieces; and several first cousins, including some in Calhoun County. Services were held at George W. Seaver Funeral Home Chapel, Princeton, with Rev. Clifford Schell officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. HERSMAN, JOHN 2/25/1999 John C. Hersman, 74, of Elyria, Ohio, died Thursday at EMH Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Garnett and Fannie Hersman. He moved from Cincinnati to Elyria 47 years ago and worked at Moen Co., Elyria, as a buffer for 31 years before retiring in 1987. He served in the Army during World War II. He attended Liberty Baptist Church, Elyria, and Elyria Seventh Day Adventist Church. He enjoyed making and repairing jewelry and renovating and remodeling houses. Surviving are his wife, Nanette Skinner Hersman; one son, Joseph Wayne Hersman of Springfield, Mo.; one grandchild; and three sisters, Geraldine Moore of Frametown, Frances Mowrey of Parkersburg, and Lovern Bragge of Clarksburg. He was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Hersman, and three brothers, Emanuel, Romeo and Alfred Hersman. Services were held at Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home, Elyria, with Rev. Harold Sturn and Rev. Rick Young officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memory Garden, Avon, Ohio. HERSMAN, NELSON 9/2/1999 Nelson Lee "Butch" Hersman, 52, of Marietta, died Wednes-day, Aug. 25, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Mt. Zion, the son of the late Romeo and Relda Hall Hersman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a 30- year employee of RJF International, Marietta, and a member of Chemical Workers Union Local 343-C, Marietta, and Marietta American Legion Post 64. Surviving are two sons, Richard Clark and Romeo William Hersman III, both of Marietta; two daughters, Angela Hersman and Amanda Hersman, both of Marietta; two brothers, Ronzel Hersman of Longbranch, N.J., and Romeo Hersman of Beverly; three sisters, Charlene Niggemeyer of Guysville, Ohio, Judy Hersman of Milton, Fla., and Becky Carpenter of Belpre, Ohio; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Kapteina. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Evangelist David Power officiating. Burial was in Coolville Cemetery. HICKMAN, EDITH 10/28/1999 Edith Hickman, 87, of Parkersburg, formerly of Grantsville, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Noble Co., Ohio, the daughter of the late Otis and Lottie Elliott McEndree. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Selmon of Parkersburg and Mary Lewis of Quenfell, Canada; five grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, S.R. Hickman, and one daughter. Private family services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Glen Dale McEndree officiating. Memorials may be made to Calhoun County Library or Wood County Senior Citizens. HICKMAN, VERA - See Bailey, Vera. HICKS, LUTHER 5/27/1999 Luther "Jarrett" Hicks, 60, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, May 16, 1999, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville, N.C. He was born in Oka, the son of the late Iras Basil and Cora Francis Rinehart Hicks. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended Milo Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Bernice Ruth Bailey Hicks; one daughter and son-in-law, Virginia "Jenny" and Jose "Tony" Richards of Beech Road; one son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Patricia Vaughan Hicks of Statesville; four grand-children, Mathiew, Eva and Beth Richards and Eric Hicks; five brothers, his twin Gene Hicks of Crown City, Ohio, and Carroll "Buck" Hicks, Edward Hicks, Forrest Hicks and Donnie Hicks, all of Chloe; and five sisters, Francis Waldron of Parkersburg, Gwen Simmons of Beech Road, Sue Sampson of Mineral Wells, Patricia Siers of Chloe and Margaret Lantz of Mt. Clair. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Parsons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery. HICKS, OPAL - See Cottrell, Opal. HILEMAN, EMAGENE 6/10/1999 Emagene Hileman, 73, of Canton, Ohio, died Monday, May 31, 1999, in Mercy Medical Center. She was a member of Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Thurman "Pinkie" Hileman; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Cindy Hileman of Massillon, Ohio; one sister, Jackie Robinson of Grantsville; one brother and sister- in-law, Tom and Emily Gainer of Sand Ridge; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Services were held at Don Williams Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Kurzen officiating. Burial was in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. HOLBERT, DAISY - See Sims, Daisy. HOLBERT, DOROTHY 11/25/1999 Dorothy V. Holbert, 76, of Sandyville, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at ElderCare of Ripley. She was born in Wirt County, the daughter of the late William Luther and Evaline Barton Wigal. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Charles Holbert; six sons, C. Rodney Holbert of Elizabeth, Francis Holbert, E. Leon Holbert. H. Wayne Holbert and James Holbert, all of Sandyville, and Ralph Holbert of Mineral Wells; four daughters, Bonnie Trickett of Sandyville, Ellen Lockhart and Barbara Hunt, both of Parkersburg, and Peggy Sims of LeRoy; two sisters, Sylvia Atkinson of Big Bend and Jo DeVaughn of Sandyville; 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Charles Wigal, Lawrence Wigal, Harley Wigal, Arley Wigal, Glen Wigal and Elvin Wigal; and one sister, Ruby DeVaughn. Services were scheduled Tuesday, 2 p.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Jerry Eaton and Rev. Paul Palmer officiating, and burial in Limestone Cemetery, Rockport. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday. HOLPP, LETHA - See Snider, Letha. SNIDER, LETHA 12/9/1999 Letha Holpp Snider, 82, of Fairborn, Ohio, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at Day-Spring Health Care, Fairborn. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Arzana Haught Holpp. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Garden Club in Jackson, Ohio. Surviving are two daughters, Janet Swaim and Norma Wevurski, both of Fairborn; one brother, Aves C. Holpp of Wilks-boro, N.C.; three sisters, Zelda Stafford of Dover, N.H., Barbara Skogen of Brevard, N.C., and Melvina Anderson of Vienna; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Snider, and one brother, John Holpp, Jr. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. HOSKINS, EDRA 4/8/1999 Edra Hoskins, 91, died Sunday, Apr. 4, 1999, at her home in Edinburg, Ohio. She was born in Mt. Zion, the daughter of the late John and Maggie Wood Crawford, and had resided in Suffield, Ohio, for 55 years. Surviving are three sons, William of Akron, Marlin B. of Suffield and John of Ravenna; five daughters, Erlene Evans of Mogadore, Emma Lou Cruise, Patricia Mettle and Beverly Persons, all of Suffield, and Nancy Long of Clover, S.C.; 25 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Don; and two sisters, Tressie and Bea. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Disco; one son, Harry; and one infant son, James. Services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Mogadore, Ohio, with Rev. G. Rod Taylor officiating, and burial in Restland Cemetery, Brimfield, Ohio. Memorials suggested to Suffield or Mogadore paramedics or Portage County Hospice. HUFFMAN, EDITH 10/21/1999 Edith Barr Huffman, 71, of Sistersville, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, in Sistersville. She was retired from Wetzel County Hospital and affiliated with Congregational Church, Belpre, Ohio. Surviving are three cousins, Rose Starcher of Sistersville, George S. Smith of Calabash, N.C., and Hunter Huffman of Grantsville. Graveside services were held at Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. HUSK, DEWEY 4/15/1999 Dewey N. Husk, 93, of Jane Lew, Lewis County, died Thursday, Apr. 8, 1999, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Isaac C. and Rebecca Carpenter Husk. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Church, Kinchelo, and was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Bower Husk; three daughters, Gertrude Welsh and Sharon Titus, both of Jane Lew, and Madeline Lamp of Weston; three sons, Charles Husk of Tempe, Ariz., Pete Husk of Parkersburg and Foster Husk of Richmond, Va.; and 28 grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Betts Cemetery. HYATT, RUTH - See Slider, Ruth. JAMES, CLAVEL 8/19/1999 Clavel B. James, 88, of SunRise Rehabilitation Center, Glenville, died Friday, August 13, 1999, at the Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. He was born in Normantown, the son of the late Elder Charles L. and Laura Wilson James. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was retired from General Motors Corp., Elyria, Ohio, and was a former employee of Gilmer County Board of Education. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Alltop James of Glenville; one daughter, Janet Kay Bailey of Charleston; one sister, Monnie Curry of Normantown; and three grandsons, Brad Cumpston of Conway, S.C., and Aaron and Jared Cumpston, both of Doddridge County. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Cumpston; two infant children; four brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Lower Steer Run Baptist Church with Elder Mark Minney officiating. Burial was in James Cemetery, near Normantown. JAMES, JACKSON 1/7/1999 Jackson C. James, 55, of Glenville, died Monday, Dec. 21, 1998, at his home following a long illness. He was a native of Gilmer County and was a musician. Surviving is his mother, Eva Richards James. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Dallas Frederick officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. JAMES, VURBAL JUNE 7/8/1999 Vurbal June Westbrook James, 67, of Davisville, died Friday, July 2, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Stinson, the daughter of the late Dwight Metz and Cynthia Metz Ellis. Surviving are seven daughters, Linda Forshey, Beverly Wallace and Debbie Moore, all of Parkersburg, Penny Yost of Walker, Kathy Anderson of Tampa, Fla., and Sheilah Jackson and Julie Peters, both of Davisville; two sons, Tim Westbrook of Washington and Keven Westbrook of Davisville; 22 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Opal Burroughs of Belmont and Janice Morris of Clay; two brothers, Paul Metz of St. Marys and Dale Metz of Greens Run; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eddy Westbrook; second husband, Jim James; one sister, Erma Greathouse; and one brother, Vinyard Metz. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Richard Smith and Rev. Lee Hammond officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. JARVIS, DONALD 4/22/1999 Donald Jarvis, 71, of Atwater, Ohio, died Friday, Apr. 9, 1999, at his home after a short illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Tollie and Mary Hicks Jarvis. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Lynch Jarvis; three sons, Wayne Jarvis and Robert Jarvis of Akron, Ohio, and Kenneth Jarvis of Atwater; two daughters, Margie Murphy of Kent, Ohio, and Linda Hammel of Alliance, Ohio; three brothers, Virgil Jarvis of Reedy, Eddie Jarvis of Decatur, Ill., and Freddie Jarvis of Mt. Zion; four sisters, Marie Vanhorn of Grantsville, Geneva McKee of Plainview, Ill., Dorma Ewing of Minnora and Evelyn Etling of Barberton, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Services were held at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Atwater. Burial was in Atwater Cemetery. JARVIS, GLADYS 8/19/1999 Gladys F. Jarvis, 85, of Belpre, Ohio, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at The Willows Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Bert and Clara Williams Fowler. She was a member of Mullen Memorial Baptist Church and Eastern Star Lodge #541, Belpre. Surviving are one son, Leroy Jarvis of Washington; two brothers, Leonard Fowler of Grantsville and Dolph Fowler of Vienna; and one grandson, Aaron Jarvis of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Jarvis; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Larry Hooper officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens. JARVIS, LEO 4/29/1999 Leo Jarvis, 87, of Akron, Ohio, died Wednesday, Apr. 14, 1999, at his home after a short illness. He was born in West Virginia, the son of the late Calvin and Letha Harold Jarvis. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II and was retired from Mohawk Rubber Co., Akron. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Greensburg, Ohio. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Vera Keith Jarvis; four sons, Gary, Larry, Jerry and Terry; one daughter, Sherri; three sisters, Jessie Hicks of Chloe, Gladys Bradrock and Leona Nider; two brothers, Arnold and Dennis Jarvis; and six grandchildren. Services were held at Temple Baptist Church with Pastor Glenn Rogers officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Wadsworth, Ohio. JARVIS, MARY - See May, Mary. JARVIS, MELBA 8/5/1999 Melba Jarvis, 82, of Minnora, died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Beech, the daughter of the late Roy and Lorah Mae Bailey Tucker. She was a member of Minnora United Methodist Church, Minnora, and was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Larry D. Jarvis of Minnora; two daughters, Ruth Dawson of Arnoldsburg and Deborah A. Sears of Minnora; one sister, Orva Ellison of Melborne, Fla.; eight grand-children; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorse Jarvis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. JARVIS, NANCY - See McGeorge, Nancy. JARVIS, NELL 1/28/1999 Nell Jarvis, 89, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in Roane General Hospital, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John and Sarah King Arnold. She was a member of Minnora United Methodist Church. Surviving are nine daughters, Nelma Stump and Hope Schoolcraft, both of Orma, Betty Smith, Jean Homes and Bernice McCullough, all of Mesa, Ariz., Helen Burns of Elizabeth, Alice Conley of Lynco, Donnie King of Ripley and Connie Rucker of Diamond; two sons, Bernard Jarvis of Chloe and Don Jarvis of Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, James Arnold of Parkersburg; one sister, Maude Parsons of Mt. Zion; 32 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Jarvis in 1987; one daughter, Kathy Jarvis; four brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Hickman officiating. Burial was in Minnora Ceme-tery, Minnora. JARVIS, ROY BROOKS 11/18/1999 Roy Brooks Jarvis, 92, of Grantsville, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Price and Stella Ross Jarvis. He had been a farmer and had attended White Oak Baptist Church, Chloe. He was retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways. Surviving are his wife, Dolly L. Gray Jarvis; two sons, Steve B. Jarvis of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and Roger D. Jarvis of Grantsville; one sister, Murrel Brannon of Abingdon, Md.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Clode Jarvis, Jennings Jarvis and Hoy Jarvis; and three sisters, Birda Conley, Bonnie Vanhorn and Willa Oles. Services will be held on Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Harry Siers officiating. Burial will be in Minnora Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. JOHNSON, RALPH 1/21/1999 Ralph Johnson, 85, of Vienna, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, at Sunrise Care Center. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Charles Wesley and Lulu Maude Norman Johnson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a retired oil field worker, and attended Wesleyan Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Haven Johnson of Vienna; one grand-daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Johnson Kellmayer of Franklin Park, N.J.; two sisters, Eula Ritchie of Toledo, Ohio, and Velma Wicker of Brookpark, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cleo Mae Kelley Johnson. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Robert Kennedy officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. JONES, DOUGLAS 9/2/1999 Douglas Wayne Jones, 19, of Davisville, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, at his home. He was born in Wood County, the son of Paul Edward and Judy Williams Jones of Davisville. He was a 1999 graduate of Parkersburg High School, a former member of Eastwood Volunteer Fire Dept., and had planned to attend truck driving school in Tennessee. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Richard Jones of Walker and Jeff Jones of Davidson, N.C.; paternal grandmother, Euleta Jones of Grantsville; one niece, Kaycee Jones of Walker; and one nephew, J.P. Cox of Walker. He was preceded in death by three infant brothers, Gregory, Rodney and Keith Jones; maternal grandparents, Charles and Millie Holbert; and paternal grandfather, Walter Jones. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Raymond Ray officiating, and burial in Big Bend Cemetery, Big Bend. JONES, PAULINE 2/11/1999 Pauline Jones, 67, of Big Battle community, Salem, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Mac and Geraldine Taylor Richards. She was a member of Norman Ridge United Methodist Church, Ladies VFW Auxiliary of Post 9151, Salem, and Ladies Auxiliary of Fraternal Order of Eagles 2352, Clarksburg. Surviving are four daughters, Janet Parks of Parkersburg, Sharon Willehoite of Ocala, Fla., Anita Myers of Jarvisville and Bonnie Davis of Salem; two sons, Kenny Lee Jones of Salem and Kelvin Jones of Oxford; two brothers, Junior Mac Richards and Billie Richards, both of Grantsville; seven sisters, Rosie Davis, Goldie Richards, Isabelle Davis, Hazel Gribble, Loraine Pursley, Clara Richards and Margaret Wagoner, all of Grantsville; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford L. Jones in 1974, whom she married on April 18, 1949; one sister, Irene Davis; and eight half-brothers and sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery. JONES, SAMANTHA - See Eagle, Samantha. JUSTICE, LINZY 10/21/1999 Linzy A. Justice, 91, of Reedy, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, at Elder Care, Ripley. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Joe and Virginia Morris Justice. He was the former owner of Justice General Store, Millstone, and former employee of B.F. Goodrich, Akron, Ohio. He was a member of Albert's Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge. Surviving are his wife, Mabel Justice; one sister, Mary Conley of Cleveland, Ohio; three step-sons, Ron Postalwait of Spencer, Charles Postalwait of New Orleans, La., and Tom Court-ney of Trinity, N.C.; and two step-daughters, Mary Parsons of Sequine, Tex., and Karen Courtney of Reedy. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Jarvis Justice. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating, and burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery, Sand Ridge. KEITH, STELLA - See Bonar, Stella. KENDALL, HAYMOND PELL 1/21/1999 Haymond Pell (Red) Kendall, 75, of Walker, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Holly and Delphia Bennett Kendall. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and Korean War. He was retired from Corning Glass Co., Parkersburg, and member of Kites Run Methodist Church, Walker, and Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Rozetta Lavonne Boston Kendall; one son, Paul David Jenkins of Parkersburg; two daugh-ters, Linda Sinnett of Lyman, Wyoming, and Kitty L. Mullen of Walker; three brothers, Virgil Kendall of Sand Ridge, Frank Kendall of New Martinsville and Hatzel Kendall of Walker; one sister, Tessie Elliott of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Claudina Johnson Kendall, and three sisters, June Poling, Doshia Kendall and Verle Boone. Memorial services were held at Kites Run Methodist Church, with Rev. Robert Cornell, Rev. Mike Kerns and Rev. Kenneth Welch officiating. Burial was to be at the convenience of the family at Shock Cemetery, Rush Run. KERBY, ANNA "SUE" 2/25/1999 Anna L. "Sue" Kerby, 60, of Spencer, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, at Point Pleasant Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Hur. KERBY, ANNA "SUE" 3/4/1999 Anna L. (Sue) Kerby, 60, of Spencer, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, at Point Pleasant Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Holly and Lizzie Gibson Kerby. Surviving are three brothers, Foster Kerby of Spencer, William C. Kerby of Mt. Zion and Robert L. Kerby of Pickering-ton, Ohio; and one sister, Pauline Duskey of Canvas. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Brad McBee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Hur. KERBY, EULAH 7/1/1999 Eulah Kerby, 85, of Mt. Zion, died Friday, June 25, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Marshall and Margaret Blake Starcher. Surviving are her husband, Woodrow "Jake" Kerby; one daughter, Sharon "Rose" Pursley of Grantsville; and two sisters, Lova Slider of Millstone and Elah Whisman of Mt. Zion. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearengin and Rev. D.L. Kerby officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. KIMBLE, LOTTIE "JON" 3/4/1999 Lottie K. "Jon" Kimble, 83, of Sissonville, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Sissonville. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late William A. and Samirah Smith Mahaney. She was a restaurant owner-operator and business woman in Grantsville for many years. Surviving are two daughters, Kim High of Garretts Bend, Ind., and Sandra Harris of Reno, Nev.; three sons, Joe Kimble of Scott Depot, James W. Kimble of Painesville, Ohio, and John Paul Kimble of Troy, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joy Kimble. Services were scheduled Wednesday, Mar. 3, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating, and burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. KING, RAYMOND 6/17/1999 Raymond Earl King, 51, of Gassaway, formerly of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, June 8, 1999, at his residence. He was the son of Earl King and the late Myrtle Eubanks King. Surviving are his uncle and aunt, Charles and Visa O'Neal, several cousins, and one niece. He was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia White. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Don Dawson officiating. Burial was in King Cemetery, Chloe. KIRBY, EDITH - See Campbell, Edith. KIRBY, GERNA - See Eagle, Gerna. KIRBY, JOE 3/11/1999 Joe Kirby, 79, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Mar. 4, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John and Mary Ann Bell Kirby. He was a retired truck driver for Newbrough Trucking, Harrisville, and a member of VFW, Grantsville. Surviving are one son, Junior Kirby of New Salisbury, Ind.; one daughter, Kathryn Phillips of Elizabeth; two sisters, Maude Sampson and Nellie Godfrey, both of Grantsville; one brother, Bernard Kirby of Grantsville; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Delta Sampson and Delphia Taylor, and two brothers, William and Roscoe Kirby. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Ceme-tery. KIRBY, SAMANTHA - See Eagle, Samantha. KNIGHT, MAXINE VIRGINIA 12/9/1999 Maxine Virginia Knight, 77, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late General and Elsa Mae Richards. Surviving are five sons, Grover Lee Knight of Nobe, Hobert C. Knight, Jr., General F. Knight and Ricky Ray Knight, all of Big Springs, and Roy A. Knight of Five Forks; four daughters, Bytha Lenora Kendall of Grantsville, Emma Robinson of Nobe, Susie Knight of White Pine and Ellen Wager of Annamoriah; one brother, Tracey Richards of Marietta, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert C. Knight; two brothers; three sisters; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services were held at Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. KNIGHT, WILBERT 8/5/1999 Wilbert T. Knight, 84, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at Charleston General Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Gordon and Rosa Smith Knight. He was a member of Lauckport Baptist Church, Eagles 2307, VFW Post 1212, and DAV Chapter 6, and was a volunteer at Western Hills. He retired from O. Ames Co. Surviving are two sons, Guy Eugene Knight of Woodland, Va., and Gordon Michael Knight of Elizabeth; three daughters, Linda Fox of Marietta and Brenda Wilcoxen and Kathy Knight, both of Belpre; several grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Knight of Cleveland; and two sisters, Marjorie Riggs of Barberton, Ohio, and Doreen Smith of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by two sons, Gary and Terry; two grandchildren; and 10 brothers and sisters. Services were held at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, North Parkersburg, with Rev. David Brownfield officiating. KNIGHT, WILMA - See Robinson, Wilma. KNOTTS, CLARA 2/11/1999 Clara Lou Knotts, 49, of Ripley, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in CAMC, General Division, after a short illness. She was the daughter of Daniel A. and Hazel Cunningham of Spencer and daughter-in-law of Charles and Geneva Fowler Knotts of Mt. Zion and Charleston. She was a homemaker, a member of Ripley Baptist Temple, and an employee of Jackson General Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Charles E. Knotts; one son, Douglas H. Knotts at home; one daughter, Melissa L. Knotts at home; one brother, Daniel Cunningham, Jr., of Charleston; and one sister, Mary Beth Payne of Charleston. Services were held at Vail Funeral Home, Ripley, with Rev. Lee Swor officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grants-ville. LAIRD, CORA MAE - See Cox, Lora Mae. LANE, HURL 1/28/1999 Hurl O. Lane, 86, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late James W. and Ida K. Metz Lane. He was a pipeline construction worker. Surviving are his wife, Velora Keaton Lane; six sons, Charles B. Lane of Three Rivers, Mich., Ken Lane of Lockney, Ronald Lane, Thomas Lane and Milton Lane, all of Arnoldsburg, and Norman Lane of Orma; two daughters, Deborah Cooper of Edmond and Rita Butler of Nebo; four brothers, Roud, Oatha, Carl and Earnest Lane; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Eugene R. Lane and one infant son, and one brother, Ralph Lane. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Lane Cemetery, Crummies Creek. LANZO, DORIS RICHARDS 12/23/1999 Doris Richards Lanzo, 60, of Parma, Ohio, died Sunday, Dec. 19,, 1999, at Pan-na Hospital, She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Shirdie and Eula Hosey Richards. Surviving are her husband, Tom Lanzo; two sons, Richard Lanzo of Valley City, Ohio, and Ron Lanzo of Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter, Kathy Bombalicki of Toledo, Ohio; one sister, Joanne Dawson of Big Springs; three brothers, Roger Richards, Bobby Richards and Kenny Richards, all of South Carolina; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Green, and one brother, Donald Richards. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., in Norman Ridge Church, with Rev. Randy Richards officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 9 p,m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. LAYFIELD, EARL 8/26/1999 Earl E. Layfield, 64, of Middlebourne, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Ritchie County, the son of Walter S. Layfield of Harrisville and the late Pauline McIntyre Layfield. He retired as a foreman at American Cyanamid Co., St. Marys, with 36 years of service. He was a member of Middlebourne Baptist Church and a trustee for 27 years. Surviving in addition to his father are his wife, Thelma Cunningham Layfield; two daughters, Sandra Lynch of Parkers-burg and Teresa Martin of Aberdeen, Md.; one brother, Ronald Layfield of Grantsville; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Earl Layfield, Jr. Services were held at Middlebourne Baptist Church. Burial was in Middlebourne Cemetery. LEGGETT, LEOTA 2/25/1999 Leota Harris Fultz Leggett, 73, of Carter, Ky., died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, at King's Daughters Hospital, Ashland, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Rev. C.D. and Glada Ritchie Harris. She was a member of Christian Church, Globe, Ky. Surviving are one daughter, Shirley Fultz Jordan of Olive Hill, Ky.; fours sons, James R. of Los Angeles, Calif., David D. of Grayson, Ky., and Danny R. and Gary, both of Carter; two sisters, Oleta Harris Heiney of Ravenna, Ohio, and Juanita Harris Wagoner of Deerfield, Ohio; two brothers, William D. Harris of Grantsville and Rev. Ray N. Harris of Spencer; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held at Globe Funeral Home, Olive Hill, with Rev. Clyde Holbrook officiating. LITTLE, ELLENORA 1/14/1999 Ellenora "Minnie" Little, 87, of Mt. Zion, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Yawkey, Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Harley F. and Missouri I. Cox O'Dell. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are five sons, Guy Little of Mt. Zion, Gail and Ronald Little, both of Davisville, Denver Little of Mineral Wells and Donald Lee Little of Sand Ridge; two daughters, Betty Curry of Mt. Zion and Sharon Vannoy of Mineral Wells; 16 grand-children; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Little; two sons; five brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Paul Morrison and Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Mt. Zion. LYNCH, BESSIE 6/17/1999 Bessie G. Lynch, 77, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, June 14, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Jay and Maude Ward Smith. She was a life member of Weirton Volun-teer Fire Dept. Auxiliary and was a former president of Easter Seal Society of Weirton. Surviving are her husband, James J. Lynch, Jr.; one daughter, Bonieta Himmelrick of Weirton; one brother, Victor Smith of Akron, Ohio; and two grandchildren, David Michael Himmelrick of Wheeling and Norman J. Himmelrick of Weirton. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Jay, Albert and Cleo Smith. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Mt. Zion. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. LYNCH, DARWIN "BUSTER" 12/2/1999 Darwin "Buster" Lynch, 82, of Barberton, Ohio, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at Barberton Manor Care. He was born in Millstone, the son of the late Homer and Maude McCulty Lynch. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and was a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army having served in the Pacific as an auto mechanic. He was retired from Stalwart Rubber Co., Bedford, Ohio, and was a Methodist. Surviving are three sisters, Nina Mendenhall, Helen Blanchfield and Leah Sturm, all of Barberton; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at Sand Ridge Cemetery with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. There was no visitation. LYNCH, ROBERT 9/16/1999 Robert Lynch, 84, of Barberton, Ohio, formerly of Arnolds-burg, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, at Pleasant View Healthcare Center, Barberton. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Homer and Maude McCulty Lynch. He was a 1935 graduate of Calhoun County High School where he played football. He spent four years in the South Pacific during World War II, and was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Ribbon, and World War II Medal. In 1945, he began working at Firestone Rubber Co., Akron, and retired after 28 years of service and returned to Arnoldsburg. He was a member and past president of Bear Fork Hunting Club and was involved in the Calhoun County Democratic Committee. Surviving are three sisters, Nina Mendenhall, Helen Blanchfield and Leah Sturm, all of Barberton; one brother, Darwin Lynch of Barberton; two nieces, Frances Downs of Pineville and Sharon Murphy of Williamstown; one nephew, Gregory Sturm of Barberton; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. MacDONALD, JOSHUA 3/18/1999 Joshua Rodman John MacDonald, 19, of Mt. Zion, died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999, in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born in Conestoga, Pa., the son of Kathy MacDonald of Mt. Zion and Rodd Shutt of Spencer. Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister, Etta Mac-Donald of Mt. Zion; aunt Pam and uncle Jim of Pennsylvania; uncle Chip of Florida; grandparents, Reg and Kate of New York; 52 cousins, aunts and uncles; and many friends and neighbors. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Glenn Dale McEndree officiating. Burial was at his home. MAHANEY, LOTTIE "JON" - See Kimble, Lottie "Jon." MARION, REGINA LEE - See Newlon, Regina Lee. MARKS, REV. BLAINE 3/4/1999 Rev. Blaine Marks, 84, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, at Louis Johnson Veterans Hospital, Clarksburg. He was born at Carbondale, Fayette County, the son of the late Morgan and Bertha Booher Marks. He was a retired United Methodist minister having served many charges in West Virginia. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II, having been awarded the Purple Heart for service in the South Pacific. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Greta Gainer Marks; two daughters, Lola and Jack Clark and Karen and Roland Boatright, all of Grantsville; one daughter-in-law, Jonalene Marks of Valley Fork; one sister, Velta Krafft of Richwood; five grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Gary R. Marks, five brothers, and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Brad McBee, Rev. Mike Worf and Rev. Donzel Wease officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Grantsville. Masonic graveside rites were performed by Eureka Lodge #40. MARKS, VINA - See Marks, Vina. MATHERS, LETHA - See Fleming, Letha. MATHESS, LEONA - See Gill, Leona. MATHESS, THEDA - See Hammer, Theda. MAY, MARY 5/20/1999 Mary L. May, 94, of Gandeeville, died Sunday, May 16, 1999, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer. She was born in Oka, the daughter of the late Robert and Delilah Ellison Jarvis. She was a former Calhoun County elementary teacher and had worked in Akron, Ohio, in the rubber manufacturing industry for a number of years. Surviving are two sisters, Leverene Harper of Gandeeville and Maxie Ponn of Langsville, Ohio; and two brothers, Everett Jarvis of Grantsville and Leo Jarvis of Athens, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hartley May; one brother, Walter Jarvis; and two sisters, Ruth Vida and Goldie Edwards. Graveside services will be held Thursday, 6 p.m., at Si Jarvis Cemetery, Oka, with Rev. Clark Marks officiating. There will be no visitation. Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, is in charge of arrangements. The family requests that flowers be omitted. MAZE, CLARENCE, JR. 5/6/1999 Clarence Maze, Jr., 67, died in Petersburg, Va., on Saturday, Apr. 24, 1999. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Nona Rose Maze and the late Clarence Maze, Sr. He held a bachelor's degree from Glenville State College, where he was honored as Alumnus of the Year in 1989, a master's from West Virginia University, and a doctorate from Indiana University. He served on the faculty and as dean of academic affairs at GSC, directed a business teacher education program through Ohio University in Nigeria, West Africa, and held a full professorship in the College of Education and the College of Business Administration at University of Tennessee before assuming the presidency of Richard Bland College, a branch of the College of William and Mary, which he held for 21 years before retiring in 1996. While president, he initiated and promoted the program in international education, was credited with increasing minority enrollment, promoting the professional development of the faculty and staff, and developing the college as a cultural center for Southside Virginia. He was a leader in civic and cultural affairs in Southside Virginia through such agencies as United Way, Red Cross, Community Concert Association, Petersburg Rotary Club, Association for Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, Petersburg Art League, Fort Lee Advisory Committee, and Tourism Board. He was a member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, where he served as vestryman, senior warden and lay reader, and was also on the executive board of the Diocese of Southern Virginia. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Marlene Dotson Maze; two sons, Thomas and John; three sisters, Betty Krugman of West Virginia and Karen Richard and Connie Lahman of South Carolina; and one brother, Roger Maze of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy Dotson Maze, and one brother, Blaine Maze. Services were held at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. David Teschner officiating. Burial was in Memorial Garden at the church. Memorials may be made to Richard Bland College Foundation, 11301 Johnson Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805, Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23805, or American Cancer Society. MAZE, RUTH E. - See Snider, Ruth E. McCOY, OTA CAROLYNE 12/16/1999 Ota Carolyne McCoy, 56, of Ravenswood, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Victor and Alta Gainer. She was a homemaker and housewife. Survivors include her husband, Joe L. McCoy of Ravenswood; two daughters, Lisa Rowell of Beaufort, S.C. and Janet Belcher of Ravenswood; one son, Edward Anthony McCoy of Parkersburg; five sisters, Reva Owens of Petersburg, Lenore Warner of Elkins, Mary Kelley of Grantsville, Sue Richards of Cleveland and Phyliss Hathaway of Lost Creek; five brothers, Dale Gainer of Tennessee, Garrett Gainer of Grantsville, Ronzel Gainer of Shawnee Mission, Kan., Wendell Gainer of Canton and Darrell Gainer of Cleveland; four granddaughters; one grandson; and 39 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Geneva Protroski; and one son, Joe L. McCoy, Jr. Services were held at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Rev. Donald Balis officiating. Burial in Ravenswood Cemetery. McCUMBERS, BONNIE 3/4/1999 Bonnie A. McCumbers, 71, of Nicut, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, at her home following a long illness. She was born at Elmira, Braxton County, the daughter of the late Fred and Jane Elizabeth Cottrill White. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, Nicut, and was a retired service personnel of Calhoun County Schools with 20 years service. Surviving are her husband, Charley McCumbers; one daugh-ter, Barbara Jane Wilson of Big Springs; one son, Jackie Lee McCumbers of Nicut; one sister, Dona Vaughan of Front Royal, Va.; and six grandchildren, Walter and Warren Wilson, and Russell, Josua, Charles and Rebecca McCumbers. Services were held at Beech Grove Baptist Church with Elder Charles Fisher and Elder Richard Westfall officiating. Burial was in Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. McCUMBERS, EDITH 10/28/1999 Edith Dawn McCumbers, 55, of Streetsboro, Ohio, formerly of Frozen, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Frances and Ina Minney Cottrell. Surviving are her husband, Tony McCumbers; one son, Martin McCumbers of Streetsboro; one brother, Vane Cottrell of Windom, Ohio; and two sisters, Neva Sears of Mount Run and Lela Cottrell of Ripley. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home with Elder Charles Fisher officiating. Burial was in Frozen Run Cemetery. McCUMBERS, ORPHA JANE - See Yeager, Orpha Jane. McCUMBERS, WARREN 12/23/1999 Warren McCumbers, 66, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Job and Ona Dlckey McCumbers. Surviving are two aunts, Tressie McCoy of Nicut and Mable King of Orma. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery. McCUMBERS, WILLARD 4/1/1999 Willard McCumbers, 63, of Arnoldsburg, died Thursday, Mar. 25, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Jesse James and Catherine Marks McCumbers. Surviving are his wife, Linda McCumbers; one son, Dennis Lee McCumbers of Grantsville; three daughters, Catherine Helmick of Nicut, Sharon Sue Rogers of Shock and Audrie McCumbers of Arnoldsburg; and one sister, Myral Taylor of Orrville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jesse James Mc-Cumbers and Eugene Stephen McCumbers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Mt. Run Cemetery, Nicut. McCUNE, BETTY 12/2/1999 Betty McCune, 73, of Grafton, Ohio, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, at Southwest General Health Center, Middleburg Heights, Ohio. She was born in Stumptown, the daughter of the late Alva and Delphia Harris. She lived in Cleveland for 34 years before moving to Grafton in 1989. She retired from Kenny King's Restaurant, Cleveland, in 1986. She was a member of Christian Unity Church, North Eaton, Ohio, and former member of Harris Gospel Singers and Faith Freewill Baptist Church, Cleveland. Surviving are her husband, Roscoe McCune; two sons, Clem Lee Schoolcraft of Cleveland and Mark Schoolcraft of Brunswick, Ohio; one daughter, Dianna Hilaszek of Grafton; four grand-children; three brothers, Clarence Harris of Stumptown and Alva Harris and Sam Harris, both of Grafton; six sisters, Jean Lyons of Brunswick, Minnie Stalnaker of LaGrange, Ohio, Nellie Settle of Petroleum, Sue Morton of Harrisville and Lyda Harris and Lou Miller, both of Stumptown. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Oran Schoolcraft, in 1984; one sister, Wanda Harris; and one brother, Kenneth "Mike" Harris. Services were held at David Bogner Family Funeral Home, North Ridgeville, Ohio, with Rev. Denver Daniel officiating. Burial was in Brooklyn Heights Cemetery, Cleveland. McCUNE, MARIE - See Minney, Marie McCUNE, RAYMOND 6/10/1999 Raymond McCune, 92, of Minnora, died Monday, June 7, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Thomas and Minnie McCumbers McCune. He was retired from Mercer Alloy Co. of Pennsylvania and was a timberman. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Jane Wilson McCune; five daughters, Shirley McCune of Normantown, Velma Sexton of Orlando, Fla., Renee Parsons of Parkersburg, Sue McCune of Minnora and Jeanette Norman of Arnoldsburg; four sons, Burley McCune of Spencer, Joe McCune of Arnoldsburg, Jack McCune of Glenville and Cecil McCune of Normantown; and three sisters, Lake Wilson of Glenville and Stella Nicholas and Maxine Stump, both of Spencer. Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Bennie Fay McCune will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Run Cemetery, Nicut. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. McENDREE, EDITH - See Hickman, Edith. McGEORGE, NANCY 2/25/1999 Nancy J. McGeorge, 97, of Walker Community, Chloe, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in Wadsworth, Ohio, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late William and Molly Carrico Jarvis and was a homemaker. She was a correspondent for The Calhoun Chronicle for most of her adult life. Surviving are one son, Freeman McGeorge, of Wadsworth, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther McGeorge, and one daughter, Inez McGeorge. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Don Dawson officiating, and burial in Cottrill Cemetery, Oka. McKOWN, EDWARD 10/7/1999 Edward G. "Babe" McKown, 84, of Arnoldsburg, died Thurs-day, Sept. 23, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Isaac D. and Emily Starcher McKown. He was a founder and member of Arnoldsburg Community Church and was a retired supervisor for W.Va. Dept. of Highways in Calhoun County. He was a Calhoun County politician and served as chairman of many community development projects. Surviving are one daughter, Marie M. Nofs of Winchester, Va.; three sons, George D. McKown of Leachtown and Clarence and Charles McKown, both of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Goldie Hall of Pocatalico; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jewell Wayne McKown, and six brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Howard Nichols and Rev. Olive Swiney officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. MEANS, ENNIS - See Helmick, Ennis. METZ, ILENE 8/5/1999 Ilene Metz, 65, of Chloe, died Saturday, July 31, 1999, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division. She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late John and Lena Conrad Butler. She attended Walnut Memorial Church, Chloe, and was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Charles Frank Metz; two sons, Kenneth L. Metz and Douglas M. Metz, both of Chloe; three daughters, Janice Marie See of Elmira and Shelley June Brown and Lori L. Cottrell, both of Chloe; one brother, Nolan Butler of Chloe; two sisters, Murilene Witt of Cocoa, Fla., and Norma Stuck of Charleston; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Arlen Butler. Graveside services were held at Minnora Cemetery with Rev. Walter Watkins officiating. MILLER, GLENNETH BELLE - See Carpenter, Glenneth Belle. MILLER, GREENVILLE 6/3/1999 Greenville Miller, 75, of South Charleston, died Friday, May 21, 1999, at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Homer and Ruie Hall Miller. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a retired weighmaster for Union Carbide Corp., Charleston, with 42 years of service. Surviving are one daughter, Veronica Pauley of South Charleston; one sister, Delphia Davisson of Minnora; three brothers, Oscar Miller of Minnora, Ottice Miller of Grantsville and Ezra Miller of Arnoldsburg; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Parsons, and one son, Roger Lee Miller. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. MINNEY, MARIE 10/14/1999 Marie Minney, 59, of Barberton, Ohio, formerly of Orma, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Saul and Viola White McCune. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Audie Minney; one son, Richard Minney of Orrville, Ohio; one daughter, Debbie Daily of Canton, Ohio; three brothers, Cecil McCune of Bolivar, Ohio, Burl McCune of Cottageville, and Darrell McCune of Smithville, Ohio; seven sisters, Opal Summers of Canal Fulton, Ohio, Ocie McCune of Middleport, Ohio, Edna Conley and Daisey Shiflet, both of Stumptown, Hazel Miller of Shock, Pearl Cottrell of Pt. Marion, Pa., and Faye Richards of Spencer; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Mark Price officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Orma. MINNEY, RENNIE 8/5/1999 Rennie L. Minney, 90, of Stumptown, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999, at Parkview Healthcare Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Ethnie and Bertha Queen Adams. She was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Gilda A. San Roman; three sons, Rev. Walter D. Minney and H. Randall Minney, both of Parkers-burg, and Roger A. King of Elizabeth; one brother, Myron Adams of Brookpart, Ohio; five sisters, Nina Snyder of Parkersburg, Freda Casto of Clarksburg, Lorena Jones of Sand Fork, Alta Hamman of Stowe, Ohio, and Bonnie Carson of Canton, Ohio; nine grand-children; one step- grandson; seven step-great-grandsons; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Leslie V. Minney; two sisters; and four brothers. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Mark Minney officiating, and burial in Elijhu Stump Cemetery. MOLLOHAN, DOY 6/3/1999 Doy Mollohan, 77, of Chloe, died Wednesday, May 26, 1999, at Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born at Floe, the son of the late Lee Mollohan. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the 99th Infantry Division in Europe. He served in the Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland, Remagen and the Ruhr Pocket, and was a prisoner of war. He was a farmer. Surviving are one sister, Gae Rogers of Nebo, and one brother, Roy Mollohan of Nebo. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, Nebo. MOLLOHAN, ROBERT 8/12/1999 Robert H. Mollohan, 89, former U.S. Congressman whose distinguished career as a West Virginia political and business leader spanned more than six decades, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, at Washington Hospital Center, following a battle against cancer. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Robert P. and Edith Witt Mollohan. He began his years of public service in 1933 as a deputy collector of the U.S. Internal Revenue Bureau, Parkersburg. He served as chief of the Miscellaneous Tax Division and cashier from 1935-38. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1952, and was a member of the 83rd, 84th, and 91st congresses. Following his retirement from Congress in 1982, he pursued a number of business ventures in northern West Virginia. Surviving are his wife, Helen Holt Mollohan, whom he married in 1931; three children, Robert Holt of Grafton, Kathryn Nelson of Falls Church, Va., and Congressman Alan B. Mollohan of Fairmont; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Fairmont, with Rev. James B. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Otterbein Cemetery, Glenville. MOORE, HILDA 4/15/1999 Hilda Moore, 65, of Chloe, died Thursday, Apr. 8, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Grover and Rebecca Green Flinn. She was a former employee of Norris Industries, Spencer. Surviving are three sons, Ronald Cross of Orrville, Ohio, Floyd Cross of Chloe and Gary Flinn of Apple Creek, Ohio; three daughters, Wanda Davisson of Chloe, Connie Beers of Masury, Ohio, and Betty Westfall of Orma; three sisters, Maxine Flinn and Lou Norman, both of Grantsville, and Madeline Wines of Florida; one brother, Ralph Flinn of Chloe; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Jeff Moore; one brother, Howard Flinn; and one daughter, Garnet Cross. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Mike Richardson officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. MORRIS, DONALD 2/18/1999 Donald Wilson Morris, 83, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at his residence from an extended illness. He was born Feb. 9, 1916, in Calhoun County, the son of the late L.J. and Edith Marshall Morris. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and West Virginia University School of Mining Engineering in June, 1939, as a registered oil and gas engineer. He was active in 4- H and received the 4-H All-Star Award. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corp, being discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was a C-47 pilot in a group that led the glider invasion of France on D-Day. He participated in five major campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne and the crossing of the Rhine. He was commanding officer of the Seventy-first Troop Carrying Squadron and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Presidential Unit Citation for the invasion of Normandy. He owned and operated Morris Oil and Gas Co., Grantsville, for 45 years. During that time, he also served as president and general manager of Calhoun Super Service, a franchised Ford dealership, for 36 years. He was a former president of Calhoun County Bank and owned and operated two beef farms. His community involvement included a term on the Calhoun County Commission. He helped to establish Calhoun General Hospital, now Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was chairman of the building committee for the new sanctuary at the First Baptist Church in 1962 and was part of a committee that approached Congress to support the building of the Burnsville Dam for flood control on the Little Kanawha River. Surviving are three children, Richard J. Morris and wife Jennifer of Grantsville, Jane Carpenter and husband Ronald of Grantsville and Donna Maxwell and husband Steven of Clarks-burg; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Carl R. Morris of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Burke Morris, whom he married July 17, 1945; and one sister, Bernice Stamp. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Rev. William Taylor officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Memorial donations may be made to Calhoun County Library or Calhoun Historical Society. MORRISON, BLONDENA 6/10/1999 Blondena Anderson Morrison, 82, of Craigsville, died Sunday, June 6, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Reedy, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Clara Amanda Burrows Anderson. She was a homemaker, a member of Millstone Church of Christ and attended Craigsville Church of Christ. Surviving are one son, J.P. Morrison of Parkersburg; one daughter, Eloise Mullens of Craigsville; one brother, Lewis Metz of Vienna; two sisters, Sara Burrows and Arminda Maxwell, both of Vienna; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several step- grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Morrison; three brothers; four step-daughters; four step-sons; and two sisters, Flossie Newhart and Sudie Harris. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., in conjunction with her brother, Daniel Anderson, at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. MOWERY, LUCILLE 2/11/1999 Lucille Mowery, 82, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Sherman and Cora Deems Stump. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two brothers, Roy Stump of Lorain, Ohio, and Bobby Stump of Parkersburg; three sisters, Pearl Graham of Elyria, Ohio, Murl Lawson Mahoney of Big Bend and Gladys Abby of Norwalk, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Mowery. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Marks Cemetery, Normantown. MULLINEX, WILDA 1/21/1999 Wilda G. Mullinex, 75, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Dewey Pearl "Doc" and Stella Mae Knopp Mullinex. She was a member of Elizabeth Church of Christ and had studied with Jehovah's Witnesses. She was a member of Wirt County Senior Citizens where she was active in the kitchen band. Surviving are two sons, Lloyd Mullinex of Elizabeth and Arthur Mullinex of Morehead City, N.C.; two daughters, Dinina Sue Mullinex of Elizabeth and Reva Faye Wayne of Grantsville; two sisters, Mary Beymer and Viola F. Mullinex, both of Ripley; one aunt, Lona Elletson of Parkersburg; two granddaughters; one step-granddaughter; seven step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Mullinex; one daughter, Annabelle Mullinex; one brother, Robert Mullinex; and two sisters, Olive and Betty Mullinex. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Casey Stinespring officiating, and burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. MURPHY, EDWARD 5/27/1999 Elder Edward F. Murphy, 82, of Chloe, died Wednesday, May 19, 1999, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Banning and Lillian Martin Murphy. He was a member of Sand Fork Primitive Baptist Church, Dianna. Surviving are his wife, Vera Murphy; three sons, Roy, Tex and Burton Murphy, all of Chloe; four daughters, Reva Johnson of Ordway, Col., Cindy Friend of Gassaway, Pat James of Frametown and Gloria Murphy of Chloe; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Nebo Baptist Church, Nobe, with Elder David Lilly officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. MURPHY, LONA - See Chevalier, Lona. NESTER, CARL 1/28/1999 Carl D. Nester, 51, of Davisville, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Russell and Oma Nitz Nester. He was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Co. Surviving are his wife, Sandra J. Nester; one son, Jamie Nester of Spencer; one daughter, Loretta Winans of Parkersburg; one grandson, Ryan Denver Sturm Nester of Spencer; three brothers, Roy Nester of Millstone, Alpheus Nester of Mt. Zion and James Nester of Charlotte, N.C.; and four sisters, Beverly Hall and Susie White, both of Arnoldsburg, Inez Tucker of Elyria, Ohio, and Fostine Shaffer of Grafton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lyle Nester, and two sisters, Joyce McKown and Emma Deem. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Nester Cemetery, Millstone. NEWCOMER, GLADYS 4/1/1999 Gladys Cooper Newcomer, 89, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Mar. 27, 1999, at Willows Nursing Home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Daniel and Sarah Hildreth Cooper. She was a Protestant and a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, George Dugan of Ohio Valley Nursing Home, Parkersburg, and Robert Dugan of Washington; one sister, Jessie Nichols of Akron, Ohio; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon Dugan in 1941; her second husband, Edward Newcomer in 1993; four brothers, Sam Cooper, Bruce Cooper, Clyde Cooper and Russell Cooper; and four sisters, Ruby Goad, Maud Stump, Carrie Villers and Ruth Childers. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery South. NEWELL, GERALD SR. 9/9/1999 Gerald R. Newell, Sr., 102, of Orma, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Thomas and Francis Parsons Newell. He was a member of Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving are five sons, Gerald Newell, Jr., and Harry Newell of Orma, Harold Newell of Vienna, Ronald Leon Newell of Mogodore, Ohio, and Donald Newell of Hartsville, Ohio; two daughters, Emogene Robinson of Tanner and Ellodene Yerkey of New Stanton, Pa.; two step- daughters, Nora Keith Brookover and Nellie Keith Herning, both of Parkersburg; one sister, Mae McKown of Walker; and several grandchildren, great-grand-children, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maude Schartiger Newell; one infant son, Johnnie Thurl Newell; five brothers; one sister; his second wife, Amanda Keith Newell; one step-daughter, Edith Keith O'Donald; and one step-son, Ray Keith. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Corley Miller officiating. Burial was in Orma Methodist Cemetery. NEWLON, GLADYS - See Frymier, Gladys. NEWLON, REGINA LEE 11/18/1999 Regina Lee Newlon, 65, of Washington, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Nelson B. Marion and Lyndall M. Ayers Marion Faulkner. She was a credit manager, a homemaker, and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Loris Ray Newlon; her step-father, Donald Faulkner; two sons, Michael Ray Wilson of Virginia Beach, Va., and Rodney Dean Wilson of Leachtown; three step-sons, Kenneth Lee Newlon of Mineral Wells and Richard Keith Newlon and Loris Ray Newlon, Jr., both of Washington; one daughter, Sheri Lynn Graham of Mineral Wells; one step-daughter, Sherry Lynn Mitchell of Chesapeake, Va.; two sisters, Linda Nulter of Waverly and Lyril Pratt of Washington; seven grand-children; nine step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one sister, Donna Wade. Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Chapel of Remembrance, with Dr. Harold W. Custer officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery. NICHOLAS, DOLA 12/2/1999 Dola Nicholas, 82, of Orma, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Emma Lona Parsons Parsons. She was a home-maker. Surviving are six daughters, Nella Jean Yancy of Nicut, Carlene Frederick of Nobe, Geraldine Marie Blair of Burgoon, Ohio, Evalene Lona Drake of West Palm Beach, Fla., Connie Sue Starcher of Leroy and Linda Lou McQuain of Sutton; four sons, Ivan H. Nicholas of Brohard and Russell Burl Nicholas, Carder Paul Nicholas and Clavin Glen Nicholas, all of Orma; 30 grand-children; two step-grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and six great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Acie H. Nicholas; one daughter, Velma Jean Frame; two sons, Cecil Nicholas and Bernard Nicholas; one grandson; and one step-grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Larry Jones and Rev. Robert Keen officiating. Burial was in Nicholas Cemetery, Orma. NICHOLAS, EULAH 5/20/1999 Eulah V. Nicholas, 78, of Monongahela, Pa., died Sunday, May 16, 1999, at home. She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late Roy and Mae Lambert Conley. She was a homemaker. Surviving are four daughters, Etta P. Shultz of Monongahela, Juanita Holiday of West Newton, Pa., Joyce Anspach of Leavittaburg, Pa., and Patty Martin of Newton Falls, Ohio; four sons, Billy D. Nicholas of Newton Falls, Burton G. Nicholas of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., Lawrence P. Nicholas of Opelika, Ala., and Roger L. Nicholas of Shock; two brothers, Delbert Conley of Baltimore, Md., and Victor Conley of Espyville Station, Pa.; three half-brothers, Laron Conley of Southington, Ohio, Leon Rogers of Leavittsburg, Ohio, and Donnie Rogers of Warren, Ohio; three half-sisters, Laragene Conley, Levonna Conley and Gwendolyn Conley, addresses unknown; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grand-children; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arley Nicholas; one sister, Garnet Simmons; one brother, Billy D. Conley; and one grandchild, Glen Nicholas II. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Gene Miller officiating, and burial in Conley Cemetery, Orma. NICHOLS, ORPHA - See Fox, Orpha. NICHOLS, SHERRY ANN 3/18/1999 Sherry Ann Nichols, 41, of Mt. Zion, died Friday, Mar. 12, 1999, at Charleston Area Medical Center. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldaburg. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. NICHOLS, SHERRY ANN 4/1/1999 Sherry Ann Dobbins Nichols, 41, of Mt. Zion, died Friday, Mar. 12, 1999, at Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Dorma Jarvis Ewing of Minnora and Arnold Dobbins, Jr., of Spencer. Surviving in addition to her parents are her step-father, Thomas Ewing; husband, Rick Nichols of Mt. Zion; three daugh-ters, Tawnya Bradley and Lisa Helms, both of Gastonia, N.C., and Laura Puett of Mt. Zion; one step-son; brothers, Terry and Rodney Dobbins, both of Wilson, N.C., Mitchell Dobbins of Mt. Zion, and Jeffery and Steve Dobbins, both of Minnora; one sister, Deborah Parsons of Minnora; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Angela and Katherine Dobbins. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Hickman officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. NICHOLSON, BOBBY LEE 8/5/1999 Bobby Lee Nicholson, 58, of Grantsville, died Friday, July 30, 1999, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division. He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Wilbert and Ona White Nicholson. Surviving are three sons, Gary S. Nicholson of Frankfurt, Ohio, Shannon Lee Nicholson of Akron, Ohio, and Tommy Lee Nicholson of Grantsville; two daughters, Lieca Goodrich of Sand Ridge and Roberta Kay Nicholson of Grantsville; four sisters, Wyvonda Turner of Grantsville and Alma Freed, Charolett Stevens and Betty Wilson, all of Big Bend; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles "Tootie" Nicholson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, near Big Bend. NITZ, ALLEN 8/12/1999 Allen D. Nitz, 65, died Monday, July, 26, 1999, in Barberton, Ohio. He was born in Millstone, the son of the late Greela and Opal Starcher Nitz. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of VFW Post 1066, American Legion, Barberton Liedertafel, The Hungarian Club, and The Jedota Club. He was retired from Ford Motor Co. with 27 years of service. Surviving are his former wife, Frances M. Nitz of Barberton, Ohio; one son, Allen Nitz of Hartville, Ohio; three daughters, Barbara Gabel of Barberton, Victoria Gabel of North Royalton, Ohio, Lisa Vanarsdale of Akron, Ohio; eight grandchildren; six brothers, Robert of Baltimore, Md., Eugene of Canal Fulton, Ohio, and Donald, John, Richard and Glendon, all of Barberton; two sisters, Norma Kirtley and Carol Travis, both of Barberton; and a friend, Martha Long. Services were held at Cox's Funeral Home, Barberton. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, with military graveside services. NITZ, HELEN NELLIE 7/1/1999 Helen Nellie Nitz, 74, of Punta Gorda, Fla., died Thursday, June 3, 1999, at her son's home in Bushnell, Fla. She was born in Sycamore. She was a past cafeteria worker at South Sumter High School and was a member of Lake Panasoffkee VFW Post #10084 Ladies Auxiliary and a Methodist. Surviving are one son, Stan Nitz of Bushnell; two brothers, William Sturm and Frank Sturm, both of Barberton, Ohio; two sisters, Betty Lou Bailey and Jan Lovell, both of Barberton; one uncle, Wood Bennett of Port Charlotte, Fla.; six grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. OSBORNE, OPAL RICHARDS 7/1/1999 Opal Richards Osborne, 69, of Big Springs, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Michael Edward and Freda Alice Tingler Richards. She was a homemaker. Surviving are five daughters, Connie S. Boggs of Creston, Zelma Osborne of Big Springs, Diana Knight of Nobe, Brenda Harper of Spencer and Donna Knight of Titusville, Pa.; one son, Donnie Ray Osborne of Nobe; one brother, Doy Richards of Smithville; 23 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hershel Osborne; two sons, Roger Lynn Osborne and Edward Osborne; one daughter, Beverly "B.J." Hughes; two sisters, Oma McHenry and June Bush; two brothers, Erma Richards and Ivan Richards; and one great-grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. O'DELL, ELLENORA - See Little, Ellenora. PARSONS, ALMA - See Boggs, Alma. PARSONS, DOLA - See Nicholas, Dola. PARSONS, EDNA - See Schartiger, Edna. PARSONS, LAURA B. 2/11/1999 Laura B. Parsons, 78, of Petroleum, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, at Care Haven of Pleasants, Belmont, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Prudence Orcheid of Akron, Ohio, and the late Harley Greathouse. She was a homemaker and a member of Frozen Chapel Baptist Church, Shock. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Everett Parsons; two sons, Harley Parsons of Tallmadge, Ohio, and Kenny Parsons of Petroleum; seven daughters, Virginia Wright of Shock, Kathleen Green of Akron, Wanda Parsons of Parkersburg, Maggie Bolen of Creston, Ohio, Kathy Morris of Stumptown, and Shelia Halstead and April Halstead, both of Elizabeth; one sister, Olie Parsons of Elizabeth; one half-sister, Mary Jance Ice of Ohio, five half-brothers, Marvin, Harold, Robert, Harlin and Bill Orcheid, all of Ohio; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her step-father, James Orcheid; her step-mother, Irene Greathouse; a half-brother, Newton Orcheid; and an infant son, Harold Dean Parsons. Services were scheduled Wednesday, noon, at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Porter officiating, and burial in Lambert Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. PARSONS, MANDIE - See Sims, Mandie. PARSONS, RONZEL 1/14/1999 Ronzel R. Parsons, 83, of Winter Haven, Fla., died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998, at his home. He was born in Stinson and moved from Millstone to Winter Haven in 1977. He was a well-tender for Consolidated Natural Gas Co. in West Virginia and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was Protestant and a member of Masonic Lodge, Linden. Surviving are two sons, Richard Parsons of Winter Haven and Robert Parsons of Fairlawn, Ohio; one daughter, Frances Knotts of Auburndale, Fla.; one sister, Orpha Coen of Seville, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grand- child. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audra Parsons. Services were held at Auburndale Memorial Park. PARSONS, VINA 3/4/1999 Vina G. Parsons, 81, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Fred and Mina Rush Marks. She was a member of Full Gospel Lighthouse Church, Big Bend, and was a homemaker. Surviving are five daughters, Juanita Cottrill of Sand Ridge, Geraldine Parsons of Orma, Hester Brant of Lake City, Fla., Ruth Parsons of Canton, Ohio, and Evelyn Roberts of Parkersburg; three sons, Carl Harris of Mt. Zion, Donald Harris of Arnoldsburg and Chester Harris of Orma; 26 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and four step-daughters. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wesley Harris, and her second husband, Ira Parsons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Poling-Marks Cemetery, Millstone. PARSONS, VIRGINIA 4/15/1999 Virginia Mae Parsons, 83, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Apr. 11, 1999, at her home. She is the daughter of the late Telefay and Effie Starkey Godfrey. Surviving are four sons, George Parsons and Cecil Parsons, both of Grantsville, Holly Parsons of Nobe and James Parsons of Oran, Mo.; two daughters, Louise Davis of Parkersburg and Catherine Jones of Pennsboro; three brothers, John Godfrey and Bill Godfrey, both of Grantsville, and Robert Godfrey of Parkersburg; one sister, Vera Conrad of Spencer; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Parsons; four daughters, Geraldine Parsons, Melvinnie Parsons, Annalee Husk and Myoka Parsons; three brothers, George Godfrey, Arland Godfrey and Ernest Godfrey; and one sister, Ruth Kellar. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Darrill Hashman officiating, and burial in Hunt Cemetery. PERKINS, SADIE LUCILLE - See Powell, Sadie Lucille. PERRY, BERNARD 12/23/1999 Bernard Perry, 60, of Palestine, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Wayne County, the son of Garfield Perry of Chesapeake, Ohio, and the late Myrtle Billips, He was owner of Perry's Tire Center and member of Snyder Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his father are his wife, Maxine; two sons, Jason and Billy of the home; one daughter, Melody Swearingen of Grantsville; five brothers, Eugene and Delbert Napier and Alpha, Kenneth and Bill Perry, all of Wayne; four sisters, Ethel Collins, Garnett Maynard and Bonnie Plybon of Huntington and Rosa Watts of Chesapeake; and three grandsons, Zachary, Tyler and Ryan Swearingen. He was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn. Services were held at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Farley Blankenship and Rev. Galhe Watts officiating. Burial was in Wayne County. PHILLIPS, DIXIE 11/18/1999 Dixie R. Wilson Phillips, 82, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Minnora, the daughter of the late Lynch and Martha Conley Webb. She was a member of Cornerstone Church, Vienna. Surviving are one daughter, Nora Minnick of Parkersburg; one brother, Jack Webb of Millstone; two granddaughters; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Wilson, in 1947; her second husband, William Phillips, in 1982; four brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Mark Wilding officiating. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery. PHILLIPS, SYLVIA - See Criss, Sylvia. PHIPPS, DON 6/17/1999 Don K. Phipps, 78, of Albany, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 8, 1999, at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Spurlockville, the son of the late Morgan T. and Victoria Clay Phipps. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Athens Disabled American Veterans. He was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee. Surviving are two sons, Paul K. Phipps of Albany and Okey Wayne Phipps of Laurelville, Ohio; three sisters, Maggie Aldredge and Dora Saunders, both of Florida, and Pearl Lewis of Dayton, Ohio; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Millard Phipps; three sisters, Maude Paulie and Myrtie and Minda Spurlock; and one grandson, Steven Phipps. Services were held at Bean Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Stewart officiating. PLANT, EDITH GREY 1/7/1999 Edith Grey Plant, 82, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Amos and Virginia Craddock Gibson. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Joann Kerby and Donna Erlewine, both of Grantsville; two sisters, Ada Nutter of Grantsville and Eloise Huffman of Winfield: one brother, Orlando Gibson of Clinton, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Plant, and two daughters, Joyce Lynn Plant and Janet M. Geiger. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas and Harry Siers officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. POLLACK, JEANNE 2/4/1999 Jeanne Smith Pollack, 61, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, at her residence from complications of a heart condition. She was born at Spencer, the daughter of the late Lewis E. and Thelma Hardman Smith. She was a 1954 graduate of Calhoun County High School. She received a BA in 1958 from West Virginia University and an MA in 1962 from New York University's Graduate Institute of Book Publishing. She lived and worked in New York City during the 1960's and was employed by several publishing firms, including Simon and Schuster, Dell, and Penguin Books. She worked as hostess at Bitter End coffee house, New York, and played music with well-known musicians. She met her late husband Merrill Pollack in New York and they moved back to Calhoun County in the early 1970's to start a publishing company, Seneca Books, in Grantsville. She taught school in Calhoun County, coached the Calhoun County Academic Team, instructed Glenville State College's extension courses, was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, and was on the board at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. Surviving are one daughter, Laure Reed of Elizabeth; one sister, Kathryn Smith Sayre of Vero Beach, Fla.; four step-children, Diana Kerwin of Cliffside Park, N.J., and Elsie Wood, Steven Pollack and Anne Pollack, all of New York City; three nieces, Diana J. Sayre of Charleston, Natalie S. Romage of Big Bend and Melanie S. Smith of Atlanta, Ga., one nephew, David L. Sayre of Charleston; two great- nieces, Katie Smyth of Big Bend and Jessica Sayre of Charleston; and two great-nephews, James Smyth of Big Bend and Sean O'Callaghan of Atlanta. She was preceded in death in addition to her husband by one brother, Robert Smith, and one niece, Leslie Smith. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Art Bennett officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. POTTS, ROY B. JR. 12/16/1999 Roy B. Potts, Jr., 50, of Arnoldsburg died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Grantsville, following a sudden illness. He was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Roy B. Potts, Sr. and Georgie L. Helton Potts. He was an employee of Key Energy Company of Arnoldsburg and he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Donna J. Summerville Potts; one son, Daniel G. Potts of Huntington; three step-sons, Anthony, Gregory and Christopher Browning of Arnoldsburg; one step-daughter, Jessica Browning of Arnoldsburg; and two brothers, John Potts of Jackson County and David Potts of Spencer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Anita K. Carter Potts. Services will be held Friday at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the hour of service on Friday. POWELL, SADIE LUCILLE 2/4/1999 Sadie Lucille Powell, 86, of LeRoy, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Jerry and Matilda McDonald Yost. She was a member of Akron Baptist Temple and attended Open Bible Church, Ripley. Surviving are one son, William Jerry "Buck" Perkins of Akron, Ohio; one daughter, Shirley Morris of Leroy; one sister, Wavelene Arnold of Parkersburg; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Orville Jay Perkins and Burl Kermit Powell; two daughters, Connie Tate and Sharon Perkins; one son, Orville Wayne Perkins; three sisters, Annie Vaughn, Ellen Weisman and Dealie Santy; and four brothers, Tom Yost, Henry Yost, Theodore Yost and Fountain Yost. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Walker United Methodist Church with Pastor Benjamin Skeen officiating, and burial in Yost Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to service. PRICE, VERE 1/7/1999 Vere Price, 88, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at Roane General Hospital, following a long illness. He was born at Altizer, the son of the late Dow and Minnie Anderson Price. He was a U.S Army veteran of World War II and was a former assessor of Calhoun County for eight years. He was a farmer and a member of Stoney Point United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are his wife, Murell Nitz Price; one son, Loren Price of Arnoldsburg; and three grandchildren, Douglas Price of Arnoldsburg, and Dennis Price and Vickie Richards, both of Elizabeth. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Gary Bowen officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. PROPST, BERTIE - See Whipkey, Bertie. RADABAUGH, ROXIE - See Whipkey, Roxie. REALE, PATRICK 5/6/1999 Patrick V. Reale, 83, of Glenville, died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Sunrise Care and Rehabilitation Center, Glenville, after a long illness. He was a retired Army veteran with 35 years of service, having served in World War II and the Korean War. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. He was a member of VFW, DAV, American Legion and 230th MP Unit in Calhoun County. He was a retired businessman in Glenville, having owned and operated Modern Dry Cleaners for 30 years, and was a former fire chief and past president of Gilmer County Volunteer Fire Dept., and member of Rotary Club and Trinity United Methodist Church, Glenville. Surviving are his wife, Lenita Casto Reale; one son, Philip A. Reale of Glenville; four daughters, Margherita Price of Ventor City, N.J., Victoria "Vicky" Glass of San Antonio, Tex., Susan Chapman of Glenville and Mary Roseann Thompson of Charles-ton; step-mother, Anna Reale Scawthorn of San Diego, Calif.; step-sister, Carim Ludwig of New York City; one brother, Frank of San Diego; four sisters, Grace Gerome and Yolonda Pileggi, both of Atlantic City, N.J., Mary Pileggi of Ventor City and Adaline Garcia of San Diego; and nine grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Michael Ford officiating, and burial in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. REDDICK, DEIDRE LYNN 6/17/1999 Deidre Lynn Reddick, 37, of Grantsville, died Saturday, June 12, 1999, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Judith M. Yoak of Nobe and the late Bill Dawson. Surviving in addition to her mother are two daughters, Jasmine and Rochelle Reddick of Grantsville; one sister, Kelly Grogg of Nobe; one niece, Danille Grogg of Nobe; and one nephew, Isaac Grogg of Nobe. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Gilbert and Cocoe Dawson, and maternal grandparents, Carlos and Mary Wilson. Open memorial services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, with the eulogy from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Pleasant Hill U.M. Church. REED, NELLIE M. 12/16/1999 Nellie M. Reed, 89, of Millstone, died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late James P. and Florence K. Santa Hardway. She was a member of the Stoney Point United Methodist Church at Arnoldsburg and was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, James Reed of Millstone, Alvin Reed and Carry Reed, both of Parkersburg; two daughters, Brooksene Kerby of Millstone and Judith M. Price of Elizabeth; two brothers, Gene Hardway of Mt. Zion and Carroll Hardway of Nicut; three sisters, Irene Lambert and Hallie Lambert, both of Strange Creek, W. Va., and Glennis Carter of Nicut; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carry F. Reed; one son, Larry Reed; two brothers, Brooks and Casto Hardway; and one grandchild, Bradley Kerby. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Revs. Gary Bowen and Brent Reed officiating. Burial in the Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery. REYNOLDS, JILL RENAE 8/26/1999 Jill Renae Reynolds, 23, of Gandeeville, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, at home. She was born in Spencer, the daughter of Elmer and Faye Starcher Wagoner of Sand Ridge. She was a homemaker and a 1993 graduate of Calhoun County High School. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Rodney Reynolds; one son, Rodney E. Reynolds of the home; and maternal grandmother, Edna Starcher of Spencer. She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Doyle Starcher, and paternal grandparents, Elza and Myra Wagoner. Services were held at Mt. Herman Church, Harmony, with Rev. Sinnett Summers officiating. Burial was in Mt. Herman Cemetery. RICHARDS, CALVIN 8/5/1999 Calvin D. Richards, 62, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Lester and Ruth Wilson Richards. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Grantsville VFW Post 5959. Surviving are his wife, Linda Richards; four sons, Jack Richards of Warren, Ohio, and Kenny, Buddy and Danny Richards, all of Cleveland; five daughters, Tanya, Ruthie, Annie and Donna, all of Cleveland, and Denna Sibug of Salem, Ohio; two sisters, Elmo Ball of Nobe and Luellen French of Paris, Tenn.; two brothers, Jim Richards of Walker and Kenny Richards of Pikeville, Tenn.; and eight grandchildren. Services were held at Spruce Hollow Community Church, near Big Bend, with Rev. Lawson Whipkey officiating. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery, near Big Bend. RICHARDS, DONZEL 1/14/1999 Donzel Gene Richards, 58, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, at his home in Madrid, Spain. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Walter and Edna Richards of Big Springs. He was a 1958 graduate of Calhoun County High School and was a member of the U.S. Force for 23 years. Surviving are his wife, Rosa; one daughter, Edna of Madrid; two sons, Walter and Pepe, both of Madrid; three sisters, Ruby Mathers of Brentwood, Md., Yvonne Collins of Big Springs and Melbadene Sims of Cox's Mills; one brother, Cecil Richards of New London, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Edna, Jessica, Walter, Jr., and Vanessa. He was preceded in death by six brothers, twin Ronzel, Gail, Elmer, Ernest, Forest and Charles, and one sister, Shirley Ann Cox. He was cremated and buried in Spain. A memorial service will be held at a later date. RICHARDS, DORIS - See Lanzo, Doris Richards. RICHARDS, MAXINE VIRGINIA - See Knight, Maxine Virginia. RICHARDS, OPAL - See Osborne, Opal. RICHARDS, PAULINE - See Pauline Jones. RICHARDS, ROBERT 9/30/1999 Robert F. "Bud" Richards, 80, of Harrisville, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Thomas H. and Bertha Metz Richards. He was a retired mechanic from W.Va. Dept. of Highways in Ritchie County and also owned and operated Richards Tire Recapping, Harrisville. He was a member of Calvary Bible Baptist Church, Harrisville. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Mestil L. Kirby Richards; three sons, Steve Richards of Harrisville, Larry Richards of Walker and Ray O. Richards of Portsmouth, Va.; eight grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Steve Richards and Rev. Robert Bowsman officiating. Burial was in Fluharty Cemetery, near Big Springs. RICHARDS, ROBERT JACK 7/29/1999 Robert Jack Richards, 63, of Big Springs, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Clelle and Georgie Wilson Richards. Surviving are his wife, Mary Richards; three daughters, Jackie Lynn Ferguson of Marble Head, Ohio, Candi Harbie of Deland, Fla., and Kelly Barnard of Mantua, Ohio; one step-daughter, Pam Davis of Big Bend; two step-sons, Teddy Holbert of Big Bend and Billy Holbert of Big Springs; one brother, Eugene Richards of Big Springs; one sister, Helen Murphy of Brohard; 10 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. RICHARDS, ROBERT JACK 8/5/1999 Pam Cottle of Aurora, Ohio, reports that she should have been listed as a surviving daughter of Robert Jack Richards in last week's obituary, and the number of grandchildren surviving should have been 12. RICHARDSON, JOHN 11/18/1999 John L. Richardson, 82, of Cox's Mills, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston. He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late John and Lena Phillips Richardson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Columbia Gas Co. He was a member of Liberty Missions Baptist Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are his wife, Florence Raines Richardson; three sons, John E. and Michael Richardson, both of Spencer, and Larry Richardson of Forrest Grove, Oregon; two daughters, Carol Staats of Walton and Marion Utt of Fairmont; one brother, H. Earl Richardson of LaGrange, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and James Paul Richardson, and two sisters, Mary Vannoy and Gladys Allen Higgenbotham. Services will be held on Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Larry Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Clover Cemetery, Roane County. Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. RIGGS, GARNET 6/10/1999 Garnet B. Riggs, 73, of Joker, died Sunday, June 6, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late W.B. and Fannie Campbell Riggs. She was a member of Bryner Chapel U.M. Church near Mt. Zion. Surviving are one son, Wayne Riggs of Mt. Zion; one sister, Janet Harris McIntyre of Big Bend; two brothers, Bill Riggs of Coshocton, Ohio, and Verlin Riggs of Little Hocking, Ohio; and one grandson, Jeffrey Riggs of Mt. Zion. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William D. Stutler officiating, and burial in Bryner Chapel Church Cemetery. RIGGS, JENNINGS 1/14/1999 Jennings Forest "Biz" Riggs, 96, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, at SunRise Care and Rehabilitation Center, Glenville. He was born in Hur and was a former resident of Grantsville. He moved to Charleston in 1933 where he joined the First Presby-terian Church, became a 32nd degree Mason at Beni Kedem Lodge and belonged to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was chief engineer and electrician at the State Capitol for many years. He was later employed by various commercial electrical contracting firms and foreman or consultant. Surviving are one son, Robert of Virginia; seven grand-children, Steven of Virginia, Terry Ann of England, Cindy Poore of North Carolina, and Pamela Waldren, Susan Aylesworth, Scott and Michael, all of Ohio; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Jarvis Riggs in 1985, and one son, Jack. Services will be held on Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by Eureka Lodge #4, AF&AM, of Grantsville, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mt. Zion. Visitation at the funeral home will be from noon on Thursday until the hour of services. ROACH, THELMA 7/29/1999 Thelma E. Roach, 80, of Little Hocking, Ohio, died Saturday, July 24, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Ralph and Emma Craddock Sampson. She was a homemaker and attended Faith Chapel, Coolville. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Kenna W. Roach; three sons, Albert Roach of Parkersburg, Willard Roach of Little Hocking and Rex Roach of Belpre, Ohio; four sisters, Leval Starcher of Rittman, Ohio, Velta Starcher of Ravenswood, Bessie Nutter of Fleming, Ohio, and Nina Mae Saunders of South Carolina; 15 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Ernest W. Roach; one grandson, Arthur Roach; one granddaughter, Terry Roach; five brothers; and two sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Reed-Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre, with Wilbert Lowe officiating, and burial in Decatur Methodist Church Cemetery. ROBERTS, LIZZIE 3/18/1999 Lizzie Roberts, 94, of Spencer, died Friday, Mar. 12, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Beech, the daughter of the late Seldon and Geneva Hathaway Wayne. She formerly worked at Spencer State Hospital and was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Jewel Vanke of Barberton, Ohio, Genevieve Stump of Akron, Ohio, and Lela Carpenter of Parma Heights, Ohio; two sons, Holly Roberts of El Paso, Tex., and Deo Roberts of Spencer with whom she made her home along with grandson Anthony Roberts; an additional 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burla Roberts; two sons, Guy and George Roberts; and four brothers, Lee, Bruce, Oral and Shirley Wayne. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Bowen officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. ROBEY, DUSTIN 6/24/1999 Dustin M. Robey, 17, of Vienna, died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of Dave and Linda Hardman Robey. Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister, Selena Star Robey of Vienna; one brother, Conner David Robey of Vienna; maternal grandmother, Geraldine Sauers of Vienna; maternal great-grandmother, Ruby Hardman of Calhoun County; and paternal grandmother, Gertrude Robey of Parkersburg. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Gary Green officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. ROBINSON, PAUL 2/18/1999 Paul B. Robinson, 82, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, at Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Homer and Maude Boone Robinson. He was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Co. with 33 years service. Surviving are two sons, Richard Robinson of Mena, Ariz., and Joe Robinson of Portsmouth, Va.; one daughter, Phyllis Bond of Newton, Ala.; one sister, Emegean Hartshorn of Grantsville; one brother, Cleo Robinson of New Cumberland; nine grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Robinson in 1996. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. ROBINSON, WILMA 12/2/1999 Wilma Ann Robinson, 48, of Nobe, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Jackie and Goldie Frederick Knight. She was a homemaker and member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe. Surviving are her husband, William Robinson; one daughter, Sherry Robinson of Nobe; two sons, Jeremy Collins of Danville, N.C., and William Robinson of Nobe; two sisters, Sharon Robinson of Nobe and Janice Taylor of Big Springs; two brothers, Jackie Ray Knight and Stanley Knight, both of Big Springs; and two grandchildren, Miranda and Skylan Robinson. She was preceded in death by one grandchild. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glen McBride officiating, and burial in Nobe Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services. ROGERS, LEON 10/21/1999 Leon "Harve" Rogers, 60, of Leavittsburg, Ohio, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Russell and Mae Lambert Rogers. He formerly worked at Rockwell International and retired from Copperweld in July, 1999, after 13 years as a steelworker. Surviving are his wife, Gloria M. Rogers; step-mother, Ruth Rogers of Warren, Ohio; five daughters, Cindy Hatfield of Southington, Ohio, Sherry Bise of Freedom, Ohio, Paula Heltzel and Delta Labbe, both of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Priscilla Hartman of Leavittsburg, Ohio; one son, Lonnie Rogers of Girard, Ohio; two half-sisters, Judy Rogers and Peggy Keener, both of Warren, Ohio; one brother, Donnie Rogers of Warren; three half-brothers, Victor Conley of Espyville, Pa., John Rogers of Warren and Mike Rogers of Sharon, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Conley, and three sisters, Beulah Conley, Eulak Nicholas and Garnet Simmons. Services were held at James Funeral Home, Newton Falls. Burial was in Sager Memorial Cemetery. ROGERS, OPAL 6/3/1999 Opal W. Rogers, 79, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, May 27, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late George W. and Dora Wyers Wilson. She was a homemaker and a member of Jefferson Baptist Temple, Parkersburg. Surviving are one daughter, Shirley Anges of Mesquite, Tex.; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sylvia Lowther of Waverly. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Russell, Keith and Arthur Wilson, and two sisters, Margaret Lowther and Lottie Putnam. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Dr. Harley E. Bailey officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ROGERS, SHIRLEY "Roy" 3/11/1999 Shirley R. "Roy" Rogers, 62, of Grants-ville, died Friday, Mar. 5, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born at Frozen Run, the son of the late Oscar Clayton and Dorothy Myers Rogers. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Glenville, and owner of R&R Tire Co. Surviving are his wife, Rosetta Bennett Rogers; three daugh-ters, Shirley Langford of Weston, and Ginger Smith and Amanda Rogers, both of Grantsville; two sons, Robert Rogers of Akron, Ohio, and Phillip Rogers of Grantsville; one sister, Edna Robinson of Johnstown, Pa.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Johnson officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Ceme-tery. ROSE, FRANCES 4/22/1999 Frances V. Rose, 65, of Munday, died Saturday, Apr. 17, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy Conley Boggs. She was a member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church. She retired as a supervisor at Wirt Inflatable Specialists, Elizabeth, with 18 years of service. Surviving are her husband of 36 years, Alfred "Buck" Rose; one son, Alfred "Bucky" Rose, Jr., of Munday; two daughters, Glenna Hoskins of Arnoldsburg and Brenda Rose of Munday; one brother, Dennis Boggs of Rittman, Ohio; two sisters, Pauline Myers of Elkview and Goldie Mae McIntyre of Uler; and two grandchildren, Ryka Mangus of Munday and Jeffrey Hoskins of Arnoldsburg. She was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Boggs. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Belt Cemetery, Munday. ROSE, MILDRED GERALDINE 1/7/1999 Mildred Geraldine Rose, 75, of Munday, died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, at Jackson General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Munday, the daughter of the late Thomas and Minnie Keener Rose, and was a Methodist and a homemaker. Surviving are her special friend, Bernard Kerby of Munday; one brother, Robert H. Rose of Cleveland, Ohio; and one sister, Goldie Haymaker of Belmont, Ohio. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Blanch Rose, Hazel B. Bell, Flossie M. Monroe, Edith Null and Dessell S. Reed, and two brothers, Russell Rose and Archie Rose. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday. ROSE, ROSS 1/14/1999 Ross Rose, 78, of Munday, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a long illness. He was born in Munday, the son of the late Samp and Hazel Munday Rose. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was retired from O. Ames Co. with 40 years service. He was a member of Hartley Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Elma M. Lynch Rose; two daughters, Cathy Cheuvront of Elizabeth and Nancy Hornbeck of Parkersburg; one son, Ronald Rose of Parkersburg; one sister, Nona Maze of Munday; five grandchildren, Melanie and Joe Cheuvront of Elizabeth, Nicholas and Adam Hornbeck of Parkersburg, and Teresa Rose of Parkersburg; and one great-grand-daughter, Nichole Rose. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelist Eugene Conger officiating. Burial will be in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 9 p.m., and Thursday, one hour prior to services. RUDD, GENEVA 5/27/1999 Geneva M. Rudd, 73, of Stumptown, died Tuesday, May 18, 1999, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. She was born in Randolph County. She was a former em-ployee of Johnson Plastic Co. and was retired from Speed Selecter Co., both of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and was a Christian by faith. Surviving are her husband, Charles D. Rudd; three sons, Donivon Rudd of Apple Valley, Calif., Charles D. Rudd, Jr., of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Thomas E. Rudd of Stumptown; two daughters, Darlene K. Putnam of Shock and Tonya Bowers of Aurora, Ohio; one sister, Etta Mae Leek of Massillon, Ohio; one brother, Robert McCauley of Morgantown; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Perry Haag officiating, and burial in Rosedale Cemetery. SAMPSON, CECIL 9/23/1999 Cecil R. Sampson, 84, of Massillon, Ohio, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999. Surviving are his wife, Nellie G. Booher Sampson; one daughter, Wanetta Rogers; three sons, Delmar, Wesley and George Sampson; three sisters, Stella Tanner, Mary Starcher and Lorine Stanley; five brothers, Elmer, Virgil, Robert, Harold and Russell Sampson; 30 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, William and Bernard Sampson; one sister, Lida Butler; and three brothers, George, Roscoe and Andy Sampson. Services were held at Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Mas-sillon, with Dr. Mark Jacobs officiating. Burial was in Massillon Cemetery. SAMPSON, MARY 5/6/1999 Mary E. "Peggy" Sampson, 82, of Spencer, died Thursday, Apr. 29, 1999, in Spencer. Surviving are her companion, Virgil W. Sampson of Arnolds-burg; two daughters, Zorita Watson of Ravenswood and Mary Jo Sinnett of Spencer; and five grandchildren, John G. Ellison, Aaron and Andy Watson, Bruce Boggs and Brenda Fisher. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. SAMPSON, RALPH "OTMER" 4/29/1999 Rev. Ralph "Otmer" Sampson, Jr., DD., 74, of Hockingport, Ohio, died Tuesday, Apr. 20, 1999, at Selby General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ralph and Emma Craddock Sampson, Sr. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in France, Belgium, and Germany. He received a doctor of divinity degree from Burke Bible College, Burke, Ky., in 1977. He was associate pastor of Faith Chapel Community Church, chaplain of American Legion Post 13, Belpre, and lifetime member of DAV, W.Va. Chapter 6, along with VFW Post 5108, Marietta. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Edith Roach Sampson; one daughter, Brenda Joyce Sampson of Marietta; five sisters, Thelma Roach of Belpre, Lelah L. Starcher of Rittman, Velta Starcher of Ripley, Bessie Nutter of Fleming and Nina Mae Saunders of South Carolina; two grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Ernest, Cyrus, Holly and Frank Sampson; and two sisters, Vivian Sampson and Alta Starcher. Services were held at White-Moquin Funeral Home, Coolville, Ohio, with Wilbert Lowe officiating. Burial was in Decatur Cemetery, Little Hocking, Ohio, with military graveside services by VFW Post 5108. SAMPSON, RILEIGH LYNN-GRACE 4/15/1999 Rileigh Lynn-Grace Sampson, infant daughter of Bill and Wendy Sampson of Ypsilanti, Mich., died Sunday, Apr. 4, 1999, at birth. Surviving in addition to her parents are two brothers, Jaron Sampson of Millstone and Brandon Sampson of Ypsilanti; and paternal grandparents, Harold Sampson of Arnoldsburg and Clarence and Doris Dunlap of Ypsilanti. Burial was in St. Johns Cemetery, Ypsilanti. SAMPSON, SHERMAN, SR 1/28/1999. Sherman J. Sampson, Sr., 61, of Barberton, Ohio, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in Ohio. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ford and Ida McCune Sampson. He was retired from Sparton Enterprises, Ohio. Surviving are two sons, Sherman J. Sampson, Jr., of Marshallville, Ohio, and Steven Sampson of Orrville, Ohio; two daughters, Sherry Plank of Bristol, Ind., and Pamela Griffin of Marshallville; and 12 grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Danny Whited officiating. Burial was in Rick Falls Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. SAMPSON, THELMA - See Roach, Thelma. SANOR, BEVERLY - See Tucker, Beverly SAURBORNE, GEORGE 6/3/1999 George P. Saurborne, 101, of Parkersburg, died Monday, May 24, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Samuel Wise and Hattie Margaret Blankenship Saurborne. He was a teacher in Calhoun and Wirt County schools for seven years before moving to Parkersburg and teaching in Wood County schools for six years. He entered the U.S. Railway Mail Service in 1930 and was assigned to Quinnimont in 1935. He was transferred to Huntington in 1941. At various times he enjoyed woodworking, making jewelry, gardening and raising flowers. He also managed a winning semi-pro baseball team while living in Quinnimont. In 1993, he began writing poetry. Several of his 100 poems were published in The Hillbilly and The Calhoun Chronicle. Surviving are one son, George Saurborne, Jr., of Huntington; one daughter, Harriet "Dolly" Rigney of Baltimore, Md.; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grand- children; and two step-daughters, Trudy Schaughency of Parkers-burg and Ruth Andrews of Florida. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Essie Dalrymple Saurborne, in 1921; his second wife, Garnett Nichols Saurborne, in 1956; and his third wife, Lillian Andrews Saurborne, in 1999. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Bob Rose officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. SAURBORNE, LILLIAN 4/22/1999 Lillian I. Andrews Saurborne, 89, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Apr. 19, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Daniel and Ottie Jones Floyd. She was a member of North Parkers-burg Congregation of Jehovah's Witness Church and was retired from Dils Brother Dept. Store after 18 years of service. Surviving are her husband of 24 years, George P. Saurborne; two daughters, Trudie Schaughency of Parkersburg and Ruth Andrews of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one step-daughter, Harriett Rigney of Baltimore, Md.; one step-son, George P. Saurborne, Jr., of Huntington; two grandsons; and several step-grandchildren and step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry E. Andrews in 1963; one sister and one brother. Services will be held Thursday, 2:30 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Glen Whitlatch officiating. Entombment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation is Thursday, noon to 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3901 Briscoe Road, Parkersburg, WV 26104. SAYRE, ATHA 4/1/1999 Atha L. Collins Sayre, 85, of Springfield, Ohio, died Monday, Mar. 1, 1999, at the home of her daughter in Avon Park, Fla. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Harley Benton and Ruth Stump Collins. She moved to Springfield in 1951 and became the owner of Powder Box Beauty Salon. Surviving are three daughters, Ellouise Smith Pritchett of Washington state; Blenda Smith George of Kentucky and Anita Smith Heath of Indiana; two step-sons, Robert "Nick" Sayre of California and William Sayre of Springfield; four sisters, Hazel Knotts of Stumptown, Eva Knotts of Springfield, Zella Leitch of Hinckley, Ohio, and Ethel Brown of Springfield; and grand-children, step-grandchildren, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Bert F. Sayre on Nov. 22, 1998; one daughter, Erma Smith Hayes; one sister, Olive Sanger; and one brother, Elbert "Buck" Collins. Memorial services were held at Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home, Springfield. SCHARTIGER, EDNA 3/11/1999 Edna E. Schartiger, 92, of Concord, N.C., died Friday, Mar. 5, 1999, in Concord. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Jasper and Rose Stevens Elliott. She was a retired Calhoun County elementary school teacher with 32 years of service. She was the oldest member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a member of Rebekah Lodge #52, Grantsville, and American Legion Auxiliary, Victor Hamilton Post, Grantsville, and former member of Order of Eastern Star, Grantsville. Surviving are two step-daughters, Evalena Starcher of Concord and Barbara Mace of Spencer; seven grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roscoe Parsons, and her second husband, Clayton Schartiger, and two brothers, Walter and Harold Elliott. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Mt. Zion U.M. Church, with Rev. Brad McBee officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation hours included one hour prior to services at the church. SCHOOLCRAFT, BETTY - See McCune, Betty. SEARS, DONALD DAVID 1/21/1999 Donald David Sears, 55, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, at home following a long illness. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Orie Sears and Stellie Burnsides Sears. He was a member of Lower Nicut Free Will Memorial Church. Surviving are one son, Gregory Lee Sears of Nicut; one daughter, Tracy Lynn Smith of Nicut; three brothers, Julius Sears of Walker, Hubert Sears of Frametown and Harold Sears of Servia; and one sister, Betty Sears of Mud Fork. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Gladie Matheny, Mamie Santy and Cally Drake, and one brother, Dallas Sears. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Helmon Nettles officiating. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, near Nebo Baptist Church. SHAMBLIN, DELORIS JEAN - See Hall, Deloris Jean. SHEETS, J. LINN 12/16/1999 J. Linn Sheets, 89, of Auburn, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in Parkersburg. He was born in Auburn, Ritchie County, the son of the late Eldorus B. and Lona Mae Leggett Sheets. He graduated from Harrisville High School in 1929, Glenville State College in 1933, and obtained a master's degree in education from West Virginia University in 1935. Prior to World War II, he was a teacher and principal at several Ritchie County schools. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army and was wounded and captured in the Battle of the Bulge. After being liberated, he was awarded a Purple Heart. He was later assistant superintendent in Ritchie County, principal of Berkeley Springs High School, and chairman of the education department at Concord College until his retirement in 1972. He was a deacon at Baptist Church of Auburn. Surviving are three sons, Donald L. Sheets of Berkeley Springs, James E. Sheets of Lake and Claren D. Sheets of Madisonville, Ky.; one daughter, Vivian L. Cromer of Tazewell, Va.; three sisters, Louanna Hall and Rosalie King, both of Elyria, Ohio, and Freda Arnold of Arnoldsburg; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, A. Oletha Edwards Sheets in 1998; one brother, Bryan Sheets; and one granddaughter, Lyn E. Sheets. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Baptist Church, Auburn, with Rev. Harry Drake and Pastor Brian Stewart officiating, and burial in IOOF Cemetery, Harrisville. SHEETS, MILDRED - See Fisher, Mildred. SHRADER, GENEVIEVE - See Cunningham, Genevieve. SHRADER, WILMA 9/2/1999 Wilma J. Shrader, 63, of Creston, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at The Arbors of Marietta, Ohio. She was born in Creston, the daughter of Nora Mowery Tucker of Creston and the late Roscoe Tucker. She was a 1954 graduate of Wirt County High School and attended Creston United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Jimmy E. Shrader; two sons, Jimmy "Ed" Shrader of Parkersburg and Danny D. Shrader of Linwood, N.C.; one daughter, Janimae Browning of Creston; one brother, Ronnie Tucker of Parkersburg; and one granddaughter, Sierra Browning of Creston. She was preceded in death by a sister. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in McCray Cemetery, Creston. SHUTTS, HELEN - See Suck, Helen. SIERS, EDSEL R. 1/21/1999 Edsel R. Siers, 57, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, at home. He was born in Minnora, the son of the late Ermine and Mildred White Siers. He was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Patricia A. Siers; one son, Jeffrey Siers of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Juanita Shaffer of Cleveland, Ohio, and Sharon Hendrickson of St. Clairsville, Ohio; five brothers, Dwain Siers of Cleveland, Kenneth Siers of Grantsville, Eugene Siers of Charlotte, N.C., Gail Siers of Parkersburg and Denny Siers of Middleburg Heights, Ohio; four half-sisters, Shirley Allen of Monclova, Ohio, Rebecca Whitlock of Powellton, and Linda Peck and Barbara Wease, both of Grantsville; his step-mother, June Siers of Grantsville; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Deanne Siers of Arnoldsburg; and daughter-in-law, Cynthia Siers of Arnoldsburg. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Siers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. SIERS, FREDA 7/29/1999 Freda Siers, 88, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, July 24, 1999, at Davis Medical Center, Statesville. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Perry G. and Dolly Starcher DeWeese. She was a member of Minnora Rebekah Lodge #8 and was a homemaker. Surviving are seven daughters, Mae Grimm of Vienna, Mavis Hoover of Parkersburg, Gladys Moss and Annalee Walker, both of Statesville, Betty Jo Junk of Coco, Fla., and Penny McCune and Ruth Cottrell, both of Orrville, Ohio; four sons, Donald Ray Siers and Tom Siers, both of Statesville, Kenneth Siers of Minnora and Rector Siers of Belpre; one sister, Ruby Predmore of Tucson, Ariz.; 24 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon B. Siers; seven sisters; two brothers; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating, and burial in Minnora Cemetery. SIMS, DAISY 10/28/1999 Daisy M. Sims, 90, of Smithville, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, in SunBridge Health Care Center, Glenville. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Clarabelle Richards Holbert. She had been a member of Spruce Hollow Community Church for 35 years. Surviving are one daughter, Helen Wilson of Smithville; one step- daughter, Bonnie Buck of Big Bend; five step-sons, Jimmy Sims and Fred Sims, both of Big bend, Billy Sims of Ohio, Rick Sims of Troy and Denver Sims of Brohard; five grandchildren; 23 step- grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walker Sims, Sr., and three step-sons, Harold, Junior and Eugene Sims. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Spruce Hollow Community Church with Rev. Harvey Greathouse officiating, and burial in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. SIMS, ERNEST EUGENE 1/21/1999 Ernest Eugene Sims, 70, of Kirtland, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, at Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, following a long illness. He was born in Big Bend, the son of the late Walker P. and Arizona Richards Sims. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War serving from 1952-1954 and was retired from SIFCO Industries. Surviving are his wife, Margie Wagoner Sims; one daughter, Connie Sims of Kirtland; five brothers, Denver, Freddie, Billy, Richard and James Sims; and one sister, Bonnie Buck. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Sims, Walker P. Sims, Jr., and Willis Sims, and one sister, Francis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Daniel Wood officiating. Burial was in Wagoner Cemetery, Big Bend. SIMS, MANDIE 7/22/1999 Mandie Sims, 85, of Parkersburg, died Monday, July 12, 1999, in Parkview Healthcare Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John and Emma Lona Parsons. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Surviving are one daughter, Christine Wallace of Parkers-burg; one sister, Dola Nicholas of Orma; 14 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gilbert Sims; four sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Perry Stewart officiating. Burial was in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe. SLIDER, LILA ELAINE - See Hall, Lila Elaine. SLIDER, RUTH 11/11/1999 Ruth Slider, 75, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Rufus and Callie Lincus Hyatt. She was a Christian. Surviving are six sons, Kalvin Wood of Florida, Robert Wood of Normantown, Louis D. Slider of Mt. Zion, Charles C. Slider of Elkview, Tommy Slider of Mt. Zion and Steve J. Slider of Chapmanville; seven daughters, Twila Montgomery of Mt. Zion, Tammy Rader of Mt. Zion, Brenda Brown of Grantsville, Sharon Walbrown of Sissonville, Carolyn Greenlief of Glenville, Debbie Wood of Spencer and Jacqueline Shimer of Grantsville; four brothers, Harry Hyatt of Chicago, Ill., Bobby Hyatt of Princeton, Jimmy Hyatt and Bill Hyatt; two sisters, Lena Willis of Ohio and Mae Thompson of Virginia. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Bailey and Drewcilla Hyatt. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating, and burial in Slider Cemetery, Barnes Run. SMARR, DEBORAH - See Barnes, Deborah. SMITH, ALVIN 6/24/1999 Alvin Smith, 63, of Nebo, died Saturday, June 19, 1999. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late James and Mary Barr Smith. Surviving are one brother, Roger Smith of Mt. Zion, and two sisters, Emma Brake of Cleveland, Ohio, and Jerl Smith of Spencer. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services. SMITH, BESSIE - See Lynch, Bessie. SMITH, JEANNE - See Pollack, Jeanne. SMITH, MARY 10/28/1999 Mary E. Smith, 71, of Spencer, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Orus K. and Laura Whytsell Price. She retired as a bookkeeper for Hardman's Home Center after 25 years of service. She attended Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Joseph A. Smith, Jr.; one daughter, Joetta Clarkson of Greensboro, N.C.; one sister, June M. Hall of Arnoldsburg; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles S. Price. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Loren Price and Rev. Mike King officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery. SNIDER, FLORENCE 8/12/1999 Florence C. Snider, 94, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at Heartland of Preston County, Kingwood. She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late Thornton C. and Molly Thomas Cain. She was a longtime member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church, where she was a member of Mary Elizabeth Circle and the Women's Society of Christian Service. She was a 55-year member and past matron of Wirt Chapter 113, Order of Eastern Star. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, William Richard Snider of Kingwood and Edwin Cain Snider of Elizabeth; one daughter, Eleanor S. Sims of Kingwood; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Merrell Snider in 1981; four brothers, one sister, and one grandson. Services were held at Elizabeth U.M. Church, with Rev. David A. Stackpole and Rev. Casey Stinespring officiating. Burial was in Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. SNIDER, LOTTIE - See Belt, Lottie. SNIDER, RUTH E. MAZE 12/16/1999 Ruth E. Maze Snider, 94, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born near Industry in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Samuel M. and Mettie J. Garrison Maze. She was a member of Seventh Street United Methodist Church, Parkersburg for nearly 65 years. She assisted her late husband in the operation of Snider Plumbing and Heating Co. for more than 30 years. Surviving are one son, Basil Snider, Jr. of Midlothian, Va.; one half-sister, Willa Mae Maze Martin of South Bend, Ind.; three grandchildren; one step-grandson; and seven great-grandchildren.. She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil M. Snider; her stepmother, Lona Coberly Maze; two sisters, Edith Cutright and Bernadine Locke; and two brothers, Joseph and Paul Maze. Services were held at the Seventh Street United Methodist Church, with pastors Steve Rhoades and her nephew, Pastor Dr. William Snider, officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. SNIDER, WILLIAM RICHARD 10/28/1999 William Richard Snider, 71, of Kingwood, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999, at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Freed, the son of the late Merrell and Florence Cain Snider. He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army and was a retired general contractor and master electrician. He was a member of Carpenter's Union Local #604, Wirt County Lodge #82, AF&AM, and Kingwood Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Norma Wotring Snider; one son, G. Fredric Snider of Morgantown; one brother, Cain Snider of Elizabeth; one sister, Eleanor Sims of Kingwood; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one nephew, Tim Sims. Services were held at Kingwood Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Whaley officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens, with military graveside services conducted by Preston County VFWs. SNODGRASS, FRANKIE JANE - See Fouty, Frankie Jane. SPENCER, JOY - See Deweese, Joy Stalnaker. STALNAKER, CLARKSON "BEE" 6/24/1999 Clarkson "Bee" Stalnaker, 71, of Harrisville, died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Minnora, the son of the late Clark L. and Nora Hughes Stalnaker. He graduated from Calhoun County High School and worked for Union Carbide, Sistersville, for 18 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Harrisville, Harrisville IOOF Lodge #99, Hope Rebekah Lodge #30, and Harrisville Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Opah Moore Stalnaker; one brother, James Stalnaker of Spencer; four sisters, Emma Peel of Minnora, Brunna Penman of Mesa, Ariz.; Juanita Shoirb of Tucson, Ariz., and Naomi Sims of Waterloo, S.C. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Fenton, Euell and Eukel Stalnaker; and one sister, Eopha Jones. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Eileen Schneider officiating. Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. STALNAKER, JOY - See DeWeese, Joy Stalnaker. STALNAKER, RONALD "GENE" 7/15/1999 Ronald "Gene" Stalnaker, 71, of Grass Run, Gilmer County, died Friday, July 2, 1999, at his farm on Tater Knob following a farm accident. He was born in Gilmer County, the son of Wynona Brannon Stalnaker of Grass Run and the late Okey Stalnaker, Jr. He was a local businessman, oil and gas producer, and farmer. He was a World War II veteran, having been stationed in Japan. He was also a 50-year member of Hardman Fork Baptist Church, Grass Run, where he was a deacon. Surviving are his wife, Audra Ancell Stalnaker; one son, Ronald Gene Stalnaker, Jr., of Grass Run; four daughters, Barbara Miller, Judith Smith and Sherri L. Wildman, all of Grass Run, and Sandi Rankin of Mentor, Ohio; three brothers, Richard "Dick" Stalnaker and William "Bill" Stalnaker, both of Glenville, and Okey L. Stalnaker of Grass Run; and seven grandchildren. Services were held at Hardman Fork Baptist Church, with Elder Charles Fisher and Elder Larry Fisher officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery. STARCHER, ALMA 6/3/1999 Alma M. Starcher, 70, of Campbell Addition, Spencer, died Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Ulysses S. Grant and Delma Gladys Alvis Greathouse. She was retired from Spencer State Hospital and was a member of Full Gospel Lighthouse, Big Bend. Surviving are four daughters, Janet Starcher of Parkersburg, Shirley Gainer and Eva Chapman, both of Spencer, and Emma Walker of Big Bend; two sisters, Mary Catherine Berentine of Pensacola, Fla., and Ruth Ann Jett of Wyoming; five brothers, Emory "Pete" Greathouse, Kenneth Greathouse and David Great-house, all of Spencer, Samuel Greathouse of Parkersburg and Ronnie Joe Greathouse of Cleveland; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Starcher; one brother, Grant Greathouse, Jr.; and one sister, Mildred L. Bennington. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. David Carpenter and Rev. Randy Whited officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. STARCHER, DONALD DALE 4/8/1999 Report has been received of the death of Donald Dale Starcher, 59. He was born in Rocksdale, the son of the late Gordie Starcher and Mildred Starcher Denning of Michigan. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Mary Sampson Starcher; two daughters, Ruth Ann and Sharren; five sons, Don, David, Danny, Wayne and Bobby; two brothers, Bob Starcher of Hudson, Ohio, and Gordie Starcher, Jr., of Minter, Ohio; two sisters, Doris Dunlap and Tonya Denning of Michigan; 25 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Burial was in Starcher Cemetery, Henry's Fork. STARCHER, EULAH - See Kerby, Eulah. STARCHER, FRED, JR. 7/29/1999 Fred Starcher, Jr., 73, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, July 25, 1999, at his home. He was born in Rocksdale, the son of the late Fred and Eva Bethel Hall Starcher, Sr. He retired in 1987 after 35 years of service at the former Spencer Hospital. He was a former employee of Denbigh- Garrett License and Title Service, Spencer, and a member of Spencer 7th Day Adventist Church, Spencer. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Christine Church Starcher; three sons, James Fredrick Starcher and Roger Mark Starcher, both of Arnoldsburg, and David Allen Starcher of Millstone; two sisters, Opal Mace of Arnoldsburg and Ada Webb of Spencer; and two grandchildren, Kristyn Starcher and Cody Starcher. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Starcher and Chester Starcher. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor Walter Fry officiating, and burial in Starcher Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. STARCHER, LOVIE - See Gunn, Lovie. STEMPLE, LEONA - See Deuley, Leona. STEMPLE, RETA - See Clark, Reta. STEPHENS, ELIABETH - See Brown, Elizabeth. STERNS, L.R. "PETE" 1/14/1999 L.R. "Pete" Sterns, 61, of Sistersville, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born in Sistersville, the son of the late Howard and Everyleen Spence Sterns. He was an employee of Roche Vitamins, a U.S. Army veteran, and member of VFW Post 6327, Sistersville, OCAW Local 3-499, and Sistersville Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Janice Lovejoy Sterns; one son, Bryan P. Sterns of Grantsville; one daughter, Stephanie L. Sterns of Sistersville; one step-daughter, Carol L. Longwell of New Martins- ville; one step-grandson, Brendan Haley of New Martinsville; one brother, Howard "Mickey" Sterns of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; and one half- sister, Dalmara Ash of Weirton. Military graveside services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., by VFW Post 6327, Sistersville, and American Legion Post 86, Paden City, with James Willison officiating. Burial will be in Paden Me-morial Gardens, Paden City. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville. STEVENS, FESTUS 10/7/1999 Festus Stevens, 82, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at West Virginia University Hospitals, Morgantown. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Francis Kay and Lula Florence Starcher Stevens. He was retired from the U.S. Army with 20 years of service and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Brooksville Missionary Baptist Church, Big Bend. Surviving are five brothers, Sheldon Stevens of Parkersburg, James Stevens of Summersville, Donald Stevens of Grantsville, Cleo Stevens of Clayton, Ala., and Samual Stevens of Munday; three sisters, Retta Johnson and Geneva Wilson, both of Big Bend, and Rachel Smith of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jerry Scott officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m. STEVENS, HARRY 4/15/1999 Harry Stevens, 90, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Apr. 11, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Anmore, Harrison County, the son of the late Elliott and Matilda Sturms Stevens. He was a retired employee of W.Va. Dept. of Mines, Oil and Gas Division. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville, Charleston Consistory of Scottish Rite Bodies, Nemesis Temple of Parkersburg, and Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Ethel M. Perry Stevens, and one daughter, Sandra Marshall of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Russell Stevens. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating, and burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with Masonic graveside rites by Eureka Lodge #40. Visitation was also scheduled one hour prior to services. STEVENS, ORAL 9/16/1999 Oral Stevens, 86, of Arnoldsburg, formerly of Stumptown, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John and Annie Edwards Stevens. He was a farmer. Surviving are two nephews, Phillip Stevens of Arnoldsburg and Guy Boggs of Five Forks. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Harry Siers officiating. Burial was in Elihu Stump Cemetery, Stumptown. STEVENS, ROBERT 9/9/1999 Robert Paul Stevens, 50, of Sand Fork, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, at the home of his mother-in-law, Winona Sumpter of Sand Fork. He was born in Pine Creek, the son of the late William Russell and Myrla Marie Conrad Stevens. He was a truck driver for Rhodes Trucking and a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are one son, Russell Paul Stevens of Paden City; two sisters, Lurland B. Starcher and Linda J. Harris, both of Grantsville; two brothers, William Russell Stevens, Jr., and David Elliott Stevens, both of Grantsville; and two grandsons, Kyle and Mike Stevens. He was preceded in death by his wife, Candace Sumpter Stevens, and one brother, Thomas Howard Stevens. Funeral arrangements were not submitted. STUMP, DONALD 2/18/1999 Donald H. Stump, 63, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Madison and Etta Smith Stump. He was an oil field worker. Surviving are two brothers, James Robert Stump of Alum Bridge and Roger Stump of Five Forks. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Austin White and Harry Siers officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. STUMP, FOSTA DOROTHY 1/21/1999 Fosta Dorothy Stump, 90, died Friday, Dec. 4, 1998, at Madison Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late A.A. and Maggie Boxberger Stump. She was a 1929 graduate of Morgantown High School, member of First Baptist Church, Morgantown, and retired from A&P Co. after 35 years service. Surviving are three nieces, Alma "Gerry" Kelly of Morgan-town, Ocie Frazier of Payson, Ariz., and Olena Remmy of Belpre, Ohio; and one nephew, Charles Collins of Morgantown. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gray Stump and Dill Stump; four sisters, Jerl Stump Collins, Alma Stump, Wanda Stump and Merle Stump; and three nephews. Private graveside service and burial were in East Oak Grove Cemetery with Dr. Truett Rogers officiating. STUMP, GERALDINE 10/7/1999 Geraldine V. Stump, 85, of Alvaton, Ohio, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late William and Sarah Bitha Brown Yoak. She was a homemaker, former member of Akron Baptist Temple, and member of Grace Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Donald Ray Stump of Alvaton and Robert A. Stump of Tallmadge, Ohio; one daughter, JoAnn Carpenter of Alvaton; two sisters, Helen Godbey of Polk City, Fla., and Willa Lea Kelley of Grantsville; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Hopkins-Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, Ohio. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Cemetery. STUMP, GLADYS WEAVER 7/1/1999 Gladys Weaver Stump, 92, of Grantsville, died Friday, June 25, 1999, at the residence of her brother, Gifford Weaver, at Mt. Zion. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Burns Weaver. She was the last member of the Class of 1925, the first graduating class at Calhoun County High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, for 80 years and member of the Order of Eastern Star, Grantsville, where she had served as Past Worthy Matron. She formerly owned The Quality Shop, Grantsville, and was a Calhoun County Belle. Surviving in addition to her brother are one son, Dr. Charles A. Stump of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one sister, Jean Weidel of Akron, Ohio; one half-sister, Doris Griffith of Lancaster, S.C.; one half-brother, Don Weaver of Virginia Beach, Va.; two grand-children, Michael Stump and Ann Martorano, both of Daytona Beach; and one great-grandson, Michael Charles Stump of Albany, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Stump, in 1971; one brother, Glen Weaver; and three half-brothers, Loren, Delbert and Ernest Weaver. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Ceme-tery, near Grantsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church, Grantsville. STUMP, LOUISE - See Ferrell, Louise. STUMP, LUCILLE - See Mowery, Lucille. STUTLER, RALPH 7/22/1999 Ralph B. Stutler, 82, of Norton, Ohio, died Saturday, July 17, 1999, at Barberton Citizens Hospital, Barberton, Ohio. He was born in Creston, the son of the late Curtis and Mabel Shrader Stutler. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the Army Air Corps in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was retired from PPG Industries, Barberton, and had been a resident of the Norton, Ohio, area for 50 years. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Opal Park Stutler; one son, Kevin Stutler of Norton; and two sisters, Madaline Lynch of Mt. Zion and Rozett Griffin of Titusville, Fla. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William Delmas Stutler and Rev. Dennis Stutler officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Creston. SUCK, HELEN 6/3/1999 Helen C. Shutts Kidder Suck, 76, of Belpre, Ohio, died Thursday, May 27, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Harold and Ada Robbin Shutts. She attended Pleasant View United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Suck, Sr.; two sons, Harry "Mike" Kidder of Parkersburg and Charles "Ray" Kidder of Belpre; two daughters, Paula Jean Bennett of Belmont and Lela Mae Starcher of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Jean Life and Ereta Holbert, both of Belpre; two brothers, Oshel Shutts of Belpre and Raymond Shutts of Parkersburg; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Robert Randolph officiating. Graveside services were held at Rockland Cemetery. SUMMERS, ANNA MERLE 12/9/1999 Anna Merle Summers, 71, of Stumptown, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late Raleigh and Ruble Hersman Summers. She was retired from Muller Electric Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving are one son, Roger L. Davis of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; three daughters, Linda S. Harvey of Easley, S.C., Glendora Dickey of Lancaster, Ohio, and Orva Davis of Stumptown; one brother, John Summers of Painesville, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. There were no services or visitation. SUMMERS, ELLA 4/22/1999 Ella Agnes Harris Summers, 94, of Kingwood, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998, at the home of her daughter, Jean Beardslee, with whom she made her home for the past 20 years. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Daniel Webster and Lucy Starcher Harris. She was a homemaker. Surviving are five daughters, Helen McMillen of Morgan-town, Laura White and Jean Beardslee, both of Kingwood, Mary Murray of Buena Park, Calif., and Rosa Gibson of Masontown; two sons, Walter "Jack" Summers and Leonard "Pete" Summers, both of Morgantown; one sister, Obal Parker of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; 23 grandchildren; 31 great- grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Fay Summers in 1949; one son, Donald Glen Laughlin; six brothers, Sammy, Leonard, Clifford, Frank, Merlin and French Harris; and two sisters, Alice Boatwright and Rosa Shaffer. Services were held at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Kingwood, with Rev. Dan Agnew officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. TALKINGTON, CLIFFORD 4/22/1999 Clifford Cloyd "Tinker" Talkington, 77, of Glenville, died Wednesday, Apr. 14, 1999, at Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Doddridge County, the son of the late John Harley and Eva Ethel Swiger Talkington. He was retired from Carnegie Natural Gas Co. with 371/2 years of service and was a member of Little Kanawha Independent Baptist Church, Burns-ville. Surviving are one daughter, Donna K. Brannon of Norman-town; one son, Gary Talkington of Greenwood; three brothers, Dwight Talkington of Pennsboro, Dean Talkington of East Liver-pool, Ohio, and Dewayne Talkington of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two sisters, Willa Lee Tice of East Liverpool and Janice Stanley of Gambills, Md.; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two great-grand-children; and two step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Louise Talkington, and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Freeman Cemetery, Crystal Lake, West Union. TALLHAMER, VIRGINIA - See Yeager, Virginia. TANNER, DESSEL - See Wright, Dessel. TUCKER, BEVERLY 1/14/1999 Beverly Jean Tucker, 44, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a short illness. She was born in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of Lloyd and Catherine Spack Sanor of Salem. She was employed at Minnie Hamilton as a medical technologist. She was a graduate of West Branch High School and a member of Salem Saxon Club, Branch 18. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Fred Tucker; one son, Michael Scott Tucker; three sisters, Karen Long of Uniontown, Ohio, Mary Appleby of Stow, Ohio, and Darlene Allison of Salem; and one brother, Bruce Sanor of Salem. She was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Sanor, June 22, 1998. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Homer Hensley and Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Beech. TUCKER, MELBA - See Jarvis, Melba. TUCKER, RUSSELL, SR. 7/29/1999 Russell Tucker, Sr., 73, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Edward and Susie Nicholas Tucker. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was retired from the former Volvo-White Corp., Orrville, Ohio, as a set up man after 25 years of service. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church of Wooster, Ohio, and former member of Jelly City Breakers. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Betty Davis Tucker; three sons, Russell Tucker of Massillon, Ohio, Robert Tucker of Marshallville, Ohio, and Randy Tucker of Orrville; four daughters, Susie Schroeder and Sheila Crosland, both of Orrville, Sharon York of Groton, Vt., and Berneda Killinger of Marshallville; four brothers, Homer Tucker of Sand Ridge, Euell Tucker of Arnoldsburg, Ottice Tucker of Brewster, Ohio, and Paul Tucker of Navarre, Ohio; two sisters, Pearl Schock of Beach City, Ohio, and Ruby McCumbers of Palestine; and 18 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hobert and Okie Tucker, and three sisters, Edna Duncan, Lovell Bane and Luranna Sidwell. Arrangements were made by Able Funeral Home, Orrville. Burial was in Maple Grove Memorial Park, Wooster. TUCKER, WILMA - See Shrader, Wilma. VANHORN, DONALD 9/9/1999 Donald O. VanHorn, 71, of Spencer, died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Pearl Hathaway VanHorn of Big Springs and the late Leavy O. VanHorn. He was a general supervisor for Roane County Board of Education and was previously a teacher and principal with over 36 years of service. He was a member of Moriah Lodge #38, AF&AM, Spencer, and Spencer Baptist Temple, and was a graduate of Glenville State College and West Virginia University. Surviving are his wife, Lorraine Bartlett VanHorn; one son, Steven VanHorn of Morgantown; one brother, Earl T. VanHorn of St. Louis, Mo.; and one granddaughter, Olivia Michelle VanHorn. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Spencer Baptist Temple, with Rev. Kevin Randolph and Rev. Garry Bowen officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his memory to Mountaineer Athletic Club, P.O. Box 0877, Morgantown, WV 26507, or Spencer Baptist Temple, Clay Rt., Box 8, Spencer, WV 25276. VANNOY, ALMA - See Godfrey, Alma. VANNOY, DELBERT 4/22/1999 Delbert Vannoy, 81, of Koppel, Pa., died Wednesday, Apr. 14, 1999. He was the son of the late Odus and Ethel Barr Vannoy. He retired from B&W Tube Mill. Surviving are his wife; one son; five sisters, Pauline Dobbins and Ruth Raybuck, both of Beaver Falls, Pa., Waneta Sturms of Grantsville, Virginia King of Orma and Wilma Freed of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, Emanuel Vannoy of Grantsville and Hale Vannoy of Columbus, Ga.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at Campbell's Funeral Home, Beaver Falls, with Rev. George Nogel officiating. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls, with military services. VANNOY, LELAH 10/28/1999 Lelah G. Vannoy, 92, of Belpre, Ohio, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born at Apple Farm, the daughter of the late Robert F. and Amanda Matthews Bennett. She was a lifelong member of Rush Run Baptist Church and a homemaker. Surviving are three sons, Russell Vannoy and Bill Vannoy of Belpre and Richard Vannoy of Guysville, Ohio; one daughter, Janice Brownfield of Vincent, Ohio; one sister, Ina Hannah of Grantsville; 15 grandchildren, including Mark Ball, whom she raised and who resided with her throughout her life; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell J. Vannoy, Sr.; two daughters, Carley Ruble and Carolyn Ball; one sister, Oleta Bennett; and one grandson, Steve Vannoy. Graveside services were held at Rockland Cemetery, Belpre, with Rev. Mark Eaton officiating. VARDA, JOSHUA 4/1/1999 Joshua Nathaniel Varda, 20, of Spencer, died Saturday, Mar. 27, 1999, at his home. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of John and Debbie Houchin Varda of Spencer. He was a graduate of Roane County High School, was employed by McIntosh Hardware, Furniture and Appliance, Spencer, and was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and Roane County Country Club. Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister, Sarah Varda; one brother, Andrew Varda; maternal grandparents, Billy and Wanda Houchin of Arnoldsburg; and paternal grandparents, Benny and June Vandale Varda of Spencer. Mass of Christian Resurrection was held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, with Father Don Tranel officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. VINCENT, WILLIAM 4/29/1999 William R. "Bill" Vincent, 53, of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, Apr. 16, 1999. He was born in West Virginia and resided most of his life in the Akron area. He was a self-employed auto mechanic. Surviving are his mother, Edna Vincent of Orlando, Fla.; one son, Ronald of Meigs County; one daughter, LaVonne Vincent of Akron; five grandchildren, Alisa, Ty, Ronald, Kaitlyn and Randy; one brother, Nelson Vincent of Orlando; five sisters, Phyllis Simmons of Akron, Mary Taylor and Cathy Quiroscbrera, both of Orlando, and Joyce Wonn and Sue Vincent, both of Sarasota, Fla.; and a girlfriend, Barbara Gump of Akron. Services were held at Hopkins-Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, and services were also held and burial was in Lamb Cemetery, near Chloe. WAGONER, ELZA 3/25/1999 Elza Wagoner, 90, of Sand Ridge, died Thursday, Mar. 18, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late George and Elizabeth Starcher Wagoner. He was a farmer. Surviving are one daughter, Susan Davidson of Davisville; three sons, Elmer and Gene Wagoner, both of Sand Ridge, and Ray Wagoner of Sutton; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bessie Sapp Wagoner; second wife, Myra Midcap Wagoner; one infant daughter; two brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Jim Midcap officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery near Arnoldsburg. WAGONER, JILL RENAE - See Reynolds, Jill Renae. . WAYNE, EUGENE 4/8/1999 Eugene H. Wayne, 70, of Taylorsville, Ky., died Wednesday, Mar. 24, 1999, at Thomas Hood Veterans Center, Wilmore, Ky. He was born in Taylor County. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a retired shipping clerk from Girdler and Tube Turns with 36 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Eloise Griffin Wayne; one daughter, Patricia Langley; two sisters, Katherine Walker and Bonnie Diehl; and two grandsons, Adam and Matthew Langley, who cared for him. Services were held at Rutterman and Sons Funeral Home, Louisville, Ky. Burial was in Highland Memory Gardens, Mt. Washington, Ky. Memorial gifts suggested to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association. WAYNE, LIZZIE - See Roberts, Lizzie. WEASE, RALPH 4/1/1999 Ralph D. Wease, 66, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Mar. 22, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in White Pine, the son of the late Claude R. and Anna B. Maloney Wease. He was a 1952 graduate of Calhoun County High School and received the Curtis P. Arts football award. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and worked for Marbon Chemical, now G.E. Plastics. He was a lifetime member of National Rifle Association. Surviving are his wife, Levata L. Mills Wease of Parkersburg; two sons, Kevin W. Wease of Annamoriah and Rodney G. Wease of Parkersburg; two brothers, Don and Clyde Wease, both of Melbourne, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Amber, Michael and Larry Wease. He was preceded in death by one sister, Claudine Wease, and three brothers, Darrell, Austin and Jimmy. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Jim Yoak officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. WEAVER, GLADYS - See Stump, Gladys. WEBB, DIXIE - See Phillips, Dixie. WEEKLEY, RONZEL 5/20/1999 Ronzel H. Weekley, 79, of Barberton, Ohio, died Thursday, May 13, 1999, in Doylestown Health Care Center. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Weekley; two sisters, Zella Brown of Parkersburg and Ruth Stemple of Walker; one brother, Edgar Weekley of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Orma United Methodist Church. WELLS, BERTHA 8/26/1999 Bertha Wells, 88, of Creston, died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Christopher Columbus and Mattie Villers Arthur. She was a member of Creston United Methodist Church and was a home-maker. Surviving is one sister, Laura Meadows of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Wells; four brothers, Herbert Arthur, John Arthur, Louie Arthur and Ira Arthur; and four sisters, Hazel Cain, Ella Buck, Ola Wilson and Ollie Boise. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Creston. WELLS, MARY 11/25/1999 Mary A. Wells, 93, of Terra Alta, formerly of Grantsville, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, at Preston Memorial Hospital, Kingwood. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Charles G. and Marsella F. Baker Wells. She was a housekeeper for families and businesses in Grantsville for many years, and former carrier for the Grit newspaper. She was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving is one brother, James Wells of Chicago, Ill. Services were scheduled Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Sycamore Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services. WEST, JAMES 12/23/1999 James A. West, 71, of Nebo, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Alexander and Addie Pearl Tanner West. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW Post #4419, Clay. Surviving are two sons, James E. and John M. West, both of Hope, Ark.; one daughter, Cynthia C. Cottrell of Nebo; two brothers, Edward West of Tallmage, Ohio, and Homer West of Deerfield, Ohio; five sisters, Ota Cardie of Ohio, Bertha Howard of Tennessee, Ruby Starcher of Nebo, Ollie Gibson of Akron, Ohio, and.Delsie Priddy of Clearwater, Fla., and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dewey Lee West, and one infant sister, Emma Elizabeth West. Services were held at Unity Gospel Tabernacle Church, Nebo, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. WESTBROOK, VURBAL JUNE - See James, Vurbal June. WHIPKEY, BERTIE 11/25/1999 Bertie Whipkey, 99, of Chardon, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Orwell, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late James and Susanna Smith Propst. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Geraldine Johnson of Chardon; one son, Richard Whipkey of Richmond, Ga.; seven grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Casper Whipkey; two sons; and two daughters. Services were scheduled Tuesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating, and burial in Nobe Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services. WHIPKEY, HAYWARD 3/11/1999 Hayward P. Whipkey, 70, of Big Springs, died Thursday, Mar. 4, 1999. He was born in Calhoun County, and retired from Ryerson Steel, Cleveland. He was a Korean War veteran. Surviving are one son, Ronald of the home; one sister, Oma Sears of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers, Kester Whipkey of Mineral Wells and Leonard Whipkey of Arkansas; four grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, south Parkersburg, with Rev. Gene Hutton officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. WHIPKEY, KESTER 6/24/1999 Kester "Ted" W. Whipkey, 78, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, June 20, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Casper and Gerdie Fredrick Whipkey. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and retired from Acme Fishing Tool Co., Parkersburg. He was a member of Celebration Center, Belpre. Surviving are two daughters, Anita Martinez of Mineral Wells and Oma Rhodes of Parkersburg; two brothers, Leonard of Arkansas and Richard "Bud" of Georgia; one sister, Oma Siers of Roanoke, Va.; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elesta M. Whipkey; three brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Tony Atkinson and Pastor Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Nobe. WHIPKEY, ROXIE 4/1/1999 Roxie Whipkey, 83, of Harrisville, died Friday, Mar. 26, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Franklin and Florence Murphy Radabaugh. She was retired from Fisher Body Co., Cleveland, Ohio, with 25 years of service. She was a member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe. Surviving are two daughters, Roxine Alberta Fisk of Newark, Ohio, and Rachel Racela of Cleveland, Ohio; one son, Albert M. Whipkey of Bay Village, Ohio; one sister, Chloe Roberts of Harrisville; 19 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert R. Whipkey; one son, Donald C. Whipkey; and one daughter, Donna Jean Hartshorn. Services were held at Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. Alfred Hickman and Rev. Fred Basnett, Jr., officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. WHITE, ARCHIE RAY 2/11/1999 Archie Ray White, 71, of Wilmer, Ala., died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in a Wilmer hospital after a short illness. He was born in Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Earl and Ruby White. He was retired from Massillon Steel Casting, Massillon, Ohio, with over 25 years service. Surviving are three daughters, Genevieve Westmoreland and Margaret Scranton, both of Wilmer, and Martha Lehmiller of Conneautville, Pa.; one step-son, Terry Shaw of Mobile, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; two brothers, Charles of Mantua, Ohio, and Nelson of Remington, Ind.; two sisters, Doris Reynolds of Grantsville and Janieve of Amboy, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews in the Calhoun area. Services and burial were in Alabama. WHITE, BONNIE - See McCumbers, Bonnie. WHITE, WILLIAM 7/22/1999 William Marr White, 68, of Hartville, Ohio, died Friday, July 9, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Pomeroy, Ohio, the son of the late Fred and Sarah Bradshaw White. He was a Hartville resident since 1979 and a press operator at Chrysler Corp., Twinsburg, for 30 years. He was an Army veteran and a member of Alliance Baptist Temple. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Mae Lowe White; two sons, Rick White of Rootstown, Ohio, and Randy White of Mantua, Ohio; one step-son, Dave Pritchard of Marlboro, Ohio; two sisters, Dorothy Henley of Garrettsville, Ohio, and Marjorie Bailey of Huntington; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Homer and Paul. Services were held at Arnold Funeral Home, Hartville, with Rev. Dale Callaway officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Calhoun County. WHYTSELL, ELLA - See Boatright, Ella. WHYTSELL, HAZEL - See Connolly, Hazel. WIGAL, DOROTHY - See Holbert, Dorothy. WIGAL, RUBY - See DeVaughn, Ruby. WILLIAMS, DONALD 3/4/1999 Donald Williams, 72, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at Mt. Sinal Hospital, Cleveland. He was born at Big Bend, the son of the late Harry and Carrie Stevens Williams. He retired in 1989 as a mechanic from General Electric, Cleveland, with 241/2 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Betty Gibson Williams; three sons, Gary, Richard and Gregory, all of Cleveland; four sisters, Marguerite Basnett of Grantsville, Euthel Gibson of Barberton, Ohio, Delores Demiter of Peoria, Ill., and Grace Dufore of Akron, Ohio; one brother, William (Billie) Williams of Doylestown, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Christina, Joshua and Melissa, all of Cleveland. Private services were held for the family. WILLIAMS, VIOLET 6/10/1999 Violet S. Williams, 78, of Parkersburg, formerly of Nobe, died Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Hillary E. and Ocie Ina Fredricks Simmons. She was a homemaker and member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe. Surviving are one daughter, Maxine Butcher of Parkersburg; two adopted daughters, Nioka Starkery and Anita Dunham, both of Parkersburg; three sons, Marvin Robinson of Adamsville, Ohio; William Robinson of Nobe and Daniel Williams of North Carolina; one sister, Vonda Goyena of Norfork, Va.; one brother, Dorsey Simmons of Parkersburg; 28 grandchildren; 18 great-grand-children; one step- grandchild; and four step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William T. Robinson; her second husband, Elzie Williams; three brothers, Ivan, James and Orie Simmons; one sister, Dicie Hoover; one daughter, Manona Davis; two grandchildren, Shannon Lamont and Thomas Alan Butler; and one great-grandchild, Honey Lee Robin-son. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. WILLIAMS, WILLIAM GLENN 11/18/1999 William Glenn Williams, 67, of Sedro-Woolley, Wash., died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at his home. He was born in Lewis County, the son of Lucille Williams Malindzak of Weston. He was a retired aviation engineer with Northrip of California. Surviving are one daughter, Susan Castanza of Gassaway; two sons, Billy Joe and Jackie Lee Williams, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; one step-daughter, Sharon Yanero of Grantsville; two sisters, Betty Chiszar of Cleveland, Ohio, and Joan Hill of Clarksburg; two aunts, Margaret Adams Romel and Betty Bell, both of Weston; one uncle, Hoy Williams of Clarksburg; two grandsons; one granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services were held at Floyd Funeral Home with Rev. Clifford West officiating. Burial was in Horner Cemetery. WILSON, DIXIE - See Phillips, Dixie. WILSON, OPAL - See Rogers, Opal. WILSON, TAVA 9/9/1999 Tava Wilson, 93, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Beech, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at Altman Hospital, Canton. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Levi and Nancy Wilson Harris. She was a member of Beech United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are four sons, Ronzel Wilson of Spencer, Deo Wilson of Stuart, Fla., Frank Wilson, Jr., of Pennsboro and James Wilson of Statesville, N.C.; five daughters, Clara Roberts of Hartville, Ohio, Fae Giesmar of Nebo, Janice Wilson of Canton, Ohio, Judy Uplinger of Benbrook, Tex., and Marlene Shelton of Seth; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Wilson, Sr.; three sons; two daughters; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Beech U.M. Church, near Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating, and burial in Bailey Cemetery, Beech. WITTE, "LEON" 9/23/1999 Robert "Leon" Witte, 68, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Douglas, the son of the late Robert Vere Witte and Wilma Arnold Witte Henthorne. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and attended Akron University. He had worked at General Tire and Rubber Co., Akron, and was retired from Contractors Service as vice president. He was a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church where he was on the deacon board and served on the pulpit, trustee and building committees. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Nadine Smith Witte; three sons, Brian D. Witte of Akron, Terry L. Witte of St. Leonard, Md., and Jerry A. Witte of Lynchburg, Va.; three grandchildren; one brother, Adrian Witte of Spencer; and one sister, Madge Camp of Spencer. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and James Witte. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jim Mike Ward and Rev. Kent Boone officiating. Burial was in Lynch Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. WOODS, MAXINE 10/21/1999 Maxine M. Woods, 74, of Twinsburg, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Freed, the daughter of the late Ray and Dora Mathess Goodnight. She attended Twinsburg Baptist Church and retired from Western Reserve Electronics. Surviving are five sons, Randall, Larry, Donald, Steven and Richard Woods; two daughters, Sandra Thomas and Cheryl Jilek; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry Goodnight of MacFarlan; and several nieces, including Sue Jones of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oley E. Woods; two sisters, Edith Collins and Madaline Taylor; and three brothers, Harold Goodnight, Olin Goodnight and John Goodnight. Services were held at Johnson Romito Funeral Home. Burial was in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Twinsburg. WRIGHT, DESSEL 10/21/1999 Dessel Wright, 90, of Spencer, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, in Roane General Hospital. She was born in Rocksdale, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Roach Tanner. She was a homemaker. Surviving are six daughters, Betty Harbaugh of Waynesboro, Pa., Ruth Holbert of Belpre, Ohio, Louise Saunders and Hazel Nichols, both of Spencer, Marie Dotson of Bartow, Fla., and Linda Staton of Millstone; three sons, Willard Wright of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Darrell Wright and Gerald Wright, both of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Susie Johnson of Akron, Ohio; one brother, Albert Gale Tanner of Arnoldsburg; 38 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Wright; two daughters, Mary Sue Goodrich and Dottie Lou Wright; two sons, Cecil Wright and Stanley Wright; and one sister, Eulah Carpenter. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Richard Matheney officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, Richardson. WRIGHT, LEOTA - See Yoak, Leota. WRIGHT, LONA - See Fox, Lona. WYATT, ROBERT HOWARD 8/26/1999 Robert Howard "Bob" Wyatt, 72, of Reedy, died Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, at home. He was born in Reedy, the son of the late Barnett A. "Barney" and Laura Rader Wyatt. He was a self-employed painter and a construction worker. Surviving are two daughters, Laura O'Brien of Millwood and Doris Riggs of Grantsville; one son, David L. Wyatt of Rittman, Ohio; two brothers, Glenn Wyatt of Parkersburg and Earl Wyatt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; four grandchildren; and five great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Seaman and Lillian Owens, and three brothers, Wilber, Homer and Herman Wyatt. Services will be held Thursday, Aug. 26, at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor John Ellison officiating. Burial will be in Old Good Hope Cemetery, near Reedy. Visiting hours were scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. YEAGER, FRANKLIN D. 1/28/1999 Franklin D. Yeager, 62, of Grantsville, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Yeager Cemetery, Lower Run. YEAGER, FRANKLIN D. 2/4/1999 Franklin D. Yeager, 62, of Grantsville, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Index, the son of the late Ottie and Kizzie Yeager. He was a former employee of Sav-A-Tool, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Sandra Kay Richards Yeager; one daughter, JoAnn Parsons of Brohard; two sons, Franklin Yeager, Jr., and Michael Yeager, both of Grantsville; four sisters, Mary Montgomery of Akron, Ohio, Dot Curry of Five Forks, and Catherine Stevens and Sandy Funk, both of Grantsville; and two brothers, Parker Yeager and Robert Yeager, both of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Yeager Cemetery, Lower Run. YEAGER, ORPHA JANE 2/25/1999 Orpha Jane Yeager, 71, of Spencer, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in Roane General Hospital, following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Henry and Ida M. McCumbers. She was a member of Slate United Methodist Church, Spencer, and was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Leslie Yeager; two sons, Gary Hall of Parkersburg and Randy Yeager of Spencer; two daughters, Donna Whited of Spencer and Joyce Vaughan of Zanesville, Ohio; two sisters, June Hall of Belpre, Ohio, and Bertha May of Parkersburg; three brothers, Everett Drennen of Letter Gap, Lester McCumbers of Nicut and Harold McCumbers of Charleston; eight grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Tom McCumbers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Randall Whited officiating. Burial was in Slate Cemetery, Spencer. YEAGER, VIRGINIA 7/1/1999 Virginia M. Yeager, 87, of Glenville, died Friday, June 25, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Lockney, the daughter of the late Samuel and Emma Catherine Gettamy Tallhamer. She was a homemaker and a member of Glenville Community Church. Surviving are one daughter, Audrey Aileen Curry of Glenville; three sons, Glessoner W. Yeager, Edgar J. Yeager and Tessa M. Yeager of Grafton, Ohio; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-g