Michael Wind Lightfoot
New Haven, WV
February 21, 2005
Michael Wind Lightfoot, 27, formerly of New Haven, W.Va., died Jan. 10, 2005, in Lonoke, Ark., as a result of an automobile accident.
He was a cartoon artist for Image Comics in Arizona and was a member of the United States Marines.
He was born Jan. 15, 1977 in Travis County, Texas, the son of Jeffery Lightfoot and the late Susan Weaver Lightfoot.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Jeffery and Connie Lightfoot of New Haven; stepbrothers Eddie and Justin Casto of New Haven; sisters Sincerae Lightfoot of Syracuse, Ohio, and Sarah and Samantha Lightfoot of New Haven; and stepsister Latrisha Casto of New Haven.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in the Letart Falls Cemetery in Letart Falls, Ohio, with Pastor Greg Collins officiating. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are under the direction of Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
Notice entered Monday, February 21, 2005.

William 'Bill' McCoy
Gallipolis Ferry, WV
February 21, 2005
William "Bill" McCoy, 77, of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., died Sunday morning at his residence.
Arrangements are under the direction of Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
Notice entered Monday, February 21, 2005.

Carolyn J. Miller
Point Plesant, WV
February 19, 2005
Carolyn J. Miller, 61, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va.
She was a homemaker.
She was born April 28, 1943, in Nitro, W.Va., the daughter of the late Clinton and Velma Morris Clark.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Matt Miller.
She is survived by her husband Donald L. Miller of Point Pleasant; three sons, Donald (Barbara) Miller of Apple Grove, W.Va., Michael (Jennifer) Miller of Point Pleasant, and William (Lora) Miller of Colorado; one daughter, Debbie (Scott) Lee of Point Pleasant; one brother, Clinton (Linda) Clark of St. Albans, W.Va.; three sisters, Mary Jane (George) Wilkason of Texas, Susie Headricks of Texas, and Rita (Paul) Beavers of Texas; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with the Rev. Jack Parsons officiating. Burial will follow in the Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, at the funeral home.
E-mail condolences to the family may be sent to deal_fh@charter.net.
Notice entered Monday, February 21, 2005.

Anthony Edward 'Tony' Reed
Point Pleasant, WV
February 19, 2005
Anthony Edward "Tony" Reed, 28, of St. Albans, W.Va. and formerly of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, as the result of an automobile accident on Interstate 64.
He was a night auditor for Holiday Inn Express Corridor G in Charleston, W.Va. He was a 1994 graduate of Point Pleasant High School and a 2003 graduate of Glenville State College.
He was born June 4, 1976, in Gallia County, Ohio, the son of Robert Edward and Martha Lynn Harmon Reed of Point Pleasant.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Elliot Reed.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents Walter and Helen B. Harmon of Point Pleasant; paternal grandmother, Rachael A. Reed of Glenville, W.Va.; two brothers, Brian Elliott Reed of Morgantown, W.Va. and Robert "Alex" Reed of Campbellsville, Ky.; two aunts, Lola Kay Harmon of Barboursville, W.Va. and Brenda Louise Knight of San Diego, Ca.; one uncle, Jim and Janice Collins of Glenville; and one cousin, Jaime.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with Brother James Balser officiating. Burial will follow in the Suncrest Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at the funeral home.
E-mail condolences to the family may be sent to deal_fh@charter.net.
Notice entered Monday, February 21, 2005.

Wanda A. Scarberry
Point Pleasant, WV
February 19, 2005
Wanda A. Scarberry, 80, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Saturday, Feb. 19, at Scenic Hills Nursing Center in Bidwell, Ohio.
There will be no services.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant.
Notice entered Monday, February 21, 2005.

Venus Lykins Ward
New Haven, WV
February 19, 2005
Venus Lykins Ward, 94, of New Haven, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
She was born Dec. 30, 1910 in Canal City, Ky., the daughter of the late William and Narissa Lykins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank (Mark) Ward; one son, Billy Ray Ward; one great-granddaughter, Whitnee Chapman; one brother, William Lykins; and four sisters, Flora Collins, Fairy Baily, Lilly Mae Lykins and Rama Lykins.
She is survived by one granddaughter, Misti (John) Chapman of Point Pleasant; one grandson, William Mark (Annette) Ward of Gallipolis, Ohio; two step-granddaughters, Darla Niday of Gallipolis and Diane (Jack) Levine of Illinois; one great-grandson, Austin Chapman; one great-granddaughter, Jessica ward; step-great-grandchildren Tyler Merola, Nichlas Merola, Brittany Merola, Dell Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant, with the Rev. Joann Clevenger officiating. There will be no visitation, honoring Venus' request.
For more information, visit www.andersonfh.com.
Notice entered Monday, February 21, 2005.

Ernest Earl 'Bud' Lantz
Baltimore, MD
February 21, 2005
Ernest Earl (Bud) Lantz, 83, of Baltimore, Md., went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va., as a result of the injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was a founding member of the Ellamore Volunteer Fire Department. He was retired from the Department of Natural Resources, having worked in Parks and Recreation with 23 years of service. As a member of the 8th Air Force, 385th Bomber Group, Ernest served with honor and distinction, successfully piloting his B17 on 35 missions over France and Germany during World War II. His family and closest friends will always regard him as one of the many heroes who have preserved our freedom with their selfless service to our country. He also was a member of the Gertrude Chapel United Methodist Church.
He was born May 29, 1921, in Lantz, W.Va., the son of the late Elam and Fannie Elbon Lantz.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Teter and Wanda Lantz.
He was united in marriage on Jan. 20, 1982, to Janice Evans Lantz, who survives. He is also survived by daughters, Jean Shon (Robert) Jones of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., Fran (Lee) McCalla of Lecanto, Fla., and Patricia (Ray) Eckes of Roanoke, W.Va.; sons, Burton (Jan) Booth and Bruce (Michell) Booth, both of Ellamore, W.Va.; grandchildren, Rod and Judy Bloomer of Citrus Springs, Fla., Joy and John Jenkins of Charleston, W.Va., Jill Jones, Peace Corps volunteer, Moldova; Danny and Phillip Higham of Roanoke, Mary and David Rhorbough of Alum Bridge, W.Va., Raetta and Joe Atkinson of Ireland, W.Va., Kenny and Alice Booth of Huntington, W.Va., Kimberly Booth, Brittannie Ramsey, and Katelyn Booth, all of Ellamore, Derrick Woods of Elkins, W.Va.; and great-grandchildren, Justin Bloomer, Terrlen Rhorbough and Jamie Adkinson.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at the Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Robert Bare Jr., Timothy Kelley and Mitch Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Union Cemetery, and the Buckhannon VFW Post No. 3663, the Frank B. Bartlett Post No. 7 American Legion and DAV Chapters No. 5 and No. 36 will conduct military honors at the graveside. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Gertrude Chapel U.M. Church at Ellamore, Md., 26267.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel.
Notice entered Wednesday, February 23, 2005.

Katheryn 'Kate' Metzger
Bidwell, OH
February 21, 2005
Katheryn "Kate" Metzger, 77, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2005 at Holzer Senior Care after an extended illness.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Middleport First Baptist Church, Past Chaplain and a member of the American Legion Ladies Aux of Post 128. She also was a former member of Order of the Eastern Star Lodge No. 450 of Cheshire, Ohio.
She was born Oct. 7, 1927, in Logan County, the daughter of the late Ernest W. and Ruth Pearson Wells.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Charles Metzger; two brothers, William and Donald Wells; two brothers-in-law; a step-sister, Emogene Fisher; and her step-mother, Mary Wells.
She is survived by her children, Richard (Susie) Metzger, Robert Earnie (Paula) Metzger, Johnnie (Shelia) Metzger and Kitty (Jeff) Darst; grandchildren, Scott and Chris Saunders, Amy (Jarrod) Barber, Michele (Jeffrey) Pope, Marrian Metzler, Jody (Chris) Tackett, Christopher (Sherri) Metzger, Devin Metzger, Keith (Michelle) Darst and Ginger (Joey) Simms; great-grandchildren, Alfred, Kody, Austin, Dylan, Dekota, Kylee, Mikayla, Dustin, Chase, Mikenzi and Caitlin; two sisters, Mary Jane (Enoch) Statts and Eloise Puls; a sister-in-law, Maxine Wells; two brothers-in-law; two step-sisters, Marjorie Wigal and Donna Jones; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005 at Fisher Funeral Home in Middleport, Ohio, with her nephew, Maxwell Wells, officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, and from noon until the time of the service on Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Middleport Fire Department, 286 Race St., Middleport, OH 45760 or First Baptist Church, 211 South Sixth Ave., Middleport, OH 45760.
Condolences may be e-mailed at www.fisherfuneralhomes.com.
Notice entered Wednesday, February 23, 2005.

Natilda Pearl Rife Kelton Vancuren
Gallipolis, OH
February 21, 2005
Natilda Pearl Rife Kelton Vancuren, 94, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Holzer Medical Center.
She was a retired registered nurse and a member of the United Brethren Church of Lancaster, Ohio.
She was born June 4, 1910, in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Chauncey W. and Elva T. Scott Rife.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Kelton; her second husband, Virgil Vancuren; one daughter, Anna Mae Morgan; a sister, Anna Ida Williams; and a brother, Clarence Rife.
She is survived by her daughters, Betty Plymale of Gallipolis, and Beatrice Buisch of Silverspring, Md.; her brothers, John Rife of Lancaster, and Ellsworth Rife of Delaware, Ohio; and five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be planned at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice.
Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va., is in charge of the services.
Notice entered Wednesday, February 23, 2005.

Ivan Aaron Sheets
Gallipolis, OH
February 21, 2005
Ivan Aaron Sheets, 80, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Holzer Medical Center.
He was a retired bus driver for the Gallipolis City Schools, and he worked as a construction worker. He also was a U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II.
He was born Oct. 5, 1924, in Gallia County, the son of the late Aaron Sheets and Violet Murray Sheets Haskins Evans.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Robert Clayre and Geraldine Sheets.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy V. Murphy Sheets, who he married on Aug. 30, 1952; five children, Michael Aaron (Carolyn) Sheets of Klamath Falls, Ore., Donald Eugene (Brenda) Sheets of Rio Grande, Ohio, Keith Allen Sheets of Gallipolis, Violet Jean Sheets (Ronnie Vansickle) of Oak Hill, Ohio, and Paul Harold Sheets of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; and 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, with military funeral honors being presented by the Gallia County veterans organizations. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/whw.

Notice entered Wednesday, February 23, 2005.
Andrew Marl Burton
Mason, WV
February 27, 2005
Andrew Marl Burton, 93, of Mason, W.Va., died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Fort Pierce, Fla. He was a winter resident for 32 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, where he served from 1943 to 1945. He owned and operated Burton's Sunoco Station for many years in Mason. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Fort Pierce and attended Faith Baptist Church in Mason. He was born on Oct. 14, 1911, in Carter County, Ky., the son of the late William and Elvira (Hanshew) Burton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant son, Carl Burton; a granddaughter, Teresa "Susie" Dawson Stewart; and two brothers and four sisters. He was a loving husband of 76 years to Hazel Shumate Burton, who survives; a wonderful father to sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Patty Burton of Virginia Beach, Va. and Philip and Mary Burton of Mason; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Wanda and "Tubby" Cabell of Ronda, W.Va., Billie Jean and Ray Dawson of Mason, Clara Fay Burton of Fort Pierce, and Brenda and Mark Clark of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and one sister, Cleo Parker of Hastings, Minn. He also was a listening and caring grandfather to 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home in Mason, with the Revs. Rondel Browning and Sam Cale, IV officiating. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2005, at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home. Military graveside rites will be preformed by the Smith-Capehart American Legion Post 140 and Stewart-Johnson VFW Post 9926 at the Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Letart, W.Va. E-mail condolences may be sent to foglesongtucker@myway.com.

Julia Marie Crump Long
Point Pleasant
February 26, 2005
Julia Marie Crump Long, 72, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, in Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
She was a head cook for Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant. She attended Davis Grove Baptist Church in Point Pleasant.
She was born Jan. 6, 1933, in Mason County, the daughter of the late Howard Elliott and Thelma Boso Weaver.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James A. Crump; a daughter, Gloria Crump; a son, James H. Crump; a step-son, Frank Lewis Long Jr.; and two brothers, Howard Elliott and Harry Thomas Elliott.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Lewis Long Sr.; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Lisa Crump of Mason, W.Va.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Shari and Gary Cochran and Barbara Cline, all of Point Pleasant; grandchildren, Jamie Nelson, Melissa McAlister, Nikki Crump, James Crump, Rebekah Cochran, Rena Williams, Brian Long, Philip Johnson and Patrick Johnson; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry Elliott of Point Pleasant, Dick (Mary) Elliott of Point Pleasant, Herbert (Marcia) Elliott of Rutland, Ohio, and Harold (Cathy) Elliott of Pomeroy, Ohio; sisters, Anna "Sug" (Rusty) Baird of South Daytona Beach, Fla., Diane (Everett) Halley of Gallipolis, Ohio, Sue Pearson of Point Pleasant, and Kathy (Jim) Stewart of Rutland; a sister-in-law, Alice Elliott of Point Pleasant; and special friends, Jim and Roxann Workman of Point Pleasant.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with the Revs. Dennis Crilow and Johnny Hayman officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery in Flatrock, W.Va. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2005 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at deal_fh@charter.net.
Notice entered Monday, February 28, 2005.

William 'Bill' Wamsley
Point Pleasant
February 27, 2005
William "Bill" Wamsley, 81, of Point Pleasant, W.Va, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at his home, following a long illness.
He was an engineer for American Electric Power River Boat Company and worked for Bob Bosworth for 25 years. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. in Las Vegas, Nev., the Retired Laborers Union #543 in Huntington, W.Va., and the American Legion Post 23 of Point Pleasant. He also was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant.
He was born Aug. 9, 1923 in Mason County, the son of the late William and Molly (Smith) Wamsley.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ester Reynolds, and six brothers, Rodney, Lloyd, Charlie, Cecil, James and Marvin Wamsley.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Wamsley of Point Pleasant; two sons, Billy (Betty) Wamsley of Clifton, W.Va., and James (Vicki) Wamsley of Point Pleasant; five grandchildren, J.L. and Jeff Wamsley of Point Pleasant, Jodi Arnold of Point Pleasant, Greg Wamsley of Letart, W.Va., and Elizabeth Evick of Harrisburg, Va.; eight great-grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Megan, Sarah, Zack and Zane Wamsley, Samantha Arnold and Tylor Evick; and two sisters, Helen Abel of New Haven, W.Va., and Betty McDermitt of Point Pleasant.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Paul Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in the Suncrest Cemetery with full military graveside services conducted by the American Legion Post 23 of Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at the funeral home.
Notice entered Tuesday, March 01, 2005.

Edwin Joseph Oldaker
Letart, WV
February 27, 2005
Edwin Joseph Oldaker, 58, of Letart, W.Va., died Feb. 27, 2005, at his residence.
He was a laborer.
He was born Sept. 30, 1946, in Letart, the son of the late Peary and Arla (Edwards) Oldaker.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Oldaker.
He is survived by three brothers, Peary Oldaker Jr. and Michael Oldaker, both of Letart, and Timothy Oldaker of New Haven, W.Va.; one sister, Susanna Roush of Beaver, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial services will be at the convenience of the family.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Notice entered Friday, March 04, 2005.

John E. Click
Proctorville, Ohio
March 8, 2005
John E. Click, 83, of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in St. Mary's Medical Center.
He began his teaching career at age 18 in a one-room school house in Mason County, and after serving his country in the U.S. Army in World War II, he taught in Cabell County for 35 years before he retired as principal from the former Monroe Elementary School. He received his master's degree from Marshall University. He also attended New Hope United Methodist Church and was a member of V.F.W. Post 9738 in Guyandotte, W.Va.
He was born Sept. 29, 1921 in Mason County, the son of the late Perry Leander and Nannie Viola Durst Click.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Daniel Click; and his spouse, Edith Click.
He is survived by his wife, Carleen Click of Morgantown, W.Va.; a daughter, Nancy Click of Spartanburg, S.C.; his son and daughter-in-law, John W. "Bill" and Anne Click of Buford, Ga.; four grandchildren, Ryan (Michelle) Jarrell of Charlotte, N.C., Rustin Jarrell of Charleston, S.C., John (Christen) Click of Bethleham, Ga., and Elaine Click of Buford; a niece, Clarice Durst; and nephews, Roy Click, Donald Click and Ronald Click.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Chapman's Mortuary in Huntington, W.Va. Burial will follow in Jackson Chapel Cemetery in Mt. Alto, W.Va., with a 2 p.m. committal and military rites conducted by the Jackson County American Legion at the Jackson Chapel Church. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2005, at Chapman's Mortuary and after 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Jackson Chapel Church.
Notice entered Friday, March 11, 2005.

Waid B. Hayman
Hartford, W.Va.
March 9, 2005
Waid B. Hayman, 93, of Hartford, W.Va., and formerly of Racine, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in the Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center in Pomeroy, Ohio.
He was a retired deckhand with the Union Barge Lines in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was a member of the Hobson Christian Fellowship.
He was born Nov. 24, 1911, in Apple Grove, Ohio, the son of the late George W. and Vera Mae Crawford Hayman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Alma Swan, who he married Sept. 20, 1930 in Pomeroy. She died Nov. 8, 1993. He also was preceded in death by his son, Archie A. Hayman, who was killed in Vietnam on April 2, 1968; his sisters, Ruth Ours and Ruby Wolfe; and his brothers, Gerald Hayman, Harry Hayman and George W. Hayman.
He is survived by a daughter, Cheryle (Carroll) Knight of Hartford; four grandchildren, Becky Knight of Hartford, Linda Knight of Ashton, W.Va., Teresa L. VanMeter of New Haven, W.Va., and David B. Knight of Galloway, Ohio; eight great-grandchildren, Bradley, Chandler, Cole, Candace, Brandon, Shane, Erika and Mathew; one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Dan (Faith) Hayman of Syracuse, Ohio; three sisters, Gladys Richardson of Port Huron, Mich., and Marge Packman and Doris Rogers, both of Columbus, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2005, in Cremeens Funeral Home in Racine with the Rev. Hershel W. White officiating. Burial will follow in Letart Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005 at the funeral home.
Notice entered Friday, March 11, 2005.

Connie Lee Mullinex
Point Pleasant
March 12, 2005
Connie Lee Mullinex, 62, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Lighthouse Church of Point Pleasant.
She was born Aug. 9, 1942, in Mason County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Jerry L. and Mae E. (Hayman) Atkinson.
She is survived by her sons, George (Hilda) Mullinex of Letart, W.Va., Walter Ray Reitmire of Point Pleasant and Jerry Levi Reitmire of Hartford, W.Va.; her sisters, Sandra Loomis of Point Pleasant and Diana Lily of Shade, Ohio; and her brother, Jerry L. Atkinson Jr. of Piqua, Ohio.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Bill Banks officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at deal_fh@charter.net.
Notice entered Monday, March 14, 2005.

Delphia Evelyn Nelson
Point Pleasant
March 13, 2005
Delphia Evelyn Nelson, 86, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Sunday, March 13, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant.
Notice entered Monday, March 14, 2005.

Floyd Thomas Roach
Clifton, W.Va.
March 12, 2005
Floyd Thomas Roach, 90, of Clifton, W.Va., died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at his residence.
He was a federal government employee for the Agriculture Department.
He was born Sept. 2, 1914, in Gibbstown, W.Va., the son of the late Samuel Jacob and Olivea Jane (Gibbs) Roach.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise (Wood) Roach; a brother, Melvin W. Roach Sr.; and his sisters, May Wamsley, Goldie Blake, Jane Bennette and two sisters in infancy.
He is survived by several brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be 6 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2005, at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home in Mason, W.Va., with Curtis Bauske, Martin Hnizdil, Stephen Jayne and Jared Snyder officiating. A committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005 in Lynchburg, Va., at the Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2005 at the funeral home in Mason.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Notice entered Monday, March 14, 2005.

Delvin Simms
Point Pleasant
March 13, 2005
Delvin Simms of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Sunday, March 13, 2005, at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Deal Funeral Home of Point Pleasant.
Notice entered Monday, March 14, 2005.

Donald Sturgeon
Ashton, W.Va.
March 12, 2005
Donald Sturgeon of Ashton, W.Va., died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant.
Notice entered Monday, March 14, 2005.

William Ray 'Buck' Williams
Pomeroy, Ohio
March 12, 2005
William Ray "Buck" Williams, 82, of Pomeroy, Ohio, died Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio.
He was a quiet, gentle, loving and devoted family man. His life was his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a boilermaker (local 667) for 55 years and served in the United States Navy during World War II on the U.S.S. Iowa.
He was born Jan. 29, 1923, in Cabin Creek, W.Va., the son of the late Elbert and Lilly Harris Williams-Dyke.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Williams, who passed away in 2003; a sister, Mabel Harman; and his brothers, Elbert Williams Jr. and Floyd "Jim" Williams.
He is survived by his daughters, Connee Enslen of Racine, Ohio, and Pennee (Richard) Knapp of Pomeroy; sons, Rocky (Terri) Williams and Mark (Deanna) Williams, all of Pomeroy; grandchildren, Clay Enslen, Courtney Knapp, Roxane Williams, Zackary Williams, Kasey Williams and Jordan Williams; great-grandchildren, Madison Eskew and Kaloni Collins; his brothers, Mickey (Joanne) Williams of Syracuse, Ohio, and Ronnie (Wanda) Williams of Pomeroy; a sister, Judy (Bob) Caruthers of Middleport, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Aldine Russell of Groveport, Ohio, Dona (Charles) King of Moundsville, W.Va., and Jane Williams of Langsville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at Fisher Funeral Home in Pomeroy with the Rev. Doug Shamblin officiating. Burial will follow in Miles Cemetery in Rutland, Ohio. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005, and until the time of services on Wednesday.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.fisherfuneralhomes.com.
Notice entered Monday, March 14, 2005.

Donald L. Holley
Glenwood, W.Va.
March 22, 2005
Donald L. Holley, 77, of Glenwood, W.Va., went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, from his residence.
He was a miller for Martha White in Huntington, W.Va.
He was born May 1, 1927, in Glenwood.
He was welcomed home to Heaven by two sisters, Mary Langdon and Norma Wroten; one brother, Richard Holley; and his mother, Gladys Chapman.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Mae (Huffman) Holley; four daughters, Freeda (Bill) Deal, Charlotte (Marshall) Deal, all of Glenwood, Arlene Fielder (fiancé Virgil Brogan) and Connie (Rusty) McCoy, all of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Doug (Lori) Deal of Glenwood, Marsha (Troy) Knight of Lesage, W.Va., Donald (Jody) Fielder of Glenwood, and George (Cindy) McCoy, Tiffany (Jamie) Mayes and Kurissa Brogan, all of Gallipolis Ferry; 14 great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Joseph Cobb, Alfice "Henry" Chapman and Jarvis Staats.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2005, with the Revs. Larry Chapman and Harold Perdue officiating. Burial will follow in Pete Meadows Cemetery in Glenwood. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
Notice entered Wednesday, March 23, 2005.

Helen V. Jordan
Henderson, W.Va.
March 22, 2005
Helen V. Jordan, 91, of Henderson, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 22, 2005.
Arrangements will be made by Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
Notice entered Wednesday, March 23, 2005.

Dewayne Lee Sayre
Point Pleasant
March 20, 2005
Dewayne Lee Sayre, 71, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., departed this life Sunday, March 20, 2005, in Pleasant Valley Hospital.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, a retired security guard from Lakin State Hospital and a former truck driver for Sunoco Paper Products. He enjoyed flea markets, horses and auto work.
He was born May 7, 1933 in Leon, W.Va., a son of the late Hoyt Laben and Mary Lodisa Sayre.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ted, David and Gary Phillip; a sister, Catholine Riffle; and a grandson, James Walter Gibbs III.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine Marie "Kitten" (Hancock) Sayre; two daughters, Lodisa Ann Gibbs of Williamstown, W.Va., and Connie Sue Simpkins of Point Pleasant; two brothers, Hoyt Sayre Jr. of Carson City, Nev., and Everette Samuel Sayre of Solon, Ohio; five sisters, Marylin Heffelfinger of Monroe Falls, Ohio, Imogene Snyder of Letart, W.Va., Angalene Adams of Carson City, Eileen Snyder of Silver Springs, Nev., and Marceline Buechner of Sandpoint, Idaho; grandchildren, William Franklin Simpkins Jr., Mary Allison Gibbs and Anna Christine Gibbs; and great-grandchildren, Alexis Dawn Simpkins and Gage Franklin Simpkins.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005 at Casto Funeral Home in Evans, W.Va., with the Rev. Randy Parsons officiating. Burial will follow in the Creston Cemetery in Evans. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at the funeral home.
Notice entered Wednesday, March 23, 2005.

Sharon G. Andrews Thunander
Point Pleasant
March 21, 2005
Sharon G. Andrews Thunander, 61, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., passed away on Friday, March 18, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
She was a nurse's assistant having worked last at the Pinecrest Care Center in Gallipolis, Ohio.
She was born Oct. 27, 1943, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frank G. Andrews and Esphy Viola Duffy Fraley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Gary Board; stepsister, Mary Jane Hensley; and former husband, Melvin Keith Williams.
Survivors include four daughters, Brenda K. Conley of Point Pleasant, Bonita L. (John) Kasee of Middleport, Ohio, Lora A. (James) Persinger of Point Pleasant and Cynthia D. (Kenneth) Marnati of Point Pleasant; two sons, Martin K. Williams of Bluefield, W.Va., and Terry K. (Reena) Martin of Point Pleasant; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Russell Andrews, Richard and Henry Board, all of Springfield; and stepsister, Julie Fraley of Michigan.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis with Russell Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in St. Nick Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Martin and Terry Williams, Justin Williams, Ryan Williams, Jason Melvan and Timothy Combs.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
To send e-mail condolences, visit www.willisfuneralhome.com
Notice entered Monday, March 21, 2005.

Donald T. Cossin Sr.
Leon, W.Va.
March 17, 2005
Donald T. Cossin Sr., 85, of Leon, W.Va., passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Arbors of Gallipolis, Ohio, following a long illness.
He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Union Carbide with 25 years of service. He was a proud veteran of World War II. He served as first sergeant in the 894th Tank Destroyer Battalion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lovell T. and Rebecca A. Beller Cossin; and a sister, Violet Smith.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Virginia L. Smith Cossin; a son, Donald Cossin Jr. of Charleston, W.Va.; two daughters, Patricia Maddox and Judith Cossin, both of Charleston; a brother, Arnett Cossin of South Charleston, W.Va.; a sister, Velva Cossin of South Charleston; six grandchildren, Amy Harris, Donald Cossin III, Michael Maddox, Benjamin Maddox, Valerie Chandler and Jeremy Chandler; and three great-grandchildren.
Keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. There will be no services.
Raynes Funeral Home in Buffalo, W.Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Notice entered Tuesday, March 22, 2005.

Mary Ann Richardson
Mount Alto, WV
March 17, 2005
Mary Ann Richardson, 66, of Mount Alto, W.Va., died Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant.
She was a homemaker and lived with her companion and friend of the past 20 years, Pearl Walker.
She was born Jan. 6, 1939, in Point Pleasant, the daughter of the late Pearl Sr. and Beulah Marie (Wright) Jones.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Richardson Sr.; two brothers, Pearl William Jones Jr. and Kenneth Jones; and five sisters, Delia Stewart, Catherine Triplett, Lillian Carpenter, Sandra Taylor and Osie Botkin.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John M. and Monica Jane (Nance) Richardson of Kanauga, Ohio; three grandchildren, Mariah Ashley Richardson, Tiffany Ann Richardson and Logan Quinn Richardson, all of Kanauga; two sisters, Christine (David) Sneed of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., and Genevia Conrad of Troy, Ohio; and three brothers, Dana Jones of Point Pleasant, Clifford Jones of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Charles Jones of Green Bay, Wis.
Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2005, at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Brother Willard Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery in Letart, W.Va. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2005, at the funeral home.
Notice entered Friday, March 18, 2005.

Doris Marie Wyant
Point Pleasant, WV
March 16, 2005
Doris Marie Wyant, 85, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Women of the Moose No. 594 of Point Pleasant and the Grace Bible Baptist Church of Point Pleasant.
She was born Nov. 25, 1919, in Henderson, W.Va., to the late James Thomas and Molly Frances (Arthur) Mayes.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Harrison Wyant Jr.; one nephew, Thomas "Tucker" Mayes; three brothers, Robert, Thomas and Lloyd Mayes; and four sisters, Virginia Patterson, Madeline Moore, Bonnie Waldie and Delphia Noble.
She is survived by three sons, Ronald T. Wyant of Wilmington, N.C., Richard A. (Brenda) Wyant of Point Pleasant, and Donald (Loretta) Wyant of Henderson; one special nephew, Ronald (Mary) Mayes of Point Pleasant; one special friend, John Williams of Wilmington; three sisters, Jean Casto of Point Pleasant, Louise Caynor of Point Pleasant and Eva Long of Pittsburgh, Pa.; five grandchildren, Missy Dye, Tasha Wyant, Jessica Rollins, Rick Wyant and Tessa Wyant; one great-granddaughter, Breanna Wyant; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2005, at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Swisher and the Rev. Garry Lamb officiating. Burial will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2005, at the funeral home.
Notice entered Friday, March 18, 2005.

Warren Zachary 'Zach' Faulk
Mason, W.Va.
March 30, 2005
Warren Zachary "Zach" Faulk, 18, of Mason, W.Va., died Wednesday March 30, 2005, from injuries received in an automobile accident.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a student in the class of 2005 at Meigs High School.
He was born Dec. 12, 1986, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., the son of Brenda Faulk of Dexter, Ohio, and the late Clinton Randall Faulk.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Clinton I. Faulk; and maternal grandfather, Warren D. Black.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kristie Maxwell Faulk of Mason; his unborn son, Zachary Faulk; a brother, Clinton Tyler Faulk of Dexter; maternal grandmother, Esther Black of Rutland, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Wanda M. Faulk of Hartford, W.Va.; mother-in-law, Melissa (Rod) King of Mason; father-in-law, Rodney (Lisa) Maxwell of Colorado; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2005, at Fisher Funeral Home in Pomeroy, Ohio with Pastor Jamie Fortner officiating. Burial will follow in Rutland Cemetery in Rutland. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service on Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Peoples Bank in Pomeroy for the benefit of his unborn son, Zachary Faulk.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.fisherfuneralhomes.com.
Notice entered Saturday, April 02, 2005.

Clarence R. Smith
West Columbia, W.Va.
April 1, 2005
Clarence R. Smith, 72, of West Columbia, W.Va., died Friday, April 1, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
He was a farm laborer.
He was born June 17, 1932, in Mason, W.Va., the son of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Virginia Marie (Bass) Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betty McDermitt; and two brothers, Leroy Smith and Leonard Smith.
He is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Dennis Flowers of Letart, W.Va.; three sisters, Clara Belle Stover of Letart, Belva Jeffries of Point Pleasant, and Leona Smith of West Columbia; and two brothers, Wayne Smith of Point Pleasant and Tubby Smith of West Columbia.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, in the Stewart Cemetery, West Columbia, with Pastor Donald Roach officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, at the funeral home.
Condolences to the family may be e-mailed to foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Notice entered Monday, April 04, 2005.

Mack W. Stewart
Mason, W.Va.
April 2, 2005
Mack W. Stewart, 83, of Mason, W.Va., died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
He was a furnace tapper for Foote Mineral Company.
He was born Aug. 4, 1921, in Mason, the son of the late Clinton and Sylvia (Ingels) Stewart.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Haynes) Stewart; and his brothers, Alfred "Skip" Stewart, Norman "Red" Stewart, Howard Stewart and Robert "Bob" Stewart.
He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn Gagnon and Deanna Bush of Mason; grandchildren, Tanya Thomas and John Cundiff; great-grandchildren, Jerome Thomas, Destinee Thomas, T.R. Cundiff and Carlie Cundiff; brothers andsisters-in-law, James A. "Biddy" and Marge Stewart of West Columbia, W.Va., and Von Jay and Loretta Stewart of New Haven, W.Va.; and a sister, Sally Stewart of Crestline, Ohio.
Military graveside services were performed by Stewart-Johnson VFW Post 9926 and Smith-Capehart American Legion Post 140 at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Middleport Hill Cemetery in Middleport, Ohio with the Rev. Sam Cale IV officiating. Visitation was 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Notice entered Wednesday, April 06, 2005.

Harold Lee Davis
Mason, W.Va.
April 5, 2005
Harold Lee Davis, 72, of Mason, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
He was retired from O'Dell Lumber Company and attended Bellemead United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
He was born Dec. 17, 1932, in Red House, W.Va., the son of the late Theodore R. and Amelia C. (Sayre) Davis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Herbert Davis; and one sister, Betty L. Shoaf.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn E. Davis of Mason; two sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher Lee and Jennifer Davis of Middleport, Ohio, and Steven Ray and Jessica Davis of Reedsville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Olivia Davis, Cameron Davis and Emma Davis; one sister, Thelma L. Johnson of Nebraska; one brother, Norman F. Shoaf of Palantine, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005, at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Notice entered Wednesday, April 06, 2005.

Disa E. (Mattox) Priddy
Port Clinton, Ohio
April 4, 2005
Disa E. (Mattox) Priddy, 80, of Port Clinton, Ohio, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at the Erie County Care Facility in Sandusky, Ohio.
She was a housekeeper for the H. B. Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton for six years, retiring in 1960. She also worked in the kitchen at Underwood's Resturant in Port Clinton. She enjoyed sewing and quilting.
She was born July 22, 1924, in Leon, W.Va., the daughter of the late Charles and Cora (Elliott) Mattox. On June 25, 1944 in Buffalo, W.Va., she married Harry F. Priddy, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 1980.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Roy, Earl, Guss and Arthur; sisters, Dorothy and Dollie; and infant sister, Beulah.
She is survived by her daughters, Harriet (Luther) Whitaker of Indiana and Barbara Welch of Sandusky; sons, Lonnie (Beverly) Priddy of Port Clinton and Arnold Priddy of New Jersey; brothers, Clarence and Hollie Mattox; and 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 3 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005, at the Church of God in Buffalo. Burial will follow in the Buffalo Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at the Gerner-Wolf-Brossia and Walker Funeral Home in Port Clinton and 1-3 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005, at the church in Buffalo.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice of Sandusky or the Diabetes Foundation.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
Notice entered Wednesday, April 06, 2005.

Bob L. Stalnaker
Point Pleasant, W.Va.
April 4, 2005
Bob L. Stalnaker, 65, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Monday, April 4, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center.
He was a maintenance worker at the Gallia County Courthouse.
He was born Dec. 12, 1939, in Mason County, the son of the late Virgil and Stella (Parsons) Stalnaker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, his twin brother, Bill Stalnaker, and Bruce Stalnaker.
He is survived by his companion, Jeanie Buck of Point Pleasant; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherri Stalnaker and Timothy Bennington of Columbus, Ohio; a granddaughter, Summer (Vincent) Falcone of Columbus; special children, Kathy Stover and Beth Brainard; special grandchildren, Justin and Sarah Stover; a special great-grandson, Jacob Stover; one brother, Oral (Carol) Stalnaker of Plain City, Ohio; and three sisters, Phyllis (Dawson) Kapp of Plain City, Janet (Art) Hartley Jr. of Point Pleasant and Mildred (Gene) Waldeck of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Burial will follow in Suncrest Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at the funeral home.
Notice entered Wednesday, April 06, 2005.

John Mead Stevens
Carmel, Ind.
April 7, 2005
John Mead Stevens, 98, recently of Carmel, Ind., and formerly of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., and St. Albans, W.Va., died Thursday, April 7, 2005.
He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was retired from Union Carbide, where he worked for 25 years as an insulator in both the South Charleston and Institute Plants. He attended St. Mark's Episcopal Church in St. Albans for nearly 50 years.
He played football at Point Pleasant High School in 1927 under the coach Jerome VanMeter. He was a lineman known for his style, "No Noise, but what a Kick." He attended Morris Harvey, New River State and Marshall colleges before teaching in one-room schools in Mason County prior to World War II. In World War II, he was a member of the medical corps of the 101st Airborne Division. He participated in D-day in Holland, and he was captured at Bastogne on Dec. 19, 1944. He was freed on April 13, 1945.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. Stevens and Nannie L. Meade; his wife, the former Eva Frances Henry; brothers and sisters, Sterlie W. Stevens, Helen Stevens McDowell and Carrie Stevens Mohr.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Forrest of South Charleston, W.Va., and Eva Gibson of Phoenix, Ariz.; his daughter, Nancy (Richard) Hauser of Carmel, Joan Dameron of Earlysville, Va.; a son, John (Ann) Stevens of Belpre, Ohio; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Cunningham's Cemetery in St. Albans.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 405 B. Street, St. Albans, WV 25177 or to the Armed Forces Relief Trust, Dept. 6055, Washington, DC 20042-6055 to assist a struggling military family.
Notice entered Saturday, April 09, 2005.

Daniel L. Stewart
Pliny, W.Va.
April 6, 2005
Daniel L. Stewart, 25, of Pliny, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va.
He was employed at Hammers Industries in Huntington.
He was born Dec. 4, 1979, in Huntington, the son of Rosalee Knapp Stewart and the late Dave Stewart.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Haimer Knapp; and his paternal grandparents, Stanley and Garnett Meadows Stewart.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his twin brother, David L. Stewart of Pliny; two sisters, Melissa Scott and her boyfriend, Jason Trippett of Glenwood, W.Va., and Mary Stewart of Pliny; his girlfriend, Tess Reynolds of Milton, W.Va.; maternal grandmother, Stella Knapp; nephew, David Allen Scott; niece, McKenzie Trippett; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Heck Funeral Home in Milton with Evangelist Ray Knapp officiating. Burial will follow in Pete Meadows Cemetery in Glenwood. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2005, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.net.
Notice entered Saturday, April 09, 2005.

John F. Adams
Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va.
April 11, 2005
John F. Adams, 72, of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., died Monday, April 11, 2005, at his home.
He was a deck hand for the Ohio River Company. He also was a member of the Henderson Church of Christ and a member of the United States Navy.
He was born June 29, 1932 in Berea, Ohio, the son of the late Howard C. and Virginia (Borsell) Adams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Adams; and two special cousins, Marcelne Wilson and Joan Bogdanski.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Macil Adams of Gallipolis Ferry; a son, John A. Adams of Gallipolis Ferry; a daughter, Marie Adams of Richmond, Va.; and five grandchildren.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Pastor George Toppings officiating. Burial will follow in Suncrest Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the funeral home.
Notice entered Thursday, April 14, 2005.

Pauline Thomas 'Polly' Beegle
Leon, W.Va.
April 11, 2005
Pauline Thomas "Polly" Beegle, 75, of Leon, W.Va., departed this life Monday, April 11, 2005, in Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
She was the owner and operator of 87 Drive-In in Leon and had been a business owner for 56 years. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion, both in Point Pleasant.
She was born Sept. 29, 1929, in Point Pleasant, the daughter of the late John R. and Nellie (Pullin) Thomas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Beegle; four brothers, Carl E. Thomas, Charles F. Thomas, Everett Thomas and Robert Thomas; and four sisters, Clara Blessing, Eunice Johnson, Delma Palmer and Wilma Thomas.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Johnnie Ray and Lizzie Beegle of Point Pleasant; two grandsons, Charles Ray Beegle of Leon and Ray Allen Beegle of Evans, W.Va.; three sisters, Ethel Wartenburg, Virginia Slikas and Juanita Gardner, all of Point Pleasant; a special companion, Bobby Durst of Leon; and three nieces and four nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Casto Funeral Home in Evans with the Revs. Verlin Hart and Herman Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Eckard Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Notice entered Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Donna Marie Glenn Brannum
Henderson, W.Va.
April 13, 2005
Donna Marie Glenn Brannum of Henderson, W.Va., 42, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005, after a long illness.
She attended Henderson Church of Christ.
She was born in Dover, Del., on Feb. 2, 1963, the daughter of Faye Plants Powers of Point Pleasant, W.Va. and the late Donald E. Glenn of Henderson.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Ronald D. and Stacey Glenn of Point Pleasant; two sisters, Angela McCoy of Glenwood, W.Va. and Staci Vance of Point Pleasant; four nephews, Ronald E. (Bubby) Glenn, Shawn Glenn, Chase Vance and Brayan Scott Glenn, all of Point Pleasant; three nieces, Pepsi and Robert Marchal of Point Pleasant, Nicki Glenn of Point Pleasant and Fallon Jones of Rock Cave, W.Va.; one stepsister, Roberta Waugh of Ashton, W.Va.; one grandmother, Gladys Plants of Point Pleasant; one grandfather, Walter Plants of Sommerset, Ky.; two special friends, Tonya Kirby and Eddie Blackman; and a host of friends.
In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a stepfather, Eddie R. Powers of Point Pleasant; grandparents, Dora and Clarence Glenn; and several aunts and cousins.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005, at Barton Chapel Church, with the Rev. Bud Richmon and Joe Plants officiating. Burial will follow at the Barton Chapel Church Cemetery in Apple Grove, W.Va. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Notice entered Sunday, April 17, 2005.

Loretta T. Bush
Letart, W.Va.
April 10, 2005
Loretta T. Bush, 86, of Letart, W.Va., died Sunday, April 10, 2005 at her son's residence near Hartford, W.Va.
She was a homemaker and a member of True Gospel Church.
She was born Feb. 5, 1919, in Hartford, the daughter of the late Emery and Theresa L. (Young) Gibbs.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret J. "Sis" Clark; two grandsons, David L. Cunningham and Wayne Lee Clark; four sisters, Frances N. Reynolds, Bertha R. Prince, Margaret V. Johnson and Evelyn M. Edwards; and two brothers, Carl J. Gibbs and Martin "Jake" Gibbs.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Harvey Jr. and Sarah Bush and Lawrence J. and Linda Cunningham, all of Letart; grandchildren, Paula Wright, Angel Cunningham, Harvey Jr. Bush II, Belinda L. Bush and Harold Clark; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Herman Clark of New Haven, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Ruby M. Gibbs of Letart; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home in Mason with the Rev. Donald Roach officiating. Burial will follow in Zerkle Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Notice entered Tuesday, April 12, 2005.

Sarah Z. Foster
Mason, W.Va.
April 11, 2005
Sarah Z. Foster, 93, of Mason, W.Va., died Monday, April 11, 2005.
She was a bookkeeper for Hogg and Zuspan Lumber and a former post master at Mason Post Office. She was a member of Christian Brethren Church.
She was born Oct. 16, 1911, in Shinnston, W.Va., the daughter of the late George William and Emma F. (Martin) Zuspan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters in infancy; five brothers, George M. Zuspan, William F. Zuspan, Dick Zuspan, Earl Zuspan and Richard Zuspan; and four sisters, Clara Haymond, Flo Starkey, Anna Gaskins and Vera Martin.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary F. and Harley Hendricks of Mason; grandchildren, Chipper and Crystal Hendricks of Point Pleasant, W.Va., Ann and Scott Salyers of Point Pleasant, Vernon Hendricks of Mason, and Eve Hendricks of Clifton, W.Va.; great-grandchildren, Katie Hendricks, Michael Hendricks, Sarah Salyers, Derek Salyers and Zandria Hendricks; three sisters-in-law, Velma Zuspan of Mason, Ernestine Zuspan of Mason, and Opal Lononsy of Montgomery, W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home in Mason with the Revs. James Lewis and Billy Zuspan officiating. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, in Montgomery Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Notice entered Wednesday, April 13, 2005.

Charles J. 'Charlie' Ohlinger
Rutland, Ohio
April 9, 2005
Charles J. "Charlie" Ohlinger, 88, of Rutland, Ohio, departed his earthly home on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the Charleston Area Medical Center after a short illness.
He was a furnace stoker for Foot Mineral for most of his life.
He was born March 14, 1917, in West Columbia, W.Va., the son of the late Hugo and Mary Elizabeth Ohlinger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Opal M. Bland Ohlinger; nine children, Donna Bentz of Middleport, Ohio, James (Bub) Ohlinger of Middleport, Goldie Wolford (Jim) of Rural Retreat, Va., Charles "Chaud" (Sharon) Ohlinger of Long Bottom, Ohio, Eunice (Gary) Tong of Rural Retreat, Dorothy "Dottie" (Bob) Hawkins of Syracuse, Ohio, Dorsey Ohlinger and Karen of Long Bottom, Jackie (Rick) Icenhower of Dexter, Ohio, and Shelly (Rick) Baker of Rutland, Ohio; 24 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; three special friends, Everett Schuler, Jim Farris and Bub Herdman; and three sisters.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at Fisher Funeral Home in Pomeroy, Ohio with Pastor Jamie Fortner officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradford Cemetery in Middleport. Friends may call on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. and family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.fisherfuneralhomes.com.
Notice entered Monday, April 11, 2005.

Novia Marie Cole Preece
Mason, W.Va.
April 12, 2005
Novia Marie Cole Preece, loving wife, mother and grandmother, of Mason, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2005.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Rutland Church of God. She was an accomplished florist and business owner. She did extensive volunteer work in both the church and community.
She was born March 6, 1927, in Gradyville, Ky., the daughter of the late Lawrence and Beulah Cole.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Lawrence C. Cole, Renis Cole and Delbert Cole.
She is survived by her husband, Homer Preece of Mason; two daughters, Deanna (Tommy) Crum of Delbarton, W.Va., and Lana Kersey of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; a son, Homer Keith (Elaine) Preece of Point Pleasant; five grandchildren, Phillip D. (Stephenie) Swisher of Pittsburgh, Pa., Cheryl NiCole (John) Meadows of Greensboro, N.C., Eric D. Swisher of Pittsburgh, Alicia DeAnna (Adam) Persinger of Point Pleasant and Curtis Cole Crum of Delbarton.
She will be sadly missed by her family and the many friends whose lives she touched.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005 at Rutland Church of God in Rutland, Ohio, with Pastors Mitchell Bias and Ron Heath officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Lakin, W.Va. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant and noon-1 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005 at Rutland Church of God.
Notice entered Thursday, April 14, 2005.

Phyllis L. (Crutchfield) Rogers
Point Pleasant, W.Va.
April 9, 2005
Phyllis L. (Crutchfield) Rogers of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Saturday, April 9, 2005, at the Holzer Senior Care Center in Gallipolis, Ohio.
She graduated from Braxton County schools and then went on to further her education at West Virginia College of Beauty Culture in Martinsburg, W.Va. After becoming a certified beautician, she worked in Sutton, W.Va., and Gassaway, W.Va., and had a shop in Burnsville, W.Va. She came to Point Pleasant in 1954 and went to work at LaMarce Beauty Shop for Joan Wilson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Burnsville United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW #3531 of Point Pleasant.
She was the daughter of the late Ray and Muriel (Collins) Crutchfield of Burnsville in Braxton County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Darrell Rogers; and a sister, Helen Vinson.
She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Lowell W. Rogers of New Haven, W.Va., and Richard and Misty Rogers of Gallipolis; four grandchildren, Courtney, Kristin, Crenson and Kyler Rogers, all of Gallipolis; two sisters, Mrs. Kemper (Virginia) Jones of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Gilbert (Alice) Gates of DeRidder, La.; two brothers, Orman Ray (Cricket) Crutchfield and Paul (Rose) Crutchfield, all of Burnsville, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Pastor Charlie Moses officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2005, at the funeral home.
Notice entered Monday, April 11, 2005.

Chad Leroy Baxa
Evans, W.Va.
April 18, 2005
Chad Leroy Baxa, 22, of Evans, in Mason County, departed this life April 18, 2005, at his home.
He was born May 18, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Brenda R. Baxa of Columbus. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Nicole Raye Baxa of Columbus.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with the Rev. Verlin Hart officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Leon. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Notice entered Wednesday, April 20, 2005.

Eugene Davis
Point Pleasant, W.Va.
April 18, 2005
Eugene Davis, 66, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Monday, April 18, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
He was a construction worker a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
He was born Oct. 21, 1938, in Mason County, the son of the late William and Crotia (Plants) Davis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Richard, William, Lester and Ralph Davis; and four sisters, Mabel Taylor, Berniece Reed, Mildred Sturgeon and Crotia Plants.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Richardson Davis of Point Pleasant; a daughter and son-in-law, Mildred A. and Randy Smith of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Kevin, Keith and William Smith; and one sister, Doris Benson of Wooster, Ohio.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Johnny Hayman officiating. Burial will follow in Apple Grove Memorial Gardens in Apple Grove. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at the funeral home.
Notice entered Tuesday, April 19, 2005.

Judy Mae McCoy
Point Pleasant, W.Va.
April 14, 2005
Judy Mae McCoy, 62, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va.
Arrangements are under the direction of Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant.
Notice entered Sunday, April 17, 2005.

Flo Anne Riffle
Point Pleasant, W.Va.
April 18, 2005
Flo Anne Riffle, 76, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Monday, April 18, 2005, at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
She was a homemaker. She attended Krebs Chapel United Methodist Church and First Church of God, both in Point Pleasant.
She was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Upshur County, the daughter of the late Roy C. and Etta M. (Woodard) Jackson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Morton Jackson; and two sisters, Betty Halstead and Myrtle Shobe.
She is survived by her husband, Pearl Riffle of Point Pleasant; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Nancy Riffle of Point Pleasant, Donald and Anita Riffle of St. Albans, W.Va., and Stephen and Pam Riffle of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va.; and four grandchildren, Tony Riffle of St. Albans, Beth Maynard of St. Albans, Josh Riffle of Point Pleasant and Stephanie Ditty of Point Pleasant.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Pastor Carl Swisher officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation.
Notice entered Tuesday, April 19, 2005.

Grover C. Edmonds
Glenwood, W.Va.
April 19, 2005
Grover C. Edmonds, 79, of Glenwood, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at his residence.
He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He also was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II. He was Methodist by faith.
He was born Feb. 20, 1926 in Mason County, a son of the late Grover Cleveland and Lourena Boster Edmonds.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia "Susie" Edmonds; and three sisters, Zola Duncan, Roma Holley and Zena Meadows.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and David Kent of Huntington, W.Va., and Drema and Larry Tomblin of Glenwood; two granddaughters, Amy Beth Kent of Nashville, Tenn., and Melissa Kent of Birmingham, Ala.; a grandson, Michael Tomblin of Glenwood; and several nieces and nephews.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Chapman's Mortuary in Huntington with Minister Jeff Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Pete Meadows Cemetery in Glenwood. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2005 at the funeral home.
Notice entered Sunday, April 24, 2005.

Bertha Elizabeth Young
Webster, Fla.
April 19, 2005
Bertha Elizabeth Young, 80, of Webster, Fla., formerly of Point Pleasant, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in Bushnell, Fla.
She was a homemaker.
She was born Oct. 3, 1918 in Petersburg, W.Va., the daughter of the late Lawson Southerly and Mary Henkle Southerly.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Young; two sisters, Wanda Godlove and Ruth Koontz; and two grandchildren, Greg Young and Paula Harnsly.
She is survived by her four sons and daughters-in-law, Pete and Phyllis Young of Point Pleasant, Pat and Linda Young of Webster, Bill and Naoma Southerly of Shariman, Fla., Gary and Paula Young of Webster; sister, Wilda Hatfield of Huntington; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with Pastor Richard DeQuazie officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2005, at the funeral home.
Notice entered Sunday, April 24, 2005.

Sam Rodgers
Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va.
April 23, 2005
Sam Rodgers, 57, of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., died Saturday at home after a long illness.
Rodgers was born Jan. 3, 1948, in Franklin County, Ohio. He was the son of Paul Samuel Rodgers and Virginia L. Rodgers, both of whom precede him in death.
Rodgers was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, and worked as a disabled security guard for M&G Polymers of Gallipolis Ferry. He was a member of the American Legion Post 23 in Point Pleasant.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Rodgers of Gallipolis Ferry, and five sons: Paul (Sandra) Rodgers of Gallipolis, Jason (Brandy) Rodgers of Crown City, Jeff Rodgers of Gallipolis, Sam (Mandy) Rodgers of Gallipolis, and Travis Rodgers of Gallipolis. Also, four stepdaughters: Mikka (Sherman) Jordan Jr. of Leon, Staci (Jimmy) Sayre of Gallipolis, Amy (Jon) Riggs of Theresa, N.Y., and Dawna (Jeremy) McNeely of Gallipolis. Also, 12 grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren, one great grandson, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he also was preceded by two sisters, Ora Margaret Keenan and Lois Scarberry.
Services will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at 2 p.m. in Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, with Pastor Eugene Zopp officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Concord Cemetery in Henderson. Full military service will be conducted after the service at the funeral home by the American Legion Post 23. Visitation will take place at the funeral home for two hours prior to the service, starting at noon.
Notice entered Monday, April 25, 2005.

Ethel Bernice Anderson
Scott Depot
April 25, 2005
Ethel Bernice (Lewis) Anderson, 94, went to be with her Lord April 25, 2005, at Scott Depot, W.Va.
She had lived in Mason County all of her life until failing eyesight and other health problems made it necessary for her to live with her son and daughter-in-law in Pinopolis, S.C. In July 2003, further health problems made it necessary for her to enter the Regency Place Assisted Living Facility.
Born in Beech Hill, she was the daughter of the late Miles Clement Lewis and Naomi Catherine (Brannan) Lewis and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a member of the Beech Hill United Methodist Church, where she served as church pianist, choir director, founder and director of the children's choir, Sunday School teacher, member of the official board, church historian, and was a member of the United Methodist Women. After moving to Point Pleasant in 1971, she and her husband started attending the Heights United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and taught various Sunday School classes, until for the last few years, she was the sole teacher of the Friendship class.
She was an educator, having been employed by the Mason County Board of Education progressing from teaching in a one-room school to teaching ninth grade English. She also served as both lead teacher and principal in an experimental program of teacher training sponsored by the Ford Foundation, Marshall University, and locally, by Walden F. Roush, Mason County superintendent of schools. She received both the bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees in education from Marshall University and was a charter member of Sigma Chapter, Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary International Sorority for Women educators. She also was an active member of Camp Conley CEOS Club as well as belonging to Mason County Teacher's Association where she served terms as both treasurer and president. She was a member of the West Virginia Education Association, and was a life member of the National Education Association.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Preston R. Anderson, who passed away Aug. 27, 1999, three sisters, Genevieve Lewis of Upper Flats, Mildred Roush of Camp Conley, and Hazel Lee of Point Pleasant, three brothers, J. Milton Lewis of Camp Conley, John Lewis of Beech Hill, and Robert Lewis of Camp Conley, and an infant nephew, Charles (Toddy) Lewis of Beech Hill.
Survivors include two sons and their wives, James L. (Larry or Andy) (Carla) Anderson of Pinopolis, S.C., and the Rev. David L. (Kathi) Anderson of Louisville, Ky., five grandchildren, James L. (Jeanie) Anderson of Charlotte, N.C., Kenneth M. (Delores) Anderson of Summerville, S.C., Chad (Joelle) Anderson of San Antonio, Texas, Stacye (Fernando) Ibanez of Scott Depot, W.Va., and Nathan Anderson of New York, N.Y., two step-grandchildren, Mark (Jennifer) Van Haelst of Goose Creek, S.C., and Kelly Van Haelst of Pinopolis, S.C. Nine great-grandchildren, including Angela (Mark) Ogren, Melody, Erin and Kathryn Anderson of Charlotte, N.C., Kenny Anderson of Summerville, S.C., Marshall and Hayley Anderson of San Antonio, Texas, and Gabriel and Lucas Ibanez of Scott Depot, W.Va. There are three step great-grandsons, Michael, Robert and Mathew Van Haelst of Goose Creek, S.C., and a sister-in-law, Beulah Lewis of Beech Hill.
Services will be held at the Beech Hill United Methodist Church, Southside, W.Va., on Friday, April 29, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dave Anderson and the Rev. James H. Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Hill Church cemetery. Friends may call at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, from 5-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2005, and at the Church one hour before the last rites. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heights Church Educational Trust Fund, 2016 N Main Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550.
Notice entered Wednesday, April 27, 2005.

Charles Litchfield
Apple Grove
April 25, 2005
Charles Delbert Litchfield, 76, of Apple Grove, W.Va., died Monday April 25, 2005, at home after a long illness.
He was born May 8, 1928 in Southside, W.Va., a son to the late James Robert Litchfield and Kate Putney Litchfield. He was a retired laborer for Mallable Iron in Point Pleasant and attended Hambrick Church in Southside, W.Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and Buster Litchfield, and one half-sister, Mae Mayes.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ina Flora Litchfield, and sons and daughters-in-law Robert and Shirley Litchfield of Milton, W.Va., Tucker and Cindy Litchfield of Apple Grove, and one daughter, Sara Sammarco of Apple Grove. Also survived by grandchildren: Tina, Charlie Litchfield, Mary Clark, Katie Litchfield and Brittany Sammarco, one sister, Louise (Sewlyn) Vanderpol of Renick, W.Va., and sister-in-law, Rennee Litchfield of Apple Grove.
The funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, April 28, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Hambrick Church in Southside, with Rev. Larry Chapman and Joey Birchfield officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Deal Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 27, from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church.
A special thanks to Stanley and Faye Denny and David Stover for always being there when we needed you. Also, a heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Point Pleasant, and Dr. Ed Ayers for taking such good care of Charles and us. May God bless you all.
Notice entered Wednesday, April 27, 2005.

Point Pleasant woman found dead in home

Tim Maloney/photo Law enforcement officials conduct an investigation into the death of Stephanie Davis at this house at 2421 Monroe St. Tuesday morning. Members of the West Virginia State Police were
POINT PLEASANT
By Diane Pottorff
- Law enforcement officers with the Point Pleasant Police Department are waiting to hear from the West Virginia Medical Examiner's Office to find out if a woman who was found dead in her home Tuesday morning was a victim of a homicide.
Members of the Point Pleasant Police Department, with assistance from the West Virginia State Police, are investigating the death of Stephanie Davis, who was found dead in her home early Tuesday morning.
Around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, dispatchers with Mason County 911 received an emergency call about a woman who was lying on the floor, according to officials.
A Mason County Emergency Medical Services unit was sent to 2421 Monroe St., followed by the Point Pleasant Police, Chief R.D. Spencer said.
Davis was found dead in her living room, according to Spencer. It is not know at what time she died and officials would not comment if the body had been found lying face down.
Spencer said he was not going to speculate about the cause of death but that it is being treated as suspicious.
Because of the suspicious nature of her death, Spencer said police were getting a search warrant to go into the home and collect evidence.
"Right now, we're in the process of collecting information to determine what happened here," he said. "We're in the middle of it. I don't want to say what's going on."
Davis' body was taken to the West Virginia Medical Examiner's Office in Charleston for an autopsy.
Members of the West Virginia State Police Crime Lab also responded with their mobile unit to collect evidence.
Story created Wednesday, April 27, 2005.

Robert F. Dugan
Washington, W.Va.
April 28, 2005
Robert F. Dugan, 75, of Washington, W.Va., died Thursday, April 28, 2005, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Ravenswood Aluminum after 32 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 140 in Mason County, American Legion Post 15 in Parkersburg, W.Va., VFW in Mason city, DAV in Parkersburg and the Eagles Club of Parkersburg.
He was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late Vernon C. and Gladys Cooper Dugan.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel E. Sole Dugan.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Carl A. and Erin Dugan of South Riding, Va.; a daughter, Sherry J. and Brian Russell of Leon, W.Va.; a brother, George Dugan of Parkersburg; and two granddaughters, Jessica Vickers of Huntington, W.Va., and Leah Hickman of Point Pleasant, W.Va.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with the Revs. Lewis Villers and Jonathan Villers officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery South with full military honors by American Legion Post 15. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. An online register is available at www.leavittfuneralhome.com.
Notice entered Monday, May 02, 2005.

Sylvia Thornton Keefer
Leon
April 29, 2005
Sylvia Thornton Keefer, 94, of Leon, W.Va., died Friday evening, April 29, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith.
She was born Oct. 13, 1910, in Leon, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Bertha (Pierson) Thornton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde C. Keefer, in 1992; two sons, W. Ray Keefer and Lionel Keefer; one sister; and several brothers.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Alpha and Everett Wedge of Point Pleasant, and Veva and Arlie Martin of Columbus, Ohio; a son and daughters-in-law, Alvin and Eleanor Keefer of Leon and Patricia Keefer of Leon; five grandchildren, Randall "Randy" Wedge, Dana Keefer, Connie Rhea, Greta Boggs and Brenda Filkens; six great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, Paula Hess of Leon.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Mike Lambert officiating. Burial will follow in Leon Cemetery in Leon. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Notice entered Monday, May 02, 2005.

Velma Rickard
Albany, Ohio
April 29, 2005
Velma Rickard, 92, of Albany, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 29, 2005 at Four Winds Nursing Facility in Jackson, Ohio.
She was born in Letart, W.Va. on Dec. 13, 1912, the daughter of the late Reuben and Artie May Hoffman Rickard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Otha, Coe and Leonard Rickard; and sisters, Lilly Kaylor, Mae Howard, Letha Lieving, Mary Rickard and Ruby Thomas.
She is survived by a brother, James "Bus" Rickard of Albany; and a sister, Lucy Thomas of Dacula, Ga.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home in Albany with the Rev. Edward Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Hoffman Cemetery in Letart. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Notice entered Monday, May 02, 2005.

Lynda Braden Young
Carrollton, Ky.
April 29, 2005
Lynda Braden Young, 55, of Carrollton, Ky., died Friday, April 29, 2005, at her residence.
She was a retired beautician and a former nurse's aide, having worked for the Owenton Manor.
She was born Dec. 26, 1949, in Ravenswood, W.Va., the daughter of the late Harold S. Braden Sr.
She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Parrish Braden of New Haven, W.Va.; her daughter, Michelle Young of Carrollton; her son, Niles Michael (Chastity) Young of Letart, W.Va.; her brother, Stanley Braden of Owenton; her sister, Rhonda (Lennie) Tennant of New Haven; three grandchildren, Kaula and Haylee Young of Letart and Damon Gibbs Jr. of Carrollton; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by McDonald and New Funeral Homes, where the family received friends from 3-6 p.m. Sunday.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Anderson Funeral Home in New Haven with Brother Richard Tennant officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Letart. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Anderson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.mcdonaldandnew.com or www.andersonfh.com.
Notice entered Monday, May 02, 2005.

John W. 'Jack' Ambrose
Pomeroy, Ohio
May 3, 2005
John W. "Jack" Ambrose, 75, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio.
He was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School. He was an Army Veteran and a member of Drew Webster Post 39, Pomeroy American Legion. He formerly was employed as manager at Kroger. He was a member of the Middleport First Baptist Church.
He was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Sir Johns Run, W.Va., son of the late John W. and Clara Compton Ambrose.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Norman Snodgrass.
He is survived by his wife, Corrine "Coke" Manley Ambrose of Pomeroy; his daughters, Janet Ambrose of Pomeroy and Rebecca (Bobby) Geyer of Lewisburg, N.C.; his grandsons, John W. (Britney) Ambrose of Parkersburg, W.Va.,and Adam Wesley Geyer of Lewisburg; a great-granddaughter, Dana Lynn Roberts of Mason, W.Va.; a sister, Betty Lue Snodgrass of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ancill "Sis" and Norman VanMatre; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, at Fisher Funeral Home in Middleport with the Rev. Mark Morrow officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire, Ohio. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.fisherfuneralhomes.com.
Notice entered Wednesday, May 04, 2005.

Virgie L. Blake
Point Pleasant
May 3, 2005
Virgie L. Blake, 86, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant.
She was a homemaker.
She was born March 23, 1919, in Cabell County, the daughter of the late Edward Boggs and Millie Adkins Boggs Blake.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Blake; one daughter, Jewell Blake; one son, Roy Blake; three brothers; one sister; three great-grandchildren; and two sons-in-law, Dwight Sayre and Edward Willet Sr.
She is survived by her special companion, Don Russell of Point Pleasant; sons and daughters-in-law, O'Dell Blake of Middleport, Ohio, Pearl and Ruth Blake of Hartford, W.Va., Delbert and Loretta Blake of Middleport, and Bill and Peggy Blake of Pomeroy, Ohio; daughters, Sylvia Sayre of New Haven, W.Va., and Goldie Willet of Point Pleasant; one brother, Hurshel Boggs of Axton, Va.; one sister, Inez Linville of Columbus, Ohio; 27 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Pastor Mike Finnicum officiating. Burial will follow in Suncrest Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, at the funeral home. Condolences may be e-mailed to deal_fh@charter.net.
Notice entered Thursday, May 05, 2005.

Eileen Kay Coln
Chattanooga, Tenn.
May 3, 2005
Eileen Kay Coln, 76, of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at her home.
She was born in Point Pleasant, W.Va., and she graduated from Point Pleasant High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hattie and Dewey Kay; her daughter, Virginia; her brothers, James and Dewey Kay; and her sisters, Gerry Smith and Nellie Stotts.
She is survived by her husband, George; her son, Gregg; her daughter, Nina; and several grandchildren, all of Chattanooga.
Services will be 3 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, at Turner Funeral Home Dodds Avenue Chapel, 1101 Dodds Ave., in Chattanooga. There will be a private burial. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005, at the chapel.
Notice entered Thursday, May 05, 2005.

Linda Lou Cossin
Leon
May 4, 2005
Linda Lou Cossin, 57, of Leon, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Charleston Area Medical Center following a short illness.
She was a homemaker and attended Mt. Tabor Church on Gunville Ridge.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Willis
She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Curtis Cossin, whom she married June 23, 1972 by the Rev. Charles Higginbotham.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, William of Point Pleasant, W.Va., and Adam of Leon; brothers, Jack Willis of Circleville, Ohio, and Jerry Willis of Everett, Wash.; sisters, Anne Guthrie of Marysville, Wash., Norma Hines of Columbus, Ohio, and Darletta Sayre of Baltimore, Ohio; and two nieces and 14 nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Raynes Funeral Home in Buffalo, W.Va. Burial will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, at the funeral home.
Notice entered Sunday, May 08, 2005.

Dorothy Russell Dawson
New Haven
May 5, 2005
Dorothy Russell Dawson, 79, of New Haven, W.Va., passed away Thursday, May 5, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a 1943 graduate of Wahama High School and a former employee of Central Operating Company. She also worked as office manager at the former Karr and VanZandt Oldsmobile-Cadillac dealership. She retired from the Jim Cobb auto dealership in 1987. She was a Christian and former member of the Rejoicing Life Church, where she served as church treasurer for a number of years. At the time of her death, she was a member of the New Haven United Methodist Church.
She was born Aug. 23, 1925, in West Columbia, W.Va., daughter of the late Lawrence Russell and the late Helen Francis Stewart.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burrell B. Dawson, in 2001; her stepfather Raymond "Bud" Stewart; a special cousin, Margie Hoffman Nesbitt; and a brother-in-law, Phillip "Flip" Werry.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey A. and Janet Lee Russell of Mason, W.Va.; grandson, Jeffrey Ryan Russell of Mason; granddaughter, Katie Lee Russell of Mason; six half-brothers, James Stewart of Chester, Ohio, Ralph Stewart of Mason, Lawrence E. Russell of Mason, Joseph L. Russell of Wichita, Kan., Robert L. Russell of Lorain, Ohio, and Ronald W. Russell of Lorain; five half-sisters, Karen Stewart Werry of Chester, Josephine VanMeter of Warren, Ohio, Carolyn Sue Roush of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Donna Schwartz of Point Pleasant, W.Va., and Patty Knapp of Elyria, Ohio; her stepmother, Beatrice Russell of West Columbia; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Anderson Funeral Home in New Haven, with the Rev. Dennis Saunders and Pastor Lawrence Forman officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.andersonfh.com.
Notice entered Sunday, May 08, 2005.

Lucille Jeffers
Ashton, W.Va.
May 5, 2005
Lucille Jeffers, 42, of Ashton, W.Va., died Thursday, April 28, 2005.
A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Notice entered Thursday, May 05, 2005.

Rodney E. Bush
Gallipolis Ferry
May 8, 2005
Rodney E. Bush, 61, of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., died Sunday, May 8, 2005, at home.
He was a steel laborer at Steel of West Virginia. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Local 37 United Steel Workers of Huntington, W.Va.
He was born Dec. 28, 1943, in Mason County, the son of Dorothy (Hoffman) Bush of Gallipolis Ferry and the late Harold Bush.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Evelyn Louise Bush of Gallipolis Ferry; two daughters, Sonya (John) Perry of Lesage, W.Va., and Rhonda Fielder of Huntington; two stepsons, Michael (Becky) Rainey of Apple Grove, W.Va., and Bruce Rainey of Ashville, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Beverly (Steve) Hodge of Milton, W.Va., and Teresa Reynolds of Apple Grove; a granddaughter, Ally Rider of Lesage; a grandson, Erik Fielder of Huntington; and six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with the Revs. Saunders Rulen and Lee Baird officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Gallipolis Ferry. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be John Perry, Michael Rainey, Bruce Rainey, Michael Rainey Jr., Andrew Rainey and Bo Reynolds.

Helen Lyons
Helen J. Lyons, 67, of Letart, died May 8, 2005, at her residence.
She was a homemaker.
Lyons was born Oct. 18, 1937, in Leon, the daughter of the late Addison and Dorothy (Maddox) Thornton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie R. Lyons.
She is survived by her daughters, Rosiline Oldaker of Hartford, Lorainne Sunday of New Haven, and Christine Lyons of Letart; sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil and Joan Lyons of West Columbia, John and Norma Lyons of Letart; son, Darryl Lyons of Letart; nine grandchildren and one great grandson; sister, Mae Morrison of Middleport; sisters/brothers-in-law, Louise and Cecil Roush of Broad Run, W.Va., Judy and Ike Spencer of Racine; brother/sister-in-law, Lloyd and Amy Thornton of Letart and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Bethel Cemetery, with Rev. Herman Jordan officiating. There will be no visitation or special services. Arrangements are being handled by Foglesong Tucker Funeral Home in Mason, and friends may send condolences to foglesongtucker@myway.com by email to the family.

Loretta 'Sis' Rogers
POMEROY - Loretta "Sis" Rogers, 82, of Pomeroy, Ohio died Monday, May 9, 2005 at her residence.
Born in Mason, W. Va. on Feb. 16, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Leonard McDaniel and Ola Mae (Wears) McDaniel. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Christian Brethren Church in Mason, W. Va. where she was a vocational Bible school teacher. She also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary of Feeey-Bennett Post 128 of Middleport.
Besides here parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Ruth Bush, Bessie Hudson, patty Hudson, Shirley McDaniel, and brothers, Leonard Clarence McDaniel, Albert McDaniel, Dale "Buster" McDaniel, and Boyd, "Short' McDaniel.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Audrey Jane and Boyd Kinzel of Pomeroy; grandchildren, Keith and Stephen Kinzel, several great grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Millie McDaniel of East Lake; Ralph an Judy McDaniel Of Pomeroy, , Rankin and Juanita McDaniel of Mason, W.Va, sisters and brother-in-law, Peggy and Brooks Edwards of Mason, W.Va., and Alice Lawhorn of Mason, W.Va.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home with IPasdtor Huing Green officiating. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery, Pomeroy. Friends may call at the funeral home 6 to 9 p.m.
E-Mail condolences to the family may be sent to foglesongtucker@myway.com
Notice entered Monday, May 09, 2005.

Lucille Jeffers
Ashton, W.Va.
May 5, 2005
Lucille Jeffers, 42, of Ashton, W.Va., died Thursday, April 28, 2005.
A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Notice entered Thursday, May 05, 2005.

Phyllis Parrish Braden
New Haven, W.Va.
May 8, 2005
Phyllis Parrish Braden, 73, of New Haven, W.Va., passed away Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Ripley, W.Va., the daughter of the late Gerry Parrish and the late Mattie Randolph Braden.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold S. Braden Sr.; her son, Harold S. Braden Jr.; her daughter, Lynda Young; and her stepfather, Ardell Braden.
She is survived by her son, Stanley Braden of Owenton, Ky.; daughter, Rhonda (Lennie) Tennant of New Haven; a brother, Ronald (Helen) Braden of Cottageville, W.Va.; brother, Donald (Dolly) Braden of Ripley; sisters, Dorothy (Phillip) Buralli of Paw Paw, Mich., Betty (Wayne) Wilson of Letart Falls, Ohio, Elizabeth (Roy) Miller of Leroy, W.Va., and Ardella Helmick of Parkersburg, W.Va.; grandsons, Michael (Chastity) Young of New Haven, Lennie (Jennifer) Tennant of New Haven, David Tennant of New Haven, Josh Braden of Fort Worth, Texas and Derrick Braden of Owenton; granddaughters, Kim Zerkle, Lori (Dennie) Shinn of Mt. Alto, W.Va. and Michelle Young of Carrolltown, Ky., and great- grandchildren, Kaitlyn Zerkle, Robert Zerkle, Kaula Young, Haylee Young, D.J. Gibbs and Allison Tennant.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at Anderson Funeral Home in New Haven with the Rev. Mike Finnicum officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2005, at the funeral home. A guest register is available at www.andersonfh.com.

Robert William Patterson
Robert William Patterson, 81, of Henderson, W.Va., died Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Overbrook Center in Middleport, Ohio.
He was a retired chief engineer for the Ohio River Company, with 35 years of service. He also was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II and a member of the American Legion Post #23 of Point Pleasant. He enjoyed cooking, antiquing and the company of his cats.
He was born Oct. 11, 1923, in Henderson, the son of the late Mary L. (Leport) Patterson.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel (Roach) Patterson, in 1983.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (McCloud) Patterson of Henderson; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert L. and Patricia Patterson of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; two grandsons, Robert (Adria) Patterson of Point Pleasant and Bryan Patterson of Huntington, W.Va.; a brother and sister-in-law, Howard Eli and Mae Patterson of Henderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2005, at the Concord Cemetery with Minister George Topping officiating. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Red Cross in Huntington.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant.

Charles S. Wheeler
Charles S. Wheeler, 80, of West Columbia, W.Va., died Friday, May 6, 2005, at his residence.
He was retired from Foote Mineral Corporation. He was a member of Stewart-Johnson VFW Post 9926 and served in the Army during World War II.
He was born Dec. 29, 1924, in West Columbia, son of the late William H. and Addie (Tate) Wheeler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Michael Wheeler; sisters, Ruth Wheeler, Lula Wheeler and Eula Ferguson; and brothers, Shirley, Woodrow, Harry, Robert and John Wheeler.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha (Clark) Wheeler of West Columbia; a daughter, Helen Kay Gagnon of Van, W.Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Terry Michaels of Pomeroy, Ohio; a son, Charles W. Wheeler of West Columbia; seven grandchildren, John Michael Wheeler Jr., Brad Wheeler, Amy McKinney, Angel McKinney, Crystal Harrison, Matthew Gagnon and Michelle Nottingham; seven great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth "Sis" and James Roush of West Columbia; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home in Mason, W.Va., with Pastor James Lewis officiating. Military graveside services by VFW Post 9926 and American Legion Post 140 and burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2005, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at foglesongtucker@myway.com.

Rodney E. Bush
Rodney E. Bush, 61, of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., died Sunday, May 8, 2005, at his home.
Arrangements will be conducted by Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, W.Va.
Notice entered Monday, May 09, 2005.

Virginia 'Ginnie' Alice (Gask Blessing
Louisa, Ky.
May 15, 2005
Virginia "Ginnie" Alice (Gaskins) Blessing, 90, of Louisa, Ky., and formerly of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Sunday afternoon, May 15, 2005, at her home.
She was a 1932 class graduate of Point Pleasant High School. She worked as a substitute mail carrier and as a clerk at Heights Post Office and the Mason County Health Department. She also worked in medical records at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She was a member of Heights United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant, the Christian Friendship Sunday School class, and the United Methodist Women, where she had served as president. She also had served as teacher and superintendent of the primary department and many other church offices and had been chairperson of the missions committee.
She was born March 14, 1915 in Point Pleasant, the daughter of the late Leonard O. and Anna Elizabeth (Zuspan) Gaskins.
She was the wife of the late Hale Burden Blessing.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Phyllis Morrison.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet Lee and Robert Newell of Pickerington, Ohio, and Ruth Ann and Dan Vansickle of Louisa; two sisters, Helen Elizabeth Morrison of Akron, Ohio, and Nadia Jean Sullivan of Louisa; a sister-in-law, Annis Blessing of Point Pleasant; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at the Heights United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Joseph "Jody" Vansickle officiating. Burial will follow in Suncrest Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant and at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Educational Trust Fund at Heights U.M. Church, 2016 North Main St., Point Pleasant, WV 25550 or to the Building Fund at First U.M. Church, P.O. Box 763, Louisa, KY 41230.
Notice entered Wednesday, May 18, 2005.

Virginia Mae Snodgrass
Point Pleasant, W.Va.
May 16, 2005
Virginia Mae Snodgrass, 86, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Monday, May 16, 2005, at the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant.
She was a homemaker and had owned the Snodgrass Grocery in Henderson, W.Va. She was a member of the Henderson Church of Christ and a retired nursing assistant from Pleasant Valley Hospital and Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She also was a Pleasant Valley Hospice volunteer.
She was born July 7, 1918, in Maggy, W.Va., daughter of the late Wilson Emory and Lillian Mae (Jeffers) Litchfield.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Snodgrass on March 27, 1970; and a brother, Homer Litchfield.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda Lou (Mike) Bates of Fort Worth, Texas; two sons, William E. "Jack" (Sandra) Snodgrass of Margaret, Ala., and John Allen (Cindy) Snodgrass of Point Pleasant; five grandchildren, Lynn Smith and Heather Snodgrass, both of Point Pleasant, Michael Snodgrass of Alabama, Joseph Chapman of Fort Worth, and Bethany (Tony) David of Alabama; five great-grandchildren, Takeesha Smith, Terrell Hunt and D'Angelo Armstrong, all of Point Pleasant, Haley Chapman of Fort Worth, and Peyton David of Alabama; two nieces, Sue (John) Leport of Henderson, and Sarah L. Litchfield of Huntington, W.Va.; special friends, Mary Thomas, Peggy Jones, and Joan and Doug Childers; and many friends and church family.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at the Henderson Church of Christ in Henderson with Minister George Topping officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant and one hour prior to the service at the church Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Virginia to the Henderson Church of Christ.
Notice entered Wednesday, May 18, 2005.

Hilda D. Wilson
New Haven
May 18, 2005
Hilda D. Wilson, 84, of New Haven, died May 18, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was retired from the Aileen Sewing Factory, and was a born again Christian. She was a member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Strasburg, Va., and Father's House Church in Hartford.
Wilson was born Oct. 26, 1920, in Strasburg, Va., daughter of the late Robert Franklin Dyke and Florence Virginia (Conner) Dyke.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Wilson; sons, Richard Wymer, Shelby Wymer and William Edward Wilson; granddaughter, Tracey Wymer; brothers, Warner, Louis and Robbie Dyke; and a sister in infancy.
Survivors include daughter/son-in-law, Cecelia Ann (Wilson) and Sam Eugene McKinney, Sr of Hartford; son/daughter-in-law, Robert "Bob" and Vivian Wymer of Wardensville, Va.; grandchildren, Eddie McKinney, Robin Wymer, Lisa Barb, Laura Shrum, Eric Wymer, Gene Wymer, Tony Wymer, Boyd Wymer, Dean Wymer, Stella See, Robert Wymer, Jr. and Clarence Wymer; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers/sisters-in-law, Henry and Joy Dyke of Toms Brook, Va., Arthur and Fleda Dyke of Toms Brook, Va.; sister, Yosbel Dellinger of Toms Brook, Va.; sister/brother-in-law, Ann and John Nicholes of West Virginia and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Stover Funeral Home in Strasburg, Rev. Sam McKinney, Sr. officiating. Visitation will be held at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home on Friday from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and at Stover Funeral Home on Sunday from 6-9 p.m. She will be buried in the Riverview Cemetery in Strasburg.
Pallbearers will be Warner Dyke, Eddie McKinney, Eric Wymer, Robert Wymer, Jr, Clarence Wymer and Kevin Wymer. Condolences may be emailed to foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Notice entered Sunday, May 22, 2005.

Ruby Bethel Stowers
Point Pleasant
May 22, 2005
Ruby Bethel Stowers, 89, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Sunday, May 22, 2005, at the Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Sandhill Church of Christ in Point Pleasant.
She was born June 8, 1915 in Scarry Creek, W.Va., daughter of the late Henry and Eliza (Cooper) Plumley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Larken Stowers; four brothers, Donald, Ronald, Russell and Lee Plumley; and a great-granddaughter, Katherine Pusey.
She is survived by a daughter, Lithia Thompson of Point Pleasant; two sons, Wesley Lee (Ethelene) Stowers of Charlottesville, Va., and Clifford Lewis (Laurie) Stowers of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Hazel Salmons of Hurricane, W.Va., and Elva Plumley of Texas; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one step-grandson.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Minister Pete Allinder officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Cemetery in Letart, W.Va. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the funeral home.
Notice entered Tuesday, May 24, 2005.

Rodney H. Gibeaut
Point Pleasant
May 24, 2005
Rodney H. Gibeaut, 82, of Point Pleasant, died Tuesday evening, May 24, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va.
He was retired from the West Virginia State Farm Commission as a dairy worker. He attended the Henderson Church of Christ, was active with the Mason County senior citizens and was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School.
He was born Sept. 28, 1922 in Mason County, the son of the late George Washington and Sarah Gibeaut.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Violet Fridley and Sylvia Gibeaut; and three brothers, Henry, George and Pete Gibeaut.
He is survived by his wife, Carol J. (Williams) Gibeaut; one daughter, Brenda (Jeffrey) Collins of Proctorville, Ohio; one son, Scott (Suzie) Gibeaut of Huntington; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Collins, Brianna Collins and Chase and Logan Gibeaut; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 27 at Suncrest Cemetery in Point Pleasant. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are under the direction of Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant.
Notice entered Wednesday, May 25, 2005.

Helen Roberta Nibert
Gallipolis Ferry
May 23, 2005
Helen Roberta Nibert, 67, of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., died Monday, May 23, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Wyoma Pentecostal Church in Gallipolis Ferry and attended Life Line Apostolic Church in Point Pleasant.
She was born June 26, 1937, in Mason County, the daughter of the late Melvin Holley and Norma Barker Holley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lilly Marie Bonecutter.
She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Nibert of Gallipolis Ferry; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael L. and Melissa Nibert of Gallipolis Ferry; daughter, Debra Ross of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry (Margaret) Holley of Columbus; and one sister, Linda Sue Smith of Point Pleasant.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Charles Birchfield officiating. Burial will follow in Wyoma Cemetery in Gallipolis Ferry. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at the funeral home.
Notice entered Tuesday, May 24, 2005.

Walter Reitmire
Hartford
May 24, 2005
Walter Ray Reitmire, 65, of Hartford, died Tuesday May 24, 2005, in Pleasant Valley Hospital.
He was a carpenter, and a member of the Hartford Church of Christ, and Carpenters Local No. 1159. He was born on Nov. 18, 1939, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, son of the late Harry Alfred Reitmire Sr. and Erma Beatrice (Cunningham) Reitmire.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Kenneth, George, Floyd M. and Harry Reitmire Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Mae Reitmire of Hartford, and sons Walter Ray Reitmire Jr. of Point Pleasant and Jerry Levi Reitmire of Hartford; daughter, Emily Hudson of Mason; daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Lester Hornbake of Florida; grandchildren Joshua, Terry and David Reitmire,
Stephen Coon and Lisa Green; brother and sister-in-law, John and Martha Reitmire of Mason, Jack and Judy Reitmire of Hartford, James Reitmire of Hartford, Thomas and Etsuko Reitmire of Japan; brother: Richard Reitmire of New Haven; sisters, Erma JoAnn Goulart and Deborah Reitmire, both of Hartford.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home in Mason, with Rev. David Carr officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to foglesongtucker@myway.com by e-mail.
Notice entered Thursday, May 26, 2005.

Charles F. 'Buck' Yonker
Letart
May 24, 2005
Charles F. "Buck" Yonker, 83, of Letart, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at the Overbrook Center in Middleport.
He was born March 29, 1922, in New Haven, W.Va., son of the late Charley Yonker and Jesse Cundiff Yonker.
He retired in 1984 as a welder at the Kyger Creek Power Plant of Ohio Valley Electric Corp.
He was a member of the Bachtel United Methodist Church, the National Rifle Association and Smith-Capehart Post No. 140 of the American Legion. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Yonker; and two sisters, Leota Kennedy and Leona McFarland.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris Grinstead Yonker of Letart; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Monica Yonker of Hunt Valley, Md., Bryan Lee and Linda Yonker of Pomeroy, and Nathan and Mickey Yonker of New Haven, W.Va.; and daughter and a son-in-law, Sonya and Larry Roush of Letart.
He is also survived by grandchildren, Jamie (Becky) Roush, Derek (Paula) Yonker, Kelly (Darrin) Gilland, Jodie (Andrea) Roush, Scott (Shari) Yonker, Corey Yonker, Cassie (Benji) Manuel, Jennifer Yonker, Jason Yonker and Jordan Roush; eight great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Charlotte Yonker of Mason, W.Va.; a sister, Martha Powell of Indianapolis, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005, in the Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home at Mason, with the Rev. Larry Luckeydoo officiating. Burial will follow in the Graham Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2005.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by Smith-Capehart Post No. 140 of the American Legion and Stewart-Johnson Post No. 9926 of the VFW.
E-mail condolences to foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Notice entered Thursday, May 26, 2005

Ashton man killed in accident during holiday weekend
ASHTON
By Diane Pottorff
- An Ashton man was the only reported death from a vehicle accident during the Memorial Day weekend.
At about 5:15 p.m. Monday, Jason E. Smith, 27, was driving west on Ashton-Upland Road when he lost control of his 1991 Ford Ranger after leaving a curve, according to Trooper J.M. Finnicum of the Mason County Detachment of the West Virginia State Police. The truck left the roadway and struck a tree.
Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger in the truck, Joshua S. Hutchinson, 18, of Huntington, was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center by a HealthNet helicopter, according to Finnicum.
Hutchinson was listed in serious condition Tuesday, Kim Price, spokeswoman with SMMC, said.
Finnicum noted that neither of the men was wearing a seat belt. It is not known if alcohol or speed were factors of the accident.
Story created Tuesday, May 31, 2005.

Donald R. Metz
Point Pleasant
May 26, 2005
Donald R. Metz, 74, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Thursday evening, May 26, 2005, at Specialty Select Hospital in Charleston, W.Va.
He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 38 years as a master electrician. He was a member of the USWA No. 5668, had been a member of the Church of Christ and was a graduate of Clay County High School.
He was born Aug. 27, 1930 in Clay County, the son of the late William M. and Sarah (Walls) Metz.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy J. (Young) Metz; two sisters, Jean Metz and Patricia Roush; and one brother, Thomas Metz.
He is survived by two sons, Donald Metz II of Columbus, Ohio, and James Metz of Thomasville, N.C.; one daughter, Mary Beth Mounts of Charleston; and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29 at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Minister Peter Allinder officiating. Burial will follow in the Kirkland Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
Notice entered Monday, May 30, 2005.

Dr. James Karl Bletner
Knoxville, Tenn.
May 27, 2005
Dr. James Karl Bletner, 92, of Knoxville, Tenn., died Friday, May 27, 2005, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center
He was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church and an active volunteer at the O'Connor Senior Center. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-46 and received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from West Virginia University and his Ph.D. degree in poultry nutrition from Ohio State University. He taught poultry science at West Virginia University and for 20 years at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While at U.T., he served as financial adviser of Alpha Kappa Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho and served on the board of directors of the Interfraternity Council Food Cooperative. He was faculty adviser for the Poultry Club and a coordinator for the Southeastern Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest. In 1978, Dr. Bletner received the Outstanding Greek Faculty Member award and in 2004 was named Alpha Gamma Rho's top 100 men for their first century. He was a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute of Nutrition, American Poultry Historical Society, Animal Nutrition Research Council, Nutrition Today Society, Poultry Science Association, World's Poultry Science Association, Sigma Xi and Gamma Sigma Delta. He also authored numerous papers and abstracts on poultry nutrition.
He was born July 29, 1912, in Mason, W.Va., the son of the late Karl and Alice Bletner
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Thorniley Bletner in 1996.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and David Myers of Evans, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, James and Donna Bletner of Knoxville; grandchildren, Debbie Myers of Augusta, Ga., Beth Myers of Cartersville, Ga., and Michael Moyer of Knoxville; and sister and brother-in-law, Pearl Fay and Virgil E. Hereford of Southside, W.Va.
Services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 31 at Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville, with the Revs. William J. Fowler and Cabel Trent officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery. The brothers of Alpha Gamma Rho will serve as pall bearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church Street United Methodist Church Building Fund, 900 Henley St., Knoxville, TN 37902 or to the University of Tennessee Alpha Gamma Rho Scholarship Endowment, which he co-founded. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 30 at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel in Knoxville.
Notice entered Tuesday, May 31, 2005.

Effie Evelyn (Birchfield) Roach
Henderson
May 31, 2005
Effie Evelyn (Birchfield) Roach, 93, of Henderson, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, May 31, 2005, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio.
She was a retired cook for Mason County schools and was a member of Bellemead United Methodist Church.
She was born May 2, 1912, in Mammoth, W.Va., the daughter of the late Harrison and Nora (Wears) Birchfield.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Garry Roach; three sisters, Eva Byus, Mary Lewis and Melva Neal; and two brothers, Cecil "Bud" Birchfield and William "Bill" Birchfield.
She is survived by one daughter, Betty Wallis of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; four sons, Garry "Tom" (Phyllis) Roach of Henderson, James (Linda) Reynolds and John (Sue) Reynolds, all of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., and Wesley "Sonny" (Marlene) Reynolds of Point Pleasant; one sister-in-law, Inez Birchfield of Gallipolis Ferry; seven grandchildren, Tony Roach, Joe Wallis, Mike Reynolds, Samantha Hoffman, Susan Hatten, Sonya Davis and Stephanie Wedge; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 3 at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery in Henderson. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at the funeral home.
Notice entered Wednesday, June 01, 2005.

Kenny Cooke
Ormond Beach, Fla.
February 1, 2005
The family of Kenny Cooke, lifelong area resident, announce a celebration of life memorial reception Tuesday evening, June 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Riverside Golf Club in Mason. His many friends are invited and encouraged to attend. This event will follow a private family graveside service earlier in the day.
He passed away in February in Ormond Beach, Fla., after a recent relocation. He will be missed by his many friends and family. Survivors include his wife Jean; daughter, Connie (Don) Pullin, and son, Tom (Kim), all of Ormond Beach; brother, Bill (Rosemary) of Pomeroy; sister, Charlotte (Danny) Yonker of Mason; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
His brothers Robert, Bernard, Donald and John also preceded him in death.
Born in Graham Station, W.Va. to J.C. and Hattie Cook, he graduated from Wahama High School and worked 44 years as a Riverboat Chief Engineer with DRAVO Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa., before retiring in 1985. During his lifetime, he also had interests in real estate, property management and insurance. He was a member of the Mason VFW, Riverside Golf Club, Masonic Lodge and Eagles Club.
Notice entered Thursday, June 02, 2005.

Kimberly Jo 'Sissy' Morrow
Point Pleasant
May 31, 2005
Kimberly Jo "Sissy" Morrow, 58, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at the Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant.
She was an employee of the Mason County Board of Education as a bus driver, a consultant of the Longaberger Company, a graduate of Point Pleasant High School class of 1964 and was a Eucharistic Minister and member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Pomeroy, Ohio.
She was born Jan. 10, 1947 in Mason County, daughter of the late Tracy Robert and Helen Louise (Johnson) Simpkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Samuel V. Simpkins, Gene Simpkins and Tracy Lee Simpkins.
She is survived by her husband, James E. Morrow of Point Pleasant; three sons, Guy (Jodi) Morrow of Lawrenceburg, Ind., Bill (Shelli) Morrow of Granger, Ind., and Bryan (Stephanie) Morrow of Point Pleasant; one brother, Patrick Jason (Pam) Simpkins of Mason, W.Va.; and six grandchildren, Chelcie, Brandon, Darian, Collin, JoLynn and Kyelar Morrow.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 a.m. Friday, June 3 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pomeroy with Father Walter Heinz and Father Frank Neville officiating. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Pomeroy. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with a vigil service beginning at 8:45 p.m.
Notice entered Thursday, June 02, 2005.

Jason E. Smith
Ashton
May 30, 2005
Jason E. Smith, 27, of Ashton, W.Va., passed away Monday, May 30, 2005 in Pleasant Valley Hospital.
He was born Sept. 14, 1977, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., a son of James and Vickie Smith.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Jamie Smith of Glenwood, W.Va., Josh Smith of Ashton and John (Rhonda) Smith of Glenwood; one sister, April (Denny) Nibert of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va.; maternal grandparents, Wyndall and Helen Edmunds of Ashton; two nephews, J.D. Nibert and Aaron Smith; one niece, Shala "Britches" Nibert; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 3 at Heck Funeral Home in Milton, W.Va., with the Rev. Don Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Pete Meadows Cemetery in Glenwood. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.net.
Notice entered Thursday, June 02, 2005.

Helen Kathleen Berkley
New Haven
June 5, 2005
Helen Kathleen Berkley, 58, of New Haven, W.Va., died Sunday, June 5, 2005 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant.
She was a teacher for many years in the Mason County School System.
She was born April 1, 1947 in Cumberland, Md., daughter of the late James and Kathleen Helen (Brandt) Kave.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Vicky Berkley of New Haven; a son, Ben Berkley of Johnson City, Tenn.; grandchildren, Dalton Berkley, Paige Berkley, Jake Berkley, Jerry Berkley and Nicholas Berkley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jesse and Brenda Kave of Hurricane, W.Va., and A.J. and Bobbie Kave of Parkersburg, W.Va.; a companion, Tony Weaver of New Haven; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9 at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home in Mason, W.Va., with Pastor Ron Branch officiating. Burial will follow in Broad Run Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at foglesongtucker@myway.com.
Notice entered Tuesday, June 07, 2005.

William 'Bill' Alden Winkler
Logan
June 5, 2005
William "Bill" Alden Winkler, 70, entered eternal life Sunday, June 5, 2005, at his home with his wife, family and friends by his side.
He was born Aug. 26, 1934 in Logan, W.Va., the son of the late John and Myrtle (Stout) Winkler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jackie Scarberry; brothers, David and Robert Winkler; and step-daughter, Pamela Shiflett.
He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he will be missed by them and his wife of 24 years and his daughters.
In addition to his wife, Betty Carol (Scarberry) Winkler, whom he married July 25, 1981, he is survived by two daughters, Myra (Kenny) Meyers of West Jefferson, Ohio, and Sebrena (Ted) Lovell of Westerville, Ohio; two step-daughters, Toni (Bob) Kenney and Tina (Carl) Nicholson, both of Columbus, Ohio; four grandsons; two step-granddaughters; two step-grandsons; three great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two step-great-granddaughters; two step-great-grandsons; and one sister, Arlene (James) Thompson of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va.
Services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 at Boring-Sheridan Funeral Home in Thornville, Ohio. Visitation will be 5-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Services also will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at Balls Chapel in Ashton, W.Va., with burial immediately following in Ashton Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Notice entered Tuesday, June 07, 2005.

Paul E. Postlewait
Point Pleasant
June 7, 2005
Paul E. Postlewait, 84, of Point Pleasant, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was an electrician for Scioto Village in Columbus and a respected member of the Gospel Light House Church in Point Pleasant that served he and his family for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II throughout northern France and central Europe. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, Good Conduct Medal Meritorious Unit award and World War II Victory Ribbon.
He was born Oct. 13, 1920, in Parkersburg, the son of the late Alexander and Emma McClure Postlewait.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Postlewait of Point Pleasant; one daughter, Jean Nathan of Arizona; two granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to offer heartfelt thanks to all of their family and friends that have lovingly participated in this their hour of need. Paul will be sorely missed by his family and friends as he dwells with the Lord.
Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Bill Banks officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant with full military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 23 of Point Pleasant. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Gospel Light House Church, Point Pleasant, in his memory.
Notice entered Sunday, June 12, 2005.

Edgar M. Workman
Columbus, Ohio
June 6, 2005
Edgar M. Workman, 88, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on June 6, 2005, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
He was born Jan. 24, 1917, in Point Pleasant.
Workman lived in Columbus for 64 years. He was a veteran of World War II, and attended Bliss College. He retired from the Celanese Corporation in 1981, and after that spent many years doing painting and carpentry for family and friends. He was a member of the Maize Manor United Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling and visiting the Great Smokey Mountains with his wife.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charlesana (Charlie) Workman; his sister, Violet Ray of Orlando, Fla.; and his brother, Frank Workman of Columbus. Also survived by a son, Charles Workman, and his wife, Bronwyn; a daughter, Sharon, and her husband, Chris Cooley, of the Columbus area; grandchildren Lisa and her husband, Shawn Gaines, Lori and her husband, Jason Blevins, and Matt, Julie and Kate Workman; great-grandchildren, Carter Gaines and Allyssa Blevins.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St. (half mile south of Interstate 270), where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Revs. Becky Piatt and P. James Freshour officiating. Entombment will follow in Kingwood Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Maize Manor United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association. The family offers special thanks to the staff at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Notice entered Wednesday, June 08, 2005.

Belford Jividen
Leon, W.Va.
June 14, 2005
Belford Jividen, 88, of Leon, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Hospital following a long illness.
He was a lifelong resident of Mason and Putnam counties, a retired truck driver for Union Carbide Corp. with 33 years of service, a minister for 51 years, having served as an evangelist in several churches in the Buffalo, W.Va., area, and a member of the Oma Chapel Church on Arbuckle Creek.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha Jividen; a grandson, Everett "Bub" Jeffers; three brothers; and four sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Norma Garrison Jividen; a daughter, Sharon (Virgil) Willet of Grimms Landing, W.Va.; a sister, Garnett Pauline Bennett of Buffalo; grandchildren, Vanessa (Marvin) Ross of Grimms Landing and Jennifer (Isaac) Ross of Grimms Landing; a step-granddaughter, Connie (Joshua) Tucker of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; a step-great-granddaughter, Shawnetta Tucker of Point Pleasant; and four great-grandchildren, Michael, Ashley, Zachery and Ikey.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at Oma Chapel with the Revs. Sampy Hart and Randy Parsons officiating. Burial will follow at the Craig Cemetery in Grimms Landing. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 17 at Raynes Funeral Home in Buffalo.
Notice entered Thursday, June 16, 2005.

Simon P. Wamsley
Mason County, W.Va.
June 14, 2005
Simon P. Wamsley, born April 9, 1973, passed away June 14 after a lengthy bout with diabetes.
He is preceded in death by his father, George Ritchie Wamsley, and sister, Vera L. Wamsley, and all of his grandparents.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Letha and Andy Cogis of Henderson, his fiancee and guardian angel, Candy Klomp, and his children in the eyes of our God, Jennifer Woods and Kary and Britney Klompall of Apple Grove. He is survived by two brothers, John and Stacy of Apple Grove and Ricky of Apple Grove; two sisters, Mary Jean Christy of Gallipolis and Becky and Mike Rainey of Apple Grove; several aunts and uncles, seven nieces and four nephews; and a special friend, Dougie Dalton.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with Rev. Lee Baird officiating. Pallbearers will be Doug Dalton, Mikee Rainey, Andy Rainey, Scott Fetty, Brian Sturgeon and Fritz Sovine.
Notice entered Thursday, June 16, 2005

Edith Hurlow
Leon
June 18, 2005
Our wonderful mother and dear friend Edith Hurlow, 81, of Leon, went home with her Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2005, in the Charleston Area Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 1, 1923, in Mingo County, W.Va., a daughter to the late Ben E. and Stella Waugh Blevins.
She was a homemaker and attended the Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church of Leon.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Roy Hurlow, and one infant son, William Hurlow. Also, one grandson, Kevin Gardner; two sisters, Della Blevins and Beulah Pack; two brothers, Ernest Blevins and James Blevins.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Michael and Rose Hurlow of Leon, and James "Jim Bob" Hurlow, also of Leon; daughters and sons-in-law Carol and Kenneth White of Point Pleasant, Judy and Steve Johnson of Point Pleasant and Geneva "Cookie" Gardner of Point Pleasant; one sister, Virgie Blevins of Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren, Tony and David Gardner of Point Pleasant, Christopher Hurlow of Leon, Valerie Johnson of Greenville, S.C., Bill and Amy Crank of Henderson, Ted and Brooke Farrington of Cedar Rapids, Iowa., Steven and Amy Beth Johnson of Lex, Ky.; great grandchildren, Mykael and Markeya Gardner, Madison and Ashten Crank, Letha May and Susanna Johnson, Jacob and Caleb Farrington; special cousin Sarah Prience of Ona, W.Va.; many beloved nieces and nephews and friends.
She was a loving