KATHARINA JOSAPHINE KNIGHT Katharina Josaphine Knight, 74, of Petersburg, Va., died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, at her home. She was born in Kalsdorf, Rumania, the daughter of William and Josaphine Preiss. Along with a brother, sister and their mother, she survived being in a German prison camp during World War II. After their release, the family moved to Hevchlina, Germany, to live. She trained to be a nurse, and it was there she met and later married Olen C. Knight. After being discharged from the U.S. Army, they resided at Pleasant Hill for a while Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Olen C. Knight of 1813 Brandon Ave., Petersburg, VA 23805, originally from Calhoun County; one former daughter-in-law, Ruth, and two grandchildren, Laura and Brian Knight, all of Petersburg; one chosen son, Lee Akers and wife April; one son, Aaron of Richmond, Va.; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews in the Calhoun area. She was preceded in death by one son, William V. Knight. Memorial service was held in Petersburg. MYRTLE JARVIS HAUGHT Myrtle Jarvis Haught, 88, of Raleigh, N.C., died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at Brighton Gardens Special Care Unit, Raleigh. She was born and raised in Grantsville. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Clarksburg, was an active member at Clarksburg Country Club and Oral Lake Fishing Club, and served as an auxiliary volunteer at UHC for several years. Surviving are two daughters, Josephine Nerhood and Melissa Stanley, both of Raleigh; four grandchildren; two great-grand-children; three sisters, Una Jarvis of Clarksburg, Lois Davis of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Ola Stalfort of Grantsville; and nine nieces and nephews, Robert F. Riggs, William L. Fouse, Claude A. Fouse, Joseph L. Jarvis, Richard L. Jarvis, Alan W. Davis, Barbara Halles, Robin Canapp, and John Jarvis Stalfort. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Joseph William Haught, on Mar. 10, 1965 Memorial service was held at Edenton Street United Metho-dist Church, Raleigh. Burial will be in Grantsville later in January. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Knotts Memorial Methodist Church, Grantsville. LENA STARCHER Lena E. Starcher, 66, of Mt. Zion, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born at Cremo, the daughter of the late Lon Husk and the late Bertha Starcher. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Sav-A-Tool, Grantsville. She had attended Cremo Community Church. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Holly D. Starcher; six children, Marvin, Brenda and Ronnie Starcher, all of Hur, Cleve-land Starcher and wife Cindy of Parkersburg, and Janet Gherke and husband Craig and Dewayne Starcher and wife Teresa, all of Grantsville; three brothers, Pete Starcher of Phoenix, Ariz., Bob Ray Starcher of Oil City, Pa., and Don Freshour of Spencer; one sister, Marge Nester of Mt. Zion; and 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Dustin, Jeanette, Brandy, Greg, Brittney, C.J., Sierra, Jessica and Kathleen Marks. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Boyd Stutler, Louie Ben Starcher and Harold Starcher, and one sister, Geraldine Sturm. Services were held at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, Hur, with Rev. Roger Carter and Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial was in Starcher Family Cemetery, Hur. DONALD ORIS PARSONS Donald Oris Parsons, 82, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, in Indianapolis, Ind. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Roy and Cora Greathouse Parsons. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Linden Lodge 83, AF&AM, and Vienna O.E.S. Chapter 151. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Mazeline Metz Parsons; one daughter, Dianna Clifton of Indianapolis; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; two nieces; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. MILDRED MARY METZ Mildred Mary Metz, 90, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, in Lady Lake, Florida. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel Dawson Garretson. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and was retired from J.C. Penney Co. Surviving are one daughter, Karen L. Cobb of The Villages, Florida; two sisters, Virginia Cooper of Norman, Okla., and Edith Stoner of Parkersburg; one brother, Denver Garretson of Anna-moriah; three granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Services were held at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Fla., with Dr. R. Wayne Stacy officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery. GLADYS MAE LAMB PEGGS Gladys Mae Lamb Peggs, 78, of Lower Cedar Creek Road, Glenville, died Sunday, Mar. 4, 2007, at her residence. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late James Toral Lamb and Reta Elizabeth Wanstreet Puffenbarger Lamb. She was a graduate of Tanner High School and Glenville State College. She was retired from Kenny Shoe plant, home health aid, and farmer. She was a member of Dawson Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Richard Gray Peggs, Jr., of Glenville; one daughter, Glennis Mae Peggs of Glenville; three granddaugh-ters, including Carlene Jo Roberts Kerby and husband Bill of Calhoun County; five great-grandchildren, including Gunner Bastin Roberts of Calhoun County; one brother, John Avon of Beech City, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Richard Gray Peggs, Sr., on May 29, 1990; six brothers, Garnel Lamb, James Helbert Lamb, Clee Burl Lamb, Richard Dee Lamb, Ronald Lee Lamb and James Earl Lamb; one half-brother, Everett Puffenburger; and two sisters, Elma Jean Lamb and Marie A. Lamb. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder George Rose officiating, and burial in Pisgah Cemetery, DeKalb. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. ESTA MAE JONES Esta Mae Siers Jones, 90, of Big Bend, died Friday, Mar. 2, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Charles David and Malissa Jane Cook Siers. She was a past worthy matron of Order of Eastern Star No. 73, 1987 Calhoun County Belle, Senior Citizens board member and retired from B.F. Goodrich. She was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church where she had served as clerk and in other positions. Surviving are her husband, Jess Willard Jones of Big Bend; four daughters, Betty Yoak of Auburn, Carolyn Gragg of Williams-town, Jane Wingrove of Walker and Connie Boggs of Grantsville; one son, Charles Jones of Five Forks; one sister, Ruby G. Jones of Clarksburg; one brother, Olen Siers of Mt. Zion; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Ermine Siers, Ronsel Siers, Bernard Siers, Doy Siers and Holden Siers. Services were held at Prosperity Baptist Church. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. CAROL LYNN LYONS Carol Lynn Lyons, 40, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of Carol Cozart and the late Roy Lyons. Surviving in addition to her mother are one son, Andrew Lyons; her step-father, Gene Cozart; grandmother, Letha Lane; and step-grandfather, Kenneth Lane; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery. DR. HUNTER PELL McCARTNEY Dr. Hunter Pell McCartney, 83, died Monday, Mar. 5, 2007. He was born at Index, the 15th child of 19 fathered by Sylvanus Armstrong McCartney and the eighth of 12 born to Sylvanus and Alice Goff McCartney. He attended a one-room school in Gilmer County and graduated from Tanner High School. After attending Glenville State College for one year, he earned his AB from West Virginia University and his MA and PhD degrees from University of Pennsylvania. He was a school teacher and former employee of General Electric, Burroughs, and IBM. He was a former combat infantryman with the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment of the Third Armored Division during World War II and was involved in five military campaigns in the Euro-pean Theater of Operations: Normandy, Northern France, Central Europe, Ardennes (Bulge), and Ruhr Valley. He was discharged as a sergeant and was later commissioned in the U.S. Army Reserve and discharged as a captain. A professor of journalism at West Virginia University for 22 years, he was head of the Public Relations Dept. until retiring in 1989, and was active in national public relations and journalism organizations, holding offices and contributing to professional journals. He was twice named outstanding educator in Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism. An elder and trustee of First Presbyterian Church, Morgan-town, he was a past board member of the local Red Cross chapter, Monongalia County Historical Society, Shack Neighborhood House, and Meals On Wheels program, where he was a volunteer driver for many years. He was a past member of Tau Kappa Epsilon social fraternity, and BPOE, and a member of Morgan-town Rotary Club, where he was a multiple Paul Harris Fellow. In 1950, he married Diane Ferry, who died of cancer in 1996, after 46 years of marriage. They had four children, Deborah and James, both of Morgantown, Nancy of Raleigh, N.C., and Alice of Greensboro, N.C.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. In 1998, he married Betty Pingley Crickard of Morgantown, who is the mother of Jennifer Crickard Tschetter and one granddaughter of Brookings, S.D. Also surviving are two sisters, Myrtle Roberts of Stumptown and Margaret Kent of Machipongo, Va., and two brothers, Sull McCartney of Glenville and Donald McCartney of Stumptown. Cremation services will be provided by Hastings Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial service will be held Friday, 11 a.m., with Rev. John Sonneday and Rev. Chris Haig officiating. Burial will be in East Oak Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made to Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels, 3375 University Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505, or First Presbyterian Church, 456 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV 26505. MARGUERITE BASNETT Marguerite Basnett, 78, of Parkersburg, formerly of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie Mae Stevens Williams. She retired from B.F. Goodrich in 1993 after 30 years of service. Surviving are two daughters, Georgia Stalnaker and husband Bob of Grantsville and Shirley Basnett of Parkersburg; one grand-son, Michael Stalnaker of Coolville, Ohio; one special great- granddaughter, Kateelynn Stalnaker of Coolville; one brother, Bill Williams of Doylestown, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and two special family friends, Phyllis Maze and Charlie Whipkey, both of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hale J. Basnett, in October, 1990; three brothers, Pratt, Lorin and Donald Williams; and three sisters, Delores Deimeter, Euthel Gibson and Grace Dufore. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. ARTHUR WALKER, JR. Arthur Walker, Jr., 78, of Orma, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at Roane General Hospital. He was the son of the late William Arthur Walker, Sr., and Martha Ellen Sweeney Walker. He was a farmer. Surviving are two brothers, William Ronald Pete Walker of Clendenin and Donald Walker of Castli, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; caregiver, Maggie Shaffer of Chloe; and special neigh-bors, George and Sue Hughes of Orma. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Walker and Burnard Walker, and two sisters, Vernita Chandler and Maxine Engle. Services were held at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Virgil Ross officiating. Burial was in Clendenin Memorial Gardens. IVA IRENE JOHNSON Iva Irene Johnson, 96, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. She was born at Douglas, the daughter of the late C. Amos and Anna Lamb Jarvis. She was a resident of Grantsville until 1990, when she went to live with a daughter. She was a home-maker. Surviving are one son, Cecil Johnson of Vincent, Ohio; two daughters, Marie Cooper of Bridgeport and Donna Baker of Gassaway; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Clyde Johnson, and by one son, Robert. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley offici-ating, and burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. Visita-tion was scheduled one hour prior to services at the funeral home. WILLIAM ‘Bill’ WHITE, JR. William R. Bill White, Jr., 67, of Spencer, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Clarks-burg. He was born at Oka, the son of the late Russell White and Sybil Jean Jarvis White Pischke. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. He was a retired self-employed businessman. Surviving are his wife, Cheryl White; one daughter, Melody Starcher of Spencer; two sons, Michael White of Lincoln, Neb., and Mark White of Spencer; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, John White. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial, with military graveside rites, was in Thomas P. Jarvis Cemetery, Oka. EARL JUNIOR KNICELY Earl Junior Knicely, 37, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at home. He was born in Braxton County, the son of Noah and Patricia Parsons Knicely of Atwater, Ohio. He was a mechanic. Surviving in addition to his parents are eight children, Chris-topher, Jonathon and Lora Knicely, all of Alabama, Ashley Knicely of Arnoldsburg, and E.J., Cody, Mercedes and Skylan Knicely, all of Spencer; three brothers, Russell Knicely and William Knicely, both of Orma, and Donald Knicely of Atwater; one sister, Juanita Nicholas of Orma; and grandmother, Geneva Parsons of Glenville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Jack Roberts officiating. Burial was in Knicely Ceme-tery, Elmira. WILLA STUMP Willa S. Stump, 93, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, at Worthington Manor Nursing Center, Parkersburg. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Florence Ferrell Sturm. She was a 1933 graduate of Calhoun County High School and retired after working many years in the Calhoun County assessor’s office. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and American Legion Auxiliary for many years. Surviving are three brothers, Carl Sturm of Millstone, Jess Sturm of Tempe, Ariz., and Chester Sturm of Ormond Beach, Fla.; one sister, Helen Cain of Kailua, Hi.; 17 nieces and nephews; 36 great-nieces and nephews; and 26 great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hatzel Stump, in 1980; two brothers, Cecil Sturm and Roy Sturm, Jr.; two sisters, Elsie and Ruth; and one niece. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. Visitation will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. until services, at the funeral home. ROSE HUGHES Rose M. Hughes, 64, of Camden, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Isaac Davis and Almeda Rogers Davis. She worked as a certified nursing assistant at Holbrook Nursing Home, Buckhannon, for 10 years, was a beautician for six years at Coleen’s Beauty Shop, Glenville, and upholstered furniture. She was a member of Doyle Chapel United Methodist Church, Camden. Surviving are her husband, Donnie D. Hughes, whom she married Jan. 31, 1964; one daughter, Cindy Hughes Reep of Bridgeport; one son, Cody M. Hughes of Waynesburg, Pa.; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Denzil and Donald Davis. Services were held at Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home, Weston. Burial was in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown. GENE CLARK Gene L. Clark, 78, of Marietta, Ohio, and Leatherbark, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born at Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Oral C. and Cleo Parsons Clark. He retired after 35 years with General Motors, Parma, Ohio. He was a member of United Auto Workers, Cleve-land Baptist Church, Brooklyn, Ohio, and 50-year member of Linden Lodge No. 83, AF&AM. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, E. Josephine Brannon Clark; two daughters, Carolyn Clark of Cleveland, Ohio, and Janet Kazmarek of Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Keith R. Kapple officiating. Burial, with Masonic graveside rites, was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. ALEX LEE MURPHY Alex Lee Murphy, 68, of Reedy, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at Lakin. He was the son of the late Woodrow and Birdie Murphy. Surviving are two daughters, Carla Webb of Reedy and Karen Cain of Spencer; one son, Randall Murphy of Spencer; two sisters, Bonnie Laughlin of Arnoldsburg and Amy Starcher of Ohio; one brother, Ernie Norman of Ohio; one half-brother, Jerry Critchfield of Elizabeth; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Douglas Murphy; four sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Randy Whited officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. JACKIE JUSTICE Jackie L. Justice, 66, of Louisville, Ohio, formerly of Chloe, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Brooks and Juanita Adams Justice. He was a retired machine operator for Goodyear Corp. Surviving are his wife, Mozelle Green Justice; two sons, Jarret Lee Justice of Spencer and Jamie Justice of Louisville; one sister, Pat Murphy of Chloe; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glenville McBride officiating. Burial was in Lamb Cemetery, Chloe. JOSEPH TAYLOR Joseph Taylor, 69, of Orma, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at his home. He was the son of the late Cecil and Thelma Foreman Taylor. Surviving are his wife, Penny Taylor; four daughters, Janice Marks and Christina Greathouse, both of Orma, and Candy Taylor and Cindy Taylor, both of Akron, Ohio; one brother, Bernard Eugene Taylor of Morgantown; and one grandson, Joseph Leo Padgett of Orma. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob and James P. Taylor; and one grandson, Jeremiah J. Taylor. No services were held. He will be cremated. LUCY BLANCHE ROBERTS Lucy Blanche Roberts, 83, of Reedsville, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Mellie and Inda Richards Parsons. She was a homemaker and a member of Reedsville Fellowship Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are three sons, Ronzel Roberts, Dale Roberts and Kenny Roberts; three daughters, Dian Bise, Loretta Smith and Tina Matheny; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brice Roberts; one son, Larry Roberts; two brothers; and three sisters. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, Ohio, with Rev. Russ Carson officiating. Burial will be in Stewart Cemetery, Hockingport, Ohio. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. ESTELLENA ‘Stella’ STUMP Estellena Stella Stump, 86, of Sand Ridge, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Preston County, the daughter of the late Frank and Kathaleen Danks. She was raised and lived most of life in Calhoun County. She was a member of Albert’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge. Surviving are one son, Kenman Stump of Washington Court House, Ohio; two grandsons; one great-grandson; three sisters-in-law, Edith Smith, Eulanee Hathaway and Grace Stump; several cousins; and special friend, Arthur Haag of Sand Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Minter Baxter Stump, in February, 1995, and her step-father, Joseph Adams. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearengin officiating, and burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services at the funeral home. WOODROW PAUL SULLIVAN Woodrow Paul Sullivan, 88, of Perkins, Gilmer County, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Kindred Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late Ola and Flora Moore Sullivan. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and fought in the Rome-Arno campaign, North Appennines and Po Valley, earning several medals and awards. Surviving are several cousins. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Larry Fisher officiating, and burial in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Normantown. HARRY COOPER Harry D. Cooper, 83, of Norton, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007. He was born at Nebo, the son of the late Lambert Myers Cooper and Rebecca Mollohan Cooper. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Nashville. He retired from PPG and was a member of Coventry Lodge 83, AF&AM, and Home Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Dorma Murphy of White Oak; one son, Jerry Cooper; one grandson; four sisters, Bina Hicks of Akron, Ohio, Marlene Potasnik Tanner of Nebo, Elva Browning of Charleston and Elza Vaughan of St. Albans. In-laws include Arthur and Flona Murphy. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Brooks Cooper of Chloe and Bazil Cooper, and six sisters, Jessie Thompson, Dottie Brannon, Gertie Hardway, Georgia Cooper, Sylvia Cooper and Margaret Shearer. Services were held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Barberton, Ohio, with Rev. Jim Ellis officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park. VICTOR HOWARD FOWLER Victor Howard Fowler, 83, of Lesage, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Levi Franklin and Elfie Barr Fowler. He was a surveyor and a member of Pea Ridge Baptist Church, Huntington. Surviving are three sons, John Fowler of Buffalo, N.Y., Kenneth Fowler of Lesage and Douglas Fowler of Dillard, Ohio; their mother, Eileen; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Dale Fowler of Newark, Ohio, Glen Fowler of Grantsville and Foster Fowler of Elyria, Ohio; four sisters, Gerry Wallace and Madaline Moore, both of Grantsville, Imogene Hoskins of Parkersburg and Oleva Gainer of Elizabeth, Pa. He was preceded in death by one sister, Velma McEndree, and two brothers, Edward and Durward Fowler. Services were held at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. VIRGINIA RUTH JONES PARSONS Virginia Ruth Jones Parsons, 49, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of Floyd and Leona Bell Jones. She was a homemaker and housewife. Surviving are her husband of 33 years, George Parsons; four sons, George Nicholas Parsons, Jimmy Parsons, George Michael Parsons and Adam Parsons; three daughters, Sherry Farrell, Eve Parsons Reed and Susan Stalnaker; a niece, Lisa Barr; 28 grand-children; five brothers, Willie, David, Jerry, Fred and Albert Jones; and six sisters, Bertha Jane Jones, Betty Parsons, Nellie Moss, Terry Bea Clark, Barbara Grey and Susie Fox. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger Allen Jones and Robert Bell. Memorial service was scheduled Wednesday, 7 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Visitation was scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. JOHNNIE ROBERTS KUHL Johnnie Roberts Kuhl, 88, of Letter Gap, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007. He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late Melville and Hattie Tallhammer Kuhl. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served in England, France, Germany and Belgium, and earning the rank of Staff Sgt. and numerous medals. He worked as operator senior for 36-1/2 years for Consolidated Natural Gas Co., Jones Compressor Station, Lockney, before retiring in 1983. He was a member, deacon and moderator of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown. He was a member of Gospel Tones Quartet, W.Va. Baptist Goldeneer’s, Gilmer County Farm Bureau, Gilmer County Senior Center, 1st president of Normantown High School Alumni Association, 4-H leader, active in Little League program, and served 21 years on the Gilmer County ambulance board. Surviving are his wife, Wilda Moore Kuhl, whom he married Aug. 13, 1950; two sons, Michael of Weston and Kenneth of Texas; one daughter, Faye Chambers; seven grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and special relatives, Chester Sholes and Richard Turner. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Flossie Kuhl, Ressie Sholes, Alda Godfrey and Geraldine Belknap. Services were held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Timothy Underwood and Rev. Herbert Smith officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. LUCILLE BELT HESCHT Lucille F. Belt Hescht, 80, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. She was born at Industry, the daughter of the late Hegman Lee Belt and Laura E. Kelley Belt. She was a homemaker and attended Epworth United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Howerton of Mineral Wells and Lisa Cornell of Parkersburg; one son, Mark Hescht of Parkersburg; one brother, Harold Belt of Cocoa, Fla.; five grand-children; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddie Hescht, in 1978; two sisters, Ernestine Black and Arlene DeWease; one half- brother, Cecil Belt; one half-sister, Cleota Mills; and a special niece, Maureen Hayes. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Wayne Boone officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. OPAL WISE VANDALE Opal Wise Vandale, 85, of Grantsville, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at her home. She was born in Wirt County, the daughter of the late Robert and Lumie Wise. She was a homemaker and attended Five Forks United Methodist Church. Surviving are six daughters, Barbara Norman, Kay Vandale and Corrine Stottsberry, all of Grantsville, Sally Goff of Elizabeth, Madeline Goff of Parkersburg and Bonnie Lou Ickes of Cross Lanes; two sons, William Edward Vandale and Jimmy Vandale, both of Grantsville; caretaker and friend, Danny Grogg of Grantsville; one bother, Robert Wise of Grantsville; 35 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bill Vandale; two sons, Ray and Tom Vandale; five infant children; two sisters, Arizona McCord and Irene Henthorn; and four brothers, George, Bill, Sherman and John Wise. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Wirt County. GRETA MARKS Elsie Greta Marks, 85, of Pine Creek, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, in Charleston General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Cleo and Phelma Hathaway Gainer. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where she had been a Sunday School teacher and active with youth and WSCS. Surviving are two daughters, Lola Clark and husband Jack and Karen Boatright and husband Roland, all of Grantsville; two sisters, Wanza Marsh and Emma Wease, both of Grantsville; one brother, Delbert Bo Gainer of Grantsville; five grandchildren, Crystal Knotts, Chad Ferguson, Shaun Ferguson, Jerry Marks and Daniel Boatright; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Blaine Marks; one son, Gary Marks; one sister, Delma Whytsell; and one brother, Jennings Buck Gainer. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearengin, Rev. Mike Worf and Rev. Donzel Wease officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery. JOHN ‘Dick’ LEGGETT John P. Dick Leggett, 83, of Sunbury, Ohio, formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at St. Ann’s Hospital, Westerville, Ohio. He was born in Charleston, the son of the late Hal F. and Cybal J. Clevenger Leggett. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and participated in the campaigns of Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was a member of VFW Post #8736, Sunbury. Surviving are four daughters, Rebecca Gentile of Sunbury, Paula Norris of Columbus, Ohio, Laura Snead of Hilliard, Ohio, and Jody Wenger of Centerburg, Ohio; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers. He was preceded in death by one son, John Patrick Leggett; two wives, Ruth Cadwallender and June Rosaline Romesburg; two brothers; and three sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury, with Pastor Brian Smith offici-ating, and burial with military honors in New Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant. STANLEY GOODNIGHT Stanley R. Stan Goodnight, 65, of Parkersburg, died Thurs-day, Jan. 18, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Harold E. Pete and Bernice Catherine Fox Goodnight. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from GE Plastics. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Nancy Little Goodnight; two daughters, Denise Gibson of Washington and Stacie Layton of Mineral Wells; three grandchildren; two brothers, H. Keith Good-night of Davisville and Greg Goodnight of Cairo; and one sister, Dora Jean Gumm of Mineral Wells. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jim Mike Ward officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens. BUDDY LEE CARPENTER Buddy Lee Carpenter, 67, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Spencer, the son of the late Bertha Sarah Jane Carpenter. He was a former member and deacon of Spencer Baptist Temple and member of Roane County Gun Club. He was a retired millwright from Pechiney Roller Products, Ravenswood, and a member of United Steelworkers of America Local 5668, and had worked at Monarch Rubber Co. Surviving are his wife, Shirley McKown Carpenter; one son, Marvin Lee Carpenter of Spencer; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Moles of Chloe; two granddaughters, Samantha and Jessica Moles; four sisters, Regina Maddox of Waycross, Ga., Ethel Roop of Ravenna, Ohio, and Carol Mitchell and Roberta Fox, both of Parkersburg; three cousins who were raised as siblings, Larry Carpenter and Mava McCumbers, both of Spencer, and Lavon Anderson of Belvidere, Ill.; and his special dog, Megan. He was preceded in death by an uncle who raised him as a son, William H. Carpenter; one brother, Michael Carpenter; and one cousin who was raised as a brother, Billy Carpenter. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spen-cer, with Rev. Hayward Lough and Pastor Bill Walton officiating. WANZA GAINER MARSH Wanza Gainer Marsh, 79, of Grantsville, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born near Grantsville, the daughter of the late Cleo and Phelma Hathaway Gainer. She graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1944 and attended Glenville State College. She retired June 1, 1990, from B.F. Goodrich as stockroom supervisor. She was active in her community and church, and was a corres-pondent for The Calhoun Chronicle and secretary for Calhoun Homes, Inc., for many years. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for many years and was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Marsh of Davisville and Marsha Marsh of Simpsonville, S.C.; one sister, Emma Wease of Grantsville; one brother, Delbert Bo Gainer of Grantsville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vilas C. Marsh; two sisters, Delma Whytsell and Greta Marks; and one brother, Jennings Buck Gainer. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearengin officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Pine Creek. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, she had requested that donations be made to The St. Paul Cemetery Fund, c/o Calhoun County Bank, Grantsville, WV 26147, or Emma Wease, RR #1, Box 140B, Grantsville, WV 26147. ELEANOR BOYLES Eleanor R. Boyles, 92, of Belpre, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Mallie and Florence Elliott Sturm. She was a member of Alfred United Methodist Church and attended Calvary Community Church where she had helped with children for many years. Surviving are two daughters, Florence Ann Spencer of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, and Sandra Massar of Reedsville, Ohio; one son, Phillip N. Joe Boyles of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; twin brother and sister, Bernard Sturm of Powells Point, N.C., and Bernice Hawkey of Grantsville; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dinsmore Boyles, in 1975; two brothers, Otho Sturm and Holden Sturm; and two sisters, Azeline Hersman and Margarite Morgan. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Ken Fullerton officiating. Burial was in Tuppers Plains Christian Church Cemetery. SIBYL PISCHKE Sibyl Pischke, 88, of Spencer, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, in Roane General Hospital. She was born at Oka, the daughter of the late Spencer Doc and Effie J. McClain Jarvis. She was a 1938 graduate of Calhoun County High School. She was a former beautician, florist, poet and novelist, and a Protestant. Surviving are one son, William R. White, Jr., of Spencer; one sister, Irene Gunn of Chloe; three grandchildren, three great-grand-children; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one grandson, John White. Private funeral services were conducted at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. David Schmitt officiating. Her body was cremated and remains buried in Thomas P. Jarvis Cemetery, Oka. ISHMAEL HARRISON Ishmael K. Harrison, 77, of Strange Creek, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Burton F. and Goldie Mae Hamrick Harrison. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a coal miner, TV repairman and had worked for Clay County board of education. He was a Baptist. Surviving are six sons, Alan Ray Harrison and wife Falayda, Glen Kelly Harrison, Sr., and wife Tammy, and Michael Lynn Harrison, all of Strange Creek; Kenneth Wayne Harrison and wife Tonya of Chloe, and Kevin Lee Harrison, Sr., and wife Mista and Aaron Brett Harrison and wife Jessica, all of Mocksville, N.C.; two daughters, Joyce Ann Khan and husband Nazakat of Advance, N.C., and Tina Kay Ferrebee and husband Thomas of Mocksville; two brothers, Ellis Tipper Harrison of Duck and Ralph Fippy Harrison of Clay; one sister, Violet Mullins of Clay; special cousin, Dayton Holcomb; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Gay Truman Harrison; one son, Roger Harrison; four brothers; and one sister. Services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Pastor Bill Burdette officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will be in Rhodes Cemetery, Clay County. Visitation is Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. RUTH EMOGEAN ROGERS Ruth Emojean Rogers, 68, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Munday, the daughter of the late James J. and Clara M. Kelley. She had worked at Public Debt. She was a homemaker and member of Crossroads United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, George G. Rogers; two sons, Greg of Washington and Tim of St. Marys; four grand-children; six sisters, Louise Ayers of Elizabeth, Elouise Bonar of Central, Betty Boice of Parkersburg, Leona Pettit of Glenville, Madilene Yoak of Grantsville and Sue Pepper of Munday; and one brother, Paul Kelley of Munday. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn Kelley and Don Kelley. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. John Frum officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. WOODROW BENNETT Woodrow Bennett, 90, of Bedford, Ohio, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006. He was born in Calhoun County and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was an active member of the Masonic order in Ohio and Florida. Surviving are his wife, the former Chlorene Clayton, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley, Rupert and Bernard, and five sisters, Susie, Opal, Ermal, Stella and Oval. Services were held at Charles R. Blessing Funeral Home, Twinsburg, Ohio. Entombment was in Crown Hill Cemetery. JUNE MILLER June Miller, 75, of Newton, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at her home. She was born at Oka, the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha West Brannon. She was a retired beautician and a member of Newton Baptist Church since Nov. 5, 1961. Surviving are her husband, Okey Miller, whom she married Feb. 19, 1947; two daughters, Carrolyn O’Neal of Oak Harbor, Ohio, and Sandra Tallman of Newton; one son, Jarrell Miller of Newton; two sisters, Orpha Cottrell of Spencer and Ernestine Keaton of Orma; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Brannon, and two sisters, Mary Ann Rouse and Letha Simons. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Ronald W. Fisher officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery. EMILIE HARRIS MARKS Emilie Harris Marks, 71, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun County, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at Smithville Western Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Hatzel and Lelah Leach. She attended Full Gospel Church, Canal Fulton, Ohio, for over 20 years. Surviving are her husband, Virgil Red Marks; seven children she had with her first husband of 42 years, the late George Lee Harris, whom she married in February, 1955, Kathleen Harris and Phyllis Vannoy, both of Mt. Zion; Audrey Smith of Grantsville; Roger Harris and Jimmie Harris, both of Wooster, Ohio; Janet Norris of Smithville, Ohio, and Kenny Harris of Wooster, Ohio, a grandson raised as a son; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three step-children, Michael Green of North Carolina, Bonnie Mucklow of Florida and Patty Marshall of Alabama; 15 step-grandchildren; and one sister, Leah Garrett of Millstone. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kacy Michelle Harris. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev Cleston Garrett officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. BUCKY DALE ARTHUR Bucky Dale Arthur, 50, of Creston, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007. Surviving are his parents, Spark and Bessie Headley Arthur of Creston; three sisters, Su Ellen Butcher and Rebecca Starcher and husband Eric, all of Creston, and Debra Parsons of Kenna; five nieces, Angie, Jeanetta, Hope, Sierra and Maggie; and three nephews, Joe, Derek and Garrett. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Headley officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Creston. EVANGELINE Jean STEMPLE WEST Evangeline Jean West, 92, of Sissonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was born on Rowels Run, the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Myrtle Holbert Stemple. She graduated from Calhoun County High School and retired as a school teacher in Kanawha County. She was a member of Humphrey United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Glidewell of Powhatan, Va., and Judith Montgomery of Aiken, S.C.; one brother, Blaine West of Beavercreek, Ohio; five grandchildren; seven great-grand-children; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Mayfield West. Services were held at Long and Fisher Funeral Home, Sisson-ville, with Rev. James W. Holtsclaw and Rev. Terri Dean offici-ating. Burial was in Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville. RUTH POLING Ruth A. Poling, 64, of Spencer, formerly of Calhoun County, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at her residence. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of Icy M. White Webb of Spencer and the late Paul Eugene Webb. She worked at Kellwood Co. for many years and was manager of Go-Mart, Spencer, for several years. Surviving in addition to her mother are one daughter, Kim Bagby of Apple Creek, Ohio; two sons, Guy Poling of Fredericks-burg, Ohio, and Tony Poling of Apple Creek; one sister, Norma Freeland of Spencer; two brothers, Eddie Webb of Trinity, N.C., and Roger Webb of Akron, Ohio; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Ellen Hunsche, and one brother, Larry Webb. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Danny Whited officiating. Per her request, the body was cremated. REGINALD HILLS Reginald G. Hills, 77, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at his residence. He was born in London, England, the son of the late George A. and Amy Rose Hills. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, who was stationed in Germany. He was an electrical engineer for B.F. Good-rich, Grantsville. Surviving are two sons, Charles Hills of Arlington, Va., and Alan Hills of Portland, Maine; two daughters, Kathryn Heroux of Wilmette, Ill., and Amy Luke of Maywood, Ill.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Hills. There was no visitation or services. ANTHONY LEROY POIRIER Anthony Leroy Poirier, 69, of Grantsville, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born at Bay City, Mich., the son of the late Anthony R. and Dorothy Tate Poirier. Surviving are his wife, Mary L. Poirier; two daughters, Dorothy Starkey of Grantsville and Sherry Hill of Detroit, Mich.; and nine grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements. CLYDE SMITH Clyde E. Smith, 68, of Creston, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, at The Willows, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Conda and Goldia Husk Smith. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Korea. He owned and operated Parkersburg Truck Repair Service for many years. He was retired from Calhoun County Schools as a bus driver with 20 years of service. Surviving are one son, Rick Smith and wife Virginia of Grantsville; two daughters, Michelle Gribben and husband Doug of Elyria, Ohio, and Bobbie Jo Rolston and husband Ryan; five grandchildren, Phillip, Courtney, Harley, Wyatt and Nathen; one great-grandson, Wyatt; three brothers, Robert of Creston, Floyd of Elyria and Jerry of Mineral Wells; and several nieces of nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Billie Jo Smith. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial will be in Hur Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. EVANGELINE ‘Jean’ WEST Evangeline “Jean” West, 92, of Sissonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was retired as a school teacher in Kanawha County and was a member of Humphrey United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Glidewell of Powhatan, Va., and Judith Montgomery of Aiken, S.C.; one brother, Blaine West of Beavercreek, Ohio; five grandchildren; seven great-grand-children; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Mayfield West. Services were held at Long and Fisher Funeral Home, Sisson-ville, with Rev. James W. Holtsclaw and Rev. Terri Dean offici-ating. Burial was in Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville. MINNIE MAE CAIN Minnie Mae Cain, 71, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late James and Fonda Radabaugh Whipkey. She was a homemaker and attended House of Worship. Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Frank Cain; one son, Frank Cain of Belpre, Ohio; three daughters, Nancy Hoselton of Mineral Wells, Carole Fortney of Belpre and Dianne Hayes of Parkersburg; one sister, Barbara Roberts of Nobe; four brothers, Wavel Whipkey of Vienna, Donzel Whipkey and Marvin Whipkey, both of Parkersburg, and Gail Siers of Newark; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Wiladean Amos. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Tim Henson officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. ERNA ‘Ernie’ DEEM Erna “Ernie” Norman Stemple Deem, 89, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at Ohio Valley Health Care, Parkersburg. She was born at MacFarlan, the daughter of the late John W. and Elizabeth Smith Norman of Calhoun County. She had worked at O’Ames Co. and Sears Paint Dept., and was a homemaker. She was a Methodist. Surviving are one son, Marvin Stemple and wife Peggy of Arnoldsburg; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Forest F. Stemple; her second husband, Walter L. Deem; one son, Gerald Bryan Deem; one grandson, Michael Deem; three sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jim Lynch officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery. MILDRED MIRACLE Mildred Miracle, 87, of Williamstown, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John A. and Birdie Bayless Johnson. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Gary Miracle of Vincent, Ohio, and Cecil Miracle and Roger Miracle, both of Williamstown; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grand-children; three sisters, Gladys Digman, Louise Linkous and Daisy Adkins, all of East Liverpool, Ohio; and one brother, Burl “Pete” Johnson of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, W.H. Miracle, on Jan. 30, 2005; one son, Dan; one grandson; one great-grandson; and four brothers. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, with Rev. Ed Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Burnt Hill Cemetery. REV. ROBERT NICHOLAS Rev. Robert H. “Preacher Bob” Nicholas, 72, of Glenville, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, at Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown. He was born in Revere, the son of the late Hoy C. and Pauline Grogg Nicholas. He graduated from Tanner High School and attended Glenville State College. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War from 1953-1955. He was an instructor for W.Va. Baptist Convention School of Christian Studies, served on its executive board and chaired the committee on ministerial standing. He was moderator of Little Kanawha Baptist Association and chaired the committee on evangelism. He was senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Glenville, and his ministry in Ohio and West Virginia spanned 43 years, during which time, he served as associate pastor of Blackhorse Baptist Church, Ravenna, Ohio, pastor of Chestnut Street Baptist Church, Wadsworth, Ohio, New England Baptist Church, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Enon Baptist Church, Sand Fork Baptist Church, Burnsville Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and interim pastor at First Baptist Church, Weston, and Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Mineral Wells. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Eleanor Bell Nicholas; four sons, Robert H. Nicholas II and Kenton Andrew Nicholas, both of Glenville, Eric Warren Nicholas of Cox’s Mill and James E. Moore of Cedarville; two sisters, Betty Jo Roberts of Kent, Ohio, and Wilma Weaver of Parkersburg; one brother, Roger D. Nicholas of Snellville, Ga.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church, Glenville, with Rev. Ken Heiney officiating. Burial will be in Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville. Visitation will be held Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m., at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Glenville First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 237, Glenville, WV 26351. ADA NUTTER Ada Z. Nutter, 88, of Grantsville, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Amos and Virginia Craddock Gibson. She was a former employee of Chancellor Hotel cafeteria, Parkersburg, and a member of Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Richard Hosey of Grantsville; one daughter, Linda Bishop of San Bernadino, Calif.; three grand-children; five great-grandchildren; and caregiver, Dianne Taylor of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hale Hosey, and her second husband, Gale Nutter. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial will be in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. Visitation will be Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. JOANN PARKS JORDAN Joann Parks Jordan, 73, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at Otterbein Portage Valley, Pemberville, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Oren and Maxine Parks. She was retired and worked part-time at Pemberville IGA. Surviving are her husband, Paul Jordan; five children of Pemberville; one step-daughter, Judy Meadows and husband Roger of Annamoriah; one brother, Lawrence (Bud) Parks and wife Betty; and four sisters, Kathryn Walker and husband Irvin, Donna Newell and husband Jack, Marie Blair and husband Jim, and Betty Walker and husband On, all of Big Bend. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Bell; one brother, Dale Parks and his infant twin sister; one nephew, David Walker; one niece, Terry Parks; and one great-nephew, Jordan Blair. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Full Gospel Lighthouse Church, Big Bend, with Rev. Jerry Cottrell officiating, and burial in Big Bend Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church. CHESTER WILSON Chester K. Wilson, 81, of Holiday, Fla., died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at Community Hospital, New Port Richey, Fla. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Oley and Jane Wilson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and an electrician at Kardex, Inc. He was a member of American Legion Post 86 and was a Methodist. Surviving are his wife, Betty; one son, Scott of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Sharon Dunlap of Willoughby, Ohio, and Melanie Kay Salazar of San Jose, Calif.; one sister, Crystal Kight of Charleston; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Foster Wilson. Memorial services were held at Morgan Funeral Home, New Port Richey. MARY BOWSER BICKEL Mary Bowser Bickel, 100, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, at Eagle Pointe Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County. Surviving are one son, Robert F. Bickel of Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Winifred Bowser of Parkersburg; several nieces; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, F.H. Bickel; one daughter, Barbara Ann Davy; three brothers, Paul, Bretney and Owen Bowser; and one sister, Margaret. Graveside services were held at Mount Olivet Cemetery, with Rev. James Kinsler officiating. OCIE (Judy) HELMICK Ocie J. (Judy) Helmick, 62, of Nicut, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Memorial Division. She was born in Minnora, the daughter of the late Emerson and Pearl Keener Bailey. Surviving are her husband, Eugene G. Helmick; two children, Wayne Helmick of Manassas, Va., and Sandy Hoskins of Charles Town; two sisters, Velma Conner of Furndale, Md., and Virginia Lowry of Orrville, Ohio; two brothers, Adderson Bailey of Orrville and Steven Bailey of Granville, Ohio; four grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five siblings. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Loren Price officiating. Burial was in Metz Cemetery, Nicut. CHESTER WILSON Chester Wilson died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Holiday, Fla. He was the son of the late Oley and Jamie Wilson. He was a 1943 graduate of Calhoun County High School and attended West Virginia University. He was a World War II veteran, having served in Europe. He later worked in Cleveland, Ohio, and Reno, Ohio. After retirement, he spent time at his camp in St. Marys and winters in Florida. Surviving are his wife, Betty; two daughters, Melanie Salazar of San Jose, Calif., and Sharon Dunlap of Willoughby, Ohio; one son, Scott of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and one sister, Crystal Kight of Charleston. He was preceded in death by one brother, Foster. Memorial services will be held at a later date. EDITH LIPSCOMB Edith M. Lipscomb, 80, of Harrisville, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Five Forks, the daughter of the late C. Brooks and Viola Reed Cox. Surviving are three sons, Franklin Lipscomb of Harrisville, Mark Lipscomb of Belpre and Richard Lipscomb of Sanford, N.C.; two daughters, Helen Snyder of Tuppers Plains and Mary Buck of Mineral Wells; two sisters, Avis Wamsley of Five Forks and Nellie Grimm of Stow, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant Lipscomb, and one brother, Darrel Cox. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. John Rexroad officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Chevauxdefrise. CARLESS COY HAYS Carless Coy Hays, 70, of Spencer, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at Charleston General Hospital. He was born at Left Hand, Roane County, the son of the late Issach and Mildred Snodgrass Hays. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Standard Lafarge Co., Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of Moose Club, Northfield, Ohio, and VFW Post 5959, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, La Vonne Hays; four daughters, Carla Gier of Florida, Ann Self of Arnoldsburg and Tina Kissel and Tammy Bowen, both of Kenova; three step-daughters, Linda Hartman of Garrettsville, Ohio, Deborah Britton of Gilbert, Ariz., and Jessica Quinn of Aurora, Ohio; three brothers, Melvin Hays and wife Marie and Danny Hays and wife Judy, all of Arnoldsburg, and Larry Hays and wife Margaret of Ravenna, Ohio; two sisters, Eleanor Smith and husband Charles and Patty Keough and husband Jack, all of Arnoldsburg; five grandchildren, Kayla and Kimmy Self of Arnoldsburg, Charity Spencer of Spencer, Adam Stump of Grantsville and Marcus Gier of Florida; two great-grandchildren; and 10 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, William R. Hays, and one granddaughter, Cindy Self. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, near Spencer. LOVIE DELORES COLLINS Lovie Delores Richards Collins, 85, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Nov. 25, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Emory V. and Ora E. Bartlett Richards. She was a Methodist and a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Grover H. Collins; two daughters, Janice Novak of Seven Hills, Ohio, and Lucy Hill of Washington; two sons, Phillip Kelley of Atwater, Ohio, and Bill Collins of Mt. Zion; two brothers, Obed Richards and Hobert Richards, both of Big Springs; one sister, Lola of Penobscot, Maine; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hollie Kelley, in 1946; seven brothers, Lester, Lee, Orla, Park, Cleo, Woodrow and Lawrence; and two sisters, Alta and Genevieve. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. VIOLET JANE ‘Midge’ RADER Violet Jane “Midge” Cobb Rader, 65, of Elizabeth, died at home. She was born at Clendenin, the daughter of the late John Jackson and Gertrude Florence Deel Cobb. She was retired from General Electric, Parkersburg. Surviving are two sons, Clay Rader and his wife Kimberly and Scott Rader and his wife Violet, all of Annamoriah; four sisters, Maye Lipscomb of Pinch, Dolly Graley of Alum Creek and Faye Jarrett and Joyce Patton, both of Clendenin; three brothers, Paul Cobb, Johnny Cobb and Melton Cobb, all of Clendenin; a special friend, Herb Stevens of Clendenin; and four grandchildren, Sierra, Erica, Roman and Seth. She was preceded in death by one brother, Warren Cobb. Services were held at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Pastor William M. Cottrell officiating. Burial was in Cobb Cemetery, Clendenin. LARRY STUMP Larry E. Stump, 56, of Manchester, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006. He was the son of Eleanor Stump of Barberton, Ohio, and the late Earl Page Stump. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of Vietnam and was employed at Aircraft Braking Systems for 27 years and AFSCME Ohio Council 8 for 10 years. He was a member of Akron Baptist Temple. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Linda Stump; one daugh-ter, Emily Ream of Ashland, Ky.; one son, Nathan of Manchester; four sisters, Karen Cromer, Pat Wiley, Nancy Copeland and Kim Dunham; two brothers, Bill Stump and Mark Stump; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were held at Schermesser Funeral Home, Man-chester, with Rev. Ernie Kemppel officiating. Burial was in Man-chester Cemetery with veteran’s service by Copley VFW Post 7971 and American Legion Post 473. HAZEL MARIE JETT Hazel Marie Jett, 64, of Wooster, Ohio, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at Country Point nursing facility, Wooster. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Paul and Stella Wayne Jett. Surviving are three sons, Kenneth Jett of Elizabeth, Curtis Marks of Creston and Robert Marks of Chloe; three daughters, Veronica Nagy of Wooster, Gwinna Marks of Parkersburg and Carlena Rock of Salem, Ohio; one half-sister, Vonda Parsons of Anna, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one half-brother, Bob Scenes. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Louis Villers officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. MADALENE RIDDLE Madalene A. Riddle, 89, of Ashland, Ohio, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Grant and Anna Leach Roberts. She had resided in Ashland since 1945. She was a homemaker and had previously worked for Faultless Rubber Co. and C.E. Ward Co. She was a former member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, New Philadelphia, Ohio, Christ United Methodist Church, Loyal Workers Sunday School Class and Builders Group, Ashland, and a member of Vermillion Baptist Church and Joy 2 Adult Sunday School Class, Perrysville, Ohio, and Red Hat Society. Surviving are three daughters, Manoka Hassinger and Lenore Reich, both of Ashland, and Myrna Edie of Greenfield, Ind.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Eleanor Mohrman of Lakeland, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Alpha G. Riddle, on Aug. 14, 1998; three sisters, Pearl Fowler, Zee Stout and Maxine Beall Walker; and one brother, Lee Roberts. Services were held at Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Leudeman officiating. Burial was in Ashland County Memorial Park. SAMANTHA DAWN PEARSON Samantha Dawn Pearson, 23 months, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, in an auto accident near Spencer. She was born in Charleston, the daughter of Chad Pearson and Kimberly Tanner of Arnoldsburg. Surviving in addition to her parents are maternal grand-parents, Frances and Gail Tanner of Arnoldsburg; paternal grand-mother, Joann Pauley of Orma; and aunts and uncles, Barbara Pearson, Gary and Veronica May, Kathy Tanner, Joyce Crouser, Howard and Betty Tanner, Bim Tanner, Michael and Juliann Tanner, Kevin Dale and Dianne Tanner, Kevin Gale Tanner and Keith and Marie Tanner. She was preceded in death by one uncle, Denver Tanner. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Loving Arms Cemetery, near Orma. SANDRA KAY JARVIS Sandra Kay Jarvis, 61, of Chloe, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, at Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born at Chelyan, the daughter of the late Richard and Nellie Kirkpatrick Hawks. She was employed by Calhoun County Committee on Aging at the West Fork center and was a home-maker. She was a member of Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Stinson. Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Charter Jarvis; two daughters, Karen Cottrell and Kim Perkins; three sisters, Anna Coble, Wanda Rose and Sharon King; three grandchildren, Misty King, Katie Perkins and Brandon Cottrell; and one great-grandson, Riley Perkins. She was preceded in death by her step-mother, Dahlia Hawks. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Unity Gospel Tabernacle, with Pastor Geoffrey Hamrick officiating. Burial will be in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. FREDERICK WAYBRIGHT Frederick H. Waybright, 69, of Reedy, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He was born in Ripley, the son of the late Harvey Harrison and Iva Mae Raines Waybright. He was a retired employee of General Excavating, Inc., Winchester, Va., and State Construction and Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War and member of Harmony Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Fred Waybright of Arnoldsburg and Tim Waybright of Georgia; two daughters, Kelli Weatherholtz of Woodstock, Va., and Tracy Rhodes of Mt. Jackson, Va.; one sister, Stella Jenkins of Jacksonville, N.C.; one brother, Nelson Otho Waybright of Cleveland, Ohio; six grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Stacy Waybright; one brother, Ronald Waybright; and one sister, Margaret Reynolds. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Daniel McClung officiating. Burial, with military grave-side rites, was in Looney Cemetery, Walton. DORIS NORMALEE CAIN Doris Normalee Bower Cain, 69, of Madison, Ohio, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, at her home. She was born in Henrietta, the daughter of the late James and Audrey Merle Kendell Bower. She worked for Hy-Ko Products, Bedford, Ohio, for 18 years and was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Stan Cain of Madison and Jeffrey Cain of Eastlake, Ohio; four grandchildren; two brothers, James Bower and Jerry Bower, both of West Virginia; one sister, Kathy Hopkins of Elizabeth; and one half-sister, Germalea Fortney of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth D. Cain, in 2002. Services were held at The Behm Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Madison, with Rev. Stephen Fisher of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in Perry Cemetery, Perry, Ohio. RALPH NICHOLAS, JR. Ralph L. Nicholas, Jr., 70, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, at The Arbors, Marietta, Ohio. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ralph and Ida Whipkey Nicholas. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Grantsville VFW. Surviving are three brothers, Cleston Nicholas of Grantsville, Charles Nicholas of Harrisville and Phillip Nicholas of Parkers-burg; four sisters, Colleen Burdette of Vienna, Phyllis Belt of Tucson, Ariz., Sandra Richter of Freepont and Alta Richards of Big Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Carroll Gene Nicholas. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial will be in Nobe Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. ALMA MAE FREED Alma Mae Freed, 68, of Norman Ridge, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Wilbert Nicholson and Ona Gay Kelley. Surviving are two sons, Kevin Thompson and Ryan Copen, both of Norman Ridge; one daughter-in-law, Tammy Thompson of Norman Ridge; one granddaughter, Colleen Thompson of Norman Ridge; three sisters, Wyvonda Nicholson of Grantsville, Betty Wilson of Sycamore and Charlotte McDonald of Mt. Zion; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, James W. Freed; two brothers, Charles “Tootie” Nicholson and Bobby Lee Nicholson; and one niece, Tina Nicholson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jack Seabolt officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery. GILEAD WILMER GAULT, JR. Gilead Wilmer Gault, Jr., 52, of Parkersburg, died Wednes-day, Oct. 25, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Wood County, the son of the late Gilead Wilmer and Iona Virginia Wilson Gault. He was retired from Cloverdale Meat Packing with more than 25 years of service. Surviving is his wife, Freda Lipps Gault; two children, Darren Gault and Crystal Sims, both of Parkersburg; step-children, Mary Morris of Parkersburg, William Lipps of Veto, Tina Layner of Kentucky, William C. Lipps of Parkersburg, Wendy Flemming of Mineral Wells and James Simmons of Arkansas; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Linda Snider of Grantsville and Betty Cooper of Parkersburg; four nephews; and two nieces. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Loyd Winans officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens. ERNEST BUSH Ernest L. Bush, 79, of Palm Harbor, Fla., died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Big Springs and moved to the Palm Harbor area in 1992 from Parkersburg. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a warehouseman for a chemical manufacturing company. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Willa Dean Bush; one son, Ernest Michael Bush of Palm Harbor; three brothers, Jack Bush of Mineral Wells, Charles Bush of Parkersburg and Porter Bush of Lubeck; three sisters, Marie Weese of Beckley, Margie Mathess of Parkersburg and Maxine Crouch of Vienna; and two grandchildren. EVELYN SOLE BURROWS Evelyn Sole Burrows, 87, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born at Quaker City, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold and Jessie M. Groll Sole. She was a resident of Five Forks until moving to Parkersburg in 1959. Surviving are two daughters, Betsy Lynch of Laura, Ohio, and Merlene Cline of Pataskala, Ohio; one son, Dean Burrows of Parkersburg; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary E. Ritchie, and one son, Richard Hale Burrows. Services were scheduled Wednesday, noon, at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating, and burial in Broomstick Cemetery, Five Forks. FRANCES SMITH Frances Smith, 75, of Fountain Hills, Ariz., died Sunday, July 30, 2006, at her home. She was born at Milo, the daughter of the late Pascal D. and Beulah Starcher Bailey. She attended Calhoun County High School and Glenville State College. She worked many years in the medical profession in Akron, Ohio, before retiring in 1990. Surviving are two brothers, Marvin (Buddy) Bailey of West Virginia and Dick Bailey of Alabama; one sister, Sandra Kovac of Fountain Hills; and a loving companion, Philip Moe of California. She was preceded in death by eight siblings. MARY WOLVERTON Mary V. Wolverton, 88, of Big Bend, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born at Annamoriah, the daughter of the late George and Sally Wright Basnett. She was a lifelong resident and home-maker in Calhoun County and a member of Brooksville Baptist Church and Senior Citizens Center, Grantsville. Surviving are two sons, Cecil D. Wolverton of Walker and Harold R. (Dusty) Wolverton of Big Bend; three grandsons, Kevin, Matthew and Lee; one granddaughter, Melinda; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil R. Wolver-ton; one son, Robert E. Wolverton; six brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. C.W. McDonald officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Norman Ridge. LORAINE LANTZ WYERS Loraine Lantz Wyers, 85, of Little Hocking, Ohio, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at Arcadia Nursing Home, Coolville. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Givens Burrows. She was a school bus driver for Warren School District and drove for Community Action, Marietta. Surviving are two daughters, Joyce Wright of Williamstown and Robin Null of Coolville; one son, Ron Lantz of Elizabeth; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leonard, Donald and Donnie Burrows; and two sisters, her twin Irene Siers and Eveline Fry. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thurl Lantz; three children, Teddy Leo, Kitty Lou Lantz and Sandra Eakle; one brother, Hayward Burrows; and one sister, Imogene Davis. Services were held at Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre, Ohio, with Pastor Jim Eakle officiating. EARNESTINE ‘Tina’ LOUISE LYNCH Earnestine “Tina” Louise Lynch, 73, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at Richmond Heights Hospital. She was born in Big Springs, the daughter of the late J.C. and Pearl Norman Richards. Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Wilson of Big Springs; two sons, Lyle Dennis Snider of East Lake, Ohio, and Michael Lynch of Cleveland, her caretaker; seven grandchildren, Lyle, Bryan and Homer II Wilson, Dennis and Tim Snider, Jamie Muniz and Tonya Ratliff; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Eldine Wilson of Parkersburg; and one aunt, Bernadine Braham of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis Snider; her second husband, Norman Lynch; two granddaughters, Darla Dee Snider and Rayanna Louise Lancaster; and one brother, Clyde Richards. Services were held at Community Gospel Tabernacle, Cleve-land, with Rev. Billy Ray Lambert officiating. Burial was at Big Springs. MERYL BOGGS Meryl Boggs, 94, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at Harmar Place, Marietta. She was born near Spencer, the daughter of A.P. and Byrd Sinnett. She was a housewife, member of Little Hocking United Methodist Church and original member of Little Hocking Garden Club. Surviving are one daughter, Sharon Lamb of New Albany, Ohio; two sons, John of Indianapolis, Ind., and Paul of Marietta; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Daris N. Boggs; two sisters, Flotie Sinnett of Spencer and Thelma Lowe of Melbourne, Fla.; and two brothers, Denver Sinnett of Martins-burg and Harlan Sinnett of Grantsville. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, Ohio. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery, Belpre. HELEN FRAME Helen F. Frame, 83, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in The Plains, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Minnie Lattimer Preston. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Rebecca Frame Rhodes of Parkersburg; one step-daughter, Nancy Fleming of Belpre, Ohio; five grandchildren, including Steve Whited of Grantsville; and seven great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald T. Frame; five brothers, Charles, Lawrence, Paul, Robert and Clifford Pres-ton; and two sisters, Lena Waters and Beatrice Rutter. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with her nephew Rev. Dale Waters officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery. PAUL NICHOLS Paul E. Nichols, 80, of Spencer, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at Roane General Hospital. He was born at Clover, the son of the late George and Gatha Digman Nichols. He was an oilfield worker and retired from Pennzoil. Surviving are his wife, Norma J. Nichols; one son, Mark A. Nichols of Spencer; two sisters, Opal Selmon of Grantsville and Brenice Little of Davisville; two brothers, Georgie Nichols of Grantsville and Burl Nichols of Mt. Zion; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael E. Nichols. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Danny Whited officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery. THOMAS BELL Thomas E. Bell, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006. He was born in Annamoriah, the son of the late Earl A. and Monnie L. Davis Bell. He retired from B&W in 1981 after 34 years of service. He was a member of Reimer Road Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Martha “Jean” Duskey Bell; one son, Steven T. Bell; one daughter, Brenda J. LaFaso; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Shirley Bell. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Snyder Community Church, Annamoriah, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, on Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to services. PATRICIA (Patty) KNIGHT RICHARDS Patricia (Patty) Knight Richards, 62, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Desmoin and Maggie Richards of Norman Ridge. Surviving are two sons, Boyd (Bo) Richards of Big Springs and Jerry Knight of Nicut; two daughters, Teresa Knight of Parkersburg and Neena Knight Sampson of Grantsville; three sisters, Dessall Starcher of Ohio, Sadie Cunningham of Parkersburg and Anna Music of Pt. Pleasant; four brothers, Larry Richards of Big Root, Ronzel Richards of Norman Ridge, Denver Richards of Big Bend and Perry Richards of Gilmer; several nieces and nephews; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, James D. (Jody) Richards; one brother, Charles Richards; two sisters, Ola Triplett and Dottie Richards; and one niece, Heather Richards Myer. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Norman Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services. ARIL LEE MAY Aril Lee May, 62, of Donna, La., died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at his home. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Homer and Della Packs May. Surviving are his wife, Laura May; three children, Thurman, Robert and Brenda May, all of El Paso, Tex.; one sister, Mary Starcher of Ivydale; and two brothers, James May and Leant May, both of Danville, Va. Private family services were held, with burial in the family cemetery. ARNOLD RAY NORMAN Arnold Ray Norman, 83, of Orma, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. He was born at Beech, the son of the late Isaac Homer and Lula Brannon Norman. He was a farmer and attended Fairview Union Church. Surviving are one brother, Orville Norman of Orma; one sister, Pearl Conrad of Orma; one aunt, Zadia Greathouse of Richwood; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bunker Norman, Isaac Homer Norman, Jr., and William Norman, and three sisters, Murl Norman, Irene Norman and Ona Helmick. Services will be held Friday, 3 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Norman Family Cemetery, Beech. Visitation will be Friday, 1 to 3 p.m., at the funeral home. FREDERICK HATHAWAY Frederick H. Hathaway, M.D., 91, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Frederick S. and Eva Dye Hathaway. He was a Captain in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and received the Army Commendation Medal. He graduated from West Virginia University and received his medical degree from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1939. He was in the practice of internal medicine in Lincoln from 1946-87. He was with Veterans Affairs Adjudication Division since 1988. He was a member and officer of numerous medical associations, Trinity United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 3. Surviving are one son, Dr. Frederick Hathaway of Lincoln; one daughter, Sarah Ann Hathaway of Lincoln; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, David Hathaway of Bexley, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Hinton Hathaway, and one sister, Virginia Hathaway Kirby. Private family services were held at Lincoln Memorial Park. OPAL COON MILLER Opal Coon Miller, 91, of Barberton, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at Barberton Citizens Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Calvin and Rosabelle Carpenter. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Macel K. Waggoner of New Franklin, Ohio; two sons, Ezra Eugene Coon, Jr., of Spencer and Cleo Charley Coon of Norton, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ezra Coon; her second husband, Earl Miller; two daughters, Hazel Virginia Waggoner and Bethel Lamp; and one brother, Commodore Carpenter. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Hur. VIVIAN BRADFORD Vivian M. Bradford, 95, of Nicut, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Chattanooga, Okla., the daughter of the late Theodore and Stella Hughes Meadows. She was a former employee of Siani Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Surviving are one daughter, Jane A. Neal and husband Charles of Nicut; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one great-grandchild, one brother, and three sisters. The body was cremated. Services were held at the convenience of the family. EDITH FLUHARTY Edith O. Fluharty, 89, of Harrisville, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, in Pullman, at her caregiver’s residence. She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late Henderson and Bertha Metz Richards. She was a member of Harrisville Baptist Church and June Rebekah Lodge 56, Smithville. Surviving are two daughters, Annabelle (Ann) Mayhew of Mineral Wells and Sharon Sue (Suzi) Moore of Parkersburg; one son, Randall Lee Fluharty of Smithville; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Durl Fluharty; one son, Gayford (Sonny) Fluharty; and one grandson, Gary Fluharty. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Pastor Robert Perine officiating. Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. RUTH LINVILLE Ruth E. Linville, 77, of Russells Point, Ohio, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at Memorial Hospital, Marysville, Ohio. She was born in Stinson, the daughter of the late Okey and Zella Postalwait Miller. She worked for Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville, in the 1950s and owned several taverns in the Calhoun County area in the 1960s. Surviving are two sons, Paul Phipps of Albany, Ohio, and Wayne Phipps of Marysville; two brothers, Jack Miller of Charles-ton and Ray Miller of Macon, Ga.; two sisters, Alma Gay Vincent of Parkersburg and Phyllis Bailey of Stinson; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Don Kenton Phipps; her second husband, William “Dick” Linville; an infant daughter; and one grandson, Steven Wayne Phipps. Services were not announced. MARK SHIMER Mark Shimer, 45, of Creston, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, at The Arbors of Marietta. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late Ernest D. and Anna E. Ewing Shimer. He was a self-employed carpenter. Surviving are one daughter, Jeannetta Harper of Spencer; one son, Joshua Craig Starkey of Old Orchard Beach, Me.; two brothers, his twin Matthew Shimer of Creston and David Shimer of Clinton, Ohio; three sisters, Faye Kramer of Ottawa, Ill., Ruby Bingman of Medina, Ohio, and Barbara Cooper of Creston; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Eliza-beth, with Rev. William Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Annamoriah. LEOTA LESLIE Leota Leslie, 72, of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at her home. She was born at Five Forks, the daughter of the late Wattie and Bertha Ellen Frederick Burrows. She attended New Life Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Wanda Posey of Soddy-Daisy and Brenda Perrin of Iowa; one brother, Myrul Burrows of Co- chranton, Pa.; three sisters, Oleta Dye of Spencer, Juanita Hefler of Parkersburg and Reva Hanshaw of Sandstone; seven grand-children; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Press Henry Cyrus; five brothers, Earl, Burl, Thurl, Clifford and Gerald Burrows; and two sisters, Virginia and Geneva Burrows. Services were held at Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy, with Rev. Danny Keener officiating. Grave-side services were held at Burrows Cemetery, Pleasant Hill. MARVIN EARL WALDBESER Marvin Earl Waldbeser, 78, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2006, at Oakland Veterans Administration, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born in Morton, Ill., the son of the late Edward and Clara Schoenbein Waldbeser. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are one son, David Waldbeser of Martinez, Calif., and friend, Edna Kingsbury of Grantsville. As per his request, his remains were cremated. BEULAH MACEL BAILEY Beulah Macel Bailey, 87, of Nicut, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at the home of her sister. She was the daughter of the late Elbert and Josephine Boone Brady. She was a homemaker. Surviving are four brothers, Bernard Brady of Walker, Borden Brady of Methias and Blair and Brock Brady, both of Shock; two sisters, Bernice Rogers of Baltimore, Md., and Barbara Sauer of Orma; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Henry Bailey; one daughter, Linda Bailey Fisher; one son, Michael Bailey; and one brother, Blaine Brady. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Shock. VICTOR KIRBY Victor Kirby, 97, of Spencer, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Rufus E. and Mary Adams Kirby. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 21, Spencer, and a farmer. He was a member of Alexander Baptist Church and attended Gilboa Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Kirby; two step-sons, Thomas Sinclair of Spencer and Mark Sinclair of Barberton, Ohio; one sister, Eula Nelson of Vienna; two brothers, Cleo Kirby of Parkers-burg and Wilbert Kirby of Mt. Zion; and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine Bell Kirby, and three brothers, Boyd, Delbert and Forrest Kirby. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland and Bill Walton officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery with military graveside rites. BILLY DEAN KING Billy Dean King, 72, of Leatherbark, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Pearl Wallbrown King of Leatherbark and the late Willie Lee King. He was a 798 union pipeliner and a Protestant. Surviving in addition to his mother are two daughters, Pamela King and Linda Flinn, both of Portland, Ohio; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; companion, Becky Hunt; seven step-children; 11 step-grandchildren; one brother, Bernard King of Ripley; and his former wife, Evone Donohew of Ravenswood. He was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Amanda L. Hunt. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery. ERNESTINE HARDMAN Ernestine Hall Hardman, 70, of Stouts Mills, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ray and Erma Runyon Hall. She was a homemaker, former employee of Kinney Shoe Corp., and a Baptist. Surviving are one son, Douglas Hardman of Tanner; two daughters, Tena Jones of Stouts Mills and Debra Shiflet of Stumptown; one sister, Madeline Beal of Ohio; one brother, Virgil Ray Hall of Stouts Mills; nine grandchildren; and four great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Douglas Hardman, in 1978. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Howard Swick officiating, and burial in Sand Fork Cemetery. LOWELL THOMAS HUNT, SR. Lowell Thomas Hunt, Sr., 67, of Palestine, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Charles Hurley and Erma K. Anderson Hunt. He was an operating engineer with local 132. He was a member of Jr. Order of United American Mechanics and attended Pisgah United Methodist Church, Pale-stine. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Joan Rupert Hunt; one daughter, JoAnn Hunt of Belpre; two sons, Lowell Thomas Hunt, Jr., and Stanley Hunt, both of Elizabeth; six brothers and sisters, Jesse William Hunt of Spencer, James Hunt of Clarksville, Tenn., Jean Royston of East Pine, Md., Kathy Hunt, Chester Hunt and Eileen Hunt; five grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. Memorial service held at convenience of the family. BESSIE ‘Liz’ BENNETT Bessie E. “Liz” Bennett, 77, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Gerald and Garnet Clark Graham. She retired from Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital where she was a cook. She was a Christian. Surviving are five children, Ward “Buck” Bennett and Vera Bennett, both of Parkersburg, and Hope Lanning, Billy Bennett and Sandy Hendricks, all of Princeton; four brothers and sisters, Naomi Schoonover of Granville, Ohio, Billy Graham of Chillicothe, Ohio, Wanda Vining of Rutland, Ohio, and Jimmy Graham of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward Bennett; one daughter, Judy Doherty; step-mother, Goldie Graham; one grandson, Adam Lanning; and dearest friend, David J. Morris. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Norman Butler officiating. DOROTHY ANN WESTFALL Dorothy Ann Westfall, 83, of Glenville, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Nellie Shouldis Dalton. In 1953, she and her husband moved to Glenville and started Dalton Store Co. Later, another store was opened in Grantsville. She retired after 33 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, John C. Westfall of Glenville; two daughters, Jane Kennedy of Ripley and JoAnn Powell of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Chester, and one brother, Clyde Dalton, Jr., of Clendenin. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery. GOLDIE RICHARDS Goldie H. Shimer Arthur Richards, 94, of Grantsville, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Okey and Annie Cunningham Shimer and a lifelong resident of Grantsville. Surviving are one son, Richard Lindell Arthur of Elyria, Ohio; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three sisters, Arthelia Richards of Elizabeth, Blanche Kendall of Mt. Zion and Pauline Cline of Twinsburg, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Arthur, and four sisters, Clareth Wilson, Ollie Ford, Pearl Reed and Virginia Williams. A private family service was scheduled Wednesday at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Calhoun County Committee on Aging. ORVIN GLENN BUCK Orvin Glenn Buck, 75, of Grantsville, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Orvan Buck and Vanna Core Buck Waldo. He graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1951 and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. He was retired from Pennzoil Corp. as a welder. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, VFW Post 5959 and Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, He was a Shriner, active in Boy Scouts of America and an umpire for youth baseball. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Weaver Buck; two sons, Stephen L. Buck of Williamstown and William C. Buck of Grants-ville; one brother, Garland R. Buck of Columbus, Ohio; and three grandsons, Jeremy L. Buck, S. Mitchell Buck and Jeffrey T. Buck. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville, with Masonic graveside rites. EVELYN LOU WILSON Evelyn Lou Wilson, 75, of Brohard, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born at Brohard, the daughter of the late Oval and Daisy Swisher Wilson. She was a member of Strait Creek Baptist Church, Brohard, where she served many years as the church clerk. Surviving are three brothers, Delmas Wilson of Brohard, Darl Wilson of Parkersburg and Robert Wilson of Washington; two aunts, Opal Swisher and Genevieve Swisher; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by one brother, Dallas Wilson, and two nephews, Rodney Wilson and Bo Wilson. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard. Visitation was also scheduled Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m. DELLA RUTH BAUM Della Ruth Baum, 93, of Williamstown, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at Willows Nursing and Rehab Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Benjamin S. and Rozella Saunders Snider. She was a homemaker and member of the former Williamstown Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are one son, David Baum of Williamstown; two daughters, Rosie Baum of Williamstown and Becky Frame of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Franklin Baum; 11 brothers and sisters; and one granddaughter, Amanda Frame. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor John Lands officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown. Visitation was sched­uled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. SHELDA VIOLA PRYOR Shelda Viola Pryor, 95, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, at her home. She was born in Marietta, Ohio, the daughter of the late Milton and Clara Pickering Berry. She was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church and had attended Rockport Tri-City Full Gospel Church. She was saved at the age of 14 and received the call to preach in her 20’s. She had ministered at several locations. Surviving are three sons, William D. Pryor of Marietta and Dana Lochary and Don Edward Lochary, both of Titusville, Fla.; four daughters, Josephine Foggin of Arnoldsburg, Pearl Arthurs of Parkersburg, Jane Alicia Anderson of North Benton, Ohio, and Dolores Grandon of Titusville; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Purl Delbert Pryor; three brothers; and two sisters. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., Parkersburg, with Rev. Everett Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Watertown Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. SKYLER DEAN ANDREANO Skyler Dean Andreano, six-weeks-old, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. Surviving are his parents, Amy Brooke Cain of Glenville and Christopher Andreano; grandfather, Michael Andreano of Oldsmar, Fla.; grandmothers, Donna Cain of Big Bend and Michelle Ellis of Leesville, S.C.; great-grandparents, Christel Coker of Leesville, Betty Andreano of Oldsmar, June Godfrey of Grantsville and Frances and Donna Cain of Big Bend; one uncle, James Dean Cain of Camp Lejeune, N.C., and one aunt, Page Ellis of Leesville. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Dean Cain. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. Burial was in Cain Cemetery, Big Bend. ERNEST HOSEY Ernest F. Hosey, 81, of Morgantown, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Charles R. and Etta J. Farrell Hosey. He served during World War II in the 1st Armored Division and saw action in North Africa, Italy, Ger-many, France and Austria. He retired from Monongahela Power with 30 years of service. He served as Santa Claus for many years in Morgantown and Grantsville. He was mayor of Grantsville, director of Emergency Services for Calhoun County, held offices with Morgantown and Grantsville Lions clubs, and was a lifetime member of Morgantown VFW. He was a member of Knotts Memorial U.M. Church, Grantsville, and former member of Riverside Methodist Church, Westover. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Bertha J. Brookover Hosey; two daughters, Ernestine Maust of Rockville, Md., and Jeanne Conte of Morgantown; one son, Fred Hosey of Morgan-town; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Hosey Ward, in 1990; six brothers, Rome, Harry, Harley, Wade, Shirley and Hale; and two sisters, Ruth Prunty and Retta Heiney. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with pastors Carroll McCauley and Tim Davis officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery. GALE HATHAWAY Gale Hathaway, 83, of Spencer, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Oscar “Bunt” and Leodie Bennett Hathaway. He graduated from Calhoun County High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He had worked at Goodyear Aircraft, Akron, Ohio, and retired from Monongahela Power Co. with 36 years of service. He was a member of Speed United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Virginia K. Davis Hathaway; one daughter, Mary Newlon of Greensburg, Pa.; one son, Jerry Hathaway of Williamstown; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Veta “Pete” Linville, Glena Vannoy and Zelda “Tag” Siers, and two brothers, Roma and Lewis “Jake” Hathaway. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating, and burial in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home two hours prior to services. LOCIE IDENA MORRIS Locie Idena Batten Morris, 85, of Chloe, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at her home. She was born at Walton, the daughter of the late Sammuel and Julia Abigail Romine Batten. Surviving are two sons, Clarence Batten of South Charleston and Okey “Buck” Morris and wife Kay of Chloe; one daughter, Mary Gail Cross and husband Floyd of Chloe; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her caregiver, Wendy Cadle Taylor of Nebo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okey Morris, Sr.; two brothers, Alfred and Faud Batten; and one sister, Zena Batten Pence. Services will be held Friday, 11:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial will be in Morris Cemetery, Chloe. Visitation will be on Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. LAURA SIMONS BELL Laura Simons Bell, 88, of Spencer, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at her home. She was born at Oka, the daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia Griffin Simons. She was a retired employee of Spencer State Hospital and a former employee of Roane General Hospital and Spencer Grade School. Surviving are two sons, Joe Simons of Winfield and Steve Bell of Spencer; one daughter, Sherry Bell of Spencer; six grand-children; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Bell; one son, George Thomas Bell; six brothers, Cecil, Ofa, Willard, Bruce, Russell and Everette Simons; and three sisters, Allie White Lowery, Anna Boggs and Evelyn Simons. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon B. Strickland officiating. Burial will be in Clover Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. GUINEVERE ‘Guin’ ELLIOTT Guinevere R. “Guin” Elliott, 79, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Obici Hospital, Suffolk, Va., where she resided with her son. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Coy and Luerna Robinson. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and had worked at Rubber Fabricators and county clerk’s office and was retired from Calhoun Library. Surviving are one son, Michael; two daughters, Nancy and Bobi; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert “Tuck” Elliott, whom she married Nov. 22, 1945; three sisters, Lurland, Gertrude and Greta; and one brother, Harold. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. MARY STARKEY Mary S. Starkey, 83, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at her home. She was born at Apple Farm, the daughter of the late George and Bessie Stump Wilson. She was a 1942 graduate of Calhoun County High School and member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville. She was president of United Methodist Women for many years. Surviving are one daughter, Hope Phillips of Mineral Wells; three sons, George Hannah of New Mexico, Edwin Hannah of Parkersburg and Frederick Hannah of New Market, Va.; 10 grand-children; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one step-son, Greg Starkey; She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Starkey; three brothers, Luke, Henry and Hugh; four sisters, Treacy Jane, Eda, Donnie and an infant sister; one grandson; one grand-daughter; and one step-daughter, Joyce Ann Starkey. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. WILLIAM ‘Bill’ MATHEWS William J. “Bill” Mathews, 87, of Vienna, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late William James and Bess Williams Mathews, Sr. He graduated from Parkersburg High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and remained in the military reserves for 29 years until his retirement as a Lt. Colonel. He was a member of American Legion Post 15 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He worked for W.Va. Dept. of Highways, retiring after 41 years of service. He was a member of Eureka Masonic Lodge 40, Grantsville, 32nd degree Scottish Rite Bodies, Charleston, and Nemesis Shrine, Parkersburg. He was a member of Salvation Army advisory board, American Red Cross and Vienna Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, member of Men’s Chorus, and founding member of Men’s Quartet. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Mary Anita Hathaway Mathews; two sons, Ret. Col. John R. Mathews of Washington and David M. Mathews of Johnstown, Ohio; four daughters, Sallie M. Romano of Clarksburg, Linda Towner of Washington, Marty Rhodes of Vienna and Liz Yatrakis of Lausanne, Switzerland; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Matthew Foster Mathews. Services were held at Vienna Baptist Church with Rev. William R. Thomas officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post 15 and Masonic Graveside Rites by Masonic Lodge. ROBERT SNIDER Robert P. Snider, 79, of Brohard, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, in Williamsburg, Va. He was born at Brohard, the son of the late James B. and Esther Busch Snider. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was assembler and maintenance mechanic at Packard Electric, G.M. Division, Warren, Ohio, for 35 years. He attended Strait Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Isabelle Jones Snider; one son, John A. Snider; two daughters, Debra D. Morris and Lori L. Jenkins; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Kevin Phillips officiating, and burial in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard. CAROL ABICHT Carol Abicht, 44, of Pink, near Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at her home. She was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas Foster, Sr., and Barbara Rankin Foster of Akron. Surviving are one daughter, Christina Youngblood of Rittman, Ohio; one son, William of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Cheryl Foster of Barberton, Ohio, and Bonnie Ferrebee of Akron; one brother, Thomas Foster, Jr., of Akron; two grandchildren; grand-mother, Martha Rankin of Akron; and special friends, Fred and Marie Mace. In keeping with her wishes, her body was cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later time. VERA MYRL McLAUGHLIN Vera Myrl McLaughlin, 84, of Williamstown, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at Marietta, Ohio. She was born at Washburn, Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Newton and Letha Kyer Elliott. She was a stockholder and employee of the former Mid-Atlantic Glass, Ellenboro. She was a former member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Ellenboro, and attended Marietta Bible Center. Surviving are two sons, Harold Payton and Paul Payton, both of Williamstown; one sister, Beulah Heffner of Big Springs; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Payton, in 1963; her second husband, Harry McLaughlin, in 1971; and three sisters, Bessie Britton, Lucy Slaven and Mary Tingler. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Pastor Myron Guiler officiating. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro. FOREST HEINEY Forest Le Vere Heiney, 86, of Glenville, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Howard and Retta Hosey Heiney. He operated F.L. Heiney Dairy for 15 years and operated a Quaker State station and grocery store for 21 years. He served in the Navy as 1st Class Petty Officer stationed on the USS Clearfield during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Pearl Simmons Heiney; one son, Darrell Heiney of Lewisburg; one daughter, Dianna Heiney Smith of Spencer; six sisters, Geneva Snider of Grantsville, Lela Reeder, Juanita Reynolds and Grace Wilson, all of Parkers-burg, Elenora Cirric of Aurora, Ohio, and Louise Newbrough of Brohard; two brothers, Harry Heiney of Ravenna, Ohio, and Charles Heiney of Grantsville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Buddy, Denver and Donald Heiney, and one sister, Marie Masocline. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery. CECILE BARNES Cecile Barnes, 94, of Spencer, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer. She was born in Illinois, the daughter of the late John and Effie Downy Booker. She was a foster grandparent for 14 years and was a homemaker and Baptist. Surviving are one daughter, Bonnie Brown of Spencer; two grandsons; four great-grandchildren; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Barnes; six brothers; and six sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. ROGER PAUL PARSONS Roger Paul Parsons, 57, of Millstone, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at West Virginia University Medical Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Henry Marks of Millstone and the late Vena Marks. He was former employer of Burke-Parsons-Bowlby Corp. and was a foreman at Gatewood Products, Inc. Surviving in addition to his father are one daughter, Laura Murphy of Millstone, and two grandchildren, Rachelle and Shania Murphy. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. MILDRED GERTRUDE MALONA Mildred Gertrude Malona, 89, of Mineral Wells, died Satur-day, Aug. 19, 2006, at Worthington Manor Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born at Yellow Creek, the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Eva Rexroad Frederick. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Gospel Church. Surviving are one son, James Warren Malona of Pettyville; one daughter, Barbara V. Roberts of Westlake Village, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Malona, in 1995; one daughter, Karen J. Alderigi; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Grace Gospel Church, Pettyville, with Pastor Michael Allen officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. SHARLENE CROUSER Sharlene Crouser, 74, of Ravenswood, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at her daughter’s home in Ravenswood. She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Jonas and Opal Dorsey Davis. She was retired from the City of Ravens-wood as hostess to the community building and was a member of North United Methodist Church, Ravenswood. Surviving are two daughters, Janice Null of Ravenswood, and Connie McCoy of Wiseburg; two god-children, Karen and Steve Bunner of St. Marys; one brother, Bill Davis of Pomeroy, Ohio; one sister, Candice Maher of Sebring, Ohio; and two grand-children. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Scottie McCoy, and one sister, Mary Helen Hannaford. There was no service or visitation. BILLY ‘Biff’ BARKER II Billy E. “Biff” Barker II, 44, of Grantsville, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was the son of the late Billy E. and Marva Lucille “Ruby” Welch Barker. He was a Christian and attended Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. He was a member of Grantsville Volunteer Fire Dept., W.Va. Trappers and Engineers Association, and Moose Lodge #1118. Surviving are several uncles, aunts and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elijah Barker and Hazel Wyant Barker, and maternal grandparents, William Clarence and Nellie Whipkey Welch. Memorial service will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Pleasant Hill U.M. Church, with Rev. Kevin Church and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial will be in Ayers Cemetery, Smithville, at the convenience of family. Memorial contributions may be made to Grantsville V.F.D., Calhoun Banks, Grantsville, WV 26147. ALICE CONLEY Alice J. Conley, 44, of Mineral Wells, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of William and Yvorra Shaver of Gassaway. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 25 years, Stephen D. Conley; one daughter, Miranda Siwicki and husband Matt of Grantsville; one son, Justin Conley of Mineral Wells; grandmother, Virginia Shaver of Exchange; one grandson; two sisters, Ernestine Post of Gassaway and Cheryl Morris of Burnsville; and two brothers, William Shaver, Jr., of Burnsville and Dennis Shaver of Exchange. She was preceded in death by one infant son, Jeremy Stephen Conley. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Dennis Shaver officiating. Burial was in Hicks Cemetery, Calhoun County. LOUISE KERBY ESTEP Louise Kerby Estep, 87, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of Dewey and Martha (Mattie) Kerby. She was a 1935 graduate of Calhoun County High School and attended Mountain State Business College. She worked 12 years at Stone & Thomas, Charleston. She was a life-long member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and charter member of Women’s Society of Christian Service, holding local and district offices. She was a Methodist Youth Fellowship leader and Sunday School teacher. Surviving are two daughters, Janet L. Davis of Grantsville and Betty Kirby of Charleston; four grandsons, Bob Bailey, Rod-ney Davis, Kris Kirby and Greg Kirby; and two great-grandsons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Ceme-tery. DELLA BENNETT Della P. Bennett, 92, of Lower Run, near Normantown, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at The Arbors, Marietta, Ohio. She was born at Index, the daughter of the late Walter and Mittie Harris Bennett. She was a former employee of Glenville State College and was retired from Kent State University, Ohio. Surviving are one son, William Kerby of Normantown; one grandson, Richard Kerby of Normantown; one sister, Bessie Van-noy of Strongsville, Ohio; one brother, Virgie Bennett of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Semilda Frederick, and two brothers, Ralph and Hugh Bennett. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery, Grantsville. Visitation is scheduled Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. RUSSELL SCHOOLCRAFT Russell Schoolcraft, 87, of Rosedale, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at Sunbridge of Glenville. He was the son of the late Ervin and Iva Reeder Schoolcraft. Surviving are seven nephews, Paul, Bobby and Gary Schoolcraft, John, Joe and Clyde Lykens and Dennis Muller; one niece, Donna Craddock; and special friend and caretaker, Fred Miller. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Frank S., Jack and Tom Schoolcraft, and three sisters, Mable Norman, Edith Halston and Shirley Schoolcraft. Services were held at Christian Alliance Church, Rosedale, with Elder George Rose officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Community Cemetery. WILLIAM ‘Bill’ GREGORY, SR. William B. “Bill” Gregory, Sr., 68, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, July 30, 2006, at his home. He was born in Franklin, N.C., the son of Iva Lee Roper Jennings and the late Dewey Gregory. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Raytheon Corp. He was a member of King Masonic Lodge No. 461 AF&AM, Bristol Council No. 126 Cryptic Masons, Commandery No. 19 Knights of Templar, Valley of Knoxville Scottish Rite of Freemasonry 32nd degree, Anderson Chapter No. 141 Royal Arch Masons, East Tennessee York Rite Association and Noble No. 2088 Regular Jericho Shriner. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Judy Gregory; one son, Bill Gregory, Jr., and wife Bettina; one brother, Curtis Gregory and wife Shirley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy, and one sister, Gracie. Services were held at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe-d Dowlingsoka and Rev. Clarence Lewis officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery with military honors conducted by Bristol VFW Honor Guard. MARGARET JANE CUNNINGHAM Margaret Jane Cunningham, 82, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the home of her daughter at Five Forks. She was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. Surviving are three daughters, Jane Lawaty of Five Forks, Nancy Howard of Ooltewah, Tenn., and Karen Hillebert of Buchanan, Mich.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cunning-ham. Memorial services were held at home with Pastor Brian Jones officiating. JESSIE FRANCES MINNICH Jessie Frances Bush Minnich, 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Francis Albert “Gov” and Oleta Ester Floyd Bush. She graduated from Weston High School and attended business college in Clarksburg. She worked at Weston State Hospital and W.Va. Employment office. She and her husband opened Minnich Florist, Glenville, in 1950, and later opened a store in Grantsville. She had been active in Gilmer County Fire Dept. Auxiliary, Glenville PTO, Glenville Women’s Club and Gilmer Business Organization. Surviving are four daughters, Edna Walton of Bridgeport, Linda of Charleston, Ann of Tucson, Ariz., and Marilyn Dennison of Glenville; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special friends, Betty White, Kelvin Sprouse and Betty Smith; and caregivers, Bobbi Templeton and Billie Jo Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Aubrey Minnich, whom she married Aug. 30, 1947; one infant daughter; four brothers, Napoleon, Floyd, Albert and Frank; and two sisters, Bonnie and Monnie. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville. Burial was in Stalnaker Cemetery. GARRY MATHENEY Garry A. Matheney, 53, of Spencer, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, in Whitesburg, Ky., as a result of injuries received in a work-related accident. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of Bernice Ruth Hall Matheney of Newton and the late James Willard Matheney. He was the owner of Garry A. Matheney Construction Co., and was a farmer and trader. He was a member of Linden Lodge No. 83, AF&AM, Linden, and Local No. 37, IUOE, Cumberland, Md. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Kathy J. Matheney; one daughter, Stacy Engle of Spencer; one son, Scott Matheney of Spencer; and two brothers, Terry Matheney and David Matheney, both of Newton. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Lou Matheney. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Michael F. “Mike” King and Rev. Rick Matheney officiating and Del. Robert “Bob” Ashley speaking. Burial, with Masonic graveside rites, was in Bailey Cemetery, Beech. CHARLES ‘ROGER’ KENDALL Charles “Roger” Kendall, 50, of Elyria, Ohio, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at Northridge Health Center, North Ridgeville, Ohio. He was born in Stumptown, the son of Charles R. and Beverla H. Bennett Kendall of Stumptown. He was a 1965 graduate of Calhoun County High School and worked in the shipping depart-ment of General Plug, Grafton, Ohio, for 26 years. He had played country music with Country Class and Countrymen, and bluegrass and gospel with Kendall Family, Harmony Bluegrass, Harris Family and Backporch Boys. Surviving in addition to his parents are his friend and care-giver, Kate Modock; one son, Charles R. Kendall, Jr., and wife Crystal of Grantsville; one sister, Conna L. Harris and husband Alva of Mineral Wells; one brother, Rev. Kenneth E. Kendall and wife Beverly of Clarksburg; and three grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial will be in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown. Visitation will be held Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m., and Friday, noon to 1 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, 43099 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035, or Rush Run Baptist Church, H.C. 65, Box 109, Stumptown, WV 25267. WILLIAM STEMPLE William E. Stemple, 66, of Coolville, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Leo and Rose Maffet Stemple. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Ribbeck Stemple; two daughters, Robin Stemple and Rhonda Vales; one grandson; three brothers, Kenton Stemple of Medina, Ohio, John Stemple of Barlow, Ohio, and Don Stemple of Marietta; and one sister, Carol Gaugham of Marietta. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bob Stemple. Graveside services were held at Fairview Cemetery, Coolville. JEAN FOUGHT-FOWLER Jean Gainer Fought-Fowler, 82, of Vienna, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Alvin Dye and Sadie Kight Gainer. She was retired from West Virginia Dept. of Human Services, Wood County, and was a member of Newark Baptist Church, where she was a member of the church choir for 27 years. Surviving are her husband, Ira Dalph Fowler; three children, Jackie Farkas of Milford, N.H., and Donald Keith Fought and Michael Wayne Fought, both of Newark; two step-children, Dianna Lauer of Rockport and Ken Fowler of Vienna; two sisters, Thelma Smith of Marietta and Pauline Newell of California; one brother, Alvin D. Gainer of Michigan; four grandchildren; four step-grand-children; four step-great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald A. Fought; three sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Mark Mason and Chris Mullins officiating. Burial was in Fought Cemetery, Newark. DONNIE FORREST WALDECK Donnie Forrest Wilson Waldeck, died Monday, July 24, 2006, on her 90th birthday, in Aiken, S.C. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Bessie and George Spence Wilson. She was active in Broadway Baptist Church, Parkersburg, where she served on the deacon board and was active in Ladies Aid Society and social committee. Surviving are one brother, Rolley J. Wilson of Parkersburg; three sisters, Bessie Ledsome of Reedy, Mary Starkey of Parkers-burg and Osa Fowler of Grantsville; two daughters, Judith W. Hammond and Mary Ann Troy, both of Aiken; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Broadway Baptist Church with Pastor Dwane Porter officiating. Burial was in Sandridge Cemetery. ETHEL MARIE DUNCAN Ethel Marie Duncan, 90, of Elkins, died Friday, July 21, 2006, in Nella’s Nursing Home, Elkins. She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late D.R. and Ocie Buckbee Elswick. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Lena M. Moneypenny of Rock Hill, S.C., and Luie Griffith of Spencer; three sons, Ottie Duncan of Arnoldsburg, Charles Duncan of Spencer and George Duncan of Gandeeville; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy O. Duncan; one daughter, Cora Ann Duncan; and one son, Andy O. Duncan, Jr. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Harmony. CHARLES ROWEN FITZWATER Charles Rowen Fitzwater, 78, of Anderson, Ohio, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at St. John’s Medical Center. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Ruby Lamb Finley and Otmer Fitzwater. He was employed at Brockway Glass for 10 years and Hobart Welding of Troy, Ohio, for 25 years before retiring in 1993. He was a member of White Oaks Baptist Church. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. Surviving are one son, Larry Fitzwater of Piqua, Ohio; one daughter, Carol Montanez of Piqua; two sisters, Vada Sharpe of Anderson and Joann Chapman of Daleville; one brother, Johnie Fitzwater of Texas; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; aunts and uncles, Maysel and Verne Snyder of Scottsdale, Ariz., Losie Dye of Cleveland, Ohio (formerly of Chloe), and James and Madge Lamb of St. Albans; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his step-father, John Finley; one sister, Hazel Finley; one infant brother, Elden Fitzwater; and one infant sister, Janice Fitzwater. Services were held at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, with Rev. Evan Lash officiating. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery, Lapel, with graveside military rites. JEFFREY ARLAN STEWART Jeffrey Arlan Stewart, 52, of Lockney, died Thursday, July 20, 2006, while vacationing in Florida. He was the son of the late Herbert Arlan Stewart and Mary Collins Stewart. For the past six years, he was employed by Braxton County Board of Education as a bus driver. He also did taxidermy work. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Meadows Stewart, whom he married Sept. 11, 1974; three sons, Christopher Stewart of Lockney and Scott and Keith Stewart, both at home; one daughter, Mary Beth Sauer of Shock; one grandson; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, James Howard Stewart. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Mark Minney officiating, and burial in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. WILMA REBECCA ROACH Wilma Rebecca Howell Roach, 92, of Pleasant Hill, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Preston County, the daughter of the late David Alison and Louisa Jane Martin Harned. She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Drexal Howell of Morgantown and David Howell of Vienna; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Howell, in 1979; her second husband, Ray Roach, in 1989; and one son, Melvin R. Howell. Services were held at Browning Funeral Home, Kingwood. NORA NICHOLAS Nora B. Nicholas, 66, of Lockney, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Lockney, the daughter of the late Charles O. and Dorothy May Hopkins. She was a private caretaker to elderly people in Calhoun and Gilmer counties. She had previously worked at SunBridge of Glenville. Surviving are two daughters, Donna Brady of Caldwell and Pam Meadows of Lockney; two sons, Kenneth Schoolcraft of Glenville and Christopher Carafelli of Lockney; one step-sister, Shirley Barnhart of Massillon, Ohio; two step-brothers, Robert and Kenneth Brown, both of Massillon; five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ninia Wornica and Hazel McCumbers. Services were held at Rush Run Baptist Church with John Vannoy officiating. Burial was in Turner Cemetery, Lockney. BRUCE McCUNE Bruce McCune, 89, of Orma, died Thursday, July 13, 2006. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Peter M. and Willa Bourne McCune. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific. He was a former oil field worker and carpenter. He and his brother, Norville, were the subject of a feature article in “Wild Wonderful West Virginia” magazine. Surviving are one brother, Norville McCune of Orma, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Dowe, Vance and Ralph McCune, and one sister, Stacy Allen. Graveside rites were held at Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. THELMA STEMPLE BELL Thelma Stemple Bell, 91, of Spencer, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ray and Mittie Barnes Stemple. She was retired from Traders Bank, Spencer, and was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Spencer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil M. Bell, in 1960, and one brother, Andrew Stemple. Graveside services were held at Eventide Cemetery, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. LAURA GERALDINE KELLEY Laura Geraldine Kelley, 87, of Grantsville, died Friday, July 14, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center’s long term care. She was born at White Pine, the daughter of the late Francis and Della Grimm Kelley. She worked in Akron, Ohio, during World War II, and was a beautician for many years in Grantsville. She was a member of Cherry Fork Church, Surviving are one sister, Frances Jean Yoak Miller of Grantsville; one brother, Donald Kelley of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Carolina Barr, Gladys Whipkey and Genevieve Ward, and two brothers, Virgil Kelley and Blenden Kelley. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. LETA BOATRIGHT Leta Boatright, 92, of Russett, died Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ferris and Hallie Stump. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three sons, Roland Boatright and Ronzel Boat-right, both of Grantsville, and Ronald Boatright of Big Springs; three daughters, Allie Boggs and Marie Morrell, both of Grants-ville, and Velma Parsons of Normantown; two sisters, Ella Elliott of Millstone and Arlena Hicks of Arnoldsburg; one brother, Leon Stump of Beaver Falls, Pa.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray (Bud) Boatright; one daughter, Almeda Starcher; four sisters; and five brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. IVY VIRGINIA McCUMBERS Ivy Virginia McCumbers, 67, of Rosedale, died Friday, July 14, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Okie and Nancy McCune Hall. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Donnie McCumbers; three daughters, Priscilla Brady, Brenda Lemon and Rachel Perrin; four sons, Donnie McCumbers, Jr., Daniel McCumbers, Dallas McCumbers and David McCumbers; 23 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eloise White and Jean Yost; one brother, Chester Hall; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Boyd Collins officiating. Burial was in Mt. Run Cemetery. JESSIE SINGLETON MAXWELL Jessie Singleton Maxwell, 95, died Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Shenandoah Nursing Home, Fishersville, Va. She was born in Gem, Braxton County, the daughter of the late French and Effie Bosley Singleton. She worked for American Rayon Viscoe Co., Parkersburg, for several years. Surviving are one son, Robert C. “Bob” Maxwell of High-town, Va.; one daughter, Ella Jane Sheppard of Hacienda Heights, Calif.; four grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy “Buck” Max-well, in 1977; three brothers, Linn, Virgil and Edgar Singleton; and three sisters, Carrie Bragg, Mary Sponaugle and Rose Lemon. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Bob Nicholas officiating, and burial in Job’s Temple Church Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. CARL WIX Carl J. Wix, 74, of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, July 14, 2006, at Hospice Care Center, Akron. He was born at Creston, the son of the late Harold and Hazel Nutter Wix. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are one son, Larry Wix of Akron; one sister, Charlotte Riggs; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy. Graveside services were held at McCray Cemetery, Creston, with Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating. JAMES JOSHUA SCOTT James Joshua Scott, 68, of Five Forks, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born at Sand Fork, Upshur County, the son of the late Rev. Paul and Pearl Dye Scott. He was an oil field worker and well tender and a member of Beech Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Loretta Welch Scott; two sons, James Paul Scott of Glenville and Jason Scott of Parkersburg; two daugh-ters, Beverly Dawson of Big Springs and Marie Frymier of Grants-ville; two foster daughters, Marie Jones and Sue Dawson; one sister, Naomi Hinzman of Linn; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Caleb Scott; one sister, Lenora Collins; two half-sisters, Sylvia Phillips and Helen Gribble; and three half-brothers, Paul, Harold and Blair Scott. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Allen and Rev. Lawson Whip-key officiating. Burial will be in Big Springs Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. BRANDY MICHELLE WEST Brandy Michelle West, 29, of Leachtown, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital as a result of an ATV accident. She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of Randy and Debbie Davis Tanner of Leachtown. She was a 1994 graduate of Scott High School. Surviving are her husband, Tracy West, formerly of Grants-ville; one step-son, Zachary West of Grantsville; one brother, Michael Tanner; one sister, Bridgett Tanner; and paternal grand-mother, Betty Tanner. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Robert Tanner, and maternal grandparents, Chester E. and Mary V. Davis. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Charlene Spaur officiating. Burial was in Kanawha Baptist Cemetery. VERNON GLEN GRIBBLE Vernon Glen Gribble, 73, of Grantsville, died Monday, July 3, 2006, at his home. He was born at Freed, the son of the late Howard and Ina Freed Gribble. He served in the U.S. Army, 1953-1955, and re-ceived National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Hazel Richards Gribble; two daughters, Debbie Bush and Kathy Howell; three sons, Steve Gribble, Pete Freed and Tom Freed; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Erschel Freed and Hayward, Bernard, Cline and Murray Gribble; and four sisters, Janice Sutten, Mable Maxson, Clarice Bush and Freda Gribble. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Bobby Wagoner officiating. Burial was in Freed Cemetery, Leading Creek Road. TROY METHENEY Troy C. Metheney, 71, of Amburgy, Ky., formerly of Chloe, died Monday, July 3, 2006, at Hazard Area Medical Center, Hazard, Ky. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William and Sarah Jarvis Metheney. He was a press operator. Surviving are his wife, Madeline Metheney; one son, Dwain Metheney of Kentucky; one daughter, Susan Cogar of Kentucky; one sister, Halcie Shaffer of Chloe; two brothers, Donnie Metheney of Seville, Ohio, and Dewey Metheney of Creston, Ohio; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Metheney Cemetery, Nebo. RAYMOND JOHN STARKEY Raymond John Starkey, 71, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at his home on Pine Creek. He was born in Roane County, the son of the late Lee Roy and Avis Alta Nichols Starkey. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Alta Merle George Starkey; four sons, William George and wife Sabrina of Parkersburg, John Starkey and wife April of Lakeland, Fla., Patrick Starkey and wife Dawn and James Starkey, all of Grantsville; four daughters, Tammy Little and husband Stanley of Arnoldsburg, Pam Cutlip and husband Jerry of Parkersburg, Rebecca Snider and husband John of Grantsville and Lisa Banfield and husband Arnold of Williamstown; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Brenda Sue Starkey, and one sister, Evelyn Godfrey. Memorial service was held at Victory Baptist Church, Grants-ville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. RICHARD ‘Dick’ MOELLENDICK Richard L. “Dick” Moellendick, 76, of Vienna, died Thursday, June 22, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late Odas L. and Edna L. Jarrett Moellendick. He was an Air Force veteran, worked for Coca-Cola Bottling Co. for over 30 years and retired from Superior Toyota, Parkersburg. He was a Catholic and was named All Am Surviving are two sons, Richard L. Moellendick, Jr., and wife Jo of Mt. Zion and Todd N. Moellendick of Vienna; three daugh-ters, Kim Monroe and husband Chris and Karla Haislop and husband Ed, all of Parkersburg, and Kristy B. Nohe of North Hills; nine gr He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley J. Moellendick, and one infant son, Gregory Moellendick. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. JANE EVELYN RHODES Jane Evelyn Starcher Rhodes, 88, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Charles and Annie Mace Starcher. She attended Wood County schools and helped teach children in a one-room school. She retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital and was a member of the Women of the Moose, P Surviving are one son, William David Rhodes of Parkersburg; six daughters, Yvonne Hoyt of Grafton, Ohio, Betty Gorby of Aurora, Ohio, and Phyliss Gainer, Becky Coss Caplinger, Nancy Dean and Angela Willison, with whom she made her home, all of Parkersburg She was preceded in death by her husband, William David Rhodes; three brothers, Amos, Admiral and Dallas Starcher; one sister, Dessel Starcher Tress; one son, Charles David Rhodes; three daughters, Gladys Cappadonna, Ruth Ann Christopher and Char-lene Rho Memorial service was held at Homeland Community Church, Parkersburg, with Rev. Brady Stephens officiating. Burial was in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. BLAKE HAL DOUGLAS Blake Hal Douglas, 80, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Sheridan and Nancy Bailey Douglas. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and retired from Navy Reserves after 20 years of service. He was retired from B&O Rail-ro Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Georgianna Sutton Douglas; three sons, Bruce Douglas of Parkersburg, Keith Douglas of Atlanta, Ga., and Lon Melonas of Connecticut; two daughters, Cynthia Hoover of Atlanta and Pamela Parslow of South Carolina; 14 grand He was preceded in death by one son, Rev. Michael Douglas; two sisters, Pearl McPeek and Grace Douglas; and two brothers, Lawrence Douglas and Brooks Douglas. Services were held at Christian Life Center Church with Pastor Delton Smith and Pastor Robert Richardson officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum with full military rites by American Legion Post 15. VISTA BURROUGHS GAINER Vista Burroughs Gainer, 87, of Grantsville, died Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Sunbridge of Glenville. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Fred and Minty Stump Burroughs. She was a former employee of Rubber Crafters, Inc., and was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church, near Stumptown. Surviving are her husband, Frank; two sons, Jack Gainer of Harrisville and James Gainer of Williamstown; one sister, Mildred Bates of Arizona; five grandchildren; and three great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Thurl Burroughs and Elton Burroughs. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial will be in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. AUDRA SHIELDS Audra M. Shields, 82, of Spencer, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Walton Inn, Walton. She was born at Spencer, the daughter of the late John James and Bertha Loutichia Black Batten. She was a homemaker. Surviving are five sons, Gary Bruce Miller of Pahrump, Nev., Stephen Quentin Miller of Mt. Zion, Dannie Lee Miller of Orlando, Fla., John Michael Miller of Sanford, Fla., and Randy Scott Miller of Puyallup, Wash.; one sister, Edna R. Starcher of Spencer; She was preceded in death by her first husband, Early D. Miller, and one daughter, Sharon Lynn Miller Burgess. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Bess officiating. Her body will be cremated. DONNIE HARRIS Donnie Harris, 37, of Spencer, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, in Roane General Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Charles Junior and Shirley Lee Jarvis Harris. Surviving are two sisters, Vicki Griffin of Spencer and Lisa Carter of Beallsville, Ohio; one brother, Charles M. Harris of Spencer; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor Jeff Jett officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Gay. IDA SIERS Ida Siers, 88, of Bramblewood Village, died Friday, June 16, 2006, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Sherman and Elizabeth Norman McCune. She was a homemaker and member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orma. Surviving are her twin sister, Lida Bailey of Orma; two daughters, Margaret Morris and Sue Falls; four sons, Arno Creed Siers, Jr., Carl Siers, David Siers and Larry Siers; 28 grand-children; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Sherman Sampson and Denzil Butler. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Falls-Siers Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. LESLIE CLAY SEARS Leslie Clay Sears, 79, of Norton, Ohio, died Thursday, June 15, 2006. He was born in Nicut, the son of the late Clay and Seretha King Sears. He retired from East Ohio Gas in 1987 with 30 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Kathleen Houchin Sears; five children, Donna Stine, David Sears, Sherry Bechter, Lowell Sears and Darlene Lawson; eight grandchildren; three great-grand-children; three sisters, Mary Eakins, Olena Pyle and Delores Churc He was preceded in death by one grandson, Brian Sears, and one brother, Darius Sears. Services were held at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home, Doyles-town, Ohio, with Pastor William Moore officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. WILLIAM ‘Bill’ MORRISON William Bailey “Bill” Morrison, 86, of Grantsville, died Sunday, June 18, 2006. He was born in Sutton, the son of the late Alpheus L. and Annie Morrison. Shortly after graduating from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a degree in chemistry, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served as ordinance officer in the South Pacific an He and his wife moved to Grantsville in 1950, where he worked as a pharmacist at J&B Drug Store for over 50 years. He served on several boards, including Little Kanawha Resource Conservation and Development Committee as chairman, Calhoun General Hospital Surviving are one daughter, Susan Pitts and husband Donald of Grantsville; one son, William G. (Bill) Morrison of Cross Lanes; five grandchildren, Erin Pitts of Birmingham, Ala., Ryann Pitts Guest and Katie Pitts, both of Charlotte, N.C., Sarah Morrison H He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Laura Adelle Ford Morrison, and several siblings. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf, Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Chuck McDonald officiating, and burial in Morrison United Methodist Church Cemetery, Sutton. MARY DRAKE Mary Drake, 74, of Chloe, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Josh and Eliza Miller Tanner. She attended Mud Fork Union Church, Chloe. Surviving are one daughter, Connie Metheney of Chloe; one son, James Mikel Tanner of Chloe; one sister, Clara Tanner of Chloe; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Drake, and one son, Ronald Gene. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Mud Fork Union Church. Burial will be in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. RUBY WRIGHT Ruby Wright, 92, of Ravenswood, formerly of Cremo, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at Ravenswood Village. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John and Pearl Greathouse Wright. Surviving are one son, Clyde Wright of Parkersburg; one sister, Madeline Miller of Mineral Wells; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Don Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in Wright Cemetery, Cremo. Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to services at the funeral home. HERBERT DALE JOHNSON Herbert Dale Johnson, 84, of Berea, Ohio, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at home. He was born at Grantsville, the son of the late Karl and Lula Hayhurst Johnson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Allen Johnson; five children, Arnette Creager, David Mahaney, Perry Mahaney, Teresa Barkley and Dale Cummins; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Jacob Johnson, and one sister, Genevieve Ullery. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 7 p.m., at A. Ripepi & Sons Funeral Home, Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Graveside services will be held Thursday at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery, near Grants-ville. Visiting hours were scheduled Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m., at the TRACY FREED Tracy A. Freed, 88, of Cairo, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at Harrisville. He was born at Freed, the son of the late Claude and Nellie B. Mathess Freed. He was retired from the former Union Carbide plant, Marietta, after 30 years of service as a furnace operator. He retired again after 16 years opening graves for families in the Surviving are one son, Tracy D. Freed of Cairo; one daughter, Cleona P. Hoover of Harrisville; one brother, Ivan Freed of Morgantown; two sisters, Delphia Poole of Minoola, Ill., and Dorothy Williamson of Elkins; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchil He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora P. Eddy Freed, in 1994; one son, Delmer Leon Freed; two brothers, Shirley and Tony Freed; and one grandson, Randy Freed. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo, with Evangelist Cecil Dotson and Dr. David Heater officiating. Burial was in Masonic Memorial Park, Cairo. SAMUEL TUCKER Samuel M. Tucker, 76, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Grantsville, died Monday, June 5, 2006, at the Arbors, Marietta. He was born in Lewis County, the son of the late Samuel M. and Jane Virginia Hayhurst Tucker. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a former employee of Verizon. Surviving are one brother, Robert Tucker of Mineral Wells, and two sisters, Freda Canterna of Freeport, Pa., and Glenna Louise Schoolcraft of Ellenboro, N.C. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Tim Waddle officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. VELMA BOARD Velma “Chilli” “Mid” Board, 86, of Barberton, Ohio, died Friday, June 2, 2006. She was born in Calhoun County. Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Jean Midcap and Wilma Lee Singleton; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Carl Miller and Harold Miller; and two sisters, Beulah Crawford and Delma Hall. Services were held at Cox Funeral Home, Barberton, with Pastor Bobby Webb officiating. OPAL BOATRIGHT Opal Parsons Richards Boatright, 85, of Belpre, Ohio, died Friday, June 9, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born at Millstone, the daughter of the late Okey and Mamie Groves Parsons. She graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1940 and lived in Ohio since 1943. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Cutler, Ohio. Surviving are two daughters, Beverley Wilber of High Springs, Fla., and Patricia Richards of Belpre; one son, Christopher Richards of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cleo E. Richards, in 1983; her second husband, R.H. Boatright, in 2005; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre, with Pastor Lou Whitney officiating. Burial was in Centenary Cemetery. SAMUEL TUCKER Samuel M. Tucker, 76, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Grants-ville, died Monday, June 5, 2006, at the Arbors, Marietta, Ohio. He was born in Lewis County, the son of the late Samuel M. and Jane Virginia Hayhurst Tucker. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a former employee of Verison. Surviving are one brother, Robert Tucker of Mineral Wells, and two sisters, Freda Carterna of Freeport, Pa., and Glenna Louise Schoolcraft of Ellenboro, N.C. Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Tim Waddle officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. JACKIE LEE BEALL Jackie Lee Beall, 68, died Monday, June 5, 2006, at home. He was born on Steer Run, Gilmer County, the son of Louise Whitesel Beall and the late Doyl Beall. He was baptized at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Normantown, in 1966 and retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways with 26 years of service. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Sandra Hevener, whom he married in 1959; three children, Kimberly Beall Lowther, Richard Beall and Charles Beall; six grandchildren; one step-grandson; two sisters, Zeta Jean Mohr and Evonne Mohr; and thre Services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m., at Oak Grove Baptist Church, with Elder Larry Fisher and Elder Richard Adams officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. BARBARA KEIRNS Barbara J. Starcher Keirns, 68, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006. She was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Otis and Ethel Underwood. She retired from Edwin Shaw Hospital with over 20 years of service. Surviving are her second husband, Dale Keirns; one son, Roy Starcher; four daughters, Kathy Taylor, Robin Larrick, Sandy Monk and Teresa Starcher; four step-children, Karen Connell, Dale Keirns, Jr., Kimberly LaMay, and Randy Keirns; 12 grandchildren; 10 She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Starcher of Calhoun County, in 1994; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Jeff Gindlesberger officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park. OPAL STARCHER STOUT Opal Starcher Stout, 80, of Cottageville, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born at Richardson, the daughter of the late Sylvester S. and Mae Langford Starcher. She was a graduate of Glenville State College and a retired teacher, who taught elementary schools in Roane and Putnam counties, Washington County, Ohio, and Heri Surviving are one brother, Rex Starcher of Spencer; one sister, Joretta Foster of Vienna; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Willard, Alvin, Bernard and O.L. “Bill” Starcher, and three sisters, Earliss Starcher, Goldie Young and Ruth Simmons. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor Kenneth Leedy and Pastor Mike Allen officiating. Burial was in Starcher Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. ETHEL MAY DIX Ethel May Dix, 67, of Orma, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at her home. She was born in Glenville, the daughter of the late Oliver and Dorothy Neil. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three sons, Ralph Dix of Grafton, Lawrence Dix of Spencer and Glen Dix of Orma; one daughter, Pam Hayes of Orma; three sisters, Mabel Edwards of Goshen, Ind., Virginia Neil of Ohio and Goldie Neil of Buckhannon; and several grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dix. Graveside services were held at Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. PEARLY THELMA MOORE Pearly Thelma Moore, 83, of Nebo, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at her home. She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late Lee and Carrie Miller Moore. She was a former employee of American Can Co. Surviving are five half-brothers, Moses Moore of West Salem, Ohio, Jerry Moore of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Kenny Moore, Mike Moore and Roger Moore, all of Rittman, Ohio; and four half-sisters, Hazel Ruth Reich of Wadsworth, Ohio, Donna Jean Bylsma of Bat Graveside services were held at Coen Cemetery, Nebo, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. PAULINE MOORE GUNN Pauline Moore Gunn, 82, of Grantsville, died Friday, June 2, 2006, at Morgantown. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Eva Parsons Moore. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and a former owner of Moore’s Esso Station, Mt. Zion. She was a caregiver for many members of her community. Surviving are two daughters, Loretta Smith of Reedy and Patsy Arnold of Spencer; one son, Lonnie Gunn of Huntington; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. TONY MORRIS Tony Morris, 65, of Chloe, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at the home of his sister. He was born at Chloe, the son of the late P.M. and Alice Richardson Morris. He was a shop foreman at B&C Machine Shop, Barberton, Ohio, and worked in pipeline construction. He was a member of Steelworkers and Laborers Union Local #1353. Surviving are five children, Ron Morris of Chloe, David Morris and Pam Morris, both of Barberton, Scott Morris of Grants-ville and Tina Kanouse of New York; seven grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Mace of Chloe; one brother, John Morris of Chloe; and two He was preceded in death by one grandchild; two brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. SUSAN LEE FREEMAN Susan Lee Freeman, 55, of Virginia Beach, Va., died Sunday, June 4, 2006. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and retired from Virginia Beach Public Schools as a bus driver. Before moving to Virginia, she resided in Chloe and, as Susan Starr, was a reporter for the Calhoun Chronicle for several years. Surviving are her husband, James L. Freeman; two daughters, Michelle Maack and Wanda Bovender, both of Virginia Beach; two sons, Bryan Maack of Chloe and Shane Maack; and six grandchildren. All services will be private at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. BESSIE ‘Tootsie’ NORMAN Bessie L. “Tootsie” Norman, 81, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, June 4, 2006, in the Willows of Parkersburg. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Frank and Olga L. Kennedy Norman. She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators and was a childcare giver to many. She was a member of Lower Steer Run Baptist Church, Normantown. Surviving are two step-children, Michael Norman of Parkers-burg and Carolyn Emrich of Belpre; two sisters, Mary Wilmoth and Frances Chadwell, both of Normantown; five step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 14 years, Edison Norman, in 1986; one step-son, Gary Norman; two sisters, JoAnn Huff and Margaret Ruth Turner; and two brothers, Jack and Ewing James. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Lower Steer Run Baptist Church, with Elder Mark Minney officiating. GABRIEL BUTCHER Gabriel Butcher, 69, of Big Springs, died Sunday, May 21, 2006, at home. He was born in Boone County, the son of the late Alex and Susie Gatto Butcher. Surviving is his friend and caretaker, Lena Hardman, of Big Springs. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. ILA GREY SNIDER Ila Grey Snider, 82, of Grantsville, died Friday, May 19, 2006, in Marietta, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late William Arnold and Mary Ethel Yoak Snider. She graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1942 and Mountain State Business College. She retired from the Dept. of Human Services in 1986 after 26 ye Surviving are one daughter, Terry Harris and husband Larry of Grantsville, and two granddaughters, Alissa Brooke Harris of Seneca Falls, N.Y., and Casey Grey Harris of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by one brother, Dale Snider of Arizona, and one infant sister, Leola Mae. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Contributions can be made to CCHS Alumni Association. LELIA FAY ROSE Lelia Hathaway Fay Rose, 85, of Covington, Ky., died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at St. Elizabeth’s South Hospital, Covington. She was born in Grantsville, the eldest daughter of Oral C. Hathaway and Grace Miller Hathaway. She graduated from Calhoun County High School, received a BA degree from Marshall College in physical education and a Masters degree from West Virginia Univers Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Diane Fay of Coving-ton, with whom she lived, and Kathleen Reynolds of Middletown, Ohio; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six sisters. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Rev. Greg Swisher officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. JERALD ‘Jerry’ HARLEY RICHARDS Jerald “Jerry” Harley Richards, 68, of Glasgow, Ky., died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late James Leamon and Clara M. Richards. He was a retired gear lab tech-nician from Eaton and a member of the Masons. Surviving are his wife, Louise Richards; one daughter, Nanette Richards; one son, Keith Richards; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Grace Wagner, Genevie Richards, Mildred Fluharty and Edna Richards, all of Calhoun County, He was preceded in death by four brothers, Marshall Richards, Holly Richards, Dale Richards and Ershel Richards; one sister, Helen Richards; and one son, Randy Richards. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in #7 Cemetery, Nobe. REV. RICHARD PAUL HAYHURST Rev. Richard Paul Hayhurst, 70, of Gauley Bridge, formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, May 21, 2006. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Paul and Delta Godfrey Hayhurst. He attended Calhoun County High School. He was a minister and evangelist. For the past several years, he had resided at New River Lodge, Gauley Bridge, where he worked as Surviving are one sister, Jo Ann Nicholas of Good Hope, and one nephew, Jason Bryan Nicholas, of the Netherlands. He was preceded in death by one infant brother, Hoyt Neal Hayhurst. Services will be held Thursday, 2:30 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Charles Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. PEARL REED Pearl Reed, 88, of Grantsville, died Sunday, May 21, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Okey and Annie Cunning-ham Shimer. Surviving are two sons, Timothy L. Reed of Cutler, Ohio, and David L. Reed of Grantsville; two daughters, Euna Reed and Phyllis J. Whipkey, both of Grantsville; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and four sisters She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Loyd Reed, on Aug. 24, 1995; one grandson, David Reed; and three sisters, Clareth Wilson, Ollie Ford and Virginia Williams. Services will be held Thursday, May 25, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grants-ville. Visitation was scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. WANDA LEE KELLEY Wanda Lee Kelley, 74, of Grantsville, died Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Layman and Mary Kathryn Smith Godfrey. Surviving are two brothers, Donald and Layman Godfrey, both of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gray “Bud” Kelley; three brothers, Clifford, Paul and Dolan Godfrey; and two sisters, Delta Hayhurst and Gladys Hopkins. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Grantsville. VIRGINIA BRIGHT Virginia L. Bright, 65, of Big Bend, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Left Hand, the daughter of the late Robert Levi and Freda Potts Myers. Surviving are her husband, William S. Bright; one son, Michael Myers and wife Lorraine of Mt. Zion; two daughters, Billie J. Keaffaber and husband Larry of Grantsville and Laura Marks and husband Jeffro of Big Bend; several step-children, grandchildren an She was preceded in death by one son, Eddie Starcher; several step-children; and eight siblings. Memorial service will be held later. Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, is in charge of arrangements. KENNETH RAY BOGGS Kenneth Ray Boggs, 20, of Mineral Wells, died Saturday, May 13, 2006, of injuries sustained in an ATV accident on Radcliff Road, Mineral Wells. He was the son of Bernard “Ray” Boggs and the late Hilda Boggs. He attended church at Big Tygart United Methodist Church and was employed at Frames Etc., Parkersburg. He was a 2004 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. Surviving in addition to his father are his grandmothers, Maggie Stump of Glenville and Frankie Mowrey of Creston; several uncles, aunts and cousins; special friend, Caity Starcher; and Josh and Jerimiah, whom he grew up with. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hedge Stump of Glenville and Leonard and Alma Boggs, both of Grantsville. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jeffrey Mayfield officiating, and burial in Big Tygart Cemetery. DORA ‘Peg’ BUCHANAN Dora M. “Peg” Buchanan, 85, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility. She was born at Walker, the daughter of the late Clyde E. and Nancy O. Bibbee Clegg. She had been a member of Church of Christ since childhood and was a long-time member of Camden Avenue congregation. Surviving are two sons, James E. Buchanan of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and Gary W. Buchanan of Creston; two daughters, Peggy E. Morris and Nancy G. Kimes, both of Parkersburg; nine grand-children; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Ronald Clegg of Waverl She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett G. Buchanan; four sisters, Dorothy Harris, Christine Pratt, Gladys Mullett and Clara Giffen; and three brothers, Charles, William and Thomas Clegg. Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Ryan Currey officiating. Burial was in Kanawha Baptist Cemetery, Leachtown. RICKY DUANE WILSON Ricky Duane Wilson, 53, of Troy, died Friday, Apr. 28, 2006, at his home. He was born at Elizabeth, the son of Melbadene Richards Sims of Cox’s Mill and the late Maxwell Wilson. Surviving in addition to his mother are his step-father, Richard Sims; three sons, Richard Alan Wilson of Alaska and Frederick Gail Wilson and Carl James Wilson, both of North Carolina; three grandchildren; and one brother, Bruce Alan Wilson of Glenville. Graveside services were held at Big Springs Cemetery with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. BRICE McKOWN Brice McKown, 68, of Spencer, died Saturday, Apr. 29, 2006, at home. He was born at Beech, the son of the late Lee and Vada Hall McKown. He was a retired inspector for W.Va. Dept. of Highways and a former employee of Monarch Rubber Co. and former co-owner of Pat’s Eldercare, both of Spencer. He had represented Combined Ins Surviving are his wife, Patsy Squires McKown; one daughter, Tracy McKown Sheets of Spencer; one son, Chad Coon of Spen-cer; three grandsons; three brothers, Bill McKown of Peniel, Junior McKown of Arnoldsburg and Glenn McKown of Harmony; five sisters, Bar He was preceded in death by one brother, Gene McKown. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Loren C. Price officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Clover. KEITH PAUL BOURNE Keith Paul Bourne, 46, of Nicut, died Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2006. He was born in Braxton County, the son of Betty L. Bourne of Nicut and the late Paul Bourne. He was employed by Whitney Well Service as a pipeline construction worker. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are three children, Kayla, Josh and Matthew; one brother, Kenneth Bourne of Nicut; and two sisters, Karen Burch of Sutton and Crystal Sidwell of Mineral Wells. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Metz Cemetery, Nicut. RONZEL RICHARD MILLER Ronzel Richard Miller, 53, died Friday, Apr. 28, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Wood County, the son of Carl W. and Pauline Digman Miller of Davisville. He owned and operated Personal Touch Cleaning Service for two years and was retired from O’Ames Co. with 33 years of service. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife of 33 years, Pamela Sue Varner Miller; one son, Richard P. Miller of Parkers-burg; one brother, Gene Miller of McConnellsville, Ohio; one sister, Carlene Dodd of Davisville; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Miller. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Robert Watkins officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Walker. GERALDINE (Jerry) BALL Geraldine (Jerry) Ball, 92, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Apr. 27, 2006, at Ohio Valley Health Care, Parkersburg. She was the daughter of the late Everette and Mae Miller. She was a member of Knotts United Methodist Church, Grantsville, and former member of Humphreys U.M. Church, Sissonville. She was a member of WSCS women’s group for years and served as a representa Surviving are two sons, Dallas Ray (Dick) Ball of Cairo and Robert Lee (Bob) Ball of Sissonville; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manard Ball; one son, Joseph Ball; one sister, Betty Gainer; and one brother, Gibb Miller. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. BASIL ‘Rex’ McCARTNEY Basil “Rex” McCartney, 77, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Apr. 29, 2006. He was born in Fairview, the youngest son of the late Otis D. and Rebecca Goff McCartney. He was retired from the Town of Grantsville, where he served as chief of police for 32 years. He was a member of Eureka Lodge No. 40, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mas Surviving are four daughters, Janice Metheney and Jill Mc-Cartney, both of Statesville, N.C., and Joyce Underwood and husband Dave and Jennifer Albright and husband Chad, all of Grantsville; eight grandchildren, James Hall, Chris Metheney, Chad and Ryan U He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Virginia “Faustine” Duskey McCartney; eight brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. BEVERLY JARVIS Beverly Ruth Ann Jarvis, 63, of Washington, died Sunday, Apr. 30, 2006, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Ferrell and Thelma Starcher Griffin of Parkersburg. She had worked at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital as a nurse and had retired from Mid-Ohio Home Health Care. She was a member of South Side Baptist Church, Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband of 43 years, Ira Leroy Jarvis; one son, Aaron Jarvis of Williamstown; and two brothers, Joe Griffin of Little Hocking, Ohio, and Eric Griffin of Caldwell, Ohio. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor David Dockery officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation was also scheduled until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. REV. HARRY SIERS Rev. Harry F. Siers, 68, of Stumptown, died Thursday, Apr. 20, 2006, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Harley and Thelma Godfrey Siers. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the former 230 Military Police Unit, Grantsville. He was a retired market cattle identification coordinator for the U.S. Dept. of Surviving are his wife, Terry L. Siers; one son, Kevin Siers of Parkersburg; four sisters, Lois Jean Sears and Carolyn Sue Collins, both of Stumptown, and Betty Jo Miller and Patricia Vannoy, both of Mineral Wells; two grandchildren; 21 nieces and nephews Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alfred Hickman, Rev. Kevin Church, Rev. John Vannoy and Rev. Greg Swisher officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. LARRY ARTHUR Larry Arthur, 58, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Apr. 22, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Creston, the son of the late John and Gaye Boice Arthur. He was an operator and producer in the oil field industry. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Sharon Riggs Arthur; one son, Scott Arthur of Elizabeth; two daughters, Jennifer Campbell and Kelly Edwards, both of Palestine; one sister, Diane Deem of Lubeck; four grandchildren; and one step-grandson. He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Peggy. Memorial visitation was held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth. CLEBURN GHERKE Cleburn L. Gherke, 96, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Apr. 23, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Rush Run, the son of the late Claude and Leota Gherke. He retired from Cabot and was a member and deacon of Lower Steer Run Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 76 years, Flara Kerby Gherke; six children, C. Eugene Gherke and wife Joan of Millsboro, Del., Pauline VanHorn of Sissonville, Jurlene Thorn and husband Bill of Spencer, Radene Kuhl and husband Bill of Walker, Lorene Hathaway and He was preceded in death by one son, Ardene Gherke of Grantsville; one son-in-law, Ardith VanHorn of Sissonville; two sisters, Cathern Pearl Gherke and Thelma Pickles; and four brothers, Arlan, Olin, Oran and Ira Gherke. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Mark Minney and Rev. Curtis Smith officiating. Burial will be in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown, with Rev. David Vanhorn officiating. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 RONZAL ADAM WHITE Ronzal Adam White, 90, of Wilsie, Braxton County, died Monday, Apr. 10, 2006, at Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was the son of the late Homer and Rosa B. Six White. He was a retired steel worker and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II for which he received a Purple Heart. He was a Christian. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Gladys Carte White; two sons, Charles White of Exchange and Dana White of Frametown; three daughters, Edna Zwoll of Orma, Janet Glessner of Adrian and Marie Collins of New London, Ohio; two brothers, Roscoe White of Par He was preceded in death by one son, William “Ronnie” White; two grandchildren; five brothers; and five sisters. Services were held at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in White Family Cemetery, Sleith, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post #33. GENEVA CLAYPOOL Geneva M. Claypool, 79, of Elizabeth, died Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2006, at Willows Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Schultz, the daughter of the late Charles H. and Bessie M. Brooks Morrell. She was a 1946 graduate of Normantown High School. She was a homemaker and member of Good Hope Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Sara L. Parsons of Elizabeth and Edith L. Bennett of Slaty Fork; one step-daughter, Elsie Givens of Colorado; one step-son, Raymond Claypool of Mt. Clare; two sisters, Louise McCullough of Indiana, Pa., and Lorene “Aunt Pat” T She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Claypool, in 1981; one sister, Leone Sarver; one great-grandson; and one step-son, Edward Claypool. Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Calvin “Chuck” Ferrell officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. JOSEPH ‘Joe’ STARCHER Joseph Thaddius “Joe” Starcher, 48, of Toledo, Ohio, died Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006. He was born in Toledo, the son of Harley Starcher and the late Rose Starcher of Rowels Run. He worked as a boilermaker in Toledo for 28 years. Surviving in addition to his father are his wife, Kim; children, Dawn, “Angela” Maria Garcia, Rachael, Joey, Jeremy, Jennifer, Christopher and Brittany; several grandchildren; four sisters, Liz Starcher, Teresa Sullivan, Elaine Starcher Ribby and Rosemary Services were held at Freck Funeral Chapel, Wynn, Ohio. Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park. ROBERT STARCHER Robert A. Starcher, 31, of Uniontown, Ohio, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005. He was the son of Arnold and Frances Starcher, formerly of Cremo. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and was employed by Baker Vehicle Systems, Macedonia, Ohio. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Danyel; two daughters, Melanie and Caitlyn; two brothers, Richard Starcher and David Starcher; two nieces; two nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by one sister, Joanne Starcher. Services were held at Newcomer Funeral Home. EVELYN WILLAJEAN ‘Jean’ BENNETT Evelyn Willajean “Jean” Bennett, 81, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Apr. 15, 2006, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. She was born on Horse Run Road, Lewis County, the daughter of the late Roy and Plessie Wyant. She was a 1942 graduate of Weston High School and was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are her husband, Ray Bennett, whom she married Feb. 23, 1944; one son, Dennis Bennett of Craigsville; one daughter, Rebecca Wilson of Knoxville, Md.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Burl, Homer, Truman, Earl and Roy Wyant, Jr., and one sister, Mary Margaret Wyant. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Doug Eades officiating. Burial will be in Broad Run Cemetery, Jane Lew. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. ADAM JAMES LOCKHART Adam James Lockhart died at birth on Sunday, Apr. 16, 2006, at Parkersburg. Surviving are his parents, Steven W. and Theresa D. Leeson Lockhart of Vienna; paternal grandparents, Loretta and Gerald Ball of Davisville; paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Morrison of Parkersburg; maternal grandparents, Jim and Jean Leeson of Vienna; ma He was preceded in death by one brother and twin to Kaitlynn, Andrew Robert Lockhart, who died at birth on Sept. 3, 1998; paternal blood grandfather, Robert Lockhart, who died in the Vietnam War; and paternal great-grandfather, Howard Morrison. Graveside services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery with Pastor Mark Wilding officiating. McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. GOLDIE MAE CAMPBELL Goldie Mae McCartney Campbell, 98, died Sunday, Apr. 16, 2006, at Berger Hospital, Circleville, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late C.J. and Lotie Whipkey McCartney. She had attended Evangelical Methodist Church, Little Hocking, Ohio, and Church of Christ in Christian Union, Grove City, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Lotie Mattox, with whom she resided in Orient, Ohio, and Aniebell C. Dawson of Waverly, Ohio; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Grogan and Freda Keeper, both of She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence O. Campbell, in 1995; one infant daughter, Eula Mae Campbell; two grandchildren; three brothers, Judson “Jud” McCartney, Clarence “Jake” McCartney and Carl McCartney; and four sisters, Mary Dunlap, Monie Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Bernard “Dobby” Thrash officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. MICHEAL PAUL WHIPKEY Micheal Paul Whipkey II, 17, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Apr. 9, 2006, from injuries received in an ATV accident on Road Run, near Arnoldsburg. He was born in Spencer, the son of Micheal Paul and Nancy Jean Poorman Whipkey. He was an 11th grade student at Calhoun Middle/High School. He enjoyed auto mechanics and camping. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are one brother, Jeremy Poling, and one sister, Stacy Poling, both of Arnoldsburg; paternal grandmother, Hester Curry of Mt. Zion; maternal grandparents, Richard and Ruth Poorman of Sand Ridge; and several aunts, unc He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ralph Whipkey, Sr. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., in Arnoldsburg Community Building, with Pastor Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Kight Cemetery, White Pine Road. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the community building. John H. Tayl CLAY ARNOLD Clay Arnold, 94, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2006, at Clarksburg Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born at Nicut, the son of the late Clenton and Martha Keaton Arnold. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired farmer. Surviving are four step-sons, Hershel Yost of Chloe and Jerry, Hubert and Bernard Yost, all of Ohio. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Lamb Cemetery, Chloe. ANNA RUBY SIERS Anna Ruby Edgell Siers, 84, of Chloe, died Friday, Apr. 7, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ferrell and Cora Sampson Metz. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Ray Lee Siers; one son, Ernest Paul Edgell; two daughters, Janet Lee Siers and Janice Sue Forney; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Hickman officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. LESLIE CUNNINGHAM Leslie K. Cunningham, 57, of Ravenna, Ohio, died Monday, Apr. 3, 2006, in Ravenna, Ohio. He was born at Hallburg, the son of Letha Mollohan Cunningham and the late John Holly Cunningham. He served three years in the U.S. Army and was retired from Waltco Hydraulics, Tallmadge, Ohio. He was a member of Ravenna Assembly of God Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife of 17 years, Jewell King Cunningham; three children, Jonathan and Deanna Cunningham at home and Cindy Dickey of Quaker City, Ohio; three grandchildren; and three brothers, Jerry Cunningham of Hart-ville, Oh He was preceded in death by infant twin sons and two brothers, Jack and Darius Cunningham. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in King Cemetery, Nicut. ROSE ANN PEARSON Rose Ann Pearson, 56, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Saturday, Apr. 1, 2006, at Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, S.C. She was born at Clay, the daughter of the late Henry Dencil and Anita Bell Mullins Legg. She was a day care director and former member of Grasslick Baptist Church, Kenna. She attended Willow Dale Baptist Church, along with several churches in West Virgini Surviving are her husband, James Pearson; one son, James Mark Pearson of Myrtle Beach; one daughter, Beth Rossana of Myrtle Beach; four grandchildren; and special niece, Linda Han-shaw of Clay. Graveside services were held at Goshen Cemetery, Kentuck, with Pastor Ron Stoner officiating. Luncheon reception and celebration of her life followed at Grasslick Baptist Church. LILLIAN CUNNINGHAM Lillian Cunningham, 86, of Mahone, died Thursday, Apr. 6, 2006, at her residence. She was born in Smithville, the daughter of the late Jacob D. and Amzie Rogers Cunningham. She graduated from Harrisville High School in 1938. She worked as Dr. Prather’s office assistance for 20 years, H&R Block, and Ritchie County Sheriff’s Dept. as a d Surviving are one sister, Velma Loraine Batton of Lakeville, Minn.; three nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jennings D. Cunningham; one nephew, John Thomas Batton; and one great-niece, Amber Batton. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Charles Mullen officiating. Burial was in King Knob Cemetery. WILLIAM ‘Bill’ STUMP William B. “Bill” Stump, 83, of Kearny, Ariz., died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Mesa, Ariz. He was born and educated in Grantsville. He served in the Armored Infantry and the U.S. Air Force in World War II. His Kennecott career began in 1947 as a warehouse clerk at the mine’s plant. He held various clerical and accounting posts until 1959 when h Surviving are his wife, Mary Dee Stump, whom he married in 1983; three daughters, Beverly Gyenizse, Joni Akbarian and Teresa M. Pacheco; one son, William L. Stump; one step-daughter, Roberta Guzman; one step-son, Arthur M. Bracamonte; 12 grand-children; a He was preceded in death by his first wife, Boneta, and two sisters, Eleanore Brannon of Arnoldsburg and Louise Ferrell of Akron, Ohio. Memorial services were held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Kearny. ERMA LUCILLE KLINE Erma Lucille Kline, 85, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Willie and Ina Richards Simmons and oldest of 15 children. She worked for 14 years at Westinghouse plant, Fairmont, before moving to California after getting married on July 28, 1955. She and her hus Surviving were four sisters, Ruby Myer McHenry of Grantsville, Sara Cool of Worthington, Pearl Heiney of Glenville and Sandra Spence of Strongsville, Ohio (since deceased); five brothers, Earl Simmons of Cleveland, Ohio, Bearl Simmons and Cecil Simmons, b She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kline, on Nov. 18, 1990; sister, Sandra Louise Spence; and five infant siblings, Nettie, Mettie, Elodene, Earnestine and Orval Simmons. In accordance with her wishes, her remains were cremated. Graveside services were held Jan. 30. Her urn was placed with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery. VONDA GAIL GODFREY Vonda Gail Mahaney Godfrey, 83, of Chester, died Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2006, in Chester. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late William and Ella Sturm Mahaney. She was a former cook at Calhoun County High School, Rainbow Restaurant and John’s Restaurant, all of Grantsville. Surviving are four sisters, Beulah Norton and Maxine Chambers, both of New Cumberland, Barbara Zajac of Steubenville, Ohio, and Mary Lou Mahaney of Toronto, Ohio; and one brother, Max Mahaney of Eastland, Tex. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Godfrey, and several brothers and sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. CHARLES CUNNINGHAM Charles E. Cunningham, 73, died Monday, Mar. 27, 2006, in White Oak, Tex. He was born at Lockney, the son of the late Roy Cunningham and Lucy Cook Cunningham. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from Dec. 1952 until Dec. 1954. He retired from Harris Industry after 50 years and owned and operated D&D Handyman Service. He was a m Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Macel Evadene McCartney Cunningham; three sons, Ronald Edmund Cunningham, Christopher Cunningham and Ronald Allen Cunningham, all of White Oak; two daughters, Freda Roxann Dragula of Florida and Carla Parvin of Ft. Wort He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean and Phyllis, both of Lockney. RUTH WRIGHT Ruth L. Wright, 87, of Marietta, Ohio, died Sunday, Apr. 9, 2006, at Marietta. She was born in Westminster, British Columbia, the daughter of the late James M. and Jessie Manson Miller. She had been a licensed practical nurse for 20 years with her last employment at Calhoun General Hospital. She was a member of Twin Rivers Baptist C Surviving are two sons, Richard “Dick” Wright of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Daniel Wright of Buffalo, N.Y.; one daughter, Margaret Lamp of Marietta; one brother, George Miller of Stratford, Ontario; two sisters, Olive Bayly of Eugene, Ore., and Betty Mille She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Rev. James W. Wright; three brothers, Henry, Alec and Donald Miller; and two sisters, Margaret Miller and Catherine Harrison. Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Pastor James Rushing officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro. Visitation will be on Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. HARLEN HOGUE Harlen B. Hogue, 97, of Glenville, died Monday, Apr. 10, 2006, in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. He was born in Ritchie County, the son of the late Willie B. and Independence Broadwater Hogue. He was a graduate of Pennsboro High School and WVU, with an agricultural degree. He was retired from the W.Va. Extension Service as an agent in Gilmer and Calhoun counties. He was an 80+ year member of Farm Bureau and a member of W.Va. Agriculture Hall of Surviving are three daughters, Dorothy Rhoades of Glenville, Helen McClain of Ripley and Patricia Shaver of Buckhannon; one son, Donald Hogue of Pennsboro; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three sisters, Heste He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Pratt Hogue; two sisters, Hazel Barnes and Helen Willard; and one grandchild. Services will be held Thursday, 1:30 p.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. David Krum officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the mortuary. WANOKA ‘Tommie’ MOREHEAD Wanoka “Tommie” Morehead, 79, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Apr. 1, 2006, at her home. She was born on Leading Creek, the daughter of the late Franklin Pierce and Ocie Blaine Goodnight. She retired from Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility and was a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are four sons, Steve, Woodrow, Harold and Kevin; five daughters, Kathleen, Brenda, Marlene, Ginger and Debbie; one sister, Blanche Bell; 20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil “Bill” Morehead, and one daughter, Phyllis Groves. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Harold Newsome officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend. RUBY PAULINE MATHERS Ruby Pauline Mathers, 79, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Walter Gray Richards and Ada Mae Tingler Richards. She retired as a department manager from Hecht Co. in 1990. Surviving are one brother; two sisters; one son; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forest Earl Mathers; one son; one daughter; seven brothers; and one sister. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Apr. 8, 11 a.m., at Beech Valley Cemetery, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. SANDRA LOUISE SPENCE Sandra Louise Simmons Spence, 65, of Strongsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at her home. She was born in Beech Valley, the daughter of the late William and Ina Richards Simmons. She retired from Lakewood School Systems after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church. Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, Enoch “John” Spence, whom she married July 21, 1956; two sons, Stanley Spence of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Richard Spence of Strongsville; one daughter, Kimberley Brooks of Strongsville; four grandchildren; two great-grand-children; She was preceded in death by her sister, Erma Simmons Kline, and five infant siblings, Nettie, Mettie, Elodene, Earnestine and Orval Simmons. Services were held at Coreno Funeral Home, Cleveland. Burial was in Brooklyn Heights Cemetery, Cleveland. PLEASANT WILLIAMS Pleasant Winfred “P.W.” Williams, 84, of Elkins, former resident of Calhoun County, died Saturday, Mar. 18, 2006, at Talbott’s Personal Care Home, Belington. He was born in Oneida, Tenn., the son of the late Olive Chambers and Benjamin F. Williams. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radar technician aboard the escort carrier USS Gilbert Islands in the South Pacific. He worked as an account­ant Surviving are his wife, Judy Doty Williams; one brother, Benjamin Williams; two daughters, Brenda Carol Cachia and Karen Gail Martin; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-children, Sally Barnett, Emily May, Leslie McCormick and Daryl P He was preceded in death by his former wife, Cornelia O’Conner Williams; two sisters, Frankie Allred and Lavadnia Garrett; two brothers, Lansden Carson Garrett and James Marion Williams; and one grandson, Joshua Martin. In accordance with his wishes, his remains were cremated and his ashes will be scattered on his mother’s grave in Scott County, Tenn., at a later date. A memorial celebration will be held at the Williams’ home, 1004 S. Kerens Ave., Elkins, on Friday from VONDA GAIL GODFREY Vonda Gail Mahaney Godfrey, 83, of Chester, died Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2006, in Chester. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late William and Ella Sturm Mahaney. She was a former cook at Calhoun County High School, Rainbow Restaurant and John’s Restaurant, all of Grantsville. Surviving are four sisters, Beulah Norton and Maxine Chambers, both of New Cumberland, Barbara Zajac of Steubenville, Ohio, and Mary Lou Mahaney of Toronto, Ohio; and one brother, Max Mahaney of Eastland, Tex. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. DORSEY RICHARDS Dorsey Sylvester Richards, 86, died Friday, Mar. 17, 2006. He was born at Big Springs, the son of the late Henry and Mary Collins Richards. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from Park Drop Forge, Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving are one son, Wayne Richards of Brecksville, Ohio; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Clara “Beth” Richards; one daughter, Marian; five sisters; and two brothers. No services were held. RUBY PAULINE MATHERS Ruby Pauline Mathers, 79, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Walter Gray Richards and Ada Mae Tingler Richards. She retired as a department manager from Hecht Co. in 1990. Surviving are one brother; two sisters; one son; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forest Earl Mathers; one son; one daughter; seven brothers; and one sister. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Apr. 8, 11 a.m., at Beech Valley Cemetery, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. CLAUDINE BROWN Claudine Brown, 87, of Rockport, died Saturday, Mar. 25, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Rev. W.S. States and Elizabeth Siers States. She worked at Viscose. She was a homemaker and member of Limestone United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Forrest C. Brown, whom she married July 2, 1939; one daughter, Betty Adams of Canal Winchester, Ohio; one son, Charles Brown and wife Brenda of Grantsville; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-gr She was preceded in death by her step-mother, Lyda States; two sisters, Pauline States and Geraldine Anderson; two brothers, Rev. W.G. States and Paul States; and one niece. Services were held at Limestone U.M. Church, with Pastor Vera Archer officiating. Burial was in Limestone U.M. Church Cemetery. JANIEVE COTTRELL Janieve P. Cottrell, 70, of Amboy, Ind., died at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, Ind. She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Earl and Ruby Lowe White. She was a homemaker and member of North Grove Church. Surviving are her husband, Guy J. Cottrell, whom she married Oct. 14, 1952, at Millstone; two sons, Earl Robert of Amboy and Jimmy Darrell of Idaville, Ind.; one sister, Doris Reynolds of Grantsville; and two brothers, Charles of Mantua, Ohio, and Nelson She was preceded in death by three sisters, Wilma, Clara and Judy, and four brothers, Shirley, Paul, Glen and Archie. Services and burial were held at North Grove Church, Amboy. LEONA EVELYN RICHARDS Leona Evelyn McMillin Richards, 66, died Sunday, Mar. 26, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born at Meadsville, Pa., the daughter of the late Glen and Evelyn Dooley McMillin. She was a retired CNA in Pennsylvania and owned and operated Richards Grocery, Pleasant Hill, for 17 years. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Jim Richards of St. Marys, and one son William (Bill) Richards of Sistersville. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 3 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kevin Church and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating, and burial in Nobe Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 1 to 3 p.m., at the funeral home. WAUNETA BELLE KELLER Wauneta Belle Goff Keller, 83, of Burnt House, died Monday, Mar. 27, 2006, at her home. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Trevy and Loretta Black Goff. She graduated from Harrisville High School and earned an associates degree from Parkersburg Community College. She worked for Ritchie County Community Action. Surviving are three sons, Douglas and Thomas, at home, and Alan of Parkersburg; one daughter, Nina Wilson of Parkersburg; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grand-daughters; four sisters, Wanda Keller (her twin), Wilda Billey, Wilma R She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Claude Keller; one son, Ernest Claude Keller II; infant daughter, Linell Doreen Keller; infant granddaughter, Valerie Dawn Wilson; and one grandson, Jason Keller. As per her wishes, after donating the body for research, her ashes will be interred next to her husband, son and daughter. Memorial service will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Burnt House Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Douglas and Thomas Keller Trust, Calhoun Banks, P.O. Box 430, Grantsville, WV 26147. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in cha LEVERENE ‘Ol’Ma’ HARPER Leverene “Ol’Ma” Jarvis Harper, 85, of Gandeeville, died Monday, March 27, 2006. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Robert and Delilah Ellison Jarvis. She was a Christian, self-employed merchant, retired employee of Kellwood Co. and former Red Cross volunteer. Surviving are two daughters, Enid Harpold and Bobbette Harper; special friend, Mary Taylor; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Harper, and two sons, Robert Milt and Jerry Dean Harper. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Don Ramsey and Chaplain Jake Moyer officiating. Burial will be in Harper Cemetery, Jones Ridge, Harmony. Visitation will be on Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral h ELMER SAMPSON Elmer Sampson, 92, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2006, at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Memorial Division. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William and Gracie Jackson Sampson. Surviving are one brother, Robert Sampson of Arnoldsburg, and two sisters, Loraine Stanley of Streetsboro, Ohio, and Stella Tanner of Massillon, Ohio. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. Graveside services were held at Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Roger Carter officiating. NORMA EMOLENE ROSE Norma Emolene Rose, 67, of Rosedale, died Thursday, Mar. 16, 2006. She was born at Perkins, the daughter of the late Lele and Jennie Dobbins. She was a member of Crooked Fork Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Elder George Rose; one son, Lele Rose of Rosedale; three daughters, Jenny Putnam of Augusta, Mont., and Tresha Cottrill and Julie Dobbins, both of Rosedale; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Leary Vanhorn and Elder Robert Woods officiating. Burial was in Crooked Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. NANCY ANN BAILEY Nancy Ann Bailey, 66, of Auburn, died Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006, at her home. She was born in Boone County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Julia Osborne. She was a member of Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church, Lawford. Surviving are her husband, Charles Ray Bailey; one son, Arthur H. Gibson of Big Bend; two daughters, Patricia A. Osborne and Cathy L. Gibson, both of Auburn; thee step-daughters, Barbara J. Gain of Clarksburg, Juanita K. Villers of Pennsboro and Nancy Y. A celebration of her life was scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Church of God, Cox’s Mills, with Elder Chester N. Osborne and Elder Billy R. Gibson officiating, and burial in Auburn Baptist Church Cemetery, Cox’s Mills. Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, w ROBERT L. ‘Bob’ GIBSON Robert L. “Bob” Gibson, 74, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2006, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born at Floe, the son of the late Roma and Reva Knotts Gibson. He was the retired owner and operator of Town & Country General Store and Town & Country Auto Parts, both of Spencer. He was a retired truck driver and former member of the Teamster’s u Surviving are his wife, Bernadette Gibson; one son, James “Jay” Gibson of Waltham, Mass.; five daughters, Barbara Thomp-son and husband Emmett of Canal Fulton, Ohio, Patty Moore and husband Mick of Chloe, Becky Starner and Pete Bowling of Manassas, Va., K He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mabel Jean Gibson, and an infant brother, Eugene Gibson. Services were held at Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo, with Brother Scott Tanner officiating. Burial was in Gibson Family Cemetery, Floe. PHILLIP RAY WATKINS Phillip Ray Watkins, 19, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2006, in Waynesburg, Pa., as the result of an accident. He was the son of William Ray Watkins and Mona Workman Williams. He attended Little Laurel Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his parents are his grandfather, Lanty Workman; grandmother, Rhea Watkins; step-father, Gary Williams; two sisters, Tiffany Watkins of Chloe and Samantha Jones of Clay; and one brother, Jerry Williams of Clay. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Watkins, and grandmother, Dorlene Workman. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Metheney Cemetery, Chloe. ELMA MARIE ROSE Elma Marie Rose, 78, of Munday, died Friday, Mar. 10, 2006, at Parkersburg. She was born in Mellin, the daughter of the late Samuel R. and Opal Blanche Haught Lynch. She was a member of Hartley Church of Christ, Brohard. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Cathy Cheuvront of Elizabeth and Nancy Hornbeck of Parkersburg; one step-son, Ronnie Rose of Parkersburg; two brothers, Richard Lynch of Waverly and Ed Lynch of Parkersburg; five grandchildren; and five great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Rose, and her twin sister, Erma Freed. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelist Eugene Conger officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery. BRADLEY CARR Bradley F. Carr, 79, of Stumptown, died Thursday, Mar. 9, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Earl and Maude Meadows Carr. He was a construction worker, U.S. Army veteran, and member of Simpson United Methodist Church, Belfont. Surviving are his wife, Betty Moyers Carr; four daughters, Judy Allen of West Milford, Ruby Digman of Pennsboro, Susie Carr of Lagrange, Ohio, and Jo Ann Hunt of Weston; one brother, Smith Carr of Belfont; nine grandsons; 17 great-grandchildren; and sever He was preceded in death by four brothers, Bill and Bailey Carr and two infants. Services were held at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Rev. Bill Hunt and Rev. Larry Conrad officiating. Burial was in Carr Cemetery, Belfont. CHESTER LEE WESTFALL Chester Lee Westfall, 83, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2006, at home. He was born in Ripley, the son of the late Flossie Milligan and Hoyt Westfall. He worked at Union Carbide, South Charleston, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was an instrument flight instructor attaining the rank of lieutenant. In 1953, he and hi Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Dalton Westfall, whom he married Feb. 6, 1948; one son, John C. Westfall, DDS; two daughters, Jane Kennedy of Ripley and JoAnn Powell of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by one sister, Isabelle Baird. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery. BERTHA MAE MAZE Bertha Mae Maze, 87, of Brohard, died Sunday, Mar. 12, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wirt County, the daughter of the late Henry and Emily Westfall Veon. She was a member of Hartley Church of Christ, Brohard. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Virgil R. Maze; one daughter, Betty Lou Dye of Vienna; one son, Richard Maze of Palestine; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Winland of Parkersburg and Hazel Snider of Freed; one brother She was preceded in death by one grandson, Darrin Maze; one sister, Ruth Freed; and three brothers, James, Paul and Donald Veon. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Minister Tom Butterfield officiating. Burial will be in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. VIOLET MARIE MEADOWS Violet Marie Slider Meadows, 74, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2006, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Johnnie Starcher and Lovie Godfrey Starcher Gunn. She was a homemaker and a member of Cremo Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Oris Meadows of Mt. Zion; two step-sons, Roger and Larry Meadows, both of Norton, Ohio; three step-daughters, Patricia Nida, Peggy Hacker and Maysel Miller, all of Creston; 13 step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her first husband, Drew Slider. Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Buck Mollohan officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. KAMRYN ELAINE BOAK Kamryn Elaine Boak, three-month-old daughter of Kevin and Amber Arthur Boak of Annamoriah, died Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2006, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, due to complications following heart surgery. Surviving in addition to her parents are one brother, Austin Coon at home; grandparents, Rick and Jean Boak of Ohio and Crystal Arthur of Annamoriah; great-grandmothers, Elain Boak of Ohio and Patsy Bowers of Annamoriah; great-great-grandfather, Darrell V She was preceded in death by great-grandfathers, Robert Boak and Manny Bowers, great-grandparents, Franklin and Norma Rohr and Ira and Bessie Arthur; and cousin, Alyssa Marie Boak. Services will be held Saturday, 3 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Snyder Chapel Cemetery, Annamoriah. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services. GARNET SUE BISHOP Garnet Sue Bishop, 57, of Chloe, died Saturday, Mar. 4, 2006, at CAMC, Charleston. She was born in Clay County, the daughter of Cleo Metheney and the late Roy Lee Metheney. Surviving in addition to her mother are one son, Delmas Lee Moore of Barberton, Ohio; one grandson; five brothers, Don Metheney of Crummies Creek, Darrell Metheney of Reedy and Creston Metheney, Jim Metheney and George Metheney, all of Chloe; and three si Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Chloe, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Metheney Cemetery. Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, is in charge of arrangements. ZELDA ‘Tag’ SIERS Zelda “Tag” Siers, 88, of Vienna, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Oscar “Bunt” and Leodie Bennett Hathaway. She attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where she taught young adult Sunday School class. She was a charter member of Women’s Society of Christian Servi She was a homemaker and caregiver for her mother and father, active in NYA, worked at several establishments in Grantsville and at Dils Dept. Store, Parkersburg, and was an Avon representative in Calhoun and Wood counties for 49 years. She joined Grantsvi Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Hathaway and Debbie Siers, both of Vienna; one brother, Gale, of Spencer; several nieces and nephews; and her faithful companion, Tiger Baby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rector, on Oct. 19, 1973; two brothers, Roma and Lewis “Jake”; and two sisters, Veta Linville and Glena Vannoy. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. David Weaver officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. Rebekah Memorial Service was held. JAMES SAMPSON James Dale Sampson, 81, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John Edward and Pearl Craddock Sampson. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from Johns-Mansville with 38 years of service. He was a member of Lightner Memorial Church. Surviving are one daughter, Angelia Matthey of Walker; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; special aunt, Muriel Basnett of Calhoun County; one nephew; and lifelong close friend, Bernadine Ayers Evans of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Cunningham Sampson, in 1987; one son, Wayne Sampson, in 1978; and one brother, Randall Sampson. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Tim Henson officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. ROBERT POLING Robert J. “Pappy” Poling, 69, of St. Marys, died Friday, Mar. 3, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Laco William and Mable Lucretia Owens Poling. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Janice Morgan Poling; three sons, Wayne Poling of St. Marys, Rod Poling of Little Hocking, Ohio, and Jeff Poling of Vienna; two daughters, Cathy Boling of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Sandra Childs of Canton, Ohio; eight gra He was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin Poling. Services were held at Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in Freeman Cemetery, near West Union. GEORGE DALE ROGERS George Dale Rogers, 63, of Orma, died Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2006, at Veterans Administration Hospital, Aspinwall, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late William and Gae Mollohan Rogers. He retired from Acousti Engineering of Florida in 2002 and returned to Calhoun County. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Morehead Rogers of Orma; one son, Billie of Orma; two step-sons, Ronald of Cape Coral, Fla., and Robert of N. Ft. Myers, Fla.; two step-daughters, Cindy Moats of Spencer and Gayle of Canton, Ohio; one sister, Geneva of Clev Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, Nebo. KENNETH CLOYD HALE Kenneth Cloyd Hale, 68, of Fruitland Park, Fla., died Saturday, Mar. 4, 2006. He was born in Calhoun County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a retired vocational instructor for Florida Dept. of Corrections. He was a member of Sons of the American Legion. He was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Joyce C. Hale; one son, Kevin M. Hale of Fruitland Park; two brothers, George Hale of Parkersburg and Thomas Hale of Big Springs; and two sisters, Barbara Reed of Parkersburg and Carolyn DeWeese of Chloe. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake, Fla., with Rev. Gordon Sanders officiating, and burial in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home. NETTIE WHITE KERBY Nettie J. White Kerby, 87, formerly of Calhoun County, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2006, in Barberton, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Alex and Nancy Hickman Starcher. Surviving are one son, Frankie White of Barberton; 10 grand-children; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Freddie White of Houston, Tex. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Hur. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. VIOLET MARIE MEADOWS Violet Marie Slider Meadows, 74, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2006, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Johnnie and Lovie Godfrey Slider Gunn. She was a homemaker and a member of Cremo Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Oris Meadows of Mt. Zion; two step-sons, Roger and Larry Meadows, both of Norton, Ohio; three step-daughters, Patricia Nida, Peggy Hacker and Maysel Miller, all of Creston; 13 step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her first husband, Drew Slider. Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Buck Mollohan officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. MELVIN HAROLD SHAFFER Melvin Harold Shaffer, 55, of Stumptown, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Harold T. Shaffer of Stumptown and Thelma Wyer of Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Idris Cunningham Shaffer; one son, Melvin Harold Shaffer, Jr., at home; one daughter, Natasha Shaffer Phillips of Raeford, N.C.; one granddaughter; two brothers, William Shaffer and David Wood; one sister, Thelma Collins; and sever Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, with Rev. Harry Siers and Rev. John Vannoy officiating, and burial in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. Visitation was also scheduled one hour prior to services at th MARY ELLEN GREEN Mary Ellen Vannoy Green, 73, of Manassas Park, Va., died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at Prince William Hospital. She was born at Russett, the daughter of the late Golda Stump Vannoy and James J. Vannoy. Surviving are two sons, Calvin James “CJ” and Jeffrey Allen “Jeff” Green, both of Manassas Park; one brother, Elden Dale Vannoy of Ladysmith; one sister, Irona Yeager of Grantsville; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nep She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Hubert Green; one daughter, Debbie Wesley; grandparents, Maggie and Fred Stump; one brother, Earl Vannoy; and one niece, Dianne Vannoy. Graveside services were held at Quantico National Cemetery, Va. ROBERT FORD Robert L. Ford, 50, of Willowick, Ohio, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Anes Ford and the late Naomi Ford. He had lived in Willowick for 13 years. He was a maintenance tech at Acacia on the Green, Lyndhurst, Ohio. He was director of the basketball league at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Surviving in addition to his father are his wife of 30 years, Sandra Oliveri Ford; three siblings, Ronny and Richard Ford and Linda Thomas; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Ollie Ford, and many aunts and uncles. Services were held at Monreal Funeral Home, Eastlake, Ohio. Burial was in Willoughby Cemetery. VERLIN RIGGS Verlin P. Riggs, 76, of Little Hocking, Ohio, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William and Fannie Campbell Riggs. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Nisan Trucking, Creston, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Mary Riggs; one daughter, Gloria Cook; one step-daughter, Jane Griffith; one step-son, Ed Parsons; one brother, Bill Riggs; one sister, Janet McIntyre; six grand-children; 12 great-grandchildren; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Keith Riggs; two brothers, Henry and Verg Riggs; and one sister, Garnet Riggs. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Bryner Chapel Cemetery, near Mt. Zion. Visitation will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. until time of services, at the funeral home. KATHERYN DALE BURROWS Katheryn Dale Stump Burrows, 71, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Taylor and Ethel Carrie Kight Stump. After living in Richfield, Ohio, and retiring from Veterans Administration Hospital, Brecksville, Ohio, she returned to Grantsville with her husband, Coleman Gene Burrows. She was Surviving are three daughters, Wanda Gail Warfield of Mogadore, Ohio, Sandra Dale Roznovsky of Stony Point, N.C., and Leah June Cheyney of Brunswick, Ohio; six grandchildren; two sisters, Estrial Kennedy and Barbara Kimble; and four brothers, Robert, Haro She was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Carlos, and one sister, Ila Williams. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney and Rev. John Glesner officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. COLEMAN GENE BURROWS Coleman Gene Burrows, 72, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006. He was the son of the late James Spencer and Delta A. Starcher Burrows. He retired from Ford Motor Co., Brookpark, Ohio, in December 1986, and moved back to Grantsville with his wife, Katheryn Dale Burrows. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodis Surviving are three daughters, Wanda Gail Warfield of Mogadore, Ohio, Sandra Dale Roznovsky of Stony Point, N.C., and Leah June Cheyney of Brunswick, Ohio; six grandchildren; and one sister, Ernestine Gainer. He was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Burrows, and one sister, Dena Plant. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney and Rev. John Glesner officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. ERMA POLING Erma C. Poling, 101, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Apache Junction, Ariz. She was born in Calhoun County and had been a resident of Barberton, Ohio, for 23 years. She was a member of Sand Ridge Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Edith Boatright; two sons, Glenn Poling and Waitman Darl Poling; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Poling, and one daughter, Elladene. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. ELINOR CARR Elinor G. Carr, 81, of Pennsboro, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, at Parkersburg. She was born at Shock, the daughter of the late Nathan and Missouri Bishop Cottrill. She had been employed in the garment industry for 16 years at the former Cairo Manufacturing Co., and was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church and Pennsboro Senior Citizen Surviving are one son, Terry Carr of Ellenboro; one daughter, Mary Hanshaw of Cairo; one brother, Hugh Cottrill of Arnolds-burg; two sisters, Mona Skidmore of Chesapeake and Roseann Turner of Glenville; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Carr; three brothers, Ralph, Frank and Burl Cottrill; and one sister, Pina Cottrill. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Rosedale Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rosedale Baptist Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, and one hour prior to services at the church. MABEL NEWELL Mabel O. Newell, 97, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, at Miletree, Spencer. She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ora Stackpole Edgell. She was a member of Walnut Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Genevieve Smith and Joyce Arnold; one sister, Nell Mayse; two granddaughters, Shelly Lynch and Tammy Whitnable; four grandsons, Randel Smith, Mark Arnold, Matt Arnold and Jon Arnold; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Newell, in 1984; one brother, Ernest Edgell; two sisters, Opal Barr and Ola Chenoweth; and one great-granddaughter, Jennifer Arnold. Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. James Chenoweth and Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial will be in Minnora Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. RICHARD ‘Dick’ VANCAMP Richard “Dick” VanCamp, 70, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at his daughter’s home in Bismarck, N.D. He was born at White Pine, the son of the late Joseph Paris and Lelah Viola Simers VanCamp. After attending Calhoun County High School, he worked as a merchant marine on the iron ore boats in the Great Lakes for Cleveland Cliffs Co. from 1953-58. He enter Surviving are two daughters, Norma Wagoner and husband Jeff of Big Springs and Trish Albert and husband Kory of Bismarck; two sons, Rick VanCamp and wife Mendi and John VanCamp and wife Pam, all of Fargo, N.D.; 10 grandchildren, Jake and Athena Wagoner, S He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Ann Harlin VanCamp, in 2003, and three brothers, Robert, Eugene and Ronnie. Services were held at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, with Rev. Nancy Hanson officiating, and military honors by American Legion, Ecklund-Holmstrom Post #117, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2793. WILLIAM ‘Abe’ BARKER William A. “Abe” Barker, 88, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006. He was born in Smithville, the son of the late Carl and Opal Nutter Barker. He was a veteran of World War II and served at Normandy. He was a member of VFW 5575, Mineral Wells, and retired from Smith/Cloverdale Packing. He worked as a cattle buyer in Ohio Surviving are two sons, Ken Barker of Matthews, N.C., and Michael Barker of Gallipolis Ferry; five grandchildren; one sister, Bobbie Craig of Parkersburg; two brothers, Jim Barker of Tampa, Fla., and Fred Barker of Parkersburg; and several nieces and neph He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith E. Bowers Barker, and three sisters, Opal Hardman, Fanny Lou Wilson and Ruth Barker. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. Loyd Winans and Glen Smith officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg. EUGENE WILLIAM BAILEY Eugene William Bailey, 67, of Minnora, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006. He was the son of the late Emerson and Etta Pearl Keener Bailey. He was a pipeliner. Surviving are one son, Dale Clark of Chloe; one daughter, Terri Butler of Frametown; five grandchildren, Jeremy Moore of Minnora, Brooke Dawson of Frametown, Felicia Jarvis and Kayla and Cody Clark, all of Chloe; one great-grandson, Ethan Jarvis of Chloe; He was preceded in death by four sisters, Janice, Arlene, Darie and Stella, and one granddaughter, Kendra Clark. Services were held at Minnora United Methodist Church. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, Minnora. CHARLES ‘Chuck’ HARRIS Charles E. “Chuck” Harris, 50, of Grantsville, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late James Lewis and Virginia Ellen Hathaway Harris. He was employed by Cabot Oil and Gas for 25 years. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Darlene G. Hickman Harris; one son, Brian E. Harris of Grantsville; two daughters, Bridgett D. Harris and Brittany N. Harris, both of Grantsville; one sister, Deborah L. (Debbie) Lamp of Harrisville; and two brothers, K He was preceded in death by one brother, Randall L. (Randy) Harris of Grantsville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. LENNIE BANE METZ Lennie Bane Metz, 89, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was the son of the late Dudley Andrew and Arizona Lee Miller Metz. He was a World War II veteran. Surviving are six children, Leonard Metz of Five Forks, Robert Metz and wife Linda of Rockport, Sharon Wilson and husband Carl, Karen Reed and husband Alvin, Lennie B. Metz, Jr., and wife Nancy, all of Parkersburg, and Deloris Whited and husband Jack of P He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Geraldine Eddy Metz; one son, Lewis Lee Metz; three sisters; and four brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. FLORA EVELYN COLLINS Flora Evelyn McElwee Collins, 96, of Normantown, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006. She was born at Lockney, the daughter of the late Judson and Lozanna Boone McElwee. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, since Jan. 8, 1933, having served as Sunday School teacher, secretary of Women’s Mission Circle, and VBS worker. Surviving are one daughter, Twila Moyers of Normantown; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward Bernard Collins, whom she married Nov. 2, 1942; two brothers, Fred McElwee and Wilbur McElwee; and four sisters, Flossie Turner, Olena Norman, Mellie Flenner and Alma McElwee. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, with Elder Larry Fisher and Rev. Harry Siers officiating. Burial will be in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., and Thursday, 10 to In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church or Rosedale Baptist Church. CARRIE BELL STARCHER Carrie Bell Starcher, 80, of Marion, Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Hur, the daughter of the late Guy and Martha Adams Miller. She was a homemaker and a member of Marion Enterprise Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Kathryn Wilcox of Marion; four sons, Guy Starcher, Jr., David Drew Starcher and Terry Lee Starcher, all of Marion, and Michael Ray Starcher of Chesterville, Ohio; three sisters, Beulah Crawford of Chloe, Velma Board of Barberto She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Leonard Ray Starcher, on Jan. 16, 1987; one son, Phillip Ray Starcher; one brother; and one sister. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Boyd Funeral Home, Marion, with minister Russell Howard officiating, and burial in Grand Prairie Cemetery. HEATHER RICHARDS MYER Heather Richards Myer, 26, of Big Bend, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. She was the daughter of Larry Desmoin Richards and step-daughter of Sue Richards and daughter of Natalie White Valdez and step-daughter of Albert Valdez. Also surviving are her daughter, Kamaira Myer, and son, Kaden Myer, and their father, James Paul Myer; two sisters, Vicki Poore and Jessica Richards; one half-brother, Jonathan Valdez; one step-sister, Misty Valdez; one step-brother, Glenny Valdez; two ni She was preceded in death by grandmother, Dude Richards, and grandfather, Desmoin Richards. Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Norman Ridge Church Cemetery, Big Bend. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. MARIE GRACE ROGERS Marie Grace Rogers, 75, of Sand Fork, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at her residence. She was born on Lynch Run, Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Opha Lee and Katherine Campbell Keith. She retired from Waco Oil & Gas with 21 years of service. She was a member of Little Kanawha Independent Church. Surviving are one daughter, Beverly Morford and husband Jim of Grantsville; four grandchildren, Monica Haley of Ocean-side, Calif., Jessica Shuff of Glenville, and Scott and Lucas Morford of Grantsville; five great-grandchildren, Kylie and Trey Shuff and She was preceded in death by one daughter, Katherine Triplett in 2000; a set of infant twin sons, Alfred and Arnold; four sisters, Eula Mae Parker, Helen Greener, Lena Keith and Ruby Keith; and two brothers, Opha Lee Keith, Jr. and Orville Lee Keith. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Burial will be in Hiney Hill Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. EVELYN DULEY Evelyn M. Hall Duley, 86, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born at Mt. Zion, the daughter of the late McClellan “Clel” Joseph Hall and Allie Whytsel Hall Butler. She was a member of Rosemar Church of Christ and former employee of O’Ames and American Viscose. She had raised 12 foster children. Surviving are two sons, Jerry Duley of Fayetteville, N.C., and Charles Duley of Bremerton, Wash.; three step-daughters, Cora Leona Hudson of Charleston, Bonnie Blout of Texas and Janice Collart of Cambridge, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; several great-grand-chi She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert “Herb” Duley; two brothers, Otis Hall and Leroy Hall; and two sisters, Zela Riggs and Relda Hersman. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Wirt Cook officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. VELTA OCIE STARCHER Velta Ocie Starcher, 91, of Ravenswood, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. She was born at Altizer, the daughter of the late Ralph and Emma Craddock Sampson. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Dale Starcher of Painesville, Ohio; three sisters, Lelah Starcher of Rittman, Ohio, Nina Mae Saunders of Latta, S.C., and Bessie Nutter of Fleming, Ohio; five grandchil-dren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildr She was preceded in death by her husband, Kessler Starcher; one son, Carl Starcher; one granddaughter, Sheila Laughlin; and five brothers, Ralph, Ernest, Cyrus, Hollie and Frank Sampson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. MARTHA JANE OSBORN Martha Jane Osborn, 74, of Cox’s Mills, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Asa and Chloe Ellyson Jones. She was a member of Leading Creek Baptist Church, where she served as church clerk and trustee for over 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth L. Osborn; one daughter, Betty Jones of Sissonville; one son, Gary Radcliff of Sand Fork; two sisters, Ruth McHenry of Glenville and Mary Brandon of Cox’s Mill; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Roscoe Radcliff; one sister, Rosa Marguerite Queen; and four brothers, Claude, Paul, Graydon and Jewell Jones. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Leading Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. ARVILLA FLORA MILLICAN Arvilla Flora Ford Holbert Millican, 85, of Big Springs, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. She was born in Doddridge County, the daughter of the late Terrance and Margaret Tate Ford. She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church, Big Springs. Surviving are her husband of 23 years, Verlin Millican; five daughters, Linda Shaffer and husband Buck of Elyria, Ohio, Naomi White of Lagrange, Ohio, and Margaret Kirby and husband Buck, Carol Dye and husband Gary and Sharon Yeager and husband Jim, all o She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dail Holbert, June 12, 1970; three sisters, Nellie, Roanna and Dorothy; four brothers, Alfred, Ransel, Brooks and Audrey; one great-grandson, Alex McKenzie Dawson; and one step-granddaughter, Amy Millican. Services were held at Blessed Hope Baptist Church, Big Springs, with Rev. Dallas Smith and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Fluharty Cemetery, Big Springs. DAVID GAIL HANLON David Gail Hanlon, 70, of Harrisville, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Pennsboro, the son of the late Oris G. and Janet Wilson Hanlon. He had been a practicing attorney in Harrisville since 1971 and a state senator representing Calhoun, Ritchie, Pleasants, Wirt and Wood counties from 1976-1986. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Carole Hanlon; two daughters, Khara Gael Hanlon and Meghan Gael Hanlon, both of Harrisville; and two sisters, Diane Pierce of Harrisburg, Pa., and Kathleen Layne of Davisville. He was preceded in death by one sister, Suzanne Sandy. Services were held at Harrisville Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Perine officiating. Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Ceme-tery. GUYLA CRUM Guyla D. Umstead Crum, 80, of Henderson, Nev., died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at Odyssey Health Care, Inc. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Ivan and Frances Umstead. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, William Crum of Henderson; two brothers, Hoyt Umstead of Hot Springs, Ark., and John Umstead of Pahrump, Nev.; one grandson; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, M. Paul Crum; one brother, Robert Umstead; and one son, Charles P. Crum. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Palm Mortuary, Henderson, with burial in Palm Memorial Park. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 10 to 11 a.m. EDITH ‘Edie’ BURROWS Edith L. “Edie” Burrows, 62, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born on Norman Ridge, Big Bend, the daughter of the late Loyal and Mona Fortney Yoak. She attended Norman Ridge E.U.B. Church and was educated in Calhoun County schools. She was a member of River Hill U.M. Church, Parkers-burg, for many years and Surviving are her husband, W. Dean Burrows, whom she married Sept. 11, 1960; three children, Vicki C. Duncan of Parkersburg, Tim D. Burrows of Rockport and Deidra R. Dent of Teays Valley; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Eva C She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Dennis and Denzil Yoak; one sister, Sharon Frame; and one nephew, Dustin McCormick. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Rob Collins officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Parkersburg. CARROLL ‘Buck’ HICKS Carroll “Buck” Hicks, 64, of Orma, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at The Arbors, Marietta, Ohio. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Iras B. and Cora Rinehart Hicks. He was a member of Milo Methodist Church and was employed by Houchin Construction Co., Arnolds-burg. Surviving are three children, Mike Hicks and wife Teresa and Timothy Hicks, all of Arnoldsburg, and Lynn Blosser of Orma; seven grandchildren, Mike, Kayla, Ashley, Brittany and Austin Hicks, Cody McCune and Taylor Blosser; three brothers, Edward Hicks and He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Jarrett Hicks, and two sisters, Gwendolyn Simmons and Mary Hicks Parsons. Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m., at Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe, with Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Arrangements made by Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkers-burg. CHLOE ALFRED Chloe Alfred, 87, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Orma, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Bill McElvey. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sallie Parsons Butler of Beech. Surviving are two sons, Jimmy Alfred of Orrville, Ohio, and Roger Alfred of Lakeville, Ohio; two daughters, Sally Grizzard of Dover, Tenn., and Doris McElvey of Naples; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-granddaughter; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Flav She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Alfred; one granddaughter, two great-grandchildren; and eight siblings. Services will be held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, on Saturday at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be sent to Orma U.M. Church, c/o Sharon Settles, HC 73, Box 7, Orma, WV 25268, or Hospice of Naples, c/o Doris McElvey, 2655 14th St. N., Naples, FL 34102. HEATHER RICHARDS MYER Heather Richards Myer, 26, of Big Bend, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. She was the daughter of Larry Desmoin Richards and step-daughter of Sue Richards and daughter of Natalie White Valdez and step-daughter of Albert Valdez. Also surviving are her daughter, Kamaira Myer, and son, Kaden Myer, and their father, James Paul Myer; two sisters, Vicki Poore and Jessica Richards; one half-brother, Jonathan Valdez; one step-sister, Misty Valdez; one step-brother, Glenny Valdez; two ni She was preceded in death by grandparents, Dude Parsons and Desmoin Richards. Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Norman Ridge Church Cemetery, Big Bend. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. NANCY ANN McKINNEY Nancy Ann McKinney, 65, of Millstone, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Roy and Bonnie Dodson VanWinkle. She was a licensed real estate broker in West Virginia and was the owner of United Country-Country Homes Realty, Spencer. Surviving are her husband, Douglass McKinney of Florida; one son, Joseph Hoover of Millstone; two daughters, Donna Scott of Michigan and Debbie Bowen of California; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Jerry R. Hoover, Jr. Graveside services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Maryland. There will be no visitation. Stump Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. KENNETH RICHARDS Kenneth E. Richards, 51, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was the son of the late Erma W. and Violet R. Gill Richards. He was a life member of NRA and attended Cherry Fork Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Sheryl Wease Richards; one step-son, Austin Clark of Grantsville; one brother, Charles Richards of Grantsville; and four sisters, Loretta Grimm of Pullman, Charlene Richards and Frances Bush, both of Big Springs, and Phyllis Hoffma He was preceded in death by one sister, Linda McWilliams. No services were held. ERIC SAFFIR Eric Saffir, 83, of Spencer, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at home. He was born in Vienna, Austria, the son of the late Federic and Emma Dworac Saffir. He was a graduate of Liverpool College, Liverpool, England. He was retired from Kellwood Corp. Surviving are his wife, Frances Jarvis Saffir; two sons, Dr. Michael Saffir of Bethany, Conn., and Richard Saffir of San Francisco, Calif.; two grandchildren; four nephews; and one niece. He was preceded in death by one sister, Hannah Roth. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Michael F. “Mike” King officiating. Burial was in Prudence Chapel Cemetery, Minnora. REV. CLIFTON SAMS Rev. Clifton W. Sams, 85, of Big Springs, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late Lewis O. and Bertha Bailey Sams. He served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II on the USS Antietem (CV36). He worked for Trans World Airlines and retired from Union Carbide Corp. with 27 years of serv Surviving are two sons, Steve Sams and James Sams, both of Big Springs; three daughters, Susan Rush of Big Springs, Nancy Sams of Kennewick, Wash., and Anita Parsons of Sand Ridge; six grandchildren, Christy Justice, John Sams, Dallas Sams, Joseph Sams, S He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Jean Frederick Sams; three brothers, Robert, Lewis and Lloyd Sams; and two sisters, Kathryn Sams and Ruth Marshall. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Chapel Cemetery, Leading Creek Road, near Big Springs. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. THOMAS GREATHOUSE Thomas J. Greathouse, 61, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Annamoriah, the son of the late Juanita McFadden. Surviving are his wife, Debra Greathouse; five sons, Thomas II, Aaron and Anthony Greathouse, Donald McDowell and Craig Newcomb; three daughters, Juanita, Charlene and Cheryln Greathouse; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Tim and Stanley Lockhart; and three He was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Jack Lockhart, and one uncle, Eugene (Blue) Greathouse. Memorial services were held at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Michael Sundstrom officiating. THELMA LOURENA JONES Thelma Lourena Jones, 90, of Sand Fork, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Ethnie Adams and Bertha Queen. Surviving are two daughters, Manoka D. Turner of Sand Fork, with whom she lived, and Rita Jones Hardman of Marietta, Ohio; one brother, Myron Adams of Brookville, Ohio; one sister, Alta Hammon of Wadsworth, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Jones, whom she married on Nov. 15, 1932; two sons; one daughter; one granddaughter; four brothers; and six sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. JENNINGS CONLEY Jennings B. Conley, 77, of Looneyville, died at home on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006. He was born at Uler, the son of the late Ed and Bessie Hunt Conley. He was a member of Local 1353 Laborer’s Union, Linden Lodge #83, A.F.&A.M., and Oka Community Church. Surviving are his wife, Mae Conley; four sons, Delmas Conley of Erbacon, Melvin Conley and Gilbert Conley, both of Looneyville, and Paul Conley of Hartville, Ohio; four brothers, Brooks Conley of Newton, Charles Conley of Glen Allen, Va., Eugene Conley of Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Richard Webb officiating. Burial with Masonic grave-side rites was in Clover Cemetery. ARLIE RICHARD ‘Red’ MIDCAP Arlie Richard “Red” Midcap, 65, of Spencer, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at his home. He was the son of the late Phil and Zanna Lane Midcap. He was a welder and long time truck driver. He was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Judy Cooley Midcap; three sons, Arlie Midcap and wife Bobbi of Spencer, Kazit Midcap and wife Elizabeth of Evans and Dallas Midcap and wife Gladys of Rich-wood; three step-sons, Rodney Carbough and wife Debbie of Grantsville, Randy He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth McClanahan and Carole Carafelli, and three brothers, Rev. Darrell Midcap, Stanley Midcap, and an infant, Steve Allen Midcap. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Taylor- Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with burial in Island Run Family Cemetery, near Spencer. JOSEPHINE CHURCH Josephine C. Church, 75, of Walton Hills, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005. She was born on Leading Creek, the daughter of the late Alfred and Ollie Ford. Surviving are her husband, Arles Church; one son, David Church; one daughter, Sharon Patterson; four grandchildren, David Church, Jr., Tammie Crissman and Emily and Michael Patterson; four great-grandchildren, Mickala, Matthew, Megan and Joshua; five brot She was preceded in death by four siblings, Terry, Avery and Dina Ford and Maxine Wilson. Services were held at Johnson-Romito, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, Bedford, Ohio. Burial was in Crown Hill Memorial Park. BETTY LOU PRICE Betty Lou Price, 70, of Mannington, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at her home. She was born at Fairmont, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mollie Ervin Smith. She had been employed in the clothing manufacturing industry. Surviving are four sisters, Helen Hayes and Barbara Hayes, both of Mannington, and Hilda Erlewine and Delores Sapp, both of Malone, Tex.; one brother, Ohlen Heck, Jr., of Clarksburg; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Price, and two sisters, Ella Smith and Cora Reed. Services will be held Thursday, noon, at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. Visitation is at the funeral home one hour prior to services. DALE RITCHIE Dale Ritchie, 87, of Big Springs, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William and Leah Wilson Ritchie. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II with the 42nd Rainbow Division, 222 Infantry Co. C. He retired from Johns Mansville in 1978. He was a member Surviving are his wife, Betty Jean Ritchie; three sons, Mike Ritchie and wife Teresa and Calvin Ritchie and wife Bette, all of Big Springs, and Douglas Ritchie and wife Linza of Smithville; two daughters, Connie Shaffer of Ripley and Roberta Jane Friedman He was preceded in death by five brothers, Grover, Paul, Carl, Jim and Glen Ritchie; three sisters, Glada Harris, Edith Whipkey and Edythe Ferrell; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Services were held at Prosperity Baptist Church, Big Springs, with Rev. Ken Heiney officiating. Burial was in Saunders Ceme-tery. GLENA PITTS Glena L. Hardman Pitts, 82, of West Little Kanawha Highway, Grantsville, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005. She was born at Chestnut Lick, Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Homer and Georgia Radcliff Hardman. “MeMe,” as she was known to her family and friends, was a 1941 graduate of Normantown High School and a graduate of Glenville State College with a t Surviving are her husband, Loranza G. “Jack” Pitts, whom she married Jan. 11, 1947; one daughter, Jackie Blankenship and husband Ron of Grantsville; two sons, Rick M. Pitts and wife Sharon and B.K. Pitts and wife Melissa, all of Grantsville; seven grandch She was preceded in death by two brothers, Porter and Jack Hardman; and two infant siblings. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., of Glenville, with Pastor Kevin Church officiating. Burial was in Collins Com-munity Cemetery, Stumptown. RUTH BOGGS Ruth Douglas Keith Boggs, 82, of Akron, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005. She was born near Milo, the daughter of the late Albert and Ina Douglas. She was a 1942 graduate of Calhoun County High School. During World War II, she moved to Akron and became a riveter. Surviving are one daughter, Rhonda Keith Stephens; one son, Samuel Keith; two step-daughters, Jane Carl and Juanita Ferrell; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Nolan Douglas and William Douglas; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gordon Keith, and her second husband, George Leo Boggs. Services were held at Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, Akron. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, Ravenna, Ohio. ROY STUMP Roy D. “Red” Stump, 80, of Lorain, Ohio, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Sherman and Cora J. Deems Stump. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in France, Belgium and Holland during World War II. He received three Purple Hearts, the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Euro Surviving are his wife, Jean B. Mielcarek Stump, whom he married in 1990; five step-daughters, Pam J. Cothran, Jean B. Barger and Michelle A. Varady, all of Lorain, Mary L. Clark of Clarksville, Tenn., and Margaret P. Butcher of Columbus; two step-sons, S He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Services were held at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer and Cool Home For Funerals, Lorain, with Rev. Darlene Robinson, pastor of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township, with full military ho ANTHONY ‘Tony’ TESKEY Anthony Patrick “Tony” Teskey, 57, of Weston, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Weston, the son of Anthony F. Teskey and the late Jesse Blanche Helmick Teskey. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Weston, and was retired from the U.S. Army with 20 years of service. Surviving, in addition to his father, are his lifelong friends, John and Linda Shock of Jane Lew. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amila Teskey. Services were held at Boyle Funeral Home Chapel, Weston, with Deacon Ronnie Barnette officiating. Burial was in W.Va. National Cemetery, Grafton, with full military honors. GLADYS CRADDOCK Gladys Jones Craddock, 80, of Spencer, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Jack and Lonabell Dobbins Cottrell. She was a member of Leatherbark Community Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Rachel Jones of Spencer; one brother, Emory Cottrell of Arnoldsburg; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Homer Jones, and her second husband, Brown Craddock. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Metz Cemetery, Sand Ridge. RALPH McCUNE Ralph McCune, 90, of Middleport, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Sand Ridge, the son of the late Peter and Willa Bourne McCune and Alva and Hallie Cross. Surviving are his wife, Ocie McCune; two sons, Arlan Ray McCune of Orville, Ohio, and Kenneth Dale and Janet McCune of Orma; three daughters, Sharon Kaye Bragg of Middleport, Ohio, Rita Annette Lower of Smithville, Ohio, and Virginia “Vee” Johns of Orvill He was preceded in death by one son, Terry Steven McCune; three bothers, Dowe and Vance McCune and Virgil Cross; and two sisters, Stacy Allen and Velma Parsons. Services were held at Orma Methodist Church with Brother Rodney Walker officiating. Burial was in Orma Methodist Ceme-tery. VIRGINIA FAUSTINE McCARTNEY Virginia Faustine McCartney, 80, of Grantsville, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born at Cremo, the daughter of the late Daniel D. and Lena Carpenter Duskey. She was a retired employee of Calhoun General Hospital. She served on the Democratic Executive Committee, was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and Order of Eastern Star, Grantsville Chapter 73. Surviving are her husband, Basil “Rex” McCartney; four daughters, Janice Matheny and Jill McCartney, both of Statesville, N.C., Joyce Underwood and husband Dave and Jennifer Albright and husband Chad, all of Grantsville; eight grandchildren, James D. Hall She was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel DeWitt Duskey. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. MITTIE A. SAMPSON Mittie A. Sampson, 92, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Dock and Bertie Sturm Hathaway. She was a former employee of Gordon Memorial Hospital, Spencer, and was a housewife. Surviving are three sons, Gerald Sampson and wife Helen and Doyle Sampson, all of Mt. Zion, and Darrell Sampson of Grants-ville; two daughters, Marie Diron and husband Rudi and Patricia Dawson, all of Euclid, Ohio; two brothers, Frank Hathaway and Ira D. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Sampson; one infant daughter, Jewell Sampson; five brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. HAZEL BULLARD Hazel Ellison Bullard, 86, of Belmont, formerly of Orma, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hos-pital. She was born at Oka, the daughter of the late Josiah and Esther Hunt Ellison. She was a retired employee of Spencer Hospital and a former postmaster of Elana Post Office for more than 20 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Belmont, and a 1940 Surviving are three daughters, Frances Tawney, Sandra Hackney and Vicki Deweese, all of Belmont; one son, John Bullard of Chloe; one foster sister, Martha Tawney of Parkersburg; four grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Bullard; three brothers, Chandis, Rastus and Otto Ellison; and one sister, Helen Ellison. She was the last surviving member of the “Si” Ellison family. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Garry L. Bowen and Rev. Kelly Snyder officiating. Burial was in Zion Hill Cemetery, Elana. EDNA MAE KIGHT Edna Mae Kight, 88, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center’s long term care facility. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of Harvey and Daisy Butcher Atkinson. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, having worked at the Five Forks Post Office for 24 years. She had worked at Howes Dept. Store and Gherke’s Dept. Store, Grants Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Radabaugh and husband Duane of Grantsville and Leota Grimm; three grandchildren, Michael Radabaugh, Marcia Swisher and Rebecca Stephens; three great-grandchildren, Amber Long, Tiffany Swisher and Brittany Stephens; an She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Kight, in 1981; three brothers, Homer, Orin and Arch Atkinson; and one sister, Grace Craddock. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. MARGIE BAILEY Margie M. Bailey, 79, of Barberton, Ohio, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005. She was born in Stinson, the daughter of the late Whetzel and Cora Jarvis Matheney. Surviving are two sons, Dave Bailey and Roger Bailey, both of Barberton; two daughters, Judy Adams and Rita Bailey, both of Barberton; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Chester Matheney of Norton, Ohio; and two sisters, Rena Dayto She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Bailey. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Beech Grove Baptist Church, Nicut, with Rev. Robert Webb officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation at the church will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Zak-Monba AUDREY WOOFTER Audrey R. Woofter, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005. She was born at DeKalb, Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Newton and Hattie Westfall Woofter. Surviving are nieces and nephews, Romana Bingman, Roanna Rafferty, Roger Rafferty, Colleen Fling, Richard Woofter, Carolyn Godby, Linda Hopkins and Sandra; and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved aunt, Leatha Westfall; two brothers, Worthy (Vercil) and Albert J. Woofter; four sisters, Dura Gainer, Cecil Bland, Lenore Conley and Virginia Rafferty; and one nephew, Robert Gainer. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. WILBUR DUANE HAUGHT Wilbur Duane Haught, 64, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ritchie County, the son of the late Joshua and Thelma Deem Haught. He retired from E.I. Dupont after working 31 years. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Patricia June Dye Haught; two daughters, Tama Cross and husband Keith and Teresa Basnett and husband Jeff; one son, Tracy Haught and wife Patty; eight grandsons, Jeremy and Josh Cross, Jacob and Jared Haught, and Jordon He was preceded in death by one sister, Gertrude Schlicher, and three brothers, Carol, Gilbert and Carlos Haught. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Ayers Cemetery, Smithville. EVELYN SMITH Evelyn F. Smith, 89, of Monroe, Ga., died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Harley and Emily Keith Francis. She was a graduate of Berea College, Kentucky, and was a retired school teacher. She had resided in Walton County, Ga., since 1978. Surviving are one sister, Pauline F. Fisher of Mission, Tex.; two brothers, Joe Francis and Kelley Francis, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Smith. Graveside services were held in Walnut Grove United Metho-dist Church Cemetery, with Chaplain James Jordan officiating. MABEL MARIE NORMAN Mabel Marie Perrine Norman, 90, of St. Albans, formerly of Stumptown, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Minnie Wilson Perrine. She was a Baptist an a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Betty McAdam of St. Albans, with whom she lived for the past year; one son, Blaine of Spencer; one sister, Macil Frame of Stumptown; one brother, Shirley of Elizabeth; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nie She was preceded in death by her husband, Park Norman, and one brother, Charley. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Roger Stewart officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. ARLICE J. STILES Arlice “June” Stiles, 88, of Mineral Wells, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at Sunbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ernest C. and Martha Campbell Farrar. She was retired from O’Ames Co. as a production worker, was a former Girl Scout leader, had taught Sunday school, and was a member of the Mineral Wells Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Eugene L. Stiles; one daughter, Delia “Dee” Jean Jones and her husband, James “Sonny,” of Newark; two granddaughters, Ginger Shepard of Roanoke, Va., and Tracey Johnson of Vienna; one grandson, Jimmy McCase of Newark She was preceded in death by five brothers, Charles, Wade, Ronald, Robert and Ray Farrar; and three sisters, Nelsa Stump, Kathleen Farrar and Betty Hupp. Services were held at the Mineral Wells Baptist Church with Rev. Claude Stevens officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mineral Wells. Arrangements by Lambert Tatman Funeral Home, south Parkersburg. HAROLD R. YOAK Harold R. Yoak, 88, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at the Worthington Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Ira R. and Fannie Morris Yoak. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946 in the South Pacific region as a chief pharmacist mate in the Medical Corps. His love of gospel music was a large part of his life from his youth on into his service days, where he formed quartets and other groups to sing for church services in the foreign countries where he was serving. He sang with his sister and two younger bro He was a well-known song leader, choir director and gospel music promoter in the Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Charleston and Belpre areas. He was a master of ceremonies of the West Virginia State Gospel Music Convention for 37 years and director at Mt. Nebo, He was a member of the Eureka Masonic Lodge 40 of Grantsville, where he received his 50-year pin in 1992, was a member of Scottish Rite Bodies of Wheeling, York Rite of Clarksburg and Nemesis Temple of Parkersburg. He was retired from Consolidated Gas Transmission Corp. after 32 years of service. After retiring, he worked as a consultant for Dupont Co. Inc. for 15 years, in several area gas and oil companies and as a right of way purchaser for General Electric Co. During his working years at Consolidated Gas, he attended night school at Mountain State College, where he earned a degree in business administration and a degree in accounting. Later as a volunteer, he worked for 23 years for V.I.T.A. helping the elderly Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Eileen Stevens Yoak; three grandchildren; four great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; three stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Connie Morris; four brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Fellowship Baptist Church, Vienna, with Rev. Jon Lands officiating. Emtombment followed in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Arrangements by Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Memorials may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Chu ORVIN BUCK Orvin Buck, 100, of West Jefferson, Ohio, formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, in Arbors West Care Center, West Jefferson, Ohio. He was born in Hur, the son of the late Seatiel and Esta Gaines Buck. He was a retired pipefitter and welder having worked for over fifty-four years. He was a member of the Ohio Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 495. Surviving are two sons, Garland Buck and his wife, Pearl of West Jefferson, Ohio, and Orvin G. Buck and his wife, Virginia Ann of Grantsville; one special granddaughter, Debbie; six grand-sons; five stepgrandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 13 stepgreat- He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vanna Core Buck; second wife, Freda Hardman Buck; and three children, Beatrice, Garnet and Kenneth. Graveside services are Saturday, Dec. 17, 1 p.m., in Beth-lehem Cemetery, Grantsville, with Rev. Michael Brown officiating. AUDREY MERLE BOWER Audrey Merle Bower, 81, of Elizabeth, died Monday evening, Dec. 12, 2005, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Theodosia Kendall. She was a member of the Big Island Run Methodist Church and a member of the Wirt County Senior Citizens. Surviving are two sons, James R. Bower of Mineral Wells and Jerry Bower and his wife, Lisa of Parkersburg; three daughters, Delores G. Fortney of Waxhaw, N.C., Doris N. Cain of Madison, Ohio, and Kathy Hopkins and her husband, Jerry of Elizabeth; 12 grand She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Bush; second husband, James H. Bower; five brothers, Jack, Keith, Homer, Brian and Holly; two sisters, Fannie Harris and Pearl Hickman; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Tim Bell and Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. VELMA FERRELL Velma Ferrell, 96, of Doylestown, Ohio, formerly of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at Doylestown Health Care Center following a long illness. She was born at Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Jessie and Pearl Powell. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Jessie Ferrell of Barberton, Ohio; two daughters, Berneal Williams of Doylestown, Ohio, and Debbie Slimak of Barberton, Ohio; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rome Ferrell; two daughters, Barbara Morrell and Patricia Kellar; and one son, Rome Ferrell, Jr. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Fleary L. Spurlock officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery, Sand Ridge. JUANITA MAE DUSKEY Juanita Mae Duskey, 75, of Creston, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Grantsville. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Bryner Tuttle. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Norton, Ohio, and attended the Cremo Community Church. Surviving are her husband, Robert Boyd Duskey; two sons, William and Willard Duskey, both of Creston; and two sisters, Freda Tuttle of Joker and Martha Duskey of Barberton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one infant sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, Cremo. ELODENE KELLAR Elodene Crawford Kellar, 72, of Brohard, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born at Grantsville, the daughter of the late Earnest and Pearl Harden Crawford. Surviving are three daughters, Nadene Ruble of Parkersburg, Irene McVay of Belmont, and Sherry Kellar of Lancaster, Ohio; one brother, Charles Crawford of Grantsville; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald P. Kellar in 1997; two sisters; and two great-grandsons. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, south Parkersburg, with Pastor Ray Seabaugh officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery. ROSA LEA DAVIS Rosa Lea Richards Davis, 83, of Big Bend, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at her home. She was born at Norman Ridge, the daughter of the late Mack Richards, Sr., and Gearl Taylor Richards. Surviving are her husband, Elkins Davis; one son, Ronnie Davis; two daughters, Freda Goodnight and Delores Frederick; five grandchildren, Shannon Davis, Joyce Smith, Jeff Davis, Jason Goodnight and Ricky Davis; four great-grandchildren, Katie Davis, Makay She was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Davis; eight sisters; and five brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Norman Ridge Cemetery. PRISCILLA DAVISSON Priscilla Davisson, of Langdon, N.D., formerly of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, N.D. She was born at Gassaway, the daughter of the late Hugh Herman and Sarah Katherine Spellman Wamsley. She attended school in Weston and lived in Ohio until the early 1980’s when she moved to West Virginia. She lived in Calhoun County until 2002, when she m Surviving are her husband of 17 years, Rockie Davisson of Langdon; six children, Sandy Adams of South Gate, Mich., Rhonda Goad of Sutton, Debi Estes of Portland, Ore., Wilma Schneider of Green Bay Wisc., Chuck Smith of Fresno, Ohio, and Paul Chilcoat of L She was preceded in death by her first husband, Oras Herald Smith; her second husband, Paul Joseph Chilcoat; and one son, Oras Herald (Butch) Smith, Jr. Services were held at Brooks Funeral Home, Langdon, with Rev. Linwood Heironimus officiating. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon. DONALD HEINEY Donald H. Heiney, 82, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at his home. He was born at Cabot Station, the son of the late Howard and Retta Hosey Heiney. He was a U.S. Air Corps veteran of World War II and had operated a dairy near Grantsville and a saw mill. He was a former employee of Bernard Pipeline Construction Co., Barbe Surviving are his wife, Janet Conrad Heiney; three sons, Daniel Heiney and Larry Heiney, both of Grantsville, and Keith Heiney of the U.S. Army, stationed in Iraq; four daughters, Linda Fivecoat of Grantsville, Kimberly Batten of Nobe, Lisa Heiney of West He was preceded in death by two brothers, Denver Heiney and Glenn Heiney, and one sister, Marie Mascoline. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy and Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown, with military graveside rites. BESSIE DAVIS Bessie M. Davis, 71, of Parkersburg, died at Willows Nursing Home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Howard and Sarah Keller Wells. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Surviving are six daughters, Jenny McWilliams and Viola Richards, both of Parkersburg, Shelby Wilson of Marietta, Marie Smith of Vincent, Betty Caplinger of Belpre and Karen McIntyre of Davisville; two sons, Dwayne Davis of Belpre and Roy Davis of Parkers She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Junior Davis; two sons, Robert Davis and an infant; and two brothers. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Jerry Caplinger officiating. Burial was in Parkersburg Memorial Cemetery. DONZEL BOOTHE Donzel Boothe, 60, of Grantsville, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division. He was born near Millstone, the son of the late Brooks and Sylvia Starcher Boothe. He was a former employee of Calhoun County board of education, maintenance division. He was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Christine Corbitt Boothe; three sons, Richard Boothe and Mark Boothe, both of Grantsville, and Brian Boothe and wife Becky of Stumptown; three brothers, Denzil Boothe and Ronzel Boothe, both of Grantsville, and Carl Boothe of Smith Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Tim Hickman officiating, and burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. JOSEPHINE GAIL DEAN Josephine Gail Snyder Dean, 86, of Gould, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005. She was born in Morgantown, the daughter of the late Benjamin Sheridan and Rozella Saunders Snyder. She was a home-maker and member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was in glass designing in Morgantown. As a teenager, she was hometown r Surviving are three sons, Danny Dean and Tim Dean, both of Grapevine, and Chris Dean of Ocean Springs, Miss.; two daugh-ters, Brenda Rose Dean of Gould and Dorinda Kay Krohn of Ocean Springs; one sister, Ruth Baum of Williamstown; 10 grandchil-dren; four She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Avan Dean, whom she married Sept. 30, 1943; two sons, Bennie Gale Dean and David Avan Dean; three brothers, Blaine Snyder, Lester Snyder and Russell Snyder; and five sisters, Emma Alton, Sophia Smith, Loretta Services were held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Wayne Sayers officiating. Burial was in Holly Springs Cemetery, near Star City. LEODA ISABELLE RAINES Leoda Isabelle L. Raines, 73, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Dunbar. She was born on Phillips Run, the daughter of the late Billie and Veta Hathaway Linville. She was a 1950 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a 1952 graduate of the Capping Class of Kanawha Valley Hospital. She had previously owned and operated Warr Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Robert “Speedy” Raines; two daughters, Linda Sue Frederick of Cortland, Ohio, and Caroline Barker of Warren, Ohio; one son, Robert A. Raines of Warren, Ohio; one brother, Hibbert Linville of Mineral Wells; one sister She was preceded in death by three brothers, Calvin C., William L. “Bub,” and Howard Linville. Services were held at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. Burial was in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. ROMA SMITH, SR. Roma C. Smith, Sr., 70, of Ripley, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley. He was born at Prunty, the son of the late Andrew and Beulah Mae Hardbarger Smith. He had been employed by Economy Industries, Harrisville, for 22 years. He was a member of New Testament Baptist Church, Big Springs. Surviving are one son, Roma C. Smith, Jr., of Liberty; two daughters, Cammran M. “Cammie” Hood of Smithville and Regina K. Smith of Ripley; one brother, Rev. Dallas Smith of Prunty; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two infant sons, Charles Ray and Christopher C. Smith, and one brother, Howard K. Smith. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Homer Tinney and Rev. Dallas Smith officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. SUSAN ROSE SIERS Susan Rose Bush Siers, 53, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, at her home. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Holly Guy and Artie Blanche Richards Bush. She was circuit clerk in Wirt County for 10 years. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 36 years, Larry Siers; one son, Charles Darren Siers of Elizabeth; two daughters, Christina Diane Haymaker of Huntington and Brandy Sue Siers of Elizabeth; three grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters, Elenore Skidmore of B She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Gainer and Betty Dunbar, and one brother, Bob Bush. Memorial service was held at Elizabeth Baptist Church. ROBERT JACKSON BUTCHER Robert Jackson Butcher, 87, of Glenville, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005. He was born at Cedarville, the son of the late Burke Butcher and Ora Lucrecia Snyder Butcher. He attended school at Cedar-ville and graduated from Sand Fork High School in 1937. He earned a BA degree from Glenville State College in 1941. He taught in publ He was affiliated with Gilmer County Lodge No. 118, AF&AM, Glenville; York Rite Bodies, Spencer/Ravenswood; Scottish Rite Bodies and Nemesis Shrine Temple, Parkersburg; Gilmer County Senior Citizens; GSC Alumni Association; Pioneer Athletic Club; W.Va. Au Surviving are three children of his second marriage, R. Terry Butcher and Timothy B. Butcher, both of Glenville, and Mary Beth Butcher, M.D., of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren; one brother, Dr. James A. Butcher of Shepherdstown; one sister, Mary Hazel He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Keener Butcher; his second wife, Marlene Madge Hayhurst Butcher, to whom he was married for 46 years; three sisters, Mabel Butcher, Louise Butcher and Teresa Butcher Jarvis; and one brother, Roland Butch Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. David Krum officiating. Burial with Masonic rites was in Meadow Lane Cemetery, near Glenville. JAMES LARCH James F. Larch, 44, of Walton, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, in CAMC-General, Charleston. He was born in Spencer, the son of the late Frederic C. and Ethelene A. Huffman Larch. Surviving are three sisters, Bonnie Goodrich of Spencer, Deborah Taylor of Littleton, Colo., and Bobbie Knight of Big Springs; two brothers, David Allen Larch of Wetumpka, Ala., and Donald Keith Hayes of Clay County; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor Charles Shafer officiating. Burial was in Larch Cemetery, Walton. LENORA FAYE COTTRILL Lenora Faye Cottrill, 74, of Rosedale, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at home. She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of the late George and Birdie Goodrich of Mt. Zion. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Edward Don Cottrill; two sons, Dennis Cottrill and wife Shelly of Gassaway and Stanley Cottrill and wife Tresha of Rosedale; three daughters, Susie Bran-non and husband Vere of Arnoldsburg, Sharon Boggs and husband J She was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Goodrich. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder George Rose officiating. Burial was in Mill Fork Cemetery, Rosedale. BERNARD KING Bernard L. King, 73, of Williamstown, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Lee King and Edith Reip King Nelson. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. He retired from Elkem Metals after 23 years of service. He was a member of American Legion Post 15 and was Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Geraldine Lawson King; one daughter, Beverly Brown of Hurricane; two grandchildren; five sisters, Betty Howell of Louisville, Ky., Connie Moore of Pennsboro, Kinda Dameron of Belpre, Ohio, Patty Daggett of Lubeck and Ma He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Clark and Rachel Kravetc, and one brother, Jerry King. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Robert Lawson officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery with full military rites by American Legion Post 15. AUSTIN GILBERT McHENRY Austin Gilbert McHenry, 88, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at the Pine View Nursing Home, Harrisville. He was born in Erbacon, the son of the late Orpha McClure and Mary Belle Wyatt McHenry. He was formerly employed by U.S. Quarry Tile Co. until it closed. He retired as a self-employed carpenter. He was a United Brethren. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Ruby Simmons Myer McHenry; five daughters, Starling McHenry, Joyce Taylor, Barbara Linch, Sharon Rice and Deborah Ross; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; eight step-children; one siste He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Franklin; three sisters, Corinda Barnett, Zela Moyers and Lou Nicholson; and one step-son, Roger Myer. Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Park-ersburg, with Evangelist Larry Rice officiating, assisted by Pastor Cindy Eakle. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. ERNEST RALPH CUNNINGHAM Ernest Ralph Cunningham, 86, of Coolville, Ohio, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born at Cremo, the son of the late Albert Curtis and Sophia Jane Greathouse Cunningham. He retired from Pipefitters Union Local 168, Marietta, with more than 50 years of service as a welder. Surviving are one son, Larry Cunningham of Coolville; two daughters, Betty Lewis of Devola, Ohio, and Kathy McAlarney of Whipple, Ohio; one sister, Dolly Schrader of Parkersburg; four granddaughters; three grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; and several He was preceded in death by his wife, Margarett Lowe Cunningham, on Feb. 14, 2001; three sisters; and four brothers. Services were held at Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre, Ohio, with Rev. Wilbur Lowe officiating. Graveside services were held at Wright Cemetery, Calhoun County. RUSSELL HARDMAN Russell L. Hardman, 33, of Massillon, Ohio, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at Akron General Hospital. He was the son of Sophia Haines and Gary Lee Hardman. He was a professional wrestler and an aviation technician for the U.S. Navy. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Denise Wyen Hardman; his step-father, Jack Haines; one brother, Matthew; one sister, Christina; and his grandmother, Genevie Richards of Yellow Creek. Services were held at Atkinson-Feucht-Shaidnagle Funeral Home, Massillon. CORA ELIZABETH STULL Cora Elizabeth Stull, 65, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Lester and Sarah Maggie Bakehorn Westfall. She was a home-maker, caregiver and former employee of Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville. Surviving are her husband, Rondal Warner (Elick) Stull; one brother, Leslie Westfall of Parkersburg; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Jerry and Cookie Harris. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lester and Marion Westfall, and three sisters, Ona Kelley (Nicholson), Flora Yoak and Edith Godfrey. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Wright Cemetery, near Grantsville. HATTIE STARCHER Hattie Starcher, 96, of Girard, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at her home. She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late Edward and Rosetta Lowry McCure. Surviving are one daughter, Amanda Stonebraker and husband Richard, with whom she made her home in Girard; one son, Winfield Starcher of Orma; Earnest Norman of Cambridge, Ohio, whom she raised; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great She was preceded in death by her husband, Reed Starcher, who died July 3, 1971; two daughters, Grace Richards and Myrtle Hupp; one son, Francis Starcher; and one sister, Susy. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Meadows officiating. Burial was in Greathouse Cemetery, Rush Run, on the Starcher Farm. MARBIE SMITH Marbie G. Smith, 89, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer. She was born at Index, the daughter of the late Sylvanus A. and Alice Goff McCartney. She was a graduate of Tanner High School and retired from the telephone company, having worked in Wheeling, Baltimore and Charleston. She was a lifetime member of Teleph Surviving are two sisters, Myrtle Roberts of Stumptown and Margaret Kent of Machipongo, Va.; three brothers, Sull McCartney of Glenville, Pell McCartney of Morgantown and Donald McCart-ney of Stumptown; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sewell Smith; 10 sisters, Opal Roberts, Dessell Stump, Ella Lambert, Fanny Stump, Gladys Mahaney, Mabel Mahaney, Melva Robinson, Myrtha Morris, Madeline Engle and Mary Bowe; and three brothers, Herldon, Kester and Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial will be in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown. Visitation will be held Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. VIOLET VICTOR Violet Suzie Victor, 80, of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2005. She was born Violet Suzie Roach in Rocksdale, the daughter of the late Birdie Leota Anderson and Jasper Denver Roach. During World War II, she worked for Goodyear making airplanes for the war effort, and later worked in food service at the lunch counter a Surviving are two daughters, Donna Powell of Columbia, Mich., and Barbara Ann Wright of Arnoldsburg; two sons, Ron Victor and Chuck Victor, both of Akron; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Reva Campbe She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Victor; one daughter, Shirley Conners; two sisters, Edna and Alma; and three brothers, Ogle, Harry and Howard. Services were held at Donovan Bagnoli Funeral Home, Tallmadge, Ohio, with Rev. Robert Kuhns officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. GEORGIS REYNOLDS Georgis G. Reynolds Seabolt, 69, of Spencer, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, in Miletree Center. She was born at Clio, the daughter of the late Austin Creed and Rosie Eddie Holbert Reynolds. She was a homemaker, former employee of Spencer State Hospital and Roane General Hospital, and a member of Hebron Church, Speed, and Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are one son, Donald Seabolt of Chloe; one daughter, Sandra McClain of Chloe; one brother, Scoval Reynolds of Cabin Creek; one sister, Magdeline Carper of Cross Lanes; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert “Ted” Sea-bolt; one son, Ronald Seabolt; and one brother, Curtis Reynolds. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor Billy Thorn officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. LOIS FRAME Lois L. Frame, 95, of Norwalk, Ohio, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at Fisher Titus Hospital, Norwalk. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late W. Elsworth and Ella Stump Stump. She started working for Gunn’s Dept. Store and later Rubber Fabricators. She was a nurse’s aide at Calhoun General Hospital and had been a telephone operator. She was Surviving are one daughter, Mary Ann Kerby of Norwalk; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brent L. Frame; two sons, Robert H. Frame of Branson, Mich., and Carlton B. Frame of Kilgore, Tex.; and one grandson, John Paul Kerby of Berlin Heights, Ohio. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Zion. DONALD RIDDLE, SR. Donald A. Riddle, Sr., 59, of Morgantown, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at his home. He was born in Annapolis, Md., the son of the late Donald and Pearl Gardner Riddle. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed as a mason. Surviving are his wife, Carol Schoolcraft Riddle; two daughters, Paula Riddle of Westover and Lea Riddle of Morgantown; two sons, Donald Riddle, Jr., of Hollywood, Md., and David Riddle of Westover; two sisters, Donna Carr and Patsy Workman; four brothers Services were held at McCulla Funeral Home, Morgantown, with Pastor Kevin Cain officiating. Cremation services will follow and graveside services will be held at Beverly Hills Cemetery at a later date. RETTA JUNE MEADOWS Retta June Richards Meadows, 74, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Mollie Fredrick Richards and Wilson Monroe Richards. Surviving are one daughter, Ada Smith of Davisville; one son, John Allen Meadows of Parkersburg; one sister, Violet Richards of Calhoun County; three brothers, Henry Richards of Grantsville, Ershal Richards of Petersburg and Larry Richards of Parkersburg; She was preceded in death by two sons, William M. Meadows and Denny L. Meadows; one daughter, Nola M. Johnston; three brothers, Ivan, Charles and Orland Richards; and one sister, Edith H. Richards. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. SHARON SUE FRAME Sharon Sue Yoak Frame, 57, of Vienna, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at her sister Neva’s residence, Little Hocking, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Loyal Bell and Monnie Fortney Yoak. She was employed by Patterson Cleaning and Supply, Parkersburg, and attended Calvary Memorial Church, Parkersburg. Surviving are three sons, Todd Bell of Parkersburg, Jeff Bell of Vienna and Chris Frame of Little Hocking; five grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Yoak and wife Daisy of Grantsville and Jim Yoak and wife Carolyn of Flatwoods; six sisters, Eva Collins of Wes She was preceded in death by three brothers, Dennis Yoak, Denzil Yoak and Robert Yoak. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Rob Collins and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Norman Ridge Cemetery. GENEVIEVE LEAH WARD Genevieve Leah Ward, 89, of White Pine, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Della Grimm Kelley. She was a member of Cherry Fork United Methodist Church for many years. Surviving are one son, Denzil Glenn Ward and wife Andeline of White Pine; two daughters, Barbara J. Basnett and husband Fred of Ravenswood and Donna J. Rupert and husband Richard of White Pine; one brother, Donald B. Kelley and wife Willa Lea of Grantsvil She was preceded in death by her husband, Ursel B. Ward; one daughter, Janet Lee Ward Kelley; one son, Ursel Bruce Ward; two brothers, Virgil and Blenden Kelley; and two sisters, Gladys Whipkey and Carolina Barr. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Cherry Fork-Kight Cemetery. DONALD LEE STARCHER Donald Lee Starcher, 53, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born at Hur, the son of Goldie Greathouse of Grantsville. Surviving in addition to his mother are four brothers, Roger Starcher and wife Barbara of Copperas Cove, Tex., Richard Starcher and wife Teresa of Creston and Arnold Greathouse and Ronald Greathouse and wife Cindy, all of Grantsville; three sisters, Linda He was preceded in death by his step-father, Lewis Great-house, and one nephew, Joshua Hall. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery. MARY PEARL RICHARDS Mary Pearl Richards, 95, of Big Bend, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born at Ayers, Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Floyd and Cardie Kimble Selmon. She was a member of Broomstick Community Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Sue Wayne of Steubenville, Ohio, and Gladyss Parker of Parkersburg; one step-daughter, Joann Dawson of Grantsville; three step-sons, Roger, Robert and Kenneth Richards, all of Simpsonville, S.C.; nine grandchildren; and 17 gre She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glen Smith; her second husband, Shirdie Richards; one son, Delmas Smith; two step-daughters, Doris Lanzo and Carol Green; one sister, Alma Wright; and one brother, Alfred Selmon. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 3 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Roger Wayne and Pastor Allen Wayne officiating, and burial in Broomstick Cemetery. KYLI CAROL MARSHALL Kyli Carol Marshall, 2, daughter of Chris and Bobbi Marshall of Ringgold, Ga., died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Surviving in addition to her parents are two brothers, Josh Marshall of Midwest City, Okla., and Micah Marshall; two sisters, Jessi and Abbi Marshall of Ringgold; grandparents, Gene and Patty Miller of Shock; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be held Friday, 5 p.m., in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until time of services at the cemetery. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in charge of local arrangements. DOY NICHOLAS Doy D. Nicholas, 85, of Orma, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, at his home. He was born near Orma, the son of the late Walter and Dora Nicholas Cottrill. He was a farmer and timberman and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orma. Surviving are his wife, Rena Groves Nicholas; two sons, Robert Nicholas and Junior McCumbers, both of Orma; and one brother, Ronzel Nicholas of Orma. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Collins and Anna Lee Snyder. Graveside services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Conley Cemetery, near Orma, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, is in charge of arrangements. ARLEY WARD Arley E. Ward, 85, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late J. Hugh and Sarah Weaver Ward. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific Theatre. He retired from General Motors Corp., Parma, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Lula Lavoo (Jean) Singleton Ward; one son, Ronald Ward and wife Teresa of Grantsville; one step-daughter, Glenda Berkheimer and husband Joseph of Oberlin, Ohio; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildr He was preceded in death by four brothers, Liz, A.I., John and Walter Ward, and two sisters, Aldie Bernard and Georgie Stump. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Ward-Wilson Cemetery, near Grantsville. ELOISE STEMPLE Eloise G. Stemple, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005, at Miletree Care Center, Spencer. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Andy and Etta Husk. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Homer Ray Husk of Brohard; one brother, Leonard Husk of Ohio; and one granddaughter, Tiffany Marie Godfrey. Graveside services were held at Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend, with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. LOXIE HEDGES Loxie Leeson Hedges, 73, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Greenwood, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Gladys Marie Mosser Leeson. Surviving are one son, Douglas Hedges and wife Barbara of Clintondale, N.Y.; one daughter, Linda Buchanan and husband Gary of Creston; three grandchildren, Heather Rae Buchanan, Sarah Beth Buchanan and Eric Wayne Buchanan; one brother, Orval Edger Leeson She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hedges; one sister, Roxie Irene Bashau; one brother, Leroy Clifford Leeson; and one granddaughter, Jessie Nicole Hedges. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 3 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Sterling Ball officiating. There will be a personal reflection time during the service for anyone who would like to share a memory. Memorial contribution may be ma ANNA LEE LOWE Anna Lee Lowe, 71, of Vienna, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Robert Price and Sadie Knotts Arnold. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and Potomac State College and retired from Bureau of Public Debt. Surviving are her husband, Donald E. Lowe; one daughter, Susan Jaye of Van Nuys, Calif.; one granddaughter; and two sis­ters, Evelyn Parsons of Vienna and Mary Henry of Williamstown. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Roger Vernick officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery North. RICHARD HOYT STEVENS Richard Hoyt Stevens, 73, formerly of Grantsville, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at his home in Portsmouth, R.I. He was the son of the late John F. Stevens and Virginia Violet Stout Stevens. He was cared for by dedicated caregiver, Sandy Heywood. He was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Fessenden, and one brother, Robert E. Stevens. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery with graveside service by Elders Chambers and Gumm. LONNIE GUY PARSONS Lonnie Guy Parsons, 70, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at his home in Hazleton, Pa. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John Seldon and Fannie Goodnight Parsons. He joined the Navy when he was 16 and retired from the service in 1973. He was a city worker in Whigham, Ga. Surviving are one son, Vernon Parsons of Weatherly, Pa.; two grandchildren; one brother, Denzil Parsons of Whigham; and three sisters, Bonnie Adams of Alexandria, Va., Maxine Bell of Lake Blackshear, Ga.; and Eva Swisher of Washington. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Charles and James Parsons, and three sisters, Joan Burwell, Louise Parsons and Donna P. Buie. He was cremated, with burial in Goodnight Cemetery at a later date. ELLA MAE BATTEN Ella Mae Greathouse Batten, 78, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, at Miletree Center, Spencer. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Sherman and Lulia Greathouse. Surviving are one son, Ronnie Brooks Batten; one daughter, Mary Kay Turner of Spencer; one brother, Harold Greathouse of Walton; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, James “Dick” Batten; five brothers, Charles, Bob, Ray, Franklin and Ralph Greathouse; and three sisters, Ruby Carpenter, Marjorie Alvis and Ona Merrill. Graveside services were held at Slate Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, with Rev. Darrell Alvis officiating. MARY BOWE Mary L. Bowe, 76, of Stumptown, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. She was born at Index, Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Sylvanus and Alice Goff McCartney. She was a former telephone operator in the Baltimore area. She was a homemaker and farmer, and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stump-town, and Lockney Surviving are three sons, Timothy Bowe of Stumptown, Douglas Bowe of Charleston and Michael Bowe of Parkersburg; three sisters, Marbie Smith of Grantsville, Myrtle Roberts of Stumptown and Margaret Kent of Machipongo, Va.; three brothers, Sull McCartney o She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Bowe; two half-brothers; five half-sisters; one brother, Loren “Buck” McCart-ney; and four sisters, Mabel Mahaney, Myrtha Morris, Madeline “Kits” Engle and Melva Robinson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. CLARA ELIZABETH RICHARDS Clara Elizabeth “Beth” Richards, 79, of Brecksville, Ohio, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Harry and Flossie Smarr Mathers. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Dorsey Richards; one son, Wayne Richards of Brecksville; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Herman Mathers; and two sisters, Aileen Cunningham and Carol Jones. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marian; two sisters, Beulah Schwartz and Letha Fleming; and one brother, Forest “Buck” Mathers. There were no services. MARY LOTT Mary M. Lott, 82, of Stow, Ohio, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005. She was a lifetime resident of Stow. She had been employed for 18 years at Eddy’s Bike Shop and was a member of Stow Sunshiners, where she was an active bowler. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, William W. Lott; one daughter, Janet Ritterbeck and husband Larry of Akron, Ohio; two sons, Frank Justice and wife Mildred of Arnoldsburg and Harold Justice and wife Shirley of Stow; numerous grandchildren, great-gra She was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Louise Worcester; one brother, James R. Cox; and one granddaughter, Theresa Justice. Services were held at Redmon Funeral Home, Stow. Burial was in Stow Cemetery. DORMAL GAY McCLAIN Dormal Gay McClain, 86, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division. She was born at Newton, the daughter of the late Alex and Amanda Hunt White. She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators, Inc., Grantsville, and was a member of Oka United Methodist Church. Surviving are four sons, James, Delano, David and Ralph McClain; four daughters, Wanda, Evie, Lois and Sonja; one brother, Edsel White; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow McClain, six brothers, four sisters and three grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Jack Stump officiating. Burial will be in Cottrell Cemetery, Oka. Visitation will be on Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. RALPH LEE HIGHTOWER Ralph Lee Hightower, 61, of Rosedale, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Georgia. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a heavy equipment operator and contractor. Surviving are his wife, Janet Graham Hightower; one son, Danny Hightower of Savannah, Ga.; one foster son, James Anderson; and one granddaughter. There will be no services or visitation. EUGENE GREATHOUSE Eugene P. Greathouse, 75, of Elizabeth, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Annamoriah, the son of the late Scott Thomas and Ova Mae Grogg Greathouse. He was a former employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways. Surviving are one son, Bobby; four sisters, Maxine Davis of Elizabeth, Pauline Messner of Barberton, Ohio, Virginia Schwartz of Creston and Emma Arthur of Mineral Wells; and two brothers, Franklin of Akron, Ohio, and Huey of Lowell, Ohio. Memorial services were held at Matheny Pomeroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth. LAURENCE CHARLES DULLFORCE Laurence Charles Svenning Dullforce, 17, of Granville, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005. He was born in Stirling, Scotland, the son of John and May Holliday Dullforce. He was a senior at Granville High School, member of the lacrosse team and secretary of the Engineering and Tech Club. Surviving are five brothers and sisters, Alex, James, Katherine, Michael and Allison, all of Granville; maternal grandparents, Ramona and John Holliday of Newark, Ohio; paternal grand-parents, Marit and William Dullforce of Wales; and many aunts, uncles a Memorial services were held at Centenary United Methodist Church, Granville, with Rev. Stephen J. Cramer officiating. Private graveside service was held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville. KATHLEEN GIBSON Kathleen Richard Gibson of Vienna died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005. She was born in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late Roy H. and Esther Wolverton Richard. She was a graduate of Wirt County High School, Glenville State College, West Virginia University and Marshall University. She began her teaching career with the Calh Surviving are one daughter, Nichola (Nikki) S. Parsons of Mineral Wells; three brothers, Kenneth Richard of Clarksburg and Raymond Richard and James Richard, both of Elizabeth; three sisters, Evelyn Newbrough of Lorain, Ohio, Glenna Floyd of Belpre and Wi She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Clyde Edwin Gibson, in 1990. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd, Parkersburg, with Rev. Dr. Arthur L. Bennett III as celebrant, with burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. ELOISE GUNN DIVERS Eloise Gunn Divers, 87, of Grantsville, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late P.P. and Lottie Smith Gunn. She was a graduate of Glenville State College and earned her masters degree at West Virginia University. She began her teaching career in a one-room school known as the R Surviving are one nephew, Donald P. Gunn and wife, Sherry; three nieces, Billy Rose, Susan Glass and Charlotte Meuwissen; three great-nieces and nephews, Dayna Gunn, Laura Glass and Andrew Forrest Glass; and one sister-in-law, Joann Gunn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Divers, and three brothers, Dale, Donald and Forrest Gunn. Services will be held Thursday, 11:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Greg Swisher officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center in her memory. ORLESS BAILEY Orless V. Bailey, 82, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, at his home. He was the son of the late Robert Flummer and Bertha Miller Bailey. He was a member of Fairview Memorial Church, Lower Nicut. Surviving are his wife, Delta L. May Bailey; three children, Charlotte Van Buren of Rosedale and Donna Neely and Marty Bailey, both of Nicut; one brother, Junior Bailey; one sister, Eulah Lacalamito; six grandchildren, Youvonne Evans, Tracy Smith, Makensy He was preceded in death by two brothers, Darius Bailey and Ronzel Bailey, and three sisters, Texie McCumbers, Vista Bailey and June Conley. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. DONALD CRADDOCK Donald L. Craddock, 73, of Leroy, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005. He was born on Jesse’s Run, the son of the late Roscoe and Ida Craddock. He was a 1951 graduate of Calhoun County High School and served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, 1953-54. He was a 32-year employee of Towmotor/Caterpillar lift truck division, Cl Surviving are his wife, Sylvia; one son, Rodney Craddock of Springfield, Ohio; two grandsons; one brother, Thurl Craddock of Medina, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Bob Keen officiating, and burial in Clark Bailey Cemetery. RENICE JEANETTE FRANCIS Renice Jeanette Whipkey Francis, 60, of Elizabeth, formerly of Five Forks, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Brady and Edith Whipkey. She was a member of Esther Circle, Mary Elizabeth Circle, and United Methodist Women. Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Rev. Harold B. Francis of Elizabeth; one daughter, Melissa D. Francis of Eliza-beth; one son, Michael V. Francis of Summersville; three grand-daughters; three sisters, Hazel Louise Swisher of Parkersburg, Grace Holco She was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Swisher of Windsor, N.C.; and two brothers, Mervin and Denver Whipkey of Five Forks. Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Elizabeth United Methodist Church, Elizabeth, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Greg Auxier officiating. Burial will be in Nobe Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. DOYLE R. CRADDOCK Doyle R. Craddock, 69, of Rittman, Ohio, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. He was born in Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Glover and Ellen Slider Craddock and moved to Rittman in 1954. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954-56 and was employed at Packaging Corp. of America for 41 years until retiring in 1999. Surviving are his wife, Deloris Baker Craddock; two sons, James Craddock of Rittman and Randy Craddock of Wadsworth, Ohio; two daughters, Jill Bell of Medina, Ohio, and Wendy Ziburis of Alaska; 10 grandchildren; five brothers, Leo Craddock of Florida, Ron Services were held at Gillman Funeral Home, Rittman. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Seville, Ohio. STEPHEN W. HUSK Stephen W. Husk, 73, of Palestine, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born at Rocksdale, the son of the late Samuel Clayton and Flora G. Bell Husk. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Thermatex, Warren, Ohio, with 30 years of service. Surviving are three sons, Kenny Husk and Ray Husk, both of Palestine, and Marvin Husk of Hubbard, Ohio; two sisters, Leah Thompson of Warren, Ohio, and Jean Webster of Akron, Ohio; one grandson; and one step-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn E. Carpenter Husk; one son, Stephen Duane Husk; four brothers, Leander, Junior, Simon and George Husk; and three sisters, Dorothy West-fall, Edith Mace and Susie Craddock. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Emzy Ashby officiating, and military rites by members of American Legion Post 21 and Irvin F. Conley VFW Post 5783. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, Hur. LUELLA McCUNE Luella McCune, 88, of Windham, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun and Gilmer counties, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005, at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio. She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Lon and Ora Wilson. She was a homemaker. Surviving are six daughters, Jean Tidd of Spencer, Stella Argabrite of Paisley, Fla., Minnie Blair Georgia Phelps, both of Somerset, Ky., Wanda Schreffler of Barberton, Ohio, and Goldie Goodrich of Rosedale; four sons, Tom McCune of Paisley, Ben McCune of She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert McCune, and four grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in McCune Cemetery, near Glenville. DAVID PAUL ROBERTS David Paul Roberts, 53, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, at his home. He was born in Grantsville, the son of Wilma Roberts Brannon and the late Gerald Edward Roberts. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1974-77. He retired as an electrician from PSEG-Waterford. He also worked for several years at Pleasants Power Station as an e Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Debbi; one daughter, Tracy Dawn Roberts of Parkersburg; one son, Travis Dean Roberts of Parkersburg; three brothers, Michael Lowell Roberts of Phoenix, Ariz., Kenneth Edward Roberts of Pooler, Ga., and Ric Memorial service was held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Harry Siers officiating. ETHEL HURFORD Ethel M. Hurford, 99, of Grantsville, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in New Jersey, the daughter of the late Anson and Mary Conover Marshall. She was a former teacher and U.S. postal worker. Surviving are one daughter, Joan Schumacher and husband Frank of Grantsville; four grandchildren; and five great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, D. Arthur Hurford; one daughter, Shirley; and one son, David A. Hurford. Services and burial were scheduled at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, N.J. ERMA CORDER-KIPLINGER Erma Anderson Corder-Kiplinger, 92, of Akron, Ohio, died Saturday, July 9, 2005. She was born in Arnoldsburg. She worked for Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co., Akron, and was a long-standing member of Akron Baptist Temple. Surviving are one daughter, Carole E. Bowers; one son, Charles W. Corder; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Ernest Paul Anderson; one sister, Hettie Wallace; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Victor Corder and Gerald Kiplinger; two sons, Doyle E. Corder and Harold E. Corder; three brothers, and William Woodrow Anderson, Edgar Vance Anderson and Shade E. Anderson. Services were held at Akron Baptist Temple, with Rev. Howard Powell officiating. Burial was in Manchester Cemetery. ROY PENTON (Junior) HELMIC Roy Penton (Junior) Helmic, 82, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Roane County, the son of the late Preston and Mary King Helmic. He was a World War II veteran having spent three years in the U.S. Navy Coast Guard. Surviving are one step-son, John Norman and wife Freda of Orma; one son, Jim Helmick and wife Dawn of Millstone; one daughter, Janet Marks and husband Jack of Arnoldsburg; one grandson, Alex Marks of Arnoldsburg; and four granddaughters, Erin Helmick of L He was preceded in death by his wife, Ona Norman Helmick; one step-grandson, John Dwayne Norman; three brothers, Darrell, Spencer and Albert Helmic; one sister, Verna Starcher; and step-mother, Orpha Tucker Helmic. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Norman Cemetery, Beech. HARLEY ELMER NELSON Harley Elmer Nelson, 56, of Chloe, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at his home. He was born at Mudfork, the son of the late Maynard Elton and Mandy Catherine Martin Nelson. He was an auto mechanic. Surviving are three brothers, Donald Lee Nelson, Allan Ray Nelson and Richard Dale Nelson, all of Chloe; three sisters, Betty Lou Sisson of Chloe, Vivian Sue Carmichael of Ravenswood and Flista H. Hanshaw of West Salem, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harlan Elton Nelson. The body was cremated. Graveside burial services will be held Sunday, 2:30 p.m., at Coen Cemetery, with Darris Arnold officiating. Friends and relatives are welcome to attend. DONNA BUIE Donna P. Buie, 75, of Boston, Ga., died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John Seldon and Fannie Goodnight Parsons. She worked for Terry’s Drug Store in 1948 and for Southern Bell, Jacksonville, Fla., for 10 years. She and her husband owned Buie’s Service and Grocery Stor Surviving are one daughter, Jo Ann Davison of Boston; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Denzil Parsons of Whigham, Ga., and Lonnie Parsons of Hazelton, Pa.; and three sisters, Bonnie Adams of Alexandria, Va., Maxine Bell of Lake She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Buie; three brothers, Donald Parsons, Charles Parsons and James W. Parsons; and two sisters, Joan Barwell and Louise Parsons. Graveside services were held at Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend. HARLEY COEN Harley H. Coen, 86, of Strange Creek, died Sunday, July 31, 2005, in Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Bernice D. and Stella Sharp Coen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, coal miner, certified welder on high pressure pipelines, and farmer. He was a member and one of the founders of Keeners Ridge Surviving are two sons, Terry Coen of Horner and Jerry Coen of Concord, N.C.; two daughters, Lois Teets and Carol Teets, both of Strange Creek; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda L. Coen, on Feb. 13, 1993, and five brothers, Coy, Jim, Ottis and two infants. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Keeners Ridge Community Church, with Rev. Kevin Teets and Rev. Ray Teets officiating, and burial in Walker Cemetery, Keeners Ridge. HOY KEITH FERRELL Hoy Keith Ferrell, 53, of Big Bend, died Sunday, July 31, 2005. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Zella S. Ferrell of Big Bend and the late Albert Ferrell. He was a member of Boiler-makers Union Local #667, Charleston. Surviving in addition to his mother are one son, Christopher Keith Ferrell of Grantsville; one brother, Gary Ferrell of North Carolina; one half-brother, Paul Snider of Big Bend; two sisters, Jeanette Kyer of Grantsville and Geneva Hays of Parkersburg; an Graveside services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Good-night Cemetery, Big Bend, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. DELMA DAWSON Delma G. Deems Dawson, 78, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, July 21, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Otta J. Deems and Opal J. Deems Miller. She worked at Rubber Fabricators for 11 years, Calhoun County Bank for 16 years and Huntington Bank, Parkersburg, for 13 years. She was a lifelong member of B Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Glen Dawson; one sister, Velma Deems Dillard; 11 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Cemetery. ROBERT LEE BARNETT Robert Lee Barnett, 66, of Sand Ridge, died Friday, July 22, 2005, at his home. He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late Ray and Dicie Carpenter Barnett. He was a former trucker, mechanic and farmer. Surviving are his wife, Betty Curry Barnett; two daughters, Hope Lee Barnett of Sand Ridge and Eileen Stratton of Newport, Ark.; one brother, Ronald Barnett of Akron, Ohio; seven grand-children; and three great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating, and burial in Cedarville Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home one hour prior to services. JEANETTA SMITH Jeanetta V. Smith, 72, of Cortland, Ohio, died Friday, July 22, 2005, at her home. She was born at Big Springs, the daughter of the late Frank and Artie Cunningham Hardman. She was a former inspector for T.R.W. Corp., Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving are one brother, Thomas Hardman of Tennessee; one sister, Armetta Schedl of Warren, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Smith. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery. MELVIN ROBINSON Melvin H. “Mouse” Robinson, 63, of Freeport, died Monday, July 11, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Earl and Minnie Robinson. He was raised in Tanner and worked as a timber man at a sawmill and in the oil fields. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Karey Jo Robinson; one son, Tony Robinson of Stockport, Ohio; two daughters, Tina Davisson of Lost Creek and Shelia Hanson of Pikeville, Ky.; six grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; two brothers, Vinton Robinson of T It was his wish to donate his body to Human Gift Registry, Dept. of Neurobiology & Anatomy, West Virginia University, Morgantown. There were no services at this time. DEAN BOONE Dean Boone, 74, of Millstone, died Monday, July 11, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Chanity and Della Boone Stout. He served as a police officer and chief of police of Glenville before he retired as a security guard at Glenville State College after 14 years. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Norma Boone; four children, Barbara Boggs, Joyce Riddle and Bill Boone, all of Glenville, and Dee Wilford of Millstone; six grandchildren, including Amber Wilford of Millstone; four great-grandchildren; and three sister He was preceded in death by one brother, Neil Boone, and one sister, Madeline Putman. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Cliff Sams officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer County. LOIS ‘Carol’ RICHEY Lois “Carol” Richey, 62, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Hawkinsville, Ga. She was born at Leafbank, the only daughter of the late Robert Welch and Rhoda Blanche Richards Welch Jones. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Richey; three sons, Joseph and Christopher, both of Hawkinsville, and Gregory of South Carolina; two granddaughters; five grandsons; one brother, Donald Welch of Macon, Ga.; four half-sisters, Shirley Ann Taylor and husba She was preceded in death by one brother, William Foster Welch; one half-brother, Darl Glen Jones; and her step-father, Harley C. Jones. Services were held at Salem Baptist Church, Ben Hill County, Ga., with Rev. Tracy Mays and her brother-in-law Rev. Bobby Richey officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. LEONARD MARSHALL Leonard B. Marshall, 95, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at his home. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Robert Melville and Myrtle Simers Marshall. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Corp., having worked at the former Cabot Station for many years. He was a Surviving are three nephews, Jesse Jackson of Big Bend, Roger Marshall of Baltimore, Md., and Dr. Neill Marshall of New Martinsville; three nieces, Virginia Hosey of Lucasville, Ohio, Drusilla Vandoren of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Jeanette Stump of Stumptow He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Trippett Marshall, and several nieces and nephews. He was the last member of his immediate family. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville, with Masonic graveside rites. GEORGIA LOTT Georgia A. Lott, 80, of Big Bend, died Thursday, July 14, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Snyder and Mary Ann Arbogast Radcliff. Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Ronzel Lott; one son, Gerald Riddle and wife Joy; one brother, Edward Radcliff and wife Theresa; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Early Riddle; one brother, Norvel Radcliff; one sister, Mary Ann Golden; and two sons, Fred E. and Larry Radcliff. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Berry Miller officiating. JANICE LOWTHER Janice Forshey Lowther, 66, of Waverly, died Friday, July 15, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late David and Corene Jarvis Hicks. Surviving are three sons, Robert Forshey and Donald Forshey, both of Waverly, and Douglas Forshey of Parkersburg; two daughters, Deb Waggoner of Waverly and Donna Snyder of Coolville, Ohio; one brother, Dallas Jarvis of Akron, Ohio; four sisters, Dorothy She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Forshey; second husband, Robert Lowther; and two brothers, Eugene and Charles Hicks. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Brian Cook officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Baptist Cemetery. NORMA JEAN GIBSON Norma Jean Gibson, 51, of Big Bend, died Sunday, July 17, 2005, at her home. She was born in Oceana, the daughter of Sylvia Bailey Osborne of Glenville and the late Dallas Arie Osborne. She was employed by William Sharp Hospital, Weston, as a nurse. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband of 30 years, Arthur H. Gibson; two daughters, Laura Griffith of Blue Ridge, Va., and Michelle Hornsby of Auburn; two sons, Steven Gibson and Craig Gibson, both of Glenville; five brothers, Dean Osborne o A celebration of her life was scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at The Church of God, Cox’s Mills, with Rev. Bill Gibson and Rev. Dennett Osborne officiating, and burial in Auburn Baptist Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 9 a.m., at the church. ERNEST MEADOWS Ernest J. Meadows, 85, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, July 16, 2005, at Ft. Sanders Hospital, Sevierville, Tenn. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Jerry and Marvilla Isenhart Meadows. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and had retired from U.S. Army Corp of Engineers as a maintenance supervisor. He was a longtime member of Seventh Street EUB Surviving are two sons, Jerry L. Meadows of Huntington and David A. Meadows of Parkersburg; one daughter, Pamela Jane Oxley of Poca; one brother, Robert Meadows of Washington; one sister, Ruby Fleak of Washington; four grandchildren; and three great-grand He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Romine Meadows in 1990; two brothers, Leo and Ron Meadows; and one sister, Mavoureen Harrison. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Norman Butler and Pastor Jim Mike Ward officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen South Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 4-8 p.m., at the funeral home. ROBERT STUMP Robert Stump, 71, of Parkersburg, died Friday, July 15, 2005, at The Arbors of Marietta, Ohio. He was born at Grantsville, the son of the late Sherman and Cora Stump. Surviving are three sons, Robert Stump and Clifford Stump, both of Parkersburg, and Scottie Stump of Deerwalk; one daughter, Colona Maxwell of Parkersburg; one brother, Roy Stump of Lorrain, Ohio; two sisters, Gladys Stump and Pearl Graham, both of Ohio; He was preceded in death by one son, Walter Westfall; three sisters, Murl Mahoney, Lucille Murray and Violet Stump; and four brothers, Otho, John, Jake and Dennis. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Lamb officiating, and burial in Clayton Stump Cemetery, Stumptown. RANDOLPH ‘RANDY’ GAINER Randolph B. “Randy” Gainer, 54, Draper, Utah, died Friday, July 8, 2005. He was the son of Jerry and Ruth Gainer and a 1969 graduate of Calhoun County High School. He spent the last 25 years of his life in dedicated service to his family, his church, and the boy scouts. He spent many years on the Great Salt Lake Counsel, serve Surviving are his wife, Judy B. Gainer; eight children, Will, Chris, Dave, Heather, Heidi, Emily, Lizzy and Danny; and two brothers, Willis Gainer and Dan Gainer. Services were held at Corner Canyon Stake Center. Visitation was at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Funeral Chapel, South Jordan, Utah. Burial was in Larkin & Sunset Gardens. Condolences can be sent to Judy Gainer, 13477 South Lone Peak Lane, Draper, UT 84020. OPAL MAE KIRBY Opal Mae Kirby, 83, of Mt. Zion, died Friday, July 8, 2005. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Mae Greathouse Parrill. She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators and B.F. Goodrich, Grantsville. She was a member of Brooksville Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Richard Kirby and wife Karen of Mt. Zion; one grandson, Matthew Kirby and wife Nicole of Little Hocking, Ohio; three sisters, Nina Cassidy of Mineral Wells, Mamie Dawson of Parkersburg and Katherine Gainer of Barberton, Ohio; and on She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest “Buck” Kirby; two sisters, Blanche Whytsell and Joan Henthorn; and three brothers, Clay Parrill, Raymond Parrill and Robert Parrill. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Cemetery. JOHN DAVID HICKMAN, JR. John David Hickman, Jr., 25, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, July 9, 2005, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Katherine Tall-hammer of Mt. Zion and John David Hickman, Sr., of Mt. Zion. He was a roofer and attended Stoney Point Church. Surviving, in addition to his parents, is one brother, Jeffrey Alan Tallhammer of Mt. Zion. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Orma United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. ICY MORRIS Icy A. Morris, 87, of Elyria, Ohio, died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at Center Ridge Health Center, North Ridgeville, Ohio. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late W.L. and Dora Gorby Husk. She had lived in Elyria since 1954. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of God of Prophecy. Surviving are three daughters, Janet Maze, Donna Sauer and Shirley Antel, all of Elyria; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grand-children; and one sister, Nellie Hughes of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth B. Morris in 1959; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Ellis and Roy Husk; and four sisters, Ida Starcher, Goldie Smith, Virginia Sampson and Georgia Jones. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Hur Cemetery. ALMA ‘Freda’ ROBERTS Alma Alfreda “Freda” Durst Roberts, 77, died Sunday, July 3, 2005, at Kingston of Vermilion, Ohio. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of William and Mary Durst. She had attended Mount Hope Baptist Temple and Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, Huntington. Surviving are one daughter, Beverly Jean Johnson; one son, Franklin D. Roberts; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe; one sister, Elesta Whipkey; and one brother, Simon Tuttle. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. Dana Gatewood officiating, and burial in Nobe Cemetery. BASIL ARNO (Bud) COOPER Basil Arno (Bud) Cooper, 41, of Grantsville, died Sunday, July 3, 2005, at his home. He was the son of Tom Cooper of Chloe and Helen Jarvis Burns of Elizabeth. He was a heavy equipment operator in the pipeline construction industry. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Becky Whipkey Cooper; one son, Adam Roberts of Mt. Zion; one daughter, Kayla Cooper of Five Forks; four sisters, Tammy McCullough of Chloe, Kathy Moneypenny of Arizona, Lisa Laughlin of Arnoldsburg and He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arno and Roxie Sears Cooper; his maternal grandparents, Cecil and Nell Arnold Jarvis; and his step-father, Michael Burns. Services will be held Thursday, 7 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Hickman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to services. LENORA CRADDOCK EVERSON Lenora Craddock Everson, 85, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, July 3, 2005, at Heritage Hills Retirement Inn, Hendersonville, N.C. She was born at Altizer, the daughter of the late David and Letha Craddock. She earned a bachelor of arts degree at Glenville State College and a masters degree in education at West Virginia University. She was a former school teacher with 41 years of ser Surviving are two daughters, Jacqulyn Bach of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Becky Lister of Hendersonville; twin brother, Bill Crad-dock of Canal Fulton, Ohio; six grandchildren; one step-son, John Sartor of Parkersburg, with whom she had a special relationship; a Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial will be in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. PAULINE HAMBLIN Pauline Hamblin, 76, of Grantsville, died Sunday, July 3, 2005. Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy Johnson; two sons, William Greathouse and James Greathouse; five grandchildren, Charlotte Morgan, Johnathan Busch, Ricky Johnson and Tessa and Erica Greathouse; and six great-grandchildren, Kori, Christen, Timmy, Jacki, She was preceded in death by one great-grandchild, Nikki Wyatt. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Johnny Miller and David Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Slider Cemetery, Mt. Zion. Visitation is scheduled at the funeral home one hour prior to services. ELAH GIBSON Elah L. Gibson, 93, of Ravenna, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at Woodlands of Ravenna. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Husk Kerby. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Bonnie Facemire of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; four sons, Harold Gibson of Bristolville, Ohio, Verl Duane Gibson of Warren, Ohio, Gerald Gibson of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Larry Gibson of Ravenna; two sisters, Lucille Basnett of Big B She was preceded in death by her husband, George Gibson; one daughter, Patricia Nevin; one sister; five brothers; and one grandson, Mark. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Gene Kerby officiating. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Cemetery, Joker. REV. G.W. PRINE Rev. G.W. Prine, 93, of Rockport, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Luther and Luranie Schoolcraft Prine. He was a member of Limestone United Methodist Church. He was a United Methodist minister for more than 50 years. Surviving are five daughters, Juanita Garrett of Ravenswood, Dorothy Gorrell of Sandyville, Grace Smith and Patricia Pugh, both of Washington, and Ruth Snyder of Mineral Wells; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elma Hall of Vincent, O He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Gerald Perkins Prine, in January, 1994; two infant sons; five brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Frank Miller officiating. Burial was in Limestone Cemetery. JOHN THOMAS JACKSON John Thomas Jackson, 75, of Belmont, died Thursday, June 16, 2005. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Tommy and Ruie Jones Jackson. Surviving are two sisters, Ruth Pitts of Columbus, Ohio, and Mary Kramer of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Scottie Jackson and Alvie McCune, and one sister, Mary Cain. Graveside services were held at Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend, with Rev. Charlie Davis officiating. DEARMAN ‘I.D.’ FREED I. Dearman “I.D.” Freed, 83, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, June 18, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Guy and Dora B. Gainer Freed. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He co-owned and operated National Muffler with Joe Ambrose in Parkersburg. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Betty Rothwell Freed of Parkersburg, whom he married Aug. 18, 1942; one son, Brooks D. Freed of Marietta, Ohio; one daughter, Sherry Lynn Phelps of Belpre, Ohio; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Phil Newhart and Pastor David Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. BRENTON BOGGS Brenton Boggs, 83, of Clothier, died May 20, 2005, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born in Calhoun County and was retired from Hope Gas. He was a U.S. Army sergeant during World War II, serving in Europe. He was a member of VFW Post #5578, Madison, and member and ruling elder of Clothier Presbyterian Church. He was a 35-year memb Surviving are his wife, Norma Lynch Boggs; one grandson, Bryan W. Boggs of Charleston; two great-granddaughters, Briana and Hannah Boggs of Charleston; one brother, Clyde Boggs of Pineville; and one sister-in-law, Patricia Laughlin of Charleston. He was preceded in death by one son, William B. Boggs, and one brother, Charles Boggs. Services were held at Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Burial was in Albert’s Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Sand Ridge. FLORA EVELYN GODFREY Flora Evelyn Godfrey, 73, of Grantsville, died Thursday, June 16, 2005, at home. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Roy and Avis Nichols Starkey. She was a former cook at Pleasant Hill School and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Donald H. Godfrey; two sons, Col. Dr. Larry Godfrey of Carlisle, Pa., and Sgt. First Class Rod Godfrey of Dover, Del.; one brother, Raymond Starkey of Grants-ville; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Joe Lancaster officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. ISABELLE PARSONS Isabelle Parsons, 76, of Whigham, Ga., died Monday, May 23, 2005, at Grady General Hospital, Cairo, Ga. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Russell and Esta Phillips Ferrell. She was retired as a food service technician with the West Virginia school system. She was a member of Whigham Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, D.J. Parsons, whom she married Nov. 13, 1947; two daughters, Vangeline Smith of Elyria, Ohio, and Rebecca Ann Parsons of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sons, John Parsons of Indian Head, Md., and James Parsons of Warrenton, Va.; eight She was preceded in death by one son, Denzil Jack Parsons II, and one brother, Harold Ferrell. Services were held at Clark Funeral Home Chapel, Cairo. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Whigham. HARRY HAYMAKER Harry Haymaker, 91, of Pineville and Scott Depot, died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Crestview Manor, Dayton, Ohio. He retired from Cabot Corp., Charleston. Surviving are two daughters, Connie Haymaker of Crestview Manor and Patricia Trent of Kettering, Ohio; one son, Timothy Haymaker of Lexington, Ky.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Haymaker, and one grandson, Matthew Haymaker. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Sycamore Cemetery, Mt. Zion. EMOGENE PARK Emogene H. Park, 76, of Minnora, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at her home. She was born at Little Creek, the daughter of the late Louie and Nellie Boice Arthur. She was a 1946 graduate of Wirt County High School and taught school for a short time. She was an employee of Kellwood Co., Spencer, for 34 years, and was a seamstress a Surviving are one son, Robert Marlin Park of Minnora; one daughter, Lois Ann Park Newell of Chloe; three grandchildren, Greg Park and wife Sheleena of Lost Creek, Cristina Johnson and husband Robert of Millstone and Joseph Marlin Park of Minnora; three gr She was preceded in death by one nephew, Michael Boggs of Akron; one sister, Rosalene Boggs of Akron; and one brother, Robert Arthur of Weston. Private services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnolds-burg. Burial was in Minnora M.E. Church Cemetery. CARL ALLEN Carl E. Allen, 81, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, June 9, 2005, at the Arbors, Marietta. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Darley and Effie Allen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Christian Baptist, Nicolette Road. Surviving are one daughter, Mary L. Collins; six grand-children; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Orris and Orville; and one sister, Francis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret McPeek Allen; two sons, Neal and Mack; two brothers, Jeff and Dennis; one sister, June; and two half-brothers, Bernard and Virgil Hughes. Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Reva Hupp officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. JENNIE LEE DEEM Jennie Lee Deem, 92, of Vienna, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at Worthington Manor Nursing Facility. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John and Pearl Greathouse Wright. She had worked at American Viscose Corp. She was a homemaker and member of Calvary Temple. Surviving are one son, Gary D. Deem of Vienna; one nephew, whom she raised, John Bennett of Parkersburg; two sisters, Ruby Wright of Ravenswood and Madelene Miller of Parkersburg; three grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy D. Deem, in 1987; three brothers; six sisters; and one great-grandchild. Services will be held Thursday, 2:30 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Don Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. RONZEL GOODNIGHT Ronzel H. Goodnight, 68, of Macfarlan, died Friday, June 10, 2005, at his residence. He was born on Bell Run, Calhoun County, the son of the late Lawrence H. and Dessie May Richards Goodnight. He worked in the oil fields and timber industry and later retired from O’Ames, Parkersburg, after 28 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Freda M. Davis Goodnight of Big Bend; five children, Kenny Goodnight and Dedera Goodnight, both of Macfarlan, Donna Rose and Ronzel Goodnight II, both of Brohard, and Jason Goodnight of Big Bend; eight grandchildren; two great-gran He was preceded in death by one sister, Freda Bush, and one niece, Tammy Dye Hatfield. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery. LYDIA BLANCH TINGLER Lydia Blanch Tingler, 76, of Big Springs, died Monday, May 30, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born at Big Springs, the daughter of the late W.E. Cunningham and Minnie Richards Cunningham. She was a member of Beech Valley Methodist Church since childhood. Surviving are her husband, Forest Tingler; three daughters, Genieva Glover of Jacksonburg, Paulette Shingleton of Barbour County and Jeanette Gard of McBee, S.C.; two sons, Eli Ray Tingler and Edward C. Tingler, both of Big Springs; one brother, Raymon Cu Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery. WALTER TRUSS, JR. Dr. Rev. Walter Truss, Jr., 83, of Grantsville, died Friday, June 3, 2005, at his home. He was born in Margaret, Ala., the son of the late Walter Truss I and Birdie Truss-Turner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army-Air Force during World War II, serving 3½ years in North Africa, France and Italy, and retiring from the Air Force with 22 years o Surviving are his wife of five years, the former Katheryn Sampson; three sisters, Mildred Whitthorne, Queenie Griffin of Memphis, Tenn., and Gwendolyn Looney of Ragland, Ala.; six sons, Michael Truss, Walter Truss III, Wayne Truss, William Truss, Robert C He was preceded in death by his step-father, Mose Turner; his wife of 62 years, Helen Smith Truss; two sisters, Bessie and Lila Mae; one brother, Mose Jr.; one son, Bruce Truss; one aunt, Queenie Moore; and a cousin, Raymond “Getzalee” Lathan, who was lik Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Ken Heiney officiating, and at Sterling McCullough-Williams Funeral Home, Warren, Ohio, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Warren. JUANITA RICHARDS Juanita P. Richards, 77, of Parkersburg, died Monday, May 30, 2005. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John J. and Scottie L. Plant Wright. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Herbert Wright of Washington; two daughters, Carmy Stoneking of Parkersburg and Dottie Osbourn of Vienna; one brother, Wayne Wright of Clearwater, Fla.; six sisters, Jean Cripin of Creswell, N.C., Gwen Lesley of Liberty, S.C., Pat P She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Richards, in 1977, and one son, Terry Richards. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelist Dana Slingluff officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. MILDRED PEARL VANHORN Mildred Pearl Vanhorn, 80, of Weston, died Sunday, May 29, 2005, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Mercer County, the daughter of the late Aerastus Fenton and Mary Smith Maxwell. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church, Weston. Surviving are three sons, Richard Vanhorn of LaPlatam, Md., Leary W. Vanhorn of Pine Grove and Boyd K. Vanhorn of Clarks-burg; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Porter Vanhorn; and one grandson, Farrel Vanhorn. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Richard Vanhorn, Leary Vanhorn and Boyd Vanhorn officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. JEFFERY RAY RIGGS Jeffery Ray Riggs, 34, of Sanford, N.C., died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at Central Carolina Hospital. He was a native of Calhoun County, the son of Michael Ray and Dora Newell Riggs of Big Springs. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Sheryl Phillips Riggs; one son, Bradley Keith Riggs; two daughters, Brittany Kay and Joyce Nicole Riggs; one brother, Michael “Curt” Clayton Riggs and wife Kimberly of Big Springs; one sister, Samantha Ly Services were held at New Testament Church, Big Springs, with Pastor Matt Morrison officiating. Burial was in Newell Cemetery. CLARKSTON SAMUEL DAY, JR. Clarkston Samuel Day, Jr., 79, of Belpre, Ohio, died Friday, June 3, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. He was the son of the late Clarkston and Mada Day. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Obeda Harris Day; two sons, James F. Day and Clarkston Eugene Day, both of Cutler, Ohio; four daughters, Stella Place of Little Hocking, Ohio, Della Meadows and Debra Collins, both of Belpre, and Cassandra Collins of Gr He was preceded in death by one daughter, Anna Irene Day. Memorial service will be held Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at Decatur Methodist Church, Little Hocking. CHERREL (Jack) WILSON Cherrel (Jack) Wilson, 59, of Grantsville, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born at Big Springs, the son of the late Alfred Harley Wilson and Liddie Ellen Silmon Wilson Westfall. He had been a longtime employee of Creston Oil Co. Surviving are his wife, Laura Dines Wilson; two sons, Daniel and Harley Wilson; two daughters, Carrie Villers and Patty Sampson; three brothers, Darrel (Pat) Wilson, Doil Westfall and Kenneth Westfall; three sisters, Flossie McDonald, Marlene Kight and Be He was preceded in death by his step-father, Lester Westfall, and two sisters, Lois and Darlene Wilson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. FRANCES MOORE Frances M. Moore, 68, of Chloe, died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Presley M. Morris and Mary Alice Richardson Morris. She was a homemaker and member of Nebo Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Roscoe Moore; two daughters, Dr. Demetra Moore of St. Louis, Mo., and Melissa Sparks of Creston, Ohio; three granddaughters; one sister, Barbara Mace of Chloe; and two brothers, Tony Morris and Johnny Morris, both of Chloe. There will be no visitation or service. SAMUEL COOK Samuel L. Cook, 70, of Ft. Washington, Md., died Friday, June 3, 2005, at his home. He was born in Roanoke, Va., the son of the late William Hamilton Cook and Iva Jeanette Clark Cook. He was a retired Chief Warrant Office 3 from the U.S. Army National Gua Surviving are his wife, Emogene Campbell Cook; two sons, Jeffrey Cook of Ft. Washington and Steven Cook and wife Patty of Sand Ridge; and one grandchild, Bradley Cook of Shock. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McBride officiating, and burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home. ELIZABETH RAYBUCK Elizabeth E. Raybuck, 75, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died Monday, June 6, 2005, at home. She was born in Beech, the daughter of the late Harrison and Leah. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Eugene; two daughters, Sheila Jordan of Mississippi and Marsha Vincent of Tallmadge; one sister, Murdayne Blosser of Ripley; and six grand-children. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda. Services were held in Akron, Ohio. BESSIE ARTHUR BELCHER Bessie Arthur Belcher, 79, of Annamoriah, died Saturday, May 28, 2005. She was born in Wood County, the daughter of the late Holly Roscoe and Ottis Saltkeld Greathouse. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, James Arthur and wife Sue and Tony Arthur and wife Crystal, all of Annamoriah; two daughters, Sue Miller and husband Dean and Charlotte Blair and husband Tim, all of Annamoriah; 10 grandchildren, Randy and Barry Miller, Brian, Brent and Craig Arthur, Cheryl Smith, Amber Boak, and Josh, Jeff and Jared Blair; 11 great-grandchildren, Emily, Caroline and Brock Arthu She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ira Arthur, in 1992; one infant son; two brothers, Bud and Larry Greathouse; and one sister, Garnet Hess. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. C.W. McDonald officiating, and burial in Cooper Cemetery, near Annamoriah. WILMA JUNE AGATHA JARVIS Wilma June Agatha Jarvis, 73, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Charleston General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County and lived the past 13 years in Spencer with friends and family. She was the daughter of Lovey and John E. Sharp. She was a Christian. Surviving are three sons, Ricky Gene Jarvis of Spencer, David Paul Jarvis of Savannah, Ga., and Kevin Lee Jarvis of Spencer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude J. Jarvis, in 1998, and two sons, Stephen C. Jarvis and Roger L. Jarvis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. EVELYN KING Evelyn King, 90, of Vermilion, Ohio, died Friday, May 27, 2005. She was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Malesky Trusko. She was an active member of Grace Baptist Church, Lorain, Ohio. Surviving are two daughters, Joyce Krepcik and Nancy DeVault, both of Vermilion; two sons, David Sivnksty of Lorain and Gary King of Avon, Ohio; two step-sons, Harold and John King of Cleveland, Ohio; one step-daughter, Ella Mae Yost of Naples, Fla.; thre She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd King; one daughter, Harriett Summers; and one grandson, Ronald Mitchell. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in King Cemetery, Nicut. LINDSEY RYAN MANN Lindsey Ryan Mann, 16, of Spencer, died Saturday, May 28, 2005, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Huntington, the daughter of Melinda and Donald Sampson of Spencer and Charles and Sharon Mann of Huntington. She was a sophomore at Roane County High School, and a member of Future Business Leaders of America and Fellowship of Christian At Surviving, in addition to her parents, are four sisters, Cassie Mann and Kelly, Kristen and Traci Sampson; one brother, Chase Mann; paternal grandparents, Charles and Patricia Mann of Huntington; and maternal grandparents, Roy G. and Irene Hildreth of Spe Services will be held Saturday, 1:30 p.m., at Roane County High School, with the eulogy by Bob and Anita Ashley and Jean Melarvie. Burial will follow in Spencer Memorial Cemetery with graveside rites by Rev. Randy Whited. Visiting hours are scheduled Frid In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Roane County 4-H Foundation, c/o Lindsey Mann Trust, P.O. Box 105, Spencer, WV 25276. JETTIE BELLE COLLINS Jettie Belle Collins, 79, of Belpre, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Virginia Snider Collins. Surviving are one son, Richard L. Collins of Washington, Ohio; one daughter, Jenny Lynn Joseph of Belpre; one brother, Grover Collins of Big Springs; and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Collins; two brothers, Ethelbert and Eddie Collins; and four sisters, Hallie Jones, Nettie Dotson, Rettie Freeland and Reda Leach. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. OPAL JEAN ROSS Opal Jean Ross, 91, of Big Bend, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Sunbridge of Glenville. She was the daughter of the late James Coral and Belva Jane Hosey Williams. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Ross, and four brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery, Grantsville. WILLIAM ‘Son’ STALNAKER William “Son” Harley Stalnaker, 80, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, in Yukon Territory, Canada. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Fenton and Opal Stalnaker. He resided in Juneau, Alaska, the last 40 years, where he was a commercial salmon fisherman and home builder. He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving aboard the USS Surviving are two sons, William C. Stalnaker and Robert F. Stalnaker, both of Akron, Ohio; one daughter, Anita L. White of Salem, Ore.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Glenna Fleming of Arnoldsburg and Emma Lou Chenoweth and Orma He was preceded in death by one son, Jeremiah Andrew Stalnaker; one brother, Marvin Stalnaker; and one sister, Wanda Lee White. Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. A luncheon will follow at Commu In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, c/o Paul D. Stalnaker, HC 89, Box 15, Millstone, WV 25261. HUBERT MACE Hubert L. Mace, 79, of Arnoldsburg, died Thursday, May 19, 2005, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Harley and Lillie Bailey Mace. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as a truck driver in the 756 Ordnance Co., 65th Army Division. He was retired from E.F. Hauserman Co. Surviving are two sons, Danny Mace of Talmadge, Ohio, and Duane Mace of Mt. Zion; one daughter, Lorrie Mace of Arnolds-burg; two sisters, Marge Digman of Spencer and Fern Kelley of Vienna; two half-sisters, Janet Sweeney of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, and Patri He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Mace, in 2000. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial was in Mace Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. JULIA MYRTLE COEN MARTIN Julia Myrtle Coen Martin, 89, of Chloe, died Friday, May 20, 2005, at the home of Ron and Lois Cummings, her caregivers since December. She was born at Elana, Roane County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Rushia Sharp Drake. She attended Mudfork Union Church for 65 years and was the oldest living member. Surviving are two sons, Dallas Ray Coen of Richmond, Va., and Delmer Crawford Coen of Cambridge, Ohio; three grand-children; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Denver Coen, to whom she was married for 50 years; her second husband, Willis Martin; five brothers; and two sisters. Services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Clover Cemetery, Spencer. Visitation at the funeral home will be on Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. IRENE METZ WAYNE Irene Metz Wayne, 82, of Spencer, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Martin and Maude Boone Metz. She was retired from Kellwood Co. and was a member of Roane General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She attended Slate Methodist Church. Surviving are one sister, Inez Carr of Mt. Zion; two brothers, Martin Metz, Jr., of Orma and Frank Metz of Chloe; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. H. Greeley Wayne, in 1991; four sisters, Gertrude Perkins, Pauline Farrar, Emma Siers and Anna Longfellow; and three brothers, Bruce, Clell and Thurl Metz. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Danny Whited and Rev. John Lowe officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery. CAM SIMONS Cam Simons, 97, of Ravenswood, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, at Ravenswood Village Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Fred and Edith Cottrell Simons. He retired from Union Carbide Metal Plant, Alloy. Surviving are one daughter, Delores Dorsey of Ravenswood, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Surface Simons; four sisters; and five brothers. Services were held at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Rev. Darrell Johnson officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Spencer. BROOKS COOPER Brooks L. Cooper, 80, of Chloe, died Friday, May 13, 2005. He was born at Nebo, the son of the late Lambert and Rebecca Cooper. He was the former owner of Cooper’s Hardware, Chloe, and in recent years, he operated a tack shop. He was a member of Linden Masonic Lodge and attended Mud Fork Union Church. Surviving are one son, Bob Cooper of Chloe; one daughter, Vicky Haid of Charleston; two granddaughters, Lisa and Millie; two great-granddaughters, Reagan and Sarah; one brother, Harry Cooper of Norton, Ohio; and four sisters, Bina Hicks of Akron, Ohio, El He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Arnold Cooper; one infant daughter; one son; one brother; and six sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Meadows officiating. Burial was in Cooper-Mollohan Cemetery, Nebo. GERTRUDE LITTLE PROPST Gertrude Little Propst, 85, of Grantsville, died Sunday, May 15, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Nellie Elliott Little. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was active in U.M. Women. She worked 16 years at Mt. Zion Farmer’s Market. Surviving are two daughters, JoAnn Stevens of Grantsville and Mary K. Wilson of Vienna; one son, Mike Propst of Grantsville; three grandchildren, April Miller of Millboro, Va., Carrie Propst of London, Ky., and Zack Propst of Grantsville; two great-grandd She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Millard “Bud” Propst, in 2004; one sister; and seven brothers. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. HAZEL GREATHOUSE Hazel Greathouse, 98, of Chloe, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Sibby Greathouse. Surviving are four sons, Jim Greathouse of Spencer, Bud Greathouse of Fairmont and John Greathouse and Pete Greathouse, both of Cleveland, Ohio; two daughters, Mary Jane Maurer of Cleveland and Pauline Matheney of Chloe; one sister, Goldie of Parkersburg; She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Great-house; three daughters; two sons, four brothers; and four sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Gary Bowen officiating, and burial in Orma UMC Cemetery. WINONA ‘Nonie’ CZAJA Winona “Nonie” Czaja, 67, of Belleville, Mich., died Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2005. She was born in Big Springs, the daughter of the late William Earl and Mildred Lenore Jackson Bush. Surviving are her husband, William Czaja; two sons, William David Czaja and Andrew Stephen Czaja; one brother, Robert Bush; four sisters, Madelyn Schultz, Alice Hawthorne, Betty Durst and Carolyn Kelley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held at Uht Funeral Home, Westland, Mich., with Fr. Alex Wytrwal officiating. Cremation rites were accorded. FAUSTINE STUMP CRADDOCK Faustine Stump Craddock, 81, of Baton Rouge, La., died Tuesday, May 17, 2005. She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fell Stump. She attended Glenville State College, received a bachelor of science degree from Wayne State University and did her graduate work at MSU. Her teaching career consisted of positions in West Virginia, Maryland, Michigan and Louisiana. She was a charter memb Surviving are two sons, Samuel N. Craddock, Jr. of Nashville, Tenn., and Jefferson S. Craddock of Saudi Arabia; two daughters, Sarah C. Morrison, Charge d’Affair, U.S. Embassy, Equatorial Guinea, and Jo Craddock-Green of Baton Rouge; two grandsons; two gr She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel N. Craddock. A memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. George Haile in Baton Rouge and burial will be in Glenville at a later date. LEE ‘Ox’ JOHNSON Lee “Ox” Johnson, 68, of Washington, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Willard C. and Opal Harris Johnson. He graduated from Calhoun County High School as president of the Class of 1955. He played football and was awarded the alumni trophy for highest scholastic average for a l Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Dawn Satterfield Johnson; four daughters, Linda Johnson of Parkersburg and Linnie Johnson, Luinna Sherwood and Larene Johnson, all of Washington; one granddaughter; two sisters, Lila May Hughes and Grace Dailey, both of He was preceded in death by three sisters, Maxine, Claudena and Linnie, and three brothers, Wayne, Limer and Willard, Jr. Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Dr. John Powell officiating, with burial of cremated remains in Johnson Family Cemetery, Calhoun County, at the family’s convenience. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coach Wayne Underwood Memorial Museum, c/o Calhoun County Bank, Grantsville, WV 26147. WINONA ‘Nonie’ CZAJA Winona “Nonie” Czaja, 67, of Belleville, Mich., died Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2005. She was born in Big Springs, the daughter of the late William Earl and Mildred Lenore Jackson Bush. Surviving are two sons, William David Czaja and Andrew Stephen Czaja; one brother, Robert Bush; four sisters, Madelyn Schultz, Alice Hawthorne, Betty Durst and Carolyn Kelley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held at Uht Funeral Home, Westland, Mich., with Fr. Alex Wytrwal officiating. Cremation rites were accorded. NORMAN YOAK Norman F. Yoak, 74, of Grantsville, died Friday, May 6, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Elias and Ollie Kight Yoak. He was a 1949 graduate of Calhoun County High School. After serving two years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he worked for 29 years at White- Westi Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Leona Yoak; two sons, Greg Yoak and wife Jeni and David Yoak and wife Melissa; three grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Yoak and wife Dolores, Billie Joe Yoak and Ray Yoak and wife Madeline; four sisters, Grace Richa Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Maze Cemetery, Munday. JAMES PAUL MAZE James Paul Maze, 76, of Granite Falls, N.C., died Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Caldwell County Hospice. He was born in Wirt County, the son of the late Lawrence Calvin and Ollie Kemp Maze. He was retired from Woodlake Apartments and was a taxidermist for several years. He was a member of Hartley Church of Christ, Brohard. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Kinney Maze; four sons, James Maze of St. Cloud, Fla., Lew Maze of Belmont, William (Sam) Maze of Palm Bay, Fla., and Scott Maze of Travis Air Force Base, Calif.; three daughters, Beth Petters of West Melbourne, Fla., Paula Graveside services were held at Hartley Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Tom Butterfield. WILLIAM SLIDER TRIBUTE William D. Slider Middle School will have a tribute for its namesake, William D. Slider, who died Thursday, Mar. 10, 2005, in El Paso, Tex., at age 78 (obituary, Apr. 7 issue). It will be held Wednesday, May 18, 4 p.m., in the school’s orchestra room, 117 WILLIAM STARKEY William B. Starkey, 79, of Grantsville, died Friday, Apr. 29, 2005, at Eagle Pointe Health Care Center, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Tillman and Pansy Trippett Starkey. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He reti Surviving are his wife, Mary Starkey; one son, Joseph Starkey of Belleville; one step-daughter, Hope Phillips of Mineral Wells; three step-sons, George Hannah of New Mexico, Edwin Hannah of Parkersburg and Frederick Hannah of New Market, Va.; 10 grandchil He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Starkey; one daughter, Joyce Ann Starkey; and one sister, Vivian Manson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. SADIE WAGONER Sadie Wagoner, 91, of Parkersburg, formerly of Leatherbark, died Friday, Apr. 29, 2005, at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Arthelia Kerby Roach. She was a h Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Whited of Parkersburg; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; five step-great-grand-children; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorcie Wagoner, in 1981; three sisters, Susie Starcher, Hattie Whiting and Myrtle McCauley; and two brothers, Denver and Denzil Roach. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. FERN STUTLER Fern Gainer Stutler, 93, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Okey and Dottie F. Cooper Gainer. She graduated from Tanner High School in 1933 and was a charter member of Tanner Surviving are one sister, Eloise Byrd of Cox’s Mill; three granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; five great-grandsons; one sister-in-law, Elah Gainer Roberts; several nieces and nephews; and her caregiver of 25 years, Caroline Cunningham. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Hubert Gainer, Hale Gainer and Holly E. Gainer; one sister, Fonda Drake; two sons, Kennard and Donald Stutler; and one granddaughter, Yvonne Stutler Montagno. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lorous Roberts officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Tanner. JAMES LEO GIAR James Leo Giar, 66, of Orma, formerly of Elyria, Ohio, died Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Charlotte, Mich., the son of the late Leo S. and Geneva Louise Paton Giar. He graduated from Spencer High School, Spencer, Ohio, Class of 1956. He worked at the Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, for 37½ years, retiring in 1994. He had also Surviving are his wife, Carol Graham Giar; nine children, Carla and Ron Graham, James H. and Missy Giar, Charlotte Giar and Joyce Corns, all of Elyria, Dana M. Giar and Jaymes Giar of Orma, Anita Jett of Amherst, Ohio, and Regina Bailey of Saltville, Va.; He was preceded in death by two sisters, Judy Yeaples and Sharon Yeager; two brothers, Hubert and Bill Mitchell; and one infant son, Michael Warren Giar. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. RANDY EUGENE BRANNON Randy Eugene Brannon, 15, of Millstone, died Thursday, Apr. 28, 2005, as the result of an automobile accident near his home. He was the son of Carl and Judy Brannon. He enjoyed outdoors, hunting, fishing, four-wheeler riding, football, wrestling, NASCAR, and spending time with family and friends. To all of Randy’s friends and fellow athletes, when you are playing sports or just Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister, Berlisha Brannon; grandparents, Leon and Nola Smith of Orma and Bill and Joann Brannon of Grantsville; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney, Roger Carter and Allen Parsons officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Calhoun High School wrestling team. PATRICIA GOEKLER Patricia Goekler, 42, of Akron, Ohio, died Thursday, Apr. 28, 2005. She was the daughter of Mary Camden and the late Robert Bennett. She was a member of Salvation Army. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, George Goekler; one son, James Goekler; step-father, Dave Camden; two sisters, Hazel Parle and Betty Stecyk; one brother, James Bennett, all of Akron; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Captain Linda Bates officiating, and burial in Hur Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 11 a.m. to time of services at the funeral home. SYLVIA ATKINSON Sylvia V. Atkinson, 88, of Mt. Zion, died Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wirt County, the daughter of the late Luther and Effie Barton Wigal. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Gerald Atkinson of Mt. Zion; one sister, Joann Curtis of Florida; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Burrell Atkinson; four children, Harold W. Atkinson, Bobby Lee Atkinson, Burrell Junior Atkinson and an infant son; and one sister, Joann Edgell. Services were held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Robert Stanley officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery, Palestine. WILBERT FREED Wilbert S. “Web” Freed, 89, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, May 1, 2005, at his residence. He was born at Freed, the son of the late James Franklin and Hattie D. Goodnight Freed. He was educated in Wood County schools and was a 1935 graduate of Parkersburg H Surviving are one son, Alan R. Freed; one daughter, Bonnie B. Caplinger; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, all of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Elizabeth Swain Freed in 1966; his second wife, Blanche E. Beadle Moore Freed in 1994; two sisters, Lelia Fox and Opal Parks; and one brother, Len Freed. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Leavitt Fu­neral Home, Parkersburg, with burial in Evergreen North Cemetery with military services by American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg. CLEO ‘Ben’ COWAN Cleo D. “Ben” Cowan, 85, of Harrisville, died Sunday, May 1, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Harrisville, the son of the late George W. and Augusta Sinnett Cowan. He was retired from Walker Manufacturing, Parkersburg. He was a charter member of Deerwalk Volunteer Fire Dept. and former Wood Co. Republican Party chairman. Surviving are eight sons, Dexter Lee Cowan of Cocoa, Fla., Earl C. Cowan of Rock Hill, S.C., Michael Todd Davis of Waverly, Walter Mace of Sistersville, Duane Mace of Coolville, Ohio, Dwight Mace and Gary Sutphin, both of Parkersburg, and Larry Sutphin of He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie Cowan; four brothers, Dennis, Olan, Lawrence and George Cowan, Jr.; and two sisters, Juanita Simons and Gladys Iring. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Roger Barnes officiating, and burial in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. RUSSELL SHAFFER Russell G. Shaffer, 68, of Chloe, died Friday, Apr. 22, 2005, in Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Halcie Metheney Shaffer of Chloe and the late Homer Shaffer. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Ford Motor Co., Brookpark, Ohio. Surviving in addition to his mother are his companion of 25 years, Betty Brumfield; two sons, Russell Shaffer, Jr., of Rogers, Ark., and Michael Shaffer of Conway, Ark.; one daughter, Teresa Sillivan of Texarcanna, Ark.; two brothers, Roy Shaffer of Chloe He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mitchell and Melvin Shaffer. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Metheney Cemetery, Chloe. ROGER CLAY BOGGS Roger Clay Boggs, 54, of Elmira, died Sunday, Apr. 24, 2005, at his home. He was the son of the late Henry Clay and Gladys Marie Ball Boggs. Surviving are his wife, Linda Boggs; one son, Wesley Boggs of Elmira; two brothers, Richard and Henry Lee Boggs; and six sisters, Jeraldine and Jessie Dennison, Mary Stewart, Wanita Mollohan, Anna Mae Dawson and Martha Deemis. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lorene Riley, and one brother, John Boggs. Graveside services were scheduled Wednesday, 3 p.m., at Boggs Cemetery, Big Otter, with Rev. Richard Nicholas officiating. GAILEY PRICE Gailey Price, 71, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2005, at Roane General Hospital. He was born at Cabin Run, the son of the late Charley L. and Maggie Marks Price. He was retired from Pennzoil with 23 years of service and was a member of Teamster’s Union, Local 175, Charleston. He attended Good Hope Baptist Church, Reedy. Surviving are his wife, Madge McKown Price, whom he married Sept. 5, 1959; one sister, Thelma Dowler of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Rosa Parsons, Jewell Brooker, Ruby Wallace and Evadine Price, and five brothers, Cleon, Oral, Oris, Glennie and Eugene Price. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor John Price and Pastor Charles Davis officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery, Reedy. BONNIDENO EMMA CRAWFORD Bonnideno Emma Crawford, 85, of Lost Creek, died Monday, Apr. 18, 2005, at United Hospital, Clarksburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Benjamin Fredrick and Mary Morgan Starkey. She was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church and of the Junior Order of American Mechanics Ladies Auxiliary. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, David Stephen Crawford and wife Candy of Elkins and Larry Veon Crawford and wife Ann of Lost Creek; one sister, Egra Starkey of Lost Creek; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Veon Crawford; three brothers, Tillman, Leon and Chester Starkey; and four sisters, Lillie Poling, Gladys Morrison, Martha Yoak and Juanita Walker. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jeff Winters officiating. Burial will be in Evegreen North Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, 11 a.m. until service time, at the funeral home. Memorial contributio COE McCARTNEY Coe M. McCartney, 89, of Calcutta, Ohio, died Saturday, Apr. 16, 2005, at Calcutta Health Care. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late E.J. and Pearl Kendall Hickman. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Rogers, Ohio. Surviving are two sons, Ersel McCartney and Ethan McCartney, both of Streetsboro, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Goff McCartney; one daughter, Ureda Simpson; two sons, Parker and Delano McCartney; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion. CALVIN CURT JARVIS Calvin Curt Jarvis, 76, of Kimbolton, Ohio, died Thursday, Apr. 14, 2005. He was the son of the late Calvin S. and Grace Bailey Jarvis. He was a U.S. Army veteran, earning a Purple Heart in Korea, and a life member of VFW Post 2901. He was a retired UAW worker after 32 years with General Motors, Parma, Ohio. He worked for Hope Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Jarvis; one son, Tim Jarvis of Ohio; four daughters, Rhonda Holeton, Robin Wiley and Rhea Jarvis, all of Tennessee, and Sara Jane Golden of West Virginia; two step-sons, Bob Burgess of Ohio and Drew Estep of Kimbolton; two He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe. OLLIE FORD Ollie O. Ford, 95, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Apr. 16, 2005. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Okey and Annie Shimer. She was a member of Knotts United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are five daughters, Josephine Church and husband Arles of Bedford, Ohio, Mabel Sampson of Raleigh, N.C., Elmadine Bevins and husband Ray of Perry, Ohio, Nina Dawson and husband Lanny of Millstone and Judy Gainer and husband Dave of Burnt House; She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Ford; two sons, Terry Ford and Avery Ford; two daughters, Dina Ford and Mazine Wilson; two sisters, Virgie Williams and Clarith Wilson; and one brother, Teddy Shimer. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating, and burial in Gainer Cemetery. MARIE HUNT Marie Hicks Hunt, 85, of Valrico, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005. She graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1939 and was retired from Goodyear Tire Co., Akron, Ohio. WESLEY TODD GLOVER Wesley Todd Glover, 29, died Friday, Apr. 15, 2005, in Wayne County as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of Kenneth and Genieva Glover of Jacksonburg. He was employed as a court social worker with Youth Services Division of Kanawha County Dept. of Health and Human Resources. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Tara Cassidy Glover of Wayne; one sister, Shannon Smith of Jacksonburg; two nieces, one nephew; his maternal grandparents, Forest and Blanch Tingler of Big Springs; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. Services were held at Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne. DANNY McKOWN Danny McKown, 55, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2005, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Lee Junior McKown and Marie Wallbrown McKown of Arnoldsburg. He was an oil field driller for 20 years, a construction worker, trucker, farmer and owner of McKown Logging. Surviving are his wife, Colleen Jean McKown; two daughters, Tracy Dianne Parsons of Germany and Melissa Dawn Boyer of Arnoldsburg; two sons, Ronald Michael McKown and James Daniel McKown and wife Carrie, all of Arnoldsburg; six brothers, Eugene, James, Ed Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Orma Cemetery. WILLIAM PAUL LEE William Paul Lee of Creston died Monday, Apr. 18, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Burning Springs, the son of the late William Wirt and Mattie Tanner Lee. He served during World War II in the European Theatre, with both of his brothers, and in the North African Campaign. He retired as a truck driver with Roadway Trucking He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Louise Lee; three brothers, Ernest Lee, Clarence R. Lee and Everett Lee; one sister, Elmay Lee; and one nephew, Billy Lee. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Pastor David Paul Williams officiating. Burial will be in Rector Cemetery, Burning Springs, with military graveside rites. Visitation at the funeral home was scheduled GRACE OPAL CONNOLLY Grace Opal Connolly, 96, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Grantsville, died Thursday, Apr. 7, 2005, in Jacksonville. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late William Edward and Sarah Elizabeth Whytsell Nichols. She was a former member of Richardson Methodist Church and a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Marge Fowler of Grantsville and Eileen Fowler of Huntington; one son, Jack Connolly and wife Jennifer of Jacksonville; one half-sister, Geneve Eagle of Mt. Zion; 10 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Ball; her second husband, Jack Connolly; one son, Johnny Ball; one brother, Buford Nichols; and one sister, Audrey Riggs. Graveside services were held at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. ARCHIE JUNIOR ROSE Archie Junior Rose, 70, of Munday, died Monday, Apr. 4, 2005, as the result of a boating accident. He was born at Industry, the son of the late Archie Jefferson and Dora Ruth Bell Rose. He retired from Performed Line Product Co., Cleveland, after 20 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Barbara Ruth Mraz Rose; one son, Terry Rose and wife Donna of Munday; four daughters, Debbie Hammons and husband Gary of Grantsville, Sherry Rose and fiance Howard Nestor of Palestine, Lorain Cremeans and husband Danny He was preceded in death by two sisters, Elodean Prather and Susie Rose. Services were held at Busch-Kimes Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Jimmy McIntyre officiating. Burial was in Belt Cemetery, Industry. LURLAND STUMP Lurland V. Stump, 96, of Sand Ridge, died Sunday, Apr. 10, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Coy and Luerna Church Robinson. She had been a school teacher in Calhoun County, employee of Calhoun Citizens Telephone Co. and owner and operator of Stump Dry Cleaning Co., Grantsville. She was a l Surviving are two sons, Dean Stump of Sand Ridge and Garrell V. Stump of Parkersburg; one daughter, Lyla J. Sharps of Glenville; one sister, Guinivere Elliott of Marietta, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grand-children; She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin “Gene” Stump; one son, Edwin Dewayne Stump; two sisters, Gertrude Stump and Greta McGrill; one brother, Harold Robinson; one grandson; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; and three step-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating, and burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery. RUBERT STUMP Rubert W. Stump, 80, of Glenville, died Thursday, Mar. 31, 2005, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Morgantown, the son of the late Sull and Treacy Wilson Stump. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was owner of Stump Ford, Inc., dealership, Glenville, for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Reece Stump; two daughters, Deborah Butner and Jane Edmonds, both of Winston-Salem, N.C.; three grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and one sister-in-law, Bernice Stump of Stumptown. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. CLIFFORD CARPENTER Clifford G. Carpenter, 86, of Orma, died Friday, Apr. 1, 2005, in Marietta, Ohio. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Greely and Mae White Carpenter. He was an oil field worker, farmer and auto mechanic for Brannon’s Exxon, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are two sisters, Eva Mae Hosey of Ocala, Fla., and Muriel McCormick of Mentor on the Lake, Ohio, and five brothers, Joshia Carpenter of Nitro, Harry Carpenter of Mineral Wells, Gail Carpenter of Villager, Fla., Joseph Glenn Carpenter of Brunswic Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Orma. ROY CONNOLLY, SR. Roy E. Connolly, Sr., 80, of Davisville, died Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2005, at his residence. He was the son of the late Francis Marion and Roxie Blosser Connolly. He retired from Atlas Steel and was a member of Davisville United Methodist Church. Surviving are one step-daughter, Ann Cunningham of Parkersburg; one son, Roy E. Connolly, Jr., of Davisville; two daughters, Wilda Davis of Sanford, Fla., and Janet L. Lamp of Waverly; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Frankie M He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel M. Whytsell Connolly; one step-son, Ernest E. Kemmer; one brother, Paul Connolly; eight sisters, Mabel Bennett, Flora Stalnaker, Grace Nichols, Dorothy Starcher, Virginia Musser, Hazel Fore, Marie Cruise and Fra Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. David Cumpston officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. WILLIAM SLIDER William D. Slider, 78, died Thursday, Mar. 10, 2005, in El Paso, Tex. He was born in Elizabeth, the son of the late Harley and Orpha Goodnight Hall Slider. He was raised in Calhoun County and graduated with honors from Ohio University and earned a master’s degree in education at Kent State University. He retired as principa Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Madyline Cunningham Slider of Horizon City, Tex.; one brother, James M. Slider of Virginia Beach, Va.; two nephews; three nieces; two step-nephews; one step-niece; and one adopted niece. He was preceded in death by one sister, Elaine Slider Hall. Memorial services will be held at a later date when Madyline’s health will allow. WAVELENE COTTRELL Wavelene Cottrell, 64, of Sand Ridge, died Friday, Apr. 1, 2005, at Roane General Hospital. She was a life-long resident of Calhoun County and was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Cathy Lamp of Grantsville, Marilyn McKinney of Summersville and Julia Daniels of North Carolina; four sons, Billy Hardway and Tommy Hardway, both of Arnoldsburg, and David Cottrell and Ronnie Cottrell, both of Waverly; and t She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Cottrell; one son, Jerry Hardway; and one sister, Macel Murphy; and one brother. Graveside services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Cottrell Family Cemetery, with Pastor Matt Morrison officiating. DONZEL DEWEESE Donzel DeWeese, 89, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2005, in Roane General Hospital. He was born at Milo, the son of the late Balis and Emily Bailey DeWeese. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a life-long resident of Calhoun County. He was a fa Surviving are one son, William D. “Bill” DeWeese of Chloe and wife Carolyn; one daughter, Carol Siers of Chloe; one sister, Golda DeWeese of Chloe; one grandson, Jason DeWeese with the U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Va.; and one great-granddaughter, Malia DeWeese. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy J. “Kate” DeWeese, in 1995; one son, Charles DeWeese; one son-in-law, Kenneth Siers; three brothers, Gordon, Ronzel and Oval DeWeese; two sisters, Opal Miller and Doil Batten; and several infant brothers and sis Services were held at Milo Community Church with Rev. Leon B. Strickland officiating. Burial was in Josiah Jarvis Cemetery, Oka. HAYWARD EARL STAFFORD Hayward Earl Stafford, 80, of Barrington, N.H., died Friday, Mar. 25, 2005, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born in Richwood, the son of the late Oakley and Minnie Gibson Stafford. He grew up in Calhoun County and later worked as a supervisor for John Manville Co. and became a lumber manager for Rickles in New Jersey until his retirement in 1989. He was Surviving are his wife, Zelda A. Holpp Stafford; two daughters, Beverly Haas of Barrington and Sharon Becher of Berlin, N.J.; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Edith Burrows of Akron, Ohio. A reception was scheduled at his home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. MELISSA RICHARDS Melissa Richards, 90, died Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2005, at Convalarium at Indian Run, Dublin, Ohio. She was born in Big Springs, the daughter of the late Harry and Emma Baker McMillin. Surviving are two sons, Dick Richards of Ft. Laramie, Ohio, and Bill Richards of Saugerties, N.Y.; one daughter, Vivian Schweb of Worthington, Ohio; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Carl, and five brothers. A private family service was held. Burial was in Athens Memory Gardens, Athens, Ohio. MARGARET LOUISE COLLINS Margaret Louise Collins, 83, of Gonzales, La., formerly of Lockney, Gilmer County, died Sunday, Mar. 20, 2005. She was born in Rondo, Ark., the daughter of the late Goodwin Dew and Ozy May Malone Dew Watson. Surviving are five sons, William Terry Newman, Jr., and Richard Leonard Newman, both of Nashville, Tenn., Larry Eugene Newman of Adolphus, Ky., Bobby Wayne Newman of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Robin Bruce Newman of Hartsville, Tenn.; one daughter, Brenda C She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Terry Newman, and her second husband, Fell B. Collins. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. JOHNNY MAHONEY Johnny Mahoney, 78, of Spencer, died Monday, Mar. 21, 2005, at Charleston Area Medical Center. Surviving are one step-son, Carroll Lawson of Big Bend; one step-daughter, Naomi Hardman of Arnoldsburg; six grandchildren, Christina White of Orma, Barb Hardma He was preceded in death by his wife, Murl Mahoney. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Lawson Cemetery, Orma. LOWELL BUNCH Lowell Bunch, 60, of Millstone, died Friday, Mar. 25, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. He was the son of the late Earl and Stella Bunch. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Glenna J. Bunch; two sons, Scott and Danny Bunch of Grantsville; five daughters, April Bunch of Millstone, Martha Bunch of Lumberton, N.C., Jennifer Day of Catlettsburg, Ky., Debbie Sollars and husband Mike of Parma, Oh He was preceded in death by one sister, Ina Zalonis, and one grandson, Nathaniel Sollars. Graveside rites were held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Michael A. Sollars officiating. PETER ZANNONI Peter J. Zannoni, 83, of Grantsville, well-known industrialist and civic leader, died Sunday, Mar. 27, 2005, at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Memorial Division. He was born at Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late John and Velia Zannoni. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he served in the Army Corps of Engineers as a first lieutenant. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, American Campaign medal and World War II Victory medal. He earned a bachelor’s of mechanica He was co-founder of Rubber Fabricators, Inc., RPR Industries, and other small businesses throughout his career. He was a former deputy commissioner of W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a former member of the Calhoun County board of education and of the Cal Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Mitchell Zannoni; one son, John M. Zannoni of Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, Lisa W. Zannoni of Raleigh, N.C., and Pier J.Z. Bocchini of Parkersburg; one grandson, Peter J. Bocchini of Parkersburg; and one sister, Atea He was preceded in death by one brother, Leo Paccamonti. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 3 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating, and burial at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to BERLON PARSONS Berlon Parsons, 68, of Big Bend, died Monday, Mar. 28, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Harrison and Aggie Parsons. Surviving are his wife, Anna Mae Cogar Parsons; one daughter, Mary Radcliff and husband Larry of Big Bend; one sister, Leatha Lame of Lockney; two brothers, Doy Parsons and Roy Parsons, both of Five Forks; two grandchildren, Deavin Blankeship and James Fo He was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Webster and Eula Parsons; two brothers, Jim Parsons and George Parsons; and one grandson, Benjamin Lee Corrdale Blankenship. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Kirby officiating. Burial will be in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. Visitation will be on Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. SHARRON YEAGER Sharron L. Giar Yeager, 68, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Geneva Paton Giar. She was a member of VFW Post 5959 Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons, Jimmy D. Yeager of Grantsville and William L. Yeager of Parkersburg; two daughters, April J. Tubbs of Sharon, Pa., and Sherrie L. Hardman of Parkersburg; two brothers, James Giar and wife Carol of Orma and Linden Giar and wife Elai She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Yeager; one sister, Judy Giar Yeaples; and two brothers, Hubert D. Mitchel and Billy Mitchel. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial was in Yeager/Westfall Cemetery, Lower Run. GRACE EULA BAKER Grace Eula Mace Baker, 87, of Vienna, died Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2005, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Bert and Ina N. Starcher Mace. She was retired from G.C. Murphy and was a member of Wayside United Methodist Church and Eastern Star/White Shrine, Vienna. Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Ann Hays of Parkers-burg; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Geneva Luikart of Nitro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Baker; one son, Earl Baker, Jr.; two brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Gene Hutton officiating. Burial was in Ever-green North Cemetery. ROGER ‘Dean’ LOCKLEAR, JR. Roger “Dean” Locklear, Jr., 29, of Lorton, Va., died Thursday, Mar. 3, 2005. He was the son of Karen Locklear of Lorton and the late Roger Locklear. Surviving in addition to his mother are three sisters, Dana Locklear of Lorton, Kodi Locklear of Georgia and Wanaya Locklear of California; one brother, Barry Locklear of Tennessee; special friend, Jennifer Byrne; grandmother, Jessie Hickman of Orma; and He was preceded in death by grandparents, George Hickman and Henry and Lula Locklear. Services were held at Demaine Springfield Chapel, Spring-field, Va. Burial was in Cranford United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lorton. KENNETH HAROLD WRIGHT Kenneth Harold Wright, 77, of Reedy, died Sunday, Mar. 20, 2005, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Bryan K. and Mary Jane Bush Wright. He was a Korean War veteran and retired from Kaiser Aluminum with 31 years of service. He was also a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Naomi Rosalee Taylor Wright; one daughter, Wanda L. Workman of Millwood; two sons, Harold B. Wright of Georgia and Burl K. Wright; two sisters, Thelma Francis of Parkersburg and Tressa Francis of Five Forks; one brother, Harlow Wri He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Harold Francis officiating, and burial in Wright Cemetery, near Grantsville. CALVIN BOATRIGHT Calvin C. Boatright, 79, of Sandridge, died Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2005, along with his faithful dog, Shorty. He was a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army and traveled the world. He was a farmer in Calhoun County, where he said there was no better place to live. Surviving are one sister, Paula Price; two brothers, Roy and Fairley Jack Boatright; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Norman, and three brothers, Pete, Jim and Odell Boatright. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Sandridge Church Cemetery. ALMA ICE FOWLER Alma Peggy Ice Fowler, 98, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2005, at North Hills Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa., where she was living with her son. She was born at Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Charles Enos Offutt and Ursula Schartiger Offutt. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, charter member of Grantsville Rebekah Lodge and member of Order of Eastern Star. S Surviving are one son, William L. Ice; two daughters-in-law, Virginia and Sherron Ice; six grandchildren, Teresa Ice Pomerleau, Douglas Ice, James Ice, Peggy Ice Rogers, Billie O. Ice and April Ice Rogers; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Walter F. Ice and Obert E. Fowler, and one son, Clovis Drexel “Frosty” Ice. Services will be held Saturday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Greg Swisher officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. Visitation at the funeral home with be on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Order of Eastern Sta DOUGLAS CARPER Douglas R. Carper, 52, of Chloe, died Friday, Mar. 11, 2005, in H.J. Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He was born at Spencer, the son of Gladys M. Smith Carper of Left Hand and the late Ross V. Carper. He was a welder and member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, Local 625, Charleston. He attended Minnora United Methodist Church. He was a member of Linden Lodge 83, AF&AM, and Linden Chapter 152, Order of Eastern Star, Linden. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Cathy L. Truman Carper; one daughter, Juliet D. Walker of Amma; one son, Steven Douglas Carper of Chloe; three grandchildren, Cara Grace “Gracie” and Adam Cole “John Henry” Walker of Amma and Dakota Dougla Services were held in Minnora U.M. Church with Rev. Tim Hickman and Rev. Jason Poling officiating. Burial, with Masonic graveside rites, was in Minnora Cemetery. WILLIAM DENVER CONRAD William Denver Conrad, 96, of Orma, died Thursday, Mar. 3, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born at Orma, the son of the late William F. Conrad and Ida Fleming Conrad. He was a World War II veteran having served four years and was retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a member of Linden Masonic Lodge and Minnora IOOF Lodge for many Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Pearl Norman Conrad; four sons, Paul and wife Kathy of Parkersburg, Donnie and wife Lynda of Port Deposit, Md., Robert (Butch) and wife Susan of Orma and James and wife Melissa of Spencer; one daughter, Betty Somerville Preceding him in death was one granddaughter, Nikki Conrad; one brother; and three sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Delebeke officiating. Burial was in Orma Cemetery. SYLVIA MINNEY Sylvia Minney, 95, of Stumptown, died Friday, Mar. 4, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center’s long term care. She was the daughter of the late George and Sarah Wilson Campbell. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and joined Albert’s Chapel Church, Sand Ridge. She attended Rush Run Baptist Church for over 70 years. She was a charter member of Rush Ru Surviving are two sons, Harry Oren of Stumptown and Earl Ralph of LaGrange, Ohio; three daughters, Virgie Harris of Stumptown, Verla Simon of Medina, Ohio, and Marguerite Stump of Grantsville; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-gra She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Earl Minney; five brothers; five sisters; and one great-granddaughter. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy and Rev. Harry Siers officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. CHESTER ‘Bubby’ BURROWS Chester H. “Bubby” Burrows, 76, died Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2005. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Albert and Nora Snyder Burrows. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He lived in the Akron area most of his life and retired from Consolidated Freight after 32 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Loleta; one daughter, Deborah Barber; three grandsons, William, Justin and Sean; and his beloved pets, Bandit and Gigelo. He was preceded in death by one sister, Amy Russell. Services were held at Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Robert Webb officiating. Burial was in Green-lawn Memorial Park, where military rites were conducted by Firestone VFW Post 3383. DOY BUTLER Doy Butler, 89, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2005, at home. He was born at Beech, the son of the late Thomas and Sally Parsons Butler. He was retired from Kidron Body Co., Kidron, Ohio. He was a Christian and was baptized at Walnut Memorial Church, Chloe. Surviving are three sons, Teddy A. Butler of Plymouth, Ohio, Basil Butler of Chloe and Steve Butler of Apple Creek, Ohio; one brother, Dolan Butler of Monroe Falls, Ohio; three sisters, Chloe Alfred of Florida, Flava Fisher of Cottageville and Floda Delan He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Bailey Butler; three brothers, Ora Butler, Vere Butler and Nolan Butler; one sister, Cora Alfred; and his step-mother, Jenny Jackson Butler. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Lester Tanner officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. BRENDA FERGUSON Brenda K. Ferguson, 48, of Pennsboro, died Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. She was the daughter of Bunt and Susan Cunningham of Ritchie County. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Patrick W. Ferguson; one daughter, Tina Parsons of Maryland; one son, Adam Ferguson of Jane Lew; four grandchildren; one brother, Ron Ferguson of Elizabeth; and one sister, Nora Spence of Cox’s Mill. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Tonia Ferguson, and one brother, Doug Cunningham. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Hardman Chapel Cemetery. ALVA STARCHER Alva E. Starcher, 76, of Doylestown, Ohio, died Sunday, Mar. 6, 2005. He was born in Calhoun County and was a U.S. Army M.P. during the Korean War. He had 37 years of service at Rockwell International where he was a supervisor and was a treasurer of Rockwell Credit Union. He was a member of Winning Side Baptist Church and F Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Phyllis V.; one daughter, Brenda; and several brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Lee. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Eastern Road Church of God, Rittman, Ohio, with Pastor Faron Cole, Pastor Tim Hileman and Rev. Kevin Stutler officiating, and burial in Green-lawn Cemetery. ANATOLE ‘Andy’ ILLYN Anatole V. “Andy” Illyn, 84, of Milford, Ct., died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at CT Hospice, Branford, Ct. He was born in Constantinople, Turkey, the son of the late Vladimir M. and Antonina Kasper Illyn. He was a photo engraver for the former Park City Engraving Co., Bridgeport, Ct., and retired from Wilbar Engraving, Darien, Ct., in 1986. Surviving are his wife, Marlene Shock Illyn, a 1940 graduate of Calhoun County High School; two daughters, Marlene Anastasia Illyn and Pamela Popielarski, both of Milford; one son, Gregory Carrigan Illyn of Norwalk, Ct.; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by one brother, Alexis Illyn. Services were held at Smith Funeral Home, Milford, and at Calvary Alliance Church, Milford. DENZIL PROUDFOOT Rev. Denzil E. Proudfoot, 91, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Mar. 6, 2005, at Auguste’s Cottage, Eagle Pointe nursing facility. He was born in Philippi, the son of the late Charley O. and Dora A. Duckworth Proudfoot. He was a retired minister with the West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, where he was active for more than 25 years. He served churches in Calhoun, Surviving are two daughters, Donetta Proudfoot and Betty L. Mathew, both of Parkersburg; one son, Ronald L. Proudfoot of Sandyville; four granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and caregiver, Sylvia King. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Lela Mae Digman Proudfoot, in 2002; and one brother, Dorsie M. Proudfoot. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Rick DeQuasie officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. WARTER GOODRICH Warter Goodrich, 57, of Normantown, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ottie and Birtie Parsons Goodrich. He was a self-employed timberman and a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Ann Clemons Goodrich, whom he married Oct. 15, 1965; two sons, James Darren Goodrich and Steven George Goodrich, both of Normantown; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Lamp of Barberton, Ohio, and Jean Steele of Norman He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Dale Goodrich, and one sister, Etta Furr. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Pastor Earl Cayton, Pastor Roger Carter and Pastor Robert Wood officiating. Burial was in Warter Goodrich Family Cemetery, Normantown. SHIRLEY ‘Buck’ GREATHOUSE Shirley O. “Buck” Greathouse, 86, of Belleville, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Scott and Ova Mae Grogg Greathouse. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired with over 30 years of service as an operator with Union Carbide Plastics, Marietta. He was a member of National R Surviving are one son, Danny D. Greathouse of Parkersburg; two daughters, Pamela Greathouse of Parkersburg and Karen Carpenter of Belleville; several brothers and sisters; 18 grand-children; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma L. Metz Great-house, in 1974; three infant sons; and several brothers and sisters. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Dave Carpenter officiating, and burial in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled for three hours prior the service at CECIL STURM Cecil F. Sturm, 90, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Roy and Florence Ferrell Sturm. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theater and was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was retired from Spencer State Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Tressie Wilson Sturm; two sons, Ron Sturm and wife Connie of Morgantown and Larry Sturm and wife Lora of Ripley; one daughter, Sharon Wilt and husband Mike of Ripley; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Carl He was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Sturm, Jr., and two sisters, Ruth Starcher and Elsie Smith. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating, and burial in Sturm Cemetery, Millstone. EARL ‘Gib’ BURROWS Earl G. “Gib” Burrows, 82, of Jane Lew, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005. He was born in Anmoore, the son of the late Holly B. and Ana Bell Convey Burrows. He was a U.S. Merchant Marine and was in the C.C.C. Camp having served during World War II. He was a heavy duty mechanic and welder with West Virginia Dept. of Highways for Surviving are one daughter, Terry L. Adams of Anmoore; three sons, Earl Burrows, Jr., of Lost Creek, Randall B. Burrows, Sr., of Clarksburg and Kevin W. Burrows of West Milford; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rowena L. Killian Burrows, on June 15, 2001, whom he married June 7, 1942; one daughter, Sherri G. Burrows; one brother, Holly Burrows, Jr.; and one sister, Mary Ruth Wilson. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Jane Lew. CAROL LOU GREATHOUSE Carol Lou Greathouse, 44, of Spencer, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer. She was the daughter of Edgar Starnes of Bowie, Tex., and the late Virginia M. Knight Starnes. Surviving in addition to her father are her step-mother, Bertha Starnes; four children, Joshua, Zachary and Amanda Gilmore and Holly McCarty, all of Bowie; two brothers, Steve Starnes of Calisburg, Tex., and Michael Starnes of Wichita Falls, Tex.; one sis She was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Starnes, in 2000. Graveside services were held at Coen Cemetery, Nebo, with Rev. Donald Dawson officiating. RAYMOND BOATRIGHT Raymond Hildreth Boatright, 79, of Belpre, Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ernest Boatright and Orva Kimble Boatright Schoolcraft. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a maintenance worker for American Power. He was a member of United Methodist Church, Cutler, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Opal Richards Boatright; one daughter, Debbie Boatright of Belpre; three sons, Greg Boatright of Chester, Ohio, Nathan Boatright of Rockledge, Fla., and Chris Richards of Florida; five sisters, Olena Hopkins and Leola Schellengburg He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Schartiger Boatright. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Ewing Funeral Home, Pomeroy, Ohio, with Rev. Herbert Grate officiating and burial in Chester Cemetery. THELMA ‘Teddy’ STARCHER Thelma E. “Teddy” Starcher, 67, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005. She was born in Pennsylvania and was a Stow, Ohio, resident since 1951. She graduated from Stow High School, Class of 1955. She was active in P.T.A. and was a frequent volunteer at Fishcreek School. Surviving are one daughter, Nancy; three sons, Chip, Joe and Jim; five grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy Kosmala and Betsy Starcher; one brother, Bill McCann; and faithful companion, Polly. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Clyde, formerly of Cremo; and one infant daughter, Faith. Private family services were held. HARLEY ELMER NELSON Harley Elmer Nelson, 56, of Chloe, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at his home. He was born at Mudfork, the son of the late Maynard Elton and Mandy Catherine Martin Nelson. He was an auto mechanic. Surviving are three brothers, Donald Lee Nelson, Allan Ray Nelson and Richard Dale Nelson, all of Chloe; three sisters, Betty Lou Sisson of Chloe, Vivian Sue Carmichael of Ravenswood and Flista H. Hanshaw of West Salem, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harlan Elton Nelson. The body was cremated, with burial in Coen Cemetery. BETTY THOMPSON Betty S. Thompson, 75, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Hoye A. and Nelle Dollman Spessert. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and Mountain State Business College. She was an active member of Parkview United Methodist Church and served as church Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Everett Thompson; one daughter, Lois Thompson of Cross Lanes; one son, David Thompson of Elizabeth; and one grandson, Eric Thompson of Mt. Zion. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Feher, and two brothers, Clyde and John Spessert. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Warren Dove officiating, assisted by Rev. Richard Lennan, with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. GOLDIE CAMPBELL Goldie E. Campbell, 93, of Belpre, Ohio, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at Worthington Manor. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Jerry H. and Ora Van Kirk King. She attended Mullen Memorial Baptist Church, Belpre. Surviving are one daughter, Gretta Bayne of Belpre; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grand-child; one sister, Mary Ide of Columbus, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Campbell, in 1993; five brothers, Lee, Lester, Lantie, Lloyd and Robert King; and three sisters, Icie Hudson, Ethel Clark and Ellen Lafferre. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Pastor Kent Lowther officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice or to the Mullen Memorial Baptist Church. DONALD BLAKE Donald P. Blake, 40, of Glenville, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Lennie and Violet Blake. He was employed at U-Pak, Glenville. Surviving are one daughter, Joella Broome; two sisters, Madeline Starkey of Grantsville and Patricia Cunningham of Harrisville; three brothers, David Blake of Pine Creek, Richard Blake of Grantsville and Michael Blake of Spencer; a friend, Jamie Gerwig of He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Blake, and a companion, Gayle Broome. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. VIOLA HELMIC Viola Helmic, 84, of Minnora, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born in Webster County, the daughter of the late John and Stella Cottrell. She was a homemaker and attended Milo Community Church. Surviving are one son, Curtis Helmic of Minnora; one daughter, Mary Juanita Boggs of Minnora; two sisters, Gelia Cottrell of Zanesville, Ohio, and Alverett Frazier of Indiana; and one brother, Oran Duffy Cottrell of Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Helmic; one grandson, Jeff Boggs; and one great-granddaughter, Mary Ellen Boggs. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Meadows officiating, and burial in Orma Cemetery. ORLA ELMINA MARKS Orla Elmina “Granny” Marks, 81, of Millstone, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer. She was born at Millstone, the daughter of the late David Cleo and Orpha Mae Schoolcraft Poling. She was a member of Alberts Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Betty Goff of Millstone; seven sons, Ernest “Ed” and wife Audra of Orma, Olin “Dean” and wife Sandra “Sam” of Arnoldsburg, Joe Bee of Millstone, Steve “Arbuckle” of Sidney, Neb., Jack and wife Janet of Arnoldsburg, Rick of Mill She was preceded in death by one son, Junior Wilson; one daughter, Patty Sue; one grandson, Robert Dean “Robbie”; one granddaughter, Dena Diane; two sisters, Murl Hall and Ernestine Gregory; and her former husband, Alfred “Fuzzy” Marks. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Poling-Marks Cemetery, Millstone. NICHOLAS VANCE FURR Nicholas Vance Furr, 57, of Lake Butler, Fla., died in November, 2004. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Willard and Vivian Furr. Surviving are one son, Chris, and one grandson. His remains were scattered in the Florida winds. ROBERT ADRIAN HUSK Robert Adrian Husk, 71, of Ronceverte, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ellis and Goldie Funk Husk. Surviving is his wife, Irene Husk. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald (Chub) Husk and Gary Husk. Services were held at Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea. Burial was in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. TESSA POLING Tessa Tennant Poling, 100, of Davidsonville, Md., formerly of Grantsville, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She had resided with her daughter, Kathryn, since October, 2000. She was born in Rivesville, the daughter of the late William and Edith Boor Tennant. She was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Glenville State College, graduating with honors, and an M.A. from West Virginia Univer She was a life member of W.Va. Association of Retired School Employees, GSC Alumni Association and WVU Alumni Association, member of National Retired Teacher’s Association, charter member of Phoebe Cunningham Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolutio Surviving are one sister, Mabel Kinter, 102, of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Kathryn Sprouse of Davidsonville and Edith Yeager of Sewickley, Pa.; two granddaughters, Jennifer Anderson of Eden Prairie, Minn., and Susan Coyle of Sewickley; and one great-g She was preceded in death by her husband, Corel Poling, in 1984, and seven brothers and sisters. Services will be private and burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. ARTHUR JAMES PRUSACK Arthur James Prusack, 83, of Munday, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005. He was born in Avonmore, Pa., the son of the late Metro and Anna Butz Prusack of Salina, Pa. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was retired from Beecher Drilling Co. after 40 years as a driller and dozer operato Surviving are three sons, Charles and wife Bonnie of Denair, Calif., David and wife Sheryl of Big Bend and James and wife Judy of Grantsville; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Prusack of Downington, Pa., and Fred Prusack of He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Beecher Prusack; three brothers, Nicholas, Michael and John; and two sisters, Ann and Phyliss. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Chuck McDonald officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. LEON FRANCIS STUMP Leon Francis Stump, 74, of Leroy, formerly of Calhoun County, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Clarksburg, the son of the late Ewell C. and Nora Rose Gross Stump. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a former coal miner and mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy A. Gribble Stump; six children, Francis, Leona, Patricia and Raymond, all of Spencer, Leon, Jr., of Elkins and Michael of Leroy; two sisters; four grand-children; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Jeffery Allen Stump; four brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Bill Walton officiating. LEWIS ‘GENE’ BUTLER Lewis G. “Gene” Butler, 70, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Leatherbark, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, in Florida. Surviving are one sister, Iva Flinner; one son, Little Gene; one daughter, Joann Marie; one grandson, Corbin; one grand-daughter, Riley; and many other family members. Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. Visitation will be on Saturday, noon to 2 p.m., at the funeral home. ROUD LANE Roud Lane, 98, of Nicut, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at his home. He was the son of the late James and Ida Metz Lane. He was a retired trucker and farmer. Surviving are his wife, Hanie Cottrell Lane; two daughters, Maxine Felter of Massillon, Ohio, and Betty Eddy of Lumberton, N.J.; two sons, Russell Fay Lane of Navarre, Ohio, and Roud Lane, Jr., of Bolivar, Ohio; two brothers, Carl Lane of Fairmont and New He was preceded in death by four brothers, Ralph Lane, Hurl Lane, Otha Lane and Ezra Groves. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glenville McBride officiating. Burial will be in Minnora Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. FAE GEISMAR N. Fae Geismar, 69, of Nebo, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Frank and Tava Harris Wilson. Surviving are one daughter, Joyce Rogers and husband Gale of Nebo; granddaughter, Shelly Rogers, and great-grandson, Waylon Carter, of Chloe; four sisters, Clara Roberts of Hartville, Ohio, Janice Wilson of Canton, Ohio, Judy Uplinger of Grantsville and M Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, near Minnora. GERALDINE MARIE STARCHER Geraldine Marie Bland Starcher, 95, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bull River, the daughter of the late Harvey and Martha Jane Ball Bland. She was former owner and operator of Starcher’s Grocery Store and Service Station, Pleasant Hill, and was a member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe. Surviving are four daughters, Janet Ramona Holliday of Newark, Ohio, Phyllis L. Fetty of Sweet Springs and Roberta R. McCoy and Beverly Ann Prince, both of Smithville; 10 grand-children; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Alton Starcher; one daughter, Carolyn J. Starcher; one grandson, James C. McCoy; two brothers; and one sister. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. Gene Hutton officiating, and burial in Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. OLENA REMMY Olena Stump Remmy, 94, of Belpre, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at the home of her caregiver, Janet Moss of Washington. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Dill and Myrtle Robinson Stump. She retired from FMC after 46 years of service. She was a member of Porterfield Baptist Church. Surviving are three nephews, Forrest “Gene” Frazier and Fred Remmy, both of Arizona, and Ralph Frazier of California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Waldo Remmy, and one sister, Ocie Frazier. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Mark Eaton officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery. STELLA MAY MILLER Stella May Miller, 81, of Big Springs, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was born at Marietta, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fred and Orena Zollar Metts. She retired from Calhoun General Hos-pital’s dietary department and was a former foster grandmother. Surviving are six daughters, Sue Ray of Creston, Tina Jones of Nobe, Stella McCoy of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Mary Yoak of Waterford, Ohio, Darlene Lott of Williamstown and Genevieve Miller of Marshallville, Ohio; one son, John Miller of Kentucky; 14 grandch She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Miller, and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend. CORA FRITZ Cora A. Hicks Fritz, 98, of Juno Beach, Fla., formerly of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, in Florida. She was born at Little White Oak, near Chloe, the daughter of the late Clay and Rushia Jarvis Hicks. Surviving are one sister, Sylvia Risbin of Juno Beach, and, locally, two nieces, Eupha McKee of Mt. Zion and Jeneal Drake of Belpre. Private family services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roger McKee officiating. Burial was in Hicks Cemetery, Chloe. LEONARD FOWLER Leonard L. Fowler, 98, of Stumptown, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center’s long term care. He was born at Russett, the son of the late I. Bert and Clara Williams Fowler. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and was retired from Cabot Corp. He was part owner of Fowler Gas Co. and was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church, Stumptown. Surviving are one brother, Dalph Fowler of Vienna, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Verna Vannoy Fowler; his second wife, Mary Kendall Fowler; one son, Robert Eugene Fowler; three brothers, Royce, Dona and Wood Fowler; and two sisters, Ina Fox and Gladys Jarvis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. GENEVIEVE POLING STUMP Genevieve Ellen Poling Stump, 89, of Racine, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Virginia Slider Poling. She retired as a cashier and dairy department supervisor at A&P Tea Co., Akron, Ohio, in 1973, and from A.J. Bayless Co., Apache Junction, Ariz., in 1977. She wa Surviving are one son, Randall Stump of Racine; two daughters, Betty Cantrell of News Braunfels, Tex., and Sandra Wilson of Indianapolis, Ind.; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grand-children; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Hoy G. Stump, on Sept. 11, 1989; one grandson, Richard D. Stump; and five brothers, Allen Poling, Tom Poling, John Poling, Slaith Poling and Vernon Poling. Services were held at Cremeens Funeral Home, Racine, with Rev. Richard Parsons officiating. Burial was in Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale, Ariz. MILDRED CONLEY LEWIS Mildred “Millie” Conley Lewis died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at her residence in Charleston. She was born at Little White Oak, the daughter of the late Okey John and Myrtle Jarvis Conley. She was owner/operator of Bryant’s Beauty Shop, Charleston, for more than 50 years, and was owner of Lewis Properties. She was a member of Pythian Sisters. She was a Methodist and had attended Mountain Mission Church. Surviving are one son, Kenneth Stephen Argabrite of Norton, Ohio; one brother, Carsie Conley and wife Nina of Chloe; two sisters, Orda Offutt of Creston, Ohio, and Oleta Yentz of Wads-worth, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, including one special niece, J She was preceded in death by four brothers, Harley, Ray, John and Claret Conley, and one sister, Emile Coen. Services were held at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, with Rev. Rymer Davis officiating. Burial was in Hicks Cemetery, Chloe. SANDRA MILLER Sandra Rowles Miller, 67, of Stow, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004. She was born in Clearfield, Pa., the daughter of the late Biddle and Kathryn Rowles. She worked in the grocery business, helped her husband with their own business, and retired from Ohio Savings. Surviving are her husband, Bill Miller, formerly of Calhoun County; four children, Vicki of Quaker City, Ohio, Bill of Akron, Ohio, Terry of Oklahoma and Lesli of Florida; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one nephew, Mark Rowles. She was preceded in death by one brother, Bradley, and one special aunt, Thelma Keller. Services were held at Redmon Funeral Home, Stow, with Pastor Brian Prong officiating. ROBERT ‘Leo’ GRAHAM Robert “Leo” Graham, 71, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at his home. He was born in Wood County, the son of the late Archie and Joy Bell Graham. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Judith A. Graham; two sons, Robert and Paul of Parkersburg; four daughters, Nancy Ralston of Parkersburg, Janet Hightower of Arnoldsburg, Leona Brown of Florida and Pamela Anderson of Grantsville; 13 grandchildren; seve He was preceded in death by one son, Danny Lee Graham; two grandchildren; and three brothers, Glen, Max and Gary Graham. Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. MURELL PRICE Murell B. Price, 85, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Dee and Mary Goff Nitz. She was a homemaker and a member of CEOS homemakers club for 25 years and West Fork Community Action for 26 years. She received Faithful Worker for the Community in 1992 and Surviving are one son, Loren Price and wife Sherry of Arnoldsburg; three grandchildren, Douglas Price and wife Verla of Arnoldsburg, Dennis Price and wife Jennifer of Parkersburg and Vicki Richards and husband Rob of Elizabeth; four great-grandchildren, J She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Vere Price; six brothers; and one sister. Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Loren Price, Rev. Dennis Price and Rev. Benjamin Kerby officiating. Burial will be in Husk Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. Visitation will be held Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the fun ORVAL GLEN DYE Orval Glen Dye, 90, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Emett and Stella Cunningham Dye of Big Springs. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific and European theaters, and was awarded the Purple Heart in 1945 in France. He Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Dye; one son, Denzil Dye and wife Vivian of Mt. Zion; one daughter, Wanda Bryan and husband Alex of Glenwood; four grandchildren, Douglas Dye, David Dye, Chandra Bolland and Joanna George; three step-grandchildr He was preceded in death by three brothers, Doil, Kenneth and Everett Dye, and one sister, Pearl Pierson. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Big Springs Cemetery. DR. BENJAMIN BAILEY Dr. Benjamin H. Bailey, 79, of Morgantown, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born in Minnora, the son of the late Chloe Bailey. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1944 and obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1948 from Glenville State College. He taught in Wyoming County schools at Glen Rogers and Oceana. He was a U.S. A He served as president’s ambassador for GSC for a number of years. A lifelong Democrat, he worked for John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV and James Sprouse during their campaigns for governor of West Virginia. He was a lifelong member of ROA, VFW, GSC Alumni, a Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Betty Mirie Bailey; one brother, W. Scott Bailey of Minnora; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by one sister, Cora Alice Bailey; two nephews; and one niece. Services were held at Derings Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Jones officiating. Burial was in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens. HARRY MATHENY Harry D. Matheny, 88, of Elizabeth, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wood County, the son of the late James and Anna Mae Stienhoff Matheny. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Corning Glass after 30 years of service. He was owner of Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, a farmer, and a mem Surviving are children, James and Judith Matheny of Elizabeth; four brothers, Robert Matheny and Delbert Matheny, both of Mineral Wells, and Roy Matheny and Billy Matheny, both of Parkersburg; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Jun He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Juanita Mace Matheny in 2003; one brother, Richard; and one sister, Beulah Caltrider. Services were held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home with Rev. William D. Stutler officiating. Burial was in Beulah Hill Cemetery. GERALDINE BAILESS DIEHL Geraldine Bailess Diehl of North Olmsted, Ohio, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Nellie Bailess. She was a 1952 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a member of Christian Unity Church. Surviving are one son, Michael R. Kight and wife Joyce Kight; three grandchildren, Kevin, Kayla and Kyle Kight; one brother, Bob Bailess of Virginia; four sisters, Mary Collins of Mantua, Ohio, Janet Orozco of Laguna Hills, Calif., and Nancy Taylor and Li She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Diehl. Services were held at Sun Set Chapel and burial was in Sun Set Memorial Gardens, North Olmsted. EDITH MAUDE COGAR Edith Maude Cogar, 93, of Elyria, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, in Elyria. Surviving are seven daughters, Mary Jo Coates, Helen Frank, Nettie Fulenwilder, Judy Lee, Ginger Reed, Loretta Van Cooney, and Sharon Rizer; four sons, Bernard T. Jordan, William Cogar, Gerald Cogar and Richard Cogar; three sisters; two brothers; 35 grand Services were held at Ewing’s Funeral Home, Elyria, with Richard Kight officiating. Burial was in Cogar Cemetery. FRANCES ANN HANES Frances Ann Hanes, 61, of White Pine, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at her home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Frank and Loretta Heffernan Lauria. Surviving are her husband, Louis Hanes; two sons, Chip Hanes of Grantsville and Robert Hanes of New York; one daughter, Kelly Hanes of Grantsville; and two grandchildren. Graveside rites were held at Hanes Family Cemetery, near Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney and Rev. Tim Hickman officiating. SHARON MARIE STURMS Sharon Marie Sturms, 60, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005. She was the daughter of Delma S. Starcher of Slate and the late Glover O. Starcher. Surviving are her husband, Robert D. Sturms; two sons, Gary D. Sturms and Robert D. Sturms II, both of Parkersburg; one daughter, Linda L. Sturms of Parkersburg; four sisters, Patricia Criss and husband Robert of St. Marys, Carolyn S. McNabb and husband J She was preceded in death by one brother, Doyle Gene Starcher. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Creston. HAROLD DUSKEY Harold R. “Shoeie” Duskey, 76, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at Eagle Pointe. He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Elva Connelly Duskey. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are one daughter, Patricia Williams of Parkersburg; two grandchildren; three brothers, Charles Duskey, Jr., and wife Dink of Mt. Zion, Don Duskey and wife Ann of Texarkana, Tex., and Ron Duskey and wife Nancy of Chicago, Ill.; and several nieces He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Bolyard Duskey, and one brother, John Duskey. Graveside services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg. MELISSA GAYLE OSHOWAY Melissa Gayle Oshoway, 19, of Millstone, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of John and Sue Oshoway of Millstone. She was a 2004 graduate of Calhoun County High School and 2004 Prom Queen. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are one uncle, Rue Brannon and wife Shiela of Pleasant Hill. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Genevieve and Orval Brannon; paternal grandparents, Frank and Florence Oshoway; and one uncle, Delmas Brannon. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Rev. Greg Swisher officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery. DONNA SHAMBLIN Donna B. Shamblin, 91, of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005. She was born in Roane County. She was a homemaker and of the Pentacostal faith. Surviving are one son, Lonnie Shamblin of Stumptown; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, David H. Shamblin. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Clarence McKown officiating. Burial will be in Clover Cemetery, Spencer. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. TESSELENE POWELL Tesselene R. Powell of Parkersburg died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Munday, the daughter of the late Carmel Clay and Edith Rose Newell. She was a homemaker and a Southern Baptist. Surviving are four sons, Russell Parker and Roger Parker, both of Frederick, Md., and Randall Parker and Donald Powell, both of Parkersburg; one daughter, Sandy Groover of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jack Newell of Munday. She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Parker. By her request, there was no visitation or services. VIRGINIA PARSONS Virginia K. Parsons, 89, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Alvinzie and Flora McCrady Parsons. Surviving are three sons, Perry J. Wilson and Carl E. Wilson, both of Parkersburg, and Roger Wilson and wife Donna of Big Bend; one daughter, Ruth Starcher of Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two brothers, Clella “Pat” Parsons of Martinsburg and Stewart Parsons of Front Royal, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Parsons, in 1984; three sons; one grandson; three brothers, Otha, Jesse and Oshel Parsons; and one sister, Belva E. Lowe. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with burial in Goodnight Cemetery, Calhoun County. GENE COLLINS Gene L. Collins, 70, of Cutler, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Madge Hammer Dye and Howard L. Collins. He was a retired truck driver and operated a cattle farm at Cutler and also G&C Water Hauling. He was a Christian and attended Bible Baptist Church, Bartlett, Ohio, and Decatur Chapel, Decatur, Ohio. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Carol; three sons, Larry, Martin and Dale Collins; two daughters, Donna Uhl and Theda Stevens; three step-sons, Harold, William and Richard Parsons; four brothers, Gilbert, Louis and Kenny Dye and Gary Collins; two sisters, Wilmadeane Williams and Hazel Tustin; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Naomi Travis, and two infant children. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, Ohio, with Rev. Jack Berry and Rev. Tim Lindsay officiating, and burial in Fairview Memory Gardens, Belpre. SARAH ANDERSON Sarah Kingsbury Anderson, 94, of Bens Run, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late George J. and Matilda Lynch Kingsbury. She graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1931 and was a member of Spencer Tabernacle Church. Surviving are two daughters, Hazeline Anderson of Spencer and Wilma Jean Monroe of Bens Run; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.V. Anderson; four brothers, Jabez, Homer, Cleo and Rector Kingsbury; and two sisters, Addie Parsons and Vera Smith. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Garry Bowen and Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. CLAIR BOWEN Clair D. Bowen, 73, of Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, in Columbus Park W. Nursing Home, Columbus. He was born at Looneyville, the son of the late Charles and Mae Wolf Bowen. He was a retired member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 189, Columbus. Surviving are two brothers, Harold Bowen of Millstone and Blaine Bowen of Columbus, and three sisters, Wanda Casto of Beckley, Blondena Rutherford of Levittsburg, Ohio, and Jeweldeen Dalrymple of Bedford, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Bowen; four brothers, Coy, Olen, Gay and Robert Bowen; and one sister, Azeline Ohse. Services were held in Jerry Spears Company Funeral Home, Columbus. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, Ohio. WILLIAM BARNES William R. Barnes, 79, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Edgar and Elma Barr Barnes. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, a U.S. Army veteran, and was retired from A.B. Chance- Emerson Electric Co., Parkersburg. Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Beckett of Parkersburg; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Ralph Barnes of Parkersburg and Clyde Barnes of Vienna. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellodean Criss Barnes; two sisters; and one brother. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. Larry Dale officiating. Burial was in Ever-green South Cemetery. FRED BALL Fred Ball, 89, of Beckley, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, in a Beckley care center. He was born at Pine Creek, the son of the late Norvel Leo and Mary Rebecca Propst Ball. He was retired from Pinecrest Hospital with 20 years of service and was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Union Hall Road, Beckley. He was the last survivor of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Sibyl Louise Linton Ball; four nieces, Donna Starcher of Spencer, Bonetta Lanham of Parottsville, Tenn., Shirley Finklebinder of Youngstown, Ohio, and Bonnie Brown of Grantsville; and two nephews, Danny Carter and David Carter, both of Spencer. Services were held at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Harding and Rev. Bobby Legg officiating. Burial was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. ZELDA HEADLEY Zelda M. Headley, 82, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dolly Dawson Bell. Surviving are two sons, Elbert Headley of Smithville and Delbert Headley of MacFarlan; two daughters, Ruth Barrett of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sophia Bacorn of Harrisville; two brothers, Harold Bell of Big Springs and Russell Bell of Ravenna, Ohio; one sister, Churl Lott of Ravenna; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jewell Headley; one son, Earl Headley; and one daughter, Louise Headley. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jim Skedel officiating. Burial was in McCray Cemetery, Creston. JESSIE ISAAC POWELL Jessie Isaac Powell, 84, of Akron, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004. He was born in Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Jessie and Pearl Evans Powell. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from Babcock & Wilcox with 40 years of service. He had attended Cornerstone Free Methodist Church, Akron, since 1962. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Ursley “Jo”; one son, Randy Powell; one daughter, Cathy Hyatt; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one sister, Velma Ferrel. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Marie, Ava, Pauline, Vivian and Lovey, and five brothers, Hagan, Thurl, Ernest, Boyd and Gaily. Services were held at Cornerstone Free Methodist Church with Pastor Brenda Young officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. ETTA CARPENTER Etta Crawford Carpenter, 84, of Millstone, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at Miletree of Spencer. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late W.T. and Oma Esther Wood Crawford. She was a member of Albert’s Chapel, Sand Ridge. Surviving are her husband, Oda Carpenter; one sister, Ursley Powell of Barberton, Ohio; one step-son, Darrell Carpenter of Oldtown, Fla.; one step-daughter, Mary Alice Harris of Akron, Ohio; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Dare Crawford, Glen Crawford and W.T. Crawford, Jr., and four sisters, Grace Carpenter, Jean Murawsky, Mildrend Rennie and Ivah Peggy Miller. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearingen offici-ating, and burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, noon until the hour of service, at the funeral home. ARLENE HOALCRAFT Arlene O. Hoalcraft, 87, of Big Flint, near West Union, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born at Grantsville, the daughter of the late Porter Lee and Cassie Alberta Wilson Reese. Along with her husband, she assisted as caretaker for many years at Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, near West Union. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are seven daughters, Edith Mae Stackpole of Reeder, Ethel Fay Childers of Big Flint, Wava Jean Brown of Glenville, Beatrice Gay Dalton of Belmont, Alberta Sue Guthrie of Geneva, Ohio, Barbara Ann McClung of Fairmont and Rachel Louise Underwood of Clarksburg; one son, Roger Allan Hoalcraft of Belmont; one sister, Mary Lou Wheeler of Greenwood; one brother, Ford Reese of Greenwood; 28 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ezra Hoalcraft, on May 15, 1980; five daughters; one sister; and three brothers. Services were held at Spurgeon Funeral Home, West Union, with Rev. Rufus Hoalcraft officiating. Burial was in Masonic Memorial Park. AUDREY SHOEMAKER Audrey R. Shoemaker, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004. She was born in Akron, Ohio, and resided in West Virginia for 25 years. She attended Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are her husband, John; one son, Jon Wallace of Akron; three daughters, Patti Baughman of Denver, N.C., Bonnie Radcliffe of Akron and Mickey Smalley of Berrien Springs, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Abner Castanon officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park. KAREN JONES Karen Jones, 62, of Brohard, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. Surviving are her husband, Harry (Mack) Jones of Brohard; her mother, Blanche Bell; three sons, James Jones of Big Springs and David Jones and Scott Jones, both of Elizabeth; three daughters, Brenda Sinnett and Debra Richards, both of Brohard, and Pam Buck of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Cecil Bell; one brother, Michael Burkett; and two sisters, Dorothy and Sherry Bell. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Richard Metheney officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery. MARY JANE (Skip) McDONALD Mary Jane (Skip) McDonald of Mt. Zion, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at home. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Laura Boldin and a native of Northern Virginia. In 1987, she and her husband, Dan, a native of Calhoun County, retired from corporate life, and moved back to Calhoun. She was a member of Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center Ladies Auxiliary, in which she served one term as secretary, and was known as the “Cookie Lady,” a member of Family Resource Network, and had been one of two delegates from Calhoun to Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Health Dept. Committee. Surviving are her husband, Dan; two sons, Gary and Ron; one daughter, Laura; and six grandchildren, Donna, Amber, Crystal, Michael, Jack and Jesse. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenny. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. ORIS STARCHER Oris V. Starcher, 72, of Painesville, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at LakeWest Hospital, Willoughby, Ohio. He was born at Leatherbark, the son of the late Henry and Ossie Dodd Starcher. He was a tool and die maker for 33 years and was retired from General Motors Co., Lordstown, Ohio. He was a member of Willoughby Masonic Lodge, where he was a past patron, and was a charter member of Willoughby Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of four years, Martha June Blanken Starcher; one step-daughter, Saundra Smith; one step-son, John Smith; five step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Kessler, Chester, Dale and Adam Starcher, and two sisters, Zell Criss and Chessie Jenich. Services were held at Brunner Funeral Home, Mentor, Ohio, with Larry Hicks officiating. Graveside services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Calhoun County with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. CHARLES EUGENE McINTYRE Charles Eugene McIntyre, 69, of Munday, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004. He was born at Munday, the son of Mabel Opal Ferrell McIntyre of Big Bend and the late Russell Guy McIntyre. He was a U.S. Army veteran and former employee of Bissett Steel Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving in addition to his mother are one brother, Lonnie McIntyre of Munday; one sister, Janice McIntyre of Big Bend; two nieces, Misty McIntyre and Lonnie Nicole McIntyre, both of Big Bend; and one great-nephew, Emanuel McIntyre. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jim McIntyre officiating. Burial was in Belt Cemetery, Munday. KAY LINVILLE Janice Kay Linville, 59, of Pennsboro, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Parkersburg. She was born at Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Shelby M. and Kathleen “Kady” VanScoy. She was a 1962 graduate of Calhoun County High School. She was employed by Ritchie County Board of Education as a teacher’s aide for 27 years. She was a member of WVSPCA and Pennsboro Church of Christ. Surviving are three daughters, Tonya R. Linville of Penns-boro, Lisa D. Swisher of Williamstown and Captain Stephanie K. Kennedy of Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; one son, John Linville of Millwood; one sister, Vickie Robinson of Kenna; and nine grand-children. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Church of Christ, Pennsboro, with Evangelist Terry Jones officiating. Burial will be in Church of Christ Cemetery, Pike. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m., at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, and Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m., at the church. Memorials in the name of Kay Linville may be made to Creed Collins Elementary School, 512 Collins Ave., Pennsboro, WV 26415. CLARA ELIZABETH (Katie) CUMMINGS Clara Elizabeth (Katie) Cummings, 88, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at home. She was the daughter of the late James L. and Martha Ellison Kelly. She was a member of Elmira Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, H. Ray Cummings; one daughter, Helen Mollohan of Big Otter; three sons, Leon of Fairmont, Jerry of Elmira and Keith of Martinsburg; six grand-children; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Vickery and Merle Bonnette, and three brothers, Lawrence, Claude and Leroy Kelly. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating, and burial in Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation is on Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. WOODROW (Jake) KERBY Woodrow J. (Jake) Kerby, 89, of Mt. Zion, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from the W.Va. Dept. of Highways and was a member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, Hur. Surviving are one daughter, Rose Pursley and her husband Roy of Grantsville; three brothers, Kose Whytsell, Eugene Whytsell and Brent Whytsell; four sisters, Kathryn Ladd, Jewell Marsh, Louise Nevitt and Geneva Morgan; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eulah Kerby, and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. ODA GRIFFITH Oda F. Griffith, 87, of St. Marys, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004. She was born at Big Springs, the daughter of the late William and Ida M. Snider Leeson. She had been employed by Ritchie County Schools as a foster grandparent and was a Methodist. Surviving are two daughters, Doris Bills and husband Gary and Deloris Bierce and husband Ronald, all of Greens Run Com-munity, St. Marys; eight grandchildren; and five great-grand-children. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. John Strimer officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. DEWARD OFFUTT Deward L. Offutt, 83, of Millstone, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004. He was born in Calhoun County near the farm where he spent his life, the son of the late Arthur and Etta Whytsell Offutt. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, Class of 1940. He served in World War II from 1942-1946 in the South Pacific and in the reserves from 1946-1949. He was retired from Hildreth Oil & Gas and Kingsbury Oil & Gas. He served 45 years on the Little Kanawha Soil Conservation District Board as a supervisor and on the RC&D Board. He was one of the original founders of West Fork Community Action and helped with the organization of the West Virginia Molasses Festival. He served as a county com-missioner from 1967-1975. He was a member of Louisa Chapel Arnoldsburg U.M. Church for 70 years, and most recently attended Sand Ridge U.M. Church. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Byrnadeen Offutt; one son, D. Lention Offutt and wife Karen of Elizabeth; one daughter, Sherlene Conley and husband Kenny of Millstone; three grand-daughters, Melissa and Sarah Offutt and Hannah Conley; and one sister, Delma Kemper of Millstone. He was preceded in death by an infant son, and one brother, Denver Offutt. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearingen and Rev. Cleston Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Sturm Cemetery, Millstone. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Camden-Clark Housecalls Hospice, West Fork Community Park, or Sand Ridge U.M. Church. NORA YOUNG Nora Lou Young, 65, of Pomeroy, Ohio, died Monday, Mar. 1, 2004, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ernest Roy and Flora B. Stemple Smith. She was a Methodist and had worked as a prep cook for several restaurants and nursing home facilities. Surviving are two daughters, Debra Young of Parkersburg and Barbara Collins of Belleville; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, her caregiver Edith Barnhouse of Pomeroy and Pauline Smith; one brother, Roger Lee Smith; and several nieces and nephews, including caregiver Steve Barnhouse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank D. Young, Sr.; one son, Frank D. Young, Jr.; an infant brother, Charles Smith; and an infant sister, Thelma Smith. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Glenn Rowe officiating, and burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. MADGE HUBER Madge C. Huber, 95, of Davisville, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Sanford and Laura Francis Cunningham. She retired from Eckard Drug Store, Orlando, Fla., and formerly worked for Lakeview Drug Store, Parkersburg. She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, James L. Huber of Davisville; one daughter, Shirley Mehl of Inverness, Fla.; one foster daughter, Lillian McCrary of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee Huber, in 1979; one foster son, Gilbert Keith; four brothers; and two sisters. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Tom Deane officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery South. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. VEDA MORRISON Veda Campbell Morrison, 98, of Grantsville, died Friday, Mar. 5, 2004, 11 days short of her 99th birthday, at The Willows, Parkersburg. She was born at Grantsville, the daughter of the late John and Bertie Deem Propst. She was a charter member of Grantsville Women’s Club and a 50-year member and past matron of Grantsville Chapter 73, Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, where she had been a Sunday School teacher and member of the church choir. Surviving are two sons, Milfred G. Campbell of Battle Creek, Mich., and Gary L. Campbell of Parkersburg; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Guss Campbell, in 1945; her second husband, Troea Morrison, in 1989; and one sister, Stella Sears. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. LEAR WEEKLEY Lear Parsons Weekley, 95, died Friday, Mar. 5, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Bailey and Nanny Parsons. She lived in Calhoun County until 1955, then resided in Akron, Ohio. She retired from Akron City Hospital in 1980. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are four sons, Paul Weekley of Knoxville, Tenn., Lowell Weekley of Nicut, Bill Weekley of Wooster, Ohio, and Carroll Weekley of Parkersburg; one daughter, Sharon Hill of Lineboro, Md.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lucy Bailey of Akron. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. BENJAMIN THOMAS MURRAY Benjamin Thomas Murray, 18, of Reedy, died Friday, Mar. 5, 2004, at his home. He was the son of Doug and Sheila Batten Murray of Reedy. Surviving are his paternal grandfather, Arnold Murray of Reedy; paternal grandmother, Diane Taylor of Grantsville; and maternal grandparents, Robert J. “Bud” and Virginia Batten of Reedy. He was preceded in death by one brother, Nathaniel Clinton Murray. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spen-cer. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. DANA HALL Dana E. Hall, 66, of Millstone, died Sunday, Mar. 7, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was in Calhoun County, the son of the late Lawrence and Gae Butler Hall. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from the W.Va. Dept. of Highways. Surviving are his wife, Thurmel Poling Hall; one brother, Ross Hall of Barberton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, June Nicholas. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Clarence McKown officiating, and burial in Poling Cemetery, Millstone. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services at the funeral home. DOROTHY MOUNTS Dorothy Allison Mounts, 77, of Nobe, died Thursday, Mar. 11, 2004, at her home. She was born at Marmet, the daughter of the late Harlan P. Allison and Nora Jordan Allison. Surviving are three sons, Aubrey Mounts, Jr., of Newton, Terry Joe Mounts of Grants and James Harvey Mounts of Nobe; six daughters, Jewell Jones and Karen Cain, both of Nobe, Carroll Davis of St. Marys, Sheryll Tyler of Rapids City, Ill., Charlene Smith of Camden and Thelma Jean Butcher of Cox’s Mills; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Mounts, and three brothers, James, Gordon and Henry Allison. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Mt. Liberty Cemetery, Tanner. HELEN PERRY Helen Virginia Perry, 75, of Lowell, Ohio, died Saturday, Mar. 13, 2004, at her home. She was born in Russett, the daughter of the late Dallas and Daisy Knotts Stump. She was a graduate of Calhoun County High School. She was a homemaker and a member of Beverly Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Donis Yoder of Waterford, Ohio, Brenda May of Green Bay, Wisc., and Vicki Reed of Land O’Lakes, Fla.; four sons, Drexel L. Perry, Jr., of Vineland, N.J., Michael Perry of Buena Vista, N.J., and Jeffrey Perry and Scott Perry, both of Lowell; 25 grandchildren; seven great-grand-children; and two brothers, Eugene Stump of Parkersburg and Dr. Darrell Stump of Dublin, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Drexel Perry, Sr., whom she married Sept. 14, 1947, on Mar. 13, 1997; and one infant son, James David. Services were held at Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor David Snyder officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. CHARLEY McCUNE Charley McCune, 81, of Massillon, Ohio, died Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2004, at Massillon Community Hospital. He was born in Orma, the son of the late Ellsworth and Myrtle Duncan McCune. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was retired as a scarfer from the former Republic Steel Corp. with 34 years of service. He was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple. Surviving are two daughters, Diane Parker and Dolores Crannell, both of Massillon; three sons, Charles L. McCune of Massillon, Timothy P. McCune of Bolivar, Ohio, and Delbert L. McCune of Belgium; two sisters, Leomel Isenhart of West Virginia and Alma Bingham of Wadsworth, Ohio; one brother, Denver McCune of Spencer; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and special friend, Lucille Elbert of Massillon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenna L. McCune, on Apr. 10, 2002; one brother; and three sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Atkinson-Feucht-Shaidnagle Funeral Home, Massillon, with Rev. W. Jay Dolvin officiating, and burial in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens with military rites. NORMA HELMICK Norma F. Helmick, 43, of Orma, died Monday, Mar. 15, 2004, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Mae Cottrell Falls Bugden of Arnoldsburg and the late Everett Falls. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, James Helmick; one son, Mark Helmick of Orma; two brothers, Rick Falls and Russell Falls, both of Arnoldsburg; and three sisters, Linda Patterson and Mary Grogg, both of Arnoldsburg, and Judy Stanford of Stumptown. Services will be held Thursday, Mar. 18, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial will be in Metz Cemetery, Nicut. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. WESLEY ALAN BELL Wesley Alan Bell, seven-day-old infant son of Amanda Cottrell Williams and Herbert Bell of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2004, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. Surviving are one sister, Brittany Williams of Grantsville; four brothers, Cecil and Harold Bell and Dustin and Shawn Hillegas, all of Grantsville; grandparents, Blanche Bell of Brohard and Emogene Cottrell and James Meadows of Shock; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Cecil Bell. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Freed Cemetery, Leading Creek. SANDRA BENNETT Sandra Kay “Candi” Bennett, 55, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2004, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Delbert and Hazel Barnett Bennett. Surviving are five sisters, Emogene Hitchcock of Parkers-burg, Mary Steorts of Marietta, Ohio, Alice Hrebinko of Fishers-ville, Va., Christina Hendershot of Lower Salem, Ohio, and Pamela Lynch of Mt. Zion; and one brother, Bruce Bennett of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Ronald Bennett. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Stump Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. THELMA TAYLOR Thelma Maysel Taylor, 98, of Minnora, died Thursday, Mar. 11, 2004, in Morgantown. She was born in Clay County, Oak Hill Ridge Community, the daughter of the late Lewis Columbus and Londia Foreman. During World War II, she worked at the Naval Avionics Defense Plant, Institute, to finance her studies to gain her state practical nursing certificate. After World War II, she purchased a dairy farm at Sutton. She later sold it and moved to Charleston where she took up nursing again and went into the construction business with her son, Bob. She spent much of her life as a practical nurse in private homes in the Charleston area before retiring in 1970. She was a member of Minnora United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Bernard E. Taylor and wife Kathryn of Morgantown and Joe Taylor and wife Penny of Minnora; one daughter-in-law, Janice Frame Taylor of Fairbanks, Alaska; three sisters, Emma Silmon of Ripley, Judia E. Slater of Orlando, Fla., and Maxcine Sigmon of Charleston; 16 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil M. Taylor, and two sons, Robert and James Taylor. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Hickman officiating. Burial was in Foreman Family Cemetery, Oak Hill Ridge, Procious. WILLIS GENE HICKS Willis Gene Hicks, 65, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004. He was born at Chloe, Oka Road, the son of the late Iris B. and Cora Rinehart Hicks. Surviving are his wife, Karen Badgett Hicks; three daughters, Flora K. Stapleton, Jody L. Stapleton and Linda M. Hackworth; one son, Andy Hicks; seven grandchildren; two great-grand-children; four brothers, Edward, Carroll, Donnie and Forest Hicks; and four sisters, Frances Waldron, Sue Sampson, Patricia Siers and Margaret Lantz. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Luther Jarrett Hicks, and two sisters, Gwendolyn Simmons and Mary Virnetti Parsons. Services were held at Kings Chapel Church, with Pastor Mathew Henry officiating. Burial was in Kings Chapel Cemetery. TOLLEY FITZWATER Tolley W. Fitzwater, 95, of Glenville, died Thursday, Mar. 18, 2004, at his home. He was the son of the late William and Zonobia Fitzwater. He was a certified mine foreman since 1947 and had worked in numerous mines in Clay, Fayette and Gilmer counties. He retired from Rochester-Pittsburgh Coal Co., where he was “fire boss.” After retirement, he operated a custom meat cutting shop in Glenville for several years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 97, Clay, and Fola Baptist Church. He was a member of the UMWA. Surviving are his wife, Dr. Catherine Grant; two daughters, Josephine Hart and Johan Montgomery; seven sons, Shirley Fitzwater and wife Faye of Grantsville, Jim, Lambert, Earl, Calvin, Robert Orton and Rodney; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grand-children; 10 great-great-grandchildren; his longtime friend and helper, Priscilla Bailey; three nephews; and one niece. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Glenna Holcomb; his second wife, Ethel Price; one daughter, Barbara Hickman; one granddaughter; and 15 brothers and sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville, with Masonic graveside rites. JULIA BOATRIGHT Julia B. Boatright, 62, died Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2004. She was born in Creston, the daughter of the late Leonidas and Beulah McCoy. She was a member of Silver Creek Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Roy Boatright; three daughters, Linda Armbruster of Norton, Ohio, Vicki Smith of Clinton, Ohio, and Kelly Hetrick of Geneva, Ohio; seven grandchildren; one sister, Phyllis Houchin and husband Grover of Minnora; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Donald McCoy, and two sisters, Bonnie Sturm and Joan Davis. Services were held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home with Pat Mooney officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. JOYCE STARKEY Joyce A. Starkey, 45, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Mar. 19, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of William B. Starkey of Grantsville and the late Betty Knight Starkey. She was a 1976 graduate of Calhoun County High School and was employed at E.I. DuPont. Surviving in addition to her father and step-mother, William and Mary Starkey of Grantsville, are one brother, Gregory Starkey of Belleville, Ohio; two nephews; two nieces; and one great-niece. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. JIMMY BAIL Jimmy O. Bail, 70, of Martinsburg, died Thursday, Mar. 18, 2004, at his home. He was born in Clay, the son of the late Orvan S. Bail and Berniece Young Bail. He was a pilot and civil engineer and Retired Lt. Colonel with 33 years service in the 167th Air Lift Wing of the W.Va. Air National Guard. He had the distinction of being the last active duty pilot of the P51 Mustang Airplane. He was a Shriner and Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of BPOE 778, Martinsburg Lodge 120, Loyal Order of the Moose, Issac Walton Club, and president of the Dirty Dozen Social Club, Inc. He was a member of Young Memorial Methodist Church, Queen Shoals. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Martha Gainer Bail; two daughters, Kimberly B. Bail and Kelly Bail Manor; six grand-children; sister-in-law, Bernice Gainer Yoke Hardman and husband James; niece, Jennifer Yoke Morris and husband Richard; and grand niece and nephew, Elizabeth J. Morris and Daniel M. Morris and wife Amanda. Military memorial services were held in Inwood and burial was on the family farm at Queen Shoals. LESSIE VIRGINIA LARCH Lessie Virginia Starcher Larch, 103, died Sunday, Mar. 21, 2004, at the home of her daughter, Jodie Keen. She was born at Beech, the daughter of the late Leonard C. and Flora Hackney Starcher. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters, Jodie Keen of Hometown and Bonnie M. Drake of Glenville; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandsons; 19 great-great-grand-children; one great-great-great-grandson; and one sister, Berta Beckett of Hurricane. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Preston M. “Pat” Larch; four sisters, Hetta Eismon, Leafy M. Starcher, Velma Drake and Ernestine Morris; five brothers, Lital, Archibald, Loring, Zollie and Chester Starcher; and two great-great-grandsons. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Paul Drake officiating, and burial in Clover Cemetery. HAZEL VIRGINIA KELLEY Hazel Virginia Nicholas Kelley, 88, of Eagle Pointe Nursing Home, Parkersburg, died Sunday, Mar. 21, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born at Trace Fork, Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Charles McCaskey Nicholas and Alta Olive Stidd. She was a homemaker and sometimes worked as a seamstress and housekeeper for friends and relatives. She was a Baptist. Surviving are two daughters, Delilah L. Potter of Little Hocking, Ohio, and Sharon M. Phillips of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Woodrow Kelley, on Nov. 29, 2001; six brothers and four sisters, Ralph “Swifty” Nicholas, Denver “Pete” Nicholas, Pearl Rothwell, Hoy Nicholas, Lina Dora Beall, Hall O. Nicholas, baby brother, Goldie Nicholas, Charlie McCaskey Nicholas and Wyoma Mullikan. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with nephew Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating, and burial in Nobe Cemetery. MILDRED MAE KERBY Mildred Mae Kerby, 86, of Mt. Zion, died Thursday, Mar. 25, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Miles W. and Rosa Lee Stump. She was a 1935 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a founding member of Mt. Zion Public Service District. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Myla Fleming of Barboursville and Wauneta Waters of Cincinnati, Ohio; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, and Richard and Karen Kirby of Mt. Zion. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Willard (Pete) Kerby; one brother, Austin Stump; and one sister, Lillian Eberle. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. RUTH MEADOWS Ruth E. Lowther Meadows, 79, of Elyria, Ohio, died Wednes-day, Mar. 10, 2004, at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria. She was born in Benson, the daughter of the late Ordie and Oleta Collins Lowther. She moved to Ohio around 1950 and retired as an inspector from Parker-Hannifin Corp., Elyria, in 1987 after more than 20 years of service. Prior to that, she had worked at General Industries, Elyria. Surviving are two sons, David Meadows of Elyria and Al Meadows, Jr., of Sheffield Village, Ohio; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, JoAnn Jenkins of Stumptown; and three brothers Bobby Lowther of Hartville, Ohio, Odis Lowther of Clewiston, Fla., and Cecil Lowther of North Ridgeville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Meadows, Sr., in 2000; two sons, Mike and Rick Meadows; one brother, Coye Lowther; and one sister, Sylvia Meadows. Services were held at Busch-Curtis-Scheuffler Family Chapel, Elyria, with Rev. Robert Shroyer, associate pastor of Church of the Open Door, officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memory Garden, Avon, Ohio. GERTRUDE STUMP Gertrude I. Stump, 93, of Parkersburg, formerly of Grants-ville, died Friday, Apr. 2, 2004. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Coy and Luerna Church Robinson. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and Fell Kennedy Sunday School class, and a member of Order of Eastern Star, Grantsville chapter. Surviving are one son, Roger K. Stump of Evansville, Ind.; one daughter, Judy Bonser of Parkersburg; two sisters, Lurland Stump of Sand Ridge and Guenivere Elliott of Parkersburg; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and eight great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Stump, in 1986. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jim Skedel officiating, and burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Order of Eastern Star memorial service was held the previous evening. VERNA TANNER Verna C. Tanner, 92, of Reedy, died Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2004, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Sissonville. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Alex and Samantha Jane Jones Stull. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Tanner. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. ORAL NICHOLS Oral Nichols, 82, of Bramblewood Village, near Grantsville, died Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2004, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkers-burg. He was born at Leatherbark, the son of the late Perry and Vena Waggoner Nichols. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a former owner of Grantsville Garage. He was a member of Calhoun County Singers and attended Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Lucy Nichols; five daughters, Gloria Kendall, Doris Reaser, Sheila Meadows, Charlotte McDonald and Annetta Perry; three sons, Larry, Millard and Garland Nichols; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grand-children. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Harry Siers officiating. Burial was in Egypt Ridge Cemetery, Spencer. BETTY JANE WHITED Betty Jane Whited, 60, of Creston, died Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2004, at her home. She was the daughter of the late William Carl Stutler and Jessie Irene Vandale Stutler, formerly of Little Creek. Surviving are two sons, Randy Gene Whited of Akron, Ohio, and Ricky Edward Smith of Grantsville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Sue Whited. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Webb officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Stutler Road, Annamoriah. HOWARD LINVILLE Howard Linville, 64, of Williamstown, died Friday, Apr. 2, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Billie and Veta “Pete” Hathaway Linville. He was a 1959 graduate of Calhoun County High School. He retired from Smith Transfer and was employed by Marietta Industrial Enterprises, and was a member of the Teamsters Union and Sixth and Washington Streets Church of Christ, Marietta, Ohio. Surviving are three daughters, Tonya Linville of Pennsboro, Lisa Swisher of Williamstown and Stephanie Kennedy of Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., currently serving in Iraq; one son, John Linville of Millwood; twin brother, Hibbert Linville of Mineral Wells; two sisters, Isabelle Raines of Dunbar and Mae Stout of Mt. Zion; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin Coolidge Linville and William L. (Dick) Linville. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Roger Rush and John Rockhold III officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation was also scheduled one hour prior to services. DONNA JEAN HARDMAN Donna Jean Yoak Hardman, 60, of Lanham, Md., formerly of Spencer, died Monday, Mar. 29, 2004 She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of E. Don and Lucretia Smith Yoak of Spencer. She was a member of Mowatt Methodist Church where she sang and played the organ. Surviving in addition to her parents are three children, Court-ney Ann Hardman of Lanham, Barry Von Perkins of Bowie, Md., and Don Perkins of Palmetto, Fla.; one brother, Denzil Yoak of Waynesville, Ohio; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Services were held at Memorial United Methodist Church, Spencer, with Rev. Beth Peters officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. MAVOUREEN HARRISON Mavoureen E. Harrison, 87, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Apr. 5, 2004, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Jerry M. and Mervilla Gay Isenhart Meadows. She was a member of South Parkersburg United Methodist Church and retired after 20 years of service to Wood County Board of Education. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Ann Lockhart of Wedgefield, S.C., and Mary Louise Morgan of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sons, Robert Harrison of Muscatine, Iowa, and Paul Harrison of Pasadena, Calif.; one sister, Ruby Meadows Fleak of Washington; two brothers, Ernie Meadows of Parkersburg and Robert Meadows of Washington; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estle O. Harrison, and two brothers, Leo and Ronzel Meadows. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Carroll L. McCauley officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. ETTA CHENOWETH WHEELER Etta Chenoweth Wheeler, 98, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Apr. 5, 2004. She was born at Nicut, the daughter of the late David Oscar and Mary Jane Knotts Chenoweth. She graduated from Calhoun County High School and Bowling Green Business University, Bowling Green, Ky. She worked in the State Legislature and State Tax Dept., Charleston, for 14 years. She and her husband opened Chenoweth Wheeler Realty Co. in Parkersburg with his father. She later worked for the State Road Commission, where she retired after eight years of service. She was active in Democratic Woman’s Club, Civic Woman’s Club and Zonta Club, and was a 50-year member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Surviving are one brother, J. Wesley Chenoweth of Parkers-burg; one step-son, Hoyt N. Wheeler of Columbia, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Wheeler; one infant daughter, Jane; seven brothers, Thurl R., David W., Denver O., and Carl Chenoweth and three infants; and a nephew, Carl, who was killed during a flying mission over Austria during World War II. Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m., and on Friday, noon until the service. FLORADEL STUMP Floradel H. Stump, 87, of Wellington, Ohio, died Thursday, Apr. 8, 2004, at Wellington Manor Nursing Home. She was born at Alice, Ohio, the daughter of the late Howard and Viola Hall Wolfe. She was a homemaker and a member of Strong Tower Church of God, Wellington. Surviving are seven children, Kenneth Stump of Oberlin, Ohio, Clara Jane Stump and Edith Wilford, both of Elyria, Ohio, Phillip Stump of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Georganna Carroll and Wayne Stump, both of Thomasville, Ga., and Karen Powell of Wellington; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Stump; one son, Charles Stump; five brothers; and two sisters. Services were held in Elyria with additional services at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Miller Cemetery, Shock. OPAL McCARTNEY Opal Gladys McCartney, 78, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2004, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Orval and Icy Husk Hayhurst. She was a Christian. Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Erlewine and husband Tink of Grantsville and Patricia Bollinger and husband Charles of Washington; one son, Gerald McCartney and wife Linda of Grants-ville; one son-in-law, Burl Postalwait of Grantsville; eight grand-children, Jamie Gerwig, Bobby Erlewine, Rick Postalwait, Kevin Postalwait, Jason Bollinger, Jerry and Amanda McCartney and Barbie Brown; six great-grandchildren; one foster sister, Deloris Davis of East Liverpool, Ohio, and special cousin and caretaker, Donald Blake. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlen McCartney, and one daughter, Carolyn Postalwait. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. CHARLES SUMMERS Charles “Chuck” Edward Sum-mers, 64, of Waverly, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Frostproof, Fla. He was born at Mt. Zion, the son of the late Oma Summers and Opal Sterm Summers. He worked at BJ Hughes and was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Summers; two daughters, Debra Curry of Williamstown and Melinda Pacheco of Galliano, La.; two sons, Robert Summers of Springboro, Pa., and Charles Summers of Galliano; one brother, Jack Summers of Loraine, Ohio; one sister, Joan Stull of Grantsville; and seven grand-children. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Barker and an infant. Memorial services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Parkview United Methodist Church, Parkersburg. By his wishes, he was cremated in Frostproof with his ashes to be buried at Herdon Cemetery, Ogden, W.Va. MARTHA WHYTSELL Martha L. Whytsell, 75, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2004, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Spencer, the daughter of the late Otmer and Rachel Digman Rader. She retired as a psychiatric aide at Haw-thorndon State Hospital, Ohio, after 31 years of service. She attended Letherbark Church. Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Donald Whytsell. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Roger Carter officiating and Ralph Carpenter assisting. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. BLANCHE WHYTSELL Blanche Whytsell, 83, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Apr. 16, 2004, at her residence. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Mae Greathouse Parrill. She retired from Kellwood Co. with 30 years of service and was a field editor for Taste of Home cooking magazine. She attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Randall Whytsell; one daughter, Peggy Lou Stemple and husband Marvin of Arnoldsburg; one grandson, John Kenton Stemple of Parkersburg; one grand-daughter, Deidre Lynn Hobbs and husband Martin of Newbury Park, Calif.; great-grandson, Jared Wesley Hobbs, and great-granddaughter, Valerie Elizabeth Hobbs, both of Newbury Park; one brother, Dick Parrill of Spencer; three sisters, Nina Cassady of Mineral Wells, Opal Kirby of Mt. Zion and Kathleen Gainer of Barberton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Joan Henthorn, and three brothers, Raymond, Robert and Clay Parrill. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial was in Lynch Ceme-tery, Arnoldsburg. THOMAS AVERY WOOD, JR. Thomas Avery Wood, Jr., 68, of Sand Ridge, died Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2004, in Roane General Hospital. He was the son of the late Thomas Avery and Viola Umstead Wood. He was a former employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways, Weston State Hospital and Jackson’s Mill 4-H Grounds, Weston. He was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Debra Mosely of Yuma, Ariz., and Romona Morris of Athens, Ala.; one son, Thomas Avery Wood III of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Thelma Wire of Grantsville; one brother, O’Dell Wood of Stumptown; and several grand-children, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; one half-sister, Belva Umstead Carpenter; one sister, Maggie Burrows; and four brothers, Guy Wood, Warren George Wood, Denver James Wood and Romeo (Jake) Wood. Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. David Morris officiating. Burial will be in Collins-Community Cemetery, Stumptown. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. FLOYD PARSONS Floyd Parsons, 76, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Nicholas County. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a retired truck driver and a member of Teamsters Local #24, Akron, Ohio. He was a member of Brooks-ville Baptist Church, Big Bend. Surviving are his wife, Irene G. Parsons; one son, Harold Parsons of Pleasant City, Ohio; one daughter, Patricia Gardner of Urichsville, Ohio; two step-children, Martha Harris and Terry Siers, both of Big Bend; one brother, Newt Parsons of Georgia; three sisters, Mary Bunch of Alabama, Ann Jordan of Richwood and Jean Lawers of Akron, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Parsons, and one son, Steve Parsons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. C.W. McDonald officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Ceme-tery, Big Bend. PHYLLIS JEAN FINKENBINDER Phyllis Jean Finkenbinder, 61, of Grantsville, died Wednes-day, Apr. 14, 2004, at her home. She was the daughter of Stella Bennett of Akron, Ohio, and the late Carl Bennett. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, William Finkenbinder; three Robert O. Hipp and Brian Hipp and wife Michelle, all of Grantsville, and Donald C. Hipp of Huntington; three grandchildren, Danielle Goodrich and Sidney and Nathaniel Hipp, all of Grantsville; two sisters, Linda George of Barberton, Ohio, and Judy Greenaway of Akron; and several nieces and nephews of Akron. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Ivan V. Gunn. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. ROBERT BUCK Robert E. Buck, 67, of Guysville, Ohio, died Friday, Apr. 16, 2004, at his home. He was born at Lumberport, the son of the late Theodore and Ruthford Parks Buck. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and was a former employee of B&O Railroad and CSX Railroad, where he was a track foreman for 30 years. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Donna Metcalf Buck; two sons, Edward Buck and Daniel Buck, both of Guysville; one daughter, Debora Beck of Guysville; seven brothers, Harold Buck of Cleveland, Ohio, Eugene Buck and wife Bonnie of Big Springs; Donald Buck of Coolville, Ohio, and Denzyl Buck, Charles Buck, Delbert Buck and Ronnie Buck, all of Guysville; three sisters, Opal Swisher of Grantsville, Thelma Cooper of Clinton, Ohio, and Delma Martin of Nelsonville, Ohio; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Buck. Services were held at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home, Athens, Ohio, with Pastor Monte McCune officiating. Burial was in Wyers Cemetery, Guysville. REV. GLENDON McKEE Rev. Glendon G. McKee, 89, of Mt. Zion, died Friday, Apr. 16, 2004, at his home. He was born at Millstone, the son of the late George and Nora Ball McKee. He was a former employee of Spencer State Hospital, Spencer, and American Viscose Co., Parkersburg. After being called into the ministry, he enrolled in Glenville State College and accepted the ministry to a charge of 11 churches in the Glenville-Normantown circuit. After graduation from college, he returned to Calhoun County where he pastored churches until his health failed. He preached Christ’s message for 55 years. He was a teacher for 30 years in the Calhoun County school system. He began in a one- room school and taught English at Calhoun County High School for 29 years. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Eupha Hicks McKee; one son, Rev. Roger G. McKee and wife Wilma of Weston; one daughter, Roanna M. Stump and husband John of Grantsville; one brother, Gordon McKee and wife Mary of Millstone; two sisters, Lenell Stalnaker and husband Paul and Arleta Sturm and husband Carl, all of Millstone; six grandchildren, Rhonda Krugman and husband Tom of Painted Post, N.Y., J. Neil Stump and wife Gina of Grantsville, and Margie Mick and husband Mike, Christina Watson and husband John, Mike McKee and wife Amy and Matthew McKee and wife Christina, all of Weston; 11 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Arco McKee; one sister, Flo Hall; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Harold Duskey officiating and Rev. Rick Swearingen assisting, and burial in Mt. Zion Ceme-tery. WALTER ‘JUNIOR’ WARD Walter “Junior” Ward, 76, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Apr. 17, 2004, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Walter and Ina Wright Ward. He was a member of Evangelical Methodist Church and worked for Elkem, formerly Union Carbide. He was a stock car race driver. Surviving are his wife of more than 50 years, Norma Robey Ward of Parkersburg; two sisters, Geraldine Sloan of Parkersburg and Blondell Miller of Ravenswood; and 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one nephew, Buddy Roger Robey. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Larry Piatt officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. THOMAS HAROLD JUSTICE Thomas Harold Justice, 59, of Grantsville, died Friday, Apr. 16, 2004, after a short battle with cancer. He was the son of Harold and Margarette Justice of Cedar Grove and was a 1963 graduate of Wirt County High School. He retired from Goodrich Corp. in 2002 after 32 years of service. He was an active member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, serving as chairman of the Board of Christian Education. He had taught Sunday School, served as a Deacon, sang in the choir and spoke in churches as a layperson. He was a Class One Umpire for softball and baseball, and a member of Little Kanawha Umpiring Board where he served as secretary and previously as president. He was a member and former officer of Bee Creek Hunting Club. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife of 37 years, Sherry Ross Justice; two sons, John Thomas and wife Christy of Parkersburg and Joseph Todd Justice and fiancee Lori Drybala of West Chester, Pa.; special family friend and caregiver, Gina Yancey; two brothers Alan (Tony) Justice of Parkersburg and Jack Justice of Belton, Tex.; and three sisters, Lena Ruth Bowen of Claremont, Calif., Jeanie Clary of Troy, Tex., and Jill Keener of Temple, Tex. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Pastor Jim Skedel and Pastor Bill Law officiating. Burial was in King of Peace Cemetery, Elizabeth. GAROLD SIMONS, SR. Garold G. Simons, Sr., 74, of Gassaway, died Saturday, Apr. 24, 2004, at his home. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Cecil and Gertie Truman Simons. He was a graduate of Spencer High School and a driver for Kroger Co., a restaurant manager and a farmer. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post No. 21, Spencer, and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Mt. Zion. Surviving are his wife, Jeanette Henderson Simons; two sons, Garold G. Simons, Jr., of Spencer and Thomas C. “Tom” Simons of Gassaway; one daughter, Terry Lea Carter of Richmond, Va.; one step-son, Dennis Spaur of Lincolnton, N.C.; three step-daughters, Annette Spaur of Vanceboro, N.C., and Nanette Samp-son and Tammy Houchin, both of Arnoldsburg; two nieces, Angela Greathouse of Arnoldsburg and Laura Pauley of Elkview; several grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Spaur Moss. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial, with military graveside rites, was in Blessed Hope Cemetery, Spencer. VELMA BARKER Velma K. Kuhl Barker, 96, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Apr. 19, 2004, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Homer F. Kuhl and Lummie Elizabeth Beam Kuhl. She retired from U.S. Quarry Tile Co. and was a member of Church of Christ. Surviving are three sons, Oval J. Barker of Davisville, Charles F. Barker of Parkersburg and Jack L. Barker of Williams-town; one daughter, Betty Jenkins of Parkersburg; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Jennings Barker; two brothers; two sisters; three grandsons; and one grand-daughter. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Wirt Cook officiating. Burial was in Copen Ceme-tery, Braxton County. GEORGIA STUMP Georgia B. Stump, 92, of Grantsville, died Monday, Apr. 19, 2004, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Jahu and Sarah Weaver Ward. She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators and Dr. Benjamin Sol. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Surviving are five children, Florence Ball Meadows of Cleve-land, Ohio, Gerald R. Ball and wife Shirley of Bull River, French A. Stump and Geraldine Hupp and husband Doyle, all of Grants-ville, and Virginia Stump Bland and husband Nelson of Libby, Mont.; one brother, Arley Ward and wife Jean of White Pine; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 46 great-great-grandchil-dren; five step-children, Judy Collins, Rick Collins, Rosemary McKown, Jeannie Stealy and Billie Moss; 16 step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Ward of White Pine and Lenore Ward of Brohard; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Wesley Ball; her second husband, Harry W. Stump; five brothers, Jennings, Walter “Shoad,” A.I., John E. and Harley; two sisters, Auldie Ward Barnard and Hattie Rose Ward; and two grand-children. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Epling officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. ROGER KENT STUMP Roger Kent Stump, 66, of Evansville, Ind., died Saturday, Apr. 24, 2004, at his home. He was born in Grantsville, the son of Roy J. and Gertrude Robinson Stump. He graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and was a mem-ber of WVU Alumni Association. He was a chemical engineer/ project manager with GE Plastics, Mt. Vernon, Ind., and retired in 1994 after 35 years. He later worked in the same position for Lockwood Greene Engineering, Carmel, Ind., and Dynamic Engineering Design, Indianapolis, Ind. He retired from the Army Reserve with a rank of Lt. Col. and was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, Carmel, and former member of First United Methodist Church, Mt. Vernon. He was a member of Eureka Masonic Lodge #40, Grantsville, Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine, Indianapolis, General Thomas Posey Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge #277. Surviving are his wife, Karen Kay Hughes Bauer Stump; one son, Scott W. Stump of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two daughters, Karen Baker and Yulonda Schutz, both of Mt. Vernon; three step-daughters, KaLee Vogel of Mt. Vernon and Denyse Bauer and Debora Bottoms, both of Evansville; one sister, Judy Bonser of Parkersburg; one niece, Kelly Offenberger of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Austin Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial was in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, with military rites. DELANO McCARTNEY Delano F. McCartney, 69, of Calcutta, Ohio, died Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2004, at East Liverpool City Hospital, Ohio. He was born in Grantsville, the son of Coe M. Hickman McCartney of Calcutta and the late O.G. McCartney. He worked for 22 years at the former American Vitrified and retired in 1992 from Ohio Edison’s Sammis Plant as an auxiliary tender. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Nina B. Godfrey McCartney, whom he married on Dec. 27, 1955; two sons, Michael D. McCartney of Marietta, Ohio, and Terry R. McCartney of East Liverpool; two brothers, Ersel McCartney of East Liver-pool and Ethan McCartney of Streetsboro, Ohio; and three grand-children. He was preceded in death by one brother, Parker McCartney, and one sister, Ureta Simpson. Services were held at Calcutta Chapel of Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Compa officiating. Burial was in United Presbyterian Cemetery, Calcutta. FLORA JANE SINGLETON Flora Jane Boyles Singleton, 84, of Glenville, died Friday, Apr. 30, 2004, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was born in Weston, the daughter of the late James Roy Boyles and Gertrude Burkhammer Boyles. She was a retired social worker with W.Va. Dept. of Health and Human Resources, Glen-ville and Grantsville. She was a member of Trinity United Metho-dist Church, Glenville, and Republican Women of Gilmer County. Surviving are one son, James E. Singleton of Jacksonville, Fla.; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Single-ton, on Feb. 21, 1996; one granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Singleton; one sister, Mildred Clark; and one brother. Services were held at Trinity U.M. Church with Rev. Michael Ford officiating. Burial was in Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville TRESSA OWENS Tressa O. Cooper Owens, 85, of Parkersburg, died Wednes-day, Apr. 28, 2004, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Bruce and Ollie M. Webb Cooper. She worked for American Viscose Corp. for approximately 10 years. Surviving are one daughter, Tina Magruder of Parkersburg; two sons, Bruce F. Owens of Illinois and Earl W. Owens of Pt. Pleasant; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Owens; two daughters, Sharon Limberger and Trena Jordan; three sisters, Geneva Weaver, Avis Edgell and Dorothy Carpenter; and several grandchildren. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Pastor Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery. EVA MAE TAYLOR Eva Mae Taylor, 74, of Zebulon, N.C., died Tuesday, Apr. 27, 2004, at Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mt., N.C. She was a former resident of Grantsville until moving to North Carolina in 1999. She worked for BFGoodrich as an assembler. Surviving are two daughters, Nellie Basnett and Elizabeth Williams, both of Zebulon; one son, Chester P. Williams of Fleming, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Bunn Family Cemetery, Pilot, N.C., with Rev. Ron Wallace officiating. JOHN ROGERS John R. Rogers, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., died Thursday, Apr. 29, 2004, at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late Emery “Pete” and Lorraine “Brooke” Riddel Rogers of Grantsville. He retired as a self-employed electrical contractor. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Judy Constance Browning Rogers; three children, Kimberly Butler, Melinda Smith and John Wesley Rogers, all of Mooresville; six grandchildren; one brother, Sam Rogers of Falls Church, Va.; and one sister, Pamela Morgan of Blythewood, S.C. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. MARGARET CARNEY Margaret H. Carney, 89, of Pleasant Hill, died Tuesday, Apr. 27, 2004, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. Surviving are one daughter, Karen D’Imperio; two sons, Robert A. Carney and George M. Carney; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Carney. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Chad Grindstaff officiating. GEORGE HARDMAN George W. Hardman, 79, of Grantsville, died Thursday, May 6, 2004, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Frank and Artie Cunningham Hardman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. Army Reserve Military Police. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Co. He was a member of Beech Valley United Methodist Church and taught Bible Study at Broomstick and Norman Ridge churches. Surviving are his wife, Docie Ellen Frederick Hardman; one son, Nathan G. Hardman of Grantsville; one daughter, Carol Sue Nicholson of Grantsville; two sisters, Jean Smith of Cortland, Ohio, and Armetta Shedl of Warren, Ohio; one brother, Tom Hardman of Hixson, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Audrey, Freeman, Clifford, Ronzel and Junior Hardman, and six sisters, Lena, Nina, Belle, Alta, Betty and Caroline. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jack Seabolt and Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery with military graveside rites. LAURA MEADOWS Laura Etta Meadows, 90, of Parkersburg, died Friday, May 7, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Columbus C. and Martha Villers Arthur. She was raised from the age of three by her grandmother, the late Martha Criss Arthur. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Brethren Church. Surviving are her husband of 70 years, Vandale Lee Meadows of Parkersburg; one son, Wayne Meadows of Mineral Wells; one daughter, Viola O’Neal Haggard of Moncks Corner, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Scott Hannus officiating. Burial was in Cooper Ceme-tery, Creston. JAMES BOGGS James I. Boggs, 69, of Euclid, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Nathan and Mattie West Boggs. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from TRW, Cleveland. He was a member of NRA. Surviving are one son, James L. Boggs of Greensboro, N.C.; two sisters, Ruthie J. Allen of Spencer and C. Marie Wilson of Canton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Dare Boggs; one brother, Foster S. Boggs; and one sister, Macie Maxine Boggs. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Clover Cemetery with military graveside rites. JOHN DAVIS, Jr. John Davis, Jr., 86, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John and Sarah Husk Davis. He was a was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Davis; one son, Alvin Ray Davis of Eau Claire, Wisc.; one foster daughter, Joyce Hicks of Grantsville; one brother, Elkins Davis of Big Bend; and six grandchildren, Denny Davis of Richwood, April Davis of Manassas, Va., Angel Pettit of Birch River, Lisa Davis of Eau Claire and Tim Hicks and Tyler Hicks, both of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Isaac, Okey, Hollie, Eddie and Ruben Davis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Ralph Keener officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. NAOMI FORD Naomi M. Ford, 69, of Eastlake, Ohio, died Wednesday, Apr. 28, 2004, at home. She was born in Tanner and lived in Eastlake for 44 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Christianity Work and Reverend of Spirituality. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Anes D. Ford; three sons, Ronny L. Ford and Richard L. Ford, both of Mentor, Ohio, and Robert L. Ford of Willowick, Ohio; one daughter, Linda Mae Thomas of Madison, Ohio; five grandchildren; nine great-grand-children; five brothers and sisters, Arnet Burley, Arles Church, Arlie Church, Dorothy Jean Kight and Anna Mae Nussbaumer; one nephew, Bobby Kight; two nieces, Charlene and Peggy Kight; and several brothers-in-law, including Roger Ford and Randall Ford, both of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by one brother, Oran Scott Church. Services were held at Monreal Funeral Home, Eastlake. Burial was in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chester Township, Ohio. EMMA SIERS Emma Siers, 83, of Creston, Ohio, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Martin and Maude Boone Metz. She retired in 1980 from Siers Grocery, which she and her husband owned and operated in Chloe for more than 40 years, and she was also a postal clerk in Chloe. She was a member of Minnora Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Sandy Murphy of Creston and Sue Calvert of Lost Creek; one son, Daniel Siers of Charleston; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Metz of Chloe and Martin Metz, Jr., of Orma; and two sisters, Irene Wayne of Spencer and Inez Carr of Mt. Zion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Siers, on Nov. 25, 1996; three brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Pastor John Powell officiating. Burial was in Prudence Chapel Cemetery, Minnora. GEORGE WHIPKEY George Whipkey, 98, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2004, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born at Nobe, the son of the late Abe and Daisy Church Whipkey. He was a gospel singer and taught gospel music in Calhoun and surrounding counties. He had been a member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe, since 1934, and was a member of IOOF Lodge No. 118, Burnt House. Surviving are one brother, Leon Whipkey of Nobe, and three sisters, Agnes (Susie) Smith and Thelma Lowe, both of Ohio, and Alma Wright of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Whipkey; one sister, Mary Morris; and one infant brother. Services were held at Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Ronzel Roberts and Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. RAYMOND BELT Raymond C. Belt, 75, died in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, May 7, 2004. He was the son of the late Carl and Lottie Belt. He served in the Armed Forces from 1949-1952 during the Korean War. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 18, VFW 10188, and American Legion. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Nicholas Belt; children, Jennifer Albert, Raymond C. Belt, Jr., and Tina Neal; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marlene Lewis and Jean Bush. He was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Richards. Services are to be announced later. GOLDIE MALONEY Goldie Maloney, 86, of Vienna, died Thursday, May 6, 2004, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Bryan and Mary Jane Bush Wright. She had worked for Arlene’s Dress Shop as a retail manager and was a member of Beechwood Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Don Maloney; one son, Don Maloney, Jr., of Parkersburg; two daughters, Shirleyan Brown of N. Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Patricia Fordyce of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Francis of Parkersburg and Tressia Francis of Grantsville; and two brothers, Harlow Wright of New Mexico and Kenneth Wright of Ripley. She was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters and an infant grandson. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. John Koerner officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. ELBERT ‘TED’ SEABOLT Elbert L. “Ted” Seabolt, 71, of Spencer, died Tuesday, May 11, 2004, in CAMC-General, Charleston. He was born at Wellford, the son of the late John Henry and Bessie May Strickland Seabolt. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Columbia Gas Co. He was a Christian and attended Hebron Memorial Church, Speed. Surviving are his wife, Georgis G. Seabolt of Spencer; one daughter, Sandra M. McClain of Chloe; one son, Donald R. Seabolt of Chloe; one brother, Jessie Thurman “Tom” Seabolt of Alliance, Ohio; one sister, Rosie Hammond of Webbsville, Ky.; four grand-sons; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Lee Seabolt; three brothers, Cecil, Johnny and Bill Seabolt; and one sister, Sylvia Coffee. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Roy Alvin Smith officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. RUSSELL DUSKEY Russell Duskey, 79, of Grantsville, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John and Mable Arthur Duskey. He was a retired water well driller. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Frederick Duskey; one daughter, Sherry K. Marks of Grantsville; one son, Russell Joseph Duskey of Glenville; four grandchildren; and nine great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Duskey. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery, Big Bend. THOMAS OWENS Thomas B. Owens, 93, of Dearborn, Mich., died Tuesday, May 11, 2004, in Taylor, Mich. He was born in Doddridge County, the son of the late Wesley and Georgia McKinney Owens. He was a retired welder. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, of Grantsville, and Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #565, Parkersburg. Surviving are one son, David Owens of Dearborn, Mich.; one daughter, Marilyn Scheere of Florida; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley Owens, Jr., and Howard Owens, and one sister, Mable Poling. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jim Skedel officiating. Burial was in Freeman Cemetery, West Union, with Masonic graveside rites. HUGH BOATRIGHT, JR. Hugh Boatright, Jr., 76, of Spencer, died Saturday, May 15, 2004, at his home. He was the son of the late Hugh and Alma Poling Boatright. He attended New Testament Baptist Church, Big Springs. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Davis Boatright; three sons, Glen and Jeffrey Boatright, both of Spencer, and Michael Boatright of Letart; three daughters, Donna Richards of Sistersville, Karen Hardway of Grantsville and Patricia Carbaugh of Matoka; one brother, Delbert Boatright of Ripley; three sisters, Lena Lewis of Lowell, Ohio, Irene Bates of Byesville, Ohio, and Oliva Nester of Charlotte, N.C.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Boatright, and two brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Joe Sealy officiating, and burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery. RUE POWELL Rue L. Powell, 94, of Arnoldsburg, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at Worthington Manor, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Lon and May Downs Powell. Surviving are one son, James H. Powell of Parkersburg; two sisters, Amy Hathaway of Grantsville and Eva Burton of Parkers-burg; one brother, William G. Powell of St. Albans; six grand-children, Tammy Nichols of Mt. Zion, Robin Spangler of Avondale, Pa., April Haught of Harrisville, William R. Powell of Durham, N.C., Jeffry Powell of Nashua, N.H., and Jennifer Dilcy of High Springs, Fla.; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hays Powell; one son, William R. Powell; and six brothers and sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Hays-Haymaker Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. LENA KING Lena E. Haught King, 77, of Olathe, Kan., died Sunday, May 2, 2004. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late McClellan and Verna Elliott Haught. She was a 1944 graduate of Calhoun High School. After graduation, she worked at Fort George Meade, Md., where she met her husband. Surviving are two daughters, Linda VonLoh and her husband, Larry of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Becky Buckley of Gardner, Kan.; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one sister, Grace Stump of Sand Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted King, and one brother, Elliott Haught. Services were held in Olathe. Burial was in Old Monticello Cemetery, Shawnee, Kan. SHARON FAYE McFARLAND Sharon Faye McFarland, 57, of Grantsville, died Saturday, May 22, 2004, in Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born at Madisonville, Ky., the daughter of Richard and Jessie Ruth Sampson Williams. She was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are her husband, Dale Edward McFarland, and one son, James Orin Barrus II. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. GLENDA JEAN CONLEY Glenda Jean McClain Conley, 65, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, June 23, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Lovie Olive McClain and Schuyler Playford McClain. She was active in Barnes Run Church and Arnoldsburg Community Church for many years and attended Trinity Church of God, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Weston Church of God. Surviving are one son, Gary Conley of Rockport; one daughter, Karen Conley-Dukes of Elizabeth; two sisters, Mae M. Johnson of Burnsville and Eleanor L. Reese of Barberton, Ohio; four brothers, Bert McClain and Roy McClain, both of Akron, Ohio, Sammy McClain of Lakemore, Ohio, and Earl McClain of Cambridge, Ohio; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow “Woody” Clarence Conley; one son, Woodrow Clarence Conley, Jr.; and three brothers, Patrick, Delbert and Steve McClain. Services will be held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Husk Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m. MACEL GAY MURPHY Macel Gay Murphy, 67, of Spencer, died Saturday, May 29, 2004, at home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Coy and Virgie Parsons Suttles. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Jimmy Dean Murphy of Mt. Zion and Timothy Paul Murphy of Arnoldsburg; two daughters, Linda Ann Husk of Arnoldsburg and Sandra Kay Moore of Big Springs; six half-sisters, Sue Minney of Orma, Pearl Carpenter and Wavalene Cottrill, both of Arnoldsburg, Lena Parsons of Chapel, Delores Tanner of Nebo and Irene Suttles of Ohio; two half-brothers, George Suttles of Parkersburg and Jimmy Suttles of Tennessee; and eight grandchildren, Deva Marie Hardman, Brandie Jean Wood, Brian Lee Husk, Jessica Lynn Wood, Kelsey Ryan Wood, Quintin Murphy, Sara Leann Husk and Michael Paul Murphy. She was preceded in death by three children, Brenda, Michael and Roger, and one half-brother, Melvin Hardway. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Orma Ceme-tery. FENTON ARNOLD Fenton Arnold, 89, of Arnoldsburg, formerly of Chloe, died Wednesday, May 26, 2004, in Roane General Hospital. He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Charlie and Blanche Arnold. He was a retired Clay County school bus driver. Surviving are his wife, Freda Sheets Lynch Arnold; one son, Danny Arnold and wife Carol of Chloe; two grandchildren, Tina Phillips of Buckhannon and Mark Arnold of Chloe; one great-grandchild, Kydra Arnold of Chloe; two sisters, Dorothy Ellingson of Rittman, Ohio, and Esta Smith of Mogadore, Ohio; and one brother, Verner Arnold of Chloe. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Arnold; one sister, Belvia Sears; and four brothers, Basil, Glen, Dallas and Neal Arnold. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Arnold Ceme-tery, Chloe. JAMES WILLIAM ‘Bill’ ATKINSON James William “Bill” Atkinson, 71, of Vienna, died Sunday, May 30, 2004. He was born at Looneyville, the son of the late Lena Goodwin Drain and Orin Atkinson. He was retired from National Develop-ment Corp. after many years of service. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Flowers Atkinson; two daughters, Debra Kuhn of Nags Head, N.C., and Kimberly Miller of Davisville; one son, Bill Atkinson of Waverly; four grand-children; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert “Speedy” Atkinson of Parkersburg; and several aunts, including Mildred Laird of Parkersburg and Edna Kight of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Leanda Atkinson. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Pastor Dennis Heater officiating, and burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. BOBBIE HEADLEY Bobbie L. Headley, 70, of Munday, died Sunday, June 6, 2004. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Frank and Lorena Bennett Headley. He was retired from Eureka Pipeline Co. Surviving are two daughters, Roberta Hartshorn and Wilma Mace, both of Mt. Zion; one brother, Harold Headley of Marietta, Ohio; four sisters, Bethel Stutler of Norton, Ohio, Blanche Stutler of Barberton, Ohio, Bessie Arthur of Creston and Vera White of Millwood; and three grandchildren, Julie McCumbers of Mt. Zion, Andy Mace of Arnoldsburg and Sara Johnson of Angola, Ind. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Headley, in 2003, and one daughter, Carolyn Jo Headley. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in McCray Cemetery, Creston. GRACE NICHOLS Grace Nichols, 91, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004. She was born at Richardson, the daughter of the late Francis M. and Roxie Blosser Connolly. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Nichols and Juanita Bell and husband James, all of Grantsville; one sister, Frankie Mowrey of Creston; one brother, Roy Connolly of Davisville; six grand-children, Arthur Bell and Alan Bell, both of Grantsville, Holly Bell of Alexandra, Va., Connie Law of Parkersburg, Anita Godfrey of Canal Winchester, Ohio, and Elaina Nicholas of Geneva, N.Y.; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Nichols; nine sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. William Law and Rev. Rick Godfrey officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. RAY MELRATH, JR. Ray W. Melrath, Jr., 48, of Mud Fork, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at home. He was born in Lancaster, Pa., the son of Ray Melrath, Sr., of Maryland and the late Shirley Melrath. He was a carpenter. Surviving in addition to his father are his wife, Debra Melrath; four sons, Tyler Melrath of Chloe, William Melrath of Spencer, and Chad Howell and Brandon Chadwick, both of Pennsylvania; one step-son, Allen Ray Nelson, Jr., of Chloe; three daughters, Kristen Melrath of Grantsville, Kimberly Melrath of Spencer and Tasha Melrath of Maryland; one step-daughter, Misty Nelson of Chloe; and two brothers, Richie Melrath and Dale Melrath, both of Maryland. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Krystal Melrath. Graveside rites were held at Coen Cemetery, Nebo, with Rev. Mike Schoonover officiating. CHRISTOPHER PARSONS Christopher A. Parsons, 22, of Spencer, died Sunday, May 30, 2004, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Charlotte, N.C., as the result of an auto accident. He was born in Massillon, Ohio, the son of Alvin L. and Deborah Dobbins Parsons of Orma. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Jennifer Young Parsons; one son, Isiah Lee Parsons; one brother, Shawn Lee Parsons and Emily of Orma; maternal grandparents, Tom and Dorma Ewing of Minnora; paternal grandparents, Paul and Garnet Parsons of Arnoldsburg; and one niece, Kaylee Marie Parsons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Richard Westfall officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. BROWN CRADDOCK Brown Craddock, 93, of Big Bend, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at Roane General Hospital. He was born at Altizer, the son of the late George and Margaret Little Craddock. He was retired from Weston State Hospital and was a member of Stoney Point Church, near Arnoldsburg. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Craddock; one sister, Murell Basnett of Mt. Zion; one step-daughter, Rachel Jones of Arnolds-burg; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Allie Craddock; two brothers, Howard and Cecil; and one sister, Pearl Sampson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. STELLA MAE POLING Stella Mae Poling, 96, of Millstone, died Friday, June 4, 2004. She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of the late Fred and Ida Mae Cutlip Hall. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Surviving are four daughters, Lurland Profit of Spencer, Ursela Laughlin and Thurmel Hall, both of Arnoldsburg, and Dessel Brunty of Cottageville; one sister, Edna Crislip of Frame-town; one brother, Kenneth Hall of Frametown; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Poling; one grandson; two brothers; and four sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Clarence McKown officiating. Burial was in Rollyson Cemetery, Belfont, Braxton County. LOSIE JANE CARTER Losie Jane Helmick Carter, 92, of Nicut, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, at her home. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Hutson and Belle Metz Helmick. Surviving are four sons, Gene Carter of Nicut, Russell Carter of Millstone, Jerry D of Rittman, Ohio, and Michael Carter of Chloe; five daughters, Opal Kirchberg of Glenville, Sharon Jarvis of Chloe, Judy Dobbins of Athens, Ala., Nina Wilfong of Linn and Louise Ice of Spencer; one step-daughter, Velma Hicks of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Emma Jean Minney of Spencer; one niece whom she raised, Elsie Jarvis of Florida; 33 grandchildren; and 48 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Russell Carter; one step-daughter, Vera Westfall; and one grandson, Charles Lyons. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Michael Jackson officiating. Burial was in Metz Ceme-tery, Nicut. WILLIAM JACOB JOHNSON William Jacob Johnson, 77, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at his home. He was born at Grantsville, the son of the late Karl and Lula Hayhurst Johnson. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from General Motors Corp. with 30 years of service and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, near Grantsville. Surviving are one brother, Herbert Dale Johnson of Berea, Ohio; two nieces, Teresa Barkley of Kansas and Dale Cummins of Ohio; one step-niece, Arnette Mahaney Creager of Missouri; and two step-nephews, David Mahaney of Ohio and Perry Mahaney of Texas. He was preceded in death by one sister, Genevieve Ullery. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. BERNICE TINGLER Bernice M. Tingler, 57, of Big Springs, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late Horace and Leslie Carpenter Roberts. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Tingler of Big Springs; two sons, Shirley Roberts, serving in the army in Hawaii, and A. Todd Roberts and wife Sharon of Chloe; one daughter, Brenda Jones and husband Bruce of Kingwood; seven grandchildren; and one brother, Doyle Roberts of Akron, Ohio. Memorial service was held at Five Forks Community Church with Pastor Alfred Hickman officiating. Cremation was entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. MARION WHISMAN Marion G. Whisman, 87, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wolfe County, Ky., the son of the late Sam and Laura Clark Whisman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he received a Purple Heart. He was a sign painter and carpenter and a member of Mount Olive United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Elah Starcher Whisman; two daugh-ters, Joan Satterfield of Grantsville and Twila Roach of Parkers-burg; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, Jack and Alford Whisman; one half-brother, Bill Whisman; and a twin sister, Mary. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Mount Olive United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Swearingen and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation was also scheduled one hour prior to services. ETHEL MOORE Ethel Moore, 96, of Normantown, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, at SunBridge of Glenville. She was born in Wetzel County, the daughter of the late John W. and O’Ella Boggs Bonner. She was a registered nurse and former member of the staff at Gordon Memorial Hospital, Spencer. She was a homemaker and a member of Crooked Run Community Church. Surviving are one daughter, Ella Jane Smith of Normantown; one son, George R. Moore of Paris, Ky; two sisters, Mary Mearn of Elkins and Stella Moses of Buffalo, N.Y.; one brother, Robert Bonner of Little Washington, Pa.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Moore, and one brother, John W. Bonner. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Duane Wolfe officiating. Burial was in Collins Com-munity Cemetery, Stumptown. RAYMOND BELT Raymond C. Belt, 75, died Friday,