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She was a member of Linden Order of Eastern Star, Minnora Rebekah Lodge, Orma/Arnoldsburg Home Extension Club, and Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Lenora Eggeman of Orville, Ohio, and Carolyn Miller of Rosedale; three brothers, Doy Butler of Chloe, Milton "Dolen" Butler of Munroe Falls, Ohio, and Nolen Butler of Naples, Fla.; three sisters, Chloe Alfred of Arnoldsburg, Flava Fisher of Cottageville, and Floda Dulaney of Naples; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Johnie Alfred; one daughter; one grandson; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks and Rev. Burdene Blosser officiating. Burial was in Orma Cemetery. 5/5/1994 ANDERSON, EDGAR Edgar Vance Anderson, 83, of Spencer, died Saturday, Apr. 30, 1994, in a farming accident on his Calhoun County farm. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Eliza E. and Arminda Starcher Anderson. He retired from Carbon Carbide Co., Alloy. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Kingsbury Anderson; two daughters, Hazeline Anderson of Spencer and Wilma Jean Monroe of Middlebourne; three brothers, Shade Anderson of White Sulpher Springs, Woodrow W. Anderson of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Paul Anderson of Dexter, Ohio; two sisters, Erma Kiplinger of Barberton, Ohio, and Hettie Wallace of Akron, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Larry Haught officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery. ANDERSON, RUTH E. - See Starcher, Ruth E. 1/20/1994 ARNOLD, ALICE Alice Arnold, 83, of Orma, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William and Ocie Jarvis Lamb. She was a member of Walnut Church of Chloe. Surviving are three sons, Robert Fulks of Akron, Ohio, Harold Fulks of Millstone, and Stanley Arnold of Petersburg, Va.; four daughters, Betty Metz of Orma, Glenna Perkins of Chloe, Emogene King of Cleveland, and Nellie Tiller of Streetsboro, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Fulks, in 1944; and her second husband, John Arnold, in 1992. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. ARNOLD, LOIS MAE - See Fink, Lois Mae Sampson. 6/16/1994 ARTHUR, JESSIE E. Jessie E. Arthur, 81, of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, June 13, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Spencer, a daughter of the late Henry W. Ward and Rosa Argabrite Ward McKown. She was a homemaker, and a former employee of Cambell's Inn and Spencer VFW. She attended Assembly of God, Spencer. Surviving are two sons, Douglas Mack Arthur of Arnoldsburg and Rev. William Vernon Arthur of Spencer; two daughters, Linda Lou Arthur of Spencer and Brenda Sue McKown of Arnoldsburg; one half-brother, Charles W. McKown of Hazel Park, Mich.; one half-sister, Frances Endrizzi of Elyria, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ralph Arthur, Sr.; one son, Charles Ralph Arthur, Jr.; one daughter, Rosalee Arthur; stepfather, Grant McKown; three sisters; and one half-brother. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Sam Haskins officiating, and burial in Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer. ARTHUR, PEGGY J. - See Wix, Peggy J. 1/13/1994 ASH, DESSIE Dessie Ash, 75, of Spencer, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Herbert and Lucy Fowler Price. She was a homemaker and attended Leatherbark Community Church near Arnoldsburg. Surviving are her husband, Glennis Ash; one daughter, Loretta Russell of Clover; two sons, Lawrence Ash and Bob Ash, both of Spencer; one sister, Wanda Steinbrunner of Charleston; four brothers, Claude Price, Leon Price and John Price, all of Barberton, Ohio, and Warder Price of Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers. Services were held at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, near Spencer. 7/07/1994 ATKINSON, NANCY J. Nancy Jane Atkinson, 86, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, June 29, 1994, at Ohio Pythian Sisters Home, Medina, Ohio, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Dudley and Mollie Kelley Lutz. She was a member of the Calhoun County Senior Citizens, Royal Neighbors of America, and First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one son, Richard "Steve" Atkinson of Brunswick, Ohio; and one brother, David Lutz of Key Largo, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orin Atkinson; one son, Orin "Pete" Atkinson; one brother, Tommy Lutz; and two sisters, Pauline Sturm and Mary Waldo. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. BADGETT, ESTHER - See Groves, Esther. BAILEY, ADA - See Dobbins, Ada Bailey. 8/18/1994 BAILEY, EMERSON Emerson Bailey, 90, of Minnora, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Floyd and Mary Jarvis Bailey. He was a farmer. Surviving are six daughters, Janice Henderson of Akron, Darie Parsons of Wooster, Ohio, Velma Conner of New Oxford, Pa., Stella McCumbers of Mt. Zion, Ocie Helmick of Nicut and Virginia Lowry of Orrville, Ohio; three sons, Adderson Bailey of Orrville, Eugene Bailey of Minnora and Steven Bailey of Granville, Ohio; 27 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Etta Pearl Keener Bailey; and one daughter, Arlene Walker. Services were held at Minnora United Methodist Church with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Siers Cemetery, Minnora. 1/27/1994 BAILEY, ORIS W. Oris W. Bailey, 91, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following a long illness. He was born in Leatherbark, a son of the late Carmine and Rosa Frazure Bailey. He was a member of the Calhoun County Board of Education for 12 years, and was a member of Eureka Lodge 40 AF&AM at Grantsville, Order of Eastern Star, and Stoney Point United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Vera Hickman Bailey; one son, Gary Bailey of Vienna; one daughter, Wilma Siers of Parkersburg; one brother, Walter C. Bailey of Spencer; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Kevin Siers officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. BARKER, EDNA MAE - See Delancy, Edna Mae. 12/15/1994 BARKER, MELBA DUTCH Melba Dutch Barker, 83, of Grantsville, died Friday, Dec. 9, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Henrietta, a daughter of the late Oak and Esther Wagoner Gainer. She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators of Grantsville and was a member of First Baptist Church of Grantsville. Surviving are two daughters, Thelma Weekley of Grantsville and Ann Kwasnicki of Carson City, Nev.; two brothers, Frank Gainer of Grantsville and George Gainer of Bloomingdale, Ohio; three sisters, Clara Smith of Elba, Ohio, Louise Rusnak of Bloomingdale and Gladys Bower of Parkersburg; nine granchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Jarvis; her second husband, Creed Barker; one daughter, Bernice Hustead; and one son, Troy Jarvis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. 2/03/1994 BARNES, GERALDINE Geraldine Barnes, 75, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 1994, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Edgar and Elma Barr Barnes. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Grantsville, Surviving are one daughter, Jeanie Smith of Grantsville; one sister, Pauline Barnes of Grantsville; three brothers, Clyde Barnes of Vienna, Bill Barnes, and Ralph Barnes, both of Parkersburg; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by Thurl Barnes. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jim Pearson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 3/17/1994 BARR, GRACE E. Grace E. Barr, 87, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Mar. 11, 1994, at Wadley Regional Medical Center, Texarkana, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George and Esther Smith Gibson. She was a homemaker and belonged to Stoney Point United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Wilson of Bellview, Wash., and Gretchen Robertson of San Diego, Calif.; one son, Burns Barr of Texarkana; one sister, Jewell Partin of Fort Pierce, Fla.; one brother, Delbert Scott of Akron, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pratt Barr; and one daughter, Kathleen Hope Barr. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 3/24/1994 BARTLETT, STARLING N. Starling N. Bartlett, 71, of Big Bend, died Saturday, Mar. 19, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Dekalb, Gilmer County, a son of the late Rev. N. H. and Daisy Garton Bartlett. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the 71st Air Engineer Squadron in the Pacific Theater. He was a former employee of Glen L. Martin Co., Baltimore, Md., and served as an associate at Holbert Store Co., Big Bend, for 23 years. He was former director of the Calhoun County Community Action Association and a past president and 11-year member of the Calhoun County Board of Education. He was on the board of directors for Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center and belonged to Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, of Grantsville, Charleston Consistory of Scottish Rite Bodies and Nemesis Temple of Parkersburg. He belonged to Brooksville Missionary Baptist Church, Big Bend, where he served on the board of deacons for 38 years, was a Sunday School teacher for 47 years and served as church clerk. He was a youth advisor for the Little Kanawha Association of American Baptist Churches for three years and a member of the Giddeons International. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Holbert Bartlett; one son, Tom Bartlett of Spencer; one daughter, Karen Altizer of Sand Ridge; four brothers, William E. Bartlett of Huntington, Ray Bartlett of Big Springs, Eugene P. Bartlett of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Harley Bartlett of Logan; two granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter. Services were held at Brooksville Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Barry Christian and Rev. Fred Sparks officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. 10/20/1994 BASNETT, DALE Dale Basnett, 85, of Annamoriah, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Annamoriah, a son of the late George and Sally Wright Basnett. He was retired laborer and farmer. Surviving are his wife, Murell Craddock Basnett; two sisters, Nell Cooper of Annamoriah and Mary Wolverton of Big Bend; and one brother, Harry Basnett of Mt. Zion. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Everett Basnett, Denver Basnett, Hale Basnett and George Basnett. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glandon McKee officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. 7/14/1994 BAUGH, LORETTA A. Loretta A. Baugh, 40, of Arnoldsburg, formerly of Wooster, Ohio, died Monday, July 11, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Wooster, a daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Spore Miller. She was a licensed practical nurse and was formerly employed by Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer. Surviving are two brothers, Robin Miller of Wooster and Charles Miller of Orrville, Ohio; one sister, Christina Bean of Billings, Mont.; five step-daughters, Mildred Lee Baugh of Buckhannon, Mabel Cox of Evansville, Ind., Nancy Lowther of Walkersville, Wilma Baugh of Wheeling, and Barbara Ann Harris of Weston; three stepsons, Lowell Baugh, Jr., of Linn, William Baugh and Raymond J. Baugh, both of Weston; and five step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Baugh, in 1991. Services are scheduled Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating, and burial to be in Sand Fork Cemetery, Gilmer County. 6/23/1994 BEAVER, VERA Vera Beaver, 85, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, June 18, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Millstone, a daughter of the late Homer and Maude McCulty Lynch. She was a retired state employee and a member Louisa Methodist Chapel, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Murphy of Williamstown and Frances Downs of Pineville; three grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Lynch of Arnoldsburg and Darwin "Bus" Lynch of Parkersburg; and three sisters, Nina Mendenhall, Leah Sturm and Helen Blanchfield, all of Barberton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Lynch. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens, Garden of Love. BELL, LEONA R. - See Jones, Leona R. 10/13/1994 BELL, ROBERT LEE Robert Lee Bell, 47, of Smithville, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Leona Bell Jones. He was employed by McCoy's Inc. of Smithville. Surviving are seven sisters, Betty Parsons of Nobe, Bertha Jones and Nellie Moss, both of Brohard, Virginia Parsons of Grantsville, Irene Fox of Tanner, Barbara Gray of Summersville and Terry Clark of Chloe; and five brothers, David Jones, Fred Jones and Floyd A. Jones, Jr., all of Brohard, Willie Jones of Grantsville and Jerry Jones of Chloe. He was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Jones. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Clifford Sams and Rev. Richard McKenzie officiating. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Cemetery, Annamoriah. BENNETT, HAZEL M. - See Kirby, Hazel M. 3/10/1994 BENNETT, NOAH A. Noah A. Bennett, 94, of Crofton, Md., formerly of Calhoun County, died Friday, Jan. 14, 1994, at Crofton Convalescent Center, after an extended illness. He was born in West Virginia, and moved to Baltimore, Md., in 1942. He moved to Glen Burnie, Md., in 1989, and later to Crofton in 1992. He retired in 1964 from Bethlehem Steel after 22 years of service, and was interested in radio, television, and automobile repair. He was a member of Colonial Baptist Church of Baltimore County, Md., and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Surviving are one daughter, Doris Franklin of Severna Park, Md.; one sister Golda Daniels of Johnson City, Tenn.; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two sons, Alfred E. Bennett and Robert F. Bennett; five sisters, Lettie Mitchell, Bina Hosey, Anna Critchfield, Lula Graziano, and Mae Rutledge; and eight brothers, Good Bennett, Owen Bennett, Jason Bennett, Lee Ray Bennett, Alva Bennett, Francis Bennett, Victor Glenn Bennett, and William Ray Bennett. The body was donated to the Maryland State Anatomy Board. 3/31/1994 BISHOP, EDGAR W. Edgar W. Bishop, 85, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Mar. 25, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Beech, a son of the late John and Clara Wears Bishop. He was retired from Monarch Rubber Co., Spencer. Surviving are his wife, Millie Falls Bishop; two sons, Jack Bishop and Freddie Bishop, both of Arnoldsburg; one daughter, Florence Bishop of Arnoldsburg; one brother, Joe Bishop of Leivasy; three grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, two brothers, and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Minnora. 11/17/1994 BOATRIGHT, ALMA Alma Poling Boatright, 93, of Spencer, died Monday, Nov. 7, 1994, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William and Belle Simmons Poling. She was a homemaker, a restaurant worker, and was formerly employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber. She was a Christian. Surviving are three daughters, Lena Lewis of Lowell, Oleva Nester of Charlotte, N. C., and Irene Bates of Byesville, Ohio; two sons, Delbert Boatright of Ripley and Junior Boatright of Sand Ridge; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren. Services were held at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. 3/31/1994 BOATRIGHT, VAUGHN Vaughn Boatright, 88, of Pennsboro, Sugar Run Community, died Wednesday, Mar. 23, 1994, near his residence of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late James S. and Almeda Lynch Boatright. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in Europe. He was a driller in the oil fields, worked for Weirton Steel for many years, and owned and operated Town Tavern, Pennsboro. Surviving are one son, Glen Boatright of Pennsboro; one daughter, Vonetta Lanham of Pennsboro; two sisters, Ethel Harris and Bethel O'Brien, both of Barberton, Ohio; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by seven brothers; one sister, and three grandchildren. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with evangelist Terry Jones officiating. Burial was in Gnats Run Cemetery, near Pennsboro. 9/22/1994 BOGGS, ERMA PEARL Erma Pearl Boggs, 85, of Millstone, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 1994, in Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Elana, Roane County, a daughter of the late James Henry and Nina Anna McClain Hunt. She was the retired owner and operator of Village Tavern, Millstone. Surviving is one sister, Evelyn J. Garrett of Newton. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Dorma Arlene Boggs, in 1986. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Clarence McKown officiating. Burial was in Zion Hill Cemetery, Elana. 10/6/1994 BOOTHE, OPAL Opal Boothe, 83, of Tariff, died Friday, Sept. 30, 1994, in Roane General Hospital. She was born at Tariff, daughter of the late Henry J. and M. Louisa Drake Boothe. She was a switchboard operator for the former Citizens Telephone Co. and an accomplished seamstress. She was a Protestant. Survivors include a foster daughter, Wilma Stewart Smith of Louisa, Va.; a brother, Woodrow Boothe of Tariff; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother; four half brothers; and four half sisters. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Robert Keen officiating. Burial was in Tariff Cemetery, Tariff. BOWER, JOSEPHINE - See Williams, Josephine. 11/10/1994 BOWER, OPAL JANE Opal Jane Bower, 82, of Evans, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 1994, at Jackson General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Stalnaker Williams. She was a homemaker and attended the Otterbein United Methodist Church. Surviving are six sons, Forest C. Bower, Jr., of Sullivan, Ohio, Marvin Bower of Ravenswood, Kenneth Bower of Cleveland, Richard Bower of Canton, Jesse Bower and Mitchell Bower, both of Evans; seven daughters, Phyllis Lewis and Sharon Harden, both of Louisville, Ohio, Gloria King and Beverly King, both of Evans, Janet Clark of Ravenswood, Shirley Lieving of Grove City, Ohio, and Roberta Sue Prouty of Johnstown, Ohio; one brother, Alva Williams of Vienna; one sister, Irene Stevens of Lorain, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forest C. Bower; one son, Roger Bower; three brothers, Hale Williams, Holly Williams and Albert Williams; and two sisters, Gladys Williams and Millie Dee Holbert. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with Rev. Orville Walker officiating, and burial to be in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. 9/8/1994 BOWERS, WANDA J. Wanda J. Bowers, 59, of Elizabeth, died Thursday, Sept 1, 1994, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James and Ernie Burrows Saunders. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Guy M. Bowers: one son, Billy Ray Bowers of Vienna; one stepson, Erwin M. Bowers of Slate; one stepdaughter, Fern Dickele of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and one sister, Opal Malley of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by four brothers, John Boggs, Orville Saunders, Chester Saunders and James J. Saunders; and seven sisters, Roxie Holbert, Ruby Ross, Lois Hines, E. Pauline Miller, Pearl Lowther, Geraldine Williams and Helen Waters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Bill Daniels officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 9/29/1994 BOYLES, IVA R. Iva R. Boyles, 80, of Crooksville, Ohio, died Sunday, Sept. 18, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Elliott and Icy May Stutler Starcher. She worked at American Viscose and St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was a member of Crooksville Free Methodist Church. Surviving are one sister, Gladys Miller of Crooksville; two brothers, Charles Starcher of Akron and Virgil Starcher of Waverly; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira J. Boyles; and five sisters, Evie Goff, Geneva Brannon, Eva Cross, Ora Wilson, and Nora White. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. BRANNON, EULA E. - See Larrison, Eula E. 1/20/1994 BRANNON, GENEVIEVE Genevieve Brannon, 70, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Altizer, a daughter of the late Shirley and Lula Roberts Craddock. She was a member of Stoney Point United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are one daughter, Sue Oshoway of Grantsville; one son, Orval Rue Brannon of Grantsville; two sisters, Martha Summers of Norton, Ohio, and Loretta Bender of Mays Landing, N.J.; one grandaughter; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orval Rue Brannon, in 1974; one son, Delmas Brannon; and one brother, Landa Craddock. Services were held at Stoney Point United Methodist Church with Rev. Phillip Hickman officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 10/20/1994 BROWN, CLYDE W. Clyde W. Brown, 88, of Montana Mines community, Fairmont, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1994, at Grafton City Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Stephen Jacob and Josephine Elizabeth Keaton Brown. He retired in 1968 from B.F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Plant, Akron, where he worked for more than 40 years. After his retirement, he and his wife returned to Fairmont. He was a member of Hoult United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, softball and baseball. He coached a little league softball team in Akron. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Margaret L. Holbert Brown; four sons, James William Brown, Sr., of Florida, John Robert Brown of Atlanta, Ga., Howard L. Brown of Stow, Ohio, and Lawrence C. Brown of Munroe Falls, Ohio; three daughters, Opal M. Bolyard and Roberta Masters, both of Montana Mines, and Karen Sue Coe of Cutler; four sisters, Mable Yutz of Kent, Ohio, Erma Keiskell of Fairmont, Reva VanGilder of Bunner Ridge, and Callie Pontius of Milton Lake, Ohio; 27 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Homer Brown and Hobert Brown; three sisters, Agnes Stevens, Sarah Pontius and Mary Brown; and two grandsons, Robert Lynn Brown and George Allen Brown. Services were held at Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, Fairmont. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 8/4/1994 BROWN, RUTH P. Ruth P. Brown, 72, of Coolville, Ohio, died Thursday, July 28, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James and Alice Butler Siers. She was a homemaker and a member of Brookpark United Methodist Church, Brookpark, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, Sheridan R. Brown; two daughters, Betty Arnold of Coolville and Carolyn Knotts of Vincent; two sons, John Brown of Brookpark and Richard Brown of Medina, Ohio; five sisters, Nelsie Parsons of Grove City, Ohio, Hazel Kreighbaum of Uniontown, Ohio, Orma Criss of Massillon, Ohio, Verba King of Chloe and Nell Jarvis of Spencer; three brothers, Sherwood Siers of Fayetteville, Ray Siers of Chloe and Shirley Siers of Charleston; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Jarvis. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg with Rev. Helen Kline officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. 6/2/1994 BULLARD, JEAN Mrs. Jean Bullard, 84, of Tampa, Fla., died Monday, May 30, 1994, in Tampa, following an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late George Warren and Cordelia Short Knotts. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Eupha Davis of Decatur, Ala.; two sons, Euell Bullard of Grantsville and Robert Bullard of Tampa; one brother, George Blackie Knotts of Orma; one sister, Mrs. Gay Stalnaker of Weston; three grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce E. Bullard, in 1965; three sisters; and two brothers. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 2, and services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. 1/6/1994 BURNS, MADGE E. Madge E. Burns, 86, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1993, at St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Scott and Lona Wilson Peninger. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Robert Burns of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one daughter, Colleen Duskey of Grantsville; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Burns, and one brother, Eugene B. Peninger. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. 2/24/1994 BUSCH, WILLIAM H. William Harold Busch, 72, of Glendale, Ariz., died Sunday, Feb. 20, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Big Bend, a son of the late E. Ray and L. Blanche Ferrell Busch. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served on Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. He was self-employed in oil and gas drilling all over West Virginia and parts of Ohio for about 45 years, and was president of Calhoun County Masonic Lodge 40, AF&AM, Grantsville, Charleston Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, and Parkersburg Nemesis Shrine Temple. He was a lifetime member of Royal order of Jesters, Parkersburg Court 156, and a longtime member of Grantsville Lions Club and Parkersburg Elks and Moose Clubs. Surviving are a long-time friend, Erma Lee Wilson; two daughters, Pamela Schultz of Miami, Fla., and Gina Busch of Charleston; two grandsons; one brother, Ray Maxwell Busch of Parkersburg; one niece; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Stoneking. Services were held at Heritage Funeral Chapel, Peoria. The body was cremated. Additional Services were pending at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ADDENDUM - 3/31/1994 William Harold Busch, 72, Glendale, Ariz., died Sunday, Feb. 20, 1994 (obituary appeared Feb. 24). Services were held at the time at Heritage Funeral Chapel, Peoria. The body was cremated. Additional services were held Saturday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Paul Morton officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. BUSH, KIZZIE - See Yeager, Kizzie B. BUSH, MILDRED - See Salomone, Mildred. BUTLER, AMANDA GAE - See Hall, Amanda Gae. BUTLER, CORA - See Alfred, Cora. 6/9/1994 BUTLER, DELMAS F. Delmas F. Butler, 49, of Palestine, died Thursday, June 2, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Orma, a son of the late Herbert and Lida Sampson Butler. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a self-employed truck driver and enjoyed farming. He resided in Wirt County for 16 years. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Kathy Mitchell Butler; two sons, Frank Butler of West Salem, Ohio, and Jeff Butler of Palestine; one daughter, Crystal Butler of Parkersburg; one half-brother, Dallas White of Berlin Center, Ohio; one sister, Vonda Vance of Orrville, Ohio; and two granddaugheers. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Donald A. Tranel officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, Palestine, with military honors by American Legion Post 55, Elizabeth. 5/12/1994 CAIN, DARRELL E. Darrell E. Cain, 42, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, May 8, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Jake Stump and Lyda Cain Wright. He was a member of the 19th Street Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Mae Croy Cain; one son, James E. Cain of the home; one daughter, Angel E. Cain of the home; three sisters, Marilyn Bunner of Munday, Joyce Sarter of Parkersburg and Dianne Dikeman of Athens; and two brothers, Joe Cain of Vienna and James Wright of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dalmas Wright. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at 19th Street Church of God, with Rev. Charles Duncan officiating, and entombment in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. 3/17/1994 CAIN, EVERETT Everett Cain, 93, of Big Bend, died Friday, Mar. 11, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late T.C. and Molly Thomas Cain. Early in life he had operated logging rafts on the Little Kanawha River and was a retired Calhoun County elementary school teacher. He was a prominent oil and gas producer, had founded Cain Livestock Farms of Big Bend, and had served several terms on the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee. He was a member of Calhoun County Farm Bureau, and Brooksville Missionary Baptist Church, Big Bend. Surviving are two sons, Francis Cain and Dr. Joe Cain, both of Big Bend; one daughter, Jewell Siegrist of Creston; one sister, Florence Snider of Kingwood; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva M. Cain; one grandson, Dean Cain; three brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Brooksville Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Barry Christian officiating. Burial was in Cain Family Cemetery, Big Bend. CAIN, HELEN - See Furr, Helen C. 12/1/1994 CAIN, IVAN LEO, JR. Ivan Leo Cain, Jr., 37, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 1994 at his residence. He was born in Pine Grove, a son of Ivan Leo Cain, Sr., of Parkersburg and Mona Holcomb Elder of New Martinsville. He was a Baptist. Surviving in addition to his parents are three brothers, David Cain and Thomas "Junior" McDonald, both of Parkersburg, and Wayne Cain of New Martinsville; three sisters, Teresa Six of Cairo, Brenda Riffle of St. Marys and Karen Collins of Big Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Twila Cain. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Robert Washington officiating. Burial was in Corbin Cemetery. 1/06/1994 CAIN, OLLIE R. Ollie R. Cain, 83, of Grantsville, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1993, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late George and Clara Stump Cain. He was retired from Singer Sheet Metal Co. of Parkersburg and also was a retired farmer. He attended Victory Baptist Church of Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Eris Greathouse Cain; three daughters, Gertrude Bunner of Brohard, Earlene Tony of Munday and Patricia Groves of Parkersburg; one son, Johnny Cain of Mineral Wells; one sister, Zella Cain of Arnoldsburg; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Cain; four grandchildren; two brothers; and 10 sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Hur Cemetery, Mt. Zion. 10/27/1994 CAIN, ORVILLE D. Orville Dale "Inch" Cain, 73, of Walker, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1994, at Oakland Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born in Athens County, a son of the late Mathias D. and Christina Ross Cain. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a military policeman, and had worked for the W. Va. State Road and the City of Parkersburg as a grader operator for several years. He attended Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Linda Stull of Parkersburg and Becky Burris of Farmington, Mo.; five sons, Robert Cain of Grantsville, Richard Cain and David Cain, both of Parkersburg, William Cain of Belpre, and Timothy Cain of St. Marys; two brothers, Walden Cain of Vienna; and Neville Cain of Florida; two sisters, Dorothy Deskins of Vienna and Donna Griffith of Joplin, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Uhl Cain, in 1969; and one brother, Willard Cain. Services were held at Franklin Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Kenny Stewart officiating. Burial was in Kanawha Baptist Cemetery. 11/17/1994 CALLAHAN, DORA PERRY Dora Perry Callahan, 92, of Sandyville, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1994, at her residence. She was born in Sandyville, a daughter of the late Phillip Sheridan and Emma Bonto Perry. She was retired from Jackson General Hospital and was a member of Mud Run Church of Christ. Surviving are one daughter, Emmalee Haynes of Sandyville; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren; and a niece, Ethel Perry Stevens of Grantsville. Services were held at Vail Funeral Home, Ripley, with Evangelist Maxie Canterbury and Evangelist Ernie Haynes officiating. Burial was in Ravenswood Cemetery. 5/26/1994 CANNON, LAURA ELLEN Laura Ellen Cannon, 91, of Vienna, died Monday, May 23, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Simon and Armeda McGee. She was retired from Traveler's Restaurant and was a Catholic. Surviving are one son, Harold Cannon of Vienna; and two grandchildren, Richard Cannon and Cristy Cannon, both of Vienna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Cannon; and six brothers, Emory McGee, Hamen McGee, Walter McGee, Roy McGee, Earl McGee and Homer McGee. No services or visitation were planned. CARPENTER, HETTIE B. - See Kimble, Hettie B. 9/22/1994 CARPER, OLETA Oleta Carper, 91, of Spencer, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 1994, at Ravenswood Care Center, Ravenswood. She was born in Island Run, Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Hosey Miller. She was a Glenville State College graduate and taught school at Spencer Elementary for nearly 20 years. She rode horseback to and taught in several one-room schools in Calhoun and Roane counties. After retirement, she taught at Frozen Camp Grade School in Jackson County, and attended Spencer Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are one son, Millard Carper of Reno; one sister, Ruth Hoskins of Stuart, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Jeremiah Carper, Ryan Carper, and Miranda Carper, all of Reno. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Carper; one infant daughter; one sister, Josephine Long Hammet; and one brother, Thurl M. Miller. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Edward Casey and Rev. Russell Crawford officiating, and burial in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. 4/14/1994 CART, AMY ODESSA Amy Odessa Cart, 86, of Chloe, died Sunday, April 10, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Matthew and Nancy Murphy West. She was a homemaker and a member of Mud Fork Union Church. Surviving are one daughter, Rosalie Cadle of Wadsworth, Ohio; four sisters, Osena Truman of Big Otter, Arella Jarvis of Sissonville, Mattie Boggs and Amma McGraw of Spencer; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cart; and two brothers, Seldon West and Alexander West. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Mud Fork Union Church, Chloe, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating, and burial to be in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. 1/20/1994 CHEESBREW, JOHN JR. John R. Cheesbrew, Jr., 67, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Jan 12, 1994, on Rt. 5 west of Grantsville from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born in Beckwith, Raleigh County, a son of the late John R. and Lauzie Arthur Cheesbrew, Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from Cabot Corp. after 27 years of service. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville, where he served as a member of the Board of Deacons and Board of Trustees and was a song leader. He was a former Sunday School superintendent. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Marie Sturm Cheesbrew; four daughters, Connie Raber of Little Hocking, Pat Skidmore of Washington, Jennifer Connolly of Grantsville, and Cheryl Cheesbrew of Buckhannon; one son, Mike Cheesbrew of Camp Lajune, N.C.; one sister, Jean Horsnyder of Columbus; two brothers, Jim Cheesbrew of Columbus and Bill Cheesbrew of Beckley; six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. 11/3/1994 CHENOWETH, CURTIS H. Curtis H. "Curt" Chenoweth, 82, of Inverness, Fla., formerly of Bartlett, Ohio, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994. He was born in Orma, a son of the late Joseph W. and Emma Ruth Hanger Chenoweth. He was a retired farmer and had worked as a school bus driver and mail carrier. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Inverness. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Arlene Wood Chenoweth; one son, Gary Curtis Chenoweth of Lexington, Va.; four daughters, Arlene Ruth Gilliland of Alaska, Marie Wigal of Florida, Rita Jean Brooks of Athens, Ohio, and Sandra Kay Kelly of Lexington, N.C.; two brothers, Gordon G. Chenoweth of St. Albans and Charles F. Chenoweth of Spencer; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Wesley Thatcher officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery, Reedy. COGAR, ODA IRENE - See Trippett, Oda Irene. 1/20/1994 COLLINS, ERNEST D. Ernest D. Collins, 72, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1994, due to injuries received in an automobile accident on Rt. 47 in front of West Virginia University at Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Alley G. and Pearl Holbert Collins. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 3947th Quartermaster Trucking Co. in Rhineland, Central Europe, Africa and, the Middle East. He was a 30-year resident of Parkersburg, and a member of Laborers Local 1085. Surviving are four sons, Ernie Lee Collins of Big Springs, Ernest Dale Collins, Jr., Edward W. Collins, and Michael Collins, all of Parkersburg; two daughters, Kimberly Denise Freeland and Crystal Gayle Stevens, both of Parkersburg; one stepson, Genie Freed of Cleveland, one sister, Oleta Cunningham of Harrisville; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Collins; one sister; two brothers; and one granddaughter. Services were held at Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church, Big Springs. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. COLLINS, JERNELDA - See Hughes, Jernelda. CONKLIN, ALTA M. - See Stump, Alta M. CONNOLLY, FLORA M. - See Stalnaker, Flora M. 7/28/1994 CONNOLLY, MARY MAE Mary Mae Connolly, 74, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, July 20, 1994, at The Willows Nursing Home, Parkersburg. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Dennis Cronnin and Roxie Bauer Cronnin. She was employed by Diamond Department Store, and was a former clerk for Congressman Alan Mollohan. Surviving are one daughter, Madonna Schoonover of Marietta; two sons, Alan Connolly of Parkersburg and Dennis Connolly of Hockingport; and three granddaughters, Holly Connolly of St. Petersburg, Fla., Ali Connolly of Parkersburg, and Maria Schoonover of Marietta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gail Leroy Connolly; and one brother. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. CONNOLLY, ODESSA P. - See Shaffer, Odessa P. 12/15/1994 COOPER, EDNA Edna Cooper, 90, of Spencer, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 1994, at Roane General Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late Joseph Edwin Sr. and Lida Evelyn Kirby Starcher. She was a homemaker. She was a Methodist and a charter member of Reedyville Homemakers Club, Spencer. Surviving are one son, Edwin Cooper of Cardington, Ohio; three grandchildren; Kenneth Lee Cooper of Columbus, Roy Edwin Cooper and Susan Dawn Cooper, both of Cardington; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy James Cooper, in 1978; six sisters, Eva Cain, Julia Cooper Tucker, Lula Thomas, Lona Bower, Berniece Smith and Nettie Slider; and four brothers, Thurman Starcher, Frederick Starcher, Wesley Starcher and Edwin Starcher. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Corley Miller officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. 10/6/1994 COOPER, MINNIE Minnie Cooper, 71, of Canton, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 1994, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Grantsville, daughter of the late William and Lula Adams Slider. She lived most of her life in the Canton Area and retired from Bowman Pharmaceutical Co. in 1986 and was a former employee of Mills Motel. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ralph E. Cooper of the home, to whom she was married 51 years, Sept. 27, 1994; two daughters and sons-in law, Betty and Kenneth Jones of Akron and Patty and Robert Flowers of Canton; one son and daughter-in-law, Delmas and Barbara Cooper of Canton; two sisters, Virgie Duskey and Harriet Sturms, both of West Virginia; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Connie Nichols, Jan. 1994, and Jeri Fleisher, April 1994. Services were held at Reed Funeral Home, Canton, with Rev. Stan Kasuba officiating. Burial was in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made in her name to Aultman Hospice, 4510 Dressler N.W., Canton, OH 44718. 11/24/1994 COOPER, RALPH E. Ralph E. Cooper, 78, of Canton, Ohio, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1994, at Massillon Community Hospital, Ohio, following a brief illness. He was born in Fairmont, a son of the late Delbert and Bessie Nichols Cooper. He lived the greater portion of his life in the Canton area and was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U. S. Army. He retired in 1978 from Timken Co. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Kenneth Jones of Akron and Patty and Robert Flowers of Canton; a son and daughter- in-law, Delmas and Barbara Cooper of Canton; sons-in-law, Paul Nichols and David Fleischer of Canton; four sisters, Juanita Drake, Faye Morrison and Carol Bower, all of Canton, and Gayle Starcher of Grantsville; and one brother, Dale Cooper of Grantsville; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Minnie Cooper, Oct. 2, 1994; and two daughters, Connie Nichols, Jan 1994, and Jeri Fleischer, April 1994. Services were held at Reed Funeral Home, Canton, with Rev. Stan Kasuba officiating. Burial was in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, Canton. 1/27/1994 COOPER, WILLIAM O. William O. Cooper, 84, of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1994, at Americare Health Care Center, Dunbar, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Zanis O. and Maude Burrows Cooper. He was retired from Mountain State Steel and was a former nightwatchman at Ravens Metal Products of Elizabeth. He was a member of Wirt County Farm Bureau for many years. He was a longtime member of Elizabeth Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of Wirt County. Surviving are three daughters, Martha Lee Seckel and Helen L. Dennison, both of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Lucille Fierbaugh of Dunbar; two brothers, Jesse Cooper of Charleston and Wilbur Cooper of Vienna; two sisters, Dorcas Smith of Vienna and Mary Vaught of Charleston; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary Elizabeth Davis Cooper, in 1990; two brothers, Loria Cooper and Everett Cooper; one sister Flora Pearson; and two grandsons, Robert William Seckel and Gary Lee Fierbaugh. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with evangelist Eugene L. Conger officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. 1/27/1994 COPEN, ELLADENE POLING Elladene Poling Copen, 68, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Sunday, Jan. 16, 1994, after a long illness. She was the daughter of Erma C. Poling of Barberton, Ohio, and the late Waitman C. Poling. She lived 38 years in Phoenix and attended Congregational, United Church of Christ. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, William (Bill) Copen, of Phoenix; three sons, James and Mark of California and David of Arkansas; a sister, Edith Boatright of Arizona; and two brothers, Glenn C. and Darl Poling of Barberton. Funeral services were held in Arizona. COTTRELL, DONNA F. - See Keen, Donna F. COTTRELL, OPAL - See Siers, Opal Cottrell. 9/8/1994 COTTRELL, RONZEL Ronzel Cottrell, 84, of Grantsville, formerly of the Arnoldsburg area, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Crummies Creek, a son of the late Jack and Lonie Cottrell. He was a former construction worker. Surviving are his wife, Roxie Metz Cottrell of Grantsville; nine daughters, Velma Parsons of Canton, Ohio, Olena Doolittle of Windom, Ohio, Laura Cottrill of Warren, Ohio, Jean Smith of Barberton, Ohio, Clara McCullough of Sand Fork, Reva Sturm of Mt. Zion, Jeri Cooper of Dennison, Ellen McCune of Normantown and Evelyn Cottrell of Weston; three sons, Jack Cottrell of Nebo; a sister, Gladys Jones of Arnoldsburg; two brothers, Emory Cottrell of Grantsville and Glen Cottrell of Stumptown; 32 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle Cottrell and Rosie Cottrell; and three brothers, Ray Cottrell, Ferrell Cottrell and Clyde Cottrell. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Metz Cemetery, Sand Ridge. 2/03/1994 COVILL, ALICE EMMA Alice Emma Covill, 75, of Branblewood Village, Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 1994, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division after an extended illness. She was born in Long Island, N.Y., and was a former teacher for eight years in Pinellas County, Fla., school system. She was a member of Long Island Chapter of Order of Eastern Star and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Donald Covill of Glenville; one sister, Helen Hays of Flushing, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence W. Covill; one daughter, Grace Covill; and one brother. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Glessner officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Grantsville. CRADDOCK, GENEVIEVE - See Brannon, Genevieve. CRAWFORD, MAMIE - See McCollum, Mamie C. 6/30/1994 CRAWFORD, MARVIN B. Marvin B. Crawford, 88, of Brookhaven, died Tuesday, June 28, 1994, at Sundale Nursing Care. He was born July 28, 1905, in Grantsville, a son of the late Stephen Leslie and Hattie Poling Crawford. He had been a long time member of Rush Run Baptist Church. He was a glass cutter for Mississippi Glass Co., Morgantown, and Pressed Prism Plate Glass Co., Sabraton. He worked in Ohio and retired from Weather Tight Glass Co. in 1974. He was a member of Teamsters Union. He is survived by a son, Virgil L. Crawford of Youngstown, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Fredrick (Betty) Brothers of Leland, N.C., and Mr. Robert (Anna Belle) De Antonio of Morgantown; two brothers, Veon and Harold Crawford, both of Parkersburg; three sisters, Merle Huber and Juanita Cheuvront, both of Parkersburg, and Evadeen Sellers of Kennewick, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Merle Bailey Crawford, April 10, 1990; a daughter, Lucille Grace DeMoss; two brothers; and one sister. Services will be held at Hastings Funeral Home on Friday at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Nicholson Chapel Cemetery. 12/22/1994 CREW, REV. NOBLE L. Rev. Noble L. Crew, H.H.D., 74, of Pennsboro, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 1994, at his resident after a brief illness. He was born in Reedy, a son of the late Delbert L. and Virginia M. Vandal Crew. He was a 1938 graduate of Wirt County High School, attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and Glenville State College. He graduated from West Liberty in 1951 with a bachelor of arts degree in education, and the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Georgia. He serviced the Methodist Protestant Church and later the United Methodist Annual Conference of West Virginia for 42-1/2 years. His ministerial service began at Richardsonville Charge in Calhoun County, and encompassed 58 separate churches throughout the state, including Knotts Memorial Methodist Church, Grantsville. He was the first minister to serve the combined First United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church of Pennsboro, which he served for seven years and was later voted pastor emeritus for life by both churches. He retired in 1981, last serving Aldersgate-Hope United Methodist Church, Wheeling. After retirement he was involved in many fraternal and community organizations, including Harmony Lodge 59 AF&AM, O'Dell S. Long Chapter 25, RAM, where he served as past high priest, Pennsboro Commandary 20, Knights Templar, where he was past prelate and past commander, and Order of Eastern Star, Chap. 26, all of Pennsboro, and Ritchie County Ministerial Association. He was a member and past president of Ritchie Co. Commission on Aging and Pennsboro Senior Citizens. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church of Pennsboro. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Pearl Tippens Crew; one brother, Denver E. Crew of Vienna; and one sister, Christine Tucker of Akron, Ohio. Services are scheduled Thursday, 1 p.m., at McCollough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. Kermit Poling officiating. Burial well be in Merrill's Chapel Cemetery, near Elizabeth, with rites by Harmony Lodge 59. CRISS, MARY F. - See Haney, Mary F. CRONNIN, MARY MAE - See Connolly, Mary Mae. 11/3/1994 CUNNINGHAM, JERRY D. Jerry D. Cunningham, 53, of Burning Springs, died Saturday, Oct 29, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Cremo, the son of Ray and Hallie Mollohan Cunningham. He attended Wirt County schools and graduated from Wirt County High School in 1959. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He was a construction worker, a member of operating engineers, employed with W. Va. Dept. of Highways of Wood and Wirt counties, and retired from C. O. Erickson Farm of Burning Springs. Surviving along with his parents are two daughters, Mamie Atkins of Canal Fulton, Ohio, and Laura Cunningham of Parkersburg; two sisters, Sheila Goldizen of Charleston and Sonja Artibise of Vancouver, British Columbia; one brother, Joseph Cunningham of Elizabeth; one granddaughter, Malisha Atkins of Canal Fulton; two nephews, Rick McClead and Lee Goldizen; two nieces, Cheyenne Cunningham and Mindy McClead; and grandfather, Lanty P. Mollohan of Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by one nephew. Services were held at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lewis Villers and Rev. David F. Morris officiating. Burial was in Beatty Cemetery of Burning Springs. CUNNINGHAM, STELLA E. - See Stanley, Stella E. DAWSON, JANICE D. - See Whipkey, Janice D. 5/19/1994 DAWSON, SCOTTIE Scottie Dawson, 93, of Parkersburg, formerly of Joker, died Monday, May 9, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Everett and Ella French Hathaway Gainer. She operated the Joker Post Office for several years and was a lifelong homemaker. She was a member of Bryner Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Glen Dawson and John E. Dawson, both of Parkersburg; two daughters, Edna L. Mason of Jacksonville, Ill., and Carolyn J. Elza of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren; two brothers, Everett Gainer of Annamoriah and Lora Gainer of Ocala, Fla.; and one sister, Eleanor Barnes of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Kelsey Dawson; one sister, Audrey Garretson; and two brothers, Artie Gainer and Vernon Gainer. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Cemetery, near Mt. Zion. 2/03/1994 DELANCY, EDNA MAE Edna Mae Riffle Barker Delancy, 69, of Thomasville, N.C., died Sunday, Jan. 30, 1994, at Liberty House Nursing Center, Thomasville. She was born in Mason County, a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Melissa Jane Barker Riffle. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 30 years, Lewis W. "Bill" Delancy; seven daughters, Phyllis Balderson, Mary J. Whaley, Patsy Bennett and Rebecca Barker, all of Parkersburg; Shirley Lancaster of Grantsville, Anneka Sue Barker of Athens, and Tammy L. Miller of Thomasville; nine sons, Floyd Barker, Jr., of Mineral Wells, James E. Barker, Sr., of Vienna, Earnest Barker, Sr., and Lenzie L. Barker, both of Parkersburg, Billie P. Barker of Wadesville, Bruce Barker of Gallipolis, Ohio, Elmer Barker and Ricky J. Barker, addresses unknown, and Lewis W. Delancy, Jr., of Thomasville; two sisters, Mary Ellen Lindamood of Ravenswood and Freda Seachrist of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Delbert Riffle and Eugene Riffle, both of Parkersburg; 44 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Thomas Barker, in 1974; three sons, Ronald Lee Barker, Donald Lee Barker, and Dwayne Michael Barker; one sister, Minnie King; and two brothers, Willie Audrey Riffle and Elmer Vaughn Riffle. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Franklin Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Michael Lamb officiating, and burial in Ayres Cemetery, Ritchie County. 12/1/1994 DELANEY, GARY Rev. Gary Eugene Delaney, 50, of Salem, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 1994, at United Hospital, Clarksburg. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Jimmie and Alma Joy Stewart Delaney of Parkersburg. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed by Ashland Oil Co. for 25 years, working as a supervisor in the Clarksburg area. He was currently store manager for Ashland Super-America in Nutter Fort. He was a life member of United Pentacostal Church, was a minister for 12 years, and was currently pastor of Apostolic Pentacostal Stronghold, Salem. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Nancy Lou Delaney; three daughters, Becky Joy Murphy of Salem, and twins Loretta Peck of Grantsville and Laura J. Delaney of Salem; one foster son, Robert Shane Wiley of Salem; three grandchildren; one sister, Carol Cottrell of Parkersburg; four brothers, David M. Delaney and Jimmie Delaney, both of Parkersburg, twins Rick Delaney of Parkersburg and Randy Delaney of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Christian Life Center, Parkersburg, with Rev. Delton Smith officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 9/1/1994 DESENZE, SADIEJANE Sadiejane Desenze, 56, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Aug. 26, 1994, at CAMC General Division, Charleston, after an extended illness. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, a daughter of the late Howard and Virginia Rose Lee. She was a member of Church of the Nazarene, Wellsville, Ohio. Surviving are two daughters, Sharee Thrasher of Fairmont and Kim Thrasher of Mt. Zion; one son, James Desenze of Parkersburg; one brother, James Lee of Georgia; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Mt. Zion Cemetery, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. DEULEY, BETTY I. - See Harris, Betty I. 1/13/1994 DOBBINS, ADA BAILEY Ada Bailey Dobbins, 77, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 1994, at The Willows, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. She was born in Nicut, a daughter of the late Floyd and Della Carter Bailey. She was a member of Stoney Point United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg. Surviving are one daughter, Rosalee Minney of Parkersburg; three stepdaughters, Betty Hopkins of Big Bend, Eleanor Evans of Parkersburg, and Wilma Sampson of Avon Park, Fla.; two stepsons, Stanley Dobbins of Clevland, Ohio, and Arnold Dobbins, Jr., of Spencer; one brother, Henry Bailey of Nicut; one sister, Doss Hurley of Hickory, N.C.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Bailey, in 1981; and her second husband, Arnold Dobbins, Sr., in 1991. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Walter Dale Minney officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora. 3/10/1994 DODD, MARY L. Mary L. Dodd, 71, of Pennsboro, died Tuesday, Mar. 1, 1994, at her residence after a sudden illaness. She was born in Leason Run, Doddridge County, a daughter of the late George W. and Icy Cunningham Richards. She was a member of the Church of God, Pennsboro. Surviving are her husband, Otis J. Dodd; two sons, George Hadsel Dodd and Gene Dodd, both of Massillon, Ohio; two daughters, Viola J. Blackburn of Oak Hill and Deloris McCloy of Parkersburg; four brothers, Rev. Porter Richards of Shelby, Ohio, Rev. Francis Richards and Ray Richards, both of Greenwood, and Joe Richards of Nutters Fort; two sisters, Ruth Mason of Massillon and Minnie Wood of Huntersville, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and one grandson. Services were held at Pennsboro Church of God, with Rev. Robert Kirk officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. 12/22/1994 DUDAS, FREDA V. HARRIS Freda V. Harris Dudas died Saturday, Dec. 3, 1994, at her home in Cleveland, Ohio, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of N. P. and Thursa Lewis Harris of Grantsville. Surviving are her husband, Stephen Dudas; children, Billy Prose and Patti Smallen; grandchildren, Mark and Natalie Smallen, all of Cleveland; sisters, Timmy Boesing of Indiana and Willodeane Brady of Walker; and a dear friend, Joan Martin of Cleveland. Services and burial were in Cleveland. DUSKEY, BESSIE - See Sturm, Bessie. 2/3/1994 EAGLE, BASIL A. Basil A. Eagle, 63, of Big Bend, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1994, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Harley and Ina Richards Eagle. He retired from Cabot Oil and Gas Co.'s Calhoun District on Jan. 1, 1988, after 27 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Kirby Eagle of Big Bend; one son, Gary Eagle of Big Bend; one sister, Edith Eagle of Big Bend; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by one brother, Virgil Eagle. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. 12/8/1994 EARL, ORVILLE LEN Orville Len Earl, 51, of Washington, died Friday, Dec. 2, 1994, at National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Md. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of Len and Genevieve Ellyson Earl of Gilmer County. He had served in the U. S. Army Reserves, and had retired from DuPont with 31 years of service. He was a member of Parkersburg Masonic Lodge 169, AF&AM, and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite of Parkersburg. He was a Protestant. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife of 30 years, Mary Elizabeth Earl; two daughters, Cathy Lewis of Parkersburg and Lisa Earl of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Arnold Earl of Vienna and Phillip Earl of Grantsville; and one sister, Betty Fluharty of Gilmer County. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Emmanuel Baptist Church, with Rev. William R. Thomas and Rev. Lloyd Keith officiating. EDDY, FRANKIE W. - See Harris, Frankie W. 5/26/1994 ELDER, RUTH JONES Ruth Jones Elder, 79, of Rt. 1, Belpre, died Friday, May 20, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Howard and Bertha Deem Jones. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Surviving are four sons, Billie J. Elder of Jacksonville, Fla., Earnest C. Elder and Willard H. Elder, both of Belpre, and Randy R. Elder of Vincent; five daughters, Wanda Tucker of Belpre, Patricia Toothman of St. Albans, Barbara Waller of California, Linda Metz of Rockport, and Wilma West of Kansas City, Kan.; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Willard Jones, Bennie Jones, Everett Jones, and Chester Jones, all of Grantsville; and three sisters, Virgie Southwell of Gladwin, Mich., Freda Twoy of Burton, Ohio, and G. Campbell of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stessel R. Elder, in 1992; four brothers, Clifford Jones, Harley Jones, Troy Jones, and Franklin Jones; one infant sister; and two grandsons. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Belpre. 1/06/1994 ELLIOTT, AVIS Avis Elliott, 79, of Parkersburg, formerly of Millstone, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Alva and Clara Haught Elliott. She was a Calhoun County High School graduate and was a former employee of Holly Nester as a secretary. She was a member of Rosemar Church of Christ. Surviving are two sisters, Melba Elliott and Eula Elliott, both of Parkersburg; two brothers, John W. Elliott of Millstone and Hulbert C. Elliott of San Bernadino, Calif.; and seven nieces and nephews. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Corley Miller officiating. Burial was in Barr Cemetery, Millstone. 3/3/1994 ELLIOTT, MINNIE P. Minnie P. Elliott, 98, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 21, 1994, at Americare-Glenville after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Albert and Belle Gunn Poling. She was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one daughter, Rita VonDietry of Barberton, Ohio; one stepson, John F. Elliott of Hastings, N.Y.; three stepdaughters, Maxine Mottice of Smithville, Ohio, Pauline Husk of Akron, and Nina Nicholas of Harrisville; two grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Elliott; one son; three brothers; three sisters; and one grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. FERREBEE, KATHLEEN - See Parsons, Kathleen. 9/29/1994 FINK, LOIS MAE SAMPSON Lois Mae Sampson Fink, 46, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 1994, after a one year battle with brain cancer. She was born at Orma, daughter of George E. and Mary (Lambert) Sampson and attended schools in Calhoun County. In May 1993, she graduated as an R.N. from Kent State University. She was employed at Hoover Co. in North Canton and had served as a union representative for I.B.E.W. Local No. 1985 for many years. She was a licensed real estate agent. She is survived by two sons, Micah Dean Arnold and Brian Arnold, both of Massillon; three grandchildren; mother, Mary Sampson of Massillon; three sisters, Carol Majoras of Elyria, Jean Sampson and Margaret McClain, both of Massillon; sister-in-law, Janetta Sampson of Orma; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles, many of which reside in Calhoun County. Her husband, Jack Fink, was killed in an auto accident on May 14, 1994, while on route to Lois' doctor at Cleveland Clinic. She received minor injuries in that accident. She was also preceded in death by her father, George Sampson; one sister, Edna; two brothers, Paul Sampson and Denver Sampson; and former husband, Wesley D. Arnold. At her request, no funeral services were held. Her body was donated to Case Western Reserve Medical School, Cleveland, Ohio. Condolences for family members may be sent c/o Margaret McClain, 27 Rolling Acres Circle, East, Massillon, Ohio, 44647. FLING, WANDA J. - See Robinson, Wanda J. FOWLER, INA - See Fox, Ina Fowler. 2/24/1994 FOX, INA FOWLER Ina Fowler Fox, 84, of Charleston, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 1994, at Valley's Personal Care Center, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Ira Bert and Clara Williams Fowler. She resided in Parkersburg for 20 years, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church, Stumptown. Surviving are one daughter, Janet Sturm of Charleston; two brothers, Leonard Fowler of Stumptown and Dolph Fowler of Vienna; one sister, Gladys Jarvis of Belpre; two granddaughters; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Victor Stump; second husband, Bab Fox; one sister; and three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. 8/4/1994 FRAME, DEWEY S. Dewey S. Frame, 65, of Nobe, died Monday, July 25, 1994, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, after a brief illness. He was born in Braxton County, a son of the late Okey J. and Laverna Stump Frame. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was retired from Hall Dozer Service of Arnoldsburg. He was a member of Crooked Fork Baptist Church, Perkins. Surviving are one daughter, Darlene Barr of Elkins; one foster daughter, Charlene Richards of Nobe; two sisters, Biddie Mae Love of Buckhannon and Tressie Gay Ramsch of Baldwin; one brother, Gail Frame of Baldwin; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva Cottrill Frame; his second wife, Velma Jean Nicholas Frame; one daughter, Linda Lou Frame; one son, Franklin G. Frame; and three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Crooked Fork Church Cemetery, Perkins. FRESHOUR, CLAUDINE - See Mollett, Claudine. 4/7/1994 FRESHOUR, LORA Lora Freshour, 88, of Charleston, died Wednesday, Mar. 2, 1994, in CAMC Memorial Division, after a long illness. He was a former laborer and member of Laborers Union 1353, Charleston, with 35 years of service. He was a 47-year resident of Charleston and a Protestant. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are three sons, Willard and Wayne of Harmony, and William of Parkersburg; a daughter, Lou Lynn of Belle; two sisters, Evelyn Baldwin and Rachel Holley, of Sissonville; and several grandchildren. Services were held at Long-Fisher Funeral Home, Charleston, with Rev. J. E. "Bud" Legg officiating. Burial was in Floral Hills Gardens of Memories, Sissonville. FULKS, ALICE - See Arnold, Alice. 1/27/1994 FURR, DONALD C. Donald C. Furr, 72, of Grantsville, died Friday, Jan. 21, 1994, at his residence of carbon monoxide poisoning because of a faulty heat exchanger. He was born in Glenville, a son of the late Gilbert and Erma Brannon Furr. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and had owned and operated Furr's Auto Sales in Grantsville since 1956. He attended Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are two stepsons, Thomas Ullum and Harold "Dick" Ullum, both of Grantsville; two brothers, Richard Furr of Columbus, Ohio, and Willard Furr of Glenville; three sisters, Rosalee Postalwait of Spencer, Patty Stacy of Clarksburg and Willa Jean Shamblin of Akron; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert Furr, Jr., and Harland Furr. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. 1/27/1994 FURR, HELEN C. Helen C. Furr, 67, of Grantsville, died Friday, Jan. 21, 1994, at her residence, a victim of caron monoxide poisoning because of a faulty heat exchanger. She was born in Big Bend, a daughter of the late Leonard and Gladys Rader Cain. She and her husband owned and operated Furr's Rt. 5 Auto Sales in Grantsville. She attended Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Thomas Ullum and Harold "Dick" Ullum, both of Grantsville; and two granddaughters, Sara Susanne Ullum and Cicily Rachelle Ullum, both of Grantsville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Ullum, and one sister, Juanita Cain. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. GAINER, CLAIR K. - See Smith, Clair K. GAINER, MELBA DUTCH - See Barker, Melba Dutch. GAINER, SCOTTIE - See Dawson Scottie. 10/13/1994 GARWOOD, BERTHA L. Bertha Louise Garwood, 53, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Mt. Zion, a daughter of the late Bernard and Delta Kirby Sampson. She was a homemaker. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and Parkersburg Yacht Club. She was a Methodist. Surviving are her husband of 17 years, John Garwood; one daughter, Kathy Sims of Virginia; two brothers, Robert Sampson of Parkersburg and Roger Sampson of Sonoma; two sisters, Geraldine Little of Mt. Zion and Linda Husk of Williamsburg, Va. She was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Sampson. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Bill Eaton officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens. GATES, EDITH V. - See Little, Edith V. 5/26/1994 GIBSON, ADA O. Ada O. Gibson, 90, of Coshocton, Ohio, formerly of Joker, died Wednesday, May 18, 1994, at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital, Coshocton, after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Husk Kirby. She was a charter member of the Tecumseh Free Will Baptish Church, Tecumseh, Mich. Surviving are three daughters, Betty Williams of Cleveland, Estella Buckus of Rootstown, Ohio, and Doris Asbury of West Lafayette, Ohio; four sons, Eugene Gibson of Xenia, Ohio, Okey Gibson of Kent, Ohio, Leon Gibson of Tecumseh, and Edward Gibson of Newcomerstown, Ohio; three sisters, Elah Gibson of Mt. Zion, Lucille Basnett of Big Bend and Helena Bennett of Elyria, Ohio; two brothers, Holly Kirby of Mt. Zion and Fred Kirby of Grantsville; 24 grandchildren; and 24 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Snowden Gibson; one daughter, Edra Rogers; three sons, Vernon Gibson, Arlin Gibson and Donald Gibson; and three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Church Cemetery near Mt. Zion. GIBSON, GRACE E. - See Barr, Grace E. 10/6/1994 GILLESPIE, JOHN R. John Robert Gillespie, 90, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital. He was a retired Baptist minister, having served pastorates in Ronceverte, Mullins, Clendenin, Parkersburg, Lumberport and Chicago, Ill. He was a graduate of Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky., and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago. He was a member of Grantsville First Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Louise Umstead, with whom he resided in Grantsville; three granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lessie "Beth" Ranson Gillespie; and his second wife, Bertha Strother Gillespie. Services were held at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, with Rev. James Pearson and Rev. David Fuller officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Park, South Charleston. Memorials preferred to Grantsville First Baptist Church. 4/21/1994 GODFREY, ARLEN Arlen Godfrey, 76, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Apr. 16, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Faye and Effie Starkey Godfrey. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a farmer. Surviving are three daughters, Hattie Nichols of Spencer and Bonnie Collins and Sandra Godfrey, both of Grantsville; three sons, Paul Godfrey of Parkersburg, Terry Godfrey of Spencer and Joe Godfrey of Grantsville; and three sisters, Ruth Keller of Big Bend, Virginia Parsons of Grantsville and Vera Conrad of Spencer. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating, and burial to be in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. ADDENDUM - 4/28/1994 Arlen Godfrey, 76, of Grantsville, Saturday, Apr. 16, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Faye and Effie Starkey Godfrey. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a farmer. Surviving are three daughters, Hattie Nichols of Spencer and Bonnie Collins and Sandra Godfrey, both of Grantsville; four sons, Roger and Paul Godfrey of Parkersburg, Terry Godfrey of Spencer, Joe Godfrey of Grantsville; three sisters, Ruth Keller of Big Bend, Virginia Parsons of Grantsvile and Vera Conrad of Spencer; and three brothers, Robert Godfrey of Parkersburg and John Godfrey and Bill Godfrey, both of Grantsville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. 11/3/1994 GODFREY, BEULAH F. Beulah F. "Dot" Godfrey, 79, of Grassrun, Gilmer County, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 1994, at her son's Washington home after an extended illness. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Dessie Marie Kuhl Queen. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Lockhart of Washington; two sons, Haymond Godfrey of Washington and Donald Godfrey of Parkersburg; a sister, Genevieve Weaver of Belpre; two brothers, Parker Queen and Clifford Queen, both of Lockney; six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wise "Jack" Godfrey; a sister, Violet McClead; and a brother, Kenneth Queen. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, with Rev. Herbert Smith officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Lockney. GODFREY, DORTHA - See Osborne, Dortha. GREATHOUSE, MABEL C. - See Mullins, Mabel C. 11/24/1994 GROGG, EDWARD M. Edward M. Grogg, 62, of Belpre, died Monday, Nov. 14, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after extended illness. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Leamon H. and Amy Susie Grogg. He was retired from Consolidated Freightways after 24 years of service and was a U. S. Army veteran. He was a member of Moose Lodge 1118. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Lorean Grogg; three sons, Louis Grogg of Lubeck, Marshall Wayne Grogg of London, Ohio, and Michael Grogg of Arnoldsburg; three daughters, Kimberly Hillman of Monroe, La.; Kathy Giffen of Belpre and Tina Davis of Williamstown; 11 grandchildren; seven sisters, Freda Ames of Vienna, Lena Ferguson of Elizabeth, Deloris Davis and Connie Cogar, both of Parkersburg, Cookie Hall of Palestine, Peggy Wade of Tanner and Dottie Frashure of Sand Fork; and 10 brothers, Donal, Jack, Steve and Kenny, all of Glenville, Rondel of Oberlin, Ohio, Leon of Parkersburg, Billie of Tanner, Fred of Belpre, Anthony of Elizabeth and Danny of Big Springs. He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Sherry Lynn Grogg; one brother, Keven Grogg; and one grandson, Lawrence Edward Giffen. Services were held at Calvary Community Church, Belpre, with Rev. Ken Fullerton officiating. the body was donated to West Virginia University. GROGGS, ERMEL M. - See Rogers, Ermel M. 11/3/1994 GROVES, ESTHER Esther Groves, 92, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Dempsey and Barbara Hunt Badgett. She was a homemaker and a member of Orma United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Edith Tanner and Linda Grove, both of Arnoldsburg; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Groves; four brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial was in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe. 3/24/1994 GUMP, JOSIAH GRANT "JOE" Josiah Grant "Joe" Gump, 94, of Ashland, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1994, in Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Losie, son of the late Charles E. Gump and Margaret (Ellison) Gump, formerly of Walnut. He was a resident of Ashland since 1933. He retired from Faultless Rubber Co. in 1964. He was a member of Ashland Church of the Nazarene, and a charter member of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Ashland. He was preceded in death by his wife Eva (Lloyd) Gump, Feb. 6, 1993; three brothers; one sister; and one foster sister. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Guy (Jean) Hawkins of Ashland; a sister, Esther Lurch, Redding, Calif.; a foster sister, Shirlee Crislip, Rosedale; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four nephews; and one niece. Services were held at Ashland Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Ivan Beatty officiating. Burial was in Ashland County Memorial Park. 7/21/1994 HAAG, ICIE M. Icie Marie McTheney Haag, 64, of Dille, died Monday, July 11, 1994, at Summersville Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Pentecostal Church. Surviving are husband, Perry Haag; sons, Ronald, Robert, John and Paul, all of Rittman, Ohio; daughters, Wanda Belt and Rebecca Patterson, both of Birch River, Sandra Salisbury of Swandale, Brenda Patterson of Mt. Airy, N.C., Barbara Taylor of Virginia Beach, Va., and Dorothy Hudgins of Norfolk, Va.; brothers, David and Dorsel McTheney of Creston, Ohio; sisters, Letty Jane Kennedy of Russellville, Ala., Mary Taylor of Creston, and Genevie Nicholas of East Lake, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were held at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, with Rev. David Adams officiating. Burial was in Mill Fork Cemetery, Rosedale. 11/10/1994 HADDOX, HAZEL Rev. Hazel Haddox, 93, of Big Bend, died Monday, Oct. 31, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born at Freed, a daughter of the late William H. and Lena Shimer Snider. She was founder and member of Spruce Hollow Community Church, where she served as minister for 41 years. Surviving are one son, Tona H. Haddox, Jr., of Big Bend; two daughters, Olive Buskirk of Parkersburg and Venice Goff of Clarksburg; one sister, Alta Duncan of Massillon, Ohio; two brothers, Bernard Snider of Newport and Colvin Snider of Mesa, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tona H. Haddox, Sr., in 1977; three sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Spruce Hollow Community Church, Big Bend, with Rev. Randy Wilson and Rev. Harvey Greathouse officiating. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. 7/21/1994 HALL, AMANDA GAE Amanda Gae Hall, 79, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, July 15, 1994, following a lengthy illness at Calhoun General Hospital. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Alec and Dora Laughlin Butler. She attended Fairview Church near Beech. Surviving are two sons, Dana Hall of Millstone and Ross Hall of Akron; 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Hall; one daughter, June Nichols; one grandson; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. 5/26/1994 HALL, CRISS A. Criss Hall, 79, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, May 18, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late J. W. and Ettie Clevenger Hall. He was the founder of Hall Dozer Co., which he operated until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of IOOF Lodge 246, Encampment 98, and Arnoldsburg Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Florence Laughlin Hall; one son, Stanley E. Hall of Millstone; three daughters, Carolyn Nester of Arnoldsburg, Linda Collins of Annamoriah and Kathy Westfall of Beaufort, S.C.; one half-brother, Charles Bailey of Oceana; one half- sister, Ruth Butler of Chloe; 11 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Hall; and one brother, Floris Hall. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. HALL, RELDA - See Hersman, Relda. 10/13/1994 HAMILTON, WILSON PAGE Wilson Page Hamilton, formerly of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1994, at Sycamore Hospital, Miamisburg, Ohio. He was the son of John M. and Minnie Cook Hamilton of Grantsville. He graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1926, and attended Glenville Normal School. After teaching school in Logan County, he entered West Virginia University and completed a five year course of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in 1934. In 1936 he graduated from University of Louisville with an MD degree. After internship, Dr. Hamilton practiced medicine in Grantsville for a year, during which he married Marjorie Avera of Germantown, Ohio. He left Grantsville and became public health medical officer of Marshall County and acted in the same capacity in Logan County for a short time. He entered Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and received an MDH degree. He returned to Logan County as public health officer until 1943, when he entered private practice in Chapmanville and remained there until his retirement in 1969. After five years in Florida, Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton returned to Germantown where Mrs. Hamilton died Feb. 18, 1984. He is survived by a daughter, Susan, who married Ed Bobbs and lives in Jackson, Ill.; a son, James Page Hamilton, who retired from the Air Force as a Colonel in 1989; five grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. 2/10/1994 HANEY, MARY F. Mary F. Haney, 94, of Mineral Wells, died Monday, Feb. 7, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Samuel and Ella Rice Criss. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Charles Haney of Parkersburg, and Fred Haney of Belpre; two daughters, Marjorie Thorn of Parkersburg and Mary M. "Madeline" Crawford of Morgan Hill, Calif.; two grandsons; five granddaughters, 11 great-grandchildren; seven great-great- grandchildren; three brothers, William Criss and Raymond Criss, both of Vienna, and Woodrow Criss of Grantsville; and four sisters, Edith Knight of Big Bend, Ellaodean Barnes, Marie Dotson, and Emogene Anderson, all of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil S. Haney, in 1984; two brothers; two sisters; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. David Brooks officiating, and burial to be in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Oh. 3/24/1994 HANEY, VIOLET Violet Haney, 76, died Saturday, Mar. 12, 1994, at Wadsworth Health Care Center, after a lengthy illness. Born in Creston, a daughter of the late Asa and Florence, she is survived by sisters, Maxine Hartman of Wadsworth and Sylvia Headley of Elizabeth; several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, Wadsworth, Ohio, with Rev. William D. Stutler officiating. Burial was in Greentown Cemetery. 4/7/1994 HARDEN, EULAH Eulah Harden, 86, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Mar. 28, 1994, at Parkview Health Care Center after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Madison and Mae Carpenter Leach. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Grantsville. Surviving are one granddaughter, Darlene Fallon of Pt. Pleasant; one grandson, Seth Avery Fallon of Pt. Pleasant; two sisters, Edna Hickman of Pineville and Ethel Slider of Beckley; and two brothers, Hatzel Leach of Millstone and Orville Leach of Mt. Zion. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Harden, in 1967; twin daughters, Bernadine Harden, in 1928, and Geraldine Barnes, in 1991; and two brothers, Burton Leach and Paul Leach. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. HARPER, HAZEL MAE - See Harrison, Hazel Mae. 11/17/1994 HARPER, VELVA Velva Harper, 82, of Spencer, died Monday, Nov. 7, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Spencer, a daughter of the late Andrew J. and Olive Bell Alvis McMullen. She was a homemaker and a lifelong Roane County resident. She attended Spencer Advent Christian Church. Surviving are seven daughters, Lucille McCune of Parkersburg, Barbara Jarvis of Grantsville, Patsy Darden of Starke, Fla., Katherine Harper and Georgia Wilson, both of Spencer, Betty Rohr of Buckhannon and Jackie O'Brien of Santa Fe, Tex.; seven sons, Robert Russell Harper, Jim Harper, Clemmie Harper, Mikel Harper and Richard Harper, all of Spencer, Danny Harper of Reedy and David Harper of Summersville, 31 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Harper, in 1989; one son Glen Harper; four brothers, Charles McMullen, Andrew McMullen, John McMullen and Russell McMullen; and one sister, Delphia McMullen James. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John W. Bowen officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. 3/17/1994 HARRIS, BETTY I. Betty I. Harris, 58, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, Mar. 7, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illenss. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of Arthur J. Deuley of Grantsville and the late Thelma Westfall Deuley. She was a former employee of Calhoun County Committee on Aging and was a member of Lower Run Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her father are her husband, Carl A. Harris; one daughter, Carlene M. Dunmore of Jolon, Calif.; four sons, Otis R. Harris of Stumptown, James A. Harris and Kenneth Harris, both of Grantsville, and Jason S. Harris of the home; one sister, Wanda Knotts of Orma; three brothers, Howard Scott Deuley of Cedarville, Gerald Deuley of Mt. Zion, and Arthur J. Deuley, Jr., of Grantsville; and five grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 6/23/1994 HARRIS, FRANKIE W. Frankie W. Harris, 63, of Grantsville, died Friday, June 17, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Sisco and Ethel Stanley Eddy. She was a homemaker and attended Victory Baptist Church in Grantsville. Surviving are one foster son, Leonard Powell of Grantsville; two sisters, Cora Kincaid of Smithville and Violet Stanley of Massillon, Ohio; and one brother, William S. Eddy of San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burdell Harris; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. HARRIS, FREDA V. - See Dudas, Freda V. Harris. HARRIS, NELLIE G. - See McCune, Nellie G. 1/13/1994 HARRISON, HAZEL MAE Hazel Mae Harrison, 76, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Jan. 7, 1994, at her residence of an apparent heart attack. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Francis Lemon Harper. She retired from PMC Corp. in 1974 after 36 years of service. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, where she was active in the Mission Circle. Surviving are one son, Jack Harrison of Parkersburg; two daughters, Patsy S. Park and Gloris M. Bungard, both of Walker; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, William Harrison; and two brothers, Howard E. Harper and Harry Harper. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Charles Barr and Rev. John McGary officiating. Burial was in Skidmore Cemetery, Dallison. 12/22/1994 HARTSHORN, BOYD Boyd Hartshorn, 70, of Russett, died Friday, Dec. 16, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Everett and Josie Sturm Hartshorn. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific on the USS Honolulu. He retired from Pennzoil Co. and was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife Dorma A. Miller Hartshorn; four sons, Lyle Hartshorn and Kevin Hartshorn, both of Grantsville, Colin Hartshorn of Shock and Gary Hartshorn of Munday; a daughter, Carol Collins of Petroleum; three brothers, Ernest Hartshorn and Glen Hartshorn, both of Grantsville, and Earl Hartshorn of Bolt; a sister, Elah Gainer of Grantsville; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dayton Hartshorn, and a sister, Ellanee Hartshorn. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelist Gene Miller officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. 6/2/1994 HARTSHORN, DAYTON Dayton Hartshorn, 71, Hyattsville, Md., formerly of Grantsville, died Thursday, May 26, 1994, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Everett and Josie Sturm Hartshorn. He was a 1941 Calhoun High School graduate, and was retired from Bell Telephone Co. of Maryland. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Lorranie Robinson Hartshorn; two daughters, Darlene Reichard of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Norma Webber of Charlotte Hall, Md.; one son, Stephen P. Hartshorn of Hyattsville; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four brothers, Ernest Hartshorn, Glen Hartshorn and Boyd Hartshorn, all of Grantsville, and Earl Hartshorn of Bolt, W. Va.; one sister, Elah Gainer of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Mt. Zion Cemetery, with graveside visitation. Francis Gasch's Sons Funeral Home, Hyattsville, handled arrangements. HARTSHORN, JANET M. - See Hopkins, Janet M. 12/1/1994 HATFIELD, OSIE J. Osie J. Hatfield, 91, of Harrisville, formerly of Grantsville, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 1994, at Millsboro Nursing Home, Millsboro, Del. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Virgil and Lizzie Border Turner. She was a 50-year member of Harrisville Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons, Wayne Hatfield of South Hills, Calif., Henry Hatfield of Grafton, James Hatfield of Parkersburg, and Harold "Bill" Hatfield of Millsboro; one daughter, Eunice McKinley of Salsburg, Md.; one sister, Mary Deem of Parkersburg; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell W. Hatfield; and two brothers. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Don Flanigan officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Harrisville. 11/17/1994 ERMA RUTH HAYES Erma Ruth Hayes, 65, of Grove City, Ohio died Wednesday, November 2, 1994, at her home following an extended illness. She was born February 3, 1929 in Gilmer County, the daughter of Atha Collins Smith Sayre of Springfield, Ohio and the late Clifford Kinley Smith. She was retired from Capital Machine Co., in Columbus, Ohio and was a member of Columbus First Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Paul D. Hayes; two daughters, Naomi (Mrs. Ron) Puttick and Pauletta (Mrs. Roger) Singell, both of Columbus; grandchildren, Erin Puttick, Devin Puttick and Matthew Singell of Columbus; sisters, Ellouise Pritchett of Washington, Blenda George of Kentucky, and Anita Welch of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; stepfather, Bert Sayre of Springfield, Ohio; stepbrothers, Nick Sayre of California, and Bill Sayre of Springfield; many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, sisters-in- law, brothers-in-law and friends, including an aunt, Hazel Knotts, of Stumptown. Services were held at Columbus First Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Edwin Hayes officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. 4/21/1994 HAYNES, LILLIE Lillie Haynes, 83, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Apr. 17, 1994, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late O. A. and Nora Heck Kerns. She was a homemaker and belonged to Grantsville Order of Eastern Star and North Fork Baptist Church, Ritchie County. Surviving are two sons, Voras Haynes of Elkins and Vearl Haynes of Springerville, Ariz.; a sister, Mary Layfield of Harrisville; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Haynes; two infant daughters; a brother, Arthur Kerns; and two sisters, Cora Grandstaff and Mable Hickman. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery, Harrisville. 3/17/1994 HEDGES, JULIA JARVIS Julia Jarvis Hedges, 88, formerly of Auburn, died Wednesday, Mar. 9, 1994, at The Willows Nursing Home, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late French and Sarah Cottrell Jarvis. She was a homemaker and a member of Auburn United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Dale Hedges of Massillon, Ohio; two daughters, Merle Kiminsky of Fort Myers, Fla., and Zelma Cox of Hagerstown, Md.; one brother, Elmer Jarvis of Wilsie; four sisters, Ruby Carr of Frametown, Locie Carr of New York, Erma Nichols of North Carolina and Bessie Morris of Stumptown; nine grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Benjamin Hedges, in 1967; one son; four sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. John Frum officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Creston. 1/13/1994 HEINEY, KATHRYN W. Kathryn W. Heiney, 60, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital after an apparent heart attack. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George and Daisy Mathews Whipkey. She was a retired employee of the Calhoun County Board of Education, and was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Charles Heiney; two daughters, Patricia Leach of Owasso, Okla., and Brenda Johnson of Princeton; two sons, Kenneth Heiney and Charles Heiney, Jr., both of Grantsville; one brother, Richard Whipkey of Parkersburg; two sisters, Sue Davis of Vienna and Lois Welch of Hebron, Ohio; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Whipkey and Don Whipkey. Services were scheduled at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Enon Baptist Church, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating, and burial to be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. 3/3/1994 HERSMAN, RELDA Relda Hersman, 71, of Belpre, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 1994, at Guernsey Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ohio, after a brief Illness. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late McLean and Allie Whytsell Hall. She had spent her early life in Calhoun County and was a resident of Belpre for 20 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Belpre. Surviving are three sons, Nelson Hersman of Marietta, Ronzel Hersman of Long Branch, N.J., and Romeo Hersman, Jr., of Columbus, Ohio; three daughters, Charlene Niggenmeyer of Guysville, Ohio, Judy Hersman of Pensacola, Fla., and Becky Carpenter of Belpre; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lonzo Hall of Sheffield, Ohio, and Paul Hall of Canal Fulton, Ohio; and four sisters, Zela Riggs and Evelyn Duley, both of Vienna, and Arlene McDonald of Coolville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Romeo Hersman, Sr., in 1952; one brother; one daughter, Ruby Kapteina; and one grandson, Dale Hersman. Services were held at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Paul Knierim officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Belpre. 12/22/1994 HIGGINBOTHAM, HOLLIS M. Hollis M. Higginbotham, 82, of Sand Ridge, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Putnam County, a son of the late Simon M. and Cora Belle Jeffreys Higginbotham. He owned and operated a trucking company at Sand Ridge for many years. He was a member of Albert's Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge, where he was adult class leader and superintendent. Surviving are three sons, Paul D. Higginbotham of Newton, N. Burl Higginbotham of Terre Haute, Ind., and Richard M. Higginbotham of Doylestown, Ohio; one daughter, Irene H. Bradshaw of Nesconset, N. Y.; one brother, Frank Higginbotham of Belle; one sister, Ella Rutledge of Dunbar; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Greta V. Higginbotham, in 1993. Services were at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee, Rev. John Powell, and Rev. Stanley Epling officiating. Burial was in Lynch Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 6/9/1994 HOPKINS, JANET M. Janet M. Hopkins, 52, of Creston, died Tuesday, May 31, 1994, near Creston of injuries sustained in a car accident. She was born in Russett, a daughter of the late Thomas and Glenna Leone Fogle Hartshorn. She was a 19-year resident of Wirt County and was employed as a home aide for Wirt County Committee on Aging and Family Services. She was a former employee of Wirt Inflatable Specialists, Elizabeth. She was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping and bluegrass music. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Donald Hopkins; three daughters, Rhonda "Sherry" Bailey of Cottageville, Johnna Laughlin of Pettyville and Brenda Potts of Parkersburg; one brother, Bobby Hartshorn of Glenville; one sister, Anita Vannoy of Russett; two grandsons; and two granddaughters. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Raymond D. Ray officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Groundhog, near Creston. 6/2/1994 HOPKINS, JONATHAN D. Jonathan Depugh Hopkins, 75, of Grantsville, died Thursday, May 26, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Creston, a son the the late Jonathan D. and Melissa Headley Hopkins. He was retired from Patterson-Leach Fabricators, Cleveland. He attended Mt. Zion Methodist Church and was a former member of the Grantsville Lions Club. Surviving are one granddaughter, Cindy Miller of Creston; and one brother, William Hopkins of Santa Clara, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Hopkins, in 1948; two daughters, Ruby Hopkins and Judy Brooks; and two grandsons. Services were held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Calhoun County. 9/8/1994 HUFFMAN, DELPHIA Delphia Parsons Huffman, 68, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Big Bend, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 1994, at St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, after an extended illness. She was born at Beech, a daughter of the late Andy and Olive Butler Parsons. She retired from B.F. Goodrich Co., Grantsville, and was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Robert Allen Huffman of Gloucester, Mass., and Ronald Leo Huffman of Big Bend; a daughter, Sherry L. Richards of Richmond; a foster daughter, Pat Hand of Gloucester; two brothers, Orlando Parsons of Glenville and Ernest Parsons of Spencer; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers; and a sister. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating, and burial to be in Orma U.M. Church Cemetery. 9/29/1994 HUGHES, JERNELDA Jernelda "Jerry" Hughes, 60, of Windham, Ohio, died at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio. Born in Grantsville, she was the daughter of George and Lorene (Wilson) Collins. She worked as a waitress and cashier for Marriott and Howard Johnson's. She attended Windham Bible Church and enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include her husband, Roy L., whom she married Oct. 27, 1979; three sons, Roger Tingler, Ronald Tingler and Randy Tingler, all of Windham; two daughters, Cheryl Apthorpe of Windham and Sandra Ellwood of Niles; a stepson, Brian E. Hughes of Selma, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Linda L. Leyman of Windham and Teresa H. Pyatte of Ravenna; seven grandchildren; and eight stepgrandchildren. Services were held at Windham Bible Church. Burial was in Windham Township Cemetery. Memorial may be made to Windham Bible Church. HUNT, ERMA PEARL - See Boggs, Erma Pearl. 9/8/1994 HUNT, ROBERT C. Robert Charles Hunt, 58, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Charles and Erma Anderson Hunt. He retired from Local Union 132 as an operating engineer. He was a member of AARP and Charleston American Legion Post 200. He attended Landmark Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lois E. Clyde Hunt; four sons, Robert Wayne Hunt and Ryan Hunt, both of Parkersburg, Russell Hunt of Elizabeth and Daniel W. Hunt of Baltimore; three daughters, Carolyn Lamp of Elizabeth, Brenda Schebe of Rockport and Crystal Hunt of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; three brothers, Lowell T. Hunt of Palestine, Jesse Hunt of Maryland and James Hunt of Kentucky; and two sisters, Juanita Armstrong and Jean Royston, both of Denton, Md. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. David Freshour officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 9/15/1994 HUNT, ROBERT C. Robert Charles Hunt, 58, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Charles and Erma Anderson Hunt. He retired from Local Union 132 as an operating engineer. He was a member of AARP and Charleston American Legion Post 200. He attended Landmark Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lois E. Clyde Hunt; four sons, Robert Wayne Hunt and Brian Hunt, both of Parkersburg, Russell Hunt of Elizabeth and Daniel W. Hunt of Baltimore, Md.; three daughters, Carolyn Lamp of Elizabeth, Brenda Schrebe of Rockport and Crystal Hunt of Elizabeth; six grandchildren; three brothers, Lowell T. Hunt of Palestine, Jesse Hunt of Maryland and James Hunt of Kentucky; and two sisters, Juanita Armstrong and Jean Royston, both of Odenton, Md. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. David Freshour officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 11/17/1994 HUSK, ALBERT Albert Husk, 85, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1994, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Jessie and Alice Craddock Husk. He was a former employee of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, and of Cabot Corp., Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Geneva Bennett Husk; two daughters, Wilma Bell of Grantsville and Deloris McCartney of Chester; three sons, Robert Husk and Howard Husk, both of Akron, and William Husk of Guernsey, Ohio; one stepson, Ray Wade of Akron; and two brothers, Lennie Husk and Grant Husk, both of Grantsville. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Grantsville. 4/7/1994 HUSK, DONALD L. Donald L. "Chub" Husk, 59, of Grantsville, died Monday, Mar. 28, 1994, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Cremo, a son of Goldie Funk Husk of Barboursville and the late Ellis Husk. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from the Calhoun County Board of Education, having served as a bus driver and custodian at Pleasant Hill Elementary. He was a former custodian at Grantsville Post Office. Surviving in addition to his mother are one son, Stephen L. Husk of Little Creek, Va.; and two brothers, Gary Husk of Barboursville and Robert Husk of Ronceverte. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, near Mount Zion. 2/24/1994 JAMES, JERRY RAY Jerry Ray James, 44, of Glenville, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 1994, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after an extended illness. He was born in Glenville, a son of Eva R. James of Glenville and the late Alamander James. He was an auto mechanic. Surviving in addition to his mother is one brother, Jack James of Glenville. Services were scheduled Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Dallas Frederick officiating, and burial in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. 9/22/1994 JARVIS, AURILIA RUSHA Aurilia Rusha Jarvis, 92, of Mud Fork, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 1994, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, Sissonville, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James Madison and Nancy Jane Murphy West. She was a homemaker and attended Mud Fork Union Church. Surviving are two sons, Charles Jarvis of Tallmadge, Ohio, and Henry Jarvis of Rochester, N.Y.; three sisters, Ocena Truman of Ivydale, Mattie Boggs and Emma McGraw, both of Spencer; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held at Mud Fork Union Church, near Chloe, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo. 6/2/1994 JARVIS, BRUCE Bruce Jarvis, 76, of Spencer, died Thursday, May 26, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Oka, a son of the late Hoke and Edna Keaton Jarvis. He was a retired coal miner and a former rural mailman. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the United Mine Workers Association. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Coen Jarvis; two daughters, Helen Cottle of Pulaski, Va., and Carolyn Batten of Carlisle, Pa.; two sons, Forest Jarvis of Waskom, Texas, and Charles R. Jarvis of Dunkirk, N.Y.; two sisters, Katie Helmick of Parkersburg and Daisy Butler of Millsboro, Del.; six grandchildren; and five great- grandchldren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard Jarvis and Scott Jarvis. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan and Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Burial was in Swank Cemetery, near Spencer. 4/7/1994 JARVIS, DONA G. Dona G. Jarvis, 83, of Minnora, died Wednesday, Mar. 30, 1994, at Roane General Hospital. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late John Thomas and Lydia Hensley Jarvis. She was a homemaker and a member of Prudence Chapel United Methodist Church, Minnora. Surviving are five sons, James Jarvis of Bristol, Tenn., Charles Jarvis of Elkview, Kenneth Jarvis of Newport, Jack Jarvis of Covington, Ohio, and Danny Jarvis of Minnora; four daughters, Dorothy Rice of Jacksonville, Fla., Frances Saffir of Spencer, Mary Bittner of Millstone, and Arletta Conley of Chloe; one sister, Ota Northrop of Ivydale; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Jarvis; two sons, Paul Jarvis and Marvin Jarvis; seven sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Prudence Chapel U.M. Church, with Rev. Roger Flesher officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. JARVIS, JULIA - See Hedges, Julia Jarvis. JARVIS, MELBA DUTCH - See Barker, Melba Dutch. 5/12/1994 JARVIS, ROLPHA J. Rolpha J. Jarvis, 88, of Grantsville, died Sunday, May 8, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Lewis and Hannah Shock Jarvis. He was a retired carpenter, and a member and former Sunday School teacher at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Madge Parsons Jarvis, and one brother, Rubin Jarvis of Belpre. He was preceded in death by one son, Blaine Jarvis; one brother, Otto Jarvis; and one sister, Cina Francis. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 6/30/1994 JARVIS, WILLIS Willis Jarvis, 67, of Valley Fork, died Friday, June 24, 1994, at Charleston Area Medical Center's General Division after a brief illness. He was born in Little White Oak, a son of the late Alpheus and Martha Flinn Jarvis. He was a farmer and a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Lola Hicks Jarvis; six daughters, Martha Jarvis, Mary Jarvis, Norma Jarvis, Linda Jarvis and Wilma King, all of Valley Fork, and Janet Beasley of Clay; four sons, Robert Jarvis, Bill Jarvis, Victor Jarvis and Willie Jarvis, all of Valley Fork; one brother, Claude Jarvis of Spencer; and seven grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Hicks Cemetery, Chloe. 9/29/1994 JOHNSON, GAY MAXINE Gay Maxine Johnson, 71, of Byesville, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 16, 1994, at Byesville. She was born in Grantsville, daughter of the late Samuel and Eva Burrows Shrieves. She was a Baptist by faith and a homemaker. Surviving are three sons, Edward Johnson of Wadsworth, Ohio; James Johnson of Quaker City, Ohio, and Maynard Johnson of Jerusalem, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs, Denver (Glada) Quick of Copley, Ohio, Jannet Yoho of Byesville, Mrs. Bill (Lela) Stacy of Barnesville, Ohio, and Olive Bragg of Senecaville, Ohio; a brother, Albert Shrieves of Akron; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Johnson, in January 1973; two daughters; four sisters; and a brother. Services were held at Thorn-Eberle Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Lee officiating. Burial was in Sharon Center Cemetery, Sharon Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey Inc., Cambridge, OH 43725. 11/17/1994 JONES, BENNIE D. Bennie D. Jones, 73, Grantsville, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Howard and Bertha Deem Jones. He retired as a welder for Cabot Corp. and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville, Eureka Lodge 40, AF&AM, Grantsville, and was a well-known bluegrass musician. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Siers Jones; two sons, Bobby Jones of Fairmont and Johnny D. Jones of Grantsville; a daughter, Cathy Jones of Clarksburg; three brothers, Willard Jones of Five Forks, Everett Jones and Chester Jones, both of Grantsville; three sisters, Freeda Twoey of Burton, Ohio, and Virgie Southall and Mildred Campbell, both of Grantsville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery. 8/4/1994 JONES, DAVID David Jones, 84, died Sunday, July 17, 1994, at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, The Plains, Ohio. Born in Calhoun County, he was the son of the late Eleighue and Bell Brookover Jones. He worked for 25 years at John Davidson Contracting and 15 years at Abex Corp. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Genevieve "Mary" Stover Jones; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Juanita) Gilkey and Mrs. Pearl (Evelyn) Brooks of The Plains; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Sharon of Athens; a son, Robert of Nelsonville; a sister, Rosie Jones of Calhoun County; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey; sisters, Fronie and Minnie; and brothers, Frank, Robert, Earl, Granville, Homer, Harley, and Jake. Funeral services were held at Souers Funeral Home, with Bishop John Pollard officiating. Burial was in Athens Memory Gardens. 9/15/1994 JONES, LEONA R. Leona R. Jones, 64, of Grantsville, died Monday, Aug. 22, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Dollie Omie Dawson Bell. She was a homemaker. Surviving are seven daughters, Betty Parsons of Nobe, Bertha Jones and Nellie Moss, both of Brohard, Irene Fox of Tanner, Barbara Gray of Summersville, Terry Clark of Chloe and Virginia Parsons of Grantsville; six sons, Robert Bell of Smithville, Fred Jones, Floyd A. Jones, Jr., and David Jones, all of Brohard, Willie Jones of Grantsville and Jerry Jones of Chloe; three sisters, Zelda Headley of Grantsville, Dollie W. Jones of Clarksburg and Churl Lott of Ravenna, Ohio; three brothers, Russell Bell of Ravenna, Cecil Bell of Grantsville and Harold Bell of Big Springs; 25 grandchildren; and two great-granchhildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd A. Jones; one son, Roger Jones; four sisters, Martha Eckhart, Winnona Bell, Sharon Wright and Ethel Wyers; three brothers, Harl Bell, Bill Bell and Jack Bell; and one granddaughter, Kendra Clark. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery near Big Bend. 4/7/1994 JONES, MARVELLA Marvella "Polly" Jones, 87, of Washington, died Wednesday, Mar. 30, 1994, at Ravenswood Village Care Center after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Hagen and Claudine "Dolly" Groves Mace. She was a homemaker and a member of Enon Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one sister, Shada Snyder of Salem, Ohio, and four nieces, including Lorene Wigal of Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. H. Jones; two stepsons; and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. Burial was in Enon Cemetery. JONES, RUTH - See Elder, Ruth Jones. 5/5/1994 JUSTICE, LARRY BROOKS Larry Brooks Justice, infant son of Stephen and Elizabeth Ann Ball Justice of Glenville, died at birth, Tuesday, Apr. 26, 1994, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston. Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister, Rose Justice of the home; two brothers, Travis Justice and Carl Justice, both of the home; paternal grandmother, Waneda Justice of Chloe; and maternal grandparents, Ruby and Ronald Miller of Glenville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Brooks Justice. Services were held at Lamb Cemetery, Chloe, with Kenneth Fisher officiating. 7/21/1994 KEEN, ARNOLD R. Arnold R. Keen, 75, of Landenberg, Pa., died Saturday, July 9, 1994, at Christiana Hospital, Standon, Del. He was born in Newton, a son of the late Robert L. and Eva Helmic Keen. He was a research scientist and registered professional engineer who had worked for DuPont Co. for 35 years, retiring in 1977. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Harless Keen; one brother, Daniel Keen of Chloe; one sister, Hazel Boggs of Left Hand; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Bryce Griffith officiating. Burial was in Keen Cemetery, Newton, with Masonic graveside rites. 3/31/1994 KEEN, DONNA F. Donna F. Keen, 77, of Spencer, died Friday, Mar. 25, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Oka, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Rosa Sharp Cottrell. She was a retired Registered Nurse and attended Bethel United Methodist Church, near Spencer. Surviving are one stepson, Alton C. Keen, Jr., of Newton; two sisters, Hallie Graves of Atwater, Ohio, and Pauline Davis of Spencer; one brother, Harold Cottrell of Spencer; one step-great- grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton C. Keen, Sr.; four sisters, Esta Woods, Audra Knotts, Eva Snodgrass, and Vera Conner; one brother, Walter Cottrell; and one step-granddaughter. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John C. Looney officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, near Spencer. 3/17/1994 KELLEY, DONALD Donald Kelley, 59, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, Mar. 13, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illenss. He was born in Munday, a son of Clara Jones Kelley of Munday and the late James Kelley. He was a construction engineer. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Ann Parson Kelley of Belpre; three daughters, Debbie Graham of Parkersburg, Donna Grishaber of Saginaw, Mich., and Teressa Valentine of Elizabeth; one brother, Paul Kelley of Munday; seven sisters, Eloise Bonar, Betty Boyce, Louise Ayers, and Emogene Rogers, all of Parkersburg, Leona Pettit of Gilmer County, Madeline Yoak of Grantsville, and Sue Pepper of Munday; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons and one brother. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Raymond Ray officiating, and burial to be in Wolverton Cemetery. KELLEY, EDNA R. - See Propst, Edna R. 9/8/1994 KELLEY, WILLIAM B. William Blaire Kelley, 72, of Vienna, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 1994, at his residence. He was born in White Pine, a son of the late Lloyd F. and Vera Kite Kelley. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having received the Purple Heart. After World War II, he was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He eventually returned to Parkersburg, where he was employed by American Cyanamid Co. for 37 years prior to his retirement in 1985. Surviving are one son, Vernon Kelley of Mineral Wells; one daughter, Vera M. Hopkins of Parkersburg; three sisters, Lucille Montgomery of Parkersburg, and Pauline Smith and Anna Mae McGirk, both of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Starcher Kelley; one brother; and three sisters. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Gerald Morgan officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery North. 9/29/1994 KENNEDY, JUNIOR R. Junior R. Kennedy, 77, of Normantown, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Normantown, a son of the late Spurgeon C. and Daisy C. James Kennedy. He was a retired conservationist with U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in Glenville, and was a prominent livestock farmer in Gilmer County for many years. He was a member of Grantsville Eureka Lodge No. 40, AF&AM, and Oak Grove Baptist Church, Normantown, where he served as church clerk. Surviving are his wife of 53 years. Garnet E. Kennedy; five sons, James Kennedy, Roger Kennedy and Scott Kennedy, all of Normantown, Kent Kennedy of Ripley, and Kevin Kennedy of Bruceton Mills; and seven grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Charles Fisher and Elder Larry Fisher officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Normantown. 6/9/1994 KERBY, HOLLY G. Holly G. Kerby, 85, of Mt. Zion, died Friday, June 3, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Joseph and Jane Husk Kerby. He was retired from Calhoun County Board of Education. He was a member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church near Mt. Zion, Knights of Pythias, and Grantsville IOOF Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Mace Kerby; three daughters, Pauline Duskey of Canvas, Marie Kerby of Sandyville and Sue Kerby of Ripley; three sons, Robert Kerby of Barberton, Ohio, William "Tap" Kerby of Mt. Zion and Foster Kerby of Spencer; two step-daughters, Robin Wayne of Grantsville and Cynthia Shaffer of Hartville, Ohio; one brother, Fred Kerby of Grantsville, three sisters, Elah Gibson of Mt. Zion, Lucille Basnett of Big Bend and Helena Bennett of Elyria, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Gibson Kerby, in 1966, one daughter, three brothers, and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Hur Cemetery, near Mt. Zion. KERNS, LILLIE - See Haynes, Lillie. 1/06/1994 KIMBLE, HETTIE B. Hettie B. Kimble, 88, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1993, at Central Park Village, Orlando, after an extended illness. She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late Fredrick and Ella Hamilton Carpenter. She was a former 45-year resident of Parkersburg, and was retired from Corning Glass, Parkersburg, after 23 years of service. Surviving are her husband, William O. Kimble; one daughter, Rose Ella Moore of Mason, Ohio; one son, William Fredrick Kimble of Orlando; one brother, Bryce Carpenter of Parkersburg; two sisters, Myrtle Jane DePue of Spencer and June Seabolt of Chardin, Ohio; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, With Rev. Jerry Bush officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. 1/20/1994 KING, HOMER Homer King, 91, of Windham, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1994, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, Aug 13, 1902, a son of the late William and Sarah (Lane) King. He previously was a farmer and in the lumber business. He was a resident of Windham for 10 years. Surviving are a son, Elbert King of Windham; a foster son, Gregory Jones of Windham; a daughter, Jacqueline Bailey of Garrettsville; a brother, Coy of Glenville; a sister, Roxie of Rosedale; eight grandchildren; and six great-granchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Greta K. King, in 1990; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home, Garrettsville, with J. W. Board officiating. Burial was in Windham Cemetery. 7/28/1994 KING, OCIE Ocie King, 68, of Shock, died Monday, July 18, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Andrew and Sarah Sampson. She had attended Frozen Chapel Baptist Church, Shock. Surviving are three daughters, Emogene Cottrell and Sharon Sue King, both of Shock, and Lyda Dye of East Liverpool, Ohio; four sons, Dwight King, George King and Delbert King, all of Shock, and Larry King of Front Royal, Va.; one sister, Hallie Ryder of Nicut; three brothers, Homer Sampson of Shock, Kirt Sampson, and David Sampson, both of Parkersburg; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Cottrell Cemetery. 10/6/1994 KING, ROBERT L. Robert L. King, 68, of Lower Nicut, Orma, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Jerry and Ora Vankirt King. He was a retired longshoreman at Lake Erie Docks of Cleveland. He was a member of Fairview Methodist Church, Orma, and was a life member of West Fork Riding Club. Surviving are his wife, Virginia M. King; four daughters, Irene Carter of Nicut, Loretta Lamb of Tampa, Fla., Nancy Craddock of Rittman, Ohio, and Brenda King of Tucson, Ariz.; one son, David King of Old Hickory, Tenn.; one brother, Lester King of Orma; four sisters, Icy Hudson of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Goldie Campbell of Belpre, Ellen Laffree and Mary Reynolds, both of Vienna; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Lawrence King, two brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Ed Moore officiating. Burial was in King Cemetery, Nicut. 5/26/1994 KING, RUBY E. Ruby E. King, 71, of Chloe, died Sunday, May 22, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer, after an extended illness. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Perry and Ida Truman. She was a member of Walker Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, George O. King of Canton, Roy Lee King of Scio, Ohio, and Doy King of Louisville, Ohio; five daughters, Edna Stevens of Canton, Virginia Poluska of Janesville, Wis., and Kay Croston, Ruby Metheney and Reta Greathouse, all of Chloe; two sisters, Jessie Holcomb and Sybil Parsons, both of Clay; 22 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Sevices were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Paul Parsons officiating, and burial to be in Murphy Cemetery, Chloe. KIRBY, ADA O. - See Gibson, Ada O. 4/7/1994 KIRBY, HAZEL M. Hazel M. Kirby, 74, of Smithville, died Monday, Mar. 28, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Nathan and Belle Bennett. She was a homemaker and cared for several elderly people in her home. She was a Methodist. Surviving are one son, Robert Kirby of Five Forks; one sister, Margaret Jenner of Smithville; one granddaughter, Christy Ann Kirby of Five Forks; and one grandson, James Thomas Kirby of Five Forks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kirby, in 1974; one daughter, Edith Virginia Kirby; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Lawson Whipkey and Rev. Art Spring officiating. Burial was in Hardman Chapel Cemetery. 6/9/1994 KNOPP, LOUGENE Lougene "Gene" Knopp, 62, of Boaz, died Saturday, June 4, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Nicut, a daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Hicks Sampson. She was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, Mountain State Business College, and St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She had been employed by Worthington Manor Care Center. She was a member of Sand Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Delmar Wayne Knopp; two sons, Gary Knopp of Williamstown and Michael Knopp of Eutawville, S.C.; three daughters, Janet Cooper of Holly Hill, S.C., Rebecca Kimble of Grantsville, and Shari Carder of Big Bend; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; three brothers, Homer Sampson of Shock, Curt Sampson and Dave Sampson, both of Parkersburg; and two sisters, Hallie Mae Reider of Nicut and Ocie King of Shock. Services were held at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery North. KNOTTS, JEAN - See Bullard, Jean. LAMB, ALICE - See Arnold, Alice. 6/23/1994 LARRISON, EULA E. Eula E. Larrison, 82, of Belpre, died Friday, June 17, 1994, at Worthington Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Howard and Minda Anderson Brannon. She taught in Ohio school systems for 35 years, retiring from Belpre Schools. She had taught in Little Hocking, Layman, Akron, and in Calhoun County. She attended North Parkersburg Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mary J. Larrison and Emily A. Larrison, both of Belpre; two sisters, Leah Sturm of Millsboro, Del., and Bertie Haugh of Lynn Haven, Fla.; and one brother, Lenna Brannon of Beeville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil F. Larrison, in 1987 and a half-brother, Harvey Brannon. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Conrad Lowe officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 5/26/1994 LAYFIELD, WANETA V. Waneta Virginia Layfield, 69, of Harrisville, died Thursday, May 19, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Lottie Cox Wilson. She was a homemaker and the co-owner of Layfield Building Supply. She was a 1944 Cairo High School graduate and a Baptist. Surviving are her husband of more than 49 years, Richard H. Layfield; two sons, Delbert Layfield and H. Gary Layfield, both of Harrisville; two daughters, Elaine Ausbrooks of Vienna, Va., and Glenna Enoch of Harrisville; five grandsons; five granddaughters; and one first cousin who was raised in the home, Fleeta Cunningham of Harrisville. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Burlis Wilson and Corlis Wilson; one foster sister, Ona Haught; and one great-granddaughter, Victoria Holbrook. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. O. D. Harman officiating. Burial was in King Knob Cemetery. LEACH, EULAH - See Harden, Eulah. 6/9/1994 LEE, GARY L. Gary L. Lee, 50, of Parkersburg, died Monday, May 30, 1994, at his residence. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of the late Howard and Virginia Lee. Surviving are two sons, Mark A. Hawk of Texas and Greg P. Lee of Colorado; one daughter, Janet Wagner of Grantsville; one sister Sadie DeSenze of Parkersburg; one brother, James R. Lee of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren; two nieces, one nephew; one great-niece; and two great-nephews. The body was donated to Human Gift Registry, West Virginia University. Memorial services were held at Christ United Methodist Church, Parkersburg. LEE, SADIEJANE - See Desenze, Sadiejane. 8/4/1994 LESHER, VIRGINIA Virginia Dare Webb Lesher, 72, of Parkersburg, died Friday, July 29, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after a brief illness She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Lynch and Martha Conley Webb. She was a homemaker. Surviving are four daughters, Many Ann Brannon of Parkersburg, Karen Anita Jarvis of South Carolina, Donita Kay Miller of Spencer and Linda Sue Lesher of Arnoldsburg; six sons, Larry Gene Lesher, Gerald Dean Lesher, David Wayne Lesher, all of Spencer, Kenneth Ray Lesher, William Allen Lesher, Leonard Neil Lesher, all of Barberton, Ohio; one sister, Dixie Phillips of Waverly; two brothers, Hartsel Jack Webb, address unknown; 25 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Lesher, in 1972; three sons; and one daughter. Services were held at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Howard Nichols officiating. Burial was in Dry Hill Cemetery, Egypt Ridge, near Spencer. 11/3/1994 LESTER, WAYNE Wayne Lester, 50, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after a sudden illness. He was born in Miami, Fla., a son of Sarah Gretchen Whitworth Lester of Arnoldsburg, and the late John Wellington Lester. He was a disabled U. S. Army veteran, and a member of Minnora United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are two sisters, Linda Lee Crawford of Memphis, Tenn., and Johanna Lester of St. Paul, Minn. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. James Riggs officiating, and burial to be in Wilson-Lester Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. 5/19/1994 LEVERING, DALE FRANKLIN, SR. Dale Franklin Levering, Sr., 75, of Russett Community, Grantsville, died Monday, May 16, 1994, at his home following an extended illness. Born in Levering County, Ohio, June 30, 1918, he was a son of the late Lloyd Daniel and Gertrude Streby Levering. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in Africa and Italy. He was a 1952 graduate of Glenville State College and was a former biology teacher at Calhoun County High School for 14 years. He established Levering's Grocery Co., Russett, in 1946 and operated it until 1992. He was a member of Millstone Church of Christ where he served as song leader, Bible class teacher, and treasurer. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a former employee of Pennzoil Corporation where he served on the office staff. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Moran Levering; one son, Dale F. Levering, Jr., of Boston, Mass.; three daughters, Mrs. Jeanie Hitchings of Troy, Ohio, Mrs. Monnica Snodgrass and Mrs. Chris Eggleston, both of Ripley; six grandchildren, Dan and Matt Levering, both of Boston; John Franklin Kimble of Troy, Tommy and Sarah Snodgrass and Tyler Dale Levering, all of Ripley; and one brother, Lloyd A. Burger of Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Douglas Levering, in 196l; and two brothers, Robert W. Levering of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Donald H. Levering of Zanesville, Ohio. Funeral services are scheduled Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelists Richard Vanhorn and Danny Lamby officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. 1/13/1994 LITTLE, EDITH V. Edith V. Little, 80, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Earl E. Gates and Eva Lulu Hathaway Gates. She was retired from Montgomery Ward. She was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church and was a Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteer. Surviving are one daughter, Margaret Cowdery of Belpre; one son, David Little of Parkersburg; five grandsons; and one sister, Elizabeth Walker of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie D. Little; one grandson, Dean Cowdery; and one brother, Carl Gates. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Charles E. Potts officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 1/6/1994 LOCKHART, CLAUDE O. Claude O. Lockhart, 89, of Belpre, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1993, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late John and Fonie Wilson Lockhart. He worked for American Viscose Co. for 17 years and for Union Carbide until his retirement. He was a member of the Marietta Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Lockhart; one daughter, Clara Williams of Elyria, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Connie Holbert of Chester, Va.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clay Lockhart of Westminster, Calif.; two sisters, Laura Cooper and Goldie Perkins, both of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Velma Ott Lockhart; one son, Calvin Lockhart; one stepson, Ronnie Conley; four brothers, and one sister. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Evangelist Ron Laughery officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery. 2/24/1994 LOCKHART, LUCILLE W. Lucille W. Lockhart, 82, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 1994, at her residence. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John and Mattie Erlewine Walker. She was a Calhoun County High School graduate, and taught school in Calhoun County. She was a member of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, and Seventh Street United Methodist Church, where she was active in Rachel Missions Circle and Friendship Sunday School Class. Surviving are one sister, Vada W. Smith of Parkersburg; five stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Yancy S.Lockhart; one stepson, Richard Lockhart; and four brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Frank G. Plybon, Jr., and Rev. Loyde H. Hartley officiating, and burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. 11/24/1994 LOWE, RALPH D. Ralph D. Lowe, 91, of Vienna, died Friday, Nov. 18, 1994, at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Round Knob, Roane County, a son of the late Christopher and Emma S. Sinnett Lowe. He was a retired civil engineer for W. Va. Dept. of Highways and had served as a civil engineer during World War II in the construction of defense plants. He was a member of Advent Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Esta Lowe; two sisters, Beulah Taylor and Ethelyn Shimp, both of Spencer; and one brother, Richard Lowe of Spencer. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 8/11/1994 LOWTHER, PEARLIE R. Pearlie Ray Lowther, 81, of Orma, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 1994, at Richwood Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born in Tyler County and was a farmer. Surviving are his caretaker, Sharon Suttle of Orma, with whom he resided. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Orma United Methodist Church, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating, and burial in Orma Cemetery. LUTZ, NANCY J. - See Atkinson, Nancy J. LYNCH, VERA - See Beaver, Vera. 4/21/1994 LYONS, RUTH Ruth E. Lyons, 84, of Creston, Ohio, died Thursday, Mar. 31, at her residence after a long illness. She was born in 1909 in Big Otter to Joshua and Eliza (Miller) Tanner and married Robert Lee Lyons on Aug. 1, 1934. He died Nov. 14, 1960. She had made her home in the Nebo area most of her life, moving to Creston eight years ago. She was a nurse's aide at the former Rosy Rae Nursing Home in Seville. She was a member of Grace Cathedral, Akron, Ohio, and was an avid quilter and banjo player. Surviving are six children. Mrs. David (Rosalee) Metheney and Mrs. Ronzel (Betty) Tanner, both of Creston, Franklin of Sharon, Pa., David Lee Lyons of Burnsville, Mrs. George (Janet Kay) Bourne of Hermitage, Pa., and Eliza Jane Hanshaw of Clay; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, James Tanner of Creston; and three sisters, Anna Jarvis, Clara Tanner, and Mary Drake, all of Chloe. In addition to her husband, one son, Virgil, two infant children, one sister, Amanda, and four brothers, Owen, Ernest, Sherdon and Robert, died previously. Services were held at Murray Funeral Home, Creston, with Rev. William Davis officiating. Burial was in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. MACE, MARVELLA - See Jones, Marvella. 12/15/1994 MACE, SHIRLEY R. Shirley R. Mace, 50, of Calhoun Homes, Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Ermal M. Westfall of Grantsville and the late Park Westfall. Surviving in addition to her mother are one son, Richard Mace II of Vienna; one daughter, Jamie Fluharty of Smithville; one brother, Scottie Westfall of Grantsville; and four grandchildren. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating, and burial to be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 6/9/1994 MARKS, SMITH Smith (Midnight) Marks, 90, of Lower Salem, Ohio, died Monday, May 16, 1994, at Heartland of Marietta. He was born in Shock, W. Va. He was a retired miner and farmer. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Tuttle Schoolcraft Marks; one daughter, Kathleen Alberti of Baltimore, Md.; three sons, D. R. Schoolcraft and Frederick, both of Ellenboro, N. C., and William Schoolcraft of Shelton, Wash.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. 4/7/1994 MAY, MARLYN Marlyn May, 7-month-old son of Gary C. and Veronica Tanner May of Spencer, died Tuesday, Mar. 29, 1994, at Women & Children's Hospital, Charleston, after an extended illness. Surviving in addition to his parents are four brothers, Mike Burgess of Gandeeville, Rodney May of Harmony, Scott May and Greg May, both of Spencer; paternal grandmother, Elva May of Harmony; maternal grandparents, Albert and Frances Tanner of Arnoldsburg; and paternal great-grandparents, Orvil Starcher and Otie Starcher, both of Ivydale. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Ronel May. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks and Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Zion Hill Cemetery, Elana. 11/3/1994 MAZE, BELVA Belva Maze, 82, of Munday, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 1994, at the Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Wirt County, daughter of the late Leonard and Della Watson McIntyre. She was a member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church and Wirt County Senior Citizens. Surviving are three sons, Billy Maze of Akron, Ohio, Eugene Maze of Munday, and Jim Maze of Palestine; one daughter, Wilma Jean Starcher of Oil City, Pa.; a sister Elmira Hayes of Fairmont; and a grandson she raised, Roger Maze of Munday; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Maze in 1989; two sons, Bernard, Jr., and Harold Cline Maze; three brothers; and five sisters. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home of Elizabeth, with Rev. Robert Robirds officiating, and burial to be in Belt Cemetery, Munday. 3/3/1994 McCOLLUM, MAMIE C. Mamie C. McCollum, 89, of Berea, Ohio, formerly of Millstone, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 1994, at Southwestern Hospital, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John T. and Maggie Wood Crawford. She was a cottage parent at United Methodist Children's Home in Beaea. Surviving are three sons, Robert E. "Bob" McCollum of Fairview Park, Ohio, Roy Samuel McCollum of Berea and John "Jack" McCollum of Willoughby, Ohio; two daughters, Frances Starkey of Berea and Shirley Mace of Millstone; three borthers, Earl Crawford of Grantsville, Don Crawford of Barberton, Ohio, and Berlin Crawford of Evans; three sisters, Edra Hoskins of Mogadore, Ohio, Tressie Church of Arnoldsburg and Beatrice Shaffer of Millstone; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orval S. McCollum, in 1954; three brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 2/10/1994 McCRAY, RUSSELL Russell McCray, 59, of Brohard, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 1994, at his residence after an extended battle with lung cancer. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Charles H. and Ethel McIntyre McCray. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was retired from Corning Glass Works after 32 years of service. He was a life member of American Flint Glass Workers Union, and was a Baptist by faith. Surviving are his wife, Launna Roberts McCray; two sons, David Russell McCray and Mark Lewis McCray, both of Brohard; one brother, Charles W. McCray of Parkersburg; one sister, Eleanor Gifford of Parkersburg; and one half brother, Johnny F. Goodnight of Brohard. He was preceded in death by one infant son, Joseph Alan McCray. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. John Gibson officiating, and burial to be in Hartley Cemetery, Wirt County. McCRAY, VERA E. - See Snider, Vera E. 5/5/1994 McCUNE, NELLIE G. Nellie G. McCune, 88, of Ambridge, Pa., formerly of Calhoun County, died Saturday, Apr. 30, 1994, at Aliquippa Hospital, Aliquippa, Pa., after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Isaac and Dale Vannoy Harris. She was a former employee of Capitol Restaurant, Aliquippa. Surviving are a sister, Oleta Pratt of Grafton Ohio; a brother, John Harris of Akron, Ohio; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry McCune; and a daughter, Leota Green. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating, and burial to be in Orma Cemetery. 3/3/1994 McDONALD, J. PARKER J. Parker McDonald, 75, of Sharon, died Monday, Feb. 14, 1994, at Sharon Regional Health System's Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of Tell and Ethel Parker McDonald. He was a 1943 graduate of West Virginia University, where he received a business degree, and was a member of Kappa Sigma Faternity. He worked with Brenner Industrial Sales & Supply Co., Youngstown, for 25 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sharon. He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen M. Swanson; three daughters, Mrs. Gretchen L. Workman of Arlington, Texas, Mrs. Sandra K. Tarkanick of Hermitage and Miss Tina M. of St. Anthony, Minn.; two sons, Jay of Leesburg, Va., and Scott of Waxahachie, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Gail Mills of Elizabeth; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Ruth Witt, and a brother, Romeo. Services were held at Sherman Funeral Home. McGEE, ANNA M. - See Swesey, Anna M. McGEE, LAURA ELLEN - See Cannon, Laura Ellen. McINTYRE, BELVA - See Maze, Belva. McKOWN, NANCY - See Stalnaker, Nancy. McMULLEN, VELVA - See Harper, Velva. McTHENEY, ICIE M. - See Haag, Icie M. 1/13/1994 MENZEL, WILLIAM T. William T. "Willie" Menzel, 7, passed away in Ohio after a long illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1986, and was a second grader at Nolley Elementary School and attended Calvary Bible Church. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Menzel; father, Terry Greathouse; two brothers, Jason Menzel and Anthony Greathouse; a sister, Jennifer Menzel; maternal grandparents, William T. and Dortha Horton; paternal grandmother, Juanita Greathouse; great-grandmother, Edith Runyans; Aunt Terrie and Aunt Sherrie and other aunts and uncles; special friends, Ryan Simko, Jackie Carpas, Koach France, Marianne Goebel, the Whited family; and teachers, classmates, and friends at Manchester. Services were held at Bacher Funeral Home, Akron, Ohio, and at Minnora United Methodist Church with Rev. Lester Tanner officiating. Burial was in Hicks Cemetery. 4/7/1994 METHENEY, RONALD L. Ronald L. Metheney, 57, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Thursday, Mar. 31, 1994, at Cleveland Metro Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late William M. and Sarah Jarvis Metheney. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed by American Japaning Corp. of Cleveland. Surviving are his wife, Ann Sellers Metheney; two sons, Ronald W. Metheney of Marshallville, Ohio, and Gary G. Metheney of Cleveland; one stepson, Gary Sellers of Cleveland; three brothers, Troy Metheney of Cleveland, Donnie Metheney of Seville, Ohio, and Dewey Metheney of Creston, Ohio; two sisters, Halcie Shaffer of Chloe and Nelsie Raustead of Florida; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Metheney Cemetery, Nebo. 6/23/1994 METZ, ALLEN Allen E. Metz, 53, of Spencer, died Saturday, June 18, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Ray and Opha Pursley Metz of Spencer. He was formerly employed at Spencer State Hospital and at Crihfield's Motors as a body repairman. He was a U.S. Army veteran, participating in the Bay of Pigs incident. He was a member of Spencer Tabernacle where he served as deacon and class leader. He was a member of American Legion Post 21. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Barbara LeMasters Metz; one son, Michael Metz of Spencer; and one brother, Harold Metz of Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Gene Metz, John Metz, and Don Metz. Services were held at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Larry Haught officiating. Burial was at the convenience of the family. 1/27/1994 MILLER, DOROTHY E. Dorothy E. Miller, 61, of Grantsville, died Friday, Jan. 21, 1994, at Charleston Area Medical Center-General Division, Charleston. She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Lloyd Bud and Etta Cutlip Parsons. Surviving are three daughters, Arletta Davis of Grantsville, Pamela Menefee of Creston, and Iva Wagoner of Big Springs; three sons, Dean Miller of Rogers, Ohio, Jerry Miller of North Bloomfield, Ohio, and Wilber Miller of Grantsville; 14 grandchildren, including Carl Menefee of Cleveland, Ohio, whom she raised; two brothers, Ellsworth Parsons of Genevia, Ohio; one sister, Garnita Carter of Tempe, Ariz.; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Remus Miller; one brother, Arden Parsons; and one sister, Mary Parsons. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Larry Haught officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, near Spencer. 7/28/1994 MILLER, JACK NEAL Jack Neal Miller, 56, of Reedy, died Wednesday, July 20, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Vanus and Opal White Miller of Reedy. He was a farmer and a member of Good Hope Baptist Church, Reedy. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Janet Shaffer Miller; two sons, Jeffrey N. Miller of Elizabeth and Jack Wayne Miller of Reedy; two sisters, Wanda Davis of Pettyville and Shirley Wilcox of Davisville; one brother, Rex Miller of Reedy; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Rebecca Skinner; and one brother, Bob L. Miller. Services were held at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Charles Davis and Rev. John Ellison officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery, near Reedy. MILLER, LORETTA A. - See Baugh, Loretta A. MILLER, OLETA - See Carper, Oleta. 1/6/1994 MILLER, ROBERT (BUD) Robert (Bud) Miller, 58, of Stow, Ohio, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1993. He was born in Calhoun County, son of the late Cecil and Lennie Starcher Miller. He had been employed at Mohawk Rubber and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Stow; four daughters, Valerie Fishel, Vera Miller, Sheila Kenna, all of Stow, and Vivien Brugge of Montrose, Colo.; three grandchildren and four brothers, Sonny Miller, Jerry Miller, and Don Miller, all of Ohio, and Gene Miller of Calhoun; and two sisters, Pauline Sisler and Linda Mack of Ohio. Memorial services were held at Redmon Funeral Home, Stow, with Rev. Larry T. West officiating. 12/1/1994 MOLLETT, CLAUDINE Claudine (Freshour) Mollett, 72, of Chandler, Ariz., died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1994, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Asa and Charolotte Freshour. Surviving are her husband, Harvey of Chandler; four children, Robert of Smithville, and Delbert, Roger and Louise of Arizone; twin sister, Kathleen Lacy of Richfield, Ohio, Thelma of Arizona, Zelma of Vienna, Geraldine Frederick of Harrisville, Madge Rogowski and Ruie Plant, both of Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a son, Harold; a sister, Ruth Ayers; and two brothers, Carl and Boyd Freshour. Burial was in Arizona. 4/7/1994 MOORE, JOSEPH Joseph Moore, 74, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, Mar. 26, 1994, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, after a brief illness. He was born in Bluefield and was a retired attorney in Phoenix, Ariz. He was a member of the Jewish Ministry of Chula Mista, Calif. There are no known survivors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Tracy Moore. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. MORRIS, DESSIE M. - See Wilford, Dessie M. 1/6/1994 MULLINS, MABEL C. Mabel C. Greathouse Mullins, 91, of Ravenswood, formerly of Maysel, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1993, at Belleville, Ill. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Calvin Rubon and Manora Noe Greathouse. She was a homemaker and a member of Second Baptist Church of Ravenswood, Navy's Mother's Club, Senior Citizens Club and R.S.C.P. Surviving are one daughter, Arlene Vineyard of Maysel; six sons, Perry P. Mullins and Robert Lee Mullins, both of Seattle, Wash., James Howard of Barberton, Ohio, William G. Mullins of Ravenswood, Meredith Wayne Mullins of Belleville, Ill., and Clarence Calvin Mullins of Columbus; one brother, Edgar Greathouse of Max Meadows, Va.; 28 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and seven great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arless Ernest Kendall; her second husband, James Excell Mullins; and one son, Ernest Glen. Services were held at Straight-Tucker Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Rev. Jack Gwinn officiating. Burial was in Mullins Cemetery, Maysel. 1/6/1994 MUSIC, BLANCHE Blanche Music, 62, of Arnoldsburg, died Fridy, Dec. 24, 1993, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Bevins, Ky., a daughter of the late Charles and Lillie Stanley Yates. She was a former nurse's aide at Calhoun General Hospital, and was a member of Leatherbark Community Church near Arnoldsburg. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Music, one son, Charles Music of Williamson; two daughters, Sharon Golka of Manchester, Mich., and Linda Music of Newport News, Va.; seven grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora. 11/10/1994 NELSON, PATRICIA JEAN Patricia Jean "Sally" Nelson, 54, of Big Springs, died Friday, Nov. 4, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Norf and Alma Virginia Wayne Nelson. She was an employee of United Manufacturing Co., Harrisville, with 18 years of service. She was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church, Big Springs. Surviving are four sisters, Rosetta Goodnight of Walker, Mary Mackey and Alma Lemley, both of Parkersburg, and Cecelia Bell of Ravenna, Ohio; three brothers, Claude Nelson of Holland, Mich., Charles Nelson of Davisville and Lloyd Nelson of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Nelson and Norf Nelson, Jr. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Richard McKenzie officiating. Burial was in King Knob Cemetery, Mahone. 11/17/1994 NICHOLSON, CHARLES Charles R. "Dickie" Nicholson, 76, of Rt. 3, McConnelsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1994, at Selby General Hospital, Marietta, Ohio, of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Avon, a son of Dulcie "Dutch" Nicholson of New Milton, and the late Amos Edward Nicholson. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and Korean War. He retired in 1981 from Consolidated Gas Corp., Yellow Creek Station, Calhoun County, after 30 years of service as a compressor station operator. He was a member of Salem VFW Post 9151, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a Protestant. Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Helen L. Greathouse Nicholson of West Union; two daughters, Judith Hickman of Williamstown and Loretta Sue Nicholson of West Union; eight sons, Richard Kelley Nicholson of Salem, Clifton Edward Nicholson and Jerry Lynn Nicholson, both of McConnelsville, Edward Charles Nicholson and Donald Ray "Flip" Nicholson, both of West Union, Lloyd Dale Nicholson and Garry Lee Nicholson, both of Beverly, and Richard Leon Nicholson of Baltimore, Md.; six sisters, Marie Polan of Buckhannon, Opal Shafer of Springfield, Ohio, Burtie Ward of Belpre, Carrie Cumberledge of Mt. Clare, Nancy Skinner of Mineral Wells and Betty Shafer of Warren, Ohio; four brothers, Eugene Nicholson of Weston, Denzil Nicholson of Rosemont, Roy K. Nicholson and Milton Dean Nicholson, both of New Milton; 21 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia Louise Dell; and one brother, Phillip Nicholson. Services were held at Spurgeon Funeral Home, West Union, with Rev. Paul Flanigan officiating. Burial was in Middle Island Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery, New Milton. 11/3/1994 NORRIS, HAROLD GENE Harold Gene Norris, 58, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Born June 30, 1936, at London Mills, Ill., he was a son of the late Andrew and Nelda Ulm Norris. He was the builder and owner of Norris Screen and Manufacturing Co. of Princeton, W. Va. He attended First Baptist Church and Enon Baptist Church, both of Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Judy Norris; one daughter, Mrs. Denise Meek of Phoenix, Ariz.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Sherry McCroskey of Grantsville; one step-son, Donnie Nichols of Mt. Zion; one grandson, Joshua Meek of Phoenix, Ariz.; four step-grandchildren, April and Brad McCroskey of Grantsville and Dustyn and Breeann Nichols of Mt. Zion; one uncle, Eldon Ulm of Avon, Ill.; and one aunt, Ruth Painter of Astoria, Ill. Funeral Services were held at First Baptist Church of Grantsville with Rev. James Pearson, Rev. Kenneth Heiney, and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers included Euell Hoskins, Jr., Jerry Riggs, Larry Morton, Jim Stump, William Morrison, Doug Stull, Albert Smith, and Donnie Johnson. 1/6/1994 O'DELL, ORVALL Orval O'Dell, 80, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1993, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Lincoln County, a son of the late Harley Forest and Missouri Idonna Cox O'Dell. He worked in the oil fields for 40 years. Surviving are one sister, Minnie Little of Mt. Zion; one brother, Stanley O'Dell of Buchannon; and one stepdaughter, Helen Jude of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie O'Dell, one sister, and three brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Donzel Wease and Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. 8/4/1994 OSBORNE, DORTHA G. Dortha G. Osborne, 70, of Stumptown, died Thursday, July 28, 1994, at University Medical Center, Columbus, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Omar and Monnie Williams Godfrey. She was retired from McGraw Edison Corp., Baltimore, Md. Surviving are one sister, Geraldine Godfrey of Akron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Osborne. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robey Godfrey officiating. Burial was in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown. 4/21/1994 PARFITT, THOMAS W. Thomas Webster Parfitt, 67, of Lake Wylie, S.C., formerly of Spencer, died Sunday, Apr. 10, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Meigs County, Ohio, a son of the late Thomas Webster and Florence B. Queen Parfitt II. He was a retired oil field driller and a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Mary Casto Parfitt; three sons, Anthony Ray Parfitt and Thomas Wayne Parfitt, both of the home, and Russell Talmadge Parfitt of Kent, Ohio; two daughters, Angela Marie Wallace of Jenkinjones and Patricia Lee Smith of Reedy; two stepsons, William Richard Isaac and Randall Evan Isaac, both of Spencer; one stepdaughter, Lynda Parfitt of Ohio; two step brothers, John Parfitt and Harry Parfitt, both of Nelsonville, Ohio; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews in Calhoun County. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Darrell Alvis officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, near Spencer. PARSONS, DELPHIA - See Huffman, Delphia. PARSONS, DOROTHY E. - See Miller, Dorothy E. 3/10/1994 PARSONS, JOSEPH Joseph Parsons, 85, of Munday, died Saturday, Mar. 5, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Henry C. and Lucy Tucker Parsons. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are three sons, Teddy Parsons, Dalton Parsons, and Henry Parsons, all of Munday; two brothers, Manford Parsons of Elizabeth and Everett Parsons of Petroleum; three sisters, Ocie Cottrill of Elizabeth, Vada Reip of Orma and Emily Cottrill of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gathie Parsons, in 1982, two daughters, four sisters, and four brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jerry Cottrill officiating. Burial was in Lambert Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. 5/12/1994 PARSONS, KATHLEEN Kathleen Ferrebee Parsons, 53, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, May 7, 1994, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Stacie McCune Allen of Grantsville and the late Howard Ferrebee. She was a housewife and a member of Kanawha Baptist Church, Leachtown. Surviving are two sons, Samuel R. Parsons of Mineral Wells and Randall L. Parsons of Washington; two daughters, Diana L. Parsons of Mineral Wells and Leisa D. Cronin of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; a brother, Roger L. Allen of Grantsville; and two sisters, Murlene Tallhammer of Grantsville and Wanda Cain of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lowell Allen. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial was in Metz Cemetery, Millstone. PARSONS, OSIE LUCY - See Rickey, Osie Lucy. PENINGER, MADGE E. - See Burns, Madge E. 7/21/1994 PERRINE, SUSIE J. Susie J. Perrine, 83, of Shock, died Saturday, July 16, 1994, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Sarah Cottrell Riffle. She retired from Spencer State Hospital as a psychiatric aide with more than 17 years of service. She was a homemaker. Surviving are a daughter, Gerry Moore of Lockney; a son, Nelson Duane Riffle of Shock; two brothers Thomas Riffle of Massillon, Ohio, and Nelson Riffle of Ypsilanti, Mich,, and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Perrine; four sisters; and a brother. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Roger Stewart officiating. Burial was in Stout Cemetery, Flatwoods. PERRY, DORA - See Callahan, Dora. 1/27/1994 PITTS, GLADYS RUTH Gladys Ruth Pitts, 83, of Charleston, died Friday, Jan. 21, 1994, at New Martinsville Health Care Center, after an extended illness. She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late L. G. and Orpha Cain Pitts. She was a graduate of Doddridge County High School and Parkersburg Business College. She was retired from Crown Supply Co., Charleston, and was a member of Baptist Temple, Charleston. Surviving are two brothers, L. G. "Jack" Pitts and Donald M. Pitts, both of Grantsville; and two sisters, Marguerite Dykeman of Lindside and Orpha Lee Blackmer of Belleview, Fla. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Freeman Cemetery, West Union. 7/28/1994 PLACE, MERL Merl Place, 83, of Belmont, died Thurdsay, July 21, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Frank and Victoria Reip. She was a homemaker and member of Pleasants County Senior Citizens and Centenary Methodist Church, Cutler. She attended Belmont Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Donald Place of St. Marys, Larry Place of Valencia, Calif., and Michael Place of Dayton; two daughters, Thelma Cooper of Brookings, Ore., and Ruth Roberts of Parkersburg; 15 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Place, in 1984; two infant sons, Jimmy Place and Joe Place; and three sisters, Goldie Reip, Maude Reip, and Edith Reip. Services were held at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Brian Weber officiating. Burial was in Centenary Cemetery, Cutler. POLING, ALMA - See Boatright, Alma. POLING, ELLADENE - See Copen, Elladene Poling. POLING, MINNIE - See Elliott, Minnie P. PRICE, DESSIE - See Ash, Dessie. 2/24/1994 PRITT, ALLEN H. Allen H. Pritt, 45, of Kanawha Drive, near Glenville, died from injuries sustained in a work-related accident, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1994, in Clare, Mich. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of Ruby Lamb Pritt of Glenville, and the late Ralph Pritt. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a truck driver for Carl E. Smith, Inc., Sandyville. He was a Baptist. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Carolyn Wood Pritt; one son, Allen Shawn Pritt, of Chloe; four daughters, Cheryl Pritt and Charlotte Pritt, both of Chloe, Carrie DeBoard and Casey Pritt, both of Glenville; one sister, June Carr of Glenville; and two brothers, David Pritt of Glenville and Terry Pritt of Sand Fork. Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Kenny Fisher officiating. Burial was in Rhoades Cemetery, Glenville. 2/10/1994 PROPST, EDNA R. Edna R. Propst, 76, of Grantsville, died Friday, Feb. 4, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William and Fay Hickman Kelley. She was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, Surviving are three sons, Roger Propst and Jim Propst, both of Grantsville, and Ronald Propst of Beckley; one sister, Mildred Bell of Grantsville; one brother, Gray Kelley of Grantsville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Propst, in 1952; and two sisters, Ethel Berdine and Dale Riux. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. QUEEN, BEULAH F. - See Godfrey, Beulah F. 2/17/1994 RADABAUGH, CHARLENE Charlene Radabaugh, 20, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 1994, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born Oct. 1, 1973, in Grantsville, a daughter of Delmas Radabaugh of New Philadelphia and Betty Rogers Radabaugh of Parkersburg. She was a 1991 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where she was a member of Young Business Leaders, choir, after-school bowling program, drama club, and V.I.P. business program, and was an athletic office assistant. She was employed at C.M.A. Manufacturing, Boliver. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Delmas Burton Radabaugh of Chloe and Randy Radabaugh of Cleveland, Ohio; four step-sisters, Mrs. Allen (Melissa) Stotzer of Mineral City, Mrs. Michael (Debbie) Doggett of Gaithersburg, Md., Becky Fleer of Somerset and Peggy Fleer of Delaware, Oh.; six aunts; eight uncles; three nieces; and four nephews. Services were held at Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home, New Philadelphia, with Rev. John Campbell officiating. Graveside services were held at Nobe Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Fred Basnett, Jr., officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery. 7/14/1994 RADCLIFF, WILLIAM R. William Roscoe Radcliff, 65, of Coxs Mills, died Saturday, July 9, 1994, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, after an extended illness. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Archie and Mabel Post Radcliff. He was employed in bridge construction. Surviving are his wife, Martha Jane Jones Radcliff; one daughter, Betty L. Jones of Sissonville; one son, William Gary Radcliff of Sand Fork; one brother, Harry Radcliff of Coxs Mills; two sisters, Joy Osborn of Coxs Mills and Eula Lamb of Alum Bridge; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services are scheduled Thursday, 7 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Holley Faulkner officiating. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday. RADER, ELIZABETH J. - See Vasquez, Elizabeth J. 8/25/1994 RADER, ROBERT W. Robert William Rader, 88, of Belpre, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 1994, at Selby General Hospital, Marietta. He was born in Brooksville, a son of the late Lee and Lona Vannoy Rader. He attended Calhoun County schools, was on the Rationing and Zoning Committee during World War II and was the manager of Universal Supply for 46 years. He was active in Belpre civic organizations and was a charter member and past patron of Belpre Chapter 541 Order of Eastern Star and past master of Belpre Masonic Lodge 690 AF&AM. He was active in building the Belpre EUB Church and parsonage, and was a member of First Lutheran Church Parkersburg. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Jeanette Nolan Rader, one daughter, Jo Ann Brookhart of Parkersburg; two grandsons; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Okra Nichols Grogg of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. James Kinsler officiating, and burial in Rockland Cemetery, Belpre. REIP, MERL - See Place, Merl. 3/31/1994 RICHARDS, CHARLES R. Charles R. Richards, 65, of Big Bend, died Sunday, Mar. 20, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Wilson and Molly Frederick Richards. He was a retired oilfield worker for Cain Oil & Gas Co., Big Bend, with many years of service. Surviving are three sons, James Richards of Big Bend, Jeff Richards of Willoughby, Ohio, and Randall Richards of Florida; two daughters, Patricia Richards of Willoughby and Jean Johnson of Beechwood, Ohio; three brothers, Ershel Richards of Peterstown, Larry Richards of Parkersburg, and Henry Richards of Grantsville; three sisters, Violet Richards and Retta Meadows, both of Vienna, and Edith Richards of Medina, Ohio; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ivan Richards and Orland Richards. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Hunt-Richards Cemetery, Big Bend. 4/21/1994 RICHARDS, ERNEST S. Ernest S. Richards, 69, of Glenville, died Sunday, Apr. 17, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Walter G. and Ada Tingler Richards. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and retired from Ryerson Steel Co., Cleveland. He was a member of Beech Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Price Richards; two brothers, Cecil Richards of New London, Ohio, and Donzel Richards of Madrid, Spain; and three sisters, Ruby Mathers of Hyattsville, Md., Yvonne Collins of Big Springs, and Melbadene Sims of Coxs Mill. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Gail Richards, Elmer Richards, Forrest Richards, Ronzel Richards and Charles Richards; and one sister, Shirley Ann Cox. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Reynolds officiating. There was no visitation and the family requested no flowers. RICHARDS, MARY L. - See Dodd, Mary L. RICHARDS, OLA LEE - See Triplett, Ola Lee. 11/3/1994 RICHARDS, SHIRDIE Shirdie Richards, 80, of Big Bend, died Friday, Oct. 28, 1994, at his residence of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Mack and Anna Yoak Richards. He was retired from W. Va. Dept. of Highways, and was a member of Broomstick Community Church, Five Forks. Surviving are his wife, Mary Pearl Selmon Smith Richards; three daughters, Doris Lanzo of Parma, Ohio, Carol Green of South Carolina and Joann Dawson of Big Springs; three sons, Roger Richards, Robert Richards and Kenneth Richards, all of Simpsonville, S. C.; two stepdaughters, Gladys Parker of Parkersburg and Sue Wade of Steubenville, Ohio; two half-brothers, Mack Richards and Billy Richards, both of Big Bend; and seven sisters, Rosa Davis and Isabelle Davis, both of Grantsville, Loraine Pursley, Goldie Richards and Clara Richards, all of Big Bend, Hazel Gribble of Brohard and Pauline Jones of Salem. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Delbert Kirby officiating. Burial was in Broomstick Cemetery, Five Forks. 1/27/1994 RICKEY, OSIE LUCY Osie Lucy Rickey, 89, of Belpre, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 21, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Chestnut Lick Community, near Grantsville, a daughter of the late Daniel and Alice Lucy Sumpter Parsons. She was a homemaker who, along with her husband, operated a family farm. She was a member of Calvary Community Church, Belpre. Surviving are one foster son, Harold Locke of Louisville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews, including Shirley Richardson and Louise Yeager, both of Belpre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Rickey; nine brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. Ken Fullerton officiating. Burial was in Brush Run Cemetery, Tyler County. 8/11/1994 RIDDEL, OPAL L. Opal L. Riddel, 86, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 1994, at Roane General Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late John G. and Rose Howard Riddel. She was a former cook for the old Rainbow Hotel & Restaurant and J&B Drug Store, Grantsville. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are four sisters, Janette Robinson, Brooke Rogers and Eleanore Duskey, all of Grantsville, and Thelma Deel of Spencer; three brothers, John G. Riddel of Monroeville, Ohio, Gene E. Riddel of Phoenix, Ariz., and James P. Riddel of Fairfax, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Ferrell officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 10/20/1994 RIDDLE, GLEN Glen Riddle, 73, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 1994, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after an extended illness. He was born in Burnthouse, a son of the late Levi Dale and Maudie D. Kirtpatrick Riddle. He was retired from Palton Coal Co. in Logan Co., and was a member of Christian Tabernacle, Cyclone. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Bailey Riddle; three sons, Charles Riddle of Cyclone, George Riddle and James Riddle, both of Grantsville; two daughters, Gladys Toler of Cyclone and Kathy Bailey of Grantsville; two sisters, Bessie Milton and Winnie Maze, both of Canton; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy Dean Riddle and William Lee Riddle; one daughter, Crystal Gail Riddle; two brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Clayton Stump Cemetery near Stumptown. 3/3/1994 RIDDLE, ROBERT F. Robert F. Riddle, 93, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Feb. 25, 1994, at his residence. He was born in Stumptown, a son of the late Homer and Louisa J. Godfrey Riddle. He was a retired farmer and a former custodian at Rayon Elementary. He was a Baptist. Surviving are his wife, Minnie F. Barr Riddle; one son, Hale Riddle of Parkersburg; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, four sisters, and one infant son, Robert G. Riddle. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, with Rev. William P. Snider officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Memorial Park, Marietta. 8/4/1994 RIDER, HALLIE SIERS Hallie Siers Rider, 71, of Nicut, died Monday, Aug. 1, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Andrew and Sarah McCune Sampson. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Pearl Wildman of Parkersburg; two sons, Pete Siers of Spencer and Melvin Siers of Nicut; three brothers, Homer Sampson of Shock, Kirt Sampson and David Sampson, both of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Siers; second husband, William Rider; one daughter; three sons; five sisters; and five brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1 p.m. at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating, and burial in Cottrell Cemetery, Nicut. RIFFLE, EDNA MAE - See Delancy, Edna Mae. RIFFLE, SUSIE J. - See Perrine, Susie J. 12/15/1994 ROBERTS, ALLIE K. Allie Kenneth "A.K." Roberts, 73, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late A. L. and Vinnie Gainer Roberts. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran, having served in World War II. He was a prisoner of war at Stalag 17. He retired from Corning Glass, and was a member of First Southern Fellowship of Vienna. Surviving are his wife, Joan Roberts; one son, Larry M. Roberts of Parkersburg; one daughter, Connie L. Rawson of Reedsville, Ohio; two grandsons; one granddaughter; one brother, Dennis Roberts of Charleston; and two sisters, Virginia Lofty of Parkersburg and Juanita Woodyard of Huntington. He was preceded in death by one infant son, Mark Allen Roberts; and two brothers, Foster Roberts and Eldon F. Roberts. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Anthony B. Carson officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. ROBINSON, BEULAH - See Stump, Beulah. 9/8/1994 ROBINSON, WANDA J. Wanda J. Robinson, 64, of Crestview, Fla., formerly of Tanner, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Tanner, a daughter of the late Harry and Rugie Miller Fling. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, John R. Robinson; two daughters, Vicki Grogg of Crestview and Linda Whelan of Vine Grove, Ken.; one brother, Lyle Fling of Lakeland, Fla.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, three sisters and two brothers. Services were held at Tanner United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Foster officiating. Burial was in Tanner Baptist Church Cemetery. 2/3/1994 ROGERS, ERMEL M. Ermel Marie Rogers, 81, of Charleston Health Care Center, died in Danville, Ken., in December, 1993. Born June 9, 1912, in Chloe, she was a daughter of the late Columbus and Jane Santy Groggs. She was a homemaker. Survivors include four sons, Clyde E. and Kenneth H. Rogers, both of Danville, Rev. James Rogers of Charlotte, N.C., and Paul Richard Rogers of Elyria, Ohio; three sisters, Ida Camp and Beulah Cole, both of Akron, Ohio, and Estel Sampson of Coolville, Ohio; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Bill Rogers. Services were held at Stith Funeral Home, with Rev. David Witten officiating. Burial was in Danville Memorial Gardens. ROSE, MARIE E. - See Tucker, Marie E. RUSH, OPAL COTTRELL - See Siers, Opal Cottrell. 8/25/1994 RUSH, RANDALL LEE Randall Lee Rush, 56, of Richwood, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 1994, at Richwood Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born in Minnora, a son of Opal Cottrell Rush Siers of Minnora and the late Alfred Rush. He was a Protestant. Surviving in addition to his mother are four sisters, Naomi Rush of Minnora, Emogene Blosser of Parkersburg, Mary Field of Gassaway and Linda Winters of Newark, Ohio; and three brothers, Clarence Rush of Chloe, Dorse Rush and William Rush, both of Minnora. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Rush and Ottice Rush; and one half sister, Iva Rogers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Earl Cayton officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. 2/3/1994 SALOMONE, MILDRED BUSH Mildred Bush Salomone of Edgewater, Md., died of a heart condition, Nov. 14, 1993, at Bethesda Hospital in Boynton Beach, Fla. Born in Minnora, she attended high school and business college and worked for the Treasury Dept. in Washington, D.C., during World War II. A homemaker, she was a charter member of Loch Haven Garden Club, an active golfer and club chairperson at Annapolis Golf and Country Club. She was also a member of Cypress Creek Country Club, Boynton Beach. She also enjoyed painting oils and was a member of Arts Club of Boynton. Surviving are her husband, Jules Salomone; one stepdaughter, Joan Slater of Arlington, Va.; one stepson, William Salomone of Carlisle, Pa.; four step-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Propst of Zephyr Hills, Fla., and a brother, Donald Bush of Grantsville. No formal services were held. 1/20/1994 SAMPSON, ASTIN PAUL Astin Paul Sampson, 43, of Orma, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1994, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Mary E. Lambert Sampson of Massillon, Ohio, and the late George Sampson. He was employed by Ronald Lane Pipeline Construction Co., Arnoldsburg. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Janetta Cummings Sampson; one stepdaughter, Lynn Hicks of Orma; two stepsons, Michael Hicks of Millstone and Timothy Hicks of Orma; four sisters, Carol Majors of Elyria, Ohio, Margaret McClain and Jean Sampson, both of Massillon, and Lois Fink of Canton; and one stepgrandaughter. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Services were held by Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. 4/14/1994 SAMPSON, BERNICE Bernice Sampson, 72, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, April 5, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Ferrell and Jossie Kerby Sampson. She had retired from the housekeeping department of Calhoun General Hospital. Surviving are one son, Lyle Sampson of Mineral Wells; four daughters, Barbara Dobbins of Cleveland, Joanne Brannon, Beverly Ford and Sharon Stump, all of Grantsville; one brother, Leon Sampson of Grantsville; five sisters, Jean Plant and Katheryn Baker, both of Grantsville, Ullinee Falb and Ettalean Kerby, both of Mt. Zion, and Rose Husk of Vienna; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roma E. Sampson, in 1988; two infant sons; two brothers; and five sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg. SAMPSON, BERTHA L. - See Garwood, Bertha L. SAMPSON, HALLIE - See Rider, Hallie Siers. SAMPSON, LOIS MAE - See Fink, Lois Mae Sampson. SAMPSON, LOUGENE, - See Knopp, Lougene. SAMPSON, OCIE - See King, Ocie. 8/11/1994 SAUNDERS, DAVID D. SR. David D. Saunders, Sr., 54, of Beverly, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1994, at his daughter's residence in Marietta after an extended illness. He was born in Big Bend, a son of the late Howard and Nona Lewis Saunders. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a former carpenter. He attended Brooksville Baptist Church, Big Bend. Surviving are four daughters, Cathy Douthitt, Veronica Kirkpatrick and Sabrina Saunders, all of Marietta, and Betty Seevers of Reno; three sons, Duane Saunders of Newport, Brian Saunders of Beverly, and Darin Saunders of Marietta; one sister, Erma Wilson of Phoenix, Ariz.; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. SAUNDERS, WANDA J. - See Bowers, Wanda J. 4/28/1994 SCHWENDIMAN, MYRTLE MOSS Myrtle Moss Schwendiman, 94, of Morning View Care Center, New Philadelphia, Oh., died Friday, Apr. 1, 1994, in Union Hospital, Dover, Oh., after a brief illness. She was born in Mud Fork, daughter of the late William Thomas and Lydia Belle Brannon Moss. She was a retired licensed practical nurse. In 1969 she organized Golden Circle of Gnadenhutten, Oh. Her motto in life was, "Always help older people." Survivors include two step-daughters; one brother, Greely A. Moss of Mineral City, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maxwell Schwendiman in 1973; one sister; and three brothers. Services were held at Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home, New Philadelphia, with Rev. Lester Stephens officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Burial Park, New Philadelphia. SCOTT, BRENDA S. - See Williams, Brenda S. 9/1/1994 SEARS, FRANK A. Frank A. Sears, 82, of Orma, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Burley and Savannah White Sears. He was a U.S. veteran of World War II and a former merchant at Arnoldsburg, Stinson, and Chloe. He was employed by W. Va. Dept. of Highways for many years and retired from Spencer State Hospital. He was a member of Minnora IOOF Lodge 246 and Minnora United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Marks Sears; and one brother, Clyde Sears of Chloe. He was preceded in death by one son, Roy Sears, five brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Minnora United Methodist Church, with Rev. Roger Flesher officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. 9/29/1994 SEARS, WILLIAM O. William O. Sears, 75, of Clay County, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1994, at CAMC General Division, Charleston, after an extended illness. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late Albert and Ocie Sears. He was retired from Union Carbide Co., South Charleston, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Cosdorph Sears; four daughters, Alicia Sears of the home, Loretia Price of Granburg, Texas, Cheryl Stidham and Brenda Stidham, both of Nitro; four sons, Gary Sears of St. Albans; Michael Sears of Chloe, Arland Sears and William Sears, Jr., both of Florida; one sister, Dora Sampson of Chloe; one stepdaughter, Becky Ramer of St. Albans; two stepsons, Mervin Henson of St. Albans and Dinnis Henson of Nitro; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Nebo Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald Dawson officiating. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, Nebo, with VFW graveside rites. 10/27/1994 SHAFFER, FORD Ford Shaffer, 81, of Chloe, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 1994, at CAMC General Division of Charleston, following a short illness. He was born in Calhoun County, son of the late John and Caroline Stanley Shaffer. He was a member of IOOF Lodge #246 of Minnora and was retired from W. Va. Deptartment of Highways. Survivors include one son, Elmer Dean Shaffer of Tallmadge, Ohio; two granddaughters, Paula Boggs of Arnoldsburg and Melissa Shaffer of Talmadge; and four special friends, Mike and Jean Stump of Chloe and Ernest and Beulah Coffey of Chloe. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora. SHAFFER, MERYLE I. - See Williams, Meryle I. 3/3/1994 SHAFFER, ODESSA P. Odessa Pearl Shaffer, 94, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Hamilton and Sarah Beckner Connolly. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are two sons, Eugene Shaffer of Grantsville and James Shaffer of Belle; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charter Shaffer, and three sons, Darrell Shaffer, Melvin Connolly, and Charles Shaffer. Services were scheduled on Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 8/4/1994 SHIMER, HOWARD Howard Shimer, 94, of Fairmont, died Wednesday, July 27, 1994, at Fairmont General Hospital. He was born in Annamoriah, a son of the late Sherman Smith and Mary Catherine Hayes Shimer. He worked all his life with the B&O Railroad. He was a member of Hoult United Methodist Church and of Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers. Survivors include two step-sons, Richard Woody of Fairmont and Warren "Bud" Woody of Monumental; two step-daughters, Genevieve Stewart and Judy Phillips, both of Fairmont; two brothers, Ernest Shimer of Creston and James Shimer of Hesperia, Calif.; two sisters, Ethel Coffman of Beverly and Evelyn Bowman of Fairmont; 12 step- grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three wives: Virginia Mullens Shimer, Della Stutler Shimer, and Vera Woody Shimer; one step-daughter, Mary Woody Ice; two brothers, Earl Shimer, who died in infancy, and Harvey Shimer; and two sisters, Myrtle Shimer Villers and Minnie Shimer Davis. Services were held at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home with Rev. Helen Oates officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. SHRIEVES, GAY MAXINE - See Johnson, Gay Maxine. SIERS, HALLIE - See Rider, Hallie Siers 10/20/1994 SIERS, OPAL COTTRELL Opal Cottrell Rush Siers, 77, of Minnora, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William and Tilta Marks Cottrell. She was a Protestant. Surviving are her fiancee, Ottice Miller; four daughters, Naomi Jean Rush of Minnora, Emogene Blosser of Parkersburg, Mary Fields of Gassaway and Linda Winters of Newark, Ohio; three sons, Clarence Rush of Chloe, Dorse Rush and William Rush, both of Minnora; three sisters, Zella Roupe of Stumptown, Goldie Rush of Minnora and Effie Mae Wallbrown of Sand Ridge; six brothers, Shirley Cottrell and Guy Cottrell, both of North Grove, Ind., Cecil Cottrell of Reedy, Ernest Cottrell of Little Hocking, Rex Cottrell of Orma and Clarence Cottrell of Sand Ridge; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Rush; three sons; one daughter; and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Earl Cayton officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. SIERS, RUTH P. - See Brown, Ruth P. SLIDER, MINNIE - See Cooper, Minnie. 12/1/1994 SLIDER, NETTIE Nettie Starcher Slider, 88, of Parkersburg, formerly of Calhoun County, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1994, at Worthington Manor Nursing Home, after an extended illness. She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late Joseph Edwin and Lydia Kirby Starcher. She was a teacher in several Calhoun County schools and the principal of Millstone School. She was a Methodist and enjoyed cooking and canning. Surviving are one sister, Edna Cooper of Spencer, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph "Bill" Sllider, in 1988; five sisters, Eva Cain, Julia Cooper Tucker, Lula Thomas, Lona Bower and Bernice Smith; and four brothers, Thurman Starcher, Frederick Starcher, Wesley Starcher and Edwin Starcher. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Joy Butcher Winfree officiating. Burial was in Starcher Cemetery near Arnoldsburg. 9/1/1994 SLIDER, SOLOMON J. Solomon J. Slider, 93, of Belpre, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 1994, at his home. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late John and Elizabeth Starcher Slider. He retired from Universal Glass Co. and was a member of Dads of Foreign Service Veterans, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and the Peoples Church, Boaz. Surviving are a son, Bernard V. Slider of Cuyahoga Falls; a stepson, Paul Smith of Washington; a stepdaughter, Jessie Johnson of Parkersburg; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Slider; six sons; and two brothers. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, and burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 1/20/1994 SMITH, ARLEN E. Arlen E. Smith, 90, of Elba, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1994, at Marietta Convalescent Center after an extended illness. He was born in Normantown, a son of the late Floyd and Emma Moore Smith. He was retired from Wells Services, Inc., of Charleston and attended Greenlee United Methodist Church, Charleston. Surviving are one son, Roy Smith of Charleston; two daughters, Geraldine Tingler of Big Springs and Kathryn Smith Moss of Rittman, Ohio; two brothers, Hill Smith of Elba and Charles Smith of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Bennett Smith, in 1982; and four daughters, Mildred Smith, Mary Lou Smith, Carolyn Smith, and Dorothy Carpenter. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. 11/3/1994 SMITH, CHARLEY MELL Charley Mell Smith, 87, of Elizabethton, Tenn., died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1994, after a long illness. He was the son of the late Floyd and Emma Moore Smith. He was a native of Calhoun and Gilmer counties and a member of Rush Run Baptist Church, near Grantsville. Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen Coleman of Seattle, Wash., and Lila Webb of Spencer; one brother, Hill Smith of Elba, Ohio; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Starcher Smith; a daughter, Guyla Fowler; two grandchildren; two sisters, Clara Stout and Hallie Carpenter; and two brothers, Arlen and Orval Smith. Services were held at Tetrich Funeral Home and burial was in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton. 12/22/1994 SMITH, CLAIR K. Clair K. Smith, 84, of Elba, Ohio, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1994, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Henrietta, a daughter of the late Oak and Esther Waggoner Gainer. Her home had been in Calhoun County before she moved to Elba in 1950. She was a member of Elba Community Church. She enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, walking through the countryside, and telling stories to her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Hill Smith; two sons, David Smith of Elba and Gerald Smith of Macksburg; three daughters, Helen Stack of Elba, Jo Ann Cunningham of Marietta and Phyllis Mincks of Lowell; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Rusnak of Bloomingdale, Ohio, and Gladys Bower of Parkersburg; two brothers, George Gainer of Bloomingdale and Frank Gainer of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Herman Smith; two grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters, including Melba Dutch Barker in 1994. Services were held at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with Rev. William Pickenpaugh officiating. Burial was in Lund Cemetery, Macksburg. 10/13/1994 10/20/1994 SMITH, DELMAS H. Delmas H. Smith, 63, of Big Bend, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 1994, at Louis A. Johnson Veteran's Administration Hospital, Clarksburg, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Pearl Selmon Smith Richards of Big Bend and the late Glen Smith. He was a U.S. veteran of the Korean War and was a retired millwright at Amax, Inc. He was a member of Church of God, International. Surviving in addition to his mother are two daughters, Donna Ellen Davis of Charleston and Robin Crispin of Washington, Pa.; three sons, John D. Smith, Thomas E. Smith and Matthew S. Smith, all of Parkersburg; two sisters, Gladys Parker of Parkersburg and Sue Kimble Wayne of Steubenville, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Broomstick Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Broomstick Cemetery Fund. SMITH, ERMA RUTH - See Hayes, Erma Ruth. 11/24/1994 SMITH, HOLLY G. Holly G. Smith, 91, of Elyria, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1994. He was born in DeKalb District, Gilmer County, a son of the late Joshua and Samilda Kelly Smith. He lived in Elyria from 1932 to 1973, then moved to Apache Junction, Ariz. He returned to Elyria in 1993. He was a carpenter, a 50-year member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 212, Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Naomi; two daughters, Emma Gene Blythe of Redlands, Calif., and Wanda Binggeli of Omstead Township, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great- grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Burns of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie; one daughter; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; six brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Dickens Funeral Home, Elyria, and burial was in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. 9/22/1994 SMITH, HOWARD E. Howard E. Smith, 61, of Orma, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 1994, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late James H. and Mary Barr Smith. He was a farmer. Surviving are three sisters, Emma Brake of Cleveland, Jerl Smith of Spencer and Kathryn Hardman of Grantsville; two brothers, Roger W. Smith of Mt. Zion and Alvin D. Smith of Nebo; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Reip Cemetery, near Orma. 9/1/1994 SMITH, RAYMOND C. Raymond C. Smith, 84, of Akron, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 1994, at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, and had lived in the Akron area since 1943. He retired from B.F. Goodrich in 1971. He was an avid bowler and fisherman. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; a son, Raymond Smith of Las Vegas, Nev.; four daughters, Jean Rittenour, Janice Aber and Nadine Kight, all of Akron, and Pauline Fiume of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. Services were held at Hecker Funeral Home, Uniontown, Ohio. 3/17/1994 SMITH, RUBY Ruby Smith, 91, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, March 13, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Amos and Frances Kerby Smith. He was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Co. Surviving are his wife, Ona Roberts Smith; five daughters, Beulah Hayes of Phoenix, Ariz., Eula Allen of Clarington, Ohio, Betty Frame of Chandlersville, Ohio, Bonnie C. Bird of Grantsville and Freda Lakocy of Elyria, Ohio; four sons, Glendle Smith, of Clendenin, Donald Smith of Aurora, Colo., Dale Smith of Yonkers, N.Y., and Frank Smith of Massapequa, N.Y.; 57 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Denzil and Aden Smith; four brothers; and five sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Hur Cemetery. 1/13/1994 SNIDER, DONALD R. Donald R. Snider, 76, of Jackson, Ohio, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 1994, at Medical Center Hospital, Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late James and Esther Busch Snider. He was a retired employee of Goodyear Atomic and was a member of First Baptist Church at Jackson. Surviving are his wife, Letha Holpp Snider, two daughters, Norma Wevurski and Janet Swaim, both of Fairborn, Ohio; one brother, Robert Snider of Brohard; two sisters, Ruby Keller of Brohard and Luella Maze of Parkersburg; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Jackson, with Rev. Fred Sparks officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. SNIDER, ELSIE P. - See Wilson, Elsie P. SNIDER, HAZEL - See Haddox, Hazel. 10/20/1994 SNIDER, JOHN H. John H. Snider, 76, of Salem, formerly of Stumptown, died Monday, Oct. 17, 1994, at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Center, Clarksburg, after a brief illness. He was born on Birch Run, Doddridge County, a son of the late Albert and Lilly Stutler Snider. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lavada E. Perine Snider of Salem; one daughter, Carolyn Strauss of Belpre; two sons, Leon Snider of Waverly, Ohio, and Larry Snider of Denton, N.C.; one stepdaughter, Wiladean Thomas of Salem; four stepsons, Junior Perine of Morgantown, William Nicholas, Arnet Lee Nicholas and Clavis Nicholas, all of Salem; two sisters, Norma Paul of Salem and Mary White of St. Marys; two brothers, Rev. Jennings Snider of Brookfield, Ohio, and William Snider of Savannah, Ga.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Adalene Suttle Snider; one son; and two brothers. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Edward Perine officiating, and burial to be in Collins-Community Cemetery, Stumptown. 8/11/1994 SNIDER, VERA E. Vera E. Snider, 74, of Brohard, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Freed, a daughter of the late Mary Evelyn McCray. She was a homemaker and lived in the Brohard area all of her life. She was the oldest member of Strait Creek Baptist Church, Brohard, and was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 73 of Grantsville. Surviving are two daughters, Carol Kelley of Brohard and Karen Boles of St. Albans; one son, Joseph B. Snider of Mineral Wells; seven grandsons; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; and two great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony H. Snider. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William P. Snider and Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Brohard. SNYDER, ESTELLA V. - See Virden, Estella V. SNYDER, MARIE E. - See Tucker, Marie E. 11/24/1994 SORENSEN, HAROLD A. Harold A. Sorensen, 64, of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, Nov. 14, 1994, at Americare-Arlington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. He was born in Providence, R.I., a son of the late Harold A. and Elsa Victoria Anderson Sorensen, Sr. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and retired from Curtis Industries of Eastlake, Ohio, where he worked as a systems analyst and computer programmer. Surviving are his wife, Lorraine Flanders Sorensen; two daughters, Victoria Moroney of Euclid, Ohio and Denise Starcher of Arnoldsburg; one son, Anthony Sorensen of Eastlake; two sisters, Elsa Coski of Providence, R. I., and Dorothy Gangi of Streetsboro, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Don Tranel officiating. Burial was in Grafton National Cemetery, Grafton. 1/20/1994 SPENCER, JAMES ALVA James Alva Spencer, 80, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Rev. Herbert and Roxie Lena Haverty Spencer. He was a graduate of Spencer High School, where he played four years on the football team. He was retired from DuPont after 33 years of service and was a beekeeper. He attended Grace Gospel Church. Surviving are one daughter, Jo Ann Wilson of Parkersburg; two brothers, Patrick S. Spencer of Parkersburg and Ira Spencer of Akron; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Ezra Spencer, Elber Spencer, Wilbur Spencer, Weldon Spencer, Charles Spencer, and Ray Spencer; and three sisters, Dola Petty, Arvilla McGlothlin, and Dessie Spencer. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 1/27/1994 STALLMAN, HOWARD W. Howard W. Stallman, 81, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Alfred Edgar and Leona Richards Stallman. He was a lifelong resident of Wirt County, and a United Methodist by faith. Surviving are three sisters, Lillian Stallman of Charleston, Maude Stallman of Elizabeth, and Gladys Cheuvront of Parkersburg; nine nieces; one nephew; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Eula Garretson, in 1971; and one niece. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Michael E. Taylor and Rev. Gladson Grim officiating, and burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. 5/5/1994 STALLMAN, MAUDE Maude Stallman, 85, of Elizabeth, died Friday, Apr. 29, 1994, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Alfred Edgar and Leona Richards Stallman. She worked at U.S. Quarry Tile Co., Parkersburg, for over 16 years. She was a longtime member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church and a lifelong resident of Wirt County. Surviving are two sisters, Lillian Stallman of Charleston and Gladys Cheuvront of Parkersburg; nine nieces; one nephew; and several great- nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Howard W. Stallman, in January; one sister, Eula Garretson, in 1971; and one niece. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Michael E. Taylor and Rev. Gladson Grim officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. 2/17/1994 STALNAKER, FLORA M. Flora M. Stalnaker, 83, of Tanner, died Friday, Feb. 11, 1994, at Worthington Manor Care Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Frank and Roxie Blosser Connolly. She taught school in Wood and Gilmer counties. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Tanner. Surviving are one son, Bantz Stalnaker of Tanner; two daughters, Grace Stalnaker of Salem and Dollie Eaton of Vienna; one brother, Roy Connolly of Davisville; four sisters, Mabel Bennett and Grace Nichols, both of Grantsville, Frankie Mowery of Creston and Virginia Tolle of Barberton, Ohio; one half sister, Ellie Duskey of Mt. Zion; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bantz Stalnaker, in July 1993; one brother; four sisters; two half-brothers; and one half- sister. Services were held at Stumptown Baptist Church with Rev. Lorous Roberts officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. 6/30/1994 STALNAKER, NANCY Nancy Stalnaker, 76, of Spencer, died Friday, June 24, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John and Anna Mae McKown. She was a retired employee of Gordon Memorial Hospital and was a member of Fairview Church in Calhoun County. Surviving are two daughters, Zelda Goodwin and Jean Kelley, both of Ashland, Ohio; two sons, Charles Stalnaker of Palestine and Stanley Stalnaker of Spencer; three sisters, Vada Brannon of Akron, Ohio, Dessie Greathouse of Spencer, and Geraldean Hall of Ashland; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark M. Stalnaker; one brother, and six sisters. Services were held at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Bowen officiating. Burial was in Slate Cemetery near Spencer. 2/24/1994 STANLEY, STELLA E. Stella E. Stanley, 91, of Vienna, died Friday, Feb. 18, 1994, at Care Haven of Pleasants County. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late S.M. and Ida Cunningham. She was a representative for Stanley Home Products, a former employee of American Viscose and a former school teacher. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are one daughter, Garnet Ortli of Youngstown; two grandchildren, Stan McPherson of Vienna and Shirley Lanier of Columbus; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Stanley, in 1969; one great-granddaughter; one brother; and two sisters. Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Harvey Thomas officiating. Burial was in Farson Cemetery, Murphytown. STARCHER, EDNA - See Cooper, Edna. 3/10/1994 STARCHER, HOWARD H. Howard Hays Starcher, 52, of Mineral Wells, died Saturday, Mar. 5, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Dennis and Golda Roberts Starcher. He was an employee of Ames Co., Plant No. 2, for the past 24 years. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and the steelworkers union. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Sue Cornell Starcher; two daughters, Chris Whytsell of Mineral Wells and Jennifer Allen of Charleston; three grandsons; one brother, Charles Starcher of Parkersburg; and one sister, Lois Davis of Mineral Wells. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jerry T. Cook officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. STARCHER, IVA R. - See Boyles, Iva R. 9/8/1994 STARCHER, MELVIN H. Melvin H. Starcher, 88, of Millstone, died Monday, Aug. 29, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, Grantsville. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Allen B. and Icie M. Duval Starcher. He was a farmer. Surviving are four sisters, Opal Nitz of Barberton, Ohio, Beulah Burden of West Salem, Ohio, Justine Miller of Spencer and Nina Boatright of Norton, Ohio; and three brothers, Delbert Starcher of Barberton, Richard Starcher of Charlotte, N.C., and Denver Starcher of Middlebourne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Blake Starcher; four brothers; and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. STARCHER, NETTIE - See Slider, Nettie. 6/9/1994 STARCHER, ROY G., SR. Roy G. Starcher, Sr., 61, died Sunday, May 15, 1994. He was born in Grantsville, son of the late Isaac and Bessie Starcher, and lived in the Akron area for the last 50 years. He was employed with the Village of Lakemore for 25 years, was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of Army & Navy Garrison 273 and Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son and daughter-in-law, Roy, Jr., and Karen of Akron; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Gene Taylor and Sandy and Jim Monk, all of Lakemore, Robin and Ken Larrick of Albany, Ohio, Teresa and John Hornsby of Akron; sisters, Margaret and Garnet; brothers, Harold, Tuck, Arnold, Bob, Ron, and Jim; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held at Hopkins and Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Joseph B. Serbin officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park. 10/27/1994 STARCHER, RUTH E. Ruth E. Starcher, 95, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994, at her daughter's residence after an extended illness. She was born at Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late William E. and Nancy Masters Anderson. She had spent most of her life in Roane County and had spent 27 yers of her life in Monroe County, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Leno Ash, Thelma Griffin and Faye Hibbs, all of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and one brother, Victor Anderson of White Sulphur Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lital Starcher; one brother; and one sister. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Don Yeager officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Roane County. STARCHER, TESSIE THELMA - See Webb, Tessie Thelma. 7/21/1994 STARKEY, HOMER E. Homer E. Starkey, 92, of Big Bend, died Friday, July 15, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Roane County and was a retired oil field worker. Surviving are two sons, Homer Starkey of Melbourne, Fla., and Larry Starkey of Marietta; and two brothers, Harry Starkey of Las Vegas and Karl Starkey of McKinney, Texas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hiram Starkey and John Starkey. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. 11/10/1994 STARKEY, PANSY Pansy Trippett Starkey, 90, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994, at her son's residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Lemuel and Icy Shimer Trippett. She was a homemaker, and a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one daughter, Vivian Manson of Parkersburg; one son, William B. Starkey of Grantsville; one sister, Gladys Marshall of Grantsville; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tillman Starkey; and one sister, Ethel Ferrell. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John L. Smith officiating, and burial in Barr Cemetery, near Millstone. 5/19/1994 STEVENS, CHARLES A. Charles A. Stevens, 50, Grantsville, died Saturday, May 14, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Maxine Pierce of Waverly and the late Adron E. Stevens. He operated Grantsville's Water Purification System and was a former survey crew chief for W. Va. Dept. of Highways. He was a member of Bee Creek Hunting Club and St. Paul United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Mary Propst Stevens; a daughter, April Miller of Richmond, Va.; and a granddaughter, Kaitlyn Leigh Miller of Richmond. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating, and burial to be in St. Paul Cemetery, Grantsville. 1/27/1994 STEVENS, ROBERT E. Robert E. Stevens, 65, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 1994, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late John F. and Virginia Violet Stout Stevens. He was retired from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, U.S.A.F., and from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a charter member of Calhoun County Historical and Genealogical Society, and was an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are his wife, Joy Morgan Stevens; two sisters, Guila Hayward of Yuma, Ariz., and Patricia Fessenden of Portsmouth, R.I.; and one brother, Richard Hoyt Stevens of Portsmouth, R.I. Services were held at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Elder Melvin Stewart officiating. Burial was in Morgan Family Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg, with Elder Andrew Mazon officiating. 4/14/1994 STUMP, ALTA M. Alta M. Stump, 86, of Grantsville, died Friday, April 8, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Laurel Run, Gilmer County, a daughter of the late George W. and Janie Weekley Conklin. She was co-founder and operator of Garland's Grocery, Grantsville, since 1947. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are one son, Michael Stump of Vienna; three daughters, Emogene Boggs of Norton, Ohio, Marjorie Gherke and Susan Nutter, both of Grantsville; 21 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Stump; one son, Roxel Stump; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville. 11/17/1994 STUMP, ALVIN Alvin Stump, Jr., 74, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 1994. He was born in Rocksdale, the son of Alvin and Maude Cooper Stump. He lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He was a retired self-employed painter and a U. S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Helena; daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Ralph Huhm, Joyce Corbett, Janet and Jerry Seeman, all of Akron; sisters, Mame Lowe, Emma Jean Brubaugh, both of Akron, Evelyn Kirby and Pauline Mace of Grantsville; brother, Leon Stump of Enterprise, Ala.; and grandchildren, Emily, Joshua, and Benjamin Seeman. Services were held at Hennesy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, Tallmadge Chapel, with Rev. David Zachrich officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park. 3/3/1994 STUMP, BEULAH Beulah Stump, 85, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Russett, a daughter of the late Homer and Maude Boone Robinson. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are two brothers, Cleo Robinson of New Cumberland and Paul Robinson of Grantsville; and one sister, Emegean Hartshorn of Grantsville. Services were officiated by Rev. James Pearson. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone. 1/13/1994 STUMP, HOLLIE Hollie Stump, 65, of Plant City, Florida, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1993, at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. A native of Mt. Zion, he was the son of Lewis Stump. He moved to Florida from Mt. Zion in 1960. He was a produce handler, Army veteran, and Protestant. He is survived by two sons, Kenneth and Robert; two daughters, Cindy Lee and Carolyn Sue, all of Ohio; a brother, Denzel of Plant City; and several grandchildren. He was buried in Memorial Park, Plant City, Fla., with Wells Funeral Home, Plant City, in charge of services. STUMP, INA - See Fox, Ina Fowler. 5/5/1994 STUMP, TREACY J. Treacy J. Stump, 88, of Sand Ridge, died Sunday, May 1, 1994, at Americare-Glenville after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George and Bessie Wilson. She retired as a postmistress at Apple Farm with 30 years of service. She belonged to Grantsville Rebekah Lodge and Rush Run Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Rupert Stump of Glenville; three brothers, Hugh Wilson of Grantsville, Luke Wilson and Johnson Wilson, both of Parkersburg; five sisters, Bessie Ledsome of Reedy, Donnie Waldeck of Parkersburg, Eda Stalnaker of Elizabeth, Ocie Fowler and Mary Starkey, both of Grantsville; three grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sull Stump; a son Hugert Stump; a brother; and a sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery. 1/20/1994 STURM, BESSIE Bessie Sturm, 85, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1994, on Rt. 5 west of Grantsville from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William "Nick" and Francy Lukens Duskey. She was retired from B.F. Goodrich Co., Grantsville, and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville, and the Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are one daughter, Marie Cheesbrew of Grantsville; two sons, Richard Sturm of Ravenswood and John Sturm of Parkersburg; one foster son, Tom Barker of Newark, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lenna Sturm; and one son, Robert Sturm. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. 10/27/1994 STUTLER, BOYD W. Boyd W. Stutler, 65, of Parkersburg, formerly of Calhoun County, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital of injuries sustained in an auto accident on Rt. 14 near Elizabeth on Sept. 20, 1994. He was born in Cremo, a son of the late Bertha Starcher. He was a U. S. Army veteran and was retired from Mohawk Rubber Plant, Akron, Ohio. He was a member of American Legion Post 15 of Parkersburg. Surviving are his wife, Ava George Stutler; one son, David Stutler of Parkersburg, two daughters, Tammie Stutler of Parkersburg and Sue West of Chloe; three brothers, Bobby Ray Starcher of Oil City, Pa., Dexter "Pete" Starcher of Mesa, Ariz., and Don Freshour of Youngsville, Pa.; two sisters, Earldine Starcher and Margie Nester, both of Mt. Zion; one uncle, Harley Starcher of Toledo, Ohio; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret Stutler; two brothers, Harold Starcher and Ben Starcher; and one sister, Geraldine Sturm. Services were held at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, with Rev. Richard E. Talbot, Sr., officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery. 11/10/1994 SWESEY, ANNA M. Anna M. Swesey, 91, of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, Nov. 4, 1994, at Ridgewood Place Nursing Home, Akron. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Elihue and Florence Johnson McGee. She was a homemaker and had been in the Akron area since 1945. She was a member of Free Gospel Church, Akron. Surviving are two daughters, Eva Germano of Manchester, Ohio, and Leona Zickefoose of Norton, Ohio; three stepdaughters, Wanda Madison and Betty Simmons, both of Parkersburg, and Peggy Alloway of Coolville, Ohio; two stepsons, Kenneth Swesey of Parkersburg and Francis Swesey, Jr., of Doylestown, Ohio; one brother Elza Parker of Pine Grove; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Francis M. Swesey, and one son, Coy Simmons. Services were held at Franklin Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Vernon E. Bailey officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery, Belpre, Ohio. TANNER, RUTH E. - See Lyons, Ruth. 9/1/1994 TAYLOR, ALBERT Albert Taylor, 60, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, August 23, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Clinton, Ohio, a son of the late Andrew and Minnie May Legg Taylor. He was a laborer, and a member of Prosperity Baptist Church. Surviving are one sister, Ester Legg of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Epling officiating. Burial was in Taylor Cemetery, Big Bend. 5/19/1994 TOLLIVER, EDITH MAE Edith Mae Tolliver, 61, of Spencer, died Tuesday, May 10, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Mt. Nebo, a daughter of the late Oscar Manuel and Lucille Edith O'Dell Yearian. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Daniel K. Tolliver; three daughters, Loretta Mae McCormick of Big Bend, Edith Irene Sloan of Princeton and Rosetta Lucille Cottrell of Stumptown; seven sons, Robert Kin Tolliver of Grantsville, Kenneth Eugene Tolliver of Long Bottom, Ohio, Melvin Lee Tolliver and Claude Clarence Tolliver, both of the home, Delbert Ray Tolliver of Parma, Ohio, John Richard Tolliver of Mt. Zion and Marvin Raymond Tolliver of Reedsville; one brother, Claude Yearian of Charlestown, Md.; 13 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Allen Tolliver; two sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Sinnett-Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Richard W. Perrine officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. 9/15/1994 TREANTAFEL, GEORGE N. George N. Treantafel, 78, of Oka, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital. He was born in Boston, Mass., and was a retired radar installation supervisor for the Federal Aviation Administration. Surviving are his wife, Winnie H. Treantafel; three sons, George A. Treantafel of Raymond, N.H., Ronnie P. Treantafel of Boston and Philip A. Treantafel of Derry, N.H.; two daughters, Brita M. Elliott of Portsmouth, N.H., and Gina O'Brian of Hampton, N.H., three stepsons, David P. Wriston of Sherrells Ford, N.C., Ricky G. Wriston of Germany and John D. Wriston of Sanford, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Phala D. Wriston of Sanford; 13 grandchldren; and 13 great- grandchildren. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Sy Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe. 8/25/1994 TRIPLETT, OLA LEE Ola Lee "Pookie" Triplett, 58, of Big Springs, died Friday, Aug. 19, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Big Springs, a daughter of Maggie Norman Richards of Big Bend and the late Desmoin Richards. She was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Perry Richards of Big Springs and Dennis Paul Ford of Jeannette, Pa.; two daughters, Anna Music of Williamson and Charlott Shaffer of Cleveland; three sisters, Dessel Starcher of Barberton, Ohio, Sadie Cunningham of Parkersburg and Patricia Knight of Nobe; four brothers, Charles Richards of Big Springs, and Larry Richards, Denver Richards and Ronzel Richards, all of Big Bend; and nine grandchildren. Services were held at Fairview Church, Norman Ridge. Burial was in Fairview Church Cemetery. 10/13/1994 TRIPPETT, ODA IREENE Oda Irene Trippett, 75, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Thomas and Rebecca Burrows Cogar. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Paul Trippett; two sons, Dale Metz and Charles Metz, both of Grantsville; one daughter, Betty Emerick of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lilly Cogar of Glenville. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman, Parkersburg, with Rev. Kenneth Maze officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. TRUMAN, RUBY E. - See King, Ruby E. 3/3/1994 TUCKER, GEORGE G. George Glenn Tucker, 60, of Walker, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 1994, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Thelma R. Talkington Tucker of Walker and the Roy D. Tucker. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a self-employeed construction worker. Surviving in addition to his mother are three sisters, Marla Cantwell and Nina Cantwell, both of Walker, and Delmas Sigley of Parkersburg; one brother, Charles Tucker of Navarre, Ohio; two half sisters, Orva Ellison of Parkersburg and Melba Jarvis of Minnora; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Charles B. Barr officiating. Burial was in Orma Cemetery. 11/24/1994 TUCKER, MARIE E. Marie E. Rose Tucker, 94, of Sundale, formerly of Morgantown, died Monday, Sept. 12, 1994, at Sundale Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, daughter of the late Sheridan and Roselia Saunders Snyder. She was a former member of Spruce Street United Methodist Church and also attended Wesley United Methodist Church. Surviving are her second husband, J. Wyland Tucker; a son, Phillp C. Rose of Klamuth Falls, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. William (Bettie) Rushford of Morgantown; five sisters, Emma Alton and Ruth Baum, both of Parkersburg, Josephine Dean of Little Rock, Ark., Loretta Hosey of Grantsville and Sophie Smith of Morgantown, with whom she previously made her home; a brother, Lester Snyder of Grantsville; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles C. Rose, in 1954; two sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Hastings Funeral Home, with Dr. Roger L. Smith officiating. Burial was in East Oak Grove Cemetery. ULLUM, HELEN C. - See Furr, Helen C. 5/5/1994 UMSTEAD, DAVID M. David M. Umstead, 63, of Grantsville, died Sunday, May 1, 1994, at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late William O. and Lillian Thornbury Umstead. He was a Glenville State College graduate and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was an independent insurance agent, a 25-year member of the Moorefield and Grantsville Lions Clubs and belonged to Victor Hamilton American Legion Post, Grantsville. He was former chairman of Hardy County Heart Fund, former president of Mt. Zion Community Action Association, and former commander of John Golliday American Legion Post, Moorefield. He was a member and former trustee of First Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Mary Louise Gillespie Umstead; three daughters, Judith Lynn Fuller of Green Bank, Jane Louise Poling of Millstone and Jennifer Lee White of Mathias; a brother, William O. Umstead III of Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Eugenia Husar of Mesa, Ariz.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Boggs. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating, with burial in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg, with military rites, at 2 p.m., Wednesday. 12/8/1994 VANNOY, LEO Leo Vannoy, 73, of Stumptown, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 1994, in Morgantown after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Alvin H. and Murhl Sharp Vannoy. He was a retired construction worker and a member of Rush Run Baptist Church near Stumptown. Surviving are one sister, Gladys Vannoy Bond of Lehigh, Fla.; one niece, Judith B. Morris of Morgantown; and one nephew, Robert E. Bond of North Cocoa, Fla. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mattie Sharp Vannoy. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Sylvester Stump Cemetery, near Stumptown. 8/11/1994 VASQUEZ, ELIZABETH J. Elizabeth (Liz) Vasquez, 47, of Ontario, Calif., died Sunday, July 31, 1994, at her home following an extended illness. She was born Mar. 21, 1947, at Altizer, a daughter of Eulia Rader and the late James Coy Rader. She is survived by her husband, Trent Vasquez; one daughter, Ronnette, at home; two sons, Brent, at home, and Trent, Jr., of Akron, Ohio; mother, Eulia Rader of Grantsville; two sisters, Judy Norris of Grantsville, and Jean Norris of Barberton, Ohio; six brothers, Charles Rader of Barberton, Robert Rader of Glenville, Homer Rader of Norton, Ohio, Tom Rader of Annamoriah, James R. Rader of Colton, Calif., and Russ Rader of El Monte, Calif.; and one grandson, Matthew Allen Vasquez of Ontario. She was a member of First Christian Reformed Church of Chino, Calif. She was cremated and her ashes were returned to her home, where a private memorial service was held. 4/14/1994 VIRDEN, ESTELLA V. Estella V. Virden, 94, of Belmont, died Thursday, April 7, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Hebron, a daughter of the late Simeon Deck and Florence McKibben Snyder. She was Valedictorian of St. Marys High School, Class of 1918, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. She served as Circuit Clerk of Pleasants County for eight years during the 1940's. She was a member of the Macabees, and St. Marys United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Roy Joseph Virden, Jr., of Grantsville, and Jean Snyder Virden of Lancaster, Ohio; one daughter, Linda V. Gault of Belmont; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Virden, in 1976; four sisters; and one brother. Services were held at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. 9/22/1994 WALBROWN, WILLADENE Willadene Walbrown, 54, of Linden, died Monday, Sept 12, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Milo, a daughter of Curtis L. and Dorothy Miller Walbrown of Linden. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Fink Cemetery, near Minnora. WALKER, LUCILLE - See Lockhart, Lucille W. WARD, JESSIE E. - See Arthur, Jessie E. 7/14/1994 WEAVER, WILLIAM C. William C. Weaver, 66, of Longboat Key, Fla., formerly of Charleston, died Thursday, June 9, 1994, in Florida. He was a native of Grantsville and a five-year resident of Longboat Key. He was a lawyer, having practiced in Charleston for 37 years. He was an Army veteran and a graduate of West Virginia University College of Law. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, and past president of Kanawha County Bar Association and West Virginia State Bar. He was a member of the board of Country Club Shores Home Owners Association. Surviving are his wife, Cary B. Weaver; daughter, Laura B. of Raleigh, N.C.; and brother, Carlton D. of Ashland, Ky. Memorial services were held at First Presbyterian Church Chapel, Charleston, with Rev. Graham Hardy officiating. Donations may be made to Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, P.O. Box 3041, Charleston, WV 25331. 4/14/1994 WEBB, TESSIE THELMA Tessie Thelma Starcher Webb, 77, of Spencer, died Sunday, April 10, 1994, at Eldercare, Ripley, after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Curtis and Icy M. Church Starcher. She was a homemaker and belonged to Slate United Methodist Church, Spencer. Surviving are two daughters, Christina Carol Wyatt of Parkersburg and Marilyn Sue Carper of Veronia, Va.; three sons, Frederick S. Webb, Lawrence Deo Webb and Billy Joe Webb, all of Spencer; two sisters, Vera Blake and Betty Sexton, both of Reedy; two brothers, Kenneth Brooks Starcher of Akron, Ohio, and Holly Lee Starcher of Naples, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Lawrence Webb; a son, Jackie G. Webb; a granddaughter; and two brothers, Edward Starcher and Ivan Starcher. Services were held at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Lowe and with Rev. Danny Whited officiating. Burial was in Slate Cemetery, near Spencer. WEBB, VIRGINIA DARE - See Lesher, Virginia. 3/31/1994 WEEKLEY, ROBERT D. Robert D. Weekley, 68, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Mar. 28, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Lear Parsons Weekley of Akron, and the late Fred Weekley. He was a graduate of Calhoun High School and Mountain State Business College, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired after 35 years of service with American Cyanamid, and was a member of World Wide Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Waneta Jackson Bowman Weekley; two stepdaughters, Rebecca Mankin of Pomeroy and Pamela Parsons of Tuppers Plains, Ohio; five brothers, Paul Weekley of Knoxville, Tenn., Lowell Weekley of Spencer, Loy Weekley of Canton, William Weekley of Wooster, Ohio, and Carroll Weekley of Parkersburg; two sisters, Glenna Pilgrim of Homeland, Calif., and Sharon Hill of Lineboro, Md.; two granddaughters; his stepmother, Opal Weekley of Vienna; one stepbrother, Larry Cottrell of Orma; and two stepsisters, Geneva Lucas of Arizona and Barbara Smith of Washington. Memorial services were scheduled Wednesday, 7 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Randy Dellasandro officiating. Burial was at the convenience of the family. 11/17/1994 WELLS, JOHN M. John M. Wells, 83, of Rt. 5, Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1994, at Worthington Manor Care Center. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Charles and Marcella Baker Wells. He was a World War II veteran and retired as owner of Johnny's Auto Parts and Motel. He was a charter member of Grace Gospel Church, Pettyville, and a member of Scottish Rite and Mount Olivet Lodge 3, AF&AM. Surviving are his wife, Faye Deen Wells; two sons, Ronald Wells and Donald Wells, both of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; two brothers, James Wells of Chicago and Roosevelt Wells of Rupert; and one sister, Mary Wells of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother, and one granddaughter. Services were at Grace Gospel Church, Pettyville, with Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. WEST, AMY ODESSA - See Cart, Amy Odessa. WEST, AURILIA RUSHA - See Jarvis, Aurilia Rusha. 12/8/1994 WEST, MANESSA S. Manessa Sharline West, 2-week-old infant daughter of William Robert and Sherry Ann West of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 1994, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington. She was born in Parkersburg. Surviving in addition to her parents are paternal grandmother, Roberta West of Nobe; maternal grandparents, William and Wilma Robinson of Nobe; paternal great-grandparents, Arlie and Ivy Bush of Tanner; and maternal great-grandmother, Violet Williams of Parkersburg. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glen McBride officiating, and burial to be in Nobe Cemetery, Nobe. WESTFALL, SHIRLEY R. - See Mace, Shirley R. 11/17/1994 WHIPKEY, CLARENCE Clarence H. Whipkey, 84, of Elizabeth, formerly of Lynchburg, Va., died Sunday, Nov. 13, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Robert and Cora Bigler Whipkey. He was employed in the defense plants in Cleveland during World War II, and later relocated to Lynchburg, Va., where he was a longtime resident and operated service stations for many years. In July 1993, he moved to Elizabeth. He was a member of Fairview Christian Church, Lynchburg. Surviving are one foster son, Ray Layne of Forest, Va., one foster granddaughter; one niece, Deloris Snider of Elizabeth; two great- nieces, Pam Hickman, with whom he resided in Elizabeth, and Connie Reed of Davisville; one great-nephew; one great-great-niece; and one great-great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Zeiglar Whipkey, in 1959; and one sister, Juna Whipkey. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating, and burial to be in Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Nobe. 9/1/1994 WHIPKEY, DONALD, SR. Donald C. Whipkey, Sr., 61 of Big Bend, died Friday, Aug. 26, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Roxie Radabaugh Whipkey of Harrisville and the late Albert R. "Jack" Whipkey. He was a U.S. Army veteran and the former owner and operator of Grantsville Hotel and Restaurant. He was a member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe, past president of Grantsville Lions Club, served on the Wood Festival Committee for many years and was a member of VFW of Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Janice D. Dawson Whipkey; two daughters, Victoria Dvorak of Cleveland and Angie Frederick of Big Bend; four sons, Chad Whipkey and Ken Whipkey, both of Cleveland, John Whipkey of Grantsville and Jim Whipkey of Parma, Ohio; one brother, Michael Whipkey of Cleveland; two sisters, Alberta Fisk of Elyria, Ohio, and Rachel Racela of Cleveland; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Donna J. Hartshorn. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery, Nobe. 11/10/1994 WHIPKEY, JANICE D. Janice D. "Sally" Whipkey, 58, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994, in Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, following a brief illness. She was born at Freed, daughter of Della Morehead Dawson and the late Cecil H. Dawson. She was the former owner of Grantsville Hotel and Restaurant and the owner of High Rise Pizza, Big Bend. Surviving in addition to her mother are two daughters, Victoria Dvorak of Cleveland, Ohio, and Angie Frederick of Big Bend; four sons, Donald C. Whipkey, Jr., and Kenneth Whipkey, both of Cleveland, Ohio, John Whipkey of Grantsville and James Whipkey of Parma, Ohio; two sisters, Georgia Smith of Cleveland and Boots Richards of Grantsville; five brothers, Jack Dawson of Grantsville, Gene Dawson of Euclid, Ohio, Sam Dawson of Atlanta, Ga., Larry Dawson of Five Forks, and Lanny Dawson of Millstone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Whipkey, Sr., on Aug. 26, 1994. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery, Nobe. WHIPKEY, KATHRYN, - See Heiney, Kathryn W. 1/13/1994 WHITE, DONALD K. Donald K. White, 68, of Elgin, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1994. He was born in Akron, Ohio, son of the late Everett and Maple Keith White. He was employed by Hoskins Manufacturing. An Air Force veteran of WWII, he was a member of VFW Post 1153, Charlevoix, Mich. Surviving are a son, Leon E. White of Columbia; a daughter, Donna Brun of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Joann Saleet of Lakewood, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Services were held at Temple Baptist Church, with Dunbar Funeral Home in charge of services. 7/14/1994 WHYTSELL, PAUL E., SR. Paul E. Whytsell, Sr., 83, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, July 5, 1994 at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late George and Mima Starcher Whytsell. He retired from W. Va. Dept. of Highways, and was a former member of Minnora IOOF Lodge. He attended Stoney Point Church, near Arnoldsburg. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Winnie Sapp Whytsell of Grantsville; one son, Paul E. Whytsell, Jr., of Grantsville; one daughter, Marie Honaker of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Ella Boatright of Mt. Zion; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg. 1/20/1994 WILFORD, DESSIE M. Dessie M. Wilford, 78, of Millstone, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994, at Roane General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late George W. and Ella Tanner Morris. She was the former owner and operator of Millstone Inn with 22 years of service. Surviving are three sons, Thomas Wilford and Junior Morris, both of Millstone, and Phillip Gerald Morris of Lansdowne, Md.; one daughter, Janet Wilford of Millstone; one sister, Tessie Matheny of Clearwater, Fla.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Morris and Porter Morris; and one sister Texie Lemar. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Cowen Cemetery, Nebo. 7/21/1994 WILLIAMS, BRENDA S. Brenda Sue Williams, 46, of Stafford, Va., formerly of Big Springs, died Thursday, July 14, 1994, at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Va., after an extended illness. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of Churl Hathaway Scott of Big Springs and the late Wesley B. Scott. She received a bachelor's degree from West Virginia University and a master's degree from University of Virginia. She was a teacher at Spotswood Elementary School, Spotsylvania County, Va., and a member of Regester Chapel United Methodist Church, Stafford, where she was a pianist. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Thomas G. Williams, Jr.; a son, Scott Williams of the home; and a daughter, Whitney A. Williams of the home. Services were scheduled on Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Pearson officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 3/31/1994 WILLIAMS, JOSEPHINE Josephine B. Williams, 77, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Mar. 24, 1994, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late W. W. and Bessie Riggs Bower. She was a former telephone operator for Citizens Telephone Co. and West Virginia Telephone Co. She was a former employee of W. Va. Dept. of Highways. She was a member of Brooksville Missionary Baptist Church, past president of American Legion Auxiliary of Grantsville, an honorary member of the Air Force Drum & Bugle Corps. She was a former member of Calhoun Ridge Riders Club, was a senior citizen aide for Calhoun County Community Action Association, and served as a Boy Scout mother for 11 years. Surviving are one son, Mike Williams of Grantsville, and two sisters, Eleanor Johnson of Parkersburg and Zella Roberts of Akron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollie Williams; one daughter, Barbara Jo Williams; eight brothers; and five sisters. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery. 9/29/1994 WILLIAMS, MERYLE I. Meryle Irene Shaffer Williams, 76 of Cutler, Ohio, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1994, at her residence. She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of Pearl Goodnight Shaffer of Laramie, Wyo., and the late Russell Shaffer. She was a homemaker and attended Liberty United Brethren Church. Surviving are her husband, Paul E. Williams; two sons, Paul E. Williams, Jr., of Cutler and Paulis Williams of Dayton; two daughters, Pauletta Sue Anderson of Houston, Texas, and Paula Lee Whittern of Mustang, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; and two sisters, Evelyn Overman of Laramie and Eleanor Deweese of Charleston. She was preceded in death by one brother and one grandson. Services were held at Matheney Funeral Home, Chesterhill, with Rev. Robert Irvin officiating. Burial was in Bartlett Cemetery. WILLIAMS, OPAL JANE - See Bower, Opal Jane. 12/22/1994 WILSON, CLANCY H. Clancy H. Wilson, 93, of Creston, died Monday, Dec. 19, 1994, at Fairview Manor Nursing Home, Beverly, Ohio, after an extended illness. He was born at Little Creek, Calhoun County, a son of the late William H. and Sarah Ann Boice Wilson. He was a former school bus driver in Wirt County and was a well-known merchant, farmer and timberman. He attended Little Creek Community Church near Creston. Surviving are one son, William Albert Wilson, Sr. of Creston; one foster daughter, Ollie Boise of Belpre; two sisters, Annabelle Morrison and Hazel Dean Rushton, both of Fairmont; a grandson, William Wilson, Jr., of Annamoriah; three granddaughters, Barbara Fluharty of Annamoriah, Cathy Heiney of Grantsville, and Carol Lynch of Creston; two foster grandchildren, Ola Boise and Allen Boise, both of Belpre; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Gene Knight officiating. 1/27/1994 WILSON, DESSIE Dessie Wilson, 88, of Fairview Manor Nursing Home, Beverly, Oh., died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1994, at the nursing home. She was born in Big Springs, a daughter of the late Floyd Sleth and Mary Elizabeth Radabaugh Wilson. She was retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. Surviving are one niece, Emogene Custer of Seven Lakes, N.C. She was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Services were held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 3/10/1994 WILSON, ELSIE P. Elsie P. Wilson, 84, of Tucson, Ariz., died Monday, Feb. 28, 1994, at St. Mary's Hospital, Tucson, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Rev. Jacob and Ola G. Shimer Snider. She was a member of Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church, Brohard. Surviving are three sons, Lyle Dean Wilson of Antioch, Ill., George "Pat" Wilson of Dekalb, Ill., and Howard Wilson of Tucson; four sisters, Lottie Belt of Parkersburg, Bernice Kral of Cleveland, Lela Mathess of Columbus, and Gladys Johnson of Williamstown; two brothers, Milford Snider of Parkersburg and Willard Snider of Brohard; and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Wilson; and two sons, Randall Wilson and Max Wilson. Services were held at Hoy Chapel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. 4/28/1994 WILSON, ERNEST B. Ernest B. Wilson, 60, of Elizabeth, died Friday, April 22, 1994, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Claud and Icy Richards Wilson. He attended Calhoun County schools and was a graduate of Hinds Junior College, Raymond, Miss., with an associate's in industrial management. He attended University of Southern Mississippi and Jackson State University where he received a degree in education. He was employed as a teacher at Fayette (Miss.) High School and retired in 1975 from the U.S. Navy having served as an electronics specialist and machine repairman. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam with over 21 years of military service. He was an avid outdoorsman and a resident of Wirt County since 1983. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Juanita Glenna Eastep Wilson; three daughtes, Robin Rindfleisch of Columbia, S. C., Pam Fleenor of Biloxi, Miss., and Nancy Agee of Ridgeland, Miss.; three sisters, Della Jenkins of Etowah, Tenn. Viola Dye of Perry, Ohio, Beryle Richards of East Lake, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Michael E. Taylor officiating. Burial was in West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, with full military honors. 2/3/1994 WILSON, HAROLD C. Harold C. Wilson, 92, of Morgantown, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 1994, at Monongalia General Hospital. He was born Mar. 4, 1901, in Cameron, a son of the late Warren and Hannah Catherine Ullom Wilson. He was a life-long member of United Methodist Church, where he served as Lay Leader for 13 years. He was most recently affiliated with Drummond Chapel United Methodist Church, Morgantown. He was a drilling contractor and producer of natural gas. He was formerly general manager of Cameron Tool and Supply Co., president of Waynesburg Tool Co., treasurer of Brock and Courtney Leases, of Berea Gas, and of Morgantown Gas Willis Leases. Earlier, he had worked in gas and oil fields throughout West Virginia, including Calhoun, Gilmer, Roane, Marshall, and Wetzel counties. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville, and of Morgantown Gideon Camp. He was a member of Monongalia Historical Society and an honorary member of West Virginia University Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife, Ella Lambert Wilson, one daughter Marjorie Jo Hartsock of Los Angeles, Calif., and by five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Estrial Hall Wilson, in 1973, one son, James H. Wilson; four sisters; and one brother. Services were held at Hastings Funeral Home, Morgantown, with Rev. Ronald M. McCauley officiating. Burial was in Lawnwood Cemetery. 3/31/1994 WILSON, LORENE G. Lorene G. Wilson, 81, of Windham, Ohio, died at Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio. She was born Sept. 1, 1912, in Big Springs, a daughter of Everett and May Whipkey Wilson. An Ohio area resident for 40 years, she had worked at Howard Johnson's Restaurant and had been a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Gernelda "Gerry" Hughs of Windham; two brothers, James of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Olis of Ocala, Fla.; four sisters, Irene Anderson of Five Forks, Lucretia Brooks of Columbus, Lena Fowler of Windham, and Imogene Shafer of Newton Falls; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Sheldon; and a sister, Cleta Collins. Services were held at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home, Garrettsville, Ohio. Burial was in Windham Cemetery. 10/27/1994 WILSON, MELVIN VERE Melvin Vere Wilson, 74, of Spencer, died Friday, Oct. 21, 1994, at Clarksburg VA Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Ralph and Stella Price Wilson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a tail-gunner, and was a brick layer. Surviving are three sons, Melvin "Bradley" Wilson and Ralph Berry "Huck" Wilson, both of Spencer, and Gary "Henry" Wilson of Arnoldsburg; a sister; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda E. Wright Wilson; and three sons, Michael Lynn Wilson, Gregory Wayne Wilson, and Cole Wilson. Services were held at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Darrell Alvis officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. 3/24/1994 WILSON, SONEY Soney Wilson, 81, of Big Springs, died Sunday, Mar. 20, 1994, at Americare-Glenville after an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Homer and Elvira Wilson. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Boso & Ritchie Construction Co. Surviving are three sons, Blaine Wilson, Stanley Wilson, and Homer Wilson, all of Big Springs; one daughter, Darla Taylor of Big Springs; one sister, Nilahma Frederick of Big Springs; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Louise Wilson, in 1993. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating, and burial to be in Nobe Cemetery. 11/24/1994 WILSON, STEVE Steve Wilson, 50, of Dalton, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun County, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 1994, at his residence after a four-month illness. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Thelma DeWeese. He was employed by J. M. Smucker Co., Orville, Ohio, for the past 26 years. Surviving are his wife, Stella Jane Boggs Wilson of Dalton; one son, Kenneth Wilson of the home; two daughters, Christina Wilson of the home and Kimberly Thompson of Beach City, Ohio; two grandchildren; and his maternal grandmother, Tava Wilson of Massillon, Ohio. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, near Orma. WILSON, TREACY J. - See Stump, Treacy J. WILSON, WANETA V. - See Layfield, Waneta V. 9/1/1994 WISE, GEORGE CECIL George Cecil Wise, 82, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Creston, a son of the late Robert and Lummi Parks Wise. He was retired from St. Clair's Auto Supply where he worked as a machinist. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia Cheuvront Wise; two daughters, Janet Davis of Parkersburg and Carolyn Guinn of Williamstown; two stepsons, Vance Grimm of Parkersburg and Harold Grimm of Pennsylvania; one stepdaughter, Carmen Queen of Parkersburg; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Sherman Wise and Junior Wise, both of Grantsville; and three sisters, Irene Henthrone of Spencer and Opal Vandale and Arzona Wise, both of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Ralph Burnette officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. 7/14/1994 WITTE, DAVID D. David D. Witte, 53, of Tampa, Fla., died Wednesday, June 29, 1994, at home. He was a native of Millstone and moved to Tampa in 1963 from Huntington. He retired last year from GTE Network Planning, and was an Air Force veteran and a Baptist. He is survived by his mother, Marie L. White of Tampa; a brother, Rev. Charles L., Sr., of Bethany, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Henderson Blvd. Chapel, with Rev. Howard D. Thompson officiating. Burial was in Serenity Gardens Cemetery, Largo, Fla. 1/27/1994 WIX, PEGGY J. Peggy J. Wix, 56, of Annamoriah, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1994, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John and Mable Boice Arthur. She was a member of Snyder Chapel Community Church, Annamoriah. Surviving are her husband, Carl Wix; one daughter, Linda Davis of Elizabeth; one son, Nick Davis of Annamoriah; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons and one brother. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers and Rev. William D. Stutler officiating. Burial was in Snyder Chapel Cemetery, Annamoriah. 4/14/1994 WYANT, JACOB DAVID Jacob David Wyant, 82, of Arnoldsburg, died Thursday, April 7, 1994, at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Beckley, after an extended illness. He was born in Ovapa, a son of the late Letch Samples and Hannah Wyant. He was a farmer and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended Horners Fork Freewill Baptist Church, Procious, Clay County. Surviving are one foster daughter, Barbara Shamblin of Lockney; one half sister, Mabel Pringle of Boone County; two half brothers, Richard Samples of Widen and Charlie Schoolcraft of Procious; five grandsons; and five granddaughters. Services were held at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, near Spencer. YATES, BLANCHE - See Music, Blanche. 9/15/1994 YEAGER, KIZZIE B. Kizzie B. Yeager, 86, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late William H. and Lona Westfall Bush. She was a homemaker, and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, near Grantsville. Surviving are three sons, Franklin Yeager and Park Yeager, both of Grantsville, and Robert Yeager of Grafton, Ohio; four daughters, Mary W. Montgomery of Akron, Catherine Stevens, Dot Curry and Sandy Funk, all of Grantsville; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ottie E. Yeager, in 1994; three sons; and one daughter. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Yeager-Westfall Cemetery, near Grantsville. 3/3/1994 YEAGER, OTTIE EARL Ottie Earl Yeager, 92, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Granville and Florinda Sullivan Yeager. He was retired from Larson Foundry in Grafton, Ohio, and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are his wife, Kizzie Bush Yeager; three sons, Franklin Yeager and Park Yeager, both of Grantsville, and Robert Yeager of Grafton; four daughters, Mary W. Montgomery of Akron, and Catherine Stevens, Dot Curry, and Sandy Funk, all of Grantsville; one brother, Ervin Yeager of Stouts Mills; 23 grandchildren; and 22 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sons, one daughter, four sisters, and four brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Yeager-Westfall Cemetery, near Grantsville. YEARIAN, EDITH MAE - See Tolliver, Edith Mae. 11/3/1994 YOAK, VICTOR G. Victor G. Yoak, 58, of Big Bend, died Monday, Oct. 24, 1994, on Stutler Road near Annamoriah in an auto accident. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late John W. and Eva Richards Yoak. He was a U. S. Navy pilot in Vietnam War and was a well-known area livestock farmer. He was a member of Calhoun County Farm Bureau and VFW, Grantsville. Surviving are four brothers, Clifford Yoak of Parkersburg, Ralph Yoak of Renaldo Beach, Calif., Ronald Yoak of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Herb Yoak of Munday; and four sisters, Garnett Chemesky and June Cunningham, both of Wickliffe, Ohio, Betty McVaney of Clarksburg and Beverly Robinson of Jonesboro, Ga. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Stanley Clark officiating. Burial was in Yoak Cemetery, Big Bend. 11/24/1994 ZIMMERMAN, PEARL E. Pearl E. Zimmerman, 63, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died Friday, Nov. 4, 1994. She was born in Tariff and had been a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 1960. She was a member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Surviving are her husband, Harry; a daughter, Sandy Mayhew of Cuyahoga Falls; her mother, Hazel Brannon; a sister, Myrtle Grace Carpenter; and a brother, Richard Brannon, all of West Virginia. Services were held at McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home, Cuyahoga Falls, with Pastor Roland E. Coffey officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.