"Calhoun Chronicle" – 1 May 2003

LOIS CAROL BABITZKE

Lois Carol Babitzke, 64, of Tucson, Ariz., died Thursday, Apr. 17, 2003.

She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Donald Fred and Mary Ruth McDonald Witt. She graduated from Calhoun County High School and West Virginia University and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1962. She served in Texas, Alaska, Southeast Asia and Arizona as a personnel offic6r, and retired as a Major in November, 1989.

Surviving are her husband, Edward Babitzke, whom she married on Oct. 5, 1963; two step-sons, Edward Babitzke of Sioux City, Ia., and Ricky Babitzke of East Peoria, Ill.; three step-­grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two nieces; and one brother, Byron Witt of Morgantown.

Services were held at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery: with Rev. Les Hall officiating and military honors by Military Detail of Altus Air Force Base.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 February 2002

NELLIE BACKUS

Nellie Backus, 96, of Vienna, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Sanford and Rose Lee Stanley Collins. She was a homemaker and a member of Briscoe Run Baptist Church.

Surviving are one son, Howard David Backus of Vienna; two daughters, Violet Tant of Parkersburg and Loretta Ankrom of Belleville; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Backus; three brothers, Emry, Archie and Harry Collins; three sisters, Mary Lesson, Toppie Woodring and Goldie Hill; and one granddaughter, Nellie Jane Tant.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Robert May officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery North.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 31 January 2008

GENEVA EDITH BADGETT

Geneva Edith Badgett, 84, of Nobe, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at home.

She was born at Minnora, the daughter of the late Calvin Spencer and Grace Bailey Jarvis.

She was a member of Milo Church.

Surviving are six sons, Ronald Badgett of Leatherbark, Kenith Badgett of Orma, Shirly Badgett of Big Springs, Charter Bee and Charles Badgett, both of Chloe, and Danny Badgett of Nobe; four sisters, Rilma Chandler of South Carolina, Nell Deweese of Spencer, Bonnie Ellison of Orma and Madeline Hardway of Cheylan; four brothers, Carl and Gary Jarvis, both of Orma, and Bill and Charter Jarvis, both of Chloe; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charter Badgett in 1982; three brothers, Cecil, Paris Bruce and Curt Jarvis; and four sisters, Winna Mae Jarvis, Dessie Jett, Olive Grace Deweese and Maysel Badgett Stalnaker.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 25 Mar 2004

JIMMY BAIL

Jimmy O. Bail, 70, of Martinsburg, died Thursday, Mar. 18, 2004, at his home.

He was born in Clay, the son of the late Orvan S. Bail and Berniece Young Bail. He was a pilot and civil engineer and Retired Lt. Colonel with 33 years service in the 167th Air Lift Wing of the W.Va. Air National Guard. He had the distinction of being the last active duty pilot of the P51 Mustang Airplane.

He was a Shriner and Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of BPOE 778, Martinsburg Lodge 120, Loyal Order of the Moose, Isaac Walton Club, and president of the Dirty Dozen Social Club, Inc. He was a member of Young Memorial Methodist Church, Queen Shoals.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Martha Gainer Bail; two daughters, Kimberly B. Bail and Kelly Bail Manor; six grand-children; sister-in-law, Bernice Gainer Yoke Hardman and husband James; niece, Jennifer Yoke Morris and husband Richard; and grand niece and nephew, Elizabeth J. Morris and Daniel M. Morris and wife Amanda.

Military memorial services were held in Inwood and burial was on the family farm at Queen Shoals.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 Aug 2003

NELLIE BAILESS

Nellie Bailess, 93, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003, at home.

She was the daughter of the late Oak and Clara Ferrell. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one son, Bob Bailess and wife Julia of Briston, Va.; five daughters, Geraldine Diehl of North Olmstead, Ohio, Mary Collins of Mantua, Ohio, Janet Orozco and husband Bob of Laguna Hills, Calif., Nancy Taylor of Grantsville and Linda Blankenship and husband Neil of Grantsville; one brother, Glen Ferrell of Davisville; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest O. Bailess; one sister; and four brothers.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Broomstick Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 27 January 2005

DR. BENJAMIN BAILEY

Dr. Benjamin H. Bailey, 79, of Morgantown, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

He was born in Minnora, the son of the late Chloe Bailey. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1944 and obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1948 from Glenville State College. He taught in Wyoming County schools at Glen Rogers and Oceana. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War from 1950-53 and remained in the U.S. Army Reserves for 33 years. He received his masters degree and doctorate degree in educational psychology from University of Florida, Gainesville, and joined the faculty of WVU in 1959, retiring as Emeritus Professor in 1996. He had a second career with the U.S. Army Reserves, obtaining a masters degree in military science from Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., teaching summers at the Defense Intelligence School, Ft. Bragg, N.C., and was commander of the 416th MI detachment in Morgantown for 11 years and the 470th Unit for four years. He retired as a colonel and received the Legion of Merit for his service in 1981.

He served as president’s ambassador for GSC for a number of years. A lifelong Democrat, he worked for John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV and James Sprouse during their campaigns for governor of West Virginia. He was a lifelong member of ROA, VFW, GSC Alumni, a member of Phi Delta Kappa Education Honorary and Morgantown Lions Club. He was a Methodist and former member of Drummond Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Betty Mirie Bailey; one brother, W. Scott Bailey of Minnora; and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Cora Alice Bailey; two nephews; and one niece.

Services were held at Derings Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Jones officiating. Burial was in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 September 2006

BEULAH MACEL BAILEY

Beulah Macel Bailey, 87, of Nicut, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at the home of her sister.

She was the daughter of the late Elbert and Josephine Boone Brady. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are four brothers, Bernard Brady of Walker, Borden Brady of Methias and Blair and Brock Brady, both of Shock; two sisters, Bernice Rogers of Baltimore, Md., and Barbara Sauer of Orma; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Henry Bailey; one daughter, Linda Bailey Fisher; one son, Michael Bailey; and one brother, Blaine Brady.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Shock.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 15 February 2001

CHARLES "JACK" BAILEY

Charles M. "Jack" Bailey, 73, of Oceana, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in a Beckley Hospital.

He was born at Beech, the son of the late Dave and Etta Clevenger Bailey. He was a retired welder from H.N. Lawson Co., and a member of Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, and a resident of Wyoming County since 1968.

Surviving are his wife of 47 1/2 years, Merle Conley Bailey, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Butler, and three half-brothers, Greeley Bailey, Criss Hall and Dutch Hall.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Joseph Baptist Church, with Rev. Lundy Daniels and Rev. Tom Milam officiating, and burial in Cooper Cemetery, Chloe.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 14 February 2008

DOLLIE BAILEY

Dollie F. Bailey, 67, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Clarence O. Davis and Icy Cole Smith.

Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Carl B. Bailey; three daughters, Debra Anderson and Rebecca Beiry, both of Parkersburg, and Patricia Stephens of Wirt County; one son, Timothy Bailey of Parkersburg; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Davis of Grantsville and Coy Davis of Parkersburg; one sister, Bonnie Summerville of Spencer; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one son, Carl Ray Bailey; two brothers; and two sisters.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Jim Lynch officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 1 May 2003

DON BAILEY

Don Bailey, 80, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Apr. 26, 2003, at his residence.

He was born in Beech, the son of the late Paris and Lelia Gae Starcher Bailey. He retired from Union Carbide Co. after 23 years of service and was known on C.B. radio by his handle, "Millstone. He was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Betty Long Bailey; two sons, Michael D. Bailey Parkersburg and D. Mark Bailey of Blumon, S.C.; one daughter, Barbara Gillespie of Mineral Wells; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Wilma Johnston of Mineral Wells; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, infant Ocie Bailey and Denna Lott, and two brothers, Claude and Hubert Bailey.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 3 p.m., at Levitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Joe Bush officiating, and burial in Evergreen South Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 31 August 2000

ELLEN BAILEY

Ellen I. Bailey, 74, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, at Charleston Area Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late James H. and Virginia L. Crase Caskey.

Surviving are four sons, Danny H. Bailey and David R. Bailey, both of Middletown, Ohio, Danny W. Bailey of Indiana and Ronald D. Bailey of Arnoldsburg; six brothers, William Corbert Caskey, James Caskey, Albert Crase and Donald Crase, all of Kentucky, and Rex Crase and Wayne Crase, both of Ohio; and three sisters, Mary Bailey of West Virginia and Dorothy Pottorf and Norma Hills, both of Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse J. Bailey, and two sons, William and Daryl Bailey.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Allan Smith officiating. Burial was in Auburn Baptist Church Cemetery, Auburn.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 9 February 2006

EUGENE WILLIAM BAILEY

Eugene William Bailey, 67, of Minnora, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006.

He was the son of the late Emerson and Etta Pearl Keener Bailey. He was a pipeliner.

Surviving are one son, Dale Clark of Chloe; one daughter, Terri Butler of Frametown; five grandchildren, Jeremy Moore of Minnora, Brooke Dawson of Frametown, Felicia Jarvis and Kayla and Cody Clark, all of Chloe; one great-grandson, Ethan Jarvis of Chloe; two brothers, Adderson Bailey of Orrville, Ohio, and Steven Bailey of Granville, Ohio; and three sisters, Velma Conner of Ferndale, Md., Virginia Lowry of Orrville and Ocie Helmick of Nicut.He was preceded in death by four sisters, Janice, Arlene, Darie and Stella, and one granddaughter, Kendra Clark.

Services were held at Minnora United Methodist Church. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, Minnora.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 January 2002

HERBERT BAILEY

Herbert Bailey, 69, of Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at his home.

He was the son of the late Reece and Plina Bailey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a machinist and welder.

Surviving are his wife, Mona Bailey; six sons, Herbert, Jimmie, Vernon and Tommy, all of Columbus, Brian of Parma, Ohio, and Rick of Cincinnati, Ohio; one daughter, Kathy of Columbus; 11 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one brother, Guy Bailey of West Virginia; and five sisters, Mary Jane Nicholas and Jessie Bailey of West Virginia, Diane Young of Florida, Iris Roberts of Ohio and Wanda Bailey.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Bernard; one sister, Corrine; and one infant granddaughter, April Bailey.

Services were held at Schoedinger Cleveland Avenue Chapel, with Rev. Tom Clark of Christ Community Church officiating. Graveside services were held at Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 16 August 2001

JOHN SCOTT BAILEY

John Scott Bailey, 52, of Bridgeport, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, of injuries received in an automobile accident in Braxton County.

He was born in Minnora, the son of Scott and Edith Gae Bailey. He was a graduate of Glenville State College with a degree in land surveying and was a member of W.Va. Association of Land Surveyors and past president of the Harrison County Chapter. He was a 19-year employee of MSES, Clarksburg, and former employee of Consolidated Natural Gas. He was a member of National Rifle Association and Fellowship Bible Church, Bridgeport.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife of 30 years, Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Hartshorn Bailey; three children, David Matthew Bailey, Shanna Kathleen Bailey and Heather Jade Bailey, all at home; three sisters, Sharon Groves of Orrville, Ohio, Martha "Marty" Park of Minnora and Joyce Meek of Wilmore, Ken.; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 July 2008

MERLE CONLEY BAILEY

Merle Conley Bailey, 75, of Parkersburg, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at Cedar Grove Personal Care Home.

She was born at Chloe, the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Monnie Burns Conley.

She had worked as secretary and manager at Harrison's Kitchen Sales, Logan. She was a member of Joseph's Baptist Church, Oceana, and attended Hope Freewill Baptist Church, Winding Road.

Surviving are one sister, Leona Sears of Chloe; one brother, Robert Lee Conley of Chloe; and niece and honorary daughter, Dottie Bailey of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. "Jack" Bailey; one sister, Norma Sears; and one brother, Harland Ray Conley.

Memorial graveside services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Cooper Cemetery, Chloe.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 15 November 2007

MONA BAILEY

Mona L. Bailey, 68 of Columbus, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007. Surviving are six sons, Herbert, Jimmie, Brian, Vernon, Rick, and Tommy Bailey; one daughter, Kathy Bailey; four brothers, Larry, Bobby and Richard Mann and Ronnie Martin; two sisters, twin twin Donna Rizor and Linda Shade; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert and one granddaughter, April. Graveside services were held November 10 at Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 23 March 2006

NANCY ANN BAILEY

Nancy Ann Bailey, 66, of Auburn, died Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006, at her home.

She was born in Boone County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Julia Osborne. She was a member of Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church, Lawford.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Ray Bailey; one son, Arthur H. Gibson of Big Bend; two daughters, Patricia A. Osborne and Cathy L. Gibson, both of Auburn; thee step-daughters, Barbara J. Gain of Clarksburg, Juanita K. Villers of Pennsboro and Nancy Y. Keener of Pullman; one sister, Rosaphene Powers of Newberne; three brothers, Prather Osborne of Cyclone, Harold G. Osborne of West Union and Benny L. Osborne of Davin; five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 12 step-great­-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special friend of the family, Bill Winans.

A celebration of her life was scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Church of God, Cox's Mills, with Elder Chester N. Osborne and Elder Billy R. Gibson officiating, and burial in Auburn Baptist Church Cemetery, Cox's Mills. Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, was in charge of arrangements.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 September 2001

OKEY BAILEY

Okey Bailey, 93, of Minnora, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer.

He was born at Minnora, the son of the late George and Anna Siers Bailey. He was a teamster, oil field worker and farmer, and was a Protestant.

Surviving are three sons, Basil Bailey of Congress, Ohio, Hollie Bailey of Milton and Delmar Bailey of Minnora; one daughter, Mrs. Myrl Bailey of Newton; 16 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mae Badgett Bailey, in 1985; four infant children; one great-grandchild; five sisters; and one brother.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Keen officiating. Burial was in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 21 March 2002

RUBY BAKER

Ruby V. Baker, 95, of Smithville, died Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2002, at Miletree of Spencer.

She was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Florence L. Pence Fields.

Surviving are one son, Fred F. Baker of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; one daughter, Joan R. Aston of Pensacola, Fla.; one sister, Josephine Westfall of Spencer; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. No local services were held. A private entombment was held at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Ohio.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 24 March 2005

GRACE EULA BAKER

Grace Eula Mace Baker, 87, of Vienna, died Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2005, at her residence.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Bert and Ina N. Starcher Mace. She was retired from G. C. Murphy and was a member of Wayside United Methodist Church and Easter/White Shrine, Vienna.

Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Ann Hays of Parkersburg, four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Geneva Luikart of Nitro.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Baker; one son, Earl Baker, Jr.; two brothers; and one sister.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Gene Hutton officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 12 April 2007

WETZEL LEE BAKER

Wetzel Lee Baker, 77, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Apr. 7, 2007, at his home.

He was born in West Hamlin, the son of the late John H. and Vera McClellan Baker. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and later served in the U.S. Air Force. He was an inspector for TRW Corp. for 35 years.

Surviving are three daughters, Carma Morris of Orwell, Ohio, and Rose Marie Miller and Stacey Ludington, both of Rittman, Ohio; one son, Timothy Baker of Rittman; four stepsons, Gilford Vanhoose of Big Springs, Arthur Vanhoose and Keith Ross, both of Kentucky, and David Amburgey of Ohio; and one step-daughter, Peggy Lopez of Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Matreva Baker in 1988.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Matt Morrison officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 4 January 2001

DEXTER BALL

Dexter Ball, 86, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Fred and Carrie McCune Ball. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and Korean War, and was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville.

Surviving are his wife, Naomi E. Ball; one daughter, Joyce Fitzwater of Clay; one son, Lawrence D. Ball of Elizabeth; one brother, Harold Ball of Tampa, Fla.; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Manard Ball, and one sister, Gladys Ball.

Services were held a Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 Nov 2003

ELMO BALL

Elmo Ball, 74, of Nobe, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at Geauga Community Hospital, Chardon, Ohio.

She was the daughter of the late Lester and Willa Rugh Wilson Richards. She was a homemaker and retired concession manager of 30 years from Thompson Drag Strip.

Surviving are her husband, Denzil M. Ball; one daughter, Charlene Ball Lilly of Ashtabula, Ohio; two sons, James Edward Ball of Mentor, Ohio, and Denzil Keith Ball of Vernon, Ohio; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; many nieces and nephews; one sister, LuEllen French of Paris, Tenn.; and two brothers, Kenna Richards of Pikesville, Tenn., and James Richards of Walker.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Calvin Richards.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 22 Jan 2004

FRED BALL

Fred Ball, 89, of Beckley, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, in a Beckley care center.

He was born at Pine Creek, the son of the late Norvel Leo and Mary Rebecca Propst Ball.

He was retired from Pinecrest Hospital with 20 years of service and was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Union Hall Road, Beckley. He was the last survivor of his immediate family.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Sibyl Louise Linton Ball; four nieces, Donna Starcher of Spencer, Bonetta Lanham of Parottsville, Tenn., Shirley Finklebinder of Youngstown, Ohio, and Bonnie Brown of Grantsville; and two nephews, Danny Carter and David Carter, both of Spencer.

Services were held at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Harding and Rev. Bobby Legg officiating. Burial was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 8 July 2004

GERALD ‘Russell’ BALL

Gerald “Russell” Ball of Grantsville died Friday, July 2, 2004, after a battle with cancer.

He was the son of the late Georgia Stump and James Wesley Ball. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1947-49. He was co-founder and vice president of Telecon, Inc. and Dynacast, Streetsboro, Ohio, and retired from Johnson and Johnson in 1986.

Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Shirley Ball; four daughters, Margaret Hildreth, Debbie Brymer, Georgia Kasse and Melissa Ball; one son, James Ball; three step-children, Scott Long, Sandy McColligan and Steve Long; 27 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, French Stump of Stumptown; three sisters, Florence Meadows, Geraldine Hupp of Grantsville and Virginia Bland of Libby, Montana; and devoted friend, Nub Marks.

He was preceded in death by one son, Gerald Russell Ball, Jr.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation was also scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 4 May 2006

GERALDINE BALL

Geraldine (Jerry) Ball, 92, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Apr. 27, 2006, at Ohio Valley Health Care, Parkersburg.

She was the daughter of the late Everette and Mae Miller. She was a member of Knotts United Methodist Church, Grantsville, and former member of Humphreys U.M. Church, Sissonville. She was a member of WSCS women's group for years and served as a representative to the annual conference at Buckhannon and participated in Spiritual Life Retreat, Jackson's Mill.

Surviving are two sons, Dallas Ray (Dick) Ball of Cairo and Robert Lee (Bob) Ball of Sissonville; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Manard Ball; one son, Joseph Ball; one sister, Betty Gainer; and one brother, Gibb Miller.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 29 November 2001

HAROLD BALL

Harold Ball, 84, of Valrico, Fla., died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Fred Ball and Carrie McCune. He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Marie Ball; one son, Fred Ball of Valrico; one daughter, Chris Carlson of Valrico; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Stowers Brandon Chapel, Stowers Funeral Home, Valrico.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 6 January 2005

NAOMI BALL

Naomi E. Ball, 78, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at her home.

She was born at Orma, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Jesse Summers. She was an active member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one son, Larry “Bubby” Ball of Grantsville; one daughter, Joyce Fitzwater of Clay County; one grandson, Dustin Fitzwater; one granddaughter, Trisha Triplett; one great-granddaughter, Tara Triplett; one sister, Dorma Crawford of Wadsworth, Ohio; two brothers, Lanny Summers of Massillon, Ohio, and Oswald Summers of Canal Fulton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dexter Ball; two brothers, Ronzel and Charles Summers; and one sister, Ulinee Crawford.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating, and burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. Visitation was scheduled two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Housecalls Hospice, P.O. Box 1077, Parkersburg, WV 26102.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 8 July 2004

SHEILA KAY BALL

Sheila Kay Ball, 55, of Elizabeth died Sunday, July 4, 2004, at her residence after a battle with cancer.

She was born in Kanawha County, the daughter of the late Hoy and Myrtle Fields Nichols. She was a 1967 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and 1971 graduate of Glenville State College. She was employed as a teacher with Wirt County board of education for 33 years and had retired at the end of the school year. She was a member of Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma society.

Surviving are her husband, Larry Ball, whom she married June 25, 1975; sister-in-law and caregiver, Joyce Fitzwater; one niece, Trisha Triplett; and one nephew, Dustin Fitzwater.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Jarrell “Jerry” Wayne Nichols.

Services were held at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Dwight Goff officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 10 0ctober 2002

DOYLE BALLENGEE

Doyle S. Ballengee, 80, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late French S. and Elva Jane McMorrow Ballengee. He was retired from Babcock and Wilcox Co., Barberton, Ohio, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville, and had a prison ministry in many communities for those who were incarcerated.

Surviving are one son, Carl Ballengee of Millstone; one daughter, Cheri Pittman of Grantsville; two brothers, Garland Ballengee of Duck and Lewis Ballengee of Vienna; one sister, Virginia McCoy of Brenham, Tex.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Reda E. Ballengee.

Services were held at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. John Powell and Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Perry James Cemetery, Frametown.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 29 March 2007

RETHA BANCROFT

Retha M. "Peggy" Rogers Bancroft, 87, died Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2007, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg.

She was the daughter of the late Okey and Cleo Rogers of Shock. She was a member of Church of Christ and had 20 years of service to clients in the Senior Companion Program. She was known for playing mountain, folk and country music.

Surviving are two daughters, Diana Miller of Shock and Edna Marie Frymier of Newberne; one son, Raymond Charles Bancroft, Jr., of York, Pa.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Richard Rogers of Martin, Tenn., Randolph Rogers of Dandridge, Tenn., and Rexie Rogers of Tampa, Fla.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Ralph Rogers; one sister, Ruth Manz; one child; and infant son; and one grandson.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Vernon Kerns officiating. Burial was in Miller Cemetery, Shock.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 1 February 2001

CAROLYN BANFIELD

Carolyn Jane Wolfe Banfield, 58, of Nicut, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at her residence.

She was born in Wood County, the daughter of the late Samuel Richard and Glenna Gertrude Ward Wolfe. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a homemaker.

Surviving are two sons, Arnie Banfield of Chloe and Larry Banfield of Williamstown; one daughter, Kara Banfield of Kanawha City; four grandchildren, including Kylee Breanne Banfield of Chloe; and one brother, James "Jim" Richard Wolfe of Williamstown.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Lee Banfield, Sr.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 17 August 2006

BILLY BARKER II

Billy E. "Biff" Barker II, 44, of Grantsville, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

He was the son of the late Billy E. and Marva Lucille "Ruby" Welch Barker. He was a Christian and attended Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. He was a member of Grantsville Volunteer Fire Dept., W.Va. Trappers and Engineers Association, and Moose Lodge #1118.

Surviving are several uncles, aunts and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elijah Barker and Hazel Wyant Barker, and maternal grandparents, William Clarence and Nellie Whipkey Welch.

Memorial service will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Pleasant Hill U.M. Church, with Rev. Kevin Church and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial will be in Ayers Cemetery, Smithville, at the convenience of family. Memorial contributions may be made to Grantsville V.F.D., Calhoun Banks, Grantsville, WV 26147.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 22 Jan 2004

WILLIAM BARNES

William R. Barnes, 79, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Edgar and Elma Barr Barnes. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, a U.S. Army veteran, and was retired from A.B. Chance-Emerson Electric Co., Parkersburg.

Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Beckett of Parkersburg; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Ralph Barnes of Parkersburg and Clyde Barnes of Vienna.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellodean Criss Barnes; two sisters; and one brother.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. Larry Dale officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 23 Oct 2003

PATRICIA BARRICKMAN

Patricia Ann Barrickman, 22, of Big Springs, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, as the result of an automobile accident.

She was the daughter of Scott P. and Judith A. Muskey Yost of Big Springs and was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, where she was a member of the marching band flag corps for two years. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where she served as a hospital corpsman, and was active in 4-H.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Israel John Barrickman of Jacksonville, N.C.; one son, Christopher A. Barrickman of Canton, Ohio; one daughter, Autumn Ann Barrickman of Big Springs; one brother, Travis Scott Yost of Camp Pendleton, Calif.; paternal grandparents, Ken and Bernita Yost; maternal grandfather, Michael Muskey, Jr.; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mildred Muskey.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Memorial donations may be made to CCHS Band, c/o Calhoun High School, HC 89, Box 118, Mt. Zion, WV 26151, or to Calhoun 4-H Camp Fund, P.O. Box 680, Grantsville, WV 26147.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 16 May 2002

EDITH BARKER

Edith Elizabeth Barker, 80, of Parkersburg, died Monday, May 13, 2002.

She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late Clarence Romeo and Edna Williams Bower. She was a former volunteer at Arlington Nursing Home and a Sunday School teacher at Gihon Methodist Church, where she was active in the Child Evangelist Program. She was active with Gihon Homemakers Club and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, William A. "Abe" Barker; two sons, Kenneth Barker of Mathews, N.C., and Michael L. Barker of Gallipolis Ferry; five grandchildren; two brothers, Harlan Bower of New Mexico and Gene Bower of Parkersburg; and one sister, Virginia Boreman of Wooster, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Hayward, Oral and Woodrow Bower.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., Parkersburg, with Rev. Loyd Winans officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 September 2000

EUGENE BARKER

Eugene Barker, 66, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital, Buckhannon.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Claude and Mary Richards Barker.

Surviving are one sister, Helen Freeman of Texarkana, Ark., and one brother, Claud Barker of Buckhannon.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 26 April 2001

MARVA BARKER

Marva Lucille Welsh Barker of Grantsville died Sunday, Apr. 15, 2001, at Charleston Area Medical Center.

She was born in Broomstick, the daughter of the late William Clarence "Pa" Welsh and Leola Nell "Nin" Whipkey Welsh.

She was of the opinion that age was irrelevant. She was a owner of the former Top of the Hill Tavern, near Grantsville, was employed as a waitress at Rainbow Restaurant and 3-D Restaurant and as a bartender at Tanner Creek Bar and Grantsville VFW Post 5959. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 5959.

Surviving are one son, Billy "Biff" Barker of Grantsville; four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Guy F. Boggs, Sr., of Five Forks and Frank and Kate Barker, Harry D. and Vergie Barker and Francis Lucille and Junior Bauers, all of Smithville; one niece, Myra West of Parkersburg; two nephews, Guy F. Boggs, Jr., of Vienna and Douglas A. Boggs of Five Forks; four great-nieces, Amber and Brianna Boggs of Vienna, Misty Boggs of Huntington and Kayla Boggs of Grantsville; and two great-nephews, Nathan Boggs of Vienna and Kirk Stump of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Barker, in 1981, and one sister, Leona Dell Welsh Boggs.

Catholic memorial services were held at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Pleasant Hill.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 1 May 2003

THOMAS D. BARKER (Obituary from 1996)

Thomas D. Barker, 64, of Newark, Ohio, retired U.S. Army master sergeant decorated in the Vietnam War, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1996, at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Thomas D. Barker, Sr., and Opal Sturm Summers. He retired from the Army after 25 years of service and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, three Overseas Service Bars, two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct and Marksman medals. He was a member of American Legion Post 0764, Hanover, Ohio, life-member of VFW Grantsville, member of Parkersburg Moose Lodge 1118, Elks Lodge of Cripple Creek, Colo., Confederate Veterans of America, Huntington Druids Club of Newark, Grantsville IOOF, In Country Vietnam Veterans, Tempe, Ariz., Vietnam Veterans of America in which he was Ohio treasurer, and National Rifle Association. He was owner of Tom's Liquor Store and Fountain Motel, Fountain, Colo., and a former member of Fountain City Council.

Surviving are his wife, Gail Warren Barker; two foster brothers, Richard Sturm of Ravenswood and John Sturm of Parkersburg; one foster sister, Marie Cheesbrew of Grantsville; one half sister, Joann Stull of Grantsville; and two half brothers, Charles Summers of Waverly and Jack Summers of Elyria, Ohio.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Reed officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 29 Apr 2004

VELMA BARKER

Velma K. Kuhl Barker, 96, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Apr. 19, 2004, at her residence.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Homer F. Kuhl and Lummie Elizabeth Beam Kuhl. She retired from U.S. Quarry Tile Co. and was a member of Church of Christ.

Surviving are three sons, Oval J. Barker of Davisville, Charles F. Barker of Parkersburg and Jack L. Barker of Williams-town; one daughter, Betty Jenkins of Parkersburg; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Jennings Barker; two brothers; two sisters; three grandsons; and one granddaughter.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Wirt Cook officiating. Burial was in Copen Cemetery, Braxton County.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 9 February 2006

WILLIAM 'Abe' BARKER

William A. "Abe" Barker, 88, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006.

He was born in Smithville, the son of the late Carl and Opal Nutter Barker. He was a veteran of World War II and served at Normandy. He was a member of VFW 5575, Mineral Wells, and retired from Smith/Cloverdale Packing. He worked as a cattle buyer in Ohio and West Virginia.

Surviving are two sons, Ken Barker of Matthews, N.C., and Michael Barker of Gallipolis Ferry; five grandchildren; one sister, Bobbie Craig of Parkersburg; two brothers, Jim Barker of Tampa, Fla., and Fred Barker of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith E. Bowers Barker, and three sisters, Opal Hardman, Fanny Lou Wilson and Ruth Barker.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. Loyd Winans and Glen Smith officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 10 January 2008

WILLIAM DONALD BARKER

William Donald Barker, 94, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at his home.

He was born in Braxton County. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a former employee of Scott Lumber Co., Parkersburg.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Parsons Jones Barker; five sons, Max Barker and Larry Barker, both of Parkersburg, Delmas Barker of Mineral Wells, Ronnie Barker of Rockport and Frank Barker of Texas; one daughter, Sue Jones of Parkersburg; four step-sons, Francis Jones, Harry Jones and Frank Jones, all of Parkersburg, and Herbert Jones of Illinois; one step-daughter, Mary Britton of Parkersburg; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Bud Corbitt officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 August 2006

CECILE BARNES

Cecile Barnes, 94, of Spencer, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer.

She was born in Illinois, the daughter of the late John and Effie Downy Booker. She was a foster grandparent for 14 years and was a homemaker and Baptist.

Surviving are one daughter, Bonnie Brown of Spencer; two grandsons; four great-grandchildren; and one niece.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Barnes; six brothers; and six sisters.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 9 August 2007

CLYDE B. BARNES

Clyde B. Barnes of Vienna died Aug. 1, 2007.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Edgar and Elma Barr Barnes. Clyde was a graduate of West Virginia Tech and a U.S. Army veteran with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. He retired from Wood County Schools, where he had been a teacher for 36 years.

Surviving are his son, Larry Barnes; four grandchildren, Michelle, Cassie, Allan and Thomas; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Halle; and one brother, Ralph Barnes of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Lillian Mae Hayhurst Barnes; one sister, Geraldine Barnes; and two brothers, Thorl Barnes and William Barnes.

As requested by the deceased, there will be no visitation or services.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 21 March 2002

DONNIE BARNES

Donnie C. Barnes, 77, of Stow, Ohio, died Monday, Mar. 11, 2002.

She was born in Oka, the daughter of the late Arthur Jarvis and Rebecca Cottrell Jarvis. She was a Stow resident since 1963 and had attended The Chapel of Prayer. She had been a member of Order of Eastern Star and spent many years in Stow Sunshiners and its bowling league.

Surviving are one daughter, Brenda Randall of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; two granddaughters; one sister, Evelyn Simmons of Akron, Ohio; one brother, Hubert Jarvis of Springfield, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Pearl Conley and Verbal Edna Jarvis, and two brothers, Denzel and Waldo Jarvis.

Services were held at Redmon Funeral Home. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 April 2008

BETTY BARNETT

Betty Barnett, 67, of Newport, Arkansas, died Thursday, Apr. 3, 2008, at Jonesboro, Ark.

She was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the Ivan M. and Lillie Palmer Curry.

She was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Surviving are one son, Robert Allen Hoge of North Carolina; two daughters, Hope McCune and husband Clayton of Grantsville and Eileen Stratton and husband Robert of Newport; one sister, Doris Hauser of Hidnight, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Allen Hoge; her second husband, Robert Lee Barnett; one brother, James M. Curry; and one sister, Patricia Holland.

Graveside services were held at Coffeyville Cemetery, Bradford, Ark.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 4 October 2001

MARJORIE BARNETT

Marjorie J. Barnett, 75, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at her home.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Violet Ball Bush. She was a 1943 graduate of Parkersburg High School, 1946 graduate of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and a graduate of Ohio State University School of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a family planning nurse practitioner. After serving in the Army Nurses Corp during World War II, she was an instructor at CCNH School of Nursing from 1958-1961. After working as a private duty nurse and as a staff nurse at CCMH for many years, she then served as Home Health Care coordinator at CCMH prior to retiring from Planned Parenthood in 1986. She was a past elder and youth leader at Beechwood Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Lynelle C. Barnett of Columbus, Ohio, and Andrea Lee Brown of Parkersburg; two sons, Joseph Barnett of Parkersburg and Benjamin Barnett of Coolville, Ohio; one sister, Yvonne Bush White of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harry R. Barnett; one brother; and two sisters.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Sister Jean Colombo officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 18 September 2008

NELIA NORIENNE BARNHART

Nelia Norienne Barnhart, 81, of St. Marys, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Carehaven of Pleasants, Belmont.

She was born in Pennsboro, the daughter of the late Elias Palmer and Minnie May Cottrill Hickman.

She was a member of First Apostolic Church, Belpre, Ohio, and formerly worked for the Pleasants County assessor's office. She had taught Sunday School.

Surviving are two daughters, Patty Gorman and husband Darrell of St. Marys and Nelia McConahy and husband Bill of Vienna; one son, Steve Barnhart and wife Faye of Grantsville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, James P. Powell, Pryse Powell and Frank Powell, all of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Barnhart; two brothers; and one sister.

Services were held at Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Terry Lough officiating. Burial was in Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 June 2001

EDITH BARR

Edith Dye Barr, 86, of Shannon Valley Road, Frazeyburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at her home.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late George W. and Estella P. Raybuck Dye. She retired in 1980 from General Electric, Co., New Concord, Ohio. She was a member of Frazeyburg Senior Citizens and Richvale Grange.

Surviving are two daughters, Darliss Mock of Frazeyburg and Donna Melrose of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one sister, Cokie Turner of Zanesville, Ohio; and Everett Dye of Big Springs; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Barr, on July 19, 1964; one son, James Everette Barr; three sisters; and five brothers.

Services were held at Frazeyburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Belt officiating. Burial was in Presbyterian Cemetery, Norwich, Ohio.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 March 2008

FAYE THOMAS BARR

Faye Thomas Barr, 93, of Glenville, died Saturday, Mar. 8, 2008, at SunBridge Care Center, Salem.

She was born in Marion County, the daughter of the late S.K. and Rose Haggerty Thomas.

She retired in 1991 with 21 years of service as a school teacher in Calhoun County. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Glenville.

Surviving are two daughters, Rosemary Ailes of Grantsville and Phoebe B. Dailey of Nicholasville, Ky.; one son, James T. Barr of New Milton; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Barr, and one daughter, Susan Griffin.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church, Glenville, with Rev. Gerald Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 1 to 7 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, and one hour prior to services at the church.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 11 July 2002

MARY ANN BARROWS

Mary Ann Barrows, 84, of The Woods of Cedar Run, Camp Hill, Pa., died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Manor Care, Carlisle, Pa.

She was born in Bluefield, the daughter of the late Jacob and Daisy Reese Myer. She was former owner and retired as editor of The Calhoun Chronicle and was a member of Calhoun County Historical Society and Calhoun-Gilmer Writers Guild.

Surviving are one son, David O. Barrows of Camp Hill; one sister, Bes Dunning of Norfolk, Va.; and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Grace Barrows of Cannonsburg, Pa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin J. Barrows.

Memorial services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Private burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calhoun County Library, Grantsville.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 February 2007

MARGUERITE BASNETT

Marguerite Basnett, 78, of Parkersburg, formerly of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie Mae Stevens Williams. She retired from B.F. Goodrich in 1993 after 30 years of service.

Surviving are two daughters, Georgia Stalnaker and husband Bob of Grantsville and Shirley Basnett of Parkersburg; one grandson, Michael Stalnaker of Coolville, Ohio; one special great-granddaughter, Kateelynn Stalnaker of Coolville; one brother, Bill Williams of Doylestown, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and two special family friends, Phyllis Maze and Charlie Whipkey, both of Grantsville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hale J. Basnett, in October, 1990; three brothers, Pratt, Lorin and Donald Williams; and three sisters, Delores Deimeter, Euthel Gibson and Grace Dufore.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 September 2001

ROBERT BASNETT

Robert Basnett, 79, of Big Bend, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late James and Virginia Starcher Basnett. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was captured by the Germans at the Battle-of-the-Bulge and was held as a prisoner of war in a German prison camp from Dec. 31, 1944, until Apr. 15, 1945.

Surviving are his wife, Lucille Kerby Basnett; three sons, Robert Basnett, Jr., and James Lee Basnett, both of Morgantown, N.C., and Terry Basnett of Zebulon, N.C.; three daughters, Judith Ann Meadows and Brenda Radabaugh, both of Big Springs, and Debra Basnett of Big Bend; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Barry Miller and Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Cemetery, near Mt. Zion.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 1 June 2000
(reprint from January 1996)

GARY MICHAEL BATES

Gary Michael Bates, 15, of Big Springs, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, Jan. 15, 1996.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Jeffery C. Richards of Big Springs and Robin Bates Greer of Newton Falls, Ohio. He was a ninth grade student at Calhoun County High School.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his step-father, Coolidge Greer of Newton Falls; three sisters, Tammy Jo Richards and Heather Ann Richards, both of Big Springs, and Amy Lynn Bates of Newton Falls; one brother, Jeffery C. Richards II of Big Springs; paternal grandmother, Glenna Richards of Big Springs; and maternal grandmother, Rosalie Bates of Newton Falls.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jaramie Bates.

Services were held at Stump Funeral home, Grantsville, wtih Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 June 2007

INDIA BATES

India Bates, 90, of Grantsville, died Friday, June 22, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born in Dryden, N.Y., the daughter of the late E. Dale and Bessie Blanchard Hunter. She had worked at Gherke's Dept. Store, Grantsville, and was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 56, West Union, Stewart Chapel Church, Mt. Clara, and Calhoun General Hospital Auxiliary.

Surviving are two sons, Mike Bates of Ft. Worth, Tex., and Bruce Bates of Spencer; one daughter, Liz Ferrell of Grantsville; 11 grandchildren, David Bradley and Sarah Bradley, both of Seminole, Fla., Maria Bates of Tampa Bay, Fla., Rob Ferrell, Scott Ferrell and Rich Ferrell, all of Grantsville, Nikki, Michael and Ryan Bates, all of Spencer, Joe Chapman of Ft. Worth and Lori Bates; and four great-grandchildren, Brennen and Jaida Ferrell, both of Grantsville, Haley Chapman of Ft. Worth and Madysen Bradley of Seminole.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Bates, and one infant son, David Bates.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lawson Whipkey officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Mt. Clara.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 6 October 2005

ELLA MAE BATTEN

Ella Mae Greathouse Batten, 78, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, at Miletree Center, Spencer.

She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Sherman and Lulia Greathouse.

Surviving are one son, Ronnie Brooks Batten; one daughter, Mary Kay Turner of Spencer; one brother, Harold Greathouse of Walton; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, James "Dick" Batten; five brothers, Charles, Bob, Ray, Franklin and Ralph Greathouse; and three sisters, Ruby Carpenter, Marjorie Alvis and Ona Merrill.

Graveside services were held at Slate Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, with Rev. Darrell Alvis officiating.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 27 April 2000

CAROLYN BATTEN

Carolyn B. Batten, 58, of Spencer, died Sunday, Apr. 23, 2000, in Roane General Hospital.

She was born in Mud Fork, the daughter of Beulah Vada Coen Jarvis of Pulaski, Va., and the late Bruce Jarvis. She was a Marine Corps veteran and a retired supervisor for U.S. Dept. of Defense, Navy Depot, Mechanicsburg, Pa., and Army Depot, New Cumberland, Pa. She was a former employee of Spencer Hospital, Roane County clerk's office, and Police Records Center, Mechanicsburg. She was a member of Wetzel Chapter #27, Order of Eastern Star, Spencer.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, James D. "Jim" Batten; two daughters, Robin Batten of Spencer and Jourali "Jodi" Smith of Lincolnton, N.C.; one foster daughter, Karen Boggs of Spencer; two sons, Ralph M. Batten of Yakima, Wash., and James Allen Batten of Carlisle, Pa.; one sister, Helen Cottle of Pulaski; two brothers, Forest M. "Bud" Jarvis of Waskom, Tex., and Charles R. Jarvis of Youngstown, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Boggs officiating. Burial with military gravesite rites will be held in Batten Family Cemetery, Reedy. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home on Wednesday, 5 to 9 p.m.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 May 2007

DEENA BATTEN

Deena C. Batten, 71, of Marietta, Ohio, died Monday, May 21, 2007, at her residence.

She was born at Millstone, the daughter of the late Loren and Ernestine Starcher Morris. She was a homemaker, member of Mid Lakes Christian Church, Tavares, Fla., and attended Fairview Heights Chapel, Marietta.

Surviving are her husband of 53 years, William "Bill" Batten; two daughters, Darla Piersol of Mineral Wells and Tammy Mayhew of Pettyville; two sons, William E. Batten of Walker and Randy Lee Batten of Parkersburg; one brother, Charles Morris of Walton; one sister, Doris Peele of Marietta; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Melvin Conley officiating. Entombment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 29 November 2007

FOREST DWIGHT BAUGHMAN

Forest Dwight Baughman, 92, of Lincolnton, N.C., formerly of Calhoun County, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007.

He was the son of the late Floyd and Mae Parsons Baughman.

Surviving are four sons, Matt, Dwayne, Dale and David; six daughters, Kim, Janet, Janice, Rebecca, Brenda, and lane; and 19 grandchildren.

No services.were held.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 8 June 2006

JACKIE LEE BEALL

Jackie Lee Beall, 68, died Monday, June 5, 2006, at home.

He was born on Steer Run, Gilmer County, the son of Louise Whitesel Beall and the late Doyl Beall. He was baptized at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Normantown, in 1966 and retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways with 26 years of service.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Sandra Hevener, whom he married in 1959; three children, Kimberly Beall Lowther, Richard Beall and Charles Beall; six grandchildren; 'one step-grandson; two sisters, Zeta Jean Mohr and Evonne Mohr; and three brothers, Wendel Beall, David Beall and Doyl Junior Beall.

Services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m., at Oak Grove Baptist Church, with Elder Larry Fisher and Elder Richard Adams officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 March 2007

KENNETH RUDELL BEARD

Kenneth Rudell Beard, 74, of Smithville, died Saturday, Mar. 17, 2007, at Clarksburg.

He was born at Calvert City, Ky., the son of the late Rudy H. and Catherine Pauline Davis Beard. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a former deputy sheriff of Pinal County, Ariz., owner of Barrel Drive In, Mesa, Ariz., welder on high pressure piping, and involved with real estate sales. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville, and South Side Baptist Church, Harrisville, where he was adult Sunday School teacher and leader of the tent ministry.

Surviving are his wife, Sue Parks Beard; one son, Kenneth Bradley Beard of Wartrace, Tenn.; one brother, James L. Beard of Benton, Ky.; two sisters, Barbara A. Vasseur of Calvert City and Carolyn L. Kirk of Paducah, Ky.; three grandchildren, Michael Jason Roe (raised as a son), Lauren Beard and Matthew Bradley Beard; seven nieces; and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Paula Katherine Roe.

Special memorial service was held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Pastor Mike Worf officiating. A celebration of his life was held at South Side Baptist Church, with Pastor Mike Kirby officiating.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 25 May 2000

JAMES BEECHER

James Howard Beecher, 71, of Grantsville, died Thursday, May 18, 2000, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Apollo, Pa., the son of Lynn and Bessie Kepple Beecher. He retired from Beecher Drilling Co. after more than 40 years of service. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 5959, where he served as commander for 11 years. He was also a volunteer driver for the V.A. Medical Center's shuttle van.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Marilyn of Grantsville; one son Stevan of Grantsville; three daughters, Janis Ritchie and Andrea Fitzwater, both of Summersville, and Robin Goodwin of Germantown, Md.; seven grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles W. Beecher, and one sister, Virginia Prusack.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 25 January 2001

LIZZIE BECKETT

Lizzie Bell Beckett, 66, of Orma, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at the home of her daughter, Kay Nicholas, with whom she made her home.

She was born in Nicholas County, the daughter of the late John and Dolly Smith Nutter. She was a Baptist.

Surviving are five daughters, Kay Nicholas and Evelyn Beckett of Orma, Margaret Rush of Sand Ridge, Ruth Rhodes of Parkersburg and Barbara Taylor of Mt. Airy, N.C.; two sons, Virgil Beckett of Sand Ridge and Danny Beckett of Orma; three sisters, Patricia Nutter and Marie Bennett, both of Fayettville, and Bell Wood of Virginia; two brothers, Amos and Gene Nutter of Beckwith; 16 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, and two infant daughters.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder George Rose officiating, and burial in Nicholas Cemetery, Orma.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 2 June 2005

BESSIE ARTHUR BELCHER

Bessie Arthur Belcher, 79, of Annamoriah, died Saturday, May 28, 2005. She was born in Wood County, the daughter of the late Holly Roscoe and Ottis Saltkeld Greathouse. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are two sons, James Arthur and wife Sue and Tony Arthur and wife Crystal, all of Annamoriah; two daughters, Sue Miller and husband Dean and Charlotte Blair and husband Tim, all of Annamoriah; 10 grandchildren, Randy and Barry Miller, Brian, Brent and Craig Arthur, Cheryl Smith, Amber Boak, and Josh, Jeff and Jared Blair; 11 great-grandchildren, Emily, Caroline and Brock Arthur, Emma, Lyndsey, Tyler and Alexander Miller, Aron and Kalyn Smith, Joel Blair and Austin Coon; four brothers, June Greathouse of Annamoriah and Eugene, Carl and Garry Great-house, all of Warren, Ohio; and one sister, Gwen Gibson of Bristoville, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ira Arthur, in 1992; one infant son; two brothers, Bud and Larry Greathouse; and one sister, Garnet Hess.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. C.W. McDonald officiating, and burial in Cooper Cemetery, near Annamoriah.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 15 March 2001 (Obituary from 1967)

EARL A. BELL

Earl A. Bell, 71, of Annamoriah, was killed late Wednesday night, Apr. 5, in an automobile accident at Annamoriah.

He was born near Munday, the son of the late Jeff and Rosalee Monroe Bell. He was a retired oil field worker.

Surviving are five sons, Kenneth, Thomas, Harold and Shirley Bell, all of Barberton, Ohio, and John B. Bell of Parkersburg. Two daughters, Betty Duskey of Barberton and Ruby Leggett of Parkersburg; one brother, Roy Bell of Zanesville, Ohio; four sisters, Dora Rose of Munday, Ethel Roberts of Elizabeth, Marie Woodring of Zanesville and Lou Haynes of Parkersburg; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Monnie Davis Bell.

Services were held at Snyder Chapel United Methodist Church, Annamoriah, with Rev. Bud Graham officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 15 November 2007

ETHEL FOSTEEN BELL

Ethel Fosteen Bell, 82, of South Parkersburg died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Charlie and Ocie Gainer Hughes. She was retired after 37 years at Cloverdale Meat Packing. She was a homemaker and attended Pleasant View Baptist Church.

Surviving are six children, Loretta Bayer, Wayne Bell and Betty Beck, all of Parkersburg and Billy Bell of Belpre, Robert Bell of Belleville and Roger Bell of Washington; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and one sister, Ellen Starcher of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bell; two grandchildren, Susan Edwards and Delbert Wayne Bell; five brothers, Leo, Orville, Mansel, Denzil and Jesse Hughes; and three sisters, Dolly Miller, Eathel Hughes and Dorothy Reynolds. Services were held Tuesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Loyd Winans officiating. Burial was in Snider Chapel Cemetery at Annamoriah.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 December 2007

ISAAC RAY BELL

Isaac Ray Bell, 74, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care System, Grantsville.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Wesley and Vernie Boggs Bell. He was a well tender in the oil and gas industry and was a member of the Cremo Community Church.

Surviving are his wife, Loretta Ferrell Bell; six sons, Patrick Bell and wife Darlene of Big Springs, Daniel Bell and wife Lori of Normantown, Donald Bell and wife Cindy of Morgantown, NC, Charles Bell and wife Zola of Annamoriah, James Bell and wife Tammy of Big Bend, and John Bell at home; eight daughters, Madge Basnett and husband Jim, Sherri Kirchburg and husband Steve, and Ann Whisemant, all of Morgantown NC; Karen Six and husband Lloyd of Cairo, Linda Carpenter and husband Ken of Arnoldsburg, Criss Davis and husband Nick of Big Bend, Rebecca Starcher and husband Doug of Mt. Zion, Sara Marks and husband Eric of Orma; one brother, Charles Bell and wife Wilma of Grantsville; 43 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Teresa Bell, one daughter, Teresa Lynn Bell, one son Gerald Bell, and one grandson.

Services were held December 11 at Stump Funeral Home Grantsville with Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial was in the St. Paul Cemetery near Mt. Zion.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 5 September 2002

JUNE BELL

June Bell, 92, of Normantown, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Camden and Nettie Stump Mollohan. She was a retired high school teacher, having taught at Normantown High School and in the Wood County school system. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Normantown.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Orton and Herbert Mollohan, and two sisters, Louise Sherwood and Tressie Moore.

Graveside services were held at Mollohan Cemetery, Normantown, with Elder Larry Fisher officiating. There was no visitation.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 31 August 2006

LAURA SIMONS BELL

Laura Simons Bell, 88, of Spencer, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at her home.

She was born at Oka, the daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia Griffin Simons. She was a retired employee of Spencer State Hospital and a former employee of Roane General Hospital and Spencer Grade School.

Surviving are two sons, Joe Simons of Winfield and Steve Bell of Spencer; one daughter, Sherry Bell of Spencer; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Bell; one son, George Thomas Bell; six brothers, Cecil, Ofa, Willard, Bruce, Russell and Everette Simons; and three sisters, Allie White Lowery, Anna Boggs and Evelyn Simons.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon B. Strickland officiating. Burial will be in Clover Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 14 March 2002

LOIS LAMP BELL

Lois Lamp Bell, 74, of Miami, Fla., died Monday, Mar. 4, 2002, in Miami.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late James and Edna Vera Arnett Lamp. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star and Wayside Baptist Church, Miami.

Surviving are her husband, Thomas M. Bell; two sons, William Bell of Miami and James Bell of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Tammy Marion of Stevens Point, Wisc.; five grandchildren; and her step-mother, Oleta Lamp Hill of Grantsville.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Geraldine Underwood, and two brothers, James and Clifford Lamp.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Spencer Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 15 March 2001 (Obituary from 1963)

MONNIE L. BELL

Monnie L. Bell, 62, of Annamoriah, died Friday, Sept. 20, 1963, in a Parkersburg Hospital.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late George and Lillie Bell Davis. She was a member of Snider Chapel EUB Church.

Surviving are her husband, Earl Bell; five sons, Shirley, Kenneth and Thomas Bell, all of Barberton, Ohio, and John and Harold Bell, both of Parkersburg; two daughters, Ruby Leggett and Betty Duskey, both of Parkersburg; one brother, Claude Davis of Annamoriah; and four sisters, Amie Davis of Akron, Ohio, Maude Maze of Annamoriah, Myrtle O'Day of Clarksburg and Opal Nelson of Huntington.

Services were held at Snider Chapel with Rev. Bud Graham officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 July 2006

THELMA STEMPLE BELL

Thelma Stemple Bell, 91, of Spencer, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Roane General Hospital.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ray and Mittie Barnes Stemple. She was retired from Traders Bank, Spencer, and was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, Spencer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil M. Bell, in 1960, and one brother, Andrew Stemple.

Graveside services were held at Eventide Cemetery, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 12 October 2006

THOMAS BELL

Thomas E. Bell, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006.

He was born in Annamoriah, the son of the late Earl A. and Monnie L. Davis Bell. He retired from B&W in 1981 after 34 years of service. He was a member of Reimer Road Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Martha "Jean" Duskey Bell; one son, Steven T. Bell; one daughter, Brenda J. LaFaso; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Shirley Bell.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Snyder Community Church, Annamoriah, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, on Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to services.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 18 Mar 2004

WESLEY ALAN BELL

Wesley Alan Bell, seven-day-old infant son of Amanda Cottrell Williams and Herbert Bell of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2004, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

Surviving are one sister, Brittany Williams of Grantsville; four brothers, Cecil and Harold Bell and Dustin and Shawn Hillegas, all of Grantsville; grandparents, Blanche Bell of Brohard and Emogene Cottrell and James Meadows of Shock; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Cecil Bell.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Freed Cemetery, Leading Creek.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 13 May 2004

RAYMOND BELT

Raymond C. Belt, 75, died in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday, May 7, 2004.

He was the son of the late Carl and Lottie Belt. He served in the Armed Forces from 1949-1952 during the Korean War. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 18, VFW 10188, and American Legion.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Nicholas Belt; children, Jennifer Albert, Raymond C. Belt, Jr., and Tina Neal; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marlene Lewis and Jean Bush.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Richards.

Services are to be announced later.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 12 August 2004

VIRGIL BELT

Virgil L. Belt, 72, of Wayne, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at V A Medical Center, Huntington.

He was born at Munday, the son of the late Cecil J. and Stella McIntire Belt. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired machine operator.

Surviving are his wife, Norma Holbrook Belt; one daughter, Roseanna Belt of Newark: Ohio; one grandson, Christopher Belt of Zanesville, Ohio; three brothers, Kenneth and Robert, both of Munday, and Mitchell of Vienna; four sisters, Cleoda Smith, Pauline May and Barbara Holbert, all of Mineral Wells, and Ada McPeek of Parkersburg; nine nieces, eight nephews; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Daris and Chester, and one sister, Freda.

Services were held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Burial was in Maze Cemetery, Munday.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 25 January 2001

BARBARA BENNETT

Barbara Rosalea Bennett, 51, of Rosedale, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, as the result of an auto accident near Rosedale.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Lucy Marks of Orma and the late Curtis Marks. She was a nursing assistant at Braxton County Memorial Hospital and attended the House of Prayer, Gassaway.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Larry R. Bennett; one daughter, Malinda Bailey of Poca; one son, Ernest R. Bennett of Rosedale; four brothers, Rev. Carl Marks of Arnoldsburg, Lester Marks of New London, N.C., Ray Marks of Smithville, Ohio, and Ronzel Marks of Orma; four sisters, Kathleen Sohar of Creston, Ohio, Virginia Brady of Greenville, S.C., Wanda Lee McCumbers of Orma and Vicky Chastain of Millstone; and two grandsons.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Darrell, Basil and Delmar Marks.

Services were held at Beech Grove Baptist Church, Nicut, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in Mill Fork Cemetery, Rosedale.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 21 September 2006

BESSIE BENNETT

Bessie E. "Liz" Bennett, 77, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Gerald and Garnet Clark Graham.

She retired from Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital where she was a cook. She was a Christian.

Surviving are five children, Ward "Buck" Bennett and Vera Bennett, both of Parkersburg, and Hope Lanning, Billy Bennett and Sandy Hendricks, all of Princeton; four brothers and sisters, Naomi Schoonover of Granville, Ohio, Billy Graham of Chillicothe, Ohio, Wanda Vining of Rutland, Ohio, and Jimmy Graham of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward Bennett; one daughter, Judy Doherty; step-mother, Goldie Graham; one grandson, Adam Lanning; and dearest friend, David J. Morris.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Norman Butler officiating.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 17 August 2006

DELLA BENNETT

Della P. Bennett, 92, of Lower Run, near Normantown, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at The Arbors, Marietta, Ohio.

She was born at Index, the daughter of the late Walter and Mittie Harris Bennett. She was a former employee of Glenville State College and was retired from Kent State University, Ohio.

Surviving are one son, William Kerby of Normantown; one grandson, Richard Kerby of Normantown; one sister, Bessie Vannoy of Strongsville, Ohio; one brother, Virgie Bennett of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Semilda Frederick, and two brothers, Ralph and Hugh Bennett.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery, Grantsville. Visitation is scheduled Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

(Larry Heffner)

Calhoun Chronicle - Feb 1952

ELLEN R. BENNETT

Mrs. Ellen R. Bennett, 80, of Grantsville died at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg Tuesday, following a short illness. She was the daughter of William & Sara Hambric, Braxton County, where she was born. She spent the greater part of her life in the Grantsville community, where she was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

She is survived by seven sons; O. G. Bennett, Renovo, Pa.; Lee and Owen of Akron, O.; Noah of Baltimore; Alva, of Weston; Glen whose address is unknown and Ray, Staten, W. Va. Also three daughters, Mrs. Bina Hosey, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Goldie Daniels of Akron, O.; Miss Lulu Bennett, at home; three stepchildren, Mrs. Lettie Mitchell, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Anna Critchfield, Richwood, and James Bennett of Mt. Clare, W.Va., also one sister, Mrs. Bertha Allen of Rosedale; 35 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Rev. James Francis Bennett, one daughter, Mary Susie, and one son, Jason J., preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be held at the Bethlehem Baptist church at 2 p.m. Thursday, with the body to lie in state at the Stump Funeral home at Grantsville, until that time.

The Rev. B. P. O. Van-Horn will read the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be the following grandsons Harold and Eugene Bennett, Richard Daniels, Paul and Lorrin Hosey and Lewis Allen.

(Dorothy M. Hosey)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 April 2006

EVELYN WILLAJEAN BENNETT

Evelyn Willajean "Jean" Bennett, 81, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Apr. 15, 2006, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg.

She was born on Horse Run Road, Lewis County, the daughter of the late Roy and P1essie Wyant. She was a 1942 graduate of Weston High School and was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving are her husband, Ray Bennett, whom she married Feb. 23, 1944; one son, Dennis Bennett of Craigsville; one daughter, Rebecca Wilson of Knoxville, Md.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Burl, Homer, Truman, Earl and Roy Wyant, Jr., and one sister, Mary Margaret Wyant.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Doug Eades officiating. Burial will be in Broad Run Cemetery, Jane Lew. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

(Larry Heffner)

GERTRUDE BENNETT

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 5 October 2000

Gertruce Bennett, 85, of Chloe, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at her home.

She was born in Rosedale, Braxton County, the daughter of the late George and Sophia Putnam Vanburen.

Surviving are two sons, Dean Bennett of Spencer and Aaron Bennett of Chloe; two daughters, Wilma McKee of Weston and Sandra Peake of Moncks Corner, S.C.; one brother, David Vanburen of Rosedale; three sisters, Audra Bourne of Minnora, Fanny Alkire of Butler, Pa., and Hallie Abersold of Fairmont; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Brooks Bennett, and one son, Arden Bennett.

Services were held at Beech Grove Baptist Church, Nicut. Burial was in Mill Fork Cemetery, Rosedale.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 18 April 2002 (Obituary from Dec. 15, 1960)

GLADYS BENNETT

Gladys M. Bennett, 35, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 10. 1960, in a Parkersburg hospital.

She was born at Cremo, the daughter of John Wright and the late Pearl Greathouse Wright. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and was formerly employed by Porcelain Products, Parkersburg.

Surviving in addition to her father are her husband, Paul Bennett: one son, John Paul Bennett, at home; seven sisters, Jennie Deem of Vienna, Rarlie Husk and Ernestine Hays, both of Barberton, and Rosie Sellers, Lula Walker, Madeline Miller and Ruby Wright, all of Parkersburg; and three brothers, Earl Wright of Parkersburg and Gay and Marion Wright, both of Cremo.

Services were held at Wright Chapel with Rev. Hayward Gribble officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 November 2001

IZETTA "BABE" BENNETT

Izetta "Babe" Bennett, 79, of Hurricane, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, at home.

She graduated from Calhoun County High School, Class of 1941, and was a member of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, Hurricane, and CCHS Alumni Association.

Surviving are three sons, Bob and Harold Bennett, both of Hurricane, and Ron Bennett of Sissonville; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, and one son, Donnie.

Services were held at Forrest Burdette Memorial U.M. Church.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 29 November 1945

REV. JAMES FRANCIS BENNETT

Rev. Bennett Dies Tuesday at Staten

Rev. James Francis Bennett, 82, died Tuesday at his home at Staten after a lingering illness. He was born Feb 23, 1863, in Calhoun county, the son of the late William and Sarah Ann Wright Bennett.

Rev. Bennett was a Baptist minister for 40 years and a member of the Odd Fellow lodge in Grantsville. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Hamric Bennett and 13 children, James Bennett of Clarksburg, Mrs. Anna Critchfield of Richwood, Mrs. Lettie Mitchell of Washington, D.C., O. G. Bennett of Grantsville, Mrs. Bina Hosey of Grantsville, Mrs. Golda Daniels, Lee Bennett, and Owen Bennett of Akron; Glen Bennett of Cleveland, Ohio, Alva Bennett of Weston. Miss Ludia (Lulu) Bennett and Ray Bennett at home; amd Noah Bennett of Baltimore; three sisters, Mrs. Adaline Miller of Clarksburg; Mrs. Jay Friend and Mrs. Reta Frame of Sutton.

Funeral services were held at the Bethlehem Baptist church Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. N. H. Bartlett officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

(Dorothy Hosey)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 5 December 2002

MABLE BENNETT

Mable Clara Bennett, 94, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. She had been a resident of long term care for five years.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Francis and Roxie Blosser Connolly. She owned and operated Bennett's Nursing Home on Hathaway St., Grantsville, for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and Rebekah Lodge, all of Grantsville.

Surviving are one son, Reed Bennett of Elyria, Ohio; two sisters, Grace Nichols of Grantsville and Frankie Mowery of Creston; one brother, Roy Connolly of Davisville; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Bennett; one daughter, Reeva Boggs; one son; seven sisters; and three brothers.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 12 July 2001

MAXINE BENNETT

E. Maxine Bennett, 71, of Rosedale, died Friday, July 6, 2001, at Women and Children's Hospital, Charleston.

She was born at Nicut, the daughter of the late Riley and Sara Biship McCumbers.

She was a homemaker and member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Eugene Bennett; four sons, Danny Bennett, Larry Bennett, Doyle Bennett and Marvin Bennett, all of Rosedale; one daughter, Nina Cook of Rosedale; two sisters, Goldie Tarkington of Vienna and Chessie Talkington of Newton Falls, Ohio; one brother, Charlie McCumbers of Nicut; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Hazel McCumbers, Mary Redman and Birdie Goodrich; fur brothers, Russell, Noah, Ernest and Brooks McCumbers; and three grandchildren.

Services were held at Beech Grove Baptist Church, Nicut, with Elder Charles Fisher officiating. Burial was in Mill Fork Cemetery, Rosedale.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 December 2007

PEGGY ANN BENNETT

Peggy Ann Bennett, 61, of Charleston, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at her daughter's home.

She was born in Charleston, the daughter of the late Vaughn Pierce Bailey and Dorothy Ellen Bailey. She was a graduate of Man High School and Garnet Career Center, where she earned an LPN degree. She was a home health care aide for over 15 years.

Surviving are three daughters, Beverly Ann Milam and Dorothy Ellen Philyaw, both of Hurricane, and Larissa Lyn Bortz of Charleston, S.C.; three grandchildren; one brother, Bill Bailey of Grantsville; one step-brother, Jim Bailey of Huntington; and two step-sisters, Jean Browning of Frametown and Tessa Shawver of Nitro.

Services were held at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with Pastor Jeff Arthur officiating.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 06 July 2000

RALPH BENNETT

Ralph W. Bennett, 78, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Barberton, Ohio.

He was the son of the late Walter and Mittie Harris Bennett of Index. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox Co. in 1984 with 36 years service. He served with the Armed Forces in Germany during World War II and was a member of Loyal Oak VFW 4466, Norton, Ohio.

Surviving are one son, James W. Bennett of Barberton; two brothers, Maurice Hugh Bennett of Atwater, Ohio, and Virgil Ellison Bennett of Leesburg, Fla.; two sisters, Bessie Vannoy of Cleveland, Ohio, and Della Bennett of Ravenna, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews; caretaker, Helen Timura; and former wife, Patty Roberts Bennett, formerly of Grantsville.

Services will be held Thursday, 11:30 a.m., at Hahn Funeral Home, 78 17th St. NW, Barberton. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery, S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, south of Barberton, with military services. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 29 July 2004

RICHARD BENNETT

Richard H. Bennett, 76, of Rosedale, died Monday, July 26, 2004, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway.

He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Doyle and Mae Nicholas Bennett. He was a member of Normantown High School State Champion basketball team in 1945 and a member of Masonic Lodge, Gassaway, for 50 years.

Surviving are his wife, Garnet Dawn Moore Bennett; four daughters, Debbie Moore of Ripley, Carol Polan of Huntington, Vicky Carter of Rosedale and Lisa Tanner of Perkins; one son, Richard Bennett of Reedy; one sister, Barbara Kincaid of Spencer; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one cousin; and special friend, Gene Bennett of Rosedale.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Davis of Detroit, Mich.

Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder George Rose officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Normantown, with Masonic graveside rites. Visitation at the funeral home will be on Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 18 Mar 2004

SANDRA BENNETT

Sandra Kay “Candi” Bennett, 55, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2004, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was the daughter of the late Delbert and Hazel Barnett Bennett.

Surviving are five sisters, Emogene Hitchcock of Parkers-burg, Mary Steorts of Marietta, Ohio, Alice Hrebinko of Fishersville, Va., Christina Hendershot of Lower Salem, Ohio, and Pamela Lynch of Mt. Zion; and one brother, Bruce Bennett of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Ronald Bennett.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Stump Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 18 January 2007

WOODROW BENNETT

Woodrow Bennett, 90, of Bedford, Ohio, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006.

He was born in Calhoun County and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was an active member of the Masonic order in Ohio and Florida.

Surviving are his wife, the former Chlorene Clayton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley, Rupert and Bernard, and five sisters, Susie, Opal, Ermal, Stella and Oval.

Services were held at Charles R. Blessing Funeral Home, Twinsburg, Ohio. Entombment was in Crown Hill Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 June 2007

TERRY LEE BENSON

Terry Lee Benson, 60, of Davis, died Monday, June 18, 2007, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md.

He was born at Fairmont, Minn., the son of the late Jack Leigh and Bette Gale Benson. He was retired from the U.S. Army military intelligence unit and owner/operator of Blackwater Brewing Co.

Surviving are his wife, Rosalinde Koppe Benson; one son, Robert Benson of Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Michaela Holcomb, of Albany, Ga.; five brothers, Ricky Benson of Galveston, Tex., Robert Gale Benson and Jack Benson, both of Kansas City, Mo., and Christopher Benson and Michael Benson, both of San Antonio, Tex.; two sisters, Ramona Jo Fizzuoglio of San Antonio, Tex., and Shelly Anne Farrell of Grantsville; and five grandchildren.

Services were held at Hinkle Funeral Home, Davis, with Rev. Rick Benson and Rev. Rob Benson officiating. Burial will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Arlington National Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

Ravenna, Ohio Record Courier - September 21, 2002

WILLIAM BETTS, 75
Was once Palmyra firefighter

Diamond --William "Bill" Betts, 75, of Diamond, died Thursday, Sept 19, 2002, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. Born June 5, 1927, in Grantsville, W. Va., he was the son of William Ray and Pearl (Cain) Betts. He had lived in Diamond since 1953.

Mr. Betts had been employed with Rockwell International in Newton Falls for 26 years, and later retired from Alside in Cuyahoga Falls.

Previously, he had been a volunteer firefighter for Palmyra Township.

Survivors include his wife, Hester (Scott); son, Rick (Terry) of Brimfield; daughters, Dianna (Russell) McKenzie of Ravenna, Rhonda (Eugene) Arendt of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Billie Jean (Ed) George of Rock Hill, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother Ray of Cambridge, Ohio; and sisters, Mary Hosey of Garrettsville, Madeline (Harry) Smith of Oak Hill, W.Va.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home in Ravenna, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, the Rev. David Clark officiating. Burial will be in West Cemetery in Palmyra.

(Janet Kelch)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 14 December 2006

MARY BOWSER BICKEL

Mary Bowser Bickel, 100, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, at Eagle Pointe Care Center.

She was born in Calhoun County.

Surviving are one son, Robert F. Bickel of Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Winifred Bowser of Parkersburg; several nieces; and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, F.H. Bickel; one daughter, Barbara Ann Davy; three brothers, Paul, Bretney and Owen Bowser; and one sister, Margaret.

Graveside services were held at Mount Olivet Cemetery, with Rev. James Kinsler officiating.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 24 June 2004

JAMES BILLEY

James C. Billey, 79, of Eastlake, Ohio, died Saturday, June 19, 2004, at Euclid, Ohio.

He was born at Galloway, Barbour County, the son of the late Frank and Bessie Collins Bailey. He retired in 1985 from TRW Co., Euclid, as a machinist with 34 years of service. He attended Flemington High School and graduated from Calhoun County High School. He served in Europe with the U.S. Army during World War II with Co. I, 515th parachute regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a life member of VFW Post 4358, Willoughby Hills, Ohio, and a member of J.F.K. Senior Center, Eastlake.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Wilda Goff Billey; two daughters, Diana Facemyer of Painesville Township, Ohio, and Darla Quinn of Wyoming, Mich.; two sons, Dwight Billey of Willoughby and Dean Billey of Eastlake; three sisters, Dorothy Ford of Garfield Heights, Ohio, Clara Williams of Glenville and Jenny Hosey of Ocala, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Billey and an infant Robert Billey; one sister, Sue Hansen; and one great-grandson, Sean Elliott.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Pastor Robert Nicholas officiating, and burial in Burnt House Cemetery, with military honors. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, after 9 a.m., at the funeral home.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 16 March 2006

GARNET SUE BISHOP

Garnet Sue Bishop, 57, of Chloe, died Saturday, Mar. 4, 2006, at CAMC, Charleston.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of Cleo Metheney and the late Roy Lee Metheney.

Surviving in addition to her mother are one son, Delmas Lee Moore of Barberton, Ohio; one grandson; five brothers, Don Metheney of Crummies Creek, Darrell Metheney of Reedy and Creston Metheney, Jim Metheney and George Metheney, all of Chloe; and three sisters, Wanita Greathouse of Stinson, Phyllis Anderson of Rush and Carol Arnold of Walker.

Services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Chloe, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Metheney Cemetery. Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 30 November 2000

GATHEL BINA BISHOP

Gathet Bina Bishop, 80, of Sand Fork, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston.

She was the daughter of John Milton and Lucinda Sears King. She was a retired cook for Gilmer County Schools.

Surviving are two sons, Arden Bishop of Newton Falls, Ohio, and David Bishop of Sand Fork; three daughters, Ruth James of Sand Fork. Ermal Harris of Little Hocking, Ohio, and Mary Gum of New Fairfield, Conn.; one brother, Ray King of Lorain, Ohio; three sisters, Beulah Cottrill of Grantsville, Gay King of Cleveland, Ohio, and June Garcia of Lorain, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Paul G. Bishop, on Feb. 7, 1999; three brothers, Roscoe King, Doy King and Russell King; and one sister, Beryl King.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in King Cemetery, Chloe.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 25 November 2004

THELMA PAULINE BISSELL

Thelma Pauline Bissell, 76, of Looneyville, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at her home.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ellis and Betty Nicholson Starcher. She was a homemaker and a member of Keffer United Methodist Church, Clover.

Surviving are one daughter, Linda Truman of Left Hand; one son, James Bissell of Clover; one sister, Phyllis Boggs of Looneyville; three brothers, Glenn Starcher of Ravenswood, Ray Starcher of Looneyville and Wayne Starcher of Spencer; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alden H. Bissell; one daughter, Sandra Sue Bissell; two sisters, Marlene Norman and Willadean Starcher; and three brothers, Basil Starcher, Edsel Starcher and Gary Starcher.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Clover Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 29 November 2001

DUANE BLACK

Duane H. Black, 70, of Fort Myers, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001.

He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late Edgar and Mary Harris Black.

He was a former resident of Calhoun County and was a veteran of the Korean War.

He went to diesel school in Tennessee and attended sheet metal school in Institute.

Surviving are two sisters, Margaret (Iwana) Stevens of Cleveland, Ohio, and Kathryn Ellyson of Fort Myers; one brother, Albert Black of Wewahitchka, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 2 August 2002

OLETA BLACKBURN

Oleta Blanche Blackburn, 93, of Burlington, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Romney.

She was born at Grantsville, the daughter of the late Valentine Franklin and Azura Dell Stevens Riddel. She was a homemaker, a former member of Burlington Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary, and a Protestant.

Surviving are two daughters, Oleta D. Dawson and Eleanor F. McDonald; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Blackburn, May 25, 1971; two sons, Samuel D. Blackburn and Charles F. "Mose" Blackburn; and two brothers, Dale W. Riddel and Benjamin Franklin Riddel.

Services were held at Smith Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, with Rev. Angela Cosner officiating. Burial was in Burlington Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 25 September 2008

NORA DIGMAN BLACKWELL

Nora M. Digman Blackwell, 68, of Waverly, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at her residence.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Dale and Leatha Brookover Digman.

She was a nurse's aide and member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Jack Blackwell; two sons, Will Blackwell of Vienna and Johnny Blackwell of Parkersburg; one daughter, Angie Lingo of Toledo, Ohio; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry Digman of Florida; and one sister, Jean Vincent of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Mark Snyder and Jackie Blackwell, and one sister, Sue Digman.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Jon Lands officiating. Entombment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 27 Nov 2003

PEARL MAY BLAIR

Pearl May Blair, 90, of Pittsburgh, Pa., formerly of Broomstick, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, in Penn Hills, Pa.

She was born in Doddridge County, the daughter of the late Loman and Trina May Jones Richards. She had resided with her daughter in Pittsburgh for two years.

She was a homemaker and a member of Broomstick Church.

Surviving are two sons, Charles Blair of Big Bend and Douglas J. Blair of California; two daughters, Patricia Jean Duffy of Pittsburgh and Ruth Ann Reeds of Virginia Beach, Va.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Blair; two brothers; and two sisters.

Services were scheduled Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating, and burial in Broomstick Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 24 February 2005

DONALD BLAKE

Donald P. Blake, 40, of Glenville, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Lennie and Violet Blake. He was employed at U-Pak, Glenville.

Surviving are one daughter, Joella Broome; two sisters, Madeline Starkey of Grantsville and Patricia Cunningham of Harrisville; three brothers, David Blake of Pine Creek, Richard Blake of Grantsville and Michael Blake of Spencer; a friend, Jamie Gerwig of Grantsville; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Blake, and a companion, Gayle Broome.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 March 2003

VERA BLAKE

Vera Blake, 81, of Reedy, died Friday, Mar. 14, 2003, at Roane General Hospital.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Curtis Lee and Icy Mae Church Starcher. She was a homemaker, secretary of Blake and Blake Construction, Springdale, Ohio, and former employee of Spencer Hospital and Kellwood Corp., Spencer. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Surviving are two sons, David Miller of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and Steven C. Miller of Elizabeth; one daughter, Emeline Guess of Reedy; two brothers, Holly Starcher of Naples, Fla., and Kenneth H. Starcher of Akron, Ohio; one sister, Beth Safford of Parkersburg; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd G. Blake; two brothers, Ivan and Ed Starcher; and one sister, Tessa Thelma Webb.

Private burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 7 February 2002

MARK LEE BLANCHFIELD

Mark Lee Blanchfield, 47, of Barberton, Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002.

He was the son of Helen Blanchfield and the late Walter Blanchfield. He had served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Barberton VFW Post 1066.

Surviving in addition to his mother are one son, Jason; one daughter, Stacey Allemier; and one brother, Scott D. Blanchfield.

Services were held at Cox Funeral Home, Barberton, with VFW Post 1066 conducting services. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Mantua, Ohio.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 March 2008

AARON MICHAEL BLAND Aaron Michael Bland, 36, of Dublin, Ohio, died Friday, Mar. 14, 2008.

He was born in Parkersburg, the son of James Bland and wife Jeanie and Sandy Shears and husband Phil, all of Elizabeth.

He graduated from Wirt County High School in 1989 and from Glenville State College. He was employed by Verizon Wireless, Dublin. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Wilmington, N.C.

Surviving in addition to his parents are grandmother, Lillian Bland of Grantsville; grandparents, Jim and Mary Somerville of Elizabeth; one sister, Ashley Bland Wanosky of Parkersburg; three step-brothers, Jeff Shears of Lewisburg, Steve Shears of Elizabeth and Steve Shaffer of Glenville; one step-sister, Kristi Shaffer of Parkersburg; and two special nieces, Gillian and Juliet Wanosky.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Lawrence Bland of Grantsville.

Services were held at Busch-Kimes Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Pastor Harold Francis and Rev. Mark McCloy officiating. Burial was in K of P Cemetery, with graveside rites by Wirt Masonic Lodge 82.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 30 Oct 2003

BENJAMIN LEE CORDELL BLANKENSHIP

Benjamin Lee Cordell Blankenship, infant son of Deavin Ann Blankenship Smith and Preston L. Ball, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

Surviving in addition to his parents are step-father, Tony Smith of Five Forks; maternal grandparents, Mary and Larry Radcliff of Big Bend and James Blankenship and Beth Watson of Elizabeth; great-grandparents, Anna Mae and Berlon Parsons of Big Bend; paternal grandparents, Ted Ball of Creston and Sherry Carpenter of Elizabeth; and uncle, James F. Blankenship II of Big Bend.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Snyder Chapel Church Cemetery, Annamoriah.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 1 May 2003

ELIJAH BLOSSER

Elijah Blosser, 86, of Sand Ridge, died Sunday, Apr. 27, 2003.

He was born in Roane County, the son of the late Bud and Ruth Ann Starcher Blosser.

Surviving are three daughters, Linda Crawford and husband David of Rittman, Ohio, Brenda Dale of Akron, Ohio, and Barbara Fowler and husband Ken of Fayetteville, N.C.; three sons, Jim Blosser and wife Beth of Ottawa, Greer (Bud) Blosser and wife Linda of Long Bottom, Ohio, and Delbert Blosser and wife Zerelda of Spencer; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Zee Blosser, and two sisters, Jeanette Blosser and Geneva Atkinson.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating, and burial in Schoolcraft Cemetery, Sand Ridge.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 18 July 2002

MARTHA BLOSSER

Martha May Gibson Blosser, 24, of Lower Salem, Ohio, died Thursday, July 11, 2002, at Marietta Memorial Hospital from injuries received in an auto accident.

She was born in Elkton, Md., the daughter of Bernice Gill of Princeton and Moses Gill of Anawalt. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Johnny Blosser; two children, Christa Gibson and Bridget Gibson at home; one sister, Midge Lula Woodard of Boone, N.C.; two brothers, Travis Gill of Anawalt and Moses Shelton of Elkton; several half brothers and sisters; and one nephew.

Services were held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Raymond Ray officiating. Burial was in Hodum Cemetery, Roane County.

Memorial contributions may be made to Martha Gibson Memorial Fund, Peoples Bank, 3411 Emerson Ave., Parkersburg, WV 26101.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 December 2001

PEARL BLOSSER

Pearl Jetty Blosser, 89, of Davisville, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at her residence.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Perry and Alma Mae Brown Mick. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Surviving are her husband, Harry Price Blosser; one son, Delbert Wilson of Parkersburg; one brother, Otis Mick of Ritchie County; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Eleanor Chamberlain and Bernice Smith.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. William Combs officiating, and burial in Evergreen South Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the funeral home.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 18 July 2002

TIFFANY BLOSSER

Tiffany Nichole Blosser, infant daughter of Johnny Blosser and the late Martha May Gibson Blosser of Lower Salem, Ohio, died Sunday, July 14, 2002, at Columbus Children's Hospital from injuries received in an auto accident.

Surviving are two sisters, Christa and Bridget Gibson of Lower Salem; three brothers, Bobby, Brian and Billy Blosser of Annamoriah; paternal grandparents, David and Debbie Cunningham of Newark; maternal grandparents, Moses Gill of Anawalt and Bernice Gill of Princeton; paternal great-grandmother, Eileen Ledsome; step-great-grandmother, Mae Cunningham; maternal great-great-grandmother, Glenna Potter of Princeton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha May Gibson Blosser as a result of an auto accident; and step-paternal great-grandfather, Frank Cunningham.

Joint services were held for Tiffany and her mother at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Raymond Ray officiating. Burial was in Hodum Cemetery, Roane County.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 30 November 2000

ZEE BLOSSER

Zee Blosser, 72, of Sand Ridge, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Akron, Ohio.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Lonnie and Jane Cogar Schoolcraft. She was a former foster grandmother at Arnoldsburg Elementary School and was a member of Arnoldsburg CEOS.

Surviving are her husband, Elijah Blosser; two daughters, Linda Crawford of Rittman, Ohio, and Brenda Dole of Akron, Ohio; one son, James Blosser of Ottawa; one sister, Coleen Bray of Clinton, Ohio; two brothers, Arnold and Arland Schoolcraft, both of Sistersville; three step-children; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday, 2:30 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with burial in Schoolcraft Cemetery, Sand Ridge. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 16 March 2006

KAMRYN ELAINE BOAK

Kamryn Elaine Boak, three-month-old daughter of Kevin and Amber Arthur Boak of Annamoriah, died Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2006, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, due to complications following heart surgery.

Surviving in addition to her parents are one brother, Austin Coon at home; grandparents, Rick and Jean Boak of Ohio and Crystal Arthur of Annamoriah; great-grandmothers, Elain Boak of Ohio and Patsy Bowers of Annamoriah; great-great-grandfather, Darrell Villers of Annamoriah; aunt, Bobbie Boak of Ohio; uncles, Keith Boak of Ohio and Brent and Craig Arthur of Annamoriah; and several great-aunts and great-uncles.

She was preceded in death by great-grandfathers, Robert Boak and Manny Bowers, great-grandparents, Franklin and Norma Rohr and Ira and Bessie Arthur; and cousin, Alyssa Marie Boak.

Services will be held Saturday, 3 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Snyder Chapel Cemetery, Annamoriah. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 July 2000
(reprint from Oct 1961)

GRACE BOARD

Grace M. Board, 92, of Elyria, Ohio, formerly of Creston, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 1989, at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

She was born at Little Creek in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late William and Melissa Greathouse Cross. She was a housewife.

Surviving are two daughters, Betty Walker of Grantsville and Bonnie Mollohan of Parkersburg; two sons, Walter Board and Bruce Board, both of Elyria; one half-sister, Gladys Campbell of Clendenin; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roma Board, in 1963 two daughters and four sons.

Services were held at Stump funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, Creston.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 July 2000
(reprint from 1963)

ROMA BOARD

Roma A. Board, 76, of Chloe, died in 1963 at Calhoun General Hospital.

He was born in Roane County, the son of the late Marshall and Ella Harden Board. He had served as a county commissioner and as a deputy sheriff, and formerly taught school in Calhoun County. He attended Cremo Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Grace Cross Board; five sons, Robert Board of Elyria, Ohio, Walter Board of Grantsville, and Denver, Victor and Claud Board of Barberton, Ohio; four daughters, Valley Pheasant of Bridgeport, Fleetice Starcher of Seth, Betty Walker of Elyria and Bonnie Mollohan of Green Springs, Ohio; and one brother, Claude Board of Nobe.

Services were held at Cremo Methodist Church with Rev. Epling officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, Cremo. Pallbearers were Andy Edgell, Fred Sturm, Paul Cunningham, Gerald Maze, Orville Hughes and Aldine Starcher.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 15 June 2006

VELMA BOARD

Velma "Chilli" "Mid" Board, 86, of Barberton, Ohio, died Friday, June 2, 2006.

She was born in Calhoun County.

Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Jean Midcap and Wilma Lee Singleton;. five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Carl Miller and Harold

Miller; and two sisters, Beulah Crawford and Delma Hall.

Services were held at Cox Funeral Home, Barberton, with Pastor Bobby Webb officiating.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 17 March 2005

CALVIN BOATRIGHT

Calvin C. Boatright, 79, of Sandridge, died Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2005, along with his faithful dog, Shorty.

He was a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army and traveled the world. He was a farmer in Calhoun County, where he said there was no better place to live.

Surviving are one sister, Paula Price; two brothers, Roy and Fairley Jack Boatright; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Norman, and three brothers, Pete, Jim and Odell Boatright.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Sandridge Church Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 29 August 2002

CLAUDE 'Pete' BOATRIGHT

Claude L. "Pete" Boatright, 78, of Norton, Ohio, died Thursday, Aug. 15,2002.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Gay and Ona Gainer Boatright. He graduated from Calhoun County High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a gunner's mate. He retired from Ohio Brass with 40 years service as a millwright. He was a member of Sherman Church of Christ where he was an Elder Emeritus.

Surviving are his wife, Nina Mae Starcher Boatright; three sons, Claude "Larry" Boatright and Denis Paul Boatright, both of Barberton, Ohio, and Lonnie Joe Boatright of Canal Fulton, Ohio; one daughter, Luann Smith of Loganville, Ga.; five grandchildren; five brothers, Calvin Boatright of Grantsville, James Boatright of Manchester, Ohio, Odel Boatright of Barberton and Roy Boatright and Jack Boatright, both of Norton; and one sister, Paula Price of Barberton.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Vickie Lynn Boatright.

Services were held at Sherman Church of Christ, Norton, with William Stone officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 21 March 2002

GLEN BOATRIGHT

Glen Boatright, 49, of Tollgate, Sugar Run, Ritchie County, died Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2002, at his residence.

He was born near Burnt House, the son of the late Vaughn and Ella R. Ball Boatright.

He had been employed by the former Michels Oil Co., Pennsboro, and owned and operated Pennsboro Hardware for the past 13 years.

Surviving are one sister, Vonetta Lanham of Pennsboro; one half-sister, Bonnie Brown of Grantsville; and one nephew, Mark Don Lanham of Pennsboro.

Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Evangelist Terry Jones officiating. Burial was in Gnats Run Cemetery, near Pennsboro.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 20 May 2004

HUGH BOATRIGHT, JR.

Hugh Boatright, Jr., 76, of Spencer, died Saturday, May 15, 2004, at his home.

He was the son of the late Hugh and Alma Poling Boatright. He attended New Testament Baptist Church, Big Springs.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Davis Boatright; three sons, Glen and Jeffrey Boatright, both of Spencer, and Michael Boatright of Letart; three daughters, Donna Richards of Sistersville, Karen Hardway of Grantsville and Patricia Carbaugh of Matoka; one brother, Delbert Boatright of Ripley; three sisters, Lena Lewis of Lowell, Ohio, Irene Bates of Byesville, Ohio, and Oliva Nester of Charlotte, N.C.; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Boatright, and two brothers.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Joe Sealy officiating, and burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 11 July 1991

IRENE BOATWRIGHT

Catherine "Irene" Boatwright, 75, of Spencer, died Saturday, June 29, 1991, at CAMC Memorial Division, after a brief illness.

She was born in Oka, a daughter of the late John and Glenna Cottrell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Oka Community Church, and Rebekah No. 8 lodge at Minnora.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James D. Boatwright; one son, James Glen Boatwright of Bickmore; two daughters, Mrs. Trecea Keen of Tariff, and Mrs. Robin VanMeter of Dixie; three sisters, Mrs. Aatha Messenger of Uniontown, Ohio, Mrs. Sylvia Metheney of Hartsville, Ohio, and Mrs. Dorma Conley of Looneyville; two brothers, Rev. Okey Cottrell of Ivydale, and Dorsey Cottrell of Spencer; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and one sister.

Services were held at the Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer with Rev. Paul Parsons officiating. Burial was in the Clover Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 25 Mar 2004

JULIA BOATRIGHT

Julia B. Boatright, 62, died Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2004.

She was born in Creston, the daughter of the late Leonidas and Beulah McCoy. She was a member of Silver Creek Christian Church.

Surviving are her husband, Roy Boatright; three daughters, Linda Armbruster of Norton, Ohio, Vicki Smith of Clinton, Ohio, and Kelly Hetrick of Geneva, Ohio; seven grandchildren; one sister, Phyllis Houchin and husband Grover of Minnora; and numerous relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Donald McCoy, and two sisters, Bonnie Sturm and Joan Davis.

Services were held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home with Pat Mooney officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 July 2006

LETA BOATRIGHT

Leta Boatright, 92, of Russett, died Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ferris and Hallie Stump. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are three sons, Roland Boatright and Ronzel Boat-right, both of Grantsville, and Ronald Boatright of Big Springs; three daughters, Allie Boggs and Marie Morrell, both of Grantsville, and Velma Parsons of Normantown; two sisters, Ella Elliott of Millstone and Arlena Hicks of Arnoldsburg; one brother, Leon Stump of Beaver Falls, Pa.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray (Bud) Boatright; one daughter, Almeda Starcher; four sisters; and five brothers.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 28 October 2004

MARY BOATRIGHT

Mary Boatright, 76, of Spencer, formerly of Grantsville, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at her home.

She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Clarence and Icie Cole Davis. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are nine children, Glen, Michael, Donna, Karen, Patty, Jeffrey, Pearl, Wayne and Roger; three sisters; two brothers; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Boatright; two brothers, Frank and Lee Davis; and one son, Kenneth Boatright.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Joe Sealy officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 15 June 2006

OPAL BOATRIGHT

Opal Parsons Richards Boatright, 85, of Belpre, Ohio, died Friday, June 9, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born at Millstone, the daughter of the late Okey and Mamie Groves Parsons. She graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1940 and lived in Ohio since 1943. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Cutler, Ohio.

Surviving are two daughters, Beverley Wilber of High Springs, Fla., and Patricia Richards of Belpre; one son, Christopher Richards of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cleo E. Richards, in 1983; her second husband, R.H. Boatright, in 2005; three brothers; and two sisters.

Services were held at Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre, with Pastor Lou Whitney officiating. Burial was in Centenary Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 3 March 2005

RAYMOND BOATRIGHT

Raymond Hildreth Boatright, 79, of Belpre, Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ernest Boatright and Orva Kimble Boatright Schoolcraft. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a maintenance worker for American Power. He was a member of United Methodist Church, Cutler, Ohio.

Surviving are his wife, Opal Richards Boatright; one daughter, Debbie Boatright of Belpre; three sons, Greg Boatright of Chester, Ohio, Nathan Boatright of Rockledge, Fla., and Chris Richards of Florida; five sisters, Olena Hopkins and Leola Schellengburg, both of Akron, Ohio, Wanda Stone of South Carolina, Beverly Wilber of Florida and Patricia Richards of Belpre; and two brothers, Ford Boatright of Illinois and Howard Boatright of Akron.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Schartiger Boatright.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Ewing Funeral Home, Pomeroy, Ohio, with Rev. Herbert Grate officiating and burial in Chester Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 23 June 2005

BRENTON BOGGS

Brenton Boggs, 83, of Clothier, died May 20, 2005, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was born in Calhoun County and was retired from Hope Gas. He was a U.S. Army sergeant during World War II, serving in Europe. He was a member of VFW Post #5578, Madison, and member and ruling elder of Clothier Presbyterian Church. He was a 35-year member of Madison Lions Club.

Surviving are his wife, Norma Lynch Boggs; one grandson, Bryan W. Boggs of Charleston; two great-granddaughters, Briana and Hannah Boggs of Charleston; one brother, Clyde Boggs of Pineville; and one sister-in-law, Patricia Laughlin of Charleston.

He was preceded in death by one son, William B. Boggs, and one brother, Charles Boggs.

Services were held at Handley Funeral Home, Danville. Burial was in Albert’s Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Sand Ridge.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 11 Dec 2003

BRYCE BOGGS

Bryce L. Boggs, 62, of Perkins, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria, Ohio.

He was the son of the late Ernie and Gail Boggs. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed for 30 years at General Motors Fisher Body, Elyria, and retired 11 years ago from General Motors, Adrian, Mich., and moved to Perkins.

Surviving are four sisters, Betty Stiltner of Grafton, Ohio, Helen Melton of Gassaway, Joy Postalwait of Pulaski, Va., and Janice Knall of Stow, Ohio; and one brother, John Boggs of Perkins.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Boggs, and one sister, Barbara Dages.

Services will be held Friday, noon, at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Normantown. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 June 2007

CHARLES BOGGS, JR.

Charles E. Boggs, Jr., 52, of Grantsville, died Thursday, June 21, 2007.

He was born in Elyria, Ohio, the son of the late Charles E. and Patricia Umstead Boggs. He was a 1974 graduate of Calhoun County High School. He had worked with his father as a flagman for the state road. He did volunteer work for Muscular Dystrophy Association while in Tucson, Ariz.

Surviving are uncle and aunt, Bill and Donna Umstead of Mt. Zion; aunt, Mary Umstead of Mathias; uncle and aunt, Richard and Eugenia Husar of Mesa, Ariz.; uncle, Clyde Boggs of Pineville, and several cousins.

Memorial service and burial will be held Friday, July 6, 1 p.m., at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" – 19 April 2007

EMOGENE BOGGS

Emogene “Jean” Boggs, 79, died Saturday, Apr. 14, 2007.

She was born in Stumptown, the daughter of the late Garland and Alta Stump. She moved to Akron, Ohio, after her marriage. She was a member of The Chapel and taught Sunday School for over 20 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Dykstra of Byron, Mich., and Pam Thompson of Tallmadge, Ohio; one son, Don Boggs of Clinton, Ohio; two sisters, Susan Nutter and Marge Gherke of Grantsville; one brother, Mike Stump of Parkersburg; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Eugene "Gene" Boggs, and one brother, Roxel Stump.

Memorial service was held at Bacher Funeral Home, Akron.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 25 October 2001

HILDA BOGGS

Hilda Boggs, 50, of Mineral Wells, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was a member of Big Tygart United Methodist Church and was a first grade teacher at Mineral Wells Elementary School.

Surviving are her husband, Ray Boggs; one son, Kenneth Boggs; and two brothers, Gary and Randy Stump.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Mineral Wells. Burial was in Big Tygart Cemetery.

(Larry Heffner)

"Calhoun Chronicle" - 12 April 2001

IVA BOGGS

Iva P. Boggs