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"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
12/5/1996
THOMAS O. SAGLE
Thomas O. Sagle, 62, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1996, at Roane General Hospital.
He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, a son of the late Charles W. and Jeanette Deavers Grubb. He was an auto mechanic at Smith's Exxon, Grantsville.
Surviving are his wife, Rosetta Carder Sagle; two sons, Charles L.R. Sagle of Grantsville and Thomas Sagle, Jr., of Parkersburg; and one cousin, Donald Deavers of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, Grantsville.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
2/3/1994
MILDRED BUSH SALOMONE
Mildred Bush Salomone of Edgewater, Md., died of a heart condition, Nov. 14, 1993, at Bethesda Hospital in Boynton Beach, Fla.
Born in Minnora, she attended high school and business college and worked for the Treasury Dept. in Washington, D.C., during World War II.
A homemaker, she was a charter member of Loch Haven Garden Club, an active golfer and club chairperson at Annapolis Golf and Country Club. She was also a member of Cypress Creek Country Club, Boynton Beach. She also enjoyed painting oils and was a member of Arts Club of Boynton.
Surviving are her husband, Jules Salomone; one stepdaughter, Joan Slater of Arlington, Va.; one stepson, William Salomone of Carlisle, Pa.; four step-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Propst of Zephyr Hills, Fla., and a brother, Donald Bush of Grantsville.
No formal services were held.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
1/20/1994
ASTIN PAUL SAMPSON
Astin Paul Sampson, 43, of Orma, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1994, at his residence after a brief illness.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Mary E. Lambert Sampson of Massillon, Ohio, and the late George Sampson. He was employed by Ronald Lane Pipeline Construction Co., Arnoldsburg.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Janetta Cummings Sampson; one stepdaughter, Lynn Hicks of Orma; two stepsons, Michael Hicks of Millstone and Timothy Hicks of Orma; four sisters, Carol Majors of Elyria, Ohio, Margaret McClain and Jean Sampson, both of Massillon, and Lois Fink of Canton; and one stepgrandaughter.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services were held by Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
4/14/1994
BERNICE SAMPSON
Bernice Sampson, 72, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, April 5, 1994, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Ferrell and Jossie Kerby Sampson. She had retired from the housekeeping department of Calhoun General Hospital.
Surviving are one son, Lyle Sampson of Mineral Wells; four daughters, Barbara Dobbins of Cleveland, Joanne Brannon, Beverly Ford and Sharon Stump, all of Grantsville; one brother, Leon Sampson of Grantsville; five sisters, Jean Plant and Katheryn Baker, both of Grantsville, Ullinee Falb and Ettalean Kerby, both of Mt. Zion, and Rose Husk of Vienna; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roma E. Sampson, in 1988; two infant sons; two brothers; and five sisters.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 23 September 1999
CECIL SAMPSON
Cecil R. Sampson, 84, of Massillon, Ohio, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999.
Surviving are his wife, Nellie G. Booher Sampson; one daughter, Wanetta Rogers; three
sons, Delmar, Wesley and George Sampson; three sisters, Stella Tanner, Mary Starcher
and Lorine Stanley; five brothers, Elmer, Virgil, Robert, Harold and Russell Sampson;
30 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, William and Bernard Sampson; one sister, Lida
Butler; and three brothers, George, Roscoe and Andy Sampson.
Services were held at Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon, with Dr. Mark Jacobs
officiating. Burial was in Massillon Cemetery. - Tombstone Photo
(Larry Heffner)
DONALD RAY SAMPSON
Donald Ray Sampson, 63, of St. Albans died Feb. 22, 1999, at home.
He was a retired diesel mechanic from Rish Equipment Co. and a lifelong resident of St. Albans.
Surviving: wife, Louise Sampson; son, Joe of St. Albans; mother, Velma Sampson of St. Albans; sisters, Irene Nutter of Mesa, Ariz., Betty White of St. Albans, Mae Marshall of Cincinnati, Marie Williams of Gaston, Ky.; brothers, Dorsey of Mocksville, N.C., Robert "Bud" of St. Albans; five grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Robert Fields officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
(Tammy Burch)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
6/8/1995
ESTEL SAMPSON
Estel Sampson, 81, of Coolville, died Friday, June 2, 1995, at Arcadia Nursing Center, Coolville.
She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late Columbus and Jane Santey Groggs. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are one son, Rick Sampson of Coolville; five daughters, Gladys Barton and Ida Mae Spradlin of Coolville, Marjorie Benedum of Reedsville, Ohio, Anna Weekley of Guysville, Ohio, and Carolyn C. Smith of Mansfield, Ohio; two sisters, Ida Camp and Beulah Cole, both of Akron, Ohio; 26 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurdle Sampson; two sons, Daris Sampson and David Sampson; one sister, Ermel Rogers; two brothers, Lee Groggs and Ora Groggs; one grand-daughter; and one great-granddaughter.
Services were held at White Funeral Home, Coolville, with Rev. Cecil Morrison officiating. Burial was in Eden Cemetery, Reedsville. - Tombstone Photo
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 February 2000
HOMER SAMPSON
Homer R. Sampson, 92, of Shock, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000 at Minnie Hamilton
Health Care Center.
He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Hicks Sampson.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and had taught music throughout West
Central West Virginia. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist. He and his wife founded
and built Community Christ Church, Shock.
Surviving are his wife, Meda Brady Sampson; two daughters, Melissa Sampson of
Florida and Kelly Davis of Cincinnati, Ohio; five foster sons, Dale Lott of Gastonia,
N.C., Ronnie Lott of Florida, Leroy Fitch of Georgia, Buck Groves of Akron, Ohio, and
Art Fitch of Charleston; two foster daughters, Betty Fitch of Morgantown and Thelma
Wagoner of Missouri; and one brother, David Sampson of Parkersburg.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, Callie Duncan, Hallie Rider, Lougene Knopp
and Ocie King; two brothers, Harvey Sampson and Clyde Sampson; three half-sisters,
Luveme White, Lyda Tanner and Josie Murphy; and two half-brothers, Andy Sampson
and Bill Sampson.
Services were held at Rosedale United Methodist Church, Rosedale, with Rev. Dewey
Tanner officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Parkersburg News" - Sunday, June 23, 1974
Coolville, Ohio ---
Hurdle D. Sampson, 76 of Coolville, RT. 2, died yesterday morning at the Veterans
Memorial Hospital, Pomeroy, O., following an extended illness.
Born in W.VA., the son of the late Marshal and Anna Butler Sampson, he was an Army
veteran of World War 1, a former coal miner and construction worker, and he attended
the Cannan Baptist Church.
He is survived by his widow, Estel Groggs Sampson; five daughters, Mrs. Gladys Barton
of Coolville, Mrs. Charles Weekley of Guysville, O., Mrs. Frances Benedum of Reedsville, O., Mrs. Robert Spradlin of Prestonsburg, KY., and Mrs. Herschel Smith of Mansfield, O., A son, Ricky at home; three brothers, Grealey of Chloe, Harley of Spencer, and Carl of Minnora; a sister Mrs. Cora Metz of Canton, O.; 20 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were two sons and a brother.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at White Funeral Home with the
Rev. Paul Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Eden Cemetery, Reedsville. - Tombstone Photo
Friends may call after noon today
(Franklin Sampson)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
KENNETH SAMPSON
3/6/1997
Kenneth Dewain Sampson, 54, of Peniel, died Saturday, Mar. 1, 1997.
He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Wilburn and Vergie Husk Sampson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War and was a mechanic.
Surviving are his wife, Delia Milhoan Sampson; one daughter, Carolyn Wheeler of Ripley; two sons, Donald Sampson of Peniel and Kenneth Lee Sampson of Gay; and one granddaughter, Jessica Wheeler of Ripley.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Herman Robinson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Spencer.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
8/31/1995
MARY SAMPSON
Mary Sampson, 82, of Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Orma, died Monday, Aug. 21, 1995, at Massillon Community Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James and Anna Fleming Lambert. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are three daughters, Carol Marjorias of Elyria, Ohio, and Jean Sampson and Margaret McClain, both of Massillon; one sister, Fern Lambert of Akron; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two daughters and two sons.
Services were held at Orma United Methodist Church, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Fleming Cemetery, Orma.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
MARY SAMPSON
5/6/1999
Mary E. "Peggy" Sampson, 82, of Spencer, died Thursday, Apr. 29, 1999, in Spencer.
Surviving are her companion, Virgil W. Sampson of Arnolds-burg; two daughters, Zorita Watson of Ravenswood and Mary Jo Sinnett of Spencer; and five grandchildren, John G. Ellison, Aaron and Andy Watson, Bruce Boggs and Brenda Fisher.
Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
10/10/1996
MARY L. SAMPSON
Mary Leona Sampson, 76, of Grantsville, formerly of Rosedale, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 1996, at her daughter's residence, Garretsville, Ohio.
She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late French and Anna Crihfield McCumbers. She was a homemaker and attended Elmira Baptist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Dolores Brady of Garretsville, Darlene Whistle of Cincinnati and Dorothy Lewis of Williamsburg, Ohio; three sons, Roger Sampson, Lesley Sampson and Rick Sampson, all of Cincinnati; one sister, Cleo Miller of Rosedale; two brothers, Stanley McCumbers of Baltimore, Md., and Dennis McCumbers of Parkersburg; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, David L. Sampson and Dennis W. Sampson; two sisters; and three brothers.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mark Gerwig officiating. Burial was in Mount Run Cemetery near Nicut.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
5/16/1996
ORAL G. SAMPSON
Oral G. "Hoot" Sampson, 81, of St. Marys, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Leroy and Bell Marks Sampson. He was retired from the W.Va. Dept. of Highways in Gilmer County and was a former carpenter.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby H. Sampson; three sons, Otis Sampson of Sterling, Ohio, Kenneth Sampson of Millstone and Willard Sampson of St. Marys; two daughters, Ellen Coen of Barberton, Ohio, and Mary West of Sand Ridge; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - April 29, 1999
RALPH "Otmer" SAMPSON
Rev. Ralph "Otmer" Sampson, Jr., DD., 74, of Hockingport, Ohio, died Tuesday, Apr.
20, 1999, at Selby General Hospital.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ralph and Emma Craddock
Sampson, Sr. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in France, Belgium, and
Germany. He received a doctor of divinity degree from Burke Bible College, Burke,
Ky., in 1977. He was associate pastor of Faith Chapel Community Church, chaplain of
American Legion Post 13, Belpre, and lifetime member of DAV, W. Va. chapter 6,
along with VFW Post 5108, Marietta.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Edith Roach Sampson; one daughter, Brenda Joyce
Sampson of Marietta; five sisters, Thelma Roach of Belpre, Lelah L. Starcher of
Rittman, Velta Starcher of Ripley, Bessie Nutter of Fleming and Nina Mae Saunders of
South Carolina; two grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Ernest, Cyrus, Holly, and Frank Sampson;
and two sisters, Vivian Sampson and Alta Starcher.
Services were held at White-Moquin Funeral Home, Coolville, Ohio, with Wilbert Lowe
officiating. Burial was in Decatur Cemetery, Little Hocking, Ohio, with military
graveside services by VFW Post 5108. Tombstone Photo
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
RILEIGH LYNN-GRACE SAMPSON
4/15/1999
Rileigh Lynn-Grace Sampson, infant daughter of Bill and Wendy Sampson of Ypsilanti, Mich., died Sunday, Apr. 4, 1999, at birth.
Surviving in addition to her parents are two brothers, Jaron Sampson of Millstone and Brandon Sampson of Ypsilanti; and paternal grandparents, Harold Sampson of Arnoldsburg and Clarence and Doris Dunlap of Ypsilanti.
Burial was in St. Johns Cemetery, Ypsilanti.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
RUBY H. SAMPSON
11/13/1997
Ruby H. Sampson, 75, of St. Marys, formerly of Sand Ridge, died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William D. and Nellie Groves Dillon. She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville, and Kenny Shoe Co., Glenville.
Surviving are three sons, Willard Sampson of St. Marys, Otis Sampson of Clayton, S.C., and Kenneth Sampson of Millstone; two daughters, Ellen Coen of Barberton, Ohio, and Mary West of Sand Ridge; two brothers, William D. Dillon of Barberton and J.B. "Sam" Dillon of Sand Ridge; one sister, Greta Crawford of Sand Ridge; one half-brother, John Dillon of Arnoldsburg; 14 grand-children; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oral "Hoot" Sampson.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
SHERMAN SAMPSON, SR
1/28/1999
Sherman J. Sampson, Sr., 61, of Barberton, Ohio, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999, in Ohio.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ford and Ida McCune Sampson. He was retired from Sparton Enterprises, Ohio.
Surviving are two sons, Sherman J. Sampson, Jr., of Marshallville, Ohio, and Steven Sampson of Orrville, Ohio; two daughters, Sherry Plank of Bristol, Ind., and Pamela Griffin of Marshallville; and 12 grandchildren.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Danny Whited officiating. Burial was in Rick Falls Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
G. GERALDINE SANDY
4/9/1998
G. Geraldine Dye Sandy, 70, of Parkersburg, formerly of Big Springs, died Saturday, Apr. 4, 1998, at the home of Charles and Edna Clegg of Parkersburg, where she resided.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Caroline Richards Dye. She attended Beech Valley U.M. Church, Big Springs.
Surviving are one uncle, Glen Dye, and three aunts, Dorothy Dye, Sarah Harris and Betty Dye.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Sandy.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Big Springs Cemetery, Big Springs. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Charleston Gazette" - February 12, 1997
IVALEAN SANFORD
Ivalean Sanford, 72, of McWhorter, Harrison County, died Feb. 9, 1997, in Charleston
Area Medical Center.
She was born in Calhoun County, was a homemaker and Methodist.
Surviving: husband, William Sanford sons, Jimmy Richards and Johnny Lee Richards,
both of Jane Lew, John Robert Richards of Ontario, Ohio daughter, Shirley Jenkins of
Jane Lew brother, Golden "Bud" Bennett of Clarksburg sister, Elenora Mills of Akron,
Ohio half sister, Geneva Husk of Grantsville several grandchildren and great-
Grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Jane Lew, with the Rev.
Ronald Brown officiating. Burial will be in Sassafras Cemetery. Friends may call from 2
to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
8/11/1994
DAVID D. SAUNDERS, SR.
Surviving are four daughters, Cathy Douthitt, Veronica Kirkpatrick and Sabrina Saunders, all of Marietta, and Betty Seevers of Reno; three sons, Duane Saunders of Newport, Brian Saunders of Beverly, and Darin Saunders of Marietta; one sister, Erma Wilson of Phoenix, Ariz.; and nine grandchildren.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Grantsville.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
GEORGE SAURBORNE
6/3/1999
George P. Saurborne, 101, of Parkersburg, died Monday, May 24, 1999, at his residence.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Samuel Wise and Hattie Margaret Blankenship Saurborne. He was a teacher in Calhoun and Wirt County schools for seven years before moving to Parkersburg and teaching in Wood County schools for six years. He entered the U.S. Railway Mail Service in 1930 and was assigned to Quinnimont in 1935. He was transferred to Huntington in 1941. At various times he enjoyed woodworking, making jewelry, gardening and raising flowers. He also managed a winning semi-pro baseball team while living in Quinnimont. In 1993, he began writing poetry. Several of his 100 poems were published in The Hillbilly and The Calhoun Chronicle.
Surviving are one son, George Saurborne, Jr., of Huntington; one daughter, Harriet "Dolly" Rigney of Baltimore, Md.; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grand-children; and two step-daughters, Trudy Schaughency of Parkers-burg and Ruth Andrews of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Essie Dalrymple Saurborne, in 1921; his second wife, Garnett Nichols Saurborne, in 1956; and his third wife, Lillian Andrews Saurborne, in 1999.
Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Bob Rose officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 April 1999
LILLIAN SAURBORNE
Lillian I. Andrews Saurborne, 89, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Apr. 19, 1999, at
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Daniel and Ottle Jones Floyd.
She was a member of North Parkersburg Congregation of Jehovah's Witness Church and
was retired from Dils Brother Dept. Store after 18 years of service.
Surviving are her husband of 24 years, George P. Saurborne; two daughters, Trudie
Schaughency of Parkersburg and Ruth Andrews of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one step-
daughter, Harriett Rigney of Baltimore, Md.; one step-son, George P. Saurborne, Jr., of
Huntington; two grandsons; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry E. Andrews in 1963; one sister
and one brother.
Services will be held Thursday, 2:30 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with
Glen Whitlatch officiating. Entombment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens
Mausoleum. Visitation is Thursday, noon to 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be
made to American Cancer Society, 3901 Briscoe Road, Parkersburg, WV 26104.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
ATHA SAYRE
4/1/1999
Atha L. Collins Sayre, 85, of Springfield, Ohio, died Monday, Mar. 1, 1999, at the home of her daughter in Avon Park, Fla.
She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Harley Benton and Ruth Stump Collins.
She moved to Springfield in 1951 and became the owner of Powder Box Beauty Salon.
Surviving are three daughters, Ellouise Smith Pritchett of Washington state; Blenda Smith George of Kentucky and Anita Smith Heath of Indiana; two step-sons, Robert "Nick" Sayre of California and William Sayre of Springfield; four sisters, Hazel Knotts of Stumptown, Eva Knotts of Springfield, Zella Leitch of Hinckley, Ohio, and Ethel Brown of Springfield; and grand-children, step-grandchildren, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Bert F. Sayre on Nov. 22, 1998; one daughter, Erma Smith Hayes; one sister, Olive Sanger; and one brother, Elbert "Buck" Collins.
Memorial services were held at Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home, Springfield.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
EDNA SCHARTIGER
3/11/1999
Edna E. Schartiger, 92, of Concord, N.C., died Friday, Mar. 5, 1999, in Concord.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Jasper and Rose Stevens Elliott. She was a retired Calhoun County elementary school teacher with 32 years of service. She was the oldest member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a member of Rebekah Lodge #52, Grantsville, and American Legion Auxiliary, Victor Hamilton Post, Grantsville, and former member of Order of Eastern Star, Grantsville.
Surviving are two step-daughters, Evalena Starcher of Concord and Barbara Mace of Spencer; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roscoe Parsons, and her second husband, Clayton Schartiger, and two brothers, Walter and Harold Elliott.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Mt. Zion U.M. Church, with Rev. Brad McBee officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation hours included one hour prior to services at the church.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
7/25/1996
STELLA M. SCHARTIGER
Stella May Schartiger, 78, of Shock, died Friday, July 19, 1996, at Roane General Hospital.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late John W. and Zanna Tucker Lawson.
She was a homemaker and a Protestant.
Surviving are six sons, Arden Schartiger of Canton, Ohio, Ted Schartiger of Massillon, Ohio, Eule Schartiger of Shreve, Ohio, Kenneth Schartiger of Brewster, Ohio, Danny Schartiger of Arnoldsburg and Rodney Schartiger of Shock; two daughters, June Miller and Janet Hastewell, both of Shock; two brothers, Ray Lawson of Massillon and Denzil Lawson of Brewster; four sisters, Minnie Robinson of Harrisville, Cleo Newell of Orma, Zella Boone of Massillon and Helen Cottrill of Newberry, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Schartiger.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Lawson Cemetery, Nicut.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
6/29/1995
RUTH McCARTNEY SCHIFFBAUER
Ruth McCartney Schiffbauer, 62, of Morgantown, died Sunday, June 25, 1995, at her residence.
She was born in Monongalia County, daughter of the late Loyd and Georgie Stump McCartney. She was a retired cook at Ridgedale School with 23 years of service. She was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church of Calhoun County.
She is survived by three sons, Donald Schiffbauer, Tim Schiffbauer and Terry Schiffbauer, all of Morgantown; three daughters, Wanda Sue George, Cindy Sue Helmick and Sandra Jean Judy, all of Morgantown; three brothers, Frank McCartney, Foster McCartney and Eugene McCartney, all of Morgantown; five sisters, Mary Daugherty of Pt. Marion, Pa., Edith Saylor and Emily Petrich, both of Morgantown, Carolyn Mathew of Arthurdale, and Linda McFadden of Gans, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several cousins in Calhoun County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Schiffbauer, in 1988, and one sister, Emma Jean Schiffbauer.
Services are scheduled on Thursday, 11 a.m., at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel of Prayer, with Rev. Dr. Stacy Groscup officiating, and burial in Lawnwood Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
11/9/1995
CHARLES F. SCHMIDT
Charles F. Schmidt, 87, of Glenville, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston, after an extended illness.
He was born in Hamstead, N.Y., a son of the late John and Elizabeth Schmidt. He was a former maintenance man and a member of Glenville Church of God.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Schuchardt Schmidt; one son, Charles F. Schmidt, Jr., of Burnsville; and one sister, Elizabeth Godshall of Millville, N.J.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Services were held at Glenville Church of God, with Rev. Ronnie Besson officiating. Burial was in Cedarville Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
EDRA SCHMIDT
9/17/98
Edra L. Schmidt, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 1998, at Edward Hospital, Naperville, Ill.
She was born in Big Springs, the daughter of the late Virgil and Florence Weinrich Snider. She was a 1941 graduate of Calhoun County High School and moved to Naperville in 1953. She was a 4-H leader and assisted at the DuPage County Fair for many years. She was a member of the Alliance of the Mentally Ill of DuPage County. She was an Avon representative for 22 years and a member of Bethany Lutheran Church since 1953.
Surviving are her husband, Waldemar "Wally" Schmidt of Naperville; two sons, Harlan Schmidt of Lombard and Charles Schmidt of Naperville; two daughters, Walena Schmidt of Naperville and Florence Landorf of Warrenville; five grandchildren; one brother, William Snider of Cleveland; and three sisters, Mable Strnad of Cleveland, and Florence Matyas and Leona Milanko, both of Brunswick, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Lewis Snider, and two sisters, Addie Richards and Rosemary Thompson.
Services were held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Naperville. Burial was in Wheatland Cemetery, Naperville.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
RUFUS SCHOOLCRAFT
2/13/1997
Rufus L. Schoolcraft, 91, of Parkersburg, formerly of Munday, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born at Triplett, Roane County, a son of the late Everett and Arnie King Schoolcraft. He was a farmer and a timberman.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James McIntyre officiating. Burial was in Belt Cemetery, Munday.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 10 February 2000
LELAH SCHRECKENGOST
Lelah Schreckengost, 88, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, at Webb's Tender
Care, Spencer.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Alva and Millie Hall
Laughlin. She was a retired cook at Clover Grade School, a homemaker, and a member
of Minnora Rebekah Lodge. She formerly attended Otto Advent Christian Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mary K. Strickland of Spencer; one son, James E.
Schreckengost of Looneyville; two brothers, Joe Laughlin and Bill Laughlin, both of
Arnoldsburg; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren G. Schreckengost, in 1994; one son,
Warren Schreckengost, Jr.; one sister, Almida Parsons; and one brother, Raymond
Laughlin.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with rev. Danny Whited
officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery, near Spencer
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
VENA SCHRECKENGOST
5/8/1997
Vena M. Schreckengost, 92, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late Alan and Margaret Whytsell Schoolcraft. She was a former employee of S.S. Kresge and J.C. Penney.
She was a member of Order of Eastern Star and Gospel Mission Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis E. Schreckengost; four brothers; and four sisters.
Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Dean Ash officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
4/28/1994
MYRTLE MOSS SCHWENDIMAN
Myrtle Moss Schwendiman, 94, of Morning View Care Center, New Philadelphia, Oh., died Friday, Apr. 1, 1994, in Union Hospital, Dover, Oh., after a brief illness.
She was born in Mud Fork, daughter of the late William Thomas and Lydia Belle Brannon Moss. She was a retired licensed practical nurse. In 1969 she organized Golden Circle of Gnadenhutten, Oh. Her motto in life was, "Always help older people."
Survivors include two step-daughters; one brother, Greely A. Moss of Mineral City, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maxwell Schwendiman in 1973; one sister; and three brothers.
Services were held at Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home, New Philadelphia, with Rev. Lester Stephens officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Burial Park, New Philadelphia.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
GRETA CHURL SCOTT
1/15/1998
Greta Churl Scott, 86, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Curtis and Hattie Bennett Hathaway.
She was a retired elementary school teacher having taught in Calhoun, Ritchie and Wood counties, and Hawaii. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Order of Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge, and Retired Teachers Association in Calhoun County. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville.
Surviving are a son-in-law, Thomas G. Williams; two grandchildren, Scott and Whitney Williams; one sister, Pearl VanHorn of Big Springs; one half-sister, Dixie Gregg of Warwick, Ohio; two half-brothers, Charles C. Hathaway of Weston and Darrell Hathaway of Mineral Wells.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Scott; and one daughter, Brenda Sue Williams.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
KENNETH D. SCOTT
3/5/1998
Kenneth D. Scott, 61, of Spencer, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998, at his residence.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Walter and Willia Sturm Scott. He was retired from Pennzoil Co. and operated a small engine repair shop. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served two years in Japan and two years in Panama City, Fla. He was a member of American Legion Post #21, Spencer, and Rush Creek Baptist Church, and attended Speed Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Freda B. West Scott; three sisters, Betty Surface of Sistersville, Kathryn Miler of Spencer and Donna Mace of Bridgeport; and trusted friend, Doyle Jones.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Scott and Millard Scott; and two sisters, Mildred Kelly and Wanda Green.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Roger Flesher and Rev. Orland Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer, with military graveside rites.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
BERTHA A. SEALEY
10/30/1997
Bertha Alberta Sealey, 87, of Vincent, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997, at her residence.
She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Eli and Berdie Current Louk. She was a homemaker and a member of Veto Gospel Tabernacle. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting.
Surviving are one son, Carl J. Sealey of Vincent; four grand-children; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Levi Sealey; one daughter, Nellie Sealey; three brothers, Lloyd Bernard Louk, Glenn Dale Louk and Jessie Earl Louk; and one sister, Bessie Pearl Louk.
Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Bob Cornell officiating. Burial was in Veto Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
8/17/1995
CARL B. SEARS
Carl B. Sears, 59, of Elizabeth, died Friday, Aug. 11, 1995, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness.
He was born in Nicut, a son of the late Velva Sears Lilly.
He retired as a foreman with nearly 29 years of service from O. Ames Co. and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Parkersburg. He was a Wirt County resident since 1979, having moved from Parkersburg, and was an avid golfer.
Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Joanne Jarvis Sears; two daughters, Mary Ann Stinespring of Parkersburg and Sandy Sears of Arlington, Va.; three step-sons, Robert Arthur of Waynesville, Mo., Greg Arthur of Creston and John Arthur of Parkersburg; two step-daughters, Robin Davis of Mineral Wells and Tammy Strong of Elizabeth; two sisters, Linda Strong of South Charleston, Ohio, and Betty Wicks of Marysville, Ohio; stepfather, James Lilly of West Virginia; five grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Alan Sears, in 1990.
Memorial services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lewis D. Villers officiating, and military rites by American Legion Post 55, Elizabeth.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
SEARS, DONALD DAVID
1/21/1999
Donald David Sears, 55, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, at home following a long illness.
He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Orie Sears and Stellie Burnsides Sears. He was a member of Lower Nicut Free Will Memorial Church.
Surviving are one son, Gregory Lee Sears of Nicut; one daughter, Tracy Lynn Smith of Nicut; three brothers, Julius Sears of Walker, Hubert Sears of Frametown and Harold Sears of Servia; and one sister, Betty Sears of Mud Fork.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Gladie Matheny, Mamie Santy and Cally Drake, and one brother, Dallas Sears.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Helmon Nettles officiating. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, near Nebo Baptist Church.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
9/1/1994
FRANK A. SEARS
Frank A. Sears, 82, of Orma, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1994, at Roane General Hospital, after an extended illness.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Burley and Savannah White Sears. He was a U.S. veteran of World War II and a former merchant at Arnoldsburg, Stinson, and Chloe. He was employed by W. Va. Dept. of Highways for many years and retired from Spencer State Hospital. He was a member of Minnora IOOF Lodge 246 and Minnora United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Juanita Marks Sears; and one brother, Clyde Sears of Chloe.
He was preceded in death by one son, Roy Sears, five brothers; and two sisters.
Services were held at Minnora United Methodist Church, with Rev. Roger Flesher officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
JAMES G. SEARS
10/8/98
James G. Sears, 73, of Mineral Wells, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Chloe, the son of the late William Wiley Sears and Lydia Ethel Jarvis Sears Santy. He was a retired carpenter and had served in the U.S. Army.
Surviving are his wife, Lucy Wineland Bibbee Sears; one daughter, Judy May Noah of Demascus, Md.; one son, Thomas Martin Sears of Belpre; one granddaughter, Beth Anne Barker of Parkersburg; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beulah Mae Martin Sears; two sisters; one half-sister; and one half-brother.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Dean Ash officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
12/21/1995
JUANITA MARKS SEARS
Juanita Marks Sears, 78, of Minnora, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, after a brief illness.
She was born in Linden, a daughter of the late Harrison and Leah Bissell Marks. She was a member of Minnora Rebekah Lodge and Minnora United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth Raybuck of Tallmadge, Ohio, and Murdayne Marks Blosser of Pinch.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sears; and one son, Roy Sears.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Minnora United Methodist Church, with Rev. Keith Heinley and Rev. Roger Flesher officiating, and burial in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
8/17/1995
NORMA A. SEARS
Norma A. Sears, 63, of Chloe, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 1995, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division, after a brief illness.
She was born in Chloe, a daughter of the late Samuel B. and Monna Mae Burns Conley. She was a former employee of Limco Products Co., Akron, attended Walker United Methodist Church, and was a member of White Oak Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Glen W. Sears; two daughters, Dottie Bailey of Parkersburg and Debbie Bailey of Chloe; three sons, Jerry Spears of Cleveland, William A. Sears of Easley, S.C., and Alan B. Sears of Spencer; two sisters, Leona Sears of Chloe and Merle Bailey of Limco; one brother, Harland Conley of Limco; one half-brother, Robert Conley of Akron; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Elaine Sears, in 1954.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Chloe.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
RONAL C. SEARS
10/16/1997
Ronal C. Sears, 61, of Philippi, formerly of Nicut, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.
Surviving are his wife, Charlotte A. King Sears; five daughters, Teresa Sears, Belvia Koppisch and Shannon Sears, all of Martinsburg, Kimberly Sidwell of Philippi and Paula Hosey of Grantsville; one son, Jeffery Ronal Sears of Martinsburg; three sisters, Wavajean DeLaGrange of Diamond, Ohio, Virginia Metheney of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Janet Mollohan of Barberton, Ohio; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Fay Kalamjka.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in King Cemetery, Nicut.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
9/29/1994
WILLIAM O. SEARS
William O. Sears, 75, of Clay County, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1994, at CAMC General Division, Charleston, after an extended illness.
He was born in Clay County, a son of the late Albert and Ocie Sears. He was retired from Union Carbide Co., South Charleston, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Cosdorph Sears; four daughters, Alicia Sears of the home, Loretia Price of Granburg, Texas, Cheryl Stidham and Brenda Stidham, both of Nitro; four sons, Gary Sears of St. Albans; Michael Sears of Chloe, Arland Sears and William Sears, Jr., both of Florida; one sister, Dora Sampson of Chloe; one stepdaughter, Becky Ramer of St. Albans; two stepsons, Mervin Henson of St. Albans and Dinnis Henson of Nitro; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.
Services were held at Nebo Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald Dawson officiating. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, Nebo, with VFW graveside rites.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
4/27/1995
OLLIE A. SEE
Ollie A. See, 74, of Akron, formerly of Nicut, died Thursday, April 13, 1995, at Akron General Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James A. and Rebecca Vaughan Hardway. She attended Akron Baptist Temple.
Surviving are two sons, Charles O. King and Stanley R. King, both of Akron; two sisters, Icie Criner of Duck and Edna McCumbers of Glenville; one brother, Emory Hardway of Marion; and one grandchild.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Kenneth Tanner officiating. Burial was in Hardway Cemetery, Elmira.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - January 6, 2000
LEE SETTLE
Lee Roy Settle, 72, of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at his residence.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Otho and Goldie Settle. He was a
member of Cisco Community Church and was retired from O. Ames Plant, Parkersburg.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Ann Haines Settle; three sons, David L. and Ronnie Settle,
both of Newark, and Lee Roy Settle, Jr., of Ritchie County; one daughter, Patty Spencer
of Virginia; four step-children, Tom, Bob, Bill, and Jane Haines; five brothers, Virgil
Settle and Charlie Settle, both of Ritchie County, Seymour Settle of Newark, Ben Settle
of Parkersburg and Geroge Settle of Iowa; three sisters, Ona Paxton of Spencer, Idell
Goff of Stumptown and Gretta Schoolcraft of Calhoun County; seven grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lela Pearl Settle; one brother, Sheral Settle;
and two sisters, Audra Walters and Addline Snider.
Services were held at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Clyde
Border and Rev. Danny Ahart officiating. Burial was in Fought Cemetery, Newark.
Memorials may be made to Cisco Community Church, c/o Rev. Clyde Border, Rt. 1, Box
43A, Petroleum, WV 26161.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
MINNIE SETTLE
4/17/1997
Minnie Settle, 84, of Orma, died Saturday, April 12, 1997, at Roane General Hospital.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Lee and Amanda McCune Groves. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orma.
Surviving are three sons, Orrville R. Settle of Orrville, Ohio, and Benjamin Settle and Warner Settle, both of Orma; two daughters, Effie Parsons of Orma and Beaulah Suttle of Elyria, Ohio; one brother, Theadore Groves of Big Otter; 15 grandchildren;
and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Haven Settle.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Charleston Gazette" - December 20, 1999
NOAH JOHN SEVY
Noah John Sevy, 83, of Big Bend, Calhoun County, died Dec. 17, 1999, in Fayette
Continuous Care, Fayetteville, after a long illness.
He was retired from C&O Railway and was a retired timberman. He was a 30-year
resident of Big Bend.
Surviving: wife, Cammie Hiser Sevy; daughter, Joan Carleton of Syracuse, N.Y.; son,
Noah John Sevy Jr. of Big Bend; grandson, Charles Albert "Chuck" Carleton.
Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle, with
Evangelist Randy Matheny officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Corliss.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
10/27/1994
FORD SHAFFER
Ford Shaffer, 81, of Chloe, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 1994, at CAMC General Division of Charleston, following a short illness.
He was born in Calhoun County, son of the late John and Caroline Stanley Shaffer. He was a member of IOOF Lodge #246 of Minnora and was retired from W. Va. Deptartment of Highways.
Survivors include one son, Elmer Dean Shaffer of Tallmadge, Ohio; two granddaughters, Paula Boggs of Arnoldsburg and Melissa Shaffer of Talmadge; and four special friends, Mike and Jean Stump of Chloe and Ernest and Beulah Coffey of Chloe.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
3/3/1994
ODESSA P. SHAFFER
Odessa Pearl Shaffer, 94, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Hamilton and Sarah Beckner Connolly. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville.
Surviving are two sons, Eugene Shaffer of Grantsville and James Shaffer of Belle; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charter Shaffer, and three sons, Darrell Shaffer, Melvin Connolly, and Charles Shaffer.
Services were scheduled on Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
HELEN SHAW
5/28/1998
Helen Maxine Suthers Shaw, 69, of Hur, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at home, of a heart attack.
She was born in Hamden, Ohio, on Mar. 10, 1929, a daughter of the late William and Myrtle Suthers. Over the years she lived in Detroit, Mich., West Point, N.Y., Fort Meade, Md., and at Hur since 1983.
Surviving are her husband, Carl F. Shaw; three sons, Dale R. Shaw, David M. Shaw and Greg M. Shaw; five grandchildren; and a half-sister, Beverly Preston of Wellston, Ohio.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 5:30 p.m., at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Hur. Eulogies and reminiscences are invited. Contact Carl Shaw, HC65, Box 148, Mt. Zion, WV 26151, phone 354-6598.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 16 December 1999
J. LINN SHEETS
J. Linn Sheets, 89, of Auburn, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in Parkersburg.
He was born in Auburn, Ritchie County, the son of the late Eldorus B. and
Lona Mae Leggett Sheets. He graduated from Harrisville High School in 1929,
Glenville State College in 1933, and obtained a master's degree in education
from West Virginia University in 1935. Prior to World War II, he was a
teacher and principal at several Ritchie County schools. He was a corporal in
the U. S. Army and was wounded and captured in the Battle of the Bulge.
After being liberated, he was awarded a Purple Heart. He was later assistant
superintendent in Ritchie County, principal of Berkeley Springs High School,
and chairman of the education department at Concord College until his
retirement in 1972. He was a deacon at Baptist Church of Auburn.
Surviving are three sons, Donald L. Sheets of Berkeley Springs, James E.
Sheets of Lake and Claren D. Sheets of Madisonville, Ky.; one daughter,
Vivian L. Cromer of Tazewell, Va.; three sisters, Louanna Hall and Rosalie
King, both of Elyria, Ohio, and Freda Arnold of Arnoldsburg; eight
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, A. Oletha Edwards Sheets in
1998; one brother, Bryan Sheets; and one granddaughter, Lyn E. Sheets.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Baptist Church, Auburn, with
Rev. Harry Drake and Pastor Brian Stewart officiating, and burial in IOOF
Cemetery, Harrisville.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
12/7/1995
OSCAR L. SHIELDS
Oscar L. Shields, 68, of Cedarville, died Friday, Dec. 1, 1995, at his residence.
He was born in Gilmer County, a son of Ella Belknap Shields of Grantsville and the late Oran Shields. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and a former employee of Kinney Shoe Co. He attended Rush Run Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Emyl Lee Ellis Shields; one son, James Shields of Stumptown; three daughters, Yvone Church of Arnoldsburg, Glada Marie Stump of Grantsville and Gerry White of Stumptown; five stepdaughters, Dorothy Williamson and Barbara Phared, both of Glenville, Bonnie Barnette of Ohio, Sandra Smith of Cedarville, and Darlene Shields of Stumptown; two stepsons, George Grounds, Jr., of Wilsie and James Lee Grounds of Grantsville; one sister, Beulah Shields of Grantsville; 32 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister.
Services were scheduled on Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Austin White officiating, and burial in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
2/22/1996
ADA PEARL SHIMER
Ada Pearl Shimer, 77, of Hesperia, Calif., died Sunday, Feb. 11, 1996, at her residence.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Herbert and Lona Sampson Smith. She was a homemaker, and a member of Church of Christ.
Surviving are her husband, James Shimer; one daughter, Deborah Susan Alvarez of Oxnard, Calif.; five sisters, Alma Bell of Tallmadge, Ohio, Dean Kaluza and Goldie Smith, both of Barberton, Ohio, Melvia Merideth of Columbus and Betty McCoy of Akron; one brother, Delbert Smith of Barberton; one stepson, Richard Shimer of Wadsworth, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Janice Stutler of Barberton; three grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Webb officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Creston.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
ERNEST D. "PAT" SHIMER
8/27/1998
Ernest D. "Pat" Shimer, 87, of Creston, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998, at his home following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, and was a retired tool dresser in the oil and gas industry. He was a member of Creston United Methodist Church and Knights of Pythias Lodge, Cremo.
Surviving are three sons, David Shimer of Clinton, Ohio, Mark Shimer of Creston and Matt Shimer of Annamoriah; three daughters, Faye Kramer of Ottawa, Ill., Ruby Bingman of Akron, Ohio, and Barbara Cooper of Annamoriah; one brother, James Shimer of California; two sisters, Ethel Boltz of Beverly and Evelyn Bowman of Fairmont; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna E. Shimer, in 1988; two sisters, Minnie and Myrtle; and three brothers, Howard, Harvey and Earl. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Annamoriah.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle" - 10/17/1911
GEORGE W. SHIMER
Another veteran of the Civil War answered the final roll call on Tuesday morning, October 8, 1911 at 11 o'clock, when the venerable George W. Shimer passed to his reward from his home at Freed after a long period of ill health which terminated in paralysis.
Mr. Shimer has been a communicant of the U. B. Church since 1865 and was a highly respected citizen. He was born in Allegheny county, Maryland, on April 1, 1832, and there grew to manhood and was married on December 14, 1858 to Miss Rebecca Poling, and immediately after casting his vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860, set out, with his wife, for the wilds of West Virginia, and settled near White pine, in Calhoun county; and though he has resided at different points, he has ever since been a resident of that county.
He enlisted for the Union in 1861 in company C of the 11th West Virginia Volunteers and followed the old flag for three years, and later in life joined the G.A.R.
He is survived by his aged companion and eleven of his thirteen children, viz, W.W., J.M. B.B., Okey, Mrs. Cordelia Summers, Mrs. Lena Snyder, and Mrs. Ola Snyder, all of Calhoun county; Sherman of Wirt county, James, of Pennsylvania, E.E. of Smithville, and Mrs. Mae Hays of Hartley.
Forty-nine of his fifty-eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from Hay Chapel, at Freed, and was in charge of the U.B. Minister of Tannersville. Interment was made in the Gainer cemetery near one mile from Freed. The G.A.R. Post of Smithville had part in the services.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
8/4/1994
HOWARD SHIMER
Howard Shimer, 94, of Fairmont, died Wednesday, July 27, 1994, at Fairmont General Hospital. He was born in Annamoriah, a son of the late Sherman Smith and Mary Catherine Hayes Shimer.
He worked all his life with the B&O Railroad. He was a member of Hoult United Methodist Church and of Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers.
Survivors include two step-sons, Richard Woody of Fairmont and Warren "Bud" Woody of Monumental; two step-daughters, Genevieve Stewart and Judy Phillips, both of Fairmont; two brothers, Ernest Shimer of Creston and James Shimer of Hesperia, Calif.; two sisters, Ethel Coffman of Beverly and Evelyn Bowman of Fairmont; 12 step-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three wives: Virginia Mullens Shimer, Della Stutler Shimer, and Vera Woody Shimer; one step-daughter, Mary Woody Ice; two brothers, Earl Shimer, who died in infancy, and Harvey Shimer; and two sisters, Myrtle Shimer Villers and Minnie Shimer Davis.
Services were held at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home with Rev. Helen Oates officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
WILLARD SHOCK
2/5/1998
Willard Shock, 82, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, at the home of his daughter in Grantsville.
He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late William and Edna Garrett Shock. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was an avid fisherman and a Baptist.
Survivors include three sons, William T. Shock of Millstone, Jack David Shock of Walterboro, S.C., and Larry Shock of Charleston; four daughters, Bertha Jean Promley of Ft. Myers, Fla., Edna JoAnn Shock and Judy Morton, both of Grantsville, and Tammy Moore of South Charleston; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Shock.
Services wre scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Shock Cemetery near Stumptown.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
1/19/1995
FLOYD SHRADER
Floyd Shrader, 77, of Creston, Little Creek community, died Monday, Jan. 9, 1995, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after an extended illness.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Henry and Doris Smith Shrader. He retired from the oil production business and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a Christian.
Surviving are his wife, Dolly Shrader; two sons, Boyd Shrader and Dale Shrader, both of Newark; one daughter, Gertrude Wyer of Elizabeth; five sisters, Jesse Johnson and Leola Fazenbaker, both of Morgantown, Geraldine Hall and Genevia Cunningham, both of Parkersburg, and Mildred Smith of Big Bend; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by seven sisters and five brothers.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William D. Stutler and Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, near Creston.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
WILMA SHRADER
9/2/1999
Wilma J. Shrader, 63, of Creston, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at The Arbors of Marietta, Ohio.
She was born in Creston, the daughter of Nora Mowery Tucker of Creston and the late Roscoe Tucker. She was a 1954 graduate of Wirt County High School and attended Creston United Methodist Church.
Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Jimmy E. Shrader; two sons, Jimmy "Ed" Shrader of Parkersburg and Danny D. Shrader of Linwood, N.C.; one daughter, Janimae Browning of Creston; one brother, Ronnie Tucker of Parkersburg; and one granddaughter, Sierra Browning of Creston.
She was preceded in death by a sister.
Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in McCray Cemetery, Creston.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
JAMES D. SHUMAN, SR.
4/23/1998
James D. Shuman, Sr., 71, of Vienna, died Sunday, Apr. 19, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Pike, a son of Flossie P. Scott Shuman of Vienna and the late James I. Shuman. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, where he was active with the Big Red Band. He was a Mountain State Business College graduate who went on to work as an accountant in the Parkersburg and Vienna area for over 50 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and Korean War. He was a member of the Army band. He was a member of the original Boy Scout Troop 20 and served as treasurer. He also worked with the Boy Scout Council. He was active with Senior Citizen Bowling League at Emerson Bowling Lanes. He was a member of 36th Street Church of Christ for 55 years, having served as elder. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping and model trains.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife of 50 years, Lois Jean Shott Shuman; one daughter, Linda Deem of Vienna; three sons, James D. Shuman, Jr., and John H. Shuman, both of Vienna, and Robert J. Shuman of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren, Melissa Wilson of Parkersburg, Tamara Deem of Columbus, Andrea Deem, Jeff Shuman, Daniel Shuman and Benjamin Shuman, all of Vienna, Justin Shuman and Jessie Shuman, both of Parkersburg; one great-granddaughter, Abigail Elaine Wilson of Parkersburg; two sisters, Velma S. Graham and Glenna M. Schott of Vienna; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at 36th Street Church of Christ, with Tom Butterfield officiating, and burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
LURANNA L. SIDWELL
4/9/1998
Luranna L. Sidwell, 75, of Orrville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Mar. 31, 1998, in Wooster.
She was born in Orma, a daughter of the late Ed and Jane Nichols Tucker. She was a homemaker and a member of Orma United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Groves of Big Bend and Carl Groves of Apple Creek, Ohio; three stepsons, Buck Groves of Akron, Ohio, Junior Groves of Orma and Ward Groves of Lockney; five brothers, Russ Tucker of Orrville, Ottice Tucker of Brewster, Ohio, Paul Tucker of Navarre, Ohio, and Homer Tucker and Euell Tucker, both of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Pearl Shock of Beach City, Ohio, and Ruby McCumbers of Palestine; 10 grand-children; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Dennis; two brothers; and two sisters.
Services were held at Orma United Methodist Church, Orma, with Rev. Glen McBride officiating. Burial was in Orma U.M. Church Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
9/12/1996
BILL D. SIERS
Bill D. "Butch" Siers, 47, of Grantsville, died Friday, Sept. 6, 1996, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Grantsville.
He was born in Spencer, a son of June Fogle Siers of Grantsville and the late Ermine Siers. He had attended Bob Jones University at Pontiac, Mich., for two years. He was an honorary deputy sheriff in Calhoun County. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church where he was a member of the choir.
Surviving in addition to his mother are six sisters, Rebecca Whitlock of Powellton, Barbara Hamrick and Linda Peck, both of Grantsville, Shirley Allen of Toledo, Juanita Shafer of Cleveland, and Sharon Hendrickson of St. Clairsville, Ohio; six brothers, Kenneth Siers of Grantsville, Duane Siers and Dennie Siers, both of Cleveland, Gail Siers of Mineral Wells, Edsel Siers of Parkersburg and Eugene Siers of Wilmington, N.C.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
12/5/1996
CLYDE SIERS
Clyde Siers, 80, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1996, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Burley and Savannah White Siers. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was former owner/operator of Siers Grocery Co., Chloe, for 40 years. He was a retired postmaster at Chloe for 30 years of service and a former employee of Union Carbide Corp., Alloy.
Surviving are his wife, Emma Metz Siers; two daughters, Sandra Murphy of Creston and Mary Sue Haas of Lost Creek; one son, Daniel L. Siers of South Charleston; and four grandchildren.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
11/7/1996
DORTHA SIERS
Dortha L. Siers, 68, of Pleasant Hill, died Monday, Oct. 28, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Georgie Kelley Plant. She was retired from B.F. Goodrich, Grantsville, and was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Susan Alloway of Belpre; three sisters, Carolyn Shaffer of Mt. Zion, Sharon Chadock of Cam-bridge and Elizabeth Shaffer of Walker; three brothers, Robert Plant and James Plant, both of Grantsville, and Roy Plant of Parkersburg; one grandson; and one granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Siers; and one sister, Hazel Stahl.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Margaret Schmitz officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
DOY M. SIERS
11/12/1997
Doy M. Siers, 77, of Big Bend, died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.
He was born in Richwood, a son of the late Charles and Malissa Cook Siers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired appliance service technician for Grantsville Appliance Co., Grantsville. He attended Five Forks Community Church.
Surviving are his wife, Irene Metz Siers of Big Bend; one daughter, Martha Harris of Big Bend; one son, Terry Siers, address unknown; two brothers, Holden Siers of Big Bend and Olin Siers of Mt. Zion; two sisters, Ruby Jones of Grantsville and Esta Jones of Five Forks; and three grandchildren, Doy Harris and Deidra Harris, both of Big Bend, and Chad Siers of Joliette, Ill.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bernard Siers, Ronzel Siers and Ermine Siers.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman and Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Siers Family Cemetery, Big Bend.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
EDSEL R. SIERS
1/21/1999
Edsel R. Siers, 57, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, at home.
He was born in Minnora, the son of the late Ermine and Mildred White Siers. He was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia A. Siers; one son, Jeffrey Siers of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Juanita Shaffer of Cleveland, Ohio, and Sharon Hendrickson of St. Clairsville, Ohio; five brothers, Dwain Siers of Cleveland, Kenneth Siers of Grantsville, Eugene Siers of Charlotte, N.C., Gail Siers of Parkersburg and Denny Siers of Middleburg Heights, Ohio; four half-sisters, Shirley Allen of Monclova, Ohio, Rebecca Whitlock of Powellton, and Linda Peck and Barbara Wease, both of Grantsville; his step-mother, June Siers of Grantsville; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Deanne Siers of Arnoldsburg; and daughter-in-law, Cynthia Siers of Arnoldsburg.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Siers.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
FREDA SIERS
7/29/1999
Freda Siers, 88, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, July 24, 1999, at Davis Medical Center, Statesville.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Perry G. and Dolly Starcher DeWeese. She was a member of Minnora Rebekah Lodge #8 and was a homemaker.
Surviving are seven daughters, Mae Grimm of Vienna, Mavis Hoover of Parkersburg, Gladys Moss and Annalee Walker, both of Statesville, Betty Jo Junk of Coco, Fla., and Penny McCune and Ruth Cottrell, both of Orrville, Ohio; four sons, Donald Ray Siers and Tom Siers, both of Statesville, Kenneth Siers of Minnora and Rector Siers of Belpre; one sister, Ruby Predmore of Tucson, Ariz.; 24 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon B. Siers; seven sisters; two brothers; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating, and burial in Minnora Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 9 March 2000
HELEN SIERS
Helen Siers, 73, of Charleston, died Friday, Mar. 3, 2000, at her home.
She was born in Schoenchin, Kan., the daughter of the late Carl and Mary
Depperschmidt Worth. She was a homemaker and member of Charleston Garden Club.
Surviving are her husband, Shirley Siers; two sons, Keith Siers of Dover, Del., and
Dolan Siers of Beckley; one daughter, Charlene Schuller of London, Ontario; one
brother, Henry Worth of Schoenchin; four sisters, Tina Brannon of Long Beach, Calif.,
Matilda Whitehurst of Carden City, Kan., Odelia Hazelhorst of Hays, Kan., and Mary
Lagge of Wichita, Kan.; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and one sister.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Charleston, with
Father Richard Zelik as celebrant. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery. Christian Wake
Service was held at Cunningham-Parker and Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
10/20/1994
OPAL COTTRELL SIERS
Opal Cottrell Rush Siers, 77, of Minnora, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William and Tilta Marks Cottrell. She was a Protestant.
Surviving are her fiancee, Ottice Miller; four daughters, Naomi Jean Rush of Minnora, Emogene Blosser of Parkersburg, Mary Fields of Gassaway and Linda Winters of Newark, Ohio; three sons, Clarence Rush of Chloe, Dorse Rush and William Rush, both of Minnora; three sisters, Zella Roupe of Stumptown, Goldie Rush of Minnora and Effie Mae Wallbrown of Sand Ridge; six brothers, Shirley Cottrell and Guy Cottrell, both of North Grove, Ind., Cecil Cottrell of Reedy, Ernest Cottrell of Little Hocking, Rex Cottrell of Orma and Clarence Cottrell of Sand Ridge; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Rush; three sons; one daughter; and two sisters.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Earl Cayton officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
THELMA SIERS
6/18/1998
Thelma "Peggy" Siers, 85, of Stumptown died Sunday, June 14, 1998, at her residence.
She was born in Rosedale, Braxton County, the daughter of the late John Robert and Emma Jane Ramsey Godfrey. She was a homemaker and a member of Rush Run Baptist Church.
Surviving are one son, Harry Siers of Stumptown; four daughters, Jean Sears and Sue Collins, both of Stumptown, and Betty Miller and Tish Vannoy, both of Mineral Wells; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley F. Siers; three brothers, Jennings "Jack" Godfrey, Omar Godfrey and Gayford Godfrey; and one sister, Ermal O'Field.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Rush Run Baptist Church, near Stumptown, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating, and burial in Collins-Community Cemetery, near Stumptown.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
12/19/1996
WILLARD LEE SIERS
Willard Lee Siers, 68, of Spencer, died Monday, Dec. 16, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Walter and Dona Eismon Siers. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired truck driver.
Surviving are two sons, Roger L. Siers of Clarington, Ohio, and Dennie A. Siers of Akron, Ohio; three sisters, Janice Parsons of Massillon, Ohio, Lena Nutter of Orma and Lorna Truman of Spencer; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Siers, Glen Siers and Randall Siers; and one sister, Lores Gallager.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, noon, at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with burial in Minnora Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
GEORGE I. SIMERS
5/22/1997
George I. Simers, 93, of Norton, Ohio, died Friday, May 16, 1997, at Barberton, Ohio.
He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Silas and Cordelia Shimer Simers. He was an oil rig builder for J.P. VanCamp and a member of Cherry Fork United Methodist Church, White Pine.
Surviving are one daughter, Freeda Digman of Norton; one sister, Lelah VanCamp of Grantsville; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Simers; and one great-grandson.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Kight Cemetery with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
DALLAS SIMONS
8/16/1998
Dallas Simons, 84, of Akron, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998.
He was born in Oka, the son of the late Fred and Edith Simons. He resided in the Akron area since 1945. He retired in 1976 with 31 years of service with General Tire and Rubber Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II and was a member of U.R.W.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Vesta Simons; one daughter, Connie Louise Simons of Akron, Ohio; two brothers, Cam and Roscoe Simons; two sisters, Ruby Truman and Erma Jarvis, all of West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Willie C. Smith officiating, and burial in Hillside Memorial Park.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
BILLY A. SIMMONS
4/9/1998
Billy A. Simmons, 72, of Shock, died Sunday, Apr. 5, 1998, at Roane General Hospital following a long illness.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Howard and Dorothy Brady Simmons. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired heavy equipment operator.
Surviving are one son, Kenneth Simmons of Newton Falls, Ohio; three daughters, Kathy Heltzel of Shock, Karen Brown of Warren, Ohio, and Kelly Nicholas of Hickory, N.C.; 10 grand-children; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Garnet Simmons, in 1992, and one grandchild.
Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Conley Cemetery, Orma, with Rev. Howard Nichols officiating. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
9/7/1995
DELORES K. SIMMONS
Delores K. Simmons, 35, of Mt. Zion, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 1995, at Elder Care, Ripley, after an extended illness.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of Flossie Cottrill Simmons of Mt. Zion and the late Dennis Simmons.
Surviving are three sisters, Dian James of Carrollton, Ga., Della Starcher of Mt. Zion and Alma Graffires of Chesapeake, Va.; five brothers, David Simmons of Ripley, Danny Simmons of Decherd, Tenn., Allen Simmons of Alabama, Johnny Simmons of Carrollton, and Donald Simmons of Mt. Zion.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Homer Hensley officiating. Burial was in Cottrill Cemetery, Frozen Run, Orma.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 27 January 2000
FLOSSIE SIMMONS
Flossie A. Simmons, 69, of Mt. Zion, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, at her residence.
She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late French and Estie Cottrell
Cottrill. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are three daughters, Dorotha Dian James of Grantsville and Della Starcher
and Alma Graffins, both,of Mt. Zion; five sons, David Ray Simmons and Allen J.
Simmons, both of Ripley, Danny Lee Simmons of Dechard, Tenn.,- Johnny Simmons of
Carrolton, Ga., and Donald Simmons of Amoldsburg; two sisters, Ranie Lane of Nicut
and Marie Johnson of Minerva, Ohio; and two brothers, Bid Cottrell of Mt. Zion and
Roosevelt Cottrell of Morgantown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Gene Simmons; one daughter,
Delores K. Simmons; and one son, Billy M. Simmons.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney
officiating. Burial was in Cottrell Cemetery, Frozen Run, Nicut.
(Larry Heffner)
"Charleston Gazette" - November 22, 1997
JAMES N. SIMMONS
James N. Simmons, 86, of Parkersburg died Nov. 21, 1997, in Parkview Health Care
Center after a long illness.
He was a retired welder from Walker, Parkersburg, and a member of Landmark Baptist
Church, Parkersburg.
Surviving: wife, Genevieve Robinson Simmons; sisters, Violet Williams of Parkersburg,
Vonda Goyela of North Fork, Va.; brother, Dorcie Simmons of Parkersburg.
Service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with the Rev.
Michael Lamb officiating. Burial will be in Nobe Cemetery, Calhoun County.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
RAYMOND SIMMONS
1/23/1997
Raymond L. Simmons, 53, of Kenansville, N.C., died Sunday, Jan. 12, 1997, at Duplin General Hospital, Kenansville.
He was born in Gilmer County, a son of Ethel Sims Simmons of Tanner and the late Levi Clark Simmons. He was a farmer and timberman. He attended Tanner United Methodist Church.
Surviving in addition to his mother are one daughter, Pamela Frederick of Grantsville; three sisters, Charlotte Wilson of Stouts Mills, Patty Shumaker of Whipple and Anita Hartshorn of Tanner; two brothers, Gary Simmons and Nelson Simmons, both of Tanner; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one infant brother and one infant sister.
Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Sinking Creek, Gilmer County.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
8/1/1996
RUTH SIMMONS
Ruth Simmons, 80, of Uniontown, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 23, 1996, in Stark County, Ohio.
She was -born at Beech, a daughter of the late Grover and Stella Metheny Houchin. She was a licensed practical nurse and a member of Greentown United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Weldon Simmons; five sisters, Opal Jett and Bernice Laughlin, both of Arnoldsburg, Eula Kerns and Madge McKown, both of Orma, and Marie McKown of Akron; two brothers, Clyde Houchin of Arnoldsburg and Grover Houchin of Orma; one granddaughter, one grandson; and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by one son, Ivan Simmons; one sister, and two brothers.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Stanley Epling officiating. Burial was in Houchin Cemetery near Arnoldsburg.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
WILMA SIMMONS
Wilma Simmons, 76, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Mar. 15, 1997, at her son's residence in Parkersburg.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Dolly Whipkey. She worked at Storck's Baking Co., Parkersburg. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Surviving are seven sons, Harlan Simmons of Pennsylvania, James Simmons, Oria B. Simmons, Jr., and Rickey Simmons, all of Parkersburg, Mickey Simmons and Wayne Simmons, both of Oklahoma, and Larry Simmons of Kentucky; five daughters, Ina Baxter and Shirley Clelland, both of Oklahoma, Linda Metz and Lois Gailbraith, both of Florida, and Jessica Simmons of Parkersburg; one brother, Bernard Whipkey of Nobe; one sister, Winifred Sellers of Parkersburg; 43 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oria B. Simmons; one son, Howard Charles Simmons; and one daughter, Alberta Mae Simmons.
Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, and Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe, with Pastor Randy Payne officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
6/29/1995
ZELMA G. SIMONTON
Zelma G. Simonton, 87, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, June 25, 1995, at her residence after an extended illness.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Charles and Laura Arthur Richards. She was a graduate of Salem Beauty College, Akron, Ohio, and owned and operated Zelma's Beauty Shop, Elizabeth, for 18 years. She was a longtime member of Mary Elizabeth Circle and was elected twice as worthy matron of Wirt Chapter 113, Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are one stepson, Glenn Simonton of Parkersburg; three sisters, Elva Thomas of Lowell, Golda Swires of Akron and Floda Duskey of Beverly; three step-grandsons; and six step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bee Hopkins, in 1956; second husband, Thomas Simonton, in 1975; and two sisters, Dolly Richards and Martha Snyder.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Elizabeth United Methodist Church, with Rev. Michael E. Taylor and Rev. Paul D. Russell officiating, and burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Finch, Ritchie County.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - January 6, 2000
WILLIAM SIMPSON
William Lee Simpson, 68, of Walker, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Smithville, the son of the late Clarence and Sylvia Tingler Simpson. He
was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Alfab, Inc., Smithville.
Surviving are his wife, Karen Simpson of Walker; two sons, Christopher Simpson of
Waterford, Conn., and William Lee Simpson II of the home; six daughters, Venus Byrd,
Vicki Jones and Vonda Furr, all of Smithville, Christina Jones of Brohard, Cathryn
Simpson of League City, Tex., and Billie Simpson of the home; two sisters, Betty
Stafford of Akron, Ohio, and Leone Dornak of Lake Charles, La.; one half-sister, Judith
Hupp of Buckhannon; one aunt, Thelma Herrel of Barberton, Ohio; four step-daughters,
Grace Ridenour of Indianapolis, Ind., Eltina Hughes of Morgantown and Kathy
Swearinger and Mary Modesitt, both of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren; seven step-
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Simpson, Jr.
Private graveside services were held with military services by American Legion Post 115
at Walker Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wood County Humane Society, P. O.
Box 392, Parkersburg, WV 26102.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 October 1999
DAISY SIMS
Daisy M. Sims, 90, of Smithville, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, in
SunBridge Health Care Center, Glenville.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late
Benjamin and Clarabelle Richards Holbert. She had been a member
of Spruce Hollow Community Church for 35 years.
Surviving are one daughter, Helen Wilson of Smithville; one step-
daughter, Bonnie Buck of Big Bend; five step-sons, Jimmy Sims
and Fred Sims, both of Big Bend, Billy Sims of Ohio, Rick Sims of
Troy and Denver Sims of Brohard; five grandchildren; 23 step-
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walker Sims, Sr.,
and three step-sons, Harold, Junior and Eugene Sims.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Spruce Hollow
Community Church with Rev. Harvey Greathouse officiating, and
burial in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
ERNEST EUGENE SIMS
1/21/1999
Ernest Eugene Sims, 70, of Kirtland, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, at Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, following a long illness.
He was born in Big Bend, the son of the late Walker P. and Arizona Richards Sims. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War serving from 1952-1954 and was retired from SIFCO Industries.
Surviving are his wife, Margie Wagoner Sims; one daughter, Connie Sims of Kirtland; five brothers, Denver, Freddie, Billy, Richard and James Sims; and one sister, Bonnie Buck.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Sims, Walker P. Sims, Jr., and Willis Sims, and one sister, Francis.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Daniel Wood officiating. Burial was in Wagoner Cemetery, Big Bend.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
MANDIE SIMS
7/22/1999
Mandie Sims, 85, of Parkersburg, died Monday, July 12, 1999, in Parkview Healthcare Center, Parkersburg.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John and Emma Lona Parsons. She was a homemaker and a Christian.
Surviving are one daughter, Christine Wallace of Parkers-burg; one sister, Dola Nicholas of Orma; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gilbert Sims; four sisters; and two brothers.
Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Perry Stewart officiating. Burial was in Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
OPAL BUSCH SIMS
6/18/1998
Opal Busch Sims, 74, of Brohard, died Friday, June 12, 1998, at Camden-Clark Hospital, following an extended illness.
She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late French and Martha Ellen Snider Busch. She was a homemaker and a lifelong Wirt County resident. She was a member of Brohard Goodwill Club and attended Strait Creek Baptist Church, Brohard.
Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Denver Sims; one son, Larry Lemasters of Bloomfield, N.J.; two daughters, Shirley Ferrell of Parkersburg and Patty Bruerton of Brohard; two step-granddaughters, Elizabeth Bruerton and Christina Borden, both of Dyersburg, Tenn.; five brothers-in-law, Fred Sims of Big Bend, Bill Sims of Thornville, Ohio, Eugene Sims of Cleveland, Richard Sims of Troy and Jerry Sims of Big Springs; and one sister-in-law, Bonnie Buck of Big Springs.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Noble Busch, William Busch, Jack Busch, Fred Busch and Glen Busch; and one sister, Chessie Robinson.
Services were held at Strait Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Lewis Villers and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
WALKER P. SIMS, JR.
4/24/1997
Walker P. (June) Sims, Jr., 71, of Big Bend, died Friday, April 18, 1997, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, following a long illness.
Born in Calhoun County, he was a son of the late Walker P. and Arzona Richards Sims. He was retired in 1988 from Eureka Pipeline Co. with 32 years of service.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Betty Jean Webb Sims; one son and daughter-in-law, Walker Gary and Marjorie Jane Sims of Grantsville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Thomas Lee and Patricia Jean Mowery of Creston and Nolan and Nancy D. Ritchie of Grantsville; six grandchildren, Christopher Cabe Sims of Norfolk, Va., Matthew Sims, Zeb Ritchie and Melanie Ritchie, all of Grantsville, and Shannon Collins and Sabrina Collins of Glenville; one sister, Bonnie Buck of Big Bend; six brothers, Denver Sims of Brohard, Eugene Sims of Kirkland, Ohio, Freddie Sims and James Sims, both of Big Bend, Billy Sims of Thornville, Ohio, and Rick Sims of Cox's Mills.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Sims and Willis Sims; and one sister, Francis Sims.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. D.L. Kirby officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
EDITH L. SINES
12/25/1997
Edith Lavonne Sines, 75, formerly of Evandale Terrace, Parkersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997, at Americare-Arlington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late J.M. Ball and Daisy Wyer Ball McFee. She was a former employee of JCPenney and Wood County Board of Education. She was a member of River Hill United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her godson, Seth Cantwell Wells of Cairo; two sisters, Julia Varner of Petroleum and Annie Williams of Newark; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. "Bus" Sines; her stepfather, Bruce McFee; and two brothers, Amos M. Bell and Roger L. Bell.
Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Earl Geisler officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
VALETTA SLABY
6/25/1998
Valetta Pepper Slaby, 80, of Barberton, Ohio, died Saturday, June 20, 1998, at her residence.
She was born in Munday, the daughter of the late Silas A. and Kansada Sees Pepper. She was a homemaker and attended Clinton Freewill Church.
Surviving are her husband, Charles E. Slaby, Sr.; one daugh-ter, Janice Stutler; one son, Richard H. Shimer; one brother, Dennis Pepper; one sister, Emma Belt; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Osa Morrison, Evelyn Naylor and Dorma Frame, and two brothers, Harry Pepper and Silas Pepper.
Services were not announced.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
12/1/1994
NETTIE SLIDER
Nettie Starcher Slider, 88, of Parkersburg, formerly of Calhoun County, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1994, at Worthington Manor Nursing Home, after an extended illness.
She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late Joseph Edwin and Lydia Kirby Starcher. She was a teacher in several Calhoun County schools and the principal of Millstone School. She was a Methodist and enjoyed cooking and canning.
Surviving are one sister, Edna Cooper of Spencer, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph "Bill" Sllider, in 1988; five sisters, Eva Cain, Julia Cooper Tucker, Lula Thomas, Lona Bower and Bernice Smith; and four brothers, Thurman Starcher, Frederick Starcher, Wesley Starcher and Edwin Starcher.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Joy Butcher Winfree officiating. Burial was in Starcher Cemetery near Arnoldsburg.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 11 November 1999
RUTH SLIDER
Ruth Slider, 75, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, at her
residence.
She was the daughter of the late Rufus and Callie Lincus Hyatt.
She was a Christian.
Surviving are six sons, Kalvin Wood of Florida, Robert wood of
Normantown, Louis D. Slider of Mt. Zion, Charles C. Slider of
Elkview, Tommy Slider of Mt. Zion and Steve J. Slider of
Chapmanville; seven daughters, Twila Montgomery of Mt. Zion,
Tammy Rader of Mt. Zion, Brenda Brown of Grantsville, Sharon
Walbrown of Sissonville, Carolyn Greenlief of Glenville, Debbie
Wood of Spencer and Jacqueline Shimer of Grantsville; four
brothers, Hary Hyatt of Chicago, Ill., Bobby Hyatt of Princeton,
Jimmy Hyatt and Bill Hyatt; two sisters, Lena Willis of Ohio and
Mae Thompson of Virginia.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Bailey and
Drewcilla Hyatt.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral
Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating, and
burial in Slider Cemetery, Barnes Run.
(Larry Heffner)
9/1/1994
SOLOMON J. SLIDER
Solomon J. Slider, 93, of Belpre, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 1994, at his home.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late John and Elizabeth Starcher Slider. He retired from Universal Glass Co. and was a member of Dads of Foreign Service Veterans, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and the Peoples Church, Boaz.
Surviving are a son, Bernard V. Slider of Cuyahoga Falls; a stepson, Paul Smith of Washington; a stepdaughter, Jessie Johnson of Parkersburg; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Slider; six sons; and two brothers.
Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, and burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
7/11/1996
ALBERT E. SMITH
Albert E. Smith, 62, of Amoldsburg, died Sunday, July 7, 1996, at Roane General Hospital.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Okey and Lettie Price Smith. He was a well-known resident of Arnoldsburg and Beech communities.
Surviving are one brother, Leon H. Smith of Orma; six nieces; one nephew; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating, and burial in Smith Cemetery, Beech Road, Orma.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
ALVIN SMITH
6/24/1999
Alvin Smith, 63, of Nebo, died Saturday, June 19, 1999.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late James and Mary Barr Smith.
Surviving are one brother, Roger Smith of Mt. Zion, and two sisters, Emma Brake of Cleveland, Ohio, and Jerl Smith of Spencer.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle" - 3/28/1911
ARISTOTLE SMITH
Sunday morning the sad news of the death of Hon. Aristotle Smith reached this town. Mr. Smith had been a sufferer for many months from dropsy and heart trouble, which caused his death at 3 o'clock Sunday morning. He was widely known throughout the county, having served one term as Representative in the Legislature and a term as Prosecuting Attorney, and for many years has been an active politician and attorney at law. His wife was a sister to L. Chenoweth of this town, and is a lady of high esteem. While Mr. Smith's death has been expected for some time, the news of it will come as a shock to his many friends. His remains were interred Monday at the Reip grave yard.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
1/20/1994
ARLEN E. SMITH
Arlen E. Smith, 90, of Elba, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1994, at Marietta Convalescent Center after an extended illness.
He was born in Normantown, a son of the late Floyd and Emma Moore Smith. He was retired from Wells Services, Inc., of Charleston and attended Greenlee United Methodist Church, Charleston.
Surviving are one son, Roy Smith of Charleston; two daughters, Geraldine Tingler of Big Springs and Kathryn Smith Moss of Rittman, Ohio; two brothers, Hill Smith of Elba and Charles Smith of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Bennett Smith, in 1982; and four daughters, Mildred Smith, Mary Lou Smith, Carolyn Smith, and Dorothy Carpenter.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
11/3/1994
CHARLEY MELL SMITH
Charley Mell Smith, 87, of Elizabethton, Tenn., died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1994, after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Floyd and Emma Moore Smith. He was a native of Calhoun and Gilmer counties and a member of Rush Run Baptist Church, near Grantsville.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen Coleman of Seattle, Wash., and Lila Webb of Spencer; one brother, Hill Smith of Elba, Ohio; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Starcher Smith; a daughter, Guyla Fowler; two grandchildren; two sisters, Clara Stout and Hallie Carpenter; and two brothers, Arlen and Orval Smith.
Services were held at Tetrich Funeral Home and burial was in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
12/22/1994
CLAIR K. SMITH
Clair K. Smith, 84, of Elba, Ohio, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1994, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Henrietta, a daughter of the late Oak and Esther Waggoner Gainer. Her home had been in Calhoun County before she moved to Elba in 1950. She was a member of Elba Community Church. She enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, walking through the countryside, and telling stories to her grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband, Hill Smith; two sons, David Smith of Elba and Gerald Smith of Macksburg; three daughters, Helen Stack of Elba, Jo Ann Cunningham of Marietta and Phyllis Mincks of Lowell; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Rusnak of Bloomingdale, Ohio, and Gladys Bower of Parkersburg; two brothers, George Gainer of Bloomingdale and Frank Gainer of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Herman Smith; two grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters, including Melba Dutch Barker in 1994.
Services were held at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with Rev. William Pickenpaugh officiating. Burial was in Lund Cemetery, Macksburg.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
10/13/1994, 10/20/1994
DELMAS H. SMITH
Delmas H. Smith, 63, of Big Bend, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 1994, at Louis A. Johnson Veteran's Administration Hospital, Clarksburg, after a brief illness.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Pearl Selmon Smith Richards of Big Bend and the late Glen Smith. He was a U.S. veteran of the Korean War and was a retired millwright at Amax, Inc. He was a member of Church of God, International.
Surviving in addition to his mother are two daughters, Donna Ellen Davis of Charleston and Robin Crispin of Washington, Pa.; three sons, John D. Smith, Thomas E. Smith and Matthew S. Smith, all of Parkersburg; two sisters, Gladys Parker of Parkersburg and Sue Kimble Wayne of Steubenville, Ohio; and two grandchildren.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Broomstick Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Broomstick Cemetery Fund.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
9/7/1995
EDITH J. SMITH
Edith J. Smith, 86, of Norton, Ohio, formerly of Mt. Zion, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1995, at Doylestown Health Care Center, Doylestown, Ohio, after an extended illness.
She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Sydney and Della Stalnaker Stevens. She had resided in Norton since 1947, where she retired from Ideal Nursing Home. She was a member of Sherman Church of Christ, Norton.
Surviving are three sons, Duane Smith of Rittman, Ohio, Don Smith of Barberton, Ohio, and Del Smith of Norton; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Holly Smith, in 1980; one brother, Lora Stevens; and one sister, Carrie Williams.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Mt. Zion.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
ELLA MARIE SMITH
3/26/1998
Ella Marie Smith, 62, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Mar. 19, 1998, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston.
She was born in Calhoun, a daughter of the late Franklin L. and Alice Belle Richards Norman.
She was a housewife.
Surviving are one son, John James Smith of Parkersburg; one half-brother, Henry Norman of Parkersburg; two half-sisters, Polly Ann Watson and Emily Clark, both of Parkersburg; and two grandchildren, Nicole Smith and Casey Smith, both of Parkersburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Junior Smith; one brother; and one sister.
Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Kermit Poling officiating. Burial was in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
EMILY WEBB SMITH
In Memoriam
Mrs. Matthew Smith departed this life on April 1,
1918. She was afflicted with paralysis, having
suffered the third attack.
-Contributed
(James Kendall)
"Charleston Gazette" - March 5, 1997
ESTHER MAE SMITH
Esther Mae Smith, 70, of Arnoldsburg, Calhoun County, died March 2, 1997, in Roane
General Hospital, Spencer, after a long illness.
She was a homemaker and a native of Canton, Ohio.
Surviving: sons, Jerry L. and Paul R., both of Arnoldsburg daughter, Patty Burkhart of
Canton five grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with the Rev.
Allen Smith officiating. Burial will be in Elihu Stump Cemetery, Stumptown. Friends
may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
10/12/1995
HAROLD D. SMITH
Harold D. Smith, 57, of Brohard, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 1995, at his residence.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Mildred Shrader Smith of Big Bend and the late Jay W. Smith, Jr. He was self-employed and an avid outdoorsman.
Surviving are two sisters, Lenore Jones and Charolette Dickson, both of Big Bend.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronald Swiney officiating, and burial in Smith Family Cemetery near Brohard.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 3 February 2000
HILAH VIRGINIA SMITH
Hilah Virginia Smith, 84, of Hudson, Fla., died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999.
She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late John Wellington Rogers and Emily
Susan Jeffries Rogers.
Surviving are one son, David K. Owens of Michigan; one daughter, Marillyn Owens
Scheere of Florida; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-
grandson.
She was preceded in death by her first husband of 12 years, Thomas B. Owens, and her
second husband of 45 years, Roy B. Smith.
Services were held at Family Funeral Care, Hudson, with Rev. Jerry Magulio officiating.
Burial was in Memorial Gardens, Flat Rock, Mich.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
8/8/1996
HILL SMITH
Hill Smith, 84, of Elba, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 1996, at Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio.
He was born in Gilmer County, a son of the late Floyd and Emma Moore Smith. He lived at Grantsville before moving to Elba in 1950. He was a farmer, worked in timber and operated a sawmil in Grantsville and Elba. He was employed at Clevite Corp., Caldwell, until his retirement.
Surviving are two sons, David Smith of Elba and Gerald Smith of Macksburg; three daughters, Helen Stack of Elba, Jo Ann Cunningham of Marietta and Phyllis Mincks of Lowell; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clair Gainer, one son, Herman Smith; five brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, with Rev. William Pickienpaugh officiating, #nd burial in Macksburg Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
11/24/1994
HOLLY G. SMITH
Holly G. Smith, 91, of Elyria, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1994.
He was born in DeKalb District, Gilmer County, a son of the late Joshua and Samilda Kelly Smith. He lived in Elyria from 1932 to 1973, then moved to Apache Junction, Ariz. He returned to Elyria in 1993. He was a carpenter, a 50-year member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 212, Cleveland, Ohio.
Surviving are his wife, Naomi; two daughters, Emma Gene Blythe of Redlands, Calif., and Wanda Binggeli of Omstead Township, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Burns of Grantsville.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie; one daughter; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; six brothers; and three sisters.
Services were held at Dickens Funeral Home, Elyria, and burial was in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
9/22/1994
HOWARD E. SMITH
Howard E. Smith, 61, of Orma, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 1994, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division after a brief illness.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late James H. and Mary Barr Smith. He was a farmer.
Surviving are three sisters, Emma Brake of Cleveland, Jerl Smith of Spencer and Kathryn Hardman of Grantsville; two brothers, Roger W. Smith of Mt. Zion and Alvin D. Smith of Nebo; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Reip Cemetery, near Orma.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
JOE A. SMITH
12/25/1997
Joe A. Smith, 89, of Albany, Ohio, died Monday, Dec. 15, 1997, at Brookside Manor Nursing Home, Plains, Ohio.
He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Walter E. and Ida Rumball Smith.
Surviving are five daughters, Mildred Hunt of Valley Fork, Anna Simmons of Orrville, Ohio, Betty Brabham of Reedy, Vanessa Scott and Brenda Whaley, both of Albany; seven sons, Joe Smith, Jr., of Spencer, Ken Smith and Steve Smith, both of Albany, Roger Smith of Lancaster, Ohio, Danny Smith of McConnelsville, Ohio, Bill Smith and Jack Smith, both of Port Clinton, Ohio; two brothers, Harry Smith of Oak Hill and Godfrey Smith of Smithfield, Va.; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Tanners Smith; second wife, Opal Reedy Smith; two sons, Harold and Walter Smith; three sisters, Grace Kyer, Virginia Sawyer and Genevieve Perrine; two brothers, John Smith and Jim Smith; and one grandchild, Denette Brabham.
Services were held at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, Albany. Burial was in Athens County Memorial Gardens, near Albany.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
JOHN SMITH
3/20/1997
John F. Smith, 86, of Williamstown, died Saturday, Mar. 15, 1997, at Selby General Hospital, Marietta.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Noah and Margaret Boice Smith.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Reed Smith; one daughter, Helen Poling of Williamstown; two sons, William Franklin Smith of Mesa, Ariz., and Phillip Eugene Smith of Kent, Ohio; one brother, Basil Smith of Frazesburg, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.
Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Rev. Gene Hutton officiating. Burial was in Rector Cemetery, Burning Springs.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
8/10/1995
KATHRYN LOUISE SMITH
Kathryn Louise Smith, 57, of Weston, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 1995, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after a brief illness.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James H. and Mary Barr Smith.
Surviving are one son, Ronald Lee Smith of Weston; two brothers, Alvin Smith of Nebo and Roger Smith of Mt. Zion; and two sisters, Jerl Smith of Spencer and Emma Brake of Cleveland.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
KENNETH SMITH
4/17/1997
Kenneth Wayne Smith, 26, of Turkey Foot, Mineral Wells, died Friday, April 11, 1997, at Mineral Wells.
He was born in Wood County, a son of Janie Small Starcher of Rockport and the late Neal Lewis Smith. He was a 1989 Parkersburg South High School graduate and was employed by Mike Miller Carpets. He was a member of Future Farmers of America and attended Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his stepfather, Leo R. Starcher of Rockport; one son, Derek Baites of Parkersburg; two brothers, Stacey Ray Smith of Snow Camp, N.C., and William Daniel Smith of Rockport; one half-brother, Timothy S. Starcher of Haw River, N.C.; three sisters, Kimberly Sue Forshey of Rockport, Sherry Lou Simmons of Boston, Ky., and Tracie Lyn Smith of Rockport; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Sams Smith of Mineral Wells; stepgrandmother, Mae Starcher of Grantsville; and nine nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Timmy Lewis Smith.
Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Chris Mullett officiating. Burial was in Wadesville Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 October 1999
MARY SMITH
Mary E. Smith, 71, of Spencer, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at
Roane General Hospital.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Orus
K. and Laura Whytsell Price. She retired as a bookkeeper for
Hardman's Home Center after 25 years of service. She attended
Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Joseph A. Smith, Jr.; one
daughter, Joetta Clarkson of Greensboro, N.C.; one sister, June M.
Hall of Arnoldsburg; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles S. Price.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer,
with Rev. Loren Price and Rev. Mike King officiating. Burial was
in Eventide Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
6/1/1995
MICHAEL PAUL SMITH
Michael Paul Smith, 18, of Sugar Camp Road, Big Bend, died Tuesday, May 23, 1995, at his residence of an accidental electrocution.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Gerald Glen Smith and Helen Ann McIntyre, both of Big Bend.
Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother, Tony G. Smith of Big Bend; three sisters, Ellen Sueann Smith and Betty Ann Tanner, both of Big Bend, and Shirley Sue Beck of New Jersey; one niece, Riva Tanner of Big Bend; three nephews, Walter Wilson, and Joseph and James Beck, all of New Jersey; aunts and uncles, Boots and Herb Yoak, Nancy and Darl Chadwell, Ruth and Delmas Kellar, and Linda and Harold Kellar, all of Big Bend, Shirley and Denzil Kellar of New Jersey, Geraldine and Al Sauers, Leona and Buck Hartley, all of Vienna, Katherine and Tom Cratty, Emma Risinger, all of Pennsylvania, and Mildred and Gale Floyd of California; and 23 cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Opal and Paul Smith of Munday and Ruth and Elmer Kellar of Big Bend.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Snyder Cemetery, Creston.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
4/25/1996
ONA SMITH
Ona Smith, 93, of Grantsville, died Friday, April 19, 1996, at The Willows, Parkersburg.
She was born in Jackson County, a daughter of the late James and Sarah Riggs Roberts. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Hur.
Surviving are five daughters, Beulah Hayes of Phoenix, Ariz., Eula Allen of Clarington, Ohio, Betty Fram of Chandlersville, Ohio, Bonnie C. Bird of Grantsville and Freda Lakocy of Elyria, Ohio; four sons, Glendle Smith of Clendenin, Donald Smith of Aurora, Colo., Dale Smith of Yonkers, N.Y., and Frank Smith of Massapequa, N.Y.; one sister, Oma Slider of Belpre; 57 grand-children, 87 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruby Smith.
Services were held at Mount Olive U.M. Church, Hur. Burial was in Smith Family Cemetery, Mt. Zion.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
PAUL R. SMITH
6/5/1997
Paul R. Smith, 31, of Arnoldsburg, died Tuesday, May 27, 1997, at his residence.
He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Albert B. and Ester Mae Burkhart Smith.
Surviving are one brother, Jerry L. Smith of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Patty Burkhart of Canton; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Allen Smith officiating.
Burial was in Elihu Stump Cemetery, near Stumptown.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
9/1/1994
RAYMOND C. SMITH
Raymond C. Smith, 84, of Akron, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 1994, at his home after an extended illness.
He was born in Calhoun County, and had lived in the Akron area since 1943. He retired from B.F. Goodrich in 1971. He was an avid bowler and fisherman.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia; a son, Raymond Smith of Las Vegas, Nev.; four daughters, Jean Rittenour, Janice Aber and Nadine Kight, all of Akron, and Pauline Fiume of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were held at Hecker Funeral Home, Uniontown, Ohio.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
5/2/1996
ROXIE SMITH
Roxie Smith, 79, of Glenville, died Saturday, April 20, 1996, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston.
She was born in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Ewell and Nora Gross Stump. She was a homemaker and a Pentecostal.
Surviving are one brother, Leon Stump of Arnoldsburg; three sisters, Esther Swiger of Glenville, Violet Bean of Sand Fork and Irene Stump of Weston.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Debbie K. Smith; three brothers; and one sister.
Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Robert Anderson officiating. Burial was in Sand Fork Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
3/17/1994
RUBY SMITH
Ruby Smith, 91, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, March 13, 1994, at Calhoun General Hospital, after an extended illness.
He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Amos and Frances Kerby Smith. He was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Co.
Surviving are his wife, Ona Roberts Smith; five daughters, Beulah Hayes of Phoenix, Ariz., Eula Allen of Clarington, Ohio, Betty Frame of Chandlersville, Ohio, Bonnie C. Bird of Grantsville and Freda Lakocy of Elyria, Ohio; four sons, Glendle Smith, of Clendenin, Donald Smith of Aurora, Colo., Dale Smith of Yonkers, N.Y., and Frank Smith of Massapequa, N.Y.; 57 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Denzil and Aden Smith; four brothers; and five sisters.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Glendon McKee officiating. Burial was in Hur Cemetery.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
RUIE MILDRED SMITH
Memorial
On August 21, 1919, the death angel visited the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Smith and claimed for its victim the darling little infant Ruie Mildred Smith. She was born March 20, 1918, being at the time of her
death 1 year 5 months and 1 day old.
The little body was laid to rest in the Norman Ridge
cemetery, the funeral being conducted by Rev. C. G.
Worrell of the M. E. Church, South.
-A Friend
(James Kendall)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
RUTH E. SMITH
4/9/1998
Ruth Elizabeth Shafer Smith, 86, of The Willows Nursing Home, formerly of Parkersburg, died Friday, Apr. 3, 1998, at the nursing home.
She was born in Grantsville, a daughter of the late Bertis Allen and Rebecca Ruth Pettit Shafer. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Parkersburg and was employed by Wood County Board of Education as a secretary to the superintendent of schools for 14 years.
Surviving are one daughter, Judith Smith Ball of Parkersburg; one sister, Jeanette Rebecca Shafer of Parkersburg; four grandchildren, James A. Ball, Jr., of Toledo, Ohio, John R. Caldwell III of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mackenzie Ball and Tabitha Ball, both of Parkersburg; and two nieces, Dorcas Wallace of Belpre and Betty Hickman of California.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Donald Smith in 1981; one brother, Harold Shafer; and two sisters, Maude Randolph and Frances Zellers.
Services were held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Rev. William R. Thomas officiating. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 813 Market St., Parkersburg, WV 26101.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
1/13/1994
DONALD R. SNIDER
Donald R. Snider, 76, of Jackson, Ohio, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 1994, at Medical Center Hospital, Chillicothe, Ohio.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late James and Esther Busch Snider. He was a retired employee of Goodyear Atomic and was a member of First Baptist Church at Jackson.
Surviving are his wife, Letha Holpp Snider, two daughters, Norma Wevurski and Janet Swaim, both of Fairborn, Ohio; one brother, Robert Snider of Brohard; two sisters, Ruby Keller of Brohard and Luella Maze of Parkersburg; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Services were held at First Baptist Church, Jackson, with Rev. Fred Sparks officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
11/16/1995
EDNA JANE SNIDER
Edna Jane Richards Snider, 77, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995, of breast cancer, at her home in Billings, Mont.
She was born in Cremo (a town her merchant father named after a 5-cent cigar), the daughter of George Albert Richards and Luverna Arthur.
She graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1936, and attended Marshall College and Glenville State College in pre-medical studies. She married William Dale Snider on Aug. 28, 1939, and while he worked in the Baltimore shipyards during World War II, she helped her father with gas leases and general business, eventually owning and running a hardware store from 1946 to 1954. The family relocated to Arizona in 1954 where she lived until her divorce in 1971. She moved to Montana in 1973. She was an artist who worked in all media.
Surviving are a son, Robert of Billings; a brother, Walter Carl Richards of Dublin, Ohio; three grandchildren, Kristin Bachman and Robert Jon Snider of Los Angeles, and Erika Sims of Billings; and two great-grandchildren, Kellen and MaKena Sims.
Arrangements were not announced. Memorials to St. Vincent Foundation, 1233 N. 30th St., Billings, MT 59101, or Big Sky Hospice, 1041 N. 29th St., Billings, MT 59101.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"The Calhoun Chronicle"
ESTA E. SNIDER
7/23/1998
Esta E. Snider, 84, of Parkersburg, died Monday, July 20, 1998, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late M.S. and Rilla W. Morrison Snider. He attended schools in Elizabeth. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Goodwill Sunday School Class. He retired from Union Carbide Metals, Marietta. He was a 50-year member of Parkersburg Lodge 169, AF&AM, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Jerusalem Chapter 3 RAM, Nemesis Temple AAONMS, Calvary Commandry 3 Knights Templar, where he had been a commander. He was grand representative to Grand Commandry of Mississippi, charter and 50-year member of Nemesis Temple Directors Staff, ambassador from Nemesis Temple, member of Shrine 100 Million Dollar Club, former member of Nomad Shrine Club, Pharr, Tex., charter member of Tip of Texas Shrine Club, Brownsville, Tex., Ohio Valley Shrine Club and Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, where he was a lifetime contributor. He was an honorary member of Omar Temple Directors Staff, Charleston, S.C., Zembo Temple Directors Staff, Harrisburg, Pa., Kenna Temple Directors Staff, Alexandria, VA., Anezah Temple Directors Staff, Mexico City, Mex., and Order of the Golden Crutch Shriners Hospital, Mexico City.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Anna Mae Robinson Snider; one daughter, Carol Ray of Akron; two grandsons, Scott Ray of Atlanta, Ga., and Brian Ray of Cummington, Maine; one great-grandson, Jackson Ray of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Eula Bonnette of Marietta; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.
Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Dr. William R. Thomas, Dr. S. Ward Robinson and Dr.David A. Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Kinghts of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth, with Masonic rites by Parkersburg Lodge 169. Visitation was scheduled from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
FLORENCE SNIDER
8/12/1999
Florence C. Snider, 94, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at Heartland of Preston County, Kingwood.
She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late Thornton C. and Molly Thomas Cain. She was a longtime member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church, where she was a member of Mary Elizabeth Circle and the Women's Society of Christian Service. She was a 55-year member and past matron of Wirt Chapter 113, Order of Eastern Star. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are two sons, William Richard Snider of Kingwood and Edwin Cain Snider of Elizabeth; one daughter, Eleanor S. Sims of Kingwood; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Merrell Snider in 1981; four brothers, one sister, and one grandson.
Services were held at Elizabeth U.M. Church, with Rev. David A. Stackpole and Rev. Casey Stinespring officiating. Burial was in Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
1/18/1996
KATHLEEN L. SNIDER
Kathleen L. Snider, 76, of Pine View Nursing Home, Harris-ville, formerly of Brohard, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 1996, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness.
She was born in Brohard, a daughter of the late Chloe Edith Wilson. She was a life long homemaker and a member of Hartley Church of Christ, Brohard.
Surviving are an aunt, Ada Wilson of Munday; an uncle, Kenneth Kerns of Beverly, Ohio; and 12 cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Eugene Snider, in 1957; one sister, Betty Ann Arnold, in 1976; and an infant brother, John Wilson, in 1921.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Evangelist Eugene L. Conger officiating, and burial in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
LETHA SNIDER
12/9/1999
Letha Holpp Snider, 82, of Fairborn, Ohio, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at Day-Spring Health Care, Fairborn.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Arzana Haught Holpp.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Garden Club in Jackson, Ohio.
Surviving are two daughters, Janet Swaim and Norma Wevurski, both of Fairborn; one brother, Aves C. Holpp of Wilks-boro, N.C.; three sisters, Zelda Stafford of Dover, N.H., Barbara Skogen of Brevard, N.C., and Melvina Anderson of Vienna; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Snider, and one brother, John Holpp, Jr.
Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
4/11/1996
MILDRED G. SNIDER
Mildred G. Snider, 78, of Walker, died Saturday, April 6, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division.
She was born in Pine Grove, a daughter of the late Carl and Annie Keller Eagle. She was a member of Hoy Chapel.
Surviving are two sons, William W. Snider of Walker and Adrian E. Snider of Williamstown; four sisters, Ruth Dye of Big Springs, Madlyn Bednar of Grantsville, Oma Gean Williams of Big Root and Wanda Miller of Cleveland; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Icel Snider; one brother; and three sisters.
Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Gainer Cemetery, Grantsville.
(Norma Knotts Shaffer)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - Grantsville, WV
RUTH E. MAZE SNIDER
12/16/1999
Ruth E. Maze Snider, 94, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born near Industry in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Samuel M. and Mettie J. Garrison Maze. She was a member of Seventh Stre
Mrs. Smith before her marriage was Miss Emily Webb,
and was born Sept. 7, 1858; being at the time of her
death 59 years, 6 months, and 24 days of age.
She was united in marriage to Mathew J. Smith March
18, 1875, and to this union were born ten children,
seven of whom survived by her, husband who for years
has been an invalid, and by one brother, Seymour Webb
of Cairo, and one sister, Mrs. L. F. Norman of
Grantsville. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren
and a host of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Smith was loved and respected by all who knew
her. She was a true wife, a loving Mother, and a true
and devoted Christian woman, being faithful member of
the M.E. Church.
Dearest Mildred thou hast left us,
He has claimed you his own,
You have gone to be with Jesus
But we know you're not alone.
Thou hast friendship with the Savior,
Thou wilt sit beside His throne,
Thou wilt sing his praises ever,
While we're weeping all alone.
Thou art sleeping, calmly sleeping
In thy lonely grave today;
We are weeping, sadly weeping,
For our darling's gone away.
Thou art gone, our darling Mildred,
Never more cans't thou return,
But we hope to meet thee Mildred
'Round God's bright eternal throne.
