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"Calhoun Chronicle" - 5 October 2006
MARVIN EARL WALDBESER
Marvin Earl Waldbeser, 78, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2006, at Oakland Veterans Administration, Pittsburgh, Pa.
He was born in Morton, Ill., the son of the late Edward and Clara Schoenbein Waldbeser. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Surviving are one son, David Waldbeser of Martinez, Calif., and friend, Edna Kingsbury of Grantsville.
As per his request, his remains were cremated.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 3 August 2006
DONNIE FORREST WALDECK
Donnie Forrest Wilson Waldeck, died Monday, July 24, 2006, on her 90th birthday, in Aiken, S.C.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Bessie and George Spence Wilson. She was active in Broadway Baptist Church, Parkersburg, where she served on the deacon board and was active in Ladies Aid Society and social committee.
Surviving are one brother, Rolley J. Wilson of Parkersburg; three sisters, Bessie Ledsome of Reedy, Mary Starkey of Parkers-burg and Osa Fowler of Grantsville; two daughters, Judith W. Hammond and Mary Ann Troy, both of Aiken; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Broadway Baptist Church with Pastor Dwane Porter officiating. Burial was in Sandridge Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
“Calhoun Chronicle" – 17 April 2008
JAMES WALLACE
James T. Wallace, 90, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Apr. 10, 2008, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.
He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of the late Henry and Mary Wallace.
He was a retired employee of U.S. Steel Co. He was a Mason and a member of Enon Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Gerry; on nephew, David Wallace of Kokomo, Ind.; one great-nephew, Jeremy Wallace of Princeton, N.J.; and one great-niece, Channie Mize of Delray Beach, Fla.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy and Rev. Tim Davis officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 October 2005
ARLEY WARD
Arley E. Ward, 85, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late J. Hugh and Sarah Weaver Ward. He was a U.S. Army
veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific Theatre. He retired from General Motors Corp., Parma, Ohio.
Surviving are his wife, Lula Lavoo (Jean) Singleton Ward; one son, Ronald Ward and wife Teresa of Grantsville; one stepdaughter, Glenda Berkheimer and husband Joseph of Oberlin, Ohio; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Liz, A.I., John and Walter Ward, and two sisters, Aldie Bernard and Georgie Stump.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Ward-Wilson Cemetery, near Grantsville.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 19 May 2005
IRENE METZ WAYNE
Irene Metz Wayne, 82, of Spencer, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Roane General Hospital.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Martin and Maude Boone Metz. She was retired from Kellwood Co. and was a member of Roane General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She attended Slate Methodist Church.
Surviving are one sister, Inez Carr of Mt. Zion; two brothers, Martin Metz, Jr., of Orma and Frank Metz of Chloe; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. H. Greeley Wayne, in 1991; four sisters, Gertrude Perkins, Pauline Farrar, Emma Siers and Anna Longfellow; and three brothers, Bruce, Clell and Thurl Metz.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Danny Whited and Rev. John Lowe officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 October 2002
LILA WADE
Lila L. Wade, 71, of Weston, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, in Stonewall Jackson
Memorial Hospital, Weston.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Hiram and Scottie Sturm
Kelley. She was a former employee of W.B. Gibson Co., Grantsville.
Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Wade; two sons, Jeffrey K. Wade and Gregory
Wade, both of Weston; one daughter, Linda Cain of Heath, Ohio; and one sister,
Carol Hosey of Grantsville.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville,
with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to
services.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 25 Sep 2003
EDANA GRIMM WAGER
Edana Grimm Wager, 37, of Grantsville, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Patricia Shockley Grimm of Amsterdam, Ohio. She had been a long distance truck driver for nine years and was a motorcycle enthusiast, who, along with her husband, belonged to a Harley-Davidson Riding Club. She was a 1984 graduate of Springfield High School and was a Protestant.
Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Gary Wager; one son, Mitchell Edward Stonebraker of Steubenville; one daughter, Devan Adrian Dawn Stonebraker of the home; two step-children, Sabrina and Gary Lee, both of West Virginia; and two step-grandchildren.
Services were held at Prosperity Baptist Church, Big Springs, with Pastor Joe Seeley officiating, and at Everhart Funeral Home, Bergholz, Ohio, with Pastor Carl Fry officiating. Burial was in Bergholz Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 8 February 2001
ERMA WAGONER
Erma Lynch Wagoner, 88, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at her home.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late George and Addie Anderson
Lynch and granddaughter of the late George and Jemima Knotts Lynch and Elias and
Margaret Sole Anderson. She was a member of Stoney Point United Methodist Church,
Arnoldsburg; D.A.R., Marietta Chapter; and Edward Parrish Colonial Dames of XVII
Century. She was a resident of Dunbar for 50 years and was a homemaker.
Surviving are one daughter, Lois Curry of Vincent, Ohio; four grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Wagoner; and three brothers,
Delbert, Edgar and Russell Lynch.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg,
with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating, and burial in Lynch Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.
Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 24 April 2003
JUANITA WAGGONER
Juanita Mae Waggoner, 75, of Deerfield, Ohio, died Friday, Apr. 4, 2003, at Woodlands of Robinson, Ravenna, Ohio.
She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Rev. Clovis D. and Glada Ritchie Harris. She was a longtime resident of Spencer before moving to Ravenna and Deerfield.
Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Earl Waggoner; one son, William R. Harris of Ravenna; one brother, William Harris of Grantsville; and one sister, Oleta Heiney of Ravenna.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Rev. Ray N. Harris, and one sister, Leota Fultz.
Services were held at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, with Rev. Jody R. Hill officiating. Burial was in Grandview Memorial Park, Ravenna.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 August 2002
LORIS WAGGONER
Loris Waggoner, 88, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002, in Roane General
Hospital.
Surviving are two step-sons, Donald Waggoner and Orval Waggoner.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks
officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Hur.
No other information received.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 17 August 2000
ORVAL WAGGONER
Orval Waggoner, 85, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, at Roane General
Hospital.
He was born in Rocksdale, the son of the late Noah and Leona Jane Walker Waggoner.
He was a retired farmer.
Surviving are his wife, Loris Everson Waggoner; two sons, donald Waggoner of
Parkersburg and Orval A. Waggoner of Arnoldsburg; six grandchildren; and five great-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lota Nichols Waggoner, and one grandson,
Orval J. Waggoner.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg,
with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mt. Zion.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 10 January 2008
GENE EDWARD WAGONER
Gene Edward Wagoner, 58, of Sand ridge, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at his home.
He was the son of Elza and Myra Midcap Wagoner. He was a Vietnam veteran and retired from Ames Co., in 2004 after 36 years of service.
Surviving are his wife, Jeanne Hoskins Wagoner; two sons, Jamie Wagoner and Brian Wagoner; two grandchildren, Breanna Wagoner and MacKenzie Holbert; two brothers, Elmer of Sand Ridge and Ray of Parkersburg; and one sister, Susan Davidson of Davisville.
A private service will be held at the family's convenience.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 February 2008
MARISSA OPAL WAGONER
Marissa Opal Wagoner, newborn daughter of Jason Keith Wagoner and April Dawn Bayles of Williamstown, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
Surviving in addition to her parents, are maternal grandparents, Bill and Monica Bayles of Williamstown; paternal grandparents, Hatzel and Bonnie Wagoner of Big Bend; three aunts; and one uncle.
Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Wayne Brown officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Waverly.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 4 April 2002
RODNEY WAGONER
Rodney D. Wagoner, 44, of Big Bend, died Sunday, Mar. 24, 2002.
He was the son of Paul and Grace Richards Wagoner of Big Bend. He attended
Spruce Hollow Community Church where he was a lifelong member.
Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Wagoner; one son, Brian Wagoner; one daughter,
Tara Wagoner; one granddaughter, Haley Holcomb, and her parents, Heidi and Josh
McCumbers, all of Big Bend; one brother, Gary Wagoner and wife Connie of Big
Bend; one sister, Sharon Haymaker and husband James of Big Bend; three
sisters-in-law, Catherine Eagle and husband Gary of Big Bend, and Mary Butler
and Carol Kanally, both of Lockport, N.Y.; one brother-in-law, Kevin Ranson of
Clay; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, James L. and Clara Richards;
paternal grandparents, Charlie and Jane Wagoner; mother-in-law, Christina Eagle;
and father-in-law, Woodrow Butler.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Randy Wilson,
Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Charlene Spaur officiating. Burial was in Wagoner
Cemetery, Big Bend.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 5 May 2005
SADIE WAGONER
Sadie Wagoner, 91, of Parkersburg, formerly of Leatherbark, died Friday, Apr. 29, 2005, at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Arthelia Kerby Roach. She was a homemaker and formerly attended Leatherbark Community Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Whited of Parkersburg; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; five step-great-grand-children; and one great-great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorcie Wagoner, in 1981; three sisters, Susie Starcher, Hattie Whiting and Myrtle McCauley; and two brothers, Denver and Denzil Roach.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 17 July 2003
BERNARD WALLBROWN
Bernard F. Wallbrown, 84, of Spencer, died Thursday, July 10, 2003, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William Henry and Grace Price Wallbrown. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and retired from Teledyne-Monarch Rubber, Hartville, Ohio, after 20 years.
Surviving are three sisters, Hazel Brannon and Pearl King, both of Arnoldsburg, and Eula Hall of Spencer; and one brother, Dale Wallbrown of Arnoldsburg.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Crystal Irene Wallbrown, and two brothers, Harley and Carl Wallbrown.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 19 December 2002
DOROTHY WALLBROWN
Dorothy G. Wallbrown, 88, of Spencer, formerly of Milo Route, Linden, died
Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, in Roane General Hospital, Spencer.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter. of the late Holden and Bertha
Miller. She was a Methodist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Wallbrown, and one daughter,
Willodene Wallbrown.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Stump Funeral
Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial will be in Fink
Cemetery, near Minnora.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 February 2007
ARTHUR WALKER, JR.
Arthur Walker, Jr., 78, of Orma, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at Roane General Hospital.
He was the son of the late William Arthur Walker, Sr., and Martha Ellen Sweeney Walker. He was a farmer.
Surviving are two brothers, William Ronald "Pete" Walker of Clendenin and Donald Walker of Castli, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; caregiver, Maggie Shaffer of Chloe; and special neighbors, George and Sue Hughes of Orma.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Walker and Burnard Walker, and two sisters, Vernita Chandler and Maxine Engle.
Services were held at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Virgil Ross officiating. Burial was in Clendenin Memorial Gardens.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 February 2002
CURTIS WALBROWN
Curtis Walbrown, 91, of Looneyville, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at his home.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Michael and Mary Sampson
Walbrown. He was a retired supervisor for the West Virginia Dept. of Highways.
He was a member of Linden Masonic Lodge and Milo Church. He was the last member
of the Michael Walbrown family.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Miller Walbrown.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Willadeen Walbrown; seven brothers,
Henry, Wilbur, Ernest, Winfred, Seldon, Oris and Denver Walbrown; and five
sisters, Olive Monneypenny, Stella Hardy, Harriet Witte, Icy Bailey and
Elizabeth Surface.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg,
with Rev. Carl Marks officiating, and burial in Fink Cemetery, Minnora.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 07 June 2001
BETTY RUTH WALKER
Betty Ruth Walker, 72, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at
Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.
She was. the daughter of the late Rome A. and Grace M. Cross Board. She
attended Victory Baptist Church and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Johnny Jones of
Grantsville, and two brothers, Bruce and Walter Board, both of Elyria, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Junior, Victor and
Denver Board, and three sisters, Valley Stutler, Fleetice Starcher and
Bonnie Mollohan.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf
and D.L. Kerby officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, Cremo.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 14 February 2002
DEBRA JEAN WALKER
Debra Jean Walker, 38, of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Calhoun County, died
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at her home.
She was born in Roane County, the daughter of Richard and Annalea Siers Walker
of Statesville. She was a member of Abaline Church of Christ, Statesville, and
was a former employee of Kellwood Co., Spencer, and One Valley Bank.
Surviving in addition to her parents are three brothers, Richard Walker, Jr., of
Cottageville, Curtis Walker of Huntsville, Ala., and Phillip Walker of
Statesville; one sister, Amy Jo Walker of Statesville; five nieces; seven
nephews; and one favorite aunt, Carol Siers.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Wallace Beasley
officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 July 2000
(reprint from March 1977)
EDWARD ALLEN WALKER
Edward Allen Walker, 24, was shot and killed on Mar. 14, 1977, in Elyria, Ohio.
He was born at Big Bend, the son of Harold Walker of Weirton and JoAnn Walker Jones
of Big Bend. He was formerly employed by W.Va. Dept. of Highways and was
associated with Ralan Welding Corp., Elyria. He was a graduate member of Calhoun
Junior IOOF Lodge No. 24.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Lenore Enoch Walker; two daughters,
Stephanie and Marsha three brother, Vernon and Mike Walker and Tommy Jones, all of
Big Bend; maternal grandmother, Icy Jones of Big Bend; paternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Russell Ferrell of Big Bend; paternal great-grandfather, Dwight Meadows of
Creston; and step-father, John Jones of Big Bend.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley
and Rev. Glen Green officiating. Burial was in Maze Cemetery, Munday.
(Larry Heffner)
Parkersburg News/The Sentinel Friday, February 27, 2004
Harry P. Walker
PARKERSBURG - Harry P. Walker, 65, of Parkersburg died Feb. 26, 2004, following a short battle with small cell lung cancer.
He was born Nov. 10, 1938, in Arnoldsburg, a son of the late Holly B. and Martha Edna (Snyder) Walker.
Mr. Walker was a 25-year self-employed carrier of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel, where he treasured his loyal customers and friends. He was a collector of classic cars, was an avid collector of diecast models, was a former push truck driver in the 1970's for local dirt racing tracks, loved and cared for his pet cats and was a people person loved by all.
He is survived by three sons, Steven W. "Steve" Walker and Russell D. "Russ" Walker, both of Parkersburg, and Randal D. "Randy" Walker and wife, Shannon, of Belpre; three daughters, Rebecca D. "Becki" Ruddlesden of Parkersburg, Robyn D. Watson and husband, Curtis, of Parkersburg and Ronda D. Jowers and husband, Chris, of Lubeck; five nieces and nephews, three of which he took at a young age to raise as his own when his sister, Evelene, passed away, James E. "Jim" Lockney and wife, Bonnie, of Petersburg, W.Va., Barbara A. "Barb" Short and husband, Jim, of Illinois and Sheila D.L. Lockney of Parkersburg; one sister, Virginia "Ginny" Martin and husband, Clarence, of Arkansas; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and Daniel R. Reed, who considered Harry a father figure.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Walker; one sister, Iva Evelene Lockney; and three grandchildren, Barbara Ann "Barbie" Meredith, Benjamin Edward "Benji" Ruddlesden and Matthew Trenton Jowers.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Kimes Funeral Home, 521 5th Street, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Michael Lamb officiating. Burial will follow in the Droddy-Canterbury Cemetery in Walton, W.Va. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
The family has requested that all memorial donations be made to the Harry P. Walker Memorial Fund, c/o United Bank, 514 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101.
(Kay Walker)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 Nov 2003
LESTER WALKER
Rev. Lester Ray Walker, 71, of Spencer, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at CAMC Memorial
Hospital, Charleston.
He was born in Woodland, Ill., the son of the late Shirley and Edna Johnson Walker. He
received Bible training at Moody Bible Institute and attended American Conservatory of
Music, both in Chicago. He was licensed and ordained by Glenville Baptist Church on Nov.
7, 1961, and served several churches in West Virginia. He was presently serving Mt.
Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown. He was a member of Gilboa Baptist Church, Reedy, and Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Betty June Miller Walker; one son, William Lloyd Walker of
Philippi; three daughters, Debra Sue Siebring of Rensselaer, Ind., and Melinda Raye
Walker and Lisa Dawn Hamric, both of Spencer; five grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Broad Run Baptist Church, Jane Lew, with Rev.
Lloyd Hamblin and Rev. Mike King officiating. Burial will be in Broad Run Church Cemetery
with graveside services conducted by Rev. William Coffindaffer. Visitation was scheduled
Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, and Thursday, two hours prior to services, at the church.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 9 December 2004
RICHARD WALKER
Richard Walker, 74, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.
He was born in Kanawha County, the son of the late William “Bud” and Martha Sweeney Walker. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Annalea Siers Walker; three sons, Richard E. Walker, Jr., of Cottageville, Curtis W. Walker of Huntsville, Ala., and Phillip Walker of Statesville; one daughter, Amy Jo Walker of Statesville; four brothers, William Walker of Clendenin, Bernard Walker of Okeechobee, Fla., Donald Walker of Sandusky, Ohio, and Arthur Walker of Minnora; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vernida Chandler and Maxine Engle, and one daughter, Debra J. Walker.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Wallace Beasley officiating.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 Jun 2002
ALMA WARD
Alma G. Ward, 77, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was the daughter of the late Andy and Josie Statler Craddock. She was
employed by, Calhoun General Hospital as a cook for 19 years. She was a foster
grandparent at Brooksville Grade School and Pleasant Hill Elementary.
Surviving are one sister, Cozetta Smith of Grantsville; one nephew, Albert (Bim)
Smith of Grantsville; two nieces, Lillie Smith of Parkersburg and Mary Ball of
Grantsville; one great-niece, Jamaylea Smith of Worthington, Ky.; four
great-nephews, Joseph Smith of Grantsville, Todd Smith of Spencer, Danny Ball of
Parkersburg and Michael Ball of Grantsville; one great-great-niece, Brooklyn
Smith of Harrisville; and two great-great-nephews, Douglas and Gregory Smith of
Terra Alta.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan Ward; one son, Bryan Ward, Jr.;
and one sister, Ann Craddock.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman
officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 April 2000
BRYAN WARD, JR.
Bryan Ward, Jr., 55, of Irvine, Ken., formerly of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Apr. 4,
2000, at Marcum & Wallace Hospital, Irvine.
He was born in Warren, Ohio, the son of Alma Craddock Ward of Grantsville and the
late Bryan Ward, Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a former employee of W.Va.
Dept. of Highways. He was employed by New Horizon Coal Co., Irvine, and was a
member of Lower Run Hunting Club and Knights of Pythias Lodge, Cremo, and
honorary member of Lick Run Hunting Club.
Surviving in addition to his mother are one aunt, Cozetta Smith of Grantsville.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley
officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, near Grantsville.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 October 2005
GENEVIEVE LEAH WARD
Genevieve Leah Ward, 89, of White Pine, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Della Grimm Kelley. She was a member of Cherry Fork United Methodist Church for many years.
Surviving are one son, Denzil Glenn Ward and wife Andeline of White Pine; two daughters, Barbara J. Basnett and husband Fred of Ravenswood and Donna J. Rupert and husband Richard of White Pine; one brother, Donald B. Kelley and wife Willa Lea of Grantsville; two sisters, Laura Geraldine Kelley of Grantsville and Frances Jean Miller and husband Odus of Bull River; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ursel B. Ward; one daughter, Janet Lee Ward Kelley; one son, Ursel Bruce Ward; two brothers, Virgil and Blenden Kelley; and two sisters, Gladys Whipkey and Carolina Barr.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Cherry Fork-Kight Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 Apr 2004
WALTER 'JUNIOR' WARD
Walter "Junior" Ward, 76, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Apr. 17, 2004, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Walter and Ina Wright Ward. He was a member of Evangelical Methodist Church and worked for Elkem, formerly Union Carbide. He was a stock car race driver.
Surviving are his wife of more than 50 years, Norma Robey Ward of Parkersburg; two sisters, Geraldine Sloan of Parkersburg and Blondell Miller of Ravenswood; and 10 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one nephew, Buddy Roger Robey.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Larry Piatt officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 7 February 2002
GAIL WARNER
Gail L. Warner, 52, of Naples, Fla., died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002.
Surviving are her husband, Robert V. Warner; two children, Gail Joann Cannon of
Naples and Dale Cannon of Orlando, Fla.; her mother, Iva Flinner of Naples; one
brother, Gordon Allison; and one grandchild, Alexis Kennon.
Memorial service was held at Fuller Funeral Home, Naples.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 4 July 2002 (Obituary from Dec. 12, 1948)
HUGH WARD
Hugh Ward, 80, of Grantsville, died Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital,
Parkersburg.
He was born in Gilmer County, but moved to Calhoun County early in life. He was
a retired farmer.
Surviving are his wife, Sarah Weaver Ward; five sons, Jennings of Akron, Ohio,
Walter of Grantsville, A.J. and Johnny, both of Pleasant Hill, and Arlie at
home; two daughters, Georgie Stump of Russet and Mrs. J.C. Bernard of Kentucky;
and two sisters, Maude Blake and Dora Ward, both of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Services were held at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church with Rev. M.E. Burns
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 28 October 2004
REX WARD
Rex Ward, 92, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at his home.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Jesse and Effa May Stevens Ward. He was retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways and was a fanner. He was former president of Calhoun County Farm Bureau and was a former farmer of the year. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Randall K. Martin of Elizabeth and Dale B. Martin of Grantsville; one daughter, Delana Grapes of Galax, Va.; two sisters, Irene Barr and Madge Hughes, both of Wadsworth, Ohio; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Ward, and one brother, Max Ward.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, near Grantsville.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 14 February 2008
DONALD LEE WAYNE
Donald Lee Wayne, 46, of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Calhoun County, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at his residence.
He was born in Zanesville, the son of the late Robert and Florence Bugglin Wayne.
Surviving are two brothers, Daniel and James Wayne of Zanesville, and two sisters; Rita Bagley of Zanesville and Agnes Allen of Grantsville.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Wayne, and one infant sister.
Memorial service will be held at a later date by the family.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 16 March 2006
PHILLIP RAY WATKINS
Phillip Ray Watkins, 19, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2006, in Waynesburg, Pa., as the result of an accident.
He was the son of William Ray Watkins and Mona Workman Williams. He attended Little Laurel Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his grandfather, Lanty Workman; grandmother, Rhea Watkins; step-father, Gary Williams; two sisters, Tiffany Watkins of Chloe and Samantha Jones of Clay; and one brother, Jerry Williams of Clay.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Watkins, and grandmother, Dorlene Workman.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Metheney Cemetery, Chloe.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 December 2007
MICHAEL DAVID WAYNE
Michael David Wayne, 56, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at his residence.
He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Florence Bugglin Wayne.
Surviving are his wife, Reva Mullinex Wayne, who he married Aug. 18, 1986; two sons, Michael A. Wayne, of Dayton, Ohio, and John D. Wayne of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Anna Hughey of Buckhannon; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Daniel Wayne of Zanesville, Ohio, and Jim Wayne and Donald Wayne, both of Zanesville; and two sisters, Rita Bagley of Zanesville and Agnes Allen of Grantsville.
He was preceded in death by one infant sister.
Services were held at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 7 February 2002
NOLAN WAYNE
Nolan Wayne, 66, of Milo, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at his home.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Earl and Orvie Falls Wayne.
He was a former mechanic and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and Church
of the Living God, Spencer. He was an accomplished stringed instrument musician
and made stringed instruments.
Surviving are two daughters, Penny Casstevens of North Carolina and Orvie
Nicholas of Spencer; two sons, Earl Wayne and Dennis Wayne, both of North
Carolina; four brothers, Lloyd Wayne of Orma, Frank R. Wayne of Shinnston, Larry
K. Wayne of Wooster, Ohio, and Jerry D. Wayne of Parkersburg; two sisters, Mazel
Burrough of Spencer and Anna Boggess of Liverpool; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Macel Cabell, and three grandchildren,
Kathy, Jackie and Allen Wayne.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roy Boggess
officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Minnora.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 02 January 2003
RUBY WAYNE
Ruby L. Wayne, 94, of Ashland, Ohio, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, in Kingston of
Ashland.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Bernard and C.S.
"Susie" Ferrell Price. She owned and operated Wayne's Grocery, Tarriff, for 23½
years, and was postmaster at Tariff Post Office. She was a charter member and
Past Matron of Linden Chapter No. 152, O.E.S., and a member and former Sunday
School teacher at Henry's Fork Baptist Church, Tariff.
Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Hall of Ashland and Betty Wilson of
Vienna; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O.H. "Oral" Wayne, in 1967; one son,
Billy Joe Wayne, serving with the U.S. Navy, in 1954; and one sister, Lettie
Smith.
Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor F.R.
White officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 18 Dec 2003
RUTH WAYNE
Ruth Wayne, 88, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Calhoun County, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, in Sunbridge Nursing Home, Parkersburg.
She was born in Kanawha County.
Surviving are two daughters, Patsy Groch and Iva M. Williams; five sons, Ora C. Wayne, Ira R. Wayne, Vernon J. Wayne, Bobby Wayne and Roger Wayne; 25 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah C. Wayne.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, noon, at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Howard Nichols officiating, and burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery, Sand Ridge.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 9 November 2006
FREDERICK WAYBRIGHT
Frederick H. Waybright, 69, of Reedy, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.
He was born in Ripley, the son of the late Harvey Harrison and Iva Mae Raines Waybright. He was a retired employee of General Excavating, Inc., Winchester, Va., and State Construction and Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War and member of Harmony Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Fred Waybright of Arnoldsburg and Tim Waybright of Georgia; two daughters, Kelli Weatherholtz of Woodstock, Va., and Tracy Rhodes of Mt. Jackson, Va.; one sister, Stella Jenkins of Jacksonville, N.C.; one brother, Nelson Otho Waybright of Cleveland, Ohio; six grandchildren; and one great- grandchild.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Stacy Waybright; one brother, Ronald Waybright; and one sister, Margaret Reynolds.
Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Daniel McClung officiating. Burial, with military grave-side rites, was in Looney Cemetery, Walton.
(Larry Heffner)
“Calhoun Chronicle" – 12 June 2008
EARLINE DALE WEARS
Earline Dale “Bud” Wears, 65, of Marietta, Ohio, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, at his home.
He was born at Orma, the son of the late Everette Wears and Beatrice Carpenter Wears.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had owned D&W Welding and Fabrication, Coolville, Ohio, and was later employed at Vadakin, Inc. He was a member of American Legion, Loyal Order of Moose, and Loyal Order of Eagles.
Surviving are one son, Shane Wears of Cutler, Ohio; two daughters, Tonya Kirkpatrick of Raleigh, N.C., and Diana Pinkerton of Marietta; six grandchildren; his wife, Frances K. Meredith, whom he married on May 2, 2008; one step-son, Michael Hooper of Parkersburg; one step-daughter, Melissa Stover of Tennessee; five step-grandchildren; one brother, Carmen Wears of Butler, N.C.; four sisters, Geraldine Skinner of Florida, Bernadine Underwood and Pauline Cunningham, both of Parkersburg, and Dinah Butler of North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patty Lou Wilcox, on Feb. 12, 2001, after 36 years of marriage; his step-father, Willie Franklin Butler; and one sister, Phyllis Butler.
Services were held at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, Marietta, with Rev. Randy Donan officiating. Burial was in Tunnel Cemetery with full military services.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 12 October 2000
GIFFORD WEAVER
Gifford W. "Giff" Weaver, 87, of Hur, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, in Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Russett, the son of the late Frank and Emma Burns Weaver. He was a
retired employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways and a member of Mt. Olive United
Methodist Church, Hur.
Surviving are his wife, Georgia Stemple Weaver of Hur; one son and daughter-in-law,
Bob and Dianne Weaver of Hur; one step-daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Daryl
Kelly of Newark, Ohio; one brother, Don Weaver of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sisters,
Jean Weidel of Akron, Ohio, and Doris Griffith of Lancaster, S.C.; three grandchildren;
one great-grandson; and two step-granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle McCoy Weaver in 1985; one sister,
Gladys Weaver Stump; and four brothers, Ernest, Delbert, Lauren and Glen Weaver.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m., at Mt. Olive U.M. Church, Hur,
with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating, and burial in Hur Cemetery. Visitation was
scheduled one hour prior to service.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 March 2008
JAMES WEAVER
James F. "Jim" Weaver, 56, of Okinawa, Japan, died Sunday, Mar. 9, 2008.
He was the son of Betty Fern Holpp Weaver and the late James Lauren Weaver of Mt. Zion.
He received a bachelor's degree in education from Glenville State College in 1974 and a master's degree in administration from West Virginia University in 1983. He taught for several years at Calhoun County High School before accepting a teaching position with Dept. of Defense Dependent Schools in Okinawa, where he taught middle and high school science on Kadena Air Force Base. In 2001, he was named Air Force Teacher of the Year.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Takayo; one son, Alex of Okinawa; one daughter, Jamie Hickman of Grantsville; one brother, David Weaver of Grantsville; and three sisters, Lora Sturm of Ripley and Linda Shock and Martha Haymaker, both of Mt. Zion.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
“Calhoun Chronicle" – 17 April 2008
JAMES WEAVER
Memorial service for James F. “Jim” Weaver, 56, of Okinawa, Japan, will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Sunday, Apr. 27, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jim Weaver Memorial Fund at Calhoun Banks. All proceeds will benefit Calhoun County 4-H.
Weaver, who died Sunday, Mar. 9, was the son of Betty Fern Holpp Weaver and the late James Lauren Weaver of Mt. Zion. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Takayo; his son, Alex of Okinawa; one daughter, Jamie Hickman of Grantsville; one brother, David Weaver of Grantsville; and three sisters, Lora Sturm of Ripley and Linda Shock and Martha Haymaker, both of Mt. Zion.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 9 August 2001
LARRY WEAVER
Larry R. Weaver, 59, of Belpre, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, in Ritchie
County.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Holten Vere and Ange Belle
Ferrell Weaver. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Agnes Keesor Weaver; three daughters, Trina White and
Lisa Haskins, both of Leesburg, Va., and Denise L. Weaver of West Palm Beach,
Fla.; five grandchildren; and one sister, Sharon Lowery of Parkersburg.
Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jesse
Keenan officiating.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 July 2000
MAXINE WEAVER
Maxine Arthur Weaver, 71, of Vail, Ariz., died Sunday, June 25, 2000, at her residence.
She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Arthur.
Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Weaver Afanasiev of Campbell, Calif.; one son,
Charles Weaver of Vail; one brother, Warren Arthur of Vienna; and one sister, Jeanette
Kerby of Barberton, Ohio; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Delbert Weaver; one daughter, Pamela
Weaver June; and two sisters, Betty Furr and Marjorie Kerby.
Burial was in Tucson, Ariz.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 16 August 2007
ETHEL WEBB
Ethel Webb, 89, of Spencer, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late John and Ocie Parsons Wallbrown. She formerly worked at Spencer-Roane Hotel, was a homemaker, and a Methodist.
Surviving are her daughter-in-law, who was her caretaker, Sandy Webb of Spencer; two sons, Jerry David Webb of Carey, N.C., and Richard Marshall Webb of Manassas, Va.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil C. Webb; one son, Joe Allen Webb; five sisters, Mary Elizabeth Marks, Viola Norman, Virgie Black, Myrtle White and Millie May; one half-sister, Myrlene Boyce; and four brothers, Joseph Clay, Elza Herbert, George Edward and Henry John Wallbrown.
Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Mike King officiating. Burial will be in Eventide Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Per her request, she will be cremated.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 2 December 2004
LILA ELAINE WEBB
Lila Elaine Webb, 72, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer.
She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Charlie M. and Bernice Starcher Smith. She retired from the W.Va. Health Dept., Maternal and Child Health, in 1996. She was a member of Women’s Club, Roane Cancer Education Coalition, National Cancer Society and Roane Community Health Foundation, and longtime member of Spencer Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Donzel Webb; one daughter, Regina Webb Norris of St. Augustine, Fla.; one sister, Kathleen Coleman of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Guyla L. Brady.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Ron Buckalew officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville.
(Larry Heffner)
Anna J. Weekley
Anna Jane Sampson Weekley, 64, of Weekleyville, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Minnora, a daughter of the late Hurdle and Estel Groggs Sampson.
She was an Olive Orange High School graduate where she was a cheerleader for four
years. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Ames Department Store, Athens, Ohio.
She was affiliated with the Vanderhoof Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Charles C. Weekley; two sons, Tom E. and Charles Robert, both of Guysville, Ohio; one daughter Judy Clark, of Guysville; one brother, Rick Sampson of Coolville, Ohio, four sisters, Gladys Barton, Mickie Spradlin, both of Coolville, Sue Smith of Florida and Marge Benedum of Reedsville, Ohio; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Daris Sampson.
Services were Tuesday at White Funeral Home, Coolville with Rev. Cecil A. Morrison officiating. Burial was in Vanderhoof Cemetery.
(Franklin Sampson)
"The Athens Messenger" - Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001 pg D8
Charles Cameron Weekley
Charles Cameron Weekley, 67, of Guysville, died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, at his home.
He was born Nov. 15, 1933, in Wood Co W.Va. son of the late Thayer and Lena Sams Weekley. He was a former employee of Elkem Metal Co.
Charles was a member of Vanderhoof Baptist Church, and Hocking River Coonhunters
and Sportsmen Association and served on the board of directors at the Lottridge Community Center.
He is survived by three children, Tom E. (Jennie) Weekley, Bob (Jo) Weekley and Judith (Fred) Clark all of Guysville (Weekleyville); grandchildren Tom II (Dawn) Weekley,
Charles Glen Weekley, Jesse (Tiffany) Weekley, Victor Clark, Misty (Jared) Clark,
Bobbie Jo (Daniel) Weekley, Robert Jr (Angie) Weekley and Allan (Christine ) Weekley, a special great -grandson, Tom III "Tres" Weekley; a brother Richard (Linda) Weekley, Coolville: five sisters, Doris Ann Owens of Virginia, Roberta ( Glen) Bonar of Arizona, Sandra (David) Brentlinger of Lancaster, Joyce (Chuck) Bonar of Vincent, and Emma Jane Sampson of Parkersburg and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Anna Jane Sampson Weekley; brothers Sammy, Neal, and Edward and sisters Barbara, Jean, Patricia and Betty.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at White Funeral, Coolville, with Rev. Cecil Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Vanderhoof Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
(Franklin Sampson)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 4 Sep 2003
JANET WEEKLEY
Janet Thompson Weekley, 68, of Orma, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003.
She was the daughter of the late Frederick Woodyard Thompson and Christine Lowe Miles Thompson.
Surviving are her husband, Lowell Weekley; two daughters, Chris and Laurel; one son, David; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Eddie Thompson.
She was preceded in death by one son, Dale.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Brother Charles Scott officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 11 Mar 2004
LEAR WEEKLEY
Lear Parsons Weekley, 95, died Friday, Mar. 5, 2004.
She was the daughter of the late Bailey and Nanny Parsons. She lived in Calhoun County until 1955, then resided in Akron, Ohio. She retired from Akron City Hospital in 1980. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are four sons, Paul Weekley of Knoxville, Tenn., Lowell Weekley of Nicut, Bill Weekley of Wooster, Ohio, and Carroll Weekley of Parkersburg; one daughter, Sharon Hill of Lineboro, Md.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lucy Bailey of Akron.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 12 July 2007
OPAL KNOTTS WEEKLEY
Opal Knotts Cottrell Weekley, 90, of Orma, died Monday, July 2, 2007, at Roane General Hospital.
She was born at Chloe, the daughter of the late Charles and Ettie Duffield Knotts. She was a homemaker and a schoolteacher in Calhoun and Braxton counties.
Surviving are one step-daughter, Sharon Weekley Hill of Lineboro, Md.; four step-sons, Paul Weekley of Knoxville, Tenn., Lowell Weekley of Orma, Bill Weekley of Wooster, Ohio, and Carroll Weekley of Parkersburg; two daughters, Geneva Lucas of Kingman, Ariz., and Barbara Travis of Parkersburg; one son, Larry Cottrell of Orma; three sisters, Marie Knotts Arnold of Coolville, Ohio, Jean Knotts Carte of Charleston and Juanita Knotts Siers of Fayetteville; 40 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Weekley; two step-sons, Robert and Loy Weekley; one step-daughter, Glenna Weekley Pilgrim; two sisters, Sadie Knotts Arnold and Reva Knotts Gibson; and six brothers, Lee, Scott, Cecil, Bernard, Tommy and Charles Knotts.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darrell Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 15 November 2001
THELMA WEEKLEY
Thelma Weekley, 68, of Grantsville, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Lester and Dutch Gainer
Jarvis. She was a 1950 graduate of Calhoun County High School and was a member
of Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville.
Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Edgar Weekley; one son, Doug Weekley of
Doylestown, Ohio; one daughter, Debra Kerr of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; one sister, Ann
Lloyd of Dayton, Nev.; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Bernice Hustead, and one brother, Troy
Jarvis.
Services were held at Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf
and Rev. John Powell officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Nicut.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 May 2007
RUSSELL RAY WEHRLE
Russell Ray Wehrle, 40, of Spokane, Wash., died Monday, May 7, 2007, at his home.
He was a 1984 graduate of Nitro High School. He had formerly been employed as a laborer and a nursing assistant and had recently been ordained as a Wesleyan pastor.
Surviving are his mother and step-father, Joyce M. and Harry L. Hawkins of Chloe; father, Richard R. Wehrle of Charleston; two brothers, Richard R. Wehrle of Nashville, Tenn., and Harry L. Hawkins III of Chloe; maternal grandparents, Russell and Freda Naylor of Luling, La.; and paternal grandmother, Lena Wehrle of Charleston.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Norman J. Wehrle.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Orma United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Josiah "Si" Jarvis Cemetery, Oka.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 6 September 2007
DONALD RAY WELCH
Donald Ray Welch, 70, of Macon, Ga., died Sunday, May 13, 2007.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Robert Welch and Rhoda B. Richards Welch Jones. He was a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and worked for Cherokee Brick and Tile Co.
Surviving are his wife, Lulu Frances Welch; one son, William "Billy" Welch; one step-daughter, Brenda Jackson; two half-brothers, Russell E. Jones of Big Springs and Richard Welch of Lancaster, Ohio; four half-sisters, Shirley Ann Taylor and Betty Jane Jenkins, both of Big Bend, Wanda Dye of Midland, N.C., and Sara Welch of Hebron, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, William Foster "Bill" Welch; one sister, Lois Carol Welch Richey; one half-brother, Darl Glenn Jones; step-father, Harley C. Jones; and one step-grandson, Derrick Jackson.
Services were held at Chapel Glen Haven Memorial Garden, Macon.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 14 February 2008
ELEANOR WELCH
Eleanor G. Welch, 89, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.
She was born in Marion County, the daughter of the late George and Alverta Wells Deulley.
Surviving are four sons, Howard and wife Sandra, James and wife Bessie, all of Nobe, Larry of Tennessee and William and Pelma Wolfe of Ravenswood; five daughters, Thelma Winter and husband Owen of Burning Springs, Patricia Metz and Jean McCray, both of Parkersburg, Loretta Scott of Five Forks and Betty Wilson and husband Marvin of Grantsville; 44 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Arnold Yoak; and one sister, Jean Godfrey.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Delmar Welch; an infant son; one grandson; five sisters; and two brothers.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Broomstick Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 14 November 2002
RALPH WELLS
Ralph E. Wells, 92, of Big Springs, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at his
residence.
He was born in Yawke, the son of the late Charles Milton and Lydia Jane
Williamson Wells. He was a former barber in Smithville and Grantsville and
worked for South Penn (Pennzoil) when he retired. At age 65, he began working
for Bowser (Megan Utility) as a pumper. He quit working at age 80. He was a
member of Beech Valley United Methodist Church, Big Springs.
Surviving are one daughter, Patricia Ann Wells Frederick; one son-in-law, George
Frederick; two grandsons, Rodney Frederick and Gregory Frederick; two
granddaughters, Debbie Walker and Sherry Price; seven great-grandchildren,
Jessica and Jeremy Frederick, Heather and Matthew Walker and Amanda, Greg and
Michael Frederick; and two great-great-grandchildren, Dakota Snider and Garrett
Frederick.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Winifred (Winnie) Myers Wells;
and two sisters, Elsie and Bessie Ketchum.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville,
with Rev. Alfred Hickman and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating, and burial in
Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled until the time of service.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 14 February 2002
WILLIAM BURL WELLS
William Burl Wells, 75, of Butler, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002.
He was born in Annamoriah, the son of the late Ray Wells and Della Stutler. He
retired from Armor's Meat Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and served in the U.S. Navy in
World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Marie; three sons, Harry, William and Michael; three
daughters, Opal, Helen and Christine; several grandchildren; two brothers, Hie
Herron of Annamoriah and Jack Herron of Marshallville, Ohio; and two sisters,
Genevieve Mosley of Virginia and Deloris Casto of Orrville, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by two infant brothers, James and Robert Herron, one
infant sister, Virginia Wells.
His cremated remains will be buried at Cooper Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 July 2006
BRANDY MICHELLE WEST
Brandy Michelle West, 29, of Leachtown, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital as a result of an ATV accident.
She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of Randy and Debbie Davis Tanner of Leachtown. She was a 1994 graduate of Scott High School.
Surviving are her husband, Tracy West, formerly of Grants-ville; one step-son, Zachary West of Grantsville; one brother, Michael Tanner; one sister, Bridgett Tanner; and paternal grand-mother, Betty Tanner.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Robert Tanner, and maternal grandparents, Chester E. and Mary V. Davis.
Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Charlene Spaur officiating. Burial was in Kanawha Baptist Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 December 2006
EVANGELINE WEST
Evangeline "Jean" West, 92, of Sissonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She was retired as a school teacher in Kanawha County and was a member of Humphrey United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Glidewell of Powhatan, Va., and Judith Montgomery of Aiken, S.C.; one brother, Blaine West of Beavercreek, Ohio; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Mayfield West.
Services were held at Long and Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville, with Rev. James W. Holtsclaw and Rev. Terri Dean officiating. Burial was in Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 15 February 2001
IVA PEARL WEST
Iva Pearl West, 97, of Spencer, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at Miletree Center,
Spencer.
She was born in Walton, the daughter of the late John and Roxie Walker Jones. She
was a homemaker and a member of Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Helen Young of Ravenswood and Mary Umstead of
Grantsville; one brother, Romie "Dick" Clarence Jones of New Braunfels, Tex.; four
grandchildren; to step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five step-great-
grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie S. West; one brother, John Gay
Jones; and two sisters, Beulah Willman and Macil Samples.
Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Rick
Swearengin and Rev. Stanley Skeens officiating. Burial was in Rocky Branch
Cemetery, Walton.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 March 2008
LENZIE WEST
Lenzie "Mason" West, 75, of Lorain, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at Amherst Manor Retirement Community.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Seldon and Ivy West.
He enlisted in the Army in 1952 and served until 1954, receiving the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He moved his family to Lorain in 1958 and retired in 1985 from the coupling shop of US Steel. He was a member of Murray Ridge Road Church of God, Elyria, Ohio.
Surviving are two sons, Marvin of San Diego, Calif., and Michael of Lorain; one daughter, Melissa Swetz of Amherst, Ohio; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Hartis West and Benjamin Smith West, both of West Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Toler West; one granddaughter, Melissa; and several siblings.
Services were held at Dovin Funeral Home, Lorain, with Rev. Thom W. Cody officiating. Burial, with full military honors, was in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 30 August 2001
OMA VIRGINIA WEST
Oma Virginia Harris West, 92, of Bidwell, Ohio, died at the home of her
daughter, Ruth Bostic, on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001.
She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Asa B. Harris and Virgin
Barnes Harris. She was a graduate of Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, and
had taught at White Pine School. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Rio
Grande, Ohio, where she served as deaconess and flower stewardess.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph H. West of Vinton, Ohio, and David West of
Bidwell; one daughter, Ruth Bostic of Bidwell; eight grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Proudfoot of Reading, Pa., and Geneva
Johnson of Trenton, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Edward Cecil West, in
1988; two brothers and one sister.
Services were held at Calvary Baptist Church, Rio Grande, with Rev. Luther Tracy
and Rev. Peter Conlin officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Rio Grande.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 3 January 2008
WILLARD WEST
Willard West, 90, of Raytown, Mo., formerly of Calhoun County, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007.
He was the son of the late Jacob and Clara Roberts West and was raised by the late Jacob and Ava Somerville West. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from City Wide Tree Service, the business he founded in Kansas City, Mo., in 1965. He often attended the annual homecoming at his childhood church, Chapel Baptist, Nobe.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Dorothy West; three daughters, Sharon Ebert of Lenexa, Kan., Vicky Johnson of McLough, Kan., and Eva Mack of Kansas City; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Georgia West Stump, and one brother, James "Jack" West.
At his request, his cremated remains will be placed in a niche at Johnson County Chapel, Overland Park, Kan.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 May 2001
BRANTY WESTFALL
Branty Westfall, 88, of Ivydale, Clay County, died Wednesday, May 16, 2001,
at his home.
He was born in Clay County and was a retired coal miner, a Christian, and a
former CCC member.
Surviving are his wife, Inez Westfall; two sons, Edsel Westfall of Maysel
and Wayne Westfall of Nitro; one sister, Maysel Igo of Duck; seven
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret Westfall.
Services were held at Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Nebo, with Rev. Darrell
Mollohan officiating. Burial was in McGlaughlin Cemetery, Ivydale.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 16 March 2006
CHESTER LEE WESTFALL
Chester Lee Westfall, 83, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2006, at home.
He was born in Ripley, the son of the late Flossie Milligan and Hoyt Westfall. He worked at Union Carbide, South Charleston, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was an instrument flight instructor attaining the rank of lieutenant. In 1953, he and his wife moved to Glenville and started Dalton Store Co. Another store was opened in Grantsville. He retired after 33 years of business. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Gilmer Lodge AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies and Nemesis Shrine Temple, Parkersburg, and Gilmer County Farm Bureau. He was a founding member of Glenville Lions Club.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Dalton Westfall, whom he married Feb. 6, 1948; one son, John C. Westfall, DDS; two daughters, Jane Kennedy of Ripley and JoAnn Powell of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Isabelle Baird.
Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 21 September 2006
DOROTHY ANN WESTFALL
Dorothy Ann Westfall, 83, of Glenville, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006.
She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Nellie Shouldis Dalton. In 1953, she and her husband moved to Glenville and started Dalton Store Co. Later, another store was opened in Grantsville. She retired after 33 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son, John C. Westfall of Glenville; two daughters, Jane Kennedy of Ripley and JoAnn Powell of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Chester, and one brother, Clyde Dalton, Jr., of Clendenin.
Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 25 October 2001
ERMAL WESTFALL
Ermal A. Westfall, 91, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at Stonewall
Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Frank and Lula Hayhurst
Metz. She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville, and was a
member of Rush Run Baptist Church, Stumptown.
Surviving are one son, Scottie Westfall of Grantsville; six grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Park Westfall; one son; and two
daughters.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville,
with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating, and burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, near
Grantsville.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 21 June 2001
TYLER JAMES WESTFALL
Tyler James Westfall, infant son of Clyde P. and Lisa Parsons Riggs of
Grantsville, died at birth on Monday, June 18, 2001, at Roane General Hospital.
Surviving in addition to his parents are maternal grandmother, Virginia
Catherine Parsons of Grantsville, and paternal grandmother, Joann Westfall of
Grantsville.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 31 October 2002
WILMA WESTFALL
Wilma Dotson Westfall, 84, of Triplett Road, Spencer, died Friday, Oct. 25,
2002, in Roane General Hospital.
She was born in Tyler County, the daughter of the late James and Mary Williams
Dotson. She was a former president of Roane General Hospital Auxiliary where she
volunteered for 29 years. She was a former employee of Kellwood Industries,
Spencer, with 14 years of service. She was a charter member of Spencer Church of
Christ.
Surviving are three sons, Edward C. Westfall, Jr., and James H. Westfall, both
of Spencer, and Bernard G. Westfall of Morgantown; one daughter, Sandra Westfall
Tupes of Charlotte, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Westfall, and one daughter,
Barbara Ann Westfall.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Blaine Cook
officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 8 Apr 2004
ETTA CHENOWETH WHEELER
Etta Chenoweth Wheeler, 98, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Apr. 5, 2004.
She was born at Nicut, the daughter of the late David Oscar and Mary Jane Knotts Chenoweth. She graduated from Calhoun County High School and Bowling Green Business University, Bowling Green, Ky. She worked in the State Legislature and State Tax Dept., Charleston, for 14 years. She and her husband opened Chenoweth Wheeler Realty Co. in Parkersburg with his father. She later worked for the State Road Commission, where she retired after eight years of service. She was active in Democratic Woman's Club, Civic Woman's Club and Zonta Club, and was a 50-year member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one brother, J. Wesley Chenoweth of Parkers-burg; one step-son, Hoyt N. Wheeler of Columbia, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Wheeler; one infant daughter, Jane; seven brothers, Thurl R., David W., Denver O., and Carl Chenoweth and three infants; and a nephew, Carl, who was killed during a flying mission over Austria during World War II.
Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m., and on Friday, noon until the service.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 14 March 2002 (Obituary from July 7, 1960)
ALBERT R. WHIPKEY
Albert Ross Whipkey, 84, of Nobe, died at his home Friday, July 1, 1960.
He was born in Marshall County, the son of the late James and Mary Conant
Whipkey. He was a retired farmer.
Surviving are five daughters, Lenna Offutt and Ida Nicholas, both of
Grantsville, Goldie Kight of Big Springs, Wanda Whipkey of Nobe and Juanita
Lydick of Five Forks; four sons, Delmus Whipkey of Big Springs, James Whipkey of
Nobe, Delbert Whipkey of Akron, Ohio, and Albert Ross Whipkey of Cleveland; two
brothers, John Whipkey of Youngstown, Ohio, and Joe E. Whipkey of Cameron; three
sisters, Kate Mitchell of Straussburg, Ohio, and May Wilson and Dollie Whipkey,
both of Five Forks; 33 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe, with Rev. B.A. Hensley and
Rev. Archie Showen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 17 April 2003
ALVA WHIPKEY
Alva F. Whipkey, 90, of Waterford, Ohio, died Monday, Apr. 7, 2003, at the Arbors, Marietta, Ohio.
He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Jay and Emily Holbert. He was self-employed as a lime vendor and was a member of Eagles Club, Beverly, Ohio.
Surviving are his wife, Marilyn; Whipkey; one daughter, Lenora Mulinex of Athens, Ga.; one brother, Bernard Whipkey of Truth or Consequences, N.M.; two sisters, Janet Allen of Parkersburg and Malinda McMillan of Las Vegas, Nev.; six step-children, Joanne DeEmila of Orlando, Fla., Loise Holland of Marietta, Douglas Dick of Parkersburg, Theresa Amos and Valerie Schmidt, both of New Matamoras, Ohio; and Nancy Dick of Athens, Ohio; four grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Freda Ayers Whipkey, in 1993; four brothers, Alfred, Alton, Samuel and Daniel; and three sisters, Ruby, Dola and Ethel.
Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Tom Butterfield officiating. Burial was in Big Tygart Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 7 March 2002 (Obituary from Dec. 15, 1960)
ARTHUR WHIPKEY
Arthur Whipkey, 70, of Grantsville, died Friday, Dec. 9, 1960, in the Veterans
Hospital, Clarksburg.
He was born near Big Springs, the son of the late Davie and Damie Kight Whipkey.
He was a veteran of World War I and a member of American Legion Post No. 82,
Grantsville.
Surviving are two brother, Isaac and Kenneth Whipkey of White Pine; one uncle,
I.F. Kight of Harrisville; five nieces; and six nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Effie D. Starkey; and one infant
brother, Clifford Whipkey.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Denley Tenney
officiating. Burial was in Nobe Chapel Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 31 August 2000
BERNARD "BUCK" WHIPKEY
Bernard "Buck" Whipkey, 69, of Nobe, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Dollie E. Whipkey. He was retired
from Walker Systems.
Surviving are his wife, Phyllis W. Whipkey; two sons, Bernard Whipkey, Jr., and Roger
Whipkey, both of Elizabeth; one daughter, Barbara Whipkey of Parkersburg; one sister,
Winifred Sellers of Parkersburg; three grandchildren; 10 step-children; 28 step-
grandchildren; and 8 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Whipkey; his second wife, Beverly
Whipkey; one sister, Wilma Simmons; and one grandson.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Harry Drake
officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery, Nobe.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 17 May 2007
BOBBY WHIPKEY
Bobby Whipkey, 39, of Greeneville, Tenn., died Sunday, May 13, 2007, at Takoma Regional Hospital, Greeneville.
He was the son of Hester Elizabeth Stump of Mt. Zion and the late Ralph Whipkey. He was an employee of Miller Industry.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Patsy Whip-key; two step-children, Robert Dunbar of Jonesborough, Tenn., and Rachel Dunbar of the home; six grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph Whipkey, Jr., of Maryland and Mike Whipkey of Arnoldsburg; four sisters, Micki Hickman of Gilboa, Lynn Morrison of Nobe, Della Nichols of Mt. Zion and Bea Robinson of Tanner; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Rita Whipkey and Vicki Whipkey, and two nephews, Luke Hickman and Michael Whipkey.
Services will be held Thursday, May 17, 11 a.m., at Whitten-burg United Methodist Church, with Rev. Richie Neese and Rev. Phil Hickman officiating, and burial in the church cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Kiser Funeral Home, Greeneville.
(Larry Heffner)
Parkersburg News/The Sentinel
Friday, April 23, 2004
George Whipkey
George Whipkey, 98, of Grantsville passed away April 20, 2004, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center in Grantsville.
He was born at Nobe, W.Va., a son of the late Abe and Daisy Church Whipkey. He was a well-known gospel singer, having taught gospel music in Calhoun and surrounding counties for many years. He had been a member of the Chapel Baptist Church at Nobe since 1934 and was a member of the IOOF Lodge 118 at Burnt House.
Surviving are one brother, Leon Whipkey of Nobe; and three sisters, Agnes (Susie) Smith and Thelma Lowe, both of Ohio; and Alma Wright of Parkersburg.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Whipkey; one sister, Mary Morris; and one infant brother.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe, with the Revs. Ronzel Roberts and Robert Nicholas officiating. Interment will be in the Nobe Cemetery. Friends may call from noon - 2 p.m. Sunday at the church
(Kay Walker)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 May 2001
GLADYS WHIPKEY
Gladys Whipkey, 91, of White Pine, died Monday, May 21, 2001, in Minnie
Hamilton Health Care Center.
She was born at White Pine, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Della
Grimm Kelley. She was a long-time member of Cherry Fork United Brethren
Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Edna Carroll Whipkey and Mary L. Nichols, both
of Grantsville; two sons, Rev. Kenneth Whipkey of Smithville and Francis D.
Whipkey of Belpre, Ohio; one brother, Donald Kelley of Grantsville; three
sisters, Genevieve Ward, Geraldine Kelley and Jean Miller, all of
Grantsville; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Whipkey, Sr., and two
brothers, Virgil Kelley and Blendon Kelley; and one sister, Caroline Barr.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Kight
Cemetery, Cherry Fork. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m.,
at the funeral home. Family and friends will be received at the church
following the burial.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 13 May 2004
GEORGE WHIPKEY
George Whipkey, 98, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2004, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.
He was born at Nobe, the son of the late Abe and Daisy Church Whipkey. He was a gospel singer and taught gospel music in Calhoun and surrounding counties. He had been a member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe, since 1934, and was a member of IOOF Lodge No. 118, Burnt House.
Surviving are one brother, Leon Whipkey of Nobe, and three sisters, Agnes (Susie) Smith and Thelma Lowe, both of Ohio, and Alma Wright of Parkersburg.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Whipkey; one sister, Mary Morris; and one infant brother.
Services were held at Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Ronzel Roberts and Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 28 October 2004
HELEN WHIPKEY
Helen Nadine Whipkey, 76, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Charlie Hupp and Leurna Hathaway Hupp. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Vienna, and DAV Chapter 32, Murphytown. She had formerly been employed by Wood County Board of Education as a cook for more than 10 years and by North Parkersburg Baptist Church as a secretary for 10 years.
Surviving are her husband, Emil L. “Burrhead” Whipkey, Sr.; two sons, Emil L. Whipkey, Jr., of Mineral Wells and Charles W. “Chuck” Whipkey of Parkersburg; one daughter, Linda L. Woolard of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, who all died in infancy.
Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jonathan Lands officiating. Entombment was in Three Crosses Mausoleum, Sunset Memory Gardens.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 5 June 2008
PHYLLIS JUNE REED WHIPKEY
Phyllis June Reed Whipkey, 68, of Grantsville, died Monday, June 2, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Pearl Shimer Reed.
She was an abstracter in the oil and gas industry and a former Calhoun county clerk.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathy Godfrey of Grantsville and Deanna Wright of Mt. Zion; two brothers, Tim Reed of Cutler, Ohio, and David Reed of Grantsville; one sister, Euna Reed of Five Forks; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to pay their respects may send flowers. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 24 January 2002
WANDA (Granny) WHIPKEY
Wanda L. (Granny) Whipkey, 87, of Parkersburg, formerly of Grantsville, died
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born at Nobe, the daughter of the late Albert Ross and Ida Mae Church
Whipkey. She was manager for several years of "The Store" in Grantsville, and
had attended Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe. She served as a foster grandmother for
13 years in Calhoun and Wood counties and was a former nurse's aide at Calhoun
General Hospital. She enjoyed various church services at Eagle Point Nursing
Center where she was a patient.
Surviving are two daughters, Janet Rebecca Smith of Parkersburg and Marilyn
Frances Mills of Brohard; one son, Richard Neil Whipkey of Parkersburg; one
sister, Ida Mae Nicholas of Grantsville; six grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Lenna Mae Offutt, Goldie E. Kight
and Waneta Lydick; four brothers, James Henry Whipkey, Albert Ross Whipkey,
George Delbert Whipkey and Delmas Edward Whipkey; one grandson, John Patrick
Smith; and one great-granddaughter, Athena Dundus.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Casey
Stinespring officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 17 June 2004
MARION WHISMAN
Marion G. Whisman, 87, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Wolfe County, Ky., the son of the late Sam and Laura Clark Whisman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he received a Purple Heart. He was a sign painter and carpenter and a member of Mount Olive United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Elah Starcher Whisman; two daugh-ters, Joan Satterfield of Grantsville and Twila Roach of Parkers-burg; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, Jack and Alford Whisman; one half-brother, Bill Whisman; and a twin sister, Mary.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Mount Olive United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Swearingen and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating, and burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation was also scheduled one hour prior to services.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 25 July 2002
CAROLYN WHITE
Carolyn L. White, 60, of White Pine, died Monday, July 22, 2002, in Charleston
Area Medical Center.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Royal and Alma Kelley
White. She was a member of Cherry Fork United Methodist Church. She had formerly
worked for Rubber Fabricators, Inc., Grantsville, McCoy's Service Center,
Smithville, and as a caseworker for Calhoun County Committee on Aging,
Grantsville.
Surviving are three brothers, Ron White of Wakeman, Ohio, Joe White of LaGrange,
Ohio, and Steve White of St. Albans.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Wava White, and two brothers, Gary and
Benny White.
Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with
Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be Kight Cemetery, White Pine.
Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to service.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 17 July 2003
EVA JEWELL WHITE
Eva JeweIl White, 76, of Ravenswood, died Friday, July 11, 2003, in Ravenswood Village.
She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Edgar and Clara Stump Cook. She was a retired cook at Calhoun General Hospital and served as a foster grandparent at Pleasant Hill and Ravenswood Elementary schools for 18 years. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church, Ravenswood.
Surviving are one daughter, Wilma Drennen of Ravenswood; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruffner White.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. David Johnston officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Baptist Church Cemetery, Rosedale.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 25 November 2004
DELBERT WHITE
Delbert “Joe” White, 65, of LaGrange, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph.
He was born at Grantsville, the son of the late Royal and Alma Kelly White. He was employed by Ford Motor Co., Loraine, Ohio, in the body shop for 31 years before retiring in 1991. He was a member of UAW Local 425.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Naomi Holbert White; one daughter, Cathy Ross of Grafton, Ohio; two sons, Tod White of LaGrange and Randy White of Fox River Grove, Ill.; eight grand-children; one great-grandchild; and two brothers, Ron White of Wakeman, Ohio, and Steve White of St. Albans.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Wava Hunter and Carolyn White, and two brothers, Benny White and Gary White.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Kight Cemetery, White Pine Road, near Grantsville.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 10 April 2003
FREDDIE EUGENE WHITE
Freddie Eugene White of Channelview, Tex., died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, in Channelview Hospital.
He was born at Glenville, the son of Nettie Starcher Kerby and the late Greely White of Channelview. He attended Calhoun High School and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He served four years in the Navy aboard the USS Chambers and retired as a mechanic from Auto Handling, Houston, Tex.
Surviving in addition to his mother are two daughters, Leto Wood and Fresa Jennings, both of Houston; two sons, Freddie White, Jr., and Roger White, both of Houston; one sister, Freda Booher of Orma; one brother, Frankie White of Barberton, Ohio; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Enda Carpenter.
Burial was at the convenience of the family.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 30 August 2001
JAMES ALBERT WHITE
James A. White, 70, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001.
He was born in Marlington and spent most of his childhood in Grantsville. He
graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Navy in
Korea and worked 19 years as retail manager for McCrory's Dept. Stores and 22
years with Beall's Dept. Stores. He was a Methodist.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Alice; one son, Mark of Palm Harbor, Fla.;
three daughters, Cynthia Herald of Palm Harbor, Lisa Wavra of Melbourne, Fla.,
and Debra White of New Smyrna Beach; one brother, Eugene of Orlando, Fla.; five
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His step-father was the late Holly
Beall of Grantsville.
Services were held at Baldwin Memorial Chapel, North Causeway, Fla., with Mark
Davis officiating. Military Honors were given by American Legion Post 17, New
Smyrna Beach.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 13 Nov 2003
LONA JANE WHITE
Lona Jane White, 102, of Barberton, Ohio, formerly of Sand Ridge, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in Magnolia Health Care Center, Wadsworth, Ohio.
She was born at Uler, Roane County, the daughter of the late John and Lena Cochran Drake. She was a homemaker and a member of Walton Full Gospel Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mildren Simmons of Barberton; one son, Verbis White of Akron, Ohio; one brother, Ronsel Drake of Ivydale; eight grandchildren, including Karen Boothe of Grantsville; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence White, and one son, Clarence White, Jr.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Olive Swiney officiating. Burial was in Mace-White Cemetery, Sand Ridge.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 April 2006
RONZAL ADAM WHITE
Ronzal Adam White, 90, of Wilsie, Braxton County, died Monday, Apr. 10, 2006, at Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Clarksburg.
He was the son of the late Homer and Rosa B. Six White. He was a retired steel worker and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II for which he received a Purple Heart. He was a Christian.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Gladys Carte White; two sons, Charles White of Exchange and Dana White of Frametown; three daughters, Edna Zwoll of Orma, Janet Glessner of Adrian and Marie Collins of New London, Ohio; two brothers, Roscoe White of Parkersburg and Dorvin White of Rockport; one sister, Naomi Gilbert of Elizabeth; 16 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, William "Ronnie" White: two grandchildren; five brothers; and five sisters.
Services were held at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in White Family Cemetery, Sleith, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post #33.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 09 January 2003
SHARON ROSE WHITE
Sharon Rose White of Frametown, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, in an auto accident near Servia, Braxton County.
She was born in Roane County, the daughter of Bill Robert and Janet Vanburen White of Frametown. She was a member of Hill Fork Community Church, Rosedale.
Surviving in addition to her parents are one daughter, Beverly Renae Bosley; four brothers, Billy Joe White, Daniel Blaine White and Jonathan Lee White, all of Frametown, and James Robert White of Gassaway; and her maternal grandfather, David Vanburen of Rosedale.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Hart officiating. Burial was in Mill Fork Cemetery, Rosedale.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 1 March 2007
WILLIAM WHITE, JR.
William R. "Bill" White, Jr., 67, of Spencer, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Clarks-burg.
He was born at Oka, the son of the late Russell White and Sybil Jean Jarvis White Pischke. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. He was a retired self-employed businessman.
Surviving are his wife, Cheryl White; one daughter, Melody Starcher of Spencer; two sons, Michael White of Lincoln, Neb., and Mark White of Spencer; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, John White.
Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial, with military graveside rites, was in Thomas P. Jarvis Cemetery, Oka.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 8 Apr 2004
BETTY JANE WHITED
Betty Jane Whited, 60, of Creston, died Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2004, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late William Carl Stutler and Jessie Irene Vandale Stutler, formerly of Little Creek.
Surviving are two sons, Randy Gene Whited of Akron, Ohio, and Ricky Edward Smith of Grantsville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Sue Whited.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Webb officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Stutler Road, Annamoriah.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 9 August 2007
GEORGIA ESTELLE WHITED
Georgia Estelle Whited, 88, of Coolville, Ohio, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Henderson, Mason County, the daughter of the late Wilber Carris Lee and Elma Ruth Huffman Lee. She retired from U.S. Postal Service with 29 years of service at Palestine.
Surviving are three sons, William C. of Parkersburg, Richard L. of Grantsville and Phillip P. of Rockport; three daughters, Kathryn Ashley of Glenville, Nancy Katrina of Hampton, Va., and Mary Ann Copen of Elizabeth; one brother, Albert Don Lee of Parkersburg; several grandchildren, including Rex Whited of Coolville, whom she resided with; several great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Delbert Whited, on Aug. 6, 1989; one granddaughter, Deidra D. Whited (whom she raised); one infant son; two brothers, Frank Lee and Doyle Lee; and one sister, Rita Ruth Tuck.
Services were held at Matheny-Pomroy funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. William Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial was in Two Runs Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 27 February 2003
AGNES WHYTSELL
Agnes Whytsell, 76, of Sand Ridge, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at her home.
She was born in Goldbach, Germany, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Pheifer Emmerich. She was a member of VFW Women's Auxiliary and Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center Ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving are one son, Richard A. Whytsell of Sand Ridge; one daughter, Gisela Gibson of Sand Ridge; one brother, Hans Emmerich of Goldbach; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Clyde Whytsell, in 1995.
Rite of Christian Burial was held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. David Glockner officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Scripture Prayer Service was held at the funeral home chapel.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 Apr 2004
BLANCHE WHYTSELL
Blanche Whytsell, 83, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Apr. 16, 2004, at her residence.
She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Mae Greathouse Parrill. She retired from Kellwood Co. with 30 years of service and was a field editor for Taste of Home cooking magazine. She attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Randall Whytsell; one daughter, Peggy Lou Stemple and husband Marvin of Arnoldsburg; one grandson, John Kenton Stemple of Parkersburg; one grand-daughter, Deidre Lynn Hobbs and husband Martin of Newbury Park, Calif.; great-grandson, Jared Wesley Hobbs, and great-granddaughter, Valerie Elizabeth Hobbs, both of Newbury Park; one brother, Dick Parrill of Spencer; three sisters, Nina Cassady of Mineral Wells, Opal Kirby of Mt. Zion and Kathleen Gainer of Barberton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Joan Henthorn, and three brothers, Raymond, Robert and Clay Parrill.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial was in Lynch Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 February 2001
HELEN WHYTSELL
Helen L. Whytsell, 65, of Spencer, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001, at Charleston
Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Cecil and Nettie
Bowere Hall. She was retired from B.F. Goodrich Aerospace Co., Spencer, and
attended Beech Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Charles R. Whytsell; one daughter,
Cathy Bise of Spencer; three brothers, Darrell Hall of Parkersburg, Gene Hall
of Spencer and Donald Hall of Arnoldsburg; and three grandchildren.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon
Strickland officiating. Burial was in Lynch Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 Apr 2004
MARTHA WHYTSELL
Martha L. Whytsell, 75, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2004, at Roane General Hospital.
She was born in Spencer, the daughter of the late Otmer and Rachel Digman Rader. She retired as a psychiatric aide at Hawthorndon State Hospital, Ohio, after 31 years of service. She attended Leatherbark Church.
Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Donald Whytsell.
Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Roger Carter officiating and Ralph Carpenter assisting. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 November 2007
RANDALL EDWIN WHYTSELL
Randall Edwin Whytsell, 91, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.
He was born at Richardson, the son of the late Edwin Lowell and Rettie Starcher Whytsell. He was a farmer and worked for the Monongahela Power Company and Pennzoil Oil Company. He played guitar and sang with his brother Woodrow as the Whytsell Brothers. He attended Leatherbark Community Church and Mt. Zion Methodist Church.
Surviving are daughter, Peggy Lou Stemple and husband Marvin of Arnoldsburg; one grandson, John Kenton Stemple of Parkersburg; one granddaughter, Deidre Lynn Hobbs of Newbury Park, Calif.; two great-grandchildren Jared Wesley Hobbs, and Valerie Elizabeth Hobbs; one brother Victor Eugene Whytsell of Arnoldsburg; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Blanche Parrill Whytsell; two sisters, Hazel Mae Kemmner Connolly and Elizabeth Almira McCoy; and three brothers, Charles Davis Whytsell, Woodrow Wilson Whytsell, and Dewey Paul Whytsell.
Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial was in the Lynch Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 11 April 2002 (Obituary from July 7, 1960)
S. C. WHYTSELL
Simon Clinton Whytsell, 83, of Rocksdale, died Thursday, June 30, 1960, at his
residence.
He was born at Altizer, the son of the late John and Mary Lynch Whytsell. He was
a retired farmer and a member of Stoney Point Methodist Church, Altizer.
Surviving are his wife, Laura Whytsell; five sons, Elba and Harry Whytsell, both
of Akron, Ohio, Gene Whytsell of Parkersburg, Kose Whytsell of Rocksdale and
Howard Whytsell of Dover, Ohio; nine daughters, Ruby Wallbrown, Indra Mullinex
and Eleanor Starcher, all of Barberton, Ohio, Freda Gandee of Akron, Edna George
of Carrollton, Ohio, Geneva Morgan of Altizer, Louise Nevitt of Henderson, Ky.,
Julia Marsh of Charleston and Katherine Joy of Elizabeth; one sister, Mrs. Roy
Morgan of Altizer; 36 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Stoney Point Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Duskey
officiating. Burial was in Lynch Cemetery, Altizer.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 10 January 2002
VELDA WHYTSELL
Velda M. Whytsell, 96, of Sand Ridge, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001.
She was born at Richardson, the daughter of the late Alex and Jennie Wright
Ritchie. She was retired from Rubber Fabricators, Inc., Grantsville, and was a
member of Sycamore Methodist Church and VFW Auxiliary.
Surviving are one daughter, Bessie Sutherland of Hines; one son, Ed Whytsell of
Florence, Wisc.; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edwin Whytsell; one daughter;
and six sons.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll
McCauley officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 26 April 2001
WILDA JUNE WHYTSELL
Wilda June Whytsell, 77, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Apr. 20, 2001, at
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Ray O. and Margie Jane
Williams Blosser. She was a former employee of B.F. Goodrich with 19 years
of service and was a Methodist.
Surviving are her husband, Victor E. Whytsell; two daughters, Marilyn Sue
Kerby of Smyrna, Tenn., and Vicki Walters of Cottageville; one son, Philip
Whytsell of Arnoldsburg; one sister, Juanita Slider of Ripley; four
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Jean Mace.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Allen Smith
and Rev. D.L. Kirby officiating. Burial was in Lynch Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 19 April 2007
WOODROW WILSON WHYTSELL
Woodrow Wilson Whytsell, 88, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Apr. 15, 2007, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.
He was born at Richardson, the son of the late Edwin Lowell and Rettie Starcher Whytsell. He was part of the U.S. Navy amphibious forces in the Pacific Theater and received several medals. He worked as an oil field driller and sang and played the mandolin as part of the Whytsell Brothers duo. He was a member of American Legion Post 21, Spencer, and VFW Post 5959, Grantsville, and attended Leatherbark Community Church.
Surviving are two brothers, Victor Eugene and Randall Edwin, both of Arnoldsburg; two daughters, Geraldine "Deanie" Efaw of Sistersville and Brenda Lane of Jefferson, Ohio; one step-daughter, Marie Hays of Arnoldsburg; five step-sons, James John-son, Cecil Johnson of Middlebourne, Charles Johnson of Mountain, Harold Johnson of Bridgeport and Gary Johnson of Harrisville; four granddaughters; two grandsons; six step-grandsons; six step-granddaughters; 11 great-grandchildren; 16 step-great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four wives, Sylvia, Doris, Mae and Ola; two sisters, Hazel Connolly and Elizabeth McCoy; two brothers, Charles Davis and Dewey Paul Whytsell; and one step- son, James "Joe" Church.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. D.L. Kirby officiating and burial in Lynch Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 21 September 2000
VONDA WIEDENHOFT
Vonda Ownes Wiedenhoft, 74, of Michigan City, Ind., formerly of Calhoun County,
died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, at St. Anthony's Memorial Health Center.
She was the daughter of the late Joshua S. Owens and the late Nellie Wright Owens
Cain.
Surviving are seven brothers, Woodrow Owens and Joshua Owens, Jr., both of
Ravenswood, George Owens of Sunbury, Ohio, Ronald Owens and Charles Owens, both
of Parkersburg, Roger Cain of Bridgeport and Dennis Cain of Grantsville; seven sisters,
Wanda Hudson of Dunbar, Norma Jean Godfrey, Greta Richards and Joyce Roberts, all
of Grantsville, Carolyn Preston and Sharlene Sadler, both of Belpre, Ohio, and Darlene
Roberts of Parkersburg; one step-son, Danny Wiedenhoft of Bradenton, Fla.; and one
step-daughter, Vicki Lynn Westfall of Michigan City.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Charles Wiedenhoft; two brothers, Ottmer
Owens and Terry Cain; and step-mother, Minnie Owens.
Services were held at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, Ind., with Rev. Jon Rumley
officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 15 March 2007
JOSEPH THOMAS WILFORD
Joseph Thomas Wilford, 82, of Millstone, died Monday, Mar. 5, 2007, at Clarksburg Veterans Administration Medical Center.
He was born in Albany, N.Y., the son of the late George and Margaret Mullens Wilford. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and former ambulance driver for Nicholas County EMS, Summersville.
Surviving are one daughter, Janet Rhodes and husband Dean of Millstone; five sons, Thomas Wilford and wife Lynette of Millstone, and Joey, Robert, Howard and Tommy Wilford, all of Summersville; one step-son, Junior Morris of Millstone; three grandchildren, Amber Dawn Wilford of Millstone, Thomas Edward Wilford of Davisville and Phillip George Wilford of Circleville, Ohio; and three step-grandchildren, Robert Morris and Garold Morris of Baltimore, Md., and April Hurley of Baysville, N.J.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dessie Wilford; one step-son, Phillip Garold Morris; and three sisters, Marge, May and Betty, all of New York.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo, with military graveside rites.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 02 January 2003 (from Nov. 2, 1944)
CLIFFORD WILKINSON
Clifford Wilkinson, 35, of Sandyville, died Oct. 7, 1944, on German soil.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson of Sandyville. He had been in the
service for two years. He had been in several different places and when last
heard from was in Germany.
Surviving are several sisters and brothers, including Rev. Charles Wilkinson of
Hur.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 8 August 2002
RUBY WILKINSON
Rev. Ruby Inez Wilkinson, 90, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at her residence.
She was born in Sandyville, the daughter of the late Logan M. and Nellie J.
Balderson Cheuvront. She was a retired United Methodist minister with 63 years
in churches in Calhoun, Wirt, Wood, Roane and Jackson counties. She was a member
of Red Hill U.M. Church where she was an assistant Sunday School teacher and was
in charge of the prayer chain. She was a member of Women's Christian Temperance
Union and was still active in delivering sermons at Worthington Nursing Home.
Surviving are two daughters, Bonnie Knapp of Parkersburg and Sandra K. Osgood of
Moorefield; two brothers, Calvin Cheuvront of Parkersburg and Glen Cheuvront of
Avon Park, Fla.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charles M. Wilkinson, whom she
married in 1935; and seven brothers, Owen, Amos, Doyle, Normal, Dempsie, Lloyd
and Delmar Cheuvront.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Cedar Grove United Methodist
Church, with Rev. Philip Dent officiating, assisted by Rev. Sue Jones and Rev.
Frank Plybon, with a special presentation to the family by Dr. Helen Bell, and
burial in Sunset Memory Gardens.
The family requested memorial donations be made to Rev. Ruby I. Wilkinson
Memorial, c/o Red Hill U.M. Church, 114 Red Hill Cemetery Road, Parkersburg, WV
26104.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 7 February 2008
ALVA WILLIAMS
Alva Williams, 88, of Ripley, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at Elder Care, Ripley.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Jesse and Mary Stalnaker Williams.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a former employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways.
Surviving are one daughter, Teresa Diane Dennis of Strasburg, Ohio, and one sister, Irene Stevens of Lorain, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Hale, Albert and Holly Williams, and three sisters, Opal Bowers, Gladys Williams and Millie Holbert.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville, with military graveside rites.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 June 2000
APRIL WILLIAMS
April Williams, 16, of Palestine, died Mar. 27, 1987, as a result of a one-car accident of
Rt. 14.
She was born in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of Roger Williams of Elizabeth and
Dorothy Bell of Palestine. She was a sophomore at Wirt County High School, active in
Special Olympics, school choir, appeared in the musical, "Oliver," and was a member of
the Children of Pioneers.
Surviving in addition to her parents are one sister, Lisa Summers of Ohio; paternal
grandparents, Jim and Margie Williams of Arnoldsburg; maternal grandmother, Susie
Cyrus of Newsome; two nephews, Eddie and Joshua Summers; one niece, Amber
Summers of Palestine; and step-father, John Bell.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Services were held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home Chapel, Elizabeth, with Rev.
Harvey Greathouse officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth K of P. Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 21 February 2002
FRED WILLIAMS, JR.
Fred E. Williams, Jr., 78, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at St.
Joseph's Hospital.
He was born at Cabot Station, the son of the late Fred E. and Goldie Smith
Williams, Sr. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1942 and served in
the 3rd Airborne Division in the European Theater during World War II. He worked
for 42 years in the B&O Chessie system. He was a member of Camden Avenue Church
of Christ.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Louise G. Williams; two sons, Edward W.
Williams and Jeffery J. Williams; one daughter, Kimberli J. Gobel; four
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
At his request, no services will be held.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 22 June 2000
JAMES WILLIAMS
James C. Williams, 86, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1971, at his home.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Norman and Venilla Snodgrass
Williams. He was a member of the Methodist Church and had owned and operated a
lumber mill for 40 years.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Leon Ross of Big Bend; four sons, Dale Williams of
Big Bend, James Williams of Barberton, Ohio, and Norman and Charles Williams, both
of Medina, Ohio; one sister, Eva Starcher of Grantsville; 14 grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Harold Huffman
officiating. Burial was in Hardman Chapel Church Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 March 2008
MARJORIE RUTH WILLIAMS
Marjorie Ruth Williams, 85, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2008, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer.
She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Levingston and Ida Bell Miller Greathouse.
She was a member of Church of the Living God, Spencer.
Surviving are two sons, Roger Williams of Elizabeth and Richard Williams of Reedy; one daughter, Carol Bottenfield of Spencer; one brother, Rev. Harvey Greathouse of Manchester, Ohio; two sisters, Betty Seymore and Macel Schreckengost, both of Barberton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Williams; five grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" -10 May 2001 (Obituary from Sept. 16, 1976)
MELVA WILLIAMS
Melva D. Williams of Huntsville, Ala., was killed in an automobile accident
in Huntsville on Sunday, Sept. 4. Two other persons were reported killed at
the same time and five injured.
She was born at Big Bend, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Carl Shroyer of
Munday. She had attended Calhoun schools, including Calhoun High School.
Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Douglas Williams of
Huntsville; and five children, Deborah W. Powell, Roy Williams, Phillip
Williams, Carl Williams and Jennifer Williams, all of Huntsville.
Services were held in Pensacola, Fla.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 30 March 2006
PLEASANT WILLIAMS
Pleasant Winfred "P.W." Williams, 84, of Elkins, former resident of Calhoun County, died Saturday, Mar. 18, 2006, at Talbott's Personal Care Home, Belington.
He was born in Oneida, Tenn., the son of the late Olive Chambers and Benjamin F. Williams. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radar technician aboard the escort carrier USS Gilbert Islands in the South Pacific. He worked as an accountant for Atomic Energy Commission before being transferred to its Washington, D.C., office. He retired from Dept. of Energy in 1979.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Doty Williams; one brother, Benjamin Williams; two daughters, Brenda Carol Cachia and Karen Gail Martin; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four stepchildren, Sally Barnett, Emily May, Leslie McCormick and Daryl Pullen; and eight step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Cornelia O'Conner Williams; two sisters, Frankie Allred and Lavadnia Garrett; two brothers, Lansden Carson Garrett and James Marion Williams; and one grandson, Joshua Martin.
In accordance with his wishes, his remains were cremated and his ashes will be scattered on his mother's grave in Scott County, Tenn., at a later date. A memorial celebration will be held at the Williams' home, 1004 S. Kerens Ave., Elkins, on Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care Corp., Elkins-Randolph County Senior Center, or the charity of your choice.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 4 January 2001
ROBERT WILLIAMS
Robert L. "Bobby" Williams, 84, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at
Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.
He was born in Big Bend, the son of the late James Robert and Nell Ferrell Williams.
He served in World War II and retired from National Acme, Cleveland, in 1980, with
over 30 years of service.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Gertrude "Trudy" Lynn and David
Dolnacko of Cleveland, Ohio, with whom he resided for the last six years; one
granddaughter, Amanda Wasserman of Big Springs; one sister, Olive Richards of Big
Springs; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Virginia Swiger Williams in 1993; one
daughter, Roberta Lee; one son, Larry Douglas; two brothers, Foster Williams and
Chester Williams; and one sister, Helen Jones.
At the request of the deceased, he will be cremated and his ashes will be brought to
Calhoun County in mid-January and funeral arrangements will be made and announced
at that time.
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 4 January 2001
ROBERT L. "BOBBY" WILLIAMS
The family of Robert L. "Bobby" Williams of Big Springs, sadly announces his passing
on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was 84 years
old and had been living with his daughter and son-in-law, Trudy and David Dolnacko,
at their home in Cleveland for the last six years.
Mr. Williams was born to James Robert and Nell (Ferrell) Williams on June 21, 1916,
in Big Bend. He married Martha Virginia Swiger on Sept. 20, 1940. He proudly served
in World War II from 1945-1946 and worked at National Acme, Cleveland, Ohio, for
over 30 years. He retired from National Acme in 1980. He and Virginia happily
returned to his home in Big Springs at that time.
Probably the most important thing to Mr. Williams was his family. He and Virginia
had three children, Roberta Lee, Larry Douglas and Gertrude "Trudy" Lynn, and one
granddaughter, Amanda "Mandy" Lynn Wasserman, who resides at his home in Big
Springs and is a teacher at Wirt County High School.
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, James Robert Williams (1946) and
Nell Ferrell Williams (1977); his daughter Roberta Lee (1942); his son, Larry Douglas
(1972); his wife, Martha Virginia (1993); two brothers, Foster Williams (1963) and
Chester Williams (1980); and one sister, Helen Jones (2000). Surviving family
members include his daughter and son-in-law, Trudy L. and David Dolnacko of
Cleveland, Ohio; his granddaughter, Amanda Wasserman of Big Springs; his sister,
Olive Richards of Big Springs; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Mr.
Williams, lovingly referred to as "Poppy" by his granddaughter and many others, will
be greatly missed and always dearly loved.
Mr. Williams' request was that he be cremated; therefore, his ashes will be brought
to Calhoun County in mid-January and funeral arrangements will be made and announced
at that time.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 September 2001
LARRY STEVE WILMOTH
Larry Steve Wilmoth, 52, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Sept. 16, at Charleston
Area Medical Center.
He was born in Lewis County, the son of Leonard and Mary James Wilmoth of
Normantown. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed by Hoosier Rapid Transit
Co. He attended Lower Steer Run Baptist Church, Normantown, and was a member of
Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Patricia Wilmoth; two sons,
L. Steve Wilmoth II and James L. Wilmoth, both at home; one brother, Joe Wilmoth
of Normantown; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville,
with Rev. Mark Watkins and Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating, and burial in James
Cemetery, Normantown, with Masonic graveside rites.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 1 May 2003
LUCILLE WILMOTH
Lucille Wilmoth, 90, of Millstone, died Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2003, in White Sulphur Springs Family Care Center.
She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Lon and Mae Downs Powell. She was a member of Albert's Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge.
Surviving are one son, David Wilmoth of Kemersville, N.C.; one daughter, SheIla Bums of Marlinton; two brothers, Rue Powell of Arnoldsburg and Gale Powell of St. Albans; three sisters, Eva Burton of Parkersburg, Amy Hathaway of Grantsville and Emmaneel Montgomery of Columbia, S.C.; nine grandchildren, Donna Beeby, Linda Talley, Lisa Storrey, David Wilmoth, Patrick Bums, Michael Bums, Mathew Bums, Carrie Bums and Cathy Bums; and 12 great-grandchildren, Emily Bums, Katelynd Bums, Brandon Bums, Jenna Beeby, Jessyca Beeby, J. Scott Beeby, Jamie Simmons, Brandi Vanhoy, Virginia Wilmoth, Cassie Storrey, Jason Storrey and Andrew Bums.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurl Wilmoth.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearingen officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 16 August 2001
ALLEN N. WILSON
Allen N. Wilson, 74, of Grantsville, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, at his home.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Edgar N. and Maud Mills
Wilson. He operated a demolition firm in Baltimore, Md., and was a former owner
of Grantsville Cab Co. He was also a former timberman, farmer, and heavy
equipment operator. He was a Methodist.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Jo Wilson; six sons, Michael A. Wilson and Donald
R. Wilson, both of Mt. Zion, John L. Wilson of Pittsburgh, Pa., Kenneth L.
Wilson of Baltimore, Richard D. Wilson of Parkersburg, Joseph W. Wilson of
Severn, Md.; three daughters, Charlotte S. Doelle of Millersville, Md., Greta J.
Butler of Perry Hall, Md., and Donna D. Yoak of Grantsville; 17 grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 29 November 2007
BARBARA BATES WILSON
Barbara Ann Bates Wilson, 64, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007.
She was born in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late Clovis N. and Rosalee V. Digman Bates. She graduated from Newton Falls High School, Ohio, in 1961. While a resident of Grantsville, she earned a certificate in food service from Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center and continued a career in restaurant management. She served as president of Grantsville VFW Post 5959 Ladies Auxiliary for two years. She was a member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe. She relocated to Warren, Ohio, in 1993. She earned a diploma in psychology and social work from Stafford Career Institute, Washington, D.C., in September 2001.
Surviving are her children, Kimberley King of Brookfield, Ohio, Sheldon V. Wilson II of Johnston, Ohio, Olis Dee Wilson of Warren, Ohio, and Lorna Bernadella of Kinsman, Ohio; two daughters adopted by her parents, Robin Greer of Garrettsville, Ohio, and Tina Kren of Newton Falls, Ohio; one brother, Butch Bates of Newton Falls; one sister, Betty Gibson of Niles, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Sheldon V. Wilson I, on Sept. 13, 1978; one daughter, Shelley Jean Wilson; and three grandchildren, Michael, Amy Lynn and Jeramie.
Services were held at Borowski Memorial Home, Newton Falls, with Pastor Richard Skiver officiating.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 30 May 1991
BERNARD B. WILSON
Bernard B. Wilson, 87, of Broomstick, died Wednesday, May 22, 1991, at his
residence following an extended illness.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Thomas and Rachel Belford
Wilson. He was a member of the Broomstick Community Church and was retired from
the West Virginia Department of Highways.
He is survived by his wife, Clareth Shimer Wilson; one son, Burley Wilson of
Jeromesville, Ohio; two daughters, Mavadean Yoak of Five Forks and Ilene Wager
of Big Springs; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Oley and Lemond Wilson; and one
sister, Darla Wilson.
Services were held at the Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with the Rev. Lawson
Whipkey officiating. Burial was in the Gainer Cemetery at Big Springs.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 9 June 2005
CHERREL (Jack) WILSON
Cherrel (Jack) Wilson, 59, of Grantsville, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.
He was born at Big Springs, the son of the late Alfred Harley Wilson and Liddie Ellen Silmon Wilson Westfall. He had been a longtime employee of Creston Oil Co.
Surviving are his wife, Laura Dines Wilson; two sons, Daniel and Harley Wilson; two daughters, Carrie Villers and Patty Sampson; three brothers, Darrel (Pat) Wilson, Doil Westfall and Kenneth Westfall; three sisters, Flossie McDonald, Marlene Kight and Betty Hosey; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Lester Westfall, and two sisters, Lois and Darlene Wilson.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 7 December 2006
CHESTER WILSON
Chester Wilson died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Holiday, Fla.
He was the son of the late Oley and Jamie Wilson. He was a 1943 graduate of Calhoun County High School and attended West Virginia University. He was a World War II veteran, having served in Europe. He later worked in Cleveland, Ohio, and Reno, Ohio. After retirement, he spent time at his camp in St. Marys and winters in Florida.
Surviving are his wife, Betty; two daughters, Melanie Salazar of San Jose, Calif., and Sharon Dunlop of Willibough, Ohio; one son, Scott of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and one sister, Crystal Kight of Charleston.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Foster.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 21 December 2006
CHESTER WILSON
Chester K. Wilson, 81, of Holiday, Fla., died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at Community Hospital, New Port Richey, Fla.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Oley and Jane Wilson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and an electrician at Kardex, Inc. He was a member of American Legion Post 86 and was a Methodist.
Surviving are his wife, Betty; one son, Scott of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Sharon Dunlap of Willoughby, Ohio, and Melanie Kay Salazar of San Jose, Calif.; one sister, Crystal Kight of Charleston; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Foster Wilson.
Memorial services were held at Morgan Funeral Home, New Port Richey.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 21 February 2002
CLARICE WILSON
Clarice G. Wilson, 93, of Big Springs, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Minnie
Hamilton Health Care Center.
She was born at Freed, the daughter of the late Okey and Anna Frances Cunningham
Shimer. She was a member of Broomstick Methodist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Ilene Wager of Big Springs; six sisters, Ollie Ford,
Goldie Richards, Pearl Reed and Blanche Kendall, all of Grantsville, Arthelia
Richards of Elizabeth and Pauline Cline of Cleveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard B. Wilson; one son, Burley
Wilson; one daughter, Mavadean J. Yoak; one sister, Virginia Williams; and one
brother, Teddy Shimer.
Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with
Rev. Lawson Whipkey officiating. Burial will be in Gainer Cemetery, Big Springs.
Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 28 March 2002 (Obituary from July 7, 1960)
CLARK ANDERSON WILSON
Clark Anderson Wilson, 39, of Millstone, died in Calhoun General Hospital as a
result of burns he received last April in an oil field fire.
He was born in Montana, the son of the late Clay and Ollie Brake Wilson. He came
to Calhoun County in 1950. Prior to his oil field employment, he had worked at
Burch Chevrolet and Stalnaker Motor Sales, both of Grantsville. He was a member
of Mt. Zion Methodist Church and had served in World War II and the Korean War
as an infantryman.
Surviving are his wife, Effie Nichols Wilson; two sons, Marvin Wilson and Clark
Wildon, Jr.; one daughter, Janey Diane Wilson, all at home; and three brothers,
Alva Wilson of Wheeling, Carr Wilson of Lansing, Mich., and Glenn Wilson of
Joplin, Mo.
Services were held at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with Rev. Glendon McKee
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 6 Nov 2003
DAVID WILSON
David Hugh Wilson, 57, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.
He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Juanita L. Wilson of Five Forks and the late Hugh G. Wilson. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a truck driver most of his life. He was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his mother are two brothers, Charles Wilson and Spence Wilson, both of Parkersburg, and two sisters, Connie Bailey of Vienna and Carole Weekley of Parkersburg.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating, and burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 30 May 2002
DENVER WILSON, JR.
Denver Wilson, Jr., 76, of Parkersburg, died Monday, May 20, 2002, in St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Freed, the son of the late Denver Wilson, Sr., and Alvaretta
Mills Wilson. He was retired from Ames Co. with 41 years of service. He was a
member of Camden Avenue Church of Christ and Mt. Olivet Masonic Lodge 3.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Georgia Hale Wilson; one son, Gary D. Wilson
of Lexington, Ky.; two daughters, Barbara McCarthy of Stuart, Fla., and Kimberly
Barclay of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Camden Avenue Church of Christ with Evangelist Brian Jones
officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 16 May 2002 (Obituary from Oct. 14, 1948)
DWIGHT WILSON
Dwight W. Wilson, 64, of Stumptown, died at his home on Sunday morning.
He was born in Stumptown, the son of the late John H. and Harriett Poling
Wilson. He was a descendent of one of Calhoun County's oldest families and
operated a general merchandise store for the past 15 years at Sand Ridge. He had
interests in the oil and gas business and had a large stock farm on Rush Run.
He served one term as a member of the Calhoun County Board of Education and was
a member of Eureka Lodge No. 40, AF&AM, Grantsville, and Rush Run Baptist
Church.
Surviving are his wife, Daisy Marshall Wilson; one daughter, Mrs. Donald Hall of
Sand Ridge; and one grandson, Foster Hall of Sand Ridge.
Services were held at Sand Ridge Church with Rev. N.H. Bartlett and Rev. Glendon
McKee officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery with graveside services
conducted by Eureka-Lodge.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 1 March 2001
EDNA KATHLEEN WILSON
Edna Kathleen Wilson, 90, of Holbrook Nursing Home, Buckhannon, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, in Buckhannon.
She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Howard and Minnie Gainer Wilson.
Surviving are two sisters, Lynn Cooper of St. Albans and Neva Fallen of Buckhannon, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Mable Mae Wilson.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, noon, at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating and burial in Tanner Baptist Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. until time of services.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 20 December 2001
ELVA WILSON
Elva Duskey Wilson, 96, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, at
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born at Richardson, the daughter of the late James and Joanna Duskey and
granddaughter of Daniel Duskey of the Moccasin Rangers. She was a member of
Hathor Court 3, Ladies Oriental Shrine, Royal Court 5, Order of the Amaranth,
Bethany Shrine 4, Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem, and Parkersburg Chapter 14
Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are two sons, Robert J. Wilson and Homer L. Wilson, both of
Parkersburg; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence C. Wilson; seven brothers,
Brooks, Mont, Charles, Sr., Daniel, George, French and James Everett "Bill"; and
four sisters, Amy Stutler, Edith Brite, Tensey Kirby and Myrtle Ritchie.
Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home with Rev. Wendell Stutler
officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" - 14 September 2006
EVELYN LOU WILSON
Evelyn Lou Wilson, 75, of Brohard, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born at Brohard, the daughter of the late Oval and Daisy Swisher Wilson. She was a member of Strait Creek Baptist Church, Brohard, where she served many years as the church clerk.
Surviving are three brothers, Delmas Wilson of Brohard, Darl Wilson of Parkersburg and Robert Wilson of Washington; two aunts, Opal Swisher and Genevieve Swisher; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Dallas Wilson, and two nephews, Rodney Wilson and Bo Wilson.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard. Visitation was also scheduled Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m.
(Larry Heffner)
FLORENCE WILSON
Florence May Riddle Wilson, 93, of Grantsville, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Maud Gay Merritt Richards. She was a member of Pennsboro Church of Christ.
Surviving are four sons, Junior Riddle of Grafton, Ohio, Hoy Riddle and Harold Riddle, both of Elyria, Ohio, and Eugene Riddle of Pennsboro; one daughter, Bernice Tallhamer of Grantsville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, William A. Riddle; her second husband, Russell K. Wilson; two brothers; and three sisters.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
(Larry Heffner)
"Calhoun Chronicle" – 19 August 2004
GERALDINE FAYE WI
(reprint from April 1987)
(reprint from September 1971)