REV. BARBARA JEAN ‘Betty’ OOTEN

Rev. Barbara Jean “Betty” Ooten, 64, of Delbarton, died Saturday, July 17, 2010.

She was born at Hell Creek, the daughter of the late Roy and Pearl Lawson Laprad.

She was a homemaker and evangelist.

Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Clarence “Johnny” Ooten; two daughters, Katie Gilman of Delbarton and Ellen Marie Shock of Grantsville; three sons, Kenneth W. Ooten of Delbarton, John Ooten of Lexington, N.C., and Richard Ooten of Logan; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Roy Laprad.

Services were held at Chafin Funeral Home, Delbarton, with Rev. Roger Ooten and Rev. Madison Ooten officiating. Burial was in Ooten Cemetery, Delbarton.

BARRY NEAL WILLIAMS

Barry Neal Williams, 48, of Glenville, died Sunday, July 18, 2010, in Moundsville.

He was the son of Doris Ann Williams and the late James Franklin Williams.

He served in the 81st Airborne Division.

Surviving in addition to his mother are two sisters, Denise Duncan and Leslie Reedy; two brothers, Eric Williams and Douglas Collins; his beloved, Anna Marie Hall; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Matthew Morrison officiating and with military honors. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

MARTHA BRITTON

Martha G. Britton, 93, of Sunset Acres, Weston, died Monday, July 19, 2010, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of the late William Russell Knight and Dora Cain Knight.

She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Weston, where she and her husband were dedicated to mission work.

Surviving are three sisters, Myrtle Powell of Dover, Ohio, Mamie Beall of North Canton, Ohio, and Margaret Cunningham of Grantsville; one brother, Lewis Knight of Linthum Heights, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Orval G. Britton, on Nov. 13, 2006.

Services were held at Boyle Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Kenneth Miller officiating. Burial was in Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens, Braxton County.

BEULAH ELLIOTT HEFFNER

Beulah Elliott Heffner, 90, of Big Springs, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Hubbard House Hospice, Charleston.

She was the daughter of the late Ira Newton and Leafy Kyer Elliott.

She was a former employee of Mid-Atlantic Glass Co. and Harrisville Garment Co. She was a 1939 graduate of Harrisville High School and a member of Prosperity Baptist Church.

Surviving are one son, Roy Payton of Leesville, S.C.; two step-sons, Larry Heffner of Lewisburg and John Heffner of Parkers-burg; one step-daughter, Martha Heffner of Panther; 12 grand-children; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Payton; her second husband, Chester Heffner; and four sisters, Bessie Britton, Mary Tingler, Myrl McLauglin and Lucy Slaven.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery.

JEREMIAH WEESE

Jeremiah Weese, 68, of Grantsville, died Friday, July 23, 2010.

He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late William Riley and Flossie Tucker Weese.

He worked for American Sand and Gravel and was a Baptist.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Edwards Weese; three sons, Rick Weese of Millersburg, Ohio, Jerry Lee Weese of Kansas and Steven Weese of Massillon, Ohio; three daughters, Teresa Prince of Ohio, Twila Weese of Norton, Ohio, and Crystal Osborne of Wooster, Ohio; two step-sons, Pete Dilgard and Jeremy Dilgard, both of Grantsville; two sisters, Rosa Bell Cottrill of Linn and Geneveive Pearl Perkins of Elyria, Ohio; and several grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph C. Weese, Henry Weese, Andrew Weese and John Weese; and one sister, Edna Marie Parsons.

Services were held at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Pastor Mark Hornish officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Chapel.

DAVID GLEN SIERS

David Glen Siers, 55, of Orma, died Friday, July 23, 2010, at his home.

He was the son of the late Arno Creed Siers and Ida McCune Siers.

He had been employed by Bruce Allen, Inc., for more than 30 years.

Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Sandra Siers, two daughters, Jennifer Hoskins of Orma and Teresa Arnold of Millstone; two granddaughters, Trista and Laney Arnold; two sisters, Sue Falls of Arnoldsburg and Margaret Morris of Chloe; three brothers, Arno Siers, Jr., and Larry Siers, both of Orma, and Carl Siers of Sand Ridge; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sherman Sampson and Denzil Butler.

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

EUGENE ‘Gene’ BRADFORD BOWER

Eugene “Gene” Bradford Bower died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Parkersburg Care and Rehab Center, Gihon Road.

He was born in Brooksville, the son of the late Rome and Edna Williams Bower.

He attended Calhoun County schools and joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 aboard the Franklin D. Roosevelt. He turned 18 in Casablanca. He worked at Smith Packing Co. and Cloverdale Packing Co., Local Laborer’s Union, Wood County, and at Hercules and Weyerhouser, Georgia.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Betty Lou Smith Bower, whom he married on Nov. 14, 1948; three daughters, Drusilla Exline of Washington, Anne McFee of Mineral Wells and Julie Duschl of Covington, Ga.; one son, Bobby Bower of Covington; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia Boreman of Wooster, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Harlan Bower, Hayward Bower, Oral Bower and Woodrow Bower, and one sister, Edith Barker.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. Loyd Winans officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery, with full military rites conducted by American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg.

REV. MARGARET ‘Peig’ ROOHAN SCHMITZ

Rev. Margaret “Peig” Roohan Schmitz, 82, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010.

She was born in Atlanta, Ga., the daughter of Ruth Hutchinson Roohan and Alfred Joseph Roohan.

She was a 1949 graduate of Converse College and a 1984 graduate of Wesley Seminary with a masters in divinity. She had been pastor of West Virginia churches in Mayberry Run/Elkhorn, Hundred/Rush Run, Gauley Bridge, Paw-Paw and Pleasant Hill Methodist. She retired in 1998 to settle in Grantsville.

Surviving are one son, John A. Schmitz and wife Nancy Jacobs, and one grandson, Evan Jacobs Schmitz.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Weeks Schmitz, Jr., in August, 2009.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, noon, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, followed by dinner at the church. Pastor Richard C. Metheney and Pastor Jerry N. Malona will conduct the service.

At a later date, burial will be held in St. Mark Memorial Garden Walk, St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, Md. Donations may be addressed to Saint Mark’s Helping Fund. Stump Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

VIRGINIA LEE ROBERTS

Virginia Lee Roberts, 83, of Charleston, died at Hubbard Hospice House on Thursday, July 1, 2010.

Her husband of 62 years, Belford Roberts, a 1945 graduate of Calhoun County High School, died June 1, 2010.

She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Eula and Claude Board.

She received her B.A. in business administration from Morris Harvey College. She had served as commissioner of W.Va. Dept. of Vehicles and commissioner of W.Va. Dept. of Finance and Administration, and retired after 37 years in state government. She had served on many boards and committees for Baptist Temple, Charleston, and was chair of its executive board and board of finance.

Surviving are three nieces, Vickie Holmes of Brentwood, Tenn., Pamela Fleischer of Florida and Kimberly Parks of St. Louis, Mo.

Joint memorial service for Virginia and Belford was held at Baptist Temple, with Rev. Archie Snedegar and Dr. Dennis Johnson officiating. Inurnment was in Baptist Temple Chapel Garden Columbarium.

KATHRYN MARIE MASTERS

Kathryn Marie Masters, 68, of Belpre, Ohio, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Gladys Godfrey Hopkins.

She was a homemaker and member of Veto Gospel Tabernacle Church.

Surviving are her husband, Gary A. Masters; three daughters, Barbara E. Vogelsong of Coolville, Ohio, Julie McCune of Vienna and Anita K. King of Cutler, Ohio; one son, David Meek of Beverly, Ohio; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Vonda L. Todd of Columbus, Ohio, Barbara Jean Steward of Belpre and Jo Ann Welch of Cutler; and one brother, Thomas Hopkins of Charleston.

She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Nicole, and one sister, Shirley Jordan.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Wayne Vogelsong and Randy Cox officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Belpre. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

MARIE McKOWN

Marie McKown, 84, of Arnoldsburg, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Clay and Dottie Shaffer Wallbrown.

She was a homemaker and a member of Beech Methodist Church.

Surviving are seven daughters, Frances Greathouse and Donna Butler, both of Arnoldsburg, Patty Dickey of Nicut, Joyce Newell of Orma, Sherry Dalo of Canton, Ohio, Judy Shartiger of Shock and Sandra Butler of Orma; five sons, Eddie McKown of Sand Ridge and James McKown, Johnny McKown, Jerry McKown and Mike McKown, all of Arnoldsburg; 41 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee J. McKown, in 2007; two sons, Eugene McKown and Danny McKown; two sisters, Ann Mae Lowe and Bernice Wallbrown; and one brother, Oral Rex “Buddy’ Wallbrown.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating, and burial in Road Run Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg.

THOMAS ECHARD

Thomas J. Echard, 66, of Parkersburg, died Monday, July 5, 2010, after a battle with cancer.

He was born at Melon, the son of the late Jennings and Alice Echard.

He was a 1961 graduate of Wirt County High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961-1966 and retired from DuPont after 31 years of service. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and Parkersburg American Legion Post #15.

Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Ioka Jane; two sons, Dwayn of Williamstown and Gregory of Washington; three grandchildren, Zachery, Brandon and Haylee; three sisters, Helen of Belpre, Evelyn Bunner of Munday and Glenna Richards of Big Springs; and one brother, Joseph Echard of Creston.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Darcus and Virginia.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Shawn Hall officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens with full military graveside rites by American Legion Post #15.

HUGH JAMES McCUNE

Hugh James McCune, 74, of Sugar Camp, died Sunday, June 13, 2010, after a battle with cancer.

He was the son of the late Hugh James McCune and Nora Souder McCune.

He was a 12-year veteran of the Air Force. He was a retired police officer after 20 years of service with Burlington County Bridge Commission, N.J.

Surviving are one son, Mark James Parker of England; two grandsons, Richard Parker and Ross Parker of England; two brothers, William McCune of South Carolina and John McCune of New Jersey; two nephews; and one niece.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Terri Lea McCune.

Graveside services were held.

JANEY WILSON BELL

Janey Wilson Bell, 56, of Belleville, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clark and Effie Wilson.

Surviving are two sons, Holly Bell II and Thomas A. Bell, both of Parkersburg; two brothers, Marvin Wilson of Grantsville and Clark Wilson of Munday; and one granddaughter, Shkera Bell.

She was preceded in death by her companion, Samuel Moore.

The body was cremated. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

BESSIE BASNETT

Bessie I. Basnett, 93, of Annamoriah, died Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born at Hur, the daughter of the late Alex and Selina Kerby Carpenter.

She was a member of Brooksville Missionary Baptist Church.

Surviving are four sons, William Basnett of Surprise, Ariz., Jerry Basnett of Grantsville, Fred Basnett, Jr., of Ravenswood and Roger Basnett of Annamoriah; two daughters, Gloria Stevens and Sue Arthur, both of Grantsville; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grand-children; one brother, Gene Carpenter of Parkersburg; one sister, Jenny Killeen of Lancaster, Ohio; four step-great-grandchildren; five step-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred F. Basnett, in 1998.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. C.W. McDonald officiating. Burial was in Big Bend Cemetery.

OKEY GIBSON

Okey M. Gibson, 80, of Kent, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at Hennis Care Center, Dover, Ohio.

He was born at Joker, the son of Lora and Ada Kerby Gibson.

He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army in Korea, where he received the Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and United Nations Service Medal. He was a carpenter with Reeves Lumber Co., Akron, for over 50 years.

Surviving are two sons, Michael Gibson of Dover, Ohio, and Thomas P. Gibson of Akron, Ohio; two daughters, Deborah S. Sanford of Brimfield, Ohio, and Donna L. Petrow of North Royalton, Ohio; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leon Gibson of Raeford, N.C., and Ed Gibson of Newcomerstown, Ohio; and three sisters, Betty Williams of Cleveland, Ohio, Estelle Buckus of Rootstown, Ohio, and Doris Asbury of West Lafayette, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Salona Louthen Gibson; four brothers, Eugene Gibson, Vernon Gibson, Todd Gibson and Don Gibson; and one sister, Edra Rogers.

Services were held at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, Kent, with Pastor Dan Alexoff officiating. Burial was in Standing Rock Cemetery.

DONALD MILLER

Donald L. Miller, 78, of Mineral Wells, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Lexie and Dollie Hughes Miller.

He was a 1951 graduate of Calhoun County High School and served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. He retired from Union Insulators/ American Viscose.

Surviving are one daughter, Deborah McPherson of Waverly; one granddaughter, Stephanie of Davisville; two great-grand-children; one brother, Arnold John Miller of Mt Zion; three sisters, Wanda L. Miller of Mt Zion, Mary L. Riggs of Little Hocking, Ohio, and Janet L. Thomas of Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Riggs.

Services were held at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating. Military graveside services were held at Bryner Chapel Cemetery, Joker.

JOY MORGAN STEVENS

Joy Morgan Stevens, 80, of Grantsville, died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late T.S. (John) and Ruby J. Fox Morgan.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was a charter member of Calhoun County Historical and Genealogical Society.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, Robert Eugene Stevens, on Jan. 22, 1994; six sisters, Imogene Campbell, Audena Newman, Lenora Morgan Davis, Pauline Morgan, Betty June Faith Morgan and Dolly Morgan; and four brothers, Arthur Morgan, Bob Morgan, Owen Morgan and Quinton Morgan.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with President Miles Bohning officiating. Burial was in Morgan Family Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg.

SHERMAN EDWARD WISE

Sherman Edward Wise, 46, of Wallback, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at his home.

He was born in Roane County, the son of the late Sherman and Sara Jane Lockhart Wise.

He was a small engine repair mechanic and landscaper.

Surviving are his wife, Judy Wise; two daughters, Angela and Theresa, both of Roane County; three sons, David Starcher of Wallback, Harold Billingsley of Calhoun County and Keith Starcher of Roane County; six sisters, Barb Bush, Katie Westfall, Helen Springston, Marie Tanner, Peggy Tanner and Dorothy Harris, all of Spencer; four brothers, Robert Wise of Mt. Olive, David Wise of Glenville, Ivan Wise of Spencer and Randy Wise of Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, William Buck Wise, and two sisters, Wanda Westfall and Susan Tanner.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Jackie Roberts officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Spencer.

JERRY BRUCE NORMAN

Jerry Bruce Norman, 71, of Norton, Ohio, and Shock, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, after a battle with lung cancer.

He was born in Shock, the son of Eck and Edna Lambert Norman.

 Following graduation from Normantown High School, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years. He retired from his construction company in Ohio. He was a member of Church of Christ and donated the lot on which the Steer Creek building now stands.

Surviving are one son, Bruce Anthony Norman; four grandchildren; his companion and caretaker, Bonnie Brenner; two brothers, Brooks Norman of Aurora, Ohio, and Dale Norman of Shock; three sisters, Lela Wilson of Malta, Ohio, and Kate Miller and Patty Miller, both of Shock; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Boatright Norman, and two sisters, Nina Norman and Glenna Miller.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Steer Creek Church of Christ, Stumptown, with Gene H. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Collins Community Cemetery. Visitation is on Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m., at the residence of Bonnie Brenner, 4555 Roop Ave., Norton, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Steer Creek Church of Christ.

EULA ALLEN

Eula B. Allen, 84, of Clarington, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, in Muskingum Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, Beverly, Ohio.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Ruby and Ona Roberts Smith.

Surviving are two sons, R. Michael Parker of Barnesville, Ohio, and Thomas Allen of Denver, Colo.; three daughters, Sharon Randolph of Naperville, Ill., Beverly Zimmer of Marietta, Ohio, and Deborah Myers of Beallsville, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dale Smith, Franklin Smith and Don Smith; two sisters, Bonnie Byrd and Freda White Cotton; and special friends, Terri Milosavljevic and Brent and Kim Tisher.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Averill “A.C.” Allen, on Mar. 21, 2010; an infant son, Richard Aden Parker; and siblings, Glendle, Denzil, Aden, Beulah and Betty.

Services were held at Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville. Burial was in Smith Family Cemetery, near Hur.

MARK ANTHONY ‘Tim’ BASNETT

Mark Anthony “Tim” Basnett, 54, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Dover, Ohio, the son of the late Harley and Margaret Dewalt Basnett.

He was a self-employed owner-operator truck driver.

Surviving are two sisters, Cheryl Wootchie and Paula Blake, and four brothers, Gary Basnett, Michael Basnett, Terrence Basnett and Scott Dewalt.

He was preceded in death by his foster parents, Clyde and Virginia Allen.

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

PAUL DOWNS STALNAKER

Paul Downs Stalnaker, 80, of Millstone, died Sunday, July 4, 2010, after a battle with cancer.

He was born at Orma, the son of the late Fenton R. and Opal Downs Stalnaker.

He was a 1946 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a 1956 graduate of Glenville State College. He began teaching at age 17 at a one-room school on Matheny Ridge in Calhoun County. After teaching in various one-room schools, he taught at Minnora Elementary and Calhoun High. From 1960-1966, he taught in northeastern Ohio, but returned to teach in Calhoun, and retired in 1982 after nearly 38 years.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Lenell Faith McKee Stalnaker; one daughter, Pamela Breese and husband Robert of Millstone; one son, Stephen Stalnaker and wife Rebecca of Arnoldsburg; three granddaughters, Meredith Bartlett and husband Brian Henthorn of Grapevine, Tex., Candace Stalnaker and husband Jamie DeWeese of Walton and Christy Stalnaker, who recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq; three sisters, Glenna Fleming of Arnoldsburg, Emma Lou Chenoweth of Ravenna, Ohio, and Orma Florence (Tootsie) Downs of Southington, Ohio; 24 nephews and nieces; and several great- and great-great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Harley Stalnaker and Marvin Fenton Stalnaker, one sister, Wanda Lee Stalnaker White; and one grandson, Benjamin Ryan Bartlett.

Services will be held Thursday, 2:30 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Davis officiating. Burial will be in Sturm Cemetery, Millstone. Visitation will be held Thursday, 10 a.m. to time of services, at the funeral home.

LILLIE FALLS BUTLER

Lillie Falls Butler, 88, of Spencer, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was the daughter of the late George and Lula Hays Keaton Falls.

Surviving are seven daughters, Marie Burrows of Garrettsville, Ohio, Faye Nichols and Pauline Drake, both of Spencer, Peggie Hall of Orma, Sharon Ruckers and Carolyn Stutzman, both of Wooster, Ohio, and Genevia Rinehart of Follansbee; seven sons, Grover Butler of Spencer, Clerance Butler, Paul Butler, Frank Butler and Kenneth Butler, all of Orma, Jack Butler of Ravenna, Ohio, and Bob Butler of Follansbee; 32 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Millie Bishop, Emma Lou Morgan and Jennie McClung; and one brother, Arnold Ray Falls.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Donzel Butler on Sept. 12, 2005; two grandchildren, Pamela Butler and Heather Ruckers; one great-grandchild, Josh Harris, two sisters, Rosie Hicks and Orvie Wayne; and seven brothers, Thurman, Herman, Everette, John, Jack, Jason and Hulbert Falls.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Beech Road.

PEARL CONRAD McCUNE

Pearl Conrad McCune, 84, of Orma, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She was born at Beech, the daughter of the late Isaac Homer and Lula Brannon Norman.

She was a homemaker and mother. She attended Walnut Memorial Church, Chloe, and was a member of Rebekah Lodge, Minnora.

Surviving are her husband, Roscoe McCune; four sons, Paul Conrad of Parkersburg, Donnie Gale Conrad of Port Deposit, Md., Robert “Butch” Conrad of Orma and James Conrad of Spencer; one daughter, Betty Somerville of Parkersburg; one brother, Orville Norman of Orma; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband of 56 years, Denver Conrad; one granddaughter, Nikki Conrad; three sisters, Murl and Irene Norman and Ona Helmick; and four brothers, Bunker, Homer, Jr., William and Arnold Norman.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Lester Tanner officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery, Orma.

MARGARET LYBARGER

Margaret L. Lybarger, 88, of Cox’s Mills, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born in Bushnell, Ill., the daughter of the late Marion and Millie Bushnell Eckles.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are three step-sons, Jack Lybarger of Cox’s Mills, and Bill Lybarger and Randy Lybarger, both of Canton, Ill.; one step-daughter, Edith Carol of Glasford, Ill.; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Lybarger; two sisters, Francis and Laura; and three brothers, Marion, Dale and Benny.

She has been cremated and there were no visitation or service at this time.

CHANCE MORGAN MILLER

Chance Morgan Miller, 8, of Belleville, died Friday, June 25, 2010, at his residence.

He was born in Parkersburg, the son of Lewis “Luke” Miller of Parkersburg and Rebecca Miller Forshey of Belleville.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his step-father, Ronald Forshey; four brothers, Carl “C.J.” Life of Ft. Campbell, Ky., Kyle Life and Wyatt Miller, both of Parkersburg, and Kevin Wilson of Teays Valley; one sister, Jessica Miller of Parkersburg; two step-brothers and one step-sister of Zanesville; grandparents, Jim and Linda Wilson of Grantsville, Karen and Dave Hall of Parkersburg and Ronald Miller of Parkersburg; step-grandmother, Betty Jo Forshey; aunts, Tammy Miller and Michelle Barker, both of Parkersburg, Meagan Casto of Grantsville and Beverly Wilson of Nitro; and uncles, Ronald L. Miller, Robert M. Miller and Timothy Wilson, all of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Miller; great-grandparents, Soloman and Emily Miller, Ruby Miller, Albert and Jenny Eddy, Howard and Marie Wilson and Walter and Agnes Staats.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Chance’s grandfather, Jim Wilson, officiating. Burial was in Wadesville Cemetery.

HELEN LINCH

Helen Linch, 89, of Belpre, Ohio, died Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Delbert and Ada Davidson of Glenville.

She was a member of Belpre Senior Citizens.

Surviving are five daughters, Ellen Wade of Mt. Zion, Edna Ferree of Vienna, Marian Dresch Gloucester, Va., Goldine Hall of Parkersburg and Dorothy Haddox of Belpre; two sons, Charles Linch of Mineral Wells and Bob Linch of Columbus, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grand-children; one sister, Goldine Barton of Glenville; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Linch, in 2001; two grandchildren, Rick Dresch and Renita Newlon; and five brothers and sisters, Audy Davidson, Lester Davidson, Fred Davidson, Juanita Southall and Emma Wave Davidson.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Pastor James Yoak officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg.

ALLEN ‘Lacy’ FITZWATER

Allen “Lacy” Fitzwater, 65, of Maysel, died Thursday, June 17, 2010, after a battle with brain cancer.

He was the son of the late Howard “Buzzy” and Lola Thomas Fitzwater.

He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Cabot Oil and Gas.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce Ball Fitzwater, formerly of Calhoun County; one daughter, Trish Triplett; one son, Dustin Fitzwater; one granddaughter, Tara Triplett; six sisters, Laura Pittman of Goldtown, Faye Butcher of Oviedo, Fla., Lucille Legg of Newton, Anna Sams of Laurel, Ind., Caroline Townsend of Carthage, Miss., and Linda Baysinger of Mechanicsville, Va.; two brothers, Kenneth Fitzwater of Murfeesboro, Tenn., and Lloyd Fitzwater of Hartsville, S.C.; extended family, Mildred Tracy family, Dick, Bill and Francis Mink, Mary Lou Asbury and Alice Randolph; and special friends, Phil Morris, Gary King and Buck Davis.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Orlene Myers and O. Tressie Fitzwater, and two brothers, Harold Fitzwater and Basil Fitzwater.

Visitation was held at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. Burial will be in Fitzwater Family Cemetery at a later date.

BELFORD ROBERTS

Belford Roberts, 82, of Charleston, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at home.

He was the son of the late W.F. and Oma Roberts of Calhoun County.

He was a 1945 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He graduated summa cum laude from Morris Harvey College with a B.S. degree in business administration and West Virginia University with a masters degree in business administration. He was a past member of the board of directors of Horse Creek Land and Mining Co. and of Frankel Foundation. He retired from Virginia Welding Supply Co. in 1989 as business manager after 11 years. He had previously retired from Morris Harvey College after 27 years in the business department and as a member of the board of trustees.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Virginia, and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Arwin Roberts, and one sister, Hermoine Kight.

Memorial service was held at Charleston Baptist Temple, with Rev. Archie Snedegar officiating. Inurnment was in Baptist Temple Chapel Garden Columbarium, with a reception afterwards at the church.

LEE ROY McINTYRE

Lee Roy McIntyre, 70, of Newton, died Monday, June 7, 2010, at CAMC General Division, Charleston.

He was the son of the late Isaac and Ruby McIntyre.

He was a welder and pipefitter at Occidental, Belle.

Surviving are his wife, Goldie Boggs McIntyre; two sons, Jim McIntyre of Marmet and Tim McIntyre of Uler; two sisters, Shirley Bradley of Ohio and Betty Helfeldt of Texas; one brother, Tom McIntyre of Sand Ridge; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob and Junior.

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

HARTZEL JACK WEBB

Hartzel Jack Webb, 85, of Millstone, died Monday, June 7, 2010, at his home, which he shared with his granddaughter, Tami Allen, her husband, Donald, and their two children. 

He was born at Minnora, the son of the late Lynch and Martha Conley Webb.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II and retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. He was a member of Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite Bodies, Cleveland, Ohio.

Surviving are four children, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Don Stilgenbauer officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery.

JANET BENNETT GROSE MILES

Janet Bennett Grose Miles, 76, of Vienna, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Nicholas County, the daughter of the late Clyde and Wilma Strickland Bennett.

She had worked for the telephone company for 30 years and was an active member of Wayside United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Roy R. Miles; two sons, Ward Grose of Gaines, Mich., and Richard Grose of Wauwatosa, Wis.; one daughter, Kathy Durfy of Reistertown, Md.; three step-daughters, Julie Woods of Grantsville, Cheryl Miles of Indianapolis, Ind., and Sarah Miles of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Grose, and one brother, Jack Bennett.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Sandy Runnion officiating. Graveside service was held at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville.

IRENE BARTLETT

Irene Bartlett, 88, of Big Springs, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born the daughter of the late Floyd and Dorothy Wilson Fox.

Surviving are one sister, Elmadene Robinson, and several nieces and nephews. 

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ken Heiney officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery.

MABEL KING

Mabel Blanch King, 79, of Lower Nicut, died Friday June 11, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late Grover Weldon and Nora Jane Dickey.

She was a member of Fairview Freewill Memorial Church, Lower Nicut.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Delbert Lee King; three daughters, Darlene White and husband Cary of Leroy, Audra Marks and husband Ed and Sherry Patterson and husband Glenn, all of Lower Nicut; seven grandchildren, Sean White, Kim Riggs, Cathy Craddock, Mike Marks, Donna Schoolcraft and Mitchell and Miranda Patterson; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Herbert, Willy and Ray; one sister, Tressy McCoy; one half-brother, Cicle Dickey; and one half-sister, Ona McCumbers.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Tom Law officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery.

JAMES ALLEN RUSH

James Allen Rush, 77, of Frametown, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at his son’s home in Frametown.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Zella Marie Murphy and the late James Rush.

Surviving in addition to his mother are four sons, Allen Junior Rush, Roger Dale Rush, Robert Dean Rush and Chris Rush; one daughter, Sandra Kay Jenkins; five brothers, Paul Leonard “Abe” Rush, Shirley Orville Rush, Earnest Wilson Rush, Scottie “Junior” Rush and Charles Robert Rush; and eight sisters, Phyllis “Big Sis” Cottrell, Goldie Mae Green, Opal Gay Horsley, Vina “Sue” Rush, Mina “Lou” Rogers, Helen Rogers, Gladys Roupe and Nelsie Juanita Rush.

He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Lee Rush, and one brother, Okie Everette Rush.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Timothy Oakes officiating. Burial was in Witt Cemetery, Minnora.

GEORGIA LENORA AYERS

Georgia Lenora Ayers, 66, of Davisville, died Thursday, June 10, 2010, at her residence.

She was born in Spencer, the daughter of the late Leonard and Maxine Ruth Starcher Simmons.

She retired from Nashua Photo and had also worked at Viscose and Kaiser Aluminum. She was a member of Kanawha United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir.

Surviving are two daughters, Stephanie “Penny” Stalnaker of Parkersburg and Sonjia Cline of Sistersville; one son, Francis G. Ayers, Jr., of Davisville; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Francis G. “Frank” Ayers, on July 31, 2004 (he was born in Grantsville); one daughter, Cynthia Ruth Ayers; and one sister, Carol Burroughs.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Rod Blanchard officiating. Burial was in Starcher Cemetery, Calhoun County.

JACKIE LEE HARDWAY

Jackie Lee Hardway, 65, of Arnoldsburg, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Roane General Hospital.

He was born in Kansas, the son of the late Donald and Bonnie Yost Hardway.

He was retired from Monarch Rubber Co. and worked as a Class A welder at Ravens Metals.

Surviving are two daughters, Brenda May Cline of Parkersburg and April Gay Hardway of Gandeeville; two sons, Leonard E. Hardway of Arnoldsburg and Donald Gary Hardway of Parkersburg; two sisters, Norma Jane Drake of Yellow Creek and Janice Lynn Blake of Mt. Zion; two brothers, Denzil Daris Hardway of Orangeburg, S.C., and Leonard Earl Hardway of Palestine; and several grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Perry Hardway, and one son, Jackie Lee “Punkin” Hardway, Jr.

Per his request, the body was cremated. Memorial service was held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer.

HELEN CARPENTER HARRIS

Helen Carpenter Harris, 85, of Spencer, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Roane General Hospital.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late James and Beulah Burch Carpenter.

She was a graduate of Normantown High School and Glenville State College and received her graduate education at West Virginia University. She worked in the Roane County school system for several years as a mathematics teacher, school counselor and school psychologist. She was a member of Spencer Church of the Nazarene.

Surviving are one son, Douglas Ray Harris of Spencer; two sisters, June Westfall of Ohio and Mary Lou Powell of Wadsworth, Ohio; and one brother, Douglas Carpenter of Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Rev. Ray Harris, on Mar. 30, 2001 (he was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and former assistant superintendent); one sister, Ann Stalnaker; and one brother, Gary Carpenter.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Tom Fletcher and Pastor John Powell officiating, and burial in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.

NOLAN RAY BUTLER

Nolan Ray Butler, 75, of Chloe, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

He was born at Orma, the son of the late John and Lena Conrad Butler.

He worked for several years in the pipeline construction industry.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Launa Butler; one daughter, Bev Mullins of Chloe; two sons, Rick Butler of Grandy, N.C., and Ron Butler of Princeton; seven grandchildren, Billy Mullins of Springfield, Kelly Mullins of Bridgeport, Adam Butler of Lock Port, N.Y., Cassie Elkins and Jason of Chloe, Josh Butler of Grandy and Colby Butler of Princeton; one step-grandson, Adam Lane of Arnoldsburg; and one sister, Murilene Witt of Coca, Fla.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Lucas Dale Butler; two sisters, Ilene Metz and Norma Stuck; and one brother, Arlen Butler.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Hickman officiating. Burial was in Yost Cemetery, Chloe.

DENZIL HUGH ‘John’ JOHNSON

Denzil Hugh “John” Johnson, 79, of the Montgomery Hill area of Wood County, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Willard C. and Opal Harris Johnson.

He was a 1950 graduate of Calhoun County High School and had served with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War and was recipient of the Purple Heart. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum and was a former employee of O’Ames and American Viscose. He was a member of Rockport Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife, Lois A. Riddle Johnson; one son, Johnie Johnson of Parkersburg; one daughter, Jody Ann Johnson of Parkersburg; three brothers, Emory Johnson of Paden City, David Johnson of Parkersburg and Howard Johnson of Grantsville; two sisters, Lyla Hughes of Parkersburg and Grace Dailey of Lubeck; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Lee “Ox” Johnson, Limer Johnson, Johnny Wayne Johnson and an infant brother, and three sisters, Claudina “Pud” Kendall, Lennie Johnson and an infant sister.

Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Steve Morgan officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

BETTY JANE JENKINS

Betty Jane Jenkins, 57, of Big Bend, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of Harley Columbus Jones and Rhoda Blanche Richards Welch Jones.

She was a homemaker and formerly attended Big Springs Community Church.

Surviving are her husband, Edward Jenkins; one daughter, Rebecca Fredrick; one grandson, Benjamin Columbus Fredrick; two step-grandchildren, Mark Fredrick and Stacy Harris; four step-great-grandchildren; special friend, James (Bubby) Jones of Parkersburg; one brother, Russell E. Jones of Big Springs; two sisters, Shirley Ann Taylor of Big Bend and Wanda Leona Dye of Oaksboro, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Leslie Ann; one brother, Darl Glen Jones; two half-brothers, Donald Ray Welch and William Foster Welch, one half-sister, Lois Carol Richey; and one niece, Deborah Sue Fowler.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend.

JAMES LAW

James A. Law, 88, of Akron, Ohio, died Friday, May 28, 2010, at his home.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late James B. and Dale Law.

He lived his life in Akron, where he retired from Goodyear Aerospace and Goodyear Tire Research in 1984 after 33½ years. He attended The Chapel on Fir Hill, was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville, and was a member of Tadmor Temple.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Launa “Eddie”, and one sister, Eva Langston of Hendersonville, N.C.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronzel Law and Rymer Law.

Memorial services were held at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Wes Hartsfield and Rev. Joseph Law officiating. Private burial was in Mt. Zion Chapel, Brohard.

GEORGE DUSKEY, JR.

George Duskey, Jr., 91, of Grantsville, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late George and Opal Sturm Duskey.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific Theatre. He was a former employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways.

Surviving are his former wife, Colleen B. Duskey; one son, Gaylen Duskey of Grantsville; one daughter, Betty Jones of Akron, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Gachassin of Grantsville, Elizabeth Duskey of Charleston, Cynthia Allman of Belpre, Ohio, and Maureen, Kayann, Julia Louise and Dean; five great-grand-children, Christopher, Madison, Kaitelynn, Preston and Johnathon, all of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Boyd Duskey; one sister, Doll Gillespie; and an infant son, George Howard Duskey.

Military graveside rites were held at Wright Cemetery, Cremo with American Legion, Spencer, and Rev. John Lowther officiating. There will be no visitation.

ETHEL LEACH SLIDER

Ethel Leach Slider, 95, died Monday, May 31, 2010.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Madison and Mae Carpenter Leach.

She was a member of United Methodist Church, Mabscott, United Methodist Women and adult bible class.

Surviving are one son, Dale E. Slider of Alpharetta, Ga., three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Slider; one son, Arian Gene Slider; four brothers; and two sisters.

Celebration of her life was scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Rev. Michelle Messer officiating, and burial at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Visitation was scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mabscott Methodist Church, 412 Whitestick Ave., Mabscott, WV 25871.

CHARLES ‘Chuck’ PROPST

Charles “Chuck” Propst, 67, of Oxford, Ala., formerly of Grantsville, died Friday, May 28, 2010.

He was the son of the late Elhannon Winchester Propst and Nellie Coberly Propst.

He was a graduate of West Virginia University and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He retired from federal service with Gorgas Army Community Hospital, Ancon, Panama.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Dempsey Propst; two daughters, Michelle Das and Renee McDonald; one step-daughter, Jackie Abels; and one step-son, Allen Gregory.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Eula Mae and Ella Marie Propst, both of West Virginia, and two brothers, Joseph and Robert Propst, both of West Virginia.

Private burial will be held in Grantsville.

ROLAND BOATRIGHT

Roland R. Boatright, 74, of Grantsville, died Friday, May 21, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ray and Leta Stump Boatright.

Surviving are two brothers, Ronzel Boatright of Mt. Zion and Ronald Boatright of Nobe; three sisters, Marie Morrell of Grantsville, Velma Parsons of Normantown and Allie Boggs of Ohio; one adopted son, Daniel Boatright; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.

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

GEORGE DUSKEY, JR.

George Duskey, Jr., 91, of Grantsville, died Saturday, May 23, 2010, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late George and Opal Sturm Duskey.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific Theatre. He was a former employee of W.Va. Dept. of Highways.

Surviving are his former wife, Colleen B. Duskey; one son, Gaylen Duskey of Grantsville; one daughter, Betty Jones of Akron, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Gachassin of Grantsville, Elizabeth Duskey of Charleston, Cynthia Allman of Belpre, Ohio, and Maureen, Kayann, Julia Louise and Dean; five great-grand-children, Christopher, Madison, Kaitelynn, Preston and Johnathon, all of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Boyd Duskey; one sister, Doll Gillespie; and an infant son, George Howard Duskey.

Military graveside rites were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Wright Cemetery, Cremo, with American Legion, Spencer, and Rev. John Lowther officiating. There will be no visitation. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements.

EMMA METZ

Emma Metz, 86, of Crummies Creek, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at her home.

She was the daughter of the late George and Effie Parsons Metz.

Memorial services will be held Monday, 1 p.m., at her farm on the right fork of Crummies Creek. Friends and family are invited to attend and bring a covered dish.

DONAVAN BAILEY

Donavan J. Bailey, 89, of Waverly, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Salem Care and Rehab Center, Salem.

He was born in Minnora, the son of the late Samuel and Rose Nell States Bailey.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving most of the time as a surgical technician. He received a Bronze Star and a Silver Star.

Surviving are one brother, William Bailey of Stockport, Ohio; one sister, Rose Nell Lemley of Stockport; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, Marietta, Ohio. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery, Prudence Chapel.

LISA PAULINE METHENEY

Lisa Pauline Metheney, 45, of Vicco, Ky., died Thursday, May 13, 2010, at A.R.P. Hospital, Hazard, Ky.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary Christian Douglas.

Surviving are her husband, Dwain Metheney; one daughter, Erin Metheney of Brinkley, Ky.; two sons, Dwain Metheney, Jr., and Darryl Metheney, both of Hindman, Ky.; two brothers, Richard and Scottie Douglas, both of Cleveland, Ohio; and two grand-children.

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

GROVER LEE KNIGHT

Grover Lee Knight, 63, of Big Bend, died Friday, May 14, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Hobert Clay Knight and Maxine Richards Knight.

Surviving are his wife, Diana Osborne Knight; one daughter, Anna Jarvis of Big Springs; two sons, Grover Knight, Jr., and Scottie Knight, both of Big Bend; four sisters, Bythe Kendall of Grantsville, Emma Roberson and Linda Knight, both of Big Bend, and Virginia Wager of Big Springs; four brothers, Hobert Knight, Jr., of Elizabeth, General Knight and Ricky Knight, both of Big Springs, and Roy Knight of Big Bend; and five grandchildren.

Graveside services were held at Taylor Cemetery, Big Bend, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. There was no visitation.

LAURA FRANCES HUNTER

Laura Frances Hunter, 80, of Belpre, Ohio, died Monday, May 17, 2010, at her residence.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Guss E. and Lillie Greathouse Siers.

She had been in the bridal and floral business for several years prior to retirement. She last owned and operated Elite Bridal & Floral in Vienna and Belpre. She was a member of Mullen Memorial Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and provided decor for the church for a number of years.

Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Richard H. “Dick” Hunter; one daughter, Cindy M. Hunter-Shirley of Rixeyville, Va.; and one son, Richard J. “Jeff” Hunter of Belpre.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Donald L. Siers.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Kent Lowther officiating. Burial will be in Rockland Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

STEPHEN ANDREW JOHNSON

Stephen Andrew Johnson, 75, of Birch Tree, Mo., died Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo.

He was born in Smethport, Pa., the son of Russell E. and Emily McCoy Johnson.

He attended University of Southern Colorado. He was a retired United States Air Force veteran, serving from Mar. 1953-Aug. 1964, including as crew chief/flight engineer on the DC-54, C-47, and DC-3. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Veterans.

Surviving are his wife, Reva Lena Murphy, whom he married on Feb. 14, 1997; two sons, Robin Johnson of Beavercreek, Ohio, and Wayne Johnson of Orma; two daughters, Pamela Johnson of San Diego, Calif., and Gail Johnson-Brown of McAllen, Tex.; one brother, Barry Johnson; one sister, Mary Anne Gallant; and four grandchildren, Philip and Nathan Darrow and Erik and Brady Johnson.

Services were held at Yarber Mortuary Chapel, Mountain View, Mo., with Robin Johnson officiating. Burial was in Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View.

EUNICE ANN HESS

Eunice Ann Hess, 89, of Spencer, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, in Miletree Center, Spencer.

 She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Lewis J. and Eunice Ann Coon Carpenter.

She was a homemaker, former employee of Kellwood Co. and Spencer Hospital, and a babysitter for several area families.

 Surviving are one daughter, Karen Sue Jarvis of Spencer; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Cyrus of Nicut; two great-grand-daughters, Samantha and Jessica Moles; and two great-great- grandchildren, Landon Andrew Miller and Kylie Caudill.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Nina JoAnn and Wilda, and several brothers and sisters.

 Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Per her request, her body was cremated. There was no visitation. Memorial donations may be made to the family of Eunice Ann Hess, c/o John H. Taylor Funeral Home, P.O. Box 41, Spencer, WV 25276.

PEARL MARIE WILDMAN

Pearl Marie Wildman, 64, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Nicut, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, as the result of an ATV accident at Nicut.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Earl and Hallie Mae Sampson Siers.

Surviving are one son, Robert Dittman of Jacksonville; three daughters, Regina Zoller and Michelle Bush, both of Parkersburg, and Christy McCutcheon of Jacksonville; one brother, Pete Siers of Rosedale; and seven grandchildren.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Cottrell Cemetery, Frozen Run.

GALE TANNER

Gale Tanner, 79, of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, May 3, 2010, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

He was born at Rocksdale, the son of the late James Albert and Mary Jane Roach Tanner.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Quaker State Oil Co., and worked as an oil field worker, at Monarch Rubber Co., and 16 years at PPE, Barberton, Ohio. He was a member of American Legion and was Commander of VFW Post 5959, Grantsville, for eight years.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Frances L. Ash Tanner; four daughters, Kathy Tanner of Sand Ridge, Veronica May of Arnoldsburg, Joyce Crouser of Selma, N.C., and Kimberly Tanner of Oklahoma; six sons, Howard Tanner of Akron, Ohio, James and Kevin D. Tanner, both of Ravenswood, Michael Tanner of Princeton, N.C., Kevin G. Tanner of Arnoldsburg and Keith Tanner of Smithfield, N.C.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Denver D. Tanner; one granddaughter, Samantha Pierson; and three sisters, Dessell Wright, Eula Carpenter and Susanna Stevens.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Tanner Family Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg, with military graveside rites.

DENZIL HENDRICKSON

Denzil B. Hendrickson, 72, of Creston, died Sunday, May 2, 2010, at CMAC, Charleston.

He was a 10-year veteran of the United States Army, a CNA for several years at Wood County Committee on Aging, and retired from Calhoun County Committee on Aging.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Delores Hendrickson; one son, Leonard Boggs of Indiana; three grandchildren; two sisters, Weada Greathouse of Annamoriah and Rosalee White of Creston; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services were held at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Mark McCloy officiating. Burial was in Snyder Cemetery, Calhoun County.

ZADIA GREATHOUSE

Zadia Greathouse, 86, of Richwood, died Friday, Apr. 30, 2010, in Nicholas County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Richwood.

She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late William Bartlett Price and Vietta Brannon Price.

She was a member of First Church of God, Richwood, and worked at the News Leader and West Virginia Hillbilly for 22 years.

Surviving are one son, Paul Richard Greathouse of Richwood; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Services were held at First Church of God, with Rev. Phyllis Bowling officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery.

BURT LEMLEY

Burt E. Lemley, 81, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Wirt County, the son of the late George W. and Melinda B. Byrd Lemley.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was formerly employed as a timber laborer.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Alma Velma Nelson Lemley; three daughters, Linda Cottrill of Reedy and Becky Snider and Joyce Cottrell, both of Parkersburg; one son, Rodney E. Lemley of Walker; six sisters, Sylvia Bunner of Wooster, Ohio, Florence Nelson of Newark, Elsie Lemley of Calhoun County, Ethel White of Walker, Laurie Gibson of Massillon, Ohio, and Clara Blankenship of Huttonsville; one brother, Raymond Lemley of Walker; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Wyatt Lemley, and one brother, Clyde Lemley.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., South Parkersburg, with Pastor Richard Mackenzie and Pastor Charlene Spaur officiating and full military rites conducted by American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg. Burial will be in Freeport Cemetery, Wirt County. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home on Wednesday, 2 to 8 p.m., and one hour prior to services on Thursday. After committal services on Thursday, family and friends are invited to join in a meal and fellowship at Gospel Tabernacle House, Stevens St., off of Division St., South Parkersburg.

VIRGIL MAZE

Virgil R. Maze, 88, of Brohard, died Sunday, Apr. 25, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Wirt County, the son of the late Lawrence and Ollie Kemp Maze.

He retired from Pennzoil as a pumper after 41 years of service. He was a member of Brohard Church of Christ.

Surviving are one daughter, Betty Dye of Vienna; one son, Richard Maze of Palestine; four grandchildren; five great-grand-children; and special friend, Hazel Smith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Maze; one grandson, Darrin Maze; one sister, Louise Snider; one brother, James Paul Maze; and an infant brother and sister.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Minister Tom Butterfield and Minister Mark Mason officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery.

JULIA MAE KING

Julia Mae King, 97, of Ravenswood, died Sunday, Apr. 25, 2010, at Jackson General Hospital.

She was born in Richwood, the daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy Ellen Ellison Naylor.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Surviving are three sons, James Burton King of Hartville, Ohio, Ervin L. King of Canton, Ohio, and Raymond P. King of Akron, Ohio; 11 daughters, Dorothy Lea Copen of Colorado, Geneva Greathouse of Chloe, Agnes Arbogast of Valley Head, Ruth Staats of Ravenswood, Mabel King and Mary Jarvis, both of Akron, Flossie Aldridge of Upton, Ky., Nannie Shaffer of Clendenin, Maude Bresiger of Louisville, Ohio, Nadine Deel of Spencer and Katherine Bennett of Tucson, Ariz.; and several grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Burl Dean King and Charles Joseph King; one daughter, Celesta Mae Copen; one brother, Albert Naylor; one sister, Ruth Saylor, and two half-brothers, Dewey Naylor and Reason Naylor.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Walker United Methodist Church, Chloe, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating, and burial in King Cemetery, Chloe. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., at the church. Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood.

EDWIN THORTON DILLEY

Edwin Thornton Dilley, 59, of Spencer, died Monday, Apr. 26, 2010, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Harry Thornton and Georgia Mae Wolfe.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and had worked in Spencer at Spencer Veneer, Burke-Parsons-Bowlby, and Babcock Lumber, and in Arnoldsburg at Vere Brannon’s service station.

Surviving are one son, David Dilley of Chloe; one grandson, Michael Dilley of Chloe; two sisters, Rosalie Mace and Mandy Deel, both of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Everett.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Lowe officiating, and burial in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, one hour prior to services, at the funeral home.

WILLIAM LOTT

William W. Lott, 84, of Stow, Ohio, died Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2010.

He was born in Big Bend and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 44 years of service.

Surviving are one daughter, Janet Ritterbeck of Akron, Ohio; two sons, Frank Justice of Arnoldsburg and Harold Justice of Stow, Ohio; one sister, Peggy Cunningham of Parkersburg; three brothers, Albert of Barberton, Ohio, Ronzel of Big Bend and Harold of Stow; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews;

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary, in 2005, and several sisters.

Services were held at Redmon Funeral Home, Stow, with Rev. Jack Taylor officiating. Burial was in Stow Cemetery.

ORVAL TINGLER

Orval S. Tingler, 84, of The Villages, Fla., died Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2010.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Roscoe and Nettie Richards Tingler.

He was a retired steelworker and a Methodist.

Surviving are five sons, Russell O. Tingler of Belleview, Fla., Warren Tingler of Parma, Ohio, Robert Tingler of Lady Lake, Fla., Paul Tingler of Parma, Ohio, and Darryl Tingler of Prescott, Ariz.; three sisters, Margaret Cox of The Villages, Dortha Dye of Grantsville and Oleta Wilt of Vienna; one brother, Alvin Tingler of Windham, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

At Orval’s request, there were no services.

JANIE PHYLLIS HOUCHIN

Janie Phyllis Houchin, 72, of Beech, died Friday, Apr. 16, 2010, at her home.

She was born at Creston, the daughter of the late Leonidas and Beulah Woodring McCoy.

Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Grover Houchin, Jr.; three sons, James, Douglas and Stephen; one daughter, Rhonda Whipkey; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Don McCoy; three sisters, Bonnie Sturms, Joan Davis and Julia Boatright.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Houchin Cemetery, Beech.

BETTY JOE MILLER

Betty Joe Miller, 71, died Friday, Apr. 16, 2010, at O.S.U. Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Stumptown, the daughter of Harley and Thelma Godfrey Siers.

She was a 1958 graduate of Calhoun County High School, a homemaker, and member of Church of Christ, Rockport.

Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Robert L. Miller; two daughters, Sherry Bartlett of Parkersburg and C. Kay Miller of Ostrander, Ohio; one son, William “Brad” Miller of Mineral Wells; three sisters, Patricia Vannoy of Mineral Wells and Lois Jean Sears and Carolyn Sue Collins, both of Stumptown; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Harry F. Siers.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Evangelist Steve Morgan officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.

LINA ‘Dee’ WHIPKEY SNIDER

Lina D. “Dee” Whipkey Snider, 79, of St. Albans, died Monday, Apr. 12, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Calhoun County and was a cook in the Wirt County School System for over 25 years. She was a member and long-time secretary of Two Ripple Baptist Church, member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter #113 where she served two terms as Worthy Matron, and volunteered with Wirt-Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Dept. for Fourth of July fundraisers.

Surviving are two daughters, Pam Love of St. Albans and Connie Reed and of Davisville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Bernard Snider, and one son, Jeffrey Lee Snider.

A Tribute to the Life of Dee Snider was held at Busch-Kimes Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in K of P Cemetery. Order of Eastern Star service was conducted by Chapter #113.

ROY PLANT

Roy L. Plant, 84, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Apr. 17, 2010, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Roscoe and Georgia Kelley Plant.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and had retired from Walker-Parkersburg after many years of service. He was a long-time member of Camden Avenue Church of Christ, Parkersburg.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Gazel B. Hupp Plant of Parkersburg; one daughter, Doris Ann Newberry of Abingdon, Va.; one son, Larry Wayne Plant of Parkersburg; five grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Plant and James Plant, both of Grantsville; two sisters, Sharon Chadock of Cambridge, Ohio, and Carolyn Shaffer of Grantsville; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Hazel Staul, Dorotha Siers and Elizabeth Shaffer.

Services were held at Camden Avenue Church of Christ, with Evangelist Dana Slingluff officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum, with full military rites by American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg.

MARY JANE NICHOLAS

Mary Jane Nicholas, 81, of Orma, died Monday, Apr. 19, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Reese and Plina Groves Bailey.

She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orma.

Surviving are five daughters, Regina Falls of Ohio, Margaret Haynes and Donna Scott, both of Spencer, Sibil Green of Charleston and Druanna Carpenter of Russett; three sons, Roger McCumbers of Ohio, George Nicholas of North Carolina and Frederick Nicholas of Orma; one foster daughter, Betty Martin of Missouri; one foster son, Robert Bailey of Spencer; four sisters, Iris Roberts of Ohio, Jesse Bailey and Diane Young, both of Spencer, and Wanda Bailey of Parkersburg; six nieces; 11 nephews; 11 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earlie Nicholas; one daughter, Dola Dawn Nicholas; one son, Eric Glen Nicholas; one sister, Plina Coreen Hall; and three brothers, Herbert Bailey, Joe Bailey and Bernice Bailey.

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

JOYCE ANN NICHOLAS STOUT

Joyce Ann Nicholas Stout, 46, of Orma, died Saturday, Apr. 10, 2010.

She was the daughter of Denver Nicholas of Orma and the late Nita June Hall Nicholas.

Surviving in addition to her father are her husband of 22 years, Bobby Stout; two sons, Zachary Stout and Jordan Delaney, both of Orma; one daughter, Patricia Wagner; two granddaughters; three brothers, David Nicholas of Orma, Dale Nicholas of Alabama and Pat Nicholas of Chloe; three sisters, Robin McCumbers, Emma Howell and Missy Nicholas, all of Orma; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Carol Nicholas, and her step-mother, Missouria Kay Beckett Nicholas.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Deacon Aaron Bennett officiating, and burial in Nicholas Family Cemetery, Bear Run, near Orma. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m. until time of services, at the funeral home.

VIVIAN IRENE SAMS

Vivian Irene Sams, 88, of Petroleum, died Saturday, Apr. 3, 2010, at her daughter’s home in Chloe.

She was born Bodil Vivianna Irene Hansen Spilbaug in Oslo, Norway.

As a teenager, she was an alternate for the Norwegian Olympic swim team and the Norwegian Olympic cross country ski team. Early in World War II, she served in the Norwegian Resistance to purge her country of Nazis and spent two years in Dachau, a German concentration camp. After being liberated, she worked as an accountant for the Red Cross, based in Germany, where she met her future husband.

Surviving are seven sons, Chris Sams of Avon Lake, Ohio, Tony Sams and David Sams, both of Cairo, Bobby Sams of Saudi Arabia, Steven Sams of Hundred, Andrew Sams of Parowan, Utah, and Keith Sams of Bossier City, La.; and one daughter, Tina Lishman and husband Michael of Chloe.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ltc. Harry Curtis Sams, whom she married in November, 1949; one daughter, Shirley Ann Sams; one grandson, David Lee Sams, Jr.; and one infant granddaughter.

At the request of the deceased, there was no funeral or memorial.

HARRY OREN MINNEY

Harry Oren Minney, 80, of Stumptown and Parkersburg, died Thursday, Apr. 8, 2010, at his home in Parkersburg.

He was born at Stumptown, the son of the late Earl and Sylvia Campbell Minney.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a former employee of E.I. DuPont Co., Parkersburg. He had served as a Boy Scout leader in Parkersburg. He was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church, Stumptown.

Surviving are his wife, Alma Smith Minney; one daughter, Diane Huffman of Parkersburg; one son, Preston Blaine Minney of Parkersburg; one brother, Earl Ralph Minney of LaGrange, Ohio; three sisters, Virgie Harris of Stumptown, Verla Simon of Medina, Ohio, and Margurete Stump of Grantsville; and three grand-children.

He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Brandy Denise Huffman of Parkersburg.

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

KENNETH ‘Pap’ MOWREY

Kenneth “Pap” Mowrey, 56, of Creston, died Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Creston, the son of Frankie Connolley Mowrey and the late Phillip Mowrey.

He was a 1972 graduate of Calhoun County High School and retired from Amos after 30 years of service. He owned his own heating and air conditioning business and was a member of Turkey Run Hunt Club.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife of 37 years, Wilma Garrett Mowrey; two daughters, Angie Somerville of Slate and Kim Shahan of Creston; two granddaughters; eight brothers, Glen Mowrey of Graham, N.C., Steve Mowrey of Whipple, Ohio,  Tom Mowrey, Jim Mowrey and Danny Mowrey, all of Creston, Ron Mowrey of Arnoldsburg, Richard Mowrey of Powells Point, N.C., and Ray Boggs of Mineral Wells; two special cousins, Lanny and Jerry Meadows of Creston; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one nephew, Kenny Boggs.

Services were held at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Danny McVey and Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial was in Snyder Cemetery, Calhoun County.

LINDA McCUMBERS

Linda S. McCumbers, 88, of Nicut, died Saturday, Apr. 3, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Gallory and Ida Cottrell McCumbers.

She was an accomplished and well-known musician. She and her husband received widespread recognition for their musical talent. She was a Christian.

Surviving are her husband, Lester; six daughters, Beatrice Putnam of Arnoldsburg, Anna Lee White of Auburn, Ohio, Paulette Ice of Garrettsville, Ohio, Joan Cottrell of Nicut, Sharon Morris of Lake Milton, Ohio, and Tammy Smith of Tanner; two sons, Billy McCumbers of Five Forks and Timmy McCumbers of Nicut; two sisters, Gladys Snyder and Clara Turner, both of Ohio; one brother, Junior McCumbers of Grafton, Ohio; 24 grandchildren; 26 great- grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Roger McCumbers; two sisters, Snowy Nicholson and her twin sister, India Drennen; two brothers, Willis and Bernard McCumbers; and one grandson, Marshall Putnam.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Mt. Run Cemetery, Nicut.

MARTHA ELLEN BROWN SIMS JONES

Martha Ellen Brown Sims Jones, 90, of Macfarlan, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Utica, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Ruth Tewell Brown.

She was a 1937 graduate of Homer High School, Homer, Ohio, and retired as a housekeeper from Denison University in the 1980s.

Surviving are one sister, Dorothy Brown Troyer of Utica; special friend, Howard “Hawk” Hawkins of Macfarlan; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, J. Allen Sims; her second husband, Franklin D. Jones; two brothers, Robert and Joseph Brown; and one sister, Sara Edwards.

Burial was in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. Memorial service will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman.

ARTHUR MICHAEL HAAG

Arthur Michael Haag, 89, of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, Mar. 22, 2010, at his son’s home in Bradley, Ill.

He was born in Elyria, Ohio, the son of the late Henry and Christina Born Haag, and retired from General Motors Corp., Elyria, in the 1970s.

Surviving are three sons; Charles H. Haag of Livonia, Mich., Kenneth Haag of Englewood, Fla., and Donald Haag of Bradley; two step-daughters, Kerry Hall of Louisville, Ky., and Lana Dennis of Elyria; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Evelyn Hahn, May 27, 1965; his second wife, the former Edith Stump, February, 1999; six brothers; one sister; and two step-children, James Stump and Eloise Furry.

Services were held at Albert’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge.

EMANUEL ‘Red’ VANNOY

Emanuel “Red” Vannoy, 85, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Clarksburg.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Odus and Ethel Barr Vannoy.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired mail carrier.

Surviving are one son, John Vannoy of Mt. Zion; one brother, Hale Vannoy of Georgia; five sisters, Juanita Sturm of Grantsville, Pauline Dobbins and Ruth Raybuck of Pennsylvania, Wilma Freed of Tennessee and Virginia King of Orma; and one grandson, Travis Vannoy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenna Vannoy, and four brothers, Paul, Delbert, Harold and Oval Vannoy.

Military graveside rites will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. 

RONALD HINTON, SR.

Ronald M. Hinton, Sr., 61, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Mar. 18, 2010, at his home.

He was born in Indiana, Pa., the son of Betty M. Harmotta of Mentor, Ohio, and the late Walter M. Hinton.

He moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and worked for the city of Euclid, before retiring to Grantsville.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Donna; one daughter, Regina Ball of Grantsville; three sons, Ronald Hinton, Jr., and Dwayne Hinton, both of Cleveland, and Walter Hinton of Wickliffe, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, including Jessica Davis, Raymond Davis and James A. Ball of Grantsville; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Greg Hinton of Eastlake, Ohio; one sister, Phyllis of Mentor;  and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville.

ERSEL EDMOND ‘Mac’ McCARTNEY

Ersel Edmond “Mac” McCartney, 76, died Monday, Mar. 15, 2010, at Calcutta Health Care Center, Calcutta, Ohio.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Otis Goff and Mildred “Coe” Hickman McCartney.

He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked at Calcutta Health Care Center for 23 years and then worked for the City of East Liverpool in road maintenance.

Surviving are two sons, Carl McCartney of Calcutta and Bruce McCartney of East Liverpool; one brother, Ethan McCartney of Twinsburg, Ohio; and one granddaughter, Patsy Jo McCartney of East Liverpool.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Patsy Danver McCartney, in 1981; one son, Gary D. McCartney; one daughter, Debra Lynn McCartney; one brother, Delano McCartney; and one sister, Rita Simpson.

Services were held at Calcutta Chapel of Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes, with Pastor Norman Eckert of Beechwood Free Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in United Presbyterian Cemetery, Calcutta.

HAZEL ELMIRA STUMP

Hazel Elmira Stump, 85, of Rt. 33 West, Glenville, died Saturday, Mar. 20, 2010, at home.

She was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Cunkelman and Hazel Ruth Shirley.

Surviving are three daughters, Jane Frymyer and Hazel Ruth Wilfong, both of Glenville, and Carolyn Sue Taylor of Sand Fork; two sons, James Oliver Stump of Glenville and Charles Grover Stump of North Dakota; one sister, Joyce Bruner of Clarksburg, Pa.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Delford Stump.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Piper Cemetery. Visitation was also scheduled Wednesday, one hour prior to services, at the funeral home.

RUTH CLOSE

Ruth M. Close, 86, of Harrisville, formerly of Big Springs, died Friday, Mar. 12, 2010.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville.

No other information was submitted.

GORDEN BROOKS

Gorden L. Brooks, 73, of Big Root, died at his home on Sunday, Mar. 7, 2010.

He was born in Upshur County, the son of the late James and Emma Hermin Brooks.

Surviving are three step-daughters, Debbie Marks of Grantsville, Dianna Gilmon of Lenore and Janie Hall of Delbarton; two step-sons, Danny Evans of Grantsville and Sidney Evans; one son, Gary Lee Nicholson of Grantsville; one brother, Jim Brooks; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Matt Morrison officiating. Burial was held in Hunt Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

WILLIAM DAVIS, JR.

William Davis, Jr., 89, of Nebo, died Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010, at his home.

Surviving are close friend and former caretaker, Virginia King.

Graveside services were held at Coen Cemetery, Nebo, with Rev. Donald Dawson officiating.

JERRY MILLER

Jerry L. Miller, 64, died Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010.

He was born in Akron, the son of the late Willard and Lennie Miller.

Surviving are two sisters, Polly Sisler and Linda Mack; three brothers, Bill “Sonny” Miller, Donald Miller and Gene Miller; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Miller.

Services will be held Thursday, 6 p.m., in Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, with Rev. Brian Prong officiating. Memorials may be made to Jerry L. Miller Memorial Fund, First Merit Bank, 2305 2nd St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.

WILBERT ‘Bud’ KELLAR

Wilbert H. “Bud” Kellar, 74, died Thursday, Mar. 4, 2010, at his home.

He was born in Grantsville and moved to Ohio after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Patsy Ann, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are four sons, Tony, Danny, David and JeRome; two step-daughters, Robyn Bowen and Rhonda Krunich; two brothers, Paul and Roger; two sisters, Maxine Hricko and Ruth Dick; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio. Memorial service was held at Southwest Church of Christ, Barberton, Ohio, with Pastor Nathan Robinson officiating.

JAMES ‘Jim’ FARRAR

James Edward “Jim” Farrar, 73, of Oswego, Ill., died Monday, Mar. 15, 2010, at his home.

He was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late Wade and Pauline Metz Farrar.

He spent the majority of his childhood in Calhoun County and worked most of his life in the trucking industry, both as driver and general manager.

Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Marilyn Flanagan Farrar; two daughters, Kathy Green of Plainfield, Ill., and Shari Salvatore of Parkersburg; three sons, Christopher Farrar of Oswego, Ron Farrar of Vienna and Dennis Farrar of Marietta, Ohio; two sisters, Betty Farrar of Glenville and Karen Mace of Chloe; 10 grand-children; one great-granddaughter; one niece; and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, William “Bill” Farrar.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 West Washington St., Oswego, with Rev. Phil Sheets and Dr. Randall Flanagan officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VITAS Hospice Care, 3303 West Jefferson, Suite 204, Joliet, IL 60435.

BERNARD BRADY

Bernard E. Brady, 88, of Walker, died Saturday, Mar. 6, 2010, at his residence.

He was born in Shock, the son of the late Elbert and Josephine Boone Brady.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years during World War II, becoming a Disabled American Veteran at Guam in the South Pacific. He was a former forest ranger in Boone County for W.Va. Dept. of Natural Resources and was retired from Cyanamid. He was a member of American Legion Post #15 and of Wood County Farm Bureau for over 60 years. He was a member of Vaught Chapel Church.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Willodeane Brady; three sons, Elbert Brady of South Charleston, Danny Brady of Newark and Mark Brady of Leachtown; two daughters, Janet Barnhart of Anna Maria, Fla., and Vickie Bradley of Leachtown; 13 grand-children; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three brothers, Borden Brady of Mathias and Brock Brady and Blair Brady, both of Shock; and two sisters, Bernice Rogers of Baltimore, Md., and Barbara Sauer of Orma.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Blaine Brady, and two sisters, Beulah Bailey and an infant, Bertha Brady.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Jamie Sprague, Rev. Rod Blanchard and grandson Zackary Brady officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens, with military graveside rites by American Legion Post #15.

DELORIS FAY COTTRELL

Deloris Fay Cottrell, 62, of Freedom Township, Ohio, died Wednesday, Mar. 3, 2010, at her residence.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of Edward and Mary Taylor McCumbers.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Vane Cottrell; one daughter, Pamela; and one grandson, Matthew, all of Freedom Township.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Cottrell Cemetery, Frozen Run.

EUGENE DUSKEY

Eugene E. Duskey, 83, of Cremo, died Saturday, Mar. 6, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born at Cremo, the son of the late Daniel and Lena Carpenter Duskey.

He was a former employee of Bailey Meter Co., Wickliff, Ohio. He was a member of Masonic Lodge, Painesville, Ohio, and Knights of Pythias, Cremo.

Surviving are two sisters, Edna Kingsbury of Grantsville and Grace Elmore of Mentor, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dewitt Duskey and Franklin Duskey, and one sister, Faustine McCartney.

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

GLENN STARCHER

Glenn E. Starcher, 68, of Reedy, died Sunday, Mar. 7, 2010, at Eldercare, Ripley.

He was born at Rocksdale, the son of the late Denvil and Bertie Starcher.

He was a retired oil field worker and a member of Reedy Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Jeanie Starcher; one son, Travis Starcher of Mineral Wells; and two brothers, Denvil Starcher, Jr., of Elizabeth and Arnold Starcher of Tampa, Fla.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Dean Starcher.

No funeral visitation will be held. Memorial service was scheduled Wednesday, 3 p.m., at Gilboa Baptist Church.

EILEEN STEVENS YOAK

Eileen Stevens Yoak, 89, died Sunday, Mar. 7, 2010, at the home of her niece, Bernita Werner of Belpre, Ohio.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Elza and Dora Freed Stevens.

She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church for several years, Eastern Star, and a Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital volunteer.

Surviving are three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harold R. Yoak; one daughter, Connie Sue Morris, in 2005; three sisters, Mildred Stevens, Thelma Wade and Geraldine McCoy; and one nephew, Steve McCoy.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 400 Green St., Parkersburg, with Pastor Jon Lands officiating. Entombment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

DORA ANN SAMPSON

Dora Ann Sampson, 85, of Chloe, died Sunday, Mar. 7, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late Albert and Ocie Sears.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Geraldine Elizabeth Sears of St. Albans, and a close friend, Thelma Carte of Chloe.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Ezra McCumbers and Darrel Vaughn; four brothers, Ambert, Ottis, Dennis and Otsil Sears; and two sisters, Gladys Sears and Shirley Sears.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with burial in Sears Cemetery, Nebo. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

HAZEL DELL HOFFMAN

Hazel Dell Hoffman, 104, died Sunday, Mar. 7, 2010.

She was born at Creston, the daughter of the late George Greenlow “Doc” Wix and Mary Elizabeth Criss Wix.

She attended Creston School and Normal Teachers College, Fairmont, and taught at Pine Alley School, Annamoriah, Big Bend School and Monaville School, Logan County. She was a member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church, Lydia Circle, Eastern Star, Chapter 14, Parkersburg, Bethany Shrine #4, and Ladies’ Oriental Shrine and Eastern Star past matrons clubs. She had sold Mary Kay cosmetics from home and had been employed at Woolen Mills, Parkersburg.

Surviving are five grandchildren; one brother, Robert Wix of Parkersburg; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Charles Hoffman in 1988, whom she marred on June 8, 1925; two sons, Guy Eugene Hoffman in 1971 and James Allen Hoffman in 1990; five sisters and two brothers.

Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 400 Green St., Parkersburg, with Pastor Scott Sears officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

MILDRED ‘Granny’ SMITH

Mildred “Granny” Smith, 90, of Big Bend, died Friday, Mar. 5, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born at Little Creek, the daughter of the late Harry and Doris Smith Shrader.

She was a cook and janitor at former Brooksville schools. She worked at Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville, and retired as a janitor from B.F. Goodrich.

Surviving are two daughters, Lenor Jones of Big Bend and Charlotte Smith of Valley View, Tex.; one sister, Geraldine Hall of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren, Roberta Frederick, Melissa Hixon, Timothy Dickson, Janet Hardway, Heather Dickson, Aaron Dickson, Rebecca Keener and Brandy Barr; 10 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Dennis Dickson of Big Bend and Lester Dickson of Valley View; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Smith; one son, Harold (Bud) Smith; one son-in-law, Denzil (Pete) Jones; four brothers, Howard, Floyd, Dexter and Roy; four sisters, Leola, Vienna, Arizona and Ginneva; two half-brothers, Harry and Sam; and five half-sisters, Dessil, Jessie, Margret, Jane and Mable.

Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery, Munday. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

ROBERT SAMPSON

Robert G. Sampson, 65, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Mar. 6, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was the son of the late Bernard and Delta Kerby Sampson.

Surviving are one brother, Roger Sampson of Grantsville; two sisters, Eva Little and Linda Husk, both of Mt. Zion; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Sampson, and one sister, Louise Garwood.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.

LORETTA ALICE RICHARDS SPELLMAN

Loretta Alice Richards Spellman, 55, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Mar. 5, 2010, at her residence.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of former Calhoun County residents, Blonda Richards of Parkersburg and the late Ivan Richards.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Roy Spellman, Sr.; one son, Roy Spellman, Jr.; two daughters, Cathy Wright and Teresa Spellman; one brother, Duane Richards; two sisters, Cathy Richards and Melissa Joy; one grandson; special family friend, Angie Negie; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by several cousins.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., South Parkersburg, with Pastor Bill Law officiating, and burial in Hunt Cemetery, Calhoun County.

GRACE CHIPPS

Grace S. Chipps, 98, of Morgantown, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. 

She was born in Stumptown, the daughter of the late Leon G. and Dessel McCartney Stump.

After graduating from Morgantown Business College in 1930, she was cashier in the dining room at Hotel Morgan and secretary to the manager for 4½ years. She worked for Montgomery Ward and Co. for six years as cashier and office manager. In 1974, she retired from the Creative Arts Center at West Virginia University as secretary to the assistant dean of music, art and drama after 14 years of service. She was a 50-year member of Wesley United Methodist Church and had been a den mother for the Cub Scouts.

Surviving are one son, Norman K. Chipps of Wickenburg, Ariz.; three grandchildren; one step-grandson; seven great-grand-children; four step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Aaron R. Chipps, and four sisters, Hallie Smyth, Leone Snyder, Edith Bollinger and Ethel Ayersman.

Services were held at Hastings Funeral Home, Morgantown, with Rev. Michael Atkinson officiating. Burial was in Lawnwood Cemetery.

PAULA BENNETT

Paula J. Bennett, 58, of Belmont, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Harry and Helen Shutts Kidder.

She had worked in the laundry at the former Colin Anderson Center and at Carehaven of Pleasants. Earlier, she had worked in the dairy department at Foodland, Parkersburg. She was a United Methodist.

Surviving are her husband of 40 years, James L. Bennett; one son, Jamie Bennett of Belmont; two grandchildren; one sister, Lela Starcher of Arnoldsburg; two brothers, Mike Kidder of Parkersburg and Ray Kidder of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Kidder.

Services were held at Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Dave Ellenwood officiating. Burial was in Pleasants Memorial Estates, Eureka.

YVONNA COLLINS

Yvonna Mary Richards Collins, 79, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Walter and Edna Richards.

Surviving are five children, Vickie Combs of Arizona, Michael Collins of Big Springs, Debby Collins and Vicky Dawn Cunningham, both of Smithville, and Kim Houchin of Beech; one brother, Cecil of New London, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Eddie, Jason, Sabrina, Jeremy, Desma, Chase, Nick, Trey, Nate, Finn and Chase; and eight great-grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler, Greg, Grayleigh, Aiden, Ryleigh, Colin and Jasc.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Collins; one granddaughter, Shannon Collins; nine brothers, Elmer, Gail, Ernest, Forrest, Don, Ron, Charles and infants, Denver Carlos Richards and Harold Roden Richards; three sisters, Ruby, Melbadene and Shirley; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Private burial will be in Nobe Cemetery at a later date.

INIC IDELL GOFF

Inic Idell Goff, 78, of Stumptown, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born at Apple Farm, the daughter of Otho and Goldie Settle.

She was a former employee of Kinney Shoe Co., with 15 years of service.

Surviving are two daughters, Sheila Garretson and husband Jim and Shirley Hupp and husband Doyle, all of Grantsville; one son, Jeffrey Stump of Charleston; six siblings, Virgil Settle of Nevada, Seymore Settle and George Settle, both of Newark, Charles Settle of Virginia, Ben Settle of Parkersburg and Agnes Schoolcraft of Sand Ridge; five grandchildren, Curtis Garretson, Zachary Hupp and Katie Hupp, all of Grantsville, Amber Kirkpatrick of Pt. Pleasant and Chastity Bunch of Mt. Zion; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three husbands, Howard Stump, Jr., Clark Minney and Leon Goff; one son, Phillip Stump; and five siblings, Adelene Snider, Leroy Settle, Ona Paxton, Audrey Walters and Sheral Settle.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial will be in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

MARTHA JONES

Martha E. Jones, 90, of Macfarlan, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Licking County, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Jones, whom she married on May 23, 1981.

Private burial was scheduled in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. No other information was submitted.

JOE WILSON

Joe Wilson, 104, of Spencer, died Monday, Mar. 1, 2010, in Roane General Hospital.

He was born at Beech, the son of the late Hezekiah and Sarah Parsons Wilson.

He was a retired timber cutter and a Christian.

Surviving are one son, Joe J. Wilson of Spencer; two step-daughters, Gatha Greathouse of Looneyville and Dottie Boggs of Left Hand; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his companion, Flossie G. Blosser; one step-daughter, Carolyn Hickman; two step-sons, Carl J. and Dorsey Blosser; seven brothers; and three sisters.

Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Daniel R. “Danny” Whited officiating. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery, Clover. Visitation will be held Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

PERRY MATHESS

Perry G. Mathess, 74, of Mineral Wells, died at St Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was the son of the late Harvey and Mary Roberts   Mathess.

Surviving are one daughter, Becki Dye and husband Travis   of Big Springs; one son, Dan Mathess and wife Julie of Fairmont; four grandchildren, Jewell and Zane Dye of Big Springs and Hunter and Cole Mathess of Fairmont; two brothers, Gearold Mathess of Parkersburg and Arnold Mathess of Canton, Ohio; one sister, Mae Thompson of Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Melvin Boggs officiating. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., and Thursday, noon to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Hartley Cemetery at a later date.

LINDA LOU MEEK ASHBY

Linda Lou Meek Ashby, 59, of West Columbia, formerly of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.

She was born in Clarksburg, the daughter of Floyd and Helen Meek of  Lake Floyd.

She was a 1969 graduate of Clarksburg Washington-Irving High School, 1972 graduate of Glenville State College with an AB degree in education and attended West Virginia University where she received a masters degree in secondary education in 1979. She spent over 30 years as a professional educator and worked in several West Virginia and Virginia school systems, including Calhoun County. She was a Methodist.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband of 37 years, Paul Edward Ashby, Sr.; one son, Paul Edward Ashby, Jr., of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Nicole Linn Stump of Fairmont; two grandchildren, Caleb Ashby and Kyah Stump; twin sister, Brenda DeGarmo of Lake Floyd; two brothers, Floyd Allen Meek, Jr., of Wilmore, Ky., and William Grady Meek of Morgantown; and several nieces and nephews and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her special “little” sister, Mary Ann Meek Courtney of Lake Floyd.

Services were held at Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, Clarks-burg, with Rev. Kevin Bender officiating. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

As per Linda’s request, donations to an education fund for her grandchildren can be sent to Paul E. Ashby, Sr., Rt. 1, Box 115, Valley Brook Lane, West Columbia, WV 25287.

BETTY MARIE RADABAUGH

Betty Marie Radabaugh, 67, of Gassaway, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Braxton Memorial Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Janie Cottrell Rogers.

Surviving are two sons, Delmas B. Radabaugh and wife Phyllis of Chloe and Randy Radabaugh of Vienna; five grandchildren, Amanda Fleming of Heaters, Bobby Radabaugh of Chloe and Amy, Melissa and Kevin of Cleveland, Ohio; one great-grandchild, Andelina Charlene Fleming of Heaters; two sisters, Mina Dobbins of Frametown and Etta Radabaugh of Nobe; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Rose of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Charlene Radabaugh; seven brothers, Arlene, Burton, Rome, Otis, Norval, June and George; and two sisters, Geneva and Ellen.

Graveside services were held at Nobe Cemetery.

JAY ALLAN NICHOLS

Jay Allan Nichols, 75, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He was born in Kanawha County, the son of the late John R. and Ann Nichols.

He was a retired machinist with Ravenswood Aluminum Co. with over 50 years of service and was a timberman. He attended Five Forks Community Church.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Mary Whipkey Nichols; three sons, Steven J. Nichols of Asheville, N.C., David Bruce Nichols of Sonoma, Calif., and Jesse Lee Nichols of Newport, Ohio; one daughter, Loretta Linn Hines of Wilmington, N.C.; three sisters, Mary Fields of Clendenin and Maxine Green and Melba Sheets, both of Charleston; four grandsons; one granddaughter; one step-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Sara Hines; one sister, Martha Laughry; and six brothers, Hoy, James, Easley, Ray, Charles and Richard.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Kight Cemetery, near Grantsville. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. The family requests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, Hospice Care of Burnsville, or Friends of Minnie Hamilton Health System.

EVELYN IRENE FLUHARTY

Evelyn Irene Fluharty, 83, of Creston, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Wood County, the daughter of the late Henry B. Greenleaf and Flossie M. Allen.

She was a former employee of American Viscose Co., Parkersburg, during World War II and was a homemaker. She was a member of Snyder Chapel Church.

Surviving are one son, Michael B. Fluharty of Clarksburg; one daughter, Rena I. Bowman and husband Donald of Annamoriah; one sister, Janice Graham of Parkersburg; four grandchildren, David Bowman, Rebbecca Lane, Lisa Marie Danials and Amber Starr Fluharty; and two great-grandchildren, Annabelle Danials and Connor William Anthony Lane.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Ray Fluharty, Sr.; two sons, Willard Ray Fluharty, Jr., and an infant; three brothers, Donald Greenleaf, Robert Greenleaf and an infant, Carl Greenleaf; and one sister, Lillian Fletcher.

Private services will be held at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the following groups in her name: The Humane Society, Calhoun County Library, or St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT 59004-1001.

SHIRLEY MACK STARCHER

Shirley (Shirl) Mack Starcher, 85, of Nebo, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at Laurel Nursing Home, Big Otter.

He was born in Clay County, the son of the late John and Elizabeth Tanner Starcher.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany. He lived most of his life in Ohio and retired from Ford Motor Co. as a supervisor. He then moved to Nebo, where he and his wife opened Granny’s Kitchen in Frametown. He was a member of Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Nebo.

Surviving are one sister, Hilda Douglas of Westfield Center, Ohio; one brother, Roscoe Starcher of Seville, Ohio; three step-daughters, Rena Smith, Kathy Jones and Cinda Frase; three grand-sons; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Dora Starcher of Chloe, Jessie Starcher of Nebo, Donnis Starcher of Seville and Nell Starcher of Creston, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Renner Smith; eight brothers, Orville, Andy, Jim, Harland (Boot), Denver, Corbert, Dennis and an infant, French; and seven sisters, Myrtle Tanner, Etta Houghton, Ivy Drake, Rouie Watkins, Madge Lamb, Gladys Douge and an infant, Elsie.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Geoff Hamrick officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo, with military graveside rites.

LAWRENCE JAMES ELLISON

Lawrence James Ellison, 61, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Alliance, Ohio, the son of the late Jack and Audra Moss Ellison.

He cut trees in the timber business and was a Baptist.

Surviving are three daughters, Sonya Maria Ellison of Ohio, Amanda Dawn Ellison of West Virginia and Amy Dawn Ellison of Germany; three sons, Stacy Ray Ellison, Freddie Wayne Ellison and Jason Wade Ellison, all of Ohio; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry Ellison of Beech Bottom; and one sister, Loretta Ellison of Cox’s Mill.

He was preceded in death by two brothers; Leonard Ellison and an infant, and two infant sisters.

At his request, his remains have been cremated and a memorial service will be held later.

WAVIE ARELETA ‘PeeWee’ KING

Wavie Areleta “PeeWee” King, 77, of Big Otter, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Laurel Nursing Home.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late Henry and Adeline King of Big Otter.

Surviving are two sisters, Charlotte Deer of Locust Grove, Va., and Joyce Anderson of Duck; two brothers, Rodney David King of West Salem, Ohio, and Henry King, Jr., of Rittman, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and special friend and aunt, Rena Nicholas of Fayetteville.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, James Harris King, Van Cordel King, Sam Paxton King and Clay Elmore King; and two sisters, Mitchella Sue King and Verneta King.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Larry Nelson officiating. Burial was in Moore Fork Cemetery.

NELLE STUMP

Nelle Stump, 96, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Altamonte Springs, Fla.

She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late Dink and Matilda Parsons.

She graduated from Calhoun County High School and Glenville State Teacher’s College. She taught school for 34 years. Most of those years were at Minnora and Arnoldsburg schools. She was an active member of Asbury Methodist Church, Maitland, Fla. After moving to Florida, she continued to take the Calhoun Chronicle and the Charleston Gazette to keep up with current news and events. She was able to live alone until shortly before her death.

Surviving are one daughter, Caranelle Aaron of Pensacola, Fla.; one granddaughter, Richelle Harkins of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Stump; three sisters, Zana Hamrick, Elizabeth Chancey and Lura Elliott; and one brother, Russell Parsons.

Private memorial service will be held in her honor by family and close friends on Saturday, Feb. 27, in Florida.

REX HOOVER

Rex F. Hoover, 89, of Massillon, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at his home.

He was born at Euclid, Calhoun County, the son of the late George W. and Rhoda Arnold Hoover.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from Republic Steel after 32 years of service. He was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple and attended Calvary Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Cora D. Duffield Hoover, whom he married on Jan. 6, 1962; one daughter, Sheila J. Foreman; two step-daughters, Mary Sue Duffield and Linda Kay McComb; two step-sons, DeWayne Duffield and Curtis Dean Duffield; 16 grand-children; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ernestine Dommer and Edith Gae Bailey; and one brother, James F. Hoover.

He was preceded in death by one step-son, Roger D. Duffield; one grandson, Terry A. Smith; one great-grandson; two sisters; and two brothers.

Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, Massillon, with Rev. Timothy Mishler and Rev. Don Snow officiating. Burial will be in Brookfield Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., and Friday, 10 to 11 a.m., at the church.

PATRICIA LYNN MOOREHEAD

Patricia Lynn Moorehead, 54, of Holbrook, Pa., formerly of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in The Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa.

She was born in Wadsworth, Ohio, the daughter of Betty Virginia Metz Sidwell of Parkersburg and the late Charles Joseph Sidwell.

She had been residing in Greene County, Pa., with her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Harry and Marlene Sekelik, since August, 2009. She was employed as a CNA by The Willows Nursing Home, Parkersburg, for several years and was last employed as a cook at Koffee Kup Restaurant, Grantsville.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her former husband and friend, Kevin P. Moorehead of Greene County, Pa.; one step-daughter, Jennifer Moorehead of Durham, N.C.; two step-grandchildren; one brother, Ronnie Sidwell of Spencer; two sisters, Ruth Norman and Sandy Scott, both of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Doris Smith.

There was no public visitation at the request of the deceased. Friends and family attended a memorial service at the Lions Club Building, Grantsville, with Pastor Kevin Church officiating. Arrangements were by Rush Funeral Home, Inc., Rogersville, Pa.

DONNA TALKINGTON BRANNON

Donna K. Talkington Brannon, 63, of Normantown, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at home, following complications from a liver transplant.

She was the daughter of the late C. Cloyd and E. Louise Ellifritt Talkington.

She was a 1964 graduate of Normantown High School and earned a bachelor of arts in education  from  Glenville  State  College. She was employed by Calhoun County Board of Education for 30 years at Arnoldsburg Elementary School, where she was a second grade teacher until retiring in June, 2002. She was a member of Little Kanawha Independent Church, Burnsville. On July 17, 2009, she received a liver transplant at UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Surviving are her husband, John R. Brannon; two daughters, Stacy D. Davis of Hurricane and Karrie B. Jack of Slaty Fork; three grandchildren; and one brother, Gary L. Talkington of Greenwood.

Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Cedarville Cemetery.

REV. STERGEL AUSTIN VINCENT

Rev. Stergel Austin Vincent, 81, of Washington, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Chloe, the son of the late Kenneth and Alda Vincent.

He was a Korean War veteran and pastored for 35 years in area Baptist churches, including New England, Pine Grove, Belmont and Southside Southern. He was a machinist and retired from BorgWarner.

Surviving are two children, Sandy Prather of Washington and David Vincent of Paden City; six grandchildren; three great-grand-children; and one brother, William Paul Vincent of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Zella Vincent; two sisters; and two brothers.

Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Dr. Claude Stevens and Pastor Paul Drake officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens.

ELLA NICOLE PERKINS

Ella Nicole Perkins, infant daughter of Sergeant Phillip and Heather Perkins of Beverly, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins.

Surviving in addition to her parents are grandparents, David and Sandy Weaver and Connie Perkins; aunt, Caitlin Weaver; and great-grandparents, Fumiko Welch, Betty Fern Weaver, and Hurthel and Leah Garrett.

She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, T-Sergeant William F. Welch and T-Sergeant James Lauren Weaver.

Private family services were held at Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. David Lancaster officiating. Services were under the direction of Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville.

VERA BURNSIDE MURPHY

Vera Burnside Murphy, 92, of Chloe, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at her home.

She was born at Hallburg, the daughter of the late Deckard and Verna Tanner Burnside.

She was a Baptist.

Surviving are two sons, Tex Murphy and Burton Murphy, both of Chloe; four daughters, Gloria of Chloe, Pat of Frametown, Cindy of Gassaway and Reva of Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Mary of Chloe; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and special friend, Mary Watkins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Murphy; three sons, Roy (Buddy), Garrison and Gene; and one daughter, Frances Sue.

Services were held at Nebo Baptist Church, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

VIRGIL RAY BECKETT

Virgil Ray Beckett, 54, of Millstone, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Albert and Lizzie Bell Nutter Beckett.

Surviving are four sisters, Margaret Rush of Arnoldsburg, Evelyn Beckett of Orma, Ruth Rhodes of Mt. Zion and Barbara Sue Taylor of Mt. Airy, N.C.; one brother, Danny Beckett of Orma; several step-brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Missouri K. Nicholas, and two infant sisters.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Jacob Hersman officiating. Burial was in Poling-Marks Cemetery, Millstone.

GALE MILLER

Gale Miller, 100, of Stumptown, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at his residence.

He was born on Tanner’s Fork of Steer Creek, Shock, the son of the late Grover C. and Oe Minney Miller.

After earning a degree in elementary education from Glenville State College, he taught school in Gilmer County for 24 years at Oak Grove, Perkins, Tanner #4, Rosedale, and Normantown, before retiring in 1973. He was a gospel preacher at Shock, Locust Knob, Millstone, Glenville, Spencer, Gassaway, Howesville, Little Hocking, and at Sarnia, Canada. He was a member of Shock Church of Christ and served as song leader, Bible teacher, preacher, and elder. He built a number of houses and the Rosedale gym. He worked on WPA as a stone mason, helping build the wall in front of the administration building at GSC. He was a steelworker for three years in the Naval Ordnance Plant, Charleston, during World War II. He also had experience in timbering, pipelining, highways, grist mill, blacksmithing, beekeeping, molasses making and split bottom chairs.

Surviving are two sons, Gene H. of Shock and Marvin of Spencer; two daughters, Yvonne Morrison of Stumptown and Carolyn Norman of Aurora, Ohio; one sister, Luanne Conrad of Elyria, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Virginia Ruth Wolfe Shock; eight brothers, Orbert, Obert, David, Hurley Bon, Colby, Corley, Rae and Arlyn Bly; four sisters, Minnie, Carrie, Jessie and Mae; one grandchild, Leigh Ann Morrison; and one great-grandchild, Kyli Carol Marshall.

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

WILFORD HARDMAN

Wilford M. Hardman, 76, of Big Springs, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Miletree Center, Spencer.

He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late Alfred and Ruby P. Wilcox Hardman.

Surviving are one son, Edward M. Hardman of Monongahela, Pa.; three daughters, Lena K. Whipkey, with whom he made his home, and Carolyn S. Cunningham, both of Grantsville, and Rose M. Frederick of Harrisville; five brothers, Alfred Hardman, James Hardman, Roger Hardman, Guy Hardman and William Hardman; one sister, Edith Hardman; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Turner Cemetery, Lockney. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

CHALMER ‘Paul’ WAGONER

Chalmer “Paul” Wagoner, 85, of Big Bend, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He was the son of the late Charley and Jane Cunningham Wagoner.

He was a retired mail carrier with 53 years of service with U.S. Postal Service. He was a lifelong member of Spruce Hollow Community Church.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Grace Wagoner; one son, Gary Wagoner of Big Bend; one daughter, Sharon “Cookie” Haymaker of Big Bend; two sisters, Margie Sims of Parkersburg and Nellie Sims of Big Bend; two brothers, Ernest and Hatzell Wagoner, both of Big Bend; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Rodney Wagoner; one granddaughter, Rhonda Lynn Haymaker; six brothers, Ora, Delmas, Ervin, Clyde, Carl and Olan Wagoner; and one sister, Leona Taylor.

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

HAZEL AVADINE FLUHARTY

Hazel Avadine Fluharty, 94, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Marietta, Ohio.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Matt and Maude Meadows Jarvis.

She was a Methodist and a homemaker.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Fluharty; three brothers, Don, Rex and Hartzell Jarvis; two sisters, Macel Riel and Chloe Dye, and one niece, Shirley Fallon.

There was no visitation or funeral service. Her body will be cremated and her ashes interred at a later date. Memorial service will be held later.

VIRGINIA SNIDER SCHAEFER

Virginia Snider Schaefer, 84, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at Wyngate.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Clyde A. and Myrtle Busch Snider.

She retired from Kardex Systems and previously worked at Penn Metals for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one sister, Barbara Riggs of Vienna; one brother, Clyde A. “June” Snider, Jr., of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; and 12 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Schaefer; one brother, Harold E. “Pete” Snider; and three sisters, Violet Elliot, Kathryn Leavitt and Marge Neale.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Dr. Timothy Allen officiating. Entombment was at Sunset Memory Gardens.

RICHARD WEST

Richard E. West, 47, of Barberton, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.

He was the son of Marie Adkins and the late Mayford West.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his long-time companion, Jerrie Thoma; their children, Sonny Thoma, Amanda Thoma and Jessica Thoma; three sisters Karen Anderson, Diane Shrigley and Evelyn Dye; one brother, Francis West, seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jason (J Bone) Thoma.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Cox Funeral Home, Barberton, with visitation from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Liberty Cemetery, Spencer.

MILDRED REED

Mildred Reed, 95, of San Diego, Calif., died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Walter and Blanche Mace.

Surviving are one son, Jerry Reed; one daughter, Janet Reed; two grandchildren; and one sister, Clairine Wilkenson. All of her family resides in the San Diego area.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Farrell Reed, in 1994.

A celebration of her life was held at Poway Bernardo Mortuary, San Diego. She was buried in Dearborn Memorial Park, Poway.

DONALD RAY ‘Duck’ STEVENS

Donald Ray “Duck” Stevens, 77, of Grantsville, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at VA Medical Center, Clarksburg.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Francis K. and Lula Starcher Stevens.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Eureka Pipeline Co. in 1993 after 34 years of service. He was a member and an ordained deacon of Brooksville Baptist Church, Big Bend, and member of Grantsville Volunteer Fire Dept., Eureka Lodge 40, A.F. & A.M., Grantsville, Scottish Rite Bodies and Nemesis Shrine Temple, Parkersburg, Builders for Christ, Calhoun Historical Society and Thomas Hollow Hunting Camp.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Gloria Jean Basnett Stevens; three daughters, Lydia Freeman of Flemington, Natasha Tichnell of Newark and Leigh Kinder of Glenville; one son, Mark Stevens of Grantsville; four grandchildren, Brittney and Nick Stevens of Grantsville and Noah and Cam Kinder of Glenville;  four step-granddaughters, Cassie Lamont of Grantsville, Tracy Galloway of Ft. Walton, Fla., Kelly Bell of Newark and Katie Jo Tichnell of Elizabeth; two step-great-grandchildren, Kaylen and Eyan Galloway; one brother, James of Ravenna, Ohio; and three sisters, Retta Johnson of Grantsville, Rachel Smith of St. Marys and Geneva Wilson of Grantsville.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Festus, Sheldon, Cleo and Samuel Stevens.

Services were held at Brooksville Baptist Church, with Rev. C.W. McDonald officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery.

AMBER ADAIR RIDDLE JOHNSON

Amber Adair Riddle Johnson, 46, of Nashville, Tenn., died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, Tenn.

She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of Janet Riddle Johnson and Stephen Dale Johnson.

She was a 1982 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and was a fashion model in New York City, a professional make-up and hair artist with her own line of make-up, Adair Minerals, and owned and operated Cuts Colors and Blondes Hair Salon, Nashville.

Surviving in addition to her parents are two sisters, Erica Loraine Johnson Elmore of Lubeck and Jennifer Adair Johnson McPeek of Rockport; two brothers, Steve Dale Johnson of Rockport and Bradford Dale Johnson of Washington; and aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Hazel Wilmoth Riddle; maternal grandfather, W. Paul Riddle of Grantsville; and paternal grandmother, Audra Sleeth.

Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Steve Morgan officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Calhoun County.

ROBERT A. ‘Bob’ STARCHER

Robert A. “Bob” Starcher, 68, of Lakemore, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Isaac and Bessie Starcher of Cremo.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and retired from Chrysler. He was a member of UAW Local 122 and owner of Starcher Painting Co. He was a past member of the Knights of Pythias and the Senior Vice Commander of Army Navy Garrison 273.

Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Eva; one daughter, Chanin George; two step-daughters, Sheila Foreman and Michele White; three brothers, Tommy, Ronald and Jimmy Wayne; one sister, Margaret Badgett; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Isaac Jr., Roy, Arnold and Harold; two sisters, Garnet Porter and Mildred Jean Richards; one step-son, James D. Gartner; and one granddaughter, Melissa Brown.

Services were held at Newcomer Funeral Home, Akron. Burial was in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

LOUISA YEARIAN

Louisa Yearian, 80, of West Chester, Pa., died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010.

She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late Aristotle and Mary Cottrell Butler.

She was a homemaker. Surviving are five daughters, Donna Smith, Connie Blackwell, Kathie Brogan, Claudette  Cox   and  Vickie   Buckalew;  two sons, Mike Yearian and C.J. Yearian; two sisters, Macel Carpenter and Nina Conley; three brothers, Tom, Charlie and Milton Butler; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marcy Adamcewicz, and one son, Neal Yearian.

Services were held at Orma Methodist Church. Burial was in Orma Methodist Church Cemetery.

DORIS JEAN TAYLOR

Doris Jean Taylor, 74, of Clay, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Hubbard House, Charleston.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of Freeman and Nina Duffield.

She was a member of Alta Church of God and was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Rev. Arnold Taylor; two sons, Curt Dancey of Akron, Ohio, and Charles Wyant of Clay; four step-sons, Denzil Taylor, Dexter Taylor, Ronnie Taylor and Richard Taylor, all of Spencer; one brother, Ford Duffield of Akron; one sister, Deloris Duffield of Akron; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Donald Dawson and Rev. Paul Young officiating, and burial in McLaughlin Cemetery, Duck. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

DARYELL ‘Tater’ SMITH

Daryell L. “Tater” Smith, 69, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at his home.

He was born in McDunn, the son of the late Milford W. and Blanche E. Hunt Smith.

He retired from Ford Motor Co., Brookpark, Ohio, at age 55 after 31½ years of service.

Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Michele L. Smith of Grantsville; five sons, Stephen, Stuart, Scott, David and Jesse Smith of Ohio; one step-daughter, Tina L. Whipkey of Grantsville; two brothers, Burl Smith of Florida and Michael Smith of Ohio; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Janice Cosentino, and one brother, Albert Smith.

At his wishes, no services were held.

ROBERT JAMES GRIFFIN, JR.

Robert James Griffin, Jr., 61, of Parkersburg, formerly of Calhoun County, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at his residence.

He was born in New Jersey, the son of Robert James Griffin, Sr., and the late Ethel M. Richards Griffin.

Surviving in addition to his father are one son, Robert James Griffin III; seven brothers and sisters; and a special friend and caregiver, Terry Glisson of Parkersburg.

Private graveside services were held at the convenience of the family.

NONA MAE MAZE

Nona Mae Maze, 94, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Munday, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.

She was born at Industry, the daughter of the late Sampson and Hazel Rose.

She was a retired teacher’s aide.

Surviving are one son, Roger Maze of Limestone, Tenn.; one daughter, Naomi Karen Richard of Green Sea, S.C.; 14 grand-children; many great-grandchildren; and a few great-great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Maze; two brothers, Oscar and Ross; one sister, Lucille; two sons, Blaine Maze and Clarence Maze, Jr.; and two daughters, Betty Krugman and Connie Lahman.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, with Rev. William Law officiating. Burial was in Maze Cemetery, Munday.

BETTY MAY WARNER

Betty May Warner, 64, of Chandlersville, Ohio, formerly of Grantsville, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Caldwell, Ohio, the daughter of Betty D. Ball Huberty of Caldwell and the late Nate Mayfield.

She was a member of First Church of Christ, Caldwell.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Roger E. Warner, Sr., whom she married June 22, 1963; two sons, Roger E. Warner, Jr., of Dexter City, Ohio, and Timothy Warner of Buckeye Lake, Ohio; one daughter, Sarah Elerick of Buckeye Lake; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Peggy Dovenbarger of Belle Valley and Sandra Clark of Dexter City; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one son, Stanley Carl Warner, and step-father, Edward Huberty.

Services were held at Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, Chandlersville, with Rev. William Pickenpaugh officiating. In keeping with Betty’s wishes, cremation was observed with inurnment at the family’s convenience.

EMIL LEE WHIPKEY, SR.

Emil Lee Whipkey, Sr., 84, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Tanner, the son of the late Clarence Whipkey and Bessie Wyers Whipkey.

He was a 1944 graduate of Parkers-burg High School, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of DAV Chapter 32. He retired as a truck driver from Central Motor Freight and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Emil L. Whipkey, Jr., of Mineral Wells and Charles Whipkey of Parkersburg; one daughter, Linda Woolard of Parkersburg; one sister, Onida Seebaugh of Lubeck; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Nadine Hupp Whipkey, who was born in Grantsville.

Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, with Rev. John Lands officiating. Entombment followed in Three Crosses Mausoleum at Sunset Memory Gardens with military rites by American Legion Post 15.

LYNDOL KEITH FRYMIER

Lyndol Keith Frymier, 70, of Beaver, Ohio, formerly of Tanner, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Pineview Manor, Beaver.

He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late Eustace and Ploma Grogg Frymier.

He was a member of Knights of Pythias Lodge, Tanner.

Surviving are one son, one daughter, six grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers.

He was preceded in death by one sister.

No other information was received.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Mt. Liberty Cemetery, Tanner. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

ROSCOE LENARD MOORE

Roscoe Lenard Moore, 68, of Chloe, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Charleston Area Medical Center.

He was born in Kanawha County, the son of the late Clarence and Martha Tanner Moore.

Surviving are two daughters, Melissa K. Sparks of Creston, Ohio, and Demetra D. Moore of Kansas; one sister, Thelma Carte of Chloe; one brother, Mitchell Moore of Chloe; and three grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel and Grace Sparks.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Morris Moore, three brothers and two sisters.

It was Roscoe’s wishes that no services be conducted.

HAROLD GENE SEARS

Harold Gene Sears, 69, of Duck, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Roy B. and Stella Burnside Sears.

He was a farmer and a Baptist.

Surviving are two brothers, Julius Sears of Chloe and Hubert Sears of Frametown; niece, Ann Lamb of Duck, with whom he made his home; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway. Burial will be in Moore Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services at the funeral home.

GENEVA ELLEN BENNETT HUSK

Geneva Ellen Bennett Husk, 92, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Elza and Mary Jane Harris Bennett.

She worked for W.B. Gibson, Grantsville, for 38 years.

Surviving are one son, Clovis Ray Wade of Akron, Ohio, from her first marriage to Herbert Wade; one daughter, Wilma Jane Husk Bell from her second marriage to Charles G. Buck Bell; one step-son, Howard Dale Husk of Akron; one step-daughter, Deloris McCartney Davis of East Liverpool, Ohio; and several grand-children, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands; one son from her second marriage, Robert Eugene Husk; one step-son, Gilbert William Husk; five sisters, Edna Husk, Geneve Collins, Pauline Hornbeck, Ivelean Richards and Elenore Mills; and three brothers, Orval Bennett, Cay Bennett and Holly Golden (Bud) Bennett.

Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Mt. Zion. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

MAXINE SMITH POWELL

Maxine Smith Powell, 81, of Cutler, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Clarence S. and Nell M. Holpp Smith.

She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and a member of Dale United Methodist Church. She was a founding advisor to Palmers Lads & Lassies 4-H Club and a youth advisor for many years at Oak Hill United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, George S. Powell, whom she married Nov. 29, 1946; three sons, G. Sam Powell of Stockport, Ohio, William F. Powell of Cutler and Daniel J. Powell of Columbia, S.C.; one daughter, Barbara Kidder of Stockport; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Smith of Wartburg, Tenn.; three sisters, Emma J. Garish of Akron, Ohio, Martha Snyder of Wooster, Ohio, and Madylene Hamrick of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Herbert, Lester and Pete Smith.

Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Robin Swinsburg officiating. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at Barlow Chapel. Following services at the funeral home, family and friends are invited to a luncheon at Palmer Community Center. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. There will be no public graveside service.

JAMES DANA BAILEY

James Dana Bailey, 90, of Newton, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, in Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Henderson Calvert and Lillie Ann Hunt Bailey.

He retired from Union Carbide Corp., Alloy, in 1980. He was a longtime member of Newton Baptist Church, Newton, where he served many years as Sunday School superintendent.

Surviving are one daughter, Dawne Ann Church of Kerrville, Tex.; one son, Calvin Bailey of Cross Lanes; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia P. Greathouse Bailey; one son, James Dana “Jim” Bailey II; four sisters, Tressie Bailey, Delphia Brannon, Eva Spencer and Dessie Noe; and four brothers, Bruce, Woody, Clifford and H.C. Bailey, Jr.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Newton Baptist Church, Newton, with Rev. Ronald Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton. Visitation is Thursday, two hours prior to the service, at the church. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.

BERNARD JAMES McCUMBERS

Bernard James McCumbers, 91, of Rosedale, died at his home on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.

He was the son of the late Galry and Ada Cottrell McCumbers. He was a member of Fairview Church, Lower Nicut.

Surviving are his wife, Rhonda Pearl Cottrell McCumbers; five sons, Darrell McCumbers of Wollwine, Va., Dare McCumbers of Spencer, Denzil McCumbers of Rosedale, Robert Dale McCumbers of Elizabeth and Dwayne McCumbers of Shiloh, Ohio; two daughters, Connie Hardman of Navarre, Ohio, and Sandra McCumbers of Parkersburg; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grand-children; one brother, Galry Jr. McCumbers of Ohio; and three sisters, Gladys Snyder of Ohio, Linda McCumbers of Rosedale and Clara Turner of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Willis McCumbers, and two sisters, Geneva Nicholson and India Drennen.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial will be in Cottrell Cemetery, Bear Run. Visitation will be on Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.