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2001 Obituaries

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RUSSELL JARVIS

Russell Wayne Jarvis, 52, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at his home.

He was the son of the late Walter L. and Anna B. Tanner Jarvis.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Sniffin Jarvis; two sons, Jason Wayne Jarvis of Ft. Hood, Tex., and Ryan David Jarvis of Chloe; six brothers, Henry Lee Jarvis and Larry Jarvis, both of Nebo, Roscoe B. Jarvis of Creston, Ohio, Roger Jarvis, Marvin Jarvis and Ricky Jarvis, all of Chloe; and one sister, Virgie Crossley of Newark, Del.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray Jennings Tanner and Ronald Allen Jarvis.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Paul Parsons officiating.
Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo.

HARLEY PYLES

Harley Edward Pyles, 64, of Glenville, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital.

He was the son of Pearl Greenlief Pyles of Glenville and the late Raymond Pyles.

He was a Baptist.

Surviving in addition to his mother are two sisters, Betty Linger of Glenville and Alice Mackey of Weston; and five brothers, Ronnie Pyles of Weston, Robert D. Pyles of Cedarville, Ernest L. Pyles of Normantown and Francis D. Pyles and Gary W. Pyles, both of Glenville.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Elaine Pyles.

Services were held at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Normantown, with Rev. Roger Luzader officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery.

JEFFREY KERBY

Jeffrey Mark Kerby, 16, of Berkeley Springs, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001.

He was the son of Timothy and Marjorie Engle Kerby.

He had two part-time jobs at Dairy Queen and Food Lion.

Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister, Jessica Dawn Kerby, and his paternal grandparents, Chuck and Joann Kerby of Mt. Zion.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rodney and Kits Engle.

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

BURL JOHNSON

W. Burl “Mouse” Johnson, 77, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at his residence.

He was born at Grantsville, the son of the late Homer and Velma Burrows Johnson.

He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving as a frogman with the Underwater Demolition Team 11. He retired in 1985 after 39 years of service with Demuth Glass. He attended Cedar Grove Freewill Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Pauline McAtee Johnson; two sons, Roger D. Johnson of Parkersburg and H. Steven Johnson of Walker; one daughter, Linda Bush of Walker; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Neil Horner of Green Bank.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Robert Cornell and Rev. David Morgan officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown, with military rites by Williamstown American Legion Post 159.

RUSSELL MOLLOHAN

Russell Mollohan, 92, of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, in Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center, Pomeroy, Ohio.

He was born in Nebo, the son of the late William and Myrtle Postalwaite Mollohan.

He was a retired laborer.

Surviving are one son, Ross Mollohan of Doylestown; four daughters, Helen Millhone of Tuppers Plains, Glenna Sanders of Reedsville, Wanda Wolf of Chester and Carol Vance of Baltimore, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vernon Mollohan of California and Jennings Mollohan of Coolville, Ohio; and two sisters, Violet Jones of Coolville and Vallie Wheeler of Ravina.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, and one sister, Hattie Alltop.

Services were held in White Funeral Home, Coolville, with Robert Sanders and Harold Vance
officiating. Burial was in Tuppers Plains Christian Cemetery.

REV. RAYMOND EWING

Rev. Raymond O. Ewing, 81, of South Charleston, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, at home.

He was retired from FMC Corp., South Charleston, with 44½ years service. He played football while attending Calhoun County High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Universal Life Church.

Surviving are his wife, Jo Ann Ewing; five daughters, Sherry Guerrero of North Carolina, Pam Jaymes of Michigan, Donna Wileman of Bomont, Lessa Ewing of Buffalo and Connie Anderson of St. Albans; one son, Jack Ewing of South Charleston; one half-brother, Junior Hundley of St. Albans; one half-sister, Georgie Harris of Texas; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grand-children.

Services were held at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Rev. Tom Cochran and Rev. Carl McCallister officiating. Entombment was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

HAZEL TAYLOR

Hazel Dorthea Snodgrass Taylor, 80, of Dunbar, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

She was a homemaker and a member of Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle. She attended Calhoun County High School and was a member of the Class of 1940.

Surviving are two sons, Jerrold A. Taylor of Dunbar and M. Stanley Taylor, Jr., of South Charleston; two daughters, Carolyn A. Muck of Hurricane and Barbara J. Lucas of Atchison, Kan.; one sister, Margaret Musso of La Canada, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Rev. Steven Lucas officiating.

Burial was in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

BARBARA BENNETT

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

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Lucy Marks of Orma and the late Curtis Marks.

She was a nursing assistant at Braxton County Memorial Hospital and attended the House of Prayer, Gassaway.

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

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

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

LIZZIE BECKETT

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

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

She was a Baptist.

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

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

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder George Rose officiating.
Burial was in Nicholas Cemetery, Orma.

VIRGIL SAMPSON

Virgil W. Sampson, 76, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William and Gravie Jackson Sampson.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a retired farmer.

Surviving are four brothers, Elmer Sampson of Spencer and Russell, Harold and Robert Sampson, all of Arnoldsburg; three sisters, Stella Tanner and Mary Hill, both of Massillon, Ohio, and Loraine Stanley of Streetsboro, Ohio.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial was in Orma Cemetery.

MARSHALL ALDRIDGE, JR.

Marshall David Aldridge, Jr., 35, of Johnsonville, S.C., died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, at his residence as a result of a home fire.

He was born in Cumberland, Md., the son of Marshall David Aldridge, Sr., and Nancy Morris
Aldridge of Carpendale.

He was a graduate of Frankfort High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Southern Wesleyan University, Central, S.C. He was a service manager for Horton Homes, Johnsonville,
and a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving in addition to his parents are two sons, Evan Joseph Aldridge and Seth Logan Aldridge, both of Glenville; one step-daughter, Genna Louise Sears of Johnsonville; one brother, Brett Alan Aldridge of Furnace Acres; paternal grandfather, Marshall H. Aldridge of Springfield; one niece, Cassidy Aldridge; and numerous cousins.

Memorial service was conducted at Scarpelli Funeral Home, with Pastor David Hattenfield officiating. At Mr. Aldridge’s request, his body was cremated. Burial was in Fort Ashby Cemetery.

RAYANNA LANCASTER

Rayanna Louise Lancaster 27, of Harrisville, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, at The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

She was the daughter of Homer R. and Barbara A. Snider Wilson of Big Springs.

She was a teacher and coordinator for family development of Head Start, and was working towards the completion of a master’s degree in elementary education. She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and had been attending Cisco Community Church.

Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Chad E. Lancaster of Harrisville; three brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle E. Wilson of Five Forks and Bryan K. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Homer R. Wilson II, all of Parkersburg; one brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David L. Lancaster of Wirt County; and two nieces and three nephews, Kayla, Lucas and Soney Wilson, all of Five Forks, Brooke Lancaster of Wirt County and Kyle Wilson of North Carolina.

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

CAROLYN BANFIELD

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

She was born in Wood County, the daughter of the late Samuel Richard and Glenna Gertrude Ward Wolfe.

She was a member of the Church of Christ and was a homemaker.

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

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

Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

SELBY ‘JOE’ HALL

Selby “Joe” Hall, 65, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Elmira, the son of Hazel E. Kendall Hall of Barberton, Ohio, and the late David M. Hall.

He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and also retired from Montgomery Ward. He was a member of New Horizon and attended South Parkersburg Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Stephanie M. Hall of Parkersburg; two sons, Brian Hall and Stephen Hall, both of Parkersburg; three daughters, Caroline Poling of Parkers-burg, Corine Stevens of Batesburg, S.C., and Margaret Lynch of Coolville, Ohio; three brothers, Jack of Hinckley, Ohio, James of Barberton and Jake of Steubenville, Ohio; four sisters, Wilma Fulks of Nicut, Betty Scott of Richmond, Ohio, Clara Hart of Griffen, Ga., and Linda Hall of Barberton; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry, Jonny and Junior.

Services were held at South Parkersburg Baptist Church, with Pastor Ed Rogers officiating, and military rites by American Legion Post 15.

OMAGENE TINGLER

Omagene Tingler, 73, of Dayton, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001.

She was born in Big Springs, the daughter of the late Wiley and Mallie Yoak Taylor.

She was a founding member of Moraine City First Church of God.

Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Glen Tingler; one son, Timothy of Dayton; two brothers, Wiley “Junior” Taylor of Grafton, Ohio, and Gaylord “Buzz” Taylor of Clearwater, Fla.; one sister, Deloris Marie Helton of Dayton; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow Taylor and Paul Taylor, and one sister, Oleta Martin.

Services were held at Moraine City First Church of God, with Pastor Russell Hayes officiating. Burial was in Hardman Chapel Cemetery, Smithville.

ZODA HATHAWAY

Zoda Hathaway, 90, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was the daughter of the late Shirden and Mary Elizabeth Miller Buck.

Surviving are one daughter, Annabelle Starcher of Grantsville; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Golden Hathaway, and six sisters.

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

IRENE NAYLOR

Irene E. Naylor, 72, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Dewey and Elva Slider Naylor.

She was retired from Hanes Knitwear Co. and was a member of Reynolda Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem, N.C.

Surviving are one daughter, Vickey Naylor Shelby of Clemens, N.C.; one brother, Lewis Naylor of Belpre, Ohio; one sister, Ollidene Hall of Arnoldsburg; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Dale Naylor and Eugene Kingsbury, and
one sister, Byrnadeen Naylor.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Corley Miller officiating.

DOLLIE JONES

Dollie Woneda Jones, 71, of Pennsboro, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at Clarksburg.

She was born near Grantsville, the daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Oma Dawson Bell.

She was a homemaker and attended Apostolic Church, Harrisville.

Surviving are six sons, Jessie L., Ralph A. and Thurl W. Jones, all of Pennsboro, James O. Jones of St. Marys, Gail R. Jones of Mellin and Donald E. Jones of Grantsville; five daughters, Hazel M. Shepherd of Oak Hill, Martha Simmons and Brenda Jones, both of Pennsboro, Nancy Primm of Mahone and Wilma Keister of Greenwood; two brothers, Harold R. Bell of Big Springs and Russell Bell of Ravenna, Ohio; two sisters, Zelda Headley of Grantsville and Churl Lott of Ravenna; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie H. Jones; four brothers; five sisters; and two grandsons.

Services will be held at First Apostolic Church, Pennsboro, with Rev. Frank Simons officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Harrisville.

EULA SINNETT

Eula M. Sinnett, 90, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Wilson and Virginia Stutler Arthur.

She was a retired secretary for Calhoun County Board of Education with 27 years of service. She was a member of Calhoun County Retired Teachers Association, member of the board of directors for Calhoun County Committee on Aging, former recorder for the Town of Grantsville, and member of First Baptist Church of Grantsville and Fell Kennedy Sunday School class.

Surviving are two sisters, Beulah Mace Kerby of Mt. Zion and Jenene Arthur of Grantsville; five nieces, Robin Wayne and Stephanie Wayne of Mt. Zion, Cynthia Shaffer and Sara Shaffer of Hartville, Ohio, and Elizabeth McKinley of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and three nephews, Jackie R. Arthur of North Carolina, Mike Arthur of Charleston and Lindell Arthur of Elyria, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Sinnett, and two brothers, Ralph and Ted Arthur.

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

DENZEL BUTLER

Denzel Butler, 58, of Akron, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, in Ohio.

Surviving are his mother, Ida Siers of Grantsville; his fiancee, Kathy Goble; two sons, Denny and Buddy; four daughters, Loreen, Doreen, Joyce and Carolyn; and 10 grandchildren.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glenville McBride officiating. Burial was in Falls-Siers-Cottrell Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.

LAURA CARPER

Laura Catherine Carper, 82, of Looneyville, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at CAMC General Division, Charleston.

She was born in Buchanan County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Emmons and Martha Rebecca Mitchell.

She was a quilter and a member of Mt. Pisgah Church, Stumptown.

Surviving are her husband of seven years, Floyd Monroe Carper; two daughters, Ann Davis of St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Helen Offor of Nevada; one son, Jerry L. Haines of Lockney; two sisters, Effie of Georgia and Gladys of Florida; three brothers, Arch of Virginia, Bob of Georgia and Franklin D. of Florida; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and special friends, Margaurite and Larry Ratliff of St. Albans.

She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters, Myrtle, Liza, Tilda, Pinky, Millard and Mary.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. J. Herbert Smith officiating. Burial was in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown.

ERMA WAGONER

Erma Lynch Wagoner, 88, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at her home.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late George and Addie Anderson Lynch and granddaughter of the late George and Jemima Knotts Lynch and Elias and Margaret Sole Anderson.

She was a member of Stoney Point United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg; D.A.R., Marietta Chapter; and Edward Parrish Colonial Dames of XVII Century. She was a resident of Dunbar for 50 years and was a homemaker.

Surviving are one daughter, Lois Curry of Vincent, Ohio; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Wagoner; and three brothers, Delbert, Edgar and Russell Lynch.

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

DOLLIE WONEDA JONES

Dollie Woneda Jones, 71, of Pennsboro, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at Clarksburg.

She was born near Grantsville, the daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Oma Dawson Bell.

She was a homemaker and had attended Apostolic Church, Harrisville.

Surviving are six sons, Jessie L. Jones, Ralph A. Jones and Thurl W. Jones, all of Pennsboro, James O. Jones of St. Marys, Gail R. Jones of Mellin and Donald E. Jones of Grantsville; five daughters, Hazel M. Shepherd of Oak Hill, Martha Simmons and Brenda Jones, both of Pennsboro, Nancy Primm of Mahone and Wilma Keister of Greenwood; two brothers, Harold R. Bell of Big Springs and Russell Bell of Ravenna, Ohio; two sisters, Zelda Headly of Grantsville and Churl Lott of Ravenna; 19 grand-children; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie H. Jones; four brothers; five sisters; and two grandsons.

Services were held at First Apostolic Church, Pennsboro, with Rev. Frank Simons officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Harrisville.

IVA PEARL WEST

Iva Pearl West, 97, of Spencer, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at Miletree Center, Spencer.

She was born in Walton, the daughter of the late John and Roxie Walker Jones.

She was a homemaker and a member of Memorial United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Helen Young of Ravenswood and Mary Umstead of Grantsville; one brother, Romie “Dick” Clarence Jones of New Braunfels, Tex.; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie S. West; one brother, John Gay Jones; and two sisters, Beulah Willman and Macil Samples.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Rick Swearengin and Rev. Stanley Skeens officiating. Burial was in Rocky Branch Cemetery, Walton.

GEORGE ’BUD’ LONGFELLOW, JR.

George R. “Bud” Longfellow, Jr., 44, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

He was born in Washington County, Ohio, the son of George R. Longfellow, Sr., of Clearwater, Fla., and Verla Longfellow of Chloe.

He was co-owner of Big Otter Mobile Homes, Big Otter.

Surviving in addition to his parents are one daughter, Christina Ann Schoolcraft of Spencer; three sisters, Dorothy Deanne Pritt, Nina Yvonne Longfellow and Leisa Ann Longfellow, all of Chloe; one grandson, Jarrod Michael Schoolcraft of Spencer; and one step-son, Jeremy Burrows of Clay.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Mark Gerwig officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo.

JEFFREY CARPENTER

Jeffrey D. Carpenter, 46, of Millstone, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, at his home.

He was born in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late Roscoe and Madeline Maffet Carpenter.

He was a former employee of South Charleston Stamping and Manufacturing and Mayflower Vehicle Systems, founding member of Arnoldsburg Fire Dept., and member of U.A.W. Local 3399 of Charleston, E.M.S., and Bass-masters.

Surviving are two sons, Mitch Carpenter of Clarksburg and Roger Carpenter of Ripley; ex-wife, Geneva Carpenter of Millstone; and one grandson, Austen Carpenter.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Judy Filliez and Janet McNamara.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roger Carter and Joe Phillips officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Millstone.

ARLEN ROGERS

Arlen Rogers, 71, of Gassaway, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, in Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

He was born at Arcola, Webster County, the son of the late Kenneth and Jane Rogers.

He was retired from Aluminum Smelting Corp., Painesville, Ohio.

Surviving are four sons, Arlen Rogers, Jr., of Cleveland, Ohio, Jim Rogers of Medina, Ohio, Keith Rogers of Brunswick, Ohio, and Ray Rogers of Burnsville; two daughters, Judy Rogers of Cleveland and Maxine Eschelbacher of Akron, Ohio; two brothers, Norval Rogers of Painesville and Rome Rogers of Morgantown; four sisters, Mina Dobbins of Frametown, Betty Radabaugh and Ellen Burdette, both of Parkersburg, and Etta Radabaugh of Flatwoods; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter and three brothers.

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

CLOIE HOPKINS

Cloie Kirby Hopkins, 90, formerly of Nobe and Big Bend, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at The Willows.

She was born at Hur, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Seward Kirby.

She was a homemaker and member of Millstone Church of Christ and attended 36th Street Church of Christ, Vienna.

Surviving are two sons, Olin Hopkins of Houston, Del., and Leo Hopkins of Big Bend; two daughters, Bernadene Lott of Big Springs and Dianne Barr of Mineral Wells; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Lee Hopkins in 1955; one son, Donald Hopkins in 2000; one daughter, Irmajean Richards in 1990; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; three brothers; and five sisters.

Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Evangelist Tom D. Butterfield officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery, Calhoun County.

EUGENE VANCAMP

Eugene VanCamp, 74, of Charleston, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in CAMC, Memorial Division.

He was born at White Pine and was a 1944 graduate of Calhoun County High School. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and owner of Capital Realty Co. He was a member of Charleston Moose Lodge 1144, holder of the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, member of Eagles Aerie 4412, BPOE 202, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite bodies, Beni Kedem Shrine, American Legion Post 15, VFW Post 1212 and DAV Post 6.

Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; three daughters, Sandra Bossie, Genia Facemyre and Pam Ray, all of Charleston; three brothers, Harlan of Harpers Ferry, Ronald of Glen Burnie, Md., and Richard of Thief River Falls, Minn.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services were held at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with military graveside rites by VFW Post 8129. A Pilgrim memorial service was held at the funeral home.

CHARLES ‘JACK’ BAILEY

Charles M. “Jack” Bailey, 73, of Oceana, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in a Beckley hospital.

He was born at Beech, the son of the late Dave and Etta Clevenger Bailey.

He was a retired welder from H.N. Lawson Co., a member of Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, and a resident of Wyoming County since 1968.

Surviving are his wife of 47½ years, Merle Conley Bailey, and several nieces and nephews.

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

Services were held at Joseph Baptist Church, with Rev. Lundy Daniels and Rev. Tom Milam officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Chloe.

RITA CARTER RAMSEY

Rita Carter Ramsey, 51, of Rosedale, Gilmer County, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of the late Orville and Edith King Carter.

She was a licensed practical nurse at Heartwood of Charleston and at Braxton County Health Care Center.

Surviving are one son, John Michael Carter of Rosedale; one daughter, Rachel Marie Singleton of Frametown; four sisters, Carolyn Jackson of Beverly, Ohio, Betty Carson of Buckhannon and Lois Carter and Janet Carter, both of Gassaway; and six brothers, Jim Carter and Jerry Carter, both of Grafton, Ohio, Donald and Richard Carter, both of Rosedale, Timmy Carter of Cleveland, Ohio, and Doug Carter of Clay.

She was preceded in death by three brothers.

Services were held at Rosedale United Methodist Church, with Elder Mark Minney officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery.

CHARLES CLINTON ROGERS

Charles Clinton Rogers, 44, of Spencer, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, as a result of an accident.

He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Gilbert A. and Etta Copen Rogers.

He was employed by Spencer Veneering Co.

Surviving are three sons, Charles Rogers, Jr., of Huttonsville, Joshua Rogers of Spencer and Jeromy of Creston, Ohio; three brothers, Melton Ater of Nebo, Ray Rogers of Left Hand and Jerry Rogers of Wadsworth, Ohio; and four sisters, Anna Jean Mollohan of Nebo, Gertrude Workman of Rittman, Ohio, Janet Rogers of Sterling, Ohio, and Geneva Anderson of Grantsville.

He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.

Services will be held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Moore Fork Cemetery, Ivydale.

HELEN WHYTSELL

Helen L. Whytsell, 65, of Spencer, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Cecil and Nettie Bowers Hall.

She was retired from B.F. Goodrich Aerospace Co., Spencer, and attended Beech Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Charles R. Whytsell; one daughter, Cathy Bise of Spencer; three brothers, Darrell Hall of Parkersburg, Gene Hall of Spencer and Donald Hall of Arnoldsburg; and three grandchildren.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Lynch Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg.

BYRL MAY

Byrl May, 86, of Spencer, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in Miletree Healthcare Center, Spencer.

He was born at Mud Fork, the son of the late Grover and Ellen West May.

He was a retired employee of Monarch Rubber Co., Spencer.

Surviving are three daughters, Phyllis Kasserman of Spencer, Jane Lupardus of Gandeeville and Vickie Blouir of Massillon, Ohio; four sons, Rick May of Arnoldsburg and Dick May, Garry May and Tim May, all of Spencer; one sister, Maxine Carte of Akron, Ohio; three brothers, Dallas “Dal” May and Ferrell May, both of Akron, and Brooks May of Byesville, Ohio; 21 grand-children; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae P. May, in 1992; one son, Jennings “Butch” May; three sisters, Emma Jean May, Gladys Carte and Macel Drake; and four brothers, Harley May, Seldon May, Chester May and Morgan May.

Services were held in Otto Advent Christian Church, Otto, with Rev. Leon B. Strickland officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery.

ROSA REEVES

Rosa Belle Headley Reeves, 73, of Laurel, Miss., died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Lorena Headley of Creston.

She was a member of Eastern Star, a former school teacher in Wirt County, and ran a taxi stand in Elizabeth in the 1950’s.

Surviving are her husband, Clyde Reeves; three step-children; six step-grandchildren; four sisters, Blanche Stutler and Bethel Stutler, both of Barberton, Ohio, Bessie Arthur of Creston and Vera White of Oklahoma; and two brothers, Bobbie Headley of Munday and Harold Headley of Marietta, Ohio.

Services were held at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, Laurel. Burial was in Sharon Cemetery, Laurel.

GOLDIE HUSK

Goldie Husk, 87, of Ronceverte, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at Greenbrier Medical Center, Lewisburg.

She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Fred and Ona Sommerfield Funk.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are one son, Robert Husk of Ronceverte; two brothers, Howard and Fred Funk, both of Spencer; two grandsons, Steve Husk of Tanner and Larry Husk of Culloden; two great-grandsons, Dylon Michael Husk and Seth Husk; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Husk; two sons, Gary and Donald Husk; and three sisters.

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

EDNA KATHLEEN WILSON

Edna Kathleen Wilson, 90, of Holbrook Nursing Home, Buckhannon, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, in Buckhannon.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Howard and Minnie Gainer Wilson.

Surviving are two sisters, Lynn Cooper of St. Albans and Neva Fallen of Buckhannon, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Mable Mae Wilson.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating. Burial was in Tanner Baptist Cemetery.

MISSOURI PEARL RICHARDS

Missouri Pearl Richards, 92, of Big Springs, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late George and Maude Greathouse Norman.

She was a homemaker and a member of Big Springs United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Eldine Wilson of Parkersburg and Ernastine Lynch of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Dortha Gant of Barren Springs, Va., and Bernadine Braham of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Richards in 1988; one son, Clyde J. Richards; four sisters, Rosa Dell Jones, Sadie Hemmingway, Ola Sims and Maggie Richards; one brother, William Norman; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery.

MARGARET CUNNINGHAM

Margaret Ann Cunningham, 79, of Coolville, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Spencer, the daughter of the late Scott and Linda Postelwait Lowe.

She was an upholsterer for over 30 years working from her home.

Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Ralph E. Cunningham; one son, Larry Cunningham of Coolville; two daughters, Betty Lewis of Marietta and Kathy McAlarney of Whipple, Ohio; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Enda Ball; four brothers, Waitman Lowe, Rev. Wilbert Lowe, Ivan Lowe and Shirley Scott Lowe; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Sweezy and Ivey Greathouse, and three brothers, Lovel Lowe, Luther Lowe and Charles Lowe.

Services were held at Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre, Ohio, with Rev. Wilbert Lowe officiating. Burial was in Wright Family Cemetery, Calhoun County.

DR. NEIL LOTHES

Dr. Neil A. “Doc” Lothes, 77, of Montrose, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at his home.

He was born in Elkins, the son of the late Edward Augustine Lothes and Mary Margaret “Mame” Scallon Lothes.

He was a graduate of Elkins High School, Shenandoah College of Virginia and University of Richmond School of Dentistry. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and a veteran of World War II and Korean War. He was a dentist in Elkins and Parsons for 39 years and was a farmer. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Parsons, and Knights of Columbus Council 2010, Thomas.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Yvonne McCoy Lothes; seven daughters, Rebecca Sue Miller (and husband Arlis Miller) of Grantsville, Deborah Lee Scarberry of Montrose, Mary Regina Oldaker of Kerens, Patricia Von “Trish” Miller of Hagerstown, Md., Jennifer Lynn Hall and Cathy Louise Lothes, both of Charleston, and Teresa Elizabeth Weaver of Clarksburg; three sons, Edward Reeder Lothes of Parkersburg, Neil Joseph Lothes of St. Albans and George Anthony Lothes of Montrose; 32 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by one infant daughter, Ann Cecile, and four brothers, Charles E., Wilfred J., Harry and John Desmond Lothes.

Services were held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church with Rev. Father Lino Ebejer as presider. Burial was in Lothes Family Cemetery, Lothes Family Farm, Montrose, where full military rites were conducted.

IDA DYE

Ida M. Tucker Dye, 97, of Windham, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, at her home.

She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of the late William and Lillian Tucker.

Surviving are one sister, Bertha Holcomb of Clanton, Al.; one foster granddaughter, Nancy Dye of Windham, Ohio, with whom Ida lived for the past 18 years; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one foster son, William Dye of Leavittsburg, Ohio; and several other foster grandchildren in Windham and Leavittsburg, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Dye in 1961; two sons, Edgar Dye in 1989 and Cecil Dye in 1930; one grandson, Ronald Dye in 1993; four brothers; and four sisters.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Burial was in Mt. Run Cemetery, Nicut.

DORA METHENEY

Dora F. Metheney, 86, of Grove City, Pa., died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, at United Community Hospital, Grove City.

She was born at Ivydale, the daughter of the late William E. and Rosie Eagle Butler.

Surviving are three daughters, Patricia Foust, Sandra Hinds and Sherry Adams Cannane, all of Grove City; four sons, Donald Metheney of Meadville, Pa., William Metheney and D. Jay Metheney, both of Grove City, and Richard Metheney of Plain Grove, Pa.; three sisters, Emeline Shaw of Clintonville, Pa., Maxine Anderson of Charleston and Betty Roberts of Beckley; one brother, Rev. Nathan Butler of Ivydale; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hance Albert Metheney in 1998, and one son, Larry Curtis Metheney.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Moore Fork Cemetery, Ivydale.

ROBERT PARSONS

Robert L. “Bobby” Parsons, 61, of Nebo, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, in Charleston Area Medical Center.

Surviving is his caregiver, Louise Boggs of Nebo.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating.
Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo.

DELMA KNOTTS

Delma Knotts, 93, of Walker, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at her residence.

She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of the late David and Mary Nottingham Hall.

She was a resident of Orma for many years and was a member of Elmira Baptist Church, Elmira.

Surviving are two daughters, Anna Lee Byers of Walker and Virginia Johnson of Tampa, Fla.; two grandsons, Gregory and Steven Johnson, both of Montgomery, Ala.; one great-grand-daughter, Julie Vineyard of Arnoldsburg; one great-great-granddaughter, Victoria Vineyard of Arnoldsburg; and four great-great-grandsons, Cole, Ross, Hayes and Zane Vineyard, all of Arnoldsburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Knotts, and two granddaughters, Debbie
Hays and Vicky McKinley.

Services will be held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Charles Fisher and Elder Richard Westfall officiating. Burial was in Knotts Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.

DOLAN GODFREY

Dolan A. Godfrey, 74, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at his home.

He was the son of the late Layman and Mary Katherine Smith Godfrey.

He was a World War II veteran, retired from Calhoun General Hospital, and a member of Snyder Chapel Community Church.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Madeline June Sampson Godfrey; two daughters, Diana Nicholas of Ripley and Donna Cain of Grantsville; one son, Richard Godfrey of Ohio; two brothers, Donald Godfrey and Layman Godfrey, both of Grantsville; one sister, Wanda Kelley of Grantsville; six grandchildren, Laura Kerby of Spencer, John Paul Godfrey of Ohio, and Christopher Nicholas, Christa Godfrey, Amy Cain and James Dean Cain, all of Grantsville; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford and Paul Godfrey, and two sisters, Gladys Hopkins and Delta Hayhurst.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Farley Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.

GLADENE HICKMAN

Gladene “Midge” Hickman, 78, of Marietta, Ohio, died Saturday, Mar. 3, 2001, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Perry County, Ohio. She moved to Grantsville in 1939 and graduated from Calhoun County High School with the Class of 1942. She was a member of Marietta Baptist Church for over 50 years and was a former Sunday School teacher.

Surviving are her husband of 57 years, William B. Hickman; three daughters, Nancy Short of Columbus, Ohio, and Ruth Stockwell and Patricia Pierce, both of Morgantown; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Harrold Dietrich of Columbus.

Services were held at First Baptist Church, Marietta, with Rev. Gary Stowasser and Rev. Clifford Nuss officiating. Burial was in Valley Cemetery.

ROBERT REICHARD

Robert A. Reichard, 39, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Mar. 1, 2001, at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center, Clarksburg.

He was born in Maryland and was a 1980 graduate of Calhoun County High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran with 15 years of service and a truck driver. He attended First Baptist Church, Grantsville.

Surviving are his wife, Lisa Moore Reichard; one daughter, Krista Reichard, and one son, Benjamin Reichard, both at home; his mother, Gladys M. (Bucky) Ryan of Spencer; three brothers, Clifford Reichard of Newton, Randy Reichard of Pageland, S.C., and Donald Reichard of Spencer; and one sister, Kimberly Reynolds Reichard of Spencer.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Vicky Reichard.

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

NORMA COLLINS

Norma B. Collins, 83, of Stumptown, died Thursday, Mar. 1, 2001, in Ohio Valley Nursing Home, Parkersburg.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Wade and Jessie Linger Blackshire.

She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown.

Surviving are one daughter, Darlene Yoak of Parkersburg; two sons, Gerald B. Collins of Chloe and Tony B. Collins of Stumptown; one sister, Oscea Vanhorn of Weirton; one brother, Earl Blackshire of Scott Depot; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Harold Collins, in 1992.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jim Yoak officiating.

Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.

FORREST BROWN KIRBY

Forrest Brown Kirby, 85, of Joker, died Saturday, Mar. 3, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late R.E. and Mary A. Adams Kirby.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served with Company C of the 355th Engineers. He was an assistant scout master with Boy Scout Troop 39 of Grantsville, a member of Brooksville Baptist Church, Big Bend, and retired from Hardman’s Supply Co.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Opal Mae Parrill Kirby; one son, Richard Kirby and wife Karen of Mt. Zion; one grandson, Matthew Kirby of Mt. Zion; three brothers, Cleo Kirby of Parkersburg, Victor Kirby of Spencer and Wilbert Kirby of Joker; and one sister, Eula Nelson of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Boyd Kirby and Delbert Kirby.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jerry Scott officiating. Burial will be in Joker Cemetery.

NELLIE COOPER

Nellie Cooper, 97, of Annamoriah, died Sunday, Mar. 4, 2001, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late George and Sally Wright Basnett.

Surviving are three grandsons, George Cooper of Annamoriah, Gary Cooper of Portland, Ohio, and Jerry Cooper of Parkersburg; four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Cooper and Daniel Cooper, both of Annamoriah, and Chrisie Cooper and Gary Lee Cooper, both of Portland, Ohio; and one sister, Mary Wolverton of Big Bend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dexter Cooper; one son, Clarence Cooper; and six brothers.

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

ROBERT LEE KERBY

Robert Lee Kerby, 79, of Salem, died Friday, Mar. 2, 2001, at his home.

He was born in Henrietta, Calhoun County, the son of the late John Lee and Biddie A. Wright Kerby.

He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, Class of 1940, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired purchasing agent for Consolidated Gas Supply Corp. He was a song leader, teacher and deacon in Vermont Baptist Church, Sedalia, member and past Master of Salem Lodge No. 84, AF&AM, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, with membership in Wheeling and Clarksburg bodies, and member of Adoniram Chapter No. 11, R.A. AAONOMS, Parkersburg.

Surviving are his wife, Phyllis J. (Jackie) Kerby; one son, Robert Lee (Chip) Kerby II of Salem; three daughters, Debbie Myers of New Martinsville, Barbara (Bobbie) Kerby of Durham,
N.C., and Saren Swentzel of West Union; two sisters, Flara Gherke and Bertha Webster, both of Grantsville; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Simon, Allie and Hagan, and two sisters, Almeda Stump and Goldie Ball.

Services were held at Vermont Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Merritt officiating. Burial was in K. of P. Cemetery, Salem, with Masonic graveside rites.

HAROLD JENSEN

Harold L. Jensen, 82, of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, Mar. 5, 2001, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

He was born in Ginter, Pa., the son of the late Kristian S. and Mary Peterson Jensen.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and retired as plant manager from Valley Camp Coal Co., Shrewsbury, W.Va., in 1985. While a resident of Carmichaels, Pa., he served as a Sunday School teacher at Green Valley Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are one son, Hanley Jensen of Spencer and daughter-in-law and caregiver, Debora A. Jensen, with whom he made his home; five grandchildren, Tod H. Jensen, Kristian S. Jensen, Chad Erik Jensen, Beth Ann Jensen and Sherry Lake Jensen; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Lake Adams Jensen, in 1991; two sons, Harold Leroy Jensen and Alan L. Jensen; and four brothers, Britton Jensen, Walter L. Jensen, Loraine E. Jensen and Carl E. Jensen.

Services were held at Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, with Rev. Harold O. Kelley officiating. Burial was in Greene County Memorial Park.

ADITH HUBER

Adith Elladean Ella Huber, 84, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Mar. 9, 2001, at St. Joseph Hospital.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Guy and Dora Gainer Freed.

She was a member of Seventh Street United Methodist Church. She retired at the age of 79 as head of the Children’s Nursery at First United Methodist Church, 10th and Juliana streets. She previously worked at American Viscose and at Freed’s Grocery that her father owned and operated.

Surviving are three daughters, Nancy Carol Null of Upper Tract, Dora Lee Place of Leander, Tex., and Regina P. Matthewson of Belpre, Ohio; three grandsons; one great-grandson; and one brother, I. Dearman Freed of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Ernest Huber, in 1968; one brother, Guy
Edward Freed; and three sisters, Avis Durham, Ellie Eberhardt and Aveldean Kaltenecker.
Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Bill Angel and Rev. Frank Plybon officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

SHIRLEY HOSEY

Shirley M. Hosey, 92, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Mar. 11, 2001, at Sunbridge of Glenville.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Charles F. and Etta Jane Ferrell Hosey.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the invasion of Normandy. He was retired from the maintenance department of Calhoun County High School and was a member of Brooksville Baptist Church, Big Bend.

Surviving are one step-daughter, Betty Edwards of Elyria, Ohio; one brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Bertha Hosey of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Hosey; two sisters, Retta Heiney and Ruth Wilson Prunty; and five brothers, Romeo Hosey, Harry Hosey, Harley Hosey, Wade Hosey and Hale Hosey.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Casey Stinespring and Rev. Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery.

GEORGE POE McCARTNEY

George Poe McCartney, 85, of Dry Branch, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at home.

He was retired from Carbon Fuel Coal Co. and was a member and deacon of Dry Branch Freewill Baptist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Linda Osborne of Dry Branch, Freda England of Columbus, Ohio, and Deena Riddle of Clendenin; one son, Ray McCartney of Solon, Ohio; two sisters, Eda Sparks of Ohio and Freda Bellamy of Florida; two brothers, Rood McCartney of East Liverpool, Ohio, and Rex McCartney of Grantsville; and three grandchildren.

Services were held at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, with Rev. Forrest Cooper officiating.

Burial was in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.

SPENCER JENNINGS MAY

Spencer Jennings May, 57, of Spencer, died Friday, Mar. 16, 2001, at home.

He was born at Ward, the son of Elva B. Starcher May of Spencer and the late Ronel J. May.

He was a machinist and mobile home dealer.

Surviving in addition to his mother are two daughters, Janet May of Vail, Col., and Denise Key of Bloomington, Ind.; four brothers, Orville E., Roy A., and Leonard K. May, all of Spencer, and Gary C. May of Arnoldsburg; and one sister, Doris Ann Hudkins of Belpre, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Linda C. May; paternal grandparents, Wilbur S. and Edna May; and maternal grandparents, Orville W. Starcher and Ota Northrup.

The body was donated to Human Gift Registry, Morgantown.

THELMA COTTRELL

Thelma Conley Cottrell, 90, of Morgantown, formerly of Chloe, died Friday, Mar. 16, 2001, at Sundale Nursing Home, Morgantown.

She was born in Calhoun County, graduated from Glenville State College and received a master’s degree at West Virginia University. She was a retired elementary school teacher in Calhoun and Clay counties with 30 years of service. She was a member of WVU Alumni Association and Rebecca Lodge, Minnora.

Surviving are one daughter-in-law, Berdeal Conley of Morgantown; three granddaughters, Laura Conley Rinehart of Charleston, Linda Corrado of Milford, Del., and Lisa Conley of Nitro; and one niece, Freda Ware of Port Clinton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Delmar Conley; second husband, Walter Cottrell; and one son, William F. Conley.

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

ADA HOSEY

Ada R. Hosey, 78, of Big Bend, died Friday, Mar. 16, 2001, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was born in Calhoun County and was a former owner of Grantsville Cab Co. and River Street Carry Out. She was a consultant for Fashion Wagon.

Surviving are one son, Wilbert Reynolds of Big Bend; three sisters, Evelyn Tingler of Grantsville, Vonetta Rees of Brookpark, Ohio, and Irene Byrd of Plantersville, Ala.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hosey; one daughter, Melissa Jones; one sister, Dolly Coe; and two brothers, James and Eugene Freed.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery.

JAMES CLEVENGER

James L. Clevenger, 82, of Doylestown, Ohio, died Monday, Mar. 12, 2001, in Doylestown Health Care Center.

He was born in Webster County, the son of the late John W. and Mandy Katherine Schrader Clevenger.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in the North African, Sicilian, Northern France and Germany campaigns. He was retired from General Motors Corp., Parma, Ohio, with 33 years of service. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans and Doylestown Post of American Legion.

Surviving are one daughter, Zelma Abraham of Doylestown; one grandson, Nicholas Abraham of Doylestown; one sister, Nora Clevenger of Baltimore, Md.; and one brother, Junior Clevenger of Webster Springs.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Clevenger.

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

CRYSTAL SIZEMORE

Crystal Lynn Sizemore, 24, of Gandeeville, died Friday, Mar. 16, 2001, in Roane General Hospital.

She was born in Montgomery, the daughter of Hobert Junior Adkins of Gandeeville and Mary June Ramsey Adkins of Clay County.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her step-mother, Shirley M. Adkins of Gandeeville; her husband, Oscar Sizemore of Lizemores; one sister, Sharon Lee Adkins of Denver, Col.; three step-sisters, Heather D. Little of Sand Ridge, Carol Sue Starcher of Procious and Martha Kay Canterbury of Indore; and one step-brother, Junior Wayne Adkins of Elkview.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Donald D. Dawson officiating. Graveside service was held in Sizemore Cemetery, Lizemores, with Rev. Naaman H. Moore officiating.

MARGIE ALVIS

Margie Alvis, 69, of Spencer, died Sunday, Mar. 18, 2001, at home.

She was born in Spencer, the daughter of the late Sheridan and Julie Runnion Greathouse.

She was a homemaker, former employee of Kellwood Co., and member of Gospel Truth Church, Spencer.

Surviving are her husband, Rev. Darrell Alvis of Spencer; three sons, Delbert, Gary and Rev. David Alvis, all of Spencer; three daughters, Sharon Bevel and Teresa Casto, both of Spencer, and Sherry Whytsell of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Ora Merrill of North Carolina and Ella Mae Batten of Spencer; one brother, Harold Greathouse of Walton; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one granddaughter and 15 brothers and sisters.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon B. Strickland officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Clover.

BARBARA COZZENS

Barbara K. Cozzens, 61, of Belpre, Ohio, died Saturday, Mar. 17, 2001, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Denver Kerby and Edith Greenleaf Riffle.

She had worked for Belpre Cleaners and attended Porterfield Baptist Church. She was a 44- year member of Ben Fortney Rebekah Lodge #694 and associate member of Glenville Rebekah Lodge #104. She was an advisor of Belle Prairie Theta Rho Girls Club #64, president of Ohio Rebekah Assembly from 1995-1996, representative to International Association of Rebekah Assemblies in 1995, and honor guard of International Association of Rebekah Assemblies in 1996. She was a member of Daughters of America Chester Council #323, Chester, Ohio.

Surviving are her husband, Robert Cozzens; two sons, Scott Cozzens of Vincent and Jeff Cozzens of Parkersburg; six grand-daughters; aunt and uncle, EE and Al of Glenville, who raised her; one sister, Beverly Trovinger of Belpre; one brother, Myron “Pete” Riffle of Belpre; uncle, George Belnap of Cedarville; two nephews; and several nieces.

She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Craig Cozzens.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Pastor Mark Eaton officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Belpre.

EUDAH REED

Eudah M. Reed, 88, of Spencer, died Monday, Mar. 19, 2001, in Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late David and Esta Bowers Clowser.

She was a former teacher’s aide and a member of Grantsville Rebekah Lodge.

Surviving are one brother, Burton Clowser of Looneyville, and two sisters, Violet Sigler of Akron, Ohio, and Grace Mullens of Cleveland, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Reed; two brothers, Adam and Harlan Reed; three sisters, Bulah, Daisy and Roseanna; and one half-sister, Goldie Carpenter.

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

RUFUS HONAKER

Rufus B. Honaker, 63, of Arnoldsburg, died Monday, Mar. 19, 2001, at his home.

He was born in Pike County, Ky., the son of the late Raymon and Oma Damron Honaker.

He was a shop foreman for Houchin Construction Co., Arnoldsburg, and was a member of Arnoldsburg United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Dept., and VFW Post #5959.

Surviving are his wife, Marie Honaker; one son and daughter-in-law, Rufus B. and Sheri Honaker, Jr., of Mt. Zion; one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa Ann and David Self of Arnoldsburg; two brothers, Teddy Honaker of Pikeville, Ky., and Randal Honaker of Nashville, Tenn.; four sisters, Odera Compton of Pikeville, Ella Gowin of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Ruby Poole of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and Connie Damron of Circleville, Ohio; eight grand-children; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Henry Honaker.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Loren Price officiating. Burial was in Husk Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.

CHARLES STROUP, JR.

Charles T. Stroup, Jr., 72, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Mar. 18, 2001, at the home of his daughter, Teresa L. Diez of Dillsburg, Pa.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Charles T. and Adest Wamsley Stroup, Sr.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and as a retired firefighter and paramedic for Akron City Fire Dept. He was a member of Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Mt. Zion, where he served as lay speaker and member of the order of Gideons.

Surviving are his wife, Melva L. Blatt Stroup; two sons, Charles V. Stroup of Akron and Theodore T. Stroup of Hinesville, Ga.; two daughters, Rebecca S. Szydlowski of Wilbraham, Mass., and Teresa L. Diez of Dillsburg; three sisters, Helen L. White of Akron, Ann J. Harbison of Holt, Mich., and Della M. Sutherland of Englewood, Fla.; and nine grandchildren.

A celebration of his life was held at Mt. Olive U.M. Church with Rev. Rick Swearengin officiating. There was no viewing or visitation.

ADA ATKINSON

Ada Ellen Atkinson, 95, of South Charleston, died Thursday, Mar. 22, 2001.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late James and Bertha Holbert.

She married Rev. Richard A. Atkinson in Parkersburg on Sept. 28, 1931, and shared in her husband’s ministry in the W. Va. Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

HARLEY MOORE

Harley H. Moore, 95, of Eagle Pointe, Parkersburg, died Saturday, Mar. 24, 2001, at his residence.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Sam S. and Arthelia Cooper Moore.

He retired as a plumber from Nelson Plumbing after 44 years of service. He was a member of Seventh Street United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Thelma E. Paugh Moore; one daughter, Shirley Valentine of Parkersburg; two grandsons; two great-grandsons; and two half-brothers, Carl Moore of Parkersburg and Samuel Moore of Belleville.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Curran.

Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Norman Butler officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg.

VOLLIE COTTRELL

Vollie G. Cottrell, 84, of Washington, W.Va., died Saturday, Mar. 24, 2001, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

He was born in Big Otter, the son of the late Harvey and Mary Jarvis Cottrell.

He retired from Ohio Dept. of Transportation in 1977 after 20 years of service. He was a member of Jefferson Baptist Temple.

Surviving are one son, Larry Cottrell of Orma; two daughters, Barbara Travis of Washington and Geneva Lucas of Kingman, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jesse Cottrell of Ontario, Ohio; one sister, Artie Mayes of Charleston; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Delbert, Doy and Harvey Cottrell, and four sisters, Dorothy Deel, Gaye Brannon Ida Kurtzman and Oma Cottrell.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Cottrell Cemetery, Okey, with a graveside committal service.

ROBERT SNIDER

Robert K. “Bob” Snider, M.D., 60, of Billings, Montana, died Monday, Mar. 12, 2001, while on vacation with his family.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of William Dale Snider and Edna Richards Snider, and moved to Coolidge, Ariz., at the age of 14.

He attended University of Arizona and graduated from UCLA medical school with a doctor of medicine degree. He did his medical surgical internship and began an orthopedic residency in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served in Vietnam for a year as a member of MVAC team 22 and also served in the Army Reserve from 1968-71.

The family moved to Billings in 1972 and he began an orthopedic practice. He retired in 1997. He performed with his band, The Mid-Life Chryslers.

Surviving are his wife, Linda; three children, Kristin, Erika and Jon; two grandchildren; half-brother, Todd Snider of Arizona; cousins, Terry Harris of Grantsville, Bill Richards, Dick Richards and Vivian Richards; and an aunt, Ila Grey Snider of Pleasant Hill.

Services were held at Mayflower Congregational Church, Billings. (Information from the Billings Gazette.)

ROY MOLLOHAN

Roy O. Mollohan, 89, of Floe, Clay County, died Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2001, at his home.

He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Lee and Dora Sears Mollohan.

He was a retired farmer.

Surviving are three sons, Billy Mollohan of Groves Creek and Buddy Mollohan and Bobby Mollohan, both of Floe; one sister, Gae Rogers of Nebo; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Mollohan, and one daughter, Betty Johnson.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Hubert Sears officiating. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, Nebo.

DOROTHY BROWN

Dorothy E. Brown, 83, of Lockney, died Monday, Mar. 26, 2001, at Sunbridge of Glenville.

She was born at Shock, the daughter of the late William Hubert and Sarah Bell Meadows May.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Nora Nicholas of Lockney and Hazel McCumbers of Rosedale; three step-sons, Butch Brown, Robert Brown and Kenneth Brown, all of Massillon, Ohio; three step-daughters, Shirley Barnhart, Linda Bennett and Thelma Martin, all of Massillon, Ohio; one sister, Iva Miller of Letter Gap; 11 grandchildren; 17 step-grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three husbands, Charles O. Hopkins, Fred Wiant and William Walter Brown; one daughter, Ninia Jean Wornica; one step-daughter, Hazel Geibel; and one brother, Russell May.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelist Richard Vanhorn officiating. Burial was in Turner Cemetery, Lockney.

JOHN WILLIAM FALLS

John William Falls, 72, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Mar. 29, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born at Beech, the son of the late George and Bertha May Falls.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He operated the veteran’s van in Grantsville.

Surviving are his wife, Lona Cottrell Falls; one daughter, Sheila Butler of Grantsville; two sons, Duane Falls of Windsor, N.Y., and John Norman of Orma; three sisters, Rosie Hicks and Millie Bishop, both of Arnoldsburg, and Lilly Butler of Minnora; two brothers, Arnold Ray Falls of Arnoldsburg and Hurman Falls of Grantsville; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Everette, Thurman and Holbert Falls; one half-brother, Ira Jarvis; one sister, Orva Wayne; and one half-sister, Lula Keaton.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelist Corley Miller officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Minnora.

GRAY (BUD) KELLEY

Gray (Bud) Kelley, 70, of Grantsville, died Friday, Mar. 30, 2001, in Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Thomas and Faye Hickman Kelley.

He was retired from the U.S. Navy.

Surviving are his wife, Wanda Lee Kelley, and one half-brother, Billy Ferrell of Akron, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Kathryn Riox, and three half-sisters, Edna Propst, Mildred Bell and Ethel Ferrell.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

REV. RAY HARRIS

Rev. Ray N. Harris, 76, of Parkersburg Road, Spencer, died Friday, Mar. 30, 2001, in Roane General Hospital.

He was the son of the late Rev. C.D. and Glada Ritchie Harris.

He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, earned a bachelor’s degree at Glenville State College, a master’s degree at West Virginia University, and did graduate work at Marshall University. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired as assistant superintendent of Calhoun County Schools following 40 years in public education as a teacher, counselor, and administrator.

He served many years in the ministry in Lewis, Boone, Gilmer, Braxton, Roane and Calhoun counties. He was a member of National Education Association, W.Va. Education Association, and Calhoun County Teacher’s Association. He was active in AARP, Cancer Coalition, Miletree Auxiliary, VFW, and the Democratic Party.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Helen Carpenter Harris; one son, Douglas R. Harris of Spencer; one brother, William D. Harris of Grantsville; two sisters, Oleta Heiney of Ravenna, Ohio, and Juanita Waggoner of Deerfield, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Leota Leggett of Carter, Ky.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Powell officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown, with military graveside rites.

EULA SNIDER

Eula M. Snider, 73, of Boaz, died Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Dallas and Retta Ash Nutter.

Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Everett F. Snider; one son, Randy E. Snider; two grandsons; one brother; and one sister.

There were no visitation or services. Burial was at the convenience of the family.

AMY LOUISE BOYCE

Amy Louise Boyce, 84, of New Milton, died Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2001, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg.

She was born in Nobe, the daughter of the late Ira Leonard and Eva Burse Church.

She was a homemaker and a member of Union Mission Church, New Milton.

Surviving are one daughter, Euna Engstrom of New Milton; two sons, Zenith D. (Dale) Boyce of West Union and Leonard T. (Tom) Boyce of New Milton; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grand-children; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward Dewey Boyce, in 1993; one son, Donzel G. (Don) Boyce; one sister; and three brothers.

Services were held at Spurgeon Funeral Home, West Union, with Rev. Clifford Shaw officiating. Burial was in Union Mission Cemetery, New Milton.

HOMER HATHAWAY

Homer Hathaway, 84, died Saturday, Mar. 31, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Sida H. and Matilda Summers Hathaway.

He retired as a truck driver from Helms Express after 27½ years of service. Following retirement, he worked for his son at Superior Toyota, Parkersburg. He was a member of Teamsters Local 175 and was an active member of First Church of the Nazarene where he was a Sunday School teacher.

Surviving are his wife, Catherine Hathaway; one son, Tom Hathaway of Parkersburg; one daughter, Janet Snook of Cincinnati, Ohio; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was the last surviving and youngest of 15 children, including eight brothers and six sisters.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Keith Hostutler officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

GENEVA LOCKHART

Geneva Deweese Whytsell Lockhart, 63, of Cutler, died Saturday, Mar. 31, 2001, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Creston, the daughter of the late Herman and Effie Nellie Connolly Deweese.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Surviving are her husband, Charles R. Lockhart of Cutler; one daughter, Carol L. Tolliver of Long Bottom, Ohio; two sons, Harry E. Whytsell II of Medina, Ohio, and Robert D. Whytsell of Cutler; one step-son, Lewis Lockhart of Elyria, Ohio; one brother, Orville J. Deweese of Barberton, Ohio; one sister, Garnett Cline of Versailles, Ind.; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Whytsell; three brothers; and one sister.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Steven Reed officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion.

FLORENCE RICHARDSON

Florence M. Richardson, 76, of Cox’s Mills, died Sunday, Apr. 1, 2001, at Roane General Hospital.

She was born in Kanawha County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Trula Ethel Washington Raines.

She attended and taught Sunday School at Leading Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are three sons, John and Michael Richardson, both of Spencer, and Larry Richardson of Forest Grove, Ore.; two daughters, Marion Utt of Fairmont and Carol Staats ofWalton; one brother, Thomas Raines of Ceredo-Kenova; two sisters, Minnie Schoolcraft of Sophia and Kathryn Drennen of North Carolina; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John L. Richardson, and one brother, Robert Raines.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Waitman Sandy and Rev.Jeffrey Jett officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Spencer.

DWIGHT TANNER

Dwight M. Tanner, 48, of Chloe, died Sunday, Apr. 1, 2001, at his residence.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William Andrew and Vena Jarvis Tanner.

Surviving are six brothers, Richard Austin Tanner of Ripley, Shirley Homer Tanner of Mt. Zion, William Preston Tanner of Nebo, Alton Franklin Tanner of Chloe, Gregory Carroll Tanner of Rittman, Ohio, and Jeffrey Lee Tanner of Marshallville, Ohio; and six sisters,Helen Ruth McCune of Chloe, Donnie Jean Moore of Reedy, Zelma May Long of Ivydale, Patricia Sue Armstead of Rittman, Martha Ellen Ball of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Hope Renah Holiday of Marshallville.

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

GEORGE WALDO McGILL

George Waldo McGill, 90, of Big Springs, died Monday, Apr. 2, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Ritchie County, the son of the late Benjamin F. and Rilda F. Crites McGill.

He worked for the Dept. of Highways and worked in the oil fields for more than 50 years. He was a member of Hardman Chapel Church and was a trustee for Hardman Chapel Cemetery. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Dessie V. Modesitt McGill; one daughter, Lorraine Long of Harrisville; and two grandchildren, Lorin and Lori Long.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earsel McGill and Hobert Lee McGill, and three sisters, Anna Gill, Artie Newbrough and Janie Ferrell.

Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with burial in Hardman Chapel Cemetery.

ROSA QUEEN

Rosa Margurite Queen, 83, of Sand Fork, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Mt. Liberty Cemetery, Tanner.

HOY VINEYARD

Hoy M. Vineyard, 78, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Apr. 6, 2001, at the home of a friend.

He was born at Vineyard Ridge, Roane County, the son of the late Wade and Fanny Sarver Vineyard.

He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired employee of General Electric, Washington, and a former employee of Monsanto, Nitro, and was a farmer and cattleman.

Surviving are two step-sons, Tommy V. Carper of Big Bend and Randall K. Carper of Sugarland, Tex.; special friend and companion, Nell Marie Graham of Spencer; two brothers, Ross and Ralph, both of Vineyard Ridge; two sisters, Opal of Vineyard Ridge and Gail of Maryland; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Carper Vineyard; one daughter, Ellen Vineyard Drake; and three brothers, Robert, Virgil and Earl.

To honor his request, there were no services or visitation. His remains were cremated.

LOREN STUMP

Loren G. Stump, 84, of Spencer, died Monday, Apr. 2, 2001, in Roane General Hospital.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Farris and Hallie Stump.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a former employee of Morris Oil and Gas Co.

Surviving are five daughters, Sharon Norman, Joyce Miller and Vickie Carpenter, all of Spencer, Charlene Wagoner of Gauley Bridge and Jewell Bastardo of New Jersey; four sons, Glen Stump of Glenville, Steve Stump of Tennessee, Dwayne Stump of Spencer and Clifford Stump of Arnoldsburg; one brother, Leon Stump of Beaver Falls, Pa.; three sisters, Ella Elliott and Arlena Hicks, both of Arnoldsburg, and Leta Boatright of Grantsville; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine B. Stump; two sons, Gene Stump and Billy Stump; and one daughter, Nadine Shaffer.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Harry Siers officiating. Burial was in Clayton Stump Cemetery, Stumptown.

IVA BOGGS

Iva P. Boggs, 77, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2001, at her home.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Malie and Isa Smith Carpenter.

She was a retired dietician for Spencer State Hospital and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Spencer.

Surviving are two sisters, Ella Carpenter of Baker and Marion Woods of Arnoldsburg, and caregivers, her nephew and niece, Mike and Lisa Carpenter of Spencer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Boggs; four brothers, Rex, Gay, Arlen and Leonard Carpenter; and four sisters, Eleanor Carpenter, Oleta Carpenter, Samantha Jarvis and Millie Hoover.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. John Bowen officiating. Burial was in Orma Cemetery, Orma.

EULA HOUCHIN HALL KERNS

Eula Houchin Hall Kerns, 87, of Orma, died Thursday, Apr. 5, 2001, at her home.

She was born in Leatherbark, the daughter of the late Grover and Stella Matheney Houchin.

She operated a service station-store in Spencer with her late husband, Doy Hall, for many years, worked for Kellwood Co., Spencer, and was a homemaker. She attended Beech United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Delcord Kerns; three sons, Donzil R. Hall of St. Paris, Ohio, Paul E. Hall of Alliance, Ohio, and Darius W. Hall of Wooster, Ohio; three daughters, Laura McAskill of Santa Ana, Calif., Nina R. Hall of Long Beach, Calif., and Norma Pearman of American Fork, Utah; four sisters, Opal Jett and Bernice Laughlin, both of Arnoldsburg, Madge McKown of Beech and Marie McKown of Doylestown, Ohio; two brothers, Clyde Houchin and Grover Houchin, Jr., both of Arnoldsburg; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Doy Hall; one brother, Forrest Houchin; and one sister, Ruth Simmons.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney and Cleston Garrett officiating. Burial was in Road Run Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg.

TERRY STEVE McCUNE

Terry Steve McCune, 42, of Orrville, Ohio, died Thursday, Apr. 5, 2001, in Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

He was born in Meigs County, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Ocie McCune of Middleport, Ohio.

Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Dick McCune of Orrville, Ohio, and Kenneth McCune of Orma; and three sisters, Rita Lower of Smithville, Ohio, Vee Johns of Orrville and Sharon Warner of Pomeroy, Ohio.

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

CLAUDETTE NAYLOR

Claudette “Claudia” Vincent Naylor, 63, of Belpre, Ohio, died Friday, Mar. 30, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was a member of Lauckport United Methodist Church and its Women’s Circle, and worked for Bobier TV in the hospital and as a cashier at Wal-Mart.\

Surviving are her husband, Lewis “Lew” A. Naylor; two sons, Ronald Dale Naylor of Union City, Tenn., and Stephen Lewis Naylor of Parkersburg; three grandchildren; two step-grand-children; three sisters, Imogene Sims of Parkersburg, Janet “Jan” Brookover of Vienna and Karen Jarvis of Gerrardstown; and two sisters-in-law, Ollidene Hall of Arnoldsburg and Edna Kingsbury of Grantsville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Phillip and Richard Vincent.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Rev. Roy Knight officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery.

ETHEL COPEN

Ethel B. Copen, 82, of Chestnut Run, Wirt County, died Friday, Apr. 6, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Walter L. Smith and Mary Smith Rupert.

She was a homemaker and member of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle and Wirt County Senior Citizens.

Surviving are two sons, Roy Hayes Copen and Lloyd Copen, both of Elizabeth; four daughters, Mary Enoch of Elizabeth, Betty Winans of Newark, Gladys Fordyce of Mineral Wells and Peggy Hendrickson of Fairbanks, Alaska; two brothers, Basil Smith of Stillwater, Ohio, and Dale Smith of Dotha, Ala.; two sisters, Eula Reynolds of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Rita Smith of Stillwater; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grand-children, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Burton Copen, in 1995; one son, Robert Copen; two daughters, Mable Copen and Carolyn Copen; one sister, Ester Cunningham; six brothers, Homer, Okey, Oaoatha, Denver, Walter and Hays Smith; two half-brothers, Lovell Smith and Ernest Smith; two half-sisters, Glady Cain and Ruth Perkins; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services were held at Owl Hill United Methodist Church, Chestnut Run, with Rev. Tim Hopkins officiating. Burial was in Owl Hill Cemetery.

DAVID FRANK MARSHALL

David Frank Marshall, 79, of Huntington, died Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2001, in St. Marys Hospital.

He was a TV engineer with WSAZ and WMUL.

Surviving are his wife, Maxine Farrar Marshall; one son, David Marshall of Merritt Island, Fla.; one daughter, Cheryl Green of Cincinnati, Ohio; and one sister, Jeannette Stump of Stumptown.

Services were held at Henson Mortuary. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Garden.

WILLODENE CUNNINGHAM

Willodene Summers Cunningham, 76, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Apr. 1, 2001, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Robert E. Lee and Nancy Coon Summers.

She was retired from B.F. Goodrich Co. and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Mt. Zion.

Surviving are her husband, Lester Cunningham; five daughters, Helen Johnson of Grantsville, Bonnie Johnson of Arnoldsburg, Jeani Whipkey of Mt. Zion, Betty Deuley of Grantsville and Charlotte Lawson of Gassaway; two sons, Chester Cunningham of Crossville, Tenn., and Christopher Cunningham of Bancroft; one step-son, Marvin Stemple of Arnoldsburg; 22 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Forrest Stemple, in 1950; one daughter, Leona Deuley, in 1999; one sister; and three brothers.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Stemple Cemetery, Mt. Zion.

DONALD PITTS

Donald M. Pitts, 79, of Grantsville, died Monday, Apr. 9, 2001, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

He was born in Tyler County, the son of the late Lorenza G. and Orpha Doak Pitts.

He was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Corp. and was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville.

Surviving are his wife, Jean Pitts; one son, Donald Pitts of Grantsville; one daughter, Robin Hannah of Parkersburg; one brother, Jack Pitts of Grantsville; two sisters, Orpha Lee Blackmer of Florida and Margurite Dykeman of Virginia; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys Pitts.

Services were held at Victory Baptist Church, with ministers Mike Worf and C.W. McDonald officiating. Burial was in Freeman Cemetery, Crystal Lake, West Union.

KENNETH SIERS

Kenneth E. Siers, 63, of Chloe, died Monday, Apr. 9, 2001, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Leon and Freda DeWeese Siers.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from the maintenance department of Calhoun County Board of Education. He was a member of Minnora IOOF Lodge #246 and was a farmer.

Surviving are his wife, Carol Siers; three brothers, Donald Ray Siers and Tom Siers, both of Statesville, N.C., and Rector Siers of Belpre, Ohio; seven sisters, Mae Grimm of Vienna, Mavis Hoover of Parkersburg, Gladys Moss and Annalee Walker, both of Statesville, Betty Junk of Eustace, Fla., Penny McCune and Ruth Cottrell of Orrville, Ohio.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery, Minnora.

MILTON CAIN

Milton Cain, 94, of Big Bend, died Monday, Apr. 9, 2001, at Sunbridge of Parkersburg.

He was born in Tyler County, the son of the late Sylvester and Rebecca Swiger Cain.

He was in the natural gas and oil production field and a cattleman. He was a member of Hardman Chapel Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Leota Wease of Elkview and Violet M. Williams and Nancy E. Craddock, both of Big Bend; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Madge Cain; one son, Milton Cain, Jr.; five brothers; and six sisters.

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

WILLIAM BURNS

William B. Burns, 78, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2001, in Colorado Springs.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late A.G. and Nora Bower Burns.

He attended Ohio University and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a pilot.

Surviving are his wife, Joan Burns; three daughters, Penny Norris of Alabama, Tracey Beirise of North Carolina and Ginger Burns of Florida; five step-sons, Todd Gabriel of California, Mark and Michael Gabriel, both of Colorado, Joe Gabriel of Ohio and Patrick Gabriel of Florida; one sister, Mary Lee Elliott of Greensburg, Pa.; and six grandchildren.

Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville.

CALLIE HOWARD

Callie Howard, 100, of Apopka, Fla., formerly of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2001, in Apopka.

She was born at Freed, the daughter of the late P.W. and Emma J. Snider Collins.

She was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville.

Surviving are two sons, George Howard of Clarmont, Fla., and Carl Thomas Howard of Pompton Plains, N.J.; two daughters, Grace Stalnaker of Marietta, Ohio, and Eloise Bower of Daytona Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Howard, in 1976; four brothers; and two sisters.

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

LEAH STURM

Leah C. Sturm, 81, died Friday, Apr. 13, 2001, at Pleasant View Health Care, Barberton, Ohio.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Homer and Maude Lynch.

She was a resident of Barberton for 60 years and retired from Polsky’s after 12 years of service. She was a member of Louisa Chapel Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg.

Surviving are one son, Greg of Akron, Ohio; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Nina Mendenhall and Helen Blanchfield, both of Barberton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Holden.

Services were held at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home with Pastor Eloy Pacheco officiating. Burial was in St. Jacobs Cemetery, Hartville, Ohio.

ARNOLD SIERS

Arnold Blake Siers, 77, of Orma, died Friday, Apr. 13, 2001, in Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Big Otter.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late George and Myrtle Hass Siers.

He was a timberman and head sawyer.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Helena Booher Siers; two daughters, Maria Butler and Mary Nicholas, both of Orrville, Ohio; three sons, Dennie Siers of Chloe and Albert Siers and Ralph Siers, both of Orrville; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Creed Siers of Spencer and George Siers of Pennsylvania; two half-brothers, Audie Minney of Orrville and C.A. Minney of Orma; and one half-sister, Darlie Schoolcraft of Dalton, Ohio.

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

WILDA JUNE WHYTSELL

Wilda June Whytsell, 77, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Apr. 20, 2001, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Ray O. and Margie Jane Williams Blosser.

 She was a former employee of B.F. Goodrich with 19 years of service and