DERRICK SHELLEY

Derrick W. Shelley, 25, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, at his home.

He was born in Hampton, Va., the son of Sheila Butler of Grantsville and William L. Shelley, Jr., of Newark Valley, N.Y.

e was a member of Victory Baptist Church, near Grantsville.

Surviving in addition to his parents are one daughter, Britney Shelley of Chloe; his step-father, Billy D. Butler of Grantsville; four brothers, Dustin Shelley, David Dodd, Jacob Dodd and John Dodd, all of Grantsville; two step-sisters, Sharma Butler, Sabrina Butler and Jessie Butler, all of Elizabeth; two step-brothers, Brent Butler of North Carolina and Jacob Butler of Creston; and his maternal grandmother, Lona Falls of Grantsville.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Minnora.

DELMAS RICHARDS

Delmas R. Richards, 86, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at his home.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Loman and Trina Jones Richards.

He retired in 1983 from Montgomery Ward. He was a Baptist.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Corinne Stalnaker Richards; one son, Steven L. Richards of Washington; one daughter, Linda Peuser Tewksbury of Parkersburg; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Pearl Blair of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Todd Hill officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

HERMAN FALLS

Herman “Corky” Falls, 89, of Grantsville, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

He was born in Roane County, the son of the late George and Bertha May Falls.

Surviving are one step-son, Larry Joseph of Orrville, Ohio; one brother, Arnold Ray Falls of Arnoldsburg; three sisters, Rosie Hicks and Millie Bishop, both of Arnoldsburg, and Lillie Butler of Orma; and two step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Falls, in 1997; five brothers, Holbert, John, Thurman, Evert and Jason Falls; one half-brother, Ira Jarvis; one sister, Orvie Wayne; and one half-sister, Lula Hayes.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Minnora.

RUTH VIRGINIA DYE

Ruth Virginia Dye, 86, of Big Springs, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late Carl Eagle and Anna Keller Eagle Sheldon.

 She attended school at Bell Run in Calhoun County. She worked as a cook at McCoy’s Restaurant, Smithville, before becoming owner/operator of her own restaurant in Smithville and later in Big Springs. She was a Baptist.

Surviving are three daughters, Doris Williams of Parkersburg, with whom she resided, Edith Haught of Smithville and June Haught of Big Springs; one son, James Dye of Ellenboro; two sisters, Omajean Williams of Big Bend and Wandalee Fuller (address unknown); 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William M. Dye; one brother, Gaylord Eagle; five sisters, Mildred Snyder, Katherine Garrettson, Madeline Bednar, Margaret Matthess and Bonnie Kelley; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Goodnight Ceme-tery, Big Bend.

WILLIAM (Bill) HUSK

Gilbert William (Bill) Husk, 66, of Guernsey, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at his home.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Albert and Madeline Burrows Husk.

He was a construction crane operator with William Albert’s Construction, Cochocton, Ohio. He was a Protestant.

Surviving are his wife of 17 years, Beverly A. Smith Husk; his step-mother, Geneva Husk of Grantsville; two sons, Billy Husk of Freeport, Ohio, and Ricky Husk of Akron, Ohio; four daughters, Barbie Husk of Tallmadge, Ohio, Debbie Croft of Newcomerstown, Ohio, Billie
Jean Holsomback of Calhoun, Ga., and Patricia Bailey of Guernsey; two sisters, Wilma Bell of Grantsville and Deloris Davis of East Liverpool, Ohio; three brothers, Ray Wade, Howard Husk and Robert Husk, all of Akron; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, Cambridge, Ohio, with Pastor Nelson Miller officiating. Burial was in Mt. Berman Cemetery.

MYRTLE JARVIS HAUGHT

Graveside services for Myrtle Jarvis Haught (obituary last week), 88, of Raleigh, N.C., will be conducted on Saturday, Jan. 19, 11:30 a.m., at Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. In case of bad weather, services will be conducted at Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville.

CHARLES ROY RICHARDS

Charles Roy Richards, 61, of Mt. Zion, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

He was the son of the late Desmoin and Maggie Norman Richards.

Surviving are one son, Charles Richards, Jr., and wife Amanda of Big Springs; two granddaughters, Alexa and Brogan Richards; two step-grandsons, Kyler and Mason Propst; three brothers, Larry Richards and Ronzel Richards, both of Big Bend, and Denver Richards of Grantsville; and three sisters, Dessel Starcher of Barberton, Ohio, and Patty Knight and Sadie Cunningham, both of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ola Triplett and Dottie Richards.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Norman Ridge.

JAMES (Carol) HARDWAY

James (Carol) Hardway, 74, of Duck, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston.

He was the son of the late James and Florence Santy Hardway.

He was in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 and was a member of the American Legion. He was self-employed in the timber industry.

Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Starcher Hardway; two sons, Phillip (Duke) Hardway and wife Kara of Buckhannon and Wayne Hardway and wife Vicki of Mt. Zion; one brother, Gene Hardway of Mt. Zion; two sisters, Irene Lambert and Hallie Lambert, both of Strange Creek; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Brooks and Casto Hardway, and two sisters, Glennis Carter and Nellie Reed.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. David Jesse officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.

WILLIAM WOODROW ANDERSON

William Woodrow Anderson, 87, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, at Ashtabula County Medical Center.

He was born in Millstone, the son of the late Elza and Arminda Starcher Anderson.

He retired from Union Carbide, Ashtabula, Ohio, and worked several years for Anderson Enterprises as a truck driver. He was a lifelong member of Ashtabula Eagles.

Surviving are one son, Gene of Ashtabula; one daughter, Bernadine Fanning of Ashtabula; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hettie Wallace of Akron, Ohio, and Erma Kiplinger of Barberton, Ohio; and two brothers, Shade Anderson of White Sulfur Springs and Paul Anderson of Dexter, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Zanna, on Oct. 16, 2001; and one son, Richard.

Services were held at Guerriero Funeral Home, Ashtabula, with Rev. Evan Hamilton of Lily of the Valley Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Monroe Cemetery.

HERBERT BAILEY

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

He was the son of the late Reece and Plina Bailey.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a machinist and welder.

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

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

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

WANDA (Granny) WHIPKEY

Wanda L. (Granny) Whipkey, 87, of Parkersburg, formerly of Grantsville, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born at Nobe, the daughter of the late Albert Ross and Ida Mae Church Whipkey.

She was manager for several years of “The Store” in Grantsville, and had attended Chapel
Baptist Church, Nobe. She served as a foster grandmother for 13 years in Calhoun and Wood counties and was a former nurse’s aide at Calhoun General Hospital. She enjoyed various church services at Eagle Point Nursing Center where she was a patient.

Surviving are two daughters, Janet Rebecca Smith of Parkersburg and Marilyn Frances Mills of Brohard; one son, Richard Neil Whipkey of Parkersburg; one sister, Ida Mae Nicholas of Grantsville; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Lenna Mae Offutt, Goldie E. Kight and Waneta
Lydick; four brothers, James Henry Whipkey, Albert Ross Whipkey, George Delbert Whipkey and Delmas Edward Whipkey; one grandson, John Patrick Smith; and one great-granddaughter, Athena Dundus.

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

NOLA JOHNSTON

Nola M. (Butterball) Johnston, 50, of Mt. Zion, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Va.

She was the daughter of William H. Meadows of Pleasant Hill and Retta J. Richards of Mt. Zion. She was a member of Brooksville Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Jamie Johnston of Big Bend; one son, Ronnie Sidwell of Millstone; two daughters, Carla Sidwell of Arnoldsburg and Retta Harris of Richmond; two brothers, William Meadows and Johnnie Meadows, both of Parkersburg; one sister, Ada Smith of Parkersburg; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Danny Meadows.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery.

COLLEEN GAINER

Blondenna Colleen Gainer, 72, of Big Springs, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at her residence.

She was born in Leatherbark, the daughter of the late James O. Kirby and Lola Cox Kirby.

She graduated from Harrisville High School in 1946 and worked for many years as a seamstress at Economy Industries, Quality Fabricators, and Rubber Fabricators. She was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church, Big Springs.

Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Thirmen Gainer; two daughters, Karen Stanley of Fairmont and Beth Conaway of Newport, Ohio; four grandchildren; two brothers, Dennis W. Kirby and Glennis E. Kirby, both of Big Springs; and three sisters, Mestil Richards of Harrisville, Wanda Moore of Mogadore, Ohio, and Betty Wagoner of Big Bend.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Eagle.

Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Dallas Franklin Smith officiating. Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery.

EDITH HARDWICK

Edith V. Hardwick, 86, of Troy, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Lida Brown Harris.

She was a former employee of Louie Glass, Weston, supervisor in the food service department of Glenville State College, and a personal care giver for the elderly. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville.

Surviving are five step-children; 13 step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Roger Vance officiating.
Burial was in Old Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville.

FLOSSIE STUMP

Flossie M. Stump, 83, of Wellington, Ohio, formerly of Stumptown, died Tuesday, Jan. 22,
2002, in Elyria United Methodist Village, Elyria, Ohio.

She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of the late James L. and Eliza Dunlap Putnam.

Surviving are one daughter, Joan Wiseman of Springfield, Mo.; two sons, Vaughn Stump of Wellington and Lawrence Stump of Mebane, N.C.; two sisters, Elsie Knight of Rosedale and Gertrude Lamp of Southington, Ohio; three brothers, Edward Putnam and Bernard Putnam, both of Warren, Ohio, and Robert Putnam of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Harold Stump, in 1977; one sister; and nine brothers.

Services were held at Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, Grantsville, with Rev. Glenville McBride officiating. Burial was in Putnam Cemetery, Rosedale.

RADER HARDMAN

Rader Hardman, 97, of Rt. 1, Reedy, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at Eldercare of West
Virginia, Ripley.

He was born in Richardson, the son of the late Johnny M. and Electa Scott Hardman.

He graduated from Spencer High School in 1925, completed Spencer Normal School and attended New River State College, Montgomery. He was a farmer, taught school for 23 years in Roane County, and worked for the Agriculture Stabilization Service. He was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church, where he had been a member of the Administrative Board, the Board of Trustees, and a Sunday School teacher.

Surviving are one daughter, Janet Lee Bryant of Ripley; two sons, John D. Hardman and George E. Hardman, both of Peniel; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel and Ruby Claire; his wife of more than 50 years, Elsie Elizabeth Gandee Hardman; and two children, Betty Jean and Charles Conn.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Eldon Shingleton and Rev. Jerry Eaton officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery.

GLENDON NEIL ASHLEY

Glendon Neil Ashley, 67, of Big Bend, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Burning Springs, the son of the late Jess G. and Nellie McCroskey Ashley.

He was a Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a lifetime member of Disabled Veterans of America, Parkersburg, and a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Surviving are his wife, Elma Kathryn Whited Ashley; one son, Glendon Guy Ashley of Glenville; one daughter, Glenna Kay Ashley of Carrollton, Ohio; also Glendon Neil Ashley, Jr., Joyce and Patricia; one brother, Niles G. Ashley of Elizabeth; and six grandchildren.

Services were held at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Pastor Bryan Groves and Rev. David Morris officiating. Military honors were held at Hill Grove Cemetery, Wirt County.

WILLIAM SMITH

William Smith, 68, of Cortland, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Forum Trubull Memorial Hospital, Warren, Ohio.

He was born in Greensboro, Pa., the son of the late Samuel and Mary Rafferty Smith.

He was a former employee of General Motors Corp. and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of U.A.W. Marine Corps League and was a Mason.

Surviving are his wife, Jeanetta Hardman Smith, and one brother, Alfred Smith of
Greensboro.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel Smith, Jr., and James Smith, and one sister, Edith Hunchuck.

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

HUGH WILSON

Hugh G. Wilson, 92, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at Sunbridge Care and Rehab Center, Glenville.

He was the son of the late George S. and Bessie Stump Wilson.

He was a member of Rush Run Baptist Church and Grantsville IOOF Lodge. He attended Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and retired from Hope Gas.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Juanita Lymer Wilson; three sons, Charles R. Wilson of Parkersburg, William S. Wilson of Mineral Wells and David Wilson of Grantsville; two daughters, Connie J. Bailey of Parkersburg and Carole Weekley of Parkersburg; one brother, Rolley J. Wilson of Parkersburg; five sisters, Bessie Ledsome of Reedy, Eda Stalnaker of Winston, N.C., Donna Waldeck of Parkersburg and Osa Fowler and Mary Starkey, both of Grantsville; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

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

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery.

HAZEL DYE

Hazel S. Dye, 87, of Brohard, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Judson B. and Icie Smith Dye.

He was a retired well tender with Hope Gas Co. with several years of service. He was a member of Strait Creek Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon and trustee for 28 years, and as superintendent, teacher and treasurer. He was a member of Knights of Pythias, Smithville.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Wilda Veon Dye; one son, Harry Dye of Brohard; three grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and two sisters, Mary Gayleard and Lillion Manninen.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jackson W. Dye; three brothers; and two sisters.

Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard.

NOLAN WAYNE

Nolan Wayne, 66, of Milo, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Earl and Orvie Falls Wayne.

He was a former mechanic and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and Church of the Living God, Spencer. He was an accomplished stringed instrument musician and made stringed instruments.

Surviving are two daughters, Penny Casstevens of North Carolina and Orvie Nicholas of Spencer; two sons, Earl Wayne and Dennis Wayne, both of North Carolina; four brothers, Lloyd Wayne of Orma, Frank R. Wayne of Shinnston, Larry K. Wayne of Wooster, Ohio, and Jerry D. Wayne of Parkersburg; two sisters, Mazel Burrough of Spencer and Anna Boggess of Liverpool; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Macel Cabell, and three grandchildren, Kathy, Jackie and Allen Wayne.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roger Boggess officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Minnora.

EARL MILLER

Earl V. Miller, 94, of Shock, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, at Miletree Health Care Center, Spencer.

He was the son of the late Lewis Leroy and Effie Rider Miller.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Shock Church of Christ and Eureka Lodge No. 40, AF&AM.

Surviving are six sons, Ancel E. Miller of Garrettsville, Ohio, Hugh J. Miller, Davy L. Miller and John C. Miller, all of Shock, Rex V. Miller of Orrville, Ohio, and Stephen J. Miller of Stumptown; one daughter, Rachel M. Wolfe of Palestine; two half-brothers, Vernon D. Miller of Billings, Montana, and David M. Miller of Normantown; one sister, Gertrude Wilson of Malta, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pina L. Bishop Miller; three brothers, Ray, Robert and Harley Miller; one half-brother, Bernard; and two grandchildren.

Services were held at Shock Church of Christ with Evangelist Vernon Kerns officiating. Burial was in Earl V. Miller Cemetery, Shock.

JIMMIE CHURCH, SR.

Jimmie G. Church, Sr., 63, of Massillon, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at Massillon Community Hospital.

He was born in Spencer, the son of the late Orville G. and Maude Mae Mace Church.

He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Ohio Operating Engineer after 30 years of service and was self-employed as a truck driver. He was a member of Country Chapel Church, Doylestown, Ohio.

Surviving are his ex-wife, Sandra Church of Massillon; special friend, Julie Thomas of Massillon; one son, Jimmie G. Church, Jr., of Canal Fulton, Ohio; two daughters, Debbie Steward of Canal Fulton and Tammy Ammon of North Lawrence, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon, and visitation was held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Graveside services were held at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.

MAXINE FOUTTY

Maxine Sarah Foutty, 76, of Palmer, Alaska, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Our House Assisted Living Center, Palmer.

She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Earl and Lalah Knotts.

She received her education in Calhoun County through the eighth grade. She had worked for S.S. Kresge Co. in the early 1940s, and was a housekeeper and full time mother. She was a member of Lauckport United Methodist Church, Parkersburg, and Palmer Senior Citizens Morning Star program.

Surviving are one son, David of Wasilla, Alaska; one granddaughter; three sisters; and
three brothers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel H. Foutty; two brothers; and one sister.

Her cremated remains were buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Cemetery, Mineral Wells.

GAIL WARNER

Gail L. Warner, 52, of Naples, Fla., died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002.

Surviving are her husband, Robert V. Warner; two children, Gail Joann Cannon of Naples and Dale Cannon of Orlando, Fla.; her mother, Iva Flinner of Naples; one brother, Gordon Allison; and one grandchild, Alexis Kennon.

Memorial service was held at Fuller Funeral Home, Naples.

MARK LEE BLANCHFIELD

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

He was the son of Helen Blanchfield and the late Walter Blanchfield.

He had served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Barberton VFW Post 1066.

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

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

NELMA STUMP

Nelma G. Stump, 73, of Orma, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at Roane General Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Cecil R. and Nell Arnold Jarvis.

She was a member and former superintendent of Minnora Prudence Chapel Church. She retired from Kellwood Co. in 1990. She was instrumental in establishing the clothing mission in Orma and had been active
in volunteer work in the community.

Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Vance Stump; one daughter and son-in-law, Patti and
Ed Hicks of Chloe; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jean Stump of Chloe; two brothers, Bernard Jarvis of Chloe and Donald Jarvis of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven sisters, Betty Smith and Jean Holmes, both of Mesa, Ariz., Hope Schoolcraft of Orma, Helen Burns of Elizabeth, Alice Conley of Lynco, Donnie King of Ripley and Connie Rucker of Diamond; four grandchildren, Wendy Manns, Chuck Hicks, Shelly Goad and Julie Vineyard; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Butch McKinley; and two sisters, Bernice Comn and
Kathryn Jarvis.

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

DEBRA JEAN WALKER

Debra Jean Walker, 38, of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Calhoun County, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at her home.

She was born in Roane County, the daughter of Richard and Annalea Siers Walker of Statesville.

She was a member of Abaline Church of Christ, Statesville, and was a former employee of Kellwood Co., Spencer, and One Valley Bank.

Surviving in addition to her parents are three brothers, Richard Walker, Jr., of Cottageville, Curtis Walker of Huntsville, Ala., and Phillip Walker of Statesville; one sister, Amy Jo Walker of Statesville; five nieces; seven nephews; and one favorite aunt, Carol Siers.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Wallace Beasley officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery.

WARREN WRIGHT

Warren J. Wright, 54, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins.

He was born in Kanawha County, the son of the late Ozie and Leona Vannoy Wright.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was a former machine operator in the newspaper industry in Fairfax, Va.

Surviving are one brother, James Wright of Grantsville; one half-brother, Herb Wright of Oscoda, Mich.; and three half-sisters, Jean Shock and Ruth Wright, both of Grantsville, and June Miller of Akron, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by one half-sister, Martha Westfall.

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

BETTY NORMAN

Betty J. Norman, of Norton, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002.

She was a resident of Norton for over 40 years and was a member of Sherman Church of Christ, Norton.

Surviving are her husband, Jerry; one son, Bruce Norman of Norton; four grandchildren; six brothers; one sister, who was also a close friend; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Sherman Church of Christ with Bill Stone officiating. Burial was in
Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown, with Evangelist Gene Miller officiating.

ELIZABETH MOLES

Elizabeth Moles, 66, of Rosedale, Braxton County, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at her home.

She was born in Kanawha County, the daughter of the late Cecil and Naomi Stewart Kirk.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are four daughters, Carol Campbell and Rebecca Hanshaw, both of Rosedale, Jean Stump of Chloe and Sherry Stewart of Elkview; four sons, Gilbert Eugene Moles of Spencer, Bruce Moles of Clayton, N.C., and Michael Moles and Billy Joe Moles, both of Rosedale; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior E. Moles, in 1995.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Gerald Ray officiating.
Burial was in Sheets Cemetery, near Elkview.

WILLIAM BURL WELLS

William Burl Wells, 75, of Butler, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002.

He was born in Annamoriah, the son of the late Ray Wells and Della Stutler.

He retired from Armor’s Meat Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and served in the U.S. Navy in World War II.

Surviving are his wife, Marie; three sons, Harry, William and Michael; three daughters, Opal, Helen and Christine; several grandchildren; two brothers, Hie Herron of Annamoriah and Jack Herron of Marshallville, Ohio; and two sisters, Genevieve Mosley of Virginia and Deloris Casto of Orrville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by two infant brothers, James and Robert Herron, and one infant sister, Virginia Wells.

His cremated remains were buried at Cooper Cemetery, Stutler Road.

GOLDIE LOU RICHARDS

Goldie Lou Richards, 73, of Big Bend, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was the daughter of the late Mack and Gearl Taylor Richards.

Surviving are two brothers, Mack Richards, Jr., and Billy Richards, both of Big Bend; five sisters, Rosie Davis, Isabell Davis and Loraine Pursley, all of Big Bend, Hazel Gribble of Brohard and Margaret Wagoner of Big Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by seven sisters, Irene Richards, Pauline Jones, Clara Richards, Alice Richards, Yetta Webb, Threasie Graham and Hettie Beaty; and four brothers, Denver Richards, Bernard Richards, Desmoine Richards and Sherdie Richards.

Services were held at Norman Ridge Church with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Norman Ridge Cemetery.

PHYLLIS YVONNE BOOHER

Phyllis Yvonne Booher, 59, of Barberton, Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at her home.

She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of Ila Hildreth and the late Earl Hildreth and granddaughter of the late Clark and Olive Wilson of Big Springs.

She attended Calhoun County High School where she met her late husband, Donald Booher. They moved to Barberton, Ohio, and she lived there for 40 years.

Surviving are one daughter, Tammy Pol of Barberton, Ohio; two sons, Steven Booher of Barberton and Roger Booher of Alabama; one brother, Rev. Leon Hildreth of Woodstock, Ga.; one sister, Pam Tipton of Coatesville, Ind.; six grandchildren; one aunt, Arnell Davis of St. Marys; and one uncle, Opha Wilson of St. Marys.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Booher.

Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Barberton.

CARL SMITH

Carl R. Smith, 63, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Oral and Cecil H. Elliott Smith.

He was a mechanic in the construction industry and had been active in oil and gas production.

Surviving are his wife, Izetta S. Smith; two sons, Oral B. Smith of Mooresville, N.C., and Lucas E. Smith of Grantsville; one step-daughter, Sheila L. Jones of Big Springs; one step-son, Richard H. Rader of Grantsville; three sisters, Lucretia Yoak of Spencer, Leta Bennett of Pennsboro, and Annalene Duskey of Texarkana, Tex.; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Oral D. Smith.

Private burial was held at the convenience of the family.

ANNA BELLE CARTE

Anna Belle Carte, 73, of Grantsville, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Kanawha County and was a former employee of Valley Bell, Charleston.

Surviving are two sons, James and Jerry Carte, both of South Charleston; two daughters, Sandy Collins of Hurricane and Sindy Carte of South Charleston; and one brother, Roger Young of Spencer.

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

GUY LITTLE

Guy Little, 68, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Roane General Hospital.

He was born at Daniels Run, the son of the late Clarence and Minnie O’Dell Little.

After driving log trucks for many years, he joined the Dept. of Highways in 1979 and retired after 16 years of service. He was a member of Walnut Grove Community Church.

Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Eva Gearldine Little; four sons, Stanley Little, Robert Little and David Little, all of Mt. Zion, and Eugene Little of Russett; three daughters, Connie Miller of Grantsville, Patricia Toppings of Millstone and Debbie Greathouse of Spencer; four brothers, Gail and Denver Little, both of Parkersburg, Ronnie Little of Parsons and Donald Lee Little of Sand Ridge; and two sisters, Betty Curry of Mt. Zion and Sharon Ann Vannoy of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and Hale Little.

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

FRED WILLIAMS, JR.

Fred E. Williams, Jr., 78, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

He was born at Cabot Station, the son of the late Fred E. and Goldie Smith Williams, Sr.

He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1942 and served in the 3rd Airborne Division in the European Theater during World War II. He worked for 42 years in the B&O Chessie system.

He was a member of Camden Avenue Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Louise G. Williams; two sons, Edward W. Williams and Jeffery J. Williams; one daughter, Kimberli J. Gobel; four grandchildren; and five great-grand-children.

At his request, no services were held.

JACK FERGUSON

Jack M. Ferguson, 94, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

He was born at White Pine, the son of the late John K. and Stella Connolly Ferguson.

He was a 1928 graduate of Calhoun County High School and graduated from Cohen Electrical College, Chicago, Ill., in 1930. He was a member of Independent Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Huntington Local #317, and National Chapter, Washington, D.C. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville, Charleston Consistory of Scottish Rite Bodies, and Nemesis Shrine Temple, Parkersburg.

Surviving are his wife, Ernestine Ross Ferguson; two daughters, Virginia Ice of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Elizabeth (Betty) Salisbury of St. Albans; six grandchildren; nine great-grand-children; and one niece, Nellie Dale Byrne of Mt. View, Wyoming.

He was preceded in death by one son, John Dale Ferguson; one brother, Rome Ferguson; and two sisters, Edna Swanson and Eula Ferguson.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery  with Masonic Graveside Rites by Eureka Lodge #40, Grantsville.

CLARICE WILSON

Clarice G. Wilson, 93, of Big Springs, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was born at Freed, the daughter of the late Okey and Anna Frances Cunningham Shimer.

She was a member of Broomstick Methodist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Ilene Wager of Big Springs; six sisters, Ollie Ford, Goldie
Richards, Pearl Reed and Blanche Kendall, all of Grantsville, Arthelia Richards of Elizabeth and Pauline Cline of Cleveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard B. Wilson; one son, Burley Wilson; one daughter, Mavadean J. Yoak; one sister, Virginia Williams; and one brother, Teddy Shimer.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Lawson Whipkey officiating. Burial was in Gainer Cemetery, Big Springs.

FRANCES MADELYN HATHAWAY

Frances Madelyn Hathaway, 88, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at her home.

She was the daughter of the late William Russel and Dpra Cain Knight.

She was a successful business woman in Calhoun County for many years. She was a lifetime member of VFW Auxiliary Post 5959 and a member of Hires Run Methodist Church, Burnsville.

Surviving are two sons, Gary Hardman of Mocksville, N.C., and William Jones of Grantsville; two brothers, Hurcel Knight of Parkersburg and Louis Knight of Baltimore, Md.; four sisters, Margaret Cunningham of Grantsville, Mammie Beall of North Canton, Ohio, Martha Britton of Weston and Myrtle Powell of South Canton, Ohio; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Hathaway; two sisters; and one brother.

A private family memorial service was held.

JUDY JONES

Judy A. Jones, 54, of Millstone, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, after a battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Wanda Swisher McGuire of MacFarlan.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Surviving are her husband of 34 years, Jerry; two sons, Jerry Dewayne Jones at home and Kenny and wife Carol of Ravenswood; one daughter, Beverly and husband Charles Metz of Millstone; one granddaughter, Emily Metz; one sister, Mary Tichnell of MacFarlan; and one brother, Harold McGuire of Harrisville.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor James Johnson officiating. Burial was in Swisher Family Cemetery, Cisco.

JUNE MULLENS

June M. Mullens, 72, of Coolville, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at her residence.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Darley and Effir Lucas Allen.

Surviving are her husband, George Mullens, Jr.; three sons, Steven, George III and Davis Mullens; and two daughters, Peggy Mullens and Sandra Dye.

Private services were held for the family.

JACQUELINE JUSTUS

Jacqueline Justus, 51, of Cox’s Mill, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at Western Pennsylvania Hospital Burn Trauma Unit, Pittsburgh, Pa.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Virgil B. and Marguerite Jones Queen.

She was a member of Leading Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Michael Justus; her former husband, Clark Wilson; one son, Robert Wilson of Glenville; two sisters, Sharon Jean Eakle of Fairmont and Dorothy Lea Hamrick of Glenville; three aunts and uncles; two nieces; and one nephew.

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

ROBERT SILMAN

Robert Silman, 88, of Big Springs, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Big Otter.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Zemoriah and Bessie Selmon.

Surviving are one brother, Harry Selmon of Parkersburg, and one sister, Rosalee Collins of Grantsville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Silman; three sisters, Liddie Westfall, Sarah McWilliams and Mae Wilson; and one brother, John Selmon.

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

EVA VIRGINIA COOPER

Eva Virginia Brumage Cooper, 88, of Vienna, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late Walter Howard and India Lee Rice Brumage.

She attended school in the Mineral Wells area and graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1933. She worked at American Viscose, Internal Revenue Service and Wood County Bank, and was an Avon representative for more than 25 years. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Parkersburg.

Surviving are one son, Michael Cooper of Morgantown; one daughter, Cynthia J. Cooper of Vienna; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Harry Daniel Cooper, in April, 1989; three brothers, Wilbert, Harold and James Brumage; and one sister, Grayce Brumage Dawson.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Sharon West and Rev. Michael Hickman officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery.

NELLIE BACKUS

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

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Sanford and Rose Lee Stanley Collins.

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

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

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

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

SHERMAN WISE

Sherman Wise, 75, of Glenville, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002.

He was the son of the late Robert and Lummie Wise.

Surviving are five daughters, Katie Westfall, Helen Springston, Marie Tanner, Peggy Tanner and Susan Tanner, all of Spencer; four sons, Robert Wise of Glenville, David Wise of Parkersburg, Ivan Wise of Spencer and Sherman Wise of Gandeeville; two sisters, Opal and Arizona, both of Grantsville; and one brother, June Wise of Grantsville.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer.

ANN CREEL

Ann A. Creel, 76, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha Glover Armstrong.

She retired in 1994 from Corning Glass with 49½ years of service. She was a former den mother with the Cub Scouts and a lifelong member of Stephenson United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one son, Gregory W. Creel of Parkersburg; one daughter, Karen C. Dillon of
Parkersburg; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Creel; one brother, Frank Armstrong; and one sister, Betty Hamrick.

Private memorial service was held at Stephenson United Methodist Church.

CURTIS WALBROWN

Curtis Walbrown, 91, of Looneyville, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Michael and Mary Sampson Walbrown.

He was a retired supervisor for the West Virginia Dept. of Highways. He was a member of Linden Masonic Lodge and Milo Church. He was the last member of the Michael Walbrown family.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Miller Walbrown.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Willadean Walbrown; seven brothers, Henry, Wilbur, Ernest, Winfred, Seldon, Oris and Denver Walbrown; and five sisters, Olive Moneypenny, Stella Hardy, Harriet Witte, Icy Bailey and Elizabeth Surface.

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

MICHAEL FORD

Michael B. Ford, 57, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Freed, the son of the late Audrey and Ruth Freed Ford. He was affiliated
with Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Vickie Cunningham of Smithville; two grandchildren; one brother, Gail; and two sisters, Amelia and Betty.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Ford.

Private services were held.

DARLENE VANHORN

Darlene Vanhorn, 41, of Glenville, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg.

She was born in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ernest and Pauline Morris Vanhorn.

She was a graduate of Glenville State College and was an elementary school teacher in Gilmer and Calhoun counties.

Surviving are two sisters, Charlene S. Vanhorn of Glenville and Linda K. Vanhorn of
Moorefield; one niece, Rachael P. Stewart of Glenville; and one nephew, Christopher Stewart of Glenville.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville.

NOBLE GRAVES CONLEY

Noble Graves Conley, 68, of Chloe, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer.

He was born at Little White Oak, Chloe, the son of the late Earl and Mattie White Conley.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and pipeline construction worker.

Surviving are two sons, Kenneth Conley of Millstone and Richard E. Conley of Arnoldsburg; two daughters, Sherry Sampson of Grantsville and Diane Kreidler of Clearwater, Fla.; three brothers, Frank and Shirley Conley, both of Chloe, and Earl Conley, Jr., of Orma; one sister, Lelah Sergent of Point Pleasant; and six grandchildren.

Services were held at Minnora Cemetery with Rev. Timothy Hickman officiating.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DAVIS

Benjamin Franklin Davis, 66, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born at Lefthand, Roane County, the son of the late Clarence Otis and Icie L. Sims Davis.

After retiring as a driver for Wood County Senior Citizens, he worked as a security guard for Powell Apartments.

Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Alice R. Davis; two sons, Ricky Franklin Davis and Johnny Davis, both of Parkersburg; three daughters, Vickie Sims, Donna Davis and Bobbie Jo Oldaker, all of Parkersburg; three brothers, Coy Davis and Clarence E. Davis, both of Parkersburg, and William Davis of Grantsville; four sisters, Dollie Bailey of Parkersburg and Mary Boatwright, Thelma Hughes and Bonnie Summerville, all of Spencer; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Buddie Bunner officiating. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, near Grantsville.

JAMES NICHOLAS

James Nicholas, 57, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

He was the son of the late John and Elsie Cottrell Nicholas.

Surviving are his wife, Clara Ann Hamrick Nicholas; one son, John Nicholas of Ravenna, Ohio; three daughters, Kendra Wilmington and Kristin Hefley, both of Ravenna, and Jean Prinkey of Chloe; one brother, Jessie Ray Nicholas of Ravenna; two sisters, Opal Roosa of Ravenna and Marieta Smith of Charlotte, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, and a grandson.

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

LOIS LAMP BELL

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

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late James and Edna Vera Arnett Lamp.

 She was a member of Order of Eastern Star and Wayside Baptist Church, Miami.

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

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

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

GEORGIA ESTHER JONES

Georgia Esther Jones, 94, a resident of Pennsylvania Memorial Home, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Brookville Hospital, Pa.

She was born in Cremo, the daughter of the late Lonnie and Dora Gorby Husk.

She was a homemaker and a member of Free Methodist Church, Clarion, Pa.

Surviving are one son, Howard A. Jones of Summerville, Pa.; two sisters, Nellie Hughes of
Parkersb rg and Icy Morris of Elyria, Ohio; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Elmer Jones, in 1977; two sons, Raymond E. and William O. “Bill” Jones; three sisters, Goldia Smith, Virgie Sampson and Ida Starcher; three brothers, Ellis, Roy and William Husk; three nephews; and one niece.

Services were held at Goble Funeral Home, Clarion. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery, Corsica, Pa.

PAULINE STEPHENS

Pauline D. Stephens, 74, of Canton, Ga., died Thursday, Mar. 7, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, Ga.

She was born at Pennsboro, the daughter of the late Russell and Edna Heath Dodd.

She had been employed by Sheppard Nursing Home, Ellenboro, and Myles Manufacturing Co., Pennsboro.

She was affiliated with Bonds Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Ellenboro.

Surviving are three sons, William Mace of Ellenboro, James Pyles of Glendale and David Pyles of Canton; five daughters, Sandra Steele of Waverly, Nancy Weaver of Murphy, N.C., Karen Collins of Canton, Susan Rudy of Ball Ground, Ga., and Wendy Oliver of Marysville, Tenn.; two brothers, Ronald Dodd of Ellen-boro and Max Dodd of Ottumwa, Ia.; four sisters, Evelyn Whitehair and Peggy Jones, both of Pennsboro, Helen Snider of Big Springs and Betty Blankenship of Marshville, N.C.; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, William C. Mace; her second husband, Herschel Pyles; her third husband, David Stephens; four brothers, Millard Dodd, Ray Dodd, Nile Dodd and James Dodd; and one sister, Nancy Dodd.

Services were held at Bonds Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor James Pyles officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Finch.

EDITH MACE

Edith Mace, 82, of Harrisville, died Monday, Mar. 11, 2002, at Pine View Continuous Care, Harrisville.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Samuel C. and Flora Gay Bell Husk.

She retired from Pine View Continuous Care with 21 years of service as a nursing assistant.

Surviving are two sons, J. Ralph Mace of Weston and Jimmy C. Mace of Harrisville; four
daughters, Mary Jo Sams of Weston, Barbara J. Jordon of Rocky Point, N.C., Martha J. Busch of Parkersburg and Judy Sheppard of Vienna; two brothers, Stephen Husk of Elizabeth and Leander Husk of Warren, Ohio; two sisters, Jean Webster and Leah Thompson, both of Warren; nine grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Corder Mace; two grandsons; two granddaughters; three brothers; and three sisters.

Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville. Private graveside services were held at Walker Cemetery.

CARL STARCHER

Carl E. Starcher, 68, of Coolville, Ohio, died Monday, Mar. 11, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Rocksdale, the son of Velta Starcher of Ravenswood and the late Kessler Starcher.

He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a retired inspector for General Motors, Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg, and
Disabled American Veterans.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Brenda; one son, Michael Starcher and wife Shelia of Grantsville; one daughter, Sandy Marous and husband Scott of Chardon, Ohio; two step-sons, Billy Joe Wilson of Delaware, Ohio, and Steve Wilson of Parkersburg; one son-in-law, Charles Laughlin of Grantsville; five grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; and one brother, Dale Starcher of Painesville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sheila Laughlin.

Services were held at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood. Burial was in Ravenswood Cemetery.

RUSTY SAMPSON

Rusty T. Sampson, 40, of Orrville, Ohio, died Saturday, Mar. 9, 2002, at Massillon Community Hospital, Ohio.

He was born in Orma, the son of Margaret Sampson-McClain of Massillon, and had resided in Massillon most of his life.

He had worked at Bender’s Asphalt, Canal Fulton, Ohio, and as a carpenter at 3D Construction for the past 12 years. He attended Restoration Ministries Church.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Sandra Salapack Sampson of Orrville; one daughter, Sadie Sampson at home; one step-daughter, Siarra Goodson at home; two sisters, Jayme Jenkins of Massillon and Jeannie Hudanic of Green, Ohio; two aunts, Jean Sampson of Massillon and Carol Varner of Oberlin, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held at Heitger Funeral Service - Massillon Chapel, with Walter Bissell officiating, and at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Fleming Cemetery, Orma.

VAN DUDLEY GOODRICH

Van Dudley Goodrich, 65, of Sandyville, died Friday, Mar. 8, 2002, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.

He was the son of the late Raymond Ray and Eula Madge Mitchell Goodrich.

Surviving are one son, Larry Ray Goodrich of Jacksonville, Fla.; three step-sons, Edward Lee Miller and Randall Starcher, both of Spencer, and Robert Starcher of Rosedale; three daughters, Terry Leigh Ingham of Jacksonville, Vanessa Rae Goodrich of Sandyville and Mildred Madge Goodrich of Spencer; one brother, Verner Goodrich of Rosedale; five sisters, Vae Cayton of Vermillion, Ohio, Vera Johnson of Frametown and Vivian Carr, Vonna Stuart and Vada Knicely, all of Rosedale; several grand-children; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial was in Rosedale Community Cemetery.

ABE GRAHAM

Abe J. Graham, 48, of Elyria, Ohio, died Saturday, Mar. 16, 2002, at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of Lee and Pearl Graham of Elyria.

He had lived in Elyria most of his life and graduated from Elyria High School in 1973. He had been employed by Diamond Products, Elyria, for the past 12 years.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife of 16 years, Linda; one step-son, David Crouser of Grafton, Ohio; one step-daughter, Tonya Toth of Elyria; four step-grandchildren;
and four sisters, Delores Phillips of Jonestown, Pa., Hazel Tingler of Big Springs, Sheila Graham of Elyria, and Janet Zaretzka of Ridgecrest, Calif.

Services were held at Chapel of Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria, with Rev. David L. Lane, associate pastor of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Elyria, officiating.

GLEN BOATRIGHT

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

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

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

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

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

TAMIE MARIE HOLBERT

Tamie Marie Holbert, 72, of Hartsgrove Township, Ohio, died Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2002, at Geauga Regional Hospital, Claridon Township, Ohio.

She was born in Yellow Creek, the daughter of the late Everett and Lora Bowers Burrows.

 She had been a nursing assistant for Maple Hill Nursing Home and Eldercare Nursing Home for 15 years. She was a former member of AMVETS Auxiliary and Montville Township Volunteer Fire Dept.

Surviving are four daughters, Theresa Fike of Concord Township, Ohio, Lola Murphy of Orwell, Ohio, Wanda Kraus of Salem, Ore., and Rose Dent of Thompson Township, Ohio; five sons, John Holbert of Montville Township, William R. Holbert, Jr., of Concord Township; Argel Holbert of Windsor Township, Ohio, Roger Holbert of Thompson Township, and Carl Holbert of Hartsgrove Township; 24 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Thelbert Burrows and James Burrows, both of Pleasant Hill, and Delford Burrows of Smyrna, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, William R. Holbert, who died June 17,
1970; one daughter, Donna Jean Secrist; one son, Duane Holbert; four grandchildren; and one brother, Voneal Burrows.

Services were held at Burr Funeral Home, Chardon, Ohio, with retired Pastor Robert Gaston officiating. Burial was in Montville Township Cemetery.

RUBY BAKER

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

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

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

Private entombment was at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron.

DONNIE BARNES

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

She was born in Oka, the daughter of the late Arthur Jarvis and Rebecca Cottrell Jarvis.

She was a Stow resident since 1963 and had attended The Chapel of Prayer. She had been a
member of Order of Eastern Star and spent many years in Stow Sunshiners and its bowling
league.

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

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

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

STEPHEN LEON PARSONS

Stephen Leon Parsons, 52, of Butler, Pa., died Monday, Mar. 18, 2002, at Butler County Hospital, Butler.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Goodnight Cemetery, Big Bend.

VIRGINIA OSTERHOUDT

Virginia Pauline Osterhoudt, 48, of Chloe, died Sunday, Mar. 17, 2002, from injuries received in a two-vehicle accident near Leatherbark.

She was born at Walton, the daughter of Cecil Fields of Chloe and Christine Craft Fields Lupardus of Sandyville.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Douglas Osterhoudt of Chloe; one son, Victor Craft of Olive Branch, Miss.; two daughters, Elesa “Susie” Guenther and Melissia “Wendy” Clearwater, both of Spencer; one step-daughter, Jacke Osterhoudt of Arizona; one step-son, Steven Osterhoudt of Arizona; two sisters, Elizabeth Harper of Spencer and Wanda Cline of Arizona; three brothers, Louis Fields and Winford Fields, both of Spencer, and Donald Fields of Yancyville, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Craft; one brother, Glennis Fields; and one granddaughter, Victoria Craft.

Services were conducted at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Loren Price
officiating. Burial was in Billy Hunt Cemetery, Walton.

STEPHEN PARSONS

Stephen Leon Parsons, 52, of Butler, Pa., died Monday, Mar. 18, 2002, at Butler County Hospital.

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

LOIS ELFRINK

Lois E. Elfrink, 64, died Thursday, Mar. 21, 2002, in Barberton, Ohio.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late William Hayward and Cina Jarvis Francis.

Surviving are four sons, Richard Elfrink, William C. Elfrink, Fred Elfrink and Michael Haynes; three daughters, Karen Baker, Sharon Zema and Ellen Morgan; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, William Francis of Elizabeth; and one sister, Helen Francis of Parkersburg.

Services were held at Cox Funeral Home, Barberton, with Rev. William D. Stutler officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.

NAIDA ELLISON

Naida Hamilton Ellison of Norwood, Pa., died Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2002.

She was the daughter of the late George and Losie Knotts Hamilton of Minnora.

Surviving are three daughters, Tonya Ellison and Elizabeth DeFrancisco, both of Norwood, and Barbara Stewart of Solana Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aundrel C. “Ace” Ellison, formerly of Milo; and three brothers, William “Bill” Hamilton, Edward “Ed” Hamilton, and John Hamilton.

Services were private. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery.

VIRGINIA CROSS

Virginia I. Cross, 73, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Mar. 30, 2002, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Hansford and Stella M. Propst Sears.

She was a homemaker and had attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. She had been employed in Cleveland, Ohio, until 1970, and was a former employee of B.F. Goodrich Co., Grantsville.

Surviving are two sisters, Wanda L. Carpenter and husband Dallas and Wilma G. Kerby, all of Grantsville; two aunts, Veda Morrison and Reva Smith, both of Parkersburg; and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior B. Cross, and one niece, Joyce Ann Carpenter.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor William D. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville.

RODNEY WAGONER

Rodney D. Wagoner, 44, of Big Bend, died Sunday, Mar. 24, 2002.

He was the son of Paul and Grace Richards Wagoner of Big Bend.

He attended Spruce Hollow Community Church where he was a lifelong member.

Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Wagoner; one son, Brian Wagoner; one daughter, Tara Wagoner; one granddaughter, Haley Holcomb, and her parents, Heidi and Josh McCumbers, all of Big Bend; one brother, Gary Wagoner and wife Connie of Big Bend; one sister, Sharon Haymaker and husband James of Big Bend; three sisters-in-law, Catherine Eagle and husband Gary of Big Bend, and Mary Butler and Carol Kanally, both of Lockport, N.Y.; one brother-in-law, Kevin Ranson of Clay; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, James L. and Clara Richards; paternal grandparents, Charlie and Jane Wagoner; mother-in-law, Christina Eagle; and father-in-law, Woodrow Butler.

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

CHARLES “BUD” LAMP

Charles W. “Bud” Lamp, 81, of Smithville, died Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2002, in Parkersburg.

He was born in Macfarlan, the son of the late Samuel and Anna Bennett Lamp. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and had been an oil field worker with Allegheny Land and Mineral, Clarksburg, and Loris Swadley Drilling. He was a member of Hardman Chapel, Smithville, and Harris-Ritchie VFW Post 3554.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret M. Stanley Lamp; five sons, Charles “Buddy” Lamp of Ellenboro, Bernard Lamp and David Lamp, both of Harrisville, Roger Lamp of Glendale and Ronald Lamp of Elizabeth; two daughters, Mary L. Richards of Smithville and Anna K. Satterfield of Ellenboro; three brothers, Homer Lamp of Five Forks, Donald Lamp of Kanawha and Roscoe Lamp of Parkersburg; five sisters, Mildred Kontul, Margaret Shelton and Letha Mae Bartow, all of Cleveland, and Florence Swisher and Janet Trembly, both of Macfarlan; 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Sees and Ethel Dalton.

Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Harlan Hodge officiating. Burial was in Ayers Cemetery, Smithville, with military rites by Harris-Ritchie Post 3554.

LOUISE McDONALD

Louise Douglas Butler McDonald, 96, of Charleston, formerly of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2002.

She was born in Oak Grove, Ky., the daughter of the late John M. and Mary B. Steger Butler.

She attended public schools in Kentucky and graduated from North Texas State Normal College, now the University of North Texas, with a degree in education. She taught at Calhoun County High School for many years, was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, and was active in civic and community affairs in Calhoun County from 1931-1996. She was a life member of Grantsville Chapter 73, Order of Eastern Star, a former member of the regional board of the state library commission and a member of the former Woman’s Civic Club of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

Surviving are one daughter, Nancy L. Street of Charleston; one son, Robert F. McDonald of
New York, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt C. McDonald, and her husband, Logan McDonald, and their sons, James L., in 1964, and John B., in 1973.

Services were held at Knotts Memorial U.M. Church.

MABEL ARTHUR

Mabel Muriel Arthur, 87, of Creston, died Friday, Apr. 5, 2002, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Cephas and Maude Holbert Mowrey.

Surviving are three sons, R.W. Arthur, Glen Arthur and Terry Arthur, all of Creston; four daughters, Bonita McIntrye and Sandra Arthur, both of Elizabeth, Sherry Dooley of Creston and Phyllis Tucker of Lorain, Ohio; and two sisters, Nora Tucker of Parkersburg and Cora Boggs of Akron, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Okey Wilson Arthur, in 1990.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William D. Stutler of Elizabeth officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Creston.

FRANKIE GOODNIGHT

Frankie Elizabeth Goodnight, 89, of Charleston, formerly of Cairo, died Thursday, Apr. 4, 2002, at Valley Health Center, South Charleston.

She was born near Grantsville, the daughter of the late James Wesley and Margaret Ester Hayes Goodnight.

She had been employed at the former Cairo Garment Factory. She was a member of Davisson Chapel Church, Low Gap, near Cairo, where she had been a Sunday School teacher.

Surviving are one brother, Russell Goodnight; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Clark Hilbert Goodnight; one brother, Fred Goodnight; three sisters, Bertha Goodnight, Goldie Beha and Fanny Parsons; and one grandson.

Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo, with Rev. Harlan Hodge officiating. Burial was in Cairo Masonic Cemetery, Cairo.

FRANKIE MADRITSCH

Frankie Nottingham Madritsch, 90, of Raleigh, N.C., died Saturday, Apr. 6, 2002, in Raleigh.

She was born in Arnoldsburg and was a former resident of Indianapolis, Ind.

Surviving are one daughter, Judi Harrison of Raleigh, N.C.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Harry Haymaker of Dayton, Ohio.

Graveside services were held at Hays-Haymaker Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.

ELLEN NUTTER

Ellen L. Nutter, 76, of Hockingport, Ohio, died Sunday, Apr. 7, 2002, at her residence.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Mellie Franklin and Inda Richards Parsons.

She was a homemaker and attended Faith Chapel Church, Coolville, Ohio.

Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Robert Nutter; five daughters, Donna Jean Roark, Sherlin Smith, Sheila Sams and Patty Haning, all of Hockingport, and Maxine Headley; one sister, Lucy Roberts of Hockingport; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ressie, Leo and Lynn Parsons, and three sisters, Irene Roberts, Alma Boggs and Lorraine Parsons.

Services were held at White-Moquin Funeral Home, Coolville, with Rev. Wilbert Lowe officiating. Burial was in Stewart Cemetery, Hockingport.

MILDRED WYER

Mildred Wyer, 80, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Apr. 7, 2002, in Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

She was born at Annamoriah, the daughter of the late Dudley and Arizona Miller Metz.

She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville, and Health Haven of Manchester, Ohio, and was a nurse’s aide at Barberton Citizens Hospital, Barberton, Ohio. She was a member of Cherry Fork United Methodist Church, near Grantsville.

Surviving are two sons, Noel Walker and Don Walker, both of Akron, Ohio; three daughters, Virginia Ford of Copley, Ohio, Janet Walker of Big Bend and Sue Swisher of Nobe; two brothers, Lennie Metz of Five Forks and Bernard Metz of Akron; 19 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Poe Walker, her second husband, William Wyer; one infant son; two sisters, Opal Simmers and Hildred Curry; three brothers, Victor, Ronzel and Chester Metz; two half-brothers, Bill and Kenneth Metz; and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.

ONA HELMICK

Ona Helmick, 72, of Millstone, died Thursday, Apr. 11, 2002, at Roane General Hospital.

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

 She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and gardening. She had attended Fairview Union Church.

Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Roy Junior Helmick, whom she married Apr. 5, 1952; two sons, John Norman and wife Freda of Orma and Jim Helmick of Marshallville, Ohio; one daughter, Janet Marks and husband Jack of Arnoldsburg; two brothers, Orville Norman of Orma and Arnold Norman of Minnora; one sister, Pearl Conrad and husband Denver of Orma; three grandchildren, Erin Helmick of Lakeland, Fla., Crystal Deweese and husband Jamie of Millstone and Alex Marks of Arnoldsburg; and one aunt, Zadia Greathouse of Richwood.

She was preceded in death by one grandson, John D. Norman; three brothers, William, Homer, Jr., and Bunker Norman; and two sisters, Murl and Irene Norman.

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

VELMA KNOTTS

Velma A. Knotts, 89, of Navarre, Ohio, formerly of Millstone, died Thursday, Apr. 11, 2002, in Doctors Hospital, Massillon, Ohio.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ellis and Locia Bourne Vannoy.

Surviving are her husband of 72 years, Eucle Knotts; one daughter, Debbie Frey of Navarre, Ohio; one son, Robert Vannoy of Smithsburg, Md.; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by one son, Calvin Knotts, and two sisters, Vervia Poling and Verna Fowler.

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

MACK DENZIL BOGGS

Mack Denzil Boggs, 68, of Spencer, died Thursday, Apr. 11, 2002, at Roane General Hospital.

He was born in Linden, Roane County, the son of the late Howard and Ruby Sheppard Boggs.

He entered the ministry as a United Methodist pastor in Reedy and served the Weston United Methodist churches while attending West Virginia Wesleyan College where he graduated with honors in 1962. He obtained his master’s in divinity degree in 1967 from the Methodist Theological School of Ohio and served churches in West Virginia and Ohio for 29 years, including congregations in Grantsville, Reedy, Weston, Huttonsville, Cottageville,Pennsboro, and Kirkpatrick, Ohio.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Doris (Liz LeMac) Merrett Boggs; two sons, Jeffrey Boggs of Wytheville, Va., and Martin Boggs of Nashville, Tenn.; three daughters, Penny Plummer of Wytheville, Sheree Schold of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Sonia McGee of Spencer; two brothers, Daris Boggs of Belpre, Ohio, and Harlen Boggs of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Elah Jan Starcher of St. Albans; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

A celebration of life service and a buffet supper was held in his honor at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Spencer, with Rev. David Calvert officiating. Private burial was in Clover Cemetery, Clover.

CORENE HICKS

Corene Hicks died Sunday, Apr. 14, 2002, at Selby Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Verna Jarvis.

Surviving are five daughters, Gladys Forshey, Janice Lowther and Ann Davis, all of Waverly, and Glennis Blevins and Dorothy Duncan, both of Akron, Ohio; one son, Dallas Jarvis of Rudolph, Ohio; her good friend, Pete Harness; 22 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Hicks; two sons, Charles Hicks and Eugene Hicks; one grandson, Roger Hicks; and longtime companion, Ingle Hendershot.

Services were held at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Randy Stewart officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery.

LARRY DELL RADCLIFF

Larry Dell Radcliff, 57, of Annamoriah, died Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2002, at his home.

He was born in Gilmer County and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and an oil field worker.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Radcliff of Annamoriah; his mother, Georgia A. Lott of Big Bend; one daughter, Kelley Radcliff of Newark, Ohio; two sons, Larry Christopher Radcliff of Beaumont, Tex., and Larry Dale Radcliff of Big Bend; one step-son, Randy Jones of Nicut; one step-daughter, Theresa Melzer of Tuscarawas, Ohio; step-father, Ronzel L. Lott of Big Bend; one brother, Gerald A. Riddle of Big Bend; and seven grandchildren, Grandon Radcliff, Anastasia Radcliff, Ashley Davis, Dakota Jones, Chelsa Campbell, Alicyh Campbell and Taylor Richards.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Eugene Radcliff.

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

VIRGINIA SNOW

Virginia Sturms Snow, 80, of Mt. Airy, N.C., died Saturday, Apr. 13, 2002, at her residence.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Clay and Ruie Barnes Sturms.

She graduated from Calhoun High School in 1942 and had resided in North Carolina for 56 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Collins and Beverly Parker; three sons, Preston Snow of the home, Charlie Snow and James Snow; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Clay and Waneta Sturms, Jr., of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Snow; one sister, Hazel Marks; and two brothers, Foster Tuttle and Arnold Barnes.

Services were held at Moody Funeral Home Chapel with J.T. Blevins and Rev. Billy Martin officiating. Burial was in Skyline Memory Gardens.

SUSAN ANDERSON

Susan D. Anderson, 55, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Apr. 19, 2002, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born at Industry, the daughter of Clenden and Helen Phillips of Davisville.

She was a 1964 graduate of Wirt County High School and was a Methodist. She had been a resident of Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility since January, 2001.

Surviving in addition to her parents are one brother, Gary Phillips and wife Kathy of Munday; one sister, Nanette Casto and husband Joe of Davisville; one uncle, Ercel (Pete) Phillips of Elizabeth; two aunts, Carolyn Lofghen of Gansvount, N.Y., and Patricia Phillips of Great Falls, Va.; two nephews; and two nieces.

She was preceded in death by one son, Bryan C. Anderson, in 1994; three uncles; and four aunts.

Services were held at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Ron Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday.

MANDA NELSON

Manda C. Nelson, 79, of Chloe, died Thursday, Apr. 18, 2002, at her home.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late John and Cora Coen Martin.

She was a homemaker and member of Mud Fork Union Church and Mud Fork Union Church Women’s Auxiliary.

Surviving are four sons, Harley, Donald, Allan and Richard Nelson, all of Chloe; three daughters, Betty L. Sisson of Chloe, Suzi Carmichael of Ravenswood and Flista Hope Hanshaw of West Salem, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, John and Tim Moore, Misty and A.J. Nelson, Melissa and Sharon Nelson, Jason Jarvis, Stephen and Carla Sisson, Rusty Ann Woody and Tawny, Rick and Kevin Hanshaw; nine great-grandchildren, Cody, Jacob, Dennis, Alex, Tabitha, Crystal, Dylon, Autumn and Alyssa; and one sister, Jaggie Adams of Marshallville, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Maynard (Bill) Nelson; two brothers, Willis and Homer Martin; three sisters, Grace (Sue) Payne, Audrey Davis and Inez (Tine) Legg; and one son, Harlan E. Nelson.

Services were held at Mud Fork Union Church, near Chloe, with Rev. Okey Cottrell and Rev. John Meadows officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery.

LUCY SLAVEN

Lucy Slaven, 76, of Ellenboro, died on Saturday, Apr. 20, 2002, at her residence.

She was born at King Knob, near Harrisville, the daughter of the late Ira Newton and Letha Kyer Elliott.

She had been employed at the former Yonker’s Manufacturing, Parkersburg, the former M. Serman and Co., Harrisville, and retired from Mid-Atlantic Glass, Ellenboro, with more than 20 years of service. She was a member of Harrisville Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, William N. Fittro of Parkersburg and Charles W. Slaven of Ellenboro; one daughter, Karen Bunner of Harrisville; two sisters, Beulah Heffner of Big Springs and Myrl McLaughlin of Williamstown; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bessie Britton and Mary Tingler.

Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Pastor Robert Perine officiating. Burial was in Ellenboro Cemetery.

LEON SAMPSON

Leon F. Sampson, 68, of Grantsville, died Monday, Apr. 22, 2002, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ferrell and Josie Kerby Sampson.

He was a former employee of Sav-A-Tool Co., Grantsville, for 27 years, and was a member of Victory Baptist Church, near Grantsville.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Mona Edgell Sampson; one daughter, Peggy Dye and
husband Terry of Big Springs; five sisters, Ulinee Falb, Ettalean Kerby of Mt. Zion and Rose Husk, Katheryn Baker and Jean Plant, all of Grantsville; two granddaughters, Amanda Richards and husband Charlie of Big Springs and Tara Dye of Big Springs; four great-grandchildren, Kyler Propst, Mason Propst, Brogan Richards and Alexa Richards; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, George Sampson, and two sisters, Bernice Sampson and Roxie Chapman.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf and Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

OKIE GREATHOUSE

Okie Richard Greathouse, 61, of Orma, died Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2002, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Roane County, the son of the late Ralph and Ivy Elsie Tanner Greathouse.

 He retired as a grinder from Quality Castings, Orrville, Ohio.

Surviving are his wife, Wavalene Hardway Greathouse; one step-daughter, Linda Lamson of Rittman, Ohio; one step-son, Lonnie Arnold Hardway of Belton, Mo.; one sister, Mae Wanda Wayne of Orma; and one brother, Delford Burl Greathouse of Orrville.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. John Meadows officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery, near Spencer.

WHEELER HALL

Wheeler G. Hall, 74, of Clover, Roane County, died Saturday, Apr. 27, 2002, at his home.

He was born at Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Raleigh W. and Iva Greathouse Hall.

He was a retired teacher and principal in Roane and Kanawha counties, with 33 years of service. He was a 1945 graduate of Calhoun County High School and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College. He received a B.A. degree from Glenville State College in 1950 and an M.A. degree from Marshall University in 1960. He was a member of Spencer Roane County Volunteer Fire Dept. and charter member of Clover Volunteer Fire Dept. He was a Methodist and a Navy veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his wife, Ada H. Hall, whom he married Aug. 25, 1951; one brother, Edsel “Pancho” Hall of Spencer; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Daniel R. “Danny” Whited officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery.

DONNA HEADLEY

Donna J. Headley, 65, of Big Bend, died Monday, Apr. 29, 2002, at her home.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Everett and Chloe Davis Jeffrey.

She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville.

Surviving are her husband, Bobby Headley; two daughters, Wilma Mace and Roberta Hartshorn, both of Mt. Zion; one brother, Jack Jeffrey of Annamoriah; and three grandchildren, Julie, Andy and Sara.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Jo Headley, and one brother, Ron Jeffrey.

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

CARLSON BOYCE

Carlson R. Boyce, 52, of Leroy, Jackson County, died Monday, Apr. 29, 2002, in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.

He was born in East Chicago, Ind., and was retired from Hownet Corp., Hampton, Va., with 25 years of service. He had worked for four years with Job Corps and had built and restored antique cars. He was a member of Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving are his wife, Daisy M. Boyce; three daughters, Clara J. Avilez of Kenna, Debbie Ambrose of Center Cross, Va., and Doris B. Caldwell of Poquoson, Va.; seven brothers, Carlson R. Boyce of Belpre, Ohio, James E. Boyce of Clendenin, William M. Boyce of Anstead, Kenneth Boyce of Lexington, Ky., Denver Boyce of Parkersburg and Charles E. Harold and Bucky Boyce, both of Charleston; two sisters, Mary K. Westfall and Oley E. Westfall, both of Clendenin; seven grandchildren; nine nephews; and 10 nieces.

Services were held at Stum