LORRAINE ‘Lori’ BOWER HAWK

Lorraine “Lori” Bower Hawk, 72, of Akron, Ohio, died Saturday, Mar. 29, 2006.

She was daughter of the late Gerald and Dessel Bower.

Surviving are two sons, Dan Riggle and Mark Hawk; one granddaughter, Samantha; and many cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by one son, Mike Riggle.

Memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 27, 1 p.m., at Mt. Zion Cemetery, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating.

BETTY LOU PRICE

Betty Lou Price, 70, of Mannington, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at her home.

She was born at Fairmont, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mollie Ervin Smith.

She had been employed in the clothing manufacturing industry.

Surviving are four sisters, Helen Hayes and Barbara Hayes, both of Mannington, and Hilda Erlewine and Delores Sapp, both of Malone, Tex.; one brother, Ohlen Heck, Jr., of Clarksburg; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Price, and two sisters, Ella Smith and Cora Reed.

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

EMOGENE GAE ‘Jeanie’ BRITTON

Emogene Gae “Jeanie” Britton, 56, of Reedy, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Ernest Nicholas of Spencer and the late Goldie Marks Nicholas.

She was a homemaker and a former employee of Kellwood Corp. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church, Reedy, where she had served as secretary of the Reedy Sunday School Convention for 35 years, a member of Good Hope Singers, and a former Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Reedy Lion’s Club.

Surviving, in addition to her father, are her husband of 35 years, James R. “Jim” Britton; one son, Ronnie A. Britton of Reedy; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Paul D. Nicholas.

Services were held in Good Hope Baptist Church, Reedy, with Rev. John Price officiating, and burial in Good Hope Cemetery.

JANE LOUISE POLING

Jane Louise Umstead Poling, 46, of Millstone, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was born in Petersburg, the daughter of Mary Louise Gillespie Umstead of Mathias and the late David Umstead.

Surviving are her husband, Timothy Poling; one daughter, Sheila Poling; one grandson; two sisters, Judith Lynn Fuller of Durbin and Jennifer Lee White; three nephews; and two nieces.

Graveside services were held at Poling-Marks Cemetery, Millstone, with David Fuller officiating.

CARROLL ‘Buck’ HICKS

Carroll Paul “Buck” Hicks, 64, formerly of Orma, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at The Arbors Nursing Home, Marietta, Ohio.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Iras B. and Cora Rinehart Hicks.

He was a member of Milo Methodist Church and was employed by Houchin Construction Co., Arnoldsburg.

Surviving are three children, Mike and Timothy Hicks of Arnoldsburg and Lynn Blosser of Orma; three brothers; four sisters; and seven grandchildren.

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

Graveside memorial service was held.

AYDON CRUISE ACKLEY

Aydon Cruise Ackley, infant, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

He was born Dec. 20, 2005, the son of Leann M. Dickey and Gary L. Ackley of Mt. Zion.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Geraldine and Danny Mace of Leatherbark; maternal grandfather, Stoney Dickey of Icard, N.C.; paternal grandparents, Ed and Brenda Ackley of Grantsville; paternal step-grandmother, Brenda Ackley of Glenville; great-grandmothers, Opal Estep of Glenville and Wyvonda Nicholson of Grantsville; aunts, Jennifer Blair of Creston, Megan Ackley of Grantsville and Rebecca Stanley of Icard; and uncles, Eddie Ackley of Clarksburg and Jason Dickey of Mt. Zion.

Private family services were held, with burial in Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend.

THELMA LOURENA JONES

Thelma Lourena Jones, 90, of Sand Fork, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Ethnie Adams and Bertha Queen.

Surviving are two daughters, Manoka D. Turner of Sand Fork, with whom she lived, and Rita Jones Hardman of Marietta, Ohio; one brother, Myron Adams of Brookville, Ohio; one sister, Alta Hammon of Wadsworth, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Jones, whom she married on Nov. 15, 1932; two sons; one daughter; one granddaughter; four brothers; and six sisters.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.

JENNINGS CONLEY

Jennings B. Conley, 77, of Looneyville, died at home on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006.

He was born at Uler, the son of the late Ed and Bessie Hunt Conley.

He was a member of Local 1353 Laborer’s Union, Linden Lodge #83, A.F.&A.M., and Oka Community Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mae Conley; four sons, Delmas Conley of Erbacon, Melvin Conley and Gilbert Conley, both of Looneyville, and Paul Conley of Hartville, Ohio; four brothers, Brooks Conley of Newton, Charles Conley of Glen Allen, Va., Eugene Conley of Suffield, Ohio, and Roy Conley of Mogadore, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Richard Webb officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites was in Clover Cemetery.

ARLIE RICHARD ‘Red’ MIDCAP

Arlie Richard “Red” Midcap, 65, of Spencer, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at his home.

He was the son of the late Phil and Zanna Lane Midcap. He was a welder and long time truck driver. He was a Baptist.

Surviving are his wife, Judy Cooley Midcap; three sons, Arlie Midcap and wife Bobbi of Spencer, Kazit Midcap and wife Elizabeth of Evans and Dallas Midcap and wife Gladys of Rich-wood; three step-sons, Rodney Carbough and wife Debbie of Grantsville, Randy Carbough and wife Alberta of Salisbury, N.C., and Rick Carbough and wife Cindy of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Lois Snodgrass and Claris Riggs, both of Spencer; five granddaughters; five step-grandsons; two step-granddaughters; numerous nieces and nephews; and two very special friends, Buck and Robin Holstein of Spencer.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth McClanahan and Carole Carafelli, and three brothers, Rev. Darrell Midcap, Stanley Midcap, and an infant, Steve Allen Midcap.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with burial in Island Run Family Cemetery, near Spencer.

JOSEPHINE CHURCH
Josephine C. Church, 75, of Walton Hills, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2006.

She was born on Leading Creek, the daughter of the late Alfred and Ollie Ford.

Surviving are her husband, Arles Church; one son, David Church; one daughter, Sharon Patterson; four grandchildren, David Church, Jr., Tammie Crissman and Emily and Michael Patterson; four great-grandchildren, Mickala, Matthew, Megan and Joshua; five brothers, Anes, Ronnie, Billy, Roger and Randall Ford; and four sisters, Mabel Sampson, Elmadine Bevins, Nina Dawson and Judy Gainer.

She was preceded in death by four siblings, Terry, Avery and Dina Ford and Maxine Wilson.

Services were held at Johnson-Romito, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, Bedford, Ohio. Burial was in Crown Hill Memorial Park.

KENNETH RICHARDS

Kenneth E. Richards, 51, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was the son of the late Erma W. and Violet R. Gill Richards.

He was a life member of NRA and attended Cherry Fork Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Sheryl Wease Richards; one step-son, Austin Clark of Grantsville; one brother, Charles Richards of Grantsville; and four sisters, Loretta Grimm of Pullman, Charlene Richards and Frances Bush, both of Big Springs, and Phyllis Hoffman of Charleston.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Linda McWilliams.

No services were held.

ERIC SAFFIR

Eric Saffir, 83, of Spencer, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at home.

He was born in Vienna, Austria, the son of the late Federic and Emma Dworac Saffir.

He was a graduate of Liverpool College, Liverpool, England. He was retired from Kellwood Corp.

Surviving are his wife, Frances Jarvis Saffir; two sons, Dr. Michael Saffir of Bethany, Conn., and Richard Saffir of San Francisco, Calif.; two grandchildren; four nephews; and one niece.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Hannah Roth.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Michael F. “Mike” King officiating. Burial was in Prudence Chapel Cemetery, Minnora.

REV. CLIFTON SAMS

Rev. Clifton W. Sams, 85, of Big Springs, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006.

He was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late Lewis O. and Bertha Bailey Sams.

He served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II on the USS Antietem (CV36). He worked for Trans World Airlines and retired from Union Carbide Corp. with 27 years of service. He was pastor of Chestnut Grove Independence Baptist Church for more than 31 years. He served for many years on the Chaplain Board of Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He and his wife were foster parents for more than 200 children.

Surviving are two sons, Steve Sams and James Sams, both of Big Springs; three daughters, Susan Rush of Big Springs, Nancy Sams of Kennewick, Wash., and Anita Parsons of Sand Ridge; six grandchildren, Christy Justice, John Sams, Dallas Sams, Joseph Sams, Samantha Cason and Dylan Rush; and three great-grandchildren, Hailey, Easton and Sarah Sams.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Jean Frederick Sams; three brothers, Robert, Lewis and Lloyd Sams; and two sisters, Kathryn Sams and Ruth Marshall.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt. Zion Chapel Cemetery, Leading Creek Road, near Big Springs.

THOMAS GREATHOUSE

Thomas J. Greathouse, 61, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Annamoriah, the son of the late Juanita McFadden.

Surviving are his wife, Debra Greathouse; five sons, Thomas II, Aaron and Anthony Greathouse, Donald McDowell and Craig Newcomb; three daughters, Juanita, Charlene and Cheryln Greathouse; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Tim and Stanley Lockhart; and three sisters, Joyce Dobbs, Donna Tullos and Beverly Materna.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Jack Lockhart, and one uncle, Eugene (Blue) Greathouse.

Memorial services were held at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Michael Sundstrom officiating.

EVELYN DULEY

Evelyn M. Hall Duley, 86, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born at Mt. Zion, the daughter of the late McClellan “Clel” Joseph Hall and Allie Whytsel Hall Butler.

She was a member of Rosemar Church of Christ and former employee of O’Ames and American Viscose. She had raised 12 foster children.

Surviving are two sons, Jerry Duley of Fayetteville, N.C., and Charles Duley of Bremerton, Wash.; three step-daughters, Cora Leona Hudson of Charleston, Bonnie Blout of Texas and Janice Collart of Cambridge, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Alanzo Hall of Sheffield, Ohio, and Paul J. Hall of Crystal Springs, Ohio; two sisters, Arlene McDonald, with whom she lived in Parkersburg, and Irene Conger of Vienna; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert “Herb” Duley; two brothers, Otis Hall and
Leroy Hall; and two sisters, Zela Riggs and Relda Hersman.

Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Wirt Cook officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery.

VELTA OCIE STARCHER

Velta Ocie Starcher, 91, of Ravenswood, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006.

She was born at Altizer, the daughter of the late Ralph and Emma Craddock Sampson.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are one son, Dale Starcher of Painesville, Ohio; three sisters, Lelah Starcher of Rittman, Ohio, Nina Mae Saunders of Latta, S.C., and Bessie Nutter of Fleming, Ohio; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kessler Starcher; one son, Carl Starcher; one granddaughter, Sheila Laughlin; and five brothers, Ralph, Ernest, Cyrus, Hollie and Frank Sampson.

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

MARTHA JANE OSBORN

Martha Jane Osborn, 74, of Cox’s Mills, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Asa and Chloe Ellyson Jones.

She was a member of Leading Creek Baptist Church, where she served as church clerk and trustee for over 30 years.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth L. Osborn; one daughter, Betty Jones of Sissonville; one son, Gary Radcliff of Sand Fork; two sisters, Ruth McHenry of Glenville and Mary Brandon of Cox’s Mill; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Roscoe Radcliff; one sister, Rosa Marguerite Queen; and four brothers, Claude, Paul, Graydon and Jewell Jones.

Memorial services were held at Leading Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating.

ARVILLA FLORA MILLICAN

Arvilla Flora Ford Holbert Millican, 85, of Big Springs, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006.

She was born in Doddridge County, the daughter of the late Terrance and Margaret Tate Ford.

She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church, Big Springs.

Surviving are her husband of 23 years, Verlin Millican; five daughters, Linda Shaffer and husband Buck of Elyria, Ohio, Naomi White of Lagrange, Ohio, and Margaret Kirby and husband
Buck, Carol Dye and husband Gary and Sharon Yeager and husband Jim, all of Big Springs; three step-children, Don Millican and wife Holly of Norton, Ohio, Connie Stover and husband Harry of Penisula, Ohio, and Eddie Millican of Big Springs; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was a foster mother to Betty Robinson of Big Springs and Ruby Hopkins (now deceased).

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dail Holbert, June 12, 1970; three sisters, Nellie, Roanna and Dorothy; four brothers, Alfred, Ransel, Brooks and Audrey; one great-grandson, Alex McKenzie Dawson; and one step-granddaughter, Amy Millican.

Services were held at Blessed Hope Baptist Church, Big Springs, with Rev. Dallas Smith and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Fluharty Cemetery, Big Springs.

DAVID GAIL HANLON

David Gail Hanlon, 70, of Harrisville, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Pennsboro, the son of the late Oris G. and Janet Wilson Hanlon.

He had been a practicing attorney in Harrisville since 1971 and a state senator representing Calhoun, Ritchie, Pleasants, Wirt and Wood counties from 1976-1986.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Carole Hanlon; two daughters, Khara Gael Hanlon and Meghan Gael Hanlon, both of Harrisville; and two sisters, Diane Pierce of Harrisburg, Pa., and Kathleen Layne of Davisville.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Suzanne Sandy.

Services were held at Harrisville Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Perine officiating. Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery.

GUYLA CRUM

Guyla D. Umstead Crum, 80, of Henderson, Nev., died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at Odyssey Health Care, Inc.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Ivan and Frances Umstead.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are one son, William Crum of Henderson; two brothers, Hoyt Umstead of Hot Springs, Ark., and John Umstead of Pahrump, Nev.; one grandson; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, M. Paul Crum; one brother, Robert Umstead; and one son, Charles P. Crum.

Services were held at Palm Mortuary, Henderson, with burial in Palm Memorial Park.

EDITH ‘Edie’ BURROWS

Edith L. “Edie” Burrows, 62, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
She was born on Norman Ridge, Big Bend, the daughter of the late Loyal and Mona Fortney Yoak.

She attended Norman Ridge E.U.B. Church and was educated in Calhoun County schools. She was a member of River Hill U.M. Church, Parkers-burg, for many years and was baptized by Rev. Clyde Crites, assisted by Don Godfrey. She was a teacher of Beginner’s Sunday School class and helped start the first nursery. She attended Calvary Memorial Church, Parkersburg, for several years. She was a caretaker to many elderly people.

Surviving are her husband, W. Dean Burrows, whom she married Sept. 11, 1960; three children, Vicki C. Duncan of Parkersburg, Tim D. Burrows of Rockport and Deidra R. Dent of Teays Valley; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Eva Collins of Weston, Evelyn McCormick of Grantsville, Edna Schmeller of Akron, Ohio, Pauline Jarvis of North Carolina and Neva Patterson of Parkersburg; two brothers, Tom Yoak of Grantsville and Jim Yoak of Flatwoods; four step-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Pat Godfrey, Carolyn Sharps, Betty Dowler and ladies of WSCS at Calvary Memorial Church.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Dennis and Denzil Yoak; one sister, Sharon Frame; and one nephew, Dustin McCormick.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Rob Collins officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Parkersburg.

CARROLL ‘Buck’ HICKS

Carroll “Buck” Hicks, 64, of Orma, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at The Arbors, Marietta, Ohio.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Iras B. and Cora Rinehart Hicks.

He was a member of Milo Methodist Church and was employed by Houchin Construction Co., Arnoldsburg.

Surviving are three children, Mike Hicks and wife Teresa and Timothy Hicks, all of Arnoldsburg, and Lynn Blosser of Orma; seven grandchildren, Mike, Kayla, Ashley, Brittany and Austin Hicks, Cody McCune and Taylor Blosser; three brothers, Edward Hicks and wife Patti, Donald Hicks and wife Pam and Forest Hicks and wife Debra, all of Chloe; and four sisters, Francis Waldron of Davisville, Sue Sampson and husband Lyle of Mineral Wells, Patricia Siers and husband Dannie of Chloe and Margaret Lantz and husband Phil of Mt. Clare.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Jarrett Hicks, and two sisters, Gwendolyn Simmons and Mary Hicks Parsons.

Graveside memorial services were held at Clark Jarvis Cemetery, Chloe, with Rev. Roger Carter officiating.

CHLOE ALFRED

Chloe Alfred, 87, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Orma, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Bill McElvey.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sallie Parsons Butler of Beech.

Surviving are two sons, Jimmy Alfred of Orrville, Ohio, and Roger Alfred of Lakeville, Ohio; two daughters, Sally Grizzard of Dover, Tenn., and Doris McElvey of Naples; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-granddaughters; one great-great-grand-child; one sister, Flava Fisher of Cottageville; and one brother, Milton Butler of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Alfred; one granddaughter, two great-grandchildren; and eight siblings.

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

NANCY ANN McKINNEY

Nancy Ann McKinney, 65, of Millstone, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Roane General Hospital.

She was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Roy and Bonnie Dodson VanWinkle.

She was a licensed real estate broker in West Virginia and was the owner of United Country-Country Homes Realty, Spencer.

Surviving are her husband, Douglass McKinney of Florida; one son, Joseph Hoover of Millstone; two daughters, Donna Scott of Michigan and Debbie Bowen of California; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Jerry R. Hoover, Jr.

Graveside services were held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Maryland.

RICHARD ‘Dick’ VANCAMP

Richard “Dick” VanCamp, 70, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at his daughter’s home in Bismarck, N.D.

He was born at White Pine, the son of the late Joseph Paris and Lelah Viola Simers VanCamp.

After attending Calhoun County High School, he worked as a merchant marine on the iron ore boats in the Great Lakes for Cleveland Cliffs Co. from 1953-58. He entered the U.S. Army in 1958 where he was stationed in Germany and honorably discharged in 1960. He was employed as an engineer at Northwest Medical Center, Thief River Falls, Minn., from 1961 until retiring in 2000. He served as president of Woodworkers Union and was a member of American Legion and Eagles.

Surviving are two daughters, Norma Wagoner and husband Jeff of Big Springs and Trish Albert and husband Kory of Bismarck; two sons, Rick VanCamp and wife Mendi and John VanCamp and
wife Pam, all of Fargo, N.D.; 10 grandchildren, Jake and Athena Wagoner, Seth and Adam VanCamp, Caitlyn, Corey, Carissa, Cylee and Cailey Albert and Jonah VanCamp; and two brothers, Harlan VanCamp of Harpers Ferry and Ronald VanCamp of Glen Bernie, Md.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Ann Harlin VanCamp, in 2003, and three brothers, Robert, Eugene and Ronnie.

Services were held at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, with Rev. Nancy Hanson officiating, and military honors by American Legion, Ecklund-Holmstrom Post #117, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2793.

WILLIAM ‘Abe’ BARKER

William A. “Abe” Barker, 88, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006.

He was born in Smithville, the son of the late Carl and Opal Nutter Barker.

He was a veteran of World War II and served at Normandy. He was a member of VFW 5575, Mineral Wells, and retired from Smith/Cloverdale Packing. He worked as a cattle buyer in Ohio and West Virginia.

Surviving are two sons, Ken Barker of Matthews, N.C., and Michael Barker of Gallipolis Ferry; five grandchildren; one sister, Bobbie Craig of Parkersburg; two brothers, Jim Barker of Tampa, Fla., and Fred Barker of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith E. Bowers Barker, and three sisters, Opal Hardman, Fanny Lou Wilson and Ruth Barker.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Rev. Loyd Winans
and Glen Smith officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg.

EUGENE WILLIAM BAILEY

Eugene William Bailey, 67, of Minnora, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006.

He was the son of the late Emerson and Etta Pearl Keener Bailey.

He was a pipeliner.

Surviving are one son, Dale Clark of Chloe; one daughter, Terri Butler of Frametown; five grandchildren, Jeremy Moore of Minnora, Brooke Dawson of Frametown, Felicia Jarvis and Kayla and Cody Clark, all of Chloe; one great-grandson, Ethan Jarvis of Chloe; two brothers, Adderson Bailey of Orrville, Ohio, and Steven Bailey of Granville, Ohio; and three sisters, Velma Conner of Ferndale, Md., Virginia Lowry of Orrville and Ocie Helmick of Nicut.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Janice, Arlene, Darie and Stella, and one granddaughter, Kendra Clark.

Services were held at Minnora United Methodist Church. Burial was in Sears Cemetery, Minnora.

CHARLES ‘Chuck’ HARRIS

Charles E. “Chuck” Harris, 50, of Grantsville, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late James Lewis and Virginia Ellen Hathaway Harris.

 He was employed by Cabot Oil and Gas for 25 years.

Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Darlene G. Hickman Harris; one son, Brian E. Harris of Grantsville; two daughters, Bridgett D. Harris and Brittany N. Harris, both of Grantsville; one sister, Deborah L. (Debbie) Lamp of Harrisville; and two brothers, Kenneth L. Harris of Grantsville and Jerry Hathaway of Vanese, Calif.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Randall L. (Randy) Harris of Grantsville.

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

LENNIE BANE METZ

Lennie Bane Metz, 89, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

He was the son of the late Dudley Andrew and Arizona Lee Miller Metz.

He was a World War II veteran.

Surviving are six children, Leonard Metz of Five Forks, Robert Metz and wife Linda of Rockport, Sharon Wilson and husband Carl, Karen Reed and husband Alvin, Lennie B. Metz, Jr., and wife Nancy, all of Parkersburg, and Deloris Whited and husband Jack of Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren, Kenny, Britni and Ian Whited, Michelle, Michael, Jacon and Nickey Metz, Ellen Windon, Carl Wilson, and Scott, Carol and Pam Myers; and eight great-grandchildren, Dalton Metz, Nathaniel and William Windon, Brady and Linsay Myers, Dalton Elliot, and Nick and Kylee Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Geraldine Eddy Metz; one son, Lewis Lee Metz; three sisters; and four brothers.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

FLORA EVELYN COLLINS

Flora Evelyn McElwee Collins, 96, of Normantown, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006.

She was born at Lockney, the daughter of the late Judson and Lozanna Boone McElwee.

She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, since Jan. 8, 1933, having served as Sunday School teacher, secretary of Women’s Mission Circle, and VBS worker.

Surviving are one daughter, Twila Moyers of Normantown; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward Bernard Collins, whom she married Nov. 2, 1942; two brothers, Fred McElwee and Wilbur McElwee; and four sisters, Flossie Turner, Olena Norman, Mellie Flenner and Alma McElwee.

Services were held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, with Elder Larry Fisher and Rev. Harry Siers officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.

CARRIE BELL STARCHER

Carrie Bell Starcher, 80, of Marion, Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Hur, the daughter of the late Guy and Martha Adams Miller.

She was a homemaker and a member of Marion Enterprise Baptist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Kathryn Wilcox of Marion; four sons, Guy Starcher, Jr., David Drew Starcher and Terry Lee Starcher, all of Marion, and Michael Ray Starcher of Chesterville, Ohio; three sisters, Beulah Crawford of Chloe, Velma Board of Barberton, Ohio, and Delma Hall of Canton, Ohio; two brothers, Carl Miller of Davisville and Harold Miller of Marion; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Leonard Ray Starcher, on Jan. 16, 1987; one son, Phillip Ray Starcher; one brother; and one sister.

Services were held at Boyd Funeral Home, Marion, with minister Russell Howard officiating, and burial in Grand Prairie Cemetery.

HEATHER RICHARDS MYER

Heather Richards Myer, 26, of Big Bend, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006.

She was the daughter of Larry Desmoin Richards and step-daughter of Sue Richards and daughter of Natalie White Valdez and step-daughter of Albert Valdez.

Also surviving are her daughter, Kamaira Myer, and son, Kaden Myer, and their father, James Paul Myer; two sisters, Vicki Poore and Jessica Richards; one half-brother, Jonathan Valdez; one step-sister, Misty Valdez; one step-brother, Glenny Valdez; two nieces; two nephews; and her grandmother, Edna Parsons.

She was preceded in death by grandmother, Dude Richards, and grandfather, Desmoin Richards.

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

MARIE GRACE ROGERS

Marie Grace Rogers, 75, of Sand Fork, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at her residence.

She was born on Lynch Run, Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Opha Lee and Katherine Campbell Keith.

She retired from Waco Oil & Gas with 21 years of service. She was a member of Little Kanawha Independent Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Beverly Morford and husband Jim of Grantsville; four grandchildren, Monica Haley of Oceanside, Calif., Jessica Shuff of Glenville, and Scott and Lucas Morford of Grantsville; five great-grandchildren, Kylie and Trey Shuff and Cole, Gunner and Ty Haley; one sister, Goldie Frashure of Linn; and two brothers, Lawrence Keith of Stouts Mills and Jesse Asa Keith of Sand Ridge.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Katherine Triplett in 2000; a set of infant twin sons, Alfred and Arnold; four sisters, Eula Mae Parker, Helen Greener, Lena Keith and Ruby Keith; and two brothers, Opha Lee Keith, Jr. and Orville Lee Keith.

Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. Burial was in Hiney Hill Cemetery.

KATHERYN DALE BURROWS

Katheryn Dale Stump Burrows, 71, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006.

She was the daughter of the late Jesse Taylor and Ethel Carrie Kight Stump.

After living in Richfield, Ohio, and retiring from Veterans Administration Hospital, Brecksville, Ohio, she returned to Grantsville with her husband, Coleman Gene Burrows. She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. She was involved with Pleasant Hill CEOS, was a 27-year breast cancer survivor, worked extensively on various fundraisers for cancer awareness and was the 2004 Calhoun County Belle.

Surviving are three daughters, Wanda Gail Warfield of Mogadore, Ohio, Sandra Dale Roznovsky of Stony Point, N.C., and Leah June Cheyney of Brunswick, Ohio; six grandchildren; two sisters, Estrial Kennedy and Barbara Kimble; and four brothers, Robert, Harold, Sammy and Donald Stump.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Carlos, and one sister, Ila Williams.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney and Rev. John Glesner officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

COLEMAN GENE BURROWS

Coleman Gene Burrows, 72, of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006.

He was the son of the late James Spencer and Delta A. Starcher Burrows.

He retired from Ford Motor Co., Brookpark, Ohio, in December 1986, and moved back to Grantsville with his wife, Katheryn Dale Burrows. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and was on the board of directors of Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center for eight years, serving as vice president since 2003 and serving on numerous committees. He was a driver of the Disabled American Veterans van since its inception in 1998 and had logged over 10,000 miles.

Surviving are three daughters, Wanda Gail Warfield of Mogadore, Ohio, Sandra Dale Roznovsky of Stony Point, N.C., and Leah June Cheyney of Brunswick, Ohio; six grandchildren; and one sister, Ernestine Gainer.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Burrows, and one sister, Dena Plant.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Rick Metheney and Rev. John Glesner officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

ERMA POLING

Erma C. Poling, 101, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Apache Junction, Ariz.

She was born in Calhoun County and had been a resident of Barberton, Ohio, for 23 years. She was a member of Sand Ridge Methodist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Edith Boatright; two sons, Glenn Poling and Waitman Darl Poling; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Poling, and one daughter, Elladene.

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

ELINOR CARR

Elinor G. Carr, 81, of Pennsboro, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, at Parkersburg.

She was born at Shock, the daughter of the late Nathan and Missouri Bishop Cottrill.

She had been employed in the garment industry for 16 years at the former Cairo Manufacturing Co., and was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church and Pennsboro Senior Citizens.

Surviving are one son, Terry Carr of Ellenboro; one daughter, Mary Hanshaw of Cairo; one brother, Hugh Cottrill of Arnoldsburg; two sisters, Mona Skidmore of Chesapeake and Roseann Turner of Glenville; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Carr; three brothers, Ralph, Frank and Burl Cottrill; and one sister, Pina Cottrill.

Services were held at Rosedale Baptist Church. Burial was in Rosedale Baptist Cemetery.

MABEL NEWELL

Mabel O. Newell, 97, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, at Miletree, Spencer.

She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ora Stackpole Edgell.

She was a member of Walnut Methodist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Genevieve Smith and Joyce Arnold; one sister, Nell Mayse; two granddaughters, Shelly Lynch and Tammy Whitnable; four grandsons, Randel Smith, Mark Arnold, Matt Arnold and Jon Arnold; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Newell, in 1984; one brother, Ernest Edgell; two sisters, Opal Barr and Ola Chenoweth; and one great-granddaughter, Jennifer Arnold.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. James Chenoweth and Rev. Rick Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery.

ROBERT FORD

Robert L. Ford, 50, of Willowick, Ohio, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Anes Ford and the late Naomi Ford.

He had lived in Willowick for 13 years. He was a maintenance tech at Acacia on the Green, Lyndhurst, Ohio. He was director of the basketball league at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Surviving in addition to his father are his wife of 30 years, Sandra Oliveri Ford; three siblings, Ronny and Richard Ford and Linda Thomas; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Ollie Ford, and many aunts and uncles.

Services were held at Monreal Funeral Home, Eastlake, Ohio. Burial was in Willoughby Cemetery.

VERLIN RIGGS

Verlin P. Riggs, 76, of Little Hocking, Ohio, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William and Fannie Campbell Riggs.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Nisan Trucking, Creston, Ohio.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Riggs; one daughter, Gloria Cook; one step-daughter, Jane Griffith; one step-son, Ed Parsons; one brother, Bill Riggs; one sister, Janet McIntyre; six grand-children; 12 great-grandchildren; and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Keith Riggs; two brothers, Henry and Verg Riggs; and one sister, Garnet Riggs.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Bryner Chapel Cemetery, near Mt. Zion.

MELVIN HAROLD SHAFFER

Melvin Harold Shaffer, 55, of Stumptown, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Harold T. Shaffer of Stumptown and Thelma Wyer of Grantsville.

Surviving are his wife, Idris Cunningham Shaffer; one son, Melvin Harold Shaffer, Jr., at home; one daughter, Natasha Shaffer Phillips of Raeford, N.C.; one granddaughter; two brothers, William Shaffer and David Wood; one sister, Thelma Collins; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, with Rev. Harry Siers and Rev. John Vannoy officiating, and burial in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.

MARY ELLEN GREEN

Mary Ellen Vannoy Green, 73, of Manassas Park, Va., died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at Prince William Hospital.

She was born at Russett, the daughter of the late Golda Stump Vannoy and James J. Vannoy.

Surviving are two sons, Calvin James “CJ” and Jeffrey Allen “Jeff” Green, both of Manassas Park; one brother, Elden Dale Vannoy of Ladysmith; one sister, Irona Yeager of Grantsville; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Hubert Green; one daughter, Debbie Wesley; grandparents, Maggie and Fred Stump; one brother, Earl Vannoy; and one niece, Dianne Vannoy.

Graveside services were held at Quantico National Cemetery, Va.

ZELDA ‘Tag’ SIERS

Zelda “Tag” Siers, 88, of Vienna, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Oscar “Bunt” and Leodie Bennett Hathaway.

 She attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where she taught young adult Sunday School class. She was a charter member of Women’s Society of Christian Service. She was a homemaker and caregiver for her mother and father, active in NYA, worked at several establishments in Grantsville and at Dils Dept. Store, Parkersburg, and was an Avon representative in Calhoun and Wood counties for 49 years. She joined Grantsville Rebekah Lodge on June 12, 1959, serving in all local offices. She received the Decoration of Chivalry Jewel, the highest award given to Rebekahs. She served as past district deputy president for districts 7 and 16, past president of Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant of Parkersburg and past president of Dept. Association of West Virginia.

Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Hathaway and Debbie Siers, both of Vienna; one brother, Gale, of Spencer; several nieces and nephews; and her faithful companion, Tiger Baby.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rector, on Oct. 19, 1973; two brothers, Roma and Lewis “Jake”; and two sisters, Veta Linville and Glena Vannoy.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. David Weaver officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. Rebekah Memorial Service was held.

JAMES SAMPSON

James Dale Sampson, 81, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John Edward and Pearl Craddock Sampson.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from Johns-Mansville with 38 years of service. He was a member of Lightner Memorial Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Angelia Matthey of Walker; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; special aunt, Muriel Basnett of Calhoun County; one nephew; and lifelong close friend, Bernadine Ayers Evans of Grantsville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Cunningham Sampson, in 1987; one son, Wayne Sampson, in 1978; and one brother, Randall Sampson.

Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Tim Henson officiating. Burial was in Gibson Cemetery, near Arnoldsburg.

ROBERT POLING

Robert J. “Pappy” Poling, 69, of St. Marys, died Friday, Mar. 3, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Laco William and Mable Lucretia Owens Poling.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Janice Morgan Poling; three sons, Wayne Poling of St. Marys, Rod Poling of Little Hocking, Ohio, and Jeff Poling of Vienna; two daughters, Cathy Boling of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Sandra Childs of Canton, Ohio; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his faithful companion, Morgan; four brothers, Gary Poling of Pennsboro, and Larry Poling, Charles Poling and John Poling, all of St. Marys; two nieces; and several nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin Poling.

Services were held at Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in Freeman Cemetery, near West Union.

GEORGE DALE ROGERS

George Dale Rogers, 63, of Orma, died Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2006, at Veterans Administration Hospital, Aspinwall, Pittsburgh, Pa.

He was born in Clay County, the son of the late William and Gae Mollohan Rogers.

He retired from Acousti Engineering of Florida in 2002 and returned to Calhoun County.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Morehead Rogers of Orma; one son, Billie of Orma; two step-sons, Ronald of Cape Coral, Fla., and Robert of N. Ft. Myers, Fla.; two step-daughters, Cindy Moats of Spencer and Gayle of Canton, Ohio; one sister, Geneva of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, H. Gail Rogers and James E. Rogers, both of Pennsboro; grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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

KENNETH CLOYD HALE

Kenneth Cloyd Hale, 68, of Fruitland Park, Fla., died Saturday, Mar. 4, 2006.

He was born in Calhoun County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a retired vocational instructor for Florida Dept. of Corrections. He was a member of Sons of the American Legion. He was a Baptist.

Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Joyce C. Hale; one son, Kevin M. Hale of Fruitland Park; two brothers, George Hale of Parkersburg and Thomas Hale of Big Springs; and two sisters, Barbara Reed of Parkersburg and Carolyn DeWeese of Chloe.

Services were held at Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake, Fla., with Rev. Gordon Sanders officiating, and burial in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla.

NETTIE WHITE KERBY

Nettie J. White Kerby, 87, formerly of Calhoun County, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2006, in Barberton, Ohio.

She was the daughter of the late Alex and Nancy Hickman Starcher.

Surviving are one son, Frankie White of Barberton; 10 grand-children; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Freddie White of Houston, Tex.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Hur.

ROBERT L. ‘Bob’ GIBSON

Robert L. “Bob” Gibson, 74, of Chloe, died Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2006, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was born at Floe, the son of the late Roma and Reva Knotts Gibson.

He was the retired owner and operator of Town & Country General Store and Town & Country Auto Parts, both of Spencer. He was a retired truck driver and former member of the Teamster’s union. He was a member of Moriah Lodge No. 38, AF&AM, Spencer.

Surviving are his wife, Bernadette Gibson; one son, James “Jay” Gibson of Waltham, Mass.; five daughters, Barbara Thompson and husband Emmett of Canal Fulton, Ohio, Patty Moore and husband Mick of Chloe, Becky Starner and Pete Bowling of Manassas, Va., Karen Frame and husband Kevin of Uniontown, Ohio, and Jean Gorman and husband Gary of Austin, Tex.; two sisters, JoAnn Cadwell of Duck and Janet Tanner of Nebo; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mabel Jean Gibson, and an infant brother, Eugene Gibson.

Services were held at Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo, with Brother Scott Tanner officiating. Burial was in Gibson Family Cemetery, Floe.

PHILLIP RAY WATKINS

Phillip Ray Watkins, 19, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2006, in Waynesburg, Pa., as the result of an accident.

He was the son of William Ray Watkins and Mona Workman Williams.

He attended Little Laurel Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his grandfather, Lanty Workman; grandmother, Rhea
Watkins; step-father, Gary Williams; two sisters, Tiffany Watkins of Chloe and Samantha Jones of Clay; and one brother, Jerry Williams of Clay.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Watkins, and grandmother, Dorlene Workman.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Metheney Cemetery, Chloe.

ELMA MARIE ROSE

Elma Marie Rose, 78, of Munday, died Friday, Mar. 10, 2006, at Parkersburg.

She was born in Mellin, the daughter of the late Samuel R. and Opal Blanche Haught Lynch.

She was a member of Hartley Church of Christ, Brohard. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Cathy Cheuvront of Elizabeth and Nancy Hornbeck of Parkersburg; one step-son, Ronnie Rose of Parkersburg; two brothers, Richard Lynch of Waverly and Ed Lynch of Parkersburg; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Rose, and her twin sister, Erma Freed.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Evangelist Eugene Conger officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery.

BRADLEY CARR

Bradley F. Carr, 79, of Stumptown, died Thursday, Mar. 9, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Earl and Maude Meadows Carr.

He was a construction worker, U.S. Army veteran, and member of Simpson United Methodist Church, Belfont.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Moyers Carr; four daughters, Judy Allen of West Milford, Ruby Digman of Pennsboro, Susie Carr of Lagrange, Ohio, and Jo Ann Hunt of Weston; one brother, Smith Carr of Belfont; nine grandsons; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Bill and Bailey Carr and two infants.

Services were held at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Rev. Bill Hunt and Rev. Larry Conrad officiating. Burial was in Carr Cemetery, Belfont.

CHESTER LEE WESTFALL

Chester Lee Westfall, 83, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2006, at home.

He was born in Ripley, the son of the late Flossie Milligan and Hoyt Westfall.

He worked at Union Carbide, South Charleston, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was an instrument flight instructor attaining the rank of lieutenant. In 1953, he and his wife moved to Glenville and started Dalton Store Co. Another store was opened in Grantsville. He retired after 33 years of business. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Gilmer Lodge AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies and Nemesis Shrine Temple, Parkersburg, and Gilmer County Farm Bureau. He was a founding member of Glenville Lions Club.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Dalton Westfall, whom he married Feb. 6, 1948; one son, John C. Westfall, DDS; two daughters, Jane Kennedy of Ripley and JoAnn Powell of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Isabelle Baird.

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

BERTHA MAE MAZE

Bertha Mae Maze, 87, of Brohard, died Sunday, Mar. 12, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Wirt County, the daughter of the late Henry and Emily Westfall Veon.

She was a member of Hartley Church of Christ, Brohard. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Virgil R. Maze; one daughter, Betty Lou Dye of Vienna; one son, Richard Maze of Palestine; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Winland of Parkersburg and Hazel Snider of Freed; one brother, Arnold Veon of Torch, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by one grandson, Darrin Maze; one sister, Ruth Freed; and three brothers, James, Paul and Donald Veon.

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

VIOLET MARIE MEADOWS

Violet Marie Slider Meadows, 74, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2006, at her home.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Johnnie Starcher and Lovie Godfrey Starcher Gunn.

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

Surviving are her husband, Oris Meadows of Mt. Zion; two step-sons, Roger and Larry Meadows, both of Norton, Ohio; three step-daughters, Patricia Nida, Peggy Hacker and Maysel Miller, all of Creston; 13 step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Alma Withrow of Barboursville; one niece; two great-nieces; one great-great-nephew; and one great-great-niece.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Drew Slider.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Buck Mollohan officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

KAMRYN ELAINE BOAK

Kamryn Elaine Boak, three-month-old daughter of Kevin and Amber Arthur Boak of Annamoriah, died Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2006, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, due to complications following heart surgery.

Surviving in addition to her parents are one brother, Austin Coon at home; grandparents, Rick and Jean Boak of Ohio and Crystal Arthur of Annamoriah; great-grandmothers, Elain Boak of Ohio and Patsy Bowers of Annamoriah; great-great-grandfather, Darrell Villers of Annamoriah; aunt, Bobbie Boak of Ohio; uncles, Keith Boak of Ohio and Brent and Craig Arthur of Annamoriah; and several great-aunts and great-uncles.

She was preceded in death by great-grandfathers, Robert Boak and Manny Bowers, great-grandparents, Franklin and Norma Rohr and Ira and Bessie Arthur; and cousin, Alyssa Marie Boak.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Watkins officiating. Burial was in Snyder Chapel Cemetery, Annamoriah.

GARNET SUE BISHOP

Garnet Sue Bishop, 57, of Chloe, died Saturday, Mar. 4, 2006, at CAMC, Charleston.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of Cleo Metheney and the late Roy Lee Metheney.

Surviving in addition to her mother are one son, Delmas Lee Moore of Barberton, Ohio; one grandson; five brothers, Don Metheney of Crummies Creek, Darrell Metheney of Reedy and Creston Metheney, Jim Metheney and George Metheney, all of Chloe; and three sisters, Wanita Greathouse of Stinson, Phyllis Anderson of Rush and Carol Arnold of Walker.

Services were held at Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Chloe, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Metheney Cemetery.

ELMER SAMPSON

Elmer Sampson, 92, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2006, at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Memorial Division.

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

Surviving are one brother, Robert Sampson of Arnoldsburg, and two sisters, Loraine Stanley of Streetsboro, Ohio, and Stella Tanner of Massillon, Ohio.

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

Graveside services were held at Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Roger Carter officiating.

NORMA EMOLENE ROSE

Norma Emolene Rose, 67, of Rosedale, died Thursday, Mar. 16, 2006.

She was born at Perkins, the daughter of the late Lele and Jennie Dobbins.

She was a member of Crooked Fork Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Elder George Rose; one son, Lele Rose of Rosedale; three daughters, Jenny Putnam of Augusta, Mont., and Tresha Cottrill and Julie Dobbins, both of Rosedale; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Delvin Dobbins of Perkins and Melvin Dobbins and Elvin Dobbins, both of Oberlin, Ohio; and four sisters, Evelyn Gum, Evelene Rexroad and Wavelene Jenkins, all of Gassaway, and Josephine Burns of Wellington, Ohio.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Elder Leary Vanhorn and Elder Robert Woods officiating. Burial was in Crooked Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

NANCY ANN BAILEY

Nancy Ann Bailey, 66, of Auburn, died Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006, at her home.

She was born in Boone County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Julia Osborne.

She was a member of Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church, Lawford.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Ray Bailey; one son, Arthur H. Gibson of Big Bend; two daughters, Patricia A. Osborne and Cathy L. Gibson, both of Auburn; thee step-daughters, Barbara J. Gain of Clarksburg, Juanita K. Villers of Pennsboro and Nancy Y. Keener of Pullman; one sister, Rosaphene Powers of Newberne; three brothers, Prather Osborne of Cyclone, Harold G. Osborne of West Union and Benny L. Osborne of Davin; five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special friend of the family, Bill Winans.

Celebration of her life was held at Church of God, Cox’s Mills, with Elder Chester N. Osborne and Elder Billy R. Gibson officiating, and burial in Auburn Baptist Church Cemetery, Cox’s Mills.

SANDRA LOUISE SPENCE

Sandra Louise Simmons Spence, 65, of Strongsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at her home.

She was born in Beech Valley, the daughter of the late William and Ina Richards Simmons.

She retired from Lakewood School Systems after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church. Cleveland, Ohio.

Surviving are her husband, Enoch “John” Spence, whom she married July 21, 1956; two sons,
Stanley Spence of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Richard Spence of Strongsville; one daughter, Kimberley Brooks of Strongsville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruby Myer McHenry of Grantsville, Sara Cool of Worthington and Pearl Heiney of Glenville; and five brothers, Earl Simmons of Cleveland, Bearl Simmons and Cecil Simmons, both of Eastlake, Ohio, Henry Simmons of Mentor, Ohio, and Eugene Simmons of Las Vegas, Nev.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Erma Simmons Kline, and five infant siblings, Nettie, Mettie, Elodene, Earnestine and Orval Simmons.

Services were held at Coreno Funeral Home, Cleveland. Burial was in Brooklyn Heights Cemetery, Cleveland.

PLEASANT WILLIAMS

Pleasant Winfred “P.W.” Williams, 84, of Elkins, former resident of Calhoun County, died Saturday, Mar. 18, 2006, at Talbott’s Personal Care Home, Belington.

He was born in Oneida, Tenn., the son of the late Olive Chambers and Benjamin F. Williams.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radar technician aboard the escort carrier USS Gilbert Islands in the South Pacific. He worked as an accountant for the Atomic Energy Commission before being transferred to its Washington, D.C., office. He retired from Dept. of Energy in 1979.

Surviving are his wife, Judy Doty Williams; one brother, Benjamin Williams; two daughters, Brenda Carol Cachia and Karen Gail Martin; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-children, Sally Barnett, Emily May, Leslie McCormick and Daryl Pullen; and eight step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his former wife, Cornelia O’Conner Williams; two sisters, Frankie Allred and Lavadnia Garrett; two brothers, Lansden Carson Garrett and James Marion Williams; and one grandson, Joshua Martin.

In accordance with his wishes, his remains were cremated and his ashes scattered on his mother’s grave in Scott County, Tenn. Memorial celebration was held at the Williams’ home.

DORSEY RICHARDS

Dorsey Sylvester Richards, 86, died Friday, Mar. 17, 2006.

He was born at Big Springs, the son of the late Henry and Mary Collins Richards.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from Park Drop Forge, Cleveland, Ohio.

Surviving are one son, Wayne Richards of Brecksville, Ohio; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Clara “Beth” Richards; one daughter, Marian; five sisters; and two brothers.

No services were held.

CLAUDINE BROWN

Claudine Brown, 87, of Rockport, died Saturday, Mar. 25, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Rev. W.S. States and Elizabeth Siers States.

 She worked at Viscose. She was a homemaker and member of Limestone United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Forrest C. Brown, whom she married July 2, 1939; one daughter, Betty Adams of Canal Winchester, Ohio; one son, Charles Brown and wife Brenda of Grantsville; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nephews; and one niece.

She was preceded in death by her step-mother, Lyda States; two sisters, Pauline States and Geraldine Anderson; two brothers, Rev. W.G. States and Paul States; and one niece.

Services were held at Limestone U.M. Church, with Pastor Vera Archer officiating. Burial was in Limestone U.M. Church Cemetery.

JANIEVE COTTRELL

Janieve P. Cottrell, 70, of Amboy, Ind., died at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, Ind.

She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Earl and Ruby Lowe White.

She was a homemaker and member of North Grove Church.

Surviving are her husband, Guy J. Cottrell, whom she married Oct. 14, 1952, at Millstone; two sons, Earl Robert of Amboy and Jimmy Darrell of Idaville, Ind.; one sister, Doris Reynolds of Grantsville; and two brothers, Charles of Mantua, Ohio, and Nelson of Remington, Ind.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Wilma, Clara and Judy, and four brothers, Shirley, Paul, Glen and Archie.

Services and burial were held at North Grove Church, Amboy.

LEONA EVELYN RICHARDS

Leona Evelyn McMillin Richards, 66, died Sunday, Mar. 26, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born at Meadsville, Pa., the daughter of the late Glen and Evelyn Dooley McMillin.

She was a retired CNA in Pennsylvania and owned and operated Richards Grocery, Pleasant Hill, for 17 years.

Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Jim Richards of St. Marys, and one son William (Bill) Richards of Sistersville.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kevin Church and Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating, and burial in Nobe Cemetery.

WAUNETA BELLE KELLER

Wauneta Belle Goff Keller, 83, of Burnt House, died Monday, Mar. 27, 2006, at her home.

She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Trevy and Loretta Black Goff.

She graduated from Harrisville High School and earned an associates degree from Parkersburg Community College. She worked for Ritchie County Community Action.

Surviving are three sons, Douglas and Thomas, at home, and Alan of Parkersburg; one daughter, Nina Wilson of Parkersburg; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grand-daughters; four sisters, Wanda Keller (her twin), Wilda Billey, Wilma Riddle and Winifred Eddy; and one brother, Leon Goff.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Claude Keller; one son, Ernest Claude Keller II; infant daughter, Linell Doreen Keller; infant granddaughter, Valerie Dawn Wilson; and one grandson, Jason Keller.

As per her wishes, after donating the body for research, her ashes will be interred next to her husband, son and daughter.

Memorial service was held at Burnt House Methodist Church.

LEVERENE ‘Ol’Ma’ HARPER

Leverene “Ol’Ma” Jarvis Harper, 85, of Gandeeville, died Monday, March 27, 2006.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Robert and Delilah Ellison Jarvis.

She was a Christian, self-employed merchant, retired employee of Kellwood Co. and former Red Cross volunteer.

Surviving are two daughters, Enid Harpold and Bobbette Harper; special friend, Mary Taylor; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Harper, and two sons, Robert Milt and Jerry Dean Harper.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Don Ramsey and Chaplain Jake Moyer officiating. Burial was in Harper Cemetery, Jones Ridge, Harmony.

WANOKA ‘Tommie’ MOREHEAD

Wanoka “Tommie” Morehead, 79, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Apr. 1, 2006, at her home.

She was born on Leading Creek, the daughter of the late Franklin Pierce and Ocie Blaine Goodnight.

She retired from Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility and was a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving are four sons, Steve, Woodrow, Harold and Kevin; five daughters, Kathleen, Brenda, Marlene, Ginger and Debbie; one sister, Blanche Bell; 20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil “Bill” Morehead, and one daughter, Phyllis
Groves.

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

RUBY PAULINE MATHERS

Ruby Pauline Mathers, 79, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006.

She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Walter Gray Richards and Ada Mae Tingler Richards.

She retired as a department manager from Hecht Co. in 1990.

Surviving are one brother; two sisters; one son; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Forest Earl Mathers; one son; one daughter; seven
brothers; and one sister.

Graveside services were held at Beech Valley Cemetery, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating.

MICHEAL PAUL WHIPKEY

Micheal Paul Whipkey II, 17, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, Apr. 9, 2006, from injuries received in an ATV accident on Road Run, near Arnoldsburg.

He was born in Spencer, the son of Micheal Paul and Nancy Jean Poorman Whipkey.

He was an 11th grade student at Calhoun Middle/High School. He enjoyed auto mechanics and camping.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are one brother, Jeremy Poling, and one sister, Stacy Poling, both of Arnoldsburg; paternal grandmother, Hester Curry of Mt. Zion; maternal grandparents, Richard and Ruth Poorman of Sand Ridge; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ralph Whipkey, Sr.

Services were held in Arnoldsburg Community Building, with Pastor Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial was in Kight Cemetery, White Pine Road.

CLAY ARNOLD

Clay Arnold, 94, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2006, at Clarksburg Veterans Administration Medical Center.

He was born at Nicut, the son of the late Clenton and Martha Keaton Arnold.

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

Surviving are four step-sons, Hershel Yost of Chloe and Jerry, Hubert and Bernard Yost, all of Ohio.

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

ANNA RUBY SIERS

Anna Ruby Edgell Siers, 84, of Chloe, died Friday, Apr. 7, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ferrell and Cora Sampson Metz.

Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Ray Lee Siers; one son, Ernest Paul Edgell; two daughters, Janet Lee Siers and Janice Sue Forney; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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

LESLIE CUNNINGHAM

Leslie K. Cunningham, 57, of Ravenna, Ohio, died Monday, Apr. 3, 2006, in Ravenna, Ohio.

He was born at Hallburg, the son of Letha Mollohan Cunningham and the late John Holly Cunningham.

He served three years in the U.S. Army and was retired from Waltco Hydraulics, Tallmadge, Ohio.

 He was a member of Ravenna Assembly of God Church.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife of 17 years, Jewell King Cunningham; three children, Jonathan and Deanna Cunningham at home and Cindy Dickey of Quaker City, Ohio; three grandchildren; and three brothers, Jerry Cunningham of Hartville, Ohio, Roger Cunningham of Akron, Ohio, and Larry Cun-ningham of Hallburg.

He was preceded in death by infant twin sons and two brothers, Jack and Darius Cunningham.

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

ROSE ANN PEARSON

Rose Ann Pearson, 56, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Saturday, Apr. 1, 2006, at Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, S.C.

She was born at Clay, the daughter of the late Henry Dencil and Anita Bell Mullins Legg.

She was a day care director and former member of Grasslick Baptist Church, Kenna. She attended Willow Dale Baptist Church, along with several churches in West Virginia, including First Baptist Church, Grantsville. She was serving as children’s minister at Timberlake Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach.

Surviving are her husband, James Pearson; one son, James Mark Pearson of Myrtle Beach; one daughter, Beth Rossana of Myrtle Beach; four grandchildren; and special niece, Linda Han-shaw of Clay.

Graveside services were held at Goshen Cemetery, Kentuck, with Pastor Ron Stoner officiating. Luncheon reception and celebration of her life followed at Grasslick Baptist Church.

LILLIAN CUNNINGHAM

Lillian Cunningham, 86, of Mahone, died Thursday, Apr. 6, 2006, at her residence.

She was born in Smithville, the daughter of the late Jacob D. and Amzie Rogers Cunningham.

She graduated from Harrisville High School in 1938. She worked as Dr. Prather’s office assistant for 20 years, H&R Block, and Ritchie County Sheriff’s Dept. as a deputy for 21 years. She was a member of Harrisville Women’s Club, Smithville CEOS, Daughters of American Pioneers, Smith-ville Senior Citizens, and Smithville Community Association. She was a member of Smithville Baptist Church, Smithville Baptist Women and American Baptist Women.

Surviving are one sister, Velma Loraine Batton of Lakeville, Minn.; three nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Jennings D. Cunningham; one nephew, John Thomas Batton; and one great-niece, Amber Batton.

Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Charles Mullen officiating. Burial was in King Knob Cemetery.

WILLIAM ‘Bill’ STUMP

William B. “Bill” Stump, 83, of Kearny, Ariz., died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Mesa, Ariz.

He was born and educated in Grantsville. He served in the Armored Infantry and the U.S. Air Force in World War II. His Kennecott career began in 1947 as a warehouse clerk at the mine’s plant. He held various clerical and accounting posts until 1959 when he was promoted to supervisor of general accounting at Kennecott’s Arizona operation. He became assistant division comptroller in 1969 and later transferred to Salt Lake City, Utah Copper Division, where he served as administrative accountant and comptroller. He retired in 1986. He retired again in 1989 from Phelps Dodge Corp. as director of tax research and analysis. He was a member of National Association of Accountants, American Legion and Knights of Pythias.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Dee Stump, whom he married in 1983; three daughters, Beverly Gyenizse, Joni Akbarian and Teresa M. Pacheco; one son, William L. Stump; one step-daughter, Roberta Guzman; one step-son, Arthur M. Bracamonte; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Boneta, and two sisters, Eleanore Brannon of Arnoldsburg and Louise Ferrell of Akron, Ohio.

Memorial services were held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Kearny.

ERMA LUCILLE KLINE

Erma Lucille Kline, 85, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Willie and Ina Richards Simmons and oldest of 15 children.

She worked for 14 years at Westinghouse plant, Fairmont, before moving to California after getting married on July 28, 1955. She and her husband retired in Yuma, Ariz. She lived in Nevada the last 15 years.

Surviving were four sisters, Ruby Myer McHenry of Grantsville, Sara Cool of Worthington,
Pearl Heiney of Glenville and Sandra Spence of Strongsville, Ohio (since deceased); five brothers, Earl Simmons of Cleveland, Ohio, Bearl Simmons and Cecil Simmons, both of Eastlake, Ohio, Henry Simmons of Lakeland, Ohio, and Eugene Simmons of Las Vegas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kline, on Nov. 18, 1990; sister, Sandra Louise Spence; and five infant siblings, Nettie, Mettie, Elodene, Earnestine and Orval Simmons.

In accordance with her wishes, her remains were cremated. Graveside services were held Jan. 30. Her urn was placed with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery.

VONDA GAIL GODFREY

Vonda Gail Mahaney Godfrey, 83, of Chester, died Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2006, in Chester.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late William and Ella Sturm Mahaney.

She was a former cook at Calhoun County High School, Rainbow Restaurant and John’s Restaurant, all of Grantsville.

Surviving are four sisters, Beulah Norton and Maxine Chambers, both of New Cumberland, Barbara Zajac of Steubenville, Ohio, and Mary Lou Mahaney of Toronto, Ohio; and one brother, Max Mahaney of Eastland, Tex.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Godfrey, and several brothers and sisters.

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

CHARLES CUNNINGHAM

Charles E. Cunningham, 73, died Monday, Mar. 27, 2006, in White Oak, Tex.

He was born at Lockney, the son of the late Roy Cunningham and Lucy Cook Cunningham.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from Dec. 1952 until Dec. 1954. He retired from Harris Industry after 50 years and owned and operated D&D Handyman Service. He was a member of North Main Church of Christ, White Oak.

Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Macel Evadene McCartney Cunningham; three sons, Ronald Edmund Cunningham, Christopher Cunningham and Ronald Allen Cunningham, all of White Oak; two daughters, Freda Roxann Dragula of Florida and Carla Parvin of Ft. Worth, Tex.; five brothers, Denzil of Stumptown, Phares of Medina, Ohio, Wayne of Clay, Royce of Colum-bus, Ohio, and Darrell of Lockney; four sisters, Orpha Skinner, Norma Batton and Clarice Cunningham, all of Grantsville, and Fondaleigh Bartoe of McArthur, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean and Phyllis, both of Lockney.

RUTH WRIGHT

Ruth L. Wright, 87, of Marietta, Ohio, died Sunday, Apr. 9, 2006, at Marietta.

She was born in Westminster, British Columbia, the daughter of the late James M. and Jessie Manson Miller.

She had been a licensed practical nurse for 20 years with her last employment at Calhoun General Hospital. She was a member of Twin Rivers Baptist Church, near Marietta.

Surviving are two sons, Richard “Dick” Wright of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Daniel Wright of Buffalo, N.Y.; one daughter, Margaret Lamp of Marietta; one brother, George Miller of Stratford, Ontario; two sisters, Olive Bayly of Eugene, Ore., and Betty Miller of Victoria, British Columbia; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Rev. James W. Wright; three brothers, Henry, Alec and Donald Miller; and two sisters, Margaret Miller and Catherine Harrison.

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

HARLEN HOGUE

Harlen B. Hogue, 97, of Glenville, died Monday, Apr. 10, 2006, in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston.

He was born in Ritchie County, the son of the late Willie B. and Independence Broadwater Hogue.

He was a graduate of Pennsboro High School and WVU, with an agricultural degree. He was retired from the W.Va. Extension Service as an agent in Gilmer and Calhoun counties. He was an 80+ year member of Farm Bureau and a member of W.Va. Agriculture Hall of Fame. He was a member of Glenville Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Dorothy Rhoades of Glenville, Helen McClain of Ripley and Patricia Shaver of Buckhannon; one son, Donald Hogue of Pennsboro; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three sisters, Hester Ferrell of Middlebourne, Hilda Sweeney of Mannington and Hortense Butler of Marietta.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Pratt Hogue; two sisters, Hazel Barnes and Helen Willard; and one grandchild.

Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. David Krum officiating. Burial was in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville.

RONZAL ADAM WHITE

Ronzal Adam White, 90, of Wilsie, Braxton County, died Monday, Apr. 10, 2006, at Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Clarksburg.

He was the son of the late Homer and Rosa B. Six White.

He was a retired steel worker and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II for which he received a Purple Heart. He was a Christian.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Gladys Carte White; two sons, Charles White of Exchange and Dana White of Frametown; three daughters, Edna Zwoll of Orma, Janet Glessner of Adrian and Marie Collins of New London, Ohio; two brothers, Roscoe White of Parkersburg and Dorvin White of Rockport; one sister, Naomi Gilbert of Elizabeth; 16 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, William “Ronnie” White; two grandchildren; five brothers; and five sisters.

Services were held at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial was in White Family Cemetery, Sleith, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post #33.

GENEVA CLAYPOOL

Geneva M. Claypool, 79, of Elizabeth, died Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2006, at Willows Center, Parkersburg.

She was born in Schultz, the daughter of the late Charles H. and Bessie M. Brooks Morrell.

She was a 1946 graduate of Normantown High School. She was a homemaker and member of Good Hope Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Sara L. Parsons of Elizabeth and Edith L. Bennett of Slaty Fork; one step-daughter, Elsie Givens of Colorado; one step-son, Raymond Claypool of Mt. Clare; two sisters, Louise McCullough of Indiana, Pa., and Lorene “Aunt Pat” Tomlinson of Slaty Fork; three brothers, her twin, Charles Morrell of Beech Bottom, William Morrell of Calhoun County and Glen Morrell of Cape Canaveral, Fla.; five grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Claypool, in 1981; one sister, Leone Sarver; one great-grandson; and one step-son, Edward Claypool.

Services were held at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Calvin “Chuck” Ferrell officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery.

JOSEPH ‘Joe’ STARCHER

Joseph Thaddius “Joe” Starcher, 48, of Toledo, Ohio, died Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006.

He was born in Toledo, the son of Harley Starcher and the late Rose Starcher of Rowels Run.

He worked as a boilermaker in Toledo for 28 years.

Surviving in addition to his father are his wife, Kim; children, Dawn, “Angela” Maria Garcia, Rachael, Joey, Jeremy, Jennifer, Christopher and Brittany; several grandchildren; four sisters, Liz Starcher, Teresa Sullivan, Elaine Starcher Ribby and Rosemary Samson; and former wife, Julie Hymore.

Services were held at Freck Funeral Chapel, Wynn, Ohio. Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park.

ROBERT STARCHER

Robert A. Starcher, 31, of Uniontown, Ohio, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005.

He was the son of Arnold and Frances Starcher, formerly of Cremo.

He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and was employed by Baker Vehicle Systems, Macedonia, Ohio.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Danyel; two daughters, Melanie and Caitlyn; two brothers, Richard Starcher and David Starcher; two nieces; two nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Joanne Starcher.

Services were held at Newcomer Funeral Home.

EVELYN WILLAJEAN ‘Jean’ BENNETT

Evelyn Willajean “Jean” Bennett, 81, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Apr. 15, 2006, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg.

She was born on Horse Run Road, Lewis County, the daughter of the late Roy and Plessie Wyant.

 She was a 1942 graduate of Weston High School and was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving are her husband, Ray Bennett, whom she married Feb. 23, 1944; one son, Dennis Bennett of Craigsville; one daughter, Rebecca Wilson of Knoxville, Md.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Burl, Homer, Truman, Earl and Roy Wyant, Jr., and one sister, Mary Margaret Wyant.

Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with Rev. Doug Eades officiating. Burial was in Broad Run Cemetery, Jane Lew.

ADAM JAMES LOCKHART

Adam James Lockhart died at birth on Sunday, Apr. 16, 2006, at Parkersburg.

Surviving are his parents, Steven W. and Theresa D. Leeson Lockhart of Vienna; paternal grandparents, Loretta and Gerald Ball of Davisville; paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Morrison of Parkersburg; maternal grandparents, Jim and Jean Leeson of Vienna; maternal great-grandparents, Francis and Geneva Reed of Pennsboro; one sister, Kaitlynn Lockhart at home; uncles and aunts, Robert and Jonda Lockhart of Cattlettsburg, Ky., and Jeff and Cindy Leeson of Killbuck, Ohio; and five cousins.

He was preceded in death by one brother and twin to Kaitlynn, Andrew Robert Lockhart, who died at birth on Sept. 3, 1998; paternal blood grandfather, Robert Lockhart, who died in the Vietnam War; and paternal great-grandfather, Howard Morrison.

Graveside services were held at Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery with Pastor Mark Wilding officiating.

GOLDIE MAE CAMPBELL

Goldie Mae McCartney Campbell, 98, died Sunday, Apr. 16, 2006, at Berger Hospital, Circleville, Ohio.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late C.J. and Lotie Whipkey McCartney.

She had attended Evangelical Methodist Church, Little Hocking, Ohio, and Church of Christ in Christian Union, Grove City, Ohio. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Lotie Mattox, with whom she resided in Orient, Ohio, and Aniebell C. Dawson of Waverly, Ohio; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Grogan and Freda Keeper, both of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence O. Campbell, in 1995; one infant daughter, Eula Mae Campbell; two grandchildren; three brothers, Judson “Jud” McCartney, Clarence “Jake” McCartney and Carl McCartney; and four sisters, Mary Dunlap, Monie Queen, Monia Cook and Mildred Battin.

Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Bernard “Dobby” Thrash officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens.

REV. HARRY SIERS

Rev. Harry F. Siers, 68, of Stumptown, died Thursday, Apr. 20, 2006, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Harley and Thelma Godfrey Siers.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the former 230 Military Police Unit, Grantsville. He was a retired market cattle identification coordinator for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture with 39 years of service. He was pastor of Enon Baptist Church, president of Baptist Men’s Fellowship and member of Little Kanawha Baptist executive board. He was president of Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center’s Chaplain’s Association and member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grants-ville, Nemesis Shrine Temple, Parkersburg, and Order of Eastern Star. He was active in Relay for Life, World Day of Prayer and Teen Fest youth events. He was a former member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, where he served as trustee and Sunday School teacher. He had received numerous awards from W.Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Veterinary Services.

Surviving are his wife, Terry L. Siers; one son, Kevin Siers of Parkersburg; four sisters, Lois Jean Sears and Carolyn Sue Collins, both of Stumptown, and Betty Jo Miller and Patricia Vannoy, both of Mineral Wells; two grandchildren; 21 nieces and nephews; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alfred Hickman, Rev. Kevin Church, Rev. John Vannoy and Rev. Greg Swisher officiating. Burial was in Collins Com-munity Cemetery, Stumptown.

LARRY ARTHUR

Larry Arthur, 58, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Apr. 22, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Creston, the son of the late John and Gaye Boice Arthur.

He was an operator and producer in the oil field industry.

Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Sharon Riggs Arthur; one son, Scott Arthur of Elizabeth; two daughters, Jennifer Campbell and Kelly Edwards, both of Palestine; one sister, Diane Deem of Lubeck; four grandchildren; and one step-grandson.

He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Peggy.

Memorial visitation was held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth.

CLEBURN GHERKE

Cleburn L. Gherke, 96, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Apr. 23, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

He was born in Rush Run, the son of the late Claude and Leota Gherke.

He retired from Cabot and was a member and deacon of Lower Steer Run Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 76 years, Flara Kerby Gherke; six children, C. Eugene Gherke and wife Joan of Millsboro, Del., Pauline VanHorn of Sissonville, Jurlene Thorn and husband Bill of Spencer, Radene Kuhl and husband Bill of Walker, Lorene Hathaway and husband David of Elkview and Arlene Kay Smith and husband Russell of Williamstown; one daughter-in-law, Marge Gherke of Grantsville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Oless Gherke of Virginia.

He was preceded in death by one son, Ardene Gherke of Grantsville; one son-in-law, Ardith VanHorn of Sissonville; two sisters, Cathern Pearl Gherke and Thelma Pickles; and four brothers, Arlan, Olin, Oran and Ira Gherke.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Mark Minney and Rev. Curtis Smith officiating. Burial was in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown, with Rev. David Vanhorn officiating.

BRICE McKOWN

Brice McKown, 68, of Spencer, died Saturday, Apr. 29, 2006, at home.

He was born at Beech, the son of the late Lee and Vada Hall McKown.

He was a retired inspector for W.Va. Dept. of Highways and a former employee of Monarch Rubber Co. and former co-owner of Pat’s Eldercare, both of Spencer. He had represented Combined Insurance and was a foster parent.

Surviving are his wife, Patsy Squires McKown; one daughter, Tracy McKown Sheets of Spencer; one son, Chad Coon of Spencer; three grandsons; three brothers, Bill McKown of Peniel, Junior McKown of Arnoldsburg and Glenn McKown of Harmony; five sisters, Barbie Miller of North Carolina, Phyllis Spurlock of Harmony, Iva Hoskins of Arnoldsburg and Bonnie Hockman and Sue Romine, both of Spencer.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Gene McKown.
Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Loren C. Price officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Clover.

KEITH PAUL BOURNE

Keith Paul Bourne, 46, of Nicut, died Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2006.

He was born in Braxton County, the son of Betty L. Bourne of Nicut and the late Paul Bourne.

He was employed by Whitney Well Service as a pipeline construction worker.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are three children, Kayla, Josh and Matthew; one brother, Kenneth Bourne of Nicut; and