WILLIAM DONALD BARKER

William Donald Barker, 94, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at his home.

He was born in Braxton County. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a former employee of Scott Lumber Co., Parkersburg.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Parsons Jones Barker; five sons, Max Barker and Larry Barker, both of Parkersburg, Delmas Barker of Mineral Wells, Ronnie Barker of Rockport and Frank Barker of Texas; one daughter, Sue Jones of Parkersburg; four step-sons, Francis Jones, Harry Jones and Frank Jones, all of Parkersburg, and Herbert Jones of Illinois; one step-daughter, Mary Britton of Parkersburg; and several grand-children and great-grandchildren.

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

WILLIAM RYMER ‘Doc’ LAW

William Rymer “Doc” Law, 94, of Grantsville, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007.

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

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was owner of Law Hardware, Grantsville, for many years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Grantsville, where he attended Fell Kennedy Sunday School class.

Surviving are four sons, Robert Law and Tom Law and wife Karen, all of Grantsville, and Joe Law and wife Dianne and Bill Law and wife Connie, all of Parkersburg; one sister, Eva Langston of Hendersonville, N.C.; one brother, Jim Law; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elodean Riggs Law; one infant sister; and one brother, Ronzel Law.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Greg Swisher and Deacon Shirley Fitzwater officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville.

RUTH WEEKLEY STEMPLE

Ruth J. Weekley Stemple, 83, of Walker, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born at Frozen, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Jessie Mae Siers Weekley.

She was a member of Fairview Methodist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Connie Shaffer; one brother, Edgar Weekley of Grantsville; step-children, Mike Stemple, Don Stemple, John Stemple, Carol June Gong and Charlotte Stemple; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Leo K. Stemple; four brothers, Leo, Charles, Booney and Ronzel; and two sisters, Zella Brown and an infant sister.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Worf officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Lower Nicut.

CHARLES GREGORY CAMPBELL

Charles Gregory “Chuck” Campbell, 73, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late O.M. and Olive Dye Campbell.

He was a graduate of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and had worked at Ametek Westchester Plastics, Cambridge, Ohio, Huffy Corp., Dayton and Celina, Ohio, General Dynamics, Lima, and Koneta Rubber Co., Wapakoneta. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta. 

Surviving are his wife, Virginia Sue Bay Campbell, whom he married Mar. 26, 1955; two daughters, Susan Jane Campbell of Findlay, Ohio, and Karen Jean Gross of Carmel, Ind.; two granddaughters; three brothers, Ralph Campbell of Lost Creek, Joseph Campbell of Scott Depot and Michael Campbell of Big Springs; and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand- nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Campbell Stanley.

A celebration of life was held at St. Paul United Church of Christ, with Rev. Dr. Alex Gondola and Rev. Elaine Mikesell officiating. 

WILLARD WEST

Willard West, 90, of Raytown, Mo., formerly of Calhoun County, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007.

He was the son of the late Jacob and Clara Roberts West and was raised by the late Jacob and Ava Somerville West.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from City Wide Tree Service, the business he founded in Kansas City, Mo., in 1965. He often attended the annual homecoming at his childhood church, Chapel Baptist, Nobe.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Dorothy West; three daughters, Sharon Ebert of Lenexa, Kan., Vicky Johnson of McLough, Kan., and Eva Mack of Kansas City; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Georgia West Stump, and one brother, James “Jack” West.

At his request, his cremated remains will be placed in a niche at Johnson County Chapel, Overland Park, Kan. A gathering of family and friends will celebrate his life at noon on Saturday, Jan. 5, at Sharon Ebert’s home, 8535 Darnell St., Lenexa, KS 66215.

VADA REIP DAVIS

Vada Reip Davis, 91, of Espyville, Pa., died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2007, at her home.

She was born at Orma, the daughter of the late Curt and Lucy Tucker Parsons.

She had been a resident of Orma until four years ago when she moved to Pennsylvania. She had been a caregiver for many people in her own home for over 30 years. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Surviving are one son, Dalton Reip, Jr., and wife Norma Jean of Minnora; one daughter, Emma Jean Conley and husband Victor of Espyville; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Everett Parsons.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dalton Reip, Sr.; her second husband, Dale Davis; one son, Robert Blaine Reip; one daughter, Delores Jewell Hersman; and 12 siblings.

Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Reip Cemetery, Orma. Visitation will be on Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

AILEEN CUNNINGHAM

Aileen R. Cunningham, 87, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born in Rackett, Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Harry and Flossie Smarr Mathers.

She was a homemaker and a member of Enon Baptist Church.

Surviving are one son, H.J. Patrick of Parkersburg; three daughters, Lois Roberts of Parkersburg, Sheila Heiney of Grants-ville and Pam Yoak of Green, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Twila Roberts, Reba Marshall, Lori Fullen, Kristin Cottrell, Mike Cunningham, Shannon Zakaib, Melody Matasich, Matthew Heiney and Dustin Yoak; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Herman Mathers of Middlebourne; one sister, Carol Jones of Pennsboro; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jennings R. “Hap” Cunningham, and three sisters.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery.

GORDON ROGERS

Gordon Rogers, 82, of Orma, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, in Spencer.

He was born in Ridgefield Park, N.J., the son of the late Chester Newton and Renee Myers Rogers.

He was retired president and co-owner of Star Communications, Inc., dba WVRC radio, Spencer. He was a graduate of Rutgers University, an Army veteran of World War II and member of First Church of Christ Scientist, Charleston.

Surviving are one daughter, Diane I. Zdanek of Spencer; two sons, Jeffrey G. Rogers of Hagerstown, Md., and Bruce H. Rogers of Waldwick, N.J.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Jane Buck Rogers.

He was cremated. Memorial service will be held later.

NANCY SMITH

Nancy Smith, 59, of Big Bend, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Paul and Opal Snyder Smith.

Surviving are her companion of 35 years, Darrell “Chad” Chadwell; one daughter, Lisa Chadwell of Big Bend; one son, Jeff Smith of Big Springs; one brother, Gerald “Pug” Smith; one nephew, Tony Smith; three nieces, Jennifer Yoak, Crystal Yoak and Ellen Smith; one great-niece, Jenna Milliron; and two great- nephews, Casey and Ryan Milliron.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Loretta “Boots” Yoak, and one nephew, Michael Smith.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in Snyder Cemetery, Creston. Visitation will be at the funeral home one hour prior to services.

MICHAEL DAVID WAYNE

Michael David Wayne, 56, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at his residence.

He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Florence Bugglin Wayne.

Surviving are his wife, Reva Mullinex Wayne, who he married Aug. 18, 1986; two sons, Michael A. Wayne of Dayton, Ohio, and John D. Wayne of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Anna Hughey of Buckhannon; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Daniel Wayne of Zanesville, Ohio, and Jim Wayne and Donald Wayne, both of Zanesville; and two sisters, Rita Bagley of Zanesville and Agnes Allen of Grantsville.

He was preceded in death by one infant sister.

Services were held at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating.

DELORES JEAN ROGERS

Delores Jean Rogers, 59, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born on Frozen Run, the daughter of Florence Rogers and the late Cecil C. Rogers.

She attended Westbrook Day Program, Spencer, and Five Forks Community Church.

Surviving in addition to her mother are four sisters, Virginia Bower of Davisville, Ruby Harkness of Parkersburg, Pamela Garrett of Mt. Zion and JoAnn Rogers of Grantsville; three brothers, Darrell Rogers of North Benton, Ohio, Delmas Rogers of Big Springs and Franklin Rogers of Grantsville.

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

JUSTINE SPENCER HARRIS

Justine Spencer Harris, 87, of Spencer, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at home.

She was born at White Oak, the daughter of the late Elber and Icy Bell Jarvis Spencer.

She was a 50-year member and past matron of Linden Chapter No. 152, O.E.S., and member of Roane General Hospital Auxiliary and Clover Community Church. She attended First Baptist Church, Spencer, and was a homemaker.

Surviving are two sons, Stanton Aquilla Harris and Wayne Cecil Harris, both of Spencer; three sisters, Dorlene Walker of Ravenswood and Dormal Rhodes and Wanda Nutter, both of Spencer; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Corliss Willard Harris, Sr.; one son, Corliss Willard Harris, Jr.; and one sister, Joy Metz DeWeese.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Michael F. “Mike” King and Rev. Randall L. “Randy” Whited officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery.

ARGLE BERNARD HANNAH

Argle Bernard Hannah, 83, of Vienna, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Clinton and Ina Bennett Hannah.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired as division manager after 47 years with Consolidated Gas Co. He was a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and VFW Post 573.

Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Elsie Williams Hannah; one daughter, Hope Phillips of Mineral Wells; two sons, Edwin Hannah of Parkersburg and Fred Hannah of New Market, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grand-children; and special friend, Jim Eller of Sevierville, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, one brother, one brother-in-law, one granddaughter, and one grandson.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Pastor Mike Towner officiating.

ISAAC RAY BELL

Isaac Ray Bell, 74, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Wesley and Vernie Boggs Bell.

He was a well tender in the oil and gas industry and a member of Cremo Community Church.

Surviving are his wife, Loretta Ferrell Bell; six sons, Patrick Bell and wife Darlene of Big Springs, Daniel Bell and wife Lori of Normantown, Donald Bell and wife Cindy of Morgantown, N.C., Charles Bell and wife Zola of Annamoriah, James Bell and wife Tammy of Big Bend, and John Bell at home; eight daughters, Madge Basnett and husband Jim, Sherri Kirchburg and husband Steve, and Ann Whisemant, all of Morgantown, N.C.; Karen Six and husband Lloyd of Cairo, Linda Carpenter and husband Ken of Arnoldsburg, Criss Davis and husband Nick of Big Bend, Rebecca Starcher and husband Doug of Mt. Zion and Sara Marks and husband Eric of Orma; one brother, Charles Bell and wife Wilma of Grantsville; 43 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Teresa Bell; one daughter, Teresa Lynn Bell; one son, Gerald Bell, and one grandson.

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

PEGGY ANN BENNETT

Peggy Ann Bennett, 61, of Charleston, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at her daughter’s home.

She was born in Charleston, the daughter of the late Vaughn Pierce Bailey and Dorothy Ellen Bailey.

She was a graduate of Man High School and Garnet Career Center, where she earned an LPN degree. She was a home health care aide for over 15 years.

Surviving are three daughters, Beverly Ann Milam and Dorothy Ellen Philyaw, both of Hurricane, and Larissa Lyn Bortz of Charleston, S.C.; three grandchildren; one brother, Bill Bailey of Grantsville; one step-brother, Jim Bailey of Huntington; and two step-sisters, Jean Browning of Frametown and Tessa Shawver of Nitro.

Services were held at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with Pastor Jeff Arthur officiating.

WILLIAM ALBERT WILSON, JR.

William Albert Wilson, Jr., 54, of Creston, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, in Elizabeth.

He was born in Parkersburg, the son of Leota Workman of Winfield and the late William Albert Wilson, Sr.

He was former owner of W.A. Wilson and Son Timber Co.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Barbara Ann VanDale Wilson; one daughter, Christina Lynn Miller and husband Barry of Spencer; three sisters, Barbara Fluharty and husband Thom of Annamoriah, Cathy Heiney and husband Ken of Elizabeth and Carol Lynch and husband Jim of Creston; two grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating, and burial in Snyder Chapel Cemetery, Annamoriah.

TONY ALVIS

Tony E. Alvis, 89, of Spencer, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Roane County, the son of the late James H. and Rosa Phillips Alvis.

He was retired from Eureka Pipeline Co. and formerly worked in oilfields and for Tom Arnott and Paul Weekley. He was a farmer, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and attended several Roane County churches.

Surviving are his wife, Goldie Maxine Greathouse Alvis; two daughters, Carolyn Emogene Callow of Reedy and Evelyn Gordie Goodwin of Spencer; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Julia Ray of Grantsville.

He was preceded in death by one son, James Earl Alvis; seven brothers, Carl, Charles, Walter, Frank and Calvin Alvis and two infants; and two sisters, Eleanor Nester and Delma Greathouse.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon Strickland and Rev. John Lowe officiating, and burial in Spencer Memorial Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by several Roane County veterans groups.

DELORES YOST

Delores Yost, 64, of Schroenbrunn Healthcare, New Philadelphia, Ohio, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007.

She was born in Mt. Zion, the daughter of the late Eddie and Ivory Summers Stout.

She was employed for eight years by Gilford Instrument Laboratories, Oberlin, Ohio, as an electronics technician. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Bernard Yost, whom she married Nov. 23, 1963; one son, Mike Yost of Sherrodsville, Ohio; one granddaughter; and one sister, Karen DeMoss of Spencer.

She was preceded in death by two brothers.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home, Sherrodsville, with Rev. Carol McCartney officiating, and burial in Leavittsville Cemetery. 

DELBERT LEE ‘Bo’ GAINER

Delbert Lee “Bo” Gainer, 73, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at his home.

He was the son of the late Cleo “Crede” and Phelma Hathaway Gainer.

He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and was retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways.

Surviving are his wife, Bertha Gunn Gainer; two sons, Timothy L. Gainer and Ron Gainer, both of Barberton, Ohio; one daughter, Teresa Richards of Big Springs; one sister, Emma Wease of Pine Creek, seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four  great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Delbert Cleo “Creed” Gainer; three sisters, Delma Whytsell, Wanza Marsh and Greta Marks; and one brother, Jennings “Buck” Gainer.

At his request, the body will be cremated. A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m., at St. Paul Church, Pine Creek, followed by a sunset graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Cemetery Fund, c/o Calhoun Banks, P.O. Box 430, Grantsville, WV 26147, or Lola Clark, 6480 Pine Creek Road, Grantsville, WV 26147.

FRANK SMITH

Frank W. Smith, 61, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Grantsville Volunteer Fire Dept. for 27 years.

Surviving are his wife Audrey Jean Smith; four children, Jon, Brian, Britney and Katelyn Smith, all at home; two step-sons, Scottie Collins of Mt. Zion and Kenny Harris of Wooster, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.

At his request, the body will be cremated and a private family service will be held.

ROBERT ‘Bob’ MONEYPENNY

Robert C. “Bob” Moneypenny, 74, of Mt. Zion, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born at Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Henry Clay and Emma Hoskins Moneypenny.

He was a retired pipeliner and truck driver for S.T. Pipeline, Clendenin. He was a Christian.

Surviving are four sons, Curtis of Tennessee, James of Grantsville and Joseph and David, both of North Carolina; one sister, Carol Heflin of Akron, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

At his request, the body was cremated. Memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

THELMA WYER

Thelma Wyer, 77, of Normantown, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at her home.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Thomas Avery and Viola Umstead Wood.

 She was a former employee of Kenny Shoe Co. and Rubber Fabricators, Inc., and certified nursing assistant at Roane General Hospital, and a homemaker.

Surviving are two sons, William Henry Shaffer and wife Bonnie of Parkersburg and David Wood and wife Julie of Grantsville; one daughter, Thelma Collins and husband William of Parkersburg; one brother, Odell Wood of Stumptown; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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

DANIEL CLAY McDONALD

Daniel Clay McDonald, 81, of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Bernard and Mary McDonald.

He graduated from Calhoun County High School, joined the U.S. Army, and attended West Virginia University. He and his wife raised their children in Fairfax County, Va., where he worked for General Motors as an instructor and as regional service manager and executive.

He was president of Little Kanawha Area Development Corp., founding member of Little Kanawha Area Community Foundation, members of Calhoun County Building Commission, and board member of Little Kanawha Parkway Authority. He served as Republican county chairman for many years, and worked for the party at county, state, and national levels.

Surviving are two sons, Robert Gary and Ronald Orr; one daughter, Laura Kay; two sisters, Cathleen McDonald and Julia Jarvis; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Jane, and one son, Kenneth Eric.

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

WAITMAN ‘Bill’ GODFREY

Waitman “Bill” Godfrey, 95, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at Veteran’s Medical Center, Clarksburg.

He was born at Pine Creek, the son of the late Fay and Effie Starkey Godfrey.

He was an Army veteran, serving in World War II and receiving the Purple Heart. He was a mechanic and farmer.

Surviving are one son, William “Bill” Godfrey of Parkersburg; seven daughters, Jean Youngeberg of Wakeman, Ohio, Nina McCartney of East Liverpool, Ohio, Luella Moore of Stallings, N.C., and Sharon Smith, Rose Croft, Frances Adwell and Tiffany Goff, all of Grantsville; one sister, Vera Conrad of Spencer; one brother, Robert Godfrey of Vienna; 17 grandchildren; 28 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Brooks Godfrey, his second wife, Hazel Parsons Godfrey; two sisters; four brothers; and one grandchild.

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

HARRY McCUMBERS

Harry B. McCumbers, 73, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was the son of the late Belle and Willie McCumbers of Orma.

He retired from W.Va. Dept. of Highways in 1990 with 22 years of service. He had also worked as a coal miner, timber cutter, farmer, and for State Construction.

Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Ruby Helen Tucker McCumbers, whom he married Dec. 11, 1955; three sons, Dean McCumbers of Palestine, Larry McCumbers of Elizabeth and Jimmy McCumbers of Parkersburg; three daughters, Judy Paquette and Nancy Shaver, both of Parkersburg, and Peggy Gant of Leroy; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Harrison McCumbers.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold McCumbers.

Services were held at Matheny-Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Bob Stanley and Pastor Danny Schreckengost officiating. Graveside services were held at Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery.

BARBARA BATES WILSON

Barbara Ann Bates Wilson, 64, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007.

She was born in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late Clovis N. and Rosalee V. Digman Bates.

She graduated from Newton Falls High School, Ohio, in 1961. While a resident of Grantsville, she earned a certificate in food service from Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center and continued a career in restaurant management. She served as president of Grantsville VFW Post 5959 Ladies Auxiliary for two years. She was a member of Chapel Baptist Church, Nobe. She relocated to Warren, Ohio, in 1993. She earned a diploma in psychology and social work from Stafford Career Institute, Washington, D.C., in September, 2001.

Surviving are her children, Kimberley King of Brookfield, Ohio, Sheldon V. Wilson II of Johnston, Ohio, Olis Dee Wilson of Warren, Ohio, and Lorna Bernadella of Kinsman, Ohio; two daughters adopted by her parents, Robin Greer of Garrettsville, Ohio, and Tina Kren of Newton Falls, Ohio; one brother, Butch Bates of Newton Falls; one sister, Betty Gibson of Niles, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Sheldon V. Wilson, I, on Sept. 13, 1978; one daughter, Shelley Jean Wilson; and three grandchildren, Michael, Amy Lynn and Jeramie.

Services were held at Borowski Memorial Home, Newton Falls, with Pastor Richard Skiver officiating. The family can be contacted at Ktydid36122568@aol.com.

ROLAND REX GRIFFIN

Roland Rex Griffin, 69, of Olive Branch, Miss., died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East, Memphis, Tenn.

He was born at Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Rex Scott and Edith Webb Griffin.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a retired crew chief for Northwest Airlines.

Surviving are one daughter, Tara Griffin Jackson of California; one sister, Diane Shook of Potomac, Md.; one brother, Gary Griffin of Dousan, Wisc.; and two grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Masonic graveside rites will be conducted at Wayne Cemetery, Beech, by Eureka Lodge #40 A.M., Grantsville, and military rites provided by American Legion Post, Spencer. Visitation is scheduled at the funeral home one hour prior to services.

FOREST DWIGHT BAUGHMAN

Forest Dwight Baughman, 92, of Lincolnton, N.C., formerly of Calhoun County, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007.

 He was the son of the late Floyd and Mae Parsons Baughman.

 Surviving are four sons, Matt, Dwayne, Dale and David; six daughters, Kim, Janet, Janice, Rebecca, Brenda and Lane; and 19 grandchildren.

 No services were held.

BINA HICKS

Bina A. Hicks, 91, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Little White Oak, Chloe, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at Hospice of Ridgewood, Akron.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late Lambert and Rebecca Mollohan Cooper.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are one daughter, Candice Burnside of Akron; three sisters, Marlene Tanner of Nebo, Elva Browning of Charleston and Elza Vaughan of Dunbar; three grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rector Hicks.

Services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Jim Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Hicks Cemetery, Little White Oak. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday.

RUSSELL JOSEPH DUSKEY

Russell Joseph Duskey, 52, of Tanner Road, Glenville, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Gladys Duskey of Grantsville and the late Russell Duskey.

He was employed in the oil and gas drilling industry.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Madeline Duskey; one son, Joey Duskey of Glenville; one sister, Sherry K. Marks of Glenville; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Knight.

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

NELLIE ROACH BRANNON

Nellie Roach Brannon, 71, of Spencer, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Memorial Division.

She was born in New Haven, the daughter of the late Dale and Leona Walkup Roach.

She was a graduate of Wahama High School and former employee of Kaiser Aluminum, Ravenswood. She and her husband owned and operated Brannon’s Store for many years.

Surviving are her husband, Randall Brannon; one son, Eric Brannon; two grandchildren; three brothers, Bob, Jack and David Roach; six sisters, Norma Hall, Carol McGee, Marge Reuter, Sharon Fields, Betty Argobrite and Kathleen Kearns.

She was preceded in death by her step-mother, Mabel Roach.

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

ARLETA STURM

Arleta A. Sturm, 91, of Millstone, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born at Millstone, the daughter of the late George and Nora Ball McKee.

She was a member of Albert’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge.

Surviving are her husband, Carl F. Sturm; one daughter, Judy Lambert and husband Bill of Rootstown, Ohio, one brother, Gordon McKee and wife Mary of Millstone; one sister, Lenell Stalnaker and husband Paul of Millstone; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her caregiver, Norma Gumm.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Arco McKee and Rev. Glendon McKee; and one sister, Flo Hall.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Sturm Cemetery, Millstone.

ZELLA FERRELL

Zella E. Ferrell, 91, of Big Bend, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Alex and Dolly Dawson Snider.

She was a homemaker and a former foster grandmother at Brooksville Elementary School.

Surviving are two sons, Paul Snider of Mineral Wells and Gary Ferrell of Sanford, N.C.; two daughters, Jeanette Kyer and Geneva Hayes, both of Parkersburg; one sister, Ruth Docse of Virginia; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ferrell; one son, Hoy Ferrell; two brothers; two sisters; and one grandson.

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

RANDALL EDWIN WHYTSELL

Randall Edwin Whytsell, 91, of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He was born at Richardson, the son of the late Edwin Lowell and Rettie Starcher Whytsell.

He was a farmer and worked for Monongahela Power Co. and Pennzoil Oil Co. He played guitar and sang with his brother  Woodrow  as  the Whytsell Brothers. He attended Leatherbark Community Church and Mt. Zion Methodist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Peggy Lou Stemple and husband Marvin of Arnoldsburg; one grandson, John Kenton Stemple of Parkersburg; one granddaughter, Deidre Lynn Hobbs of Newbury Park, Calif.; two great-grandchildren, Jared Wesley Hobbs and Valerie Elizabeth Hobbs; one brother, Victor Eugene Whytsell of Arnoldsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Blanche Parrill Whytsell; two sisters, Hazel Mae Kemmner Connolly and Elizabeth Almira McCoy; and three brothers, Charles Davis Whytsell, Woodrow Wilson Whytsell and Dewey Paul Whytsell.

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

JIMMIE RAY ROGERS

Jimmie Ray Rogers, 70, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He was the son of Claud and Clara Cottrell Rogers.

 He was a member of Frozen Run Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Jacqueline Pearson Rogers; three sons, David Rogers of Spencer, Earl Rogers of Forestville, Md., and Tracy Tibbs of Landing, Md.; two daughters, Patricia Thornberry and Anna Wade, both of Bowie, Md.; three sisters, Maxine McCumbers of Orma and Shirley Collins and Erma Collins, both of Marrion, Va.; three brothers, Nelson Rogers of Shock, Robert Rogers of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Basil Rogers of Warren, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating, and burial in Cottrell Cemetery, Frozen Run. Visitation was scheduled Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

BEULAH MACE

Beulah C. Mace, 98, of Sand Ridge, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late William and Belle Simmons Poling.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Elma Jean Mace and Helen June Mace, both of Sand Ridge; one son, Deo Darrell Mace of Sand Ridge; and three grandsons, Nathan Mace of Charleston and Walter and Richard Mace, both of Sand Ridge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Mace.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Mace-White Cemetery, Sand Ridge.

MONA BAILEY

Mona L. Bailey, 68, of Columbus, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007.

Surviving are six sons, Herbert, Jimmie, Brian, Vernon, Rick and Tommy Bailey; one daughter, Kathy Bailey; four brothers, Larry, Bobby and Richard Mann and Ronnie Martin; two sisters, twin Donna Rizor and Linda Shade; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, and one granddaughter, April.

Graveside services were held at Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery.

BLAINE JETT

Blaine L. Jett, 72, of Doylestown, Ohio, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007.

He was born in Minnora, the son of the late Carl and Dessie Jarvis Jett.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Ford Motor Co. He was a member of NAIVC.

Surviving are his wife, Janice Jett, whom he married June 23, 1956; one son, Kenneth Jett of Doylestown; four daughters, Sharon Jett of Clinton, Ohio, Lesa Jett of St. Albans, Vt., Diane Davis of Seville, Ohio, and Windy Jett of Doylestown; six grandchildren;  two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Calvin Jett of Doylestown and Bruce Jett of West Virginia; and two sisters, Wanda Bailey and Nola Smith, both of West Virginia.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, near Minnora, with military graveside rites by American Legion Post, Spencer.

VICKY JEAN HAID

Vicky Jean Haid, 53, of Charleston, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at her home.

She was born in Braxton County, the daughter of the late Brooks and Genevieve Arnold Cooper.

She was a personal care provider for W.Va. Dept. of Health and Human Resources.

Surviving are her husband, Bill Haid; one daughter, Millie Holleman of Mt. Airy, N.C.; one brother, Bob Cooper of Chloe; and one granddaughter.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Nebo.

RICHARD POORMAN

Richard E. Poorman, 65, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at his home.

He was born at Hershey, Pa., the son of the late Harvey and Blanche Felty Poorman.

He was a carpenter and member of Cornerstone Praise and Worship Church, Grantsville.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Poorman; two daughters, Nancy Whipkey of Arnoldsburg and Lori Wilson of Grantsville; one sister, Judy Poorman of Palmyra, Pa.; and five grandchildren, Kevin and Steven Cunningham, Samantha Wilson, and Jeromy Poling and Stacie Frederick.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Michael Whipkey II.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kevin Church and Rev. Rick Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.

ORPHA COTTRELL

Orpha Cottrell, 88, of Spencer, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Miletree Center, Spencer.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha West Brannon.

She was a homemaker and a Christian.

Surviving are one son, Kenneth L. Cottrell of Spencer; one sister, Ernestine Keaton and husband Kenneth of Orma; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray Cottrell; one brother, Howard V. Brannon; and three sisters, Letha Simons, Mary Ann Rouse and June Miller.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 10 a.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Leon B. Strickland officiating, and burial in Clover Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

ETHEL FOSTEEN BELL

Ethel Fosteen Bell, 82, of South Parkersburg, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Charlie and Ocie Gainer Hughes.

She was retired after 37 years at Cloverdale Meat Packing. She was a homemaker and attended Pleasant View Baptist Church.

Surviving are six children, Loretta Bayer, Wayne Bell and Betty Beck, all of Parkersburg, and Billy Bell of Belpre, Robert Bell of Belleville and Roger Bell of Washington; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and one sister, Ellen Starcher of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bell; two grandchildren, Susan Edwards and Delbert Wayne Bell; five brothers, Leo, Orville, Mansel, Denzil and Jesse Hughes; and three sisters, Dolly Miller, Eathel Hughes and Dorothy Reynolds.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Loyd Winans officiating. Burial was in Snider Chapel Cemetery, Annamoriah.

ROBERT VANHORN

Robert A. Vanhorn, 90, of Normantown, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Sunbridge of Salem.

He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late Scott and Locy Alltop Vanhorn.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific. He was a retired truck operator for Allied Van Lines and former newspaper carrier. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Glenville.

Surviving are his wife, Donaldine Heater Vanhorn, whom he married July 17, 1945; one sister, Edna Turner of Glenville; one niece; and one nephew.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating, and burial in Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville, with military graveside rites. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

LINZA PEARL RITCHIE

Linza Pearl Ritchie, 47, of Harrisville, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, in Harrisville.

She was born at Man, the daughter of Acy James Osborne and the late Betty Lou Bailey Osborne.

 She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Surviving in addition to her father are her husband, Douglas Keith Ritchie; one daughter, Jessica Lusk Goodrich of Normantown; three brothers, Eugene Osborne and James Earl Osborne, both of Cyclone, and Larry Osborne of Man; one sister, Staci Saltz of Harrisville; and one grandson.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Lynn Lusk, and one brother, Timothy Osborne.

JACQUELINE SHAMBLIN

Jacqueline Shamblin, 46, of Wallback, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at Big Springs.

She was born in Spencer, the daughter of Effie Summerfield Lockney of Big Springs and the late Jackie Perrine.

She was a certified nurse’s aide. She was formerly employed by Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ivydale, and Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center, Charleston.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, General T. Shamblin of Wallback; one daughter, Melissa Shamblin of Spencer; one son, Jeremy Shamblin of Corpus Christi, Tex.; one sister, Mary Ann Norman and husband Donald of Big Springs; and six grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Robert Lockney.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Michael F. (Mike) King officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery.

BETTY KRUGMAN

Betty L. Krugman, 73, of Pennsboro, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Parkersburg.

She was born at Munday, the daughter of Nona Rose Maze and the late Clarence Maze, Sr.

She was a homemaker and had operated Krugman’s Greenhouse. She was a 1952 graduate of Calhoun County High School and was a member of Brooksville Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to her mother are three daughters, Linda Mackey, D.O., of Lexington, Ky., Marsha Krugman of Pennsboro and Gail Krugman of Grantsville; two sons, Thomas Krugman of Painted Post, N.Y., and Mark Krugman of Little Hocking, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Justin Rexroad, Kaitlyn and Ben Krugman, Zach, Ethan and Emily Krugman and Kayla Krugman; two sisters, Connie Lahman of Conway, S.C., Karen Richard of Green Seas, S.C.; and one brother, Roger Maze of Johnson City, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Krugman; two brothers, Clarence Maze, Jr., and Blaine Maze; and two grandchildren.

Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. Bill Law officiating. Burial was in Maze Cemetery, Munday.

COKIE TURNER

Cokie B. Turner, 104, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at her residence.

She was born in Freed, the daughter of the late George W. and Parentha Estella Raybuck Dye.

She worked for RCA for 12 years. She was a member of Richvale Grange, Pomona Grange, 7th Degree Grange, and Frazeysburg United Methodist Church. 

Surviving are one step-son, William Turner of Zanesville, Ohio; two step-daughters, Sharon Ramsey of Titusville, Fla., and Mary Stevens of Paige, Tex.; two brothers, Shirley Dye of Duncan Falls and Everett Dye of Big Springs; two special nieces, who were her caregivers, Darliss Mock of Frazeysburg and Donna Melrose of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence L. Moore, who died September 1962; her second husband, Dariaus McVay Turner, who died July 12, 1990; four sisters, Ada Freed, Olive Campbell, Orphia Hale and Edith Barr; and five brothers, Benjamin, Casper, Bill, Ernest and Oral Dye.

Services were held at Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, Zanesville. Burial was in Norwich United Presbyterian Cemetery, Norwich, Ohio.

VIRGINIA ROSE VANDAL

Virginia Rose Vandal, 27, of Brohard, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Davisville.

She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of William E. and Martha Virginia Ash Vandal.

She worked at Mustang Survival, Elizabeth.

Surviving in addition to her parents are one daughter, Ellissa Rose Knight at home; one son, Brian Franklin Knight, Jr., at home; three sisters, Christina Vandal, Opal Collins and Linda Vandal, all of Grantsville; three brothers, Ernest Vandal of Parkersburg, William Edward Kent Vandal, Jr., of Weston and Jimmy Jack Vandal of Grantsville; and 11 nieces and nephews.

Graveside service was held at Hodam Cemetery, near Reedy, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating.

LARRY EDWARD ‘Bud’ LANE

Larry Edward “Bud” Lane, 66, of Nicut, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ralph and Arlie Harold Lane.

He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, Nicut.

Surviving are four sisters, Jean Sears of Nicut, Brenda Davisson of Florida, Ruth Morgan of Wisconsin and Nancy Stemple of Arnoldsburg; seven brothers, Denzil Lane of Pennsylvania, William Paul Lane and Everett Lane, both of Nicut, Howard Lane of Orma, Ronnie Lane of Ravenswood, Michael Lane of Florida and Charles Lane of Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, James Earl Lane.

Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

ROBERT WISE, JR.

Robert Wise, Jr., 75, of Grantsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at his home.

He was born at Creston and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was retired from Cain Oil and Gas Co.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held at Yeager-Westfall Cemetery, Lower Run.

DANIELLE GREATHOUSE

Danielle N. Greathouse, 21, of Terra Alta, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

She was born in Spencer, the daughter of Delores Irene Long Greathouse and the late William M. Greathouse.

She attended Pleasant Hill School and Calhoun High School before moving to Terra Alta and graduating from Preston High School in 2005.

Surviving in addition to her mother are five sisters, Nancy Shaffer and Tracy Starcher, both of Terra Alta, Bonnie Bell of Spencer, Elaine Beatty of Akron, Ohio, and Marissa McCune of Chloe.

Services were held at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Terra Alta. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery. Memorial service will be held at Enon Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m.

TINA LOUISE LAMP

Tina Louise Holbert Lamp, 38, of Big Bend, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at Camden-Clark Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Oliver and Betty Walker Holbert. She was a former employee of Koffee Kup, Grantsville.

Surviving are her husband, Joey Lamp; four sons, Clyde Capps of Orma, Geoffrey Shaffer and Joshua Parsons, both of Grantsville, and Mykiah Holbert of Big Bend; two brothers, Alvin Holbert of Big Bend and Ivan Holbert of Macfarlan; one sister, Debra Nicholson of Big Bend; one granddaughter, Malee Capps; and maternal grandmother, Olga Ferrell of Big Bend.

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

CLARA TANNER

Clara E. Tanner, 81, of Chloe, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at Saint Francis Hospital.

She had worked at Kellwood, Spencer, and BFGoodrich, Grantsville. She was a homemaker and a Christian.

Surviving are one daughter, Eloise Bullard of Chloe; two sons, Lynn Tanner of Chloe and Elwood Tanner of Orrville, Ohio; five grandchildren, two of whom were special, Ashley Renay and Tyler Lynn Tanner; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Seldon Tanner.

Services were held at Nebo Baptist Church, with Rev. Darius Arnold officiating. Burial was in Hardman Cemetery, Nebo.

WILLARD ROACH

Willard W. Roach, 69, of Little Hocking, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at his residence.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Kenna W. and Thelma Sampson Roach.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Alaska. He was a member of the Teamsters union and retired as a truck driver from Consolidated Freight.

Surviving are two daughters, Anita Hale of Vincent, Ohio, and Alicia Hubbard of Cutler, Ohio; one son, Mark Roach of Little Hocking; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Albert Roach and Rex Roach, both of Little Hocking.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Wilcoxen Roach; one son, Joseph A. Roach; one brother, Ernest Roach; and one infant great-granddaughter, Nikky Townsend.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, Ohio, with Pastor Rob Clegg officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Belpre Cemetery with military graveside rites by American Legion, Parkersburg Post 15.

VIRGIL ‘Budge’ KENDALL

Virgil “Budge” Kendall, 74, of Sand Ridge, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at Charleston Area Medical Center.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Holly and Delpha Bennett Kendall.

Surviving are his wife, Mae K. Kendall; one son, Dale Kendall of Parkersburg; two brothers, Donald Kendall of New Martinsville and Hatzel Kendall of Walker; one sister, Tessa Elliott of Arizona; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Justin Wood.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy and Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery.

DELORIS ‘Jewell’ HERSMAN

Deloris “Jewell” Hersman, 63, of Orma, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at home.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of Vada Parsons Reip of Pennsylvania and the late Dalton Reip.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband of 43 years, William Dean Hersman; two sons, Dalton Glenn Brady of Stumptown and Joseph Dwayne Hersman and wife Angela of Millstone; one daughter, Deborah E. Hersman of Orma; one step-son, Michael Hersman of Spencer; seven grandchildren, Travis and Talia Brady, Nathaniel, Arla and Nicholas Lane, Ashley Jo Hersman and Alex Hersman; one great-grandchild, Ien Bird; one brother, Dalton Reip, Jr., of Minnora; one sister, Emma Jean Conley of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Blaine Reip.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. C.W. McDonald officiating. Burial was in Reip Cemetery, Orma.

RONALD GAIL CAIN

Ronald Gail Cain, Sr., 65, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Tanner, the son of Ruie Bond of Grantsville and the late Gail Cain.

He was a gun trader and musician.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his faithful companion, Virginia L. Simmons; four sons, Ronnie Cain, Jr., of Columbus, Ohio, Gary Cain of Newberne and Chris Cain and David Adkins, both of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Tammy Linton of Columbus; two brothers, Charles Cain of Columbus and Ted Bond of Weston; one sister, Sue Jordan of Grantsville; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Cain, and one sister, Linda Cain.

Services will be held Thursday, 7 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Charlene Spaur officiating. Private burial will be in Mt. Liberty Cemetery, Tanner. Visitation will be Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

RONALD WILLIAM CONLEY

Ronald William Conley, 48, of Nebo, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at CAMC-General Division, Charleston.

He was born in Roane County, the son of the late William George and Janice Elaine Drake Conley. He was a U.S. Army veteran and an employee of D&L Quality Homes, Nebo. He was a member of Nebo Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Loretta Gwin Tanner Conley; one son, Dennis Conley of Nebo; two sisters, Debbie Ray of Clendenin and Cindy McPherson of Grantsville; and one brother, Tommy Conley of Newton.

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

WILLIAM STALNAKER, SR.

William A. Stalnaker, Sr., 80, of Annamoriah, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He was the son of the late Eucal and Thelma Arnold Stalnaker.

He was a veteran of World War II and retired from Cabot Gas and Stalnaker Grocery.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Jean McKown Stalnaker; two sons, William A. Stalnaker, Jr., of Elizabeth and Robert Neal Stalnaker of Annamoriah; four daughters, Sharon Gherke of Grantsville, Beth Alltop of Annamoriah, Connie Roberts of Mineral Wells and Melissa Layhew of Ripley; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janice Wise of Ohio, Loretta Heidish of Florida and Mary Jane Mack of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Edwin Stalnaker.

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

SANDRA BULLARD HACKNEY

Sandra K. Bullard Hackney, 66, of Belmont, formerly of Orma, died Sunday, Sept. 30, at Carehaven of Pleasants.

She was born at Elana, the daughter of the late Burl and Hazel Ellison Bullard.

She was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and had been an active member of West Fork Senior Citizens. She worked at Goodwill Industries, Charleston, from 1978 to 1982.

Surviving are two sisters, Frances Tawney and Vicki Deweese, both of Belmont; one brother, John Bullard and wife Eloise of Chloe; four nephews; four great-nieces; and five great- nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Hackney.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Kelly Snyder officiating, and burial in Zion Hill Cemetery, Elana.

CHARLES ‘Bill’ McCRAY

Charles W. “Bill” McCray, 82, of Parkersburg, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at Ohio Valley Health Care.

He was born at Brohard, the son of the late Charles H. McCray and Ethel G. McIntyre McCray Goodnight.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he served in the Philippine Islands and was recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He retired from Corning Glass after 48-1/2 years of service. He was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church, American Legion Post 15, and 50-year member of Masonic Lodge #3.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Gertrude Stump McCray; one sister, Eleanor Gifford of Parkersburg; one brother, Johnnie Goodnight of Brohard; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell and Arnold McCray.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Joe Busch and Pastor Frank Miller officiating, and burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

OLETA HEINEY

Oleta L. Heiney, 84, of Ravenna, Ohio, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at Regency Hospital, Ravenna.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Rev. C. D. and Glady Ritchie Harris.

She was a 1942 graduate of Calhoun County High School and lived in Portage County, Ohio, for 57 years. She was a member of Blackhorse Baptist Church, Ravenna.

Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Henry; one daughter, Donna Heiney of Ravenna; four sons, Denny Heiney of Fairlawn, Ohio, and Roger Heiney, Jeff Heiney and Chris Heiney, all of Ravenna; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death one daughter, Mary Tschantz; one son, Ronald G. Heiney, Sr.; two sisters, Leota Fultz and Juanita Waggner; and two brothers, Bill Harris and Rev. Ray Harris.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Shorts Funeral Home, 141 N. Meridian St., Ravenna, with Rev. Dallas Sanford and Rev. Lorren Roberts officiating. Entombment will be at Grandview Memorial Park, Ravenna. Visitation will be held Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

LOUIE LONGFELLOW

Louie B. Longfellow, 64, of Spencer, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Roane County, the son of the late Hugh and Grace Jarvis Longfellow.

He was a retired truck driver.

Surviving are his wife, Christine Nichols Longfellow; four daughters, Melida Fincher of Houston, Tex., Anita Martin of Reedy, Lisa Chapman of Arnoldsburg and Deborah Jurkovich of Walton; one son, Christopher Longfellow of Parkersburg; one sister, Edith Graves of South Carolina; one brother, Eugene Mace of California; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Chapman Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

WANDA ALLEN

Wanda C. Allen, 67, of Normantown, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at WVU Medical Center, Morgantown.

She was the daughter of Carl Dewayne and Lillie Pearl Frymier.

She was a former employee of Kenny Shoe Co. and Panther Primitives, and was a homemaker and a member of Rosedale Baptist Church since 1960.

Surviving are her husband, Eugene Allen, whom she married Jan. 16, 1960; one son, Shawn Eugene Allen of Fredericksburg, Va.; four grandchildren; three brothers, Charles A. Frymier and Everett W. Frymier, both of Cleveland, Ohio, and Denzil Lee Frymier of Vernon Hills, Ill.; one sister, Freda J. Palmer of Parma, Ohio; and special people in her life, Dawn, Jeff, Greg and Clinton Miller.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley and Burley Frymier, and one sister, Bernice Frymier.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Rosedale Baptist Church, with Elder Gary Bowman and Elder Larry Fisher officiating, and burial in Rosedale Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was also scheduled one hour prior to services at the church.

WILLIAM MARK GREATHOUSE

William Mark Greathouse, 45, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, at his home.

He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Andy H. and Anna Frances Tanner Greathouse.

Surviving are his wife, Christina Taylor of Nicut; one daughter, Danielle N. Greathouse of Rowlesburg; two brothers, Cama D. Greathouse and Kenneth Greathouse, both of Chloe; two sisters, Kathy E. Cross of Fairview, Ohio, and Debra K. Melrath Cason of Chloe; three nieces; and seven nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jessie.

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

EZRA EUGENE ‘Gene’ KOON

Ezra Eugene “Gene” Koon, 73, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at Miletree Center, Spencer.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ezra and Opal Carpenter Koon.

Surviving are three daughters, Betty Moore and Cathy Nutter, both of Spencer, and Joyce Matics of Luray, Va.; four sons, Jimmy Koon and Michael Koon, both of Spencer, and Anthony Koon and Brian Koon, both of Stanley, Va.; two step-sons, Kevin Williams of Virginia and Jamie Williams of Hampton, Va.; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Katie Waggoner of New Franklin, Ohio; and one brother, Charlie Coon of Norton, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Koon.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Frank Vannoy officiating. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Hur.

GROVER CLEVELAND ‘Andy’ ANDERSON

Grover Cleveland “Andy” Anderson, 67, of Spencer, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at Roane General Hospital.

He was born in Roane County, the son of Jaunita Anderson of Reedy and the late Paul O. Anderson.

 He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 20 years of service. He had worked as chief deputy for Roane County Sheriff’s Dept. and retired as captain for Jackson County Sheriff’s Dept. He was serving in the Spencer Police Dept. He had 27 years of service in law enforcement. He was an active member of Marine Corps League and Roane County Gun Club. He was a certified range instructor for NRA and attended Spencer Baptist Temple and Faith Baptist Church, Spencer.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Sally Anderson; his children, Sandra Johnson, Stephen Anderson and Fred Hammack, all of Spencer, and Richard Griffin of Calhoun County; one adopted son, Justin Griffin Anderson, at home; one sister, Jessie P. Justice of Spencer; four brothers, Kenneth Anderson of Spencer, Ray Anderson and David Anderson, both of Ripley, and Michael Anderson of Reedy; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Michael F. “Mike” King officiating. Burial with military graveside rites by U.S. Marine Corps was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer.

JEANNE SUTTLE

Jeanne W. Suttle, 87, of New Port Richey, Fla., died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at home.

She was born in Minnora and was a public school teacher for 43 years, including Little White Oak and Stinson schools in Calhoun County, and in Parkersburg and Florida. She was an active member of Florida Retired Educators Association, West Pasco, and past member of United School Employees, Pasco. She was a member of Minnora United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one son, David of New Port Richey; one sister, Azelle Arnold of Weekiwachee, Fla.; one brother, Paul Witte of St. Albans; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Services will be held at Minnora U.M. Church on Friday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Minnora Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

SHIRLEY JUNE JORDAN

Shirley June Jordan, 62, of Belpre, Ohio, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at her residence.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Thomas Denver and Gladys Godfrey Hopkins.

 She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Harry L. Jordan; three sons, Duane Jordan of Torch, Ohio, Keith Jordan of Williamstown and Roderick Jordan of Belpre; one daughter, Deborah Schmitt of Beverly, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; four sisters, Vonda Todd of Columbus, Ohio, Barbara Stewart and Katherine Masters, both of Belpre, and Joann Welch of Cutler, Ohio; one brother, Thomas Hopkins of Charleston; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre. Burial was in Ladd Cemetery, Little Hocking, Ohio.

GARY RAY TAYLOR JONES

Gary Ray Taylor Jones, 67, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at OSU James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Madaline Goodnight Taylor and grandson of the late Dora Mathess Goodnight, who raised him.

He was a 1957 graduate of Harrisville High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He worked at American Viscose and retired from G.E. Plastics with 32 years of service. He was a member of Kanawha United Methodist Church for 32 years and attended Red Hill and Murphytown U.M. churches, where his wife serves as pastor.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Rev. Sue Jones; two daughters, Teresa Wade and Carrie Pennybacker, both of Parkersburg; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, Douglas Taylor and Rodney Taylor, both of Big Bend, Harry Taylor of Grantsville and Dexter Taylor of Big Springs; and three sisters, Shelia Sims of Big Bend, Martha Newell of Grantsville and Kathy Richards of Big Springs.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie and Perry Taylor, and step-father, Virgil Taylor.

Services were held at Kanawha U.M. Church, with Rev. Scott Sears and Rev. Jamie Sprague officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery.

LAKIE WILSON

Lakie M. Wilson, 87, of Glenville, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born at Nicut, the daughter of the late Tom and Babe McCumbers McCune.

She was a Baptist.

Surviving are her husband, Dave Wilson; one daughter, Jackie Jacob of North Carolina; one step-son, Bradford Lee Wilson of Freemont, Ohio; and two sisters, Maxine Stump and Stella Nichols of Spencer.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Raymond McCune, and two sisters, Jessie Helmick and Roxie Tinney.

Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Mt. Run Cemetery, Nicut. Visitation will be Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

WILLIAM THURMAN (Lefty Bill) MILLER

William Thurman (Lefty Bill) Miller, 86, of Spencer, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Thurman and Sarah Kerby Miller.

He served in the U.S. Army from July 1942 until honorably discharged in December 1945 with several service awards, medals and bronze stars. He retired from Denbigh-Garrett, Inc.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Frances L. Morehead Miller; two daughter, Linda Miller of Spencer and Joyce Rhodes of Millwood; one brother, Robert Miller of Franklin, Tenn.; five grandsons; one granddaughter; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Cassady and Kathleen Martin; one brother, Edward Miller; two half-brothers, Lester and Oren Parks; two half-sisters, Ora Eismon and Madaline Parks; and one grandson, Brian K. Batten.

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

RACHEL MARIE WOLFE

Rachel Marie Wolfe, 81, of Palestine, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at her home.

She was born at Shock, the daughter of the late Earl B. and Pina Lee Miller.

She was a former school teacher with 30 years of service.

Surviving are one daughter, Mary Eppler of Palestine; six brothers, Ancel Miller of Garrettsville, Ohio, Rex Miller of Orrville, Ohio, Hugh Jack Miller, Davey L. Miller and John Miller, all of Shock, and Joe Miller of Stumptown.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Brooks Wolfe.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Vernon Kerns officiating, and burial in Miller Cemetery, Shock.

HAYMOND ‘Buck’ TANNER

Haymond H. “Buck” Tanner, 75, of Massillon, Ohio, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at Country Lawn Nursing Home, Navarre, Ohio.

He was born at Otto, the son of the late Charlie and Eva Wilson Tanner.

He was retired from Republic Steel Corp.

Surviving are his wife, Stella Sampson Tanner; two daughters, Rosalie Abbott of Apple Creek, Ohio, and Deloris Curtiss of Massillon; two sons, Haymond Tanner, Jr., of Dalton, Ohio, and Donzil Tanner of Massillon; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Burial will be in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

RICHARD LEE ‘Dick’ COLLINS

Richard Lee “Dick” Collins, 59, of Washington, Wood County, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at his residence.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Robert Lee and Jettie Belle Collins.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from G.E. Plastics..

Surviving are one son, Dave Collins of Parkersburg; one daughter, Carrie Rubart of Walker; one sister, Jenny Joseph of Belpre, Ohio; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his companion of over 20 years, Shelley Solana, and one son, Clay Collins.

Services were not announced.

EVELYN SMITH

Evelyn M. Smith, 83, of Hurricane, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington.

She was raised in the Grantsville area as a child and had many family and friends there. She retired from Dow Jones Wall Street Journal.

Surviving are two daughters, Connie Gordon of Proctorville, Ohio, and Laurie Gandee of Hurricane; one son, Raymond Whip-key of Kentucky; one sister, Audrie Nadine Smith of Grantsville; one brother, Homer Smith, Jr., of Cleveland, Tenn.; seven grand-children; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A tribute to her life was held at Pleasant Hill U.M. Church, with Pastor Richard Metheney officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Grantsville.

DONALD RAY WELCH

Donald Ray Welch, 70, of Macon, Ga., died Sunday, May 13, 2007.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Robert Welch and Rhoda B. Richards Welch Jones.

He was a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and worked for Cherokee Brick and Tile Co.

Surviving are his wife, Lulu Frances Welch; one son, William “Billy” Welch; one step-daughter, Brenda Jackson; two half-brothers, Russell E. Jones of Big Springs and Richard Welch of Lancaster, Ohio; four half-sisters, Shirley Ann Taylor and Betty Jane Jenkins, both of Big Bend, Wanda Dye of Midland, N.C., and Sara Welch of Hebron, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, William Foster “Bill” Welch; one sister, Lois Carol Welch Richey; one half-brother, Darl Glenn Jones; step-father, Harley C. Jones; and one step-grandson, Derrick Jackson.

Services were held at Chapel Glen Haven Memorial Garden, Macon.

OMA TRUMAN

Oma Truman, 92, of Left Hand, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, in Roane General Hospital.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Neal and Darie Keith DeWeese.

She was retired from Roane County board of education as a cook at Gravel Hill Elementary and Geary Elementary. She was a member of Henry’s Fork Baptist Church, Tariff.

Surviving are four daughters, Nellie Butler of Madison, Ohio, Gladys Carper of Tariff, Oeta Miller of Spencer and Delores Siers of Mineral Wells; three sons, Alvis “Sonny” Truman of Spencer and Harry S. Truman and James A. Truman, both of Left Hand; one sister, Myrtle Jarvis of Akron, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Truman, in 1988; three brothers; two sisters; and one grandchild.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Clover.

ZELLA HALL VAUGHAN

Zella Hall Vaughan, 88, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Sunday,  Sept., 2, 2007.

She was born in Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Perry L. Hall and Josephine Goff Hall.

She attended Coastal Baptist Church, Jacksonville, and was a member of First Baptist Church, South Charleston, and Grace United Methodist Church, Merritt Island, Fla., for more than 40 years.

Surviving are her husband of 70 years, Terry Doyle Vaughan; one son, Edwin Vaughan of Woodside, Calif.; one sister, Zelah Conley of Gaithersburg, Md.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters, Raleigh, Rex, Lawrence, Sam, Laco, Opal, Eathel, Audrey and Maggie; one daughter, Barbara Barna; and one grandson, Scott Barna.

JOSHUA LEE ROBERTS

Joshua Lee Roberts, 22, of Millstone, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007.

He was born in Roane County, the son of Kevin and LaChelle Roberts of Millstone and grandson of Robert Garrett of Millstone and the late Linda Garrett and Sue Roberts of Millstone and the late Gary Roberts.

He was employed by Key Energy, Arnoldsburg.

Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister, Brooke Meredith of Dearin, Ga., and two brothers, Coty and Cory Roberts of Millstone.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Rick Metheney and Rev. Shelly Mace officiating. Burial was in Roberts Family Cemetery, Millstone.

CHARLES KERBY

Charles L. Kerby, 65, of Bellevue, Neb., died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007.

He was past president of NTA and was selected to Nebraska Trip Shooting Hall of Fame.

Surviving are his wife, Marcia; one son, Ken of Bellevue; and two grandchildren.

Services were held at Bellevue Memorial Funeral Chapel, Bellevue. Burial was private.

ROBERT EUGENE HUSK

Robert Eugene Husk, 65, of Akron, Ohio, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at Hospice Care Center, Akron.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Geneva Husk of Grantsville and the late Albert Husk.

He worked at Gooodyear Aerospace from May 1968 until retiring in July 2002.

Surviving in addition to his mother are three sons, Robert D. Husk and Larry L. Husk, both of Sedalia, Mo., and Jack L. Husk of Akron; one sister, Wilma of Grantsville; two brothers, Howard and Ray of Ohio; his former wife, Charlotte Reusch of Sedalia; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Husk.

Services were not announced.

DAVID GLENDON (Buck) MARKS, SR.

David Glendon (Buck) Marks, Sr., 63, of Millstone, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, at Charleston Area Medical Center.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of Mabel Poling Marks of Grantsville and the late Walter C. Marks.

He was a former truck driver and mechanic and member of Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Dept.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Deborah Louise Miller Marks; one son, David Glendon Marks, Jr., and wife Tina Louise of Mt. Zion; four daughters, Patricia Louise Hall and husband Ricky Lee, Sr., of Arnoldsburg, Paula Denise King and husband Paul Glen of Millstone, Teresa Sue Marks of Salem and Brenda Hicks of Belpre, Ohio; two brothers, John Ray Marks of Medina, Ohio, and Billy Joe Marks of Grantsville; four sisters, Barbara Bush and Connie McCartney, both of Grantsville, Mae Lemon of LeCanto, Fla., and Erma Sinns of Cleveland, Ohio; and 10 grandchildren, Sabrina, Brittany and Trenton King, Michelle, Ricky and Stephanie Hall, David, Brandon and Jacob Marks, Stephanie Stout and Rebecca Hicks.

He was preceded in death by twin sons, Larry and Jerry Marks; paternal grandparents, Fred and Mina Rush Marks; and maternal grandparents, Dave and Orpha Schoolcraft Poling.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Ben Kerby and Rev. Cleston Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Poling-Marks Cemetery, Millstone. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

FREDERICK L. ‘Fred’ SHOCK

Frederick L. “Fred” Shock, 84, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, at his home.

He was born in Clarksburg, the son of the late Clinton and Viola Fowler Shock.

His family moved back to Mt. Zion when he was five. After high school, he worked in the oil and gas drilling industry. He was a veteran of World War II and served on the Island of Saipan for more than two years, operating on B-29 bombers. He was a small business owner and a farmer, and had a feed store, poultry operations and Mt. Zion Construction, and was a rural mail carrier for over 30 years. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church for over 50 years, where he was chairman of the deacon board and taught Sunday School. He was instrumental in securing the first rural public water system in West Virginia.

Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Jean Wright Shock; one son, Mark Shock and wife Linda; and three granddaughters, Lisa Weaver, Jennifer Shock and Barbara Shock.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy and Elder Richard Westfall officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

TRESSA WRIGHT FRANCIS

Tressa Wright Francis, 87, of Five Forks, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007.

She was the daughter of the late John Wright and Mary Jane Bush Wright.

Surviving are three daughters, Shirley Corbin of Little Hocking, Ohio, Norma Layfield of Vienna and Linda Smith of Mineral Wells; three sons, Larry Francis of Parkersburg, Rev. Harold Francis of Elizabeth and Brad Francis of Green River, Wyo.; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grand-children; one brother, Harlow Wright; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Hall V. Francis.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kevin Church officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Grantsville.

JAMES FRANCIS MURRAY

James Francis “Jim” Murray, 96, of St. Cloud, Fla., died Thursday, July 26, 2007, at his home.

He was the son of the late James A. and Marie Murray.

He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. He had worked in the merchant marines and as a real estate broker in Maryland. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

Surviving are one son, Russell; two granddaughters, Karen Shreve of Grantsville and Lynne Gowan; two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Cecil; two sisters, Rita Lee and Marguerite Rasheff; and several friends in Grantsville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, and one sister, Eileen.

Services were held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Burial will be held Friday in Florida National Cemetery. Memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m., at Shrine of the Little Flower Church, 3500 Belair Road, Baltimore, Md.

EVA MAE COLLINS KNOTTS

Eva Mae Collins Knotts of Springfield, Ohio, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, in a Springfield hospital.

She was born at Index, Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Harley and Ruth Stump Collins.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving are one son, William Brent Knotts; four grand-children; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Zella Collins Leitch of Hinckley, Ohio; and numerous extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell “Dubb” Knotts; one daughter, Alberta Gilmore; one granddaughter; one brother, Elbert “Buck” Collins; and four sisters, Hazel Knotts, Atha Sayre, Ethel Brown and Olive Sanger.

In compliance with her wishes, her remains were donated to Ohio State University School of Medicine. There were no services.

HOBERT KESLEY MARKS

Hobert Kesley Marks, 72, of Duck, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at Sunbridge of Glenville.

He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Charles Edward and Virgie Byard Marks.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, mechanic and former construction worker.

Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Jean Jarvis Marks; one son, Edward of Doylestown, Ohio; one daughter, Carol Ann Wetzel of Lake Milton, Ohio; three brothers, Wesley Marks of Elmira, Richard Marks of Servia and Ronnie Marks of North Canton, Ohio; two sisters, Ermal Vaughan of Chloe and Christine Wriston of Duck; and three grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Elmira Baptist Church, with Rev. Dewey Tanner officiating. Burial will be in Elmira Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg.

SHIRLEY JUNE RICHARDS ASH

    Shirley June Richards Ash, 64, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at her residence.

    She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Shirley and Arizona Richards Layfield.

 She was a licensed practical nurse, having worked at various hospitals and nursing homes. She was a member of Pine Twist Baptist Church, Elizabeth.

    Surviving are her former husband, Dean Ash of Parkersburg; one son, Gary Dean Ash, Jr.; one grandson; four brothers, Terry Layfield, Jim Layfield, Jack Layfield and Keith Layfield, all of Cairo; one sister, Carol Stout of Petroleum; and several nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Layfield, and two sisters, Gloria Jean Richards and Ellen Sue Layfield.

    Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo, with Rev. Charlene Spaur officiating. Burial was in Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Cairo.

CHARLES NEAL, SR.

    Charles Neal, Sr., 73, of Nicut, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

    He was born in Maryland, the son of the late Nimrod and Roseletta Unglesbee Neal.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a plant manager in the chemical industry in Baltimore.

    Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Jane Neal; three daughters, Virginia Neal of Nicut, Peggy Goodrow of Grafton and Linda Coursey of Baltimore; three sons, Charles Neal, Jr., Anthony (Tony) Neal and Robert Neal, all of Baltimore; one brother, William (Rody) Neal of Nicut; three sisters, Patsy Kowalevicz, Dolly Keese and Toots Scott, all of Baltimore; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Citro, and one grandson, Robert (Robbie) Neal.

    Memorial service was held at the family residence at Nicut.