WILLIAM EUGENE KELLEY

William Eugene Kelley, 83, of Big Springs, died Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2013, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late William Treavy Kelley and Elizabeth Wease Kelley.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired Calhoun County school bus driver and mechanic.

Surviving are two daughters, Darlene Bell of Big Springs and Gina Kelley of Elkview; one son, William W. Kelley of Chesa-peake, Ohio; one sister, Leona Burrows of Marietta, Ohio; four grandchildren, Brei and Landon Kelley, Patrick James Bell II and Teresa Goodnight; and one great-grandchild, McKenzie Goodnight.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gainer Kelley; two brothers, Haven Kelley and Holly Kelley; and two sisters, Cleo Johnson and Mary Slider.

Services were held at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

 

FOSTER ARDITH VANNOY, SR.

Foster Ardith Vannoy, Sr., 75, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Apr. 11, 2013, at his home.

He was born at Stumptown, the son of the late Ardith Vannoy and Mary Parsons Vannoy Hart.

He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and retired from The General Glass Co. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church and former member of Narrowgate Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Lemley Vannoy; two sons, Foster Vannoy, Jr., of Parkersburg and Kevin Vannoy of Davis-ville; two daughters, Tamara Brand of Parkersburg and Susan Semon of Waverly; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three half-sisters, Sandy, Debbie and Jenny.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Vannoy.

There was no formal ceremony.

 

GARNETT HENSLEY SUITS

Garnett Hensley Suits, 100, died Monday, Mar. 25, 2013, at West Virginia Masonic Home, Parkersburg.

She was born in Catlettsburg, Ky., the daughter of the late William Earnest Ruby and Ida Mae Mansfield Ruby.

She was a graduate of Marshall University and retired after teaching 32 years in Putnam, Kanawha, Taylor and Calhoun counties. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Nitro, and was the oldest member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Hurricane.

Surviving are one son, James Hensley of Little Hocking, Ohio; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, James M. Hensley and Justin M. Hensley, both of Belpre, Ohio; one step-son, Robert Suits of St. Albans; two step-daughters, Linda Stone of Virginia and Barbara Starling of Hurricane; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Benjamin A. Hensley; her second husband, Fred H. Suits; one brother; one sister; five step-sons; and three step-daughters.

Services were held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, with Pastor Ron McClung and Pastor Lee White officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Belpre Chapter 541, Order of Eastern Star, conducted services during visitation.

 

RUSHIE KNAGGS

Rushie Knaggs, 70, of Tanner, died Monday, Apr. 15, 2013, at her residence.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Lacy and Dora Rogers Clevenger.

She was a homemaker and a Christian. She returned home to West Virginia, along with her husband, in 1993, after living in northeast Ohio for almost 30 years.

Surviving are her husband, James Knaggs, whom she married on May 3, 1969; one son, Jimmy Knaggs and wife Darvina of Lyndhurst, Ohio; two granddaughters, Cassandra and Natalie Knaggs of Lyndhurst; three brothers, Wilbert Clevenger, Raymond Clevenger and Robert Clevenger; one sister, Ruie Bond; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one son, Hugh Knaggs; four brothers; and four sisters.

Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Rev. Ronzel Roberts and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville. Visitation will be held Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the mortuary.

 

THELMA WINTER

Thelma L. Winter, 76, of Burning Springs, died Thursday, Apr. 4, 2013, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was the daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor Deuley Welch.

She retired from AB Chance, Parkersburg, after years of service.

Surviving are two daughters, Tina Parker of Vienna and Brenda Chaffin of Greensburg, N.C.; five grandchildren, Michelle Parker, Damon Winter, Abe Fought, Sarah Norman and Lisa Campbell; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jean McCray of Parkersburg and Loretta Scott and Betty Wilson, both of Grantsville; four brothers, Howard Welch and Jim Welch, both of Five Forks, Larry Welch of Tennessee and Bill Welch of Pomeroy, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Owen Okey “Bud” Winter, Jr.; one son, Michael Dale Winter; one great- grandchild; and one sister, Patricia Metz.

Keeping with her wishes, the family will have a memorial service at a later date.

 

NORMA RAE LAYFIELD

Norma Rae Layfield, 74, of Vienna, died Saturday, Apr. 6, 2013, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Hall V. and Tressa Wright Francis.

She was a member of Evangelical Methodist Church, Gihon Road, South Parkersburg.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary Layfield, Carol Ann Foster and Chrisandera Lee Bunnells; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Corbin and Linda Smith; three brothers, Brad Francis, Rev. Harold Francis and Larry Francis; and 10 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Isaac Layfield, in 1995.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Evangelical Methodist Church, with Pastor Jeff Williamson and Rev. Harold Francis officiating, and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 10 to 11 a.m., at the church.

 

WILMA GWENDOLYN JOHNSTON

Wilma Gwendolyn Johnston, 87, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Apr. 7, 2013, at her daughter’s residence.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Paris and Lelia Gay Starcher Bailey.

She was a homemaker and a Methodist. She attended Merrill’s Chapel Church.

Surviving are five daughters, Elizabeth Collins of Mineral Wells, Sue West of Columbus, Ohio, Jeanette Pursley of Newark, Lelia Coe of Elizabeth and Betty Myers of Parkersburg; two sons, Stan Johnston and Steve Johnston, both of Elizabeth; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Johnston; two daughters, Debbie Rockhold and Terry Wilson; one great-grandson, Dillon Wilson; and five siblings.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., South Parkersburg, with Rev. Dr. Paul Russell officiating. Burial will be in Merrill’s Chapel Cemetery, Wirt County. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

PHILLIP JOHN ‘P.J.’ MILLER

Phillip John “P.J.” Miller, 74, of Spencer, died Thursday, Apr. 4, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was born in Spencer, the son of the late Milford and Pauline Miller.

He formerly worked at Hardman’s and retired from Bartlett Concrete. He was a member of Gandee Chapel Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Opal Myers of Spencer; three sons, John Miller of Ripley, Jim Miller of Elkview and David Miller of Spencer; four sisters, Myrtle Sue McKown of Spencer, Phyllis Milhoan of Reedy, Melinda Jones of Cross Lanes and Debrah Marks of Millstone; one half-sister, Ruth Starcher of Calhoun County; five brothers, Bob Miller, Bill Miller, Larry Miller and Tom Miller, all of Spencer, and Curtis Miller of Reedy; five grandsons; two granddaughters; four great-grandsons; and four great-granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Greathouse Miller; six sisters, Shirley Starcher, Mildred Ash, Madeline Fouty, Pauline Lawson, Jennifer Miller and Janice Miller; and two brothers, Milford Miller, Jr., and Jack Miller.

Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spen-cer, with Rev. John Means and Rev. Donald Cottrill officiating. Burial was in Craig Hill Cemetery.

 

LEONA VIRGINIA COWAN WARD

Leona Virginia Cowan Ward, 92, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2013, at Worthington Nursing Home, Parkersburg.

She was born in Harrisville, the daughter of the late George and Augusta Cowan.

She worked at Calhoun General Hospital until retirement.

Surviving are three daughters, Brenda Sue Ward of Parkers-burg, Linda Lou Sampson of St. Marys and Virginia Busch of Petroleum; one son, Gale E. Ward of Dade City, Fla.; one brother, Omar Cowan of Florida; one sister, Oma Jean Wilson of Massillon, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; special friend, Dale Rupert of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, A.I. Ward; two sons, Melvin Ward and Jack Cowan; six brothers, Lawrence Cowan, Olin Cowan, Emery Cowan, George Cowan, Jr., Dennis Cowan and Cleo Cowan; and two sisters, Gladys and Waneta.

Services were held at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Dwight Brohard officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth.

 

JAMES DELMAS FLUHARTY

James Delmas Fluharty, 85, of Big Springs, died Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2013, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late James W. Fluharty and Minnie E. Fox Fluharty.

He was a former newspaper carrier for The Parkersburg Sentinel, taught school in a one-room schoolhouse across from Prosperity Baptist Church, owned Fluharty’s Grocery Store & Gas Station, was employed at Rubber Fabricators, and was a retired U.S. Postal Service mail carrier.

Surviving are one daughter, Shelvia Jones; one grand-daughter, Erica N. Jones; one sister, WillaDean Bush of Palm Harbor, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred J. Richards Fluharty; two sons, James Kevin Fluharty and Brian K. Fluharty; two sisters, Jean Wilson and Edna Radkin; and two brothers, Olin Fluharty and Doyle Fluharty.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. James Epling officiating. Burial was in Fluharty Cemetery.

 

LEWIS FRANKLIN HOLPP

Lewis Franklin Holpp, 88, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2013.

He was born in Big Springs, the son of the late Frank and Etta Holpp.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving from 1942-1946. He retired from Corning Glass in 1987 after 37 years of service. He was a member of Edgelawn United Methodist Church for 35 years.

Surviving are his wife, Orless Louise Hupp; two sons, Rick Holpp and Durwin Holpp, both of Parkersburg; one daughter, Joette Clevenger of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Fern Weaver; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vonda Gunn and infant Dorothy, and one infant granddaughter, Chree Ann Holpp.

Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Cindy Eakle and Pastor Danny McVey officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens.

 

BETTY LOU BLOSSER

Betty Lou Blosser, 80, of Lancaster, Ohio, died Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Regency Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

She was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Wyatt Barr of Grantsville.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired as a school teacher at Bloom Elementary.

Surviving are her husband of 57 years, James D. Blosser; two daughters, Pam Palladino and Mary McGee; one son, Jimmy Blosser; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Deane Showalter of Columbus and Susan Weber of California; and two brothers, Ron Barr and Roland Barr, both of West Virginia.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Pierce.

Services were held at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster, with Pastor Matthew Nihiser officiating. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery.

 

DOROTHY DAILEY

Dorothy L. Dailey, 90, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Mar. 31, 2013, at Worthington Manor.

She was born in Creston, the daughter of the late Martin H. and Osa Belle Collins Richards.

She was a member of 19th Street Church of God.

Surviving are one daughter, Maejean Cox of Mineral Wells; two sons, Gale F. Doss, Jr., and Howard C. Dailey II, both of Rural Hall, N.C.; one step-son, Chuck Dailey of Vienna; two step-daughters, Joann Casto of Parkersburg and Alice Carrel of Texas; two sisters, Bernie Ball of Parkersburg and Barbara Dailey of Vienna; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gale Doss, Sr.; her second husband, Howard C. Dailey; one granddaughter, Amy Cox; one step-son, Jerry Dailey; one step-grandchild; three brothers, Hughie Richards, Lemuel Richards and William Richards; and two sisters, Beulah Posey and Lucille Hungate.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at 19th Street Church of God, with Bishop Jimmie Lee Cox, Jr., and Bishop Randell Fuson officiating, and burial in Rockland Cemetery.

 

THADDEUS JUNIOR ‘Pappy’ YEAGER

Thaddeus Junior “Pappy” Yeager, 81, of Belpre, Ohio, died Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2013, at Arcadia Nursing Facility, Coolville, Ohio.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Charlie and Ida Rush, Thaddeus O. Yeager and Lettie Wilson.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from O’Ames Plant #1 after 27 years of service. He was a member of Calvary Community Church since 1966.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Louise Richards Yeager; one son, Jeffrey Yeager of Clarksburg; one daughter, Norma Main of Hilliard, Ohio; two sisters, Charlotte Perkins of Parkersburg and Edith Parsons of Five Forks; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several special brothers, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Layman Wilson.

Services were held at Calvary Community Church, Belpre, with Pastor Ken Fullerton officiating. Burial was in Torch Cemetery, Torch, Ohio, with full military rites by American Legion Post 15.

 

DIANA MURPHY

Diana G. Murphy, 64, of Arnoldsburg, died Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Helen G. Starcher. She was a former employee of Y-Restaurant, Arnoldsburg, for 22 years and a former member of Arnoldsburg Community Church.

Surviving are her companion, Michael McKown; three daughters, Susie Wood, Diana Hager and Crystal Dye, all of West Virginia; two sons, Sam Murphy of West Virginia and Jim Murphy of North Carolina; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; eight brothers, Terry Naylor, Joe Naylor, Fred Starcher, Dana Starcher, Charlie Starcher, Stanley Starcher, Shoat Starcher and Randy Starcher, all of West Virginia; one sister, Kandy Summers of West Virginia; several nieces and nephews; and her extended family, the McKowns.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Whitey Murphy; one sister, Kathy Starcher; and two brothers, Gary Starcher and Chuck Starcher.

At Diana’s request, her remains have been cremated.

 

BEULAH MAE MOLES COFFEY

Beulah Mae Moles Coffey, 82, of Chloe, died Thursday, Mar. 21, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Gilbert F. Moles and Genelia Helen Sheets Moles.

Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Ernest R. Coffey; two sisters, Welda Jean Moles Jordan of Big Chimney and Pearl Moles Haas of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews, including nieces who took care of her, Jean Stump, Sherry Stewart, Teresa Miller, Sue Facemyer and Rebecca Hanshaw.

She was preceded in death by six brothers, Junior Elton Moles, Joe Franklin Moles, Ira Daris Moles, twins Henry and Harry Moles, and Charles Delbert Moles, and two sisters, Helen Madeline Moles Slack and Margaret Kathleen Moles Mitchell.

Services were held at Hafer Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Bryon Bukovesky officiating. Burial was in Jarrett Cemetery, Elkview.

 

ZOA TRUMAN

Zoa Truman, 97, of Spencer, died Sunday, Mar. 24, 2013, in Eldercare of West Virginia, Ripley.

She was born at Oka, the daughter of the late John A. and Verna Cottrell Jarvis.

She was a cook and had worked for Roane County Head Start, Reedy Grade School and Spencer Livestock Market.

Surviving are one son, Garland Truman of Spencer; two daughters, Janice Jett of Doylestown, Ohio, and Margie Giles of Elizabeth; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Truman; one daughter, Linda Webb; and two sisters, Macel Jarvis and an infant.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Justin S. Simmons officiating, and burial in Cottrell Cemetery, Oka.

 

DAVID VANCE BARR

David Vance Barr, 57, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Mar. 24, 2013, at home.

He was the son of David Barr of Grantsville and the late Garnet Marie Kelley Barr.

Surviving in addition to his father are three brothers, Fred Wayne Ward of Raleigh, N.C., and Mark Barr and Brent Barr, both of Grantsville; one sister, Christine Barr of Nitro; three nephews, Kristopher Ward, Isaiah Wilson and Josiah Wilson; and six nieces, Tracie Barr Hosey, Amy Barr, Tiffany Barr McCumbers, Kayla Barr, Shana Starkey and Brenlyn Barr.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fred and Ednal Harden Kelley, and paternal grandparents, Alfred “Ted” and Caroline Kelley Barr.

Private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements.

 

DENNIS ‘Mike’ COOPER

Dennis “Mike” Cooper, 55, of Brohard, died Saturday, Mar. 23, 2013, at University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va.

He was born in Charleston, the son of Dennis and Shirley Fox Cooper of Parkersburg.

He was employed by DuPont Washington Works for over 30 years.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife of 27 years, Karen Parsons Cooper; one daughter, Serena Bower; one son, Devin Cooper; one sister, Judy Eggleton of Gallipolis, Ohio; one brother, Steve Cooper of Brohard; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., South Parkersburg, with Pastor Tim Bell officiating. Burial will be in K&P Cemetery, Elizabeth. Visitation will be held Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

ALFRED ‘Al’ COTTRELL

Alfred “Al” Cottrell, 57, died Thursday, Mar. 14, 2013.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Ranzel and Roxie.

Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Darlene Lance; three sons, Ben Lance, Nate Lance and Chad Cottrell; and 10 siblings, Olena, Lue, Clara, Jean, Jack, Reva, Jeri, Ellen, Bobby and Evelyn.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Velma.

Memorial celebration of his life was held at Barberton VFW Post #1066. Burial will be later at Sandridge.

 

RAY ‘Razor’ TANNER

Ray “Razor” Tanner, 76, of Walker, died Monday, Mar. 25, 2013, at his home.

He was born in Milo, the son of the late Samual Tanner and Edna Stephens Tanner.

He worked for a short time as a timber cutter and building houses, and retired from Carpenters Local 899 after 35 years.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Charlotte Farnsworth Tanner; one daughter, Betty Thomas of Newark; four sons, Ray Tanner II of Parkersburg, Charles Tanner and Billy Joe Tanner, both of Walker, and Keith Tanner of Newark; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; and eight step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Beverly Tanner and Kimberly Tanner; five brothers; and one sister.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation services will be handled by Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth.

 

RYAN MICHAEL JACKSON

PATRICIA DAWN JACKSON

ARYANNE HOPE JACKSON

Ryan Michael Jackson, seven; Patricia Dawn Jackson, six; and Aryanne Hope Jackson, five, of Mud Fork, died Thursday, Mar. 14, after a fire at their home.

Students at Big Otter Elementary, Ivydale, Ryan, first grade; Patricia, kindergarten; and Aryanne, pre-school, were children of Heather Roush of Maysel and Benjamin Jackson of Chloe.

Surviving in addition to their parents are three brothers, Donald Roush and Timothy Eckes, Jr., both of Buckhannon, and Brandon Roush of Clendenin; grandparents, Donald Roush, Zorita Bucknor and Mike Jackson; and great-grandfather, Stanley Jones.

They were preceded in death by grandmother, Darlene Gooslin, and great-grandmother, Madonna Burton.

Services were held at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Walter C. Lee officiating. Burial was in Mullins Cemetery, Bomont.

 

DARLENE SUE GOOSLIN

Darlene Sue Jones Gooslin, 58, of Chloe, died Thursday, Mar. 14, 2013, after a fire at her home.

She was born in Indiana, the daughter of Stanley Jones of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and the late Madonna Burton Jones.

Surviving in addition to her father were two sons, David Jackson and Benjamin Jackson, both of Chloe; two daughters, Amber Schwalm of Chesterfield, Ind., and Jessica Funk of Chloe; two brothers, Ronnie Jones and Denny Jones, both of Anderson, Ind.; one sister, Kim Afa of Osallon, Mo.; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandchildren, Ryan, Patricia and Aryanne Jackson.

Services were held at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Walter C. Lee officiating.

CLYDE WOLVERTON

R. Clyde Wolverton, 90, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Mar. 14, 2013, at his residence.

He was born at Munday, the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Icie Gay Smith Wolverton, and grew up in Kinchloe.

He retired from Corning Glass in 1985, where he was a machine operator for 26 years. He formerly worked for the State Road, Parkersburg Steele, Foothill Electric and Parkersburg Rig and Reel Co. He was a longtime member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church and present member of Word Of God Ministries, Parkersburg.

Surviving are his three sons, Stephen Wolverton, James Wolverton and Thomas Wolverton, all of Parkersburg; and two nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen Mae Bradley Wolverton, on Jan. 17, 2012; two half-sisters; and two half-brothers.

Services were held at Word of God Ministries, with Pastor Lynn Roush officiating. Burial was in Hartley Cemetery, Wirt County.

 

DENNIE HEINEY

Dennie Heiney, 59, of Fairlawn, Ohio, died Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013.

He was born in Ravenna, Ohio, the son of the late Henry and Oleta L. Harris Heiney.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a welder.

Surviving are his wife, Renee Veldman Heiney, whom he married June 1, 1996; one daughter, Andrea Heiney of Akron, Ohio; two sons, Jared Siegel of Lawton, Okla., and Dave Siegel of Akron; one sister, Donna Heiney of Ravenna; three brothers, Roger Heiney, Jeff Heiney and Chris Heiney, all of Ravenna; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Tschantz, and one brother, Ronald G. Heiney, Sr.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home, 141 N. Meridian St., Ravenna, with Pastor Dallas Sanford officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

IRENE PEARL CUNNINGHAM

Irene Pearl Cunningham, 85, of Roseville, Ohio, died Thursday, Mar. 14, 2013, at her home.

She was born in Industry, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mella Lanham.

Surviving are five daughters, Grace Gandarilla, Brenda Brown, Cindy Yoak, Shirley Cunningham and Holly Conley; five sons, James Cunningham, Alvie Cunningham, Elvis Cunningham, Danny Cunningham and Jason Cunningham; 30 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three daughters, Linda Cunningham, Evelyn Cunningham and Diane “Pudge” Hickman; one son, Dale “Gene” Cunningham, Jr.; one brother, Oval Lanham; and three sisters, Grace Lanham, Ruth Starcher and Evelyn Ferrell.

Services were held at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery.

 

PEARL RAY

Pearl Ray, 86, of Shock, Gilmer County, died Monday, Mar. 18, 2013, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles and Carrie Snider Reed.

She was a former cook at Colvin’s Nursing Home, Newton Falls, Ohio.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary Ann Nicholas of Shock, Penny Jewell of Glenville and Sharon Kelley of Newton Falls; one son, Robert Ray of Largo, Fla.; one brother, George Reed of Louisiana; 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ray.

Graveside services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Rosedale Cemetery, with Evangelist Gene Miller officiating. Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

MARY CHLOE VAUGHT

Mary Chloe Vaught, 95, of Mineral Wells, died Monday, Mar. 4, 2013, at her home.

She was born on Three Mile Creek, Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Zanas Oberlan Cooper and Effie Maude Burrows Cooper.

She was a 1937 graduate of Wirt County High School. She was a long-time member of Church of Christ, Elizabeth and Dunbar, and Camden Avenue Church of Christ, Parkersburg.

Surviving are two sons, Ronald and Bradley, both of Mineral Wells; one grandchild, Ronald Vaught of Mineral Wells; two great-grandchildren, Hanna Rose and Heath Glen, both of Mineral Wells; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Gerald G. “Speedy” Vaught, in 2000; five brothers; and three sisters.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Donnie J. Chapman officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth.

 

ROY LEE NUTTER, SR.

Roy Lee Nutter, Sr., 84, of Orma, died Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2013, at his home.

He was born at Clarksburg, the son of the late Lewis Jennings Nutter and Ruth Virginia Simpson Nutter.

He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, a former Alliance, Ohio, city policeman, and was retired from Ravenna Arsenal, Ohio. He was a member of Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2174.

Surviving are three sons, Richard L. Nutter, Roger L. Nutter and Roy Lee Nutter, Jr.; three daughters, Sharon Hull, Carol Howell and Deborah McPhearson; two step-daughters, Mary Perry and Patricia Kunkle; one step-son, Thomas Michael Graham; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena L. Graham Nutter.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Mike Graham officiating. Burial was in Minnora Cemetery, with military graveside rites.

 

VIRGINIA FRANCES UTT SMITH

Virginia Frances Utt Smith, 94, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2013.

She was born at Big Lick, Jackson County, the daughter of the late Henry Lloyd Utt and Catherine Ann Brooks Utt.

She owned and operated The Y-Restaurant for 10 years and owned and operated a dog grooming business. She was an Eastern Star member for over 50 years.

Surviving are three sons, Eddie Burl of Parkersburg, Donald “Bub” of Shelbyville, Tenn., and Larry Dean of Davenport, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three step-children, Holly Aquino, Michael and Robbie; and several special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by Carl E. Smith, whom she married in Parkersburg on Dec. 3, 1935; six brothers, Chester, Ray, Ross, Brooks, James “Buck” and Freddie Burl “Cub”; and three sisters, Hazel Bennett, Lura Smith and Ruth Boggess.

Services were held at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Rev. Robert Collins officiating. Burial was in Ravenswood Cemetery.

 

SAMUEL FRENCH JUNIOR WRIGHT

Samuel French Junior Wright, 59, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2013, at CAMC Memorial, Charleston.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Samuel French and Opal Arlete Norman Wright Greathouse.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1975-1978 and a member of West Virginia National Guard from 1978-1988. He was a general laborer doing odd jobs and carpentry.

Surviving are one daughter, Heather Lockhart of Spencer; his companion of 13 years, Betty Stanley of Spencer; two step-daughters, Heaven Cook of Nitro and Patty Pierce of Virginia; three step-sons, Frank Stanley of Spencer, Phillip Stanley of Ironton, Ohio, and Jerry Stanley of Anchorage, Alaska; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild.

Per his wishes, he was cremated. Memorial service was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer.

 

MAE WANDA WAYNE

Mae Wanda Wayne, 75, of Beech, died Monday, Mar. 11, 2013, at her home.

She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late Ralph and Elsie Tanner Greathouse.

Surviving are her husband, Lloyd Wayne; two sons, Danny Wayne of Smithville and Gary Wayne of Wichita, Kan.; one daughter, Sharon Craft of Spencer; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial will be in Bailey Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

DEAN STUMP

Dean R. Stump, 74, of Grantsville, died Monday, Mar. 11, 2013, at Genesis Healthcare, Glenville Center.

He was born at Apple Farm, the son of the late Edwin and Lurland Robinson Stump.

He was a 1956 graduate of Calhoun County High School and served in the U.S. Army, drove tractor and trailers throughout the U.S., and was a heavy equipment operator, last working for D.P. Gunn Dozer Service, Mt. Zion.

Surviving are two daughters, Linda Martin of Grantsville and Denise Bunner of Creston; one son, Mark Stump of Grantsville; two step-daughters, Diane Satterfield of Arnoldsburg and Sherry Gunn of Mt. Zion; two step-sons, Stuart “Kim” Starcher of Spencer and Kevin Starcher of Arnoldsburg; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lyla Sharps of Glenville; one brother, Garrel Stump of Parkersburg; ex-wife, Phyllis Hathaway of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Susanne Margaret; an infant brother, Edwin Duane Stump; and one grandson, Marc Antony Stump.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Roger Carter and Rev. Gene Satterfield officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

PATRICIA ANN EARY

Patricia Ann Eary, 52, of Glenville, died Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2013. 

She was born in Charleston, the daughter of Dorothy “June” Eary and the late Robert Eary. 

Surviving in addition to her mother are one sister, Lynn Prairie; one niece, Sarah Heflin; and two nephews, Eddie Prairie and Bobby Prairie. 

Graveside services were scheduled Wednesday, 3 p.m., at Fields Cemetery, Nettie, Nicholas County, with Rev. Ryan Prescott officiating. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements. 

 

ROBERT DARRELL FRESHOUR

Robert Darrell Freshour, 72, of Macfarlan, died Monday, Mar. 11, 2013, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

Surviving are his wife, Pauline Freshour; four daughters, Barbara Bonnett and Charlottie Smith, both of Liberty, Sherry Freshour of Macfarlan and Marie King of Grantsville; one sister, Louise Mollett of Arizona; one brother, Delbert Freshour of Arizona; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Claudine Freshour, and two brothers.

Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley and Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Nobe Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

OLIVE LILLIAN DYE MANNINEN

Olive Lillian Dye Manninen, 92, of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Heartland of Mentor.

She was born in Freed, the daughter of the late Judson B. and Icy Smith Dye.

She was a 1940 graduate of Calhoun County High School and worked at Rayon, Painesville, Ohio, for 22 years.

Surviving are one son, Norman Manninen of Eastlake, Ohio; one granddaughter, Yvonne Kulma of Painesville; one grandson, Glenn Kulma of Chesterland, Ohio; and three great-grand-daughters, Ella, Dana and Leah Kulma.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Raymond A. Manninen; one daughter, Judith L. Kulma; four brothers, Arnie B. Dye, Harold Dye, Hazel Dye and Johnnie Dye; and three sisters, Fern Gaidos, Mary Gayleard and Mildred Deavers.

Services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fairport Harbor, with Rev. Daniel Skillman officiating services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Painesville.

 

BESSIE KYER

Bessie E. Kyer, 78, of Palestine, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Camden-Clark Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born at Nicut, the daughter of the late Seldon and Lydia Rogers Parsons.

She attended New Life Worship Center, Elizabeth.

Surviving are her husband, Grant Kyer of Palestine; one son, Robert Kyer and wife Shirley of Palestine; one daughter, Betty Deem and husband Randy of Leroy; two sisters, Maysel Kyer of Leroy and Goldie Jeffers of Canton, Ohio; one brother, Vear Parsons of Canton; six grandchildren, Joshua Deem of Ripley, Maria Richards of Leroy, Matthew Deem of Parkersburg, Angel Whited and Melissa Canterbury, both of Palestine, and Jeremy Kyer of Louisville, Ky.; and five great-grandchildren, Levi McCune and Skyler, Hannah, Hallie and Isabelle Deem.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Roger Kyer, and one brother, Denver Parsons.

Services were held at New Life Worship Center, with Rev. Dean Ash officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery, Reedy.

 

STEVEN GLENN KNOTTS

Steven Glenn Knotts, 45, of Glen Dale, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, after a timber accident.

He was born in Orma, the son of Glen and Sharon Knotts of Orma.

He was a 1986 graduate of Calhoun County High School and long-time employee of Pete Gould & Sons, Inc., Ravenswood, where he worked as a foreman.

Surviving in addition to his parents are one son, Hunter Gauge Knotts, age eight; fiancée, Vania R. Fox of Glen Dale; one sister, Sherry Wade; one niece, Jenna Nicholas; one great-nephew, Dayton Roy Nicholas; and one special little buddy, Andrew Blayne Skrzyneki.

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

 

HERBERT SHIMER

Herbert D. Shimer, 84, of Sun City Center, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013.

He was born in Munday, the son of the late L.H. “Harley” and Louvisa Fox Shimer.

He received a bachelor’s degree from Glenville State College, where he played football, and a master’s degree from West Virginia University. He was employed as a teacher, coach and principal at Clay County High School until his retirement in 1973. He was then employed as an administrator for Majestic Mining and Pioneer Construction, Widen.

Surviving are three daughters, Stephanie Montgomery of Glenville, Stacey Catherwood of Riverview, Fla., and Clorinda Reed of Charleston; one brother, Donald Shimer of Sun City West, Ariz.; three sisters, Madeline Prather of Belpre, Ohio, Mavadelle Lieving of Walker and Barbara Butcher of Sandusky, Ohio; two grandchildren, R. Sean Hunt and Brittany D. Myers; one great-grandchild, Dakota Hunt; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, 2 p.m., at Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview. Cremains will be buried in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Visitation will be held Saturday, noon to 2 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Life Path Hospice, 11150 North 53rd St., Temple Terrace, FL 33617.

 

EVERETT SAMPSON

Everett D. Sampson, 83, of Creston, died Friday, Mar. 1, 2013.

He was born in Sylvania, Ohio, the son of the late Howard and Eva Nutter Sampson.

He was a nine-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II and Korean War. He worked for several years for the U.S. Postal Service as a carrier and clerk.

Surviving are three sons, Damon Sampson of Creston, Mike Bennett of Florida and Kevin Sampson of California; one daughter, Jennifer Southall of Spencer; two brothers, Max Sampson of Rockport and Ron Sampson of Belpre, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Brady and Erik Johnson of Orma and Keyton and Kylee Sampson of Williamstown.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Sampson, and one sister, Nancy Hetzer.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Matt Hornbeck officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

LUCILLE MILLER

Lucille E. Miller, 80, of Medina, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ralph and Virgie Bailey Arnold.

She was a homemaker and active at Medina County Senior Center.

Surviving are three daughters, Darlene Raines of Sterling, Ohio, Jane Farriss of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Marsha Quinn of Medina; one son, Ken Miller of Medina; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Arnold of Burton, Ohio; two sisters, Ruth Hetzel of South Carolina and Mae Lane of Elyria, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers.

Services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m., at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, with Pastor Stephen Olsen officiating. Burial will be in Poe Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

RUTH FAYE BOGGS

Ruth Faye Boggs, 80, of Spencer, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Ray and Amy May Brannon.

She was a homemaker and formerly worked as a cook at Spencer State Hospital.

Surviving are five sons, James Brannon of Spencer, Ronald Boggs of Linden, Randall Boggs of Moorefield, Calvin Boggs of Tariff and Estel Boggs of Ripley; four sisters, Mae Conley of Linden, Betty Keen and Carolyn Bailey, both of Calhoun County, and Dottie Parsons of Ohio; two brothers, Vere “Bill” Brannon of Parkersburg and Larry Brannon of Spencer; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and her caregivers, Billie Ketch and Janet Webb.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronzel Ray Boggs; one son, Michael Layne Boggs; one daughter, Helen Toothman; and two sisters, Erma Jean Brannon and Opal Cottrell.

Services will be held Friday, 10 a.m., at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with her nephew Rev. John Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Clover Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

CARL STURM

Carl F. Sturm, 96, of Rootstown, Ohio, formerly of Millstone, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Ravenna, Ohio.

He was born at Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Roy Sturm and Florence Ferrell Sturm, Sr., and was retired from Consolidated Natural Gas Co.

He was a former member of Rock Castle Baptist Church, Pineville, and current member of Albert’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Sand Ridge.

Surviving are one daughter, Judy Lambert of Rootstown; one brother, Chester Sturm of Ormond Beach, Fla.; three grand-children, Renee Hunter of Kent, Ohio, Billy Lambert of Atwater, Ohio, and Carl Lambert of Uniontown, Ohio; and six great-grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Arleta McKee Sturm; four sisters; and four brothers.

Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. David Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Sturm Cemetery, Millstone. Visitation will be held Saturday, noon to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Robinson Visiting Nurses and Hospice, 6847 North Chestnut Street, P.O. Box 1204, Ravenna, Ohio, 44266, or to Albert’s Chapel U.M. Church, c/o Kandas Smith, 4341 Sycamore Road, Millstone, WV 25261.

 

DOTTIE HARRIS

Dottie L. Harris, 68, of Mt. Zion, died Monday, Feb., 25, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Aaron and Tracy Lamp Stull. She was a 1965 graduate of Calhoun County High School and was retired from B.F. Goodrich.

She was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville.

Surviving are one daughter, Angie Slider and husband Tommy of Mt. Zion; two grandsons, Daniel Slider and Ryan Slider, both of Mt. Zion; seven brothers, Doug Stull, Eugene Stull and Johnny Stull, all of Grantsville, David Stull, Jack Stull and Larry Stull, all of Mt. Zion, and Earl Stull of Big Bend; five sisters, Leona Yeager of Five Forks, Linda Simers of Mt. Zion, Rosemary Brown of Grantsville and Elizabeth Parsons and Kathy Wagoner, both of Big Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Ronnie Harris; one sister, Phyllis Sampson; and one brother, Robert Stull.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Mike Worf officiating. Burial will be in Carpenter Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

JOHN ROGER HOLLIDAY

John Roger Holliday, 79, a 46-year resident of Newark, Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late Harry Afton and Kathryn Witt Holliday and was raised in Grantsville.

He graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1952 and received a B.S. in electrical engineering from West Virginia University. He began his career as an electrical engineer for Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp., Ravenswood, and continued at its Newark plant until retiring as maintenance and engineering manager. He was a long-time member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Newark, where he served on the Vestry and as substitute Sunday School teacher. Later, he was a member of Christ Church Anglican, Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and National Society of Professional Engineers.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Janet Ramona Starcher Holliday; three sons, John W. Holliday of Grandview Heights, Oh., Tyler Holliday and wife Lynn of Newark, and Charles Holliday and wife Tracey of Burlison, Tenn.; one daughter, Mary Kathryn Dullforce of Wales, U.K.; five grandsons; and seven grand-daughters.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Sarah Kathryn Holliday Riddle.

Per his wishes, he will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in his name to WVU Foundation, P.O. Box 0877, Morgantown, WV 26507-0877.

JEWEL VANKE

Jewel R. Vanke, 91, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Burla and Lizzie Roberts.

Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Earnest Vanke; one daughter, Barbara Figgins; one son, John Vanke; six grand-children; one great-grandchild; one sister, Lela Carpenter; and two brothers, Deo Roberts and Holly Roberts.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Guy Roberts and George Roberts, and one sister, Genevieve Stump.

Services were held at Cox Funeral Home, Barberton, Ohio. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Akron, Ohio.

ARLAN GAIL ‘Butch’ BURCH, JR.

Arlan Gail “Butch” Burch, Jr., 62, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at the home of his sister.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Arlan Gail and Catherine Kelley Burch.

He was a 1968 graduate of Calhoun County High School and attended Glenville State College. He worked at various jobs, including factory work at Rubber Fabricators, Grantsville, Kenny Shoes, Glenville, and Norris Industries, Spencer. Most recently, he was employed by Calhoun County Commission at Calhoun County Park and Calhoun County Courthouse. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. He played guitar and sang in the band, Dixie Moon.

Surviving are one sister, Patricia Barnes; two nieces, Stephanie Mills and Holly Martin; one nephew, Eric Barnes; and special friends, Mike and Mary Alice Wilson and son Mike Jr., Harold and Jean Wilson, Rick Pitts, Donnie Price, J.B. Butcher, Rick Magly, Tom and Barbara Fluharty, Bob and Gina Burns, Richard and Shirley Starcher, and others.

Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Ron Chesser officiating. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m.,  at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Housecalls Hospice, 1226 Market St., Parkersburg WV 26101.

RONNIE MORGAN

Ronnie Morgan, 67, of Grantsville, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Eldercare of Ripley.

He was born near Arnoldsburg, the son of the late Arthur and Tressie Whytsell Morgan.

He was a 1965 graduate of Calhoun County High School and served in the United States Army for two years. He retired from B&W, Barberton, Ohio, and moved back to live on the family farm.

Surviving are his step-mother, Geneva Morgan of Fitzgerald, Ga.; two brothers, Jim Morgan and wife Joyce of Arnoldsburg and John Morgan and wife Wanda of Sterling, Ohio; two step-sisters, Barbara Goodman and husband Jack of Williamsburg, W.Va., and Ruth Wilson of Fitzgerald; and several special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Larry; one sister, Helen Scarpellini; one nephew, Michael Morgan; and close friend, who was like a brother, Paul Starcher.

Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Morgan Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

GEORGE DUNCAN

George D. Duncan, 62, of Gandeeville, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at his home.

He was born at Beech, the son of the late Andy O. and Ethel M. Elswick Duncan.

Surviving are two brothers, Ottie Duncan of Nicut and Charles Duncan of Spencer, and two sisters, Lena Moneypenny of York, S.C., and Luie Griffith of Spencer.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Zona.

 

SANDRA FORDYCE ERB

Sandra Fordyce Erb, 48, of Mineral Wells, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013.

She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Vernon and Helen Fordyce.

She was employed at Dudley’s Florist for 30 years and at Wood County Board of Education as a cook.

Surviving are her husband, James Erb of Mineral Wells; one daughter, Stancy Carter of Louisburg, N.C.; five brothers, Gary Fordyce of Jackson, S.C., Mark Fordyce and Scott Fordyce, both of Parkersburg, Randy Fordyce of Pikeville, Ky., and Paul Fordyce of Grantsville; one sister, Kim Fordyce; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, with Pastor Carl Radcliff officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mineral Wells.

 

MARY KATHRYN ‘Kathy’ SIMMONS

Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Simmons, 68, of Newark, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Hospice Center.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Doy and Ethel Smith Richards, Sr.

She was a 1962 graduate of Harrisville High School and was a typist for the FBI for a while. She was a member of Newark Baptist Church and sang in the church choir for many years.

Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Gary L. Simmons, whom she married on June 30, 1963; one daughter, Brenda Mullins of Leesburg, Va.; one son, Tim Simmons of Parkersburg; one granddaughter; four brothers, Doy Richards, Jr., of Canada, Don Richards and Robert Richards, both of Smithville, and Michial Richards of Cleveland; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Newark Baptist Church.

 

BERNICE ARNOLD

Bernice L. Arnold, 74, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Rufus and Dora King of Nicut.

Surviving are five sisters, Virginia Davis, Wilma Turner, Wanda Morgan and Judy Memmer, all of Ohio, and Louise Knotts of Orma; two brothers, Stanley King of Kentucky and David King of Nicut; and her friends at Aging with Grace, Grantsville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Arnold; one brother, Paul; and two sisters, Maria and Mary.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tom Law officiating. Burial was in Arnold Cemetery, Walker Creek, Chloe.

 

ALMA LANHAM

Alma Lanham, 82, of Glenville, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston. 

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of John and Samantha Kerby Jones.

She was a laborer at BF Goodrich and attended Full Gospel Lighthouse Church, Brooksville.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Moore of Philippi and Susie Gregg of Smithville; three sons, Jerry Jones of Big Springs, Argil Jones of Walker and Argil “Squeak” Jones, Jr., of Leading Creek; one brother, Willard Jones of California; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Alice Richards, Mary Jones and Icie Jones; three brothers, Lee Jones, Harel Jones and Albert Jones; and two great-grandchildren.

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

 

WALTER NEWTON LUZADER

Walter Newton Luzader, 80, of Orma, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born at Orma, the son of the late Thomas P. and Lillie Gae Rogers Luzader, and was a lifelong resident of Calhoun County.

He was a retired auto mechanic and member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sisters, Grace Baum of Spencer and Erma Cottrell of Arnoldsburg; two nieces, Margaret Waybright and Natalie Atkinson, both of Arnoldsburg; one nephew, Michael Stalnaker of Walker; one great-niece; and four great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Jewell Stalnaker.

Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Elder George Rose officiating. Burial was in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery.

 

BEULAH HUFFMAN

Beulah K. Huffman, 98, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Richmond, Va., at the residence of her granddaughter and family, where she had lived for the past two years.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Ida Ferrell Knight.

She was a cook at Calhoun County High School for several years. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church, serving in various capacities.

Surviving are two sons, Robert Huffman of Wooster, Ohio, and Roger Huffman of Waverly; one daughter, Sandra Reedy of Mt. Hope; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Loretta Sampsel of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hunter; one son, James Roland; and one grandson, Eric Reedy.

Services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Jess Waggoner officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, near Grantsville. Visitation will be on Saturday, 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the funeral home.

 

DOROTHY WEEKLEY

Dorothy J. “Aunt Dot” Weekley, 85, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013.

She was born in Stinson, the daughter of Whetzel and Cora A. Jarvis Matheney.

Surviving are one sister, Rena B. Dayton of Barberton, Ohio; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronzel H. Weekley, in 1999; four brothers, Spencer, Harold, Hollis and Chester; and seven sisters, Lovie, Maysel, Margie, Goldie, Maxine, Gladys and Elsie.

Services were held at Orma Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

 

AZELLE WITTE ARNOLD

Azelle Witte Arnold, 97, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at The Heritage at Lowman, Chapin, S.C. 

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Homer and Florence Witte. She was a 1933 graduate of Calhoun County High School and graduated from Glenville State College. She spent 30 years in Okinawa, Japan, teaching at Zukeran Elementary School. After retirement, she lived in Spring Hill, Fla., and in Columbia, S.C.

Surviving are two nephews, Mike Witte of Chapin, whom she lived near, and David Suttle of Boiling Springs, S.C.; one niece, Debbie Robertson of Irmo, S.C.; and several great- and great-great- nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanne Witte Suttle; one brother, Paul Witte; and two great-nephews, Chris Witte and Steve Suttle.

Memorial service celebrating her life was held at The Heritage at Lowman campus chapel. Private burial will be held at Minnora Cemetery.

 

VIEVA CHURCH

Vieva Church, 82, of Nobe, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born at Nobe, the daughter of the late Lem “Tom” Roberts and Eunice Wilt-Roberts, and step-daughter of Chloe Roberts, who survives.

She attended Cornerstone Praise & Worship Church.

Surviving are two sons, Kevin Church of Grantsville and Craig Church of Nobe; two brothers, Forrest “Short” Roberts of Parkersburg and Ronzel Roberts of Glenville; one sister, Barbara Davis of Harrisville; seven grandchildren; eight great-grand-children; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ordith Carl Church, on Apr. 13, 2000.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor Kevin Church and Pastor Ronzel Roberts officiating. Burial was in Nobe Cemetery.

 

KENNETH COTTRELL

Kenneth L. Cottrell, 71, of Spencer, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at his home.

He was born at Oka, the son of the late William Ray and Orpha Faye Brannon Cottrell.

He was a graduate of Spencer High School. He was a retired merchant and trader, and a former employee of Kellwood Co., Spencer.

Surviving are his maternal aunt and uncle, Ernestine and Kenneth Keaton of Orma; and eight cousins, Sandy Tallman of Newton, Carolyn O’Neal of Oak Harbor, Ohio, Sharlet Hastings and Travis Simons, both of Jodie, Darlene Morris of Maysel, Karla Keaton Stiffler of Las Vegas, Nev., Kenneth Vance Keaton of Akron, Ohio, and Emily Brook Keaton of Orma.

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

 

HELEN FAYE TOOTHMAN

Helen Faye Toothman, 61, of Spencer, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at her home.

She was born at Montgomery, the daughter of Ruth F. Brannon Boggs of Spencer and the late Ronzel R. Boggs.

She was a former employee of Spencer Dairy Queen and Main Street Exxon. She was a 1969 graduate of Spencer High School.

Surviving in addition to her mother are two sons, Kevin Toothman of Spencer and Robert Toothman of Ripley; five grandchildren; and five brothers, Jim Brannon of Spencer, Ronnie Boggs of Linden, Randall Boggs of Moorefield, Calvin Boggs of Tariff and Estel Boggs of Ripley.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Boggs.

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

 

MELODIE LYNN BASS

Melodie Lynn Bass, 56, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

She was born in Delaware, the daughter of Elwood Owens, Jr., and Patty Wolfe Owens of Lake Wales, Fla.

Surviving in addition to her parents are two daughters, Lee Ann Kimble of California and Tracy Bass of Big Springs; one brother, Earl Owens of South Carolina; two sisters, Mickey Parteain of North Carolina and Patty Owens of Florida; and four grandchildren, Killian Kimble, Ralph Bird, Deagan Winter and Alex Winter.

Graveside services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Nobe Cemetery. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements.

 

GARLAND RAY BUCK

Garland Ray Buck, 84, of West Jefferson, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Orvin and Vanna Core Buck.

He was a 1948 graduate of Calhoun County High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army, Aug. 10, 1948, and took basic training at Ft. Benning, Ga. He was stationed in Austria and Germany for 36 months and was honorably discharged May 29, 1952. He was employed Sept. 4, 1952, and retired Sept. 1, 1982, from General Motors Fisher Body Corp., Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of UAW Local 969, past member of American Legion Post 201, West Jefferson, and Masonic Lodge, and lifetime member of VFW Post 7005, West Jefferson.

Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Pearl E. Baker Buck; one daughter, Deborah Troyer; two sons, Orvin Eugene Buck and Mike McGaughey; one step-daughter, Paula Brown Martin; three step-sons, Robert Gentzel, Royce Gentzel and Mike Brown; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, his twin Garnet May and Beatrice; two brothers, Kenneth Buck and Orvin Glenn Buck; and one step-daughter, Rita Gentzel Mitchell.

Services were held at Rader-McDonald Funeral Home, West Jefferson, with military rites. Burial of cremated remains will be at the convenience of the family.

 

RUTH ANNE JAMES

Ruth Anne James, 70, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at the home she shared with her sister since 2005.

She was born at Nicut, the daughter of the late Paul G. Bishop and Gathel King Bishop.

She was a graduate of Sand Fork High School and Glenville State College. She was a retired high school teacher with over 30 years of service in Gilmer and Braxton counties. She had served as chair of the Gilmer County Republican Party and was a member of Foothills Community Church, Seneca, S.C.

Surviving are her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Cochran of Sand Fork; one grandson, William “Billy” Cochran of Sand Fork; one sister, Mary Gum of Salem, S.C.; two brothers Arden Bishop of Glenville and David Bishop of Sand Fork.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. James, and one sister, Ermal Harris.

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

 

COY WAYBURN EDDY

Coy Wayburn Eddy, 82, of Creston, died Wednesday Jan. 23, 2013, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.

He was born in Beatrice, the son of the late James and Bertha Veon Eddy.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was an independent truck driver for many years and retired after 17 years as a truck driver for Kroger. He worked part time for Dept. of Highways, Wirt County. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Elizabeth.

Surviving are one daughter, Penny Fox, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Marie Eddy.

Memorial service will be held in the spring.

  

BEATRICE CRAWFORD SHAFFER

Beatrice Crawford Shaffer, 90, formerly of Millstone, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, while staying temporarily at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She was born at Crummies Creek, the daughter of the late John Thomas and Maggie Wood Crawford.

She was a homemaker and attended Sand Ridge United Methodist Church. She was cared for in her last years by her daughter.

Surviving are one daughter, Margaret Rose Alvis of Spencer; two sons, Drexel Eugene “Dick” Shaffer of DeSoto, Kan., and John William Shaffer of Mt. Zion; eight grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ray Shaffer; six brothers; Earl, Alton, Berlin, Earnest, Forest “Pete” and Chancey “Don”; and four sisters, Edra, Edith, Mamie and Tressie.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Tom Fletcher and Pastor Rick Swearengin officiating. Burial will be in Sand Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

OPAL MAE VALENTINE

Opal Mae Valentine, 58, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at her home.

She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Tommy and Indabelle Smith Richards.

She worked as an airport security guard and a corrections officer.

Surviving are three sons, Mike Clark and wife Annette and their children, Robert Joseph, Amanda Stanek, Joshua Joseph, Marcia Joseph, Michael and Nicole Joseph, and Opal’s great- grandson, Miles; Chris Clark and wife Shawna and their children, Justin, Haelee, Chris Jr., Gregory, Serena, Alyssa and Savannah; and Roger “Jr.” Valentine and daughter Nadlia Jalee; one sister, Pauline Headley; two brothers, Basil Richards and Larry Richards; and two nieces, Laura Hammond and April Drake.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Fern Hammond, Lenore Richards, Barbara Carpenter and Jean Strickland.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Macfarlan. Visitation will be held Thursday, noon to 1 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, cards and donations can be sent to Opal Mae Valentine, c/o Mike Clark, P.O. Box 54, Macfarlan, WV 26148.

 

AZLYNN JESSANN CARPENTER

Azlynn Jessann Carpenter, infant daughter of Samantha and Jonathan Carpenter of Mt. Zion, died suddenly at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her half-brother, Maverick Shane Carpenter; grandparents, Theodore “Ted” Poulin, Ann Poulin and Donald Ray Carpenter; great-grandmother, Susan Curtis; great-great-grandmother, Josephine LaRiviere; uncle, Jonathan Poulin; and several additional aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her aunt, Jessace Marie Stump.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements.

 

ERMA LEE MOSS

Erma Lee Moss, 83, of Mentor, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Fred and Ethel Snider Ball, Jr.

She attended Grantsville Graded School and was a 1948 graduate of Calhoun County High School. She also attended Glenville State College and taught one year of school at Cremo. She was a Girl Scout leader, Troop leader, homeroom mother, PTA president and booster parent. She retired from The May Company, where she worked as a waitress in the Mayfair Room.

Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Edsel; two daughters, Marjorie Wright of Illinois and Doris Ann Moss of Painesville, Ohio; one son, Edsel Dale Moss, Jr., of Texas; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Earnest Ball of Five Forks; two sisters, Freda Whytsell of Grantsville and Delores Byrd of Tanner; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilford Ball, Adrian Ball and Freddie Ball, Jr., and one sister, Ernestine Ball.

A Celebration of Life was held at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mentor.

 

LEONARD VAWN MONTGOMERY

Leonard Vawn Montgomery, 84, of Glenville, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013.

He was the son of the late Elwin and Edra Montgomery.

After retiring from Dow Chemical Co., he had a business venture, M&R Insurance, with his brother-in-law, Noel Roberts. He also served on the Gilmer-Calhoun County FSA committee for several years.

Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Johan Montgomery; three sons, Michael Montgomery of Charleston, Brad Lay and wife Barbara of Grantsville and Barry Lay and wife Karen of Glenville; two daughters, Diane Hardin and husband Danny of Scottsville, Ky., and Barbara Copley and husband Fred of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Corie Grogg, Alex Lay, Amanda Lay, Ryan Copley, Chris Copley, Sabrina Ingram, Sherri Guy and Steve Jones; six great-grandchildren, Lex Grogg, Autumn Hardin, Anthony Hardin, Ty Ingram, Audrey Ingram and Mackenzie Copley; four brothers, Dean Bailey, Vick Montgomery and Bob Montgomery, all of Weston, and Dave Montgomery of Glenville; and one sister, Jo Ann Roberts of Glenville.

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

 

MURL DUANE RADABAUGH

Murl Duane Radabaugh, 79, of Grantsville, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013.

He was the son of the late Ben and Ethel Freshour Radabaugh.

He retired in March, 1975, after 20 years in the U.S. Army, and retired in 1992 from Calhoun General Hospital. He was a member of Eureka Lodge #40, Grantsville, and ISIS Shrine Temple Mini Wheels, Junction City, Kan. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Patricia Kight Radabaugh; one daughter, Marcia Radabaugh Swisher; one son, Michael Radabaugh and wife Brenda; two granddaughters, Amber Radabaugh Long and husband Chris and Tiffany Swisher; three great-grandchildren, Mikaela and Byron Long and Landon Summers; one brother, Dale Radabaugh of New Jersey; and one sister, Freda Radabaugh Yoak of Grantsville.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Bush, and one brother, Thurman Radabaugh.

Services were held at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with military and Masonic graveside rites.

BLAINE BURTON POSTALWAIT

Blaine Burton Postalwait, 71, of Sutton, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at his residence.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Orville and Olva Boggs Postalwait.

A former employee of Keyser Aluminum, he became a collector and trader.

Surviving are one sister, Betty L. Price of Millstone, and one brother, Richard B. Postalwait of Grantsville.

As per request of Blaine, he was cremated. Private services will be at the convenience of the family.

 

GEORGE EUGENE SHAFFER

George Eugene Shaffer, 85, of Grantsville, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Charter and Odessa Pearl Connolly Shaffer.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from General Motors Corp. He was a volunteer bus driver for the Veterans Administration. He was a member of Knights of Pythias and IOOF Lodge, both of Glenville, Oberlin Masonic Lodge #0380 AF&AM, Nemesis Shrine Temple of Parkersburg, Royal and Select Masons of Ohio, Elyria Council, Royal Arch Mason of Ohio, Oberlin Chapter 219, Order of Eastern Star, Stone City Chapter #325, Knights of Templar of Elyria, Ohio, Knight Masons of Dublin, Ireland, Shannon Council #28, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council from 1983-1990, and Junior Order of American Mechanics.

Surviving are one daughter, Daisy Martinear of Japan; two sons, Steve and Ritchie of Orma; one step-son, Scott Coon of Parkersburg; one brother, James Shaffer of Belle; special friend of 24 years, Etta Coon; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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

 

RHONDA PEARL McCUMBERS

Rhonda Pearl McCumbers, 93, of Nicut, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Hubbard House, Charleston.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Eldridge and Nora Cottrell.

She was employed as a cook for several years at Beech Grove Elementary School and later worked at the Senior Citizens Center, Grantsville. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, Lower Nicut.

Surviving are five sons, Darrell McCumbers and wife Juanita of Woolwine, Va., Dare McCumbers of Spencer, Denzil McCumbers and wife Marlene of Rosedale, Robert (Buck) McCumbers and wife Patty of Elizabeth and Dwayne McCumbers and wife Barbara of Shiloh, Ohio; two daughters, Sandra McCumbers of Parkersburg and Connie Hardman and husband Bill of Navarre, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard McCumbers on Jan. 4, 2010; two brothers, Ray Cottrell and Hobert Cottrell; and one sister, Dessie King.

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

 

LEAH KATHRYN ‘Katie’ SLIDER

Leah Kathryn “Katie” Slider, 77, of Parkersburg, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

She was born in Big Bend, the daughter of the late R.M. and Theresa Busch.

She was a 1953 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a graduate of Mountain State Secretarial College. She worked as a secretary for many places and retired from FMC after many years of service. She was a member of South Parkersburg CEOS and Red Hat Society. She attended Fairlawn Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Carroll Slider; one brother, Glenn Busch of Lubeck; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and special friend, Frances Baltzegar of Greenwood, S.C.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Don Busch.

Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Greg Varndell officiating and Virgil Beall assisting. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens.

 

ORELENE MILLER BUTCHER DEMASTUS

Orelene Miller Butcher Demastus, 71, of Cox’s Mills, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital Select Specialties, Charleston.

She was born in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Evylin Luzader Miller.

She was associated with Glenville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Surviving are her second husband, Allen Joseph Demastus, whom she married Aug. 13, 1991; one daughter, Tamela Sue Butcher Carter of Newark; one sister, Ramona Ratliff Burdette of Sutton; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glendall Dewain Butcher, whom she married July 15, 1960; one son, Michael Dewain Butcher; and one daughter, Kimela Kay Butcher Burkhammer.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Brian Connaughton officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Troy.

 

ORVILLE ‘Woosie’ WAGGONER

Orville A. ‘Woosie’ Waggoner, 65, of Arnoldsburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at his home on Henry’s Fork.

He was born in Wood County, the son of the late Orval and Lota Nichols Waggoner.

He was a computer technician and a mechanic.

Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Susanne Brown Waggoner; three daughters, Lola Hicks of Arnoldsburg, Susanne Leavitt of Grantsville and Amy Miller of Ripley; one brother, Donald Waggoner of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; two nephews; and one niece.

He was preceded in death by one son, Orville Jason Waggoner.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

 

DOLLIE AGATHA SHRADER

Dollie Agatha Shrader, 96, of Elizabeth, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Ohio Valley Health Care, Parkersburg.

She was born at Cremo, the daughter of the late Albert Curtis Cunningham and Sophia Jane Greathouse Cunningham.

She attended Little Creek Church.

Surviving are two sons, Boyd Shrader of Parkersburg and Dale Shrader of Newark; one daughter, Gertrude Wyer of Elizabeth; two grandsons, Michael Shrader and Nathan Wyer; six granddaughters, Candi Merrill, Angie Kemp, Aimee Grimmett, Amanda Varner, Kimberly Goodwin and Rachel Wyer; nine great- grandchildren, Jaci Goodwin, Michael Kemp, Molly Kemp, Megan Kemp, Austin Grimmett, Ethan Grimmett, Emma Wyer, Easton Wyer and Bryce Merrill; and three step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Shrader, on Jan. 9, 1995; three sisters, Maggie May Norman, Ida Pearl Posey and Effie Alice Kerby; and five brothers, Roy Franklin Cunning-ham, Shirley Howard Cunningham, William Russell Cunningham, Harmon Ray Cunningham and Ernest Ralph Cunningham.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. William Delmas Stutler officiating, and burial in Cooper Cemetery, Creston.

 

NELLIE ROACH HERNING

Nellie Roach Herning, 87, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at Camden Clark Medical Center.

She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late Jessie and Amanda Keith.

She owned and operated Clover Leaf Restaurant, worked with her husband Jay at DeVry Institute of Technology, and volunteered at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was a lifetime member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one son, Lloyd L. “Larry” Roach, Jr., of Washington; one daughter, Joyce A. Sinnett of Parkersburg; one step-brother, Harry Newell; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lloyd L. Roach, Sr.; her second husband, Jay E. Herning; one brother, Ray Keith; and two sisters, Edith O’Donald and Nora Brookover.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Lloyd Keith and Tom McDowell officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

HOBERT CLAY KNIGHT, JR.

Hobert Clay Knight, Jr., 62, of Deavers Fork, Wirt County, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at his home.

He was the son of the late Hobert Clay Knight, Sr., and Maxine Virginia Richards Knight.

Surviving are one son, Tracy Knight of Pullman; one daughter, Tricia White of Tennessee; two grandsons; two brothers, General Knight and Ricky Knight, both of Big Springs; four sisters, Bytha Kendall of Grantsville, Emma Robinson of Nobe, Linda Knight of Arnoldsburg and Ellen Wager of Big Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Grover Lee Knight and Roy Allen Knight, and his long-time companion, Elaine Weaver.

Graveside services will be held Friday, 2:30 p.m., at Hunt Cemetery, Big Bend. Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements.

 

ROY PAUL JACKSON

Roy Paul Jackson, 75, of Shamokin, Pa., formerly of Calhoun County, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012.

He was the son of the late Fred and Rosie Gae Tanner Jackson.

He was an auto mechanic and in his earlier years he was a volunteer for Headstart.

Surviving are his wife, Ellen Starcher Jackson; one daughter, Mary Ellen of Shamokin; three sons, Kenneth Allen Jackson and Darrell Scott Jackson, both of Shamokin, and Charles Richard Jackson of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grand-children; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Don Roy Paul Jackson and George Jackson; four brothers, Dale Jackson, Guy Jackson, Gilbert Jackson and Wilbert Jackson; and four sisters, Maxine Jackson, Mildred Buck, Myrtle Davis and Melvie Shuman.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Cleston Garrett officiating.

 

PAULINE GARRETSON

Pauline B. Garretson, 85, of Creston, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born at Wolf Summit, the daughter of the late Roy and Zela Virginia Morrison Cunningham.

She attended Full Gospel Lighthouse Church, Big Bend.

Surviving are one daughter, Patty Cooper of Johnson City, Tenn., and two brothers, Harold Cunningham of Mt. Zion and Ben Cunningham of Creston.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Garretson, on Nov. 10, 2010.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Pastor David Carpenter officiating. Burial was in McCray Cemetery, Creston.

 

ARENA (Margie) GROVES NICHOLAS

Arena (Margie) Groves Nicholas, 80, of Orma, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

She was born at Orma, the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Rogers Groves.

Surviving are two sons, Junior McCumbers and Robert Nicholas, both of Orma; six sisters, Virginia McCumbers of Orma, Jean Marks of Philo, Ohio, Faye Norman of Zanesville, Ohio, Mae Lambert of Baltimore, Md., Thelma Hall of Mt. Zion and Emma Lucas of Dresden, Ohio; and two brothers, Joe Groves of Orrville, Ohio, and James Groves of Orma.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orma, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating, and burial in Conley Cemetery, Orma. Visitation was scheduled noon to 1 p.m. at the church. Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

 

PEGGY O’NEIL KNOTTS

Peggy O’Neil Knotts, 82, of Leachtown, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at her home.

She was born at Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Clyde and Elsie Witte Wilson.

She was a 1948 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a homemaker.

Surviving are one son, David Knotts of Canton, Ohio; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Martha Wolfe of Davis; and a special cousin, Robert Giles of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Knotts, and one son, Edward C. Knotts, Jr.

There will be no services or visitation.

 

MILDRED LOUISE ‘Midge’ HOWELL BRUNDAGE

Mildred Louise ‘Midge’ Howell Brundage, 77, of Harrisville, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Pine View Continuous Care, Harrisville.

She was born in Charleston, the daughter of the late Delbert John and Lula Mary Morrison Boggs.

She was a 1954 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a homemaker.

Surviving are three daughters, Michelle Howell of Parkers-burg, Tammi K. Harper of Nutter Farm and Crystal Nichols of New Castle, Va.; two sons, Michael Howell of Washburn and Mitchell Howell of Harrisville; one brother, James Boggs of Pennsylvania; one sister, Mary Booth of Fairmont; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Dennis Boggs, John D. Boggs, Yule Boggs and Virgil Boggs, and one grand-daughter, Alona Dawn Patton.

Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Pastor Robert Perine officiating. Burial was in Terry Cemetery, Nutter Farm.

 

ODA CARPENTER

Oda E. Carpenter, 98, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013.

He was born at Weston, the son of the late Roy W. and Jane Eaton Carpenter.

He served in World War II aboard the USS Fulton, a submarine tender, and traveled the Pacific Ocean until the end of the war. After the battle of Midway, the Fulton picked up survivors of the USS Yorktown and took them to Pearl Harbor. He was a mailman for many years on the Millstone, Arnoldsburg, Mt. Zion and Daniel’s Run route. He also worked as a truck driver for 14 years at Guran Construction Co., Akron, Ohio. He was a charter member of the Mason’s Lodge, Grantsville. 

Surviving are one son, Darrell Carpenter of Old Town, Fla.; one daughter, Mary Harris of Akron; one brother, Tom Carpenter of Old Town; one sister, Dary Wilson of Newark, Ohio; five grandchildren, Mike Harris of Palestine, Tracey Campbell of Akron, David Carpenter of Orange Park, Fla., Christopher Midcap of New Jersey and Matt Carpenter of Manitou Springs, Colo.; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Grace Crawford Carpenter; his second wife of 22 years, Etta Crawford Carpenter; one brother, Oakie Carpenter; one sister, Veda Mace; and his precious baby, Geraldine.

Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Rick Swearengin officiating. Burial, with Masonic Graveside Rites, will be in Sand Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

MARIE VANHORN

Marie Vanhorn, 79, of Grantsville, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.

She was the daughter of the late Tollie and Mary Elizabeth Hicks Jarvis.

She was a former CNA at Roane General Hospital, Spencer, and was retired from Spencer State Hospital.

Surviving are one daughter, Connie Starcher of Chloe; one son, Richard Vanhorn of Grantsville; three sisters, Evelyn Estep of Barberton, Ohio, Dorma Ewing of Minnora and Geneva McKee of Illinois; three brothers, Virgil Jarvis of Orma, Fred Jarvis of Mt. Zion and Eddie Jarvis of Illinois; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hencel James Vanhorn; two sons, Larry Vanhorn and Roger Vanhorn; and one brother, Donald Jarvis.

Services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Pastor Gene Miller officiating. Burial will be in Minnora Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

 

OSWALD SUMMERS

Oswald D. Summers, 89, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.

He was born in Orma, the son of the late Roscoe and Jessie White Summers.

He served in Europe during World War II. He worked for Babcock & Wilcox and was a mechanic for Hudson Garage, Barberton, Ohio. He retired from Ohio Brass after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Masons.

Surviving are one sister, Dormal Crawford of Wadsworth, Ohio, and one brother, Lanny Summers of Massillon, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal McCune Summers, whom he married on July 17, 1952; two brothers, Ronzel Summers and Charles Summers; and two sisters, Ulinee Crawford and Naomi Ball.

Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Tim Underwood officiating. Burial will be in Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.