GRACE CHIPPS

Grace S. Chipps, 98, of Morgantown, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. 

She was born in Stumptown, the daughter of the late Leon G. and Dessel McCartney Stump.

After graduating from Morgantown Business College in 1930, she was cashier in the dining room at Hotel Morgan and secretary to the manager for 4½ years. She worked for Montgomery Ward and Co. for six years as cashier and office manager. In 1974, she retired from the Creative Arts Center at West Virginia University as secretary to the assistant dean of music, art and drama after 14 years of service. She was a 50-year member of Wesley United Methodist Church and had been a den mother for the Cub Scouts.

Surviving are one son, Norman K. Chipps of Wickenburg, Ariz.; three grandchildren; one step-grandson; seven great-grand-children; four step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Aaron R. Chipps, and four sisters, Hallie Smyth, Leone Snyder, Edith Bollinger and Ethel Ayersman.

Services were held at Hastings Funeral Home, Morgantown, with Rev. Michael Atkinson officiating. Burial was in Lawnwood Cemetery.

PAULA BENNETT

Paula J. Bennett, 58, of Belmont, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Harry and Helen Shutts Kidder.

She had worked in the laundry at the former Colin Anderson Center and at Carehaven of Pleasants. Earlier, she had worked in the dairy department at Foodland, Parkersburg. She was a United Methodist.

Surviving are her husband of 40 years, James L. Bennett; one son, Jamie Bennett of Belmont; two grandchildren; one sister, Lela Starcher of Arnoldsburg; two brothers, Mike Kidder of Parkersburg and Ray Kidder of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Kidder.

Services were held at Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Dave Ellenwood officiating. Burial was in Pleasants Memorial Estates, Eureka.

YVONNA COLLINS

Yvonna Mary Richards Collins, 79, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Walter and Edna Richards.

Surviving are five children, Vickie Combs of Arizona, Michael Collins of Big Springs, Debby Collins and Vicky Dawn Cunningham, both of Smithville, and Kim Houchin of Beech; one brother, Cecil of New London, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Eddie, Jason, Sabrina, Jeremy, Desma, Chase, Nick, Trey, Nate, Finn and Chase; and eight great-grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler, Greg, Grayleigh, Aiden, Ryleigh, Colin and Jasc.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Collins; one granddaughter, Shannon Collins; nine brothers, Elmer, Gail, Ernest, Forrest, Don, Ron, Charles and infants, Denver Carlos Richards and Harold Roden Richards; three sisters, Ruby, Melbadene and Shirley; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Private burial will be in Nobe Cemetery at a later date.

INIC IDELL GOFF

Inic Idell Goff, 78, of Stumptown, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born at Apple Farm, the daughter of Otho and Goldie Settle.

She was a former employee of Kinney Shoe Co., with 15 years of service.

Surviving are two daughters, Sheila Garretson and husband Jim and Shirley Hupp and husband Doyle, all of Grantsville; one son, Jeffrey Stump of Charleston; six siblings, Virgil Settle of Nevada, Seymore Settle and George Settle, both of Newark, Charles Settle of Virginia, Ben Settle of Parkersburg and Agnes Schoolcraft of Sand Ridge; five grandchildren, Curtis Garretson, Zachary Hupp and Katie Hupp, all of Grantsville, Amber Kirkpatrick of Pt. Pleasant and Chastity Bunch of Mt. Zion; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three husbands, Howard Stump, Jr., Clark Minney and Leon Goff; one son, Phillip Stump; and five siblings, Adelene Snider, Leroy Settle, Ona Paxton, Audrey Walters and Sheral Settle.

Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. John Vannoy officiating. Burial will be in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

MARTHA JONES

Martha E. Jones, 90, of Macfarlan, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

She was born in Licking County, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Jones, whom she married on May 23, 1981.

Private burial was scheduled in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs. No other information was submitted.

JOE WILSON

Joe Wilson, 104, of Spencer, died Monday, Mar. 1, 2010, in Roane General Hospital.

He was born at Beech, the son of the late Hezekiah and Sarah Parsons Wilson.

He was a retired timber cutter and a Christian.

Surviving are one son, Joe J. Wilson of Spencer; two step-daughters, Gatha Greathouse of Looneyville and Dottie Boggs of Left Hand; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his companion, Flossie G. Blosser; one step-daughter, Carolyn Hickman; two step-sons, Carl J. and Dorsey Blosser; seven brothers; and three sisters.

Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Daniel R. “Danny” Whited officiating. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery, Clover. Visitation will be held Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

PERRY MATHESS

Perry G. Mathess, 74, of Mineral Wells, died at St Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was the son of the late Harvey and Mary Roberts   Mathess.

Surviving are one daughter, Becki Dye and husband Travis   of Big Springs; one son, Dan Mathess and wife Julie of Fairmont; four grandchildren, Jewell and Zane Dye of Big Springs and Hunter and Cole Mathess of Fairmont; two brothers, Gearold Mathess of Parkersburg and Arnold Mathess of Canton, Ohio; one sister, Mae Thompson of Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Rev. Melvin Boggs officiating. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., and Thursday, noon to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Hartley Cemetery at a later date.

LINDA LOU MEEK ASHBY

Linda Lou Meek Ashby, 59, of West Columbia, formerly of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.

She was born in Clarksburg, the daughter of Floyd and Helen Meek of  Lake Floyd.

She was a 1969 graduate of Clarksburg Washington-Irving High School, 1972 graduate of Glenville State College with an AB degree in education and attended West Virginia University where she received a masters degree in secondary education in 1979. She spent over 30 years as a professional educator and worked in several West Virginia and Virginia school systems, including Calhoun County. She was a Methodist.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband of 37 years, Paul Edward Ashby, Sr.; one son, Paul Edward Ashby, Jr., of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Nicole Linn Stump of Fairmont; two grandchildren, Caleb Ashby and Kyah Stump; twin sister, Brenda DeGarmo of Lake Floyd; two brothers, Floyd Allen Meek, Jr., of Wilmore, Ky., and William Grady Meek of Morgantown; and several nieces and nephews and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her special “little” sister, Mary Ann Meek Courtney of Lake Floyd.

Services were held at Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, Clarks-burg, with Rev. Kevin Bender officiating. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

As per Linda’s request, donations to an education fund for her grandchildren can be sent to Paul E. Ashby, Sr., Rt. 1, Box 115, Valley Brook Lane, West Columbia, WV 25287.

BETTY MARIE RADABAUGH

Betty Marie Radabaugh, 67, of Gassaway, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Braxton Memorial Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Janie Cottrell Rogers.

Surviving are two sons, Delmas B. Radabaugh and wife Phyllis of Chloe and Randy Radabaugh of Vienna; five grandchildren, Amanda Fleming of Heaters, Bobby Radabaugh of Chloe and Amy, Melissa and Kevin of Cleveland, Ohio; one great-grandchild, Andelina Charlene Fleming of Heaters; two sisters, Mina Dobbins of Frametown and Etta Radabaugh of Nobe; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Rose of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Charlene Radabaugh; seven brothers, Arlene, Burton, Rome, Otis, Norval, June and George; and two sisters, Geneva and Ellen.

Graveside services were held at Nobe Cemetery.

JAY ALLAN NICHOLS

Jay Allan Nichols, 75, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He was born in Kanawha County, the son of the late John R. and Ann Nichols.

He was a retired machinist with Ravenswood Aluminum Co. with over 50 years of service and was a timberman. He attended Five Forks Community Church.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Mary Whipkey Nichols; three sons, Steven J. Nichols of Asheville, N.C., David Bruce Nichols of Sonoma, Calif., and Jesse Lee Nichols of Newport, Ohio; one daughter, Loretta Linn Hines of Wilmington, N.C.; three sisters, Mary Fields of Clendenin and Maxine Green and Melba Sheets, both of Charleston; four grandsons; one granddaughter; one step-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Sara Hines; one sister, Martha Laughry; and six brothers, Hoy, James, Easley, Ray, Charles and Richard.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Kight Cemetery, near Grantsville. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. The family requests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, Hospice Care of Burnsville, or Friends of Minnie Hamilton Health System.

EVELYN IRENE FLUHARTY

Evelyn Irene Fluharty, 83, of Creston, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Wood County, the daughter of the late Henry B. Greenleaf and Flossie M. Allen.

She was a former employee of American Viscose Co., Parkersburg, during World War II and was a homemaker. She was a member of Snyder Chapel Church.

Surviving are one son, Michael B. Fluharty of Clarksburg; one daughter, Rena I. Bowman and husband Donald of Annamoriah; one sister, Janice Graham of Parkersburg; four grandchildren, David Bowman, Rebbecca Lane, Lisa Marie Danials and Amber Starr Fluharty; and two great-grandchildren, Annabelle Danials and Connor William Anthony Lane.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Ray Fluharty, Sr.; two sons, Willard Ray Fluharty, Jr., and an infant; three brothers, Donald Greenleaf, Robert Greenleaf and an infant, Carl Greenleaf; and one sister, Lillian Fletcher.

Private services will be held at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the following groups in her name: The Humane Society, Calhoun County Library, or St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT 59004-1001.

SHIRLEY MACK STARCHER

Shirley (Shirl) Mack Starcher, 85, of Nebo, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at Laurel Nursing Home, Big Otter.

He was born in Clay County, the son of the late John and Elizabeth Tanner Starcher.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany. He lived most of his life in Ohio and retired from Ford Motor Co. as a supervisor. He then moved to Nebo, where he and his wife opened Granny’s Kitchen in Frametown. He was a member of Unity Gospel Tabernacle, Nebo.

Surviving are one sister, Hilda Douglas of Westfield Center, Ohio; one brother, Roscoe Starcher of Seville, Ohio; three step-daughters, Rena Smith, Kathy Jones and Cinda Frase; three grand-sons; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Dora Starcher of Chloe, Jessie Starcher of Nebo, Donnis Starcher of Seville and Nell Starcher of Creston, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Renner Smith; eight brothers, Orville, Andy, Jim, Harland (Boot), Denver, Corbert, Dennis and an infant, French; and seven sisters, Myrtle Tanner, Etta Houghton, Ivy Drake, Rouie Watkins, Madge Lamb, Gladys Douge and an infant, Elsie.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Geoff Hamrick officiating. Burial was in Coen Cemetery, Nebo, with military graveside rites.

LAWRENCE JAMES ELLISON

Lawrence James Ellison, 61, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Alliance, Ohio, the son of the late Jack and Audra Moss Ellison.

He cut trees in the timber business and was a Baptist.

Surviving are three daughters, Sonya Maria Ellison of Ohio, Amanda Dawn Ellison of West Virginia and Amy Dawn Ellison of Germany; three sons, Stacy Ray Ellison, Freddie Wayne Ellison and Jason Wade Ellison, all of Ohio; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry Ellison of Beech Bottom; and one sister, Loretta Ellison of Cox’s Mill.

He was preceded in death by two brothers; Leonard Ellison and an infant, and two infant sisters.

At his request, his remains have been cremated and a memorial service will be held later.

WAVIE ARELETA ‘PeeWee’ KING

Wavie Areleta “PeeWee” King, 77, of Big Otter, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Laurel Nursing Home.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of the late Henry and Adeline King of Big Otter.

Surviving are two sisters, Charlotte Deer of Locust Grove, Va., and Joyce Anderson of Duck; two brothers, Rodney David King of West Salem, Ohio, and Henry King, Jr., of Rittman, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and special friend and aunt, Rena Nicholas of Fayetteville.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, James Harris King, Van Cordel King, Sam Paxton King and Clay Elmore King; and two sisters, Mitchella Sue King and Verneta King.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Larry Nelson officiating. Burial was in Moore Fork Cemetery.

NELLE STUMP

Nelle Stump, 96, formerly of Arnoldsburg, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Altamonte Springs, Fla.

She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late Dink and Matilda Parsons.

She graduated from Calhoun County High School and Glenville State Teacher’s College. She taught school for 34 years. Most of those years were at Minnora and Arnoldsburg schools. She was an active member of Asbury Methodist Church, Maitland, Fla. After moving to Florida, she continued to take the Calhoun Chronicle and the Charleston Gazette to keep up with current news and events. She was able to live alone until shortly before her death.

Surviving are one daughter, Caranelle Aaron of Pensacola, Fla.; one granddaughter, Richelle Harkins of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Stump; three sisters, Zana Hamrick, Elizabeth Chancey and Lura Elliott; and one brother, Russell Parsons.

Private memorial service will be held in her honor by family and close friends on Saturday, Feb. 27, in Florida.

REX HOOVER

Rex F. Hoover, 89, of Massillon, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at his home.

He was born at Euclid, Calhoun County, the son of the late George W. and Rhoda Arnold Hoover.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from Republic Steel after 32 years of service. He was a member of Massillon Baptist Temple and attended Calvary Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Cora D. Duffield Hoover, whom he married on Jan. 6, 1962; one daughter, Sheila J. Foreman; two step-daughters, Mary Sue Duffield and Linda Kay McComb; two step-sons, DeWayne Duffield and Curtis Dean Duffield; 16 grand-children; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ernestine Dommer and Edith Gae Bailey; and one brother, James F. Hoover.

He was preceded in death by one step-son, Roger D. Duffield; one grandson, Terry A. Smith; one great-grandson; two sisters; and two brothers.

Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, Massillon, with Rev. Timothy Mishler and Rev. Don Snow officiating. Burial will be in Brookfield Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., and Friday, 10 to 11 a.m., at the church.

PATRICIA LYNN MOOREHEAD

Patricia Lynn Moorehead, 54, of Holbrook, Pa., formerly of Grantsville, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in The Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa.

She was born in Wadsworth, Ohio, the daughter of Betty Virginia Metz Sidwell of Parkersburg and the late Charles Joseph Sidwell.

She had been residing in Greene County, Pa., with her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Harry and Marlene Sekelik, since August, 2009. She was employed as a CNA by The Willows Nursing Home, Parkersburg, for several years and was last employed as a cook at Koffee Kup Restaurant, Grantsville.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her former husband and friend, Kevin P. Moorehead of Greene County, Pa.; one step-daughter, Jennifer Moorehead of Durham, N.C.; two step-grandchildren; one brother, Ronnie Sidwell of Spencer; two sisters, Ruth Norman and Sandy Scott, both of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Doris Smith.

There was no public visitation at the request of the deceased. Friends and family attended a memorial service at the Lions Club Building, Grantsville, with Pastor Kevin Church officiating. Arrangements were by Rush Funeral Home, Inc., Rogersville, Pa.

DONNA TALKINGTON BRANNON

Donna K. Talkington Brannon, 63, of Normantown, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at home, following complications from a liver transplant.

She was the daughter of the late C. Cloyd and E. Louise Ellifritt Talkington.

She was a 1964 graduate of Normantown High School and earned a bachelor of arts in education  from  Glenville  State  College. She was employed by Calhoun County Board of Education for 30 years at Arnoldsburg Elementary School, where she was a second grade teacher until retiring in June, 2002. She was a member of Little Kanawha Independent Church, Burnsville. On July 17, 2009, she received a liver transplant at UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Surviving are her husband, John R. Brannon; two daughters, Stacy D. Davis of Hurricane and Karrie B. Jack of Slaty Fork; three grandchildren; and one brother, Gary L. Talkington of Greenwood.

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

REV. STERGEL AUSTIN VINCENT

Rev. Stergel Austin Vincent, 81, of Washington, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Chloe, the son of the late Kenneth and Alda Vincent.

He was a Korean War veteran and pastored for 35 years in area Baptist churches, including New England, Pine Grove, Belmont and Southside Southern. He was a machinist and retired from BorgWarner.

Surviving are two children, Sandy Prather of Washington and David Vincent of Paden City; six grandchildren; three great-grand-children; and one brother, William Paul Vincent of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Zella Vincent; two sisters; and two brothers.

Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Dr. Claude Stevens and Pastor Paul Drake officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens.

ELLA NICOLE PERKINS

Ella Nicole Perkins, infant daughter of Sergeant Phillip and Heather Perkins of Beverly, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins.

Surviving in addition to her parents are grandparents, David and Sandy Weaver and Connie Perkins; aunt, Caitlin Weaver; and great-grandparents, Fumiko Welch, Betty Fern Weaver, and Hurthel and Leah Garrett.

She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, T-Sergeant William F. Welch and T-Sergeant James Lauren Weaver.

Private family services were held at Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. David Lancaster officiating. Services were under the direction of Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville.

VERA BURNSIDE MURPHY

Vera Burnside Murphy, 92, of Chloe, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at her home.

She was born at Hallburg, the daughter of the late Deckard and Verna Tanner Burnside.

She was a Baptist.

Surviving are two sons, Tex Murphy and Burton Murphy, both of Chloe; four daughters, Gloria of Chloe, Pat of Frametown, Cindy of Gassaway and Reva of Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Mary of Chloe; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and special friend, Mary Watkins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Murphy; three sons, Roy (Buddy), Garrison and Gene; and one daughter, Frances Sue.

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

VIRGIL RAY BECKETT

Virgil Ray Beckett, 54, of Millstone, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He was born in Braxton County, the son of the late Albert and Lizzie Bell Nutter Beckett.

Surviving are four sisters, Margaret Rush of Arnoldsburg, Evelyn Beckett of Orma, Ruth Rhodes of Mt. Zion and Barbara Sue Taylor of Mt. Airy, N.C.; one brother, Danny Beckett of Orma; several step-brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Missouri K. Nicholas, and two infant sisters.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Jacob Hersman officiating. Burial was in Poling-Marks Cemetery, Millstone.

GALE MILLER

Gale Miller, 100, of Stumptown, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at his residence.

He was born on Tanner’s Fork of Steer Creek, Shock, the son of the late Grover C. and Oe Minney Miller.

After earning a degree in elementary education from Glenville State College, he taught school in Gilmer County for 24 years at Oak Grove, Perkins, Tanner #4, Rosedale, and Normantown, before retiring in 1973. He was a gospel preacher at Shock, Locust Knob, Millstone, Glenville, Spencer, Gassaway, Howesville, Little Hocking, and at Sarnia, Canada. He was a member of Shock Church of Christ and served as song leader, Bible teacher, preacher, and elder. He built a number of houses and the Rosedale gym. He worked on WPA as a stone mason, helping build the wall in front of the administration building at GSC. He was a steelworker for three years in the Naval Ordnance Plant, Charleston, during World War II. He also had experience in timbering, pipelining, highways, grist mill, blacksmithing, beekeeping, molasses making and split bottom chairs.

Surviving are two sons, Gene H. of Shock and Marvin of Spencer; two daughters, Yvonne Morrison of Stumptown and Carolyn Norman of Aurora, Ohio; one sister, Luanne Conrad of Elyria, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Virginia Ruth Wolfe Shock; eight brothers, Orbert, Obert, David, Hurley Bon, Colby, Corley, Rae and Arlyn Bly; four sisters, Minnie, Carrie, Jessie and Mae; one grandchild, Leigh Ann Morrison; and one great-grandchild, Kyli Carol Marshall.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Evangelist Tom Miller officiating. Burial was in Miller Cemetery, Shock.

WILFORD HARDMAN

Wilford M. Hardman, 76, of Big Springs, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Miletree Center, Spencer.

He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late Alfred and Ruby P. Wilcox Hardman.

Surviving are one son, Edward M. Hardman of Monongahela, Pa.; three daughters, Lena K. Whipkey, with whom he made his home, and Carolyn S. Cunningham, both of Grantsville, and Rose M. Frederick of Harrisville; five brothers, Alfred Hardman, James Hardman, Roger Hardman, Guy Hardman and William Hardman; one sister, Edith Hardman; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Turner Cemetery, Lockney. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

CHALMER ‘Paul’ WAGONER

Chalmer “Paul” Wagoner, 85, of Big Bend, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

He was the son of the late Charley and Jane Cunningham Wagoner.

He was a retired mail carrier with 53 years of service with U.S. Postal Service. He was a lifelong member of Spruce Hollow Community Church.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Grace Wagoner; one son, Gary Wagoner of Big Bend; one daughter, Sharon “Cookie” Haymaker of Big Bend; two sisters, Margie Sims of Parkersburg and Nellie Sims of Big Bend; two brothers, Ernest and Hatzell Wagoner, both of Big Bend; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Rodney Wagoner; one granddaughter, Rhonda Lynn Haymaker; six brothers, Ora, Delmas, Ervin, Clyde, Carl and Olan Wagoner; and one sister, Leona Taylor.

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

HAZEL AVADINE FLUHARTY

Hazel Avadine Fluharty, 94, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Marietta, Ohio.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Matt and Maude Meadows Jarvis.

She was a Methodist and a homemaker.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Fluharty; three brothers, Don, Rex and Hartzell Jarvis; two sisters, Macel Riel and Chloe Dye, and one niece, Shirley Fallon.

There was no visitation or funeral service. Her body will be cremated and her ashes interred at a later date. Memorial service will be held later.

VIRGINIA SNIDER SCHAEFER

Virginia Snider Schaefer, 84, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at Wyngate.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Clyde A. and Myrtle Busch Snider.

She retired from Kardex Systems and previously worked at Penn Metals for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Surviving are one sister, Barbara Riggs of Vienna; one brother, Clyde A. “June” Snider, Jr., of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; and 12 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Schaefer; one brother, Harold E. “Pete” Snider; and three sisters, Violet Elliot, Kathryn Leavitt and Marge Neale.

Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Dr. Timothy Allen officiating. Entombment was at Sunset Memory Gardens.

RICHARD WEST

Richard E. West, 47, of Barberton, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.

He was the son of Marie Adkins and the late Mayford West.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his long-time companion, Jerrie Thoma; their children, Sonny Thoma, Amanda Thoma and Jessica Thoma; three sisters Karen Anderson, Diane Shrigley and Evelyn Dye; one brother, Francis West, seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jason (J Bone) Thoma.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Cox Funeral Home, Barberton, with visitation from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Liberty Cemetery, Spencer.

MILDRED REED

Mildred Reed, 95, of San Diego, Calif., died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010.

She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Walter and Blanche Mace.

Surviving are one son, Jerry Reed; one daughter, Janet Reed; two grandchildren; and one sister, Clairine Wilkenson. All of her family resides in the San Diego area.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Farrell Reed, in 1994.

A celebration of her life was held at Poway Bernardo Mortuary, San Diego. She was buried in Dearborn Memorial Park, Poway.

DONALD RAY ‘Duck’ STEVENS

Donald Ray “Duck” Stevens, 77, of Grantsville, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at VA Medical Center, Clarksburg.

He was born in Grantsville, the son of the late Francis K. and Lula Starcher Stevens.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Eureka Pipeline Co. in 1993 after 34 years of service. He was a member and an ordained deacon of Brooksville Baptist Church, Big Bend, and member of Grantsville Volunteer Fire Dept., Eureka Lodge 40, A.F. & A.M., Grantsville, Scottish Rite Bodies and Nemesis Shrine Temple, Parkersburg, Builders for Christ, Calhoun Historical Society and Thomas Hollow Hunting Camp.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Gloria Jean Basnett Stevens; three daughters, Lydia Freeman of Flemington, Natasha Tichnell of Newark and Leigh Kinder of Glenville; one son, Mark Stevens of Grantsville; four grandchildren, Brittney and Nick Stevens of Grantsville and Noah and Cam Kinder of Glenville;  four step-granddaughters, Cassie Lamont of Grantsville, Tracy Galloway of Ft. Walton, Fla., Kelly Bell of Newark and Katie Jo Tichnell of Elizabeth; two step-great-grandchildren, Kaylen and Eyan Galloway; one brother, James of Ravenna, Ohio; and three sisters, Retta Johnson of Grantsville, Rachel Smith of St. Marys and Geneva Wilson of Grantsville.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Festus, Sheldon, Cleo and Samuel Stevens.

Services were held at Brooksville Baptist Church, with Rev. C.W. McDonald officiating. Burial was in Betts Cemetery.

AMBER ADAIR RIDDLE JOHNSON

Amber Adair Riddle Johnson, 46, of Nashville, Tenn., died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, Tenn.

She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of Janet Riddle Johnson and Stephen Dale Johnson.

She was a 1982 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and was a fashion model in New York City, a professional make-up and hair artist with her own line of make-up, Adair Minerals, and owned and operated Cuts Colors and Blondes Hair Salon, Nashville.

Surviving in addition to her parents are two sisters, Erica Loraine Johnson Elmore of Lubeck and Jennifer Adair Johnson McPeek of Rockport; two brothers, Steve Dale Johnson of Rockport and Bradford Dale Johnson of Washington; and aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Hazel Wilmoth Riddle; maternal grandfather, W. Paul Riddle of Grantsville; and paternal grandmother, Audra Sleeth.

Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Steve Morgan officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Calhoun County.

ROBERT A. ‘Bob’ STARCHER

Robert A. “Bob” Starcher, 68, of Lakemore, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Isaac and Bessie Starcher of Cremo.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and retired from Chrysler. He was a member of UAW Local 122 and owner of Starcher Painting Co. He was a past member of the Knights of Pythias and the Senior Vice Commander of Army Navy Garrison 273.

Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Eva; one daughter, Chanin George; two step-daughters, Sheila Foreman and Michele White; three brothers, Tommy, Ronald and Jimmy Wayne; one sister, Margaret Badgett; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Isaac Jr., Roy, Arnold and Harold; two sisters, Garnet Porter and Mildred Jean Richards; one step-son, James D. Gartner; and one granddaughter, Melissa Brown.

Services were held at Newcomer Funeral Home, Akron. Burial was in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

LOUISA YEARIAN

Louisa Yearian, 80, of West Chester, Pa., died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010.

She was born in Orma, the daughter of the late Aristotle and Mary Cottrell Butler.

She was a homemaker. Surviving are five daughters, Donna Smith, Connie Blackwell, Kathie Brogan, Claudette  Cox   and  Vickie   Buckalew;  two sons, Mike Yearian and C.J. Yearian; two sisters, Macel Carpenter and Nina Conley; three brothers, Tom, Charlie and Milton Butler; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marcy Adamcewicz, and one son, Neal Yearian.

Services were held at Orma Methodist Church. Burial was in Orma Methodist Church Cemetery.

DORIS JEAN TAYLOR

Doris Jean Taylor, 74, of Clay, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Hubbard House, Charleston.

She was born in Clay County, the daughter of Freeman and Nina Duffield.

She was a member of Alta Church of God and was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Rev. Arnold Taylor; two sons, Curt Dancey of Akron, Ohio, and Charles Wyant of Clay; four step-sons, Denzil Taylor, Dexter Taylor, Ronnie Taylor and Richard Taylor, all of Spencer; one brother, Ford Duffield of Akron; one sister, Deloris Duffield of Akron; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Donald Dawson and Rev. Paul Young officiating, and burial in McLaughlin Cemetery, Duck. Visitation was scheduled one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

DARYELL ‘Tater’ SMITH

Daryell L. “Tater” Smith, 69, of Grantsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at his home.

He was born in McDunn, the son of the late Milford W. and Blanche E. Hunt Smith.

He retired from Ford Motor Co., Brookpark, Ohio, at age 55 after 31½ years of service.

Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Michele L. Smith of Grantsville; five sons, Stephen, Stuart, Scott, David and Jesse Smith of Ohio; one step-daughter, Tina L. Whipkey of Grantsville; two brothers, Burl Smith of Florida and Michael Smith of Ohio; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Janice Cosentino, and one brother, Albert Smith.

At his wishes, no services were held.

ROBERT JAMES GRIFFIN, JR.

Robert James Griffin, Jr., 61, of Parkersburg, formerly of Calhoun County, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at his residence.

He was born in New Jersey, the son of Robert James Griffin, Sr., and the late Ethel M. Richards Griffin.

Surviving in addition to his father are one son, Robert James Griffin III; seven brothers and sisters; and a special friend and caregiver, Terry Glisson of Parkersburg.

Private graveside services were held at the convenience of the family.

NONA MAE MAZE

Nona Mae Maze, 94, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Munday, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.

She was born at Industry, the daughter of the late Sampson and Hazel Rose.

She was a retired teacher’s aide.

Surviving are one son, Roger Maze of Limestone, Tenn.; one daughter, Naomi Karen Richard of Green Sea, S.C.; 14 grand-children; many great-grandchildren; and a few great-great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Maze; two brothers, Oscar and Ross; one sister, Lucille; two sons, Blaine Maze and Clarence Maze, Jr.; and two daughters, Betty Krugman and Connie Lahman.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, with Rev. William Law officiating. Burial was in Maze Cemetery, Munday.

BETTY MAY WARNER

Betty May Warner, 64, of Chandlersville, Ohio, formerly of Grantsville, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Caldwell, Ohio, the daughter of Betty D. Ball Huberty of Caldwell and the late Nate Mayfield.

She was a member of First Church of Christ, Caldwell.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Roger E. Warner, Sr., whom she married June 22, 1963; two sons, Roger E. Warner, Jr., of Dexter City, Ohio, and Timothy Warner of Buckeye Lake, Ohio; one daughter, Sarah Elerick of Buckeye Lake; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Peggy Dovenbarger of Belle Valley and Sandra Clark of Dexter City; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one son, Stanley Carl Warner, and step-father, Edward Huberty.

Services were held at Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, Chandlersville, with Rev. William Pickenpaugh officiating. In keeping with Betty’s wishes, cremation was observed with inurnment at the family’s convenience.

EMIL LEE WHIPKEY, SR.

Emil Lee Whipkey, Sr., 84, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Tanner, the son of the late Clarence Whipkey and Bessie Wyers Whipkey.

He was a 1944 graduate of Parkers-burg High School, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of DAV Chapter 32. He retired as a truck driver from Central Motor Freight and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Emil L. Whipkey, Jr., of Mineral Wells and Charles Whipkey of Parkersburg; one daughter, Linda Woolard of Parkersburg; one sister, Onida Seebaugh of Lubeck; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Nadine Hupp Whipkey, who was born in Grantsville.

Services were held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, with Rev. John Lands officiating. Entombment followed in Three Crosses Mausoleum at Sunset Memory Gardens with military rites by American Legion Post 15.

LYNDOL KEITH FRYMIER

Lyndol Keith Frymier, 70, of Beaver, Ohio, formerly of Tanner, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Pineview Manor, Beaver.

He was born in Gilmer County, the son of the late Eustace and Ploma Grogg Frymier.

He was a member of Knights of Pythias Lodge, Tanner.

Surviving are one son, one daughter, six grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers.

He was preceded in death by one sister.

No other information was received.

Services were scheduled Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating, and burial in Mt. Liberty Cemetery, Tanner. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

ROSCOE LENARD MOORE

Roscoe Lenard Moore, 68, of Chloe, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Charleston Area Medical Center.

He was born in Kanawha County, the son of the late Clarence and Martha Tanner Moore.

Surviving are two daughters, Melissa K. Sparks of Creston, Ohio, and Demetra D. Moore of Kansas; one sister, Thelma Carte of Chloe; one brother, Mitchell Moore of Chloe; and three grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel and Grace Sparks.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Morris Moore, three brothers and two sisters.

It was Roscoe’s wishes that no services be conducted.

HAROLD GENE SEARS

Harold Gene Sears, 69, of Duck, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

He was born in Clay County, the son of the late Roy B. and Stella Burnside Sears.

He was a farmer and a Baptist.

Surviving are two brothers, Julius Sears of Chloe and Hubert Sears of Frametown; niece, Ann Lamb of Duck, with whom he made his home; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway. Burial will be in Moore Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services at the funeral home.

GENEVA ELLEN BENNETT HUSK

Geneva Ellen Bennett Husk, 92, of Grantsville, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Minnie Hamilton Health System.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Elza and Mary Jane Harris Bennett.

She worked for W.B. Gibson, Grantsville, for 38 years.

Surviving are one son, Clovis Ray Wade of Akron, Ohio, from her first marriage to Herbert Wade; one daughter, Wilma Jane Husk Bell from her second marriage to Charles G. Buck Bell; one step-son, Howard Dale Husk of Akron; one step-daughter, Deloris McCartney Davis of East Liverpool, Ohio; and several grand-children, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands; one son from her second marriage, Robert Eugene Husk; one step-son, Gilbert William Husk; five sisters, Edna Husk, Geneve Collins, Pauline Hornbeck, Ivelean Richards and Elenore Mills; and three brothers, Orval Bennett, Cay Bennett and Holly Golden (Bud) Bennett.

Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Alfred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Mt. Zion. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

MAXINE SMITH POWELL

Maxine Smith Powell, 81, of Cutler, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Grantsville, the daughter of the late Clarence S. and Nell M. Holpp Smith.

She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and a member of Dale United Methodist Church. She was a founding advisor to Palmers Lads & Lassies 4-H Club and a youth advisor for many years at Oak Hill United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, George S. Powell, whom she married Nov. 29, 1946; three sons, G. Sam Powell of Stockport, Ohio, William F. Powell of Cutler and Daniel J. Powell of Columbia, S.C.; one daughter, Barbara Kidder of Stockport; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Smith of Wartburg, Tenn.; three sisters, Emma J. Garish of Akron, Ohio, Martha Snyder of Wooster, Ohio, and Madylene Hamrick of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Herbert, Lester and Pete Smith.

Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, with Pastor Robin Swinsburg officiating. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at Barlow Chapel. Following services at the funeral home, family and friends are invited to a luncheon at Palmer Community Center. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. There will be no public graveside service.

JAMES DANA BAILEY

James Dana Bailey, 90, of Newton, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, in Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Henderson Calvert and Lillie Ann Hunt Bailey.

He retired from Union Carbide Corp., Alloy, in 1980. He was a longtime member of Newton Baptist Church, Newton, where he served many years as Sunday School superintendent.

Surviving are one daughter, Dawne Ann Church of Kerrville, Tex.; one son, Calvin Bailey of Cross Lanes; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia P. Greathouse Bailey; one son, James Dana “Jim” Bailey II; four sisters, Tressie Bailey, Delphia Brannon, Eva Spencer and Dessie Noe; and four brothers, Bruce, Woody, Clifford and H.C. Bailey, Jr.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Newton Baptist Church, Newton, with Rev. Ronald Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Point Cemetery, Newton. Visitation is Thursday, two hours prior to the service, at the church. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.

BERNARD JAMES McCUMBERS

Bernard James McCumbers, 91, of Rosedale, died at his home on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.

He was the son of the late Galry and Ada Cottrell McCumbers. He was a member of Fairview Church, Lower Nicut.

Surviving are his wife, Rhonda Pearl Cottrell McCumbers; five sons, Darrell McCumbers of Wollwine, Va., Dare McCumbers of Spencer, Denzil McCumbers of Rosedale, Robert Dale McCumbers of Elizabeth and Dwayne McCumbers of Shiloh, Ohio; two daughters, Connie Hardman of Navarre, Ohio, and Sandra McCumbers of Parkersburg; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grand-children; one brother, Galry Jr. McCumbers of Ohio; and three sisters, Gladys Snyder of Ohio, Linda McCumbers of Rosedale and Clara Turner of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Willis McCumbers, and two sisters, Geneva Nicholson and India Drennen.

Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial will be in Cottrell Cemetery, Bear Run. Visitation will be on Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.