Pleasants County, West Virginia Obituaries "S" Obits - Typed by Elizabeth Burns from hard copies provided by Bryan Doak Bills. USGenWeb Project NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, nor for commercial presentation by any other organization. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than as stated above, must obtain express written permission from the author, or the submitter and from the listed USGenWeb Project archivist. Submitted by burns@asu.edu *************************************** Oracle, Dec. 25, 1988 EDITH M. SALISBURY Edith Maxine Salisbury, 47, of Coolville, formerly of Sardis, died Friday, Dec. 23 in St. Joseph's Hospital at Parkersburg. She was born Sept. 10, 1941 at Fly to Robert and Mae Winland Huff. She was a Protestant. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence V. Salisbury Jr; two sons, Richard Salisbury of the home and John Congrove Jr of Matamoras; four daughters, Debra Congrove, Della Congrove and Connie Hoskinson, all of Matamoras and Susan McConnell of Sardis; five sisters, Mary Carr and Lucille Rose, both of Fly, Helen Edgell of Matamoras, Delores Boley of Loraine and Wilma Gucci of Florida; four brothers, Jack Huff of Bellaire, John Huff and Paul Huff, both of Ashland and Raymond Huff of Florida and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisers and two brothers. Services were held Tuesday in Rush Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Conley officating with burial in Sardis Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 20, 1991 JACOB VICTOR SALISBURY Jacob Victor "Vic" Salisburg, 81, of 214 Pennsylvania Ave., Marietta, died Nov. 15 at the Arbors of Marietta. He was born Sept. 25, 1910 at Sistersville, a son of the late Jacob F. and Eulala English Salisbury. He was a graduate of New Matamoras High Shcool and Marietta College. He had been a public school teacher for 43 years until his retirement in 1974. He had been a teacher and coach for two years at New Albany High School and had served as a teacher, coach, athletic director, principal and superintendent in the Switzerland of Ohio School District in Monroe County. After coming to Marietta in July 1977 from Woodsfield, he taught at the Marietta Christian School. He was a member of the Marietta Bible Center Church and Monroe Lodge 189 F&AM of Woodsfield. On June 13, 1936 he married Ruth Boulton of Rinard Mills. His wife survives with one brother, Jack Salisbury of Woodsfield; one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Elsie) Bachman of Marietta; one niece; five nephews; one great niece; and five great nephews. Funeral services were held at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with Rev. Myron Guiler ofifciating with interment in Oak Law Cemetery, Woodsfield. ****************************************************** Oracle, April 26, 1986 GRACE P. SALLEE Grace Powers Sallee, 67, of Parkersburg, died in St. Joseph's Hospital emergency room Monday, April 21 after a long illness. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late Enoch W. and Bertha May Gualt Powers. She was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church, American Baptist Women and was a former employee of the FMC Corp. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Virgil Sallee, current pastor of Cairo and North Fork Baptist Churches in Ritchie County and former pastor of Willow Island Baptist Church; five sons, Robert of Tampa, Fla., Clayton of Ferndale, Mich.,, Richard of Washington, Rev. Marvin Sallee of Vinton, Ohio and Paul of Parkersburg; two duaghters, Mrs. Joe (Marlene) Palmer and Melinda Blouir of Parkesrburg; five sisters, Mary Bennett, Hazel Wamsley and Irene Nelson of Parkersburg, Sophia Nuzum of Athens, Ohio and Tilena Copeland of Stewart, Ohio and 17 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, an infant daughter, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 3:30pm Thursday at Sunrise Baptist Church with Rev. Stergel Vincent officiating with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 13, 1983 HAZEL M. SALSBERRY Hazel M. Salsberry, 82, of Route 3, New Matamoras, Ohio, died Saturday in Marietta Mmeorial Hospital. She was born at Willow Island, the daughter of the late Ott and Maryetta Baker Noland. She was a member of the New Matamoras Church of Christ. Survivors include her step-mother, Nellie Noland of Parkerburg; two sons, William of Bloomingdale, Ohio and Robert of New Matamoras; two daughters, Kathleen West of Urichville, Ohio and Agnes Martin of New Matamoras; 20 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; two sisters, Bessie Cornell of Waverly and Laura Campbell of Willow Island; and two half-sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hozea Salsberry; one daughter, two brothers and two sisters. Services were held Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with burial in the New Matamoras Cemetery. **************************************************** 1921 MRS. J.W. SALSBERRY Mrs. J.W. Salsberry died suddenly on Monday morning of heart failure at her home in Fairplains. The funeral was held at the Church of Christ on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C.E. Fogel. Interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and five children. **************************************************** Oracle, June 30, 1988 MARY B. SALSBERRY Mary B. Salsberry, 92, of St. Marys, died Friday morning, June 24, at Care Haven of Pleasants. She was born at Woodsfield, a daughter of the late James W. and Jamima Windland Colvin. She was a member of the St. Marys Apostolic Faith Church. She is survived by one sister, Clara Windland of St. Marys and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded indeath by her first husband, Fred Cox; second husband, Charles Salsberry; five brothers and four sisters. Services were held Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Lough officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. ***************************************************** Oracle, dec. 20, 1984 JAMES ROBERT SALSBERRY James Robert Salsberry, 25, of New Matamoras died Monday night, Dec. 10 at a Parkersburg hospital as a result of multiple head injuries received in a Saturday afternoon traffic accident. Salsberry was riding in the bed of a pickup truck being used to haul junk when a set of bed springs struck him, knocking him out of the truck. He was taken to Marietta Memorial Hospital before being transferred to St. Josephs. He was born in Marietta, Ohio, son of Robert A. and Louise Jacobs Salsberry of New Matamoras. He is also survived by five sisters, Betty Leasure, Connie Loy, Nancy Salsberry, Ruth Leasure and Donna Salsberry, all of New Martinsville and his maternal grandmother, Martha Jacobs of Paden City. The funeral was held at 11am Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, with Philip T. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 4, 1971 ABE SAMBERSON, JR. Abe Bryan Samberson, Jr., 50, of Artesia, Calif. a former resident of East Liverpool, died recently at a hospital there after a long illness. He was born in East Liverpool, a son of Mrs. Ruth E. Samberson of East Liverpool and the late Abe Bryan Samerson Sr. He ws the grandson of the late Abe and Alice Samberson and the nephew of Oran E. Samberson of St. Marys. He had been employed by the City of East Liverpool. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Evalee Samberson, at home; three sons, Paul Michael Samberson and Robert Dean Samberson, both of California and James Samberson of East Liverpool; four daughters, Mrs. Sandra Smith of North Carolina, Mrs. Brenda Guerrero of El Monte Calif., Miss Sherry Samberson and Miss Ruth Ann Samberson, both at home; two brothers, Clinton Samberson of East Liverpool, and Ralph T. Samberson of Wellsville; a sister, Mrs. June Merrifield of California and two grandchildren. Services and burial were in Artesia. ************************************************** Dec. 1, 1924 JOSEPH A. SAMBERSON Joseph Samberson, little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Samberson was born August 17, 1923 and died Dec. 1, 1924, age 1 year, 3 months and 13 days. He is survived by his mother who resided at East Liverpool, Ohio, his father having preceded him to the Great Beyond, five weeks ago. He leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The Golden Gates were opened wide. ****************************************************** October 27, 1924 ODE J. SAMBERSON Ode J. Samberson, died at the sanatorium at Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 27. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Samberson of Broad Run. He was born Feb. 4, 1895, being 29 years, 8 months and 23 days of age. He was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hall on April 20, 1922, unto this union one son was born. He is survived by his wife, son, Joseph Nelson; father and Mother, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Samberson; two sisters, Mrs. Isaac Smith and Mrs. Port Shingleton, all of St. Marys; three brothers, Oran E. and Via Samberson of St. Marys and Abe Samberson of East Liverpool, Ohio. His remians were taken to East Liverpool, Ohio for burial. Services were held at the home of his father-in-law. His remains were laid to rest in the RiverView cemetery on Friday at 2:00. **************************************************** Oracle, July 22, 1982 MRS. RUTH E. SAMBERSON Mrs. Ruth E. Samberson of 1624 Cleveland Ave., East Liverpool, Ohio died Sunday morning, July 18, in Orlando, Fla. where she was visiting her son. She had been a resident of East Liverpool for about 70 years. Mrs. Samberson was born in St. Marys, Aug. 25, 1899, a daughter of Alexander Bailey and Sara Seevers Bailey. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Chester. Survivors include two sons, Ralph T. Samberson of Wellsville, Ohio; and Clinton Samberson of Orlando, Fla. one daughter, Mrs. Francis (June) Merrifield of Lakewood, Calf., 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Martin Funeral Home, East Liverpool on Wednesday, July 21. Burial was at Locust hill, Chester. ******************************************************** Sentinel, May 10, 1996 ORAL G. SAMPSON Oral G. "Hoot" Sampson, 81, of Riverside Dr., St. Marys, died Wednesday, May 8, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways in Gilmer County and was a former carpenter. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Leroy and Belle Marks Sampson. He is survived by his wife, Ruby H. Sampson; three sons, Otis Sampson of Sterling, Ohio, Kenneth of Millstone nad Willard Sampson of St. Marys; two daughters, Ellen Coen of Barberton, Ohio and Mary West of Sand Ridge; 14 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 2pm Sunday at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee nad Rev. Mike Worf officiating, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Grantsville. ********************************************************* Oracle, Feb. 18, 1988 SHIRLEY W. SAMS Shirley W. Sams, 90, of Elizabeth, died Tuesday morning in Camden-Clark Memorial hospital, Parkersburg, following a long illness, Feb. 16. He was born in Wirt County, a son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Ida May Wine Sams. He was a member of the Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene and formerly of the Big Tygart United Methodist Church. He was an owner of Sam's Restaurant on old Route 21 and a former employee of O'Ames Co., Parkersburg. He was also a former employee of Gatewood Products, Parkersburg. He is survived by his wife, Ruth West Sams; two sons, Shirley C. of Vienna and Robert J. of Weston; one daughter, Ida Mae Carney of Williamstown; five stepsons, Charles Pickerell of Lubeck, Richard Murray and Darrell Murray both of Mineral Wells, Ronald Murray and Gary Murray, both of Parkersburg; two stepdaughters, Linda Bennett and Sheilia Washburn both of St. Marys; one brother, Robert D. Sams of Murraysville; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and 10 step-grandchildren and four stepgreat-grandhcildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Millie J. Vance Sams in 1978; one daugher, Paysy Sue Coltrider; one step-son , three brothers and two sisters. Serivces will be Thursday at 2pm at Metheny Funeral Home in Mineral Wells with Rev. Jerry L. Boron officiating with burial in Big Tygart Lake Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 4, 1986 JOSEPH J. SAMUELS Joseph J. Samuels, 72, of Cincinnati, Ohio died at his home, Aug. 28 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Campbell Samuels; a daughter, Stephanie Coaston; one granddaughter, Susannah Carrie Coaston; three sisters, Diana Cawley, Catherine Buzas and Sarah Buzas, all of Pittsburgh, Pa. Samuels retired as a professor from the University of Cincinnati having served as that school's dean and asst. dean. He spent 12 years in St. Marys, teaching biology and social studies at the high school. He was also a coach, journalism teacher and yearbook sponsor, as well as coach of junior and senior class plays during his years at SMHS. He met his wife, Audrey Campbell of St. Marys while they were attending West Liberty State College and they were married July 3, 1939. After resigning his position at St. Marys High School, he went to Columbus and spent one year at the newly-organized Franklin- Marion High School. From there he went to Cincinnati to teach at the Wyoming District High School. Samuels was a veteran of World War II, having served three years in the Army in the Philippines. ****************************************************** Oracle, dec. 1, 1988 ADA MAY SANDERS Ada May Sanders, 99 of 300 Second St., New Matamoras, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 23, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Heater, WV, a daughter of the late William and Minnesota Pennington Prince. She had been a homemaker and attended the Matamoras Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one daughter, Lottie M. Yonally of New Matamoras; one grandson, Hunter Brown of Monroe, Mich.; seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Allen B. Ross in 1953; her second husband Hubert Sanders in 1974 and one granddaughter. Services were held Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras with Rev. James Knowlton officiating with burial in Matamoras Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, April 5, 1984 MATTIE SANDERS Miss Mattie Sanders of Alexandria, Va. died in the Woodbine Nursing Center there April 2, She was 94 years old. Until December 1983, Miss Sanders had resided with her brother, the late William L. Sanders. Survivors include two sisters, Miss Mary Sanders of Memphis, Tenn and Mrs. Alice Adkins of St. Marys and one nephew, Lt. Col. John B. Adkins of McDill Air Force Base, Fla. Miss Sanders was educated at Warrensburg State College in Missouri and the Teachers' College of Columbia University and devoted her career to teaching. She taught at Arkansas State College for 30 years and at the time of her retirement was dean of women at Union College, Jackson, Tenn. She was a member of the Eastern Star and D.A.R. A memorial service will be held Thursday in Alexandria, with interment of ashes in the family plot in Memphis, Mo. ******************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 19, 1984 WILLIAM L. SANDERS William L. Sanders of Alexandria, Va. brother of Mrs. Elgin Adkins, died Jan. 13. Sanders was graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in Civil Engineering and served as a Battalion Commander in World War II. He was employed by the Federal Aviation Commission on engineering projects around the country--the Dulles International Airport near Washington being his last before retiring in that area. He is survived by two other sisters, Miss Matie Sanders of Alexandria and Miss Mary Sanders of Memphis, Mo. Lt. Col. John B. Adkins of McDill Air Force Base, Fla., represented the family at a memorial service held Jan. 16 in Alexandra. Interment of ashes will take place in Memphis, Mo. at the convenience of Miss Mary Sanders. ****************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 22, 1979 MRS. GERTRUDE SANDY Mrs. Gertrude Sandy, 65, of Steubenville, Ohio, formerly of Pleasants County, died at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital last Tuesday, Nov. 13. She was born in St. Marys, daughter of Mrs. Edwinna Grove of St. Marys and the late George Grove. She is also survived by two sons, Melvin of New Cumberland and Joe of Follansbee; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Simmons of Follansbee and Mrs. Carol Fithen of Steubenivlle; three brothers, Alden Grove of Parkersburg, the Rev. Lester Grove, pastor of St. John United Methodist Church, Vienna and Stanley Grove of Burgettstown, Pa; a sister June Byers of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Sandy. The funeral was held Friday at the James Funeral Home in Follansbee, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Sistersivlle. ********************************************************** Sentinel, August 10, 1993 MAYME M. SANDY Mayme M. Sandy, 95, of Cairo, died Monday, Aug. 9, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Sandy was a member of the Cairo Order of Eastern Star 39 and the United Methodist Church, Cairo. She was born in Borling springs, a daughter of the late Perry and Elizah Welling Higgens. She is survived by three sons, H. Max Sandy of Meadsville, Teddy Ralph Sandy of Fairborn, Ohio and Lloyd Sandy of Edgewood, Ky; three daughters, Elizabeth Windom of Parkersburg, Nina Sandy of Cairo and Mary Moore of Buckhannon; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Sandy and two sons. The funeral will be at 11am Wednesday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo, with Rev. Clelie Rexroad officaiting with burial in Cairo Masonic Memorial Park. ************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 18, 1970 WILLIAM H. SANDY William H. "Bill" Sandy , 49 of Opelika, Ala., died Friday, Sept. 12 of an unexpected illness in Opelika. Sandy was born in Cairo, son of the late Harve M. Sandy and Mayme Higgins Sandy, Cairo. He was a veteran of World War II and a veteran of the Korean conflict. He was retired from the U.S. Army as a master sergeant. He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Margarette Sandy of Opelika; a son, William H. Sandy of Florida; three brothers, Harvey M. "Max" of Bens Run, Ralph of Fairborn, Ohio and Lloyd of Covington, Ky; three sisters, Elizabeth Windom of Parkesrburg, Nina Sandy of Cairo and Mary Moore of Finch, Pleasants County. Military graveside services were held Monday at Fort Bennings in Columbus, Ga. Burial was in the military cemetery. ******************************************************** Sentinel, May 14, 1994 STEVEN R. SANGER Steven R. Sanger, 38, of 53 Lexington Park Drive, Vienna, died Friday, May 13, at his residence. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. He worked for E.I. DuPont as an area supervisor and was an avid fly fisherman and archery enthusiast. He was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, a son of Rex and Dorothy Stevens Sanger of Maquoketa, Iowa. In addition to his parents, he is surivved by his wife, Ann L. Giddings Sanger; one son, Steven Andrew "Andy" Sanger of Vienna; two brothers, Michael Sanger and Joel Sanger both of Maquoketa, Iowa, his grandmother, Mary Behr of Clinton, Iowa; one nephew Michael Paul Sanger of Commanche, Iowa and a number of cousins. The funeral will be at 10am Monday at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Jmaes Chetok and Rev. Edward M. Bell officiating. Burial will be Thursday in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa. ******************************************************** April 7, 1923 MRS. F.F. SARBER Mrs. F.F. Sarber, mother of O.M. Sarber of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Icie James at Waverly on Saturday, April 7 at an advanced age. Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Sarber, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Triplett and daughter Jane and Mrs. Myrtle Williams and daughter Catherine attended the funeral which was held at Parkersburg on Monday. ********************************************************* Sentinel, August 22, 1994 OLGA J. SARBER Olga J. Sarber, 96, St. Marys, died Saturday, Aug. 20 at Care Haven of Pleasants, Belmont. Mrs. Sarber was a 1916 graduate of St. Marys High School and attended Mountain State Business College, Parkersburg. She was a long time writer for the St. Marys Oracle and with her husband had owned and operated Sarber's Grocery, St. Marys. She was the oldest sustaining member of St. Marys Presbyterian Church. She was born in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Frank F. and Louise Schauwecker Agnew. She is surivved by two grandsons; two great-grandsons; a sister, Betty Lee Stiegner of Smithville, Va; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry H. Sarber; a daughter, Mary Marie "Peggy" Traverse, tow sisters, Milderd Tripplett and Frances Jeavons; and two brothers, Robert Agnew and Julius Agnew. Graveside services will be held 11am Tuesday at St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************************* Sentinel, Jan. 29, 1990 HENRY H. SARBER Henry Hultz Sarber, 89, of St. Marys, died Sunday at Care Haven of Pleasants at Belmont, Jan. 28. He was born in St. Marys, son of the late O.M. and Ella Hultz Sarber. He was a charter member of First Presbyterian Church of St. Marys, a charter member of St. Marys Volunteer Fire Dept. and was a grocer in St. Marys for many years. He was a 50 year member of St. Marys lodge 41 AF & AM. He is survived by his wife, Olga Jean Agnew Sarber; a son-in-law, Joe T. Traverse of Lake Charles, La., two grandsons; two great- grandsons. He was preceded in death by his only duaghter, Peggy Traverse in 1989. Graveside services will be 11am Wednesday at St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 14, 1982 MATILDA K. SARVER Matilda "Tillie" K. Sarver, 75, of 121 Fay St., Marietta, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 5 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Lawrence Township, Ohio, a daughter of the late Fred and Mary Best. She attended the New Life Pentecostal Church on Seventh Street and had been employed at the Pennington Bakery for 28 years until her retirement in 1972. Surviving are two sons, Cecil and Albert Sarver, both of Marietta; two daughters, Julie Martin of Marietta and Thelma Wright of Reno, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; ;nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, Bertha Heran of Marietta, Lillie Miller of Newport, Margaret Hasley of Barlow and Fannie Fleming of Lower Salem, Ohio; and a brother, Ervin Poole of Carrolton ,Ohio. Services were held Friday, 1pm in the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with Rev. Victor Bentley officiaiting. Burial was in East Lawn Memorial Park. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 17, 1994 ALETHA SATTERFIELD Aletha W. Satterfield, 81, of Pennsboro, died Saturday, Oct. 15, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Satterfield workd at Miles Manufacturing for more than 20 years as a sewing machine operator and was Protestant. She was born in Glendale, Ritchie Countie, a daughter of the late Daniel W. and Shella C. Morrison Satterfield. She is survived by a son, Phillip A. Correll of Vienna; two brothers Orville L. Satterfield of Vienna and Sterling S. Satterfield of St. Marys; two grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Tuesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro with Rev.Martin L. Corbin officiating, with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery near Glendale. ******************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 4, 1998 D.L. SATTERFIELD, SR. Delbet L. Satterfield Sr. 67 of Cairo, died Feb. 1 at St .Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born at Bear Run near Glendale in Ritchie County to the late Charles Morrison and Mary Iona Ashby Satterfield. He was a US Army veteran with service in occupied Germany. He was a retired truck driver with Quaker State Oil Corp with 20 years of service. He had been employed at Mountaineer Bulk Service of Pike. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Lee Carper Satterfield; two sons, Wayne of Parkersburg and Delbert Jr of Cairo; one daughter, Tammy Cronin of St. Marys; two sisters, Thelma Goodwin of Parkersburg and Evelyn Johnson of Anchorage Alaska and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Arley Satterfield, Burl Satterfield, Norman, Charles and Everett Satterfield and two sisters, Irene James and Geraldine Hudkins. Services were Tuesday t McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with Evangelist Terry Jones officiating with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Glendale. **************************************************** Sept. 1913 EMERY BLAINE SATTERFIELD Emery Blaine Satterfield, a son of Lee Satterfield of Adlai, this county, died suddenly at Meadville, Pa. on Saturday last. He had followed the trade of tailoring and had traveled extensively, being recently located at Philadelphia and having been at Meadville only a short time. While there he was seized with a severe cold and cramps and applied to a local physician for relief. It is stated that the doctor gave the young man a dose of morphine to relieve the pain but it proved to be an overdose and the patient never rallied from its effects, dying in a short time after the drug had been administered. Senator C.P. Craig of this city went to Meadville and had the body brought here on Sunday evening and on Monday morning it was taken out to Finch, near the family residence for interment. The deceased was 29 years old and had relatives in this country and at parkersburg. The physician who had administered the morphine was arrested for malpractice. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Dec. 11, 1991 EVERETT S. SATTERFIELD Everett S. Satterfield, 70, of Route 1, Cairo, Glendale Community, died TuesdayDec. 10 at his residence. Satterfield had been self-employed as the owner of the Green and White Truck Stop and Grocery. He was a graduate of the Pennsboro High School class of 1942. He was born near Glendale in Ritchie County, a son of the late Charles Morrison and Mary Iona Satterfield. He is survived by his wife, Emma Jean Gibson Satterfield; one daughter, Mary E. Bills of St. Marys; one granddaughter, Angela E. Bills at the family home; two brothers, Charles M. Satterfield, Jr. of Pennsboro and Delbert Satterfield of Cairo, Glendale Community and two sisters, Thelma Goodwin of Parkersburg and Evelyn Johnson of Fairbanks, Alaska. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be 1pm Friday at McCullough-Rogers funeral home, Pennsboro with Rev. Martin L. Corbin officiating wiht interment in Masonic Cemetery at Ellenboro. ******************************************************** Oracle, Aug. 27, 1981 GERTRUDE M. SATTERFIELD Gertrude M. Satterfield, 74 of St. Marys, died last Monday afternoon at the St. Joseh's Hospital, Parkersburg, Aug. 17. She was born in Ritchie County, daughter of the late Alonzo and Allie Bowie Mulneix. She was a member of the St. Marys united Methodist Church and was retired from the Colin Anderson Center. She is survived by her husband, Sanford C. Satterfield; two sons, Sanford D. Satterfield of St .Marys and Gary L. Satterfield of Indianapolis, Ind., a sister Golda Schofield of Pike and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, a grandchild and four brothers. The funeral was held at 1pm Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Burial was in Wince Chapel Cemetery at Pike. ***************************************************** May 25, 1986 HOWARD HOMER SATTERFIELD Howard Homer Satterfield, 80, of Waverly,died Monday morning in Williamstown at the residence of his daughter, Jackie Mahaney. He was born in Calcutta, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Satterfield. He was a heavy equipment operator, a member of the Waverly Presbyterian Church and the Williamstown Masonic Lodge No. 129. He is surivved by a daughter Jackie Mahaney of Williamstown; a sister, Adah Mossor of Ellenboro; and three grandhcildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Satterfield. The funeral will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Ogdin Funeral Home in Parkersburg with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ********************************************************* Leader, June 16, 1984 IDA M. SATTERFIELD Ida M. Satterfield, 90, Route 3, St. Marys, died Wednesday evening, June 6, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was five days short of her 91st birthday. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Jerry and Louise Martin Brooks. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She is survived by four sons, Kenneth and Roy Satterfield of St. Marys, Dale of Newport, Ohio and William of Reedsville; two daughters, Mrs. Elvin (Sis) Wells and Mrs. James (Tillie) Maston of St. Marys; a brother Ellick Brooks of Fairmont; a sister, Effie Adams of Washington, Pa; 24 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Satterfield and one son, Glen Satterfield. Services were held at 2pm Saturday at Glen Dale United Methodist Church, with Rev. Ernest F. Marty officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery at Twin Oaks. ********************************************************* Feb. 23, 1994 IRENE SATTERFIELD Irene Satterfield, 70, of Ridgewood Court, Marieta, died Feb. 23 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to the late Floyd and Lydia Murphy Lafferty. She lived in Prestonsburg before moving to Marietta in 1945. She was employed at the Washington County home and while living in Prestonsburg was employed as a waitress. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 64 and the Baptist Temple in Reno. Surviving are her husband, Orville Satterfield, three sons, Barry D. Barnes of Newport, Larry Barnes of Edgewater, Fla. and Tom Barnes of Marietta; seven grandchildren and one sister, Jean Linn of Cambridge. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John C. Barnes; one sister, Reba Leep and two brothers, Henry Lafferty and Curt Lafferty. Services were Monday at McClure-Schafer Funral Home in Marietta with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************** News, Oct. 10, 1993 IVA PEARL SATTERFIELD Iva Pearl Satterfield, 77, of St. Marys, died Oct. 9 at her residence. She was born in Pike, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Cassidy Hanion. She was retired from the Colin Anderson center in St. Marys. She ws a member of the Glendale Rebekah Lodge and was retired district deputy president of the Rebekah Lodges of West Virginia. She had received the Decoration of Chivalry from the Rebekah Lodge. She was a member of the Pipefitters Local 565 Auxiliary, had booked the senior citizens busing for the Park Transit and was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Okey O. Satterfield, one daughter, Shirley Lamp of Pennsboro, one sister, Grace Fannin of Akron; and one brother, The Rev. Dan Hanlon of Akron; two grandsons, Robert Shepard of Ellenboro and Aaron Lamp of Atlanta, Ga., one granddaughter Ivannah Lamp of Portsmouth, Va; two great- granddaughters, Hailey Shepard and Hannah Shepard, both of Pennsboro. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marsha Malloy. Services, 3pm Tuesday, Ruttencutter Funeral Home, the Rev. Dan Hanlon officiating with burial in Willow island Cemetery. ************************************************************* Sentinel, Sept. 14, 1989 LENORA SATTERFIELD Lenora Satterfield, 94, of Route 1, Cairo, Glen Dale Community, died Wednesday, Sept. 13 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late C.W. Adams and Fanny Hendrickson Adams. She was a retired store clerk. She was a member of Glen Dale United Methodist Church and Glen Dale Farm Women's Club. She is survived by one son, Guy A. Satterfield of Cairo, three brothers, Homer Adams of Canton, Harman Adams of Dallas, Texas and Cecil Adams of Parkersburg; one sister, Gertrude Doak of San Angelo, Texas; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie S. Satterfield, one son, Roy W. Satterfield, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral will be 1pm Friday at Glen Dale United Methodist Church with Rev. Danny Martin officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Glen Dale. **************************************************** Leader, Jan 13, 1947 MRS. M.H. SATTERFIELD Mrs. Olive Selma Satterfield, wife of Hartley Satterfield, died suddenly at the family home on Dewey Avenue on Monday afternoon. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mrs. Satterfield was born in Ritchie County, WV on Jan. 28, 1893. She was a daughter of the late William H. and Elizabeth Bolton Hamilton. In addition to her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Richard Neyman and Miss Martha Satterfield of St. Marys, two stepsons, Russell Satterford of Akron and Jack Satterfield of Baltimore, Md., two stepdaughters, Mrs. B. Byers of Hebron and Mrs. Stitt of Meadville Pa. and one brother Omar Hamilton of St. Marys. ********************************************************* Sentinel, Oct. 9, 1991 ROY SATTERFIELD Roy Satterfield, 56, of Belmont WV died Sunday at his residence. He is survived by one daughter, Brenda Satterfield of St. Marys; one stepson, Randy Wise of St. Marys; two sisters, Mrs. Addeline Wells and Mrs. Tillie Matson, both of St. Marys; three brothers, Kenneth Satterfield of St. Marys, Dale and William both of Newport, Ohio; former wife, Irene Satterfield of Bens Run and three grandhcildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Glen Satterfield. The funeral will be 1pm Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery at Twin Oaks. ****************************************************** Oracle, August 12, 1982 ERNESTINIA SAUER Ernestinia Sauer, 76, of Parkersburg and St. Marys, widow of Robert Sauer, died Thursday, Aug. 5, at Arlington Personal Care Home in Parkersburg. The Pleasants County native was a member of the George Street Church of Christ in St. Marys and was retired after 30 years with the former American Viscose. She is survived by three brothers, Sherman and Charles Sauer of Akron, Ohoi and Bernard Sauer of St. Marys; and three sisters, Bernice Ingraham of Williamstown and Eleanor Rolston and Edith Stewart of St. Marys. The funeral was held at 2:30pm Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial was in New Bethal Cemetery. ************************************************************ 1924 FRED SAUER Fred Sauer, aged 50, died at his home near Delong on Monday morning after a brief illness. He was buried at Bethel cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife and 8 children. ******************************************************** Oracle, March 3, 1977 ROBERT SAUER Robert Sauer, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of St. Marys, died Feb. 23 in Tucson. He was a member of the church of Christ and is survived by his widow, Ernestina Sauer. Funeral services were held at 2pm Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Evang. Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery in Pleasants County. ***************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 28, 1998 WOODROW SAUERS Woodrow "Woody" Sauers, 48, of Wexhaw, NC died Oct. 24 at Carolina Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1950 in Pleasants County to Bernard and June Cox Sauers of St. Marys. He was an engineer with Day and Zimmerman International Inc. in Charlotte, N.C. He is surivved by his wife, Annette Sauers, of Wexhaw and two brothers, Dan Sauers of St. Marys and Alfred Sauers of Parkersburg. A memorial service was held Tuesday at McEwen Funeral Home in Monroe, N.C. ********************************************************** Oracle, April 11, 1985 WALTER H. SAY Walter H. Say, 88 of St. Marys, died Sunday evening, in Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born at Trail Run, Ohio, a son of the late Benton and Mary Stuart Say. He was a veteran of World War I, a 50 year member of Ellenboro Lodge No. 50, AF & AM, a member of O'dell Long Chapter, No. 25, Royal Arch Masons; a 66 year member of Pleasants Post No. 79, of the American Legion. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Viginaia Maple of Harrisville and a brother, Carl Say of Harrisville. He was preceded indeath by two brohters and one sister. Services were held at 1:30pm Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. George Harris officiating. Burial was in Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery with military graveside rites. ************************************************************* Oracle, April 11, 1990 STEVEN A. SAYERS Steven Andrew Sayers, 3 month old infant son of Frank Sayers and Kyle Ann Shumaker, both of Belmont, died Monday morning at his residence. He was born in Parkersburg. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother Mary Fluharty of Belmont; paternal grandmother, Joann Sayers of Belmont; paternal grandfather, Harley Sayers of Marietta; and paternal great- grandmother Clairce Felter of Belmont. Graveside services will be at 2pm today at the IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 3, 1995 JIMMIE L. SAYGER Jr. Jimmie Lee Sayger, Jr. 39, of 19th Street, Vienna died Thursday, Feb. 2 at Camden-Clark Mmeorial Hospital after an extended illness. Sayger was a 1974 St. Marys High School graduate and attended West Virginia Univeristy for two years and the North Carolina School of Art. He was a choreographer for Adidas Sportswear in Los Angeles, Cal. He attend Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Jimmie Lee and Barbara J. Paynter Sayger of Vienna. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brohter, Jeffrey Wayne Sayger of Parkersburg; two sisters, Teresa K. Davis of Parkersburg and Kathy Jean Miller of Ashland, Ky; maternal grandmother Katherine Elizabeht Paynter of St. Marys and several nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, George R. Paynter and paternal grandparents, George H. and Fanny E. Sayger. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church with Rev. Arthur L. Bennett III and Rev. Donald Bretz officiating with burial in Oddfellows Cemetery, St. Marys. *****************************************************8 Oracle, May 22, 1986 WILLIAM SAMUEL SAYGER William Samuel Sayger, 67, of Ypsihanti, Mich., died May 14. He was born May 7, 1919 in St. Marys, a son of the late G.H. Sayger and Fanny Lamp Sayger. Surivvors include one daughter, Alberta Penley of Garden City, Mich., three sons, Freddie, Eddie and Steve Sayger, all of Garden City, Mich.; five brothers, Robert and Ray Sayger of Tacoma, Wash., Louis Sayger of Parkersburg, Jimmie Sayger of St. Marys and Edward Sayger of Marietta, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Georgia Tice of Taylor, Mich., Mrs. Glenna Seevers of Newport, Ohio and Mrs. Bonnie Stevens, of Fly, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a son, William Sayger, Jr; two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held May 17 at Garden City Michigan. ****************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 27, 1991 CARL J. SAYRES Carl Junior Sayres, 54, of Southgate Trailer Park, Reno, died Feb. 20 at Selby General Hospital. He was born in Constitution, a son of the late Jesse Earl and S. Artie Elizabeth McAtee Sayres. He had served in the US Army from 1958-1960 and had been lock operator at the Willow Island Dam until his retirement in 1991 because of ill health. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Shirley R. Kidd Sayres; three sons, David Sayres of Marietta, Daniel of Waverly and Darin at home; one daughter, Elizabeth at home; two grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Serivces were held Saturday t McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta with burial in Gravel Bank Cemetery with military rites. **************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 29, 1992 H.L. DICK SAYRES Harley L. "Dick" Sayres, 67, of Waverly, died Jan. 21 at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Wood County, a son of Jess and Artie McAtee Sayres. He was a US Army veteran of World War II and had worked as a driver for Mark Williams Blacktop Co. He is surivved by his wife, Phyllis Joanne Felter Sayres; two sons, Thomas Sayres, Parkersburg and Frank Sayres, St. Marys; two duaghters, Carolyn Sayres, Waverly and Peggy Satterfield, Pennsboro; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Harman, Marietta and Lawrence and one sister, Julia Eddy, Marietta. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, three brothers and one sister. Private services were held at Gravel Bank Cemetery. ******************************************************** Leader, Dec. 22 ,1999 MARY E. SAYRE Mary E. Sayre, 89, of Galipolis, Ohio, died Dec. 18 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. She was born Jan. 23, 1910 in Pleasants County to the late Austin and Mariah Bailey Adams. She was a homemaker and a member of Rodney United Methodist Church and its quilters and the Grange and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is surivved by one son, Thomas E. Sayre of Gallipolis; one stepson, Charles L. Sayre of Millersburg, Ohio; one niece, Betty Merry of Gallipolis; one brother, Don Adams and his wife, Rose of Belmont; two sisters, Mable Wagoner of Ohio and Sissy Matthews and her husband, Roy of St. Marys, three grandhcildren; one great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Sayre in 1985; and several brothers and sisters. Services will be Tuesday at 1pm at Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis with Pastor Arland King officiating wiht burial in Ohio Valley Mmeory Gardens. ***************************************************** Sentinel, Sept. 4, 1995 CLIFFORD SCADDEN A St. Marys man died Saturday, Sept. 2, a result of a single vehicle accident, a spokesman for the Pleasants County Sheriff's Department said. Clifford T. "Pete" Scadden, 73, was attempting to maneuver his vehicle in the driveway of his home when it jumped forward over a hill and crashed into a tree, deputy Steve McFarland said. He died while being transported to St. Joseph's Hospital. The accident happened around 11am and he was alone in the 1988 Dodge truck. Pleasants County emergency and fire squads also responded to the French Creek area accident. Scadden was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Johnny T. and Elsie Locke Scadden. He retired from Laborers Local Union 1085 and was a member of Calcutta United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Erma West Scadden and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Scadden; and a sister Thelma B. Plum. Services will be 1pm Wednesday at Ruttencutter Fuenral Home, St. Marys with Rev. Robert Hasty officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF cemetery. **********************************************88 Oracle, June 3, 1982 CLYDE M. SCADDEN Clyde M. Scadden, 73 of Route 2, St. Marys, died last Wednesday, May 26, at his residence. He was a Pleasants County native, a construction worker, a World War II veteran, a member of Calcutta United Methodist Church and Laborer's Union Local No. 1085 in Parkersburg. He is survived by a daughter, Catherine Smith of Route 2, St. Marys; a brother Robert in Texas and two grandchildren. His wife, Lucy Mercer Scadden died in 1966. The funeral was held at 1pm Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Pastor Ted Ball ofifciating. Burial was in Ingram Ridge Cemetery. ***************************************************** Leader, May 26, 1984 DOROTHY SCADDEN Mrs. Dorothy Scadden, 36, of Route 39, St. Marys, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, May 22, after a long illness. Born in Pleasants County, she was the daughter of Lucille Adams Lucas of St. Marys and the late Rosmond Lucas. She was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. Other survivors include her husband, Freddie Scadden; two daughters, Melissa Jo and Tessie Lynn, both at home; three brothers, Gary Lucas of Schultz and Max and James Lucas, both of St. Marys; and four sisters, Dora Lucas of St. Marys, Velma Stull of Hebron and Irene Kemp and Esther Dearth, both of Ben's Run. The funeral was held at 2pm Friday at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, March 20, 1991 ELSIE FAY SCADDEN Elsie Fay Scadden, 92, of St. Marys, died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Scadden was a member of Pleasants United Methodist Church. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Bill and Ida Williamson Locke. She is survived by one son, Clifford T. Scadden of St. Marys; one daughter, Thelma Plum of East Liverpool, Ohio; three granddaughters; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Scadden; one son, Lawrence Scadden and a number of brothers and sisters. The funeral will be 1pm Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys; with Rev. Darrell Gooden officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Jan. 23, 1969 MRS. EPSIE SCADDEN Rites for Mrs. Epsie Scadden, 75, of 140 Wells St., Marietta, who died yesterday in Marietta Memorial hospital will be conducted at 2pm Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home at St. Marys. The Rev. William Snider will officiate with burial to be in Harmony Grove Cemetery in Pleasants County. Born in Pleasants county, she was a daughter of the late William Leroy and Eva Brown Treadway. She was a member of the Baptist church. Survivors include one son, Raymond Scadden of Clarksburg; three daughters, Mrs. Grace Flegal of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Iva West of St. Marys and Mrs. Eva Turill with whom she had made her home in Marietta for the last eight years; two brothers, Norman and Donald Treadway, both of St. Marys; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Saundicker of St. Marys and 21 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Scadden who died in 1956, two sons, Harley and William, two brothers, Earl and Randall Treadway and one sister, Mrs. Clara Fleming. ************************************************* Oracle, Feb. 1, 1973 GEORGE B. SCADDEN Funeral services for George Bernard Scadden, 62, of Route 2, St. Marys, who died, Jan. 24 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Wednesday morning, were held Saturday at the St. Marys U.M. Church with Rev. Howard VanDyne and Rev. George McCune officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Goerge W. and Rachael Blouir Scadden. He was a member of the Calcutta U.M. Church. He is survived by his widow, Gertrude Templeton Scadden; two sons, Lester Scadden of Rt 2, St. Marys and Gary Scadden of Route 1, Williamstown; one daugher, Mrs. George (Roxie) Ambrose of Parkesrburg; two brothers, Clyde Scadden of St. Marys and Robert Scadden in Texas and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three half-brothers and one son. *************************************************** Sentinel, April 2, 190 H.E. "Bud" SCADDEN Harold E. "Bud" Scadden, 81 of Route 1, St. Marys, Finch Community, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born near Glendale, Ritchie County, a son of the late Etta Scadden. He was a retired truck driver for Newport Lumber Co. in Newport. He was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch. He is survived by three sons, Larry L. Scadden of Harrisville, Bobby G. Scadden of Lubeck and Michael Scadden of Washington; two daughters, Joan McHenry of Smithville, and Pam Cowan of Harrisville; one sister, Phyllis Cromer of Largo, Fla; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1pm Tuesday at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch with Rev. Joe Hatcher officating and burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery near Glendale. ********************************************************* Oracle, June 22, 1972 JOHN T. SCADDEN John T. Scadden, 79, of Route 2, St. Marys, died Monday afternoon at the St. Joseph's hospital, June 19. He was born in St. Marys, Sept. 20, 1892, son of the late John H. and Sarrah Cornell Scadden. He attended the United Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Locke Scadden; two sons, Clifford T. Scadden and Lawrence H. Scadden of Route 2, St. Marys; one daughter, Mrs. Earnie Plumm of East Liverpool, one sister, Mrs. Luther Plumm of Route 2, St. Marys, three grandchildren and nine great-granchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Thursday at Rutencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Rev. George McCune officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ********************************************************** News, Nov. 8, 1987 LAWRENCE H. SCADDEN Lawrence H. Scadden, 62, of St. Marys, died Friday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County, WV, a son of Elsie Locke Scadden of St. Marys and the late John T. Scadden. He was a Methodist and a member of Local 1085 Laborers, Parkersburg. He is survived by his wife, Erma West Scadden; one brother, Clifford T. Scadden of St. Marys; one sister, Thelma Plum of East Liverpool, Ohio and three nieces. Services will be 1pm Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys with Rev. Robert Buskirk officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 21,1992 ORA V. SCADDEN Ora V. Scadden, 77 of St. Marys, died Wednesday, Feb. 19 at St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. Scadden was a former foster grandparent at the Colin Anderson center. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Norman and Julia Decker Elder. She is survived by three sons, Cecil Elder of Alexandria, Va., and Fred Scadden and Harry Scadden, both of St. Marys; three daughters, Mary Ann Lamp and Pauline Smith, both of St. Marys and Gladys M. Reynolds of Havelock, NC; four sisters, Lucinda Barnhart of St. Marys, Bernice Berga of Newport, Mamie Wells of Belmont, WV and Claice Felter of Parkersburg; one brother, Melvin Elder of Weirton; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Scadden, in 1947; two brothers, Alfred and Sandord; two grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 1pm Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Rev. Darrel Gooden officiating, with interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery at St. Marys. ***************************************************** Star, feb. 25, 1970 WILLMER A. SCAMAHORN Willmer A. Scamahorn, 211 S. Third Ave., Paden City, died Thursday, Feb. 19 at 12:05am at his home. He was born at Pursley, Tyler County, son of Aaron and Livabelle Evans Scamahorn. He was a member of the Nazarene Chuch and a retired employee of the Mount Vernon Bridge Co. and the American Bridge Co. Surviving are his widow, Opal Jones Scamahorn; a daughter, Mrs. Liva Tucker, Warner Robins, Ga; a brother, Harold Scamahorn, Orlando Fla. Services were held at Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home, Paden City, with Rev. Ray Ogle ofifciating with interment in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville. ***************************************************** Oracle, March 18, 1998 ARNOLD L. SCARBERRY Arnold L. Scarberry, 71 of St. Marys, died March 11 at New Matamoras. He was born Feb. 27, 1927 at Evans, WV to the late Noah and Anna Casto Scarberry. He was a US Army Air Force veteran of World War II, a member o the International brotherhood of Teamsters Local 175 of Parkersburg, Williamstown Post 159 of the american Legion, St. Marys Elks Lodge 1701 and Paden City Eagles Club. He is survived by his care giver, Imogene Lamp of New Matamoras; one sister, Wilma Williams and her husband, Ott, of Orlando, Fla., one brother Chester Scarberry of Evans, Wv and two nephews, terry Williams of Orlando and Michael Williams of Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Scarberry. Services were Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with pastor Chuck Rogers officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************ Leader, Nov. 20, 1975 DOROTHY ESTEP SCARBERRY Mrs. Dorothy Estep Scarberry, 62, of Paw Paw, Ky. died Saturday, Nov. 8 at her home following a long illness. Born at Paw Paw she was the daughter of the late Shade and Myrtle Colman Estep and was a member of the Union Light Freewill Baptist Church at Paw Paw. Survivors include her husband, Jessie Scarberry of Paw Paw; seven daughters, Mable Dotson, Ida Mae Dotson, Bonnie Ruth Hurley of Paw Paw, Loretta Blankenship of Hurley, Va., Genet Higgins of St. Marys, Jerlean Jackson of Hays, Va and Della Fields, of Clintwood, Va; three sons, Philip of Hurley, Va., Gene of Paw Paw and Drewey of North Bend, Oregon; two sisters, Ida Lee Wolford of Freedom, Ky. and Lucy Prater of Paw Paw; three brothers, Ellis Estep of Flint Mich., Garland Estep of Paw Paw and Boone Estep of Feds Creek, Ky. 38 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter and one sister, and two brothers. ************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 28, 1992 NEVA JEAN SCARBERRY Neva Jean Scarberry, 71, of The Willows Nursing Home, Parkersburg, died Oct. 21 at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in St. Marys to the late Clyde and Mary Wigner Bailey. She had worked as a cook for Marietta College and the Elks Club of Marietta and had also been employed by B.F. Goodrich and JC Penny. She was a member of the North Parekrsburg Baptist Chruch. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Jean Kay of Vienna and Brenda Joyce Everett of Parkersburg; two sisters, Eva June DiPietro of Aliquippa, Pa. and Mary Josephine Archer of Gahanna, Ohio and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Scarberry in 1976, one brother, Clyde Bailey Jr., and two sisters, Roxy Brammer nad Olive Huey. Services were Saturday at Leavitt Funreal Home in Parkesrburg with Rev. David Easter officiating with interment in Arlington National Cemetery, in Washington D.C. **************************************************** Oracle, March 12, 1988 THELMA SCARBROUGH Thelma Marie Scarbrough, 60, of Matemoras, Rt 3, was dead on arrival at Marietta Memorial Hospital at 1:11 pm Saturday, March 5. She was born Dec. 10, 1927 at Pink, WV to Alonzo and Bertha Metts. She had spent her early life in WV before coming to Washington County in 1942. She formerly had been employed at Rio Vista Motel and was later employed by Carl Hensler. She was a member of the Non-Digressive Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Clifton Scarbrough, whom she married Oct. 27, 1946; three sons, Raymond, William L. and Rex Allen, all of Marietta; three daughters, Phyllis Pugh of Matamoras, Rt 3 and Donna Pugh and Brenda Sue Scarbrough, both of Whipple, Rt 1; one son, David C., has been missing in action in Vietnam for 19 years. She also is survived by 16 grandchildren, including Michele and Stephanie Scarbrough, who were reared in the home; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Veer Metts of Pink, Vance Metts of Milton and Orris Metts of Barberton and two sisters Ruth and Minnie of Barberton. Services were Tuesday at McClure-Schaffer Funeral Home with Rev. Virgil Waugh officiating. *********************************************** Sentinel, June 19, 193 VINCENT R. SCARFPIN Vincent R. "Vince" Scarfpin, 23 of 13th Street, Parkersburg, died Thursday, June 17, in an automobile accident on Old St. Marys Pike. Scarfpin was employed at Superior Car Wash and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. He was born in Wheeling, a son of Ronald R. Scarfpin of Martins Ferry, Ohio and Donna McCutcheon Jones of Parkersburg. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kelly Mihoan Scarfpin; three sisters, Geri Scarfpin, Liz Weiss and J an Piko all of Parkersburg; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James McCutcheon of St. Marys; and one aunt, Carol McCuthcheon of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Phillips. The funeral will be at 11am Monday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Michael Lamb officiating with burial in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. ********************************************************* Oracle, Sept. 19, 1990 EDNA C. SCHAAD Edna Cora Schaad, 82, of Mineral Wells, died Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Chillicothe,O., a daughter of the late Alva C. and Bertha Bell Giffin Dennewitz. She was a member of Seventh Street United Methodist Church where she was a 70 year active church worker, Sunday Shcool teacher, director and teacher of daily vacation Bible school and former choir director. She taught 45 years in Wood Conty elementary schools. She was a charter member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, received a B.S. degree from Fairmont State Teachers College and attended West Virginia University. She is survived by her husband, John S. Schaad; one son, Stephen D. Schaad of Belpre; two sisters, Sylvia E. Wilsonm of Parkersburg and Viola M. Ewing of Waverly; and three grandchildren, Lori Ann Schaad, April Lynn Schaad and Curtis A. Hatch. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Diana E. Hatch. Funeral services were held Saturday at Seventh Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Plybon Jr. and Rev. Parker L. Kerns officiatng with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. ******************************************************** Leader, Sept. 24, 1988 BERNARD S. SCHAEFERS, SR. Bernard S. Schaefers, Sr., 53, of 1850 Ohltown-McDonald Road, Niles ,Ohio was pronounced dead Tuesday morning, Sept. 20, at Robinson Memorial Hospital of injuries received in an industrial accident. Dr. Robert Sybert of the Portage County coroner's office said Schaefers was working for Warren Engineering Company and, with others, was installing a large piece of equipment when its supports gave way and the machine fell on him. A spokesman for Warren Engineering Company could give no details of the mishap. Schaefers was born March 20, 1935 in Pittsburgh, a son of Joseph B. and Rose Shafer Schaeffers and went to the Niles area in 1950. He was a millwright with Warren Engineering and also had worked for Local 1871 of the Engineering Unions. He was a member of the Lordstown Lutheran Church and the Steel Valley Square Dance Club. His first wife, the former Susan Davis, whom he marreid in 1956, died in 1966. Besides his wife, the former June Miller, whom he marreid in 1966, he leaves two sons, Bernard S. Jr. of Los Angeles and Matthew M. of Cortland; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Ellen Payne of Walker, WV; Mrs. Sally Burkholder of Charlotte, NC and Mrs Eve Light of St. Marys; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Hosek of Baden, Pa nd Mrs. Rose Connor of Ambridge, Pa; two brothers, Joseph of Crafton, Pa and John of Zeilenople; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Memorial services will be at 1pm Saturday in the church. ***************************************************** Sentinel, April 28, 1996 C. SCHAUWECKER Clarence Schauwecker, 87 of Lebanon Township, NH died Saturday, April 27, at Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township, NJ. He retired in 1979 as a farmer from Schauwecker Family Farm, St. Marys. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Carl Christian and Eva Bills Schauwecker. He is survived by three sisters, Elsie Roland of Orlando, Fla., Juanita Hawley of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Grace Pethtel of Jal, N.M. and one niece. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Hamm and Anna Schauwecker. Graveside services will be 3pm Wedneday at St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. ***************************************************** July 30, 1983 CORNELIA SCHAUWECKER Cornelia M. Schauwecker, 82, 1610 Latrobe St., Parksburg, died Friday afternoon, July 29, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, following a short illness. She was born in Belmont, WV, a daughter of the late Herman J. and Amy Metcalf Schauwecker. She was a retired business manager for the H. Schauwecker and Sons Machine Shop, a member of the St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Clara Edna Chapter, No. 140, Order of Eastern Star and Bethany Shrine No. 4, White Shrine of Jerusalem. Surviving are three nieces, Myra Welsh of Parkersburg, Carlyn Starr of Newark, Ohio, Sue Adler of Minneapolis, Minn., two nephews, Chris Schauwecker and Mark Schauwecker, both of Parkersburg; and several grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Services are 11am Monday at Vaughan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Roth officiating. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. *************************************** Nov. 28, 1992 HATTIE SCHAUWECKER Hattie Schauwecker, 80, died Nov. 13 at Barberton Ohio, Citizens hospital. Mrs. Schauwecker was born in St. Marys and resided in Wadsworth, Ohio for 52 years. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne E. and Margie of Wadsworth, Franklin K. and Linda of Norton, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Emil Bolas of Sharon Center, Ohio; grandchildren, Gary and Kenneth Schauwecker, Sherry Tooley, Michael, David and Kimberly Bolas, Cindy Hall; six great- grandchildren; a brother, Dexter Hoff of Ellenboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl. Services were held at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funral Home in Wadsworth, Nov. 15, with Rev. Deane Williams officiating and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. ***************************************************** October 13, 1913 MADELINE SCHAUWECKER It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death of Madeline, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius A. Schauwecker, which occurred Monday, Oct. 13. The child was born Sept. 25 and seemed in good health till a day before its deceased. The funeral was held on Tuesday, Rev. Harold Jenkin officiating. ********************************************************* July 8, 1924 LOWELL SCHAUWECKER Lowell Schauwecker, the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schauwecker was fatally hurt when struck by an automobile on Tuesday evening shortly before 1 o'clock. The accident occurred at Grape Island three miles above this city and the car was occupied by Lyle Phillips and Ted Cummings and was being driven by Phillips. The little fellow succumbed shortly after being brought to their home in this city. He was born May 25, 1916 and was 8 years, 1 month and 13 days old. The funeral will be held at 2:30 on Friday afternoon at the house and will be conducted by Rev. Moore of Parkersburg and Rev. Chase of this city, interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. A coroners jury was empaneled on Tuesday evening after the tragedy and an inquest will be held on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The horrible tragedy is shocking to the whole town and the sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved parents as well as to the disconsolate youth who suffers remorse no less keen than their great grief. July 8, 1924 The coroner's jury held the inquest on the death of Lowell Schauwecker on Tuesday morning of this week. After hearing all the evidence a verdict was found that he was accidentally killed when struck by an automobile driven by Lyle Phillips. No evidence was introduced to show that Phillips was exceeding the speed limit. ***************************************************** Oracle, Dec. 3, 1987 GALE C. SCHELL Gale C. Schell, 76, of 1119 Lynn St., Parkersburg, died Friday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in St. Marys and was employed at the Quaker State Refinery. His body was donated to WV University Medical Center in Morgantown at his request. ******************************************************* Oracle, April 6, 1972 MRS. EFFA S. SCHMIDT Funeral services for Mrs. Effa Susan Schmidt, 84, of 2nd St., St. Marys, who died Monday evening, April 3, in St. Joseph's Hospital, will be conducted Thursday at 2pm at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys. The Rev. George McCune will officiate and burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. She was born in Ireland, Lewis County, August 13, 1887, daughter of the late Lloyd and Caroline Cunningham. She was a member of the United Brethern Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Malwina) Snyder of St. Marys; one grandson, Robert Snyder of Milton; and one grandaughter, Yvonne Snyder of Boston, Mass. Preceding her in death were five sisters and two brothers. **************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 18, 1988 GERALD A. SCHMIDT Gerald A. Schmidt, 70, of 5527 Marland Ave., South West, Navarre, Ohio, died Saturday morning, Feb. 13 in Massilion Hospital. He was born in New Matamoras. He was a member of the Methodist Church and had been a machinist for the Timken Co. He was a member of the VFW in Navarre and a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Susie Hartman Schmidt; one son, Gary Schmidt of Navarre and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his mother, Stella Busch Adamson. Services were Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with Rev. Frank Conley officiating with burial in Sardis Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, July 31, 1986 HARRY E. SCHMIDT Harry E. Schmidt, 31, of Route 1, New Matamoras, Ohio, died Sunday, July 27, of injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born in Mariteta, son of Ralph D. and Susan Gallagher Schmidt of Brownsville, Ohio. He served with the US Army from 1972 until 1974 and had been employed as a roofer with Floyd Tome Roofing Co. He was a member of the Brownsivlle United Methodist Church and Brownsville Grange 2656. He is survived by three sons, Harry Schmidt Jr., Franklin Paul Schmidt and Charles Denver, all at home; a son by a previous marriage, Brent Schmidt; two brothers, Roy Schmidt and Larry Schmidt, both of Brownsville, four sisters, Linda Pinkerton of Brownsville, Roxie Emmory of Woodsfield, Ohio; Judy Matheny of Newport, O and Tina Pinkerton of Belmont and several aunts and uncles, including Frank and Marcy Schmidt of Brownsville, with whom he has resided since he was seven years old. Services were held Wednesday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial was in Newport Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 21, 1996 MARY M. SCHMIDT Mary M. Schmidt, 87, of Route 1, New Matamoras, died Feb. 13 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation center. She was born Jan. 21, 1909 in Washington County to Nicholas and Della Antill Riemenschneider. She was a member of the Brownsville United Methodist Church and Jolly Grange in Brownsville. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Eloise Schmidt of Woodsfield and Dorothy Schmidt of New Matamoras; one brother-in- law, Ralph Schmidt of New Matamoras and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin J. Schmidt, on April 25, 1995; one brother Henry Riemenschneider; and two nephews Paul Riemenschnieder and Harry Edwin Schmidt who was raised as a son. Services were Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Rev. James Schoonover officiating with burial in Methodist Church Cemetery. ******************************************************** Leader, March 2, 1996 RALPH D. SCHMIDT Ralph D. Schmidt, 84, of Rock Camp Road, died Feb. 26 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Monroe County, a son of the late Charles and Rhoda Teeman Schmidt. He as a retired school bus driver. Surviving are two sons, Roy Schmidt, and Larry Schmidt of Marietta; four daughters, Roxie Baker of Mount Gilead, Ohio; Judy Metheney of Marietta, Linda Anderson of Woodsfield and Tena Pinkerton of St. Marys; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Harry Schmidt and four brothers, Clifford Schmidt, Carl, Frank and Wilbur Schmidt. Services were in the Bauer Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield with Rev. Frank Conley presiding with burial in Brownville Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe County. ***************************************************** Oracle, June 26, 1996 RUTH V. SCHMIDT Ruth V. Schmidt, 63, of Garrettsville, died May 28 in Cleveland Clinic following a short illness. She was born Nov. 1, 1932 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Ernest and Lillie Malone Pinkerton and had lived in Garrettsville for three years, moving from Aurora, where she had resided for 20 years. Mrs. Schmidt was a cook for 20 years at Stouffer's Restaurant in Solon. She had enjoyed bingo and playing cards. Her husband, Grant Greathouse, Jr. died in 1967 and a sister Virginia Ernestine Lewis is also deceased. She leaves a daughter, Delma Workman of Garrettsville; four brothers, Ernest Jr. of Parkersburg; Charles, Delbert and Clayton, all of St. Marys and Carl of Cardington; sister, Donna L. Greathouse of Spencer, three grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. ***************************************************** Oracle, Aug. 19, 1982 WILLIAM R. SCHMIDT William R. Schmidt, 81, of Route 1, New Matamoras, Ohio; died last Tuesday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born July 30, 1901 in Monroe County, Ohio to John and Margaret Petty Schmidt. He was a retired carpenter, a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Trail Run and a member of the Jolley Grange of Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie in December 1976. Survivors include one son, Edward of Boardman; five daughters, Mrs. Guy (Doris) Cline of Salem, Mrs. Gailard (Wilma) Bott of Woodsfield, Ohio, Mrs. James (Margaret) Hartshorn of Canfield, Ohio, Mrs. James (Frances) Christy and Mrs. Eldon (Betty) Christy, both of Graysville, Ohio, 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchlidren and a sister Golda Loman, Rt. 1, New Matamoras. Services were held Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at Woodsfield with burial in Brownsville German Cemetery, Route 1, New Matamoras. ************************************************************* Oracle, June 20, 1985 RUBY A. SCHNEEBERGER Ruby A. Schneeberger, 46, formerly of Marietta, Ohio died in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, June 13. She was born in Marietta, daughter of Harry and Jane Gourley. She was a 1958 graduate of Marietta High School. She was a member of the Marieta Church of God where she served as a Sunday school teacher and youth director. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in San Antonio. She is survived by her husband, Gill Schneeberger; three sons, Craig A. Morrow of the US Navy in Beeville, Tex., Michael R. Morrow of Pleasanton, Texas and Eric Morrow of Marietta; one daughter, Tracy Morrow of San Antonio; four stepchildren, Richard Schneeberger of Great Lakes Naval Station, Ill. and Sherry Schneeberger, Robert and Debra all of San Antonio; two sisters, Judith Dennis of San Antonio and Carol Boley of St. Marys; one brother, Frank Johnson of Parkersburg; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, William Johnson. Services were held at 10am Monday at St. Johns Lutheran Church in San Antonio, and burial was in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, July 15, 1982 BARBARA P. SCHNEIDER Mrs. Barbara Pauline Schnieder, 78, died at her Marietta home Saturday morning, July 10. She was born in Sepncer, daughter of the late Henry and Ann Stewart Harris. She was a member of the Briscoe Run Baptist Church. She is survived by five sons, Charles of Spencer, Fred of Route 3, Marietta, Paul of Detroit, Mich., and Harley and Frank, both of Marietta; four daughters, Mrs. George (Thelma) Cortes in Europe, Mrs. William (Patricia)Ullman of St. Marys, Mrs. Delbert (Wanda) Adams and Mrs. Robert (Sue) Kostelnik, both of Marietta; 33 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eva Phillips of Hundred and Goldie Allmond of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew F. Schnieder, seven brothers and one sister. Services were conducted at 10:30 Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta. Burial was in Valley Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 15, 1981 WILLARD GRANT SCHNEIDER Willard Grant Schneider, 60, of Newpoert, Ohio, died last Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Cleveland Clinic after a long illness. He was born in Shay, son of the late Harry and Alva Cady Schnieder. He lived most of his life in the Newport area, was an electrician for Ball Electric Co. and was an independent oil and gas prodcuer. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, a member of the St. Marys Catholic Church in Marietta, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 972, a charter member of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association and a member of Post no. 5108, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Sally Hoff Johnson Schnieder; two sons, Cecil D. and William E. Schnieder of Newport, Ohio; a stepson, Bret A. Johnson at home, two brothers, James of Bethel, Conn., and John of Archer's Fork, Ohio, a sister, Marceline Schneider of Cleveland, Ohio and a grandson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Abicht Schnieder; a brother and a sister. Requiem mass was celebrated Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marietta, with Monsignor Robert H. Punke as celebrant. Burial was in Newport Cemetery. ******************************************************** Oracle, Mrach 12, 1987 CONRAD C. SCHOFIELD Conrad C. Schofield, 79, of Route 1, St. Marys, Finch community, died Saturday, March 7 at the Pennsboro Medical Center. He was born in Finch, Ritchie County, a son of the late Corlin and Georginna Cottrell Schofield. He was a retired member of the operating engineers Local No. 132, Charleston, a member of the Ellenboro Masonic Lodge No. 50, AF & AM. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch. He is survived by two sons, Richard D. Schofield and Dale E. Schofield, both of Finch; three daughters, Patty Spitz, Pennsboro, Billie Britton, Washington, WV and Connie Williams, Ellenboro; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Audrey Hendrickson Schofield; one brother and six sisters. Services were held Tuesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro with Rev. Arnold Henthorn officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery at Finch. ************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 10, 1985 EUNICE SCHOFIELD Eunice Schofield, 72, of Finch Community, St. Marys, died Friday morning, Jan 4, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Honey Creek Township, Ill., a daughter of the late James Blaine and Sarah Ann Richardson Hendrickson. She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Conard Schofield, two sons, Richard and Dale, both of St. Marys; three daughters, Patty Spitz of Pennsboro, Billie Britton of Washington and Connie Williams of Ellenboro; 12 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; two brothers, Farem Hendrickson of Humtulips, Wash., and Forest Hendrickson of Wick, Tyler County; and two sisters, Garnet Johnson of Wheeling and Ruby Reid of Kittanning, Pa. Services were held at 2pm Sunday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with Rev. Bobby Jordan officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery at Finch, Ritchie County. ********************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 4, 1982 GOLDA L. SCHOFIELD Golda L. Schofield, 79, Route 1, St. Marys, Finch Community, died Saturday, Oct. 30, at St .Joseph's Hospital. Born near Glendale, Ritchie County, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Nancy A. Bowie Mulneix. She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. She is surivved by four sons, Raymond D. Schofield of Vienna; Robert Schofield of Atlanta, Ga., Carl Schofield and Freeman Schofield, both of Cleveland, O; three daughters, Lois Broadwater of Reynoldsville, Wilma Tallman of Pennsboro and Vonda Taylor of Paden City; 26 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Raymond "Shorty" Schofield, April 23, 1982; four brothers and one sister. Services were held Tuesday at the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church and burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery at Finch. The McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************* Oracle, April 29, 1982 RAYMOND SCHOFIELD W. Raymond "Shorty" Schofield, 86, of the Finch Community, died at Wising Well Health Center in Fairmont Friday morning, April 23. He was a member of the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch, a member of the St. Marys American Legion, a veteran of World War I and had been employed as a rig building contractor. Survivors include his wife, Golda Mulneix Schofield; four sons, Raymond D. of Vienna, Carl and Freeman, both of Cleveland, Ohio and Robert of Atlanta, Ga; three daughters, Mrs. Lois Broadwater of Reynoldsville, Mrs. Wilma Tallman of Pennsboro and Mrs. Vonda Taylor of Paden City; a brother Conrad Schofield of Finch; two sisters, Mrs. Neva Robertson and Mrs. June Mead, both of Finch; 26 grandchildren and three great-grandhcildren. The funeral was held Monday at Mount Olivet united Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Lambert, Mrs. Jean Daugherty and Rev. Bobby Jordon officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ******************************************************** Oracle, March 20, 1991 KATHERINE E. SCHOTT Katherine E. Bradfield Schott, 87, of Denver, Col. died Wednesday, March 13 in Denver. She is survived by two daughters, Suzanne C. Reed of Denver and Jane C. Ellis of Moreno Valley, Calif.; two sons, James E. Schott of Denver and Charles G. Schott of Newport, Wash; one brother, Charles B. Bradfield of Marietta; 14 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Services were held Saturday in our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church at Denver, Col. with burial in Highland Cemetery, 300 East 104th Ave., Denver, Col. ****************************************************** Sentinel, June 26, 1995 ALMA F. SCHUBERT Alma F. Schubert, of Newport, died Monday, June 19, at Selby General Hospital, Marietta. Mrs. Schubert was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, St. Marys. She was born in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Frank and Frances Vosga. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Clement F. Schubert; two sons, Bill Schubert of Santa Barbara, Cal., and Paul Schubert of New York City, one daugher, Marianne Schubert of Winston-Salem, NC and two grandchildren, Ellen Schubert and Thomas Schubert, both of New York City. Funeral services will be held at 11am Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church, St. Marys with Rev. Thomas Karachira officiating. ****************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 12, 1987 VIRGINIA SCOFIELD Virginia Scofield, 86, of Pike, died Monday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. Mrs. Scofield was born in Wood County, daughter of the late J.C. and Mary Gregg Brooks. She was a member of the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch. Surivving are a daughter, Lucille Carberry of Pike; a granddaughter, Dixie Harper of Cairo; two stepgrandsons, Gary Harper of Cairo and Michael Harper of Washington, D.C., two sisters, Mrs. Delma Wright of Rosscommon, Mich., and Mrs. Beth Morrell of Schultz. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Scofield; one son, Jesse Frank Scofield; one sister, two brothers and one step-great-grandson. Services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in the Willow Island Cemetery. ******************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 11, 1986 BERNARD SCHREBE Bernard Schrebe, 80, of Newport, Ohio died Sunday evening, Sept. 7 in the Mark Rest Center, McConnelsville, Ohio. He was born in Wheeling, a son of the late Emmett and Katherine Schrebe. Survivors included one son, Marvin Schrebe of Newport; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Roberts Schrebe; one daughter, one brother and three grandchildren. Services were held at 1pm Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Rev. Michael Byrus officiating with burial in Calcutta Cemetery, Pleasants County. **************************************************** Oracle, April 17, 1986 INFANT SCHREBE Johnna Schrebe, infant daughter of Kenneth and Linda Schrebe of Newport, Ohio died at birth Saturday, April 12. She is survived by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Schrebe of Newport; maternal grandmother, Opal Ennis of Newport; paternal great-grandparents Mary Taylor of Belmont and Bernard Schrebe of Newport and her maternal great-grandmother, Myrtle Liester of Newport. Graveside services were held at 1pm Tuesday at Calcutta Cemetery in Pleasants County with Rev. Michael Byrus officiating. *************************************************** Oracle, Aug. 5, 1992 NORMAN SCHOOLCRAFT Norman Schoolcraft, 86, of Cairo, died Aug. 2 at Sheppard's Nursing Home, Ellenboro. He was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, a son of the late F.M. and Letha Norris Schoolcraft. He was a retired employee of Weirton Steel. He was a member of Glendale IOOF Lodge 267 and Rebekah Lodge 16. He was a retired president of Cairo Senior Citizens and the Ritchie County Committee on Aging. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Shields Schoolcraft; two sons, David of Weirton and Walter of Cairo; three brothers, Charles of Parkersburg, Floyd "Bud" of Sykesville, Md and Paul of Marietta; five sisters, Zelma Zuckor of Cleveland, Virginia Smith of Urbana, Ohio; Loretta Cutlip of Parkersburg, Betty Wince and Donna Hannan of St. Marys and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Services were held Tuesday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo with Rev. Martin "Buddy" Corbin officiating, with interment in Cairo Masonic Memorial Park. ************************************************* Oracle, April 3, 1991 MERLE SCHULTHEIS Merle Schultheis, 78, of 420 Front St., Marietta, died Friday, March 29, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in New Matamoras, a son of the late Charles and Grace Elura Joy Schultheis. He was a graduate of Lowell High School, Class of 1932. He lived in the Marietta area for 41 years and had worked as a carpenter for J.A. Schwendeman and Sons of Lowell for 46 years. He was an army veteran of World War II and had served with the Signal Corps. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Marrieta. He was past presiding officer of American Union Lodge no. 1 F& AM, american Union Chapter No. 1, Valley of Cambridge, Scottish Rite, Aladdin Tempe of Shrine, Marietta Shrine Club, past raban of Hillbillies, the Ohio Priory No. 18 and VFW Post 5108 in Marietta. ************************************************** Leader, Feb. 15, 1973 RAYMOND SCHULTHEIS Raymond M. Schultheis, 75, of 274 Muskingum Dr., Marietta, died Feb. 8 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 13, 1897 at Newell's Run, Washington Co., a son of the late Rudolph J. and Susie Burton Schultheis. On July 1, 1918 he married Ruth Bogard, who died March 26, 1969. One son and four daughters survive: Ralph M. Schultheis, Lowell; Mrs. Richard (Evelyn) Kelly, Columbus; Mrs. Harry (Wilma) Krauss, Summerdale, N.J.; Mrs. Dale (Raoma) Wagner, Marietta and Mrs. Jack (Martha) Cheeseman, Beverly. There are 17 grandchildren. Two sisters survive, Mrs. Twila Bogard, Marietta, Route 1, and Mrs. Delbert (Betty) Pugh, Columbus. One grandchild and one brother, Fred Schultheis are deceased. Mr. Schultheis had been employed in the maintenance department of Marietta College until his retirement. He was a member of Newell's Run United Methodist Church. Services were conducted Saturday at Doudna and McClure Funeral Home. Burial was in Newport Cemetery. ************************************************* Sentinel, March 6, 1989 ARTIE M. SCHULTZ Artie M. Schultz, 77 of St. Marys died Sunday morning in Selby General Hospital, Marietta. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Coleman and Letha Whaley Davis. She attended Calcutta United Methodist Church. She is suvived by a son, Carl L. Schultz of St. Marys; a daughter, Gladys Hashman of Aliquippa, Pa; two sisters, Ruth Niday of Charlotte, NC and Mabel Eddy of St. Marys; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okey L. Shcultz; a daughter, Alice Cameron; a brother, a sister and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1pm Wednesday at Nine Mile United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating. Burial will be in Nine Mile Cemetery. ************************************************** Leader, June 6, 1947 MRS. GRACE F. SCHULTZ Mrs. Grace Fetty Schultz, aged 72 years, passed away Saturday, May 31 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Opal Oliver near Cloverdale. Mrs. Schultz was born May 11, 1875, a daughter of the late William and Nnacy Locke Fetty. She leaves six sons and daughters who are: Jesse William Schultz, Arlington Schultz; Mrs. Opal Oliver and Mrs. Emma Lamp all of St. Parys; Larnie Schultz of Phoenix, Az and Maywood Schultz of Perry Ohio. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren, three brothers, C.W. and A.B. Fetty of St. Marys and James O. Fetty, Charleston. Funeral services were held at the Ruttencutter Mortuary at three p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Interment was made in the IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** 1925 WAYNE SCHULTZ Wayne, the five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arlington Schultz, died on Monday. The funeral was held on Tuesday at Cloverdale. ************************************************************ Oracle, April 11, 1985 LOLA M. SCHUSTER Lola M. Schuster, 76, of North Canton, Ohio died Wednesday afternoon in Timkem Mercy Medical Center. She was born in New Matamoras to Martin and Sena Stahl Haught. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was a press operator for Center State Can Co. for 30 years before her retirement. She is survived by her husband, James M. Schuster; one daughter, Juanita McNickels of McArthur, Ohio; two sons, James F. Schuster and Robert M. both of Emerald Isle, N.C.; two sisters; Freda Vaughn of North Canton and Minerva Miller of New Matamoras; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband John Williams. Services will be held today at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with Rev. Louis Srpowls officiating. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery. ***************************************************** Leader, Sept. 6, 1997 MELBA SCHWENDEMAN Melba Schwendeman, 71, of Lowell, Ohio died sept. 3 at the Arbors of Marietta. She was born in Macksburg, a daughter of the late Arthur W. and Minnie Osbourne Hughey. She lived most of her life in Lowell and was a Macksburg High School graduate. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Lowell. Surviving are four daughters, Janet Grose of St. Marys, Barbara Casto of Marietta, Donna Smith of Washington and Amanda Schwendeman of Lowell; three sons, Dana Schwendeman, Randy and Jeff all of Lowell; one sister, Eileen Osbourne of Macksburg; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson P. Schwendeman and one son, Rusty. Services will be at 10am Saturday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Lowell with Rev. Charles Highland officiating with burial in the church cemetery. ******************************************************** Leader, April 22, 1989 NELSON SCHWENDEMAN Nelson P. Schwendeman, 63, of 198 Main St., Lowell, Ohio, died Thursday morning in Veterans Administration Hospital, Clarksburg. He was born in Lowell, a son of the late Andrew J. and Lucy Tulius Schwendeman. He had lived in the Lowell area all his life. He had been employed as a carpenter and a member of Carpenter's Local 356, was a veteran of world War II, a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Lowell and the American Legion Post 750, Lowell. He is survived by his wife, Melba Hughey Schwendeman, whom he married Oct. 20, 1948; four sons, Randy of Marietta, Rusty of Lowell, Jeffery P. of California and Dana Paul of Marietta; four daughters, Janet Grose of St. Marys, Barbara Casto of Marietta; Donna Allen of Parkersburg and Amanda at home; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Serivces will be at 10am Monday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Lowell with Rev. Charles Highland as celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. ************************************************** News, Dec. 22, 1991 R.E. SCHWENDEMAN Ramona Elizabeth Schwendeman, 29 of Delaware, Ohio, formerly of Lowell, died Dec. 21, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Marietta, a daughter of Clair J. and Edna Ellen Hupp Schwendeman of Lowell. She had lived in the Columbus area for about eight years and had been a parts manager for the Lexus Auto Dealership in Columbus. She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Lowell. She graduated from Fort Frye High School with the class of 1980. She had been involved with the American Cancer Society in Columbus. She is survived by seven sisters, Nora E. Miller of Lowell, Sophia A. Rauch of Waterford, Virginia T. Wilson of Marietta, Sue E. Anderkin of Richmond, Ky., Rebecca J. Britton of Watertown, Mary Jo Mintz of Leesburg, La., and Bernadette M. Miller of Marietta; four brothers, Jay Schwendeman of Marietta, Michael J. of Harleyville, SC, Roland A. of Watertown and Donald W. of Lowell and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be 10am Monday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church with Rev. Victor Cinson as celebrant with interment in Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. Donations may be made to the L-A Fire and Rescue Squad. ********************************************************* Leader, May 15, 1999 ERMA LOUISE SCIANCE Erma Louise Sciance, 77, of Route 2, Marietta, died May 12 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born June 3, 1921 in Pleasants County to the late Howard and Jessie Flowers Sciance. Her family had moved to Washington County when she was a child and she attended Turkey Hen school. She had been employed at various businesses in the Marietta area including the Palm Restaurant, Marietta Laundry, American Pottery, Marietta Fruit Package and Lumber co. and the home of Dr. Leroy Ash. She was a member of Warren Chapel United Methodist Chruch whichmshe had attended since childhood. She is survived by five sisters, Lena Arnold and her husband, Jim of Parkersburg, Helen Schwendeman of Beverly, Esther Adams of Route 2, Marietta, Eileen Schwendeman of Marietta and Pat Denton and her husband Paul of Route 4, Marietta; three brothers, Dexter W. Sciance and Donald Sciance and his wife Linda, both of Rt. 2 Marietta; and Glen Sciance aand his wife, Carol of Fleming and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Marion Sciance who was a casualty of WWII, Harold Sciance and an infant brother, Howard Sciance Jr; her stepfather, W.W. Paterson; two stepbrothers, John Peterson and Frank Peterson and one stepsister, Bessie Denton. Services will be Saturday at 1pm at Warren Chapel United Methodist Church withmRev. Don Philips officiating. Burial will be in Warren Chapel Cemetery. ************************************************ Sentinel, May 30, 1987 KAY LYNN ADAMS SCOGGAN Kay Lynn Adams Scoggan, 27, of Route 4, Marietta, died Monday at Ohio State University Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Wood County, daughter of the late Ernest "Fuzzy" and Juanita Wise Adams. She attended St. Marys schools and was a member of Calcutta United Methodist Church of St. Marys. She is survived by her husband, Robert Duane Scoggan of Marietta, one son, Michael Scoggan; one daughter, Miranda Nicole Scoggan, both at home; one brother, Terry Adams of Belmont and her grandmother, Elsie Adams of Belmont. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a stepson Robert Scoggan, Jr. and a step daughter Joyce Marie Scoggan. The funeral will be 10:30am Thursday at McClure-Schafer Fuenral Home with Rev. Richard Crickard officiating. burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ******************************************************** Sentinel, April 30, 1996 LUCILLE SCOGGAN Lucille Marie Felter Scogan, 34, of St .Marys died Sunday, April 28, at Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division. She was born in Marietta, a daughter of the late Elmer Wesley and Clarice Irene Elder Felter. She is survived by her fiance, William H. Farson; one son, Jaquett Scoggan of St. Marys; five sisters, Phyllis Joann Sayres, Nancy Lee Peters and Patricia King all of St. Marys, Barbar Sue Stephens of Waverly and Diana Rittenhouse of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Carl D. Felter. No services. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ******************************************************** Oracle, Dec. 16, 1982 RAYMOND SCOGGAN Raymond Dale "Whitey" Scoggan, 68, Reno Star Route, Ohio,died Thursday evening, Dec. 9 at his home. He was born at Hannibal, Mo. He was an ironworker and member of the Ironworkers Local No. 549. He was a United States Army veteran of WWII and had been awarded the Purple Heart. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Monaghan Scoggan; three sons, Robert of St. Marys, Richard of Newport Ohio and John Scoggan of Beavertown, O; four daughters, Rebecca McMasters of Marietta, O., Beth Dalrymple of New Matamores, O., Jane Crawford of Buchtel, O., and Rinda Scoggan of Nelsonville, O; 10 grandchildren and three sisters, Betty Howe of Columbus, O., Mary Moore of Ashland, Ill. and Margaret Gardner of Tallula, Ill. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rita Rae Scoggan; two brothers and two grandchildren. Services were held Monday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with burial at the Greenlawn Cemetery at Lowell, Ohio. **************************************************** November 9, 1925 EVERETT A. SCOTT In loving memory of Everett Archie Scott and family who were killed in a gasoline explosion one year ago today. We do not forget you; nor do we intend, We think of you daily; and will to the end. Gone and forgotten by some you may be. But dear to our memory ever you be sadly missed. J.E. Smith and Family. ***************************************************** Oracle, May 23, 1990 GLENN C. SCOTT Glenn Carver Scott, 91, of 810 Warren Ave., Belpre, died Thursday morning, May 17 at the Darst Health Care Center, Pomeroy, O. following a brief illness. He was born in Newport, O. a son of the late Charles A. and Lucinda Alloway Scott. He spent his early life in Cairo and moved to Parkersburg in 1918 where he was employed by the Parkersburg Rig and Reel Corp. and retired after 45 years of service in 1964. He was a member of the Belpre Heights United Methodist Church. He is survived by one son, Charles G. Scott of Belpre; two daughters, Ruth Scott Gilbert and Gladys Scott Shook, both of Belpre; six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one grandson, one great-grandson, one sister and one brother. Services were Monday at Spencer Funeral Home with pastor Paul McGuire officiating and burial was in Rockland Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, March 17, 1993 HARRY D. SCOTT Harry D. Scott, 69, of Virginia Beach, Va. died March 12. He is the son of the late Harry B. and Esther H. Scott. He is survived by his wife,Lena Taylor Scott; four sons; one daughter, six grandchildren; two brothers, Walter Scott of St. Marys, John Scott of Las Vegas, Nevada and one sister, Wilma Roberts, St. Marys. He was retired from the US Navy with 24 years of service. He was a veteran of world War II and the Korean War. He was buried at Virginia Beach. Va. **************************************************** Oracle, April 25, 1995 JOHN J. SCOTT John J. Scott, age 67, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of St. Marys, died at Valley Hospital, April 25, after a brief illness. He was retired from the US Air Force and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Joyce, of the home, one son, Byron of Las Vegas; one brother, Walter Scott of St. Marys; one sister, Wilma Roberts of St. Marys; one step-daughter, Amy Noland of Las Vegas; and two step-sons, Donald Kluesner of Las Vegas and Troy Russell of Rockford, Ill., and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret, and son, Douglas. Services wre conducted at Palm Mortuary, Las Vegas, April 27 with burial at Palm Memorial Gardens with military honor guard. ************************************************ Sentinel, March 21, 1989 PHYLLIS SCOTT Phyllis Scott, 77, formerly of 2402 Clement Ave, Parkersburg, died Sunday, March 19, at Ravenswood Village Helath Center. She was born in St. Marys, daughter of the late George M. and Mandane Riggs Stutler. She was a Protestant by faith. She is survived by her husband Robert Scott of Ravenswood and one cousin, Ann Rose of Colorado. Funeral will be 10am Thursday at Franklin Funeral Chapel with Rev. Connie Dickens officaiting. Burial will be in cedar Grove Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, June 23, 1999 WALTER L. SCOTT Walter L. Scott, 75, of St. Marys, died June 17 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born Aug. 14, 1923 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Harry Byron and Inez Esther Hammett Scott. He retired from American Cyanamid in 1982. He attended St .Marys Church of the Nazarene and was a memberof St. Marys Lodge 41 AF & AM. He was a US Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife Beulah Bumgardner Scott; one daughter, Janet Feick and her husband Ronald of St. Marys; two grandsons Christopher Aaron Feick and his wife, Lora and Jeremy Daniel Feick, all of St. Marys; one great-grandson, Kyle Aaron Feick of St. Marys and one sister, Wilma Roberts of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Hall; and two brothers, John Scott and his twin Harry Scott. Services were Sunday at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home with Revs. Tom Cox and Chuck Rogers officiating and burial was in Mt. Olivet Bemetery at Finch, Ritchie County. ****************************************************** Sentinel, June 14, 1994 HELEN E. SEAGO Helen Elizabeth Seago, 70, Fair Avenue, Middlebourne, died Monday, June 13, at her residence after a long illness. Mrs. Seago was a homemaker, and a member of the Middlebourne United Methodist Church. She was born in Paden City, a daughter of the late Joseph and Maude Elizabeth Medley. She is survived by four sons, Roger Seago of Newark, Ohio, Richard Seago of Birmingham, Ala., Steve Seago of Middlebourne and Barry Seago of Napersville, Ill and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Seago, in 1993; eight brothers; and three sisters. The funeral will be at 11am Thursday at Furbee Funeral Home, Middleoburne. Burial will be in Middlebourne Cemetery, Middlebourne. **************************************************** Sentinel, Jan. 4, 1993 LLOYD L. SEAGO Lloyd L. Seago, 71, of Fair Avenue, Middlebourne, died Saturday at the Wetzel County hospital, New Martinsville. Seago was a US Navy veteran of World War II and was Tyler County Sheriff from 1961-64. He retired in 1983 from the Union Carbide Corp., Sistersville and was a member of American Legion Post 48 of Middlebourne, the Board of Directors for the Middlebourne Cemetery Association and Middlebourne United Methodist Church. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., son of the late George Leslie and Essie Smith Seago. He is survived by his wife, Helen Medley Seago; four sons, Roger Seago of Newark, Richard Seago of Renfrew, Pa. Steve of Middlebourne and Barry of Naperville, Ill; one brother Willard of Hopkinsville, Ky; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother William Seago and one sister, June Richmond. The funeral will be at 1pm Tuesday at Furbee Fuenral Home, Middlebourne, with Rev. Barry Moll officiating and burial in Middlebourne Cmeetery. ********************************************************** Sentinel, Jan. 11, 1992 LORENA R. SEAMAN Lorena Riggs Seaman, 97, of Cottonwood, Ariz., formerly of Pullman WV, died Thursday, Jan 9, in Cottonwood. Seaman taught piano and was a former Ritchie County school teacher. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 26 of Pennsboro and was with the former Queen Rebekah Lodge of Pennsboro. She was also a member of Bethel United Methodist Church at Pullman. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Daniel H. and Anna L. Bookman Davis. She is survived by one daughter, Anna L. Cates of Cottonwood Ariz., two stepdaughters, Opal Shockley of Martinsburg and Gwen Long of Columbus; one stepson, Earl R. Seaman Jr. of Springfield, Ohio; one sister, Mildred Ireland of St. Marys; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Noah S. Riggs; her second husband, the Rev. Earl R. Seaman; one stepson and two brothers. Services will be at the convenience of the family with burial in the Pullman Cemetery, Pullman, WV. ****************************************************** Leader, Feb. 7, 1987 BESS SECKMAN Bess Seckman, 95, of Dayton, Ohio formerly of Belmont, died Tuesday, Feb. 3 at her home. She was born in Belmont, a daughter of the late John and Millie Jones Seckman. She was a charter member of the Belmont Baptist Church, had taught school in Fairmont and Pleasants County for over 40 years befoe retiring in 1958. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by two nieces, Mary Jane Bowman of Dayton and Elizabeth Terry of Belmont and one nephew Charles Hayhurst of Baltimore, Md. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Services were held Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Patrick Wheeler officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 9, 1998 CHARLES R. SECKMAN Charles R. Seckman, 81 of Vienna died Oct. 7 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg. He was a self-employed building contractor for 35 years. He was a member of the Baptist Temple Chruch, the Parkersburg Civitan Club, Board of Directors for the Union Mission, the Mid-Ohio Valley Home Builers Assoc., a Boy Scout leader and an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, H. Margaret Seckman; three daughters, Thelma DelGrande and her husband, Michael of Charlottesville, Va. Linda White and her husband Peter of Delaware, Ohio and Loraine Elder of Hollywood, Md; one son, Michael and his wife Jennifer of Vienna; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two sisters, Hazel Virtue of Parkersburg and Garnet Russell of New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Vallie Starr Seckman; one granddaughter and one son-in-law. Services will be held 11am Saturday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, Pastor Larry O'Neal officiating with burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. ******************************************************88 October 24,1918 GROVER C. SECKMAN Corporal Grover C. Seckman was born in Pleasants County March 29, 1889 and was killed October 24,1918, aged 29 years, 6 months and 25 days. He ws called to the colors on Sept. 18, 1917. He was one of the first boys to go from Belmont to fight for our Liberty. In May he left for France and had done his part in winning a grand victory. He is survived by his father and mother, brother and three sisters and a host of friends. ************************************************** Leader, Feb. 4, 1984 HOLLY "PETE" SECKMAN Holley E. "Pete" Seckman, 84, of Belmont, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 31 in the Sistersville General Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Stephen and Rozella Whaley Seckman. He was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church and was a retired carpenter. Surviving are several nieces nd nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inda Fauss Seckman. Serivces were held at 3:00pm Thursday in Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Herschel Cottrell officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ********************************************************* Oracle, Jan. 6, 1972 LENA SECKMAN Funeral services for Lena Sickman, 83, of Dupont City, who died in a Charleston hospital, Sunday, Jan. 2 were held Tuesday at the Fidler and Frame Funral home in Belle, with Rev. J.V. Middleton officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Finch. She was born Sept. 5, 1888, daughter of the late Mary and John Danielson of Ritchie County. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Seckman; one daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Marie Elmore, Dupont City; one brother, Floyd Jameson, Vienna; and two sisters, Mrs. Lucertie Cronin and Mrs. Mary Eddy, St. Marys. ******************************************************** Sentinel, June 20, 1989 LILLIE L. SECKMAN Lillie L. Seckman, 81, of Alma died Monday, June 19, in Wetzel County Hospital at New Martinsville. She was born in Sansho, Tyler County, a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Birch Stephens. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Belle Hamilton Ashenhart of West Union; two sons, Allen W. Seckman and Donald L. Seckman, both of Alma; one brother, Walter Stephens of Middlebourne; one sister, Susie Fairbee of Middlebourne; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Seckman in 1964 and a son, Ernest G. Seckman in 1988. The funeral will be 2pm Wednesday at Furbee Funeral Home, Alma, with Rev. Harley E. Bailey officiating,; burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery. ***************************************************** Feb. 12, 1926 JOHN SEELY John Harley Seely, 54, prominent Waterford Ohio businessman died at his home Monday evening 24 hours after he suffered a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Seely was born at Watertown, Feb. 27, 1871, a son of John and Diana Laflin Seely. He was engaged with his father in running the Watertown Mill. He was married to Miss Laura Wood of Watertown, Jan. 29, 1896. In December 1913, he moved to Waterford where with Mr. Edwin Pabst he has since been in the milling business. He leaves his wife and five children: Mrs. Imognee Earnest and Mrs. Charlotte Keith, Waterford, John W. Seely, of St. Marys, WV and Carolyn at home. Four grandchildren are also living. ****************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 25, 1973 MRS. ARNOLD SEESE Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Pearl Seese, 43, St. Marys will be held at 2pm Thursday in Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys with Rev. George McCune officiating and burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Mrs. Seese who died Sunday evening, Jan. 21, in Marietta Memorial Hospital, was born in Tyler County, daughter of the late Samuel and Minnie Pyle McHenry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold. Four daughters and two sons survive: Mrs. Frank Meeks, Newport, Mrs. James Waldeck, Belmont, Debora, Connie, Earl and Gary Seese, all of the home. There are two grandchildren, Mark and Melissa Meeks; one brother, Carl E. McHenry, Newport and two sisters, Mrs. Russell Bennett, Colliers and Mrs. Cloyd Duty, Paintsivlle, Ky. One daughter, Betty and two brothers, James and Eugene McHenry preceded her in death. **************************************************** August 10, 1987 ALVA SEEVERS, JR. Alva Seevers Jr., 64, of River Park Manor, New Matamoras, died Monday at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1922 at Wheeling to Alva and Gladys Cecilia Fleisner Seevers. In 1985 he married Edith E. Lively, who survives with one daughter, Linda Baker of Maryland; his mother of Youngstown; and two grandhcildren. Serivces will be at 11am Wednesday ta Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with Rev. John Gibbons officiating. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, March 5, 1987 BOBBIE SUE SEEVERS Bobbie Sue Seevers ,two month old daughter of Bobby and Valarie Miller Seevers, of Route 4, Marietta died at her residence, Friday morning, Feb. 27. She is survived by one sister, Crystal Dawn Seevers at home; one half-sister, Donna Miller of Marietta; one half-brother, William Bailey of Stockport, Ohio; maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Miller; Mrs. Irene Seevers of Newport; and one great-grandmother, Audrey Miler of Marietta. Services were Monday at McClure-Schafer Fuenral Home in Marietta with burial in Tunnel Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, March 27, 1947 DANIEL SEEVERS Daniel James Seevers, 76, died Saturday at his home in Marietta following an extended illness. He was born in Newport, a son of William and Jane Seevers. He spent most of his life in Newport and was a carpenter by trade. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Sons and daughters are: Homer Seevers and Mrs. Louise Leasure of Marietta; Herman Seevers, Joseph Seevers and Mrs. Bessie Bailey of Bellaire, Ohio. Brothers and sisters are: Frank Seevers of Wade, Ohio; Mrs. May Wilde of Belpre, Ohio, Mrs. Jennie Carpenter and Mrs. Eva Francis of Newport, Ohio. *************************************************8 Oracle, Feb. 19, 1976 FRED A. SEEVERS Fred Alfred Seevers, 71, of Newport, Route 1, died Saturday, Feb. 14 in Selby General Hospital. He was born Nov. 4, 1904, a son of Joseph and Mary Miller Seevers. He was a retired employee of Remington Rand. His wife Delores survives with three daughters, Betty Westfall, Marietta Route 5 and Pearl Sparks and Wilda Blair, both of Newport; three stepchildren, Cleland Benson, Reno and Irene Seevers and Charles Benson, both of Newport, and five sisters, Belle, Emma, Annie, Freda and Bertha. Three brothers and one sister are deceased. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Rosenbush Benson Seevers. Services were held Wednesday in Cawley Funeral Home, with Jess Nutter officiating. burial was in Newport Cemetery. ********************************************** Oracle, April 7, 1988 MARY JANE SEEVERS Mary Jane Seevers, 65, died Saturday in Pensacola, Fla. She was a resident of 39 Minitz Road, Milton, Fla. and a native of St. Marys, the daughter of the late Guy and Lissetta Coen. Mrs. Seevers was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Milton, and the First U.M. Women where she served as treasurer. Survivors include her husband, Robert w. Seevers Sr. of Milton, Fla; three sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Seevers Jr., Gulfport Miss; Mr. and Mrs. Matthew E. "Woody" Seevers and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E. Seevers, all of Milton Fla; one sister, Betty McGee, also of Milton and seven grandchildren. **************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 24, 1983 THOMAS R. SEEVERS Thomas Richard Seevers, 64 of Route 1, Seevers Ridge, Newport Ohio, died Sunday, Feb. 24 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born July 16, 1918 in Newport Township to Joseph and Mary Miller Seevers. He had resided all of his life in Newport Township and had been a cement finisher for the Marietta Concrete Co. and was also engaged in farming. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Laborers International Union, Local 639. Survivors include his wife, Vera Fransworth; eight sons, Larry of Palestine, Texas, Gilbert and Terry, both of Marietta, Roger, David, Rodney and Gary, all of Route 1, Newport and Gale of Fleming; three daughters, Vicki Southwick and Karen Zoller both of Marietta, and Linda Reynolds of Newport; 25 grandchildren and four sisters, Emma Thrasher and Annie Noland, both of Newport and Bertha Goddard and Freda Miller, both of Marietta. Four brothers and two sisters are deceased. Services were held Wednesday and burial was in Newort Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 28, 1989 W.J. "BILL" SEEVERS William J. "Bill" Seevers, 86, of Route 2, New Matamoras, died early Monday, Sept. 25 at the Heartland of Marietta. He was born at Beverly, O., a son of the late Frank and Luella Morklin Seevers. He had lived in Ray's Community for the past 55 years. He has been emloyed at the Washington County Highway Dept. and was an oilfield worker. He was a member of the Deucher Baptist Church, where he served for many years as Sunday Shcool Superintendent and was an honorary deacon. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeht Chapman; two sons and daughters-inlaw, Harold and Eiko N. Seevers and James W. and Gay Jane Seevers, both of Marietta; two daughters, Mrs. Burton (Marie) Newland of St. Marys and Mrs. Marshall (Virginia) Hooper Jr. of Madison O.; 11 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded indeath by one son, Homer Eugnee Seevers, in 1944 and one grandchild. Service will be 1pm Thursday at the Deucher Baptist Church with burial in Newport Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, Oct. 23, 1999 FRANK JUNIOR SELLERS Frank Junior Sellers, 83, of Beavercreek, Ohio died Oct. 8 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born July 30, 1916 in St. Marys to the late Francis Kramer and Blanche Smith Sellers. He was a 1934 graduate of St. Marys High School and a veteran of World War II, having served in North Africa nad european theaters in the US Arms and US Army Air Corps. He worked for 32 years at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and retired in 1982. Before going to Ohio in 1951 he and his brother ran an applicance store in St. Marys. He was a member of Knollwood Church of Christ in Beavercreek. He is survived by his wife, Irene Louise McCullough, whom he married July 10, 1942; a son, John McCullough Sellers and wife, Becky, Xenia, O; a daughter Karen Louise Sellers Blackaby and husband Randy of Kokomo, Ind., six grandsons, Jeffrey Wayne Sellers and wife Sunshine, of Xenia, John Derron Sellers of Xenia and Joshua Randal, Josia Adam, Ezra Nathaniel and Amos Andrew Blackaby of Kokomo; a great-grandson, Cole McCullough Clayton Sellers of Xenia; a nephew Frank Sellers and his wife, Ruby of St. Marys; a niece, Carolyn Ashkar of Knoxville, Tenn; a great-niece Elaine Sellers Evans and her husband Rex, of South Carolina; a great-newpew, Steven Sellers and his wife April and children Guner, Cody and Kaitley Ann of Williamstown; a sister-in-law Lucille McCulllough of St. Marys and through marriage by a nephew, Melvin Douglas McCullough, his wife Deanna and children Amanda and Jared of Cypress, Texas; a niece, Mary Ellen McCullough Wagner and husband Dave of DeSotoa, Mo. a great -niece Kathy Wagner Hanzsen of Nashville; a niece Carol Suzanne McCullough Tignor and husband Tom and children, Matthew and Daniel of Lebanon, Tenn; and others. He was preceded in death by a brother Kramer and his wife Naomi Alley Sellers, his father and mother-in-law, John Carpenter and Delphia Whaley McCullough,a brother- in law, Melvin LeRoy McCullough; and two great-nieces Kristy and Kelly Diane Wagner. Services were Oct. 11 at Tobias Funeral Home in Beavercreek with Keith Greer officiating and burial in Garden of Devotion Valley View Memory Gardens in Xenia. *************************************************8 Sentinel, July 30, 1992 H. KRAMER SELLERS H. Kramer Sellers, 81 of St. Marys, died Tuesday, July 28, at St. Joseph's Hospital emergency room. Sellers was a graduate of St. Marys High School in 1929 and attended Marietta College. He was a retired merchant and electrician. He was a member of the St. Marys Lodge No. 31 AF & AM, a charter member of the St. Marys Volunteer Fire Deparmtent and was a former member of the Kiwanis Club and the Grant Jefferson Lions Club. He was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Frank K. Sellers and Blanche Smith Sellers. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Naomi Alley Sellers; one son, Frank K. of Williamstown; one daughter, Carolyn Sellers Ashkar of Knoxville, Tenn., one brother, Frank Sellers of Kenia, Ohio, two grandchildren, Elaine Evans of Central, SC and Steven Sellers of Cross Lanes; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 2pm Friday at Ruttencutter Funreal Home, St. Marys with Rev. Darrell Gooden officiating, with interment in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Sentinal, July 14, 1993 NAOMI ALLEY SELLERS Naomi Alley Sellers, 83, of St. Marys, died Tuesday , July 13,at St. Joseph's Hospital, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's hospital following an extended illness. She was a graduate of Salem College and Converse College, Spartansburg, SC. She taught school in Pleasants County Schools for over 15 years. She was a 50 year member of St. Marys Chapter 31 Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of Pemberton Garden Club, Pleasants County Retired Teachers Association and St. Marys United Methodist Church, where she was a member of Faith Circle. She was born in Moundsville, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Bertha Weekley Alley. She is survived by one son, Frank K. Sellers of Williamstown, one daughter, Carolyn Ashkar of Knoxville, Tenn.; one granddaughter, one grandson; and one daugher-in-law Ruby Sellers of Williamstown. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Kramer Sellers, in 1992, one brother, Lawrence Alley Jr. and one sister, Eleanor Belt. The funeral will be at 1pm Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Darrel L. Gooden and Rev. Robert May officiating, with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, April 8, 1982 JOHN A. SEMON, SR. John Andrew Semon Sr. 56, of Route 3, McConnelsville, Ohio, died Saturday afternoon, April 3, of apparent natural causes. He was born March 1, 1926 at New Matamoras to Joseph R. and Ava L. Semon. He was a member of Morgan Aerie F.O.E. No. 2187, McConnelsville. He is survived by two sons, John A. Semon Jr. and Joseph both of New Matamoras; three daughters, Catherine M. Heddleson of Duffy, Melany K. Conley of Fly and Kimberly L. Lisk of Reno; four grandchlidren; two brothers, Joseph R. Semon of Sunbury and Robert L. Semon of Westerville and two sisters, Mary Nash of Severn, Md and Donna Travis of Louisville. Services were held Tuesday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, with Rev. Frank Conley ofificaiting. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery. ********************************************** Oracle, Sept. 29, 1988 ANNA M. SERVAIS Anna M. Servais, 88, of 3101 Winchester Ave., Ashland ,Ky. died Sept. 18 in King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. after a brief illness. Mrs. Servais was born Sept. 14, 1900 in Pittsburgh, Pa. a daughter of the late J. Nicholas and Louisa Laber Meixner. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. J. Loomis Watson of St. Marys, in 1922. After the death of her first husband, she lived with her daughter Madelon, for many years in the home of John B. Watson and his wife, a physician in St. Marys, well known in earlier years. Her second husband, Francis S. Servais of Pittsburgh, Pa. died in 1967. She was a retired employee of King's Daughters Medical Center Gift Shop with 11 years of service, a member of the First United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the order of Eastern Star, No. 119, Ashland, ky. and a past member of the King's Daughters Women's Auxiliary. Surving are a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Madelon Watson) Venters of Ashland; a brother, J. Edward Meixner of Greenville, SC; a grandson; a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was conducted Sept. 21 at the Steen Funeral Home, Ashland Chapel by Dr. Charles G. Turkington. ************************************************ Sentinel, Dec. 31, 1988 RANCE J. SETOLA Rance J. Setola, 27 of 114 Schoolhouse Lane, Pennsboro, died Thursday in Pennsboro. He was born in Jersey City, N.J.; a son of Carmine J. Setola Jr. of Delaware,Md and Martha Grohal Boley of St. Marys. He had worked for Asplundh Tree Service. He is surivved by two daughters, Teresa Setola and Sara Setola, both at home; two brothers, Anthony J. Setola of Raleigh, NC and Carmine J. Setola of St. Marys; three sisters, Donna Chomicki of Carteret, NJ, Kim Brown and Melissa Setola, both of St. Marys; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carmine J. Setola Sr. of North Carolina; his stepfather Donald E. Boley of St. Marys. Funeral will be Monday, 10:30am at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Dube officiating, burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************* Leader, Oct. 22 ,1983 STELLA A. SEVERN Mrs. Stella A. Severn, 95, of Clarksburg, died in the United Hospital Center Thursday, Oct. 20 following a sudden illness. She was born in St. Marys, Jan. 2, 1888, a daughter of the late Emery and Ann Lee Gilmore Noland. Her husband,Henry J. Severn, preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Severn was a member of the Broad Oaks United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Ralph Severn of Cameron; two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Leichter of Clarksburg and Mrs. George (Lucy) Dodd of Bridgeport, WV; one brother, Lonza Noland of Reed City, Mich., one sister, Mrs. Ethel Dennis of Schultz; two grandhcildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brother and six sisters. Services will be at 2pm Saturday at Davis-Weaver Funeral Home in Clarksburg. Interment will be in Bridgeport Cemetery. **************************************************** September 9, 1987 TWILA SEVERN Twila M. Severn, 84, of Columbus and formerly of St. Marys, died Wednesday morning Sept. 9 in Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Umber and Sarah Williamson Morgan. She is survived by one son, Carl M. Severn of Hilliard, Ohio; one sister, Mildred Shane of San Jose, Calif; one brother, Lester Morgan of Milton, Fla; two grandchildren, Mark and Eric Severn, both of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Severn in 1979. Services were held Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Dr. Richard Crickard officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, june 20, 1990 MRS. ALBERTA SEYBERT Mrs. Alberta M. Seybert, 76, of 4533 Brown St., South Charleston, formerly of St. Marys, died June 15 in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a graudate of St. Marys High School and attended Fairmont State College. She was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church adn a 47 year resident of South Charleston. She is survived by one daughter Joy Dixon, St. Albans; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday at the Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cunningham Memorial Park. **************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 20, 1983 CHARLES R. SEYBERT Charles R. Seybert, 72, of South Charleston, died last Wednesday, Oct. 12 at his home. He was born in Marietta, Ohio, a son of the late Margaret and Elmer Seybert. He was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church and the usher service of Charleston. He was a World War II Navy veteran and was retired from E.I. DuPont Co. Survivors include his wife, Alberta Daugherty Seybert; a daughter, Joy B. Douglas of St. Albans and two grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at the Snodgrass Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. George D. Clay officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans. ***************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 3, 1985 KAREN SUE SHAFFER Karen Sue Shaffer, 34, of St .Marys died Tuesday evening, Sept. 24 at St. Joseph's Hospital, following a short illness. She was born in Parkersburg, daughter of Charles R. Landsettle Jr. of Belmont and the late Yvonne Mills Landsettle. She was a graduate of Hocking Valley Technical Center and was a registered nurse at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, St. Marys. She is also survived by her husband, Lester R. Shaffer; one son, Alex and one daughter, Shelley, both at home; one stepdaughter, Denise Shaffer of Teays Valley; two brothers, Chuck Landsettle of St .Marys and Gary Landsettle of Columbus, Ohio; her grandfather Thomas Franklin Mills of St. Marys and her grandmother, Alma Mills of Parkersburg. Services were at 11am Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Robert Stringer officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, March 20, 1986 MAMIE VIRGINIA SHAFER Mamie Virginia Shafer, 69, of Route 2, West Union, died Monday, March 17, after an extended illness. She was born in Market, Doddridge County, daughter of the late William Henry and Louisa Rachel Collins Knight. She was a homemaker and attended Victory Baptist Church, Buckeye, Doddridge County. She is survived by her husband, Willard B. "Bill" Shafer; two daughters, Mrs. Allen (Patricia) Britton of West Union and Mrs. Ancil (Betty) Drane of Belmont; two sons, Roy B. "Tom" Shafer of Galveston, Tex., and Steven M. Shafer of Clarksburg, one sister, Mrs. J.A. (Ruby) Clark of Clarksburg; three brothers, Lee Knight and Coleman Knight, both of Clarksburg and George Knight of Orlando, Fla; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She had been a foster mother for 28 children, two of whom still reside at home--Greg Behanna and Danny Leasure. She was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters and two half-sisters. Services will be Thursday at spurgeon Funeral Home in West Union with Rev. Ellas Hutson officiating with burial in West Union Masonic Memorial Park. ***************************************************** Oracle, June 5, 1996 WILLIARD B. SHAFER Willard B. "Bill" Shafer, 87 of Morgans Run Community ,Route 1, West Union died May 31 at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. He was born in Avon Community near New Milton, Doddridge County, son of the late James A. Garfield and Alva D. Nicholson Shafer. He was a mechanic for the former Kiger Motors, Bridge Chevrolet of West Union and the former Superior Dairy of Smithburg. He was a foster grandparent for the Doddridge County School System for 17 years and had 28 foster children for Doddridge County Human Services. He was a life member of the West Union Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Doddridge County Senior Citizens and the Doddridge County Emergency Squad. He also attended the Morgans Run United Brethren Church. Surviving are two sons, Roy B. Shafer of Tucson, Ariz., and Steve M. Shafer of Clarksburg; two daughters, Patricia Ann Britton of West Union and Betty S. Drane of Belmont; one brother, Glenn Shafer of Vienna; one sister, Nellis Scott of Belpre; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie V. Knight Shafer; three brothers, James Shafer, Frank Shafer and Bernard Shafer and one sister, Daisy Dearth. Services were at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home with burial in West Union Masonic Memorial Park at Crystal Lake near West Union. ************************************************** Sentinel, Sept. 13, 1990 ELSIE SHAHAN Elsie Shahan, 91 of Portland, Ohio died Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Americare of Pomeroy, Ohio following an extended illness. She was born in Meigs County, Ohio, daughter of the late Edwin Clifford and Annie E. Mitchell Hall. She was a Protestant and was formerly a school teacher in Meigs County. She is survived by her husband, Chester Shahan of Washington, Pa., several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Funeral will be 11am Saturday at Straight-Tucker Funeral Home with burial in Great Bend Cemetery, Portland, Ohio. ****************************************************** Oracle, July 22, 1976 MRS. BERNICE M. SHAPLEY Mrs. Bernice M. Shapley, 68, of Matamoras, Ohio died in Marietta Memorial Hospital, July 7. She was born Dec. 10, 1907 in Matamoras, a daughter of the late Forrest C. and Ada True Nickolaus. She was a 1925 graduate of St. Marys High School and a member of Matamoras Presbyterian Church. Her husband, George B. Shapley, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, George B. Jr., of Matamoras, and a grandson Robert L., one brother, Challen H. Nickolaus, Barboursville; and two sisters, Audrey Hammond ,Lake Park, Fla and Elizabeth Haas of Matamoras. Services were July 10 in Lee Hadley Funeral Home, Matamoras, with Rev. James Knowlton officiating and burial in Matamoras Cemetery. ********************************************* Oracle, April 21, 1999 JAMES PRINCE SHARP II James Prince Sharp II, 90 of Waverly, died April 19 at Worthington Manor Care Center in Parkersburg. He was born Sept. 19, 1908 at Waverly to the late James Prince I and Chella Ogdin Sharp. He was retired from American Cyanamid. He was a member of IOOF Lodge 22 in St. Marys, Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Local 3-499 and Wavelry Presbyterian church. He is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Jefferson and her husband, Terry, of Midway, Mass., one son, James L. Sharp and his wife, Brenda of Waverly; four granddaughters, Joanna Jefferson of Cincinnati, Sarah Jefferson of Midway and Stacey and Jennifer Sharp of Waverly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice L. Kughn Sharp. Services will be Thursday at 2pm at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Calebaugh officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ********************************************** News, Dec. 8, 1996 SYLVIA SHARP Sylvia Opal Sharp, 82, of McConnell Manor, died Dec. 5 at her residence. She was born in Malta, daughter of George W. and Flora Heintzelman Sharp. She was a practical nurse at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville and a member of the Seventh St. Church of Christ. Surviving are one sister, Freda Flowers of Blue Rock and several nieces and nephews. Services were 1pm today, Matheny Funeral Home with evangelist Randy Baker officiating with burial in Malta Cemetery. ********************************************* Oracle, December 11, 1991 LESLIE SHARRAD Leslie Sharrad, 25, of Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys, which had been her home since birth, died Dec. 8. Graveside services were held Monday at Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, June 4, 1987 MARY SHAVER Mary Shaver, 51, of St. Marys, died Thursday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Gail and Katherine Palankas Butler. She served with the US Army in Korea and was a member of Post 1212 Blennerhassett VFW. She is survived by her husband, Ned Shaver; two sons, Michael Leonard and Robert Leonard, both of Mansfield; one brother, Gail O. Butler Jr. of Parkersburg; one sister, Dorothy King of Frisco City, Ala., and one granddaughter. Services were Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Stringer officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************** Leader, Jan 8, 1983 MARIE A. SHAW Marie A. Shaw, of 41 Fifth Ave., Sistersville, died Tuesday, Jan. 4 at her home. She was born in Coraopolis, Pa. a daughter of the late Martin and Margaret King Welch. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at Sistersville. Surviving are a son, John D. Shaw Jr. of Morris Township, NJ; a daughter, Margaret Marie Shaw of Sistersville, a sister, Mrs. Jessie Welshofer of Buffalo, NY; two grandchildren, John D. Shaw III and Elizabeth Ann Shaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Shaw in 1973. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Sistersville. ************************************************ Oracle, July 8, 1998 HOMER SHAWVER Homer Shawver, 83, of Parkersburg, died July 3 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County March 28, 1925, to the late Homer and Lula Wright Shawver. He was a member of Williamstown Baptist Church, had retired as a hospital engineer in Washington state, was a World War II veteran, service in the National Guard for 20 years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Celia M. Shawver; three sons, Tom Shawver of Portland, Ore., Gene Shawver of Seattle, Wash. and Dallas Shawver of Schelton, Wash; three stepchildren, Kelly Maseller of Schelton, Wash. and Robert and Barbara Parsen of Shelton, Wash.; one brother, Blaine Shawver of Williamstown; four sisters, Audra Clem of Parkersburg; Georgia Kaufman of Urbana, Ohio; Sophia Smith of Parkersburg and Mildred Eifler of Marietta; one grandson; seven step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday at Williamstown Baptist Church with Revs. Jim Mike Ward and Scott Moreward and interment was in Riverview Cemetery at Williamstown. ********************************************** Oracle, Dec. 21, 1994 LISA ANN PATTERSON SHEARON Lisa Ann Petterson Shearon, 23 of Route 3, New Matamoras, Ohio died Dec. 13 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. She was born Feb. 25, 1971 at Marietta to Barbara Lee Patterson and Jack Patterson. She was a graduate of Marietta High School with the class of 1989 and attended Valley View Baptist Church. On Dec. 18, 1993 she married John E. Shearon II who survives her with her stepfather Bruce Short of Marietta. Also surviving are her mother, of Marietta, her father of Canton, her grandparents, Anne E. Lee of Marietta and Jack Patterson Sr. of Canton. She was preceded in death by one sister, Amy Patterson. Funeral services were Sunday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta with pastor Duane McCracken officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************ Leader, Nov. 9, 1996 RALPH I. SHEETS Ralph I. Sheets, 88, of Rt 1, Cutter, Ohio died Nov. 5 at Marietta Convalescent Center. He was born at Stockport, Ohio to the late Henry and Myrtle Sith Sheets. He was a retired farmhand and also retired from Ohio Power Co. in Beverly, Ohio. Surviving are his second wife, Wilda Matheney Sheets; seven sons, Kenneth and Fred of Belpre, Donald of Stockport, Dewey of Chandlersville, Danny of New Matamoras, Wilbur of Fleming and Lonnie of Cutler; six daughters, Loretta Brown of Parkersburg, Beatrice Matheny, Doris Phillips, Roberta Sheets and Helen VanKirk, all of Marietta and Evelyn Hoover of Vicksburg, Mich., two brothers, Emmett Sheets of Stockport and Charles Sheets of Galion, Ohio and one sister, Avis Ranire of Stockport; 37 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Esther Gheen Sheets; one son, Clanton Sheets; two sisters, Elsie McGrew and Ruth VanFossen, three brothers, Glen, Chester and Oney Sheets. Services were Friday at Stone-Matheny Funeral Home in Chesterhill, O., with Rev. Dewayne Stutler officiating with burial in Oakland Church Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, Aug. 19, 1971 Mrs. CLARA SHELDON Funeral services for Mrs. Clara F. Sheldon, 93, of route 1, Williamstown, who died Thursday morning, Aug. 12 at St. Joseph's Hospital were held Saturday at Rutencutter Funeral Home with Rev. George W. McCune officiating, with burial in East Oak Grove Cemetery near Morgantown. She was born in Hopkins, Mo., daughter of the late Sanford and Lottie Fleming. She was a member of the Baptist Church and had taught school in Monongalia County for 30 years. She is survived by one son, Earl F. Sheldon of Route 1, Williamstown with whom she had resided. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Sheldon. **************************************************** No date EARL FLEMING SHELDON Earl Fleming Sheldon, 69, of Route 1, Williamstown died at the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital last Tuesday morning. He was born in Morgantown, son of the late John and Clara Fleming Sheldon. He had owned Sheldon Repair Shop for a number of years, was retired from Monongahela Power Co., and was a member of McKees Rock, (Pa.) Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife Mary Hilda Ingram Sheldon. Funeral was Friday at Ruttnecutter Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Wilkinson officiating with burial in Ingram Ridge Cemetery in Pleasants County. ************************************************* Sentinel, July 24, 1993 HILDA SHELDON Hilda Sheldon, 78, of Vienna died Friday, July 23, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Raven Rock United Methodist Church. She was born in Layfield, WV, Ritchie County, daughter of the late Leonard and Bessie Dunn Ingram. She is survived by two sisters, Iva Everett of St. Marys and Edna Choffel of Meadville, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl F. Sheldon, in 1978; and two brothers, Dale Ingram and Fred Ingram. Funeral will be 2pm Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys with Rev. William L. Batten officiating with burial in Ingram Ridge Cemetery, near Shultz, Pleasants County. ************************************************ Oracle, Jan 11, 1990 ALICE R. SHEPHARD Alice Rebecca Shephard of Barstow, Texas, formerly of Belmont, died Tuesday, Jan 2, at Pecos Texas. She was born at Meadville, a daughter of the late John and Betty Smith Wells. She was a member of Wick United Methodist Church, Emily Rebekah Lodge No. 82, Middlebourne, Wick Farm Women's Club, Busy Bee Senior Citizens, St. Marys and was an honorary president Duckett Wells Reunion. She is survived by two sons, Charles W. Shephard of Houma, La., and Warren W. Shephard of Barstow, Texas; one daughter, Dorothy M. McCune of Belmont; 113 grandchildren, 31 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Shephard and one son, Glen, three sisters and one brother. Services were 2:30 pm Monday at Wick U.M. Church with Rev. Ralph Kisner officiating with burial in Wick Cemetery. ************************************************ Sentinel, Dec. 5, 1994 DONALD RAY SHEPHERD Donald Ray Shepherd, 62, of Route 3, Washington, died Sunday, Dec. 4 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Shepherd retired from DuPont and later worked in maintenance at Goldsmit-Black. He was a member of the Arnolds Creek Christian Church in Doddridge County. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet Lodge #3 AF & AM, past director of the Nemesis Director Staff, member of the 13th degree team Scottish Rite, Scottish Rite Guard and American Legion Post #15. He served in the U.S. army. He was born in Doddridge County, a son of the late Joseph C. and Lillie Mae Underwood Shepherd. He is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Jones Shepherd; two sons, Donald W. and Joseph B., both of Parkersburg; a daughter, Theresa A. Collins of Parkersburg; two grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Shepherd and Carol Shepherd, both of Greenwood; and a sister Katie Doak of Greenwood. He was preceded in death by a brother Raymond Shepherd and a sister, Opal Hartel. Funeral services will be 1pm Wednesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Entombment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. ******************************************* Oracle, Nov. 13, 1991 WARREN W. SHEPHARD Warren W. Shephard, 68, of Barstow, Texas died Monday, Nov. 11 in Texas. He was born in Meadville, WV and was the son of the late Hiram and Alice Shephard. He was a retired employee of Rowan Drilling Co. in Midland, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Rae of Barstow; one son, Mike of Pecos Texas; one daughter, Patricia Scott of VanHorn Texas; one sister, Dorothy McCune of Belmont; one brother, Charles Shephard of Houma, Louisiana; two granddaughters and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Funeral services will be held in Pecos, Texas. ************************************************ Oracle, Oct. 7, 1992 EDNA SHEPHERDSON Edna Shepherdson, 72 of St. Marys, died Oct. 5 at her residence. She was born in Ritchie County to the late Pearle and Elsie Moore Williamson. She was retired from Colin Anderson Center in St .Marys after 13 years of service as an aide. She was a member of the Harris Ritchie VFW Auxiliary 3553 and the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Ellenboro. Surviving are her husband, Charles D. Shepherdson; two sons, Ray Cunningham of Pullman and Delmas Cunningham of Ellenboro; one daughter, Yvonne Gunnoe of Ripley; five brothers, John Williamson, Charley Williamson and Virgil Williamson, all of Harrisville, Howard Williamson of Pennsboro and James Williamson of Keyser; five sisters, Cora Stanley of Fairmont, Ruth Dennison and Mildred Williams, both of Harrisville; Elma Bunner of Pennsboro and Rheta Holly of London, Ohio; six grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Marion "Pete" Cunningham in 1969. Services will be at 1pm Wednesday at Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville with Rev. Joe Hatcher officiating with burial in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************** April 1923 W.R. SHEPHERDSON W.R. Shepherdson passes away at his home near Grape Island Monday afternoon at about 3 o'clock. He was a G.A.R. veteran and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. funeral was at the late home on Thursday afternoon with burial in Odd Fellows cemetery. He had been ill for sometime with a complication of diseases. ****************************************** Oracle, Dec. 16, 1982 CLAYTON SHERWOOD Services were held last Wednesday at Hampton Funeral Home, Prescott, Ariz. for Clayton Sherwood, 69, of Prescott, a Parkersburg native who died Saturday, Dec. 11. He was retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Sherwood; a son, John S. Sherwood of Englewood, Ohio; three daughters, Janice Cunningham of Hebron, Becki Kiesow of Phoenix, Ariz, and Donna Jackson of Prescott; a brother, Charles Sherwood of Hemet, Calif., a sister, Elizabeth Hackathorn of Parkersburg and seven grandchildren. ********************************************* Oracle, Oct. 13, 1999 HAZEL M. SHERWOOD Hazel M. Sherwood, 85, of Parkersburg, died Oct. 8 at Parkview Healthcare Center in Parkersburg. She was born Oct. 1, 1914 at Vincent, Ohio to the late Neil and Maude Mae Miller McKay. She had worked at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and retired from Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, where she worked in the kitchen. She is survived by one daughter, Janice Cunningham and her husband "Pete" of St. Marys; one son, John Sherwood of Englewood, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Richard Sherwood of Florida, John Michael Sherwood of Ohio, John Cunningham and Audrey Reynolds, both of St. Marys, Jeff Cunningham of Cummings, Ga., Andrea Smith of Waverly, Jerry Cunningham of Chester, WV and Amanda Clark of Fayetteville, NC; seventeen great-grandchildren; one sister, Nettie Hunter of Marietta; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hackathorn of Parkersburg and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Fremont "Mont" McKay and Frank McKay. Services were Sunday at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Smith officiating with burial in Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery at Hebron. ********************************************* Oracle, March 6, 1991 BETTY L. SHIELDS Betty L. Shields, 62, 902 Terminal St., Orrville, Ohio died Saturday March 2 at Cleveland Metro General Hospital, Cleveland. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Edward and Minnie Hoselton Wright. She attended church at the Salvation Army. She is survived by three sons, Will Stephens of Tulsa, Okla., David Stephens and Frederick E. Shields Jr. of Orrville, Ohio, three daughters, Karen Smith of Perrysville, Ohio, Sharolyn Trammell of Mt. Vernon, O., and Mary Hess of Orrville; two brothers, Donald William Wright and Eugene Edward Wright, both of Parkersburg; one sister, Deloris Kerstetter of St. Marys and 21 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick E. Shields, Sr. Funeral services were Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Major Jim E. Bovender officiating with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ******************************************* Oracle, March 27, 1991 WILBUR D. SHIELDS Wilbur D. Shields, 91, of Route 1, Cairo, died Saturday, March 23 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born at Route 1, Cairo, a son of the late Walter H. and Martha Ellen Webb Shields. He was a retired dairy farmer, retired employee of Richards Oil ad Gas Co., Texas Oil Fields. He was a member of the Glendale United Methodist Church and Glendale Park Grange. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Pifer Shields, three daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Beulah ) Webb of St. Marys, Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Lonas of Washington, WV and Mrs. George (Barbara) Sweesey of Parkersburg; one brother, Lloyd Shields of Kilgore, Texas and one sister, Thelma Schoolcraft of Ellenboro; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Services were held Monday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo with Rev. Danny Martin and Rev. Buddy Corbin officiating. Burial was in Cairo Masonic Memorial Park. ******************************************* Oracle, Feb. 23, 1989 WALTER SHIERE Walter Shiere, 74, of Route 3, New Matamoras, died Thursday evening, Feb. 16, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Middlebourne, a son of the late Amos and Mary Wells Shiere. He had lived on Eddy's Ridge, Ohio and later in Marietta. His home had been on Ray's Run since 1948. He had been employed by Dydstuff's and was a member of Center Valley Baptist Church. He is survived by one half sister, Lillian Clark of Hagerstown, Md; several nephews, nieces and cousins and a close friend, Violet Sparks, who lived in the home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Kuhn Shiere; two infant daughters, one brother, and one half sister. Services were held Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta with burial in Eddy's Run Cemetery. ************************************************* Sentinel, June 10, 1991 DENTON SHINGLETON Denton Shingleton, 63, of St .Marys, died Saturday, June 8, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wooster, Ohio, a son of the late Smith and Hazel Little Shingleton. He is survived by his wife, Ova Jean Sunderman Shingleton; four sons, Charles of Parkersburg; David and William of St. Marys and Robert of Manassas, Va.; one daughter, Ann Ward of Newport; two brothers, Smith Shingleton Jr. of Belmont and Dean Shingleton of Wooster, Ohio; two sisters, Doris Zappone of Wooster, and Jean Coleman of Parkersburg; two half sisters, Brenda Kemp of Friendly, and Meldoy Grant of St. Marys; a half brother, Phillip Shingleton of St. Marys; a stepmother, Winnie Shingleton of St. Marys; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carole Shingleton. Funeral will be 1pm Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. George Burns officiating with burial in Maple Lane Cemetery at Hebron. ************************************************** Oracle, June 9, 1983 FLORENCE SHINGLETON Florence L. Shingleton, 87, of Belmont, died Sunday evening, June 6 at Glenville nursing Care Center. She was born in Cairo, a daughter of the late Horace and Grace Gorrell Hill. She was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star and Rebekah, St. Marys chapters. Surviving are a grandson, Earl (Whitey) Adolfson of Glenville; a sister, Mary Nielson of Lyons, Mich; two great-granddaughters, Tanya Jo Barker of Caldwell, Ohio and Machelle Stalnaker of Kingwood and a great grandson, Gregory E. Adolfson of Glenville. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.B. (Blondie) Shingleton; two daughters, one sister and one brother. Services will be Wednesday in Belmont Baptist church with Rev. Baber Morris officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************* Leader, June 24, 1976 HAROLD (Pete) SHINGLETON Harold "Pete" Shingleton, 79 of St. Marys died Friday morning, June 18. He was born in Pleasants County, son of Alva and Julia Shingleton Fish. He was a member of the Zoar Baptist Church. He is survived by one brother, Chester of Glendale, Calif. and one sister, Mrs. Dillon Fankhouser of New Martinsville. Funeral services were held Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. ********************************************************* Leader, April 5, 1997 HARRY W. SHINGLETON Harry W. Shingleton, 71, of Route 1, St. Marys died April 3 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1925 at Nine Mile in Pleasants County, a son of the late George and Lilie Mercer Shingleton. He was owner of Harry's Carry Out and Tavern on Rt. 16, a member of the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 1701 in St. Marys, a member of the Sistersville VFW Post NO. 6328, American Legion Pleasants Post No. 79 and a World War II US Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, "B" Shingleton; one son, Terry Johnson of St. Inigoes, Md; one step-daughter, Annabel Lemley of Washington, Pa; one step-son Robert Bechtol of San Francisco; one granddaughter, Becky Johnson of St. Inigoes Md; three step-granddaughters; five step-great- grandchildren; one brother, Delbert C. "Chiz" Shingleton of St. Marys and two nieces. Services will be Saturday at 2pm in Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys with Rev. Roy Cox officiating with burial in Nine Mile Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 14, 1972 MATTIE SHINGLETON Mrs. Mattie Shingleton, 89 of Route 39, St. Marys, died Monday morning, Sept. 11 at her residence. She was born in Pleasants County, Sept. 18, 1882, daughter of the late Squire and Liza Locke Poynter. She is survived by two sons, Smith of St. Marys and Roy of Weirton, 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clark Shingleton, one brother and two sisters. Funeral was Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, Feb. 17, 1999 ROY SHINGLETON Roy Shingleton, 90, of Brightwood Center in Follansbee and formerly of Weirton and St. Marys, died Feb. 5 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was retired from Weirton Steel division of National Steel Corp. and attended the Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Donald and Ruth of Follansbee and Deleno and Beverly of Weirton; one daughter and son-in-law, Sara Lou and Richard Safreed of Weirton; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Lamp Shingleton; one son, Coleman Lee, his parents, William Clark and Samantha Pynter Shingleton; and one brother, Smith Shingleton. Services were Feb. 8 at James Funeral Home in Follansbee with burial in Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens at Weirton. ************************************************ Sentinel, August 16, 1989 SMITH SHINGLETON Smith L. Shingleton, 83, of Route 89, St. Marys, died Monday, Aug. 14, at his residence. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late William C. and Mattie Poynter Shingleton. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church and a member of Boiler Makers Local 105. He is survived by his wife, Winnie Higgins Shingleton; four sons, Phillip L. at home, Denton and Smith L. Jr, both of St. Marys; Dean of Wooster, Ohio; four daughters, Brenda Bailey of Friendly, WV; Melody Grant of St. Marys; Jean Coleman of Parkersburg and Doris Zappone of Wooster, Ohio; one brother, Roy Shingleton of Follansbee; 25 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 1pm Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating, with burial in Maple Lane Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, Dec. 4, 1996 SMITH SHINGLETON, JR Smith L. Shingleton Jr, 65 of Belmont, died Nov. 24 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 25, 1931 in Pleasants County to the late Smith L. and Hazel Little Shingleton Sr. He was a welder. He is survived by three daughters, Sherrie Brake of Broadview Heights, Tina Shingleton of Left Hand, WV and Tammy Elkins of Cleveland; one son, James Shingleton of Akron; two sisters, Doris Zappone of Wooster, O., and Jean Coleman of Parkersburg; one brother, Dean Shingleton of Wooster; two half sisters, Brenda Kemp of Sistersville and Melody Jo Grant of St. Marys ; one half brother, Phil Shingleton of St. Marys; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother Denton Shingleton. Services were Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral home with Rev. Roy Cox officiating, with burial in Maple Lane Cemetery. ******************************************************** News. Nov. 27, 1988 VIRGINIA E. SHINGLETON Virginia E. Shingleton, 68, of St. Marys, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 25, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, WV, daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel Wilson Lamp. She was a member of First Baptist Church, St. Marys. She is survived by her husband, Guy W. Shinglton Sr; three daughters, Carol Johnson of Georgetown, Pa., Penny Tate and Teresa Barnhart, both of Weirton, WV, one son, Guy W. Shingleton Jr. of St. Marys; four brothers, Brian Lamp and Tyndall Lamp both of St. Marys and Eugene Lamp of Newark Ohio, two sisters, Audrey Bennett and Helen Barnhart, both of St. Marys and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services will be Monday 2pm at First Baptist Church, St. Marys with Rev. William Stout and Rev. Larry Hooper officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** December 10, 1991 CHARLES LAWRENCE SHINN Charles "Charlie" Lawrence Shinn, 44, of 708 Fourth St., St. Marys, died Sunday at Worthington Manor Nursing Home. Shinn had attended Seventh Street United Methodist Church. He served in the Vietnam Conflict in the US Navy. He worked as a plant manager for the Coca-Cola Co. in Pikeville, Ky. and also worked for the Coca-Cola companies in Parkersburg and Charleston. He was born in Charleston, son of the late Floyd E. and Virginia Della Price Shinn. He is survived by one son, Eric Shinn of Nitro, two brothers, Bob Shinn of Parkersburg and Jack Shinn of St. Marys; two sisters, Shirley Runnion of St. Marys and Margaret Bergos of Chicago, Ill and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 1pm Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Father Steve Valleonga officiating with burial in Evergreen Cemetery North. ****************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 12, 1984 FLOYD E. SHINN Floyd E. Shinn, 71, of Vienna, died Jan 5 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kanawha County, son of the late Floyd W. and Mary Prouse Shinn. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene and was retired from the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local 565 after a number of years of employment. He is survived b his wife, Bessie Edwards Shinn; three sons, B.E. of Clendenin and Charles L. of Nitro, Jack of Clendinen, two daughters, Shirley Runnion of St. Marys; Margaret Bergos of Chicago; two stepsons, Robert E. Lang of Dayton, O., and L.W. Lang of Bradenton, Fla; five brothers, W.E. Shinn of Big Chimney, John Lovell Shinn of Charleston, O.R. Shinn of Teays Valley; Delbert Shinn of Columbus, and Carl Shinn of Fort Pierce, Fla; a sister, Olive Morris of Charleston; eight grandchildren; four step grandchildren; a great-grandson and two step-great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Price Shinn. Funeral was Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Dayton Lockard officiating and burial in Arlington Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 3, 1990 J. CARL SHOULDIS J. Carl Shouldis, 84, of 801 Second St. St. Marys, died Thursday evening, Feb. 1 at his residence. Shouldis in 1947 established the Shouldis Department Store in St. Marys and later stores in Sistersville and New Martinsville. Earlier he was manager of A.W. Cox Department Store in Parkersburg. He was born in Harmony, son of the late William W. and Celia Field Shouldis. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, the St. Marys Lodge AF&AM, St. Marys Lodge IOOF No. 22 and BPOE No. 1701. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Gillespie Shouldis; two daughters, Joanne Dotson and Barbara Reckard, both of St. Marys; two sisters, Ruth Samples and Suewanee Couch, both of Charleston; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven sisters and brothers. Funeral will be 2pm Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Maurice Miller and Rev. Richard Crickard officiating, with burial in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ************************************************* Sentinel, Jan. 7, 1991 LUCILLE W. SHOULDIS Lucille W. Shouldis, 81, of St. Marys, died Sunday, Jan. 6 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Shouldis was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women. She was born at Farmville, Va. a daughter of the late Wiley B. and Nancy Whitworth Gillispie. She is survived by two daughters, Joanne Dotson and Barbara Reckard, both of St. Marys; two sisters, Elizabeth Wiley Seale and Paige C. Olsen, both of Pensacola, Fla., five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Carl Shouldis, in 1990 and two sisters. Funeral will be 11am Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Rev. Darrel A Gooden officiating, with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 11 ,1982 GARNET L. SHREEVES Mrs. William D. (Garnet Lee) Shreeves, 75, of Parkersburg, died Thursday evening, Nov. 4 in Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg. She was the daughter of the late Emory and Mary Katherine Shultz Sims, a native of Pleasants County and a member of the Lauckport Baptist Church in Parkersburg. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. James (Peggy) Sands of Marietta, Ohio and Mrs. Ira (Betty) King Jr. of Parkersburg; two sisters, Pearl Riley and Bonnie Hart of Parkersburg; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers. Services were Monday at the Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. James Neale and Pastor Richard Runion officiating with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. ************************************************** Leader, Nov. 19, 1988 OPAL ONALEE SHREVES Opal Onalee Shreves, 79, of 205 Klondike Ave, Sistersville, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Tyler County, daughter of the late Sherman and Rachel Butler Tice. She is survived by two daughters, Rachel Leasure and Shirley Houser, both of Sistersville; eight sons, Sherman of Rahns, Pa., Kenneth of Wapato, Wash., Roy of Pottstown, Pa. , Everett of Oaks, Pa., Rodney of Phoenixville, Pa., Tony of Sistersville and Toby of Hopkinsville, Ky., three sisters, Delphine Marquise of Wick, Geraldine Rymer of Bens Run and Murl Shreves of Friendly; 30 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Shreves, in 1961; two daughters, Wanda and Linda; four brothers and two sisters. Services were held Friday at Eckles Funeral Home, Sistersville with Rev. Noel Flynn officiating with burial in Shreves Cemetery, Tyler County. ***************************************************** Oracle, April 2, 1997 PEARL SHREVES Pearl H. Shreves, 71, of Burt St., Sistersville, died March 25 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born in Sistersville to the late Earl and Dolly Beaver Kemp and was a homemaker and member of Sistersville Nazarene Church. Surviving are her husband, Ray E. Shreves Sr.; one brother, Robert Beaver of Sistersville; three sisters, Burl V. Brewer of Sistersville, JoAnn Bever of Manitou Beach, Mich. and Carolyn Stottlemire of New Matamoreas; two grandchildren, Andy Shreves and Tracy Kemp, of Sistersville; two great- grandchildren, Samanatha Kemp and Nathan Kemp, both of Sistersville. She was preceded in death by one son, Ray E. Shreves Jr., and one brother, James Kemp. Services were Thursday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with Rev. Larry Cale officiating and burial in Greenwood Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, Jan 17, 1985 ROBERT E. SHREVES Robert Edward Shreves, 44 of Route 1, Friendly, died Monday, Jan 14 in Sistersville General Hospital. He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late Bert and Emma Bowers Shreves. He was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church, an employee of Consolidated Aluminum Company and served in the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Markley; three sons; Marvin Shreves of Newport, Ohio; Robbie and Darrin Shreves, both at home; one daughter, Sherrie at home; four brothers, Bert Shreves Jr. of Fly, Ohio; James of Sistersville and Norman and Layman both of Hopewell. He was preceded in death by one sister, Viola and by one brother, Ralph. Services will be Thursday at Eckels Funeral Home in Sistersville with Rev. Ernest Harris officiating with burial in Friendly Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, May 26, 1988 SAMATHA SHARRELLE SHREVES Samantha Sharrelle Shreves, daughter of Marvin and Alicia Hackathorn Shreves died at birth Saturday morning, May 21, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Sandra L. Shreves of Friendly, Julian and Joni Hackathorn of Shultz, and Gary and Beth Tuttle of Raven Rock; great- grandparents, Carl and Della Hackathorn of Shultz, Lewis and Neva Snider of Raven Rock; Josephine Hackathorn of Belmont; four uncles and three aunts. Graveside services were held at Cochran Cemetery in Wetzel County with Evangelist William Butterfield officiating. ********************************************** Sentinel, Sept. 1, 1995 CATHERINE SHRIER Catherine Shrier, 87, of Inola, Okla. formerly of Pleasants County, died Aug. 5 in Oklahoma. Mrs. Shrier was a graduate of St. Marys High School and St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Parkersburg. She worked at St. Joseph's Hospital for several years, later moving to Oklahoma, where she continued her nursing career for many years. She was born in Shultz, a daughter of the late T.C. and Annie Nole Hammett. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Adams of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Annie Catherine Kroeger of Alabama; one son, George Shrier of Inola and one sister, Ellen G. Hammett of St. Marys. Funeral services were held Aug. 7 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Tulsa, Okla. with burial in Calvary Cemetery. *************************************************** Leader, March 30, 1985 GEORGE F. SHRIER George F. Shrier, 77, long-time Tulsa, Okla. resident passed away Monday, March 25. He moved to Tulsa in 1927 from St. Marys and was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Annie C. Hammtet Shrier, of the home; two daughters, Mary Nixon, Oklahoma City, Okla. Cathey Kroeger, Tulahoma, Tenn., a son George Jr. of Tulsa, Okla; a sister Dorothy Goodrick of Inola Okla and 10 grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday at St. Francis Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa. ************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 30, 1975 RAYMOND SHRIVER Raymond Christopher Shriver, 78, of Bens Run, died at Turtle Creek Convalescent Center in Parkersburg, Monday. Oct. 20. He was born in Tyler County, son of the late Christopher Frank and Alma Mason Shriver. He was a member of the Long Reach U.M. Church, St. Marys IOOF Lodge Encampment 22 and was a construction worker. He is survived by a number of nieces, including Mrs. Pauline Kerns and Mrs. Mary Propst of Charleston, Mrs. Evelyn Fulmer of Parkersburg and Mrs. Alma Jones of Youngstown, Ohio, two grandnephews and three grandnieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie May Marsh Shriver. Funeral services were Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby C. Gwinn officiating with burial in Long Reach Cemetery. **************************************************** Sentinel, March 9, 1995 DORTHEA M. SHUCK Dorthea M. Hackathorn Shuck, 82, of 24th Avenue, Parkersburg died Tuesday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Christopher C. and Martha U. Wolfe Hackathorn. She was a housekeeper for several doctors and lawyers in the Parkersburg and Marietta areas. She was a member of the Camden Avenue Church of Christ. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Caplinger of Parkersburg; one sister, Elizabeth A. Smith of Belmont; one brother, Gale Hackathorn of Middle Island, WV; one half-sister, Loretta "Bessie" Maston of Schultz WV; two half-brothers, Roy Hackathorn of Marietta and Christopher Hackathorn Jr. of Belmont; two stepsisters, Leota Wilson of Belmont and Luella Wiseman of Parkersburg; her step-mother, Josephine Hackathorn of Belmont; six grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Damie Hashman and Ida Pearl Hackathorn; five brothers, Johnny Hackathorn, Carl, Leonard, Gilbert and Vernon Hackathorn and two half-brothers, Earl Johnson and Chandis Johnson. Services will be at 1pm Friday, Franklin Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Tim Hatfield and Brian Jones officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. ****************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 12, 1989 ALVA SHULTZ Alva Shultz, 76, of Bens Run, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, at St. Joseph's Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Elwood and Martha Lane Shultz. He was a member of Calcutta United Methodist Church, and Ohio Valley Fox Hunters Assc. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Virginia Meanor Shultz; three sisters, Thelma Little and Hazel Barnhart, both of New Cumberland, and Eudell McLaughlin of Wellsburg; one brother-in-law, George Meanor, at home. He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. The funeral will be 1pm Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist Cecil Dotson and Evangelist Ralph Hanlin officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, July 10, 1986 BELLE BUCHANAN SHULTZ Belle Buchanan Shultz of Montrose, Colorado, died May 12 in Memorial Hospital in Montrose. She was born April 6, 1905 at Raven Rock, daughter of Stephen E. and Sarah Joan Hisam Buchanan. She was married in 1931 to Larnie (Bub) Shultz, who died in 1959. Survivors include a daughter, Faynelle Rigdon of Montrose; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, Sherman Buchanan of Friendly, and a foster sister, Garnet Newland of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by a son, Marvin L. Shultz, in 1978, six brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held in Montrose Church of Christ and burial was in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Albuquerque N.M. where she had lived several years before moving to Montrose in 1982. **************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 29, 1997 COLEMAN L. SHULTZ Coleman L. Shultz, 68, of Glenmoor, Ohio died Oct. 14 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in St. Marys Oct. 26, 1928 to the late Arlington and Myrtle Davis Shultz. He retired from the former Crucible Colt Industries in 1983 where he worked in the electric furnace department as a millwright. He was a member since 1953 of the Virginia Avenue Church of Christ in Chester, WV and was a former member of the Tri Angle Seniors. Surviving are his wife, Hester Fleming Shultz, who he married May 15, 1948; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Terri) Sprout of Gastonia, N.C., three sons, Jerry L. Ronald E. and Richard W. all of East Liverpool, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Don (Catherine) Artman of Painesville, O; eight grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, James E. Shultz, one sister, Cherry Nicholson; and one brother, Wayne Shultz. Services were Oct. 17 at Dawson Funeral Home in East Liverpool with Evangelist Frank Higginbotham officiating with burial in Cox County Memorial Park. ************************************************* Sentinel, June 1, 1990 CORA E. SHULTZ Cora Elizabeth Shultz, 59, of St. Marys, died Wednesday afternoon, May 30, at her residence. She was born in Pleasants County a daughter of Raymond Griffith Sr. and St. Marys and the late Mamie Cameron Griffith. She was a member of the St .Marys Nazarene Church and a former employee of Care Haven of Pleasants. She is survived by one brother, Raymond Griffith II of Devola, Ohio; two sisters, Florence Luzadder of Grafton and Doris Stewart of Vienna; several aunts and uncles; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Shultz. Services will be 2pm Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Pastor Eldon Gray officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, Nov. 11, 1976 GEORGE SHULTZ George L. Shultz, 73, of Route 2, St. Marys, died at his residence Wednesday, Nov. 3. He was the son of the late Elwood and Martha Lane Shultz. He was retired from Quaker State Oil and Refining Co. in St. Marys. He is survived by his widow, Cora Griffith Shultz, a son, Forrest, of Morgantown; three brothers, Oliver of Culloden, Alva of Bens Run, and Ira of Weirton; seven sisters, Mrs. Bertha Barnes in Illinois, Thelma Little of New Cumberland, Florence Meanor of San Jose, Calif. Anna Verbisco in Florida, Lucy Charlton in Tennessee, Hazel Barnhart of Weirton and Eudell McGlaughlin of Wellsburg. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eliza Shultz, a brother and a sister. Funeral services were Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral home with Rev. Perry Stewart officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 25, 1971 LINZY D. SHULTZ Funeral services for Linzy D. Shultz, 66, of Route 1, Hebron, who died Wednesday, Nov. 19 at his residence, were held Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Rev. Thomas Cox and Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial was in Maple Lane Cemetery. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John W. and Ellie Patterson Shultz. He was a member of the Baptist Church and had been employed as a saw mill operator. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Hooper Shultz; four sons, Wesley and Dean Shultz of West Union, Junior Shultz of Barberton, O and John Shultz of Weirton; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Velma) Davis of Wellsville, O., Mrs. Draper (Mildred) Harden of Pennsboro and Miss Sandra Shultz, at home; two brothers, Raymond Shultz of Weirton, and Clifford Shultz of East Liverpool, O, 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. ******************************************* Sentinel, Sept. 15, 1988 MYRTLE D. SHULTZ Myrtle Davis Shultz, 81, of Route 1, St. Marys, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Coleman and Letha Whaley Davis. She was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ and the Pleasants County Senior Citizens. She is survived by her husband, Arlington "Pete" Shultz, one son, Coleman Lee of East Liverpool, Ohio; one daughter, Catherine Artman of Painesville, Ohio; three sisters, Mable Eddy of St. Marys, Artie Shultz of Marietta, Ohio and Ruth Niday of Charlotte, NC, seven grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne, one daughter, Cherry and one brother. Funeral will be 1pm Saturday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating with burial in Cloverdale Cemetery. ************************************************** Leader, Dec. 4, 1999 PEARL SHULTZ Parl Shultz, 89, of Flushing, Ohio, died Dec. 2 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born April 13, 1910 in Pleasants County to the late Basil Hooper and Nancy Cunningham Hooper Cambridge. She was a member of Maple Lane Free Will Baptist Church at Hebron. She is survived by three daughters, Velma Davis of Wellsville, Ohio; Mildred Harden of Ellenboro and Sandra Wilson of Batavia, Ohio; one son, John Shultz of Flushing, one sister, Phylis Adams of St. Marys ; 24 grandchildren and several great- grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linzy D. Shultz in 1971; three sons, Wesley, Junior and Dean Shultz; six sisters, Ivy Griffith, Ora Rice, Della May, Grace Cowan, Bernice Lamp and Rosemary Underwood and one brother, Tyndall Hooper. Services will be Saturday at 2pm at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Cox officiating and burial in Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery at Hebron. ************************************************** Sentinel, July 19, 1990 EMERY SIDWELL Emery "Bill" Sidwell, 79, of 815 Grant Ave., Belpre, died Tuesday, July 17, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late William and Fanny Bush Sidwell. He was raised by Haas and Clara Louden. He attended Pleasantview United Methodist Church of Belpre. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater. He was a life member and chaplain of VFW Post 1212 of Parkersburg, a member of the American Legion Belpre Post 495, and a member of Belpre Senior Citizens. He retired from Ames Co. in 1976 following 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lorena Pratt Sidwell; one brother, Harley Sidwell of Coolville; four half brothers, Freddy Sidwell of Clarksburg, Lester and Frank Sidwell, both of Elizabeth and Donald Sidwell of Parkersburg; four half sisters, Gladdy Carpenter of Harrisville, Jane Owens of Canton, Ohio, Della Cummings of Cleveland and Pauline Gillespie of Parkersburg, He was preceded in death by a brother Gurvis Sidwell and three sisters, Geraldine Jones, Effie Sidwell and Minnie Baileys. Funeral will be 11am Friday at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre, with Pastor Duane Wolfe officiating, with burial in Rockland Cemetery, Belpre. ********************************************** Sentinel, May 25, 1985 GURVIS R. SIDWELL Gurvis R. Sidwell, 76, of Route 2, Elizabeth ,died Thursday evening, May 23 in the Calhoun General Hospital, Grantsville. He was born in Calhoun County, son of the late William and Fannie Bush Sidwell. He was a retired sawmill operator. He is survived by one son, Robert Sidwell of Hinkley, Ohio; two daughters, Maxine Ferrell of Munday and Goldie Elkins of East Lynn; three sisters, Jane Owens of Canton, Ohio, Della Cummings of Cleveland, Ohio and Pauline Gillespie of Parkersburg; six brothers, Harley of Coolville, Ohio, Freddie of Meadowbrooke, Emery of Belpre, Lester of Newark, Don of Parkersburg, and Frank of Elizabeth ;22 grandchildren, one stepsister, Glady Carpenter of Harrisville. Services will be at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville with Rev. Grant Franco officiating with burial in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday. ***************************************************** Oracle, Dec. 16, 1982 HENRY J. SIERS Henry J. Siers, 86, of Parkersburg, died Friday afternoon, Dec. 10 following an extended illness. He was born at Pine Grove and was a member of the Seventh Street United Methodist Church, a veteran of World War I, a member of the World War I Barracks No. 0456WV. He had been a carpenter and a member of the Carpenters Union 899 in Parkersburg. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Esther Horner Siers; two sons, Henry Harrison Siers Jr. of Williamstown and Albert Siers of Wellsville, Oho; two daughters, Mrs. Laveda Starkey of Mercer, Pa. and Eva L. Lanham of Margate Fla., a brother, Bert Siers of Waverly, 10 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Services were Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Emmett Ferrell officiating with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ******************************************************* Oracle, Oct. 20, 1983 MOLLIE E. SIGLER Mollie E. Sigler, 91, died Thursday Oct. 13 in Erie, Pa. She was born in St. Marys, Nov. 29, 1891, daughter of the late James Luther Calvert and Virginia Elliott. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Wahowski and Mrs. Arlene Karlawchak, both of Erie, Pa., and one son, George G. Sigler of McKees Rock, Pa., one brother, Gale Calvert of Parkersburg; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be Sunday at Salem United Church of Christ near Kittanning, Pa. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 1, 1992 L.B. "BERT" SIERS L.B. (Bert) Siers, 86, Route 2, Waverly, died Thursday, Jan. 30 at his residence. Siers was a farmer, member of the National Cattleman's Association, served as a member of the Federal Land Bank Loan Board and received the WV Conservation Award many times. He was born in Wood County, a son of the late James H. and Susanna Elliott Siers. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Maidens Maxwell Siers; one son, David Siers of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Vicki Davis of Leesburg, Va; two stepdaughters, Becky Maxwell Brennan of Glenview Ill and Barbara Maxwell Martin of Myrtle Beach, SC and four grandchildren, Merritt, Nathan, Jenny and Beth. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was preceded in death by a wife, Hester McIntire Siers. Funeral will be 2pm Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Rev. Ron Branch officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, July 6, 1989 JAMES D. SILL James D. Sill, 75, of Steubenville, died Saturday, July 1 at Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville. He was born in Wheeling, son of the late James C. and Minnie Dixon Sill. He was retired from Weirton Steel Corp. and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Steubenville. Surviving is his wife, Helen Neely Mott Sill; three stepdaughters, Peggy Swasnik of Ravenswood, Patty Didonato of Weirton and Sue Ellen Palcios of Los Vegas, Nev., his sister-in-law Ethel Cumblidge of Belmont; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a nephew and a niece. Services were held at McClave-Chandler-Mills Funeral Home, Steubenville, with burial in Fort Steuben Burial Estates mausoleum. ************************************************* May 3, 1983 EDITH SILMAN Edith Silman, 73 of Big Springs, died at Calhoun General Hospital in Grantsville, Sunday evening, May 1 after a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County and was a member of the Beech Valley United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert Silman; two daughters, Velma Cunningham of Mayfield, Ohio and Thelma Dowis of Willoughby, Ohio; a sister, Alma Ferrell of Big springs; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Thursday at Stump Funeral Home Grantsville, with Rev. James Epling officiating with burial in Nobe Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, dec. 18, 1986 BARBARA SIMMONS Barbara Jean Simmons, 40, of Friendly, died Sunday evening, Dec. 14, in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. She was born in Ritchie County, daughter of Mary O'Toole Graham of Durand, Mich. and the late Harold M. Thomas. She is survived by two sons, Robert Edward Lowther of Friendly and Ricky Eugene Lowther, at home; two stepsons, Scottie Wayne Simmons of Chanute Air Force Base, Ill and Charles C. Simmons of Jacksonville, Fla; four brothers, John Thomas of Vancroft, Mich, Patrick Thomas of Deer Park, Tex., Mark Thomas and Charles Thomas, both of Pasadena, Tex and one sister Judith A. Thompson of Lindale, Tex. Services were Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, March 6, 1996 ROBERT B. SIMMONS Robert B. Simmons, 6, of Belmont, died March 3 at the Cedar Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pocatalico WV. He was born Feb. 6, 1930 at Cokeley in Ritchie County, son of the late Roy H. and Coca B. Tibbs Simmons. He was a painter and a member of the painter's union in Canton, Ohio. He is survived by four sons, Bob Raber of Sarasota, Fla, Roger Raber of Natuna, Ga., Roy Simmons and Allen Simmons of Anderson, SC, two daughters, Connie Simmons of St. Marys and Sharon Simmons of Anderson, SC, one step-son Lyle Raber of Orrville, Ohio; two brothers, Jim Simmons of Harrisville and Raymond Simmons of Camano Island, Wash; one sister, Dorothy Bradley of Washington, WV; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister Helen Gilmore. Services will be held Wednesday at 11am at Ruttnecutter Funeral Home with Rev. Maurice A. Miller officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ********************************************************* Oracle, April 8, 1992 EDGAR E. SIMONTON Edgar E. Simonton, a retired teacher, principal and assistant superintendent in the Pleasants County schools, died April 3 at Worthington Manor, Parkersburg. He was 84. Simonton of Belmont, was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John J. and Laura V. Freeland Simonton. He was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church and St. Marys Lodge 41. He graduated from St. Marys High School with Class of 1926. He graduated from Marietta College in 1930 and had a master's degree from WV University. He retired in 1972 after serving 42 years as a teacher, principal and asst. superintendent in Pleasants County. He was instrumental in the new school construction programs in Pleasants County. He also had served as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent at the Belmont United Church. He was a charter member and the first president of the Grant-Jefferson Lions Club and was the first district member and past president of the WV Retired School Employees Association and a member of the Pleasants County Senior Citizens. He was a member of the First Silver Haired Legislature, was the Alumnus of the Year in 1977, was one of the winners of the Top Hat Award given by the BPW, was a recipient of the Leonard Jarrett Award, Lions Club, and had received the Distinguished WV Award. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Powell Simonton; one son, John E. of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; one daughter, Roberta Colvin of St. Marys; a foster son, David Wilson of Leisure City, Fla; seven grandchildren; one foster grandchild and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Myers Simonton; one son, William Kent in 1986, five brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter. Services were held Monday at Belmont United Methodist Church with Rev. Amos McVey and Rev. Gene Kerby officiating, with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ******************************************************** Sentinel, March 23, 1992 ETHEL SIMONTON Ethel Kibbe Simonton, 88, of 701 Sixth St., St. Marys, formerly of Ellenboro, died Saturday, March 21, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Simonton was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church at Ellenboro and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 20 at Ellenboro. She was born in Hebron, a daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Elizabeth Leader, Bumgardner Gorrell. She is survived by one sister, Edna Lambert of Ellenboro; one daughter-in-law, Anna Kibbe of Ellenboro, one stepson, James Simonton of Parkersburg; one step-daughter, Phyllis Calebaugh of Waverly; six grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William T. Kibbe; her second husband, Coleman P. Simonton; one son and one daughter. The funeral will be 1pm Tuesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro with Rev. Oval Hatcher and Rev. Frank Lambert officiating, with burial in Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro. ******************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 8, 1987 HAYWARD E. SIMONTON Services for Hayward E. Simonton, 67, of Natchez, Miss., were Thursday Dec. 11 at 10am at the Laird Funeral Home with Rev. Elton Brown officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Simonton died Dec. 8 at Jefferson Davis Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 20, 1919 in Hebron, the son of the late William Otto and Minnie Alice Rush Simonton. He was a member of the Jefferson Street United Methodist Church, a veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Wihena Best Simonton of Natchez, a son, Hayward E. (Gene) Simonton Jr. of Natchez; three grandchildren, Melissa Kym Simonton, Hayward E. (Matt) Simonton III and Russell Price Simonton, all of Natchez and a brother Franklin D. Simonton of Hebron. ********************************************* News, Nov. 18, 1990 JERRY S. SIMONTON Jerry S. Simonton, 81, of Star Route 39, St. Marys, Hebron Community, died Friday, Nov. 16 at his residence. He was born at Hebron, Pleasants County, son of the late Benjamin and Ann Givens Simonton. He was a farmer and a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ in Pleasants County. He is survived by two brothers, John Simonton of Charleston, Donald Simonton of Hebron; and one sister, Mildred Evans of Hebron. Services will be 2pm Monday at Pine Grove Church of Christ with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, near Hebron in Pleasants County. ************************************************** Leader, July 26, 1983 STANLEY N. SIMONTON Stanley N. Simonton, 70, of Pennsboro, died at his residence Sunday evening, July 24. He was born at Hebron, son of the late Benjamin and Anne Givens Simonton. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pennsboro and was retired from Star Lumber Co. and the City of Pennsboro. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hoskins Simonton; a son, Blaine of St. Marys, a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Northcraft of Pennsboro; three brothers, John of Charleston and David and Jerry of Hebron; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Evans of Hebron and Mrs. Faye Wilson of Akron, Ohio and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, two brothers, a sister, two half-brothers and two half-sisters. Services were Thursday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with Rev. Noble Crew, Rev. James Mitchem and Rev. Kermit W. Poling officiating with burial in EUB Cemetery in Pennsboro. ***************************************************** April 6, 1986 WILLIAM K. SIMONTON William Kent Simonton, 45, of Route 3, St. Marys, died Sunday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following an illness of several months. He was born in St. Marys, son of Edgar E. Simonton of Belmont and the late Hazel Myers Simonton. He was an employee of Union Carbide and a member of the Methodist Church, St. Marys Lodge 41 and St. Marys Lodge No. 71. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Pickens Simonton; two sons, J. Stephen Simonton of Williamstown and W. Scott Simonton at home; a brother, John E. Simonton of Mechanicsburg, Pa; a foster brother, Dave Wilson of Leisure City, Fla; a half-sister, Roberta Colvin of St. Marys and his stepmother, Catharine Simonton of Belmont. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Services were held at 3:30 Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral home with Rev. Robert Buskirk officiating with burial in the IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 29, 1995 GLENDA I. SIMPSON Glenda Irene Goodman Simpson, 89, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and formerly of Marietta and St. Marys, died Oct. 28 at Fort Lauderdale. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John Oliver and Bessie Hendricks Goodman. She had spent her early life in Marietta before moving to Cleveland and had later resided in Titusville Fla., before moving to Ft. Lauderdale. She was a homemaker, enjoyed working in her flower garden and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are one son, Robert Douglas Simpson of Miami, Fla., one daughter, Helen Simpson Jewell of Juno Beach, Fla., six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Douglas Simpson; and one daughter, Pauline Simpson Ferranti. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Services were held at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with Rev. Jeffrey Douglas Jewell officiating with burial in Newport Cemetery. ********************************************** Oracle, Jan 14, 1982 MARJORY MEED SIMPSON Marjory Meed Simpson, 65, of Parkersburg, died Jan 5 at Camden Clark Hospital last Tuesday. She was born in St. Marys, daughter of the late L.G. and Mary Davis Meed. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and Western Reserve University, was a member of Zonta International and was an August home economist retiree from Monongahela Power Company. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Simpson; a son, R. Keith Simpson of Laguna Beach, Calif., a daughter, Anne M. Simpson of Cambridge, Mass., a daughter-in-law, Virginia Simpson of Marietta, O., a brother James W. Meed of Elkin, N.C., three sisters, Helen Zearley of Indianapolis, Ind., Midred Hatfield of Lancaster, Pa., and Regina Burt of Winston Salem, NC; three grandchildren and a great- granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a brother. Following cremation, a memorial services was Friday at Vaughan Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Rev. Dale C. Waters officiating. ********************************************** Sentinel, June 15, 1998 OPAL BUSCH SIMS Opal Busch Sims, 74, of Brohard, Wirt County, died June 12 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wirt County and was a homemaker and a lifelong Wirt County resident. She was a member of the Brohard Goodwill Club and attended the Strait Creek Baptist Church, Brohard. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Denver Sims; one son, Larry Lemasters of Bloomfield, NJ, two daughters, Shirley Ferrell of Parkersburg and Patty Bruerton of Brohard; two step granddaughters, Elizabeth Bruerton and Christina Borden, both of Dyersburg, Tenn.; five brothers-in-law, Fred Sims of Big Bend, Bill Sims of Thornville, Ohio, Eugene Sims of Cleveland, Richard Sims of Troy and Jimmy Sims of Big Springs and one sister-in-law, Bonnie Buck of Big Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, French and Martha Ellen Snider Busch, five brothers, Noble, William, Jack, Fred and Glen Busch and one sister, Chessie Robinson. Services will be 2pm Tuesday at Strait Creek Baptist Church, Brohard, Revs. Lewis Villers and Alfred Hickman officiating with burial in Hartley Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, May 12, 1999 LARRY LEE SIMMONS Larry Lee Simmons, 66, of Route 4, St. Marys, died May 4 at his residence. He was born Feb. 3, 1933 in Grafton to the late Walter Raymond and Mary Thelma Mason Simmons. He was retired from Ironworkers Local 549 of Wheeling and was a Baptist. He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Moore and her husband, Bill of New Martinsville, and Cathy Brookover and her husband, Jesse of Belmont; several grandchildren, , William Shawn (Simmons) Parks of Vienna, Daniel Lee Moore, William Shane Moore and Julie Ann Moore all of New Martinsville and Samuel Don Brookover, Bobby Joe Parsons and Cindy LeAnn Ankrom, all of St. Marys; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, JoAnn Ball and Dottie Shoemaker, both of Grafton and Sherry Isner of Jacksonville, Fla. and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by one son, Allen Simmons; and one brother, William Simmons. Services were Thursday at St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Karachira officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, June 7, 1995 DONALD B. SIMONTON Donald B. Simonton, 87, of Star Route, St. Marys, Hebron Community, died June 2 at Shepherd Health Care of Ellenboro. He was born in Big Knot Community, Ritchie County, a son of the late Benjamin and Nancy Ann Givens Simonton. He was employed by the Civilian Conservations Corps during the Depression, was a farmer and worked on a sawmill. He was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ near Hebron. Surviving are one sister, Mildred Evans of Hebron and one brother, John Simonton of Charleston. He was preceded in death by four brothers; three sisters; two half brothers and two half sisters. Services were held Monday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral home, Pennsboro, Evangelist Richard Parsons officiating with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery near Hebron. ************************************************* Sentinel, Jan 12, 1990 FRED W. SIMONTON Area businessman Fred W. Simonton, 84, of 601 E. Penn Ave., Pennsboro, died Thursday, Jan. 11, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. Simonton was born near Hebron, Tyler county, son of the late Alonzo and Mary Carmichael Simonton. He founded Sterling Awning Co. in Belpre and named the company in honor of his son, Sterling Simonton. He also owned Penn Vent Co. of Pennsboro, now known as Simonton Building Products and was an avid woodworker and wood finisher. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sybil Day Simonton; two sons, William Dean and Sterling Simonton, both of Parkersburg; one daughter, Barbara Bobier of Vienna; three granddaughters, Misty Simonton, Julie Bonnett and Judy Barnett, all of Parkersburg; two grandsons, Brad Pierson of Vienna and Brooks Garner of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Funeral will be 1pm Saturday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating, with burial in the Church of Christ Cemetery at Pike, WV. ************************************************* Oracle, May 16, 1990 PAUL F. SINDELDECKER Paul Franklin Sindeldecker, 66, of Route 1, Newport, died May 11 at his home. He was born Oct. 9, 1923 at Woodsfield to Loyd W. and Mary Ada Dalrymple Sindeldecker. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight System, retiring March 1, 1984 after 22 years of service. He was raised in the Woodsfield and Belmont County areas and had lived in the Cleveland and Ashland areas, before moving to Newport after his retirement. He was a US Army veteran of World War II and was a member of Teamsters Union Local 407 and National Rifle Assc. He was a volunteer auxiliary police officer at Avon and also had worked on the Fort Harmar Bridge. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy "Dottie" Doan, whom he married Feb. 10, 1962; one son, Richard Charles of New Orleans, La., six daughters, Cindi Sindeldecker of Newport, Mrs. Ron (Sheryl) Fayer of Sanford, NC, Mrs. Lee (Charlotte) Streigerwalt of Ashland, Mrs. Kevin (Paula Jo) Green of Yucatpa, Calif., Mrs. Walter (Kathy) Beazel of Berry, Texas and Mrs. Jack (Bonnie Lee) Wise of Tucson, Az; 22 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one brother Lloyd Robert of Athens; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ralph Luther; and one grandson. Services were Monday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints with President Dan Grammer officiating with burial in Hopewell cemetery at Martins Ferry. **************************************************** Sentinel, March 31, 1987 SADIE MARIE SINE Sadie Marie Sine, 89, of Pennsboro, died Sunday, March 29, at Pine View Continuous Care Center in Harrisville. She was born in Tyler County, daughter of the late James and Lucinda Core Sine. She was a graduate of the Lewis School of Culinary Arts. She had been employed in various Clarksburg and Pennsboro restaurants. She is survived by a son Robert L. Sine of Bridgeport, three nephews, Clair McGill of White Oak, Texas, Louis P. Sine of Amarillo, Texas and Robert O. Dunbar of Belpre; and a niece Wanda McGill Jenkins of Oklahoma City, Okla. She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Funeral will be at 10:30 am Wednesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with Rev. Kermit W. Poling officiating with burial in Pursley Cemetery in Tyler County. ************************************************ Oracle, April 29, 1976 MRS. NORA SISLER Mrs. Nora B. Sisler, 81 of Parkersburg, former resident of Newburg, Preston County, died at Union Protestant Hospital in Clarksburg Wednesday morning, April 21. She was born in Friendsville ,Md, daughter of the late Norman and Margaret Friend. She was a member of the U.M. church and had attended St. Andrew's U.M. Church in Parkersburg. She is survived by three sons, William of Newburg, Homer H. of Kingwood and Franklin of St. Marys; three daughters, Mrs. Sadie Turner, Clarksburg; Mrs. Ellen Green, Parkersburg, and Mrs. Blanche Buckingham of Tunnelton, 33 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Sisler, in 1960. Funeral was Friday at Kyger-Williams Funeral Home in Kingwood with Rev. Robert P. Johnson officiating with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. **************************************************** MRS. MAE DOTSON SLEETH 1922 Mrs. Daniel Sleeth, formerly Miss Mae Dotson, of Waverly, WV was killed in an automobile accident at Akron, Ohio Sunday, 1922, according to word received here Monday. She and her husband were riding in the machine when it skidded straddling a guy wire of a telephone pole, running upon it and overturning. Mrs. Sleeth was the daughter of William Dotson, who with her stepmother now reside here and a sister of Ralph Dotson and Mrs. Charles Galbriath of Parkersburg. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Okey Dotson of Bowling Green, Ky., Edward Dotson of Winchester, Ky. Mrs. Bertha Munsey of this city; and Mrs. Lillian Wolfe of Akron, Ohio. Remains were brought here on Wednesday and laid to rest in Odd Fellows Cemetery. ************************************************ Sentinel, Nov. 21,1985 JOSEPH O. SLIDER Joseph O. Slider, 64, of South Gate Mobile Home Park on Newport Pike, Marietta, died Monday evening, Nov. 18, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County, son of the late Joseph and Arvania Reynolds Slider. He was retired from Airolite Co. and was previously employed at Brickwede Brothers. He was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of the United steel Workers Local No. 1044. He is survived by two sons, Rick and Randy Slider of Marietta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances McConnell Slider. Funeral will be Friday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta with Rev. Joseph Henry officiating with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park. ************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 25, 1979 ETHEL FLESHER SLOAN Funeral services were Oct. 16 at Snyder Funeral Home in Bremen, Ohio for Mrs. Ethel Flesher Sloan of 235 Fort St., Bremen. She died Oct. 13 in Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital. She was the widow of Edward O. Sloan who died in 1969. For a short period she and her husband lived in Belmont, where he was a teacher. The rest of her life was spent in Bremen. In addition to her husband, she was preceded by a son, William F. Sloan in 1976; a brother, Erwin V. Flesher in 1955 and a sister, Pearle I. Casey in 1976. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Hazel V. Sloan of Bremen; a sister, Mrs. Grace Sloan of Lancaster, Ohio; a brother Dr. William R. Flesher of Little Rock Ark.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Interment was made in Grandview Cemetery in Bremen. ************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 19, 1987 JAMES O. SLOAN James O. Sloan, 57, died Jan. 23 at Aultman Hospital, Louisville, Ohio. Born April 1, 1929 in Pittsburgh,Pa., he was retired and a member of Grace Brethren Church of North Canton, Woodlawn Lodge NO 672 and the F&AM of Aliquippa. He is survived by his wife, Frances; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Rick and Cindy Sloan of Detroit, Mich., and Randy and Jolene Sloan of Louisville, Ky; his mother and stepfather, Esta and Wanless Ingram of Pittsburgh; a brother, Norman Sloan of Houston Texand three grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 26 at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville with Rev. Terrance T. Taylor officiating with internment in Warstler Cemetery. ************************************************* Sentinel, Sept. 12, 1997 JAMES L. SLOCUM James L. Slocum, 72, of Cedaredge, Col. died Tuesday, Sept. 9 at his residence. Slocum was a resident of Cedaredge for 13 years and was a graduate of high school in Cairo. He was a tree surgeon and a member of Surface Creek Lions Club and Delta Elks. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, skiing, reading, walking and outdoor sports. He was born in Cairo, a son of Clyta B. Calvert Slocum of Parkersburg and the late Herbert J. Slocum In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Marjorie Thomas Slocum of Cedaredge; four sons, James T., Thomas W. both of Denver Col., and Stephen M. of Arvadda, Col; four daughters, Connie DuRall of Denver, Cathy L. Shrader of Commerce City, Col., Christy L. Eads of Westminster and Cindy L. Garcia of Federal Heights, Col.; one sister, Pauline Ingram of St. Marys; 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Rodgers. Memorial services will be held 2pm Sunday at Taylor Funeral Chapel, Cederedge, with R. Wayne Edlunk officiating. ************************************************** Oracle, July 6, 1989 WILLARD M. SLONAKER Willard M. Slonaker, 74, of Matamoras, died Wednesday morning, June 28, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Matamoras, son of the late Floyd D. and Nellie Flowers Slonaker. He had been a truck driver. He is survived by nine sons, George of Canton, Ohio, Chester, Floyd, Harold, Jerry, Charles, Robert, Michael and Franklin Slonaker, all of Matamoras; four daughters, Lucille Addlesburger, Linda Dunn, Betty Dunn and Crystal Slonaker, all of Matamoras, 34 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, two brothers, William Slonaker of Akron Ohio and Paul Slonaker of Matamoras; four sisters, Dot Motz of Canton, Ohio, Norma Jean Busch and June Felton, both of Matamoras and Wilma Allen of Chester, WV. He was preceded in death by his wife, Allie Cooley Slonaker, one son Richard, and one sister, Betty Williams. Services were Friday at Hadley Funeral Home, Matamoras, with Rev. Frank Conley officiating with burial in Grandview Township Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 20, 1986 MILDRED ELLIOTT SMEEKS Mildred Elliott Smeeks, 82, of Ravenswood, died last Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Care Inns of Ripley after a long illness. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late A.D. and Elizabeth Coen Elliott. She was a member of the Ravenswood First United Metodist Curch, was a past regent of Ravenswood DAR and a member of St. Marys Chapter No. 31, order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a son, Frank C. Smeeks of Chester, Va; a daughter, Virginia L. Casey of Goodrich, Tex., a sister, Anna Powell of Cuyohoga Falls, O., five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Smeeks Sr., a brother and two sisters. Funeral was at Straight-Tucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ravenswood with burial in Ravenswood Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, April 23, 1997 MARY JANE SMIDUTZ Mary Jane Smidutz, 81, of St. Marys formerly of Port Clinton, Ohio, died April 16 at Carhaven of Pleasants in Belmont. She was born Jan. 22, 1916 in Port Clinton, daughter of the late Hiram Hurd and Maggie Mae Moyer Snider. She was a retired society editor for the New Herald, Port Clinton's newspaper after 22 years of service. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Port Clinton, a member of the Port Clinton BPW and a member of Newport United Methodist Chruch. She wrote poetry, which was published in a Chapbook. She is survived by one daughter, and son-in-law, Kay and Rev. Gary Hicks of Newport; four grandhcildren, Sean A. Hicks of Sheridan, Ind., Erin A. Thomson of Wilmore, Ky. and Teresa E. Hicks and Joseph A. Hicks, both of Newport; and one great- grandson, Zachary A. Hicks of Sheridan, Ind. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Robert Smidutz, in 1968. Services were Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church in Port Clinton with Rev. Gary Hicks ofifcating with burial in Riverview Cemetery. ************************************************** Leader, Feb. 15, 1973 MRS. AUDREY SMITH Mrs. Audrey B. Smith, 71, 126 2nd St., died Monday, Feb. 12 in Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Launa Dotson and had been a member of the First Christian Church in Wheeling. Her husband, Hobart L. Smith, died in 1971. Surviving are her son, Paul E. Smith, Akron, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Mary D. Williams, St. Marys and Ercel Hammett of Michigan; four brothers, William and Elgar Dotson, both of Belmont; Matthew Dotson of Williamstown and Umber Dotson of New Martinsville and three grandchildren. Funeral serivces will be Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. George W. McCune officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************** Leader, March 25, 1989 ALTON M. SMITH Alton M. Smith, 64, of St .Marys, died Thursday afternoon, March 23, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in St. Marys to the late Arthur M.and Gladys Wilson Smith Martin. He was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ. In 1987 he retired from the WV Dept. of Highways. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific and European theatres. He is survived by his wife, Bettie Starrett Smith; two sons, Arthur of Parkersburg and Mark of Belmont, two daughters, Sondra Kostelich of Warminister, Pa., and Pamela Campbell of Ravenswood; a sister, Louanna Yoho of St. Marys; two brothers, Norman Smith of Mauldin SC and David Martin of Ravenswood; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and a brother. Services are today t 2pm at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist William Butterfield with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 22 ,1984 ANNA B. SMITH Anna Belle Smith, 82 of New Matamoras, O., died Monday Oct. 22 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 3, 1902 in Monroe County to Martin and Mary Stewart Neff. She was a member of the New Matamoras Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include her husband, Elzie J. Smith; two sons, Ralph Smith and Fred Smith, both of New Matamoras; three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Ritchie, Mrs. Barbara Williamson and Mrs. Mary Boron all of New Matamoras; 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, William D. Smith; one granddaughter, three brothers and two sisters. Services were Thursday in the New Matamoras Church of the Nazarene with burial in Newport Cemetery. ********************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 20, 1991 BARNEY J. SMITH Barney J. Smith, 83, of St. Marys, died Monday at his residence. Smith was a member of Dewey Avenue church of Christ and retired from Quaker State Oil and Refining Co. He was born in Newport, Ohio, the son of the late Barney D. and Ida Burgy Smith. He is survived by one son, Maurice B. Smith of Lore City, Ohio; two daughters, Colleen Kiester of St. Marys and Barbara Cox of Cambridge, Ohio; two brothers, William F. Smith of St. Marys and Larry G. Smith of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Ethel Cline of Newport, Ohio and Mildred Olmstead of Ferndale, Wash., six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 11am Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist William Renner officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ************************************************* Sentinel, Nov. 29, 1986 BEATRICE G. SMITH Beatrice G. Smith, 83, of St.Marys died Friaday morning, Nov. 28 in St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg. She was born in St. Marys, daughter of the late Job and Rose Smith. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, St. Marys and was retired from the Pleasants County Board of Education. She was a foster grandparent at the Colin Anderson Center. She is surivved by two brothers, Archie Smith and Job Smith Jr. both of Newport Ohio; four sisters, Hollis Bennett of Clyde Texas, pearl Fineli of Follansbee, Betty Long and Gladys Butcher, bot hof Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral will be 11 Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. George Harris III officiating wiht burial in the IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************ News, Jan. 19, 1992 BERTHA M. SMITH Bertha M. Smith, 81, formerly of 1023 Greene St., Marietta, died Jan. 18 at Heartland of Marietta. She was born in Liberty Township, Washington County, a daughter of the late Sheldon and Lucy Mae Dennis Reynolds. She was a member of the Sixth and Washington Streets Church of Christ and had been a housewife and a beauty shop operator for Ideal Beauty Shop and other local beauty shops. She is survived by two stepdaughters, Mrs. T.R. (Evelyn) McDermott of LaPlata, Md and Mrs. Carl (Mary) McAfee of Fleming; two stepgrandsons, Reese and George McAfee; one niece, Mrs. John (Judy Lee) Turrill Heaps of Marietta; one grandnephew, David Anthony Turrill of Logan; three step- great-grandchildren and one aunt, Emma Oliver of Marietta. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Isaac Smith on Oct. 5, 1972; one sister Edith Fila Adkison; and one stepgrandson, Thomas McDermott. Services will be 11am Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, with Roger A. Rush officiating with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Park. ************************************************** Oracle, March 13, 1980 BONNIE SMITH Bonnie Smith 64, of Route 2, Lowel, Ohio died last Wednesday, March 5, at her home. She was born March 2, 1916 at St. Marys. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of St. Marys High School and Jefferson School of Commerce. She was a member of the Beverly Baptist Church. On Dec. 24, 1938 she married Bernard Smith, who survives with a son, William L. of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter, Janet C. Long of Route 2, Lowell; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mayme Smith of St. Marys and a brother, Calvin Boley of Piscatotay, NJ. A son Robert and a daughter Mailyn preceded her in death. McCurdy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ************************************************ Sentinel, June 1, 1988 BOYD H. SMITH Boyd H. Smith, 37, of St. Marys died Tuesday morning, May 31, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Okey and Mary Clovis Smith. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and was a farmer. He was employed by the Pleasants County Board of Education. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Mae Cumblidge Smith; one daughter, Sharon McGee of St. Marys; one brother, Robert D. Smith of Parkersburg; two sisters, Ruth Bailey of St. Marys and Helen Cook of Marshall, Texas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Boyd Smith, three brothers and one sister. Funeral will be at 1pm Thursday at Ruttencutter Fuenral Home, St. Marys with Rev. Richard E. Crickard officiating with burial in Maple Lane Cemetery. ***************************************************** Leader, feb. 5, 1983 BRADY D. SMITH Brady D. Smith of Newport, died Wedneday morning, Feb. 2 at fairview Nursing Home, Beverly, Ohio. He was born in West Wheeling, Ohio, son of the late Barney and Ida Bergia Smith and spent all his life in the Newport community. He had been a riverboat pilot, 13 years of which were with Standard Oil. A veteran of WWII he ws a member of American Legion Post 64 and a life member of Washington County Post 5108, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surivvors include his wife, Goldie Cameron Smith; four sons, Donley of Marietta, Robert E. of the home, Samuel and Jennings, both of Newport; a daughter, Marcia Lou Summers of Newport, six grandchildren; three brothers, William and Barney Smith, both of St. Marys and Larry Smith of San Antonio Texas and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Cline of Newport and Mrs. Mildred Olmstead of Seattle, Wash. Services are Saturday at McClure-Shafer Funeral Home, Marietta wiht Rev. Perry Stewart officiating with burial in Newport Cemetery. **************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 5, 1991 CHARLES SMITH Charles Okey Smith, 55 of St. Mary died Monday, Feb. 4, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Smith was an employee of Eureka Pipeline Co. and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. He was a member of St. Marys Lodge 41. He was born in St. Marys, son of the late Joseph and Lillie Green Smith. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Binegar Smith, three daughters, Christie Renee Smith at home, Debbie Powell of Belmont and Tammy McQuillen of St. Marys; one son, Joseph Smith of St. Marys; one sister, Virginia Cox of St. Marys; one brother Forest B. Smith of St. Marys; one grandchild, Cody McQuillen of St. Marys. Funeral will be 2pm Wednesday at Ruttnecutter Funeral Home with Rev. Connie Dickens officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************* Leader, Oct. 24, 1987 CHARLES E. SMITH Charles E. Smith, 74, of St. Marys died Tuesday evening, Oct. 20 at his home. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late James and Frances Dye Smith. He was a member of George Street Church of Christ, St. Marys, was a retired carpenter and a member of the Carpenters Local No. 518. He is survived by his wife, Christine McCullough Smith; one son, Burl W. Smith of St. Marys; four daughters, Eva Frances Smith of Columbus, Ohio, Shirley Ann Matson, Sandra Taylor and Rosemary Smith all of St. Marys; one sister, Opal Tingler of Harrisville; 14 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, one sister and one brother. Services were held at 2pm Friday at the George Street Church of Christ, with evangelist William Butterfield officiating with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery near Hebron. ***************************************************** Sentinel, May 15, 1990 CHARLES R. SMITH Charles Robert "Bob" Smith, 54 of Keller, Texas, formerly of St. Marys, died May 9 in Keller. He was born in St. Marys, son of Leona Smith and the late Earl Smith. He was retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. He had worked for Fleetline Trucking. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Frances; one son, Tim Smith of Texas; three stepdaughters, Madeline Fisher of Pennsylvania and Cathy Mullins and Cheryl Hardy, both of Texas; three stepsons Tom Williams of California and Randy and Scott Elliott, both of Texas; two sisters, Barbara Carpenter and Beverly Davis, both of St. Marys; two brothers, Earl Dean Smith of St. Marys nad Larry Smith of Washington, D.C. and six step-grandchildren. Memorial serivces were conducted last week in Laurell and Memorial Park at Dallas Texas. ************************************************** Oracle, March 31, 1999 CHRISTINE S. SMITH Christine S. Smith, 85, of St. Marys, died March 22 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born April 4, 1913 in Parkersburg to the late Goerge W. and Zorah Elder McCullough. She was a member of George Street Church of Christ in St. Marys and was retired from the former Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys. She previously worked as a postal worker and had been employed at the former Economy Food Market in St. Marys. She was a personal caretaker after retiring. She is survived by three daughters, Shirley Maston and Sandra Taylor, both of St. Marys, and Eva Smith of Columbus; one son, Burl Smith of St. Marys; 14 grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Greathouse of New Cumberland, WV, Eva Jean Miller of Ripley and Mary Lou Mitchell of Plain City, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and three close friends, Thelma Moore, Anna Bailey and Lucille McCullough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Smith; twin daughters, Shelia Fay Smith and Sharon Kay Smith; one son, Norman Paul Smith and one sister Geraldine Eddy. Services were Friday at George Street Church of Christ with evangelist Cecil Dotson officaiting with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery at Hebron. **************************************************** Oracle, dec. 16, 1976 DANIEL W. SMITH Daniel W. Smith, 53, Flushing, Ohio died last Monday, Dec. 6 in Wheeling Hospital. Born Jan. 4, 1923 he was a son of Mrs. Georgia McTaggart Smith and the late Ralph A. Smith. He was a member of Flushing United Methodist Church, a veteran of WWII, a member of Flushing American Legion Post and had been employed by Consolidation Coal company. He ws a member of the board of directors of Peoples Savings and Loan of Flushing, was active in Masonic organizations, being a member and Past Master of Flushing Masonic Lodge, a member of Flushing Eastern Star Lodge, was a Past Sovereign Prince of the Valley of Cambridge Scottish Rite, was made a 33rd degree Mason in Boston, Mass in 1966 and was a member of Aladdin Temple of the Shrine of Columbus. Surviving in addition to his mother of Flushing are his widow, Jean Miller Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Rodney (Janie) Dubinsky and Mrs. Dale (Nancy) Bowers, both of Flushing; two sons, Daniel W. Jr. and David A., both of the home and four grandchildren. Services were Thursday at Warren Funeral Home in Flushing with Rev. Paul Greenwood officiating with burial in Rock Hill Cemetery, at Flushing. ************************************************** DAVID T. SMITH David Tierney Smith, 22 of Cincinnati, Ohio died Saturday Feb. 20, 1988 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Cincinnati, son of William and Mary Louise Henthorn Smith of Cincinnati. He was a student at the University of Cincinnati. He is surivved by one sister, Elaynea Smith, a student at Georgetown, Ky.; maternal Grandmother, Helena Henthorn of St. Marys and paternal grandmother Mary Mabel Smith of Eureka. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Elizabeth; and by his paternal grandfather, Hobart H. Smith and maternal grandfather C.L. Henthorn. Services were Monday, feb. 22 at Pleasants Run First Baptist Church in Cinncinati with burial in IOOF Cemetery St. Marys. ****************************************************** Oracle, March 12, 1981 EDISON J. SMITH Edison J. Smith, 69, of East Liverpool, Ohio died at a hospital in East Liverpool Friday morning, March 6. He was born in Belmont, son ofthe late Valmer J. Smith and Bertha Mallick Smith. He is survived by his wife, Nesbeth of East Liverpool, a sister, Grace McCoulough of East Liverpool; and a sister-in-law Wana Martin of Vienna. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Roy Smith. Funeral was Monday at the Dawson Funeral Home in East Liverpool with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, Dec. 6, 1984 EDITH CARPENTER SMITH Funeral services for Edith Carpenter Smith of Norfolk, Va. who died last Sunday, Nov. 25, in a Norfolk hospital after a long illness, were held Thursday at the Holloman-Brown Funeral Home in Norfolk. The Pleasants County native is survived by her husband, Donald Smith; a son, Patrick, a daughter, Deborah, two grandchildren; three brothers, Chester Carpenter of Glendoro, Cal., Harold of Harrisville and Arhcie Carpenter of Parkersburg; and three sisters, Maxine Fleming of Freedom, Pa., Peryl Lane of Williamstown and Arelda Miller of Waterford, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arhtur Carpenter, Jr. ********************************************** Oracle, Oct. 7, 1992 EDNA EVELYN SMITH Edna Evelyn Smith, 77, of Route 2, St .Marys, died at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, following a lingering illness. She was born April 4, 1915 in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Henry and Obediah Cox Winland. She is survived by one son, Tommy W. Smith Sr. of St. Marys; one daughter, Shirley Ross, Baton Rouge, La; two brothers, Thomas Winland, Newton Falls, Ohio and Clarence Winland of Cleveland; one sister-in-law, Jean Winland of St. Marys; nine grandchildren and several step-grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Smith in 1955, one son, Robert Smith; one daughter, Linda Bell Smith; three brothers, Bert Winland, Ben and Rosemond Winland; two sisters, Rosie Locke and Mary Winland, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with evangelist Cecil O. Dotson officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, April 9, 1997 EDNA L. SMITH Edna L. Smith, 72, of St .Marys, died March 30 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born May 8, 1924 in Pleasants County to the late Charles Clinton and Cassie V. Bills West. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in St. Marys and Pleasants County Senior Citizens. She is survived by seven daughters, Sue Whitlock, Sandy Smith, Tracy Meeks and Kitty Bennett, all of St. Marys, Linda Binegar of Raleigh, NC, Judy McClead of Lowell, O., and Gail Downing of Clayton, NC; one son, Harold "Buck" Smith of St. Marys; six sisters, Ruth Bailey, Betty Holmes, Erma Scadden adn Nancy Vannoy, all of St. Marys, Vivian Dearth of Canton, O and Carol Phillips of West Union; six brothers, Charles, Danny Joe and Jay West, all of St. Marys, Norman West of West Union and David West of Canton, O; 23 grandchlidren, 14 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Zedic Smith in 1976; one son, Terry Smith; one sister, "Tootie" Brammer; and four brothers, James, Delbert, Marian and Bill West. Services were April 2 at Calvary Baptist Church, St. Marys with Rev. Russell Biber ofifciating and burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 9, 1994 EDNA VIRGINIA SMITH Edna Virginia Smith, 90, of St. Marys, died Nov. 2, 1994 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born at Seckman Ridge, Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Allen S. and Emma C. Jones McCullough. She was the retired postmaster at Hebron and was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ. Surviving are one daughter, Louanna B. Conklin of Sistersville; one son, John A. Smith of Bens Run; one foster daughter, Eva Jean Miller of Tucson Ariz; one brohter, Kenneth McCullough of Pennsboro; two sisters, Lucille Horner of Pennsboro and Amy Leonard of Parkesrburg and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl L. Smith in 1979; three brothers, Floyd McCullough, Lawrence McCullough and Alva McCullough; and two sisters, Vesta McCullough, and infant Mary McCullough. Services were Saturday, Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys with evangelists Cecil Dotson and Jerry Toothman both officaiting with burial in St .Marys IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, May 14, 1997 ELIZABETH A. SMITH Elizabeth A. Smith, 82, of CareHaven of Pleasants in Belmont and formerly of Parkersburg, died May 6. She was born in Pleasants County to the late Christopher C. and Martha U. Wolfe Hackathorn. She was a custodian for Betty Brite Cleaners and was a housewife. She was a member of Camden Avenue Church of Christ in Parkersburg. Surviving are one brother, Gale Hackathorn of Middle Island; one half-sister, Loretta Maston of Schultz; two half-brothers, Roy Hackathorn of Marietta and Christopher Hackathorn Jr. of Belmont; two step-sisters, Luella Wiseman of Parkersburg and Leota Wilson of Belmont; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in deaht by her first husband, Dallas Jackson, her second husband, Franklin Smith; five brothers, Johnny, Carl, Leonard, Vernon and Gilbert Hackathorn; two half brothers, Earl Johnson and Chandis Johnson and three sisters, Damie Hashman, Dorthea Shuck and Ida Pearl Hackathorn. Services were Friday at Camden Ave. Church of Christ with evangelists Brian Jones and Andrew Robinson officiating with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. ***************************************************** Oracle, March 15, 1984 ELIZABETH M. SMITH Elizabeth M. Smith, 93, died Saturday morning, March 10, at the Marie Antoinette Pavillion in Marietta, Ohio. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Dudley and Graschire Simmons Bell. She and her husband, Leland Earl, lived at Yankeeburg before moving to Marietta in 1923. In 1942, they because associated with the Washington County Children's Home where Smith was the farm manager and she was a governess. She had been a member of the Faith united Methodist Church for 52 years, a member of the Loyal Women's Bible Class and the Women's Fellowship. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Harold Eugene Smith and one daughter, Evelyn Vera Kendall; five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by a son-in-law, Lloyd Kendall of Fort Myers, Fla., two sisters-in-law; three granddaughters, and a number of nephews and nieces. Services were Tuesday at the McClure-Shafer Funeral Home in Marietta with burial in Valley Cemetery. ***************************************************** News, May 25, 1998 ELMER F. SMITH Elmer F. "Smitty" Smith, 80, of Dallison, died May 24, 1998 at Clarksburg V.A. Hospital. He was born in Salem, WV. He was a US Army World War II veteran. He retired from the US National Guard in Parkesrburg, after 21 years of service. He owned and operated Smitty's Garage in Dallison and was active in stock car racing in the Parkersburg area. He as a life member of the D.A.V., a member of the Eagles 2307 in Parkersburg and the N.C.O. Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Harpold Smith of Dallison; three daughters, Shirley Marlow and her husband, David of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., Linda Elliott and her fiance Larry Munday of Washington, WV and Rose Mary Hardwick of Parkersburg; two step- sons, Randall Witlatch and his wife, Sandy of Waverly, WV and Scott Witlatch and his wife Brenda of Fort Eustis, Va., eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy V. Dena Smith and three sisters, Ester Sumers, Estella Guinn and Evelyn Johnson. Serivces will be 2:30pm Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with burial in the Masonic Cemetery, West Union. ***************************************************** Sentinel, June 20. 1989 ELZIE J. SMITH Elzie J. Smith, 86, of Route 1, New Matamoras, Ohio died Sunday, June 18, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Sheridan and Ella Lucas Smith. He was a member of St. Marys Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by two sons, Ralph and Fred Smith, both of New Matamoras; three daughters, Lucy Ritchie, Barbara Williamson and Mary Boron, all of New Matamoras; 18 grandchildren, 7 great- grandchildrenand one great-great-grandchlid. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Neff Smith; one son; two brothers and one sister. Funeral will be 1pm Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Rev. Eldon Gray and Rev. Tom Collier officiating with burial in Newport Cemetery. ********************************************************* July 29, 1988 ERIC RAY SMITH Eric Ray Smith, 6, of 125 S. First Ave., Paden City, died Friday, July 29 in New Martinsville. He was born in Sistersville, son of Robert Smith of Sistersville and Mary Moffitt Howell of Paden City. He is also survived by his step-father, Ronald Howell; two brothers, Jason and Timohty Smith, both at home; and one sister Shandi Frazier at home; maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Moffitt of New Martinsville; paternal grandmother, Patricia Smith of Middlebourne, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Howell of New Martinsville and his paternal great-grandmother, Evleyn Smith of St. Marys. Services were Sunday at Eckles Funreal Home, Sistersivlle with Rev. Robert J. Ball officiating with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery, Tyler County. ********************************************************** News, June 28, 1998 FRANKLIN LEE SMITH Franklin Lee Smith, 73, or Hart Street, Marietta and East DelMonte, Clewston, Fla. died June 27 at his Marietta residence. He was born June 3, 1925 in Columbus and was a graduate of North High school, Columbus and Ohio State University with a degree in education. He was a member of Humbolt Lodge 476, Columbus, Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbus, Alladdin Temple, Columbus, Nemesis Temple, Parkersburg, Royal Order of Jesters Court 156, Parkersburg and Headhunters, Columbus. He was past president of Marietta Shrine Club in 1971, past board member of Ironworkers District Council of Southern Ohio and Vicinity Benefit Trust, president of Community Improvement Board, Marietta, president and on the board of Parkersburg/Marietta Contractors Assoc. and head of Apprentice Board of Ironworkers Local 787. He was a past business agent for Ironworkers Local 787 and was awarded Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of Kentucky for meritorious service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He was founder of Hocking Valley Steel Erectors of Columbus and Marietta and Viking Fabricators of Marietta. He was mentor and advisor to numerous business colleagues and friends. Survivors include his wife, Reatha Sue Estep Smith of Marietta, one son, Michael S. Smith of Columbus; two grandsons, Ian and Cameron Smith, both of Columbus; one granddaughter, Jessica Smith of Columbus and one sister, Bula Seabring of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, B. Frank and and Clara Roseberry Smith and one son, Frank E. Smith on June 30, 1995. Services will be at 1pm Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta with burial in East Lawn Mausoleum. ********************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 7, 1985 GENEVIEVE L. SMITH Genevieve L. Smith, 47, of Sistersville, formelry of Pennsboro, died at the Magnolia Nursing home in Sistersville, Sunday, Jan. 27. She was born in Tyler County, daughter of the late Ellec and Lovie Stall Jewell. She is survived by her husband, John Smith of Follansbee; two sons, Delbert Cox in Maryland and Larry Smith of Bens Run; seven brothers, Charles Jewell of Wick and Staley, Raymond, Roger, Roy, John, and Ralph Jewell all of Pennsboro and three sisters, Ruth and Rosalee Jewell of Pennsboro and Wilma Lee Jewell of Parkersburg. Funeral services were last Wednesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with Douglas Petty officiating and burial in Pennsboro Masonic Cemetery. ********************************************************* Oracle, July 17, 1986 GEORGIA SMITH Georgia M. Smith, 88, of Flushing, Ohio died June 19 at home. She was born Nov. 7, 1897 in Pleasants County, daughter of the late William and Ida Rymer McTaggart. She was a member of Untied Methodist Church, Flushing and St. Marys Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Smith in 1959; a son Daniel Williams; five sisters and two brothers. Surviving are four grandchildren, Jane Dubinsky and David Smith, both of Flushing, Nancy Bowers of Brunswick, Maine and Daniel Smith of Zanesville, Ohio and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, June 22 at Warren Funeral Home in Flushing and burial followed in Union Cemetery in Flushing. ****************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 29, 1999 GRACE J. SMITH Grace J. Smith, 82 of Route 2, St. Marys, died Sept. 26 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Pakrerburg. She was born Feb. 17, 1918 at Bens Run to the late Elbert and Martha Howell Adams. She had worked for several years with the foster grandparents program at the former Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys. She is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Ann Smith of St. Marys; four sisters, Dorothy Noland of St. Marys, Evelyn Nickleson of Marietta, Olive Barlow of Moundsville and Velma Hammond of Hampton, Tenn.; one brother, Dale Adams of Follansbee, WV and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. Smith, in 1983; three sisters, Ida Adams, Eve Delong and Laura Howell; and three brothers, Orie Adams, Elberty Adams Jr. and Gordon Adams. Service will be Wednesday at 11 am at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral home in St. Marys with Rev. Clyde J. Brammer officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ********************************************************* ORACLE, Nov. 21, 1990 HARLEY EUGENE SMITH Word was received last Friday morning, Nov. 16, of the death of Harley Eugene Smith of Phoenix, Az, formerly of St. Marys. Harley was born Dec. 27, 1939 in St. Marys, son of the late Sam and Madeline Lawson Smith of St. Marys. He ws an employee of the A&P Store in St. Marys and a graduate of St. Marys High School with the Class of 1959, prior to moving to Phoenix. He is survived by a son, Albert, and a daughter, Darlene Smith, both of Phoenix; two brothers, Larry Smith of Belmont and Frank of Phoenix; five sisters, Joyce Ankrom, Joan Buchanan, Diana Maston, all of Belmont; Mary Powell of St. Marys and Linda Smith of Phoenix. Funeral services were held at Green Acres Funeral Home in Scottsdale, Az. ************************************************ Oracle, July 7, 1983 HAROLD W. SMITH Harold W. "Hoe" Smith, 64, Route 2, St. Marys, died Saturday morning, July 2 at St. Joseph's hospital. He was born in St. Marys, son of the late Job and Rose Taylor Smith. He was a member of the Carpenter's local in St. Marys and a veteran of WWII. Survivors include his wife, Grace J. Adams Smith; one daughter, Kimberly Ann Smith at home; two brothers, Archie Smith of Belmont and Job Smith Jr. of Newport, O., five sisters, Beatrice Smith of St. Marys, Mrs. Hollis Bennett of Clyde, Tex., Gladys Butcher and Betty Long of Parkersburg and Pearl Finelli of Follansbee. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Simmons officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ******************************************************** Oracle, Jan 4, 1973 HARVEY SMITH Harvey Smith, 77 of Berea in Ritchie County, died at his residence early Friday morning, Dec. 29 after a long illness. He was born in Auburn, Nov. 10, 1895, son of late J.E. and Ida Bush Smith. He was a member of the Spruce Creek Baptist Church and was a cattleman. He is survived by his widow, Georgia Bailey Smith; five sons, Floyd of Ashland, Neb., Milton of Berea, Bailey of Carlstadt, NJ and Edward of North Canton, Ohio; one daughter, Mabel Morris of St. Marys; and two sisters, Sophia Short and Madge Smith of Berea; 29 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son. Raiguel Fuenral Home in Harrisville is in charge of arrangements. ******************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 11, 1990 HARVEY D. SMITH Harvey D. Smith, 91, of Parkersburg, died Thursday morning, Jan. 3 at the Arbors of Marietta. He was born at Weston, son of the late William M. and Rosa B. Smith. He was a member of the North Hills Baptist Church, Marietta and was a retired maintenance supervisor for Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale. He is survived by one brother, Hurley Smith of Fairmont; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were 1pm Saturday at Riverview Cemetery, Moundsville with Rev. Rick Brodie officiating. ****************************************************** Leader, June 26, 1999 HAZEL MARIE SMITH Hazel Marie Smith, 61, of St .Marys died June 12 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born August 13, 1937 in St. Marys to the late Commadore and Clema Elder Dotson. She was a member of the former Shawnee Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Powell of Parkersburg and Tammie Mcquillan of St. Marys; one son, Joseph Smith of St. Marys; two sisters, both of St. Marys and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son. Services were June 15 at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 25, 1985 HESTER P. SMITH Hester P. Smith, 78, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 23 at St. Joseph's hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late George and Katherine Barnes. She was a 60 year member of the United Methodist Church, Seventh St. Parkersburg and also a member of the King's Helper Class. She is survived by one son, William R. Smith of Jacksonville, Fla; one daughter, Betty Ambrose of Parkersburg; two sisters, Lucy Randle of Parkersburg and Blanche Hescht of Eleanor; one brother, Jesse T. Barnes of Monroe, Mich. six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.V. Smith and one brother. Services were Saturday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Pastor Bill Angel and Rev. Frank Plybon officiating with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ********************************************* Oracle, Sept. 24, 1987 HILDA P. SMITH Hilda Pauline Smith, 68, of 309 Broadway Ave., New Matamoras, died Friday morning, Sept. 18 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Matamoras, a daughter of the late John F. and Arra E. Shaw Cunningham. She was co-owner of Smith's Funland Shows carnival business and was a member of the Showman's Club. She is survived by her husband, Orville L. Smith; one son, Gary L. Smith; one daughter, Arra l. Moyer; six grandchildren; one brother, Claude Cunningham and one sister, Dorothy Tilton, all of Matamoras. Services were held Sunday at Hadley Funeral Home, Matamoras, with Rev. Louis Sprowls officiating with burial in Matamoras Cemetery. ********************************************** INA BELL SMITH Ina Bell Smith, 73, of Elmenton, RD3, Pa, died unexpectedly in her home in Downing Trailer Court, May 31. Born Nov. 29, 1913 in Glenville, she was a daughter of Charles and Frances Radcliff Lamb. She was married on March 22, 1939 to Paul O. Smith of Pleasants County who preceded her in death on July 28, 1969. Active in her church, Mrs. Smith was a member of the Old Zion United Methodist Church at Emlenton, RD1, Pa. She was a past secretary and board member of the Church's Ladies Missionary Society. She was a member of the 55 and Over Club and the American Legion Auxiliary in Lamartine, Pa. Surivving are a son, Bruce Allen Smith of Emlenton, RD2, two sisters, Helen Hoover of Greenville, O and Mrs. Reece (Opal) Batchalor of Byesville, O; four brothers, Harley Lamb of Weston, Claude Lamb of Willoughby, O., Boyd Lamb of Crosby Texas and Lynn Lamb of Mentor Ohio. Preceding her in death in addition to her husbands and parents was a sister, Bonnie Givens. Funeral services were conducted in early June at William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox with Rev. Wilbert G. Beck, pastor of Old Zion U.M. Church officiating. ************************************************* October 4, 1918 INGLE S. SMITH The sad message conveying to his parents Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Smith of First Street, the official notice of the death of their son, Sgt. Ingle S. Smith, was received here on Monday evening at 9:30. Engle was a local favorite and his death cast a gloom over the city. His death was due to pneumonia and occurred in a hospital in France, Oct. 4. He was born at Beallsville, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1895 and was therefore 23 years, 7 months and 19 days old. His parents moved to this city in 1908. After completing the course at St. Marys high school he went to Bartlesville, Okla and entered the mechanical department of a garage. At the declaration of war he came back home and enlisted at Parkersburg on June 4, 1917. He worked in the motor truck division of several camps. He left for France July 9 of the present year and was at the time of his death attached to the air service. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Mr. W.G. Core, Mrs. Raymond Dye and his little brother, Layrd. ************************************************** Oracle, June 20, 1990 IVAN VIRGIL SMITH Ivan Virgil Smith, 58, of Huntington, formerly of Elizabeth, died Saturday, June 16 at his residence. He was born in Elizabeth, son of the late Elton and Orma Summerville Smith. He was retired from INCO Co. of Huntington after 27 years of service and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church, Quarter Century Club of Huntington and the American Legion Post no. 200. He was an admiral of the Cherry River Navy of Richwood, WV. His is survived by his wife Anna Jean Miller Smith; four sons, Rodney Duane Smith of Charlotte, NC, Virgil Lee Smith of Hampton, Va, Rickey Allen Smith of Houston, Tx and William Everett Smith of Corpus Christi, Tx, two daughters, Judy Hensley of Huntington and Joyce Peters of Durham; two step-daughters, Jeanette Davis of Huntington and Wynema Wilson of Belmont and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Services were Tuesday at the Matheny-Pomeroy Funeral Home with Rev. Neil W. Hoppe officiating, with burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery near Elizabeth. ****************************************************** JAMES L. SMITH James L. Smith, 66, of 429 Cove Road, Weirton, died Friday, Dec. 6, 1984 at Weirton Medical Center. He was a retired employee of the Weirton Steel Company, a coal handler for the Coke Plant, a member of Church of Christ Colliers Way, Weirton and an Army veteran of WWII. Survivng are his wife, Mary Little Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Winnie) Kemp and Mrs. William (Jennie) Boynes, both of Weirton; two sons, James Everett of Waynesville, Ohio and Danny Lee of Weirton; one brother, Charles Smith of St. Marys; one sister, Opal Tingler of Harrisville; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Services were held at 12:30 pm Sunday at Church of Chrsit Colliers Way, Weirton and burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery. ************************************************* Sentinel, Nov. 3, 1998 JENNINGS A. SMITH Jennings A. Smith, 89, of Cairo, Nutters Farm Community, died Nov. 1 at Sunrise Care and Rehabilitation Center of Parkersburg. He was born April 23, 1909 at Washburn, Ritchie county. He was a retired carpenter and past president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of American Union Local 2023 for 21 years. He also worked in the timber and oil business. He was past president of the Ritchie County Democratic Executive Committee and a member of Pike Church of Christ. He was a lifelong farmer. Surivvors include his wife of 66 years, Christine Mathany Smith; two daughers, Norma Smith of Moundsivlle and Mona Region of Cairo; three sons, David A. Smith of Mineral Wells, A. Wayne Smith of Cairo and Larry N. Smith of Petroleum, one foster son, Carl Carder of Petroleum, one brother, Delford Smith of Boaz, one sister, Juanita Perkins of Vienna; seven grandchildren and five-great- grandchildren. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 11, 1989 JENNINGS TERRILL SMITH Jennings Terrill Smith, 53, of Route 1, Newport, died Thursday evening, Feb. 9 at his home. He was born in Newport, son of Goldie I. Cameron Smith of Newport and the late Brady Donley Smith. He attended Newport Schools and served in the US Army. He was a heavy equipment operator and worked for Haliburton Services until his retirement. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 18A, Akron Ohio, St. Marys Lodge No. 41, Scottish Rite Society, Valley of Wheeling, Marietta Shrine Club, Nemesis Temple of Parkersburg where he was a director, the Jesters Club, Hilbilly Clan and the Sternwheel Assc. He is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Deborah) Hartleroad of Newport; one son, Mark Smith of Parkersburg; one granddaughter, Kellyn Smith of Parkersburg; three brothers, H. Donley Smith of Marietta; Robert E. Smith of Reno and Sam Smith of Newport; and one sister, Mrs. Bobby (Marcia Lou) Summers of Newport. He had lived in the home of Jacqueline Northrop of Newport for the past eight years. The funeral will be 1:30 Sunday at McClure-schafer Funeral Home, Marietta with Rev. Ricahrd P. Crickard officiating, with burial in Newport Cemetery. ******************************************************** Oracle, May 28, 1997 JOHNNY J. SMITH Johnny J. Smith, 58, of Hanlin Station Road, Burgettstown, Pa., died May 16 at his home. He was born Aug. 7, 1938 in St. Mary to the late Vina and Brade Smith. He was a retired scarfer for Weirton Steel Co. and a member of the Church of Christ of Langeloth, Pa. Surviving are his wife, Delores G. Penthel Smith; six sons, David of Slovan, Pa., Claude "Pete" and Robert, both of Burgettstown, and James Smith , both of Avella, Pa., three daughters, Delores Schneider of Dormont, Pa. and Mary and Geraldine "Bert" Smith both of Pittsburgh; and 12 grandchildren. Private services were held at the family's convenience. ********************************************** JOHNNIE L. SMITH (infant) 1970 Johnnie L. Smith, four month old son of Robert and Patty Androm Smith of Belmont, died Sunday morning at home. Survivors in addition to the parents include three brothers, Robert Lee, Kenneth Eugene and Dennis Ray Smith all at home; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edna Winland Smith, Route 1, St. Marys; the maternal grandfather Pearley Ankrom, Sistersville; and several aunts and uncles. Ruttencutter Funreal Home was in charge of arrangements held Tuesday with Evangelist H. Stevens officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, April 13, 1989 JOHN W. SMITH John William (Bill) Smith, 71, of Route 1, Washington, WV died Friday night, April 7, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Waity and Leona Robinson Smith. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was retired from Union Carbide Corp. and was a US Merchant Marine veteran serving in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Alma D. Thompson Smith; a son, Eugene W. Smith of St. Marys; three daughters, Mrs. Donna G. Wiggins of Williamstown, Mrs. Barbara L. Smith of Benwood and Mrs. Joan D. Moore of Washington, WV; one sister, Jerry Modessitt; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a half sister Thelma Morrison. Funeral services were held Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkesrburg with Dr. Randall Kochersberger officiating, with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. ***************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 14, 1989 JOSEPH D. SMITH Joseph D. Smith, 70, of Reno died Saturday morning, Sept. 9, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born at Piney Fork, Ohio; a son of the late Emmett and Nora Waller Smith. He had been a pipefitter in construction work. He was a veteran of World War II, attended the Little Muskingum Christian Church, was a member of Local 565 Plumbers and Steamfitters and the Washington County Post 158 VFW and American Legion Post 64; New Matamoras Masonic Lodge 374, Scottish Rite Society Valley of Cambridge and New Matamoras Chapter 261 Order of the Eastern Star. He is survived by one son, Terry L. Smith of Reno; three daughters, Donna Launder of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Joan White of Bremen, Ohio, Martha Collins of Cincinnati, Ohio; his wife Mildred F. Cochran; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Emmett Waller of Los Vegas, Nevada, Richard Waller of Harrisville, Ohio; Martin Waller of Akron and Clinton Waller of Cadiz, Ohio; one sister, Eunice Reams of Oakland, Md. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen B. Haught Smith, in 1963, one brother and one sister. Services were held Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta with Rev. Frank Conley officiating with burial in New Matamoras Cemetery. ********************************************* Oracle, Jan. 16, 1991 JUNIOR RUSSELL SMITH Junior Russell Smith, 65, Route 2, Pennsboro, died Saturday at his home. He was born in Doddridge County, a son of the late Earl Russell and Edith Rhoda Cline Smith Ross. He was a US Air Force veteran of World War II, having served as a paratrooper in the South Pacific. He had been employed as a spreader- cutter at Economy Industries in Harrisville. He is survived by his wife, Erma L. Baker Smith; seven sons, James R. of Middlebourne, John R. of Ellenboro, Joseph R. of West Union, Justin R. and Jay R. both of Pennsboro, Jeffery R. of Anderson Island, Wash., and Jason R. of Cairo; eight daughters, Ervaleen L. Shaffer of Vienna, Earla L. Powers of Harrisville, Ellen L. Wince of Middlebourne, Elisa L. Barnhart of Friendly, Evonne L. Furby of Cairo, Eva L. Smith and Etta L. Smith, of Pennsboro and Erosa L. Smith of Walker, four sisters, Lucille Lough of St. Marys, Thelma Everhart of Canton, O., Betty W. Whiley of Ohio and Gertrude Ross of Brilliant O., and 21 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville with Gary Pyles officiating, wiht burial in Brush Run Cemetery near Hebron. ******************************************************** News, May 28, 1990 KARLTON L. SMITH Karlton L. Smith, 67, of St. Marys, died Sunday morning, May 27 at his residence. He was born in St. Marys, son of the late G.A. "Tune" and Emma Denning Smith. He was a 1940 graduate of St. Marys High School and attended Ohio State University. He was a World War II veteran who served in the European Theater. He was employed by the WV Tax Dept. and built and operated the St. Marys Motel for 32 years. He was a member of Pleasants American Legion Post No. 79 and the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ. He is survived by an aunt, Goldie Denning of Kent Ohio and several cousins. He was preceded in death by one sister, Kathryn L. Smith. Funeral services are at 11am Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with evangelist Emanuel Dauhgerty officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************** KATHRYN L. SMITH Kathryn L. Smith, 69, of 615 Fourth St., St. Marys, died at her residence last Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1987. She was born in New Martinsville to the late G.A. "Tune" and Emma Denning Smith. She ws a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ and the St. Marys Business and Professional Women's Club, was co-owner of the St. Marys motel and has previously been a financial clerk for the Pleasants County Board of Education. She is survived by a brother, Karlton L. Smith of St. Marys and an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Denning of Kent, Ohio. ************************************************* Oracle, Jan. 30, 1986 KENNETH DEAN SMITH Kenneth Dean Smith, 51, of Clarksburg, formerly of Parkersburg, died Sunday evening, Jan. 26, at the V.A. in Clarksburg after a long illness. He was born in Elizabeth, son of the late Virgil and Orma Somerville Smith. He was a graduate of West Virginia Tech with a degree in electronics engineering and was employed by The Westinghouse Corp in Maryland. He is survived by five sons, John R. Smith of Annapolis, Md., David P. of Belmont, Mark A. of Newport News, Va., Michael A. of Midland, Mich. and Phillip D., a student at WV University in Morgantown; a daughter, Janice Lutz of Belpre, Ohio; a brother Ivan Smith of Huntington and two sisters, Jeanette Davis of Huntington and Wynema Wilson of St. Marys. Matheny-Pomeroy Funeral Home in Elizabeth was in charge of arrangements. **************************************************** Oracle, March 6, 1991 LARRY E. SMITH Larry E. Smith, 47, of Belpre, died Friday, March 1 at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church, Waverly Lions Club, a graduate of Parkersburg High School, owner and operator of the Waverly Supperette and served in the US Army. He was born in Parkersburg, son of Virgil D. and Hazel Rogers Smith of Parkersburg. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Dolin Smith, a daughter, Lesa J. Hunter of Waverly; a son, Derek L. Smith at home, a stepson Gregory S. Coleman of San Mateo, Calif; a stepdaughter, Michele L. Coleman of Cupertino Calif; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Hunter, Nicholas and Jeremiah Hunter, all of Waverly, a brother, Robert Dale Smith of Marietta; and a sister Darlene K. Maxwell of Conroe, Texas. He was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral was held Monday at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkerburg, with Rev. Harold Custer, Rev. Gale Lauderman and Rev. Teddy Tackett officiating with burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ***************************************************** May 26, 1919 LAURA SMITH Laura Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Smith of Hebron passed away at Cleveland, Ohio where she was a professional nurse on March 26. Remains were brought here and taken to Hebron for Interment. ****************************************************** Oracle, Dec. 6, 1979 LAYRD BEAMAN SMITH Layrd Beaman Smith, 70 of 1906 Pearcy Ave., Parkersburg died Saturday, Dec. 1 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in St. Marys, son of the late Silburn and Anna Tracy Smith. He was a retired district manager of Mutual of Omaha Insurance and was a member of First United Presbyterian Church. He was graduated from St. Marys High School and Marietta College where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and the Varsity M. Club. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ann Winger of Parkersburg; and two grandhclidren, Tracy Ann and Jay Winger, also of Parkesrburg. He was the last member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Scott Smith in 1978; two sisers and a brother. Graveside services were held Tuesday at the Odd fellows Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, Feb. 21, 1980 MRS. LILLIAN P. SMITH Mrs. Lillian P. Smith, 77 of 107 1st St., Newell, Hancock County, died at East Liverpool City Hospital Sunday, Feb. 10 after a long illness. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Hartley and Mercy Gilmore Satterfield. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Newell and had resided in Newell since 1952 when she moved there from Tyler County. She is survived by a son, Hartley of Newell, three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Betty) George of Newell, Mrs. Alan (Janice) Reed of Zelienople, Pa and Mrs. Ronald (Carol) Booher of Newell; a siser, Mrs. Roy (Charlene) May of Pennsboro; two half sisters, Mrs. Martha Becker of Marietta and Mrs. Merle Neyman of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Harris Smith in 1974. Funeral was last Wednesday at Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester with Rev. Nellie Williams officiating with burial in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell. ************************************************** Leader, June 24, 1976 MRS. LILY G. SMITH Mrs. Lily Grace Smith, 64 of St. Marys died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Virginia L. Cox of St. Marys, Monday, June 14. She was born in Pleasants County; daughter of the late Charles and Rosalee Powell Green. She was a member of the Zoar Baptist Church. She is also survived by two sons, Okey and Forrest, both of St. Marys; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Poole of Radford, Va and Mrs. Violet Cunningham of Parkersburg; one brother, Benton Green of Parkersburg and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Smith. Funeral services were Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Lambert ofifciating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ******************************************* Oracle, June 16, 1993 MADELEINE E. SMITH Madeleine E. Smith, 68, of Aliquippa, Pa. died June 3 in the Medical Center at Beaver, Pa. Sher was born Feb. 4, 1925 in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Frank B. and Minnie Price Rea. She is survived by a son, George H. Smith of Aliquippa; two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Teresa) Thodes of Salem Ohio; and Michelle M. Smith of Aliquippa; five grandchildren, Melissa Ann Smith, Jaclyn Kelly Smith, Jennifer Elaire Smith, Steven Lee Rhodes, and Elizabeth Michelle Rhodes; one great-grandson, Jason Alexander Smith; two brothers, Franklin B. Rea and Freddie Rea, both of St. Marys; and a sister Pansy Gesner of Washington, NJ. Services were held June 5 at Huntsman Aliquippa Funeral Home with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Aliquippa. ********************************************** Oracle, Jan 29, 1987 MADELINE L. SMITH Madeline L. Smith, 74, of Belmont, died Monday morning, Jan. 26, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fayette County, daughter of the late Charles and Alice Paynter Lawson. She was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons, Eugene Smith and Frank Smith, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Larry Smith of Belmont; five daughters, Joan Buchanan of Bens Run, Mary Powell of St. Marys, Diana Maston, Joyce Ankrom and Linda Smith, all of Belmont, 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laco D. Smith; two sons and three brothers. Serivces will be at 1pm Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Patrick Wheeler ofifcating with burial in Newport Ohio cemetery. ************************************************ Sentinel, July 9, 1992 MARIAN E. SMITH Marian E. Smith, 72, of Greenwood, Doddridge County, died Tuesday at her residence. Mrs. Smith had been an employee of the Greenwood Post Office and was active in the Democratic Party in Doddridge County. A Doddridge County High School graduate, she was a member of the Greenwood Ladies Aid and attended Calvary Free Will Baptist Church at Bonds Creek, WV. She was born in Greenwood, a daughter of the late Hugh and Gussie Dotson Waldo. She is survived by her husband, Gale Smith; two daughters, Sandra Talkington of Greenwood and Marlene Wilson of Rock Run Community, St. Marys; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Funeral will be 11am Friday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro with Rev. Martin L. "Bud" Corbin officiating with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, March 9, 1991 MARGUERITE SMITH Marguertie Rogers Smith, 69 of 122 Snodgrass Lane, Williamstown, died Friday, March 8, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. Smith was a member of the fellowship Baptist Church, Vienna. She was born in Pleasants County, a daugher of the late Robert R. and Laura Belle Higgins Rogers. She is survived by two sons, Phillip Smith of Parkersburg and Richard Smith of Marietta; a daughter, Sharon Baum of Williamstown; seven grandchildren, Philip Smith II, Michelle Smith, Scott Baum, Keith Baum, Samuel Aaron Smith, Dancil Stephen Smith and Tabitha Ruth Smith; two sisters, Hazel Smith and Beatrice Frame, both of Parkerburg; and a brother Clifford Rogers of Waverly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Woodrow Smith, in 1976, a son, Jerry Smith; five brothers and a sister. Funeral will be 11am Tuesdat at Fellowhsp Baptist Church, Vienna with Rev. Howard Casey and Rev. Richard D. Smith officiating with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ************************************************** Sentinel, March 25, 1992 MARY MABEL SMITH Mary Mabel Smith, 84, of Eureka, Pleasants County, died Tuesday, at her residence. Mrs. Smith was a member of Straight Fork Methodist Church, St. Marys Chapter Order of Eastern Star and has served as housemother at Glenville, Davis and Elkins Colleges. She was born in Upshur County, daughter of the late William and Anna May Tierney McClain. She is survived by three sons, Raymond Burl Smith of Eureka, William Harrison Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio and Michael Edward Smith of Marietta; one daughter, Sandra Shirley Marshall of Gormania, Wv; two sisters, Madeline Williams of Parkersburg and Mona Everett of Conneaut, Ohio; one brother, Maynard Ralph McClain of Lexington, Ky. 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart Harrison Smith, in 1950; two brothers; three sisters; and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and David. Funeral will be 1pm Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Rev. Gene Kerby officiating, with burial in Mount Moriah Church Cemetery in Wood County. ********************************************* July 17, 1975 MARY R. SMITH Mrs. Mary Reynolds Smith, 67 of Amherst, Ohio formerly of St. Marys, died Thursday, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County and was the daughter of the late Joseph Clyde and Weltha Hall Reynolds. She was a retired school teacher, with 28 years of service in Pleasants County and Loraine County Ohio. She was a member of the Cathedral of Tomorrow Church. She is survived by her husband, Archie D. Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Danielson of Belmont; and Mrs. Allen Wiech of Lorain; one brother, Clarence Reynolds of St. Marys ; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one grandson. Funeral services are Sunday at St. Marys United Methodist Church with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery in St. Marys. ******************************************************* Sentinel, March 6, 1991 MAYME M. SMITH Mayme Mae Smith, 83 of WV 2, St. Marys, died Tuesday, March 5, at her residence. Smith had formerly operated restaurants in the St. Marys area and was a member of Dewey Avenue Church of Christ. She was born in St. Marys. She is survived by her husband, Barney Smith, two daughters, Colleen Kiester of St. Marys and Barbara S. Cox of Cambridge, Ohio; one son, Maurice B. Smith of Lore City, Ohio; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson. The funeral will be 2:30 pm Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist William Renner and Emanuel Daugherty officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, March 12, 1988 MILDRED I. SMITH Mildred I. Smith, 62, of 4822 Sayre Ave., Parkersburg, died Thursday afternoon, March 10, at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of Pearl Cunningham Powell of St. Marys and the late Hal Powell. She was a registered nurse at the Elkem Metals, a member of Seventh St. United Methodist Church, graduate of the 1946 class of Camden Clark Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and was a member of the Clara Edna Chapter No. 140 Order of Eastern Star. She is also survived by her husband of 42 years, Robert D. Smith; a son, Larry Dale Smith of San Antonio, texas; a daugher, Kathy Dianne Schroeder of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., three brothers, Charles Powell of St. Marys, Dale Powell of Belmont and Wayne Powell of Perrysville, Md and a sister Freda Riggs of Williamstown. Funeral wil lbe 2:30 Monday at 7th St. United Methodist Church with Rev. L. Norman Butler and Rev. Frank Plybon Jr. offciating and burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. **************************************************** Sentinel, May 31, 1992 MONICA H. SMITH Monica H. Smith, 89, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Pennsboro, died May 30 at the Weirton Medical Center, Weirton. She was born in Beech Grove Community, Ritchie County, a daughter of the late J. Irving and Katherine Martin Hammond. She was a retired Ritchie County School teacher, having taught English at the former Pullman and Harrisville High Schools. She was a graduate of Marshall University and a member of the WV Retired Teachers Association, the former Rebekah Lodge of Pennsboro and the Pennsboro Senior Citizens. She taught the adult Sunday School class and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Pennsboro. She is survived by one brother, Ralph Hammond of Pennsboro and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Smith; three brothers; two half-brothers; four sisters; and two half-sisters. Funeral services will be held 1pm Tuesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Rev. Kermit Poling officiating, with burial in the U.B. cemetery at Pennsboro. ************************************************* MORRIS SMITH Morris Smith, 82, of Waverly, died Sunday morning, April 2, 1989 in St. Joseph's Hospital. Smith was born at Cottageville, WV, son of the late Rev. I.N. and Esta Keffer Smith. He was a member of Waverly United Methodist Church, a farmer and formerly had been employed by the Cooper-Morison Store. He was a former member of the grange and the American Rifle Assoc. Surviving are his wife, Victoria Metz Smith; a son, Hal Smith of Waverly; three grandchildren, Pamela Flannery of Williamstown, Penny Sharp of Waverly and Gene Smith of St. Marys; six great-grandchildren; seven brothers, John Smith of Belpre, James, Glen, Paul and Virgil Smith, all of Parkersburg, Carl Smith of Columbus and Roy Smith of Waverly; two sisters, Irene Criswell of Waverly; and Nell Westbook of Parkersburg; 16 foster children. Services wereWednesday at Ogdin Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Perkins and Rev. John Losh officiating with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. ************************************************************ NELLIE H. SMITH No date of death Nellie Howdyshell Smith of Beverly, Ohio died last week in Mercy Hospital Burn Center at Pittsburgh, Pa. She was the daughter of Yager W. and Carrie Folger McCollum. She was a member of Beverly United Methodist Church and Hanover Chapter OES No. 202 in Hanover. She was first married to Charles Howdyshell, who died in 1955. In 1976 she married James Smith, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Charles R. Howdyshell of Marietta, Ohio and Robert Howdyshell of Sistersville; one daughter, Mrs. Jacob (Martha Lee) Cartnal of Hanover; one stepson, Larry Smith of Cary, NC; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, at McCurdy Funeral Home at Beverly with Rev. Michael Baldwin officaiting with burial at Hanover Cemetery. ***************************************************** Leader, Oct. 23, 1975 MRS. NELLIE M. SMITH Word has been received here of the death of Nellie Madge Smith, 87 of Weston, Route 4 who died Thursday morning, Oct. 16 in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital at Weston after a long illness. She was born in Gilmer County, daughter of the late William Aaron and Laura Brown King and was a member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include five daughters, Faye Shaffer of Akron, Ohoi; Chloe Jones and Merle Butcher, both of Weston, Ruby Harris of Spencer and Louise Birtton of Parkersburg; four sons, Harry Smith and Wayne, of Parkersburg, Argle of Harrisville and Carlton of Mass., one brother, Odford King, Newport, Ohio and one sister, Pearl Carpenter of Dixie; 35 grandchildren and 90 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Harrison Smith; two daughters; one son and three brothers. Services were held Sunday at Floyd Funeral Home, Weston, with Rev. John Lares officiating wiht burial in Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville. ************************************************ OCIE C. SMITH Ocie C. Smith, 74, of Freindly, died Tuesday, March 21, in Clay County Hospital in Flora, Ill. He was born in Doddridge County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ott Smith. He was a member of Church of Christ and retired from Monongahela Power Co. He is survived by his wife, Glady Smith; three sons, Richard of Friendly, Roger of Paden City and Larry of New Martinsville; one daughter, Nola of Rootstown, O; three brothers, Glen of West Union, Warren of Columbus and Otis of Cairo; one sister, Lena Tingler of Clarksburg; 11 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorris Leola Smith in 1972. Services were Saturday at Eckel's Funeral Home in Sistersville with evangelist John Veyon officiating with burial in Paden Memorial Gardens at Paden City. ***************************************************** March 1919 OKEY S. SMITH Okey S. Smith died suddenly Thursday morning at his home in Billsville. His death was due to flu and pneumonia. He was about 35 years of age and is survived by a wife an two small children. Funeral arrangements were not made at the hour of going to press. ******************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 5, 2000 ORAN C. SMITH Oran C. Smith, 84, of Arvilla, died Dec. 30, 1999 at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born Jan 2, 1915 at Falls Mills WV to the late Ollie C. and Eva Walker Smith. He was a US Army veteran of WWII and attended Pt. Lookout United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Colvin Smith; one son, Darrell Smith of Arivlla; one daughter, Jeanette Luman of Belpre; one brother, Dean Smith of Newell, WV; two sisters, Sylvia Hibbard of Amherst, NY and Dorothy Osbourne of Norfolk, Va., and two granddaughters, Lisa Luman of Belpre and Kristi Luman of Columbus. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Services were Monday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with burial in Beech Run cemetery at Arvilla. He was preceded in death by his parents John A. and Lela Newland Smith; one son, Thomas D. Smith; two brothers, James T. and E.W. "Mac" Smith and one sister, Ardea E. Rogers. Services will be 1pm Wednesday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo. Burial is in IOOF Cemetery with evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating. **************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 22, 1977 PAUL L. SMITH Funeral services for Paul Lewis Smith, 44 of Streetsboro, Ohio, formerly of Sistersville were held at 2pm Wednesday at Eckels Funeral Home. He was killed in a traffic accident on Ohio Route 60 near Beverly Saturday, Sept. 17. Burial was in Friendly Cemetery with Rev. Richard Schaffer officiating. Smith was a native of Tyler County, son of the late Brady and Mary Wells Smith. He was a WWII veteran and a member of the American Legion. He was a plant operations manager for Allan United Steel Division of Earl M. Jorgenson Steel at Streetsboro. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Frances Richardson Smith; two sisters, Mrs. Judith Lynch of St. Marys and Mrs. Patricia Shields of Bedford, Ohio and two brothers, Glen of Streetsboro and Tom of Williamstown. ***************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 20, 1999 PEARL V. SMITH Pearl Virginia Smith, 83 of Huntington and formerly of St. Marys, died Jan 14 in Huntington. She was born Feb. 12, 1915 in Sistersville to the late Harvey and Mary Bickerstaff Haught. She retired from the former Colin Anderson center in St. Marys with 20 years of service. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Chruch in St. Marys. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ron E. and Joanna Smith of Huntington; one granddaughter, Alison Smith of Huntington, three sisters, Isabelle Kannan of New Matamoras, Ona Robertson of Irving Texas and Ida Trolin of Balitmore, Md and three brothers, Clair Haught of Middlebourne, Pete Haught of Naples, Fla and Oral Haught of Mooresville, Ind. She was preceded in death by her husband Everett Thomas Smith; and two brothers, Gale Haught and Chuck Haught. Services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Hayward Perkey ofifciating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************* Sentinel, May 19, 1999 RAYMOND BURL SMITH Raymond Burl Simth, 70 of Eureka, WV died May 15 at Mark Rest Center, McConnelsville, Ohio. He was born Jan. 22, 1929 in Parkersburg, son of the late Hobart Harrison and Mary Mabel McClain Smith. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1947; was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War, a member of the American Legion Post 79, a member of the Point Lookout United Methodist Church where he had been a Sunday School teacher and lay speaker. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 968 in Parkersburg wehre he had been a member of the executive board, a member of the St .Marys Lodge No. 41; a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of Cambridge. He had been an amateur radio operator for over 40 years, a member of the Quarter Century Wireless Assc., a former president and 16 year member of the Pleasants County Board of Education where he was instrumenttal in the building of the PRT Technical School. During his term he served as president of the State School Board Assc. and chairman of the National Convention. He was active with Pleasants County 4-H and the Eureka Hi- Flyers, served on the Pleasants County Library Board and had been active in community endeavors. He was a former member of the Grant-Jefferson Lions Club. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Betty Doty Smith; one son, Michael R. Smith of Williamstown; one daughter, Lisa J. Post of Parkersburg; five grandchildren, Jessica Foster, Raymond Matthew Foster and Ryan Greynolds, all of Parkersburg, Casey Lynn Smith of Florida and Mackenzie Smith of St. Marys; five step grandchildren, one sister, Sandra S. Marshall of Gormania, WV, two brothers, Michael E. of Marietta and William H. of Cincinnati. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother-in-law, Ted Marshall; two nieces adn one nephew. Services will be at Point Lookout United methodist Church with Rev. Clyde Brammer Jr. and Evangelist Joe Warfield officiating with burial in Point Lookout Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, May 14, 1997 ROBERT DALE SMITH Robert Dale Smith, 73, of Edgewood Park Drive, Parkersburg, died May 11 at Camdne-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Hebron, Pleasants County, son of the late Okey Johnson and Mary Elizabeth Clovis Smith, He was a US Navy veteran of World War II and was stationed at Pearl Harbor. He retired in 1985 as an electrician from IBEW 968 of Parkersburg. He was a member and former secretary of the North Parkersburg Lions Club and a member of the Masonic Lodge of St. Marys and the Parkersburg Amateur Radio Club. He was a 50 year member and former trustee of Seventh Street United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Crusaders Class. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Rice Smith; one daughter, Kathy Dianne Schroeder of New Smyrna Beach, Fla; one son, Larry Dale Smith of Shalimar, Fla; two step-daughters, Becky McMurray and Marcia L. Archer, both of Parkersburg; two step-sons, Melvin Rice Jr. and Washington and David Scott Rice of Wheeling; two sisters, Ruth M. Bailey of St. Marys and Helen A. Cooke of Marshall, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Irene Powell Smith and six brothers and sisters. Services will be at 2pm Wednesday at Vaughan Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Rev. Stephen B. Rhodes and Hollie Thompson officiating with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. **************************************************** Leader, June 3, 1995 RUTH ALBERTA SMITH Ruth Alberta Smith, 83, of 711 Fifth Street, St. Marys, died Sunday, May 21 at Camden Clark Mmeorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born Feb. 13, 1912 at St .Marys to Andrew J. and Martha Jane Brownfield Chesney. She had been a member of the Dewey Avneue Church of Christ for over 70 years. She was a graduate of St. Marys High School in the class of 1930. On Dec. 9, 1931 she married George H. Smith, he died June 17, 1984. She is survived by three daughters, Martha J. Smith of St. Marys, Mrs. Donald (Mary L.) Nesselroad of Parkersburg and Mrs. Lee (Ruth J.) Hadley of Newport and two grandchildren, Mark A. Nesselroad of St. Louis, Mo. and Debra J. Nesselroad of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were held Wednesday, May 31 at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist Daniel Kessinger officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ******************************************************** Oracle, Dec. 16, 1976 SAM SMITH Sam Smith, 59 of Route 1, St. Marys, died Tuesday, Dec. 14 in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Jobe and Rose Smith. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of Local 2023 Carpenters Union, Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 2361. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Edna (West) Smith; one son, Harold at home, seven daughters, Mrs .Sue Looser, Carson, Calif; Mrs. Linda Binegar and Mrs. Jody McClead, both of Reno, Ohio; Miss Sandra Smith, St. Marys; Mrs. Gail Downing, St. Marys, Mrs. Tracy Meeds, St. Marys; Miss Kitty Smith at home; three brothers, Archie, Marietta, O., Harold of St. Marys, Jobe Jr. of Newport, O., six sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Gray, Cleveland, O., Beatrice Smith, St. Marys, Hollis Bennett, Moran, Tex., Tearle Finelli, Follansbee, Gladys Butcher and Betty Long, Parkersburg; 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with evang. Earl Stevens officaiting with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, Nov. 23, 1972 MRS. TERRY SMITH Mrs. Sandra S. Smith, 25, died at her home at Newport, Route 1, Wednesday, Nov. 15. She was born Nov. 20, 1946 in Newport, daughter of William H. and Betty Yost Murphy. On April 4, 1968 she was married to Terry Smith who survives with her parents, Newport and one brother and one sister, William H. Murphy Jr., New Philadelphia and Kimberly Murphy, Newport. Grandparents are Mrs. Mary Murphy, Newport and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yost, Matamoras, Route 3. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Newport High school and of Ohio University. She had been a teacher in the Newport Elementary School. She was a member of Deucher Baptist Church. Services were Saturday at Doudna and McClure Funeral Home, with burial in Newport Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, Nov. 14, 1985 THOMAS BOYD SMITH Thomas Boyd Smith, 39, of Roswell, Ga. died Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the VA Hospital in Huntington. He was born in St. Marys, son of Boyd Harold and Virginia Cumblidge Smith of St. Marys. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He is also survived by two daughters, Tonya Smith and Elizabeth Lemasters, both of Weirton; one sister, Sharon McGee of St. Marys; his paternal grandmother Ethel Cumblidge of Belmont; and one grandchild. Services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Maurice mIller officaiting with burial in Maple Lane Cemetery near Hebron. ********************************************** Oracle, Nov. 15, 1984 VINA SMITH Vina Smith, a lifelong rsident of Pleasants County, died in Paris, Pa. Oct. 25. Mrs. Smith had gone to the home of her son, John, in Paris last summer and passed away there after a short illness. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of John and Mary Hashman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brady and one chlid. She is survived by three sons and four daughters. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Lee and Martin Funeral Home in Paris with burial in Fairview Cmeetery, Burgettstown, Pa. ******************************************************** Oracle, Jan 13, 1999 VIRGINIA C. SMITH Virginia C. "Ginny" Smith 78 of Zellwood Station, Fla., died Dec. 20. She was born at Eureka and was a homemaker and a Presbyterian. She was a member of St. Marys Golf Club where she was champion 20 times and former treasurer and a member of the board of directors of the Women's Southern Golf Association. She was a chemist and a former high school teacher. She was one of the earliest women in the Civilan Pilot training program in West Virginia. She is survived by her husband, James R. "Jim" Smith of Zellwood Station; one brother, Harry Snyder of St. Marys and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan 9 at St. Marys Presbyterian Church with Revs. Michael Anderson and R. Daniel Simmons officiating. ****************************************************** Leader, June 29, 1996 VIRGINIA MAE SMITH Virginia Mae Smith, 77 of St. Marys died June 25 at the residence of her daughter in St. Marys. She was born March 16, 1919 in Tyler County, daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Ethel Mae Neely Cumblidge. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Mike McGee of St. Marys; one brother, Russell Cumblidge of Sistersville; one sister, Wilma Reeder of Mena, Ark., eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd H. Smith in 1988; one son, Thomas Boyd Smith; four sisters and one brother. Services were held Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating with burial in Maple Lane Cemetery, Hebron. ******************************************************** Oracle, July 18, 1985 VIRGINIA R. SMITH Virginia R. Smith, 64, of Bens Run, died Friday evening, July 12, in Sistersville General Hospital. She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late Edward and Edith Morgan Dalrymple. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Austin F. Smith; one son, David Smith of Bens Run; one stepson, James Smith of Weirton; one stepdaughter, Teresa Williams of Weirton; five sisters, Dorothy Barnhart and Mildred Anderson, both of Sistersville, Grace Adams of Weirton; Belvia VanDine of Hookstown, Pa. and Hazal Pryor of Marietta, O; three brothers, Jack Dalrymple and Roger Dalrymple, both of Newport, O and Kenneth Dalrymple of St. Marys; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were Monday at Eckels Funeral Home in Sistersivlle with Evang. Ralph Hanlin ofifciating with burial in Smith Ridge Cemetery. ***************************************************** January 26, 1926 MRS. WILLIAM SMITH Rhoda, wife of William Smith, aged 73, died on Tuesday night, Jan. 26 of heart trouble at her home in Rootstown, Ohio. Interment was made Friday in Rootstown. She is survived by her husband and three children, Mrs. Michael Barry, Walter Smith and (cannot read). ***************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 25, 1998 WILLIAM W. SMITH William W. "Bill" Smith , 82 of Grandview Ave., New Matamoras, died Nov. 17 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1916 in New Matamoras to the late George T. and Rhoda McVey Smith. He was employed as a laborer at General Motors and retired in 1981. He was a member of Matamoras United Methodist Church, Matamoras American Legion Post 3878, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6287 and Matamoras Senior Citizens. He is surivved by one nephew, Rusty Morris and his wife, Cindy of Newport; five nieces, Cathy Rinard and her husbnad, Roger of Newport, Ruth Hadley and her husband, Lee of Newport, Mary Nesselroad and her husband, Don, of Parkersburg, Martha Smith of St. Marys and Mary Catherine Doan of New Matamoras; six great-nieces; five great-nephews; four great-great-nieces and a special friend, Marceline Schnieder. He was preceded in death by one brother, George H. Smith; three sisters, Ruth Smith, Mary Witten and Catherine Morris ; and one nephew, K.M. Smith. Services were Friday at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with Rev. James Schoonover officating with burial in Matamoras Cemetery. ************************************************************* Leader, Jan. 27, 1990 WILLIE A. SMITH Willie A. Smith, 72, of Slate Creek Village, Mineral Wells, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Alice, Gilmer County, son of the late Willie Harrison and Nellie Madge King Smith. He was a retired cemetery employee. He is survived by his wife, Hanna McCartan Smith; one son, Glendall L. Smith of Maritta; two daughters, Annabell Hart of Harrisville nad Nellie M. Lamp of New Matamoras; two step-daughters, Geraldine Marks of Rocky River, Ohio and Patricia Pollock of Akron; two brothers, Calvin Smith of Parkersburg and Carlton Smith of Weston; two sisters, Ruby Harris of Weston and Louise Phillips of Vienna; 15 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Services were Friday at McCullough-Rogers Funral Home, Pennsboro with Rev. Kenneth Perine offciating. Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 22, 1999 CLARINDA A. SMITLEY Clarinda A. Smitley, 64, of Newport, died Sept. 14 at the Arbors in Marietta. She was born feb. 17, 1935 in Newport to the late Goerge William and Mary Lois Hoyt Murphy. She was retired from the Bureau of the Public Debt and was a member of Newport Baptist Church. She is survived by nine step-children, Vivian Davis of Belpre, Karen West and her husband, Ronnie of Marietta, Alesia Barger and her husband, David of Vilseck, Germany, Ray Lynn Barnett and her husband, Roger of Middleport, N.Y., Gina Creighton and her husband Bill of New Matamoras, Ivan Smitley Jr. and his wife, Rose, of Wingett Run, Philip Smitley and his wife Geneva and Darrel Smitley and his wife, Shelba, all of Newport and Matt Smitley of Norfolk, Va.; several step- grandchildren, two sisters, Betty M. Anderson of Columbus and Emma E. Holland of Newport; four brothers, George R. Murphy, Charles J. Murphy, Clark and Barnard E. Murphy all of Newport; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces; great nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan M. Smitley Sr.; an infant sister, Mary Lou Murphy, an infant brother, Mark Murphy and brother William H. Murphy. Graveside services were Friday at Newport Cemetery with Revs. Chuck Ferrell and Ivan Smitley Jr. officaiting. ******************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 14, 1994 IVAN M. SMITLEY, SR. Ivan M. Smitley, Sr., 73, of Newort, died Sept. 10, 1994 at The Arbors of Marietta. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of the late William and Minta Smitley. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a carpenter with Ironworkers Local 0787. He was a member of the Newport Baptist Church where he served as a trustee. Surviving are his wife, Clarinda Murphy Smitley; five daughters, Vivian Davis of Belpre, Karen West of Marietta, Rae Lynn Barnett of Middleport, N.Y., Alesia Barger of Vilsack, Germany and Gina Creighton of New Matamoras; four sons, Ival M. "Butch" Smitley Jr. of Wingett Run, Phillip Smitley and Darrell D.P. Smitley, both of Newport, Matt Smitley of New Matamoras; one brother, Kenneth Smitley of Hicksville, O; two sisters, Juanita Carr of Antwerp, Ohio and Lucille Coe of Paulding, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; and two step-greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Ballard Smitley in 1982 and one daughter, Mary Alice Smitley. Services were held Tuesday, Newport Baptist Church, rEv. Joe Law officiating. Burial in Newport Cemetery. ******************************************************** News, July 12, 1992 CLARENCE O. SMITTLE Clarence O. Smittle, 82 of 34485 Ohio 800 in Sardis, died July 9, 1992 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Sardis, a son of the late Frank and Sarah Belford Hoskinson. He was a retired employee of the Timken Co. in Canton and a verteran of Wold War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 760 in Hannibal and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9930 in Sardis. He was a member of the Locust Grove United Methodist Church, Sardis. Surviving are his wife, Marie Brown Smittle; four sons, Cecil and Clyde Smittle, both of Sardis, James smittle of Canton and Ralph Smittle of River Route, Mich; one daughter, Audrey Juebel of Canton; one sister, Leona Miller of Akron; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Serivces 1pm Monday, Rush Funeral Home, Rev. Frank Conley officiating, burial in Locust Grove Cemetery. ************************************************** Sentinel, Dec. 8, 1986 ALICE LOUISE ABBOTT SNIDER Alice Louise Abbott Snider, 48, of Route 1, Belpre, died early today, Dec. 8 at Camden Clark Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Belpre, daughter of Gladys Reynolds Abbott of Route 1 Belpre and the late Wilbur F. Abbott. She was a member of the Pleasant View United Methodist Church in Belpre where she was church treasurer for a number of years. She was a former employee of Wun-Der Shoe Stores and Parkersburg Savings & Loan. She is also survived by her husband, James F. Snider; a son, Carl, and a daughter Ellen, at home and a sister Mary Eakins of Mineral Wells. Funeral will be Wednesday at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre with Rev. Walter A. Frost officaiting with burial in Rockland Cemetery. ************************************************** Sentinel, Aug. 5, 1996 DONAL LOU SNIDER Donald Lou Snider, 47 of St. Marys, died Sunday, Aug. 4 at his residence. Snider was a 1966 graduate of St. Marys High School, a welder and pipe fitter and member of George Street Church of Christ. He was born in Reader, Wetzel County, son of Neva Cochran Snider and the late Lewis E. Snider. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Butler Snider, a son, Charles E. Snider of Highlands, NC; a daughter, Lana G. Snider of Toledo, Ohio; a brother, Danny M. Snider of Parkersburg; a sister, Elizabeth J. Tuttle of St. Marys and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist Chuck Boston officiating with burial in Cochran Cemetery, Reader. ***************************************************** Oracle, July 6, 1989 ETHEL R. SNIDER Ethel R. Snider, 60, a resident of New Martinsville Health Care Center, died at the center Friday evening. She was born in Tyler County to Anna Henry Goalcraft of Sistersville. She was a member of LaZear Chapel United Methodist Church at Middlebourne. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Henry Snider Jr. of St. Marys; one sister, Mrs. Dale (Beatrice) Henthorn of Sistersville and two grandchildren. Services were Monday at Furbee Funeral Home at Middlebourne with Rev. Daniel A. Deem officiating with burial in Middlebourne Cemetery. ************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1994 JOHN H. SNIDER John H. Snider, 76, of Salem, formerly of Stumptown, died Monday, Oct. 17, at Veterans Center, Clarksburg, after a brief illness. Snider was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He was born on Birch Run, Doddridge County, son of the late Albert and Lilly Stutler Snider. He is survived by his wife, Lavada E. Perine Snider of Salem; one daughter, Carolyn Strauss of Belpre; two sons,, Leon Snider of Waverly, Ohio and Larry Snider of Denton, NC; one stepdaughter, Wiladean Thomas of Salem; four stepsons Junior Perine of Morgantown,, William Nicholas, Arnet Lee Nicholas, and Clavis Nicholas, all of Salem; two sisters, Norma Paul of Salem and Mary White of St. Marys; two brothers, the Rev. Jennings Snider of Brookfield, Ohio and William Snider of Savannah, Ga; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Adalene Sutttle Snider; one son and two brothers. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Stump funeral Home, Grantville, with Rev. Edward Perine officiating, with burial in Collins-Community Cemetery, Stumptown. ****************************************************** News, March 31, 1991 LEWIS E. SNIDER Lewis E. Snider, 64, of St. Marys died March 30 at University Hospital, Columbus. He was born in Bristol, WV, a son of the late Arnell and Mable Swiger Snider. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of American Legion Post 81 Pine Grove and a member of IUOE No. 132. He is survived by his wife, Neva June Cochran Snider, one daughter, Elizabeth Jane Tuttle of St. Marys; two sons, Donald L. of St. Marys and Danny M. of Parkersburg; three brothers, Arnel Snider of Toronto, Ohio, Glenn Snider of Phoenixville, Pa., and Darrell Snider of Florida; five sisters, Bernice Nicholson of Wirtz, Va., Ada Leek of Canton, Ohio, Trixie Robinson of Bruceton Mills, WV, Mary Snider of Massillion, Ohio and Edna Schmacher of Charlottes, Mich; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by one sister. Services will be at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Monday, with Evangelist William Butterfield officiating with burial in Cochran Cemetery at Reeder, WV. ***************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 27, 1999 WILLIAM RICHARD SNIDER William Richard Snider, 71, of Kingwood, WV, died Oct. 19 at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born Dec. 27, 1917 in Freed, WV to the late Merrell and Florence Cain Snider. He served in the US Navy and Army. He was a retired general contractor and master electrician, a member of Carpenter's Local 604, Wirt County Lodge 82, and Kingwood Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Norma Wotring Snider, one son, G. Fredric Snider of Morgantown; one brothers and his wife, Cain and Annabelle Snider of Elizabeth; one sister, Eleanor Sims of Kingwood; two grandchildren, Adam Snider, serving in the US Army and Sarah Snider of Ft. Myers, Fla; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, William White and Wilma Wotring Hyre of St. Marys and Kenneth P. and Martha Wotring Riley of Deep Creek Lane, Md and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Edward Sims and one nephew, Tim Sims. Services were Friday at Kingwood Baptist Church with interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Kingwood. ***************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 31, 1990 MABEL L. SNIVELY Mabel L. Snively, 91 of St. Marys, died Tuesday at her residence, Oct. 30, following an extended illness. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Martin and Arizona Bonar Stewart. She was a member and former Sunday school Superintendent of Raven Rock United Methodist Church and a former member of the Pioneer Homemakers. She is survived by two daughters, Hazel Meyer of St .Marys and Lela Boley of West Palm Beach, Fla.; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Shirley Snively of St. Marys; two grandsons, David and wife Vicky of South Point, Ohio, and Jeff of St. Marys; one granddaughter, Teresa Snively of St. Marys and one sister, Frances Bell of Hillsdale, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.T. Snively; one grandson; two infant children, four brothers and one sister. The funeral will be Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating with burial in Long Reach Cemetery. ********************************************** Sentinel, July 3, 1996 SHIRLEY A. SNIVELY Shirley A. Snivley of St. Marys, died Tuesday, July 2 at her residence. She was a 1964 St. Marys High School graduate. She was born in Newport, a daughter of the late James Allen and Emma Madeline Rosenlieb Riggs. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Gary D. Snivley; two sons, David of Pedro, Ohio and Jeff of St. Marys; one daughter, Teresa Johnson of Belmont; one brother, Jim Riggs of Belmont; two granddaughters; one niece and one nephew. She was preceded in death by one sister. Services are Thursday, Ruttencutter Funeral Home with burial at Snively Family Farm. ************************************************** Leader, July 29, 1989 CLARENCE E. SNODGRASS Clarence E. (Rick) Snodgrass, 84, of Worthington Manor Care Center, died Thursday, July 27, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Elijah H. and Anna Wilson Snodgrass. He was retired from Monongahela Power Co., was a member of Harrison St. United Methodist Church and the Moriah Lodge 934 AF & AM in Roane County. He is survived by two sons, Gerald of Lewisville, Texas and Richard of Newport; two daughters, Regina Morrison of Pennsboro and the Rev. Sharon Ellison of Jacksonville, Fla; one stepson, Benny Joe Cottrell of Newburn, Tenn.; three sisters, Nellie Goff, Opal Hoover and Waneta Hoover, all of Harrisville; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Cottrell Snodgrass in 1988 and one brother. Services will be Sunday, at Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville with Rev. John Losh officiating with burial in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, Aug. 7, 1986 CLEFFORD F. SNODGRASS Clefford Franklin (Ford) Snodgrass died July 25. He was a member of Hartzell Methodist Chruch, Lamanda Park- Carmelita lodge No. 627; East Pasadena Chapter 473 of OES Pasadena Scottish Rite. He is survived by three sisters, Josephine Fredericks of New York, Faith Gautschi of Ohio and Helen Lester of La Mesa. Services were Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home with private interment at Rose Hills. ***************************************************** Oracle, Aug. 9, 1991 DEAN SNODGRASS Dean Snodgrass, 77, of Route 1, Friendly, died Aug. 5 at Louise A. Johnson VA Hospital, Clarksburg. He was born in New Martinsville, a son of the late William and Leta Johnson Snodgrass. He was a member of Praise Cathedral of New Martinsville. He was a welder in construction, a WWII Army Air Force veteran and a former prisoner of war. He was a member of the Sistersville American Legion, Disable American Veterans and the Caterpillar Club. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Jutrzenka Snodgrass of Belle Vernon, Pa. and Greg Snodgrass of Roanoke, Va., one daughter, Deanna Stalnaker of Beverly, WV; four sisters, Marjorie Frye of Sardis, O; Wanda Greynolds of Tucson, Ariz; Dorothy Lynch of Sanford, NC and Imogene Baker of Phoenix, Ariz; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Services will be Thursday at Eckels-Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville with Pastor Church Cane officiating. ************************************************** March 13, 1988 EVA SNODGRASS Eva Snodgrass, 72, of Parkersburg died at 9:20 am Sunday, March 13, in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1914 in Roane County to Rev. Benjamin and Rosa Jarvis Cottrell. She was a member of Harrison Street United Methodist Church in Harrisville and was a retired school teacher from Wood and Roane counties. She was a graduate of Glenville State College. She is survived by her husband, Clarence E. Snodgrass; three sons, Gerald Snodgrass of Dallas; Benny Joe Cottrell of Newbern, Tenn.; and Richard Snodgrass of Newport; two daughters, Regina Morrison of Pennsboro and Sharon Ellison of Durham, NC; two brothers, Walter Cottrell of Marlinton and Harold Cottrell of Spencer, four sisters, Esta Wood of Columbus, Hallie Graves of Dallas and Pauline Davis and Donna Keene, both of Spencer; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Services were Tuesday in Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville with Rev. John Losh officiating with burial in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. ********************************************* Sentinel, July 18, 1996 JOSEPH F. SNODGRASS Joseph Ford Snodgrass, Jr., 56 of Triadelphia, formerly of Pullman, died Wednesday ,July 17 at Eastern Ohio Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Snodgrass was a retired welder with Ravens Metal Co. and a truck driver. He was born in Pullman, son of the late Joseph Ford and Lorena Chipps Snodgrass Sr. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Malone Snodgrass; one son, Joseph III of Sarasota, Fla; two daughters, Dedra E. Willis of Sarasota and Kristi Dellaire of Orland, Fla; two step-daughters, Sheryl Brookover of St. Marys and Shiela Scadden of Harrisville; one stepson, Buddy Malone of Waverly; one brother, Mark Snodgrass of Harrisville; four sisters, Marion Rollins of Cairo; Leelah Barker and Emma Jean Keith, of Harrisville and Gail Littleton of Amherst Ohio; three grandchildren and four step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Eileen Goff. Services will be Friday at Pullman United Methodist Church with Rev. O.D. Harmon officiating. ********************************************** March 5, 1916 LILLY MAE SNODGRASS Lilly Mae Snodgrass was born in Noble County, Ohio, March 4, 1867, and died at her home in St. Marys, March 5, 1916, aged 49 years and one day. She was the daughter of Cornelius and Annie Rice Sears. At the age of sixteen her parents moved to Highland, Ritchie County, this state. While in her nineteenth year she was united in marriage to the Rev. James W. Crumm and with him moved back to Noble County, Ohio where she lived until his death, which occurred eighteen months after their marriage. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Grace Crumm, who at present is one of the efficient teachers in the St. Marys public schools. After the death of Mr. Crumm she returned to live with her parents in Ritchie County. Subsequently she was married to F.D. Snodgrass. She with her husband moved to St. Marys about sixteen years ago, where she resided up to the time of her death. She is survived by the husband and the following children, Mrs. Alta Hively of Walton, WV, Grace, Anna, Florence, Clifford, Eleanor, Faith, Ruth, Josephine and Helen, at home. Also she leaves a mother, two brothers, Frank Sears of Pleasants, Clifford of Cairo and one sister, Mrs. Effie Reed of Ellenboro. She was a great sufferer from the malady that caused her death not more than a year but through it all she was patient. Her departure was quiet and peaceful as the going to sleep of a child. She was an exemplary wife and a loving mother. ******************************************* Oracle, Feb. 11 ,1998 CONSTANCE SNOW Constance "Connie" Snow, 55, of Marietta, died Feb. 4 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born March 6, 1942 in Louisville, Ky., to Ralph and Pearl Klingburg Hendricks. She graduated from Newport High School and Ohio Wesleyan College in Delaware, Ohio. She started teaching in Willoughby, Ohio schools before moving to Marietta to teach LD classes and was employed in that capacity at the time of her death. She was a member of Marietta Welfare League. She is survived by her husband, James L. Snow, whom she married Feb. 13, 1954, in Newport; two daughters, Jamie Snow of Raleigh, NC and Susan Adams and her husband Matthew, of Belpre; her mother of Newport; two brothers, John R. Hendricks and his wife, Charlotte of Marietta and Richard Hendricks and his wife Peggy of Belmont; one sister, JoAnn Coates and her husband, Stan of Canton; one stepson, Michael Snow and his wife Debbie of Woodbury, NJ and one stepdaughter, Lola Snow of Genoa, NY. She was preceded in death by her father on Aug. 22, 1981. Services were Saturday at Newport United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Smith and Robert Schfaer officiating. ********************************************* Oracle, Sept. 9, 1992 EMMA F. SNOWDEN Emma Francis Snowden, 93, formerly of Third St., Marietta, died Sept. 3 at the Marie Antoinette Pavilion in Marietta. She was born in Newport Township to the late William "Babe" and Lethelinda Hackathorn Frendo Francis. Her home had been in Newport and later in Lowell before she moved to Marietta. She had been a hotel worker. Surviving are several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Snowden; one son, Denzil Hackathorn; two sisters and one brother. Services were Sunday at McClure-Shafer Funeral Home in Marietta with burial in Newport Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 21, 1985 LT. COL. ARTHUR G. SNYDER Lt. Col. Arthur Gail Snyder, 86 of 2414 Smithfield Rd, Charlotesville, Va. died Nov. 10 at his home. He was born Sept. 19, 1899 at Morgantown, son of the late John Riley Snyder and Florence May Shahan Snyder. He was the husband of the late Frances Elizabeth Reynolds Snyder. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Martha Snyder Evans of Charlottesville; one sister, Mrs. Bess Snyder Mohl of Morgantown; and one granddaughter. Snyder retired from the Army in 1947. He was a veteran of the Mexican Border Campaign, WWI and WWII. He received his B.S. and M.S. from WV University in Morgantown. He was a member of the National Rifle Assc, Harmony Lodge 59, Washington Chapter 3 of National Sojourners, Washington Chapter of the Heroes of '76, the O'dell S. Long Chapter 25, R.A.M. in Pennsboro, American Legion, WV Univ. Alumni Assc, Retired Officers Assc. Alpha Gamma Rho, and others. Graveside services were Thursday at Arlington national cemetery. Hill and Wood Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ***************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 31, 1991 BROOKS R. SNYDER Brooks, R. Snyder, 78 of 1411 Newberry Drive, Parkersburg, died at Camden Clark Hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Snyder was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He was a life member of VFW 1212 and retired from Hope Natural Gas Co. in 1976 after 29 years of service. He was born in Wood County, a son of the late William E. and Elizabeth Lowe Snyder. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Hall Snyder; one son; Mark Snyder of Columbus; one daughter, Karolyn Cahill of Inglewood, Calif; one granddaughter, Kathleen Snyder of Columbus; one grandson, Mark Snyder Jr. of Columbus; one brother, Harry Snyder of Parkersburg; and six sisters, Hazel Donahue and Ada Gwynn of Parkersburg, Mazel Stoneking of Kentucky, Eliza Gandee of Wadsworth Ohio, Imogene Thompson of Culloden, WV and Ruby Stalnaker of West Union. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Chessie Lowe Snyder; one daughter, Carolyn; one brother, Hoyt Snyder; three sisters, Sybil Watson, Mildred Wilson and an infant Belva Snyder. Funeral will be Friday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Rev. Manford C. Hutchinson officiating with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. ************************************************ Oracle, Jan. 8, 1981 ELLSWORTH SNYDER Ellsworth Snyder, 75, of Route 3, St. Marys, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg Monday night, Jan. 5. He was born in Cumberland, Md., son of the late John H. and Mary Locke Snyder. He was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and the St. Marys Masonic Lodge NO. 41. He is survived by his wife, Violet Marie Holler Snyder; a son, Grandon of St. Marys; two daughters, Jean Gatrell of Novi, Mich., and Sandra Holdren of Newport, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister. The funeral will be Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Maurice Miller officiating with burial in IOOF cemetery. **************************************************** Sept. 19, 1971 MRS. FRANCES SNYDER Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Reynolds Snyder, 69 of 612 No. Frederick St., Arlington, Va. who died of heart failure at Walter Reed General Hospital on Sunday, Sept 19 were held Wednesday at Ft. Myers Chapel, Ft. Myers, Va., with burial following in Arlington National Cemetery. She was the wife of Lt. Col. Arthur G. Snyder who survives along with her daughter, Mrs. Clifford B. Evans and her granddaughter, Frances Katherine Evans, both of Charlottesville, Va. She was born Jan. 25, 1902 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Franklin Montgomery and Ida A. (Riggs) Reynolds. She graduated from St. Marys High School in 1919 and obtained a B.S. degree at WV University in 1923. She had resided in Arlington ever since. ****************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 24, 1992 J. FLOYD SNYDER J. Floyd Snyder, 90, died Jan. 16 in a hospital near Center Point, Iowa after a brief illness. He was born in St. Marys, the son of the late Andrew F. and Vashti Patterson Snyder. He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in Steubenville, Ohio. He was a member of the Elks Club and a member of the Steel Workers Union. He is survived by one son, Carl, of Milton, Fla.; two daughters, Emily Lancia, Wintersville, Ohio and Alice Gibson, Center Point; three sisters, Agnes Snyder, Washington D.C., Virginia Turnor, Wollaston, Mass.; Julia Allerdice, Milton, Fla.; one brother, Robert Snyder St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret in 1988; two brothers, Hallah B. and Carl R. The funeral was at McClave Funeral Home in Steubenville, Jan. 21 with burial in Union Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 4, 1999 JAMES D. SNYDER James D. Snyder, 78 of Route 1, Williamstown, died Feb. 2 at Lords Hospital in Paducah, Ky. He was born in Cairo, WV and was a US Army veteran and retired from American Cyanamid. Survivors include one son, Charles Snyder of Parkersburg; two daughters, Martha Burgess of Colonial Heights, Va and Donna Spivy of Symonia, Ky; three sisters, Mary Ross of Ellenboro, Mildred Shaffer of Washington, WV and Jessie Radcliff of Glen Burnie, MD; one brother, William Snyder of Oregon City, Oregon; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry and Myrtle Douglas Snyder ; his wife, Juanita Snyder and two brothers. Services will be Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. ***************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 17, 1995 MALWINA SNYDER Malwina Schmidt Snyder, 83, of St. Marys died Sunday, Oct. 15 at Charleston Area Medical Center. Mrs. Snyder retired from Pleasants County Health Dept. with 30 years of service and was a member of the Front Porch Swingers, a local musical group, singing for various functions. She as a charter member of St. Marys Business and Professional Women's Club, St. Marys Amity Chapter of the Rebekah Lodge 83, Hacker's Creek Pioneer Descendants, Women's Benefit Assc. and Pioneer Community Woman's Club. She was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and the Faith Circle. She was born in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Carl Frederick and Effa Susan Cunningham Schmidt. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert W. Snyder; one daughter, Yvonne Farley of St. Albans and one grandson, Luke Falrey of St. Albans. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Frederick Snyder in 1995. Funeral services are Wednesday at St. Marys United Methodist Church, 104 E. Washington, St. Marys with Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************88 Oracle, Oct. 13, 1983 NINA MICHELLE SNYDER Funeral services for Nina Michelle (Shelly) Snyder, 19, Fletcher, Okla., who died Sept. 12 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident, were held Sept. 14 in Sterling Assembly of God Church with Rev. Chester Powell, pastor and the Rev. Dennis Meyer, pastor of Fletcher Assembly of God Church officiating. Burial was in Sterling Cemetery. Miss Snyder was born July 26, 1964, in Cyril, Okla. She had lived all her life in the Sterling and Fletcher area. She was a member of the Sterling Assembly of God Church and the Assy. of God Church and the Welsh Black Cattle Assc. She was a graduate of E.M.T. school, was a nurse's aide and enrolled in nurse's training. Survivors include her mother, Carol Snyder of the home; her father, Roy Snyder Jr., Wheelersburg, O.; a daughter, Amber of the home; her grandparents, Francee Turner, Sterling, Okla., Nine Snyder of Eureka and the late Roy Snyder Sr., and Joe Lutonsky, Fletcher, Okla; a great grandmother, Lula Harness, Williamstown. *********************************************** Oracle, June 14, 1995 ROBERT FREDERICK SNYDER Robert Frederick Snyder, 58, of Somerville, MA died June 11 at his residence. He was born in St. Marys, son of Robert W. and Malwina Snyder of St. Marys. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School. He received his BA from WV university where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa honorary fraternity. He held his masters in philosophy from the University of Cincinnati and his doctorate in education from Harvard University. He taught at Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. He published several books of poetry and was a founding member of the Soupbean Poets, a West Virginia group. From 1972 to 1978 he was the Director of Antioch College/Appalachia in Beckley, WV. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Margaret Snyder, one sister, Yvonne Snyder Farley of St. Albans, WV. Memorial services and burial will be held at a later date with burial in IOOF Cemetery. *****************************************************8 News, June 9, 1985 ROBERT SNYDER Robert Snyder, 60, of Rushville, Ohio died Saturday morning, June 8 in Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late James Henry Snyder and Myrtle Douglas Snyder. He was employed at the Babcock and Wilcox Corp., Lancaster. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Ambrose Snyder; two sons, James and Robert, of Rushville, Ohio; seven daughters, Phoebe Snyder of West Hamlin, WV, Mary Lee Snyder of Rushville, Ohio; Anita Barber of Millersport, Ohio; Lenora VanFossen of Lancaster; Glenna Sue ,Sandy , and Jesse Snyder all at home; three brothers, William of Cairo, Clyde of Terra Alta, WV and Douglas Snyder of Williamstown; three sisters, Mildred Schafer of Cairo, Jessie Haines of Balitmore, Md and Mary Ross of Ellenboro and six grandchildren Services will be Monday at Raiguel Funeral Home with Rev. Earnest Marty officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery, Cairo. ***************************************************** Oracle, April 9, 1997 ROBERT W. SNYDER Robert W. Snyder, 84, of St. Marys, died April 1 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born Oct. 15, 1912, in St. Marys to the late Andrew and Vashti Patterson Snyder. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, retired from Quaker State Oil Refinery, a member of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union, member of the Pleasants County Historical Society, life member of Elks Lodge 1701 and a former St. Marys volunteer fireman. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Yvonne and Sam Farley of St. Albans; one grandson, Luke Farley of St. Albans; three sisters, Virginia Turner of Wollaston, Mass.; Agnes P. Snyder of Wahsington, D.C. and Julia Allerdice of Milton, Fla and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Malwina Snyder in 1995; one son, Robert Frederick Snyder in 1995; and three brothers, Floyd, Carl and Halliah Snyder. Services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating with burial in IOOF cemetery. ******************************************************** News, Feb. 28, 1982 ROY E. SNYDER Services for Roy E. Snyder, 73, Eureka who died Friday, Feb. 26 are at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Baber Morris conducting with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Dec. 10, 1993 ROY E. SNYDER, JR Roy E. Snyder Jr. 57, of Newark, died Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Newark Healthcare Center. Snyder was a self-employed horse trainer and a US Army veteran. He was a Methodist. He was born in Eureka, WV, a son of Nina Harness Snyder of St. Marys and the late Roy E. Snyder, Sr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Edward D. Snyder of Chicago; and two sisters, Janet Noback of Clarksville, Md. and Carolyn Gorrell of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by one daughter. The funeral will be Saturday at First Baptist Church, Belmont with private burial. ***************************************************** August 4, 1987 VIOLET MARIE SNYDER Violet Marie Snyder 81, of Route 3, St. Marys, died at her residence Tuesday, Aug. 4. She was born in Cumberland, Md to the late William and Ada Whisner Holler. She was a member of St .Marys United Methoidst Church. She had retired from Quaker State with 25 years of service and the Pleasants County Bank. She is survived by a son, Grandon Snyder of St. Marys; two daughters, Jean Gatrell of Novi, Mich., Sandra Holdren of Newport; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded indeath by her hsuband, Ellsworth Snyder and two sisters. Funeral was Friday at Rutencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Crickard ofifciating with burial in IOOF cemetery. **************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 19, 1996 MARGARET SOENDKER Margaret Treadway Soendker, 91, formerly of Pike St., Parkersburg, died Thursday, Oct. 17 at Worthington Manor Nursing Home. Mes. Soendker had worked for American Vicose and attended the Church of Christ. She was born in St. Marys; a daughter of the late William and Dora Braun Treadway. She is survived by one son, Harold Soendker of Napoleon, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Soendker; two sisters, Clara Treadway Fleming and Epsy Treadway Scadden ; three brothers, Norman Treadway, Earl and Randal Treadway. Funeral services will be Sunday at Franklin Funeral Chapel, Parkersburg with Rev. Don Cunningham officiating with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. ****************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 28, 1992 LENORA EDNA SOLE Lenora Edna Sole, 60, of Route 2, Waverly, died Oct. 19 at Camden Clark Hospital. She was born in Wood County to the late Warren Garland and Icie Lakie Burdette. She was a homemaker and attended the First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are one son, Ronald Bryan Sole of Waverly; two daughters, Connie LeMaster of Walker and Shirley Cornell of Waverly; two brothers, Ison Burdette of Colorado and Clella Burdette of Mansfield, Ohio;; three sisters, Zetra Kemp of Washington; Dorothy Martin of Parkersburg and Relta Longsdord of Mansfield, Ohio and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bryan Sole in 1985 and one sister. Services were Thursday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Rev. Thomas Harvey officiating with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens in Parkersburg. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 6, 1988 WOODROW W. SOLE Woodrow W. Sole, 71 of Lima, died Friday, Feb. 5 in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. He was born in Beavertown, Ohio, son of the late Grover and Mima Mount Sole. He was retired from the Weirton Steel Co. He is survived by four sons, Roger Sole of Chandler, Ariz., Jack Church of Raleigh, NC; William Sole of Paden City and Daniel Sole of Melbourne, Pa; three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Terry) Folger of Middlebourne, Mrs. Salvatore (Clara) Guida of Gilbert, Az; and Karen Clapp of North Dakota; three brothers, Edmond Sole of Lima, Lester Sole of Follansbee and Paul Sole of North Dakota; a sister, Mary Higgins of Youngstown, Ohio and 14 grandchildren. The funeral will be Sunday at Eckels Funeral Home, with Elder Marvin D. Anderson officiating and burial in Alf Smith Cemetery, Tyler County. ************************************************************ Oracle, Oct. 7, 1987 EDITH P. SOMERVILLE Edith Pearl Miller Somerville, 84, of Elizabeth, died Sunday evening, Oct. 4 at Camden Clark Hospital. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late E.H. and Mary Miller. She was a member of the Pisgah United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons, Roy Somerville of Scott Depot; Donald (Jim) Somerville and Civy Paul Somerville, both of Elizabeth; five daughters, Lenora Coartney of Bens Run, Wanda Hartley of Parkersburg, Freda Morehead of Flat Rock, Mich., and Mary Helen Townsend and Emma Lea Burdette, both of Elizabeth ;25 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Civy Pearl Somerville in 1943; five brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. ************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 3, 1981 RAY D. SOMMERVILLE Ray D. Somerville, 63, of Harrisville, died in Leonard Memorial Hospital at Buckhannon Friday, August 28. He was born in Auburn, Ritchie County, son of the late Ralph and Ona Douglas Somerville. He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, a graduate of Pullman High School and Mountain State Business College in Parkersburg and had formerly been employed by the Ritchie County board of education in the superintendent's office. Sommerville served as circuit court reporter in Ritchie, Doddridge and Pleasants Counties until 1964. He was deputy clerk of the U.S. District Court in Wheeling, Bluefield and Huntington until his retirement in 1980. For many years he served as chairman of Ritchie County Republican Executive Committee. He was a veteran of the Navy in WWII. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Hatfield Sommerville; a son, Jon J. Sommerville of Harrisville; a daughter Mrs. Denver (Donna Rae) Mullenix of Harrisville; two brothers, Frank Sommerivlle of Parkersburg and Robert Sommerville of Harrisville; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Edyth) Wilt of Buckhannon and Mrs. Fred (Neva) Kesterson of Parkersburg; five grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville was in charge of arrangements. ********************************************************* Sentinel, April 6, 1991 DOROTHY SOUTHWOOD Dorothy E. Southwood, 76, of Newport, Ohio died Thursday, April 4 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Harvey and Tennie Nester Flowers. She was a Baptist by faith. She is survived by several cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Southwood. The funeral will be Sunday at ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Ferrell officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ****************************************************** News, Jan. 6, 1994 CECIL W. SPARKS Cecil W. Sparks, 72, of Route 2, Belpre, died Jan. 3 at Camden Clark Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Grover C. and Flossie A. Cronin Sparks. He worked at Penn Metals for 27 years and was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was a Methodist. Surviving are his common-law wife, Chessie Anderson; one step- son Donald Anderson of Vincent; three step-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Bernice Sparks of Deerwalk and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford Sparks and Clayton Sparks and one sister, Katherine Underwood. Services are Saturday, Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Swinsburg officiating with burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. ********************************************* Oracle, March 1, 1984 CLIFFORD E. SPARKS Clifford E. Sparks, 68, of Route 2, Waverly, died Saturday, Feb. 25 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Peasants County, son of Addie Cronin Sparks of Waverly and the late Grover C. Sparks. He was a member of Zion United Brethern Church in Ritchie County. He retired from Walker Parkersburg in 1979. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Beryl Brooks Sparks of Waverly; four sons, Russell E Sparks of Waverly, Kenneth and Jerry C. both of Parkersburg and Dale E. Sparks of Smithville, Ohio; one brother, Cecil W. Sparks, Veto, O., two sisters, Kathryn Underwood of Bridgeport and Bernice Sparks of Waverly; two grandsons, Brian and Travis. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clayton E. Sparks. Services were Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. L. Ralph Mahoney officiating with burial in New Land Cemetery at Bull Creek. ********************************************************* Oracle, Feb. 10, 1983 DONALD SPARKS Donald Allen Sparks, 65, of Route 3, St. Marys, died Sunday morning, Feb. 6 at his home. He was born in St. Marys; the son of the late Franklin G. and Annie Cooper Sparks. He was a chemical operator at American Cyanamid, a veteran of WWII with service in France and England. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Thompson Sparks; one son, Allen Sparks of Parkersburg; three daughters, Keathy Hearn of Reno, O., Marie Westbrook of Rt. 3, St. Marys and Vivian Bills of St. Marys; one sister, Dora E. Sparks of Route 3, St. Marys and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one son. Services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Wesley Craker officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. **************************************************** Leader, June 5, 1993 ESTHER F. SPARKS Esther F. Sparks of San Diego, Calif, died May 25 in San Diego. She was the wife of the late Alonzo (Lonnie) Sparks. She was a resident of Schultz for 24 years before moving to California in 1971. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church at Schultz and was formerly employed at the Colin Anderson Center. She is survived by a daughter, Ann Sparks Gureczny, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren, all of Calif.; one sister-in-law, Gladys Sparks; three nieces, Kathy Elder, Marie Winland and Vivian Bills, all of St. Marys, one nephew, Alan Sparks of Parkersburg. Ashes are to be interred at the Willow Island Baptist Church Cemetery. ************************************************************ Sentinel, Jan. 22, 1991 FLOSSIE SPARKS Flossie "Addie" Cronin Sparks, 94, of Route 2, Box 52, Waverly, died Monday, Jan. 21 at Camden Clark Hospital. Sparks was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Aaron and Rachael Farley Cronin Sparks. She is survived by two daughters, Katherine Deloris Underwood of Bridgeport, and Bernice Louise Sparks of Waverly; a son, Cecil Sparks of Belpre; three daughters-in-law; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover C. Sparks, 1977; two sons; four brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Perkins officiating with burial in Ruckman Cemetery, Cow Creek, Pleasants County. ***************************************************** Oracle, March 13, 1980 JAMES S. SPARKS James S. Sparks, 67, Route 3, St. Marys, died at St. Joseph's Hospital last Wednesday evening, March 5. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Frank and Anna Cooper Sparks. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. He is survived by a brother, Donald and a sister, Dora Sparks, Route 3, St. Marys. He was preceded n death by five brothers and two sisters. Funeral was Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Bud Seaman officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ********************************************************* Sentinel, Feb. 20, 1988 PHILLIP WATT SPARKS Phillip Watt Sparks, 87, of St. Marys died Friday morning in St .Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Jim and Jane Meade Sparks. He was a retired employee of the WV Dept. of Highways. He is survived by his wife, Rhoda Ann Rollins Sparks; a son, Howard Sparks of St. Marys; two daughters, Goldie Boughner and Marie Wolfe, of St. Marys, several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. The funeral will be Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Jeff Mayfield officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, April 23, 1997 RAYMOND SPARKS Raymond Sparks, 79, of Route 3, St. Marys died April 15 at Sistersville Nursing Center. He was born Jan. 9, 1918 at Shultz in Pleasants County to the late James W. and Addie Smith Sparks. He lived most of his life in Pleasants County. He is survived by three sisters in Ohio, Laura Love of Marietta, Goldie Brown of Wellsville and Violet Sparks of New Matamoras; two brothers of Parkersburg, Hobert and Cecil Sparks, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lillie, Marie and Rose Sparks and one brother, Ralph Sparks. Services were Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Plass officiating with burial in Barker Cemetery, Washington County. ******************************************************** News, Feb. 28, 1988 RHODA A. SPARKS Rhoda Annie Sparks, 91 of St. Marys, died Saturday morning at the residence of her daughter in St. Marys. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Tob and Jane Rollins. She is survived by one son, Howard Sparks of St. Marys; two daughters, Goldie Boughner and Marie Wolfe, of St. Marys; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Watt Sparks and by two sons and a daughter. Services will be Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Jeff Mayfield officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Dec. 2, 1982 VIRGIL P. SPARKS Virgil P. Sparks, 61, of St. Marys, died Sunday evening, Nov. 28 at his residence. He was born in Pleasants County, son of Watt and Annie Rollins Sparks of St. Marys. He was a veteran of WWII. Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Howard of St. Marys; three sisters, Mrs. Opal Hashman, Mrs. Goldie Boughner and Mrs. Marie Wolfe, all of St. Marys. Services were Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Ball officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 9, 1992 GLADYS H. SPEARS Gladys Hannah Spears, 72, of Spencer, died Aug. 31 at her home following a sudden illness. She was born in Left Hand, Roane County, a daughter of the late Lon and Nora McGlothlin Hess. He was a lifelong homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Paula Jewel Lupardus of St. Marys; two sons, Melvin Spears of Charleston and Thomas L. Spears of Charlotte, NC; three sisters, Dorothy Poff of St. Albans, Pauline Janka of Dayton, Ohio and Orva frame of Elkview; one brother, Earl Hess of Left Hand and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Thomas Spears, in 1983 and one daughter, Nora M. Spears. Funeral services were held Thursday at Vandale Funeral Home, with Rev. Lester Walker officiating with burial in Clover Cemetery near Spencer. ************************************************* Oracle, July 5, 1984 WILMA SPEIDEL Wilma Speidel, 75, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Monday, June 25 at Martins Ferry Hospital. She was born Dec. 25, 1908 to the late William and Susan Ensley Tate. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Speidel in 1971. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Kubovicz of Bridgeport and Shirley Griffin of Wellsburg, WV and four sons, Kenneth of St. Marys, Edward and James of Wheeling and Ronald of St. Clairsville, Ohio and four grandchildren, Bruce, Brian, Jodie and Scott of St. Marys. Services were Thursday and burial was in Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Clairsville. ***************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 29, 1997 HELEN WILSON SPENCE Helen Wilson Spence, 83, of Wheeling and formerly of St. Marys, died Oct. 25 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling. She was born May 15, 1914 in St. Marys to the late Alfred Elmer and Dove Hall Wilson. She was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Marys, a 50 year member of St. Marys Chapter 31 of Eastern Star, graduate of St. Marys High School, former foster grandparent at Colin Anderson Center and at one time was active in various community organizations. She is survived by two sons, Joe Spence and his wife Janie of Wheeling and Jeff Spence and his wife Gail of Ft. Mitchell, Ky; six grandchildren, Lytia Spence Watson of Charlotte, NC; Natalie Spence of Wheeling, Matthew Spence, Jennifer Spence, Kevin and David Spence, all of Ft. Mitchell, Ky; one step- granddaughter, Shellee Larese of Wheeling; one brother, James E. Wilson of St. Marys; one sister, Margaret Ruckman of Indianapolis, Ind. and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Spence in 1988. Services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. William P. Snider officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, June 9, 1983 JAMES W. SPENCE James W. Spence, 80, St. Marys, died Monday morning in St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Morgantown, a son of the late William E. and Margaret Forrester Spence. He was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Marys and was retired in 1978 as postmaster in St. Marys. He was a veteran of WWII. He was a member of American Legion Post 79, St. Marys Lodge 41, St. Marys Volunteer Fire Dept., St. Marys Kiwanis Club, and the Eagles. He was president of the Pleasants County Park Commission and past president of the WV Postmaster Assc. He was active in the Red Cross Bloodmobile. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Wilson Spence, two sons, Joe Spence of Wheeling and Jeff Spence of Fort Mitchell, Ky; two brothers William Spence of Baltimore, Md; four sisters, Mary M. Brown of McKeesport, Pa., Evelyn Sterns of Stubenville, Ohio, Virginia Forester and Gladys Stewart of Sistersville and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Services are Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Rev. William Snyder officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ********************************************************8 JEREMY R. SPENCE August 15, 1986 Six year old Jeremy R. Spence of New Matamoras, O., died Saturday, Aug. 10 after he was struck by an automobile on Route 7. Spence ran across the highway into the path of the car being driven by Michael D. Slonaker, 27 of New Matamoras, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. The boy was taken to Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville where he was pronounced dead. No citations were issued. The youth was born in Parkesburg and attended the Matamoras Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Spence Stollar and his maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Spence of New Matamoras. Funeral was Tuesday at Matamoras Church of Nazarene, with Rev. Dwight Umble officiating with burial in Matamoras Cemetery. *********************************************8 Oracle, Oct. 6, 1999 WILLIAM E. SPENCE William E. Spence, 87 of St. Marys, died Oct. 3 at Ohio Valley Health Care in Parkersburg. He was born Jan. 8, 1912 in Upshur County to the late William E. and Margaret Forrester Spence Sr. He was a US Army veteran of WWII, serving in the 4th Infantry Division. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge and received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He and his brother, Jim, were former owners of the Bank Barber Shop for many years. He was assistant postmaster when he retired from the US Post Office. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sara Taylor Spence; one daughter, Jane Jarrett of Belpre; one brother, Lemuel Spence of Baltimore, Md; several nieces and nephews and long time friends, Jack Johnson and Julian Israel, both of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. Services will be Thursday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Elliott Stabler officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, Dec. 9, 1992 DONALD L. SPENCER Donald L. Spencer, 64, of Route 2, St. Marys, died Dec. 7 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Irma Cooper Spencer of St. Marys and the late Lewis W. Spencer. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and had been an ironworker with local 697. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, three daughters, two brothers, Lewis Spencer of Vienna and Hugh E. Spencer of Palmdale, Calif., one sister, Mary L. McGuire of St. Marys and several grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one son, Luke Spencer, one infant child and one brother, William Spencer. At the request of Mr. Spencer, there will be no service. His body will be cremated and his ashes spread on the Spencer Farm in Pleasant County. ************************************************** Oracle, May 22, 1996 EDITH C. SPENCER Edith C. Spencer, 90 of Palm Springs, Calif. died May 18 at the Hallmark Retirement Home. She was born in Ellenboro, a daughter of the late Franklin H. and America Brake Cain. She was a graduate of Salem College with a Master's from WV Univ. She was a teacher in Ritchie and Pleasants County school systems. She was a member of Community Church of Palm Springs. Surviving are one daughter, Caron Sue Hanford of California; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Philip Cody Spencer. Services were Wednesday at Wiefels & Son Funeral Home in Palm Springs with private burial in Desert Memorial Park. ************************************************** Sentinel, Nov. 20. 1989 HAROLD F. SPENCER Harold F. Spencer, 77, of Belmont, died Saturday, Nov. 18 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chicago, Ill, a son of the late William G. and Pearl Burke Spencer. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and St. Marys lodge 41. He was a former owner of City News in St. Marys. He is survived by his wife, Anna Ziefel Spencer, two sons, Robert F. of Jackson, Mich., and Donald K. of Mission Viejo, Calif.; one daughter, Patricia Kitchens of New Philadelphia, Ohio; one sister, Miriam Hunkins of Venice, Fla and 14 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, William B. Spencer. The funeral will be Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park, Marietta. ************************************************** Oracle, August 11, 1999 HELEN A. SPENCER Helen A. Spencer, 84, of St .Marys died Aug. 8 at her residence. She was born Sept. 26, 1914 at Pittsburgh, Pa to the late Daytmease Burnell and Ada Mary Richards Noble. She was a member of St. Marys Presbyterian Church and with her husband owned and operated City News for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Stewart and her husband, Robert of Belmont; one son, William G. "Bud" Spencer and his wife, Judy of Louisville, Ky; one brother, Albert Noble of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Spencer in 1968; one son, Richard Spencer, one brother, Howard Noble; and a twin sister, Dorothy Collins. Services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Ingram Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Anderson officiating with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park at Reno. ****************************************************** Sentinel, July 17, 1997 IRMA C. SPENCER Irma C. Spencer, 100, of Mineral Wells, died Wednesday at Arlington Americare Nursing Facility. She was born in Pomeroy, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary Price Cooper. She worked for 39 years for Union Insulation. She was a homemaker and a Presbyterian by faith. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Lee McGuire of Mineral Wells; one son, Hugh Spencer of Palmdale, Calif.; one sister, Alta Bartlett of Washington; 18 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Spencer; three sons; three sisters, two grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Services Friday, Franklin Funeral Chapel, Rev. John Loerner officiating with burial at the convenience of the family. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 14, 1996 JOSHUA S. SPENCER Joshua Shane Spencer, 16 of Fairview Heights, Parkersburg, died Saturday, Oct. 12 in a traffic accident along U.S. 50 near Murphytown. He was a junior at Parkersburg High School and a part time employee of Worthington Golf Club. He was born in Marietta, son of Donna Elizabeth Taylor Spencer of Parkersburg and Kirk Spencer of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, A.W. "Bud" and Marlene Taylor of Parkersburg; paternal grandmother, Katie Spencer of Boston; paternal great- grandmothers, Erma Spencer of Mineral Wells and Mable Foley of Arizona and several aunts and uncles. Funeral Services will be Tuesday at Vaughan Funeral Home with Jeff Dorton and Robert Hudson officiating with burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 10, 1991 K. JAKE SPENCER Kahle "Jake" Spencer, 89, formerly of Middlebourne, died Tuesday, Oct. 8 at New Martinsville Health Care Center where he had been a resident since 1985. Spencer was a retired farmer. He was a member of Middlebourne United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Shrine. He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late Oliver and Clara Evans Spencer. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Noma Spencer of Hudson, Ohio; a brother Harry Spencer of Middlebourne; a sister Mary Chidister of Jacksonville, Fla; three grandchildren, Chad Spencer, William Spencer and Sharon Schrader; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Colborn Spencer in 1976 and a son, Dr. Harold Spencer. The funeral will be Friday at Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne with Rev. Daniel A. Deem officiating with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. ********************************************** Leader, May 8, 1999 LEONE FRANCES SPENCER Leone Frances Spencer, 91 of Riverpark Manor, New Matamoras, died May 4 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born June 13, 1907 in Columbus to the late Frank and Louvera Ashley Snodgrass. She graduated from Reynolds Memorial Nursing School in Glendale, WV and was a registered nurse. She was a Methodist. She is survived by one son, Timothy R. Baker of Lancaster, Ohio; two grandsons, Phillip R. Baker and James T. Baker, of Lancaster; five great-grandchildren, Christopher Joy, Aaron, Nicole and Michael Baker; one great-great-grandchild, Christopher Baker; two sisters, Dorothy Sorg of Shadyside, Ohio and Hazel Teeny of Alta Dena Cal., and a special nephew, Charles "Dodge" Shockey and his wife Debbie of Marietta. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James A. Baker, on March 20, 1931; her second husband, Oliver L. Spencer on Feb. 19, 1974 and two sisters, Mildred Meeks and Buena McCoy. Private services were conducted with Rev. James Schoonover officiating with burial in Matamoras Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, June 18, 1987 LUKE SPENCER Luke Spencer, 29 of Route 2, St. Marys died Sunday June 14 in St. Joseph's hospital from injuries received in a truck accident Friday morning. He was born in Marieta to Donald L. and Kathryn Foley Spencer of St. Marys. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Ironworkers Local 697. He was a 1976 graduate of Parkersburg High School where he won all-state football honors as a linebacker. He was a state wrestling champion in 1976. He was awarded a scholarship and played football at Marshall University. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Terri Spencer, a daughter, Anna at home; two brothers, Kirk of the Virgin Islands and Marc of Boston, Mass; three sisters, Donna Flores and Hope Martin, of Beckley; and Alma Coke of Warrenton, Ore., his paternal grandmother, Irma Spencer of St. Marys; and his maternal grandmother, Mabel Foley of Valley Farms, Ariz. Memorial services will be Saturday on the family farm at Route 3, St. Marys with Marshall Burdette officiating with burial of ashes on the farm. ******************************************************** Leader, Feb. 8, 1973 MRS. PEARL V. SPENCER Mrs. Pearl V. Spencer, 87, of St. Marys, died at the McMahan Nursing Home in Williamstown Tuesday evening, Jan. 30. She was born in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ira Burke. She attended St .Marys United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one son, Harold F. Spencer of St.Marys; one daughter, Mrs. William Ladley of Hubbard, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Harry Nelson of Benton Harbor, Mich., eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Spencer; one son, William B. Spencer and two sisters. Funeral services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park, Marietta. ******************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 3, 1985 RICHARD LEE SPENCER Richard Lee Spencer, 39, of Friendly, died Wednesday, Jan. 2 at Sistersville Hospital. He was born at Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of Helen Noble Spencer of St. Marys and the late William B. Spencer. He was employed by Elkem Metals in Marietta, Ohio, was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Other survivors include his wife, Teresa Ingol Spencer, a brother, William G. Spencer II of Harrisburg, Pa., and one sister, Mrs. Joan Stewart of Belmont. Services will be Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. R. Daniel Simmons officiating with burial in Friendly Cemetery. ************************************************************ Leader, April 27, 1985 ELIZABETH P. SPRAGUE Elizabeth P. Sprague of Marietta, Ohio, died April 23 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Belmont, a daughter of Joshua and Cora T. Holdren Powell. She had spent most of her life in Marietta, where she was a member of the planning commission for a number of years and also a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She had been a member of the women's board of the Betsey Mills Club for several years and had been active in the Marietta Garden Club. She is survived by a number of nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perl Sprague; one brother, Raleigh Powell and five sisters, Annie Christy, Lula Powell, Laura Powell, Margy Ryan and Mary Blair. Services were Thursday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home and burial was in Valley Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, April 27, 1989 NORMAN E. SPROUSE Norman E. Sprouse, 58, of 142 E. Robinson St., Paden City, died Tuesday at his home. He was born in Tyler County, a son of Herman H. Sprouse of New Martinsville and the late Naomi Baker Sprouse. He was a member of Paden City Christian Church and was the owner of Sprouse Aluminum Products, Inc., Paden City. He was a member of Elks Lodge 333, Sistersville, Phoenix lodge 73, AF & AM, Sistersville, Valley of the Orient, Wheeling, Nemesis Tempe, Parkersburg, Nemesis Temple, Wheeling, Tyler County Shrine Club and Tri-County Shrine Club. He is also survived by his wife, Beverly J. Racer Sprouse; one son, Jeffrey N. Sprouse of Paden City; two daughters, Mrs. Allan (Sherry) Cooper and Mrs. Ernest (Lori) Herbold Jr., both of Paden City; one sister, Mrs. Fred (Jean) Dearth of Seville, Ohio; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Services were Friday at Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home, Paden City, with Minister Bob Jones officiating with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville. ************************************************* Oracle, July 27, 1989 RAYMOND P. SPROUSE Raymond Paul Sprouse, 62, of 2511 11th Ave, Parkersburg, died Sunday, July 23 at his home. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Lawrence and Bernice Jenkins Morgenstern Sprouse. He was a member of the 19th St., Church of God, had been a transmission specialist at McClinton Chevrolet for 35 years and was a member of the Parkersburg Men's Bowling Assc. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. Surviving are his wife, June Marie Barnes Sprouse of Philippi, three sons; James D. of Philippi, Robert G. and Dennis P. both of Vienna; one daughter, Judith D. Sprouse of Little Hocking, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Alex, Melanie, Renee, John, Dennis and Adam Sprouse. Services were Wednesday at 19th St. Church of God with Rev. Paul Lanier and Rev. Gerald Johnson officiating with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ***************************************************** ************************************************** Oracle, July 21, 1986 JOSEPH STABL III Joseph Stabl III died Tuesday, Aug. 12 at his residence in Warren, Ohio following an extended illness. He was a son of Joseph Stabl Jr and Mary Rach Stabl. Surviving are his wife, Sue Wilson; a son, Jamie Stabl and a daughter, Wendy Stabl, both at home; three sisters, Mary Ann Evanoff of Mount Home, Ark.; Rose Ann Newell of Tallmadge, O.; and Pauline Walton of Newton Falls, O.; and his mother-in-law, Lucy Wilson of St. Marys. Services were Thursday at St. Joseph's Church, Newton Falls, O. with burial in the church cemetery. ***************************************************** Leader, Oct. 5, 1996 VIRGINIA MAY STAIRS Virginia May Stairs, 71 of St. Marys and formerly of Confluence, Pa., died Oct. 3 at her residence. She was born Oct. 9, 1925 in Confluence to the late Lewis and Evelyn Moore Lenhart. She was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Marys. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, James Stairs; two daughters, Hollie Rankin of Sistersville and Darla Margrof of Marion, Ind.; one son, Richard Staris of Newburg Md.; four grandchildren, Lindsay Brown and Courtney Rankin of Sistersville; Bryan Margrof of Muncie, Ind.; and Alisa Lowery of Jennerstown, Pa.; and two great-grandchildren, Alexis Bryn Lowry of Jennerstown and Caleb Margrof of Muncie. Services will be Sunday at 1:30 at Humbert Funeral Home, Logan Place, Confluence, with Rev. Elliott Stabler officiating with burial in Jersey Cemetery at Confluence. ********************************************************* Oracle, Nov. 15, 1995 ORVAL D. STALNAKER Orval D. "Buss" stalnaker, 71 of Woodlawn Drive, Williamstown, died Nov. 12 at Camden Clark Hospital. He was born in Gilmer County to the late Paige V. and Icie Gainer Stalnaker. He formerly resided in Reno and Lowell, Ohio and had been a Williamstown resident since 1963. He was a US Army veteran of WWII, was a beer salesman and truck driver for Pico Wholesale Co., having previously worked at Union Carbide. He was an avid bingo player and member of Lowell Knights of Pythias and Marietta American Legion Post 64 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5108. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Spence Stalnaker; two daughters, Linda Beardsley of Lowell and Peggy Smith of Williamstown; one son, James David Stalnaker of St. Marys; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harley Stalnaker of Ft. Myers Beach, Fla.; and William Stalnaker of Spartansburg, SC and one sister Shirley Ullman of Marietta. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Lee and Delmar Dean Stalnaker, one sister, Orva Powell and one brohter, Orlis Stalnaker. Services will be Wednesday at Cawley and Peoples Funeral Home in Marietta with Rev. Robert Schafer officaiting with burial in Greenlawn cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, July 10, 1969 CHARLES L. STANLEY Charles L. Stanley, 43, formerly of St. Marys and recently of West Palm Beach, Fla. died at his home there on Tuesday July 2. Born in Harrisville, he was a son of the late Jeffrey and Anna Grimes Stanley. Survivors include two sons, Charles L. II of Alliance, Ohio and Billy of Marietta; one daughter, Diana Stanley of Marietta; three brothers, Howard of Harrisville, Robert of Cleveland, Ohio and William E. of St. Marys; three sisters, Mrs. Elva Jaggers of Harrisville, Mrs. Alma Progin of New Brighton, Pa. and Mrs. Thelma Dutton of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral services were Friday at Ruttencutter Fuenral Home with Evang. Earl Stevens officiating with burial at IOOF Cemetery, Harrisville. ****************************************************** Leader, May 21, 1983 DEBORAH L. STANLEY Deborah L. Stanley, 31, of 90 Pleasants Ave., Shinnston, died at 5:15 pm Thursday, May 19 in Shinnston. She was born Feb. 9, 1952 at Barrackville, daughter of Evangelist Earl P. and Vonda J. Tuttle Stevens, former minister at the Dewey Street Church of Christ. Surviving are one son, Douglas Stanley at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Roy (Ella) Tuttle of Barrackville; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Henry (Mary) Farrer, Jackson, Miss.; one sister, Teresa Darlene Stevens of Barrackville; two brothers, Earl P. (Steve) Stevens III of Hundred, David P. Stevens of New Lexington, Ohio and three nieces. She was a member of Chruch of Christ at Shinnston. Funeral services will be Monday at Harmer Funral Home in Shinnston with Evangelist Gail Yoho officiating with burial in Bevelry Hills Memorial Gardens in Morgantown. ******************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 11, 1990 H.M. "CORP" STANLEY H.M. "Corp" Stanley, 76 of Harrisville, died Tursday, Jan. 4 in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Jeffrey and Anna Belle Grimes Stanley. He was a Protestant. He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard, seving in WWII, Coon Hunters Assc of Ritchie County and was past president of Public Employee Assc, Pleasants County. He retired after 30 years from Colin Anderson Center, St. Marys. He is survived by one brother, Robert Stanley of Cleveland; three sisters, Elva Jaggers of Harrisville, Thelma Dutotn of St. Marys and Alma Progin of New Britain, Pa. He was preceded in ddeath by his wife, Edna Malcom Stanley and two brothers. Services were Saturday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville with Rev. Martin L. Corbin officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** ORACLE, MARCH 5, 1987 HAZEL IRENE STANLEY Hazel Irene Bishop Stanley, 84, formerly of 1415 19th St., Parkersburg, died in Camden Clark Hospital Friday morning, Feb. 27 following a brief illness. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Abner Jesse and Lana Jane Beard Bishop. She was a member of Lynn Street Church of Christ. She is survived by several nieces and nephews including Paul A. Bishop of North Ridgeville, Ohio and Mildred Price of North Myrtle Beach. SC. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Dewey Stanley in 1973 and two brothers. Services were Sunday at Franklin Funeral Chapel with Lloyd Tenney officiating with burial in Evergreen cemetery South. ******************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 12, 1996 JULIAN STANLEY Julian Stanley, 92 of Grape Island, St .Marys, died Saturday, Feb. 10 at his residence. Stanley had played cornet in the Citizens' Band and St. Marys High School Orchestra and later played with musical groups in Morgantown for four years. He was the owner of St .Marys High School Filing Station and later joined the family mercantile business, known as A.H. Stanley Co., which he operated until retiring the the '70s. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Allen H. and Florence Riggs Stanley. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Adkins Stanley; one daughter, Janet Lee Stanley of Washington, D.C.; one son, Robert Allen Stanley of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Stanley; several aunts and uncles; and several cousins. Graveside services will be held at a later date in the Stanley family section of St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. *********************************************************** Oracle, June 16, 1999 ROBERT E. STANLEY Robert E. Stanley, 71 of St. Marys, and formerly of Cleveland, died June 8 at St .Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born March 22, 1928 in Harrisville to the late Jeffrey Davis and Anna Bell Grimes Stanley. He was a graduate of Harrisville High school, a US Army veteran of the Korean War where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He had worked for General Motors in Cleveland for more than 30 years. He had been an elder in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was Chaplain of American Legion Post 79 in St. Marys. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lou Wilson Stanley; one daughter, Lisa Stanley of Parkersburg; two sisters, Thelma Dutton of St. Mary's and Elva Jaggers of Harrisville; one sister-in-law Evelyn Stanley of St. Marys; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Alma Progin; and three brothers, Howard Stanley, Charles and Ed Stanley. Services were Friday at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home with Elder Ronald Harmon officiating with burial in Wilson family cemetery on French Creek. ******************************************************** Oracle, Jan 14, 1982 W.E. "ED" STANLEY W.E. "Ed" Stanley, 62, of 320 Morgan Ave., St. Marys, former two-term sheriff of Pleasants County, died at Kissimmee Florida Community Hospital, Thursday, Jan. 7. He was born in Harrisville, son of the late Jeffrey and Anna Grimes Stanley. He was a member of Dewey Avenue Church of Christ in St. Marys, was a WWII Army veteran, had owned Stanley Monument Sales for 30 years and had been sheriff in Pleasants County from 1956-60 and 1964-68. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Birkhimer Stanley; two brothers, Howard of Harrisville and Robert of Cleveland, O., three sisters, Elva Jaggers of Harrisville, Alma Progin of New Brighton, Pa. and Thelma Dutton of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, a brother and an infant sister. The funeral was Sunday at Dewey Avenue Church of Christ in St. Marys with Earl Stevens and William Renner officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, April 26, 1984 MARY S. STANTON Mary S. Stanton, 86, of Dayton, Ohio formerly of Belmont, died Friday morning, April 20, in Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was born in Vanburen, Ind., a daughter of the late John and Millie Jones Seckman. She was a WV school teacher and retired from St. Marys High Schools after 43 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Terry of Dayton and one sister, Miss Bess Seckman of Dayton; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral was Tuesday at Rutencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Baber Mrris officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, Feb. 23, 1984 ALVIN O. STARCHER Alvin O. Starcher, 54, of Santa Rosa, Calif., and formerly of Spencer, died Sunday, Feb. 12 after a short illness. He was born in Spencer to the late Sylvester and Mae Langfred Starcher. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, a veteran of WWII, a pipefitter, a Mason and a member of Nemesis Temple of the Shirne. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Wilhelm Starcher; two daughters, Jennie Kay Gregory of Sacramento, Calif. and Susan Patterson of Petaluma, Calif; three brothers, Rex Bernard and Bill Starcher of Spencer ;four sisters, Earliss Starcher of Spencer, Joretta Foster of Vienna,Goldie Young of Gadseden, Ala., and Opal Stout of New Matamoras and two grandchildren. Funeral was Friday the Vandal Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Smith officiating with burial in Starcher Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Nov. 27, 1991 CHARLES F. STARCHER Charles F. Starcher, 66, of St. Marys, died Monday, Nov. 25 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Starcher was a veteran of WWII, a member of VFW Post 222 and a member of Pleasants Post 79 American Legion. He was a retired owner of Starcher's Exxon in St. Marys. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Ida Butcher Starcher of St .Marys and the late Perry Starcher. He is survived by his wife, Rose Addlesburger Starcher; three daughters, Kay McKee of Amhurst, Ohio; Marlene Postlewait of Parkersburg and Darlene Moss of Elyria, Ohio; two stepsons, Edward Sparks of Jacksonville, Fla. and James Ward of Vincent; two stepdaughters, Sharon Ward of Apex, NC and Kathy Wright of Marietta; one sister, Elsie Bush of Indianapolis, In.; one brother Raymond Starcher of Massillon Ohio; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. The funeral will be Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. William Snider officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ********************************************************** Oracle, May 30, 1985 DOYLE G. STARCHER Doyle Gene Starcher, 27, Route 3, Elizabeth, died Saturday at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born in Wood County, son of Mrs. Delma Arthur Starcher of Elizabeth and the late Glover Starcher. He was a member of the Apostolic Faith Church of St. Marys. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kelly Starcher, at home, one daughter, Amber Marie, at home; two sons, Christoher Gene Starcher and Michael Gene Starcher, at home; five sisters, Patricia Criss of St. Marys, Caroline McNab of Lowell, Ohio, Genita Starcher of Elizabeth, Wanda Miller of Annamoriah, Sharon Sturm of Parkersburg; three brothers, Bernard Starcher of Creston, William Starcher of Big Spring and Glover Starcher Jr. of Elizabeth. Services were Wednesday at the Elizabeth United Pentecostal Church. ***************************************************** News, Dec. 8, 1991 IDA E. STARCHER Ida E. Starcher, 90, 906 Second St., St. Marys died Dec. 6 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Lewis County, a daughter of the late Charles and Eunice Yoak Butcher. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Marys. She is survived by one son, Raymond Starcher of Massilon, Ohio; one daughter, Elsie Bush of Indianapolis, Ind; one sister, Catherine Gooley; 14 grandchlidren, three of whom she raised, Kay McKee of Amhurst, Ohio, Marlene Postlewait of Parkersburg and Darlene Moss of Elyria, Ohio; 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded indeath by her husband, Perry Starcher, two sons, William and Charles and several brothers and sisters. Services will be Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. William Snider officiaitng with burial in IOOF cemetery. ******************************************************** News, July 4, 1992 MARY R. STARCHER Mary Rosella Hickman Starcher, 45 of Arnoldsburg, Calhoun County, died July 3 at the Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of Fannie Mathess Hickman of Elizabeth and the late Wallace Hickman. She was a homemaker and a 25 year resident of Calhoun County. Also surviving are two sons, Douglas of Arnoldsburg and Holden "Toby" of Spencer, one daughter, Donna Kight of Chloe; four brothers, Buck Hickman, Bill, Bob and Pudge, all of Elizabeth; four sisters, Shirley Kelley and Brenda Parsons, of Elizabeth, Skeet Allen and Sassy Easton, of Brohard; one granddaughter and four grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. Starcher in 1986 and one sister. Services, Tuesday, Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth; burial in Knights of Pythias Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 7, 1990 ORVILLE STARCHER Orville "Pap" Starcher, 86 of Cemetery Road, New Matamoras died Friday evening, Nov. 2 at his residence. He was born in Minnora, WV, a son of the late James Matthew and Sarah Sherry Starcher. He had been employed at Union Carbide Metals in Marietta before his retirement. He was a member of Matamoras Senior Citizens. He is survived by two sons, Ronald R. of Stafford, Ariz., and James of Marshallville, O; one daughter, Edee Starcher of Marietta; one granddaughter, Vanetta Starcher of Marshallville; two sisters, Katherine Finch of Ripley and Freda Rinehart of Nitro, WV. He was preceded indeath by his wife, Edra E. Smith, April 21, 1980; three brothers, Clarence , Ellis, and Sam Starcher; three sisters, Maggie Lynch, Maude Young and Beulah Bailey. Serivces will be Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Knowlton officiating with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Aug. 10, 1972 WILLIAM L. STARCHER William Lee Starcher, 45, Route 3, St. Marys, died at his residence, Aug. 8. He was born in Lewis County, son of Ida Butcher Starcher of St. Marys and the late Perry Starcher. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge of St. Marys and a veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his widow, Phyllis Jett Starcher; two daughters, Mrs. Diana L. Satterfield of St. Marys and Mrs. Sherry L. Cain of Stumptown; two sons, Stewart K. and Kevin R. Starcher at home; one sister, Mrs. Loyd Bush, Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers, Charles F. of St. Marys and Raymond Starcher of Massilion, O., and one grandchild. Funeral services will be Thursday August 10, Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Rev. Willliam P. Snider officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ******************************************************** Oracle, Dec. 29, 1988 H.D. "BUD" STARKEY Homer Donald "Bud" Starkey, 58 of Route 2, Sistersville, died Saturday, Dec. 24 at Sistersville General Hospital. He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late Theodore and Martha Ferrebee Starkey. He was a retired employee of the Tyler County Board of Education. He is survived by his wife, Opal Starkey; one brother, Stanley Starkey of New Martinsville and one sister, Mrs. Ross (Mary Jane) Patterson of Friendly; two aunts, Sophia Starkey of Sistersville and Mary Menges of Paden City. Services were Monday at Eckles Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Boyd officiating with burial in Pursley Cemetery, Tyler County. ***************************************************** Oracle, July 18, 1985 LUCIE MILLER STARKEY Lucie Miller Starkey, 83, of Ripley, died Monday, July 15 in Care Inn following a long illness. She was born in Jackson County, daughter of the late John Henry and Cathryn Carpenter Curry. She attended Ripley Tabernacle Church. She is survived by one son, Harold J. Miller of Dunbar; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Winter of Cottageville and Mrs. Mike Barnhouse of Ripley; three brothers, William Curry of Ripley, John Curry of Cottageville and Charles Curry of Racine, Ohio; three sisters, Jane Marshall of Spencer, Betty Knightstep of Dunbar and Ruth Street of St. Marys; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at Vail Funeral Home in Ripley with Rev. Orland Reynolds officaiting with burial in Jackson Memory Gardens. ****************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 26, 1989 SOPHIA I. STARKEY Sophia Ingram Starkey, 95 of 312 s. Chelsea St., Sistersville, died Friday, Jan 13. She was born in Tyler County on April 4, 1893 to the late George and Mary Engle Fetty. She was retired from Paden City Pottery and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sistersville. She is survived by three sons, ross and Harold, both of Sistersville and Richard of St. Myers, Fla., and one daughter, Margaret Starkey Howard of Sistersville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rlaph in 1961; a daughter Phyllis Joanne; and a grandson, Lary Joe Howard in 1965. Services were Sunday at Cooper Funral Home in Sistersville with Gail Smith officiating with burial in Middlebourne Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, July 1, 1985 ALMEDA W. STARLING Almeda Whitacre Starling, 71, of Chesterhill, Ohio, died last Tuesday at her residence following a long illness. She was born in Monroe County ,Ohio, daughter of John and Minnie (Rose) Whitacre and was an assistant to Dr. A.H. Whitacre for more than 40 years. She attended Chesterhill United Methodist Chruch and was a member of Marion Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by her husband, Gayland Starling, one son, Robert S. of Chesterhill; one daughter, Twyla O'Kane of Chicago, Ill.; three grandsons; three brothers, John Whitacre of Waverly, Foster of Parkersburg and Frank of Lewisville, Ohio. Services were Friday at Stone Matheney Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Jeffers officiating with burial in Chesterhill Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, may 28, 1987 ESTHER STARR Esther Starr, 80, formerly of Harrisville, died Thursday, May 21 at the Willows, Parkersburg. She was born in Ritchie County, daughter of the late John and Eliza Musgrave Starr. She was a member of Christ Our Hope Catholic Church, Harrisville and had been employed in patient care at Colin Anderson Center. She is survived by one sister, Claudia Wiedlund of Cleveland, Ohio; and other relatives including a niece Betty Jelinek of Moreland Hills, Ohio. She was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother. Mass of Christian burial was Saturday at Christ Our Hope Catholic Church with Rev. Steven Dube as celebrant with burial in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** September 4, 1916 GEORGIA VIRGINIA STATLER Georgia Virgnia, wife of Harry Statler, died in the City Hospital in Parkersburg on Monday, Sept. 4 after a very brief illness, aged 20 years, 10 months and 14 days. Her remians were brought to this county and interred n the cemetery at Cloverdale on Sept. 6, Rev. J.H. Beard, an uncle, officiating. The deceased was a duaghter of O.W. Varner of Cloverdale. ****************************************************** Leader, Feb. 15, 1973 MRS. MILDRED STATLER Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred L. Statler, 54, of St. Marys, who died at St. Joseph's Hospital Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 7, were held Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with evangelist Jim Shady officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of Minnie Haught and the late Home Haught. She was a member of George Street Church of Christ. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Earl E. Statler; two sons, David Statler of Route 2, St. Marys; and John Statler at home; two daughters, Vivian and Jacqueline Statler at home; one brother, Marvin Haught of Canton, O., one sister, Mrs. Charles (Darlene) Swearington of Parkersburg and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. Dixie Hubbard and one sister. **************************************************** Oracle, April 1, 1976 MRS. GAYNELLE STEALEY Mrs. Gaynelle Stealey, 55, of Beaver, Okla. died there Sunday, March 21. She was born in St. Marys, daughter of Mrs. Edna Oliver Locke of St. Marys and the late Leslie Locke. She is also survived by her husband, Richard Stealey; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Wright of Collinsville, Ill and Mrs. Charlotte Wagner of Caseyville, Ill; five brothers, Ralph Locke of Norwalk, Ohio; William Locke of Belmont; Denzil, Lewis and Lyle Locke all of St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Carl Wince of St. Marys and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:30 Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with R.A. Atkinson officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 27, 1983 BERNARD LEON STEELE Services for Bernard Leon Steele, 73, of Waverly, who died at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, Jan. 19, were Saturday at Waverly United Methodist Church with Rev. R. Earl Perkins officiating and burial in Willow Island Cemetery. He was born in Ritchie County and was a retired construction worker and a member of United Methodist Chruch. Surviving are two sons, Ken and Harry Steele of Waverly; a daughter, Nixola Stanton of Albright, Preston County; five grandchlidren; two brothers, Junior Steele of Belpre and Gale Steele of Philadelphia, Pa., two sisters, Lillian Massey of Waverly and Garnet Alexander of Jay, Florida. ***************************************************** Leader, Jan. 25, 1992 CORA MAE STEELE Cora Mae Taylor Steele, 77 of Route 1, St. Marys, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 21 at her residence. She was born at Belmont, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary Smith Taylor. She was a member of Cow Creek United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, John Steele, one son, George Steele, of Marietta; three daughters, Delores Stiverson of Lancaster, Ohio, Glada Maston and Shirley Payne of St. Marys; one stepson, John Bayless of St. Marys ; one brother, Clint Taylor of St. Marys; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Landon Steele, in December 1991, five brothers and one sister. Funeral services were Friday at Willow Island Baptist Church with Rev. Gale Lauderman and Rev. Gene Kirby ofifciating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 15, 1984 ERNEST NEWTON STEELE Tie Ernest Newton Steele, 85 of Dennison, Texas formerly of St. Marys died in Denison Sunday, Nov. 4 after a long illness. He was born in Ritchie County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Newt Steele. He was a retired dairyman and member of the United Methodist Church. He is survived by two sons, Tie Steele, Jr. of Dunedin, Fla and Dr. John Steele of Denison; a sister, Hazel Gallaher of Kingwood; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services were at IOOF cemetery with Rev. I.S. Middaugh officiating. ************************************************* Sentinel, June 12, 1998 GEORGE L. STEELE George L. Steele, 57, of Reno died June 10 at Marietta Hospital. He was born in Shultz, Pleasants County and was a member of Laborers Union Local 1085 and was retired from Haessley Lumber Co. after 20 years of employment. He was a member of Evergreen Bible Church, Marietta. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Patty Lauderman Steele; two daughters, Marcia McCullough and her husband, Rick of St. Marys and Michelle Bookman and her husband Darian of Cincinnati; one son, Brian and his wife, Carrie of Marietta; two grandchildren, Chelsey Bookman and Cody Bookman of Cincinnati; three sisters, Deloris Stiverson and her husband, Jerry of Lancaster, Oho; Glada Maston and her husband, Carl and Shirley Payne and her husband Jack of St. Marys; one stepbrother John Bayless and his wife Diane of St. Marys and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cora Taylor Steele and one brother, Landon "Gump" Steele. Services will be Sunday at Evergreen Bible Church with Rev. Gale Lauderman and Wayne Smith officiating with burial in Barker Cemetery, Reno. ************************************************ Sentinel, Feb. 15, 1997 HOBART STEELE Hobart Steele, 78 of Route 1, St. Marys died Friday, Feb. 14 at Marietta Hospital. Steele was a member of Local Laborers Union 1085, working at DuPont for 18 years. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John and Lillie Smith Steele. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eileen Maston Steele; two daughters, Wanda Payne of Schultz, Pleasants county and Sandra Parsons of Belmont; three sisters, Audrey Wise of St. Marys, Maxine Johnson and Gladys Newland, of Belmont; two brothers, Larry of Belmont and Lee of Schultz; four grandchildren, Tim and Randy Payne of Belmont, Gregg Parsons of Williamstown and Penny Rogers of Newport, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be Monday at Willow Island Baptist church with Rev. William Batten officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************ Oracle, June 14, 1995 JOHN STEELE, JR John Steele Jr. 82, of Route 1, St. Marys, died June 10 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born Dec. 22, 1912 in Pleasants County, son of the late John and Lilly Smith Steele. He was a member of Cow Creek United Methodist Church, retired from Laborers Union Local #1085 of Parkersburg and was an avid fox hunter. He is survived by one son, George L. Steele of Marietta; three daughters, Delores Stiverson of Lancaster, O., Glada Maston and Shirley Payne, both of St. Marys;one step-son, John Bayless of St. Marys; three brothers, Lee Steele and Hobert Steele, both of St. Marys, Larry Steele of Belmont; three sisters, Gladys Newland and Maxine Johnson, both of Belmont, Audrey Wise of St. Marys; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Cora Mae Taylor Steele in 1992, one son, Landon "Gump" Steele in 1991, one grandson Chet Payne in 1978; three sisters and two brothers. Services were Tuesday at Willow Island Baptist Church with Rev. Gale Lauderman officiating with interment in Willow Island Cemetery. ***************************************************** Sentinel, Dec. 27, 1991 LANDON STEELE Landon "Gump" Steele, 55, of Route 2, St. Marys, died Wednesday, Dec. 23 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Steele was a member of Cow Creek United Methoidst Church, Laborers Local No. 1085 and BPO Elks. He was born in Shultz, Pleasants County, a son of John and Cora Taylor Steele of Route 3, St. Marys. He is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Steele Naylor of Reno; two sons, John of Marietta, and Richard of St. Marys; three sisters, Delores Stiverson of Lancaster and Glada Maston and Shirley Payne, of St. Marys; one brother, George Steele of Marietta; a half-brother John Bayless of St. Marys; three grandchildren; two ste-grandchildren; one step-great- granddaughter. The funeral will be 1:30 Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Rev. Frank Lambert and Rev. Gale Lauderman officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, Nov. 5, 1981 LEONARD W. STEELE Leonard W. Steele, 64 of Binghamton, NY died at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg last Wednesday, Oct. 28. He was born in Roscoe NY, son of the late Walter and Flavia Decker Steele. He was a member of Binghamton Church of Christ and was a WWII veteran. He is survived by three sons and three daughters, including Mrs. Charles (Judy)Lawhon of St. Marys; and a number of brothers and sisters. Funeral was Saturday at Osterhoudt Funeral Home in Harpursville, NY with burial following. ************************************************** Oracle, March 31, 1983 LILLIE MAY STEELE Lillie May Steele, 91, of Belmont, died there Sunday evening, March 28. She was born March 19, 1892 in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Friend and Caroline Smith. She was a member of Cow Creek United Methodist Church. Survivors include four sons, John, Hobart and Lee Steele of Schultz and Larry Steele of Belmont; four daughters, Mary Taylor, Maxine Johnson and Gladys Newland, all of Belmont; and Audrey Wise of St. Marys; a sister, Flossie Westbrook of St. Marys; 52 grandchildren, 133 great grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Steel, in 1947; three children, Emmett Steele, Hattie Knost and Clark Steele; three infants, one brother, several sisters and several grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at Willow Island Baptist Church with Rev. Franklin Lambert and Rev. Baber Morris officaitng with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************* May 26, no date Dr. D.Q. STEERE At six o'clock Tuesday morning, May 25, Dr. David Q. Steere breathed his last, after one week of suffering, during most of which time he was delirious. An affection of the spine, from which he had suffered for some time, crept up into his brain, with fatal results. He had recently been feeling much better and the probability is that he overtaxed himself. He was well aware of the dangers of exuberant sensations and once remarked to the writer that "he was feeling so splendidly well that he was alarmed about himself." He was born near Adrian, Michigan, July 7, 1838, of a family of Friends. He chose the career of a physician and was eminently successful, especially achieving a considerable success during his residence near Wheeling. He was married twice and is survived by a son of his first marriage Charles A. Steere of Tulsa, Okla. His second wife was Mrs. Mary Triplett Chisholm whom he married in this city, Nov. 12, 1890, and to them was born a son, Joseph B. Steere who lives at home. Besides these two sons, he is survived by his wife and her two sons and two daughters by a former marriage--William Chisholm of Chelsea, Okla.; James Chisholm of Electra, Texas, Mrs. E.T. Weber and Mrs. Effie Humphrey of this city; two grandsons, David Q. Johnson of Pittsburgh and Chas. H. Johnson of Eureka and besides his older brother, Elisha B. Steere of Waverly. Reared a member of the Society of Friends, after coming to this county, the doctor missed the religious association to which he had been accustomed and decided to enter the Episcopal Church of which his wife was a member. He took a keen interest in religious matters as well as in the so-called practical matters and was well posted in the Great Book which he loved to read. In 1880 he was elected to the House of Delegates from the delegate district of Pleasants and Wood Counties and served with distinction. He has always taken an active part in politics though never since then a candidate for office. Yet he served the people in several capaties and for many years was a member of the local pension board. By nature he was exploring and aggressive in his views. He never hesitated to inquire into new ideas and was always ready to promulgate and defend his own opinions with judgment and skill. He will be remembered as a kindly, conscientious and charitable citizen, as a skilled physician as a profound reasoner and a strong advocate of the truths of the Gospel. Funeral was held this afternoon, May 27 at one o'clock, the services being held in the residence by his pastor, Rev. R. W.E. Merington and interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery. ********************************************** ANNIE C. STEINHOFF Annie Christina Steinhoff, 79, of Route 1, Rinard Mills, Ohio died Friday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born at Shay, a daughter of Louis and Anna Mary Heft Steinhoff. She had been employed by the Washington County Home for 30 years and was a member of the Lutheran Church on Bell's Ridge. She is survived by one brother, Christian W. Steinhoff of Route 1, Rinard Mills and one sister, Elizabeth Campbell of Ben's Rn. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Services were Monday in Pt. Pleasant Christian Unon Chruch with burial in German Lutheran Cemetery on Bell's Ridge. ************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 30, 1986 CHRISTIAN W. STEINHOFF Christian William Steinhoff, 88, of Route 1, Rinard Mills, Ohio died Friday, Jan. 24 in Marietta Hospital. He was born in Archers Fork, a son of the late Lewis Henry and Anna Mary Heft Steinhoff. He had been an oil field worker and had operated the post office and general store at Shay, Ohio. He was a member of Point Pleasant Christian Union Church and New Matamoras Lodge IOOF. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Tice Steinhoff; two sons, Harry with whom he made his home and Howard of Rinard Mills; two daughters, Mrs. Tommy (Wreatha) Jones of Rinard Mills and Mrs. Allen (Almeda) Morris of New Matamoras; one sister, Mrs. W.W. (Elizabeth) Campbell of Bens Run; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, an infant grandson, two brothers and two sisters. Services were Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with burial in Eddy's Ridge Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, Oct. 7, 1992 NORMA JEAN STEPHEN Norma Jean Stephen, 63 of Middlebourne Manor, Middlebourne, died Oct. 2 in Wetzel County Hospital, following a sudden illness. She was born in Doddridge County, a daughter of Audra Swiger Hyde of Center Point, WV and the late Howard Hyde. She as a homemaker and a member of Middlebourne Senior Citizens and Middlebourne Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Stephen in 1983 and a sister. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Robert Rackley of Jefferson, Pa; two daughters, Sara Stephen of St. Marys and Candy Daniels of New Martinsville and two grandchildren. Funeral Serivces will be Sunday at Furbee Funeral Home with Rev. Louise Baker officaiting with burial in Beechwood Cemetery, Alma, WV. ************************************************* Oracle, March 5, 1987 AZALIA L. STEPHENS Azalia Louisa Stephens, 88 of Newport, died Friday morning, Feb. 27 in Marietta Hospital. She was born in Chesterhill, Ohio, daughter of the late Lafayette and Henrietta Roberts Strahl. She had spent her early life in Morgan County. Following her marriage to the late Wilbert A. Stephens in 1953, her home had been in Marietta. She is survived by two sons, Richard Stephens of Albany, Ga. and Wayne Stephens of Newport; two daughters, Juanita Etter of Marietta and Virginia Gault of Nitro, WV; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Retta Wogan of Utah and Margaret North of Fairport Harbor. She was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. Services were Monday at McClure Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta with Rev. David Doddridge officiating with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. *************************************************** Oracle, July 18, 1992 CHELSEA MARIA STEPHENS Chelsea Maria Stephens, 2 month old daughter of Scott and Marian Hefner Stephens of Marietta, died July 9 on arrival at Selby General Hospital. She was born in Marietta. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Linda Hefner, Larry and Tammy Stephens of Marietta; David Hefner of Belpre and Barbara Stephens of Louisville, Ky.; great-grandparents, Wayne and Ella Stephens of Newport, Charles Eddy of Kissimmee, Fla, Vera Williams of Parkersburg, and Jack and Wanda Warner of Lowell and her great-great- grandmother, Martha Ross of Louisville, Ky. Services were Saturday at McClure Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta with Sheila Hayton officiating with burial in Lubeck Cemetery. ************************************************* Sentinel, Spet. 26, 1991 MARTHA STEPHENSON Martha Frances Stephenson, 86 of St. Marys, died Tuesday, Sept. 24 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Stephenson was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Eastern Star, Pemberton Garden Club and had served at WV Wesleyan College as a house mother. She was born in Ciccinnati, a daughter of the late Hal and Laura Deputy Gray. She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Williams of Charleston; two sons, John C. Stephenson of St. Marys and James G. of Lexington, Ky; six grandchildren, John of Parkersburg, Kathy Gilpin, Michelle Wilson and Sheri Bills, of St. Marys; Laura Williams and Stephen Williams, of Charleston and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charles F. Stephenson in 1966. Funeral will be Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Rev. Maurice Miller officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Sentinel, Sept. 25, 1993 EVERYLEEN STERNS Everyleen Sterns, 83, of Logan St., Steubenville, Ohio died Friday, Sept. 24 at Valley Hospital. She was a Proetestant. She was born in Morgantown, a daughter of the late William E. and Margaret M. Forrester Spence. She is survived by two sons, Lemuel "Pete" Stern of Sistersville and Howard Leo Stern of Washington state; one daughter, Dyle Ash of Weirton; two brothers, William Spence of St. Marys and Lemuel Spence of Baltimore, Md; one sister, Virignia Forester of Sistersville and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stern in 1939; four brothers and five sisters. Funral will be Sunday at Cooper Funeral Home with Rev. James Williamson officiating with burial in Paden Memorial Gardens. ****************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 1987 BERT STEVENS Bert Stevens, 91 of Enon Community, Grantsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 17 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Palestine, WV, a son of the late Johnand Anna Edwards Stevens. He was a veteran of WWI and a retired farmer and oil field worker. He attended the Sycamore Baptist Church. He is survived by four daughters, Eleanor Shock of St. Marys; Madeline Wilson of West Milford, WV, Maxine Ilg and Naomi Drake, both of Norton Ohio; four sons, Dean Stevens of Colorado Springs, Col., Vere Stevens of Cahrleston, WV, Dick Stevens of Grantsville and Philip Stevens of Sand Ridge, wV; one brother Oral Stevens of Stumptown, WV, one sister, Della Bogs of Stumptown, 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He ws preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Stevens; and three children. Services were Friday at Stump Funeral Home, grantsivlle with Rev. Gerald J. Hersom officaiting with burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, April 17, 1996 ELSIE E. STEVENS Elsie Elizabeth Stevens, 83, of Route 1, Marietta, died April 10 at Harmar Place and Extended Care in Marietta. She was born in Newport to the late James C. and Cora E. Hanes Cline. She was a homemaker and member of the Women's Society of Sandhill United Methodist Church at Reno. Surviving are one daughter, Peggy Edgar of Marietta; two sons, Jerry Stevens of Marietta and Robert Stevens of Spearfish, SD; one sister, Neva Mahoney of Marietta, 11 grandhclidren; and 13 great-granchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith Hearn and Ivol Cline; and one brother, Thurman Cline. Services were Saturday at Hadley Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park at Marietta. ******************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 26, 1985 LULA FLORENCE STEVENS Lula Florence Stevens, 91 of Grantsville, died Saturday, Sept. 21 at the home of her daughter, Rett Johnson, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Henry and Nancy Riggs Starcher. She was a Baptist. She is survived by six sons, Festus and Donald Stevens, of Grantsville, Sheldon C. Stevens of Parkersburg, James of Sommersville, Cleo F. of Clayton, Ala., and Samuel G. of Davisville; three daughters, Rett Johnson of Grantsville, Rachel Smith of St. Marys and Geneva Wilson of Big Bend; 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, F.K. Stevens and one grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday at Stump Funeral Home with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, May 23, 1985 RUBY GAIL STEVENS Ruby Gail Stevens, 64, of Route 1, St. Marys, died at her residence Friday morning, May 18, after a long illness. She was born in Ritchie County, daughter of the late William Clark and Maude Blanche Ferree Lamp. She was a Navy veteran of WWII and was a member ofthe Pike Church of Christ. She is survived by two sons, Ray Lee Stevens of Chlilicothe, O., and William David Stevens of St. Marys; four daughters, Gail Lynn Martin and Ellen Kay Dueley of Waverly, Doris Ann Lipps of Vienna and Debra Marie Shafer of Parkersburg; two brothers, Howard C. Lamp of Boaz; and William Lamp of Vienna; three sisters, Laura Mae Bailes, Cleda Ruth Russell and Thelma Reynolds, all of Vienna and eight grandchildren. Sher was preceded in death by her husband, Ryamond Lee Stevens, in 1974. Services were Sunday at Frnaklin Funreal Chapel, with Robert Vincent officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************** Sentinel, Sept. 13, 1993 ABRAHAM STEWART Abraham "Abe" Stewart, 92 of St. Marys, died Saturday, Sept. 11 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Stewart was retired from Weirton Steel after 32 years and had previously worked for B&O Railroad in the oil fields and on the river. He also helped with the construction of the old Hiram Carpenter suspension bridge at St. Marys and had worked for the WV State Road when Route 2 was upgraded to a concrete highway. He was born in Raven Rock, a son of the late Tommy J. and Mary Dailey Stewart. He is survived by two sons, Abe H., with whom he resided and Robert L. of Newport; four daughters, Edith Williams and Stella Boley of St. Marys, Irene Frum of Bens Run and Ruth Ann Keith of Newport; one sister, Mable Beagle of Warren; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two son, James and Arland Stewart; three grandchildren and four brorhers and two sisters. Funeral will be Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evang. Cecil Dotson officiating with burial in Mt. Nebo Cemetery. ************************************************ June 14, 1985 REV. ALVA STEWART Rev. Alva Theodore Stewart, 81, of Buckhannon, retired Methodist minister, died Friday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Hamlin, Lincoln County, the son of the late Kana and Abbie Black Stewart. He received his B.A. from Morris Harvey, and an S.T.M. and Masters of Divinity degrees and was a United Methodist preacher. He served the Wayside Methodist Church in St. Marys and in Kenova before retiring in 1970. He is survivved by his wife, Susan Hill Stewart; two grandsons Lane Nelson Stewart of San Diego, Cal., and Brent Hill of Berkeley, cal., and one sister, Addy Stephens of St. Clairsville, Ohio. Services were Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon with Dr. Richard Wright officiating with burial at Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. ***************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 6, 1986 BARBARA SUE STEWART Barbara Sue Stewart, 33 of Route 1, St. Marys died Sunday evening, Nov. 2 in Selby general Hospital, Marietta. She was born in Parkersburg, daughter of Woodrow Malone of Route 1, St. Marys and the late Clarice Lawson Malone. She was employed by the Ben Franklin Store in St. Marys. She is also survived by her husband, Randy Stewart; one daughter, Susan L. Stewart at home; one son, Bradley W. Stewart at home; three sisters, Mary Ann Maston and Connie West, both of St. Marys and Martha Jacobs of Clarksburg and two brothers, Jack Malone and Time Malone, of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by one sisters and two nieces. Services were Wednesday at Belmont United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Buskirk officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. **************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 13, 1990 BERNARD R. STEWART Bernard R. Stewart, 76, of St. Marys, died Friday morning, Oct. 12 at St. Joseph's Hospital Emergency Room, Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Thomas and Mary Dailey Stewart. He was a member of Cloverdale Church of Christ and of the Carpenters Local. He is survived by two sons, Delmer Stewart of Cairo and Vernon E. Stewart of St. Marys; one daughter, Jenette Robinson of St. Marys; one sister, Mable Beagle of Warren; one brother, Abraham Stewart Sr. of St. Marys; five grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Weekley Stewart; his second wife, Zana Robinson Stewart and seven brothers and sisters. Services will lbe Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys with David Williamson officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, April 26, 1986 CHARLES DON STEWART Charles "Don" Stewart, 65 of Sistersville, died Wednesday, April 16 in Sistersville General Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born in Bens Run, son of the late Oliver and Viola Stewart. He was retired from WV Dept. of Highways, Division of Bridges. He was a member of First Christian Church and was in the US Army, 30th Infantry, Old Hickory. He was also a member of BPOE Lodge No. 333, member of the American Legion, VFW and the Musicians Union of Moundsville. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Spence Stewart; three sons, Bucky of Newville, Charles "Chuckie" of Camden, Del.; and Stan of North Augusta, SC; one brother, Blaine Stewart of New Martinsville; eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Services were Saturday at Cooper Funeral Home with layman James Willison officiating with burial in Paden Memorial Gardens, Paden City. ****************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 2, 1989 CHARLES E. STEWART Charles E. Stewart, 65 of Reno, died Friday afternoon, Jan. 27 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Raven Rock, a son of the late James L. and Helen Pearl Pollard Stewart. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of Local 869, United Auto Workers, Warren, Mich. He is survived by one sister, Neva Wright of St. Marys; and three brothers, Raymond Stewart, Glenn Stewart and Harold Stewart, all of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by one brother. ************************************************************ Oracle, Jan. 21, 1988 CHARLES R. STEWART Charles R. Stewart, 83 of 3225 Weir Ave, Weirton, died Jan. 6 at his residence. He was born in St. Marys, Sept. 10, 1904, son of the late Otha and Sarah Farnsworth Stewart. He was a Nazarene, retired from the tin mill department of Weirton Steel Corp., and was a member of the 25 year club. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Newell Stewart; one son, Charles of Portsmouth, Va.; three daughters, Virginia Snyder of Colliers, Shirley Reed of Weirton and Betty Hartung of Wheeling; three brothers, George, Lewis and William, all of St. Marys; four sisters, Mary Jane Bowcott of Wellsburg, Nellie Bolen of Weirton, Della Chipps of Clarksburg and Goldie Lamp of St. Marys, 12 grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. Services were at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home with Dr. Robert A. Walter officiating with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. ********************************************************* Sentinel, April 29, 1986 CLAUDE E. "PUNK" STEWART Claude Eugene "Punk" Stewart, 73, of Liverpool, died Monday, April 28 at Jackson general Hospital in Ripley after a long illness. He was the son of the late Lonnie Stewart and Ella Ankrum. He was a WWII Army veteran, a member of the VFW and the Operating Engineering Union Local. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Rollins Stewart; three daughters, Frances Dietrich of Evans, Ellen Bowman of Reedy and Maria Bills of Cuyohoga Falls, Ohio; a brother, Kenneth Stewart and a sister Eloise Johnson, of Proctorville, Ohio; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at Casto funeral Home in Evans, Rev. Herman Robinson officiating with burial in Jackson County Memory Gardens at Cottageville. ******************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 6, 1992 DELMAR STEWART Delmar Stewart, 55, of Route 1, Cairo, Nutter Farm Community, died Thursday, Feb. 6 at his residence. Stewart was a member of the Church of Christ. He served in the special forces of the US Army. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School and attended Parkersburg Community College. He taught at PRT Vocational Technical Center at St. Marys and was a self employed carpenter. He was born in St. Marys, son of the late Bernard and Louise Weekley Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lemon Stewart; one son, Charles Stewart of Columbus; two daughters, Elizabeth of Parkersburg and Sherrie of St. Marys; one stepdaughter, Anna Penner of Florida, one brother Eugene Stewart of St. Marys; one sister, Jeanette Robinson of St. Marys; one grandson and one granddaughter. Arrangements will be announced by Raiguel Funeral Home. ****************************************************** Oracle, May 22, 1996 DESSIE MAE STEWART Dessie Mae Stewart, 86, of St. Marys, died May 18 at Camden Clark Hospital. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late James B. and Mrtha J. Peters Morris. She was a 1929 graduate of St. Marys High School, worked for the former Court Restaurant and Morris Restaurant, St. Marys and then worked for Colin Anderson Center's Foster Grandparents Program. She was most recently employed by St. Marys High School's Foster Grandparent Program. She was a member of Raven Rock Homemakers Club and Raven Rock United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Marjorie Armstrong of Kokomo, Ind., one son, James Stewart of Kokomo; a twin sister, Bessie Hamilton of Marietta; four grandchildren, three step- grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and three step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers. Services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys with Rev. William Batten officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Sentinel, Dec. 9, 1992 DOROTHEA B. STEWART Dorothea Belle Stewart, 84, formerly of New Matamoras and St. Marys, died Monday, Dec. 7 at Marietta Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Stewart was formerly employed by the Colin Anderson Center and was a Protestant. She was born in Pleasanst County, a duaghter of the late Perry and Julie Ann Stewart. She is survived by one daughter, Ruth Moore of Waverly; one sister, Blanche Wince of Parkersburg; two brothers,Rev. Perry Stewart of Vienna and Rev. Gale Stewart of Mount Clare, WV; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Anna Beaver; four sisters and three brothers. Funeral will be Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funreal Home with Evang. Jeffrey Dillinger officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 1, 1988 MRS. ETHEL STEWART Mrs. Ethel Flesher Stewart, 97 of Huntington died Saturday, Aug. 27. She was born in Pennsboro, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalie Thorn Flesher. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Huntington, the Woman's Club of Huntington, the Daughters of 1912 and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had lived in Huntington the past 69 years. She had taught school in Pleasants County for many years. She is survived by two daughters, Rosalie Stewart Detch of Lewisburg and Ione Stewart Bigler of Dayton, Ohio; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Lawrence Stewart in 1978; a son John L. Stewart Jr. and a daughter, Vernah Stewart Gardner. Services were Tuesday at Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary in Huntington with E.T. Thompson officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery at St. Marys. ************************************************* Oracle, Sept. 16, 1987 FRANCIS M. STEWART Francis M. Stewart, 69, of St. Marys died Staurday evening, Sept. 5, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born at Raven Rock to the late J. Lawrence and Pearl Pollard Stewart. He was retired from Quaker State and attended the First Baptist Church in St. Marys. He is survived by his wife, Katheryn Hays Stewart; one sister, Neva P. Wright of St. Marys; four brothers, Charles E. of Marietta, M. Raymond, Glenn E. and Harold L., all of St. Marys; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services will be Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Dr. John Keck officiating with burial in Friendly Cemetery. **************************************************** Sentinel, Jan. 8, 1994 REV. GALE STEWART Rev. Gale w. Stewart, 79, of Mount Clare, died Friday, Jan 7 at Clarksburg Continuous Care Center after an extended illness. He was a minister to the Chub Run Community Church, Hopewell Baptist Church and before retiring the Stealey Union Church, Zach's Run. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was born in St. Marys, son of the late Perry and Julia Ann Stewart. He is survived by one daughter, Marjorie Armstrong of Kokomo, Ind., one son, James P. Stewart of Kokomo; one stepdaughter, Jean Sharpless of Swanton, Md; two stepsons, Clifton D. Rawlings of Mount Clare and David A. Rawlings of Arnold, Md; one brohter, Perry L. Stewart of Vienna; one sister, Blanche Wince of Parkersburg; nine grandhcildren and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene C. Stewart in Sept. 1993; three brothers and five sisters. Funeral will be Monday at Davis Weaver Funral Home, 329 E. Main, Clarksburg with Rev. William Lanham officiating with burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery. ************************************************************ Oracle, March 17, 1999 GEORGE STEWART George Stewart, 79 of Newport, died March 12 Marietta Hospital. He was born April 2, 1919 at Wellsburg, WV to the late George W. and Rosa Belle Hendershot Stewart. He was retired from Ormet and was a member of Local 5724 of United Steelworkers of America and Newport Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 59 years; Mary Elizabeth Dearth Stewart; one daughter, Barbara E. Clovis of St. Marys; one son, Roger A. Stewart of Williamstown; 11 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gerald L. Stewart; one sister, Minnie Stewart and two brothers Howard and Kenneth Stewart. Services were Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist Roger Rush officiating with burial in Newport Cemetery. ******************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 5, 1993 GEORGE W. STEWART George W. "Soap" Stewart, 82 of St. Marys, died Monday, Oct. 4, at his residence after an extended illness. In his earlier years, Stewart was a carpenter, a concrete worker, worked for Zipf Hardware and helped with Construction of American Cyanamid. He was retired from the City of St. Marys, was a former member of the Eagles and was a United Methoidst by faith. He was born inPleasants County, a son of the late Otha and Sarah Ann Farnsworth Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Geraldine Barlow Stewart; three sons, George W., Chris and Randy , all of St. Marys; two daughters, Carol and Judith Ann, both of St. Marys; three sisters, Nell Bolen of Weirton, Goldie Lamp of St. Marys and Mary Bowcott of Follansbee; one brother, James W. "Willie" Stewart of Huntington; six grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded indeath by one great-grandson; three sisters and four brothers. Funeral wil lbe Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funral Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Darrel Gooden officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Sentinel, Sept. 17, 1998 GEORGIA STEWART Georgia Boley Stewart, 84, of Route 4, St. Marys, died Sept. 16 in Sistersville. She was born April 13, 1914 in Pleasants County and was a member of George Street Church of Christ and retired as a registered nurse from the former Colin Anderson Center, St. Marys. Surviving are one daughter, Betty Watson of Akron; several grandchildren; one sister, Christinna Wagner Barnes of Parkersburg; one half-sister, Wilma Jean Boley Anderson of Weirton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Haymond and Carrie Belle Templeton Boley; her husband, Joseph A. Newlen; husband, Virgil F. Stewart; and two brohters, Brady P. Boley and Clarence "Pete" Boley. Services will be Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Arnold Huyghebaert officaiting with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Feb. 6, 1992 GLADYS S. STEWART Gladys Spence Stewart, 67 of 246 S. Chelsea St. Sistersville, died Monday, Feb. 3 at Rodas Personal Care in Tyler County. She was a retired employee of the A&P in Sistersville and a member of First Christian Church of Sistersville. She was born in Sistersville, daughter of the late William E. Spence and Margaret M. Forrester Spence. She is survived by three sons, Heilman "Buck" Stewart of Versailles, Ky. Stan Stewart of North Augusta, NC; and Chuck Stewart of Camden, Del,; two brothers, William Spence of St. Marys and Lemul P. Spence of Baltimore, JMd.; three sisters, Mary Marie Brown of Derevorsburg, Pa., Virginia Forester of Sistersville and Everyleen Sturn of Steubenville, Ohio; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Don Stewart, in 1986; five brothers and three sisters. Funeral will be noon Friday at Cooper Funeral Home with Evang. James Willison officiating with burial in Paden Memorial Gardens. ************************************************ Oracle, Sept. 20, 1984 GOLDIE A. STEWART Goldie A. Stewart, 65 of Canton, Ohio, formerly of St. Marys, died Monday afternoon, Sept. 10 at Doctor's Hospital, Massillion, Ohio. She was born at Raven Rock, a daughter of the late Robert and Dora Barnhart Stewart. She was a member of Maple Brook Church of God at Lewisville, Ohio. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Bernice Martin and Mrs. Mary Phillips, both of Canton and Mrs. Hope Barnhart of St. Marys; 27 nieces and nephews and 78 great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Services were Thursday at Mt. Mebo Church of Christ with Rev. R. Brant officiating with burial in Mt. Nebo Cemetery. ******************************************************* Oracle, April 29, 1992 HARRY E. STEWART Harry E. Stewart, 69, of Keithville, La. died April 17 at Willis-Knighton South after a brief illness. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Perry Stewart Jr and Julia Ann Stewart. He was retired and a member of Westwood Mission Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Union Carbide, Sistersville. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Remedies Stewart; three sons, Mike and Eddie of St. Marys and Rodney of Shrevesport; two daughters, Sharon Janes of St. Marys and Carolyn Loyd of Parkersburg; six step-grandchlidren, Sheree, Tammy, Danny, Richard, Paul and Susan; two brothers, Rev. Perry of Clarksburg; and Rev. Gale of Clarksburg; two sisters, Blanche Wince of Parkersburg and Dortha Stewart of Marietta; several grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Services were at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, Shreveport, La. with burial in Forest Park West Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 5, 1989 HUBERT W. STEWART Hubert W. "Red" Stewart, 80 of 159 22nd St., Wellsburg, died Saturday, Sept. 30, in Wheeling Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Pleasants County the son of Martin and Arizona Bonar Stewart. He was a retired forman/supervisor of construction for C&P Telephone Co., and a member of Wellsburg United Methodist Church. He is survived by one son, Roger Stewart of Charleston; two daughters, Mrs. Rick (Carol) Booth of Raleigh, NC, and Mrs. Barry (Sue) Seago of North Olmsted, Ohio; two sisters, Frances Bell of Hillsdale, Mich., and Mabel Snively of St. Marys and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Mitchell Stewart on Aug. 7, 1986 and three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 3 at Chambers Funeral Home, Wellsburg with interment in Farmington Cemetery ,Colerain, Ohio. ********************************************************* Oracle, Oct. 1989 IVAN W. STEWART Ivan W. Stewart, 79 of 284 E. York St., Akron, Ohio, died Oct. 17 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born at Hebron, a son of the late Franklin and Stella Hemsworth Stewart, and lived the early part of his life in Williamstown. He graduated from Williamstown High School and Mountain State Business College. He was retired after 35 years of service with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and was a US Navy Veteran. He was a member of the North Hill United Methodist Church. Prior to working with Goodyear, he was a member of the Auxiliary military Police, serving with the Military Police, serving with the Mounted Patrol of the Ravenna Arsenal. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Eloise Athey Stewart; two daughters, Alice Ann Hawk, and Stella Wilkinson, both of Akron; one son, Ivan W. Stewart Jr of Draper, Utah; four brothers, Harry, Franklin, Eugene and Dean Stewart, all of Michigan; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Naomi Stewart Huber. Arrangements were handled by the Hennessey Bagnoli Funeral Home, Akron, Ohio with burial in North Lawn Cemetery, Peninsula, Ohio. ***************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 12, 1987 JEAN STEWART Jean Stewart, 59 of Newport, Ohio died Friday evening, Feb. 6 at her residence. She was born in Washington County, O., a daughter of the late Fred and Myrtell Mendenhall Berga. She was a member of Newport Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Stewart; one son, Larry of Indiana; three daughters, Linda Smith and Lee Ann Thomas, both of Newport and Lora Stewart of Gallipolis, O.; two brothers, Ray Berga of Newport and Dean Berga of Marietta and five grandchildren. Services were Monday at Newport Church of Christ with Evang. Frank Love officiating with burial in Newport Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, April 2, 1989 JOAN STEWART Joan Stewart, 58 of St. Marys, died Saturday morning, April 1 in St. Joseph's hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Mason and Blanche Keller Green. She is survived by her husband, Abe H. Stewart; two daughters, Tina Foland and Lisa Taylor, both of St. Marys and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, one brother and one grandson. Services will be Monday at Ruttenuctter Funeral Home with Rev. William Stout officiating with burial in IOOf Cemetery. ************************************************** Sentinel, Dec. 6, 1990 LEWIS W. STEWART Lewis W. "Pete" Stewart, 75 of St. Marys, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, at St. Joseph's Hospital Emergency Room. Stewart was a veteran of WWII and a retired cement finisher. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Otha and Sarah Farnsworth Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Edith Sauers Stewart; one daughter, Janet Westbrook of Belmont; two sons, James M. Stewart of St. Marys and Gary L. Stewart of New Martinsville; two brothers, George W. Stewart of St. Marys and Willie Stewart of Huntington; three sisters, Golda Lamp of St. Marys, Nell Bolen of Weirton and Mary Bowcott of Wellsburg, WV; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with William Butterfield and Kevin Bibbee officiating with burial in IOOF cemetery. ******************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 4, 1992 LORA ELAINE STEWART Lora Elaine Stewart, 31, a resident of the Gallipolis Development Center, Gallipolis for 21 years, died there Nov. 2. She was born at Parkersburg, a daughter of Robert L. Stewart of Newport and the late Jean Berga Stewart who died in 1987. In addition to her father, she is survived by two sisters, Linda Smith and Lee Ann Thomas, of Newport; one brother, Larry Stewart of St. Marys, her stepmother, Geraldine Higgins Stewart and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with evang. Robert E. Patterson officiating with interment in Newport Cemetery. ******************************************************** Oracle, June 5, 1996 NELLIE M. STEWART Nellie M. Stewart, 70 of St. Marys, died May 29 at Harmar Place in Marietta. She was born Feb. 3 1926 in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Minnie Mae Jewell Davis. She was a member of George St. Church of Christ, Past Noble Grand of Amity Rebekah Lodge 83, and a member of the Pioneer Homemakers Club. She retired in 1985 from Colin Anderson Center and was a quilter with the Pleasants County Senoir Citizens. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Paul Jones of St. Marys; two sons, Edward E. and Michael D. Stewart, both of St .Marys; four grandchildren, Lesia Reed of Annapolis, Md, Gregory Janes of Bloomington, Ind., Constance Golden of Mt. Morris, Pa. and Katina Baker of Parkersburg; four great granddaughters and one sister, Clairce Cox of Hebron. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Leona Wells, Evalena Nichols, Sylvia Little, Anna, and Ina Shingleton and one brother, Alfred Davis. Services were Saturday at George St. Church of Christ with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, March 31,1999 SHIRLEY A. STEWART Shirley A. Stewart, 50 of Canton, Ohio died March 24 in Cleveland Clinic after an extended illness. She was born in Pleasants County and had been a resident of Canton since 1970. She was a former employee of Kaufman's and Kohl's and a member of Maplebrook Church of God in East Canton. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Stewart of Canton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Gary Winn of Navarre, O., and Thonda and James Lanham of Canton; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Shawn and Sara Stewart of Canton and Robert E. Stewart II of the home, her mother, Helen Beegle of Harrisville, a sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Fred Stewart of Canton; a brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Debbie Price of Harrisville and four grandsons. Services were Saturday at Maple Brook Church of God with Rev. Randy Brant officiating with burial in Sunset Hills Burial Park in Canton. ********************************************************* Oracle, April 7, 1983 VIOLA A. STEWART Viola a. Stewart, 79, of Ben's Run, died Thursday, March 31 at her home. She ws born in Pleasants County, a member of Ben's Run Church of Christ and the Raven Rock Quilting Club. Surviving are two sons, Donald Stewart of Sisstersville and Blaine Stewart of New Martinsville; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Stewart in 1980; and a son, Avery Stewart in 1971. Services were Saturday in Eckels Funeral Home with layman James Willison ofifciaitng with burial in Paden Memorial Park Cemetery at Paden City. **************************************************** Oracle, May 23, 1984 VIRGIL F. STEWART Virgil F. Stewart, 68, of Route 1, St. Marys, formerly of Sistersville, died Saturday at the Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale. He was born in Paden City, a son of the late Benjamin and Hattie Billiter Stewart. He was a member of St. Marys Church of Christ, a veteran of WWII and was retired from Fenton Glass of Williamstown. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgia Stewart, in 1978 and a daughter, Eva Stackpole. Survivers include his second wife, Georgia Newlen Stewart, two daughters, Barbara Simmons of Sistersville and Pamela Peckens of New Martinsville, a stepdaughter, Betty Watson of Akron, Ohio; seven sons, Ralph of Santa Anna, Cal., Virgil of Paden City, Calvin, Gerald, Gary, Harley and Randy, all of Sistersville; two brothers, Chanis Stewart of Decatur, Ill. and Paul Stewart of Little Rock, Ark.; four sisters, Stella Judge and Lola Clegg of Paden City, Sara Wickham and Evleyn Mayfield of Weirton; 19 grandchildren and five grat- grandchildren. Services were Tuesday at Eckels Funeral Home with Dr. William Roberts officiating with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. *************************************************** Sentinel, Nov. 23, 1988 WALTER W. "RED" STEWART Walter W. "Red" Stewart, 74, of 1029 Stadium Dr., St. Marys, died Tuesday, Nov. 22 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Martin and Arizona Boaner Stewart. He was a member of Raven Rock Methodist Church and a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters no. 545. He is a retired construction supervisor. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Houser Stewart; one son, Gerald Stewart of Leadville, Colo., one daughter, Shirley Graber of Vail, Colo., one brother, Hubert Stewart of Charleston; two sisters, Mabel Snively of St. Marys and Frances Bell of Hills Dale, Mich; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral will be at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Hayward Perkey officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, March 27, 1991 WILLIAM STEWART, SR. William Edward Stewart, Sr. 81, of 106 Masonic Park Road, died at Marietta Hospital, Tuesday, March 19. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John William and Anne Jeanette Kohen Stewart. He retired in 1972 from Airolite as a welder. He is survived by one son, William E. Jr. of Buckeye, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Mary Jo) Rippeto, Jr. and Mrs. James (Judith Ann) Deering, of Marietta and Mrs. Ray (Bonita Jean) Williams of Martinez, Ga; seven grandchildren; one sister, Alice Breckenridge of Marietta and one brother Denzle Stewart of Georgetown, SC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Mariet Ritchey, in 1983; two sisters, Belle Fox and Amy Simms and three brothers, Arthur , John and Arch Stewart. Services were Friday at Hadley Funeral Home with Rev. Roland Fredericks officiating with burial in Putnam Cemetery. ********************************************************* Oracle, July 5, 1984 ZANA E. STEWART Zana E. Stewart, 65 of Route 1, St. Marys, died Friday, June 29 in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County to the late Herman and Ethel Bunner. She was a member of Cloverdale Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Bernard E. Stewart; two brothers, George Bunner and Charles Bunner, both of St. Marys ;one sister Ruby Bunner of St. Marys. She is survived by three step-children, Jeanette Robinson, Eugene and Delmar Stewart, all of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her first husband, J. Luther Robinson; three brothers and one sister. Services were Monday at Cloverdale Church of Christ with Cecil Dotson officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 13, 1972 W.H. STINER Funeral services for W.H .Stiner, 93, of Marietta, O., who died Jan. 1 were held Jan. 4 at Doudna and McClure Funeral Home with interment in East Lawn Cemetery. He was born in Nine Mile in Pleasants in August of 1881, son of the late William and Elizabeth Lacy Stiner. He is survived by one sister, Eva Eddy of Harrisville, eight nephews and six nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Allie Bowersock, two sisters, Mrs. Alexander (Mollie) Callahan, Mrs. Charlie (Norah) Callahan, one brother, Fred Stiner. Benny Eddy of Maxwell and Ruby Weekley of St. Marys are a nephew and niece of the deceased. **************************************************** Sentinel, Dec. 15, 1993 LINDA STOLARIK Linda Hanlin Stolarik, 52 of WV Route 2, New Martinsville, died Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale. She was a member of Bridge St. Church of Christ. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of Twila Summers Hanlin of Friendly and the late Evangelist Ralph Hanlin. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Deborah Batton Templeton of Parkersburg and Lyn Batton Miller of New Martinsville and four grandchildren. Funeral will be Thursday at the church with Evangelist Charles Push officiating with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. ************************************************** Oracle, May 20, 1972 LUCILLE STONE Lucille Ruttencutter Stone, 69, died Saturday, March 18 of a heart attack at her residence in West Chester, Pa. Born in St. Marys, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Lynda Walton Ruttencutter. She is survived by one son, Fred A. Stone of Altadena, Calif., one daughter, Lyda Louise Brink of West Chester, Pa. and seven grandchildren. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Stone, and one brother, Charles A. Ruttencutter. Services were Wednesday, March 22 at Dilworthtown Episcopal Church, West Chester Pa. with burial in Nassau Knolls Memorial Park, Port Washington, NY. *************************************************** Sentinel, July 31, 1990 HELEN STONEKING Helen Knight Stoneking, 60 of Parkersburg, died Monday afternoon, July 30 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Elias and Edith Myers. She is survived by seven sons, Jack Knight of Rayford, Fla., David and Danny Knight of St. Marys, Randy Knight of Atlanta, Ga., Rex and Rodney Knight both of Parkersburg, Kim Knight of Williamstown; one daughter, Cora Shupp of Parkersburg; one brother, Charles Myers of St. Marys; one sister, Bobbie Binegar of Eureka and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Knight and one son, Donzil. Services will be 2pm Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Rev. Dan Simmons officiating, with burial in IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Sentinel, July 22, 1988 IRVIN WAYNE STONEKING Irvin Wayne Stoneking, 51 of Route 1, Walker, died at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Thursday evening, July 21. He was born in Parkersburg, son of Victor Stoneking of Parkersburg, and Lena Allman Stoneking, also of Parkersburg. He attended Beechwood Presbyterian Church and was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. He was an iron worker, a member of the local 787 of which he was on the executive board. He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine Peters Stoneking; two sons, Philip Wayne Stoneking and Mathew Cain Stoneking, both of Parkersburg; two daughters, Millicent Jayne Stoneking of Whitesville and Krista Diane Stoneking at home; three brothers, Paul of Little Hocking, Larry of Toledo, Ohio and Victor Jr. of Parkersburg; two sisters, Barbara Williamson of Kitty Hawk, NC and Colleen Alexander of Parkersburg; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Cathy Kelley in 1975. Funeral will be Sunday at Franklin Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating with burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. ************************************************8 Sentinel, Jan. 3, 1998 LARRY L. STONEKING Larry L. Stoneking, 54 of Perrysburg died Thursday, Jan 1 at the Toledo Hospital. Stoneking was raised in Parkersburg and was district manager for Shonac Corp. for sevreal years until his retirement. He was an avid golfer, gardner and woodworker. He was born in Warren, Ohio, a son of the late Victor L. and Lena Mae Allman Sr. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Stoneking; one son, Anthony C. Stoneking of Perrysburg; two daughters, Amanda S. Stoneking of Perrysburg and Kimberly Burdette Harper of Vienna; two brothers, Paul E. Stoneking of Little Hocking and Victor L. Stoneking Jr. of Parkersburg; two sisters, Barbara L. Williamson of Kill Devil Hills, NC and Colleen S. Alexander of Parkersburg and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Irvin W. Stoneking and one sister, Cathy Kelley. Funeral services will be Monday, at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg, Ohio with private graveside services at the convenience of the family. **************************************************** Sentinel, Jan. 25, 1994 LENA M. STONEKING Lena M. Stoneking, 76, Edgelawn, Parkersburg, died Monday, Jan. 24 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Stoneking was a homemaker and a member of the Parkersburg Eagles Auxiliary, having formerly served as president. She was born in Pakrersburg, a daughter of the late Okey and Clara Archer Allman. She is survived by three sons, Paul E. Stoneking of Little Hocking, Larry L. of Toledo and Victor L. Jr. of Parkersburg; two daughters, Barbara Williamson of Manteo, NC and Colleen Alexander of Parkersburg; 18 grandchildren, 28 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Irvin Stoneking and a daughter, Cathy Kelley. Funeral will be Wednesday at Lambert-Tatman Funreal Home with Rev. Bernard "Dobbie" Thrash officiating with burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. Sentinel, Sept. 16, 1993 VICTOR L. STONEKING, SR. Victor L. Stoneking, Sr. 78, of 1618 East 7th St., Parkersburg, died Wendesday, Sept. 15 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Stoneking was a retired iron worker, working out of Local 787. He was born in Glenville, a son of the late Forney P. and Edna Rhodes Stoneking. He is survived by his wife, Clarice I. Nutter Stoneking; three sons, Paul E. of Little Hocking, Ohio, Larry of Toledo, and Victor L. Jr. of Lubeck; two daughters, Barbara Lee Williamson of Manteo, NC, and Colleen Sue Alexander of Parkersburg; four stepsons, Jeffrey C. Kelley, Billy Jo and David P. Kelley all of Parkesrburg and Rickey G. Kelley of Savannah, Ga; two stepdaughters, Becky Lou Kelley and Peggy Sue Allen, of Parkersburg; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Paul of Kentucky, Dean of Parkesrburg, Harold of Boaz and Denzil Stoneking of Waverly. He was preceded in death by one son, Irvin Wayne; one daughter, Kathy Kelley; one brother Hayward; one sister, Helen Kilgore; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral will be Saturday at Lambert Tatman Funeral Home with Rev. Wesley B. Frederick officiating with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ************************************************** Leader, Jan. 15, 1981 MRS. PEARL STONESTREET Mrs. Pearl Stonestreet, 88, of Harrisville, died Tuesday, Jan. 11 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Ritchie County, daughter of the late William Charles and Sophia Rosetta Brummage Reeves. She was a member of Harrisville Baptist Church. Surivving are a son, Delfred Stonestreet of Harrisville; a brother, W.T. Reeves of Harrisivlle; a sister, Mrs. Snow Hardman of Grafton; two grandsons, Albert Lee Stonestreet of Houston, Tex., and Terry Stonestreet of Harrisville; a granddaughter, Mrs. Randa Watson of Goffs and a great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Stonestreet in 1948; two brothers and three sisters. Funreal services were Friday at Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville with Rev. Ernest G. Rice officiating. ****************************************************** Sept. 1, 1985 CLEO H. STORTS Cleo H. Storts, 75, of St. Marys died Sunday at the Burn/Trauma Center in Western Pa. Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Montpelier, Ind., son of Pearl Jones Storts ,96, of Oilton, Okla and the late Sherman J. Storts. He was a member of the Bartlesville, Okla. Baptist Church and was a retired ironworker. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rachel Smith Storts; a brother, Carl Storts of Kellyville, Okla. and three grandchildren, Susan Payne of Waverly, Andrew Storts of Ripley and Patricia Ann Storts of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by a son, Howard and two sisters. Funeral was Thursday at Ruttencutter Funreal Home in St. Marys with Rev. George Harris officiating with burial in Willlow Island Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, May 30, 1985 HOWARD S. STORTS Howard S. Storts, 48, of Route 1, St. Marys, died May 27 at his residence. He was born Oct. 6, 1936 in Barltesville, Okla. son of Cleo H. and Myrtle E. Storts of St. Marys. He was employed by Quaker State Oil and Refining Corp. and was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Marys. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Wickman Storts; two daughters, Susan Elizabeth Payne of Waverly and Patricia Ann Storts at home; one son, Andrew Storts of Ripley and his grandmother Mrs. Pearl Storts of Oklahoma. A memorial service will be Saturday, June 1 at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Dr. George Harris III officiating. ****************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 11, 1990 WALTER STOTTLEMEIER Walter Stottlemeier, 77 of 618 Main Street, Matamoras, died Monday, Jan. 1 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Littleton, WV, a son of Silas and Sara Blake Stottlemeier. He was retired from Ormet Corp. He is survived by one son, Robert Stottlemeier of Matamoras; one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Peggy) Deaton of Friendly; three sisters, Varine Glover of Mannington, Nell Crofts of Moundsville and Genevieve Six of Follansbee; one brother, Ernest Stottlemeier of Fairmont; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Services were Thursday at Eckels Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Collier officiating with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery at Fly. ***************************************************** Oracle, May 2, 1985 EVELYN WHITE STOUT Evelyn White Stout, 65, of 1803 Covert St., Parkersburg, died in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Wednesday, April 24, following a long illness. She was born in Pleasants County to the late Leonard C. and Sarah Florence Virden White. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and was retired from the offices of Dr. James M. Carter. She is survived by one son, Robert B. Stout of North Hills; one daughter, Deborah Becker of Parkersburg; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Stout. Graveside services were Friday in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Rev. Melvin S. Risinger officiating. ***************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 2, 1984 GERALD "JERRY" STOUT Gerald Frederick "Jerry" Stout, 35, of Albright, Preston County and formerly of St. Marys, died Jan. 23 at his residence. He was born at Columbus, Ohio, a son of George J. and Betty E. Strosnider Stout of Parkersburg. He was a member of Sunbury Ohio Baptist Chruch and formerly employed by Union Carbide Corp. Surviving besides his parents, are one daughter, Christine Stout and one brother, David Stout of Parkersburg. Services were Friday at the Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Paul Elserroad officiating with burial in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, aug. 4, 1990 MAXINE STOUT Maxine Stout, 72, of 131 Walnut St., Belpre, died this morning, Aug. 4 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late L.V. and Nora Buck Walters. She is survived by one son, George (Sonny) Stout Jr. of Little Hocking; two daughters, Barbara Johnson and Chris Chipps, both of Belpre; one sister, Madge Tingler of Vincent, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Stout Sr. in 1985; one brother and five sisters. The funeral will be Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre with burial in Evergreen North cemetery. ******************************************************** Oracle, July 14, 1999 ROBERT E. STRAUSE Robert E. "Bob" Strause, 34 of St. Marys died of an apparent suicide early Thursday morning, July 8. The Pleasants County sheriff's dept. received a call at approx. 12:34 am Thursday regarding a possible suicidal situation in the Arivlla area. Officers responded to the scene and discovered Strause had died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident reportedly occurred in or around a hunting cabin in the Bens Run-Arivlla area. A spokesman fro the sheriff's dept. would neither confirm nor deny that report. Strause died at Route 1 Bens Run. Strause was born May 2 in Toledo, Ohio, son of Barbara Lauer of Williamstown. He had been employed at Litco Wood Products of Parkersburg, later Ravenswood Aluminum in Ravenswood and lastly, Pioneer Metal Casting of Parkersburg. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Lori Hunt Strause, three children, Jessica Lynn, Jacob Wade and Jennifer Nicole Strause, all at home; three sisters, Sherri Stewart of Belmont, Kim Strause of Boaz and Rhoxanne Winland of St. Marys, two brothers, Gene Strause of North Carolina and Clint Winland of South Carolina. Services were July 1 at Ruttencutter with Ev. Arthur Cox officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, July 3, 1986 REV. GEORGE STRATTON Rev. George C. Stratton, 97 of St. Marys, died Saturday evening, June 28 at Worthington Manor following an extended illness. He was born at Wayne, son of the late John and Sarah Frazier Stratton. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, a 1923 graduate of WV Wesleyan and 1925 graduate of the Garrett Biblical Institute. He was licensed to preach in the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1912. He served churches in Bemis; Kitzmiller, Md.; Clay, West Milford, Bridgeport, Farmington, Fairview and Ellenboro. Locally he served at Wayside Church in Vienna and Stephenson Memorial in Parkersburg. He retired in 1959. He was a member of Wesleyan Emeritus Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Mae Craig Stratton in 1977. He was the last surviving member of his family. Funeral services were Tuesday at St. Marys united Methodist Church with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Sentinel, Oct. 29, 1991 WILLIAM L. STRECKER William Lewis Hayward Strecker, 86, of 125 Strecker Hill, Marietta, a Marietta lawyer and businessman, died Monday, Oct. 28 at his home. Strecker graduated from Marietta High School in 1923 and received a B.A. in economics from Wharton School of Commerce and Finance at U of Pa. He later earned a law degree from George Washington Univ., Washington, D.C. He was born in Marietta, the son of the late Arthur Hayward and Bertha Cutter Strecker. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sensenbrenner Strecker; two daughters, Ann Brownell of Concord, Mass., and Sue Seiendecker of Cincinnati, Ohio; one son, David Wesley Strecker of Paris, France; a sister, Mary Cutier Strecker of Cockeysville, Md; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen H. Heare in 1980. Funeral will be Sunday at 1st Presbyterian Church, Marietta with Rev. Gary J. Cooper officiating with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. ************************************************* Oracle, Oct. 13, 1988 GERALD R. STREET Gerald R. Street, 70 of St. Marys died Friday evening, Oct. 7 in Marietta Hospital. He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Coral and Minnie Phillips Street. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, a veteran of the Army Corps during WWII, a member of Mount Olivet lodge 3, Parkersburg Scottish Rite Bodies; Nemesis Temple. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Curry Street, two brothers, William H. Street of Charleston and Hershall Street of Belpre; three sisters, Evelyn Horton of St. Marys, Charlotte Epling of Spencer and Katherine Carson of Buckhannon and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were Monday at St. Marys United Methodist Church with Rev. Maurice Miller and Dr. Richard L. Crickard officiating with burial in Independence Cemetery at Sandyville. ****************************************************** News. Oct. 13, 1991 RUTH O. STREET Ruth O. Street, 75 of St. Marys died Oct. 11 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Sandyville, a daughter of the late John and Nellie Beymer Curry. She was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, Eastern Star and White Shrine of Jerusalem. She is survived by one sister, Betty J. Knightstep of Dunbar and one brother John Curry of Ravenswood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Street; two sisters; and one brother. Services are Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Darrel Gooden and Rev. Maurice Miller officiating with burial in Independence Cemetery, Sandyville. ****************************************************** Sentinel, July 16, 1990 JACK G. STREIGHT Jack Gale Streight, 55 of 1344 St. Marys Ave., Parkersburg, died Sunday at Camden Clark Memorial following an extended illness. He was born at Willow Island, son of the late Harry and Emma Ash Streight. He was a Protestant by faith and was formerly employed by C&O Trucking Co. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Anna Cox Streight; two sons, Steven and Christopher Streight; both of Parkersburg; four daughters, Virginia Cline of Watertown, NY; Deborah Montgomery, Jackie Streight and Beverly Streight, all of Parkersburg; four grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph Streight of Georgia and Glenn Streight of Waterford, Ohio; two sisters, Doris Huttle of Coolville and Deloris Curtis of Marietta. He was preceded in death by one brother. The funeral will be Wednesday at Ogdin Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen cemetery North. ********************************************************* Sentinel, Jan. 1993 ISABEL D. STRICKLING Isabel D. Strickling, 85 of St. Marys died Friday, Jan. 28 at her residence. Mrs. Strickling was retired from Pleasants County Schools, where she worked 42 years as a teacher and guidance counselor. She was a member of St. Marys Presbyterian Church, where she was church organist and taught Sunday school for many years. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late George C. and Nellie Gatrell Strickling. She is survived by one niece, Marilyn Sue Rogers of Summersville, wV; two great nieces; one great-nephew and several cousins. She was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Strickling; one brother, Crandall Strickling and one nephew, Crandall Strickling, Jr. Funeral will be Monday at St. Marys Presbyterian Church with Rev. D. Thomas O'Connor and Rev. Danile Simmons officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. **************************************************** Oracle, July 22, 1984 JERRY E. STRINGER Jerry Elmer Stringer, 52, of Denver, Colo. died Friday, July 20 in Denver following a short illness. He was born in Wood County, a son of Mabel Cline Stringer and the late Nolan A. Stringer. He was a security guard and a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Judy, two daughters, Janie and Jenny, one son, Jerry; three granddaughters; three brothers, Donald of Torch Ohio, Howard of Parkersburg and David of New York; seven sisters, Francis Pugh of Parkersburg, Byrl Morrison of Newark, O., Floya Wedding of Kentucky, Nellie Flowers of Williamstown, Nettie Perdue of Bedford O., Nina Chipps of St. Marys and Judy McGown of Lisbon Services were held at 10am in the Highland Mortuary in Denver. **************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 1, 1983 JOHN HENRY STROCK, JR. John Henry Strock, Jr. 50, of Glenside, Pa. was found dead along 1-81 near Abington, Pa. Saturday, August 18, a victum of a suspected homicide. He was the son of the Rev. and Mrs. John Strock Sr., 2316 Plum St., Parkerburg. He was a railroad consultant, having served numerous rail lines including the Pa. Railroad, Conrail and the Denver Rio Grande and Western and others. For a brief time he was acting president of Aroostic Railroad in Maine. He was a graduate of Wharton School of Finance, Transportation Course, at the University of Pennsylvania and of the Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia. He was an elder of Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jane Strock; a daughter, Anne Strock at Elizabethtown College; a son, John Henry Strock, III at home; one brother David Alan Strock of Parkersburg and a sister Constance Meisgeier of Houston, Tex. The funeral will be Thursday at Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Walter Mueller officiating assisted by four clergy members of the Strock family, Rev. John Henry Strock, Sr., Rev. Henry B. Strock, Jr., Rev. K. Travis Adams and Rev. Charles Henry Meisgier. ****************************************************** Oracle, Dec. 15, 1983 LOUISE ADAMS STROCK Louise Adams Strock, 70 of Parkesburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Camden Clark Memorial after a long illness. Born in Trafford, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Robert Ernest and Ida Wynn Adams. She was a member and elder of Hughes River Presbyterian Church at Cairo, where she served in various phases of the church administration including the Session, Sunday school and director of church plays. She was a member of the Parkersburg chapter of the WV Poetry Society and had composed the poem for the State Centennial. Survivors include her husband, Rev. John H. Strock, minister of Hughes River Presbyterian Church at Cairo, a son, David Allen Strock of Parkesburg; a daughter, Constance Strock Meisgeier of Houston, Texas; eight grandhcildren; two brothers, David Adams of Georgetown, Pa., and Ian Adams of Naples, Fla., and a sister Dorothy Hepler of Greensburg, Pa. She was preceded in death by a son, John Henry Strock, II, August and a brother Robert Adams. Funeral was Friday at Ogdin Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Memory Gardens. ************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 24, 1987 F. CLAIR STRODE F. Clair Strode, 85 of Chesterhill Route 1, Ohio, died Friday morning, Sept. 18 at the home of his son, Howard Strode. He was born in Morgan County, Ohio, son of the late George K. and Mary Emma Barkhurst Strode. He was a retired farmer, a 65 year member of Pennsville Grange and a member of Morgan County Farm Bureau. He is survived by three sons, including Don Strode of Newport and James of Stockport, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Mary Emma) Newson of Malta, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bessie Howard Strode in 1958; his second wife, Madge McPeak Strode, in 1984, one granddaughter and one brother. Services were Sunday at Stone Matheny Funeral Home, with Rev. Peter Johnston officiating with burial in Chesterhill cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 12, 1997 VIOLET MAY STRAIGHT Violet May Straight, of Route 1, Harrisville, died Nov. 9 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born Feb. 3, 1918 in Pleasants County to the late John and Sarah Johnson Blouir. She is survived by four daughters, Ruby Lowther and Nancy Lowther, both of Harrisville, Judy Moore of Jeffersonville, Ind.; and Patricia Straight of Ripley; five sons, Jim and Ted of New Matamoras, Charlie of Dixon, Mo.; and Danny and Michael of California; two sisters, Dorothy Straight of Belmont and Doris Efaw of Sistersville; one brother John Blouir of Harrisville and several grandchildren, great- grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney E. Stright in 1967; one daughter, Betty Straight; three sons, Roger, Alonzo and Bill Straight, one brother, Bud Blouir and one sister. Services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Darrel J. Gooden officiating with burial in St. Marys Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Dec. 18, 1975 MRS. HARRY STREIGHT Mrs. Emma M. Streight, 73, of St. Marys, Route 3, died at her home Monday, Dec. 15. She was born Feb. 15, 1902 in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Eli and Mary Hawkins Ash. She was married to Harry Streight, who died in 1972. Survivors include three sons, Ralph, Portage, Ind., Jack of Vienna and Glen of Waterford, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Deloris Lincoln, Marietta and Mrs. Doris McBrayer, Route 3, St. Marys, with whom she made her home; 28 grandchildren; four great- grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Eva Rinard, Whipple, Ohio. Two sons, James and Donald are deceased. Mrs. Streight had lived most of life in Pleasants County. She was a member of United Methodist Church. Services will be Thursday in Willow Island Baptist Church with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, July 29, 1982 HOWARD STRICKLING Howard Strickling, son of Margaret Cochran and John Strickling, died July 18 in Chino, Calif. He was born in St. Marys, a grandson of Joseph Stricking, a pioneer merchant. His family moved to California in 1905. He was employed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios in 1924 and rose to be vice-president in charge of advertising and publicity by the time of his retirement in 1969. Since his retirement he has lived on his ranch in Chino and raised Polled Hereford cattle. His wife, Gail Greenstrett, died in 1980. He would have been 85 in August. He is survived by three brothers, Joe, Roy, and Dean, one sister, Edythe Chandler and two nieces in California; four cousins in WV, Howard Hammett of Parkersburg and Harold Hammett of Scott Depot, Miriam Whitehead and Isabel Strickling of St. Marys. ***************************************************** Leader, Nov. 16, 1996 MARY K. STRICKLING Mary Kathryn Strickling, 85, of St. Marys, died Nov. 11 at Summersville Memorial Hospital in Summersville. She was born June 22, 1911 at Willow Island, daughter of the late Augusta W. and Laura Morrell Bills. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Marys, the Ohio Valley Chapter of the daughters of the American Revolution, the Business and Professional Women's Club and the Pleasants County Democratic Women and a former member of the Pemberton Garden Club. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn Sue and James Rogers of Summersville; three grandchildren, Eric Rogers of Atlanta, Ga., Jennifer Rogers of Morgantown and Melissa Rogers, a student at Glenville State College; a great grandchild, Whitnee Young of Morgantown and one sister Dorothy Kasun of Moundsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Crandall T. Strickling Sr. in 1969; one son, Crandall T. Strickling, Jr; one sister, Donna Bills and a brother, Jack Bills. Services were Nov. 14 at First Baptist Church with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Jan. 9, 1986 DAWN RACHELLE STRUM Dawn Rachelle Strum, 13 of Route 2, St. Marys, died Sunday morning, Jan. 5 at St. Joseph's Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Pekin, Ill. daughter of Henry Willis and Nina Gaston Strum of Route 2, St. Marys. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church in St. Marys. She is survived by one sister, Dana and a brother Jason, both at home and maternal grandparents. Albert and Carol Gaston of St. Marys. Services were Tuesday at Calvary Bible Church with Pastor Ted Ball officiating with burial in New Bethel cemetery near St.Marys. ***************************************************** Leader, March 1987 FORREST E. STUMP Forest E. Stump, 62, of New Matamoras, died March 2 at his residence following a brief illness. He was a son of Herman and Esther Cook Stump. He was a retired chemical worker with Pittsburgh Plate Glass and had been a special deputy for the Summit County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of Brownsivlle Grange and the NNAR Assc. He is survived by two sons, James and Lewis Doyle, both of Akron, Ohio; three daughters, Margaret Knowle of Dallas Texas, Harriet Wiener of Chicago, Ill., and Helen Pahl of Akron Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Stump of Cuyahoga Falls and one sister, Margaret Adams of Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife. Services were Friday in Billows Lake Chapel at Akron, Ohio with burial in Hillside Memorial Park. ****************************************************** Sentinel, March 24, 1990 CLYDE SULLIVAN Clyde Sullivan, 96, of 215 N. 4th Ave., Paden City, died Friday, March 23 at Cave Haven of Pleasants, Belmont. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late James J. and Margaret Cross Sullivan. He was a member of ST. Paul's United Methodist Church, was a retired glassworker, an Army veteran of WWI and a member of American Legion Post No. 86. He is survived by a son, Clyde Sullivan, Jr. of Rocky River, Ohio; a niece Greta McFrederick of Paden City and three grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth E. Sullivan, in 1987. The funeral will be Sunday at Mowery Trowbridge Funeral Home with Rev. Norman Butler officiating with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville. **************************************************** Oracle, Aug. 17, 1972 GUY A. SULLIVAN Guy Allen Sullivan, 57, of Falls Church, Va. died Monday morning in the Fairfax County hospital in Falls Church, Aug. 14. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John T. and Catherine Birkheimer Sullivan and was an employee of the U.S. Government. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his widow, Fern Lucille Eddy Sullivan; one daughter, Mrs. Stewart (Jeri) Kohler of Des Plaines, Ill. and two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Georgia) Hammet of St. Marys and Mrs. Raymond (Ethel) Fauss of Belmont. Funeral services were Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evang. Robert Cooper and Evang. Earl Stevens officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************************** Aut. 29, 1987 RUTH SULLIVAN Ruth Sullivan, 87 of 215 N. Fourth Ave., Paden City, died Friday, Aug. 28 in Sistersville General Hospital. She was born in St .Marys, daughter of the late Alexander and Mollie Dotson Knight. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Paden City. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Sullivan, a son Clyde Jr. of Rocky River, Ohio; a sister, Ella Mercer of Sweeny Texas; three grandsons and one niece, Greta McFrederick of Paden City. The funeral will be Sunday at Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home with Rev. Norman Butler officiating with burial in Grenelawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville. ********************************************************* Oracle, Dec. 15, 1983 CHARLES RAY SUMMERS Charles Ray Summers, 73, of Middelbourne, died at Louis Johnson V.A. in Clarksburg last Monday, Dec. 5. He was born in Marion County, son of the late Charles and Susan Austin Summers. He was a United Methodist, a veteran of WWII, a member of the Bellaire Ohio Disabled American Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1171, and a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife, Cronie Lamp Owens Summers; a stepson, Junior Owens of Sistersville; five step daughters, Edith Owens, at home, Pearl Dawson of St. Marys, Nellie Riggs and Alice Brightwell of Middlebourne and Shirley Wilkinson of Sistersville; and a sister Audra Fox of Wellsburg. Funeral was last Wednesday at Furbee Goodwin Funeral Home in Middlebourne with Rev. D.W. Poling officiating with burial in McKim Cemetery in Tyler County. ********************************************************* Oracle, Dec. 4, 1975 HEARL SUMMERS Hearl M. Summers, 84, of 73 Clifton Ave., Mansfield, Ohio, died last Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Mansfield General Hospital. He was born in Ritchie County, son of the late Elmore and Alice Goff Summers. He was a retired Ritchie County school teacher, has served as superintendent of the Henry Logan Children's Home in Parkersburg for many years after his retirement. He was a veteran of WWI and a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Esta Robinson Summers; six daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Bateman of Mansfield, Ohio; Mrs. Virginia Caseyhunger of Wadsworth, Ohio; Mrs. Eleanor Meister of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Annabell Drylie of Brewster, Ohio; and Mrs. Margaret Wilk of Parma, Ohio and Mrs. Josephine James of Columbus, Ohio; a son, Harold Summers of Harrisville and Brice Summers of Ellenboro; three sisters, Mrs. Christine Miller of Parkersburg, Mrs. Grace Snodgrass of Hazelgreen, Mrs. Winifred Hinzman of St. Marys; 26 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday at Wappner Funeral Home in Mansfield with burial following. ******************************************************** Oracle, March 13, 1996 J. GRAYCE SUMMERS J. Grayce Summers, 93, of Fairmont, died March 8 at Camden Clark Hospital. She was born in Catawba, Marion County, a daughter of the late Lem and Rosa Sheets Harris. She was a homemaker and a charter member of First Church of the Nazarene in Fairmont. She also attended Mt. Harmony Community Church and most recently, Victory Baptist Church in Fairmont. Surviving are her son, Delmar F. Summers of Parkersburg; three granddaughters, Kay Ann Monroe of Canton, O., Cynthia Alkire of St. Marys and Deborah Snyder of New Manchester; one grandson Ralph E. Summers of Brenham Texas; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Parson Summers in 1975. Services were Monday and the Carpenter and Ford Funeral home in Fairmont with burial in Pisgah Cemetery. ********************************************************* Oracle, Feb. 19, 1976 JOSEPH SUMMERS Joseph Norris Summers, 94, of Route 1, Friendly, died at his residence Monday evening, Feb. 16. He was born in Tyler County, son of the late Nathan and Mary Williamson Summers. He was a member of the Church of Christ, and was retired from Reno Oil Company. He is survived by his widow, Florence Haught Summers; three sons, Orie and William of Bens Run, and Charles of Clarksburg; seven daughters, Jessie Kriston and Mary Weekley of Bell Vernon, Pa., Violet Cline and June Potts of Paden City; Velma Grove and Twila Hanlin of Bens Run and Betty Campbell of Sistersville; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Long of Adena, Ohio; 23 grandchildren, 53 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Thursday at Eckels Funeral Home in Sistersville with burial in Archer's Chapel Cemetery in Tyler County. ******************************************************** Oracle, Dec. 9, 1976 L.H. SUMMERS Loran H. Summers, 80, of Harrisville, clerk of Ritchie County Circuit Court for 36 years before he retired Jan 1, 1975, died unexpectedly at his residence last Wednesday morning, Dec. 3. He was born in Ritchie County, son of the late Elmore and Alice Virgnia Goff Summers. He taught at the Smith's Run School in Ritchie County for a number of years, was employed at the Koblegard Co. of Clarksburg for 20 years, then was elected to the office he held for 36 years. He was a member of St. Luke's U.M. Church in Harrisville, Ritchie Barracks No. 2907, Veterans of world War One, the Harris-Ritchie Post No. 3554, Veterans of Foreign Wars, charter member of Harrisville IOOF Lodge NO. 99, served as treasurer of the Harrisville Civic Club and was a volunteer worker for Ritchie County chapter, American Red Cross. He is survived by his widow, Juna Wass Summers; two sons, Gerald F. of Logan and Edwin of Belmont; a brother, Brice of Ellenboro; two sisters, Mrs. Christine Miller of Parkersburg and Mrs. Winifred Hinzman of Belmont and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral was Friday at St. Lukes in Harrisville with Rev. Charles Rogers officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ************************************************** Sentinel, April 2, 1990 LOMA E. SUMMERS Loma E. Summers, 84, of Route 1, Friendly, died Sunday at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, April 1. She was born in Pleasants County ,a daughter of the late Nathan and Mrytle Barnhard Northcraft. She was a member of Pt. Lookout United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, William A. Summers; one daughter, Vera Ronyak of Route 1, Friendly; one son, Ronald of Okmulgee, Okla.; one sister, Avis Curtis of Belmont; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Delphia Tice; one brother, Glen Northcraft. Funeral arrangements will be announced. **************************************************** Sentinel, Nov. 13, 1987 MABEL G. SUMMERS Mabel G. Summers, 81 of Star Route, Bens Run, Tyler County, died Sunday, Nov. 12 at her residence. She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late Shannon and Alice Mason Glover. She was a member of Point Lookout United Methodist Church and was retired from Colin Anderson Center. She is survived by her husband, Orie "Buck" Summers; two sons, Billy of Friendly, and Bobby of Newport; one sister, Jessie Stewart of Weirton; five grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Funeral will be Tuesday at Eckels Funeral Home, Sistersville with Rev. Gary Boyd officiating with burial in Paden Memorial Gardens. ************************************************** Oracle, March 20, 1991 SHANE BRET SUMMERS Shane Bret Summers, 18, of Waverly, died Thursday, March 14 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Pamela Ann Hall Dennewitz of Waverly, and Fred Summers of Vienna. He attended Wesley United Methodist Church and Williamstown High School. He is survived by his stepfather, Steven W. Dennewitz, Waverly; paternal grandparents, Paul and Norma Summers of Vienna; maternal grandparents, Ken and Mary Hall of Parkersburg; step grandmother, Nellie Ennewitz of Parkersburg, great-grandmothers, Hattie Workman of Vienna and Carrie Summers of Parkersburg and fiancée Alethia Wright of Boaz. Services were Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. James Mitchem officiating with burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. ***************************************************** Leader, Aug. 10, 1996 SHIRLEY G. SUMMERS Shirley G. Summers, 60, of Arivlla, died Aug. 7 at St. Marys Hospital in Huntington. She was born in Shiloh WV a daughter of the late Bernard and Doris Mike Smith. She was owner and operator of Toll Treasurers Gift Shop in Friendly. Surviving are her husband, Bill Summers; two sons, Jerry of Proctorville, O and Jay of St. Marys; two daughters, Jill Stewart of Barboursville and Julie Williamson of Arvilla; one brother, Nelson Smith of Huntington and 11 grandchildren. Services were Friday at Myers Funeral Home with burial in Friendly Cemetery. ***************************************************** June 28, 1998 GLADYS SUNDERMAN Gladys Smith Sunderman, 81 of St. Marys, died Tuesday morning in St .Joseph's Hospital. She was born in St .Marys, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Oldfield Sunderman. She is survived by one son, William H. Boley of St. Marys; one half brother, William H. Sunderman of St .Marys and eight grandchildren. Services were Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ********************************************** Oracle, Nov. 29, 1995 GLADYS G. SUNDERMAN Gladys G. Sunderman, 65, formerly of New Matamoras and Pleasants County, died Nov. 21 at Selby General Hospital, Marietta. She was born in Pleasants County, Sept. 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Arlan and Stella Cronin. She attended the Church of Christ. She is survived by one daughter, Ruth Ann Pugh of Waverly; five grandchildren, Charles E. Pugh Jr., and Eddie Lee Pugh, both of Marietta, Teddy Eugene Pugh of Waverly, Brian Ray Pugh and Jessica Lynn Dunn, both of New Matamoras and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister Dorothy Jean Peters Hoskins; and two brothers Thomas Edward Cronin and Homer Howard Cronin. Services were Nov. 25 at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with evangelist Bob Eddy with burial in Hubbs Cemetery. ************************************************************* Oracle, June 18, 1987 MAEBELLE SUNDERMAN Maebelle Watts Sunderman, 88 formerly of Charles Street, Newport, died Friday morning, June 12 following an extended illness. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late H.T. and Ella Cooper Watts. She had lived and worked most of her life in the St. Marys/Newport area. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by one son, Dr. Harvey C. Sunderman, Jr of Cincinnati, Ohio and two grandsons. She was preceded indeath by her husband, Harvey C. Sunderman in 1930; two sisters and one brohters. Services were Monday at Marietta Chapel of Cawley and Peoples Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Chilog officiating with burial in Eastlawn Mausoleum. ******************************************************** Sentinel, July 29, 1994 PHYLLIS L. SUNDERMAN Phyllis L. Sunderman, 87, of St .Marys died Thursday, July 28, at the residence of her grandson in St. Marys. She was born June 26, 1907 at New Matamoras, Ohio, a daughter of the late Daniel and Julia Ann Dillion Beaver. She is survived by one son, Charles Daniel Gorrell of St. Marys; two granddaughters; one grandson and a granddaughter- in-law, Charles "Kale" and Kassie Gorrell with whom she made her home; 10 great grandchildren; four sisters, Avis Sunderman of St. Marys, Neva Owens of Wellsville, Jean Smith of Akron, Ohio; Pauline Arnholdt of Florida, three brothers, Marvin Beaver and Bobby Beaver of St. Marys and Donald Beaver of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Sunderman in 1963; one son, William Sunderman; and two brothers, Carl and Quinton Beaver. Funeral Services will be Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating with interment in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 13, 1977 RAYMOND L. SUNDERMAN Raymond L. Sunderman, 81, of St. Marys, died Oct. 1 at St. Joseph's hospital. Born in Pleasants County, April 15, 1896 he was the son of the late Henry and Margaret Gatrell Sunderman. He was a member of Church of Christ, the VFW and the American Legion and was a WWI veteran. Survivors include his widow, Avis Beaver Sunderman, five sons, Clarence of Marietta, Franklin of Newport; James of Parkersburg, Marvin of St. Marys; and by a previous marriage Gale of Columbus, Ohio; seven daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Waggoner, Mrs. Leona Pritchett, Mrs. Virginia Prithcett, all of Waverly, Mrs. Mary Kay Reed, Harrisville, Mrs. Christine Pritchett and Mrs. Evelyn Prichett, Newport and Mrs. Dorothy Starcher, St. Marys; and a number of grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Julia Paulene and by a previous Raymond Jr; two sisters, Anna Bookman and Loy Allen; and three brothers, John, William and Clarence. Services were Monday, Oct. 3 at Rutencutter Funeral Home by Evang. William Renner with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. ************************************************* Jan. 4, 1994 W.H. SUNDERMAN, JR. William H. Sunderman, Jr. 65 of Route 3, St. Marys died Jan 3 in Camden Clark Hospital. He was born in St. Marys, a son of Phyllis Leora Beaver Sunderman of St. Marys and the late William H. Sunderman, Sr. He had worked for Fenton Glass of Williamstown, Cabot Corp. and the former Union Carbide at Sistersville. He was a carpenter. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving in addition to his mother are three children; 18 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one half brother, Charles D. Gorrell of St. Marys; one foster sister, Marjorie Henry of St. Marys and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Services are Monday, Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Moneypenney with burial in Pleasants Memorial Estates, Eureka, WV. ************************************************** 1982 JOSEPH O. SUOZZO Joseph O. Suozzo of Washington, NC, formerly of Route 1, Friendly, died Saturday, 1982 in the Sisterville General Hospital. He was born in Stockton, NJ, son of the late John and Minnighgala Welsh Suozzo. He was a self-employed driller. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Goldy Suozzo; four sons, Joseph A. of Zolfo Springs, Fla., David of Houston, Tex.; Jeffrey and Metthew of Washington, NC; two daughters, Virginia Barr of Big Harbor, Wash., and Elizabeth Suozzo of Washington, NC and a grandchild. Funeral and burial were conducted by Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home in Fleming NJ. ********************************************** News, Dec. 13, 1987 MARY D. SWEARINGEN Mary Darleen Swearingen, 65 of 1509 Beaver St. Parkersburg, died Saturday morning, Dec. 12 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Pleasants County ,a daughter of the late Homer and Minnie Nichols Haught. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Charles L. Swearingen; one son, James E. Williams of Parkersburg; one daughter, Mary Frances McKinley of Great Falls, Va.; a brother, Marvin L. Haught, Canal Fulton, Ohio; four nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Services will be Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Parkersburg. ********************************************** Leader, June 7, 1986 ADELLE M. SWEENEY Adelle M. Sweeney, 86 of St .Marys died Tuesday, June 3 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Wetzel County, a daughter of the late John and Anna Urban Frankhauser. She was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church. She had retired as secretary of various Pleasants County offices. She is survived by two brothers, Francis Fankhauser of Cleveland, Ohio and Roy Fankhauser of Florida; and one sister, Louella Durig of New Martinsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard T. Sweeney; four brothers and two sisters. Services were Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Maurice Miller officaiting with burial in IOOF cemetery. ************************************************** Leader, March 2, 1985 AGNES B. SWEENEY Agnes Boswell Sweeney, 80, of St. Marys died at her residence Wednesday morning, Feb. 27. She was born in Sistersville, a daughter of the late Alexander and Karen Hansen Boyd. She was a member of the Sistersville Presbyterian Church and was a graduate of Margaret Hague Nursing School of the Jersey City Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, James D. Sweeney. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Marian Boyd and Marie Boyd. Services were Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating with burial in IOOF cemetery. ***************************************************** Sentinel, Jan 24, 1994 DORTHA SWEENEY Dortha Sweeney, 64 of Route 3, St. Marys died Sunday, Jan. 23 at Camden Clark Hospital. Mrs. Sweeney was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. She was born in Long Reach, Tyler County, a daughter of the late Jesse and Carrie Doty Holmes. She is survived by two sons, Shannon K. Sweeney of Erie, Pa., and Byron D. Sweeney of Belmont; one daughter, Rhetta A. Evans of St. Marys; two grandchildren and three brothers E. Blake Holmes and Lewis Holmes , both of Arivlla and Jesse Holmes of Seattle, Wash. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Sweeney, in 1989, one infant daughter, one infant son and one brother, William Holmes. Funeral will be Wednesday at Willow Island Baptist Church with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ********************************************************** Sentinel, Nov. 26, 1991 ELI A. SWEENEY Eli A. Sweeney, 87 of St. Marys, died Sunday, Nov. 24 at his residence. Sweeney was retired from the state Dept. of Highways and was a member of George Street Church of Christ. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Oliver C. and Alice McCoy Sweeney. He is survived by one son, Charles R. Sweeney, St. Marys; a daughter, Margaret Freeland of St. Marys; a stepson, Frank Locke of St. Marys; a brother, James Sweeney of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Edith Pethel Sweeney; a daughter, three brothers, two sisters and one grandson. Funeral will be Wednesday at Ruttnecutter Funeral Home with Evangelist William Butterfield , burial in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Leader, March 22, 1986 ELSIE SWEENEY Elsie Sweeney, 89, of St. Marys, died Tuesday evening, March 25, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was obrn in St. Marys, a daughter of Oliver "O.C." Charles and Alice McCoy Sweeney. She had been a postal employee and employed at the Pleasants County Bank, was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and United Methodist Woman and other associations. She is survived by two brothers, Eli Sweneey and James D. Sweeney, both of St. Marys and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were Saturday at Ruttencutter Fuenral Home with Rev. Maurice Miller officaiting with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Feb. 4, 1998 JAMES D. SWEENEY James D. Sweeney, 89 of St. Marys, died Jan. 29 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in St. Marys to the late O.C. and Alice McCoy Sweeney. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School and Marietta College. He owned and operated Sweeney Service Station for more than 50 years and attended St. Marys Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Boyd Sweeney; three brothers, Howard, Myron and Eli Sweeney, and two sisters, Elsie Sweeney and Pauline Riggs. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services were Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Van Horn officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Leader, Feb. 19, 1983 MARY E. SWEENEY Mrs. Eli A. (Mary Edith) Sweeney, 78 of St .Marys died Wednesday morning, Feb. 16 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Joseph and Flora Haught Pethel. She was a member of George Street Church of Christ in St. Marys. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Frank Locke of Elizabeth and Charles R. Sweeney of St. Marys; a daughter, Margaret Freeland of Canton, O.; two brothers, Theodore Pethel of St. Marys and Harry Pethel of Newport, O; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, two sisters and two brothers. Services will be Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evang. Cecil Dotson officiating with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ****************************************************** Sentinel, Sept. 4, 1993 RUTH ENGLE SWEENEY Ruth Engle Sweeney, 85 of st. Marys, died Friday, Sept. 3 at her residence after an extended illness. She was a graduate of Tyler County High School and was retired from the Pleasants County Board of Education where she worked as a cook. She was also formerly employed at Colin Anderson Center and was a member of the Retired Teachers Assc and St. Marys United Methodist Church. She was born in Middlebourne, a daughter of the late Christian Frederick and Blanche Sweeney Engle. She is survived by one son, Larry E. Sweeney of Muncie, Ind.; two daughters, Myra Core of East Brunswick, NJ and Alice Rolston of St. Marys; eight grandchildren and six great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Myron Sweeney, in 1966; one grandson, Robert Steven Core and three brothers. The funeral will be Monday at Ruttnecutter Funeral Home, with Rev. M. Eugene Adkins with burial in IOOF Cemetery. ***************************************************** Sept. 29, 1989 WILLIAM D. SWEENEY William D. Sweeney, 64, of Belmont, died Friday morning at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Deep Valley, Pa., a son of the late James and Rhetta Gray Sweeney. He was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday school superintendent and a teacher. He was a retired production scheduler for Union Carbide and a US Marine veteran of WWII, having served in the Pacific. He was a member of St. Marys Lodge 41. He is survived by his wife, Dortha Holmes Sweeney; two sons, Shannon of Erie, Pa and Bryon of Belmont; one daughter Rhetta Sweeney at home; and one brother Howard Sweeny of Burgetts Town Pa. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; an infant son; one brother and one sister. The funeral was Monday at Willow Island Baptist church, with Rev. Ralph Kisner and Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ***************************************************** Oracle, Oct. 24, 1985 CLIFFORD H. SWENSEN Clifford H. Swensen, 86, died Sept. 28. Survivors include his wife, Edith Clovis Swensen, who grew up in St. Marys; three sons, Dr. C.H. Swensen Jr. of West Lafayette, Ind., Dr. Harold E. Swensen and Jan C. Swensen, both of Pittsburgh, Pa; a daughter Mrs. Barbara Fitz, also of Pittsburgh; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A week prior to his death he and Mrs. Swensen celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with al their children in Pittsburgh. An engineer with P.P.G. Industries Swensen lived in retirement in Juno Beach, Fla. and was visiting his son, C.H. Swensen Jr. at the time of his death. ************************************************** Leader, Oct. 5, 1996 EMMA PEARL SWIGER Emma Pearl Swiger, 54, of Oakvale, WV, died Oct. 1 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. She was born in Clarksburg to the late Hershel and Katherine Mulligan Hutson. She attended Lighthouse Church at Belpre. Surviving are her husband, Bob Swiger; four sons, Bobby, Richard and William Swiger, all of Oakvale and James Swiger of Princeton; one daughter, Juanita St. Clair of Oakvale; five brothers, Hershel Hutson of Walker, William of Parkersburg; James of Spring Valley, WV; Kenneth Hutson of Wavelry and Howard of Davisville; four sisters, Barbara Kelley of Parkersburg, Rosa Rhodes of Walker, Diana Swiger of Cairo and Lucille Hagerley of Spring Valley and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons ,Rodney Swiger, Ronald and Charles Swiger; one daughter, Katherine and one brother David Hutson. Services were Friday at Burdette Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Rev. Dan Tucker officiating with burial in Sedalia Cemetery in Doddridge County. ***************************************************** Oracle, Nov. 24, 1900 FREDA MAE SWIGER Freda Mae Swiger, 72, of Riverdale, Ga., formerly of Sycamore Fork, Center Point, died Wednesday, Nov. 14 following a brief illness. She was born June 5, 1918 on Pike Fork, Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Van Buren and Ethel Rosier Leigh. On Sept. 12, 1938 she married Dallas C. Swiger, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Judith A. Baker, Germantown, Md and Ava J. Swiger of Riverdale, Ga.; one brother William C. Leigh, Clarksburg; three step-brothers, Cecil Herbert and Paul Leigh, all of Ohio; four step-sisters, Dortha Sallee, St. Marys, Rita Russell, Violet Rittenhour and Patty Steele all of Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Nov. 17 at Harbert Funeral Home, Salem with Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating with burial in Center Point Church Cemetery. ********************************************** MRS. MABEL SWISHER Mrs. Mabel Swisher, 83, of Mitchelville, Md., and formerly of St. Marys, died Monday, Sept. 23 in Mitchelville. She was born May 3, 1903 in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Cunningham. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, George Swisher of Mitchellville, Md; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Graveside services were Friday at Burnt Hill cemetery near Williamson with Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. ************************************************ Oracle, Sept. 3, 1981 TONEY SWISHER Toney Swisher , 66 of McFarlan, died at the VA Hospital in Clarksburg Friday morning, Aug. 28. He was born in Ritchie County, son of the late Bert and Icy Bell Collins Swisher. He was employed in the oil fields and was a veteran of the infantry in WWII, having served in the European Theater where he was awarded the purple heart and a bronze star. He is survived by a son, Ernest Lamp of Belmont; his stepmother, Mrs. Nancy Lanham Swisher; three brothers, Ernie Swisher and Roger Swisher both of McFarlan and Charles Swisher of Davisville; two sisters, Essa Swisher and Ester Swisher both of MacFarlan. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral was at the Macfarland Community Church and burial was in Swisher Cemetery. ************************************************** Oracle, Sept. 1, 1983 W.H. SWISHER W.H. "Rube" Swisher, 79 of Friendly, died at Sistersville General Hospital last Wednesday, Aug. 24, after a sudden illness. Born in Wetzel County, he was the son of the late Alpheus and Emma Glover Swisher. He was a member of United Methodist Church, a WWII veteran, a retired pipe fitter, a member of VFW and BPO Elks Lodge No. 333. Surviving are a son, William Swisher of Friendly; two daughters, Susan Swisher of Friendly and Nancy Monahan of Vienna, Va.; two brothers, Joseph Swisher of Friendly and Loyd Swisher of Williamstown; three grandchildren and a great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Swisher in 1981. Funeral was Friday at Eckels Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Harris officiating with burial in Friendly Cemetery. *************************************************8 Oracle, August 1, 1985 WILBUR LESLIE SWISHER Wilbur Leslie Swisher, 65, of Vienna, died Monday, July 22 in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Fairmont, was a WWII Navy veteran and was retired from Monongahela Power Co. He is survived by three daughters, Sandra Swisher of Mineral Wells, Susan Zimmerman of Charlottesville, Va., and Sharon Hawk of St. Marys; one brother, Louis Swisher of Fairmont; one sister, Pearl Wilson of Midlothian, Tex and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanita George Swisher. Services were at 3:30 Thursday at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Mike McPherson officiating with burial in Benton Ferry Cemetery at Fairmont.