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Pleasants County West Virginia Obituaries

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"Oracle" - December 7, 1989

GARNETT E. HAAS
Died Nov 30, 1989

     Garnett E. Haas, 79, passed away Nov 30 in Hollandale, Fla., where she 
made her home with a sister.
     She was born in Pleasants County, Nov. 11, 1911, a daughter of George 
M. Cameron and Olive Wilson.  She was a member of the Church of God in 
Florida.
     She is survived by four sisters and two brothers.  They are:  Mrs. 
Essie Biggie, Hollandale, Fla., Mrs. Opal White, Akron, O., Mrs. Hazel 
Pugh, Lowell, O., Mrs. Hestel Roby, St. Marys; Merrel Cameron, Barberton, 
O. and Homer Cameron, Wintersville, O.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, father and mother, and three 
brothers.
     Interment was in Florida.
     
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"Oracle" - October 12, 1989

CHRISTINE HABBARD
Died Oct 9, 1989

     Christine Habbard, 16, of 235 Milrose Road, Broad Brook, Conn., died 
Monday in an automobile accident.
     She was a daughter of Emmett and Ellen Pease.  She was an honor 
student at East Windsor High School.
     Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Sharon Andrew of 
Ellington, Conn.; maternal grandfather, Roger Pease of Charlestown, R.I.; 
paternal grandmother, Ethel Hubbert of New Matamoras; and several aunts and 
uncles.
     Services were 11 a.m. Thursday at the J. M. Basinger Funeral Home, 
East Windsor, Conn.
     Memorial donations may be made to the East Windsor Fund in memory of 
Christine Habbard, East Windsor High School, 76 South Main Street, East 
Windsor, Conn. 08088.  

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of JAMILA HABEEB
Date of Birth - April 29, 1890
Passed Away - November 11, 1965
Place and Time of Services - St. John's Catholic Church, Sat., Nov. 13, 
1965, 9:30 a.m.
Officiating - Father Gerard Guli
Place of Interment - Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Parkersburg, W.Va.

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"Oracle" - April 2, 1997

MARY HABEEB
Died March 28, 1997

     Mary Habeeb, 89, of St. Marys, died March 28 at St. Joseph's Hospital 
in Parkersburg.
     She was born July 12, 1907, in Salem to the late John and Jamila 
Gebney Habeeb.
     She was a graduate of Mountain State Business College and retired from 
The First National Bank of St. Marys after 40 years service. She was also a 
member of St. John's Catholic Church in St. Marys, the church Altar Society 
and a constant volunteer at the Pleasants County Library.
     She is survived by one niece, Louise Habeeb Anella of South Bend, 
Ind.; one grandnephew, John Anella of South Bend, Ind.; two grandnieces, 
Christin Adkins of Centerville, Va., and Janine Thompson of Houston, Texas; 
and three great-grandnephews.
     She was preceded in death by one brother, William J. Habeeb, M.D., 
Aug. 4, 1996.
     Services will be held Wednesday, April 2, at 9:30 a.m. at St. John's 
Catholic Church in St. Marys with the Rev. Thomas Karachira officiating.
     Additional services will be held in St. Bernard Cemetery Chapel in 
Springfield, 0., Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasants County Library, 
101 Lafayette St., St.
Marys, WV 26170.

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"Sentinel" - June 22, 1994

BERYL J. HACKATHORN
Died June 21, 1994

     Beryl J. Hackathorn, 53, of Route 1, Palestine, died Tuesday at 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
     Hackathorn was an eight-year resident of Wirt County and a Protestant.
     He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Leonard Fredrick and Jesse 
Marie Thrasher Hackathorn.
     He is survived by his wife of eight years, Marie Keeder Hackathorn; 
and two sisters, Thelma June Bonnette and Carmella Hackathorn, both of 
Parkersburg.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Eugene Hackathorn.
     The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Busch Funeral Home, 
Elizabeth, with the Rev. Gladson Grim officiating.  Burial will be in 
Buffalo Cemetery, Palestine.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today and until 2 
p.m. Thursday.

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"Sentinel" - June 5, 1990

CARL HACKATHORN
Died June 3, 1990

     Carl C. Hackathorn, 83, of Route 1, St. Marys, died Sunday evening at 
St. Joseph's Hospital.
     He was born in Shultz, Pleasants County, a son of the late Christopher 
and Martha Wolfe Hackathorn.
     He was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church and a retired employee 
of Quaker State Oil and Refining.
     He is survived by three sons, Julian Hackathorn of St. Marys, Thomas 
Gale Hackathorn of Belpre, and James R. Hackathorn of Marietta; a daughter, 
Martha Stricklan of Cairo; three sisters, Dorothy Shuck and Elizabeth 
Smith, both of Parkersburg, and Bessie Maston of Shultz; three brothers, 
Chris Hackathorn of Hebron, Ohio, Gale J. Hackathorn of St. Marys, and Roy 
Hackathorn of Marietta; his stepmother, Josephine Hackathorn of Belmont; 
two stepsisters Louella Wiseman of Parkersburg and Leota Wilson of St. 
Marys; two stepbrothers, Earl and Chandos Johnson both of Weirton; 12 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
     Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating.  Burial will be 
in the Willow Island Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.

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"Oracle" - April 15, 1989

GILBERT M. HACKATHORN
Died April 12, 1989

     Gilbert M. Hackathorn, 71, of 1505 Andrews Street, Parkersburg, died 
at the St. Joseph's Hospital Wednesday.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Christopher and 
Martha Wolfe Hackathorn.  He was a member of the Stevenson Memorial United 
Methodist Church.  He was retired from Corning Glass after 37 years 
service, and was a member of the Burrows Trio for many years.
     He is survived by his stepmother, Josephine Hackathorn of Belmont, WV; 
his wife, Elizabeth Sherwood Hackathorn; two sons, Robert N. Hackathorn of 
Parkersburg and Richard Hackathorn of Cleveland, Ohio; two daughters, 
Sharon Gonzales and Patricia Packer, both of Parkersburg; one stepdaughter, 
Linda Swanson of Mayfield, Ohio; two brothers, Carl Hackathorn of Schultz, 
and Walker "June" Hackathorn of St. Marys; two sisters, Dorothea Shuck and 
Elizabeth Smith, both of Parkersburg; two half-brothers, Roy Hackathorn of 
Marietta, and Chris Hackathorn of St. Marys; one half-sister, Bessie 
Loretta Maston of Schultz; two stepbrothers, Chandos and Earl Johnson, both 
of Manchester, Ohio; two stepsisters, Louella Wise of Parkersburg and Leota 
Wilson of St. Marys; five grandchildren; one great-grandson, and four 
stepgrandchildren.
     Services were Friday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with 
the Rev Albert O. Morrison officiating.  Burial was in Mount Olivet 
Cemetery.   

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"Oracle" - May 23, 1990

HERMAN HACKATHORN
Died May 21, 1990

     Herman Hackathorn, 70, of Route 1, New Matamoras, died Monday morning 
in Selby General Hospital.
     He was born in New Matamoras, a son of the late Charles Henry and 
Lauvida Cooley Hackathorn.
     He is survived by three brothers, Merle Hackathorn of Navarre, Lewis 
Hackathorn of New Matamoras and Charles Hackathorn of Akron; two sisters, 
Helen Grimes of New Matamoras and Alberta Styers of Mount Vernon.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, Emmett.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hadley Funeral Home, New 
Matamoras, with the Rev. Edwin McLeod officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Belle Ridge Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - May 22, 1996

J. HACKATHORN
Died May 21, 1996

     Josephine Hackathorn, 101, of Belmont, formerly of Shultz Community, 
Pleasants County, died  Tuesday at Carehaven of Pleasants, Belmont.
     She was a member of Dewey Avenue Church of Christ.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Robert and 
Sarah Jones Cunningham.
     She is survived by three daughters, Luella Wiseman of Parkersburg, 
Bessie Maston of St. Marys and Leotta Wilson of Belmont; two sons, 
Christopher E. Hackathorn of Hebron and Roy C. Hackathorn of Marietta; one 
stepson, Gale Hackathorn of St. Marys; one stepdaughter, Elizabeth Smith of 
Belmont; one sister, Bessie Carmichael of Marietta; three brothers, Ed 
Cunningham of Florida, Coleman Cunningham of East Liverpool, Ohio and John 
Cunningham of Chester, W.Va.; 21 grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her second husband, Christopher C. 
Hackathorn; her first husband, George Johnson; one daughter, Ida Pearl 
Hackathorn; two sons, Earl Johnson and Chandas Johnson.
     Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial will be in 
Nine Mile Cemetery, Route 16, Pleasants County.
                     
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"Oracle" - October 29, 1981

LEONARD HACKATHORN
Died Oct 21, 1981
 
     Leonard Hackathorn, 71, of 1107 13th St., Parkersburg, died at the 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg last Wednesday morning.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Christopher and 
Martha Wolfe Hackathorn. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was 
retired after 30 years with Ames Co.
     He is survived by a son, Beryl of Parkersburg; two daughters, Thelma 
June Bonnette of Parkersburg and Carmella May Hackathorn, at home; three 
brothers, Gilbert of Parkersburg and Carl and Gail of St. Marys; two 
sisters, Dorothea Shuck and Elizabeth Smith of Parkersburg; two half-
brothers, Chris Hackathorn or Hebron and Roy Hackathorn of Marietta; a 
half-sister, Bessie L. Maston of St. Marys; two grandchildren and a great-
grandchild.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Genella Still Hackathorn; a 
grandson and a sister.
     The funeral was held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Leavitt Funeral Home, 
with burial in the Sunset Memory Gardens. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of MRS. MYRTLE HACKETHORN

Born February 14, 1899
Died December 5, 1977
Services Ruttencutter Funeral Home Wednesday, Dec 7, 1977, 2:00 p.m.
Officiating Rev. R. A. Atkinson
Interment IOOF Cemetery

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"Oracle" - November 4, 1976

PAUL A. HACKATHORN
Died Oct 22, 1976

     Funeral services for Paul A. Hackathorn, Manchester, O., were held 
Oct. 25 at the Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, O.  He died Oct 22 in the 
Manchester, O. Hospital of a heart attack.
     Born Feb 12, 1904, at Schultz, he was the son of the late George W. 
and Lena Francis Hackathorn.  He was a retired button cutter, and at the 
time of his death he was a pastor of the Nazarene Church in Wrightsville, 
O.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Inez Sheton; two children, Jane 
of Dayton, O., and Bill of Lexington, Ky.; nine grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren; two brothers, Charles of Cincinnati, O., and James of 
Manchester, O.; one sister, Marie Miller, of Dover, O.
     He was a brother-in-law of Joe Birkhimer, St. Marys.

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In Memory of STEVEN GALE HACKATHORN 

Date of Birth - June 16, 1952
Passed Away - December 14, 1971
Place & time of services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Friday, Dec 17, 1971, 
2pm
Officiating - Evangelist Earl Stevens
Place of Interment - I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va. 

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"Oracle" - January 18, 1990

MARY C. HACKETT
Died Jan 15, 1990

    Mary C. Hackett, 85, of 801 Montgomery St., died Monday in Heartland of 
Marietta.
     She was born at Dutch Run, a daughter of Joseph and Anna Strauss 
Heiner.  She had been a private secretary for Judge Jones in the late 1920s 
and a private secretary for James Warburton at Marietta Chair Co. for 11 
years.  She also had sold stock for the reorganization of First National 
Bank in the 1930s.  She was a member of Sr. Marys Catholic Church, American 
Association of Retired Persons, Chapter 1794, Marietta Senior Citizens, 
American Legion Auxziliary Unit 64, St. Marys Catholic Women's Club.  
During World War II, she was a volunteer with the American Red Cross.
     She is survived by her husband, Hanley A. Hackett, whom she married in 
1937; one son, John J. Hackett of Marietta; one sister, Dorothy Hess of St. 
Marys; and three brothers, Urban Hiener of Akron, William Hiener of 
Pittsburgh, Pa., and Harold Hiener of Phoenix, Ariz.
     She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ann; three sisters; 
and three brothers.
     Services were held Wednesday at the St. Marys Catholic Church with the 
Rev. Edward Kakascik officiating.  Burial was in New St. Marys Catholic 
Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - April 17, 1996

ETHEL B. HACKNEY
Died April 11, 1996

     Ethel B. Hackney, 96, of Rising Sun, Md., and formerly of St. Marys, 
died April 11, at the Medpoints Community Care Facility of Elkton, Md.
     She was born Aug 22, 1899, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Mont 
L. and Rachel Jane Delong Bonar.  She was a former member of the Dewey 
Avenue Church of Christ, the last surviving member of the Class of 1916 
from St. Marys from St. Marys High School, a deputy sheriff for 10 years in 
Pleasants County, and a teacher in St. Marys from 1918-23.  She was a 
former member of the Women's Benefit Association and the St. Marys Women's 
Club.
     She left St. Marys in the early 1950s and moved to Maryland.  She was 
a charter member of the Colora Church of Christ in Maryland and taught at 
Tome School of Port Deposit, Md., from 1953-67.
     She is survived by one son, Samuel  B. Hackney of Rising Sun, Md.; two 
nieces, Margaret Simonton of Vienna and rosemary Sunderman of Cincinnati; 
two nephews, Jim Powell of Parkersburg and Charles Hackney of Pound, Wisc.; 
and several cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel G. 
Hackney, in 1926.
     Services were held April 16 at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys 
with Evangelist David Stevens officiating.  Burial was in the St. Marys 
IOOF Cemetery.
     It has been requested that memorial contributions be made to the 
Hilton Head Church of Christ, c/o R. T. Foard Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, 
Rising Sun, MD 21911.       

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"Oracle" - Nov 25, 1971

CLEM HADDOX
Died Nov 18, 1971

     Funeral services  for Clem Haddox, 84, of 1726 E. 7th St., 
Parkersburg, who died at the St. Joseph's Hospital Thursday evening, were 
held Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St Marys, with the Rev 
Daniel Simmons officiating.  Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Berline and Ara 
Shingleton Haddox.  He was a retired employee of Eureka Pipeline Co. He was 
a member of the Cairo Presbyterian Church and Cairo Lodge No. 114, AF and 
AM.
     He is survived by two sons, Crandall of St. Marys, and Ray of 
Arlington, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Martha Carder of Parkersburg; three 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Knight Haddox; his 
second wife, Ruth Paugh Haddox; three brothers and one sister.   

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"Oracle" - August 21, 1986

CLIFFORD L. HADDOX
Died Aug 14, 1986

     Clifford L. Haddox, 77, of St. Marys, died Thursday evening in 
Marietta Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Clifford and Helen 
Cameron Haddox.  He was affiliated with the Calcutta United Methodist 
Church.
     He is survived by two daughters, Virginia lake of Claremore, Okla., 
and Marlene Merillat of Midland, Mich.; six grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren; two brothers, Edgar and James Haddox, and four sisters, 
Mildred Bills, Lillian Cornell, Sylvia Wiley and Dorothy Drinko, all of St. 
Marys.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Higgins Haddox; and two 
brothers.
     The funeral was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating.  Burial 
was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - January 8, 1998

CLYDE HADDOX
Died Jan 6, 1998

     Clyde Haddox, 85, of Berea died Tuesday at Sheppard Continuous Care 
Home, Ellensboro.
     Haddox was a farmer and worked for Cairo Timber Products and Goff 
Brothers in Pennsboro.  He was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist 
Church in Berea.
     He was born in Berea, a son of the late Jonathan and Frances Overfield 
Haddox.
     He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Bessie Mullenix Haddox; 
three sons, Clyde Haddox Jr. of Huber Heights, Ohio, Hayward Haddox of 
Pullman and Norris Haddox of Auburn; one brother, Glen "Bill" Haddox of 
Auburn; one sister, Leona Kuhn of Harrisville; nine grandchildren; one 
stepgrandson; and six great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one brother; seven sisters and two 
grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Raiguel Funeral Home, 
Harrisville, with Clyde Haddox Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in Pleasant 
Hill Cemetery, Berea.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:30-9 p.m. today and until 
the hour of services Friday.

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"Sentinel" - May 27, 1993

CRANDALL L. HADDOX
Died May 25, 1993

     Crandall L. Haddox, 81, of St. Marys, died Tuesday at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
     Haddox was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a Bethany College 
graduate.  He was retired from Monongahela Power Co., where he worked as a 
chemical engineer, and was a member of St. Marys Presbyterian Church, where 
he served as an elder.
     He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Clem and Ethel Knight 
Haddox.
     He is survived by his wife, Lillian Adkins Haddox; a son, Donald E. 
Haddox of St. Marys; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; and a brother, Ray 
D. Haddox of Arlington, Va.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Birkhimer Haddox, 
in 1974.
     The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with the Rev. Tom O'Connor officiating.  Burial will be in St. 
Marys IOOF Cemetery.      

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"News" - February 21, 1993

EDGAR A. HADDOX
Died Feb 20, 1993

    St. Marys - Edgar A. "Joe" Haddox, 67, of Route 3, St. Marys, a 
decorated World War II veteran, died Feb. 20, 1993, at his residence 
following a lengthy illness.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Clifford and Helen 
Cameron Haddox.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving aboard 
the USS Portland in the South Pacific where he participated in almost every 
major Pacific operation.  He received four bronze stars in the Asian 
Pacific and two bronze stars in the Phillipines liberation.  He retired 
from Ironworkers Local 549, Wheeling, after 44 years of service.
     Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Junita Campbell Haddox; two sons, 
John Haddox and Mark Haddox, both of St. Marys; one daughter, Becky Miller 
of Murray, Ky.; two sisters, Sylvia of St. Marys; one brother, James R. 
Haddox of St. Marys; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
     He was preceded in death by three brothers, Merle Haddox, Clifford 
Haddox and Homer Haddox; and two sisters, Dorothy Drinko and Lillian 
Cornell.
     Services 3:30 p.m. Monday, Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, the 
Rev. Ron Branch officiating.  Burial Willow Island Cemetery, with military 
rites. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of EDITH HAMMETT HADDOX
Date of Birth - August 31, 1899 
Departed This Life - October 4, 1977 
Services - First United Methodist Church, St. Marys, W.Va., Thurs., Oct. 6, 
1977, 2 p.m. 
Officiating - Reverand R. A. Atkinson
Interment - Odd fellows Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va.
Arrangements by Ogdins, Parkersburg, W.Va.   
    
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"Oracle" - March 4, 1976

MRS. EVA HADDOX
Died Feb 26, 1976

     Mrs. Dorothy Mae Haddox, 71, of 917 Front St., Marietta, O., died at 
her residence Thursday evening.
     She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Walter E. and 
Susan Spencer Bailey.  She attended the Calvary Baptist Church, was a 
member of the Marietta Senior Citizens, and had been a cook at the Hotel 
Lafayette until she retired.
      She is survived by her husband, Clifford Haddox; two step-daughters, 
Marlene Murlock and Virginia lake; three sisters, Lucille Wilson of Ft. 
Myers, Fla., Mrs. Charles Price of Raven Rock and Opal Higgins of Hebron; 
three step-grandsons and a step-granddaughter.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, Martin L. Higgins.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral 
Home in Marietta, with the Rev. Thomas Bowman officiating.  Burial was in 
the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.

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"News" - February 1, 1998

JACK O. HADDOX
Died Jan 30, 1998

     Jack O. Haddox Sr., 74, of Belpre died Jan 30, 1998 at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital.
     He was born in Harrisville, a son of the late Russell G. and Maude A. 
Parker Haddox.  He was in the US Army during World War II and was retired 
from Elkem Metals after 33 years of service.  He was a member of the 
Marietta Post of the American Legion and the Board of Missions for the Ohio 
Baptist Convention.  He was a member of Mullen Memorial Baptist Church in 
Belpre for 45 years, where he served as deacon, Sunday School teacher and 
Sunday School superintendent.
     Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Nina P. Kerns Haddox; three sons, 
Jack O. Haddox Jr., Gary L. Haddox and Terry A. Haddox, all of Belpre; one 
daughter, Judy D. Signett of Belpre; two brothers, William Haddox  of 
Canton and Harold Haddox of Colorado; one sister, Betty Tate of St. Marys; 
six grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, four stepgreat-grandchildren 
and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Haddox and Harry 
Haddox; and one sister, Virginia Mason.
     Services 1 p.m. Monday, Mullen Memorial Baptist Church, Belpre, the 
Rev. George Huffsmith officiating.  Burial Rockland Cemetery.
     Visitation noon-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, 
and for one hour prior to services at the church.
     Memorials may be made to the Mullen Memorial Church.
     
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"Oracle" - September 10, 1997

JAMES R. HADDOX
Died Sep 1, 1997

     James R. Haddox, 75, or Rt. 1, St. Marys, died Sept. 1 at his 
residence.
     He was born Nov. 11, 1921, in Pleasants County to the late Clifford 
and Helen Cameron Haddox.  He was retired mechanic at American Cyanamid. He 
was member of OCAW Local 3-499. He graduated from St. Marys High School and 
was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Luella Grayam Haddox; three 
sons, Jim Haddox of Williamstown, Gary Haddox of Portsmouth, Va.; and 
Gregory Haddox of Marietta; six grandchildren, Rebecca Haddox of 
Austintown, O., James Haddox of New London, Conn., Tamera Shockey of 
Waverly, Terrie Cline of Parkersburg, and William Haddox and Tim Haddox, 
both of Williamstown; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Bills 
and Sylvia Wiley, both of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Drinko and Lillian 
Cornell; and four brothers, Merle Haddox, Homer Haddox, Clifford Haddox and 
Edgar Haddox.
     Services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with 
pastor Ron Branch
officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with military graveside 
rites conducted by American Legion Pleasants Post 79 and Veterans of 
Foreign Wars Post 222.


Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of JAMES R HADDOX
Born - Nov 11, 1921, Pleasants County, WV
Died - September 1, 1997. Residence Rt 1, St. Marys, WV  
Memorial Service - Friday, Sept 5, 1997, 2 p.m., Ruttencutter Funeral Home
Officiating - Pastore Ron Branch
Place of Interment - St. Marys IOOF Cemetery 

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"Oracle" - March 5, 1981

MERLE E. HADDOX
Died Feb 27, 1981

     Merle E. Haddox, 67, of Grafton, died at the Camden-Clark Memorial 
Hospital Friday morning.
     He was born in St. Marys, son of the late Clifford and Helen Cameron 
Haddox.  He was retired from the Dept of Natural Resources, having served 
37 years as a park superintendent.  He was a combat engineer in World War 
II and a member of the VFW in Grafton.  He was also a member of Elks Lodge 
No. 308 in Grafton.
     He is Survived by four sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Mildred) Bills, Mrs. 
Ralph (Lillion) Cornell, Mrs. Dorothy Drinko Powell, all of St Marys; three 
brothers, Clifford, James R. and Edgar A. Haddox, all of St Marys.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Mildred Waters Haddox, and 
a brother.
     The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Bartlett Funeral Home 
in Grafton with the Rev William Trowbridge officiating.  Burial was in the 
Woodsdale Cemetery.
     The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys and Bartlett Funeral Home 
in Grafton were in charge of arrangements.
     State park officials served as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of MRS. VIRGINIA HADDOX
Born - February 15, 1911 
Died - November 26, 1974
Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Friday, Nov 29, 
1974, 2:30 p.m.
Officiating - Evang. Jess Nutter, Rev R. Dan Simmons
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va.

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"Sentinel" - July 7, 1994

DELPHIA OLIVE HADLEY
Died July 6, 1994
  
     Delphia Olive Hadley, 89, of Fairview Manor, Beverly, formerly of 
Middlebourne, died Wednesday at Fairview Manor.
     Mrs. Hadley was a homemaker, and a member of the West Virginia Farm 
Bureau and Burt Church of Christ, Middlebourne.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late David M. and 
Martha Ferrell Barnhart.
     She is survived by two sons, Howard C. Hadley of Port Barre, La. and 
Roy D. Hadley of Middlebourne; three daughters, Elaine Fletcher of 
Middlebourne, Vera Thomas of Lake Milton, Ohio, and Fayette Phillips of 
Warren, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Cecil Hadley; two 
sons, James Denton Hadley an Freddie L. Hadley; six brothers; and three 
sisters.
     The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Furbee Funeral Home, 
Middlebourne, with Evangelist Homer Matthews officiating.  Burial will be 
in Middlebourne Cemetery.    
     
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"Leader" - October 4, 1986

ERNEST G. HADLEY
Died Oct 1, 1986

     Ernest G. Hadley, 88, of 202 McKim St., St. Marys, formerly of Paden 
City, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in 
Parkersburg.
     He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late James H. and Bertha 
Dudley Hadley.  He was a member of the Church of Christ, a former employee 
of Paden City Pottery, and owned and operated Hadley Grocery in Paden City 
for over 46 years from 1932 till 1978.
     He is survived by his wife, Goldie Fox Hadley; one son, Denver Hadley 
of Sistersville; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Zelma) Huffman of New 
Martinsville and Mrs. William (Dorothy) Long of Paden City; three sisters, 
Lucy Nalley of Pursley, Olive Birch of Salem, O., and Della Thomas of 
Hamilton, Tex.; two brothers, Cecil Hadley of Middlebourne and Lawrence 
Hadley of Farmdale, O.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Arthur Hadley, in 1977; and one 
sister, Mary Carse.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Eckles Funeral Home in 
Sistersville, and burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville.   

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"Oracle" - Nov 8, 1995

GOLDIE T. HADLEY
Died Nov 6, 1995

     Goldie T. Hadley, 97, of McKim Street, St. Marys and formerly of Paden 
City, died Nov. 6 at Care Haven of Pleasants in Belmont.
     She was born in Tyler County to the late James and Mary Elizabeth 
Mason Fox and was a member of the Church of Christ.  Before retiring, she 
owned and operated Hadley Grocery in Paden City for 46 years.
     Surviving are one son, Denver Hadley of Sistersville; two daughters, 
Dorothy Long of Paden City and Zelma Huffman of New Martinsville; one 
brother, Orval Fox of Sistersville; one sister, Flo Ash of Parkersburg; 
eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest G. Hadley; one infant 
daughter, two brothers, Bryan Fox and Emmett Fox; two sisters, Dessie Fetty 
and Rhea Lough; and one granddaughter, Jana Huffman.
     Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Myers Funeral Home in 
Sistersville with Leroy Ash officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood 
Cemetery at Sistersville.
     Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Wednesday.

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"Oracle" - July 9, 1987

HAROLD B. HADLEY
Died June 30, 1987

     Harold B. Hadley, 82, of 504 Fifth St. Marietta, founder of Hadley 
Funeral Home, died Tuesday following an extended illness.
     He was born in Liberty Township, Ohio, a son of the late James W. and 
Cora Congleton Hadley.  He was the funeral director at Hadley Funeral Home 
for 49 years.  He graduated from Marietta College in 1934, and Cincinnati 
College of Embalming in 1935.  He opened Hadley Funeral Home on Mother's 
Day in 1938.
     He was a 49-year member of Harmar Lodge 390 AF & AM, American Union 
Chapter No. 1 R.A.M.; Marietta Commandery No. 50 K.T.; Scottish Rite Valley 
of Columbus; Aladdin Temple; Marietta Shrine Club; B.P.O. Elks No. 477; 
Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and Pi Simm Eta fraternity and Marietta Chapter 
59 Order of the Eastern Star.  He was a founder and leader of girls 
softball in Marietta.
     He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Sendelbeck Hadley; 
three sons, Harold J. Hadley of New Matamoras; James A. Hadley of Grove 
City, Ohio, and John J. Hadley of Marietta; six grandchildren; and three 
great-grandchildren.
     Services were held Friday at the Hadley Funeral Home with Monsignor 
Robert H. Punke and the Rev. Claude S. Davis officiating.  Burial was in 
Mound Cemetery.
     Memorials may be made to the Betsey Mills Club Capital Fund and 
Endowment Drive, 300 Fourth St., Marietta, or the City Recreation League, 
c/o Marty Kitchens, Putnam Street, Marietta.     

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"Oracle" - December 8, 1993

NORMAN E. HAESSLY
Died Dec 5, 1993

     Norman Edward Haessly, 80, of Newport Route 1, a well-known lumberman, 
died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 at his home.
     He was born Jan. 5, 1913, in Hanoverton, Columbiana County, to Peter 
and Ethel Pilmer Haessly.  He began his career in forestry in 1932 when he 
took a job in a sawmill in northern Ohio.  In 1941, he opened his own 
lumber business, Haessly Hardwood Lumber Co.  He worked in areas of 
northern Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.  In 1956, he and his family moved 
to Washington County and the company has been located at the present site 
on Newport Pike for the past 32 years.  The company's products are shipped 
throughout the world.  His firm was known worldwide for quality and 
integrity.  He was a member of the Ohio Forestry Association, National 
Hardwood Lumber Association and the Hardwood Manufacturing Association.  He 
was the 1988 recipient of the Ohio Forestry Association Award for being the 
outstanding person in forestry.
     Mr. Haessly is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Rang Haessly, whom he 
married April 15, 1933; one son, Norman E. "Jack" Haessly and his wife, 
Mary, of Marietta Route 1; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Betty J.) Zimmer of 
Marietta Route 5; five grandchildren, Mark and Steven Haessly and Brent, 
Dean and Bruce Zimmer; four great-grandchildren, Melissa Haessly, Lisa 
Zimmer, Beth Zimmer and Kurt Zimmer; one brother, Raymond Haessly of Los 
Angeles, Calif.; and one sister, Kathryn Ranaldi of Sebring.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Paul, 
Lewis and Arnold Haessly.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with 
the Rev. Charles Sindledecker officiating.  Burial will be in Barker 
Cemetery.      
      
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"Oracle" - March 12, 1981

EUGENE TRIPLETT HAGUE
Died Mar 6, 1981

     Eugene Triplett Hague, 75, of 1011 31st St., Vienna, died unexpectedly 
at his home.
     He was born in St. Marys, son of the late A. Riley and Jessie Triplett 
Hague. He was an attorney in Parkersburg for 51 years. He was a member of 
the First United Presbyterian Church and past exalted ruler of Elks Lodge 
198. A member of the Wood County Bar Association, the West Virginia State 
Bar Association, the Mount Olivet Lodge Scottish Rites No. 3, Scottish Rite 
Bodies and Nemesis Temple of the Shrine.  He was the oldest living member 
of Boy Scout Troop No. 3 at the First Presbyterian Church and the oldest 
exalted ruler of the Elks Lodge. He was also a graduate of West Virginia 
University Law School. 
     He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Deem Hague, at home; two sons, 
Atty. Eugene T. Hague Jr. of Parkersburg and Steven R. Hague of Oklahoma 
City, Okla.; four granddaughters, Cynthia, Diane, Mary Lou Hague, all of 
Vienna, and Christine Hague of Oklahoma City; an uncle, Harry Triplett of 
St. Marys, an aunt, Helen Hague of East Liverpool, 0.
     The funeral was held Monday at the Ogdin Funeral Home with the Rev. 
Francis Wade officiating. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
     Honorary pallbearers were members of the Wood County Bar Association. 
The Elks Lodge conducted a memorial service Sunday. 

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"Sentinel" - February 15, 1997

EARL C. HAHN
Died Feb 14, 1997

St. Marys Doctor Dies at Home
     Dr. Earl C. Hahn, 89, longtime osteopath in St. Marys, died Friday at 
his residence.
     Hahn was a 1926 gr3duate of St. Nicholas Catholic High School, 
Zanesville, and graduated in 1933 from the Kirksville College of 
Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo.
     He practiced medicine in St. Marys from 1935 until he retired in 1989. 
He was mayor of St. Marys from 1955-1959 and served on city council for 14 
years.
     He served on the state Board of Osteopathic Examiners from 1961-1978, 
the commission of postmortem exams from 1967- 1971, and was president of 
WVSOM, from 1972-1975.
     In 1976, Hahn was appointed clinical associate professor of 
osteopathic medicine at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine at 
Lewisburg. He also served as Pleasants County medical examiner.
     He was born in Zanesville, a son of the late George Theodore and Flora 
Hoffer Hahn.
     He is survived by his wife, Jean Jewell Hahn; one son, Earl C. Hahn 
Jr. of St. Joseph, Mich.; one stepdaughter, Mary Ann Perez of Chester, 
W.Va.: three grandchildren, Steven Hahn and Anneliesa Hahn, both of St. 
Joseph, Nolene Ferguson of Kalamazoo, Mich.; three stepgrandchildren, Maria 
Perez, John Perez and Thomas Perez, all of Chester; and one great-grandson, 
Matthew Hahn of Kalamazoo.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nola Mae Smith Hahn.
     Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Cesidio Federico officiating. Entombment 
will be in Eastlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Reno, Ohio.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today, ail day 
Sunday and 9-11 a.m. Monday, with Rosary service at 8 p.m. Sunday.

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"Leader" - October 6, 1984

BERTHA HAINES
Died Oct 3, 1984

     Bertha Louise Haines, 60, of the Lodge Nursing Home, Navarre, O., 
formerly of New Martinsville, died Wednesday at the Aultman Hospital, 
Canton, O.
     She was born at Minnie, a daughter of the late Albert and Nora Meyer.  
She as a member of the Church of the Nazarene in New Martinsville.
     Surviving are one son, Curtis Lee Meyer of North Lawrence, O.; five 
brothers, Clyde and harry Meyer, both of Hannibal, O., Albert Meyer of 
Baltimore, Md., Carl Meyer of Stanton, Va., and Brady Meyer of East 
Liverpool, O.; three sisters, Clara Boston of Hannibal, O., Mabel Crooks of 
Charleston and Lula Thomas of Bens Run; three grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Haines, in 1978.
     Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wells Funeral Home in 
New Martinsville, with the Rev. Alfred Kay officiating.  Interment was in 
the Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville.        

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"Oracle" - July 5, 1984

LEANNA L. HALEY
Died July 2, 1984

     Leanna Louisa Haley, 39, of Hillcrest Drive, Woodsfield, died Monday 
night at the Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.
     She was born in Medina County, O., to W. L. Jones of Route 4, 
Woodsfield, and the late Agnes Read Jones.
     She was a member of the Woodsville Methodist Church and was a worthy 
matron of Chapter 268, Order of Eastern Star.
     In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Jan L. 
Haley; one daughter, Jill at home; two sons, William and Jon, also at home; 
four sisters, Mrs. Rosemary Jacobsen of Oregon, Mrs. Grace Bauer of New 
Jersey, Mrs. Martha Ady of Route 4, Woodsfield, and Mrs. Barbara Duke of 
Dayton, O.; three brothers, David Jones of Columbus, Daniel Jones of 
Beallsville and Gilbert Jones of New Matamoras.
     Services were Thursday at the Woodsfield United Methodist Church with 
the Rev. Noel Oxley officiating.  Burial was in the Jerusalem Cemetery.
     Services were arranged by the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield.
     The family has requested that donations be made to the Woodsfield 
Methodist Church. 

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"Oracle" - January 15, 1970

MRS. ALFRED HALL
Died Jan 11, 1970

     Mrs. Alfred Hall was found dead at her home on Rt 260, Sunday by local 
officials.
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"Sentinel" - December 16, 1988

ANNE DUDLEY HALL
Died Dec 15, 1988

     Anne Dudley Hall, 65, of Lakeview Estates, Parkersburg, died Thursday 
morning in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
     She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Brainard J. and 
Julia Savage Dudley.  She was a member of the board of directors for Dudley 
Florist, a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Junior League of 
Parkersburg.
     She is survived by three sons, Douglas M. Hall of Parkersburg, David 
D. Hall and Daniel D. Hall, both of Medesto, Calif.; one brother, Judd 
Dudley of Parkersburg; two sisters, Jane Merchant of Pittsburgh, Pa., and 
Catherine "Kitty" Hartman of Charleston; six grandchildren; her father-in-
law, William M. Hall, Jr. of Constitution, Ohio.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William M. Hall III, in 
1966.
     Memorial services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Vaughan Funeral Home 
with the Rev. Joseph L. Perry Jr. officiating.
     Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to services.
 
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"Oracle" - November 15, 1984

ARTHUR L. HALL
Died Nov 7, 1984

     Arthur L. Hall, 81, of the Beech Grove Community, Pennsboro, died 
Wednesday, Nov 7, at St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Haze and Martha 
Dotson Hall.  He was a retired employee of Carnegie Natural Gas Co., 
Tollgate District, and a Methodist by faith.
     Surviving are five sons, Gerald Hall of Pennsboro, Denver Hall of 
Parkersburg, Kenneth Hall of Harrisville and Haze Hall of Zanesville, O.; 
one foster son, Robert Hickman of Pennsboro; two brothers, Clyde Hall of 
Hookstown, Pa., and Crandall Hall of Williamstown; three sisters, Mrs. Nina 
Anthony, Mrs. Lulu Snyder and Ms. Lola Hall of St. Marys; 14 grandchildren 
and six great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Hall, in 1878; by four 
sisters, one brother and one grandsdon.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the McCullough-Rogers 
Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with Mrs. Jean Daugherty and the Rev. Frank 
Lambert officiating.  Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro. 

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"Sentinel" - January 30, 1993

CATHERINE SCOTT HALL
Died Jan 29, 1993

     Catherine Scott Hall, 72, of Newport, Ohio, died Friday at Marietta 
Memorial Hospital.
     Mrs. Scott was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Marys, where 
she was a former Sunday school teacher.  She was owner and operator of the 
former Cameo Beauty Shop in Newport.
     She was born in St. Marys, W.Va., a daughter of the late Victor and 
Mae Poole Scott.
     She is survived by son, Tommy S. Hall of St. Marys; one daughter, 
Gladys Hisam of Friendly, W.Va.; four grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Denton E. Hall, in 1986; and 
one brother, Louis Scott in 1979.
     The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral home in St. 
Marys, with the Rev. John Keck officiating.  Burial will be in St. Marys 
IOOF Cemetery.
                   
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CLAUDE HALL
Died August 3, 1914

     Claude, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hall, died at the home of Mr. 
and Mrs. C. C. Delong August 3, aged two months.  The remains were laid to 
rest in the Odd Fellows Cemetery August 5.
     Oh, how sweetly he is sleeping
       In the grave beneath the sod,
     We would not wish to wake him
       For he slumbers there with God.
     He has left a vacant place
       Which no other form can fill.
     But the smiles that played upon his face
       Shall live in memory still.
     Sleep, dear cherub, peacefully sleep,
       God knows that it was best.
     And soon we all shall join thee
       And join that endless rest.
               --Mrs. J. C. Reynolds

CLAUDE HALL

     Claude, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hall, aged two months an six 
days, died on Monday.  The remains were interred in the Odd Fellows 
Cemetery on Tuesday, Rev. B. M. Mitchell officiating.

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"Oracle" - September 25, 1980

CLINTON GALE HALL
Died Sep 23, 1980

     Clinton Gale Hall, 60, Rt 39, St Marys, died Tuesday morning at his 
residence.
     He was born in St Marys, son of Mrs. Victoria Delong Hall of Belmont 
and the late Hiram Hall.  He was employed by the Brown Excavating Co. and 
was a member of the Laborer's Union Local No 1085 and the St Marys United 
Methodist Church.
     He is also survived by his wife, Velma Fetty Hall; four sons, Clinton 
Jr., Max E., Rockie L. and Phillip J. of St Marys ; three daughters, Kathy 
Bayless of Newport, O., Vicki Nazelrod of St Marys and Julie Hall, at home; 
four brothers, H. Kenneth and Charles E. of St Marys and George C. and 
Denton of Newport; and 10 grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by a grown brother and two infant brothers.
     The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter 
Funeral Home in St Marys, with the Rev R. A. Atkinson officiating.  Burial 
will be in the St Marys IOOF Cemetery. 

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"Sentinel" - August 8, 1995

CRANDLE V. HALL
Died August 7, 1995

     Crandle V. Hall, 81, of Fifth Street, Williamstown, died Monday at his 
residence.
     Hall spent his early life in French Creek, Pleasants County, and 
resided briefly in Belmont before moving to Williamstown about 58 years 
ago.  He was associated with Quaker State Oil Co. for 44 years, and 
operated the airport service station until his retirement with service 
station until his retirement with service from 1955-1978.  He later became 
a state inspection officer for Hall's Auto Sales.
     He raced stock cars in the 1950s, was active in the Williamstown 
Athletic Booster Club and was manager of the Twin City Maytag softball 
team.  He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of Williamstown Lodge 
129 AF&AM and the First Baptist Church of Williamstown.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the lat Hayes H. and Martha 
Dotson hall.
     He is survived by his wife, Virginia Miller Hall; two sons, Don Hall 
of Williamstown and Richard Hall of Pickerington, Ohio; two daughters, 
Sarah McVaney of Okala, Fla., and Susan Schenkel of Marietta; seven 
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lula Snyder and 
Lola Hall both of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by one grandson, three brothers and five 
sisters.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at McClure-Schafer 
Funeral Home, Marietta, with Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial will be in 
Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from Wednesday morning until 11 
a.m. Thursday,  The family will be present from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday.
     Memorials may be made to the Wood County Hospice Program, 914 Market 
St., Parkersburg.  
      
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"Leader" - October 11, 1986

DENTON E. HALL
Died Oct 8, 1986

     Denton E. Hall, 71, of Newport, died Wednesday evening in Marietta 
Memorial Hospital.
     He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Hiram and Victoria Delong 
Hall.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Marys and was a 
retired carpenter.  He was a member of Carpenter's Local 518 and a member 
of the Laryngectomee Club of Marietta and a former member of the St. Marys 
and Newport Fire Departments.
     He is survived by his wife, Catherine Scott Hall; one son, Tommy S. 
Hall; one daughter, Gladys Hisam of Friendly; three brothers, Charles E. 
Hall and Hiram Kenneth Hall, both of St. Marys, and George C. Hall, of 
Newport; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by four brothers.
     Services will be today at 1 p.m. at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in 
St. Marys with the Rev. George Harris officiating.  Burial will be in St. 
Marys IOOF Cemetery.  Pleasants Post 79 of the American Legion will conduct 
military rites.
     Friends are asked to consider memorial contributions to the American 
Cancer Society. 

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"Sentinel" - July 11, 1991

DEWEY W. HALL DR.
Died July 10, 1991

     Dewey William Hall Sr., 75, of Route 5, Parkersburg, died Wednesday at 
St. Joseph's Hospital.
     Hall was a veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion 
Post 104, Neon, Ky., a member of the VFW 1212 of Parkersburg and a member 
of the Carpenters Union Local 899 for 30 years.
     He was born in Letcher County, Ky., a son of the late James and Maggie 
J. Houston Bentley hall.
     He is survived by his wife, Effie Lucas Hall; a son, Dewey Hall Jr. of 
Waverly; three daughters, Faye Davis of Orlando, Fla., Jean Gibson of 
Parkersburg and June Whitehead of Mishawaka, Ind.; a brother, James M. Hall 
of Winchester, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers.
     The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Tom Gribble officiating.  Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery North.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. 
       
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DOVIE REYNOLDS HALL
Died June 5, 1986

     Dovie Reynolds Hall, 85, of Cutler, formerly of Pigeon, Roane County, 
died Thursday in Marietta Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
     She was born in Roane County, daughter of the late Dell and Dora Jett 
Reynolds.  She was a member of the Big Pigeon Baptist Church.
     She is survived by two sons, Bervin Hall of Pigeon and Gordon Hall of 
Cutler; four daughters, Erthlee Smith of Marmet, Emma Jean Helmick and 
Nadene Newcomer of Pigeon and Hilda Fauber of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, 
Thelma Shamblin and Lizzie Bird of Clendenin; 45 grandchildren and 35 
great-grandchildren.
     The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the J. E. Johnson Funeral 
Home in Charleston, the Rev. Okey Mullens officiating, with burial in the 
Hall family cemetery at Pigeon, Roane County.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today.

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"Oracle" - February 19, 1987

DWAYNE HALL
Died Feb 7, 1987

     Funeral services were held Feb. 11 at Lady of Our Lourdes in 
Burgettstown, Pa., for Dwayne Hall, who died suddenly at his home in 
Frankfurt Springs, Pa., Feb. 7.
     He was the son of Clyde Hall and the late Evelyn Hall.
     Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snyder, Mrs. Nina Anthony and Mrs. Mary Morrison 
attended the services last Wednesday.
       
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"Oracle" - March 1, 1973

EARL E. HALL
Died Feb 17, 1973

     Earl E. Hall, 51, of 1529 Marison Ave., Toronto, died Saturday, Feb 
17, at Ohio Valley General Hospital, Steubenville.
     Born Jan 27, 1922, he was the son of John W. Hall of San Antonio, 
Texas, and the late Essie Efaw Hall.  He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. 
Christine Hart, city.
     Surviving are his widow, Mary Bills Hall; two sons, Richard L. of 
Wintersville, O., and Garl L. Hall of Weirton; two brothers, Harold of 
Steubenville and John of San Antonio.
     Funeral services were held Feb 21 at the McAlave-Chandler-Mills 
Funeral Home in Steubenville.

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"Sentinel" - July 30, 1997

EDNA S. HALL
Died July 29, 1997

     Edna S. Hall, 73, of 2512 David Lee Drive, Parkersburg, died Tuesday 
evening at her residence following an extended illness.
     Mrs. Hall was a member of the South Parkersburg Baptist Church. She 
retired after 32 years as a U.S. mail contractor.
     She was born in Glendon, W.Va., a daughter of the late Melvin S. and 
Blanche Young Ramsey.
     She is survived by her husband, Denzil G. Hall; one daughter, Sandy 
Frasher of Mineral Wells; one granddaughter, Sherry Spillman: of 
Zanesville, Ohio: one great-grandson, John Allen Spillman II of Zanesville; 
and one sister, Dolsie Corley of Glendon.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, at Leavitt Funeral Home 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Ward S. Robinson officiating. Burial will be in 
Sunset Memory Gardens.
      
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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

ELLENDLE W. HALL 
Died March 26, 1968

     O Gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament ever 
consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory have no 
mercy on the soul of Thy departed servant.  Be not severe in Thy judgment 
but let some drops of Thy precious blood fall upon the devouring flames, 
and do Thou O merciful Saviour send Thy Angels to conduct Thy departed 
servant to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen.
     May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, 
rest in peace.  Amen.  

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ERNEST M. HALL
Died October 27, 1921

     Ernest M. Hall was born at Newells Run, Ohio, April 6, 1852 an died at 
Marietta, Ohio, October 27, 1921, aged 69 years, 6 months and 11 days.
     He was united in marriage to Maggie Braun at Newells Run on December 
25, 1872.  His wife preceded him to the better land June 22, 1917.
     His remains were brought back to this city on Thursday and taken to 
the home of his son, Howard in Fair Plains addition, where the funeral 
services were conducted Saturday at 2 o'clock, and laid to rest in the 
I.O.O.F. cemetery.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Chase 
in the presence of a large crowd.
     He was a member of the St Marys Presbyterian Church.
     The deceased was well known being active in the business of political 
life of this county.
     He is survived by five daughters and five sons, forty three grand 
children and two brothers:  L. ? Hall, of Constitution, O., and Ristle 
Hall, of Chesapeake, O.  The children are as follows:  Mrs. Aaron Bills, of 
Calcutta; Hays Hall, of Pleasants; Mrs. G. B. White, Howard hall, Mrs. J. 
C. Reynolds, all of St Marys; Mr. Ralph Roby, of Delong; Harry Hall, of 
Spencer; Hiram Hall; Mrs. Elmer Wilson, and Hudson Hall, all of St Marys.
     A precious one from us is gone
     A voice we loved in stilled
     There is a vacant chair, which
     Never can be filled.
     Oh, how we miss him; but we
     shall meet him in that bright
     eternal shore where farewells
     are never said.
     So, farewell, dear father, until
     that happy day.  

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"Sentinel" February 13, 1989

ERNEST R. HALL
Died Feb 10, 1989

     Ernest R. Hall. 62, of Spencer, Route 3, died Friday at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital Hospital following an extended illness.
     He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Doy and Bertha Price 
Hall.  He spent most of his life in Roane County where he was a member of 
St. John's United Methodist Church in Spencer.
     He is survived by his wife, Emogene Combs Hall; one daughter, Lisa 
Hall of Charlotte, N.C.; two sons, Gary Hall of Spencer and Jeff Hall at 
home; stepmother, Eula Hall Kerns or Orma; two brothers, Harold Hall of 
Hartville, Ohio, and Freer Hall of St. Marys; three half brothers, Donzil, 
Paul and Darius, all of Ohio; three half sisters, Laura, Nina and Norma; 
and two grandchildren.
     The funeral was at 2 p.m. today at Sinnett Funeral Home Chapel in 
Spencer with the Rev. Donald Coleman officiating.  Burial in the Eventide 
Cemetery at Spencer. 

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"Oracle" - November 24, 1988

FLORENCE LAURI HALL
Died Nov 1, 1988 

     Florence Lauri Hall, 77, Rt. 1, Hookstown, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, in 
Weirton, W.Va., following a brief illness.
     Born Dec. 18, 1910, in Rosedale, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and 
Concetta Montani Barbarini, she was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes 
Catholic Church, Burgettstown, and the Daughters of Italy, Weirton.
     Surviving are her husband, Clyde V. Hall; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence 
(Mary) Tennant, Carmichaels, Pa., and Mrs. Frank (Violet) Martino, 
Wellsburg; three stepsons, Robert L. Hall, James R. Hall and Lynn B. Hall; 
three stepdaughters, Wanda Hamilton, Juanita Davis and Judith Gayhart; 11 
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 25 step-grandchildren; 27 step 
great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Augustine Barbarini, Pittsburgh, and 
four sisters, Rose Reynolds, Carrollton, Ohio; Ida Micheels, Philadelphia, 
Pa.; Madeline Crispino, Wintersville, Ohio, and Mary Silvestri, Rayland, 
Ohio.
     She was preceded in death by two sons, Gasper Lauri and Rudy Lauri; 
three stepchildren, Ronnie Hall, Raymond Hall and Phyllis Zdybicki, and 
three brothers, Tony, Lawrence and Jimmi Barbarini.
     Funeral services were conducted at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 
Burgettstown.  Interment was in Franklin Cemetery, Wellsburg.     

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"Oracle" - June 5, 1996

FREER HALL SR
Died May 31, 1996

     Freer Hall Sr., 74, of Cloverdale Community, Route 1, St. Marys, died 
May 31 at his residence.
     He was born in Beech, Calhoun County, a son of the late Doy and Bertha 
J. Price Hall.
     He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II with the 
10th Mountain Division Ski Troops in Italy from 1944-45.  He retired in 
1983 from Monongahela Power's Willow Island Power Station as a shift 
supervisor after 36 years.  He enjoyed playing bluegrass music and was a 
farmer.
     Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Virginia Dare Wallbrown Hall; five 
sons, Amos Richard "Dick" Hall, Roger Lee Hall and Jerry Edward Hall, all 
of St. Marys, Freer Randall Hall Jr. of Williamstown; one daughter, Randa 
Dare Hall Gregg of St. Marys; one brother, Harold B. Hall of Hartville, O., 
14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wade Hall and Ernest Hall.
     Services were Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck 
Boston officiating.  Burial was in the Cloverdale Cemetery on Route 16.  

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"Oracle" - Jan 8, 1997

GEORGE C. HALL
Died Dec 31, 1996

     George C. Hall, 71, of Newport, died Dec. 31 at St. Joseph's Hospital 
in Parkersburg.
     He was born May 6, 1925, in St. Marys to the late Hiram H. and 
Victoria DeLong Hall.  He was a member of Newport United Methodist Church, 
Matamoras Masonic Lodge 374 F&AM, retired from American Cyanamid at Willow 
Island and was U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by two daughters and two sons in law, Marian and David 
Carr of Marietta and Linda and John Caldwell of Hannibal; six 
grandchildren, Matthew Caldwell, Staci Caldwell and Alicia Caldwell all of 
Hannibal; Amanda Carr, Samantha Carr and David Carr III, all of Marietta; 
one great granddaughter, Morgan Carr of Marietta; two brothers, Charles 
Hall and Kenneth Hall of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by one infant son, Larry G. Hall, and three 
brothers, Denton Hall, Joe Hall and Clinton Hall, Sr.
     Services were Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary 
Hicks officiating.  Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
         
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"Sentinel" - May 30, 1994

HAZEL O. HALL
Died May 29, 1994

     Hazel O. Hall, 92, of St. Marys, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital, 
Parkersburg.
     Mrs. Hall was a cook in her earlier years for Hi-way Grille, Court 
Restaurant and St. Marys High School.  She was a foster grandparent for the 
Colin Anderson Center for 16 years and a lifelong member of the Dewey 
Avenue Church of Christ.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Saul and Cora 
Nellis Robinson.
     She is survived by a son, Lyle D. Hall of St. Albans; two daughters, 
Madeline McFadden of St. Marys and Helen Kernen of St. Albans; six 
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Hudson H. Hall; a son, 
Solomon D. Hall; three brothers; and two sisters.
    The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with Evangelist Emanuel Daugherty officiating.  Burial will be 
in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. 
      
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"Sentinel" - May 14, 1991

HELEN F. HALL
Died May 13, 1991

     Helen Francis Hall, 69, of 506 14th Ave., Vienna, died Monday at her 
residence.
     Hall was a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church.
     She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Johnnie L. and Ada 
Mabel Stanley Anderson.
     She is survived by her husband, William R. Hall; two stepsons, Bill 
Hall Jr. of Parkersburg, and Chester E. Hall of Marietta; one sister, Betty 
L. Barker of Parkersburg; six step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-
grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; two nieces and one 
nephew.
     She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Ellen Marquis; and one 
brother, Samuel Anderson.
     The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Vaughan Funeral Home, with 
the Rev. George McGhee officiating.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery 
North.
      
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"Oracle" - September 27, 1984

HELEN W. HALL
Died Sep 21, 1984

     Helen W. Hall, 78, of Williamstown, died Friday morning in the 
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She was born in Pennsboro, a daughter of the late David Walter and 
Lessie Lenna Mason Wilcox.  She was a graduate of Salem College and 
attended Ohio University.  She was a retired school teacher, having taught 
in the Marietta city school system and the Wood County school system, 
particularly in Williamstown.  She was a member of the Williamstown United 
Methodist Church, a former member of the Williamstown Woman's Club and the 
Order of Eastern Star No. 26 in Pennsboro.
     She is survived by her husband, S. Denton Hall; one daughter, Ethelda 
J. Kern of Marietta; four sisters, Pauline Moore of Lisbon, O., Audrey 
Allen of Elkart, Ind., Freda Keigler of Townsend, Mich., and Augusta 
McMurray of Parkersburg; and one brother, Ernest Wilcox of Belmont.
     Services were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the McCullough-Rogers 
Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. Farley officiating.  Burial was in 
the Pennsboro Masonic Cemetery.
           
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"Oracle" - Dec 4, 1975

JOE A. HALL
Died Nov 28, 1975

     Joe A. Hall, 46, of St. Marys, died at his residence Friday.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of Mrs. Victoria Delong Hall and 
the late Hiram H. Hall.
     He was an employee of the American Cyanamid Company, a member of St. 
Marys Lodge No 22 IOOF, BPOE 1701 and the Maccabbees.  He was also a 
veteran of the U.S. Army.
     He is also survived by five brothers, H. Kenneth, Clinton and Charles, 
all of St. Marys, and George and Denton, both of Newport, O.
     Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter 
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating.
     Memorial services were conducted Saturday evening by IOOF Lodge No. 
22.

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"Sentinel" - August 18, 1987

JOHN B. HALL
Died Aug 16, 1987

     John B. Hall, 64, of 1119 Pike St., Parkersburg, died late Sunday in 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     He was born in Wood County, son of the late Cyrianus Hall and the late 
Stella Tredway Hall Henderson.  He was a member of the South Parkersburg 
Baptist Church, Laborers Union Local No. 1085 and was an Army veteran of 
World War II.
     He is survived by his wife, Wilma Gains Hall; three sons, John, 
Charles and James Hall, and a daughter, Carol Clapper of Parkersburg; two 
sisters, Dorothy Blackwell of Parkersburg and Hazel Hedden of Hartford City 
Ind., and 13 grandchildren.
     The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kimes Funeral Home, with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery South.
     Friends  may call at the funeral home.       

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

JOHN HENRY HALL
Died December 31, 1922

     John Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hall, died on Sunday December 
31st of pneumonia.  he was 2 months and 15 days of age.  Funeral services 
were conducted on Monday by Rev. T. J. Hickle, with interment in the 
I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

COL. JOHN S. HALL
(1845 - 1923)

     Col. John S. Hall, philosopher and poet, passed away at his home on 
First street at 2:25 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon in this 79th year.
     The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon conducted by pastor, Rev. 
Chase.  Interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
     A sketch of this good man written by Burns McGregor of Parkersburg, 
will appear in these columns next week.

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"Sunday News" - December 12, 1982

JULIAN "BALDY" HALL
Died Dec 12, 1982

     St. Marys - Julian "Baldy" Hall, 66, of St. Marys, died Saturday 
morning in the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Howard and Bird 
Nellis Hall.  He was a retired boilermaker, a veteran of World War II, a 
member of the Pleasants Post No. 79 American Legion, local 667 of the 
Boilermakers, St. Marys Lodge No. 41 AF & AM and of the Charleston Scottish 
Rite Bodies.
     He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lorna Westbrook Hall, a student at 
Fairmont State College; a daughter, Mrs. David (Martha) Fletcher of 
Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Genevieve Dimmick of Farmington, N.M.; 
seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
     He was preceded in death by two granddaughters.
     Services will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m., at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home with Evangelist Charles Pugh III officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Willow Island Cemetery with St. Marys Lodge No 41 having graveside rites.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

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"Leader" - October 27, 1990

LEOTA J. DAWSON HALL
Died Oct 24, 1990

     Leota Josephine Dawson Haught Hall, 70, died Wednesday at Rose Lane 
Health and Rehabilitation Center in Massillon, O., after a 12-year illness 
with Alzheimer's disease.
     She was born in Brohard, W.Va., a daughter of the late J. Jackson and 
Georgia Dawson.  She had lived in the Akron area since 1941, was employed 
by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., then as a homemaker, and later at 
Ferriot, Inc.  She was a long time member of the Akron Baptist Temple and 
Billow Chapter 483, Order Eastern Star.  She was a 1938 graduate of Calhoun 
County High School.
     She is survived by her husband, Thurman Hall; three daughter, Linda 
Hall Adams of Norton, Barbara Hall Harnack and Patty Hall Cresong, both of 
Uniontown; two grandchildren; four sisters, Louie Snider of New Matamoras, 
Launa "Eddie" Law of Akron, Betty Nelson of Solon and Glenna Wilson of 
Parkersburg.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alva Haught, in 1939; 
and one brother, Lewis.
     Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at the Hopkins-Lawver Funeral 
Home, Canton, with the Rev. Howard Powell officiating.  Burial will be at 
Greenlawn Cemmetery.

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LOLA W. HALL
Died May 19, 1997

     St. Marys, W.Va - Lola W. Hall, 85, of St. Marys died Monday (May 19, 
1997) at her residence.
     She was born Dec 15, 1911, in Pleasants County, W.Va. to Hayes and 
Martha Dotson Hall.  She was a member of George Street Church of Christ and 
a retired cook at the Colin Anderson Center.
     She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Jerry White 
of St. Marys; one grandson Ronnie White; one grandaughter, Sandra Price and 
her husband, Neal, of Waverly, W.Va.; two great-granddaughters, Jennifer 
and Nicole Price, both of Waverly; one sister, Lula Snyder of St. Marys; 
and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and five 
sisters.
     Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St 
Marys with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial is in St. Marys 
IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 
a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 

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"Oracle" - April 28, 1999

LYLE D. HALL
Died April 18, 1999
 
     Lyle D. Hall, 74, or St. Albans, W. Va., died April 18 in Thomas 
Memorial Hospital, Charleston, after a long illness.
     He was retired from Union Carbide Corp at Institute after 33 years of 
service. He was a member of Local 656 or IA of M., a U. S. Coast Guard 
veteran or World War II where he served on the USS Falgout DE 324. He was a 
member of Masonic Lodge 41 AF&AM in St. Marys and Washington Street Church 
of Christ in St. Albans.
     He is survived by his wife, Blanche; three sons, Robert D. Hall and 
Larry Gail Hall, both of Winfield, and Michael R. Hall of Charleston; two 
sisters, Helen, Kernen of St. Albans and Madeline McFadden of St. Marys; 
eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     Services were April 21 at Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home Chapel in 
St. Albans with pastor Michael Mayo officiating. Burial was in Cunningham 
Memorial Park in St. Albans.
      
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In Memory of MRS. MARTHA HALL

Date of birth - July 2, 1879
Passed away - June 1, 1968 
Place & time of services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Tuesday, June 4, 
1968, 2pm
Officiating - Rev William Snider
Place of Interment - I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys 

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"Oracle" - September 26, 1990

MARY MARIE HALL
Died Sep 18, 1990

     Mary Marie Hall, 85, of 400 Main St., died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 
18, at her home.
     She was born May 12, 1905, in Rinard Mills to Basil and Minnie Cline 
Rinard.  She was a member of the Methodist Church.
     She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Lois) Taylor and Carol 
Gay, both of Matamoras and Mrs. William O. (Sue) Hoffman of Greenwood, 
Ind.; two sons, Donald of Matamoras and Thomas of Marietta; two 
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Elizabeth Mann of Cape 
Coral, Fla.; and one brother, Chauncey Rinard of Matamoras.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lawrence Hall; three 
brothers, Clarence, Fred and James Rinard; two sisters, Beryl Doan and 
Freda Dye; one son, Charles Nelson Hall; and one grandson, Michael Gay.
     Services were held Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home, Matamoras, with 
James Schoonover officiating.  Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Matamoras United Methodist 
Church at Matamoras.

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of RICHARD D. HALL 
Born - July 11, 1926 
Died - March 18, 1981 
Services - Grace Episcopal Church, Friday, March 20, 1981, 1 p.m.
Officiating - Fr. Robert Stringer
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery

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"Sentinel" - November 18, 1988

ROBERT LEE HALL
Died Nov 16, 1988

     Robert Lee Hall, 51, of Marietta Route 6, was dead on arrival at 
Marietta Memorial Hospital Wednesday evening following an apparent heart 
attack.
     He was born in Marietta, a son of Mildred Wagner Hall and Dale Hall.  
He was a member of the Second Congregational Church and was a self-employed 
farmer.  He was a 1955 graduate of Marietta High School and received his 
State Farmers Degree in FFA from the high school.  He was a Gideon and a 
member of the Black and White Holstein Club.  He was serving on the Farmers 
Home Administration Board and was a former board member of the Washington 
County Soil Board.  He was a former trustee of Marietta Township and a 
former member of the Reno Fire Department.  He was instrumental in getting 
Reno water service.
     He is also survived by his wife, Helen Faye Weinstock Hall, whom he 
married July 31, 1960; and one son, Jacob Seldon Hall of Marietta.
     The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hadley Funeral Home, 
Marietta.  Burial will be in Valley Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 
Saturday.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon and Future Farmers of 
America Alumni Donation Program, c/o Roger Smith, Marietta High School.
    
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"Oracle" - October 9, 1980

ROBERT O. HALL
Died Oct 6, 1980

     Robert O. Hall, 51, Rt. 1, St. Marys, died Monday after a sudden 
illness while visiting relatives in Middlebourne.
     He was born in Bearsville, Tyler County, son of Mollie Hall Riggs of 
Bearsville and the late Claude M. Hall.  He was a member of the Fairview 
United Methodist Church in Bearsville and the Middlebourne Masonic Lodge No 
34.
     He is also survived by his wife, Phyllis Locke Hall; two sons, Gary 
Lee of St Marys and Brian Claude, at home; and a daughter, Brenda Sue Hall, 
at home.
     The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fairview United 
Methodist Church in Bearsville, with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating.  
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
    The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St Marys is in charge of arrangements.

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"News" -  March 1, 1992

S. DENTON HALL
Died Feb 29, 1992

     Pennsboro - S. Denton Hall, 93, formerly of Williamstown, died Feb. 
29, 1992, at The Arbors of Marietta.
     He was born in Lynn Camp, near Pennsboro, Ritchie County, a son of the 
late Oshmael and Hattie Allender Hall.  He was a retired schoolteacher and 
administrator with 45 years of service in Ritchie County and Washington 
County.  He was a graduate of Pullman (W.Va.) High School and Salem 
College.  He was a member of Harmony Lodge No. 59 AF & AM and a 32nd degree 
Scottish Rite Mason of Parkersburg.  He was a member of the Retired 
Teachers Association and the Williamstown Lions Club.  He was a member of 
the United Methodist Church of Williamstown.
     He is survived by one daughter, Ethelda Kern of Marietta; two 
grandsons, Russ Kern of Akron and Jon Kern with the U.S. Marine Corps at 29 
Palms, Calif.; and one granddaughter, Angie Kern of Akron.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen J. Wilcox Hall; five 
brothers; and three sisters.
     Arrangements are incomplete at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, 
Pennsboro. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of SOLOMON D. HALL
Date of Birth - December 21, 1920
Passed Away - September 24, 1973
Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Wed Sept 26, 1973, 
2 p.m.
Officiating - Evangelist Earl Stevens
Place of Interment - Arlington Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg, W.Va.

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"Oracle" - April 2, 1997

VIOLA MAE HALL
Died March 25, 1997

     Viola Mae "Vi" Hall, 49, of Seventh Street, Parkersburg, died March 25 
at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
     She was born in Parkersburg to the late Everett and Inez McDonald 
Green. She was s homemaker.
     Surviving are her husband, John W. Hall of Parkersburg; one daughter, 
Cassandra Hall of Parkersburg; three brothers, Roger Green, Robert Green 
and Charlie Green, all of Waverly; and two sisters, Violet Emerick of 
Wadesville and Sandy Fields of Parkersburg.
     She was preceded in death by one brother, Russell Green.
     Services were March 25 at Kimes Funeral Home in Parkersburg with the 
Rev. Anne L. Kinney officiating. The body was cremated. There was no 
visitation.

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"Sentinel" - March 27, 1997

VIRGINIA MAE HALL
Died March 25, 1997

     Virginia Mae Hall, 79, of East Fifth Street, Williamstown, died 
Tuesday in Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.
     Mrs. Hall had lived in Williamstown for the past 60 years and was 
employed at Remington-
Rand and later at American Bisque Pottery Co. in Williamstown. She was a 
member of First Baptist Church in Williamstown.
     She was born at Sepulpa, Okla., a daughter of the late Lewis Wilson 
and Virgie Nelms Miller.
     She is survived by two sons, Don Hall of Williamstown and Richard Hall 
of Pickerington, Ohio; two daughters, Sarah McVaney of Ocala, Fla., and 
Susan Schenkel of Williamstown; one sister; seven grandchildren; and six 
great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Crandle V. Hall; one 
brother, Lewis E. Miller; and one grandson, George Thomas McVaney.
     Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at McClure-Schafer 
Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Harley Bailey officiating. Burial 
will be in Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from noon Friday until the hour 
of services Saturday. The family will be present from 6-9 p.m. Friday.
  
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"Sentinel" - June 9, 1990

WAYNE HALL
Died June 7, 1990

    Wayne Hall, 78, of the Washington County Home, died at the home early 
Thursday morning.
     He was born in Washington County, a son of the late Lee and Clara May 
Law Hall.  He had been a truck driver for the CCC Trucking Co. and had late 
been employed at the Sterling Service Store.  He had spent all of his life 
in the Marietta area.
     He is survived by one son, Richard Hall, of California; four 
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Evelyn Sparks of 
Marietta area.
     He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
     Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Washington County Home.
     Friends may call at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home after 2:30 p.m. this 
afternoon until Monday morning.

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"News" - September 29, 1991

WILLIAM M. HALL JR.
Died Sep 28, 1991

     William M. Hall Jr., 93, of 125 W. 12th St. Parkersburg, died at his 
residence Sept. 28, 1991.
     He was born in Bowling Green, Ky., a son of the late William M. and 
Jean Agnew Crawford Hall.  He was a graduate of Lehigh University where he 
was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.  He was a chemical engineer and 
was retired from the Hall Grindstone Company at Constitution, Ohio.
     He is survived by one son, John H. Hall of Saratoga, Calif.; one 
daughter, Mrs. Robert G. Anderson of Chillicothe, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, 
David Hall, Douglas Hall, Daniel Hall, Benjamin Anderson, Samuel Anderson, 
Jennifer Hall, Richard Hall, John Hall, Jasmine Hall and Mary Helen Hall; 
and several great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Ent Hall; one son, 
William M. Hall III M.D.; one sister, Eleanor Hall Swann; and one brother, 
Allan Hall.
     Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Vaughan Funeral Home with 
the Rev. J. D. Shaffer officiating.  Burial will be in the Mount Olivet 
Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - August 25, 1999

WILMA D. HALL
Died Aug 24, 1999

     Wilma D. Hall, 69, of 1119 Pike St., Parkersburg, died Aug. 24, 1999, 
at Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital.
     She was born at Central Station in Doddridge County, a daughter of the 
late Robert and Ivie Lipscomb Gains. She was a member of South Parkersburg 
Baptist Church and was employed at various locations including Red Roof Inn 
of Parkersburg and the Holiday Inn in Marietta.
     Survivors include three sons, John Hall, Charles Hall and James Hall, 
all of Parkersburg; one daughter, Carol Clapper of Parkersburg; two 
grandsons whom she raised, Shawn Hall and Bill Hall of Parkersburg and 11 
other grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four brothers, James 
Gains of Boro, Ill., Bob Gains, Wayne Gains and Fred Gains, all of 
Parkersburg; and two sisters, Joan Hall and Linda Lynn, both of 
Parkersburg.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Hall; an infant son, 
John Franklin Hall; an infant daughter, Barbara Mae Hall; and an infant 
brother, John Franklin Gains.
     Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, 
1640 St. Marys Ave.,
Parkersburg. Burial in Evergreen South Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-4 and 
6-8 p.m. today.
     Arrangements by Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
     
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"Sentinel" - February 24, 1990

EDNA D. HAMILTON
Died Feb 23 1990
  
     Edna Douglass Hamilton, 85, of 800 2nd St., St. Marys, a daughter of 
the late Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Douglass.
     She was a lifelong member of the First United Presbyterian Church of 
St. Marys.  She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and West Virginia 
University and had taught high school in Fairmont.  She was an active 
member of the Girl Scouts and a member of the Pemberton Garden Club, the 
auxiliary of Parkersburg Academy of Medicine, West Virginia State Medical 
Auxiliary, Daughters of the American Revolution, James Wood Chapter, and 
the American Cancer Society.
     She is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard Hamilton; a son, Dr. 
Richard Hamilton of Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Frances White of San Diego, 
Calif.; and seven grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by a sister.
     Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Marys IOOF 
Cemetery with the Rev R. Dan Simmons officiating.
     The family will receive friends at the family residence, 800 Second 
St., St. Marys, on Sunday.
     In lieu of flowers, friends are requested to make contributions to the 
Pleasants County Educational Trust or a charity of their choice.
     Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, is in charge of arrangements.

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"Sentinel" - February 7, 1992

FRANKLIN HAMILTON
Died Feb 4, 1992

     Franklin Eugene Hamilton, 69, of Humble, Texas, died Tuesday at his 
home.
     Hamilton had been a resident of the St. Marys area for several years, 
and was a World War II veteran.
     He was born in Hebron, a son of the late Omar and Sarah McCullough 
Hamilton.
     He is survived by two sons, Kaye Wayne Hamilton of Little Hocking, and 
barry Lynn Hamilton of St. Marys; two daughters, Yvonne Yvette Ilosky of 
Surry, Va. and Sue Ellen Sharp of Elizabeth; seven grandchildren; and two 
sisters, Helen Delong and Lucille Beal, both of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Hamilton.
     Memorial services will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, St. 
Marys, with the Rev. Kaye Wayne Hamilton officiating.

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"Sentinel" - August 2, 1990

GLADYS S. HAMILTON
Died July 20, 1990

     Gladys S. Hamilton, 91, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Middlebourne 
Route 18, died July 20 at her home in Sarasota.
     She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late Alex and Hattie 
Smith.  She retired after teaching in both Kanawha and Tyler Counties.
     She is survived by a stepson-in-law, two grandsons and one 
granddaughter.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Cliff Hamilton; one 
stepdaughter, Opal Hamilton Dean; and her stepmother, Samantha Smith.
     Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Furbee Funeral Home, 
Alma, with the Rev. Daniel A. Deem officiating.  Burial will be in Fairview 
Cemetery.
     There will be no calling hours.
     In lieu of flowers memorial contributions many be made to Fairview 
Cemetery, Alma or the Tyler County Public Library, Middlebourne.           
 
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"Oracle" - September 30, 1998

GOLDA M. HAMILTON
Died Sep 23, 1998

     Golda M. Hamilton, 95, of Green Bay, Wisc., and formerly of Pennsboro, 
died Sept 23 in Green Bay.
     She was born Feb 19, 1903, at Mountain, Ritchie County, to the late 
Jerry and Harriet Stull Dawson.  She was a homemaker and cleaned houses.  
She enjoyed quilting and was a member of Pennsboro Church of Christ.
     She is survived by three daughters, Virginia Hadley of Columbus, Orpha 
Frazier of Green Bay and Dorothy M. McDougal of Sistersville; one son, 
Cecil Hamilton of St. Marys; 22 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 
11 great-great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by husbands Walter Duty and John Hamilton; 
five brothers; three sisters; and two grandsons.
     Services were Monday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro 
with Evangelist Terry Jones officiating.  Burial was in Fairview Cemetery 
in Tyler County.

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"Oracle" - July 21, 1983

LUCAS OBRIAN HAMILTON, INFANT
Died July 12, 1983

     Lucas Obrian Hamilton died July 12 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, 
Huntington.
     He was a son of David C. and Iris K. Harris Hamilton of St. Marys.
     Other survivors include a brother, Timothy J. Hamilton, at home; 
paternal grandparents, Charles W. and Shirley M. Hamilton, both of St 
Marys; paternal great-grandparents, Mrs. Edith Hamilton of St Marys and Mr. 
and Mrs. Ralph Conduff of Whyndot, Okla.; maternal grandparents, James K. 
and Nina M. Chipps of St. Marys; maternal great-grandparents, Ancil B. and 
Irene Chipps of St. Marys and Mrs. Mable Stringer of Parkersburg; maternal 
great-great-grandmother, Della West of Parkersburg.
     Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Willow 
Island Cemetery with the Rev. Earnest Rice officiating.
     The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of 
arrangements. 
     
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"Oracle" - July 23, 1981

MISS MINNIE B. HAMILTON
Died July 17, 1981
 
     Miss Minnie B. Hamilton, 80, of Grantsville, died at the United 
Hospital Center in Clarksburg Friday.
     She was born in Calhoun County, daughter of the late John M. and 
Minnie Cook Hamilton. She was a member of the Knotts Memorial United 
Methodist Church, where she was active in the United Methodist Women's 
Club. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Grantsville and a 
member of the West Virginia State Nurses Association. She was a graduate of 
St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Parkersburg and had 50 years of nursing, 
30 of which were in Calhoun County.
     She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary  Morgan of Bridgeport; two 
brothers, Dr. Richard Hamilton of St. Marys and Dr. Page Hamilton of 
Germantown, 0. 
     She was preceded in death by nine brothers and two sisters.
     The funeral was held Monday at the Stump Funeral Home with the Rev. 
Edon Cuppett officiating. Burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery.
     In lieu of other remembrances friends may make memorial gifts to the 
Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church. 

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"Leader" - August 30, 1995

RICHARD HAMILTON
Died Aug 27, 1995

     Dr. Richard Hamilton, 93, of St. Marys died Aug. 27, 1993, at this 
residence.
     He was born Jan. 31, 1902, in Grantsville, WV, a son of the late 
Honorable John M. and Minnie Cook Hamilton.  He was a graduate of 
Parkersburg High School, West Virginia University, and Harvard Medical 
School.  He practiced medicine in St. Marys for over 50 years, coming to 
St. Marys in 1930.
     He served as an army medical officer in the South Pacific during World 
War II.  He was awarded a bronze star, medal and cluster.  He retired from 
the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel.  He received the silver antelope and 
silver beaver awards for his association with the Boy Scouts of America.
     As a member of the American Red Cross, he was instrumental with 
establishing the local blood bank in Pleasants County. He was a member of 
the American Medical Association, West Virginia Medical Association, 
Parkersburg Academy of Medicine, a long-time member of St. Marys Kiwanis 
Club, a 50-year member of the Eureka Lodge No. 40 A.F. & A.M. of 
Grantsville WV, and a member of the St. Marys Presbyterian Church where he 
served as an elder.
     He is survived by one son, Richard Hamilton of Denver, CO; one 
daughter, Frances White of Cardiff, CA; seven grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.
     Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the St. Marys 
IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Van Horn officiating.
     The family requests memorial contributions to the Pleasants County 
Educational Trust Fund, c/o Pleasants County Board of Education, 202 
Fairview Drive, St. Marys, WV 26170.
     Ruttencutter Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
       
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"Oracle" - July 18, 1985

ROBERT W. HAMILTON
Died July 10, 1985

     Robert W. Hamilton, 60, of Weirton, died Wednesday, July 10, in the 
Weirton Medical Center following an extended illness.
     Born Sept. 1, 1924, at Hebron, he was the son of Mrs. Sarah McCullough 
Hamilton of Belmont and the late Omer Hamilton.  He was a retired 
pipefitter for the Weirton Steel Co., a member of Bethel United Methodist 
Church, Weirton Steel 25-Year Club, the St. Marys Masonic Lodge No. 41, and 
a veteran of World War II, serving with the Air Force.
     Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Wanda Hall Hamilton; 
one son, Robert W. Hamilton Jr. of Hookstown, Pa.; three daughters, Sandra 
DiBacco of Weirton, Sharon Multunas of Imperial, Pa., and Pamela Hamilton 
of St. Marys; three grandchildren; one brother, Frank Hamilton of Texas; 
and two sisters, Helen Delong of Buckhannon and Lucille Beal of Belmont.
     Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Welch 
Funeral Home in Hookstown, Pa.  Interment was in the Chestnut Ridge 
Cemetery, Paris, Pa.    

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"Leader" - February 27, 1988

SARAH ALICE HAMILTON
Died Feb 23, 1988

     Sarah Alice Hamilton, 87, of 35 W. Lincoln St., Buckhannon, died 
Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Buckhannon.
     She was born in Pine Grove, a daughter of John D. Mc Cullough and Anna 
May Butler McCullough.  She was a member of the Stealey Street United 
Methodist Church and the WBA, St. Marys.
     She is survived by two daughters, Helen DeLong of Buckhannon, and 
Lucile Beal of St. Marys; one son, Franklin Hamilton of Beaumont, Texas; 
two sisters, Dora Pryor and Viola Johnson of Belmont; two brothers, Brady 
McCullough of St. Marys and Harve McCullough of Belmont; 16 grandchildren 
and 13 great-grandchildren; and one foster great-grandchild.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Omer L. Hamilton, in 1962; 
one son, Robert Hamilton; one brother, three sisters and three great-
grandchildren.
     Services were held Friday, 11 a.m., at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with Dr. Vincent Bagley officiating.  Burial was in the St. 
Marys IOOF Cemetery.  


"Sentinel" - February 24, 1988

SARAH ALICE HAMILTON
Died Feb 23, 1988

     Sarah Alice Hamilton, 87, of 35 W. Lincoln St. Buckhannon, died 
Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital at Buckhannon.
     She was born in Pine Grove, a daughter of John D. McCullough and Anna 
May Butler McCullough.  She was a member of the Stealey Street United 
Methodist Church and the WBA, St. Marys.
     She is survived by one son, Franklin Hamilton of Beaumont, Texas; two 
daughters, Helen DeLong of Buckhannon, and Lucile Beal of St. Marys; two 
sisters, Dora Pryor and Viola Johnson of Belmont; two brothers, Brady 
McCullough of St. Marys and Harve McCullough of Belmont; 16 grandchildren 
and 13 great-grandchildren; and one foster great-grandchild.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Omer L. Hamilton, in 1962; 
one son, Robert Hamilton; one brother, three sisters and three great-
grandchildren.
     Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with Vincent Bagley officiating; burial will be in St. Marys 
IOOF Cemetery.  
   Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today and Thursday 2-
4 and 7-9 p.m.

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"Oracle" - August 7, 1991

ETHEL MARIE HAMM
Died July 27, 1991

     Ethel Marie Hamm, 90, of 3808 Northgate Drive, Kissimmee, Fla., died 
July 27.
     Born in West Virginia, she moved to Kissimmee from Sarasota, Fla. in 
1971.  She was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Good Samaritan 
Community Church, and was also a member of Daughters of the American 
Revolution at Sarasota.
      Survivors include three sisters; Elsie Roland, Orlando, Fla., Juanita 
Hawley, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Grace Pethtel, Jal, NM.; and one brother, 
Clarence Schauwecker of Glen Gardner, NJ.
     She was the daughter of Charley Schauwecker and Eva Bills.
     Burial was in Memory Garden, Kissimmee, Fla.  

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"Oracle" - January 18, 1990

MARY V. HAMMEL
Died Jan 9, 1990

     Mary Virginia Hammel, 74, of CareHaven, Sistersville, died Tuesday at 
the Sistersville General Hospital.
     She was born in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Robert and Esta 
Peters.  She was a member of the Sistersville United Methodist Church.
     She is survived by two sons, James Hammel of Sistersville, and Robert 
Hammel of Kingwood; two brothers, Charles Peters of Burgestown, Pa., and 
William Peters of Paden City; two sisters, Betty Adams of Middlebourne and 
Fay Poole of St. Marys; and five grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard W. "Jim" Hammel, in 
1964.
     Services were Friday at the Eckels Funeral Home, Sistersville, with 
the Rev. John Edward Smith officiating. Burial was in the Paden Memorial 
Gardens Cemetery, Paden City.    
      
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"Oracle" - January 13, 1983

WILBERT HAMMEL
Died Jan 6, 1983

     Wilbert Hammel, 44, of New Martinsville, died Thursday evening in 
Belmont.
     He was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Martinsville and a 
former guard at the West Virginia State Penitentiary.
     Surviving are two brothers, James Frederick Hammel of Cameron and 
Samuel S. Hammel of New Martinsville; four sisters, Mrs. Brenda Haney, both 
of Friendly, Mrs. Gaynelle Pitts of Middlebourne and Mrs. Clarice Fouchs of 
Hanau, West Germany; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mettie Noland of 
Brilliant, O.
     Services were conducted at the Eckels Funeral Home, with the Rev Bobby 
Wood officiating. Burial was in Northview Cemetery at New Martinsville.

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"Sentinel" - January 26, 1989

BERYL H. HAMMETT
Died Jan 25, 1989

     Beryl H. Hammett, 74, of St. Marys died Wednesday at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital.
     He was born at St. Marys, a son of the late O'Grady and Ercell Dotson 
Hammett.  He was a 1933 graduate of St. Marys High School.
     He was a retired iron worker and a member of the Iron Workers Local 
549.  He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and served on the vestry at 
the church.  He was a member of St. Marys Lodge 1701 BPOE, and a veteran of 
World War II.
     He is survived by his wife, Freda Racer Hammett; one daughter, 
Berlyann Lewis of St. Marys; one brother, Charles Hammett of Artesia, N.M.; 
three sisters, Mildred Luyster, Mary Ross and Launa Hammett, all of Grand 
Rapids, Mich.; one granddaughter, Faith Berlyn Lewis and one grandson, 
Jason Richard Lewis, both of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by four brothers.
     The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church, 
St. Marys, with the Rev. Hayward Perkey and the Rev. Robert Stringer 
officiating.  Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park, Marietta.
     Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, after 7 p.m. 
today.
     In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Grace Episcopal 
Church.    

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"Oracle" - April 27, 1989

CHARLES F. HAMMETT
Died Mar 29, 1989

     Closed casket services were held at the First Church of the Nazarene 
for Charles F. Hammett, 405 Shelton, Artesia, New Mexico.
     Hammett, 73, died March 29 at St. Marys Regional Health Center in 
Roswell.
     Services were conducted by the Rev. Thomas McClain, with burial at 
Woodbine Cemetery.
     Born April 27, 1915, in St. Marys, he married Irene Genevieve Stewart, 
July 10, 1937, in Friendly.
     He went to Artesia in 1945 and was a banker.  He was retired from 
First National Bank.
     He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and a former city 
councilman.  He was also a World War II veteran.
     He was preceded in death by a daughter, Selma Hammett.
     Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Brent Hammett of 
Artesia, N.M.; one daughter, Ellen Agan of Las Cruces, N.M.; three sisters, 
Launa Hammett of Colorado, Mildred Luyster and Mary Ross, both of Grand 
Rapids, Mich.; and three grandchildren. 

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"Leader" - February 10, 1967

DONALD LEE HAMMETT
Died Feb 5, 1967

     Donald Lee Hammett (Peachie), 63, of Wheeling, died Feb. 5, at San 
Maria, Calif., enroute home by train from a trip to California.
     He was born April 14, 1904 in Pleasants County, son of the late George 
and Leona Gatrell Hammett.
     He was a pilot on the Ohio River for Standard Sand and Gravel Corp. of 
Wheeling.
     Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Richards and Mrs. Bernice 
Laase, both of Martins Ferry, O., Mrs. Leah Adkins, St. Marys, Mrs. Madonna 
Groves of Bel Aire, Md., and one brother, William C. Hammett, St. Marys.
    Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter funeral 
home.  Evangelist Earl Stevens officiated and burial was made in the IOOF 
cemetery.  


Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of DONALD L. HAMMETT
Date of Birth - April 14, 1904
Passed Away - February 5, 1967
Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Thurs., Feb. 9, 
1967, 1 p.m. 
Officiating - Evangelist Earl Stevens
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va.

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"Oracle" - December 30, 1998

ELLEN GALE HAMMETT
Died Dec 20, 1998

     Ellen Gale Hammett, 96, of St. Marys, died Dec. 20, in Vienna.
     She was born Nov. 17. 1902, at Schultz to the late Thomas C. and Annie 
Noel Hammett. She was a retired school teacher in the Pleasants County 
school system, having taught second grade for 45 years. She was a graduate 
of Marshall College (now Marshall University). She was the oldest living 
member of St. John's Catholic Church in St. Marys, where she was a member 
of the Altar Society, a member or the Retired Teachers Association and was 
co-author of the book "Charged with Treason."
     She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Marguerite Hammett and Mae 
Hammett, both of St. Marys; five nieces, Mary Robinson and Patricia 
Goodwin, both or Vienna, Margaret Miller of St. Marys, Mary Adams of Inola, 
Okla., and Catherine Kroeger or Huntsville, Ala.; five nephews, Thomas 
Hammett, George Hammett and Samuel Hammett, all of St. Marys, George Shrier 
of Tulsa, Okla.; and Robert Hammett of Houston, Texas; several great-nieces 
and great nephews; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
     She was preceded in death by one sister, Catherine Shrier; three 
brothers, George E. Hammett, Thomas N. Hammett and Robert J. Hammett; and 
one nephew, Captain Robert "Roddy" Hammett Jr.
     Services were Dec. 23 at St. John's Catholic Church with the Rev. 
Thomas Karachira officiating. Burial was in the Hammett Family Center at 
Willow Island.

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"Oracle" - October 21, 1983

MRS. GARNETT HAMMETT
Died October 14, 1983

     Mrs. Garnett Hammett, 3012 Queensway, East Liverpool, O., died Friday 
at East Liverpool City Hospital after a lengthy illness.
    She was born in Willow Island, daughter of the late Thomas H. Smith and 
Cora Dunn Smith.  She taught school for several years in Pleasants County 
and worked as a bookkeeper at Remington Rand in Marietta.  She was a member 
of the Willow Island Baptist Church.
     Surviving are a sister, Virginia Moore of East Liverpool, and a 
brother, L. R. Smith of Ontario Canada.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, E. E. Hammett, in 1975.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Willow Island Baptist 
Church, with the Rev. Dallas Gibson officiating.  Burial was in the Willow 
Island Cemetery.
     The Dawson Funeral Home, 215 W. Fifth St., East Liverpool, O., was in 
charge of arrangements.

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"News" - August 25, 1991

GEORGE A. HAMMETT
Died Aug 22, 1991

     George Alton Hammett, 86, of Akron, died Aug 22, 1991, at his 
residence.
     He was born at Schultz, Pleasants County, the son of the late Rufus 
and Louisa Riggs Hammett.  He was retired from Firestone Tire Rubber Co. of 
Akron in 1969.
     He is survived by two sons, Clifford A. Hammett and Donald A. Hammett 
both of Akron; three daughters, Claire Ann Crisp of Lake Milton, Ohio, 
Margaret Dunaway and Linda Ramitz both of Akron; four brothers, Charles 
Hammett of Akron, F. Gale Hammett of Vienna, Edwin Hammett of Perrysburg, 
Ohio, and Jack M. Hammett of Williamstown; one sister, Pauline Primm of 
Mahone, W.Va.; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Hannah Maze Hammett in 1987; one 
daughter, Betty Jean Hammett; and one brother, Rufus Hammett, Jr.
     Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Stampfle Funeral Home in 
Akron, Ohio.  Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Akron, Ohio.

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"Sentinel" - December 20, 1991

GEORGIA L. HAMMETT
Died Dec 8, 1991

     Georgia L. Hammett, 85, of St. Marys, died Wednesday at the residence 
of her daughter in Godfrey, Ill.
     Hammett was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, the Retired 
School Employees Association and the Pleasants County Senior Citizens.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late John T. and 
Catherine Birkhimer Sullivan.
     She is survived by one daughter, Betty L. Veit of Godfrey, Ill; one 
son, Paul Hammett of Memphis, Tenn.; five granddaughters, and one great-
grandchild.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Dick" Hammett in 
1990, one brother and one sister.
     The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, 
with Evangelist Emanuel Daugherty officiating.  Burial will be in Willow 
Island Cemetery.   

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"Sentinel" - November 30, 1990

HAROLD S. HAMMETT
Died Nov 29, 1990

     Harold S. Hammett, 82, of 116 Oakwood Estates, Scott Depot, W.Va., 
died Thursday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     Hammett was a member and deacon of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 
Hurricane, W.Va., was a World War II Navy veteran and had retired from the 
Union Oil Co. of California where he was employed as auditor.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Frank and Julia 
Cochran Hammett.
     He is survived by his wife, Mary Hanson Hammett; two sons, Larry K. 
Hammett of Raleigh, N.C., and H. Samuel Hammett, Jr. of Parkersburg; a 
sister, Marion Whitehead of St. Marys; and five grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Hammett, and two 
sisters, Wilma Hensen and Edith Haddox.
     The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Ogdin Funeral Home, with the 
Rev. Lee White and the Rev. Claude Brown officiating.  Burial will be in 
Willow Island Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.    

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"Sentinel" - December 22, 1994

HENRY S. HAMMETT
Died Dec 22, 1994

     Henry S. Hammett, 78, of Belmont died this morning at St. Joseph's 
Hospital.
     In his earlier years, he was a dairy farmer on the property of the 
Pleasants County Farm, which is now Belmont School. He later worked at the 
Colin Anderson Center.  he then became a postmaster in Belmont and worked 
there until his retirement.
     He was born on the Broadhead Island in Belmont, a son of the late 
Demillion "Mel" and Minnie Stackpole Hammett.
     He is survived by four sisters, Helen Roby and Minnie Fauss, both of 
Belmont.  Christine Nettle of Akron and Maxine Bumgardner of Mannington; 
one brother, Homer T. Hammett of Hebron; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by one sister, Esther Scott; and one brother, 
Hosea W. Hammett.
     Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday, and up until 
time of services on Saturday.          

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"Oracle" - April 3, 1986

HOSEA W. HAMMETT
Died March 27, 1986

     Hosea W. Hammett, 78, of Belmont, died Thursday evening at St. 
Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
     He was born in St. Marys, son of the late D. W. "Mel" and Minnie 
Stackpole Hammett.  He was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church 
and a retired employee of Hudson Motor Co.  He was later retired from Colin 
Anderson Center in St. Marys.  He was a veteran of World War II, serving in 
the South Pacific.
    He is survived by four sisters, Maxine Bumgardner of Mannington, Minnie 
J. Fauss and Helen Roby, both of Belmont, and Christine Nettle of Akron, 
O.; two brothers, Homer T. Hammett of Hebron and Henry S. Hammett of 
Belmont; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by one sister, Esther Scott.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - November 24, 1986

IVA C. HAMMETT
Died Nov 23, 1986

     Iva C. Hammett, 76, Rt. 1, St. Marys, died Sunday evening in St. 
Marys, died Sunday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Calvin and 
Mary Mowery Martin.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.
     She is survived by her husband, Homer T. Hammett; three daughters, 
Linda Kay Wilson of St. Marys, Lois A. Cottrill of Marietta, O., and Laeuna 
Mae Williamson of Belmont; eight grandsons and three granddaughters; and 
two great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by one brother.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating.  Burial was in 
Willow Island Cemetery.  

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"Sentinel" - August 14, 1990

RICHARD HAMMETT
Died Aug 12, 1990

     Richard "Dick" Hammett, 87, of St. Marys, died Sunday at St. Joseph's 
Hospital.
     He was born at Eureka, Pleasants County, a son of the late Thomas and 
Bessie Barnes Hammett.
     He was a member of Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, The Grant-Jefferson 
Lions Club, and the Retired School Employees Association.
     He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Georgia Sullivan Hammett; a 
daughter, Betty L. Veit of Godfrey, Ill.; a son, Paul E. Hammett of 
Memphis, Tenn.; a sister, Lucille Reynolds of Pennsboro; five 
granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
     He was preceded in death by a brother.
     The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, 
with Evangelist Emanuel Daugherty officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Willow Island Cemetery.
     Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today and 
at the church one hour prior to services.  

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"Sentinel" - December 4, 1995

ROBERT J. HAMMETT
Died Nov 30, 1995

     Robert James "Roddy" Hammett, 48, of Baton Rouge, La., formerly of St. 
Marys, died Thursday in New Orleans after being shot during a robbery.
     Hammett was a 1965 graduate of St. Marys High School and was a 
riverman for the past 30 years for riverboat companies, including the Delta 
Queen and Belle of Louisville.  He operated riverboats on six tributaries 
of the Mississippi River, was an alternate captain on the Natchez for 20 
years and this past year served as captain on two diesel paddlewheel boats.
     He was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of Sons of the Confederacy, 
Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen, the National Railway Historical 
Society and St. John's Catholic Church.
    He was born in Marietta, a son of Marguerite Pettitt Hammett of St. 
Marys and the late Robert James Hammett.
     In addition to his mother, he is survived by six aunts, Ellen Gale 
Hammett, Ruth Bradfield, Marjorie Kyle and Anna Lee Pettitt, all of St. 
Marys, Mae Hammett of Belmont and Faynelle Broemsen of Wheeling; and 
several cousins.
     Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Catholic 
Church, with the Rev. Thomas Karachira and the Rev. Joseph Ezharath 
officiating.  Burial will be in Hammett Cemetery, Willow Island.

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"Sentinel" - June 21, 1991

THOMAS N. HAMMETT
Died June 19, 1991

     Thomas N. Hammett, 81, of Route 3, St. Marys, died Wednesday at 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     Hammett was manager of St. Marys Farmer Supply Store for several 
years. He served on the Pleasants County Commission and had served two 
terms as the Pleasant County Assessor. He was a member of Sl John's 
Catholic Church.
     He was born in Shultz, Pleasants County, a son of the late Thomas C. 
and Annie Nole Hammett.
     He is survived by his wife, Lilly Mae Wells Hammett; four sons, Thomas 
G. Hammett and Samuel C. Hammett, both of St Marys, Robert Edward Hammett 
of Houston, Texas and George W. Hammett of Belmont; three daughters, Mary 
Catherine Robinson and Patricia Ellen Goodwin, both of Vienna, and Margaret 
Anne Miller of St Marys; two sisters, Ellen G. Hammett of St Marys and 
Annie Catherine Shrier of Inola, Okla.; a sister-in-law, Maguerite Hammett 
of St Marys; and 13 grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Robert Hammett.
     Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St John's 
Catholic Church, with the Rev. Steven Dube officiating. Burial will be in 
Hammett Family Cemetery at Willow Island.
     Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, after 2 p.m. 
today, where Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

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"Sentinel" - April 26, 1994

WILLIAM C. HAMMETT
Died April 25, 1994

     William C. Hammett, 69, of Route 3, St. Marys, died Monday in the 
emergency room at St. Joseph's Hospital, after a sudden heart attack.
     Hammett was a 1942 St. Marys High School graduate and a 1953 graduate 
of the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. He was a U.S. Navy 
veteran of World War II, having served in the 88th Construction Battalion 
(Sea Bees), stationed in the Phillipines, where he was known as "Termite". 
He was a longtime pharmacist and owner of Phillips Pharmacy, St. Marys. He 
was a member of the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association, Southeastern 
Ohio Pharmaceutical Association, West Virginia University Alumni 
Association, WVU Blue and Gold Club, West Virginia Cattlemen's Association, 
St. Marys American Legion Post 79, St. Marys Lodge 41 AF&AM, the
Improved Order of Redman, St. Marys Lodge 1701 BPOE Elks and the U.S. Navy 
Sea Bees Veterans or America. He was the St. Marys High School Alumnus of 
the Year in 1978.
     He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late George William and Leona 
Gatrell Hammett.
     He is survived by his wife, Helen Bills Hammett; four daughters, Jane 
Ann Hart of Charleston, Penny Moore of Metter, Ga., Rebecca Arnott of 
Belmont and Tammy Smith of St. Marys; one son, William Michael "Mike" 
Hammett of Macon, Ga.; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Bernice Loose 
of Martins Ferry, Ohio and Lea Adkins of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Lee Hammett, in 1967; 
and two sisters, Madonna Groves, in 1971, and Sylvia Richards, in 1991.
     The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, at St. Marys United Methodist 
Church, with the Rev. Gene Adkins and the Rev. Darrell L. Gooden 
officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery, with military rites 
by the American Legion.
     Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, 
at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, and at the church from noon-1 p.m. 
Thursday.
     Memorials may be made to the William C. Hammett Memorial Fund, c/o The 
First National Bank, 40l Second St., St. Marys, W.Va. 26170.
      
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"Oracle" - July 21, 1983

CLARENCE HAMMOND
Died July 14, 1983

     Clarence Hammond, 68, of 675 Lincoln Ave., Barberton, O., died July 
14.  He was born and reared in St. Marys, a son of the late Asa and Clara 
Pryor Hammond.
     A resident of the area most of his life, he retired from the Water 
Department of the City of Barberton, O.  He was a veteran of World War II 
in the Airborne Division.
     He is survived by his wife, Sadie; sons, James and Charles of Akron, 
daughter, Elizabeth Gallina and Miss Barbara Hammond, both of Cuyahoga 
Falls, O., Mrs. Mary Morgan, Betty Harris and Mrs. Brenda James, all of 
Barberton; 18 grandchildren; a brother, Woodrow Hammond of St Marys and a 
sister, Mrs. Irene Newell of Capley, O. He is also survived by several 
cousins living in the St. Marys area.
     Funeral services were held July 18 at the Campfield-Hickman Funeral 
Home, Barberton, with the Rev. Harvey Greathouse officiating.  Burial was 
in the Greenlawn Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - March 25, 1993

RALPH HAMMOND
Died March 23, 1993

     James Ralph Hammond, 93, of Pennsboro, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's 
Hospital.
     Hammond was a retired employee of the General Motors Corp. of Lansing, 
Mich.  For many years he was a livestock dealer in the Ritchie County area.  
He attended the Pennsboro Baptist Church.
     He was born near St. Marys, a son of the late Irving J. and Katherine 
Hammond.
     He is survived by his wife, Blanche Horner Hammond; two sons, James R. 
Hammond Jr. of Danville, Calif. and Kenneth Hammond of Owosso, Mich.; one 
daughter, Jean Pierpont of Pennsboro; seven grandchildren; and seven great-
grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by five brothers and seven sisters.
     The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral 
Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. Eddy Garrett officiating.  Burial will be in 
Mole Hill Cemetery, Mountain.

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"Oracle" - December 17, 1987

WOODROW HAMMOND
Died Nov 15, 1987

     Woodrow "Pete" Hammond, 70 of Rt 1, St Marys, died Sunday afternoon in 
the Lewis Johnson Veterans Hospital, Clarksburg.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Asa and Clara Pryor 
Hammond, he was retired from Quaker State Oil Refinery and was a Methodist.
     He is survived by his wife, Pauline Noland Hammond; one sister, Irene 
Newell of Akron, O.; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by one brother.
     Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with 
the Rev. Bud Corbin officiating.  Burial will be in St Marys IOOF Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - April 21, 1988

H. HANDSCHUMACHER
Died April 16, 1988
     
     Harry W. Handschumacher, 64, of Warner, O., died Saturday in Marietta 
Memorial Hospital.
     He was born Aug. 27, 1923, in Monroe County, a son of Mrs. Edith Cline 
Handschumacher of Lower Salem and the late Talmadge V. Handschumacher.
     He was a 1941 graduate of Bethel High School and served with the 
armored infantry division in the European theatre during World War II.  He 
had formerly been employed at Timken Roller Bearing Co., Remington Rand, 
and the Peaker Run Coal Co.  He had also been superintendent of the Ohio 
Auger Mining Co. and had owned and operated Hank's Place in Warner.  He was 
a member of the American Legion Post 64, the Washington County Fish and 
Game Association and the Marietta Beagle Club.
     On Oct. 17, 1945, he married Mildred Marie Smithberger, who survives.  
Also surviving are three sons, Larry of Beverly, Gary of Marietta and Terry 
of Bridgeport; a daughter, Carolyn Sidewell of Newark; nine grandchildren; 
six brothers, James of Golden Gate, Fla., Donald of New Matamoras, Hollie 
of Whipple, Gerald of Belpre, Howard of Little Hocking and Dwight of Lower 
Salem; three sisters, Mary Lou Jones of Canton, Peggy Brooker of Marietta 
and June Williams of Woodsfield. 
     He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Harold Lloyd and 
Jackie Lewis and two sisters, Ella Stewart and Gertrude Gerken.
     Services were Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home.  Burial was in 
Salem Township Cemetery with full military rites.
    
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"Sentinel" - August 11, 1990

IRENE HANDWERK
Died Aug 10, 1990

     Irene Eddy Handwerk, 72, of St. Marys died Friday at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital.
     She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Emory and 
Sophia Cassiday Eddy.
     She was a  member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ.
     She is survived by a daughter, Gloria E. Brockmeyer of St. Marys; a 
brother, Henry Clyde Eddy of La Mar, Pa.; three stepdaughters, Clara 
Handwerk and Evelyn Hebelkah, both of Allentown, Pa., and Louella 
Thorojarnsson of Kettering, Ohio.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude "Hank" Handwerk, and 
two half sisters.
     There will be no visitation or services.
     The family requests memorials can be sent to the Diabetic Association 
or the Humane Society.
     Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, is in charge of arrangements. 

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"Oracle" - August 13, 1987

HOMER HANES
Died Aug 9, 1987

     Homer Hanes, 74, of Moss Run, O., died Sunday at his residence.
     He was born in Newport, a son of the late John and Ida Thomas Hanes.  
He was in the construction business all his life.
     He is survived by his wife, Margaret Neader Huck Hanes; one son, 
Marvin Hanes, Mt. Dora, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Charlotte) Connelly 
and Mrs. Frank (Shirley) Binegar, both of Marietta; one stepson, Gerald 
Huck of Marietta; five stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert (Kathleen) Vossert and 
Mrs. Gale (Madeline) Strickler both of Marietta; Mrs. David (Marguerite) 
Morris of Bartlesville, Okla.; and Mrs. Richard (Carol) Hatcher of 
Watkinsville, Ga.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Gerald (Helen) Strickler of Moss Run and Mrs. Edna Worstell, 
Massillon, O.; and two brothers, Ralph and Fredrick Hanes, both of 
Marietta.
     He was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond, Howard, Herbert 
and Elmer; and one sister, Golda.
     Services were held Tuesday at the Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta with 
the Rev. Duane Biehl officiating.  Burial was in the Moss Run Cemetery. 
     
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MRS. RALPH HANES
Died October 1, 1916

     Dosia, wife of Ralph Hanes, died at her home in Billsville on Sunday, 
October 1, aged forty-one years.  Services were held at the residence by 
Rev J. E. Elliott on Tuesday morning after which the remains were taken to 
the cemetery at Willow Island for burial.
     She was a daughter of J. A. Smith of Eureka, and is survived by her 
husband and three young sons, Clinton, Gale and Roth(?), besides one 
sister, Mrs. Charles Fulmer of Willow and two brothers, W. R. Smith of 
Belmont, A. C. Smith of Eureka.

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"Oracle" - July 16, 1987

JAMES O. HANEY
Died July 7, 1987

     Services for James O. Haney, 93, formerly of East Marietta Street, 
Woodsfield, O., were held Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home of Woodsfield 
with minister Franklin Love officiating.
     He died Tuesday afternoon in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ray 
(Grace) Cline of Newport.
     Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery of Rt. 1, Graysville, O.
     He was born Feb. 6, 1984, at Graysville.  He was the son of the late 
George F. and Anna Elizabeth Dalrymple Haney.  He was a retired farmer and 
a member of the Church of Christ.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cora Williams 
Haney, in 1978; two sons, Ralph and an infant; nine brothers and sisters; 
one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
     He is survived by two sons, Austin of Akron and Leslie of Ravenna, O.; 
four daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Carrie) Boney of Canton, Mrs. Emil (Anna) Piatt 
of Marietta, Mrs. Ray (Grace) Cline of Newport and Mrs. Boyd (Violet) Ring 
of Beallsville; 30 grandchildren.

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"Sentinel" - October 11, 1994

CHARLES E. HANLIN
Died Oct 10, 1994

     Charles E. Hanlin, 96, of New England Ridge, died Monday at his 
residence after a brief illness.
     Hanlin was an oil and gas contractor in Kentucky and a farmer.  He was 
member of New England Baptist Church.
     He was born in Hebron, Tyler County, a son of the late Christopher and 
Minerva Blake Hanlin.
     He is survived by three daughters, Lois Imogene Rhodes of Shipshewana, 
Ind., Geraldine Pepper of New England and Joan Lanyon of Parkersburg; two 
sons, Don Hanlin of Wagoner, Okla., and Herman Hanlin of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 
four sisters, Ella Burner and Vannie Shearon, both of Marietta, Delphia 
Callihan of Huntington and Martha Davis of Parkersburg; 13 grandchildren; 
five stepgrandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-
grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Verna Hanlin, in 
1994; one infant son, Raymond Hanlin; two brothers; four sisters; and four 
great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at New England 
Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Law and the Rev. Jim Hamrick officiating.  
Burial will be in New England Baptist Church Cemetery.
     Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, at Vaughan Funeral 
Home, Parkersburg and at the church from 10-11 a.m. Thursday.   
     
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"Oracle" - December 21, 1989

GEORGE R. HANLIN
Died Dec 16, 1989

     George R. (Ted) Hanlin, 85, of Weirton, died Saturday morning at the 
Carriage Inn in Steubenville.
     He was born in Pt. Lookout, W.Va., son of Luther and Bertha DeLong 
Hanlin.
     He is a member of the Weirton Heights Church of Christ, Weirton.  He 
was a gospel preacher for 50 years.  He retired in 1968 from the Weirton 
Steel Company and was a catcher in the Tandem Mill, production line number 
seven in the trip steel department.
     He is survived by his wife, Alice Creamer Hanlin; two daughters, Mrs. 
Richard M. (Sandra Lee) Jones Jr. of Ravenwood and Mrs. James H. (Darleen 
A.) McKinley of Weirton; one son, Thomas George Hanlin of Baytown, Texas; 
one sister, Leah Eddy of Point Lookout; six grandchildren; two exchange 
student grandsons and one great-granddaughter.
     He was preceded in death by three brothers, Everett, Elsworth (Doc) 
and Archie Hanlin; three sisters, Ethel Sills, Louria Way and Nellie 
Hanlin.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Weirton Heights Church of 
Christ with the evangelists Frank Higginbotham, Richard Jones, Jr., and 
James Smith officiating.   Burial was in the Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens 
in Weirton.    

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"Sentinel" - August 22, 1990

LENNIE T. HANLIN
Died Aug 21, 1990

      Zennie T. Hanlin, 88, formerly of 2402 13th Ave., Vienna, died 
Tuesday at Marietta Convalescent Center. He was born in Hebron, W.Va., a 
son of the late Christopher Columbus and Minerva Jane Barker Hanlin. He was 
a retired plasterer with the former Burner Brothers.
     He is survived by five sisters, Ella J. Burner of Vienna, Rhoda Tibbs 
of Middletown, Ohio, Delpha Callihan and Martha Davis, both of Parkersburg, 
and Vannie Shearon of Reno, Ohio: one brother, Charles Hanlin of New 
England; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by three sisters, Ethel Ankrom, Iona Burner 
and Zelia Pratt; and one brother, Clarence Hanlin.
     The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Vaughan Funeral Home, with the 
Rev. Robert May officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery North.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and 
until service time Saturday.  
    
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"Oracle" - March 6, 1991

RALPH H. HANLIN
Died Feb 25, 1991

     Evangelist Ralph H. Hanlin, 70, of Point Lookout, Pleasants County, 
died Monday, Feb 25, at Grant Hospital, Columbus.
     He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late Everett and Hazel 
Stetson Hanlin.  He was an evangelist in the Church of Christ, serving at 
the Pursley and Bens Run Churches of Christ.
     He is survived by his wife, Twila Summers Hanlin; one daughter, Linda 
Hanlin Stolarik of Friendly; two brothers, O'Neil Hanlin of Sistersville 
and Bill Hanlin of St. Marys; two sisters, Virginia Baker of Moundsville 
and Norma J. Slider of Friendly; two grandchildren, Deborah Templeton of 
Friendly and Lyn Miller of New Martinsville; and three great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, Orin.
     Services were held Thursday at the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, St. 
Marys, with Evangelist Charles Pugh III officiating.  Burial was in 
Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville.  Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, 
was in charge of arrangements.   
 
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"Oracle" - Aug 7, 1986

WANDA B. HANLIN
Died July 10, 1986

     Mrs. Wanda B. Hanlin, 65, of Magnolia, died July 10 at her residence 
after an extended illness.
     She was born in Ritchie County and had been a Magnolia resident two 
years, previously residing in North Industry 44 years.  She retired in 1975 
after 10 years' service from Aspro, Inc., where she worked in the 
bookkeeping department.  She was a member and former officer of the 
Independent Order of Foresters annd also a member of AARP in Magnolia.
     She is survived by her husband, J. Leslie Hanlin; one daughter and 
son-in-law, Joan and Russell Garner of Canton, O.; two sons and daughters-
in-law, Paul and Mary Hanlin of North Industry, William "Bud" and Shirley 
Hanlin of East Canton; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Smith of Mineral 
Wells and Betty Zelazny of Lisbon, O.; two brothers, Dale Reed of 
Chesaning, Mich., and Charles Reed of Reed City, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; 
one great-granddaughter.
     Services were conducted July 14 at the Gordon Funeral Home in East 
Sparta, with the Rev. David J. Tennant officiating.  Interment was in 
Melscheimer Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - Aug 10, 1972

CHARLES W. HANLON
Died Aug 6, 1972

     Funeral services for Charles W. Hanlon, 75, of Akron, O., who died 
Sunday after a long illness, were held Tuesday at the Schermesser Funeral 
Home in Akron, with burial in the Nathaniel Memorial Park, Cuyahoga Falls, 
O.
     He was born in Ritchie County, July 22, 1892, son of the late Wade and 
Levena Hanlon.  He was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple, an Army 
veteran of World War II, had lived in Akron for 53 years and was retired 
from the Burger Iron Works.
     He is survived by his widow, Elva Hanlon; one son, David Hanlon of 
Akron; two daughters, Mrs. Iva Pearl Satterfield of Williamstown and Mrs. 
Grace Fannin of Akron; one step-son, Ray Sampson of Clinton, O.; one step-
daughter, Mrs. Marsha Meloy of Akron; three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Cronin of 
St. Marys, Mrs. Iva Jacobson and Mrs. Golda Wise of Akron; four 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  

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"Sentinel" - February 27, 1993

JOE HANLON
Died Feb 25, 1993

    Joe Hanlon, 62, of Jackson Avenue, Parkersburg, died Thursday at his 
residence after a long illness.
     Hanlon was a 1951 graduate of Pennsboro High School, and was retired 
from Borg Warner, where he worked as a mechanic.  He was a former member of 
the boilermaker's local, and was a member of the Moose Lodge and the 
Fraternal Order of Eagles.
     He was born in Pennsboro, a son of the late Lawrence C. and Bessie 
Jane Satterfield Hanlon.
     He is survived by his stepmother, Pansy Hanlon of Parkersburg; four 
daughters, Joetta Moore of Huntington, Jeanie Fulton of Marietta, Judy 
Mullenix of Williamstown and Jill Pope of Cleveland; four brothers, 
Lawrence J. Hanlon of Orange Park, Fla., Carl Hanlon of Pennsboro, Donald 
B. Hanlon of Washington and James Hanlon of Milwaukee, Ore.; and two 
sisters, Alice Chapman of Huntington and Geneva Budny of Baltimore, Md.
     He was preceded in death by one sister and one half-sister.
     The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, 
Pennsboro.  Burial will be in Pike Church of Christ Cemetery, Pike, W.Va.      
        
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"Oracle" - February 24, 1983

RUSSELL L. HANLON
Died Feb 1983

     Russell L. Hanlon, 78, of New Matamoras, O., died Tuesday morning in 
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     He was born at Matamoras, son of the late Richard L. and Nellie 
Marshall Hanlon.  He was a retired oil field worker and public accountant 
and had served as mayor of Matamoras from 1960 to 1967.  He was a past 
master of Matamoras Lodge 374, F&AM.
     Survivors include his wife, Jewell Moore Hanlon; three granddaughters; 
six great-grandchildren; a sister, Nora Fagert of Paden City.
     He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald; two brothers and two 
sisters.
     Services were held Friday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, 
with the Rev. Louis Sprowls officiating.  Burial was in the Matamoras 
Cemetery.     

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"Leader" - December 9, 1998

MARY ARMEDA HANLON
Died Dec 9, 1998

     Mary Anneda Hanlon, 72, of Rt. 1, Newport, died Dec. 9 at her home.
     She was born Dec. 27, 1925, in Pleasants County to the late Walter C. 
and Armeda Pethtel Boley. She was a member of Newport Church of Christ. 
From 1943-59 she worked at Brickwede Furniture Factory in Marietta as a 
finisher and inspector in the fine furniture department. She then worked 
for American Basket Co. in Marietta. From 1963 until her retirement on Jan. 
1, 1989, she worked at B. F. Goodrich Co. in the production/Aztran Solar 
Division at Oak Grove.  She was a charter member of the Rice Brothers 
Organization of Furniture Crafters, International Chemical Workers Union 
AFL-CIO Local 343 and American Association of Retired Persons.
     She is survived by one daughter, Elemeda Hanlon Mechling and her 
husband, Bruce, of New Matamoras; one son, Eric W. Hanlon and his wife, 
Tammy, of Newport; two grandchildren, Patrick D. Hanlon of Morgantown, W. 
Va., and Rachel E. Hanlon of Newport; one step-grandchild, Bruce W. 
Mechling II of New Matamoras; four sisters, Georgia Lisk of Marietta, Wanda 
Sparks of Newport, Violet Davis of Belmont and Viola Pethel of St. Marys; 
one brother, Downer Boley of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Elmo Hanlon, in 1973. 
They were married June 28, 1952. Also preceding her in death were three 
brothers, Clarence "Bud" Frederick "Fred" and Lafayette "Lafe" Boley; and 
one sister, Betty Jean Price.
     Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Newport Church of Christ with 
Evangelist Robert Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Newport 
Cemetery.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Washington County Home Nursing 
and Hospice, 900 Third St., Marietta, OH 45750.

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"Leader" - December 31, 1983

WILLIAM R. HANLON
Died Dec 29, 1983

     William R. Hanlon, 99, a former resident of New Matamoras, died 
Thursday morning at the Marietta Convalescent Center.
     He would have had his 100th birthday in 16 days.
     He was born at Archers Fort in Washington County, Ohio, a son of the 
late Phelix and Nancy Jones Hanlon.  He lived at Archers Fort, then later 
at Rinard Mills and New Matamoras.  He was a member of the Washington Hall 
of the Christian Union Church.
     He is survived by three sons, Emmett Hanlon of Toronto, Ohio, James 
Hanlon of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Edwin Hanlon of Follansbee; five 
daughters, Mrs. Clara Tice of New Matamoras, Mrs. Bertha Taylor of 
Wellsburg, Mrs. Mildren Pugh of Martins Ferry, Ohio, Mrs. Dorothy Fulton of 
Lower Salem, Ohio, and Mrs. Betty Haney of Lewisville, Ohio; 54 
grandchildren, 133 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Evaline Haught Hanlon; by two 
daughters, Stella and Grace, three brothers and five sisters.
     Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the McClure-Shafer Funeral 
Home in Marietta with burial in the New Matamoras Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - February 14, 1985

ROBERT HANNAN
Died Feb 5, 1985

     Robert Hannan, 56, of Pineville, died at Welch Tuesday, Feb 5.
     He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Melvin and Jessie 
Hannan.
     He is survived by his wife, Billy Hannan of Pineville; one daughter, 
Ruth Hannan of Pineville; two brothers, Ronald Hannan of Pineville and Leo 
Hannan of St. Marys; three sisters, Edna Kerns and Gladys Ocheltree, both 
of Parkersburg, and Edith Myers of New Jersey; and six grandchildren. 
     Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the P. H. Calsee Funeral 
Home in Pineville.

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"Sentinel" - July 1, 1991

BESSIE HANNAN
Died June 30, 1991

     Bessie Hannan, 93, of Cornwallis, died Sunday at her residence.
     Hannan was a member of Davidson Chapel Church, Cairo Senior Citizens, 
and OES No. 39 of Cairo.
     She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Scott Hudkins 
and Molly Constable Hudkins.
     She is survived by two sons, William Griffith and Roy Griffith, both 
of Cornwallis; one stepson, Leo Hannan of St. Marys; two stepdaughters, 
Edna Kerns and Gladys Ocheltree, both of Parkersburg; one sister, Stella 
Rogers of Ellenboro; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, John F. Griffith and 
second husband, Melva Hannan; three sons, one daughter and three brothers.
     The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Raiguel Funeral Home, 
Cairo, with the Rev. Delbert Mick officiating.  Burial will be in Cairo 
Masonic Memorial Park.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today, where Eastern 
Star services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
 
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"Oracle" - August 10, 1989

RONALD L. HANNAN
Died Aug 6, 1989

     Ronald L. (Mick) Hannan, 69, of Rt. 2, Pennsboro, died Sunday at the 
family residence.
     He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Melvin C. and Jessie 
B. Haught Hannan.
     Hannan was retired from the Quaker State Corp., Sterling Division, at 
St. Marys, with 21 years service he was a veteran of World War II and 
served in the European Theatre for three and one-half years.
     He attended Hurshers Run United Methodist Church.
     Surviving are his wife, Rosa E. Hendrickson Hannan; stepmother Bessie 
Hannan; a son, Ronald L. Hannan Jr. of Mineral Wells; and a daughter, Mrs. 
Wayne (Karen) L. Gabbert of Washington, W.Va.; three sisters, Gladys 
Ocheltree and Edna Kearns, both of Parkersburg, and Edith Myers of 
Bridgeton, N.J.; a brother, Leo Hannan of St. Marys; and two grandchildren 
and three step-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were Tuesday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, 
Pennsboro, with the Rev. Floral Kinkaid officiating.  Burial followed in 
the Masonic Cemetery at Ellenboro.  

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"Oracle" - September 26, 1974

ANNA E. HANNEN
Died Sept 20, 1974

     Anna E. Hannen, 86, of Belmont, died Friday morning in St. Joseph's 
Hospital.
     She was born at Willow Island and was a member of the Belmont Baptist 
Church and the Woman's Club of Belmont.
     She is survived by two sisters, Maude Ingraham of Belmont and Lucy 
Stewart of East Liverpool, O.; and one brother, William Bell of East 
Liverpool.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hannen and one 
sister.
     Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home with burial in Willow Island Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - April 20, 1989

WILLIAM W. HANSHAW
Died April 16, 1989

     William W. Hanshaw, 86, of Rt. 1, Cairo, died Sunday morning in 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     Hanshaw was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Alexander Hanshaw.  He was a retired construction worker.
     Survived are four sons, John W. and Donald L. Hanshaw, both of 
Waverly, Robert W. Hanshaw of Cairo and Gary Hanshaw of Freeport, W.Va.; 
six daughters, Virginia Hill of Newport, Mary McGraw of Cincinnati, Pam 
Black of Cairo, Donna Mckay of Norfolk, Va., Nancy Trader and Linda Davis, 
both of Harrisville; 30 grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie McCoy Hanshaw; and one 
son, George Hanshaw.
     Services were held Tuesday at Franklin Funeral Chapel, Parkersburg.
       
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"Oracle" - March 16, 1989

KENNETH HARBOUR
Died March 9, 1989

     Kenneth L. "Pat" Harbour, 75, of Glenville, died Thursday, in United 
Hospital Center, Clarksburg.
     He was born in Milton, W.Va., a son of the late Monte and Laura 
Williams Harbour.  He was retired from Columbia Gas with 34 years of 
service.  He was a member of the Gideons International and was a member and 
a deacon at Glenville First Baptist Church.
     He is survived by his second wife, Eloice "Lois" McAlister Harbour, 
whom he married in November 1967; two sons, Patrick L. Harbour of Letart, 
W.Va, and John David Harbour of Belmont; two daughters, JoAnn Boggs of 
south Charleston and Jerri Vaughn of Dunbar; four stepchildren; one sister, 
Opal Jordon of South Charleston; eight grandchildren; nine step-
grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Rule Harbour, in 
1967.
     Services were held Monday at the Spurgeon-Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, 
with the Rev. David Carpenter officiating.  Burial was in the Forest 
Memorial Park, Milton.
         
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"Oracle" - September 14, 1985

GEORGE F. HANSHAW
Died Sep 12, 1985

     George Franklin Hanshaw, 47, of Cairo, died at his home Thursday 
morning following a long illness.
     He was born in Parkersburg to William W. Hanshaw of Cairo and the late 
Mable McCoy Hanshaw.  He was employed by Commercial Drywall Construction, 
was a member of Local 899 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and a former 
fire chief of Cairo Volunteer Fire Department.
     He is survived by his wife, Emma Cross Hanshaw; one son, George F. 
Hanshaw II of Cairo; three daughters, Brenda Sams, Sharon Skidmore and 
Michele Hanshaw, all of Cairo; four brothers, John Hanshaw of Vienna, 
Robert Hanshaw of Cairo, Donald Hanshaw and Gary Hanshaw of Waverly; and 
two sisters, Virginia Hill of Newport and Mary McGraw of Kentucky.
     Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Franklin Funeral Chapel 
with the Rev. Ernest F. Marty officiating.  Burial will be in Burnt Hill 
United Methodist Church Cemetery in Wood County.

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"Oracle" - February 23, 1983

EARL B. HANSON
Died Feb 13, 1983

     Earl B. Hanson, 82, Rt. 1, New Matamoras, O., died Sunday at Marietta 
Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O.
     He was born Dec 28, 1901 in Boomer, to J. W. and Virginia Matheny 
Hanson.  He was a coal miner and was married May 1-, 1923, to Kathleen 
Daugherty.
     He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. James (Betty) Moore 
of Rinard Mills, Mrs. Flear (Janice) Chandlier of Poca, Mrs. Stanley 
(Linda) Hunter of Bomo-- and Mrs. Clifford (Evelyn) Bostic of Charleston; 
one brother, William Hanson of Clendenin; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-
grandchildren.
     He was prededed in death by several brothers and sisters, one son and 
two daughters.
     Services were held Wednesday at Young's Memorial Chapel at Clendenin, 
with the Rev. Jack Turner officiating.  Burial was in Hanson Cemetery, Clay 
County.  Local arrangements were handled by Hadley Funeral Home at New 
Matamoras.  

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"Oracle" - June 27, 1985

BARBARA HARDBARGER
Died June 22, 1985

     Barbara Hardbarger, 46, of Rt 1, Pullman, formerly of New Jersey, died 
in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Saturday evening after a long illness.
     She was born in New Jersey, daughter of Margaret Levene Woodruff.  She 
was a member of the Mount Pisgah Nondenominational Church.
     She is also survived by her husband, Dennis Hardbarger; four sons, 
James Greene of Bens Run, Clay Greene in Pennsylvania and Larry and Leonard 
Hardbarger of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a daughter, Lana Lemon of Harrisville; 
and eight grandchildren.
     The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Raiguel Funeral Home in 
Harrisville with the Rev. James Eakle officiating.  Burial was in Mount 
Zion Cemetery near Harrisville. 

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"Sentinel" - March 8, 1993

EDITH P. HARDING
Died March 7, 1993

     Edith P. Harding, 87, of St. Marys died Sunday at St. Joseph's 
Hospital.
     She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Robert W. and 
Louilda A. Dufford McFarland.
     She is survived by two sons, Dwight E. Harding of Bloomfield Hills, 
Mich., and Darrell E. Harding of St. Marys; two daughters, Edith L. Taylor 
of St. Marys and E. Colleen Riggs of Newport, Ohio; one brother, Ed 
McFarland of St Marys; two sisters, Mary McFarland of St. Marys and Ila 
Brown of Marietta; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Harding; and six 
sisters.
     Private family services will be held for the family.  Burial will be 
in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
     There will be no visitation.
     The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made 
to a favorite charity.
      
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"Oracle" - January 27, 1983
 
LAWRENCE E. HARDING
Died Jan 21, 1983

     Lawrence E. Harding, 76, of Rt. 3, St Marys, died Friday morning at 
St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
     He was born in Newport, O., a son of the late Benjamin and Angelina 
Hanes Harding.  He was a retired Quaker State employee and a self-employed 
home builder.  He attended the Belmont Baptist Church.
     He is survived by his wife, Edith P. McFarland Harding; two sons, 
Dwight E. Harding of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and Darrell E. Harding of St. 
Marys; two daughters, Edith L. Taylor of St. Marys and Mrs. E. Colleen 
Riggs of Newport, O.; a sister, Mrs. Amy Marshall of Jackson's Mill; nine 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters and one 
grandson.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Baber Morris Officiating.  Burial was in 
the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys.    
     
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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

CLARENCE HARDEN
Died Jan 30 (year unknown)

     Clarence, the 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Harden of Route 1, 
died of pneumonia on Saturday, January 30th.  The funeral was held in the 
Baptist church at Newport on Monday by Rev T. J. Hinkle of Belmont.  
Interment in the Newport cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - January 10, 1992

HAZEL B. HARDMAN
Died January 8, 1992

     Hazel B. Hardman, 83, of Court Ave., Weston, died Wednesday at 
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, following a brief illness.
     Hardman was a retired teacher, having taught for both Braxton and 
Lewis county school systems.  She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church of 
St. Marys, Glenville Chapter 90 Order of the Eastern Star, the Weston Fern 
Leaf Rebekah Lodge and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of 
Eagles Aerie No. 2481.
     She was born in Burnsville, a daughter of the late Hugh Raymond and 
Catora Stout Bowyer.
     She is survived by two daughters, Sharon West of St. Marys and 
Marjorie Burk of Sand Fork; one son, William R. Hardman of St. Marys; one 
sister, Edith B. Mayse of Burnsville; 11 grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Hardman; two 
daughters; one son and two brothers.
     The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Floyd Funeral Chapel, Weston, 
with the Rev. Robert Robinson officiating.  Burial will be in Knights of 
Pythias Cemetery, Burnsville.

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"Oracle" - March 13, 1996

WILLIAM R. "BILL" HARDMAN
Died March 7, 1996

     William R. "Bill" Hardman, 48, of St. Marys, died March 7 at American 
Transitional Hospital in Columbus due to injuries sustained in a car 
accident six months ago.
     He was born May 1, 1947, at Burnsville, Braxton County, a son of the 
late George D. and Hazel Bowyer Hardman.  He was a 1965 graduate of Weston 
High  School and had attended Mountain State College.  He was a member of 
Zoar Baptist Church, a member of the St. Marys Lodge 41 AF&AM, member of 
Pipefitters Local 798 of Tulsa, Okla., and an active supporter of the 
athletic programs in Pleasants County.
     He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Emma Jean Williams Hardman; 
two sons, William O. Hardman of Columbus and George D. Hardman of Gilmer 
Station; one daughter, Katheryn M. Hardman of St. Marys; two sisters, 
Marjorie H. Burke of Sand Fork and Sharon H. West of Ireland, W.Va. one 
grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, George D. Hardman II, and two 
sisters, Mary Alice Hardman and Coleta "Bootsie" Thompson.
     Service were Tuesday in the George Street Church of Christ with the 
Rev. Ron Branch officiating.  Burial was in the Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery 
at Hebron.  

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"Sentinel" - December 11, 1998

ALBERTA M. HARDY
Died Dec 10, 1998

     Alberta M. Hardy, 79, of Parkersburg, died Dec. 10, 1998, at Sunrise 
Care and Rehabilitation Center, Parkersburg.
     She was horn Sept. 7, 1919, near St. Marys in Pleasants County. She 
had been a cook for many years at the former Daisy Haught Nursing Home and 
retired from the restaurant at Montgomery Ward in Parkersburg. She was a 
member of the Rebekah Lodge No. 16 of Glendale in Ritchie County.
     Survivors include one half-sister, Julietta Clevenger of Richwood; one 
sister-in-law, Dorothy Hardy of Cairo, Glendale Community; two nieces, Anna 
Starkey of Waverly and Carolyn Bowie of Cairo, Glendale Community; one 
nephew, Harold Hardy of Pennsboro: and several other nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Anna M. Dawson 
Hardy; two brothers, Guy and Carl Hardy; and one half brother, Jessie 
Gilmore.
     Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral 
Home, Pennsboro, the Rev. Gene Kerby officiating. Burial in the Masonic 
Cemetery, Ellenhoro. Visitation is after 6:30 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. 
Saturday.
             
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"Sentinel" - December 19, 1988

ALLEN RUSSELL HARDY
Died Dec 17, 1988

     Allen Russell "Russ" Hardy, Sr., 74, of Pennville, N.J., died Saturday 
evening at his residence.
     He was born in Sr. Marys, the son of the late Albert and Clara Nichols 
Hardy.  He was retired from DuPont Veterans Association, and a member of 
the Wild Oaks Country Club.
     He is survived by his wife, Lora V. Powell Hardy; two daughters, Alice 
F. Gloor of Pennsville and Connie L. McMormick of State College, Pa.; one 
son, Allen R. Hardy Jr., of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one sister, Virginia Hicks 
of Mineral Wells; and six grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one sister, Doris Pickens.
     The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church 
in St. Marys with the Rev. William Stout and Dr. John Keck officiating.  
Burial will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home from 709 p.m. 
Tuesday.  

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"Oracle" - November 22, 1984

GUY B. HARDY
Died Nov 18, 1984

     Guy B. Hardy, 70, of Rt. 1. St. Marys, Finch Community, died Sunday at 
the Lewis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, Clarksburg.
     He was born in Pruitt, Pleasants County, a son of the late John B. and 
Anna M. Dawson Hardy.   He was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War II, 
and a member of American Legion Post No. 15 and DAV Chapter No. 6, both of 
Parkersburg; the IOOF Lodge No. 267 and Rebekah Lodge No 16, both of 
Glendale.
     Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Tichnell Hardy; two sons, William 
Hardy of Chester and Harold Hardy of Rt. 1, St. Marys; one daughter, Mrs. 
Anna Lee Starkey of Rt 1, St. Marys; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Carolyn Bowie 
of Cairo and Mrs. Laura Stone of Parkersburg; one stepson, Jim Kinney of 
Rt. 1, St. Marys; two sisters, Alberta Hardy of Parkersburg and Mrs. 
Juletta Clevenger of Richwood; 13 grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by two brothers.
     Services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral 
Home in Pennsboro, with the Rev. Kermit W. Poling officiating.  Interment 
was in the Masonic Cemetery in Ellenboro.

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"Sentinel" - November 6, 1990

LENVILLE HARMAN
Died Nov 4, 1990

     Lenville R. Harman, 68, of State Route 124, Rutland, Ohio, father of 
Gene Harman of Vienna, died Sunday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     He was born in McCorkle, W.Va., a son of the late William C. Harman 
and Thelma Mitchell Hannan Ashworth. He was a farmer and a superintendent 
for Babcock-Wilcox Construction Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II. 
He was a member of the Boiler Maker Lodge #667, Winfield, and the Mount 
Moriah Masonic Lodge 037 F&AM, Beverly, Ohio.
     He is survived by three sons; a daughter; a brother; a sister; seven 
grandchildren, two step grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several 
nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Julia Williams Harman, in 
May 1990; a sister, Martha Lewis; and a brother, Boyce Gene Harman.
     The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home in Pomeroy, 
Ohio, with Pastor Laura Leach officiating. Burial will be in Riverview 
Cemetery, Middleport, Ohio.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today.

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"Sentinel" - December 1, 1992

MICHAEL D. HARMAN
Died Nov 28, 1992

     Michael D. Harman, 50, of Kingsbury Road, Pomeroy, died Saturday at 
his residence.
     Harman was an engineer with Northern Telecom and a U.S. Navy veteran.
     He was born in Rutland, Ohio, son of the late Lenville and Mabel 
Williams Harman.
     He is survived by his wife, Linda Kitchen Harman; three sons, Jeffrey 
Harman, Donald Harman, and James Harman all of Mount Gilead, Ohio; one 
daughter, Michele Harman of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Larry Harman of 
Rutland, Ohio and Donald Gene Harman of Parkersburg; one sister, Sheila 
McDaniels of Rutland, Ohio; two stepsons, three grandchildren; and one 
stepgrandchild.
     The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Ewing Funeral Home, 
Pomeroy.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Middleport.

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"Oracle" - July 30, 1997

FONDA HARMON
Died July 23, 1997

     Fonda Harmon, 73, of Davisville, W. Va., died July 23 at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital in
Parkersburg.
     She was born Dec. 26, 1923 at Ellenboro, to the late Ross and Mildred 
Eddy Boner. She was  employed by Sears Roebuck in Chicago for many years, 
worked at Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys and was a member of St. Marys, 
United Methodist church.
     She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Louis H. Harmon; one 
daughter, Sharon Kay Nixon of Eureka, Kan.; two sons, Mike Peters and Louis 
Marvin Harmon, both of Florida; one sister, Jean Gregg of St. Marys; one 
half-sister, Phyllis Cromer of Texas; and 11 grandchildren.
     Services were Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with 
the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF 
Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - February 18, 1982

FRANCES HARMON
Died Feb 7, 1982

     Funeral services were held last Wednesday in the Duffy Church of 
Christ for Frances (Frankie) Harmon, 58, who died last Sunday of an 
apparent heart attack.
     She was the only female veteran member of the American Legion Post 378 
serving during World War II in the army. A full military funeral with 
pallbearers, honor guard and firing squad was held by Post members.
     Survivors include two sisters; one son, Delbert Eugene Harmon of Fly, 
O.; and one grandson.
     She was a resident of New Matamoras.
     The Rush Funeral Home in Sardis, O. was in charge of arrangements. 

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"Oracle" - August 15, 1985

KENNETH M. HARMON
Died Aug 10, 1985

     Kenneth M. Harmon, 93, of Parkersburg, died Saturday afternoon in the 
Ohio Valley Health Care Center.
     He was born in St. Marys, son of the late William and Mary Wells 
Harmon.  He attended the 19th Street Church of God and was retired from the 
Parkersburg Iron & Metal Co.
     He is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Harmon Burns of Parkersburg; and 
a number of nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Denva Angle Harmon.
     Private funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the 
Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with the Rev. Paul Lanier Jr. 
officiating.  Burial was in the Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - June 30, 1988

RUTH CARVER HARMON
Died June 21, 1988

     Ruth Carver Harmon, 54, of Jaycee Estates, Marietta, died at her home 
June 21.
     She was born Aug. 24, 1933, in Cornerville, O., to Benjamin and Luella 
Shook Carver.  She has been employed by Ohio Bell Telephone Co., the Wilson 
Sporting Goods Co. at Ironton and the Teamsters Union at Portsmouth.  She 
was a member of Hills United Methodist Church.
     She was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur Carver.
     She is survived by one son, Andy; two daughters, Julie Cordel of 
Ironton and Susan Belville of Newport; one brother, Wayne Carver of New 
Port Richey, Fla.; three sisters, Harriett Worstell, Kathleen Lewis, and 
Elsie Handschumacher, all of Marietta, and four grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Monday, with the Rev. Gale Lauderman 
officiating.  Interment was in the Valley Cemetery.
         
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"Oracle" - September 3, 1981

LOUIS HERBERT HARNESS
Died Aug 28, 1981

     Louis Herbert Harness, 77, Rt. 2, Waverly, died at his residence 
Friday.
     He was the son of Mrs. Lulu Harness and the late Robert Harness. He 
was also a member of the Boilermakers Union.
     He is survived by a son, Gerald Louis Harness of Northeast, Pa.; five 
daughters, Mrs. Norma Jean Chrispen and Mrs. Betty L. Anderson, both of 
Titusville, Pa., Mrs. Wanita Virginia Bensink of Corry, Pa., Mrs. Lillian 
Joan Clabbatz of Erie, Pa., and Lora Kay Beals of Waterford, Pa.; a 
brother, Thomas Pete Harness of Waverly; three sisters, Mrs. Imogene 
Anderson of Williamstown, Mrs. Nina Snyder of Eureka and Mrs. Katherine 
Adams of Jackson, Mich.; and a number of grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Clara Rebecca Knost 
Harness, two brothers and a sister.
     The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys with Evang. Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial was in the 
Harness Family Cemetery in Pleasants County. 

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"Oracle" - June 20, 1985

LULU P. HARNESS
Died June 13, 1985

     Lulu P. Harness, 100, of 1011 Highland Ave., Williamstown, died 
Thursday evening at her home.
     She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late Leroy and Isaphene 
McAtee Hobbs.  She was a member of the Waverly Presbyterian Church.
     She is survived by three daughters, Kathryn H. Adams of Jackson, 
Mich., Nina V. Snyder of Eureka and Imogene Anderson of Williamstown; one 
son, Thomas "Pete" Harness of Waverly; one sister, Bernice Fisher of Utica, 
O.; 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-
grandchildren.
     She as preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Harness; three sons 
and a one daughter.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Waverly Presbyterian 
Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Calebaugh officiating.  Burial was in the 
Harness Family Cemetery at Waverly.
     The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of 
arrangements.

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"Oracle" - February 6, 1986

FRED L. HARPER
Died Feb 1, 1986

      Fred L. Harper, 84, of St. Marys, died Saturday morning at 
Worthington Manor, Parkersburg.
     He was born in Oil City, Pa., a son of the late Martin and Harriet 
Roseman Harper.  He was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, 
a member of the Maccabees and was retired from the Pennzoil Oil. Co.
     He is survived by one son, Robert Fred Harper of St. Mrys; three 
daughters, Etta How of Henderson, Ky., Ruth Gala Truex of St. Marys and 
Dottie White of Charleston; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Carmichael Harper; one 
brother, one sister and an infant son.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, and burial was in the IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys.  

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"Sentinel" - March 20, 1995

PHYLLIS O. HARPER
Died March 18, 1995

     Phyllis O. Harper, 66, St. Marys, died Saturday at St. Joseph's 
Hospital following an extended illness.
     Mrs. Harper was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, a 
former member of the St. Marys Women's Club and retired from the Colin 
Anderson Center.
     She was born in Paden City, a daughter of the late Albert LeRoy and 
Elva Hoskins Medley.
     She is survived by two sons, Scott Harper of St. Marys and Robert 
Harper of Newport, Ohio; two granddaughters; two sisters, Marlene Medley of 
Newport and Neoma Van Camp of Laramie, Wyo.; three brothers, Gerald Medley 
of Eureka, Harold Medley of Newport and Claret Medley of Sacramento, 
Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by  her husband, Robert Fred Harper.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter 
Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Derrel L. Gooden and the Rev. Joe 
Law officiating.  Burial will be in the Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery near 
Hebron.  
 
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"Oracle" - August 18, 1988

ROBERT F. HARPER
Died Aug 12, 1988

     Robert Fred Harper, 62, of Grape Island, St. Marys, died Friday 
evening at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
     He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Fred and Verna Carmichael 
Harper.  He was a 30 year employee of Consolidated Aluminum Co. at 
Hannibal, Ohio, and was a member of the St. Marys United Methodsit Church, 
St. Marys Lodge No. 41 AF&AM, Pleasants Post No. 79 American Legion.  He 
was a veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Medley Harper; two sons, Scott 
Harper of Parkersburg; three sisters, Etta How of Henderson, Ky., Gayla 
Truex of St. Marys, and Dotte White of Charleston; and two granddaughters, 
Paige and Ashley Harper.
      Services were held Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. 
Marys, with the Rev. Richard L. Crickland officiating.  Burial was in the 
Maple Lane Cemetery, near St. Marys.

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In Memory of MRS. VERNA L. HARPER

Born - September 10, 1903
Died - May 3, 1980 
Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 6, 1980, 1pm
Officiating - Rev Maurice Miller
Place of Interment - I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys 

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"Sentinel" - January 11, 1992

WILMER H. HARPER
Died Jan 9, 1992

     Wilmer H. Harper, 57, Route 1, Cairo, Glendale Community, died 
Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital.
     Harper was a retired mechanic having been employed by DuPont at its 
Washington Works.  He was a graduate of Cairo High School with the class of 
1952.  He was a member of the Cairo Masonic Lodge No. 114 AF&AM.  He was a 
Scottish Rite Mason, 32nd Degree, belonging to the bodies of Parkersburg 
and Wheeling.  He also was a member of the Church of Christ at Pike.
     He was born near Glendale, in Ritchie County, a son of Pearl Scadden 
Harper MacFarland of Route 1, Cairo, Glendale Community and the late Earl 
Harper.  
     He is survived by his wife, Dixie Ann Carbery Harper; two sons, Gary 
Harper of Route 1, St. Marys, Douglass Run Community, and Michael Harper of 
North Pole, Alaska; one brother, Fay Harper of Route 1, Cairo; two sisters, 
Jenny Lee Varner of Route 1, Cairo, Nutter Farm Community, and Charlotte 
Jackson of Route 1, St. Marys; and one grandson, Robert L. Harper.

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"Sentinel" - November 23, 1993

MARGARET N. HARR
Died Nov 21, 1993

     Margaret N. Harr, 95, of Coal Run died Sunday at Heartland of 
Marietta.
     Mrs. Harr moved to the Coal Run area in 1919 where she spent most of 
her life.  She was a member of the Coal Run Church of Christ.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Lafayette and 
Carrie Grant Joy.
     She is survived by one niece, Ruby Dolin of Newport; and several 
great-nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Harr, in 1970; and 
one sister, Lena Cosper.
     The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at McCurdy Funeral Home, 
Beverly, with Evangelist Zach Waite officiating.  Burial will be in Beverly 
Cemetery.
 
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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

FRED HARRINGTON
No date of death.

"Fred Harrington Meets With Tragic Fate Early Monday Morning"

     Fred Harrington, an employee of Dinsmoor & Co., was killed early 
Monday morning by getting caught in the shaft of a gas pump engine.  The 
accident occurred in a gas pump station on the Martin Riggs farm, on the 
hill about one mile south of this city.
     When the building was entered by Fred Lawrence, another employe, at 
half-past six, he discovered the body of Harrington, stripped entirely 
naked, torn and dismembered.  A close examination revealed how the accident 
occurred.
     Harrington was on night duty, and while at his work a hook on the 
strap of his overalls evidently hung loose and caught in the shaft of the 
engine which was making 60 revolutions a minute.  The strap was wrapped 
about the shaft and the unfortunate man was helpless.  The stopping of his 
watch at 3:30 hours when the terrible tragedy took place.
     The remains were taken by J. D. Dinsmoor on Tuesday to Mr. 
Harrington's former home at Sugar Valley, Warren county, Pa for interment.
     The deceased had been an employee of Dinsmoor & Co. for four years and 
was highly esteemed by them and by all who knew and --- young daughters in 
the ---.  He resided with is wife in the Fairplains Addition but had bought 
a farm in Pennsylvania, intending to return there next year.  He was 57 
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"Oracle" - January 14, 1982

VIRGINIA M. HARRINGTON
Died Jan 11, 1982 

     Virginia Melvina Harrington, 79, of Reno, O., died Monday in Marietta 
Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O.
     She was born Feb. 22, 1902, in Wood County to George and Estelle Hoy 
Pickens. She was a member of Sand Hill Methodist Church and a former 
Pleasants County resident.
     She is survived by her husband, William K.; one son, William G. of Cos 
Cob, Conn.; one daughter, Jane Tate of Mexico, Mo.; six grandchildren; four 
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Erma Fritz of Elm Grove, IL.
     Services were held Wednesday at Hadley Funeral Home with the Rev. 
Douglas George officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - Mar 20, 1980

MRS. ARMEDA M. HARRIS
Died Mar 11, 1980

     Mrs. Armeda Margaret Harris, 78, of St Marys, died at St Joseph's 
Hospital, Parkersburg, last Tuesday.
     She was born in Grant County, daughter of the late Asa and Clara 
Roberts.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
     She is survived by a son, Robert Paul Harris Jr. of New Cumberland; a 
daughter, Mrs. Betty Northrop of St. Marys; seven grandchildren and nine 
great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Paul Harris.
     The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St Marys, with the Rev R. Dan Simmons Officiating.  Burial was in 
the St Marys IOOF Cemetery.

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"Leader" April 4, 1947

DICK HARRIS
Died Mar 17, 1947 

    Bernard Gale (Dick) Harris, formerly of St Marys died at the age of 50 
at Akron, Ohio on March 17.
     Mr. Harris leaves his wife, Ethel; a son, Coleman; one brother, Jake; 
four sisters, Mrs. Cora Underwood of Cleveland; Mrs. Rina S. Chalfant of 
Akron; Mrs. Viola Porter of Wheeling and Mrs. Minnie Robinson of 
California.

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"Oracle" May 8, 1986

E. A. HARRIS
Died May 3, 1986

     E. A. Harris, 85, of Newport, O., died Saturday morning in Marietta 
Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O.
     He was born in Newport, son of the late Agnes Harris.  He spent all of 
his life in Newport.  He spent his early life working in the oil fields and 
on river boats.  For 26 years he and his son owned and operated the Harris 
Super Market in Newport until his retirement 15 years ago.
     He is survived by one son, Kermit Glenn Harris of Newport; three 
daughters, Betty Davis of Eatontown, N. J., Josephine Creighton of New 
Matamoras, O., and Gretchen Covey at home; five grandchildren; one great-
granddaughter; and five step-great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Moody Harris; one 
grandson, Michael Creighton; and one brother, Paul Harris.
     Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral 
Home in Marietta, and burial was in Newport Cemetery.    

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"Oracle" - September 17, 1988

HARRY L. (SAM) HARRIS
Died Sept 11, 1988

     Harry L. (Sam) Harris, 76, who resided at 1230 Willow Lane, 
Wellsville, O., died Sept. 11 at the Robert Boyce Skilled Nursing Facility 
in East Liverpool.
     Born Sept. 19, 1911, at Walton, W.Va., he was a son of the late Pearl 
C. and Maggie DeLong Harris and had been employed at the former H. K. 
Porter Co. Irondale Works, retiring in 1976 as a foreman.
     He was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church where he served as 
an elder, the Jenkins Masonic Lodge N. 471 of Irondale, and was a well-
known square dance caller in the area.
     He is survived by his wife, Gladys Mick Harris, at home; five sisters, 
Mrs. Charles (Marguerite) Merriman, Wellsville, O.; Jessie McCune, Mrs. 
Warren (Frankie) Dreussi, both of East Liverpool, O.; Mrs. Elizabeth Layne, 
Alliance O., and Mrs. Eleanor Conci, North Jackson, O.
     Services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday from the Covenant Presbyterian 
Church, officiated by former pastor Rev. George Wilson assisted by Rev. 
Jerry Rose.  Burial was in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
     Martin-Maclean Funeral Home, Wellsville, was in charge of 
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"Leader" - October 26, 1985

JOHN E. HARRIS
Died October 24, 1985

     John E. Harris, 65, of Route 1, New Matamoras, died Thursday morning 
in Brecksville Veterans Hospital in Cleveland.
     He was born in Fly, Ohio, a son of the late John E. and Zola Hall 
Harris.  He was a veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by two brothers, Virgil S. Harris of Alliance, Ohio, 
and Harold M. Harris of New Matamoras; and two sisters, Opal Spaugh of 
Huntsville, Ala., and Hazel Bolen of New Matamoras.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, William Harris.
     Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hadley Funeral Home in New 
Matamoras with the Rev. Frank Conley officiating.  Burial was in New 
Matamoras Cemetery with veterans services at the graveside. 

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"Oracle" January 14, 1982

MARIE HARRIS
Died Jan 7, 1982

     Marie Harris, 82, of Newport, O., died Thursday, at the Marietta 
Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O.
     She was born in Bartlett. O., a daughter of the late Dr. Price and 
Mariah Ivers Moody. She was a graduate of Ohio University and had been a 
school teacher at the Yankeeburg School for a number of years. She was also 
a former telephone operator for the Trail Run Telephone Company at Newport.
     She is survived by her husband, Eugene A. Harris; a son, Kermit Harris 
of Newport; three daughters, Gretchen Covey of Newport, Betty Davis of 
Eatontown, N. J., and Josephine Creighton of New Matamoras; and five 
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by three sisters and a grandchild.
     The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the McClure-Schafer 
Funeral Home with Monsignor Robert Punke officiating. Burial was in the 
Newport Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - December 22, 1983

OTTO HARRIS
Died Dec 18, 1983

     Otto Harris, 81, of 504 Third St., Marietta, died Sunday afternoon in 
Selby General Hospital, Marietta.
     He was born in Washington County to the late Alonzo and Rebecca Martin 
Harris.
     Surviving are two nephews and three nieces, Dean Harris and Larry 
Harris, both of Marietta. Pauline Beaver of Zanesville and Carmen Durham 
and Marge Christopher, both of Marietta.
     He was preceded in death by one brother.
     Services were held Wednesday in the Hadley Funeral Home, New 
Matamoras, with the Rev. Dwight Umbel officiating.  Burial was in Eddy's 
Ridge Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - September 30, 1998

PAUL EDWARD HARRIS
Died Sep 27, 1998

     Paul Edward Harris, 60, of Newport, died Sept. 27 at Marietta Memorial 
Hospital.
     He was born Dec. 9, 1928 at Newport to Fannie Williamson Harris Beaver 
of Marietta and the late Paul Edward Harris Sr. He was a member of Newport 
Baptist, Church, and was a retired mail carrier with the U. S. Postal 
Service. He was a U. S. Marine veteran of the Korean War and a member of 
American Legion Post 64 in Marietta.
     He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Colleen Francis Harris; three 
daughters, Theresa Harris of Newport; Linda Bookman of New Matamoras and 
Paulette Hasley of Newport; one son, Bryan Harris of New Matamoras; four 
grandchildren, Elizabeth Bookman of Newport, Jessie Harris and Tyler 
Harris, both of New Matamoras, Amber Hasley of Newport; one brother, 
Richard Harris of Newport; three sisters, Lois Cline of Newport, Clara Wynn 
of Sardis and Delores Hadley of Parkersburg.
     He was preceded in death by one sister, Jacqueline Graham; and one 
brother, Donald Harris.
     Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Newport Baptist Church with 
pastor Joe Law officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery with 
military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 64.
     Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

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"Oracle" - October 1987

ROBERT P. HARRIS
Died Sep 21 1987

     Robert Paul Harris Jr., 59, of 911 Third Ave., New Cumberland, died 
Monday, Sept. 21, at the Weirton Medical Center.
     He was born March 4, 1928, in Martinsburg, a son of the late Robert 
and Armeda Roberts Harris.
     He was a member and had served as a deacon of the First Presbyterian 
Church in New Cumberland, was employed as an operator of electrolytic in 
the Tin Mill Department of Weirton Steel Corp. with 40 years service, and 
was an Army and Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.
     Mr. Harris was a former New Cumberland city councilman, former member 
of the New Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department and Lions Club. He was a 
member of the New Cumberland Veterans of Foreign Wars, past master of the 
New Cumberland Lodge No. 22 AF and AM, past commander of Weirton Commandry 
No. 30  of the Knights of Templars, 32nd degree member of the Wheeling 
Consistory of Scottish Rite, and a member of the Osiris Shrine Temple of 
Wheeling.
     Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Doris Knox Harris; two sons, Jack and Rob 
Harris, both of New Cumberland; two daughters, Mrs. Lui (Gerry) Bruno of 
Weirton and Mrs. James (Sharon) Ulbright of Newell; a sister, Mrs. Richard 
(Betty) Northrop of St. Marys; and eight grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Thursday at the Turley Funeral Home with 
the Rev. Jeff Siemon officiating. Interment was in the New Cumberland 
Cemetery with Masonic graveside services. 

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"Oracle" February 11, 1998

RUBY C. HARRIS
Died Feb 6, 1998

     Ruby C. Harris, 94, formerly of Newport, died Feb. 6 in Pine Meadow 
Health Care Center in Lexington, Ky.
     She was born in Newport.  She had been a teacher at Newport Grade 
School and had been employed at Kardex Division of Remington Rand in 
Marietta before moving to St. Louis, Mo. In 1966 she moved to Sun City, 
Ariz., where she lived until 15 years ago when she went to Lexington.  She 
was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sun City.
     She is survived by one daughter, Alice Harris Challin of Lexington; 
one son, Arthur W. Harris of Sun City; one sister, Anna O'Neal, of Reno; 
seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and 
nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, Pierce and Addie Kesselring 
Carpenter; one daughter, Mary Ann Robey.
    Services were Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta with 
the Rev. Larry O'Neal officiating.  Burial was in Newport Cemetery.    
                   
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"Leader" May 9, 1947

WILLIAM HARRIS
Died May 1947

     William Harris, ages 65 years, well known driller and contractor of 
Newport, Ohio, died suddenly at his home on Saturday.
     Mr. Harris was born in Pleasants County, W.Va. and was a son of the 
late Greenberry and Mary Henry Harris.  He married Rena Decker on Feb 27, 
1905.
     Surviving are his widow, and the following sons and daughters, Arthur 
and Norman Harris of Toledo; Mr. Wilbur Collins of Toledo; Mrs. John Eddy, 
Mrs. Gordon Otto and Mrs Chas Talbott of Marietta.  Brothers and sisters 
are Frank Harris and Lloyd Harris of Clendenin; Mrs Sarah Harding of 
Roseville; Mrs. Wilbur Davis and Miss Agnes Harris of Newport.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Newport Methodist 
Church with Rev R. D. Cunningham officiating.  Interment was made in the 
Newport cemetery.

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of ALBERT S. HART 
Date of Birth - December 20, 1873
Passed Away - May 1, 1966
Place and Time of Services - Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, Wed., May 4, 
1966, 2:00 p.m.
Officiating - Evangelist Cecil O. Dotson, Evangelist Denver Cooper  
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys 
     
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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

ALVA T. HART
(3-11-1894 - 11-11-1918; Pvt. US Army WWI)

In Loving Remembrance of Our Dear Son and Cousin, Alva T. Hart

     There is an Argonne grave, in a Saint Mary heart
     Remembered in these lines, to a son and cousin,
     Who was killed on freedom's stand, in that woodland fight
     Which stopped the Hun.
     Sleep on dear Alva, in your unknown grave
     Bright living poppies over your name
     Bravery you fought and bravely you fell,
     What you have suffered no man can tell.
     Lovingly we watch his boys come home,
     Glad for their loved ones, but sad for our own,
     Knowing our boy, so kind and dear,
     Does not return with the boys from here.
     Done with the battles, done with the strift.
     For your dear country you gave your young life.
     Though your loved face no more we shall see
     We gaze at the gold star and think deeply of thee.
     Although from the ranks of your regiment you are gone,
     You are with God and your soul marches on,
     Who gave his life for his friends does well,
     That love no man can tell.
              --One who loved him.

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"Oracle" - March 2, 1985

BONNIE E. HART
Died Feb 22, 1985

     Bonnie E. Hart, 76, of Parkersburg, died Friday afternoon in St. 
Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
     She was born at Schultz in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late 
Emory and Mary Schultz Sims.  She was a member of the 19th Street Church of 
God.
     She is survived by two sons, Eugene Hart and Donald Lee Hart, both of 
Parkersburg; one sister, Pearl Riley of Parkersburg; 10 grandchildren; 20 
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Hart; by three 
brothers and one sister.
     Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Vaughan Funeral Home 
in Parkersburg, with the Rev. Paul Lanier Jr. officiating.  Burial was in 
the IOOF Cemetery in Parkersburg.

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"Sentinel" - April 27, 1996

BRICIA HART
Died April 25, 1996

     Bricia Butler McCullough Hart, 85, of St. Marys, died Thursday at St. 
Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
     She was a member of the George Street Church of Christ, St. Marys.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Samuel A. and 
Ida Wilson Butler.
     She is survived by one brother, Robert Lee Butler of St. Marys; four 
sisters, Carrie Miller of Alamo, Calif., Eloise Curtis of Richland, Wash., 
Pauline Higgins and Gayla Stewart, both of St. Marys; two stepsons, Bob 
Hart of Harvey's Lake, Pa.; and John Hart of Shiremastown, Pa.; three 
stepgrandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, Laban McCullough; her 
second husband, Roy Hart; and an infant brother.    
     Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with the Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial will be in 
St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
     Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and 9-11 a.m. Monday.
     Memorials may be sent to the Pleasants County Senior Citizens, P.O. 
Box 402, St. Marys, W.Va. 26170.
     
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"Sentinel" - July 1, 1988

BURL H. HART
Died June 30, 1988

     Burl H. Hart, 68, of Garden Street, Preston, died Thursday at the home 
of his step-son, Loman McCullough of Middletown, Ohio following a year's 
illness.
     He was born in Harrisville, the son of Grover Cleveland and Sarah 
Margaret Morton Hart.
     He made his home in Creston for the past 30 years.
     He was a retired tool dresser in the oil fields being employed by the 
Koontz Drilling Co., in Rocky River; he attended the Creston Church of God.
     He is survived by his wife, Dellie; five step-sons, Loman McCullough 
of Middletown, Robert McCullough of Parkersburg, Archie McCullough of 
Newark, Ohio, Cecil McCullough of Mount Vernon and George McCullough of 
Millersburg; 12 step-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren and 2 
great-great-grandchildren; five brothers, Tom of Howard, Jake of Duncan 
Falls, Ohio, Perry of Edison, Wallace of Frazeysburg, and Charles of 
Millersburg; three sisters, Ruby McCullough of Middletown, Opal Davis of 
Harrisville, and Edith McClure of Bueamont.
     Funeral services will be held Saturday, 3:30 at Murray Funeral Home in 
Creston, with the Rev. Norman Nelson officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
     Friends may call Friday from 7-9 p.m.  
          
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"Oracle" - May 16, 1985

CHARLES OAKLEY HART
Died May 12, 1985

     Charles Oakley Hart, 55, of Rosewell, N.M., died Sunday in Rosewell.
     He was born in Belmont, son of the late William M. and Elleanor Ross 
Hart.  He was an employee of Sears Roebuck & Co., Rosewell, and a veteran 
of the military, serving in the US Army and the Air Force.  He served in 
the Korean Conflict.
     He is survived by three sisters, Wilma Dotson of Pennsboro, Roberta 
Jameson of Rt 1, Cairo, and Edith Lamb of Pennsboro.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ballard Funeral Home in 
Rosewell, and burial was in the Rosewell Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - January 29, 1987

CHARLIE RAY HART
Died Jan 9, 1987

     Charlie Ray Hart, 82, of 849 Goodwin Ave., Pt. Neches, Tex., died Jan 
9 at his home.
     Services were held Jan. 11 at Clayton-Thompson Funeral Home in Pt. 
Neches, with Dr. Dewitt Holland officiating.  Masonic burial rites followed 
in Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Pt. Neches.
     A native of St. Marys, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lydia 
Hart.  He lived in Pt. Neches since 1944 and retired from Lummus 
Construction Co. of New York as construction superintendent.  He was a 50-
year member of Pipefitters Local 195 and a member of Masonic Lodge, St. 
Marys.
     Survivors include his wife, Wilma; four sons, William  of Pt. Arthur, 
Charlie of Fred, John of Mount Belview and Robert of Baytown; two 
daughters, Charlotte Durham of Pt. Neches, Candy Scalph of Silsbee; one 
sister, Cora Freeman of Albany; 15 grandchildren; three great-
granddaughters, all of Texas, and many nieces and nephews.

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"Oracle" - Feb 17, 1972

CHRISTOPHER C. HART
Died Feb 9, 1972

     Christopher C. Hart, 89, of RFD 1, St Marys, died Wednesday at the 
residence of a daughter in Newport, O.
     He was born in Pleasants County, Jan. 7, 1883, son of the late 
Randolph and Marinda Masters Hart.  He was a member of the Pike Church of 
Christ, and was a retired employee of the Hope Natural Gas Co.
     He is survived by his wife, Margie Oliver Hart; five daughters, Mrs. 
Pearl (Grace) Nichols, and Mrs. C. A. (Evelyn) Nichols of St. Marys, Mrs. 
Charles (Virginia) Shulz of Painesville, O., and Mrs. Burl (Sudra) Hewitt 
and Mrs. Carl (Shelba) McHenry of Newport, O.; three sons, Frank Hart of 
Freeport, Tex., and Luther and Ross Hart of St. Marys, and Mrs. Atila 
Morris of East Palestine, O.; and a number of grandchildren and great-
grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maggie Adams Hart; his 
second wife, Virginia Adams Hart; and by five children, three brothers, and 
two sisters.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home 
in St. Marys, with Evangelists Cecil Dotson and Scott Johnson officiating.  
Burial was in the Church of Christ Cemetery at Pike.  


Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of CHRISTOPHER C. HART
Date of Birth - January 2, 1883
Passed Away - February 9, 1972
Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Saturday, February 
12, 1972, 2 p.m.
Officiating - Evangelist Cecil Dotson, Evangelist Scott Johnson
Place of Interment - Pike Church of Christ Cemetery, Pike, W.Va.

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"Leader" - January 14, 1989

EDITH J. HART
Died Jan 7, 1989

     Edith J. Hart, 85, of 247 Virginia Ave. died Saturday at East 
Liverpool City Hospital following a one-month illness.
     She was born Sept. 4, 1903, in St. Marys and was the daughter of the 
late Thurmon G. and Gertrude Copenhaver Barron.
     She retired in 1960 from Taylor, Smith and Taylor China Co. in Chester 
after 20 years of service as a ware decorator.  She was later employed at 
the Chester Post Office as a custodian.  She was a member of the Virginia 
Avenue Church of Christ and the church's Ladies Bible Class.
     Her husband, Earl, whom she married Dec. 24, 1974, preceded her in 
death June 9, 1975.
     Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn M. Duncan, with whom her 
mother resided, and Georgia Hackathorn of Mesquite, Texas; two sisters, 
Mrs. John (Julia) Hadley of Chester and Esther Evans of San Jose, Calif.; 
and three grandchildren.
     Services were held Tuesday at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester with 
the Evangelist Frank Higgenbotham of the church officiating. Burial was in 
the Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens in Newell.   

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"Sentinel" - November 13, 1991

ERMALEEN J. HART
Died Nov 11, 1991

     Ermaleen J. Hart, 85, of St. Marys, died Monday at St. Joseph's 
Hospital.
     Hart was a retired beautician.  She was a member of George Street 
Church of Christ, Amity Rebecca Lodge No 83 and the North American benefit 
Association.
     She was born at Schultz, Pleasants County, the daughter of the late 
Ira and Martha Horner Hart.
     She is survived by one brother, Leonard Hart of St. Marys; and a 
number of nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Hart.
     The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with Evangelist William Butterfield officiating.  Burial will be 
in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.   
      
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"Oracle" - November 10, 1983

EVERETT HART
Died Oct 30 1983

     Everett H. Hart, 83, of Chester, died Sunday morning, Oct 30, at East 
Liverpool City Hospital following a long illness.
     A native of St. Marys, Mr. Hart was born Oct 3, 1900, a son of Albert 
and Lucy Hart.
     He was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired from the Homer 
Laughlin China Co. in Newell.
     Survivors include a son, Gene Hart of Chester; a daughter, Mrs. 
Charles (Jo Ann) Tatgenhorst of Steubenville, O.; seven grandchildren; 
three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Freshour of St. Marys.
     Services were held last Wednesday at the Welch Funeral Home in 
Hookstown, Pa., by William Gilliland, pastor.  Burial was in the Shadow 
Lawn Memorial Gardens at Newell.

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"Sentinel" - December 23, 1993

FREDA HART
Died Dec 22, 1993

     Freda Gault Hart, 87, of St. Marys, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's 
Hospital.
     She was a foster grandmother at the Colin Anderson Center and was a 
former secretary for the Women's Business Association.  She was a member of 
Versailles, Ky., Order of the Eastern Star, St. Marys Rebecah Lodge and the 
George Street Church of Christ.
     She was born in Antioch, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard O. and 
Lillian Heddleston Hupp.
     She was survived by one son, Curtis R. Gault of Louisville, Ky.; one 
grandson, Paul T. Gault of Salinas, Calif.; two granddaughters, Kimberly 
Dietz of St. Marys and Linda Willoby of Crane, Ind.; and one brother, Paul 
Hupp of St. Marys.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Gault; second 
husband, Perry Hart; one son, Paul Gault; one grandson; one great-grandson; 
and one sister, Letha Riggs.
    Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home, St. Marys, with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial will be 
in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. 

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"News" - April 28, 1996

HAROLD L. HART
Died April 27, 1996

     Pennsboro - Harold L. Hart, 70, of Route 1, Ellenboro, Pike Community, 
died April 27, 1996, at his residence.
     He was born at Maxwell, Pleasants County, a son of the late Raymond K. 
and Lennie M. Robie Hart.  He retired from American Cyanamid as a chemical 
operator with 31 years of service.  He was a member of OCAW Local No. 3-499 
at Belmont, W.Va. and the Pleasants Valley Church, Rock Run Community, 
Pleasnts County.
     Surviving are his wife, Milfred B. Pifer Hart; two sons, Roger D. Hart 
of Pike, W.Va. and Ralph "Eddie" E. Hart of Pennsboro; one daughter, Donna 
Jean DeLancey of Ellenboro; three brothers, Donald Hart of St. Marys, 
William D. Hart of Sistersville and Carroll D. Hart of Washington; two 
sisters, Virginia Wilson of Valley Mills Community, Parkersburg and Norma 
Leaseburg of Ellenboro; and seven grandchildren.
     Services 1 p.m. Tuesday, McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro.  
Burial Mount Olivet Cemetery, Finch, W.Va.

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"News" - May 7, 1995

LENNIE M. HART
Died May 5, 1995

     St. Marys - Lennie M. Hart, 91, of St. Marys, died May 5, 1995 at 
Heartland of Marietta.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Godfrey and 
Ella Haught Roby.  She was a member of the Pike Church of Christ.
     Surviving are four sons, Harold I. Hart of Pike, W.Va., Donald E. Hart 
of St. Marys, Billy D. Hart of Sistersville and Carroll Denton Hart of 
Washington; two daughters, Virginia L. Wilson of Williamstown and Norma 
Leaseburg of Ellenboro; two sisters, Hazel Fickiesen of Marietta and Edith 
Rowell of Williamstown; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four 
great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     She wa preceded in death by her husband, Raymond K. Hart, in 1985; one 
granddaughter, Martha Sue Patterson; three brothers; and four sisters.
     Services 1 p.m. Monday Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. 
William Williamson officiating.  Burial Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, 
Ellenboro.   

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"Sentinel" - March 28, 1995

LEONARD HART
Died March 26, 1995

     Former Pleasants County Board of Education member Leonard Hart, 82, of 
St. Marys, died Sunday in the emergency room at St. Joseph's Hospital.
     Hart was a graduate of Mountain State Business College, formerly 
served as office manager of Sinsmoor & Co. for 25 years and retired as the 
owner and operator of Bailey Gas. Co. He was a director of the Pleasants 
County Historical Society and a past member of the Pleasants County Board 
of Education.  He was a member of St. Marys Lodge 41 AF&AM and St. Marys 
Presbyterian Church, where he was past clerk of session.
     He was born in Shultz, Pleasants County, a son of the late Ira Leonard 
Hart and Martha Horner Hart Oliver.
     He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris Adkins Hart; two sons, 
Leonard Hart Jr. of Columbus and Rick Hart of St. Marys; four 
grandchildren, Niles Hart and Stacy Hart, both of St. Marys, Melanie Hart 
and Jennifer Beightler, both of Columbus; and four great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ermaleen Hart and Ruth Hart.
     Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Dan Simmons and the Rev. Gene Adkins 
officiating.  Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - September 5, 1992

MARGIE E. HART
Died Sep 3, 1992

     Margie E. Hart, 93, of Newport, Ohio, died Thursday at Marietta 
Convalescent Center.
     Mrs. Hart was a member of the Pike Church of Christ.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late George W. and 
Mae Boley Oliver.
     She is survived by four daughters, Evelyn Nichols of St. Marys, Audra 
Hewitt and Shelba McHenry, both of Newport, Ohio, Virginia Shultz of 
Painesville, Ohio; two sons, Luther Hart and Ross Hart, both of St. Marys; 
two brothers, Henry Oliver of Newell, W.Va. and Rolla Oliver of Fla.; 32 
grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, C. C. Hart, in 1972; two 
daughters; two sons; two sisters; seven brothers; four grandchildren and a 
great-grandchild.
     The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. 
Marys, with the Evangelist Cecil O. Dotson.  Burial will be in Pike Church 
of Christ Cemetery, Pike, W.Va.  

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"Oracle" - September 12, 1985

MARVIN HART
Died Sep 2, 1985

     Word has been received here that Marvin Hart, 77, of Clairton, Pa., 
died Sept 2 at his home.
     He was born April 9, 1908, at Shultz, son of the late John Willis and 
Susan McCullough Hart.
     He is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, Daryl; a daughter, Judy; 
grandchildren; and a brother, Roy L. Hart of Eldertown, Pa.
     He was preceded in death by four sisters, Edna L. Kester and Rosa L. 
Birkhimer of St. Marys and Goldie Womach and Velma Fettkether of Ontario, 
Calif.  

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"Sentinel" - February 5, 1993

OPAL V. HART
Died Feb 3, 1993

     Opal V. Hart, 79, of Fifth Street, Marietta, was dead on arrival 
Wednesday at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     Mrs. Hart made her home in St. Marys and later in Florida and Arizona 
before returning to Marietta.  She was formerly employed at Airolite Co. 
and later at various drug stores.  She was a member of Gilman United 
Methodist Church.
     She was born in Monroe County, daughter of the late John William and 
Bessie Bolen Fox.
     She is survived by one brother, William G. Fox of Belmont; three 
sisters, Norma Bailey of Weirton, Mona Ramsdell of Vienna and Phyllis Rea 
of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Hart, in 1976.
     The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today, at McClure-Schafer Funeral 
Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial will be in 
East Lawn Memorial Park.  

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of PERRY E. HART
Date of Birth - July 26, 1901
Passed Away - June 8, 1970
Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Thurs., June 11, 
1970, 2 p.m.
Officiating - Evangelist James Johnson
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va.
       
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"Oracle" - July 1, 1976

RAY C. HART
Died June 26, 1976

     Ray C. Hart, 69, of St. Marys, died Saturday afternoon in the Selby 
General Hospital, Marietta.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Albert and Lucy 
Williamson Hart and was a member of the Church of Christ.
     He is survived by one son, Bobby, of Parkersburg; one daughter, Mrs. 
Betty Logsdon of Ladesburg, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Ethel McMillen of St. 
Marys; one brother, Everett Hart of Chester and five grandchildren.

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"Oracle" - August 29, 1985

RAYMOND K. HART
Died Aug 24, 1985

     Raymond K. Hart, 83, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died Saturday morning at his 
residence.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Marion and Martha 
Newbrough Hart.  He was  a retired from the oil fields and was a farmer.  
He was a member of the George Street Church of Christ in St Marys.
     He is survived by his wife, Lennie Roby Hart; four sons, Harold L. 
Hart of Ellenboro, Donald E. Hart of St Marys, Billy D. Hart of 
Sistersville and Denton Hart of Washington; two daughters, Virginia L. 
Wilson of Williamstown and Norma Jean Leaseburg of Ellenboro; 16 
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, with Cecil Dotson and Franklin Lambert officiating.  
Burial was in the Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery.  

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"Oracle" - April 22, 1992

ROY L. HART
Died Apr 15, 1992

     Roy L. Hart, 90, Elderton, Pa., died April 15 at St. Andrew's Village 
in White Township, Indiana, Pa.
     He was born April 3, 1902 at Calcutta, the son of the late John Willis 
and Susan Jane McCullough Hart.
     He lived the last 35 years in Elderton.  He had previously lived in 
McKeesport, Pa.
     He retired in 1961 from the Peoples Natural Gas Co. after 42 years of 
service.  He was a former member of the Church of Christ in West Virginia 
and was member of the Church of Christ in Indiana, Pa.
     His hobbies were fishing, hunting and wood working.
     He is survived by his second wife, Bricia L. Butler McCullough Hart; 
two sons, John W. Hart, Shiremantown, Pa. and Robert L. Hart, Harvey's 
Lake, Pa.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Catherine Mercer 
Hart, in 1955; two brothers and four sisters.
     Funeral services were held Friday in the Clark Chapel of Bauer Funeral 
Home, Elderton, with Steve Johnson, minister, officiating.  Burial was in 
Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, Pa.    

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of MISS RUTH A. HART
Date of Birth - November 19, 1907
Passed Away - September 23, 1971
Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Sun., September 26, 
1971, 2 p.m.
Officiating - Evangelist Lyonald Marston
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va.     
      
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"Oracle" - March 27, 1991

JULIA MAE HARTLEBEN
Died Mar 18, 1991

     Julia Mae Hartleben, 59, of Box 251 Waverly, died Monday, March 18, at 
St Joseph's Hospital.
     She was born in Waverly, a daughter of the late Lester Green and 
Lillian Mae Steele Massey.  She had spent most of her life in the Waverly 
community and had formerly been employed at Colin Anderson.  She attended 
the Waverly United Methodist Church.
     She is survived by her husband, Robert Hartleben; four daughters, 
Betty Mick of Parkersburg, Donna Taylor of Belmont, Peggy Means of 
Charleston and Paula Pachecko of Hampton, Va.; and eight grandchildren.
     Services were held Friday at the Waverly United Methodist Church with 
the Rev. Earl Perkins officiating.  Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens.  
McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, was in charge of arrangements.  

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"Sentinel" - October 16, 1997

NILE D. HARTLEBEN
Died Oct 14, 1997

     Nile D. Hartleben, 84, of 13th Avenue, Vienna, died Tuesday at Camden-
Clark Memorial Hospital.
     Hartleben was retired from DuPont and was known to a generation of 
Wood County children as Santa Claus in his seasonal role at Grand Central 
Mall from 1980-1993.
     He was a 50-year member of Mount Olivet Blue Lodge 3, a 32nd degree 
mason, Scottish Rite and Ben Bey Grotto. He was a member of North 
Parkersburg Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir.
     He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late George D.; and Rosa Doak 
Hartleben.
     He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances Hartleben of Vienna; 
one son, David Hartleben of Vienna; one daughter, Karen Monley of San 
Francisco; one brother, George A. Hartleben of Garland, Texas; five 
grandchildren, Beth Clark of Ithaca, N.Y., David Clark of San Francisco, 
Aaron Hartleben of St. Albans, Jodi Hartleben of Morgantown and Kasey 
Hartleben of Vienna; and one great-grandson.
     Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Kent Boone officiating. Burial will be in Mount 
Olivet Cemetery, with Masonic services conducted by Masonic Lodge 3.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today and noon-l 
p.m. Friday. There will be Scottish rite services 7 p.m. today. 
       
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"Leader" - December 31, 1983

CHARLES F. HARTLINE
Dec 28, 1983

     Charles Franklin Hartline, 80, of Maple Lane, Sistersville, died 
Wednesday at his home.
     He was born at Antioch, O., a son of the late Andrew and Virginia 
Bonar Hartline.  He was a retired laborer.
     He is survived by his wife, Creola Wright Hartline; four sons, Charles 
Hartline of St. Marys, Robert Hartline of North Benton, O., Victor Hartline 
and Roger Hartline, both of Sistersville; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Orr 
of Sistersville; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, 
John Hartline and Ralph Hartline, both of Sistersville.
     He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Jeanette Hartline.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Eckels Funeral Home, in 
Sistersville, with the the Rev. Tom Harvey officiating.  Burial was in the 
Friendly Cemetery.

"Oracle" - January 5, 1984

CHARLES F. HARTLINE
Dec 28, 1983

     Charles Franklin Hartline, 80, of Maple Lane, Sistersville, died 
Wednesday at his home.
     He was born at Antioch, O., a son of the late Andrew and Virginia 
Bonar Hartline.  He was a retired laborer.
     He is survived by his wife, Creola Wright Hartline; four sons, Charles 
Hartline of St. Marys, Robert Hartline of North Benton, O., Victor Hartline 
and Roger Hartline, both of Sistersville; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Orr 
of Sistersville; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three great-
grandchildren; two brothers, John Hartline and Ralph Hartline, both of 
Sistersville.
     He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Jeanette Hartline.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Eckels Funeral in 
Sistersville, with the Rev. Tom Harvey officiating.  Burial was in the 
Friendly Cemetery.

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

CEPHAS HARTSHORN
Died September 1915

     On last Saturday Cephas Hartshorn, age 67 passed to the great beyond, 
after suffering for several months with paralysis.  All his children, eight 
in number, were with him at the last, as was also his wife.  Funeral 
services at the home Sunday afternoon, were conducted by Rev S. A. Stulce, 
pastor of the Baptist Church.
     On Monday, his body was taken to Louisville, Monroe county, where 
funeral services were held and interment was made. 

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"Leader" - July 19, 1986

DENZIL L. HARTSHORN
Died July 15, 1986

     Denzil Lyle Hartshorn, 69, of Wingett Run, Rt. 1, died Tuesday, July 
15, in Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O.
     He was born at Beven, O., a son of Emma Jane Francis Snowden of 
Marietta.  He had worked on the river in his early life and later was 
employed at steel mills in Canton and at Ormet at Hannibal.
    He is survived by his wife, Elaine Ford Hartshorn; four sons, Denzil 
Lewis Hartshorn, Robert Lee Hartshorn and James Willard Hartshorn, all at 
home, and Delbert Delano Hartshorn of St. Marys; two daughters, Sharon Kay 
Hartshorn, at home, and Cherry Ann Matheny of Lebanon, O.; six 
grandchildren and one daughter from a previous marriage, Alice.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral 
Home in Marietta, with burial in Masterton Cemetery.
     
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"Leader" - Nov 11, 1971

MRS. ELIZA HARTSHORN

     Mrs. Fannie E. Hartshorn, 81, R-1, Newport, died Nov 4 in the Goebel 
Place Nursing Home.
     She was born Dec 30, 1889, in Newport Township, a daughter of the 
later Enoch and Deborah Johnson Thomas.  On Oct 18, 1913, she was married 
to Elza Hartshorn, who survives with one sister, Mrs. Anna Hartshorn, 
Newport.  A number of nephews and nieces survive.
     Mrs. Hartshorn spent her entire life in the Newport community.  She 
was a member of the Beech Grove United Methodist Church.
     Services were held Saturday in the Newport United Methodist Church 
with the Rev. George Thomas officiating.  Burial was in Newport Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - October 5, 1989

HAROLD HARTSHORN
Died Oct 1, 1989

     Harold Hartshorn, 79, of Rt. 1, Newport, died Sunday at the Ohio State 
University Hospital, Columbus.
     He was born in Newport, a son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth 
Haines Hartshorn.  He was a veteran of World War II, was a tavern operator 
at Bedford and Kent, Ohio, before returning to Newport 18 years ago.  He 
was a member of the F & AM Lodge in Detroit.
     He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Nedra 
Hartshorn of Euclid, Ohio; seven brothers, George Hartshorn of Lancaster, 
Pa., Russell Hartshorn of Cuyahoga, Norman Hartshorn of Newport, Lloyd 
Hartshorn of Newport, Donald Hartshorn of Fair Oaks, Calif., Glen Hartshorn 
of Panama City, Fla., and James Hartshorn of Columbia, SC; two sisters, 
Bernice Hitchins of Youngstown, Ohio, and Hazel Flick of Maple Heights, 
Ohio.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella McKitrick Hartshorn; two 
sisters and four brothers.
     Services were held Wednesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, 
Marietta. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - December 17, 1987

N. LUCILLE HARTSHORN
Died Dec 7, 1987
     
     Norma Lucille Hartshorn, 58, of Newport Rt 1, died at 7:23 p.m. 
Monday, Dec. 7, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg.
     She was born May 21, 1929, at Newport to Clarence and Elizabeth Haynes 
Hartshorn.
     She is survived by eight brothers, Harold and Lloyd, both of Newport, 
Norman of Matamoras, Donald of Fair Oaks, Calif., Glenn of Panama City, 
Fla., Russell of Cuyahoga Falls, O., James of Hopkins, S. C., and George of 
Lancaster, Pa.; and two sisters, Bernice Hutchins of Lancster, Pa., and 
Hazel Flick of Maple Heights.
     She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
     Services were held Thursday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with the 
Rev. David Dodridge officiating.  Burial was in Newport Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - July 21, 1988

JILL MICHELLE HARWELL
Died July 14, 1988

     Jill Michelle Dalrymple Harwell, 24, of Route 1, Friendly, died 
Thursday in West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown.
     She was born in New Martinsville, a daughter of Robert Dalrymple of 
Friendly, and Sue Richmond Waters of Middlebourne.  She was a member of the 
Zion Methodist Church, Friendly.
     She is also survived by her husband Joe Don Harwell; one son, Justin 
Michael Harwell; one brother, Michael Salrymple of Newport News, Va; one 
half-brother, Nathan Waters of Middlebourne; her paternal grandmother, Eva 
Callihan of Friendly; her paternal grandfather, Joe Dalrymple of Pennsboro; 
maternal grandparents, the Rev. Floyd and Helen Richmond of Moundsville.
     Services were Sunday at the Zion United Methodist Church, Friendly, 
with the Rev. Keith Hostutler officiating.  Burial was in the Zion 
Cemetery, Friendly.

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"Oracle" - August 26, 1998

BESSIE ELIZABETH HASHMAN
Died Aug 24, 1998

     Bessie Elizabeth Hashman, 91, of Rt. 3, New Matamoras, died Aug 24 at 
her residence.
     She was born March 11, 1907, in Pleasants County to the late Walter 
and Sarah Highley Taylor.  She was a member of Calcutta United Methodist 
Church and attended Center Valley Baptist Church where she was a member of 
the Mission Society.
     She is survived by two sons, Larry Hashman of Valparaiso, Ind., and 
Leonard Hashman of New Matamoras; seven grandchildren; 12 great-
grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Grace 
Hashman of St. Marys and Rhoda Shoemaker and Dorothy Ledford, both of 
Columbus; one brother, Chelsie Taylor of St. Marys; and several nieces and 
nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest N. Hashman; two 
brothers, Denzil Taylor and Lee Taylor; and three sisters, Margie Nestor, 
Jesse Taylor and Edith Taylor.
     Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in 
St. Marys with the Rev. Claye Folger officiating.  Burial will be in Willow 
Island Cemetery.
       
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"Oracle" - March 3, 1977

CLARENCE HASHMAN
Died Feb 23, 1977

     Clarence E. Hashman, 58, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Pleasants 
County, died in Orlando Wednesday.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John and Mary Watson 
Hashman.  He was a member of the Ironworkers Local, Wheeling, and was a 
World War II veteran.
     He is survived by his widow, Opal Sparks Hashman; six daughters, Miss 
Shirley Hashman and Mrs. Carol Taylor of St Marys, Mrs. Donna Malone, Miss 
Eloise Hashman, Miss Enid Hashman and Miss Elizbeth Hashman of East 
Liverpool, O.; three sons, Edward, Ernie and Edgar of East Liverpool; four 
sisters, Mrs. Margie Boley of Columbus, O., Mrs. Belle Edwards of Leesburg, 
Ind., Mrs. Vina Smith of St. Marys and Mrs. Ella Beagle of East Liverpool; 
two brothers, Ernest of New Matamoras and Hezzie of East Liverpool.
     He was preceded in death by four brothers, three sisters and three 
grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Cow Creek United 
Methodist Church, with the Rev. Amos McVey officiating.  Burial was in 
Ingram Ridge Cemetery.
     The Ruttencutter Funeral Home of St. Marys was in charge of 
arrangements.

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"Oracle" - April 9, 1997

JIMMIE HASHMAN
Died April 4, 1997

     Jimmie Hashman, 56, of Rt. 2. St. Marys, died April 4 in the emergency 
room at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
     He was born in Pleasants County to Grace E. Taylor Hashman of St. 
Marys and the late James C. Hashman.  He was employed by Cytec Industries 
at Willow Island and a member of the Calcutta United Methodist Church.
     Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife of 33 years, Mary Ann 
Everson Hashman; five sons, John William Hashman and Jack Lee Hashman, both 
of St. Marys, Jerry Allen Hashman of London, O., Joey Dean Hashman and 
Jason Scott Hashman, both of the home; three sisters, Jean McCauley of 
Roseville, O., Ruth Hartline of St. Marys and Gladys Folger of Rockledge, 
Fla.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Julie Hashman and 
Jeanelle Crystal Hashman; and one brother, Billy Junior Hashman.
     Services were Monday at St. Marys United Methodist Church with pastor 
Chuck Rogers officiating. Burial was in Calcutta Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - February 28, 1996

FLORENCE HASHMAN
Died Feb 20, 1996

     Florence Hashman, 98, of Rt. 2, St. Marys, died Feb 20, at Marietta 
Memorial in Marietta.
     She was born Sept 26,1897, at Beech Run in Ritchie County, a daughter 
of the late Oliver C. and Laura Eddy Cunningham.
     She was a homemaker and a member of the Pike Church of Christ.
     She is survived by four daughters, Zelma Bowie of Newport, Mabel 
Cronin of Mingo Junction, O., Rosella V. Hopkins of Veto lake, O., and 
Dorothy J. Hashman of St. Marys; one son and daughter-in-law, George Jr. 
and Alice Hashman of St. Marys; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 
seven great-great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one sister, Edna 
Nichols of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, George Hashman, 
in 1963, two sons; Raymond C. Hashman and Jacob Hashman; one brother, 
Benjamin Cunningham and one sister, Lona Nichols.
     Services were held on Friday, Feb 23, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in 
St. Marys with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial was in the Mt. 
Olivet Cemetery, Finch in Ritchie County. 

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"Oracle" - August 31, 1989

FRANCES A. HASHMAN
Died Aug 24, 1989

     Frances Ann Hashman 48, of Parkersburg, died Thursday evening in the 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
     She was born in Marietta, a daughter of Frank R. Hays of Marietta and 
Dorothy Francis Cronin of Williamstown.  She was a member of the Dewey 
Avenue Church of Christ of St. Marys.
     She is survived by three daughters, Marianne Sams of Vienna, Kathi 
Keith of Parkersburg, and Lisa King of Loveland, Ohio; two sons, Brent 
Hashman, Newark, O., and Tim Hashman of Lancaster, Ohio; one brother, 
Sheldon Hays of Fairmont, one sister, Penny (illegible) of Pickerington, 
O., and six grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by one son and one sister.
     The funeral was held Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with 
Evangelist David Newberry officiating.  Burial was in the Willow Island 
Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - November 12, 1997

GLADYS I HASHMAN
Died Nov 5, 1997

     Gladys I. Hashman, 65, of Aliquippa, Pa., died Nov. 5 at the Medical 
Center of Beaver County in Beaver, Pa.
     She was born March 15, 1932, in St. Marys to the late Okey Lee and 
Artie Marie Davis Shultz.
     She is survived by five daughters, Paulette Payne and her husband, 
Bill Weber, of East Palestine, O., Susan Reed and her husband, Billy, Tina 
Reed and her husband, Kenneth, all of Aliquippa, Tammy Curtis of St. Marys, 
and Beverly Maylone and her husband, Robert, of Belmont; four sons, Michael 
Hashman and his wife, Patty, of Columbiana, O., Stephen Hashman and his 
wife, Margaret, Richard Hashman, Scott Hashman and his wife Margaret, all 
of Aliquippa,; one brother, Carl Lee Shultz and his wife, Sonia, of Rt 2, 
St. Marys; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Hashman; one 
son, Roger William Hashman; and one sister, Alice Cameron.
     Services were Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the 
Rev. Roy Cox officiating. Burial was in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Rt. 2, St. 
Marys, near the Pleasants-Ritchie County line.
     
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In Memory of JAMES C. HASHMAN

Date of birth - April 9, 1912
Date of death - November 15, 1962
Place & time of services - Trinity Methodist Church, Sunday, Nov 18, 1962, 
2pm
Clergyman - Rev Hollie Thompson
Place of Interment - I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys 

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"Oracle" - March 5, 1981

JEANELLE HASHMAN, INFANT
Died Feb 25, 1981

     Jeanelle Crystal Hashman, infant daughter of Jimmie and Mary Ann 
Everson Hashman, Rt 2, St Marys, died shortly after birth last Wednesday at 
the Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She is also survived by five brothers, John, Jack, Jerry, Joey and 
Jason, at home; her paternal grandmother, Grace Hashman of St Marys; and 
her maternal grandmother, Bessie Everson of New Matamoras, O.
     She was preceded in death by an infant sister.
     Graveside services were held Friday at the Calcutta Cemetery on French 
Creek in Pleasants County, with the Rev. Clelle Rexroad officiating.  The 
Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St Marys was in charge of arrangements.  

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"Oracle" - May 27, 1982

NICHOLAS H. HASHMAN
Died May 20, 1982
  
     Nicholas H. Hashman, three, died at the University Medical Center in 
Morgantown May 20.
     He was born April 25, 1979, son of Karen and Richard William Hashman.
     Other survivors include a brother, B. J.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Dean Dearth of St. Mary's and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Hanshaw of Ripley; great-
grandparents, Mrs. Katherine Paynter and Grace Hashman of St. Marys.
     Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. May 24 at the Wilson Funeral Home 
in Clay, with Cecil L. Butcher officiating. Burial was in the Clay Memorial 
Gardens.

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"Oracle" - May 31, 1984

OPAL HASHMAN
May 26, 1984

     Opal Hashman, 64, of Rt 1, St. Marys, died Saturday evening at her 
residence.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of Watt and Annie Rollins 
Sparks, both of Rt. 1, St. Marys.
     She is survived by two daughters, Carol Taylor and Donna Malone, both 
of St. Marys; three sons, Shirley, Kenneth and Layne Hashman, all of St. 
Marys; one brother, Howard Sparks of St. Marys; two sisters, Goldie 
Boughner and Marie Wolfe, both of St. Marys; 19 grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Hashman; two sons 
and two brothers.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Ridge Church, 
with the Rev. Jeffrey Mayfield officiating.  Burial was in the Ingram Ridge 
Cemetery.
     The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of 
arrangements. 

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"News" - December 2, 1990

RAYMOND HASHMAN
Died Dec 1, 1990

    St. Marys - Raymond C. Hashman, 67, of St. Marys, died Saturday at the 
St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of Florence Cunningham Hashman 
of St. Marys and the late George Hashman.  He was a veteran of World War 
II, a member of VFW and Boilermakers Local 667.
     He is survived by his wife, Mildred Duncan Hashman; one daughter, 
Linda Lou Duffy of Middletown, Md.; four sisters, Zelma Bowie of Beverly, 
Mable Cronin of Steubenville, Ohio, Rosella Hopkins of Belpre and Dorothy 
Hashman of St. Marys; one brother, George Hashman, Jr. of St. Marys; and 
three grandsons.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Raymond Hashman.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with 
the Rev. William Stout officiating.  Burial will be in the Pike Church of 
Christ Cemetery.
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"News" - February 11, 1990

SHIRLEY L. HASHMAN
Died Feb 8, 1990

     St Marys - Shirley L. Hashman, 50, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died Thursday 
at his residence.
     He was born in St. Marys, son of the late Clarence and Opal Sparks 
Hashman.
     He is survived by three sons, Brent and Tim Hashman of Newark, Ohio, 
Mike Hashman of St. Marys; three daughters, Mrs. Marianne Sams of Vienna, 
Mrs. Kathi Keith of Parkersburg and Mrs. Lisa King of Loveland, Ohio; two 
sisters, Mrs. Carol Taylor and Mrs. Donna Malone, both of St Marys; two 
brothers, Lane Hashman and Kenneth Hashman, both of St. Marys; and five 
grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one son.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with 
the Rev. Jeff Mayfield officiating.  Burial will be in the Ingram Ridge 
Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today. 
 
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"Oracle" - October 30, 1975

CLYDE O. HATFIELD
Died Oct 24, 1975

     Clyde O. Hatfield, 75, of Harrisville died in Camden-Clark Memorial 
Hospital Friday.
     He was born in Ritchie County, son of the late Harvey H. and Mary 
Stull Hatfield, and formerly resided in Weston.  He was retired from the 
Hope Natural Gas Company after 43 years of service.  He was a member of St. 
Mathews United Methodist Church in Weston, Men's Bible class of St. Luke's 
United Methodist Church, Weston Lodge No. 10, AF & AM Bigelow Chapter No. 
4, RAM, St. John's Commandery No. 8 KT, Nemesis Temple Shrine, Knights York 
Cross of Honor, Harrisville Lions Club, Mountain State Priory No. 55, and 
Weston Chapter No. 40 OES, of which he was past worthy patron.
     He is survived by his widow, Vonda Gaston Hatfield; two daughters, 
Mrs. Frances Fisher of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Delma Elmer of Jane Lew; one 
son, Harvey H. Hatfield of St. Marys; three brothers, Ralph, Russell and 
John, all of Harrisville; four sisters, Dorothy Butcher and Lena Nestor, 
both of Harrisville, Ruth Gehring of Wheeling, and Mrs. Virgil Williamson 
of Cannonsburg, Pa; and seven grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lucille, and one 
grandson.
     Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Raiguel Funeral Home 
in Harrisville.  Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery.  

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"Leader" - May 5, 1984

EDGAR I. HATFIELD
Died May 3, 1984

     Edgar I. Hatfield, 89, of Harrisville, died Thursday morning at the 
Pineview Nursing Home, Harrisville.
     He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Jacob F. and 
Elizabeth Fordham Hatfield.  He was a life member of St. Luke's United 
Methodist Church, Harrisville, a lay speaker of the church, former teacher 
of the Co-Workers Sunday school class and served as church custodian for 
several years.  A graduate of Glenville State College, he taught in Ritchie 
County for 40 years and was a member of the Ritchie County Retired teachers 
Association.  He also served as postmaster in Cairo, was a veteran of World 
War I, serving in France, a member of Harris-Ritchie Post 3554 VFW and 
Parkersburg Barracks No 456 Veterans of World War I.
     Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Hallie Heckert Hatfield; two 
daughters, Mrs. Bernice Sommerville of Harrisville and Mrs. Mida Grose of 
St Marys; one brother, Dr. Waldo Hatfield of Deland, Fla.; two sisters, 
Mrs. Alma Brasseur amd Mrs. Ota Mae Talkington, both of Clarksburg; six 
grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-granddaughters.
     He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
     Memorial services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke's 
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hugh C. Boone officiating.  Graveside 
memorial services followed in the Harrisville IOOF Cemetery.
     In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in his name to St. Luke's 
United Methodist Church.
     The Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville was in charge of arrangements.  

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"Oracle" - January 23, 1986

HALLIE J. HATFIELD
Died Jan 14, 1986

     Hallie J. Hatfield, 87, of Harrisville, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, 
in the Pine View Convalescent Center.
     She was born in Newberne, a daughter of the late Scott and Mida 
Snodgrass Heckert.  She was a member of the St. Luke's United Methodist 
Church and member of the United Methodist Women.
     She is survived by two daughters, Bernice Sommerville of Harrisville 
and Mida Grose of St. Marys; one brother, Paul S. Heckert of Pompano Beach, 
Fla.; six grandchildren; 13 great-grnadchildren; and two great-great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar I. Hatfield, and two 
sisters.
     A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke's United 
Methodist Church, with the Rev. Hugh C. Boone officiating.
     Friends were asked to consider contributions to the Memorial Fund at 
St. Luke's Church.     
   
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"Oracle" - January 6, 1983

CORA HAUGHT
Died Jan 2, 1983

     Services for Cora Haught, 91, of Rt. 1, Friendly, who died Sunday at 
Sistersville General Hospital, were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the 
Eckels Funeral Home, Sistersville.
     Ralph Hanlin officiated with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in Tyler 
County.
     She was a native of Tyler County and a member of the Friendly Church 
of Christ.
     Surviving are a son, Ralph Haught of Rt 1, Friendly; two daughters, 
Virgie Dalrymple of Rt 1, Friendly, and Alice Barnhart of Rt 2, St Marys; 
eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
     Her husband, Olie Haught, died in 1960.

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"Oracle" - September 9, 1992

DONALD C. HAUGHT
Died Sep 1, 1992

     Donald Clayton Haught, 85, of Riverpark manor, New Matamoras, died 
Sept. 1 at his home.
     He was born in Monroe County, a son of the late Henry Alvin and Myrta 
Maybelle Gray Haught.  He was a lifelong farmer and was a member of the 
Salem Hall United Methodist Church near New Matamoras.
     Surviving are five sons, John Lee Haught and Bruce R. Haught, both of 
New Matamoras, Leland M. Haught of Clarington, O., Ronald Haught of 
Sterling, O., and Dwight Haught of Woodsfield; four daughters, Vivian 
Resecker of Sardis, Phyllis Colvin of Newark, O., and Willene Dietrich of 
New Matamoras; 27 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one great-great-
grandchild; and one sister, Donna Mae Coplan of Laings, O.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Mae Griffin Haught, whom 
he married Feb 22, 1929; and four sisters, Garnet Mull, Ruby Cline, 
Marjorie Mitchell and June Cochran.
     Services were held Thursday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, 
with the Rev. James Schoonover officiating.  Burial was in Salem Hall 
Cemetery near New Matamoras.  

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"Oracle" - Dec 18, 1975

MRS. DORA L. HAUGHT
Died Dec 14, 1975

     Dora Lillian Haught, 66, of 129 North 2nd Ave., Paden City, died 
Sunday morning in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg.
     She was born in Arvilla, Pleasants County, daughter of the late 
William and Emma Kernan Hendricks, was a member of Paden City Christian 
Church and was a retired employee of Corning Glass Works at Paden City.
     Survivors include her husband, Edward W. Haught; two sons, Charles E. 
of Matamoras, O.; one brother, J. E. Hendricks of Sistersville; two 
sisters, Mazie Billiter and Ann Hendricks, both of Paden City; five 
grandchildren.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral 
Home, Paden City.  The Rev. Danny Vanscoy officiated, and burial was in 
Greenwood Cemetery at Sistersville.

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"Leader" - February 18, 1984

ELSIE M. HAUGHT
Died Feb 14, 1984

     Elsie M. Haught, 71, of New Matamoras, O., died Tuesday, Feb. 14, in 
the Cleveland Clinic.
     She was born in Monroe County, O., a daughter of the late Ellsworth 
and Maggie Dickson Griffin.  She was a member of the Salem Hall United 
Methodist Church and a member of All Faith Choir.
     Surviving are her husband, Donald C. Haught; four daughters, Mrs. 
Vivian Resecker of Wadsworth, O., Mrs. Phyllis Colvin of Newark, O., Mrs. 
Kay Tomsaetti of Sterling, O., and Mrs. Willene Dietrich of Matamoras; five 
sons, John L. Haught and Bruce R. Haught, both of New Matamoras, Leland M. 
Haught of Clarington, O., Ronald C. Haught of Sterling, O., and Dwight E. 
Haught of Woodsfield, O.; one brother, James W. Griffin of Rinard Mills, 
O.; 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral 
Home in Woodsfield, with the Rev. James Gibbons and the Rev. Herman Gray 
officiating.  Burial was in the Salem Hall cemetery, New Matamoras.    

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"Oracle" - August 8, 1985

ETHEL MEARL HAUGHT
Died Aug 1, 1985
     
     Ethel Mearl Haught, 74, of West Union, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, 
Parkersburg, Thursday.
     She was born in Macfarlan, a daughter of the late William H. and Rosa 
Wince McCray.  She was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired 
from the Dainty Maid Manufacturing Co. in West Union.
     She is survived by two sons, Grant Haught of Parkersburg and Gerald 
Haught of Grafton, O.; three daughters, Naomi Dillon of Parkersburg, 
Christine Pierce of Warren, O., and Arlene Bland of Follansbee; a brother, 
Jesse McCray of Belmont; a sister, Myrtle Fortney of Marietta, O.; 14 
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon B. Haught, in 1952.
     The funeral was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Vaughan Funeral Home 
in Parkersburg, with Marvin Daniels officiating.  Burial was in Hartley 
Cemetery at Brohard.

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"Oracle" - November 5, 1987

FRANKLIN D.R. HAUGHT
Died Oct 31, 1987

     Franklin D. R. "Popeye" Haught, 51, of Matamoras, died Saturday 
morning, Oct 31, in Selby General Hospital.
     He was born Oct. 24, 1936, at Pine Ridge, Washington County, to 
William and Ada Brown Haught.  He had been employed at Haessly Lumber Co. 
for 21 years until his retirement in 1986 because of ill health.
     He is survived by four sisters, Georgia Thomas of Matamoras Rt. 3, 
Helen Farr of Newport, Geneva Bull of Columbus and Lucille Grimes of 
Matamoras.
     He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
     Services were held Tuesday in Newport Baptist Church with the Rev. 
David Doddridge and the Rev. Frank Conley officiating.  Burial was in 
Newport Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - February 3, 1983

HATTIE TUEL HAUGHT
Died Feb 2, 1983

     Hattie Tuel Haught, 94, formerly of Sistersville and St. Marys, died 
at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg Wednesday.
     She was born April 11, 1888, in Tyler County, the daughter of Elmer 
and Ida Hoskinson Tuel.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, St. 
Marys.
     She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Glen (Helen) Haught, 
Sistersville; two grandchildren, Jack Haught, Paden City, and Mrs. Jack 
(Joberta) White, Sistersville; four great-grandchildren, Jo Lynn Robey, 
Parkersburg, Tanya Hatcher, Paden City, Jackie Lynn Haught and Michael 
Haught, Paden City; and one great-great-grnadchild, Justin Michael Hatcher, 
Paden City.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover, in 1965, and 
a son, Glen, 1971; also by two brothers and two sisters.
     Services will be at Cooper Funeral Home in Middlebourne with the Rev. 
Bobby Wood officiating with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. 

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"Sentinel" - June 5, 1993

JANIS E. HAUGHT
Died June 3, 1993

     Janis E. Haught, 72, of 33rd Street, Parkersburg, died Thursday at 
Elda Carpenter's home in Belpre.
     Mrs. Haught was a homemaker and a member of the 19th Street Church of 
God.
     She was born in Friendly, a daughter of the late Charles Truman and 
Mary "Maude" Hays Livingston.
     She is survived by two sons, Dale A. Haught of Parkersburg; one 
sister, Jane Neely of Sistersville; and two grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie L. Haught, in 1974; 
and one brother, William H. Livingston.
     The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral home, 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Charles Duncan officiating.  Burial will be in 
Friendly.     
     
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"Oracle" - April 17, 1980

MARION J. HAUGHT
Died Apr 13, 1980

     Marion J. Haught, 69, of Parkway Townhouses, New Matamoras, died 
Friday.
     She was born March 7, 1911, at Watertown, NY, to Eugene and Anna L. 
Freeman.
     She was a member of the Matamoras Church of Christ.
     Her husband, Charles, preceded her in death.
     She is survived by a son, Charles, of Reno, O.; four grandchildren; 
and a sister, Dorothy Adolf of Elyria, O.
     Services were held Monday at the Lee Hadley Funeral Home, New 
Matamoras, with Cecil Dotson officiating.
     Burial was in Grandview Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - Mar 25, 1982

MIMA McCALL HAUGHT
Died Mar 11, 1982

     Mima McCall Haught, 93, of Rt. 3, New Matamoras, O, died Last 
Wednesday in Selby General Hospital, Marietta, O.
     She was born March 4, 1889, in Mew Matamoras, to James and Ellen 
Beagle McCall.
     She was a member of the Beavertown United Methodist Church.
     She is survived by one son, Herman of Annadale, Va.; two daughters, 
Evelyn Hutchinson and Gladys Cole, both of New Matamoras; six 
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson Haught; two brothers 
and six sisters.
     Services were held Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New 
Matamoras, with the Rev. Frank Conley officiating.  Burial was in the Parr 
Hill Cemetery.
     
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"Oracle" - June 3, 1976

MRS. MINNIE HAUGHT
Died May 26, 1976

     Mrs. Minnie M. Haught, 85, of 1509 Beaver St., Parkersburg, died at 
the St. Joseph's Hospital last Wednesday evening.
     She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Arch and Rose 
Eddy Nichols.  She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
     She is survived by a son, Marvin L. Haught of Canal Fulton, O.; a 
daughter, Mrs. Charles (Darleen) Swearingen, with whom she had resided; two 
brothers, Ed Nichols of St. Marys and William Manlay Nichols of Bellwood, 
Neb.; two sisters, Doris Shafer and Melissa Barron of St. Marys; seven 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Haught, in 1929; by 
two daughters, two grandchildren, five brothers and a sister.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, with 
Pastor Herbert Morgan officiating.  Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF 
Cemetery. 

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"Sentinel" - January 30, 1995

OPAL FELL HAUGHT
Died Jan 28, 1995

     Opal Fell Haught, 88, of Middlebourne died Saturday at her home.
     Mrs. Haught was a homemaker.
     She was born on Pleasants County, a daughter of the late James A. and 
Ella Satterfield Fell.
     She is survived by a son, Thomas D. Haught of New Martinsville; a 
daughter, Carol Tallman of Middlebourne; six grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D. Haught; a 
daughter; a brother; a sister; and two grandchildren.
     There will be no services.  Interment will be held at the family's 
convenience at Odd Fellows Cemetery, St. Marys.
     There will be no visitation.
     Arrangements by Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne.
     Memorials may be made to Journey Hospice, 314 Wells St., Sistersville, 
W.Va. 26175.
     
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"Sentinel" - August 18, 1990

T. A. HAVERSTRAW
Died Aug 16, 1990
     
     Theodore A. Haverstraw, 85, of St. Marys, died Thursday in Bayfield, 
Colo.
     He was born in Williamstown, a son of the late G.B.M. and Martha Ellen 
Gould Haverstraw.
     He was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and was a 
retired construction foreman for the United Pipeline Co.
     He is survived by his wife, Jarrett Haverstraw; a daughter, Mary Jane 
Klein of Bayfield, Colo.; one grandson; a great-grandson; and a niece.
     He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sara Ann Haverstraw; a 
granddaughter; two brothers; and a sister.
     The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home 
with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview 
Cemetery at Williamtown. 

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"Oracle" - February 10, 1983

CARRIE JANE HAWKINS
Died Feb 5, 1983

     Carrie Jane Hawkins, 89, of Vienna, died at her residence Saturday 
morning.
     The Nicholas County native was formerly employed at the Chancellor 
Hotal and attended Parkersburg's First Baptist Church.
     Survivors include a son, Harlan Hawkins of Parkersburg; a daughter, 
Virginia Ruth Johnson of Williamstown; a grandson, Harold "Phil" Hawkins 
Jr. of Piketon, O.; a granddaughter, Sharon Clark of Belmont; and five 
great-grandchildren.
     Her late husband was Nathan Frank Hawkins.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, 
with the Rev. Iner L. Basinger officiating.  Burial was in Richmond Chapel 
Cemetery at Leander.

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"News" - December 25, 1999

HAZEL E. HAWKINS
Died Dec 23, 1999

     Hazel E. Wigal Hawkins, 91, of Parkersburg, died Dec. 23, 1999, at 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     She was horn in Petroleum, a daughter of the late George and Catherine 
Parr Robinson. She was a homemaker and worked at Storck's Bakery until it 
closed. She was a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion.
     Survivors include two brothers, Ernest Robinson of Waverly and Arthur 
Robinson of Petroleum; one sister, Jean Perdue of Parkersburg; one stepson, 
Phil Hawkins of Jackson, Ohio; three grandsons, John Sheppard of 
Parkersburg, Nathan Hawkins of West Portsmouth, Ohio, and Benjamin Rice-
Hawkins of Jackson; three granddaughters, Judy Hall of Waverly, Rebecca
Sheppard Lynch of Newton, N.C., and Katherine Hawkins of West Portsmouth; 
eight great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Raymond Wigal; 
her second husband, Harlan F. Hawkins; two brothers; one sister; and one 
stepdaughter, Dolores Sheppard.
     Services will he held at 11 a.m. Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg. Evangelist Don Seevers officiating. Burial in Mount Olivet 
Cemetery.
  
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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

MRS. HENRY HAWKINS
Died 1925

     Mrs. Henry Hawkins died at her home on Sled Fork on Tuesday.  The 
funeral was held Thursday.  Interment in the Ruckman cemetery.

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"Leader" - March 17, 1983

JOSEPH L. HAWKINS
Died March 10, 1983

     Joseph L. Hawkins, 49, of Route 1, St. Marys, died Thursday morning in 
University Hospital, Columbus.
     He was born at New Martinsville, a son of the late David and Margaret 
Ferguson Hawkins.  He was an employee of American Cyanamid and a member of 
the First Baptist Church of St Marys.
     Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Betty Brammer Hawkins of Lexington, Ky., 
and Richard L. Hawkins at home, a daughter, Kathryn Ann Hawkins of Sumter, 
SC.
     He was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers.
     Services will be Sunday, 3:30 p.m., in the First Baptist Church with 
the Rev William Snyder and the Rev George Harris III officiating.  Burial 
will be in the Willow Island Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home until 2 p.m. Sunday 
at which time the body will be taken to the church to lie in repose.
     Friends are asked to consider making donations to Ohio State 
University Hospital for Lymphoma Research. 


Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of JOSEPH L. HAWKINS 
Born - December 30, 1933 
Died - March 10, 1983
Services - First Baptist Church, Sun., Mar 13, 1983, 3:30 p.m.
Officiating - Rev. William Snider, Rev. George Harris III
Interment - Willow Island Cemetery 
       
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"Oracle" - Dec 16, 1971

MRS. MARGARET HAWKINS
DIED Dec 8, 1971

     Mrs. Margaret L. Hawkins, 91, of St Marys, Rt 3, died Wednesday at the 
Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville.
     She was born in Parkersburg, daughter of the late John and Bridget 
Costello Ferguson.  She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist 
Church and the Willow-Eureka Home Demonstration Club.
     She is survived by one son, Joseph, of Eureka; one daughter, Mrs. 
Genevieve Lobert of Ft Lauderdale, Fla.; two sisters, Miss Ella Ferguson of 
Schultz, and Mrs. Anna Flynn of Martinsburg; and three grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, David R. Hawkins; two sons; 
four brothers; and two sisters.
     Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St Marys.  The Rev George McCune and the Rev William Snider 
officiated and the burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery.        

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"Oracle" - July 12, 1984

O. PAUL HAWKINS, SR.
Died July 9, 1984
     
     O. Paul Hawkins, Sr., 81, of Harrisville, died last Monday at the 
family residence.
     Born in Harrisville, he was the son of the late Franklin D. and 
Christina Hammond Hawkins.  He was a graduate of Harrisville High School in 
1922, attended Salem College, was a former teacher in the Ritchie County 
schools, a former mayor of Harrisville, and a retired merchant.  He was a 
member of the Harrisville Baptist Church, a charter member of the 
Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department, past master and former secretary of 
Harrisville Lodge No. 98 AF & AM.  He was a 32nd degree mason of the 
Scottish Rite Bodies of Freemasonry of Clarksburg and Wheeling, and a 
member of the Nemesis Shrine Temple, Parkersburg.
     Surviving are his wife, Vera Hardman Hawkins; two sons, P. Paul 
Hawkins Jr. of Vienna and Adrain Hawkins of St. Marys; three daughters, 
Evelyn Bombay of Vienna, Velma Overbey of Abington, Pa., and Hazel Robinson 
of Glendale, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one daughter, Elsie Mae Hawkins; and by 
two brothers.
     Services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Raiguel Funeral 
Home in Harrisville, with the Rev. James Callihan and the Rev. Ernest G. 
Rice officiating.  Interment was in the Harrisville IOOF Cemetery.  

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"Oracle" - May 9, 1985

CHARLES R. HAYES
Died May 3, 1985

     Charles Robert Hayes, 73, of Sistersville, died Friday at Sistersville 
General Hospital.
     He was born in Tyler County, son of the late Theodore and Ross 
Smallwood Hayes.  He was retired from PPG Industries and was a member of 
BPO Elks No. 333.
     He is survived by three sons, Karl "Jack" Hayes of Friendly and 
Theodore "Ted" Hayes of Sistersville; seven daughters, Grace McGee if 
Friendly, Mary Zipf of Phoenix, Ariz., Katherine Smith, Kathleen Bittam and 
Alice Williams, all of New Martinsville, Ada Hayes of Logan and Sally Davis 
of St. Marys; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, 
Porter Hayes of Sistersville and Adrian "Bill" Hayes of Friendly; and one 
sister, Katie Stewart of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Hays Hayes, and 
his second wife, Geraldine Riggs Hayes.
     Services were held at Friendly Cemetery at the convenience of the 
family.
     The Eckels Funeral Home in Sistersville was in charge of arrangements.

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"Oracle" - March 20, 1996

JACK W. HAYES
Died March 13, 1996

     Jack W. Hayes, 75, of Jacksonburg, W.Va., died March 13, in Wetzel 
County Hospital, New Martinsville.  He lived about seven weeks after being 
diagnosed with cancer, near the end of January.
     He was born May 19, 1920, in Wetzel County the son of the late Ellis 
E. and Elizabeth Flowers Hayes of Jacksonburg.  He was a retiree of 
Pennzoil Company near Pine Grove, a Navy veteran of World War II, and 
preached at various churches in the Pine Grove area since 1952.  He was a 
member of the Jacksonburg Church of Christ.  Since his retirement he was a 
volunteer at the Pine Grove Emergency Squad.
     Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane Morris Hayes; three sons, David of 
Paden City, Michael of St. Marys and Danny of New Matamoras; two daughters, 
Mrs. John (Sue) Macdonald of Weirton and Mrs. Glen (Janie) Judge of 
Jacksonburg; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  He is also 
survived by four brothers, Ellis, Jr. of Reader, Howard of Hundred, Ralph 
O. of Jacksonburg and Thomas of Ohio; and three sisters, Ruth Lemasters of 
Jacksonburg, Marjorie Bedgood of Montgomery, Ala., and Helen Brenniman of 
Moundsville.  He was preceded in death by  one sister, Opal Willey.
     Services were at the Jacksonburg Church of Christ Saturday with 
Evangelsit Frank Higginbotham officiating.  Interment was in the Knights of 
Pythias Cemetery, Pine Grove. 

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"Oracle" - February 17, 1999

MICHAEL JACK HAYES
Died Feb 17, 1999

     Michael Jack Hayes, a third grade teacher at St. Marys Elementary 
School for 33 years, died Feb. 9 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
     Hayes, 55, was born Sept. 29, 1943, at Smithfield in Wetzel County to 
Mary Jane Morris Hayes of Hastings, W. Va. and the late Jack Woodrow Hays. 
He was a 1961 graduate of Valley High School at Pine Grove, a 1966 graduate 
of Fairmont State College and a member of Belpre Church of Christ.
     He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Ann Hull Hayes; two 
daughters, Maria Smith and her husband, Randy, of Greensboro, N. C., and 
Maria Drieling and her husband, Andy, of Burgaw, N. C.; one son, Michael 
Hayes and his wife, Kelly, of New Freedom Pa.; five grandchildren, Rebecca 
Hayes and Jonathan Hayes, both of New Freedom, Abigail Smith and Zachary 
Smith, both of Greensboro, and Drew Drieling of Burgaw, N. C.; two sisters, 
Sue Macdonald and her husband, John, of Weirton and Janie Judge and her, 
husband, Glen of Jacksonburg, W. Va.; two brothers, David Hayes and his 
wife, Mary, of Paden City and Danny Hayes and his wife, Crystal, of New 
Matamoras; and several nieces and nephews.
     Services were Friday at Ruttencuner Funeral Home in St. Marys with 
Evangelist Ronald D. Laughery officiating. Burial was in Monumental 
Cemetery near Fairmont.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease 
Foundation, 4901 Main
St., Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64112-2674.
       
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"Oracle" - November 23, 1989

PORTER EDWIN HAYES
Died Nov 14, 1989
(copy not legible in parts) 

     Porter Edwin (Port) Hayes, 80, Chesapeake, Va., formerly of Friendly, 
died Tuesday at Virginia Beach Hospital, Virginia Beach, Va.
     He was born in Friendly, a son of the late Porter and Rosa (illegible) 
Hayes.  He was a member of the Airline Church of Christ and was a retired 
cabinet maker and carpenter.
     He is survived by his wife, Mabel(?) Everly Hayes; two sons, Edwin, of 
Chesapeake and Gary of Broken Arrow, Okla.; one daughter Linda Isaacs of 
Chesapeake; two brothers, Glen Hayes and Adria Bills(?) of Sistersville; 
one sister, Mrs. Kathryn (Katie) Stewart of St. Marys; seven grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren.
     Services were held at the Airline Church of Christ, Portsmouth, Va., 
Monday with Evangelists Bill Bates and Danny Douglas officiating.  Burial 
was in the Suffolk Cemetery in Suffolk, Va.

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"Oracle" - January 22, 1997

CHARLES R. HAYHURST
Died Jan. 15, 1997
     
     Charles "Chuck" Hayhurst, 70, of St. Marys died Jan. 15, at Sheppard 
Health Care, Ellenboro.
     He was born, Oct. 9, 1926, in Belmont, a son of the late John Dennis 
and Nell K. Seckman Hayhurst.
     He was a 1944 graduate of St. Marys High School and a graduate of 
Fairmont State College with a Bachelor of Science degree.  He retired from 
CSX in Baltimore in 1986 where he worked under the Department of Realty and 
Industry in research and services as a service analyst and sight engineer.  
He moved to St. Marys after retiring.  He was a member of the McMillian 
Masonic Lodge in Cincinnati, a veteran of World War II, serving as a Staff 
Sergeant in the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army in Japan, was a 
member of the Kiwanis, American legion and the VFW.  He was a member of the 
First Baptist Church and the Builders Sunday School Class and was a T'ai 
Chi instructor.
     He is survived by several cousins.
     Graveside services will be held Saturday, Jan 25, at 1 p.m., St. Marys 
IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Elliott Stabler officiating.  There will be no 
visitation.
     In lieu of other remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to 
the American Cancer Society, c/o Elaine James, 1014 Maple Street, St. 
Marys, WV 26170, the IOOF Cemetery, c/o Frank Rea, 306 Morgan Ave., St. 
Marys, WV 26170, or the Ritchie County Historical Society, "Save the Depot" 
Fund, c/o The Community Bank, P.O. Box 517, Pennsboro, WV 26415.          
  
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"Sentinel" - January 31, 1994

HOLBERT H. HAYMOND
Died Jan 28, 1994

     Hoilbert H. Haymond, 75, of Tennessee, formerly of Ritchie County, 
died Friday at Methodist Hospital,Oak Ridge, Tenn.
     Haymond was a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in 
electrical engineering and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He was 
retired from Martin Marietta after 27 years of service.
     He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late William Floyd and 
Delcie G. Griffin Haymond.
     He is survived by his wife, Velma Flo Adams Haymond; one son, William 
Michael Haymond of Kingston, Tenn.; one grandson; and one brother, Floyd 
Haymond of Ashland, Ky.
     The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating.  Burial will be in 
Adams Cemetery, near Bens Run.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today, and until 11 
a.m. Tuesday.

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"Oracle" - December 29, 1999

VELMA A. HAYMOND
Died Dec 21, 1999

     Velma A. Haymond, 78, of Kingston, Tenn., died Dec. 21 at Methodist 
Medical Center in Kingston.
     She was born to the late Elbert and Martha Howell Adams and was the 
wife of the late Holbert H. Haymond.
     She is survived by one son, William Michael Haymond of Kingston; one 
grandson, Michael Kelvin Haymond of Kingston; one great-granddaughter, 
Elizabeth Grace Haymond of Kingston; three sisters, Dorothy Noland of St. 
Marys, Olive Barlow of Moundsville and Evelyn Nicholson of Marietta; and 
one brother Dale Adams or Weirton.
     She was preceded in death by five sisters, Laura Howell, Martha Lucas, 
Grace Smith, Eve Adams and Ida Adams; and three brothers Orie Adams, Gordon 
Adams and Elbert Adams Jr.
     Services were Dec. 24 at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home in St. Marys 
with the Rev. David Heater officiating. Burial was in the Adams Family 
Cemetery at Pt. Lookout.

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"Leader" - March 28, 1998

FREDERICK LEE HAYNES
Died March 24, 1998

     Frederick Lee Haynes, 87, of Newport, died March 24, at Marietta 
Center for Health and Rehabilitation.
     He was born Jan. 25, 1911, in Newport to the late John Wesley and Ida 
Mae Thomas Haynes. He had been employed at Marietta Concrete Co. for 20 
years until his retirement.
     He is survived by one brother, Ralph Haynes of Marietta; four step-
children, Phyllis Ashley of Spencer and Becky Velinsky, Rodney Berga and 
Jerry Berga Jr., all of Lorain, O.; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances M. Berga Haynes, whom he 
married March 26, 1940; five brothers, Raymond, Howard, Homer, Herbert and 
Elmer Haynes; and three sisters, Goldie Mae Haynes, Helen Strickler and 
Edna Worstell.
     Services were Friday at Newport Baptist Church with the Rev. Gale 
Lauderman officiating.  Burial was in Newport Cemetery.  
              
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"Oracle" - September 4, 1986

HOWARD HAYNES
Died Aug 25, 1986

     Howard Haynes, 81, of Newport, O., died Monday, Aug. 25, in St. Alexis 
Hospital, Cleveland, O.
     He was born in Newport, son of the late John and Ida Thomas Haynes.  
He had been employed at Marietta Concrete Co. until his retirement 16 years 
ago. He was a former member of the Frontier Lions Club.
     Survivors include two sons, Orland D. Haynes of Cleveland and Bernard 
Huff of Sistersville; three daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Wilma) Bailey of St. 
Marys, Mrs. Joe (Violet) Treick of Cleveland and Mrs. Don (Geneva) Norris 
of New Manchester; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three 
brothers, Fred Haynes of Newport, Homer Haynes and Ralph Haynes, both of 
Marietta, O.; and two sisters, Helen Strickler of Marietta and Edna 
Worstell of Massillon, O.
     He was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, three brothers and 
one sister.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Newpoert Baptist 
Church, with Pastor David Doddridge officiating.  Burial was in the Newport 
Cemetery.
     The McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta was in charge of 
arrangements.

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"Oracle" - December 5, 1985

WILLIAM HARVEY HAYNES
Died Nov 18, 1985

     William Harvey Haynes, 73, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Nov. 18 in a 
Bethney, Okla. hospital.
     He was born June 1912(?) at Pike.  He had been a resident of Fort 
Smith, Ark., for many years and was employed by the Covey Furniture 
Manufacturing Co.  He was a member of the Methodist Church and a 32-degree 
Mason.
     Survivors include three daughters, Kathryn Johnson of Short, Okla., 
Mary of Oklahoma City and Jeannie of Hiedelsburg, West Virginia; a son, 
Buddy of Edmund, Okla.; a brother, Clark M. Boley of Van Buren, Ark.; a 
sister, Mary A. Fant of Fort Smith, Ark.; eight grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren; three nieces and seven nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, of 44 years; his 
parents and grandparents.
     Funeral and burial services were held Nov 22 at the Woodlawn Memorial 
Park Grdens at Fort Smith.  The Rev. Bill Merritt officiated.

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"Sentinel" - November 13, 1991

FRANK R. HAYS
Died Nov 11, 1991

     Frank Raymond Hays, 73, of Newport, died Monday at the Washington 
County Home, where he had been a resident since 1974.
     Hays had been engaged in farming and oil field work.  He attended 
Marietta Bible Center Church.
     He was born in Newport, a son of the late Frank and Lena Jones Hays.  
He is survived by one son, Sheldon Hays of Belmont; several great-
grandchildren; two brothers, David Hays and Robert Hays, both of Newport; 
two sisters, Dorothy Thompson of Boaz and Edith Rice of St. Marys; and 
several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by two daughters, Frances Ann Hashman and 
Sally Sue Hendrickson; and two sisters, Hattie Riggs and Hallie Martin.  
     The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Washington County Home, with 
the Rev. David Doddridge officiating.  Burial will be in Newport Cemetery.  

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"Sentinel" - Feb 6, 1987

JOHN F. HAYS
Died Feb 5, 1987

     John F. Hays, 82, of Route 1, Davisville, died in Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital Thursday evening after a short illness.
     He was born in Cairo, son of the late Samuel David and Laura Freed 
Hays.  He had been a member of the Macfarlan Presbyterian Church.  From 
1925 to 1934 he served in the U. S. Army in Panama, and had worked locally 
as a paper hanger and painter for 45 years.
     He is survived by five daughter, Wanda Bisso of Meriden, Conn., 
Phyllis Smith of Davisville, with whom he had resided, Helen Dickson of 
Mineral Wells, Karen Goodacre of Silver Springs, Md., Frances Fought of 
Vienna; 18 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Robinson Hays, in 1981.
     The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Leavitt Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg, the Rev. A. K. Thomas officiating, with burial in Hartley 
Cemetery at Brohard.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

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"Sentinel" - March 29, 1988

LAURA M. HAYS
Died March 28, 1988

     Laura Mae Hays, 95, of Friendly died Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital.
     She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary 
McCullough Duty.  She was a member of Friendly Church of Christ.
     She is survived by two daughters, Hilda Wright of Sistersville and 
Frances Barney of North Bangor, N.Y.; one sister, Olive Wilson of St. 
Marys; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Hays, in 1940, and 
one son, Thomas Hays, in 1965.
     The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Eckels Funeral Home, 
Sistersville, with evangelist John Veyon officiating.  Burial will be in 
Friendly Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
       
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"Leader" - March 17, 1983

LAYMAN M. HAYS
Died March 9, 1983

     Layman M. (Shorty) Hays, 79, of Sistersville died Wednesday in the 
Sistersville General Hospital.
     He was born in Friendly, a son of the late Porter and Rosa Smallwood 
Hays.  He was a retired carpenter and a 50-year member of Oddfellows 
Phoenix Lodge No. 73, AF & AM.
     Survivors include his wife, Martha Gallaway Hays; four brothers, 
Porter Hays of Chesapeake, Va., Adrian Hays of Friendly, and Glen and 
Robert Hays of Sistersville; one sister, Mrs. Francis (Kathryn) Stewart of 
St. Marys, and a number of nieces and nephews.
     Services were held at Eckels Funeral Home Friday, with the Rev. 
Jeffrey Lovely officiating.  Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
      
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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

T. G. HAYS
No date of death

"T. G. Hays of Newport Dies"
 
     T. G. Hays, aged resident of Newport, died at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon 
of heart trouble.  He has been in failing health since Christmas.
     Mr. Hays was a life long resident of Newport.
     Surviving the death are three daughters, Miss Ethel Hays, at home; 
Mrs. J. A. Cree, of Utica, Ohio; Mrs. G. H. Batchelder of Junction City.  
One brother Harry Hays, and one sister, Mrs. G. T. Gale, both of Newport, 
also survive.
     Funeral arrangements have not been completed.  

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"Leader" - December 16, 1989

PHYLLIS M. HAZLERIGG
Died Dec 14, 1989

     Phyllis M. Hazlerigg, 83, of 427 Columbia Ave., Williamstown, died at 
7:35 a.m. Thursday at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She was born at Pike, a daughter of the late David and Hollie Heil 
Hazlerigg.
     She was employed by the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., and 
was later employed by the Internal Revenue Service in Parkersburg for 20 
years until her retirement Jan. 2, 1972.  She was a member of the Wince 
Chapel United Methodist Church at Pike, a member of the Williamston Senior 
Citizens Club, the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 159, the National 
Association of Federal Employees, a member and past noble grand of the 
Miriam Rebekah Lodge No 1, and Ladies Auxiliary No 6, Patriarch Militant, 
the W.Va. AARP and United Methodist Women.
     She is survived by one sister, Elouise Blouir of Williamstown.
     She was preceded in death by a brother, David, and infant brother, 
Ralph.
     Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the McClure-Shafer 
Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery.
     Memorial services will be conducted by the Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 1 
and the Parkersburg Auxiliary No. 6, Patriarch Militant at 7:30 p.m. on 
Sunday.
     Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday morning until the hour 
of the service.
     
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"Oracle" - May 26, 1988

BILLIE L. HEADLEY
Died May 24, 1988

     Billie L. Headley, 53, of 2356 Capital Circle, Parkersburg, died 
Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital.
     She was born in Athens, Ohio, a daughter of the late William C. and 
Stella M. McDonald Dailey.  She was a member of the Calvary Community 
Church, Belpre.
     She is survived by her husband, Harry Headley; two sons, Gary Headley 
of Evergreen, Colo., and Victor Headley of Palm Bay, Fla.; one daughter, 
Patricia Greynolds of St. Marys; one brother, Ray Dailey of Zaleski, Ohio; 
two granddaughters and one grandson.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers.
     Services were held at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. 
Clay Sloan officiating.  Burial was in the Evergreen North Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - March 13, 1991

CARL S. HEADLEY
Died March 12, 1991

     Carl S. Headley, 61, of Proctor, W.Va., died Thursday at Reynolds 
Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, W.Va.
     Headley was a Protestant.  He was a boilermaker with Local 667 of 
Carleston, a member of Phoenix Lodge 73 AF& AM of Sistersville, American 
Legion Post 86 of Paden City, VFW Post 6327 of Sistersville and was an Army 
veteran with service in Korea.
     Headley was born in Paden City, a son of the late Homer C. and Bernice 
Snider Headley.
     He is survived by his wife, Lois Dunlap Headley; a son, Stephen 
Headley of Evansville, Ind.; a daughter, Carol Smith of Paden City; three 
stepsons, Frank Walker of Proctor and Robert Walker and Steven Walker, both 
of New Martinsville; a stepdaughter, Deanna Hall of San Clemente, Calif.; 
and six grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey Headley.
     The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday at Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home 
with the Rev. James Jennings officiating.  Burial will be in Northview 
Cemetery, New Martinsville, with Masonic graveside rites.
     Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 
Thursday.  American Legion Post 86 will conduct memorial services today at 
7 p.m.

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"Sentinel" - November 9, 1993

DAVID D. HEARN
Died Nov 8, 1993

     David Douglas Hearn, 57, of Greenwood Street, Newport, died Monday at 
his residence.
     Hearn was a U.S. Army veteran, and was an oil and gas producer.  He 
was a former member of the board of directors of People's  Savings Bank for 
12 years, was a member of Ohio Oil & Gas Assoication, American Legion Post 
64 and the Deucher Baptist Church.
     He was born in Newport, a son of the late Raymond "R.O." and Edith 
Cline Hearn.
     He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Swingler Hearn; one son, Joseph 
Hearn of Newport; two daughters, Kristian Souss of Whipple and Kimberly 
Newhart of Mason, Mich.; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Merle Hearn of 
Winter Haven, Fla., and Lloyd Hearn of Jenison, Mich.; and one sister, 
Linda Blessing of Toledo.
     The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Newport Baptist Church, at 
Newport Baptist Church, with the Rev Gene Parker officiating.  Burial will 
be in Newport Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - April 10, 1996

NIAL HEARE
Died April 4, 1996

     Nial Heare, 84, of Ashland, Ky., formerly of St. Marys, died April 4, 
at the King's Daughter's Hospital in Ashland, Ky.  He was born October 20, 
1911 at Levels, Hampshire County.
     He was a son of the late George Wilbert and Eva Alberta Dickens Heare 
and was a retired mechanic from Ross Brothers Construction Company of 
Ashland.
     He is survived by his wife Evelyn Roby Heare; a sister, Frances Mason 
of Winchester, Va.; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great 
nephews.  He was preceded in death by two sisters.
     Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 11, at 1 p.m. at the 
St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating.  There 
will be no visitation.
     Ruttencutter Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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"Leader" - July 30, 1983

JAMES W. HEARN
Died July 25, 1983

     James William Hearn, 80, of Newport, O., died Monday evening at his 
home.
     He was born in Lawrence Township, a son of the late Josiah and Martha 
Martin Hearn.  He was a member and deacon of the Deucher Baptist Church and 
was a retired oil field worker.
     Surviving are his wife, Elpha Marie Cline Hearn; a son, Arthur William 
Hearn of Newport; two daughters, Catherine Marie Felter of Hudson and Nina 
Jean Farnsworth of Newport; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 
one brother, Floyd Hearn of Reno Star Route; two sisters, Mary Collins of 
New Matamoras and Myrtle Leister of Marietta, O.
     He was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.
     Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Newport Baptist 
Church, with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating.  Burial was in the Newport 
Cemetery.
     The McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta was in charge of 
arrangements.
 
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"Oracle" - August 27, 1981

MARY G. HEARN
Died Aug 19, 1981

     Mary G. Hearn, 64, Reno Star Rt., Reno, O., died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 
in Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She was born May 6, 1917, at Germantown, O., to Charles and Eva Parley 
Milton. She was a member of the Newport Church of Christ and spent most of 
her life in the Pine Ridge community.
     On Oct. 2, 1942, she married Floyd Dencil Hearn, who survives with a 
son, Charles; a daughter, Mrs. Lyle (Mary Ann) Fickiesen of Newport; seven 
grandchildren and one brother, Harold Milton of Cleveland, 0.
     She was preceded in death by one son and three sisters.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral 
Home in Marietta, with burial in the Newport Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - November 3, 1988

RAYMOND O. HEARN
Died Oct 27, 1988

     Raymond O. "Salty" Hearn, 84, of Milltown, Route 1, Newport, died 
Thursday evening his home.
     He was born in Schley, Ohio, a son of the late Basil and Mary Robbins 
Hearn.  He was an oil and gas producer and contractor.  He was a member of 
the Deucher Baptist Church.
     He is survived by his wife, Edith Cline Hearn; three sons, Merle Hearn 
of Winter Haven, Fla., Lloyd Hearn of Jenison, Mich., and David Hearn of 
Newport; one daughter, Linda Blessing of Toledo, Ohio; two sisters, Goldie 
Martin of Marietta and Alice Pritchett of Elyria, Ohio; 14 grandchildren 
and eight great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one son, one infant daughter, two sisters 
and one brother.
     Services were held Sunday at the Newport Baptist Church with the Rev. 
Paul Dye and the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating.  Burial was in the Newport 
Cemetery.  

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"Leader" - April 7, 1990

GENTA HEATON
Died April 3, 1990

     Genta Heaton, wife of J. E. "Ed" Heaton of Williamstown, Boaz 
Community, and a former resident of Ritchie County, died Tuesday evening, 
April 3, at Worthington Manor Care Center, Parkersburg.
     She was born in Tyro, Kansas, a daughter of the late Charles A. and 
Carrie Taylor Wilson.
     She was a graduate of Pennsboro High School and West Virginia Wesleyan 
College and did graduate work at West Virginia University.  She was a 
retired school teacher, teaching many years in Ritchie County Schools, one 
year in Wetzel County and at St. Marys High School.
     She was a former member of the St. Luke's United Methodist Church in 
Harrisville and the West Methodist Church in Harrisville where she served 
as a Sunday school teacher for many years.
     She was a charter member of the Royall Chapter DAR where she served as 
corresponding secretary and treasurer.  She was also a former member of the 
Harris-Ritchie Auxiliary 3554 VFW.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Jim Heaton, 
one daughter, Anne Seiler, both of Charleston; two brothers, A. Edmond 
Wilson of Charleston and Marshall Wilson of Bradenton, Fla.; one grandson, 
Patrick Heaton Seiler of Charleston; one granddaughter, Anne Catherine 
Seiler of Miami, Fla.
     She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
     Funeral services were held Friday at Raiguel Funeral Home, 
Harrisville, with the Rev. James F. Kelley officiating.  Burial was in the 
Harrisville IOOF Cemetery.  
         
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"Leader" - November 28, 1987

HARSEY H. HECK
Died 1987

     Harsey H. Heck, 81, of 1224 Swearingen Rd., Weirton, a security guard 
at Weirton Steel Corp. until his retirement, died in the Weirton Medical 
Center.
     He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Pleasant Valley 
Methodist Church; Masonic Lodge 171, F&AM; Grand chapter of the Royal Arch 
Masons; Order of the Eastern Star chapter 147; Osiris Temple, Wheeling; 
International Order of the Odd Fellows; and Weirton Commandary 30 of the 
Knights Templar.
     Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Jean) Hammond of Bowie, Md.; a 
brother, William
of Follansbee; three sisters, Jannita Gray of Ellenboro, Dorothy Kooken of 
Point Pleasant and Bernice Lockhart of Kent.
     He was born Oct 11, 1906, in Ritchie County, a son of the late 
Granvill and Isabelle Lamb Heck.  He was preceded in death by his wife, 
Pauline Neely Heck, in August 1976.
     Services were held by the Rev. Betty Shields with Masonic graveside 
services at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
     His favorite charity was the Pleasant Valley Church.
     
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"Oracle" - September 2, 1976

MRS. PAULINE HECK
Died Aug 29, 1976

     Mrs. Pauline Heck, 64, of 1224 Swearingen Road, Marland Heights, 
Weirton, died at the Pittsburgh Presbyterian Hospital Sunday.
     She was born in St. Marys, daughter of the late Albert and Florence 
Wagner Neely.  She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in 
Weirton.
     She is survived by her husband, Hersey Heck; a daughter, Mrs. John 
(Jean Isabelle) Hammond of Ft. Worth, Tex.; a brother, Orin Neely, 
Marietta, O.; six sisters, Mrs. Ben (Ethel) Cumblidge and Mrs. Oran 
(Virginia) Wilson of St. Marys, Mrs. Richard (Grace) Turrentine and Mrs. 
Robert (Mildred) Miller of Weirton, Mrs. Merton (Ruth) Givens, Fairmont, 
and Mrs. James (Helen) Sill of Steubenville, O.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Presley Funeral Home, 
Weirton, with the Rev. John W. Dennis officiating.  Burial was in the 
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Weirton. 

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"Leader" December 8, 1987

BERYL HEDDLESTON
Died Dec 1, 1987

     Beryl Heddleston, 83, of Matamoras, Route 3, died Tuesday in Marietta 
Memorial Hospital.
     She was born in Grandview Township, a daughter of the late Carl and 
Stella Flowers Cochran.  She was a member of the Beavertown United 
Methodist Church.
     She is survived by two sons, Robert Heddleston and John Heddleston, 
both of Matamoras; one daughter, Ruby Allen of Matamoras; 13 grandchildren 
and 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helen Merckle of Deland, Fla.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester A. Heddleston, in 
1987; and one brother.
     Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hadley Funeral Home, New 
Matamoras, with the Rev. Frank Conley officiating.  Burial was in Matamoras 
Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - April 23, 1987

CHESTER HEDDLESTON
Died April 14, 1987

     Chester A. Heddleston, 87, of Route 3, New Matamoras, died Tuesday 
afternoon at his home.
     He was born in Grandview Township to the late Robert and Lilly Slack 
Heddleston.
     He is survived by his wife, Edna Beryl Cochran Heddleston; two sons, 
Robert and John, both of New Matamoras; one daughter, Ruby Allen of New 
Matamoras; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother, 
Brady of Chillicothe.
     He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
     Services were Friday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with 
the Rev. Frank Conley officiating.  Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery.  

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"Oracle" - June 11, 1997

JAMES WILLIAM HEDDLESTON
Died March 5, 1997

     James W. "Jim" Heddleston, 70, died March 5 at San Antonio, Texas, 
where he had resided since 1995.
     He was born Aug. 4, 1926, at Eureka to the late James P. and Grace 
Dilworth Heddleston. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School with the 
Class of 1947, a member of the Waco Masonic
Lodge and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a veteran 
of the U.S. Navy.
     He is survived by his wife, Lois M. Heddleston; one brother, Thomas 
Heddleston of Austin,
Texas; four sisters, Evelyn Neely of Belmont, Martha Daniel of "Amarillo, 
Texas, Virginia Vinson of Thomasville, Ala., and Carol Arnspiger of 
Durango, Colo., and numerous nieces and nephews.
     Bishop Ross Davidson officiated the March 11 funeral in San Antonio. 
Interment with Military Honors followed at Ft. Sam Houston National 
Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - December 23, 1987

JERRY A. HEDDLESTON
Died Dec 21, 1987

     Jerry Alan Heddleston, 25, of Rt. 3, New Matamoras, died Monday in 
Marietta Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
     He was born Jan. 21, 1962, in Marietta to Robert and Lila Jean Allen 
Heddleston.  He graduated from Frontier High School in 1980.
     In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Ronald 
Dale and Rodney Eugene, both of Matamoras, and Robert Lee of Fleming, O.; 
one sister, Vicki Lynn of Matamoras; one niece; two nephews; and his 
maternal grandparents, John and Dorothy Allen of Matamoras.
     He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Chester and 
Beryl Heddleston, in 1987.
     Services were held Wednesday in Hadley Funeral Home, Matamoras, with 
the Rev. Frank Conley officiating.  Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Matamoras Emergency Squad, 
New Matamoras, OH 45767.
        
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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

JOANNA BILLS HEDDLESTON
Died October 31, 1920

     Mrs. Joanna Bills Heddleston, wife of James P. Heddleston,of Eureka, 
departed this life October 31, 1920.  Mrs. Heddleston had been very poorly 
for a year.  She took the influenza a year ago.  Before she had fully 
recovered from the first attack she was taken down a second time with it.  
By this time she became so weak that she was unable to rally.  She grew 
weaker and weaker in spite of the best medical attention until the end 
came.
     Joanna was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bills of this city.  
Mr. Heddleston in company with Charles Bills, a brother of the deceased, 
brought the body to her parent's home in St. Marys to await the service and 
burial, November 3rd.  Mrs. Heddleston was born June 28, 1887.  She lived 
at home devoted to her parents and brothers until her marriage to Mr. James 
P. Heddleston, April 12, 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Heddleston immediately went to 
their pleasant country home at Eureka, where they lived a happy life 
together.
     Mrs. Heddleston was converted when she was seventeen years old during 
the pastorate of Rev. Rutherford and was baptized by Rev. M. F. Kiger and 
received her Church of St Marys.  She was faithful to her Master.  Wherever 
she was she found work to do and did it cheerfully as long as strength and 
health permitted.
     Mr. James P. Heddleston, the husband of the deceased has the sympathy 
of the entire community; also the parents and brothers of the departed one.  
The families of the near relatives of both, Mr. and Mrs. Heddleston and a 
great number of friends sent beautiful flowers and attended the funeral 
service.  In this sad hour of the bereaved there was a common heard --- as 
all felt the sting of sorrow as husband and parents turned from their last 
resting place of their dear one.
     Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church on Wednesday 
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by her former pastor, Rev. J. E. Elliott, of 
Harrisville, assisted by Rev, J. A. Young, of this city.  Interment in the 
IOOF Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - April 7, 1999

LILA JEAN ALLEN HEDDLESTON
Died Apr 2, 1999
 
     Lila Jean Allen Heddleston, 59, of Beavertown, Rt. 3, New Matamoras, 
died April 2 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She was born July 1, 1939, in Bloomfield. O., to the late John L. and 
Dorothy G. Moore Allen. She was a housewife and a Methodist. She is 
survived by her husband, Robert Heddleston; three sons, Ronald Dale and 
Rodney Eugene Heddleston, both or New Matamoras, and Robert Lee Heddleston 
and his wife, Lynetta, of Marietta; one daughter, Vicki Corbitt and her 
husband, Mike, of New Matamoras; one sister, Mrs. Gale (Audrey) Becker or 
Marietta; and six grandchildren, Summer, Alex, Tyler and Autumn Heddleston, 
Mika Corbitt and Christopher Henry.
     She was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Alan Heddleston.
     Services were Monday at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with the 
Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - March 26, 1987

MARY JO HEDDLESTON
Died Mar 17, 1987

     Mary Jo Heddleston, 68, of 916 Spruce St., Caldwell, O., died Tuesday 
in Guernsey Memorial Hospital.
     She was born April 14, 1918, to Urban and Grace Marquis Ferguson.  She 
was a graduate of Caldwell High School and had worked at the school for 21 
years.  She was a member of Ohio Eastern Star Amazon Chapter 20, Caldwell 
Rebekah Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 4721, American 
Legion Auxiliary Post 218 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary.
     She is survived by her husband, Virgil "Barney" Heddleston, who she 
married Sept. 26, 1936; five sons, Jerry of Alabama, Ray of Florida, Bill, 
stationed with the U. S. Forces in Seoul, Korea, Jim of Caldwell and Don of 
Columbus; two daughters, Kay Clark of Derwent and Bobbi Pritchett of 
Newport; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jim 
Ferguson of Nevada, Don Ferguson of Florida and Pete Gerguson of Alabama; 
and four sisters, Maude Green of Arizona, Mildred Beynon of Florida, Mable 
Wagner of Mentor, O., and Marge Wagner of Massachusetts.
     She was preceded in death by one grandchild, two brothers and one 
sister.
     Services were Friday at the Murphy-McCurdy Funeral Home at Caldwell 
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"Sentinel" - March 8, 1996

ELOISE N. HEFLIN
Died March 7, 1995

     Eloise N. Heflin, 83, of 312 Columbia St., West Union, died Tuesday at 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     Mrs. Heflin was a graduate of West Union High School with the class of 
1930. She was a member of OES Chapter #56 at West Union, Omega Chapter #15 
of the White Shrine of Clarksburg, a member of the former Women's Club of 
West Union and the Daughters of the American Revolution.  she was a member 
of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church of West Union and was a homemaker 
and enjoyed doing embroidery.
     She was born near St. Marys, a daughter of the late Harry Howard and 
Leona Clara Best king.
     She is survived by four sons, James B. Heflin Jr. and Robert E. 
Heflin, both of West Union, Harry H. Heflin of Union, Ky., and Michael L. 
Heflin of Williamstown; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, James Burl Heflin, Sr.; one 
brother, Cleston B. King; one sister, Marie Powell; and one great-
grandchild.
     Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family, with 
burial to follow in the Masonic Memorial Park, at Crystal lake, near West 
Union in Doddridge County.
     Memorials may be made to the Doddridge County Emergency Squad or the 
Doddridge County Senior Citizens.
     McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, is in charge of 
arrangements. 
          
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"Oracle" - April 14, 1993

MAMIE R. HEFNER
Died Apr 6, 1993

     Mamie R. Hefner, 91, formerly of West Union, died April 6, in Pine 
View Continuous Care Center, Harrisville.
    She was born in Duffy, W.Va., a daughter of the late Joseph David and 
Agnes Jane Haymond Bennett.  During her work life she had been employed at 
the former West Union Creamery, the Miles Manufacturing Co. and the Britain 
Rest home, all in West Union.  She attended the Doddridge County Senior 
Citizens and the Emmanuel United Methodist Church of West Union.
     Surviving are one son, Claude Hefner Jr. of Cleveland; four daughters, 
Opel Gregg of Shirley Community in Tyler County; Nellie Owens of Belmont; 
Ruth Moffatt of Columbus, Ind., and Juanita Thomas of Buck Community near 
Pennsboro; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Hefner Sr.; one son; 
three brothers and one sister.
     Services were Friday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, 
with Rev. William Shepherd officiating.  Burial was in McCutcheon Chapel 
Cemetery, near Ireland, W.Va. 

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"Oracle" - March 22, 1995

CAROL JEAN HELMICK
Died March 14, 1995
 
     Carol Jean Helmick, 32, of Pelion, SC, formerly of St. Marys, died 
March 14 in an automobile accident in Columbia, SC.
     She was born March 2, 1961, in St. Marys to Charles William "Bill" and 
Orpha Belle Cameron Dearth.
     She is survived by her husband, Ellis Franklin Helmick; one son, 
Robert Farson of the home; one daughter, Jessica Farson of the home; her 
father of Belmont; four sisters, Betty Dearth and Connie Gifford, both of 
Belmont, Mary Kidder of St. Marys and Janet Higgins of Parkersburg; three 
brothers, Clyde Moller of Belmont, Keith Dearth of St. Marys and Eddie 
Dearth of Interlachen, Fla.; her stepmother, Alice Reed Dearth; two nieces; 
seven nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her mother.
     Services were held Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, 
with Robert D. Eddy officiating.  Burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.   
     
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"Oracle" - November 7, 1990

CHLOE B. HELMICK
Died Nov 3, 1990

     Chloe B. Helmick, 87, of Otto, Star Route, Spencer, died Saturday at 
Roane General Hospital after a long illness.
     She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Anderson and 
Laura Belle Tallman McGlothlin.  She retired from the Spencer Hospital in 
1971 after working 18 years as a psychiatric aide. She had taught in Roane 
County Schools for 18 years prior to that. During World War II, she worked 
at the Goodyear Rubber Plant in Akron. She was a member of the Henry's Fork 
Baptist Church at Tariff and had attended St. John's United Methodist 
Church and Bogg's Fork Community Church in Spencer.
     She was a member of the Bogg's Fork Women's Club. She was a prolific 
quilter and annually
displayed her work at the West Virginia Black Walnut Festival. She was a 4-
H Club advisor for
many years.
     She is survived by one daughter, Magistrate Elah Davis of Belmont, two 
sisters, Opal Criner of Akron, and Geneva Parsons of Jackson, Mich.; one 
brother, Claude McGlothlin of Akron; three granddaughters, Stephanie Poole, 
Angela Lafferre and Sharon Beck; and four great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Ora Helmick, in 1972; one 
sister, Oliver Starcher; two brothers, Clay and Don McGlothlin; and four 
infant brothers and sisters.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Sinnett-Taylor Funeral 
Home, Spencer, with the Rev. J. Herbert Smith officiating.
     Burial was in the Helmick Cemetery, Tariff.

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"Oracle" - Dec 25, 1980

CORA OTICE HELMICK
Died Dec 20, 1980

     Cora Otice Helmick, 82, of 1327 Spring St., Parkersburg, died Saturday 
morning at her home.
     She was born in Tucker County, daughter of the late Robert and 
Virginia Carr Baker.  She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist 
Church and Parkersburg Chapter 14 of the Order of the Eastern Star.
     She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George (Virginia) McCune of St 
Marys and Miss Louise C. Helmick of Parkersburg; a son, Dewey Helmick of 
Forrest Park, Ill.; a brother, Gorden Baker of Red Land, Calif.; 11 
grandchildren and five great-grandchldren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey R. Helmick, a 
daughter, three sisters and a brother.
     The funeral was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Ogden Funeral Home 
with the Rev James McCune and the Rev James Wilson officiating. Burial was 
in the Mt Olivet Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - June 16, 1990

LOUISE C. HELMICK
Died June 15, 1990

     Louise C. Helmick, 70, retired Parkersburg High School social studies 
teacher, died at St. Joseph's hospital Friday morning following an extended 
illness.
     Helmick taught in the Wood County schools for 40 years, at PHS for 20 
years until her retirement in 1982.  She was a graduate of PHS, Marietta 
College with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts, and received her master's 
in history from West Virginia University.
     She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a honor society of educators, a 
member of the Retired Teachers Association, a life member of the National 
Education Association, a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 14 and 
St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
     In recent years Helmick had been a patient at Care Haven at St. Marys.  
She was born in Davis, W.Va., a daughter of the late Dewey and Otice Baker 
Helmick.
     She is survived by one brother, Dewey Helmick, Jr., of Park Forest, 
Ill.; one sister, Virginia McCune of St. Marys; several nieces and nephews, 
including Rebecca Daniel of Parkersburg.
     She was preceded in death by one sister, Esther Yeardley.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Ogdin Funeral Home, with the 
Rev. James McCune and Rev. Paul Morton officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Mount Olivet Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today.

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"Sentinel" - May 25, 1991

MARY ANN HELMICK
Died May 23, 1991

     Mary Ann Helmick, 56, of Ellenboro, died Thursday at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital.
     Helmick had been employed as a bank teller at the Pleasants County 
Bank at St. Marys, and was a former secretary and EMT of the Ritchie County 
Emergency Squad, Pennsboro Division.  She was a graduate of Gary High 
School, Gary, W.Va.
     She was born in Coburn, Va., a daughter of the late George C. and Icy 
Artrip Smiley.
     She is survived by two daughters, Sandra June Helmick of Ellenboro and 
Lisabeth Ann Wood of Williamsburg, Va.; one brother, Roy Smiley of 
Lashmeet, W.Va.; and one sister, Virginia Lucille Bailey of Bluefield, 
W.Va., Sand Lake Community.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Helmick.
     The funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, 
Pennsboro, with the Rev. Joe Hatcher officiating.  Burial will be held in 
Ellenboro Cemetery at Ellenboro.
      
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"Leader" - December 13, 1986

AMOS HENDERSHOT JR.
Died Dec 9, 1986

     Amos Hendershot, Jr., 54, of New Matamoras, O., died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 
in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville.
     He was born in St. Marys, son of Ruth Farnsworth Hendershot of New 
Matamoras and the late Amos Hendershot.  He had been employed as a truck 
driver.
     He is survived by his wife, Virginia Cronin Hendershot; five sons, 
Kenneth Barnhart, Amos Hendershot III and James Hendershot, all of New 
Matamoras, Jimmy Hendershot and Larry Hendershot, both of Oklahoma; one 
daughter, Nancy Hendershot of New Matamoras; four grandchildren; three 
brothers, Donald Hendershot, Earl Hendershot and Jackie Hendershot, all of 
New Matamoras; and six sisters, Dixie Newlen, Karen Straight, Iris K. 
Ruble, Toni Scott, Billie Jo Slonaker and Jeannie Schwab, all of New 
Matamoras.
     Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Hadley Funeral Home 
in New Matamoras, with the Rev. Jim Gibbons officiating.  Burial was in 
Newport Cemetery with military rites. 

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"Oracle" - October 22, 1987

DIXIE L. HENDERSHOT
Died Oct 16, 1987

     Dixie Lee Newlen Hendershot, 51, of Rt. 3, New Matamoras, died Friday 
morning at her home.
     She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of Ruth Farnsworth Hendershot of 
New Matamoras and the late Amos Hendershot.
     She is also survived by four daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Diania) Soard of 
Arlington, Tex.; Mrs. Todd (Debra) Wheeler of Reno, O.; and Mrs. Roger 
(Donna) Lilly and Mrs. Tom (Desia) McKnight, both of New Matamoras; one 
son, Michael Newlen of New Matamoras; one son, Michael Newlen of New 
Matamoras; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Earl Hendershot, Jackie 
Hendershot and Donald Hendershot, all of New Matamoras; and five sisters, 
Karen Straight, Iris Kay Ruble, Toni Scott, Billie Joe Slonaker and Jeanie 
Schwab, all of New Matamoras.
     Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the 
family.  Hadly Funeral Home, New Matamoras, is in charge of arrangements.

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"Sentinel" - December 28, 1988

D. G. HENDERSHOT SR
Died Dec 25, 1988

     Donald G. Hendershot Sr., 50, of New Matamoras, died Sunday morning at 
his home.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of Ruth Farnsworth Hendershot 
of New Matamoras and the late Amos Hendershot.  He was employed by 
Southeastern Security Co., Marietta, and was a member of Matamoras American 
Legion Post 378, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 6387 and the Ohio National 
Guard 2nd 174th ADA.
     He is also survived by his wife, Sarah E. Lamp, whom he married Nov. 
17, 1959; two sons, Donald G. Hendershot Jr. of New Matamoras and Gale 
Allen Hendershot of Marietta; one daughter, Ruth Farley of Lowell; five 
grandchildren; two brothers, Earl Hendershot and Jackie Hendershot, both of 
New Matamoras; and five sisters, Karen Straight, Iris Kay Ruble, Toni 
Scott, Billie Joe Slonaker and Jennie Schwaub, all of New Matamoras.
     He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
     The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today at Hadley Funeral Home, New 
Matamoras, with the Rev. Jim Gibbons officiating.  Burial will be in 
Grandview Cemetery, New Matamoras, with military rites. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of MRS. EMMA HENDERSHOT
Date of Birth - September 8, 1909
Passed Away - November 3, 1972
Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Mon., Nov 6, 1972, 
2 p.m.
Officiating - Rev. George W. McCune
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va.

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"Leader" - January 10, 1997

HENRY R. HENDERSHOT
Died Jan 4, 1998

     Henry R. Hendershot, 78, of Lorain, O., died Jan. 4 at Amherst 
Hospital in Amherst, O.
     He was born Dec. 14, 1919, in Pleasants County to the late Albert 
Hendershot and Mary Highley Hendershot Taylor. He was a member of First 
United Methodist church in Lorain, O., and a U. S. Army veteran of World 
War II. He was retired from Lorain Local Construction Union 758 and worked 
previously for Woodward Contracting Co. and Stevens-Painton Crop, both in 
Lorain. He was an avid fisherman.
     Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Evans Hendershot; one 
daughter, Martha of Grafton, O.; two sons, Gary R. Hendershot of Amherst 
and Henry J. Hendershot of Lorain; one sister, Goldie Farnsworth of 
Williamstown; three grandchildren, Tamara Sue Hendershot, a student at Ohio 
State University in Columbus, Margaret Ann Hendershot, a student at Case 
Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and Dan Brian Quigley of Columbus.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Hendershot, in 1970; two 
sisters, Audrey Patterson and Hazel Dawson; three brothers, Albert 
Hendershot, Roy Hendershot and Engle Hendershot; and his step-father, Alpha 
Taylor.
     Services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with 
the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF 
Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - November 15, 1995

INGLE G. HENDERSHOT
Died Nov 9, 1995

     Ingle G. Hendershot, 71, of St. Marys died No. 9 at St. Joseph's 
Hospital in Parkersburg.
     He was born Sept 16, 1924, in Pleasants County, a son of the late Amos 
and Susan Hendershot.  He was a retired sawmill operator and a member of 
Union Local 1085.
     He is survived by his companion of 23 years, Corene Hicks; five 
stepdaughters, Ann Davis and Janice Lowther of St. Marys, Gladys Forshey of 
Waverly, Dorothy Duncan of Hartville, O., and Glennis Blevins of Akron, O.; 
one step-son, Dallas Jarvis of Randolph, O., one sister, Goldia Farnsworth 
of Williamstown; one brother, Henry Hendershot of Lorain, O.; and several 
step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his wife Emma Houser Hendershot in 1972, 
two brothers, Amos Hendershot, Jr. and Roy Hendershot.  Two sisters, Audry 
Patterson and Hazel Dawson.
     Services were held Nov 11 in Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. 
Randy Stewart officiating.  Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.         
    
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"Oracle" - March 9, 1994

RUTH P. HENDERSHOT
Died Mar 3, 1994

     Ruth Pearl Hendershot, 77, of Cline's Trailer Court, New Matamoras, 
died Thursday at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She was born in Wade, O., a daughter of the late Harvey and Jennie 
Farley Farnsworth.  She was a housewife and a member of the Church of God.
     Surviving are two sons, Earl Hendershot and  Jackie Hendershot both of 
New Matamoras; five daughters, Jeannie Schwab, Karen Straight, Iris Kay 
Ruble, Toni Scott and Billie Jo Slonaker, all of New Matamoras; 24 
grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Wolfe of 
California; and two sisters, Iva Francis of Lowell and Edith Faye Lee of 
Elejay, Ga.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Hendershot, in 1970; 
one daughter, Dixie Lee Hendershot, in 1987; and two sons, Amos Hendershot 
Jr. in 1986 and Donald Hendershot in 1988.
     Services were held Monday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with 
the Rev. Charles Kendall officiating.  Burial was in Newport Cemetery.  

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"Oracle" - February 5, 1987

ARZA N. HENDERSON
Died Jan 31, 1987

     Arza N. Henderson, 67, of Paden City, died Saturday in the Wetzel 
County Hospital, New Martinsville.
     He was born in Wetzel County, a son of Martha Billiter Henderson 
Blauser of Belmont and the late Dora Henderson.  He was a Protestant by 
faith, a retired coal miner and an Army veteran of World War II.
    He is survived by his wife, Pearl Henderson; four sons, Walter Lee 
Henderson, Tucson, Ariz., Donald Henderson of New Martinsville, Robert 
Henderson of Morgantown and Arza Lee Bennett of Paden City; three brothers, 
Carl Henderson and Lee Henderson, both of Paden City, and Ray Henderson; 
two sisters, Jean Gray of Sistersville and Helen Eddy of Canton, O.; and 
seven grandchilren.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Henderson, in 1985.
     Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Mowery-Trowbridge 
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald E. Matheney officiating.  Burial was in 
the Kendel Cemetery at Paden City.
     The American Legion Post. No. 86 conducted memorial services Sunday.

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"Leader" - June 8, 1985

KENNETH HENDERSON
Died June 4, 1985

     Kenneth D. Henderson, 59, of New Martinsville, died Tuesday, June 4, 
in the Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville.
     He was born in New Martinsville, son of Martha Billiter Henderson 
Blauser of Belmont and the late Dory N. Henderson.  He was a glass-worker 
having last worked for the Paul Wissmach Glass Co.  He was a Protestant, 
Navy veteran of World War II and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, 
Sistersville.
     He is also survived by his wife, Betty Joy Henderson; three sons, 
Terrell Henderson, Tommy Henderson and Edward Henderson, all of Paden city; 
one daughter, Sharon Yost of New Martinsville; four brothers, Carl 
Henderson and Lee Henderson, both of Paden City, Arza Henderson and Ray 
Henderson, both of Middlebourne; two sisters, Helen Eddy of East Canton, 
O., and Jean Gray of Rt. 3, Sistersville; and 10 grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Richard Henderson.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mowery-Trowbridge 
Funeral Home in Paden City, with the Rev. Brent Ford officiating.  Burial 
was in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville, with military graveside rites 
conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sistersville.    

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"News" - August 12, 1990

KENNETH HENDERSON
Died Aug 10, 1990

     Kenneth R. "Jake" Henderson, 70, 213 1/2 Second St., St. Marys, died 
Friday at his residence.
     He was born in Wileyville, W.Va., son of the late Frank V. and Tillie 
Postlethwait Henderson.  He owned and operated a barber shop in St. Marys 
for 50 years.  He was an Army veteran of World War II, member of Nemesis 
Temple of Parkersburg, Scottish Rite of Parkersburg, Odell S. Long Chapter 
No. 25 R.A.M.  He was deputy grand lecturer MW Grand Lodge of West 
virginia.
     He is survived by his wife, Lorna Penshorn Henderson; one daughter, 
Kay Guess of St. Marys; one brother, Stacy Henderson of Paden City; one 
sister, Pansy Carter of Pownal, Maine; and two grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by two sisters.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home, 
Paden City, with the Rev. Hayward Perkey officiating.  Burial will be in 
the Paden Memorial Gardens at Paden City, with Masonic graveside rites 
conducted by Wetzel Lodge No 39 AF&AM of New Martinsville.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.

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Unknown newspaper - March 30, 1985

MERLE HENDERSON
Died March 28, 1985

     Merle Virginia Henderson, 60, of Star Route, Bens Run, died Thursday 
evening in the Sistersville General Hospital.
     She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late John and Pearl 
Wright Lough.  She was a member of the Wick United Methodist Church, Martha 
Washington OES, No. 22, White Shrine of Jerusalem, the ladies' auxiliary.
     She is survived by one son, Charles Henderson of Star Route, Bens Run; 
two grandchildren, David and Sharley Henderson; four brothers, Robert Lough 
and Russell Lough, both of St. Marys, Ronald Lough of Paden City and Harold 
Lough of Sistersville; three sisters, Mary White of Middlebourne, Carol 
Headley of Alma and Shirley Stewart of Sistersville. 
     She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henderson.
     Services will be today at 1 p.m. in the Eckels Funeral Home, 
Sistersville.  Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
         
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"Oracle" - Jan 13, 1977

STANLEY HENDERSON
Died Jan 9, 1977

     Stanley S. Henderson, 69, of 605 1/2 Wells St., Sistersville, died at 
the Ohio Valley General Hospital in Wheeling Sunday.
     He was born in Tyler County, son of Mrs. Daisy Alkire Henderson of 
Sistersville and the late Charles Henderson.  He was the retired  owner and 
operator of the Henderson Hotel and Restaurant of Sistersville, was a 
member of the Sistersville Baptist Church and the St Marys Masonic Lodge 
No. 41.
     He is also survived by his widow, Erceline Gorrell Henderson; two 
daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Daily and Mrs. Barbara Taberner of Sistersville; a 
son, Gary of Harrisville; a brother, James of Bens Run; six grandchildren 
and five great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Eckels 
Funeral Home in Sisterville with the Rev Relland Clark and the Rev James 
Norton officiating.  Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sistersville, 
with Masonic rites.  

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"Oracle" - March 2, 1985

TILLIE HENDERSON
Died Feb 26, 1985

     Tillie Henderson, 86, of 213 1/2 Second St., St. Marys, formerly of 
Paden City, died Tuesday, Feb 26, in Sistersville General Hospital, 
Sistersville.
     She was born in Wileyville, Wetzel County, daughter of the late 
William and Vicey Willey Postlethwait.  She was a member of the Paden City 
Christian Church.
     She is survived by two sons, Kenneth "Jake" Henderson of St. Marys and 
Stacy Henderson of Paden City; one daughter, Pansy Carter of Pownel, Me.; 
two sisters, Olive LeMasters of Canton, O.; eight grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank V. Henderson; and by 
two daughters.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mowery-Trowbridge 
Funeral Home in Paden City, with Minister John Witt officiating.  Burial 
was in Paden Memorial Gardens, Paden City. 

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"Leader" - September 28, 1985

ANN E. HENDRICKS
Died Sep 26, 1985 

     Ann E. Hendricks, 73, of 124 N. First Ave. Paden City, died Thursday 
in Wetzel County, Hospital, New Martinsville.
     She was born in Arvilla to the late William and Emma Kernan Hendricks.  
She was a protestant and a retired drug store employee.
     She is survived by one sister, Mazie Billeter of Paden City.
     She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
     Services will be today at 2 p.m. at the Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home 
in Paden City with the Rev. Brent Ford and the Rev. Edward Belford 
officiating.  Burial will be in Point Lookout Cemetery. 
       
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"Leader" - January 20, 1990

AUDRA STEWART HENDRICKS
Died Jan 16, 1990

     Audra Stewart Hendricks, a resident of Sistersville, died Tuesday 
morning in Friendly.
     She was born April 28, 1904, in Tyler County, a daughter of the late 
Charles and Mary Belle Stewart.  She was a member of the Methodist Church 
of Sistersville.
     She is survived by two sons, Charles W. Hendricks of Sistersville and 
Allen (Mike) Hendricks of St. Marys; one daughter, Mary Jane Rutherford of 
Sistersville; three brothers, Raymond (Short) Stewart, C. Harry Stewart and 
Lawrence V. Stewart, all of Sistersville; and 11 grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Hendricks, in 1983; 
one daughter, Hetty H. Batton, in 1981; and two sisters, Mary Ellen Bradley 
and Nellie Howard.
     Services were Thursday at Cooper Funeral Home in Sistersville with the 
Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial was in Paden City Memorial Gardens.


"Sentinel" - January 17, 1990

AUDRA STEWART HENDRICKS
Died Jan 16, 1990

     Audra Stewart Hendricks, 85, of Friendly, formerly of Sistersville 
died Tuesday at her residence.
    She was born in Tyler County, a daughter, a daughter of the late 
Charles and Mary Belle Stewart.
     She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Sistersville.
     She is survived by two sons, Charles W. Hendricks of Sistersville, and 
Allen "Mike" Hendricks of St. Marys; a daughter, Mary Jane Rutherford of 
Sistersville; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, 
Raymond Short Stewart, C. Harry Stewart, and Laurence V. Stewart, all of 
Sistersville.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Hendricks, in 1983; 
a daughter, Hatty Batton; and two sisters, Mary Ellen Bradley and Nellie 
Howard.
     The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Cooper Funeral home, 
Sistersville, with the Rev. John Smith officiating.  Burial will be in 
Paden Memorial Gardens.      
  
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"Leader" - January 15, 1983

CHARLES E. HENDRICKS
Died Jan 11, 1983

     Charles E. Hendricks, 80, of 611 Washington St., died at 9:10 a.m. 
Tuesday in Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     He was born Feb. 18, 1902, in Independence Township to George 
Hendricks and Rosa Addlesburger Hendricks.  He was a flagman for Penn 
Central Railroad and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Workers.
     In April 1927, he married the former Esther Carver who survives with 
three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Wilma) Miller of Reno and Carolyn and Rachel 
Hendricks of Marietta; one son, E. Gaylord of Greensburg; 13 grandchildren; 
two brothers, Arthur of Pennsylvania and Sanford of Weirton, and one 
sister, Mrs. Howard (Verna) West of New Matamoras.  He was preceded in 
death by two sons, Victor and Glenn, one brother and four sisters.
     Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Hadley Funeral Home of 
Marietta with the Rev. Donald Seevers officiating.  Burial was in Valley 
Cemetery. 

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"Leader" - February 24, 1990

ESTHER A. HENDRICKS
Died Feb 21, 1990

     Esther Ada Hendricks, 83, of 611 Washington Street, Marietta, died 
Wednesday evening.
     She was born at Newport, a daughter of the late Oscar and Sarah 
Isabell Dennis Carver.  She was associated with the Church of God at 
Parkersburg.
     She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Wilma) Miller of 
Reno, and Carolyn and Rachael Hendricks, both of Marietta; one son, E. 
Gaylor Hendricks of Greensburg; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Hendricks; two 
sons, Victor and Glenn; and two brothers, William Eugene and Oscar Gibson 
Carver.
     Services are at 2 p.m. today at the Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, 
with Barry Waybright officiating.  Burial will be in the Valley Cemetery.  

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"Oracle" - August 7, 1991

FREEDA HENDRICKS
Died Aug 1, 1991

     Freeda J. Hendricks, 78, of Greene Street, Newport, died Aug 1 in 
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She was born in Independent Township, Washington County, a daughter of 
the late Isiah and Rhoda Bayless Hendricks.  She was a 1931 graduate of 
Newport High School.  During World War II she was employed at Remington 
Rand.  She had been secretary/treasurer at Newport Lumber Co., until her 
retirement.  She was a member of the Newport United Methodist Church, Amici 
Class, Newport Chapter 216 OES, White Shrine of Jerusalem 12, of Marietta; 
AARP and the Newport Senior Citizens.
     She is survived by one sister-in-law, Pearle Hendricks of Newport; two 
nephews and two nieces, Connie Snow and John R. Hendricks, both of 
Marietta, JoAnne Coats of Reedsville, NC and Richard W. Hendricks of 
Newport; great-nieces and great-nephews, Susan and Jamie Snow, Scott and 
Todd Hendricks and Joshua and Bobby Coates.
     She was preceded in death by an infant sister and one brother, Ralph 
Hendricks.

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"Oracle" - Oct 13, 1983

JOHN [MIKE] E. HENDRICKS
Died Oct 11, 1983

     John (Mike) Earlen Hendricks, 82, of Sistersville, died at his home 
Tuesday morning.
     He was born in Pleasants County Jan. 29, 1901, a son of the late John 
W. and Emma Kernen Hendricks.  He was a member of the First Methodist 
Church in Sistersville, a former employee at Baron Kidd Oil Company, and 
past president of the Tyler County Fox Hunters Association.
     Survivors include his wife, Audra Stewart Hendricks of Sistersville; 
two sons, Charles W. of Sistersville; two sons, Charles W. of Sistersville 
and C. Allen of St. Marys; one daughter, Mrs. Chauncey (Mary Jane) 
Rutherford of Sistersville; two sisters, Mazie Billiter and Ann Hendricks, 
both of Paden City; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by a daughter, Hettie H. Batton, in 1981, and 
a sister, Dora Haught of Paden City.
     Friends will be received at the Cooper Funeral Home in Sistersville 
from 1:00 till 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. 
Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jeffery Lovely officiating.  
Interment will be in the Paden Memorial Garden at Paden City.

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"Oracle" - Aug 27, 1981

RALPH E. HENDRICKS
Died Aug 23, 1981

     Ralph E. Hendricks, 64, Green St., Newport, O., died Saturday morning 
in Marietta Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack.
     Hendricks, a director of the First National Bank of St. Marys, was 
born at Northfield, O., a son of the late Isiah C. and Rhoda E. Bayless 
Hendricks. He was a graduate of Newport High School with the Class of 1934. 
He was a member of the Washington County Board of Education and a well-
known sports figure.
     From 1935 until 1941, Hendricks was sales manager with Real Silk 
Hosiery. He then served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater where he 
was awarded the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster.
     He was president of the Newport Lumber Co. from 1948 until his death, 
and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree from Washington 
Technical College in 1979. He was an honorary member of the Ohio School 
Board Association and received the distinguished service award from the 
Heart Association in 1972. He was also given an honorary lifetime 
membership in the Ohio-West Virginia Basketball and Football Association.
     Hendricks was a trustee of the Newport United Methodist Church, a 
member and past master of Matamoras Lodge No. 374, F. & A.M., a member of 
the Marietta Shrine Club and the Royal Order of Jesters Court No. 156. He 
had served on the Washington County School Board for 33 years and had been 
president or vice-president for 10 years. He was a past lieutenant governor 
of Kiwanis International and was a member of the American Legion and 
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
     He also was chairman of the Newport Blood Bank, a trustee of the 
Newport Fire Dept. and had been president and secretary of the Newport 
Water and Sewer Association. He was past president of the Washington County 
Fair Board.
     Surviving are his wife, Pearle Klingberg Hendricks, whom he married 
April 12, 1941; two sons, John Hendricks of Marietta and Richard Hendricks, 
Rt. 5, Marietta; two daughters, Constance Snow and Jo Ann Coats, both of 
Marietta; four grandchildren; and a sister, Freeda J. Hendricks of Newport.
     He was preceded in death by a sister. Services were conducted at 2:30 
p.m. Tuesday at the Newport United Methodist Church with the Rev. David 
Gilbert officiating. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery following military 
graveside rites.
     Masonic services were held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the McClure-Schafer 
Funeral Home, Marietta. 

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"Oracle" - February 24, 1980

RHODA E. HENDRICKS
Died Feb 17 1980

     Mrs Rhoda E. Hendricks, 90, of Newport died Sunday morning in Marietta 
Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
     She was born Nov 2, 1889, at Archers Fork to Richard and Anna Edwards 
Bayles.  She was a member of the Newport United Methodist Church, the 
United Methodist Women, the Amici Sunday School Class and the Newport 
Senior Citizens.  She had been active in many of the civic affairs of the 
community.
     On Feb 29, 1908, she was married to Isaiah C. Hendricks, who preceded 
her in death.
     Survivors are a son, Ralph E., of Newport; a daughter, Miss Freeda 
Hendricks of Newport; a sister, Mrs Etta Eddy of Newport; four 
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by 
an infant daughter, two brothers ad two sisters.
     Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Newport United 
Methodist Church with the Rev David Gilbert officiating.  Burial was in 
Newport Cemetery.
     The McClure-Schafer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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"Oracle" - February 24, 1999

SUZANNE JOSEPH HENDRICKS
Died Deb 17, 1999

     Suzanne Joseph Hendricks, 59, of St. Marys, died Feb. 17 at Camden-
Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkershurg.
     She was born Nov. 4, 1939, in St. Marys to the late George M. and 
Sultana George Joseph.
 She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and was retired from Olin 
Corp. after 16 years.
     She is survived by her husband of 39 years, C. A. "Mike" Hendricks; 
one sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Bill Rosenlieb of Exton, Pa.; 
six nieces, Erica Jo Shiben of New Martinsville, Jan Boscia of Stanford, 
Va., Judy Stewart of Charlotte, N. C., Rhonda Burton of New Martinsville 
and Beth Roberts and Debbie Weekley, both of Sistersville; nine nephews, 
Joe Safety of Los Angeles, Calif., John Rosenlieb of West Hartford, Conn., 
Andrew Rosenlieb of Annapolis, Md., Todd Rosenlieb of Norfolk, Va., Randy 
Rutherford of Grand Haven, Mich., Brent Rutherford of Sistersville, Mike 
Batton of New Martinsville and John Batten of New York, N. Y., and Chip 
Hendricks of Huntington.
     She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lorraine Cordrey and Adelle 
Safety.
     Services were Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with 
the Revs. Thomas Karachira and Darrel Gooden officiating. Burial was in St. 
Marys IOOF Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - November 16, 1989

CHARLES H. HENDRICKSON SR
Died Nov 13, 1989

     Charles H. Hendrickson Sr., 72, of Rootstown Township died Monday at 
the Robinson Memorial Hospital.
     He was born May 31, 1917, in St. Marys.  He was the son of the late 
Spenser and Josephine Yergen Hendrickson.  He was a former resident of 
Revenna, Ohio.
     He retired from Evenflo Products in 1982 where he was a driver.  He 
was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ravenna.  He coached 
the Ravenna Hot Stove Little League baseball team for 20 years and was an 
avid fisherman.
     He is survived by his wife, Hazel Graser Hendrickson; two sons, 
Charles Jr. of South Carolina; Randy of Ravenna; one daughter, Virginia 
Kuyon of Rootstown; four grandchildren; one brother, Henry, of Petersburg, 
W.Va.; five sisters, Edith Smith, Newport, Lucy Maston,Myrtle and Mabel 
Conway of St. Marys and Glenice Taylor of Rootstown.
     He was preceded in death by four brothers.
     Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Shorts Funeral Home 
Chapel in Ravenna, O., where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday.  
Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Cemetery, Ravenna.
     In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to the 
Rootstown Fire Department Rescue Squad.     

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"Oracle" - June 30, 1988

ELLIS L. HENDRICKSON
Died June 24, 1988

     Ellis L. Hendrickson, 82, of Davisville, died Friday morning at his 
residence.
     He was born in Ritchie, a son of the late Robert and Arilla Nash 
Hendrickson.  He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of 
Belmont and was retired from Quaker State.
     He is survived by one son, Clarence L. Hendrickson of Ellenboro; two 
daughters, Alma Bernard of St. Marys, and Ruby Wolfe of Davisville; one 
brother, Claude Hendrickson of Apollo, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-
grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Wells Hendrickson; and 
three brothers.
     Services were held Sunday at the Willow Island Baptist Church, with 
the Rev. Stergel Vincent officiating.  Burial was in the Willow Island 
Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - March 12, 1987

FOREST HENDRICKSON
Died Mar 7, 1987

     Forest B. Hendrickson Sr., 65, Wick, died Saturday in the Wetzel 
County Hospital.
     He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Blaine and Sarah 
Richardson Hendrickson.  He was a retired employee if the City of St. Marys 
and was a veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by a son, Forest B. Hendrickson, Jr., Wick; one 
brother, Faremon Hendrickson, Washington state; two sisters, Ruby Reed, 
Florida and Garnet Johnson, Wheeling; two grandsons, Forest B. Hendrickson 
III, and Jonathan Hendrickson, both of Wick.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine James Hendrickson, one 
daughter, one son, three brothers and a sister.
     Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Furbee-Goodwin Funeral 
Home in Middlebourne with the Rev. Daniel Deem officiating and burial was 
in the Ingram Ridge Cemetery in Ritchie County.

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"Oracle" - February 26, 1997

HENRY E. HENDRICKSON
Died Feb 6, 1997

     Henry Ellsworth Hendrickson, 81, of Petersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 
at his home.  Born Feb. 9, 1916, in St. Marys, he was the son of the late 
Jacob Spencer Hendrickson and Josephine (Yergin) Hendrickson.  He was a 
truck driver, heavy equipment operator and worked maintenance at Grant 
Memorial Hospital, Petersburg and worked with the CCC for four years.  He 
was a member of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department for 50 years, Odd 
Fellows Lodge 408 and Petersburg Memorial Church of the Brethern.
     Surviving are his wife, Evelyn (Smith) Hendrickson; one son, Roy 
Ellsworth Henderickson of Petersburg; four sisters, Edith Smith of Newport, 
Myrtle Maston and Mable Conaway, both of St. Marys, and Glenice Taylor of 
Ravenna, O.; and two grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one son, five brothers and one sister.
     Funeral services were held in the Basagic Funeral Home chapel in 
Petersburg with the Revs. Raymer Cox and Richard Longbon officiating.  
Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.       

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"Oracle" - October 2, 1986

ROBERT L. HENDRICKSON
Died Aug 29, 1986

     Robert L. Hendrickson, 60, died at his home in Ochopee, Fla., Aug 29.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Jacob Spencer 
Hendrickson and Josephine Hendrickson Robinson.  He served in the U. S. 
Navy during during World War II in the Pacific area.  He had lived in 
Florida the past 30 years.
     Survivors include two sons, Rocky Hendrickson of Capeland, Fla., and 
Brad Hendrickson; two daughters, Mrs. Scott (Debbie) Green of Golden Gate, 
Fla., and Susan Erickson; a stepdaughter, Kathryn Brown of Chokoloshee, 
Fla.; 11 grandchildren; five sisters, Lucy Maston, Myrtle Maston and Mabel 
Conaway of St. Marys, Edith Smith of Newport, O.; and Glenice Taylor of 
Tallmadge, O.; two brothers, Henry Hendrickson of Petersburg and Charles of 
Ravenna, O.
     Three brothers preceded him in death.
     A memorial service was conducted Sept. 3 at Earl G. Hodges Funeral 
Chapel in Naples, Fla., with the Rev. Clyde Martin, pastor of the First 
Baptist Church of Goodland, officiating.

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"Oracle" - November 5, 1987

SALLY S. HENDRICKSON
Died Nov 2, 1987

     Sally Sue Hendrickson, 44, of Waverly, died Nov 2 in St. Joseph's 
Hospital following an extended illness.
     She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of Frank R. Hays of Marietta and 
Dorothy Francis Cronin of Williamstown.  She was a member of Good Hope 
Baptist Church, Shultz.
     She is survived by two sons, Jim Hendrickson of Cairo; three 
daughters, Angie Hill of South Carolina, Sarita Reed of Pennsboro, and 
Dottie West of Waverly; one brother, Sheldon Hays of Belmont; two sisters, 
Frances Hashman of Vienna and Penny Poling of Pickerington, Ohio; and seven 
grandchildren.
    Services were held Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. 
Marys, with David Newberry officiating.  Burial was in the Willow Island 
Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - February 27, 1991

WILLIAM HENDRICKSON
Died Feb 18, 1991

     William M. Hendrickson, 62, of 252 Wilbledon Drive, Mansfield, O., 
died Monday, Feb 18, at Mansfield Hospital following a three year illness.
     He was born in Charleston, a son of Lena Morris Hendrickson of 
Danville, O., and the late Gayford Hendrickson.  He was retired as manager 
of the meat department at Neff's Cardinal Markets in Mansfield and was a 
former employee of Wee's Cardinal Market in Mount Vernon.  Hendrickson was 
an Army veteran of Worls War II and the Korean War.  He was a member of 
Belpre Masonic Lodge 609 in Belpre and was active with the American Legion.
     In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 43 years, 
Laura Taylor Hendrickson of Belmont and Michael Hendrickson of Columbus; 
four grandchildren; and one sister, Anne Elizabeth Root of Columbus.
     Memorial services were held Wednesday at Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home, 
Mount Vernon, with burial Thursday in the Masonic Cemetery at Cairo, W.Va.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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"Oracle" - June 24, 1994

WILLIAM F. HENDRICKSON
Died June 23, 1994

     William F. Hendrickson, 80, of 609 47th St., Vienna, died Thursday at 
his residence after a long illness.
     Hendrickson was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and retired 
vetran from Hope Gas Company.
     He was born in Brushy Fork, Ritchie County, a son of the late 
Frederick Spencer and Martha Ellen Janes Hendrickson.
     He is survived by his wife, Delphia E. Dennis Hendrickson; a sister, 
Delphia Ingram of Vienna; three half-sisters, Dorothy Pifer and Grace 
Gregg, both of Parkersburg, and Wilma Allard of Drum Right,Okla.; and a 
brother, Robert Hendrickson of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by a half-sister, Milfred Jameson.
     Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Evergreen North 
Cemetery, with the Rev. Joseph Kenaston officiating.  Burial will follow.     

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"Oracle" - February 18, 1988

LOTTIE B. HENLINE
Died Feb 12, 1988

     Lottie B. Henline, 68, of Rowlesburg, W.Va. died Friday after 
suffering a heart attack.
     She was born in Fellowsville, Preston County, a daughter of the late 
Guy A. and Ellen Hoffman Bolyard.  She was employed by the Preston County 
Schools as the head cook at Rowlesburg School for the past 25 years.  A 
former teacher in Preston County Schools, she was a life long member of 
Mount Israel United Methodsit Church in Fellowsville and attended the 
Victory Christian Church in Rowlesburg, where she taught Sunday school and 
played the piano for 40 years.
     She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Danny (Donna) Davis if St. 
Marys; two sons, Gary F. of Rowlesburg and David L. of St. Marys; two 
sisters, Jesse Bolyard of Fellowsville and Hilda Lee of Kingwood, W.Va., 
and three grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis B. Henline, in 1981.
     Funeral services were conducted Monday at Burke Funeral Home in 
Rowlesburg in Rowlesburg with Rev. Olen T. Phillips officiating.  Burial 
was in Mount Israel Cemetery, Fellowsville.

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"Oracle" - December 10, 1981

JOHN F. HENNESSEY
Died December 2, 1981

     John F. Hennessey, 39, of St. Marys, died at the St. Joseph's 
Hosptial, Parkersburg, last Wednesday evening.
     He was born in Wheeling, the son of Beatrice Hennessey Willis of 
Columbus, O., and the late Harry Henesssey.
     He is survived by his wife, Mary John Hennessey; a son, John, and 
three daughters, Mary, Kathy and Tina Hennessey, at home; three half-
brothers and a half-sister.
     The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter 
Funderal Home in St. Marys, with William Renner officiating.  Burial was in 
the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
       
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"Oracle" - Mar 13, 1980

IRVIN R. HENNING
Died Mar 3, 1980

     Irvin R. Manning, 86, Rt. 3, New Matamoras, died last Monday in 
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
    He was born Aug 26, 1893, at Heslop, to John and Isabelle Rake Henning.  
He attended Immaculate Conception Mission and was a drilling contractor and 
oil producer.  He was also a veteran of World War I.
     He was married Dec 11, 1919, to Marie Nau, who survives with four 
children, Helen Kazmer and Glenda Kuderna, Cleveland, O., John Henning, 
Charleston, and George Henning, New Matamoras; 14 grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
     He was prededed in death by his parents and five brothers.
      
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INFANT HENRY
Died 1919

    The remains of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Henry, of 
Williamstown were brought here Wednesday afternoon, and taken to Newport 
for burial.  Mrs. Henry was formerly Miss Bessie Brothers, daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. John Brothers of this city.  

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"Oracle" - Dec 13, 1984

AMELIA M. HENSEL
Died Dec 4, 1984

     Mrs. Amelia Mildred Hensel, 74, of Rt. 1, New Matamoras, O., died 
Tuesday, Dec. 4, at her home.
     She was born March 5, 1910, in Washington County, O., to David and 
Edna Clutter Heddleston.
     She is survived by two sons, Dale Robert Hensel and Roger Hensel, both 
of New Matamoras; one brother, Woodrow Heddleston of Florida; and several 
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Hensel, in 1956; and 
by one son, Donald Hensel, in 1981.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the Bauer-Turner Funeral 
Home at Woodsfield, O., with Minister Frank Conley officiating.  Burial was 
in the Methodist Cemetery at Brownsville.

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"Oracle" - October 12, 1989

BONNIE J. HENSEL
Died Oct 3, 1989

     Bonnie Jean Hensel, 59, of Route 1, New Matamoras, died Tuesday 
evening at the University Hospital, Columbus, O.
     She was born in Monroe County, O., a daughter of the late Henry and 
Hilda Langsdorf Edinger.  She was a custodian at the Midway School, 
Switzerland of Ohio County School District.  She was a member of the Jolly 
Grange No. 2656, Brownsville.
     She is survived by three sisters, Mary V. Barr of New Matamoras, Mrs. 
L. M. (Esther) Haught of Marietta and Barbara Felder of Caldwell; four 
brothers, James Edinger of Glasko, Ky., Henry J. Edinger of Medina, and 
Charles Edinger and Herman Edinger, both of New Matamoras; and several 
nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Hensel, in 1979.
     Services were 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New 
Matamoras, with the Rev. James R. Gibbons officiating.  Burial was in the 
German Lutheran Cemetery, Brownsville.
   
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"Oracle" - Aug 27, 1988

WILLIAM R. HENSEL
Died Aug 25, 1988

     William R. Hensel, 68, of Route 1, New Matamoras, died Thursday 
morning in Americare Nursing Home, Woodsfield.
     He was born in Monroe County, Ohio, a son of the late Samuel R. and 
Katie Muth Hensel.  He was retired from the Ormet Corporation, where he was 
employed for 23 years.  He was a veteran of World War II and a member of 
Jolly Grange No. 2656. Brownsville, Ohio.
     He is survived by one son, Samuel W. Hensel of New Matamoras; two 
grandchildren; and one sister, Ethel Lee of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma W. Lohr, in 1984, two 
brothers and one sister.
     Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New 
Matamoras, with the Rev. Calvin Ferrell Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in 
German Lutheran Cemetery, Brownsville.

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"Sentinel" - July 2, 1994

FANNIE E. HENTHORN
Died July 1, 1994

     Fannie Elizabeth Henthorn, 80, of Helen Street, Paden City, died July 
1, 1994 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville.
     Mrs. Henthorn was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church of 
Paden City.
     She was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Bradfield Smith.
     She is survived by her husband, George B. Henthorn; two sons, George 
Richard Henthorn of Ronceverte, W.Va., and David Robert Henthorn of St. 
Marys; three daughters, Barbara Ann Whaley and Elaine Stull both of Paden 
City, and Priscilla Offenberger of St. Marys; one brother, Robert Smith of 
Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Smith and George 
Smith.
     The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Jarvis Funeral Home, 309-11 
N. 4th Ave., Paden City, with the Rev. Norman Butler officiating.  Burial 
will be in Newport Cemetery, Newport.

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"Oracle" - May 12, 1999

GEORGE B. HENTHORN
Died May 5, 1999

     George Berl Henthorn, 85, of Helen Street, Paden City, died May 5 in 
CareHaven of Pleasants in Belmont.
     He was a retired employee of Paden City Pottery, a member of St. 
Paul's Methodist Church in Paden City, and a charter member and past worthy 
president of Paden City Eagles Club Aerie 2281.
     He is survived by two sons, George Richard Henthorn of Paden City and 
David Robert Henthorn of St. Marys; three daughters, Barbara Whaley of 
Paden City, Priscilla Offenberger of St. Marys and Elaine Stull of Paden 
City; one sister, Helen Henthorn Bunny of Arlington, Va.; seven 
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Fanny Elizabeth Henthorn, in 
1994; four brothers; and one great-granson, Gable Eston Stull.
     Services were Saturday at Jarvis Funeral Home in Paden City. Burial 
was in Newport Cemetery.
            
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"Oracle" - Oct 23, 1980

DOUGLASS HENSEN
Died of Oct 16, 1980

     Word has been received here of the death of Douglass Hensen, 45.  He 
was the son of the late Fred and Wilma Hammett Hensen.
     He is survived by two children, Kevin and Roberta; one brother, 
Eugene; one aunt, Mrs. Nelson Whitehead; and uncles, Howard Hammett of 
Parkersburg and Harold Hammett of Scots Depot.
     Mrs. Whitehead, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hammett and Mr. and Mrs. Howard 
Hammett attended the funeral services held at the Coplin (Copeland) Funeral 
Home in Coraopolis, Pa. 

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"Leader" - July 5, 1986

ELMER E. HENTHORN
Died July 1, 1986

     Elmer E. Henthorn, 54, of Rt. 2, Sistersville, died Tuesday at his 
home.
     He was born in Tyler County, son of Irene Fox Henthorn of Rt. 2, 
Sistersville, and the late Daniel S. Henthorn.  He was an employee of Colin 
Anderson Center in St. Marys.  He attended the First United Methodist 
Church in New Martinsville and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
     He is also survived by four sons, Michael E. Henthorn of New 
Martinsville, Gerald L. Henthorn of Sistersville, Timothy J. Henthorn of 
Jacksonville, Fla., and Gregory G. Henthorn of Weston; two daughters, Alisa 
Bassett of Sistersville and Kimberly Henthorn of New Martinsville; six 
brothers, Kenneth Henthorn of Levan, Utah, Dale Henthorn and Larry 
Henthorn, both of Sistersville, Dean Henthorn and James Henthorn both of 
Middlebourne, and Bill Henthorn of New Martinsville; four sisters, Betty 
Fluharty and Barbara Wells, both of Sistersville, Patricia Wyatt of 
Friendly and Linda K. Loehr of New Martinsville; and five grandchildren.
     Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Furbee-Goodwin Funeral 
Home in Middlebourne, with the Rev. Michael A. Amory officiating.  Burial 
was in the Middlebourne Cemetery.
 
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"Oracle" - July 30, 1997

HELENA U. HENTHORN
Died July 22, 1997

     Helena U. Henthorn, 91, of St. Marys, died July 22 at the Community 
Health Partners Hospital in Lorain, O.
     She was born Nov. 14, 1905, at Willow Island to the late Homer and 
Mary Stout Rolston. She spent most of her adult life in St. Marys. She was 
a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Marys, the Silver Needles and 
the American Legion Auxjllary.
     She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Grover and Dorothy 
Henthorn of Richmond,
Ind.; three daughters, Rosealea Fox of Lexington, Ky., Mary Louis Smith and 
her husband, William of Cincinnati, O., and Rita Rangus and her husband, 
Edward of Amherst, O.; three granchildren, Lloyd Fox of Lexington, Ky., 
Elaynea Koenig of Villa Hills, Ky.; and Chris Rangus of North Ridgeville, 
O.; two great-grandchildren, Lisa and David Fox, Burton Fox of Somerset, 
Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Henthorn, in 1975; two 
sisters, Grace Rolston and Gladys Marie Williams; one broher, George 
Rolston; and two grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth and David Smith.
     Services were Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with 
the Revs. Elliott Stabler and George B. Harris officiating. Burial in the 
St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - Oct 6, 1983

VERNA HENTHORN
Died Sept 28, 1983

     Verna Henthorn, 101, of New Matamoras, O., died last Wednesday in 
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She was born at Raven Rock, a daughter of the late Ely and Mary Ann 
Mott Ashley.  She was a member of the Church of Christ and had been a 
housewife.
     She is survived by five daughters, Leone Spencer of Marietta, O., 
Mildred Meeks of New Matamoras, Dorothy Sorg of Shadyside, O., Hazel Teeney 
of Altadena, Calif., and Beuna McCoy of East Liverpool, O.; two 
stepdaughters, Lillian McDiffit of Pine Grove and Thelma King of Warren, 
O.; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-
grandchildren; and one sister, Mazie Gillham of East Liverpool.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell King, in 1913; 
her second husband, John Wesley Henthorn, in 1949.
     The funeral was held Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New 
Matamoras, with Brent Gallagher officiating.  Burial was in the Matamoras 
Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - January 13, 1995

BERNARD G. HESCHT
Died Jan 10, 1995

     Bernard Guy "Bernie" Hescht, 80, of Corbitt Street, Waverly, died 
Tuesday at his residence.
     Hescht retired with 28 years of service from Cyanamid Corp., was an 
avid coonhunter and participated in many shooting matches over the years.  
He was a Methodist.
     He was born in Bull Creek, Pleasants County, a son of the late Joseph 
and Maggie Payne Hescht.
     He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lorena Hescht; three sons, 
Beryl Hescht, Sarrel Hescht and Doug Hescht, all of Waverly; one daughter, 
Shirley Greathouse of Lowell; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 
three brothers, Gail Hescht of Eleanor, Russell Hescht and Harold Hescht, 
both of Waverly; and one sister, Garnett Lockhart of Waverly.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Hescht; and four brothers, 
Bud Hescht, Leonard hescht, Earl Hescht and Glen Hescht.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Leavitt Funeral 
Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Dave Morris officiating.  Burial will be 
in Willow Island Cemetery.
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"Oracle" - Nov 22, 1979

GLEN KENNETH HESCHT
Died Nov 13, 1979

     Glen Kenneth Hescht, 67, of Washington Street, St. Marys, died at the 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital last Tuesday.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Joseph H. and Maggie 
Payne Hescht.  He was retired from the American Cyanamid Co. at Willow 
Island and was a member of the George Street Church of Christ in St Marys.
     He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Cross Hescht; a son, Blaine E. 
of Parkersburg; a daughter, Mrs Betty Halsberry of Sutton; four brothers, 
Gale C. of Eleanor and Bernard, Russell and Harold of Waverly; two sisters, 
Mrs. Garnet Lockhart of Belpre, O., and Mrs Elma McCurdy of Columbus, O.; 
and two grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
     The funeral was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the George Street Church 
of Christ, with Cecil O. Dotson officiating.  Burial was in the Willow 
Island Cemetery.
     The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St Marys was in charge of 
arrangements.

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"Leader" - April 25, 1998

LORENA I. HESCHT
Died April 22, 1998

     Lorena I. Hescht, 74, of Waverly, died April 22 at her residence.
     She was born May 23, 1923, at Steubenville, O., to the late James I. 
and Sophia Campbell Malone.  She was a member of Waverly United Methodist 
Church and in her earlier years had been a waitress at the Airport 
Restaurant and the Ritz Steakhouse Restaurant in Parkersburg.  She had also 
been a cook at the former St. Joseph's Seminary.
     She is survived by one daughter, Shirley M. Greathouse of Lowell, O.; 
three sons, Beryl Hescht, Darrell Hescht and Doug Hescht, all of Waverly; 
10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard G. Hescht in 1995; 
one son, Larry Hescht; one brother, Floyd O. Malone; and two half-brothers, 
Denver Athey and Lawrence Athey.
     Services were Friday at Waverly U.M. Church with the Rev. James L. 
Sturm officiating.  Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery.      
         
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In Memory of MRS. MARGUERITE V. HESCHT 
Born - April 14, 1922
Died - August 8, 1980 
Place and Time of Services - George St. Church of Christ, Mon., August 11, 
1980, 11 a.m.
Officiating - Evang. Cecil Dotson
Place of Interment - Willow Island Cemetery

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"Oracle" - Apr 13, 1972

MRS. CHLOE HESLEP
Died Apr 10, 1972

     Mrs. Chloe Eddy Leach Heslep, 82, of 606 H. 9th Ave., Paden City, died 
Monday morning in St. Joseph's Hospital.
     She was born in Tyler county, Oct 14, 1889, daughter of the later 
Samuel T. and Mary Louisa Joy Eddy.  She was a member of Paden City Church 
of Christ.
     Two daughters, Miss Pearl Heslep of Paden City and Mrs. Harold (Ilene) 
Fricker of St Marys, survive with two brothers, Taylor and David L. Eddy, 
both of Middlebourne; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, Persia Leach; by her 
second husband, Darius Heslep; and by three brothers and three sisters.
     Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Mowery-Trowbridge 
Funeral Home in Paden City.  Evang. G. O. Winland officiated and burial was 
in Greenwood Cemetery at Middlebourne.

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"Oracle" - July 16, 1987

JESSIE C. HESLOP
Died July 13, 1987

     Jessie Cronin Heslop, 75, of Marietta, died Monday at the Arbors at 
Marietta.
     She was born in Masterstown, now Lebanon, O., a daughtr of the late 
Willard and Roesanna Kindall Cronin.  She had spent all of her life in 
Washington County.  She was a member of the Moss Run Community Church.
     She is survived by one son, Ralph Heslop of Newport; two daughters, 
Mrs. William (Karen) Wagner and Mrs. Earl F. (Janice) Gutberlet, both of 
Marietta; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Lester 
Eric Cronin of Lewisville, O.; and one sister, Mrs. Jim (Magdeline) 
Morgenstern of Macksburg, O.
     Services were Wednesday in Moss Run Community Church with the Rev. 
Myron Weber officiating.  Burial was in Moss Run Cemetery.

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"Leader" - May 2, 1998

BARBARA E. HESS
Died April 28, 1998

     Barbara E. Hess, 49, of Belmont, died April 28, at Marietta Memorial 
Hospital.
     She was born Aug. 29, 1948, in St. Marys to Betty Hoce Hess and the 
late Edgar L. Hess.  She attended Bible Missionary Church in Marietta.
     In addition to her mother, she is survived by one sister, Beverly 
McCoy of Reno, O.; two brothers, John Hess of Parkersburg and Barry Hess of 
Moundsville; four nieces; two nephews; and six great-nieces and great-
nephews.
     Services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with 
the Rev. Earl Lilly officiating.  Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF 
Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - March 7, 1985

EDGAR LEE HESS
Died Mar 2, 1985

     Edgar Lee Hess, 60, of Belmont, died Saturday at his residence.
     He was the son of the late John and Glenna Brown Hess.  He was a 
member of the George St. Church of Christ and was an Army veteran of World 
War II.
     He is survived by his wife, Betty M. Hoce Hess; two sons, John Hess of 
Parkersburg and Barry Hess of Moundsville; two daughters, Beverly McCoy of 
Newport, O., and Barbara Hess, at home; one brother, Julian Hess of St. 
Marys; one sister, Patti Hess of Spencer; and six grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by three brothers.
     Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, with Evang. Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial was in the 
IOOF Cemetery.

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"Leader" - January 27, 1987

EVA E. HESS
Jan 19, 1987

     Eva E. Hess, 59, of Fairfax, Va., formerly of Pennsboro, died at her 
residence Monday, Jan. 19, after a long illness.
     She was born in West Union, daughter of Clara Adams Smith of Pennsboro 
and the late Chauncy W. Smith.  She was a member of the Vienna (Virginia) 
Baptist church, sang in the church choir and was a member of the Order of 
the Eastern Star in Pennsboro.
     She is also survived by two daughters, Vicki Robinson of Annandale, 
Va., and Vali Smith of Orange Park, Fla.; two brothers, Gale Smith of 
Greenwood and Dr. Stephen M. Smith of Buckhannon; two sisters, Marjery 
Talkington of Pennsboro and Rosemary Shannon of Vienna, Va.; her mother-in-
law, Margaret Hess of Weston; two sisters-in-law, Jean Hardman of Weston 
and Margie Connon of St. Marys; and four grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Roger Hess, in 1986.
     Graveside services were held Friday at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in 
Weston, with the Rev. Roger Waybright officiating.  The Floyd Funeral Home 
in Weston was in charge of arrangements.
     The family requested in lieu of other remembrances memorials be made 
to Hospice of Northern Virginia, 4715 15th St., N. Arlington, Va.  

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"Oracle" - April 1, 1998

GARY M. HESS
Died March 26, 1998

     Gary M. Hess, 57, of Main Street, Middlebourne, died March 26 at his 
residence.
     He was born in Pleasants County to Julian E. Hess of St. Marys and the 
late Ruth N. Mitchell Hess.
     He was a construction worker and was employed by Tice Construction.  
He was a member of Walnut Fork Church of Christ at Lima.
     He is survived by his wife, Patricia Fletcher Hess; three sons, Mark 
A. Hess of Lusby, Md., and Eric L. Hess and Chad M. Hess, both of 
Middlebourne; one daughter, Alicia K. Hess of Carolina Beach, N.C.; one 
sister, Judy K. Kimball of St. Marys; and five grandchildren.
     Services were Sunday at Furbee Funeral Home in Middlebourne with 
pastor Steve Delay officiating.

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"Oracle" - April 10, 1986

HARLEY ROGER HESS
Died Mar 31, 1986

     Harley Roger Hess, 59, of Fairfax, Va., died at his residence in 
Weston, Lewis County, a son of the late Harley E. Hess, who resides in 
Weston.
     He was a member of the Vienna Baptist Church in Vienna, Va., and was 
employed with the U.S. Gypsum Co., as sales engineer.  He was in the 
Meritime Service and a member of Pennsboro Commandry No. 20 Knights 
Templar, Odell No. 20, Chapter No. 25 Royal Arch Masons, Harmony Lodge 59 
Ancient Free and accepted Masons.
     He is survived by his wife, Eva Smith Hess; two daughters, Mrs. Bo 
(Vicki) Robinson of Annadale, Va., and Mrs. Layne S. (Vali) Smith of 
Jacksonville, Fla.; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Douglas (Margaret 
Ann) Connon of Rt. 1, St. Marys, and Mrs. Charles (Norma Jean) Hardman of 
Weston; and his mother, Margaret Hess, also of Weston.
     Services were held April 3 in Virginia at the Vienna Baptist Church, 
with the Money and King Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Graveside 
services were held April 5 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Weston, with the 
Floyde Funeral directing.  Five members of Pennsboro Commandry No. 20 
participated in the graveside services.
     In lieu of flowers, it was requested contributions be made to the 
American Cancer Society.

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"Sentinel" - March 2, 1988

HARRY O. HESS
Died Feb 29, 1988

     Harry O. "June" Hess, 66, of 3411 8th Ave., Vienna, died Monday 
evening in St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness.
     He was born in Williamstown, a son of Iva Bumgardner Hess McCullough 
of Belmont and the late Harry O. Hess Sr. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of 
World War II, then served seven years in the U.S. Army.  He had been 
employed by Sterling Center and retired from Memorial Bridge Co.
     In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Eva Fulmer 
Hess; two daughters, Mrs. John (Gayle) Johnson and Mrs. Robert (Kathy) 
Reeder, both of Vienna; two brothers, Stanley J. Hess and Kenneth Harold 
Hess, both of Parkersburg; one sister, Genevieve Nepper of Tiffin, Ohio; 
two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Ann.
     The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Leavitt Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Malcolm L. Broome officiating; burial will be in 
Sunset Memory Gardens.
      Friends may call at the funeral home.

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"Leader" - December 18, 1999

JULIAN E. HESS
Died Dec 15, 1999
  
     Julian E. Hess, 79, of St. Marys, died Dec., 15 at Marietta Memorial 
Hospital.
     He was born Nov. 17, 1920, in Pleasants County to the late John Mack 
and Glenna Ida Brown Hess. He was retired from the former Quaker State Oil 
Refinery in St Marys. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and a prisoner of 
war in World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 79 and 
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 222 in St. Marys. He was a 1939 graduate of 
St. Marys High School.
     He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Pete Kimball 
of St. Marys; three grandsons; four granddaughters; eight great-
grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews,
including Melinda Elliott of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth Nan Hess in 
1993; one son, Gary Hess; four brothers, Jack Hess, Edgar Hess, Wallace 
Hess and Cub Hess; and one sister, Patricia Hess.
     Services will be Saturday al 2 p.m. at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral 
Home in St. Marys with pastor Gary Saler officiating. Burial will be in St. 
Marys IOOF Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - June 16, 1992

MARGARET G. HESS
Died June 14, 1992

     Margaret G. Hess, 89, of Anna's Board and Care, Weston, formerly of 
Pennsboro, died Sunday following an extended illness.
     Mrs. Hess was a lifelong homemaker and a member of First United 
Methodist Church of Pennsboro.
     She was born in Lewis County, a daughter of the late John M. and Lucy 
M. Rohreough Garton.
     She is survived by two daughters, Norma Jean Hardman of Weston and 
Margaret Ann Connon of St. Marys; two sisters, Gertrude Ballard of 
Grantsville and Edna Stalnaker of Buckhannon; eight grandchildren; and 13 
great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley E. Hess; one son, 
Harley Roger Hess; one great grandchild; one brother, John Robert Garton; 
and three sisters, Minnie Jones, Daisy Bartlett and Mary Fauver.
     The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel, 
Weston, with the Rev. U.E. Wills and Rev. Kermit Poling officiating.  
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Weston.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-8 p.m. today.  

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"News" - September 1, 1996

PATRICIA A. HESS
Died Aug 31, 1996

     St. Marys - Patricia Ann Hess, 54, of St. Marys, died Aug. 31, 1996, 
at St. Joseph's Hosptial.
     She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John M. and Glenna 
Brown Hess.  She was a member of the George Street Church of Christ.
     Surviving are one brother, Julian E. Hess of St. Marys; several nieces 
including, Judy Kimball and Jackie Parsons, both of St. Marys, Joyce Jarvis 
and Barbara Hess, both of Belmont and Beverly McCoy of Reno; and several 
nephews including, John Hess of Parkersburg, Gary Hess of Middlebourne, 
Errol John Hess of Virginia and Barry Hess of West Virginia.
     She was preceded in death by four brothers, Jack Hess, Edgar Hess, 
Wallace Hess and John "Cub" Hess.
     Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, the 
Rev. Sam Wooldridge officiating.  Burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
     Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday.

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"Oracle" - May 30, 1985

RAYMOND LANDIS HESS
Died May 26, 1985

     Raymond Landis Hess, 87, of Rt. 1, Friendly, died Sunday at his 
residence.
     He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Homer and Olive 
Howard Hess.  He was a rural mail carrier in Friendly for 27 years and a 
retired carpenter and rig builder.  He was a member of the Zion Methodist 
Church.
     He is survived by his wife, Garnet Irene Broughman Hess; four sons, 
Denzil F. Hess of Charleston, Lewis W. Hess of Sistersville, Harold J. Hess 
of Bridgeville, Pa., and Carl N. Hess of Friendly; two daughters, Mrs. 
Merle Reed of Friendly and Mrs. Helen Bolen of Parkersburg; one brother, 
Herman Hess of Weston; four sisters, Hattie Schaffer and Mary Michael, both 
of Nitro, Clarice Meredith of Sistersville and Erma McKelvy of Alexandra, 
Va.; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
     The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Cooper Funeral Home in 
Sistersville, with the Rev. Gale Smith officiating.  Burial was in 
Greenwood Cemetery in Sistersville. 

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"Sentinel" - November 8, 1993

RUTH NAN HESS
Died Nov 6, 1993

     Ruth Nan Hess, 73, of St. Marys died Saturday at her residence after 
an extended illness.
     Hess was retired from Colin Anderson Center after 27 years of service.
     She was born in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Nellie 
May Butcher Mitchell.
     She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Julian E. Hess; one son, 
Gary M. Hess of Middlebourne; one daughter, Judith K. Kimball of St. Marys; 
two sisters, Katie Wyer of Portsmouth, Va., and Mary Teetes of Troy, Ohio; 
seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.
     She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
     The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with the Rev. Sam Wooldridge officiating.  Burial will be in St. 
Marys IOOF Cemetery.
     
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"Oracle" - March 3, 1983

ANNA MARY HESSON
Died Feb 24, 1983
  
     Anna Mary Hesson, 84, of Shay Ridge, New Matamoras, Ohio, died 
Thursday morning in Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She was born at Shay Ridge, a daughter of the late Thomas Tobias and 
Lydia Cross Haught.  She was a member of the Point Pleasant Christian Union 
Church.
     Surviving are three sons, Virgil M. Hesson of Loudenville, Ohio, 
Charles F. of Newport and Hugh Hesson of Utica, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. 
Gladys Binegar of New Matamoras; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 
a brother, William Haught of Columbus, and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Tice of 
New Matamoras.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hesson; by a son, four 
brothers and two sisters.
     Services were Saturday in the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, 
with the Rev. Kurt Landerhom officiating.  Burial was in Valley Cemetery.  

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"Sentinel" - August 9, 1991

AUDREY W. HEWITT
Died Aug 8, 1991

     Audrey Wince Hewitt, 64, of Route 2, Farmville, NC, formerly of St, 
Marys, died Thursday at her residence.
     Hewitt had been a resident of Pitt County, NC, since 1979.  She was a 
member of Peoples Baptist Temple.
     She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Harvey and Cora 
Morrison Wince.
     She is survived by her husband, Harold Lloyd Hewitt; two sons, Randall 
L. Hewitt of Hilton Head, SC.; Dean A. Hewitt of Greenville; two daughters, 
Teresa A. Hewitt of Farmville, and Denise H. McCoy of New Bern; five 
brothers, Harley Wince, Charles Wince, and Harry Wince, all of Parkersburg, 
Harvey Wince of Vienna, and Carl Wince of St. Marys; one sister, Dorothy 
Munday of Parkersburg; and eight grandchildren.
     The funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Wilkerson Funeral Chapel with 
Pastor Max Barton officiating.  Burial will be in Pinewood Memorial Park.
    Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Saturday. 

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"Oracle" - June 16, 1999

BURL D. HEWITT
Died June 11, 1999

     Hurl D. Hewitt, 79, of Newport, died June 11 at Riverside Hospital in 
Columbus.
     He was born Dec. 31, 1919, at Waverly to the late Ira Doyle and Minnie 
Viola Howell Hewitt. He was a member of Newport Church of Christ and 
retired from American Cyanamid after 35 years of service. He was a member 
of Frontier Lions Club, Newport Volunteer Fire Department and a U. S. Army 
veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Audra Hart Hewitt; children, 
Patricia Beavers and her husband, Ed, Richard Hewitt and his wife, Judy, 
Gary Hewitt and his wife, Kathy, Tammy Welch and her husband, Kevin, all of 
Newport; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, 
nephews and cousins.
     He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Hurl "Denny" Hewitt; one 
grandson, Cody Welch; four sisters, Elizabeth Dye, Jane Francis, Estella 
Wherry and Wana Martin; and five brothers, Robert Hewitt, Harold Hewitt, 
Clifton Hewitt and John Hewitt.
     Services were Monday at Newport Church of Christ with Evangelist Bob 
Patterson officiating. Burial was in Newport Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - July 5, 1984

CLIFTON H. HEWITT
Died June 27, 1984

     Clifton H. Hewitt, 77, of Mount Eaton, O., died at his home early last 
Wednesday after a long illness.
     He was born in Eaton to the late Ira and Minnie Howells Hewitt.  He 
had resided in Mount Eaton for the past 50 years, had worked at the Union 
Drawn Division of Republic Steel Corp. in Massillon, O., retiring in 1968.  
He was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Mount Eaton and 
street administrator for Mount Eaton for 10 years.
     Surviving are his wife, Lena Combs Hewitt; four sons, Curtis of 
Junction City, O., Clayton of Mount Eaton, Rodney of Kirdon, O., and Gordon 
of Massillon; four daughters, Mrs. Roscoe (Violet) Snyder and Mrs. Michael 
(Gloria) Winkler of Mount Eaton, Mrs. Harold (Audrey) Conkle of Sugarcreek, 
O., and Sharon Hewitt at Home; three brothers, Robert Hewitt in Florida, 
Burl of Newport an Harold Lloyd in North Carolina; two sisters, Wanda 
Martin and Jane Francis of Vienna; 22 grandchildren and 22 great-
grandchildren.
     The funeral was Thursday at the Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton 
with the Rev. Kenneth Hutchinson officiating.  Burial was in Westlawn 
Cemetery in Mount Eaton. 

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"News" - October 16, 1994

HAROLD L. HEWITT
Died Oct 15, 1994

     Greenville, N.C. - Harold Lloyd Hewitt, 70, of Greenville, died Oct. 
15, 1994 at his residence.
     He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Ira D. and Minnie Howell 
Hewitt.  He received degrees from West Virginia University, the University 
of of Ohio, Johns Hopkins University and North Carolina A&T.  He was a U.S. 
Army veteran of World War II serving in the European Theatre in the 3rd 
Army with Gen. Patton.  He was a career public high school teacher for 35 
years, teaching in Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio and also Wilson County, 
N.C., retiring in 1992.  from 1979 until 1984 he owned and operated Lowrey 
Piano and Organ Co. in Greenville.  He had been a resident of Pitt County, 
N.C. since 1979 and was a member of Peoples Baptist Church.
     Surviving are two sons, Randall L. Hewitt of Hilton Head, S.C. and 
Dean A. Hewitt of Greenville; one daughter, Denise H. McCoy of Kansas City, 
No.; one brother, Burl Hewitt of Newport; one sister, Wanna Martin of 
Vienna; and nine grandchildren.
     Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville, the Rev. 
Max Barton officiating.  Burial Pinewood Memorial Park.
     Visitation 7-9 p.m. Monday.        
       
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In Memory of MINNIE V. HEWITT

Date of Birth - March 27, 1883
Date of Death - March 18, 1962
Place & Time of Services - Baptist Ch, Mar 21, 1962, 2:30 pm
Clergymen - Rev J. C. Foster & Rev Ralph Young
Place of Interment - I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, WVa
Arrangements by Ruttencutter Mortuary, St Marys

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"Oracle" - January 11, 1990

ROBERT M. HEWITT
Died Dec 23, 1989

     Robert M. Hewitt, 79, of Zephyrills, Florida, died Saturday, Dec 23.
     He was the son of the late Ira and Minnie Howell Hewitt.  He lived in 
St. Marys for several years before moving to Massilon, O.
     He retired from Union Dawn Steel at Massilon and moved to Florida 17 
years ago.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Robinson Hewitt; two sons, Dr. 
Robert B. Hewitt of Columbus, O., and Robert Selogy of Canton; one 
daughter, Saundra Jo Kreigher of Brentwood, Tenn.; two brothers, Burl 
Hewitt of Newport and Harold Hewitt of Greenville, NC; one sister, Wana 
Martin of Vienna; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Dec 27 in the Oakley Funeral Home.  
Interment was in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, Dade City, Fla.  
      
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MRS. R. R. HEZLEP
Died May 1917

     Candace, wife of R. R. Hezlep, after a long illness died at her home 
on Upper Second street on Monday at 4 p.m., aged 61 years, 8 months and 17 
days.  Funeral services were held at the residence on Tuesday evening, 
being conducted by Rev E. A. Lowther and on Wednesday morning the remains 
were taken to Pittsburgh for interment.
     She was an estimable woman, and her death will be sincerely mourned by 
her many friends here.
     She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Fred Lyon, of 
Pittsburg, one son, Earl, of Oklahoma, and two sisters, Mrs. Blair and Mrs. 
Smith of Pennsylvania.

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"Oracle" - September 19, 1980

JOHN R. HICKEL
Died Sep 11, 1980

     John R. Hickel, 73, of 1306 16th St., Parkersburg, a practicing 
attorney in Parkersburg for 29 years before he retired in 1974, died at the 
Camden-Clark Memorial Thursday evening.
     He was born in Mount Morris, Pa., son of the late Rev and Mrs. T. J. 
Hickel.  He was a graduate of St. Marys High School and earned his law 
degree at West Virginia University. He served as Pleasants County 
prosecuting attorney before moving to Parkersburg in 1945.
     He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, the Wood 
County and West Virginia Bar Associations, BPO Elks No 198 and American 
Legion Post No 15 of Parkersburg, served as a lieutenant commander in the 
US Navy in World War II, was a member of the St Marys Masonic Lodge No 41, 
York and Scottish Rite Bodies, 32nd degree, Nemesis Temple of the Shrine, 
Parkersburg, and a member and past director of the Royal Order of Jesters, 
Court No 156.
     He is survived by his wife, Ruth Kelbaugh Hickel; two sons, John R. 
Hickel Jr of DeQueen, Ark., and Maj. Lance K. Hickel, with the US Army in 
Seoul, South Korea; a daughter, Nancy Ann, at home; a sister, Ruth Dyer of 
Pen Argyl, Pa.; and two grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
     The funeral was held Sunday at the First United Presbyterian Church in 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. J. Bruce Baker officiating.  Burial was in the 
Willow Island Cemetery, with Masonic rites by St Marys Lodge No 41.            

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"Oracle" - Jan 27, 1972

MRS. CLARA HICKMAN
Died Jan 24, 1972

     Mrs. Clara Stewart Hickman, 69, of Alma, died Monday morning at the 
Christian Anchorage Nursing Home at Marietta after a long illness.
     She was born in Tyler county, daughter of the late William and Sophia 
Smith Stewart.  She was a member of the Victory United Methodist Church.
     She is survived by her husband, David S. Hickman; three sons, Victor 
of Prestonburg, Ky., Virgil of Belmont, and Robert of Middlebourne; three 
daughters, Mrs. Harold (Roma) Ash of Parkersburg, Mrs. Lawrence (Frances) 
Westbrook of Waverly, and Mrs. Raymond (Mabel) Bennett of Richmond, Wash.; 
and 24 grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers.

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"Oracle" - Jan 13, 1979

DENVER DEVERE HICKMAN
Died Jan 7, 1979

     Denver DeVere Hickman, 58, of Akron, O., died at City Hospital in 
Akron Friday morning.
    He was born in Pennsboro June 16, 1918, the son of Minnie May Powell of 
St. Marys and the late Elias P. Hickman.
    He was employed by G and M Roofing Co of Akron and was a veteran of 
World War II, serving with the US Marine Corps in the South Pacific.  He 
attended the Baptist Church.
     In addition to his mother, he is survived by his widow, Hattie Rupe 
Hickman; two sons, Larry of Chula Vista, Calif., and DeVere of Rogers, 
Tex.; two grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Rupert (Zenobia) Lawson of 
Ravenna, O., and Mrs. William J. (Norienne) Barnhart of St Marys; three 
half-brothers, Franklin C. Powell, Marion Pryse Powell and James Porter 
Powell of St Marys; two half-sisters, Mrs. John (Emma) McPeek, Sandusky, 
O., and Mrs. Delbert (Ada) Williams, Apple Creek, O.
     Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Hopkins Funeral 
Home, Akron, O., with minister Jimmy Grubb officiating.  Burial was in the 
Hillside Memorial Cemetery, Akron.

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"News" - January 17, 1988

DOROTHY V. HICKMAN
Died Jan 14, 1988

     Alliance, Ohio - Dorothy V. Hickman, 82, of Alliance and formerly of 
Marietta, died Thursday at Timken Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio.
     She was born in Stanleyville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Edwin Clark 
and Ica Elder Kidd.  She lived in the Stark County area most of her life.  
She was a former student in the Marietta school system.
     She is survived by four daughters, Myrtle Oberlin of Coco, Fla., 
Dorothy Yost and Jean Mozzochi, both of Alliance, and Bernadine Collins of 
Alvin, Texas; one son, James Sherman Hickman II of Salem, Ohio; 18 
grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; 
five sisters, Thelma Reed and Edith Funk, both of Kissimmee, Fla., Doris 
Young of Bedford, Ohio, Marjorie Fondon of Baytown, Texas, and Eleanor 
Campbell of St Marys, W.Va.; and three brothers, Delbert Kidd of 
Huntsville, Texas, Howard Kidd of Miami, Okla., and Chester Kidd of 
McConnelsville, Ohio.  
     She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Sherman Hickman, in 1982; 
two sisters, Ocra Burfield and Opel Young; one brother, Harold; and three 
great-grandchildren.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Cassaday-Turkle-Christian 
Funeral Home, Alliance, with Bishop Louis Phelps officiating.  Burial will 
be in Marlboro Cemetery, Marlboro, Ohio.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today.

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"Sentinel" - April 13, 1995

FANNIE HICKMAN
Died April 11, 1995

     Fannie Mathess Hickman, 71, of Route 2, Elizabeth, died Tuesday at her 
sister's residence in Elizabeth after an extended illness.
     Mrs. Hickman was a lifelong Wirt County homemaker and farmer.  She 
enjoyed gardening, crafts and quilting, and was a member of Two Ripple 
Baptist Church.
     She was born in Munday, Wirt County, a daughter of the late Harvey and 
Mary Roberts Mathess.
     She is survived by four sons, Danny "Buck" Hickman, Bill Hickman, Bob 
Hickman and Lyle "Pudge" Hickman, all of Elizabeth; four daughters, Shirley 
Kelley and Brenda Parsons, both of Elizabeth, Flora "Skeet" Allen of 
Brohard and Delta "Sassy" Hickman of Macfarlan; three brothers, Arnold 
Mathess of Canton, Ohio, Gay Mathess of Mineral Wells and Gearold Mathess 
of Parkersburg; two sisters; Mae Thompson of Elizabeth, Norma McFee of 
Burning Springs; 22 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Wallace Hickman, 
in 1966; two daughters, Mary Starcher and Sharyn Hickman; two brothers, 
Kenneth "Jack" Mathess and Roy Mathess; and two granddaughter, Diane Kelley 
and Wendy Easton.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Busch Funeral Home, 
Elizabeth, with the Rev. Roger L. Parsons and the David Dye officiating.  
Burial will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-9 p.m. today, and 9 a.m.-2 
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"Oracle" - April 29, 1992

MELVINA M. HICKMAN
Died Apr 27, 1992

     Melvina Marie Boso Hickman, 48, of Waverly, died April 27 at her 
residence.
     She was born in Wood County, to the late Melvin and Maggie Cross Boso.  
She was a member of Cornerstone Gospel Church in Vienna.  She was employed 
at DuPont.
     She is survived by her husband, Richard W. Hickman; one daughter, 
Kristy Lynn Williams of Vienna; one son, Michael Wayne Hickman of 
Parkersburg; four brothers, A Denzil Boso, N. Harold Boso, Dr. Edwin Boso 
and C. Clyde Boso; and two grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by one granddaughter.
     Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Tom Gribble officiating.  Burial will follow in 
Sunset Memory Gardens. 
           
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"Oracle" - May 4, 1989

RALPH HICKMAN
Apr 27, 1989

     Ralph Edmund Hickman, 59, of Waterford Rt. 2 died at 12:15 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 26, at Barlow.
     He was born Feb. 15, 1930 in Washington County to Harry and Frances 
Sweet Hickman. He had spent all his life in Palmer Township. He was a 
graduate of Waterford High School. He had been employed at B. F. Goodrich 
plant from October 1948 until his retirement in September 1988 because of 
ill health. He was a member of Bartlett Lodge 293, F&AM; Loyal Order of 
Moose Lodge 1823; and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2307, of 
Parkersburg.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Anne Cady, whom he married in 
1988. He also is survived by three sons by a previous marriage, Kerry and 
Ralph, both of Waterford Rt. 2, and Timothy, who is serving with the U.S. 
Air Force at Great Falls, Mont.; four step-daughters, Kathy Howe of 
Columbus, Penny Meredith and Susy Wilhelm, both of Marietta, and Nina 
Harris of Newport; four grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; his mother, 
who is a resident of Marietta Convalescent Center; and one brother, James 
of Lincoln City, Ore.
     Services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in McClure-Shafer Funeral Home, 
Marietta, with burial in Barlow Cemetery. 
  
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"Oracle" - September 17, 1987

VIRGIL HICKMAN
Died Sep 8, 1987
  
     Virgil "Jack" Hickman, 65, of 604 Riverview Drive, Belmont, died 
Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
     He was born at Wick to David S. and Gladys Stewart Hickman.  He was a 
member of the Belmont United Methodist Church and was a veteran of World 
War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.
     He is survived by his wife, Hannah Mace Hickman; his father of 
Middlebourne; a son, David G. of Belmont; two daughters, Diann Crawley of 
Bridgeport and Debora Wetzel of Hawaii; five grandchildren; two brothers, 
Victor of Prestonburg, Ky., and Robert of Middlebourne; and three sisters, 
Roma Ash of Parkersburg, Frances Westbrook of Waverly and Nila Owens of 
Middlebourne.  
     He was preceded in death by his mother and one granddaughter.
     Services were held Friday at the Belmont United Methodist Church with 
the Rev. Robert Buskirk officiating with burial in the Willow Island 
Cemetery.  Ruttencutter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

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"Oracle" - July 3, 1986

CHARLES G. HICKS
Died June 29, 1986

     Charles G. Hicks, 52, of Rt. 2, Waverly, died Sunday morning in 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
     He was born in Calhoun County, son of Corene Jarvis Hicks of Rt. 3, 
St. Marys, and the late David Hicks.  He was a member of Laborers Local No. 
1085.
     He is survived by his wife, Patty Campbell Hicks; two sons, Charles 
and James Hicks of Waverly; five sisters, Janice Forshey and Gladys 
Forshey, both of Waverly, Dorothy Potter and Glenice Blevins, both of 
Akron, O., and Ann David of St. Marys; one brother, Eugene Hicks of St. 
Marys; one stepbrother, Dallas Jarvis of Akron, O.; and three grandsons.
     He was preceded in death by two sons.
     Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter 
Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial 
was in the Willow Island Cemetery. 
       
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"Oracle" - May 17, 1984

ERIN SUE HICKS 
Died May 10, 1984

     Erin Sue Hicks, nine-day-old daughter of Robert and Sharon Blouir 
Hicks of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died Thursday at University Hospital in 
Morgantown.
     She was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
     Survivors include paternal grandparents, Eugene and Irene Hicks of Rt. 
2, St. Marys; maternal grandmother, Sue Blouir of St. Marys; paternal 
great-grandmothers, Corene Hicks of St. Marys; and her maternal great-
grandmother, Laura Brookover.
     Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Willow 
Island Cemetery.  The Ruttencutter Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements. 

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"Leader" - July 12, 1986

EUGENE HICKS
Died July 8, 1986

     Eugene Hicks, 50, died Tuesday morning, July 8, in St. Joseph's 
Hospital, Parkersburg.
     He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Corene Jarvis Hicks of St 
Marys and the late David Hicks.  He was a member of Labor Local No. 1085 
and was affiliated with the Baptist Church.
     He is survived by his wife, Irene Campbell Hicks; three sons, Steve 
Hicks, Robert and David Hicks, all of St. Marys; two grandchildren; five 
sisters, Janis Forshey and Gladys Forshey, both of Waverly, Dorothy Potter 
and Glenice Blevins, both of Akron, O., and Ann Davis of St. Marys; and one 
brother, Dallas Jarvis of Akron.
     He was preceded in death by one grandchild and one brother.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating.  Burial was in 
the Willow Island Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - June 2, 1995

VIRGINIA M. HICKS
Died May 31, 1995

     Virginia M. Hicks, 84, of Mineral Wells died Wednesday at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital.
     Mrs. Hicks worked for American Viscose.  She and her husband had owned 
and operated Hicks Esso and Exxon in Mineral Wells and Hicks Egg Farm.
     She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church for over 60 years.  She 
was a member of the Daughters of America, Rockport Council and Mineral 
Wells Homemakers.
     She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Albert A. and Clara 
Nichols Hardy.
     She is survived by three daughters, Dianne Morris and Linda Morrison, 
both of Mineral Wells and Marilyn Michael of Berkeley Springs; nine 
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, O. M. "Ted" Hicks; one 
daughter, Carol Lee Hicks; one grandson, Anthony "Tommy" Michael; one 
brother, A. R. Hardy; and one sister, Doris Pickens.
     Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion 
Baptist Church, Mineral Wells, with the Rev. Fred Hagedorn and the Rev. J. 
C. Foster Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church 
Cemetery.
     Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today at Leavitt Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg, and from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the church.
     Memorials may be made to Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, in 
c/o Mount Zion Baptist Church, Mineral Wells, W.Va. 26150.   

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"Sentinel" - June 5, 1989

WILEY H. HICKS
Died June 4, 1989

     Wiley H. Hicks, 65, of 39 Willowbrook Acres in Parkersburg, a builder, 
developer and interior designer, died Sunday at his home.
     He was born in Johnston County, N.C., a son of the late Herbert and 
Callie Whitley Hicks.      He served in the 109th Infantry Division in 
Germany during World War II and earned the Purple Heart and ETO ribbon. In 
1946, Hicks married Elouise Campbell, a native of St Marys and a graduate 
of Marshall College. They moved to Chapel Hill, N.C., where Hicks enrolled 
in the University of North Carolina. He graduated in 1950 with a bachelor's 
degree in political science and economics.
     They made Parkersburg their home in 1950, and in 1958, he organized 
the Wiley H. Hicks Co. Furniture Galleries. For 30 years, he operated the 
galleries and earned credentials from the American Society of Interior 
Designers.
     In 1961, he  built a Williamsburg brick building for the furniture 
galleries at 811 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna. He began developing 
residential, commercial and rental properties in 1970. In 1977, he 
organized the Centennial Development Co. and served as chief executive 
officer until his death.
     An avid golfer, he was a member of Parkersburg Country Club; Sea Pines 
Plantation Club, Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Virginia Seniors Golf 
Association and the Southern Seniors Golf Association.
     He was a member of Rotary Club of Parkersburg, the Greater Parkersburg 
Area Chamber of Commerce, the Days Inn Franchise Advisory Committee and the 
American Society of Interior Designers. He is survived by his wife of 43 
years, Elouise Campbell Hicks; four children, Terry Dorian of Bradenton, 
Fla.; Debbie Ellis of Atlanta, Ga.; Wiley Steven Hicks of Kill Devil Hills, 
N.C.; and Gregory Brent Hicks of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren, two 
step-grandchildren; two brothers, Clawson and Huey Hicks; and a half-
brother, Wade Whitley.
     He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Hicks; a half-brother, 
Howard Hicks; three half-sisters, Elsie Whitley, Aileen Johnson and Annie 
Stevens.
     The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Vaughan Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Richard Dooley officiating. Burial will be in 
Mount Olivet Cemetery.
     Friends can call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
     The family has asked that memorials be directed to Hospice Association 
of Greater Parkersburg, Area, P. O. Box 1465, Parkersburg, W.Va.
 
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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

HIGGINS INFANT
Died December 1921

     A still born baby was born unto Mr. and Mrs. Doc. Higgins at the 
Marietta Hospital on Tuesday of his week.  Mrs. Higgins is still in a 
critical condition, but was said to be resting well this morning. 

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"Sentinel" - February 3, 1989

CLAYTON HIGGINS
Died Feb 2, 1989

     Clayton Higgs, 47, of Route 1, St. Marys, died Thursday morning at his 
home.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Everett and Opal 
Bailey Higgins.  He attend Calvary Free Will Baptist Church and the 
Highland Community Church.
     He is survived by his wife, Dottie Wilson Pethtel Higgins; two 
brothers, Franklin D. Higgins of St. Marys and Francis Gale Higgins of 
Parkersburg; two sisters, Velma Barnard of St. Marys and Pvt. Rodney A. 
Pethtel of Fort Campbell, Ky.; and one stepgrandson.
     He is preceded in death by one brother.
     The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with the Rev. Martin L. Corbin and the Rev. Franklin Lambert 
officiating.  Burial will be in Maple Lane Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

DELBERT F. HIGGINS 
Born - March 8, 1909
Died - September 14, 1978 
Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Sunday, Sept. 17, 1978, 2 p.m. 
Officiating - Evang. Lawrence Gardner
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery

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"Sentinel" - September 6, 1990

FRANKLIN D. HIGGINS
Died Sep 5, 1990
 
"Tractor Accident Kills Pleasants County Farmer"County'

     Franklin D. Higgins, 57, of St. Marys was killed Wednesday in a farm 
tractor accident.
     The accident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on the Higgins farm 
in the Rock Run area of Pleasants County when his tractor overturned on 
him, said police. The cause of the accident is unknown.
     Higgins was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Everett and 
Opal Bailey Higgins.
     He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church and an employee of American 
Cyanamid Co., Willow Island Plant.
     He was a supervisor for Upper Ohio Valley Soil Co Conservation 
District, a member of the Future Farmers of America Council, president of 
the Pleasants County Farm Bureau, director of Region 6 Farm Bureau, a 
member of the Solid Waste Management Committee and a member of the OCAW 
Union.
     He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Winland Higgins; one daughter, 
Sheryl Byrd of St. Marys; one granddaughter; two sisters, Velma Barnard of 
St. Marys and Sharon Gilbert of Bunnlevel, N.C.; one brother, Francis G. 
Higgins of Parkersburg; several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by two brothers. The funeral will be 1 p.m. 
Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Revs. Franklin 
Lambert and Bud Corbin officiating. Burial will be in Maple Lane Cemetery 
at Hebron.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Friday.

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"Oracle" - September 30, 1998

GORDON WESLEY HIGGINS
Died Sep 25, 1998

     Gordon Wesley Higgins, 46, of Milwood, W.Va., died Sept. 25 at Jackson 
General Hosptial in Ripley.  He was born June 25, 1952, in Pleasants County 
to the late W. Wesley and Kathryn Higgins.  He had been a member of 
Ironworkers Local 818 of Pittsburgh and had been employed by Stewart and 
Inlow Construction Co of Hebron, O.
      He is survived by his wife, Donna Higgins; five sisters, Fonda 
Brothers, Evelyn Rupert and Marshal Felter, all of St. Marys, and JoAnn 
Skinner and Harriet Higgins of Belmont; one brother, Gerald Cox of St. 
Marys; several nieces and nephews; and three stepsons. 
     Services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with 
Chuck Boston officiating.  Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on Federal 
Ridge, Pleasants County.

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"Oracle" - October 7, 1982

HARRY W. HIGGINS
Died Sep 29, 1982

     Harry W. Higgins, 68, St. Marys, died Wednesday morning in St. 
Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
     He was born in Pleasants County,a son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth 
Kennedy Higgins.  He was a retired grocer, a member of the St. Marys 
Kiwanis Club, the American Grocer's Association, the Dewey Avenue Church of 
Christ and had served as a St. Marys city councilman.
     Surviving are his wife, Pauline Butler Higgins; a sister, Mrs. Elva 
Pitchford, parsons; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by nine brothers and a sister.
     Services will be Saturday, 1 p.m., at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home 
with evangelists Earl Stephens and Wirt Cook officiating.  Burial will be 
in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys.    

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of HARRY W. HIGGINS
Born - February 18, 1914 
Died - September 29, 1982 
Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Sat., Oct. 2, 1982, 
1 p.m. 
Officiating - Evang. Earl Stevens, Evang. Wirt Cook
Interment - IOOF 
 
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"Oracle" - October 13, 1977

IRIS WEST HIGGINS
Died Oct 10, 1977 

     Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Iris West Higgins, 
92, formerly of this city, which occurred Oct 10 at Golden Age Nursing 
Home. Seguin, Tex., after a long illness.
     She ws born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Frank and 
Columbia Core West.  She was married to the late Charles "Doc" Higgins.
     She is survived by her first and second cousins and attended the 
Church of God in Seguin.
     Graveside services were conducted Oct 12 by Groates Funeral Home in 
Guadaloupe Valley Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - June 3, 1982

JAMES "JIMMY" HIGGINS
Died May 27, 1982

     James "Jimmy" Higgins, 65, of St. Marys, an employee at the Farmers 
Supply Store, died at his work Thursday morning.
     He was a member of the Highland Grange and is survived by five 
sisters, Opal Mercer of East Liverpool, O., Rosie Davis of Newport, O., 
Kathleen Davis and Winnie Shingleton of St. Marys and Lulu Lewis of 
Parkersburg.
     The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home 
in St. Marys, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating.  Burial was in 
the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - October 30, 1992

JAMES W. HIGGINS
Died Oct 28, 1992

     James W. Higgins, 77, of Waverly, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's 
Hospital, following injuries sustained in a car-pedestrian accident Tuesday 
om Route 2.
     Higgins was a U.S. Marine veteran of World war II, and had retired 
from American Cyanamid after 26 years of service.  He was a member of the 
Fraternal Order of Eagles of Parkersburg.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Harry W. and Verna 
Cronin Higgins.
     He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sylvia "June" Jones Higgins; 
one son, James Ralph Higgins of St. Marys; one granddaughter, Diana Lynn 
Higgins of St. Marys; one sister, Edith Farson of St. Marys; and two 
brothers, Everett F. Higgins and Roy J. Higgins, both of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by one brother; and one sister.
     The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Waverly United Methodist 
Church, with the Rev. Michael Daniels and the Rev. Earl Perkins 
officiating.  Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery.
     Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday 
at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, and at the church one half hour 
prior to the services.

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"Sentinel" - October 27, 1995

KATHRYN V. HIGGINS
Died Oct 26, 1995

     Kathryn Virginia Higgins, 76, of Belmont died Thursday at St. Joseph's 
Hospital.
     Mrs. Higgins was a member of Zoar Baptist Church.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Jefferson and 
Elizabeth Cox Wilson.
     She is survived by two sons, Garold Cox and Gorden Higgins, both of 
St. Marys; five daughters, Evelyn Rupert and Marsha Felter, both of St. 
Marys, Harriett Higgins and Joann Skinner, both of Belmont, and Fonda 
Brothers of Shultz; two sisters, June Sauers of St. Marys and Alice Little 
of New Cumberland; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-
grandchildren and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wesley Higgins, in 
1978, three grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers.
     Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with Evangelist Bob Eddy officiating.  Burial will be in Mount 
Pleasant Cemetery, Federal Ridge, Pleasants County.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today and 9 
a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 
           
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"Oracle" - Jan 8, 1981

MRS. NELLIE CROSS HIGGINS
Died Dec 29, 1980

     Mrs. Nellie Cross Higgins, 67, of St Marys, died last Monday morning 
at St Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
     She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Joseph and 
Janie Bell Cross.  She was an associate member of the Retired Teachers 
Association.
     She is survived by two daughters, Rita Higgins and Peggy Higgins, both 
at home; a son, Charles Higgins of Eastlake, O.; a stepsister, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Baney of Wheeling; a stepbrother, Walter Ambrose of West 
Alexander, Pa.; three grandsons and a granddaughter.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Higgins, and a 
brother.
     The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mount Pleasant 
Church with the Rev Archie Fetty and the Rev Charles McKnight officiating.  
Burial was in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
     The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St Marys was in charge of 
arrangements.

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"Sentinel" - January 2, 1988

NORMAN HIGGINS* 
Died Dec 31, 1987

     Norman Higgins, 53, of Route 39, St. Marys, died Thursday evening at 
his residence following an extended illness.
     He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Charley and Mary Lucas 
Higgens.  He was a member of the Willow Island Baptist Church and was an 
employee of the city of St. Marys.
     He is survived by his wife, Shirley Noland Higgens; three sons, 
Michael Higgens, David Higgens and Joseph Higgens, all of St Marys; four 
daughters, Mary Higgens, Cheryl Higgens, Teresa Nichols and Kathy Taylor, 
all of St. Marys; a sister Dorothy Tucker of St. Marys and eight 
grandchildren.
     The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home St. 
Marys, with the Rev. Harold Tracewell officiating and burial in the Mount 
Pleasant Cemetery in Pleasants County.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.

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"Sentinel" - September 22, 1998

RALPH P. HIGGINS
Died Sep 21, 1998

     Ralph P. Higgins, 83, of Vienna, died Sept. 21, 1998, at Camden-Clark 
Memorial hospital.
     He was born in Pleasants County.  He was retired from the O. Ames Co. 
of Parkersburg.  He formerly worked for the Parkersburg Country Club as 
grounds superintendent.  He was also a member of the St. John's United 
Methodist Church of Vienna, where he served as caretaker for 39 years.
     Survivors include one son, James P. of Cincinnati; one daughter, 
Amanda "Mandy" Anthony of Vienna; two sisters, Marybelle Manzo of 
Parkersburg and Catherine Grose of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; five grandchildren, 
Chris and Amy Anthony, and Perry, Lauren and Bill Higgins.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Anna Stout Higgins; 
and his wife, Bessie Corns Higgins, in 1997.
     Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's United Methodist 
Church, the Rev. Michael Amory officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview 
Cemetery, Williamstown.

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"Leader" - March 28, 1998

ROY J. HIGGINS
Died March 25, 1998

     Roy J. Higgins, 73, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died March 25 at Webster 
County Memorial Hospital in Webster Springs, W.Va.
     He was born May 15, 1924 in Pleasants County to the late Harry W. and 
Verna Cronin Higgins.  He was a member of Willow Island Baptist Church, a 
US Navy veteran of World War II and retired from American Cyanamid after 30 
years of service.
     He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lucille McHenry Higgins; one 
daughter, Marsha Dearth and her husband Donald of Parkersburg; three 
grandchildren, Jason Higgins of Fairmont, Shannon Higgins Clay of Swanton, 
Md., and Christopher Dearth of Bloomington, Ind.; two great-grandchildren; 
one sister, Edith Farson of St. Marys; one brother, Everett Higgins of St., 
Marys; and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Roy Douglas Higgins; two 
brothers, Fred and James Higgins; and two sisters, Mabel Bennett and Eva 
Higgins.
     Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Willow Island Baptist Church 
with pastor Ron Branch officiating.  Burial will be in Willow island 
Cemetery.
     Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home and 
noon-1 p.m. at the church.      

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"Oracle" - February 20, 1991

RUTH CAROL HIGGINS
Died Feb 17, 1991

     Ruth Carol Higgins, 61, Route 1, Waverly, died Sunday, Feb 17, at 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of Lottie E. Wilson Putnam of 
Waverly, and the late Roy Lee Putnam, who died in 1983.  She was a lifelong 
homemaker and was a member of the First Christian Church of Parkersburg and 
the Shiloh Community Association.
     In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 30 years, 
Robert G. Higgins; two sons, David A. Higgins of Parkersburg and Kent E. 
Higgins of Steubenville; two daughters, Jaqueline Andrews of Madison, O., 
and Bonnita Herringer of Sunbury, O; three sisters, Betty J. Allman of 
Mineral Wells, Violet F. Blair of Marietta, and Delores M. Morris of 
Belmont; seven stepgrandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. G. William Wolford officiating.  Burial was in 
Shiloh United Methodist Cemetery.   

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"Sentinel" - December 23, 1993

WAYNE E. HIGGINS
Died Dec 21, 1993

     Wayne E. Higgins, 64, of Route 39, St. Marys, died Tuesday at St. 
Joseph's Hospital.
     He was a farmer.
     He was born in Pleasnts County, a son of the late Clarence S. and 
Luetta Huggins Higgins.
     He is survived by three sisters, Grace Seese of Flushing, Ohio, Louise 
Goldsmith of East Liverpool, Ohio, and Cleda Colvin of Steubenville, Ohio; 
and several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, William J. Higgins; and three 
sisters, Loretta Keesecker, Verna Lowther and Pearl Colvin.
     Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Franklin Simons officiating.  Burial will be 
in Shawnee Cemetery, Pleasants County.  
    
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"Oracle" - Mar 4, 1982

WILLIAM [BUN] HIGGINS
Died Mar 2, 1982

     William (Bun) Higgins, 78, of St. Marys, died Tuesday morning at St. 
Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
     He was born in St. Marys, son of the late Albert and Ella Shingleton 
Higgins. He was a retired Quaker State employee with 35 years service. 
After retirement, he was a dispatcher for the City Police Department for 
several years and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
     Surviving are his wife, Hattie Smith Higgins; a son, Danny Higgins of 
Nine Mile; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Betty) Eddy of Belmont, Mrs. 
French (Nellie) Wagner of St. Marys and Mrs. Larry (Mary) Nichols of 
Columbus, O.; a sister, Mrs. Iva Zuckett of Cleveland, O.; 11 grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by two wives, two brothers and three sisters.
     Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter 
Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Cecil Weatherholt and Evang. Jess 
Nutter officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. 

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"Oracle" - Mar 13, 1986

WILLIAM F. HIGGINS
Died Feb 28, 1986

     William F. Higgins of Fairview Rd., Rt. 1, Chester, died Friday, Feb. 
28, at his home following a brief illness.
     He was born April 24, 1929, at St. Marys.  He had been a resident of 
the Chester area since 1947 and was retired from the Crucible Steel Co. 
after 26 years of service.
     Survivors include his mother, Opal L. (Higgins) Mercer of East 
Liverpool, O.; his wife, Rose E. (Mercer) Higgins of Chester; five  sons, 
Charles T. Higgins of West Point, William F. Higgins Jr. and David Higgins 
of Chester, Robert J. Higgins of Cullman, Ala., and Mark S. Higgins of 
Chester; three daughters, Veronica Louk and Terry Wells of Chester and 
Sandra Jimboy of Clinton, Okla.; one brother, Robert Higgins of East 
Liverpool, O.; and one sister, Eleanor Powell of Parkersburg; and 15 
grandchildren.
     Services were held Monday, March 3, at the Arner Funeral Chapel in 
Chester, with the Rev. Tim Conrad of the Newell Methodist Church 
officiating.  Burial was in the Shadow Lawn Memorial Garden at Newell. 

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"Sentinel" - February 16, 1989

SADA DOAK HIGGS
Died Feb 12, 1989

     Sada Doak Higgs, 83, of Napa, Calif., a former Tyler County resident, 
died Sunday in Napa.
     She was born in Lima, W.Va., a daughter of the late Dorcey and Sarah 
White Doak. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Church of Christ, 
Napa. 
     She is survived by her husband, Dee Higgs; a brother, Alva Harold Doak 
of Middlebourne; two half brothers, Ronald Doak of North Carolina; four 
sisters, Fay Doak of Middlebourne, Mary Stackpole of Kalamazoo, Mich., Ina 
Perrine of Akron, Ohio, and Ida Pearl Houston of Long Beach, Calif.; a half 
sister, Lois Jean Case of Toronto, Ohio; a stepsister, Edna Pierce of 
Weirton.
     She was preceded in death by her husbands, Manuel Fernandez, Brich 
Brackett and Fay Ayers; two brothers and two sisters.
     The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Furbee Funeral Home, 
Middlebourne, with the Evangelist Gordon Price officiating.  Burial will be 
in White Cemetery, Lima, W.Va.
     Friends may call at the funeral home Friday 3-4 and 7-9 p.m. 

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"Oracle" - August 26, 1992

OPAL L. HILDEBRANDT
Died Aug 18, 1992

     Mrs. Opal Locke Hildebrandt, 81, of Rt. 39, St. Marys, died Aug. 18 at 
the Community hospital in Lancaster, Pa.
     Mrs. Hildebrandt was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late 
Namon and Theadoshia Hooper Locke.  She had spent most of her life in 
Pleasants County.
     Mrs. Hildebrandt is survived by a daughter, Doris Joseph of Las Vegas, 
Nev.; nine grandchildren including Jack E. Evans Jr. of Vienna; Brenda 
Shrader, South Port, NC; Linda Brown of Deland, Fla.; Christine Steele of 
Calif.; and Dominick Czetil of Parkersburg, Pa.; two sister-in-laws, Helen 
Locke of Alverson, Pa. and Mildred Locke of Baltimore; and several nieces 
and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Smokey" Hildebrandt 
in 1983; one son, Jack E. Evans Sr. in 1990; and three brothers, Carlton, 
Harold and Edward Locke.
     Burial was held Sunday at the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. 
Jack Neilson officiating.
  
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"News" - January 1, 1992

ELSIE LOE HILEY
Died Dec 31, 1991

     WEST UNION - Elsie Loe Hiley, 84, a resident of New Martinsville 
Health Care Center, formerly of Middlebourne, died Dec 31, 1991, at the 
center.
     She was born in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Edward H. and Roxie 
McCullough Dotson.  She was the former co-owner/operator of Hiley's Motel 
in Parkersburg and was a member of Arnold's Creek Christian Church.
     She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Orean (Dayda) Ferrebee of 
Weirton and Mrs. Quinton (Barbara) Davis of Middlebourne; two sisters, 
Nancy Williamson of Greenwood and Corma Buck of Parkersburg; 15 
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde R. Montgomery, 
in 1965; and her second husband, Raymond Hiley, in 1969; two sons, Edward 
F. Montgomery and George R. Montgomery; and two brothers, Francis Dotson 
and Hermon Dotson.
     Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Friday at the Spurgeon Funeral 
Home, West Union, with the Rev. Lemoyne Horner officiating.  Burial will 
follow in the Masonic Memorial Park, West Union.

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PATRICIA A. HILGENBERG
Died Dec 23, 1993

     Patricia S. (Williams) Hilgenberg, age 59, of Lancaster, passed away 
Thursday, December 23, at her home.  Survived by two daughters, Cathie 
(Rick) Green and Heidi (John) Humphrey, both of Lancaster; one son, Greg 
(Cindy) Hilgenberg of N.J.; six grandchildren; two sisters; two brothers; 
one sister-in-law; many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by husband 
Ralph D. "Skip" Hilgenberg.  Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. 
Paul Lutheran Church, Lancaster.  Burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, 
Lancaster.  Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Sheridan 
Funeral Home, Lancaster, and one hour before service at the church Monday.  
Memorials to Hospice Association of Fairfield County.    
     
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RALPH HILGENBERG
Died Jan 7, 1989

     Ralph D. (Skip) Hilgenburg, age 62, of 716 N. Mt. Pleasant Ave. 
Lancaster, Oh.  Passed away Wednesday morning, Crestview Manor Nursing 
Home.  Retired Salesman.  Veteran of WW II.  Member of St. Paul's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lancaster and American Legion Post No 11, 
Lancaster.  Survived by his wife, Patricia A.; son and daughter-in-law, 
Greg and Cindy Hilgenberg, Whitehouse, N. J.; daughters and sons-in-law, 
Cathie and Rick Green, Lancaster, Heidi and John Humphrey, Lancaster; 6 
grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Virginia Menda, Springfield, Oh. Funeral 
service will be Friday, 1 p.m., St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Lancaster.  Rev. Phillip A. Gardner officiating.  Burial Floral Hills 
Memorial Gardens, Lancaster.  Military service will be conducted at the 
graveside by American Legion and V.F.W.  Friends may call at the Sheridan 
Funeral Home, 222 S. Columbus St. Lancaster, Oh., 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday 
and at the church 1 hour prior to service.  Family suggests memorial 
donations to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.   

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"Oracle" - April 5, 1995

DELPHIA WILSON HILL
Died March 22, 1995

     Delphia Wilson Hill, 93, of Ocean Springs, Miss., died March 22 at 
Ocean Springs Hospital.
     She was born in Wick, a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Mary L. 
Sandy Wilson.  She was retired from Colin Anderson Center with the foster 
grandparents program and was formerly a one-room school teacher in rural 
Tyler County.  She was also formerly employed with Marble King in Paden 
City for several years.  She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist 
Church.
     Surviving are two daughters, Helen Core of Seguin, Texas, and Martha 
Biddix of Ocean Springs, Miss.; one sister, Margie Jones of Ashland, Ky.; 
six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Roseman "Pete" Hill in 1965; 
and two brothers.
     Services were held at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Darrel 
Gooden officiating.  Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.    
          
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"Oracle" - Mar 23, 1972

ETHAN E. HILL
Died Mar 14, 1972

     Mrs. Ruth L. Hill, 66, Marietta Rt 5, died March 14 in Selby General 
Hospital.
     She was born Oct 21, 1905 at Newell's Run, Newport Twp, a daughter of 
the late Jacob and Chloe Thompson Schultheis.
     On Aug 27, 1925, she married Ethan E. Hill, who survives.  Their only 
daughter, Freda May Hill, died in infancy.
     Four brothers, Robert and Darrell Schultheis, both of Marietta; Dayton 
Schultheis, Logan and Harold Schultheis, Sardis, survive, with four 
sisters, Mrs. Oma Bogard, Mrs. Otis Bayless of Marietta, and Mrs. Lar- 
Gale, Jefferson City, Mo.  
     Mrs. Hill was a charter member and treasurer of the WS- of Hill's 
United Methodist Church.
     Funeral services were held Friday at Doudna & McClu-- Funeral Home 
with the Rev Lundy Hooten officiating.  Burial was in Valley Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - October 5, 1989

V. G. "VIC" HILL
Died Oct 2, 1989

     Victor G. "Vic" Hill, 73, of 100 Sacra Via, Marietta, died early 
Monday morning at Marietta Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
     He was born in Newport, a son of the late Kirk and Lulu Poole Hill.  
He lived in the Marietta area most of his life and had worked at the M&O 
Dredging Co., out of Pittsburgh, Pa.  He was later employed by the U.S. 
Corps of Engineers for 36 years, having worked at the repair station in 
Marietta, Lock No. 17 and later at the Willow Island Lock and Dam retiring 
in 1982.  He had been a member of Company A 166th Infantry National Guard, 
member of the Beech Grove United Methodist Church at Newell's Run, 
Fraternal Order of Eagles 458, Moose Lodge 1823, BPO Elks Lodge 477, 
Marietta Shrine Club, Washington County  Fish and Game Association, Harmar 
Lodge 390 F& AM, American Union Chapter 1, Marietta Council 78 and 
Commandry 50, The ancient and accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge 
and the Aladi Temple of Columbus.
     He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Barth Hill; one 
daughter, Peggy Ann Neumann of Yorktown Heights, N.Y.; three grandchildren, 
Robert Neumann Jr. of Stanford Conn., Patrick Neumann with the U.S. Marines 
stationed in California, and Jennifer Anne Neumann of Yorktown Heights, 
N.Y.; one brother, Gerald Hill of Newells Run, O.
     He was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Hill.
     Services were held Wednesday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & 
Peoples Funeral Home.  Burial was in the East Lawn Memorial Park.
     Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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"Oracle" - September 23, 1992

WILEY HILL
Died Sep 15, 1992

   Wiley Hill, 76, of Cougar Street, New Matamoras, and formerly of 
Brownsville, Monroe County, O., died Sept 15 at his residence.
     He was born in Monroe County to the late George R. and Mima Ann Piatt 
Hill.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and had retired from the 
Monroe County division of the Ohio Department of transportation.  He was a 
member of the Brownsville Church of Christ.
     Surviving are his wife, Luzetta P. Scott Hill of New Matamoras; two 
daughters, Clarice L. Byers of Newport and Kathryn M. Martino of 
Philadelphia; one brother, Wayne Hill of Mantua, O.; four grandchildren; 
and one great-grandchild.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, Wilfred A. Hill.
     Services were Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield with 
burial in the Matamoras Cemetery with full military rites.       
     
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"Oracle" - January 29, 1992

MARY S. HILLIARD
Died Jan 11, 1992

     Mary Sunderman Hilliard, 88, of 1730 State Route, 344, Salem, O., died 
Jan. 11 in Salem Community Hospital after a long illness.
     Mrs. Hilliard was born June 5, 1903, in St. Marys, a daughter of Isaac 
and Lettie Varner Birkhimer.  She was an emergency room supervisor for 25 
years at Central Clinic Hospital in Salem before retiring in 1970.  She was 
a member of Columbiana Christian Church.
     Her first husband, Howard Sunderman, died Sept. 26, 1977.
     Besides her husband, Walter, whom she married in 1979, she is survived 
by three sons, Julean Sunderman of Ellenton, Fla.; William Sunderman of 
Salem and Raymond L. Sunderman of New garden; four daughters, Mrs. Sara 
Hippely and Mrs. Margaret Helmick, both of Salem, and Mrs. Virginia Hull 
and Mrs. Nancy Lewis, both of Lisbon; two stepsons, Ray Hilliard of Salem 
and Donald Hilliard  of Tacoma, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Faye Burton of 
Payson, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Nell Davis of New Middletown, O., and Mrs. 
Hazel McKeene of Lexington, Ky.; 18 grandchildren; and 30 great-
grandchildren.  She is also survived by two nieces of St. Marys, Sally Roby 
and Evelyn Stanley.
     She was preceded in death by two sosters, Mrs. Virginia Whetsell and 
Mrs. Iva Hilliard, and two brothers, Wayne and Harry Birkhimer.
    Funeral services were held Jan 14 at Stark Memorial.  Burial was in 
Highland Church Cemetery, Salem, O.
           
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"Sentinel" - April 1, 1988

EDNA O. HINDS
Died March 31, 1988

     Edna O. Hinds, 85, of St. Marys, died Thursday afternoon in the 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Hospital.
     She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Randolph and 
Nancy Masters Hart.  She was a member of the George St. Church of Christ.  
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
     She is survived by one daughter, Mildred Campbell of St. Marys; four 
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
     The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home, St. Marys, with Evangelist William Butterfield officiating.  Burial 
will be in the Cloverdale Cemetery, Pleasants County.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
     
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"Oracle" - Aug 19, 1982

JACOB HINDS
Died Aug 10, 1982

     Jacob (Jake) Hinds, 87, died last week at Waverland, Miss.
     He was born in 1895 in Pleasants County, a son of the late John and 
Jane Hinds.
     Survivors include a sister, Ruie Sunderman of Texas; a son, John Hinds 
of Waverland, Miss.; a daughter, Ruie Pearl Edingham of South Carolina.
     He was preceded in death by his wife and a grandson.
     Services were conducted Aug 13 at the Riemann Funeral Home, and burial 
was in St. Louis, Miss.
  
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"Oracle" - July 4, 1985

AUGUSTA RIGGS HINES
Died June 12, 1985

     Mrs. Augusta Riggs Hines, 104, of Salmon Idaho, died at a nursing home 
in Idaho Falls, where she had resided since August.
     She was born March 13, 1881, in St. Marys, daughter of George W. and 
Rebecca Reynolds Riggs, and was the last surviving member of a family of 
four daughters and two sons.
     A graduate of Mountain State College in Parkersburg, she went to 
Salmon as a young woman to visit relatives and met Philip Edward Hines, a 
native of Virginia and superintendent of the Blackbird lead-mining 
property.  They were married Nov 5, 1905, in St. Marys.  He and their son, 
Edward, are deceased.
     Mrs. Hines had worked as a legal secretary for several lawyers and a 
judge in Salmon.  She had belonged to the Order of Eastern Star, Hugh 
Duncan Chapter 2, since 1906 and was a charter member of the Salmon Chapter 
of the Daughters of the American Revolution and charter member of the 
Daughters of the Nile in Boise.
     Her funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. June 14 at the Jones and Casey 
Funeral Home in Salmon, with the Rev. Wilfred Keele officiating.  Burial 
was in the Salmon Cemetery, with six Masons as pallbearers and a 
ritualistic service conducted by the Eastern Star. 

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"Oracle" - April 2, 1987

MRS. SAMUEL (DORA) HINES SR
Died Mar 27, 1987

     Dora D. Hines, 89, of Lumberport, died at 11:45 p.m., Friday in United 
Hospital Center, Lumberport.
     She was born June 17, 1897, in Nicholas County, a daughter of the late 
David Henry and Florence H. Hutchison Pletcher.
     Her husband, Samuel H. Hines Sr., preceded her in death.
     She is survived by one son, Samuel H. Hines Jr., Quiet Dell; six 
daughters, Mrs. William (Helen) Brookover, Clarksburg, Mrs. Mary Hines, 
Lumberport, Mrs. June Snodgrass, Asheboro, N.C., Mrs. Luster Smith, 
Elizabeth, N.J., Mrs. James (Dorothy) Tucker, Green River, Wyo., and Mrs. 
David (Patricia) Mays, St. Marys; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Fox and Mrs. 
Gertrude Riggs, both of Summerville; one brother, French Pletcher, 
Columbus, O.; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-
grandchildren.
     Mrs. Hines had been a member of the Lumberport Baptist Church for 67 
years.  She was a charter member of Unit 24, Carl Evans Robey Post, The 
American Legion, Lumberport, a former 4-H leader and formerly a member of 
the Extension Homemakers.  She was also a member of Rhodendron Auxiliary, B 
& O Veterans and the Auxiliary to Stonewall Barracks, Veterans of World War 
I.
     Services were held Wednesday with the Rev. Gary Martin officiating.  
Interment was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens near Quiet Dell.  Harmer 
Funeral Home in Shinnston was in charge of arrangements. 

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MRS. JOHN HINES
Died August 15, 1915

     The sudden death of Elizabeth, wife of John Hines of Greens Run, was a 
very great shock to her family and friends.
     She was apparently in her usual health on Sunday, August 15, and after 
eating supper went out on the front porch to rest a bit.  Suddenly she 
called out that it was getting dark, and her husband barely reached her 
when she died.
     She was born February 13, 1833 and was therefore 82 years, 6 months 
and 15 days old.  She was twice married, having by her first marriage one 
daughter, Mrs. E. J. Glascow, and by her second marriage, Mrs. Charles 
Illingworth, both of whom survive her, as also her husband and her step-
daughter, Mrs. Chas. Barry.  Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Glasow now are in 
California, while Mrs. Illingworth resides in St. Marys.
     She is also survived by one brother, Samuel White, of this city.
     Funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday afternoon by 
Rev. C. E. Fogle, and the interment was made in the St. Marys Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - January 1, 1986

ALBERT E. HINTERER
Died Dec 20, 1986

     Albert E. Hinterer, 84, of New Milton, died Saturday, Dec. 20 in 
United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, following an extended illness.
     He was born Sec 24, 1901, in Doddridge County, son of the late Frank 
M. and Christina Fisher Hinterer. He was a self-employed retired timberman, 
farmer, stockman and member of St. Johannes Lutheran Church at St. Clara.  
He was also a 50-year member of the Doddridge County Farm Bureau at West 
Union.
      He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. John (Mildred) Poling, 
Marietta, O., Mrs. Robert (Jean) Ruckman of St. Marys and Mrs. Robert 
(Arlene) Pope of Camden; four sisters, Alma Hinter and Frances Krenn, both 
of West Union, Freda Erwin of New Milton and Wilma Alkire of Slanesville; 
two brothers, Carl Hinter of Williamstown and Ernest Hinter of New Milton; 
10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Cornell Hinterer, in 1986; 
one son, Howard C. Hinterer, in 1984; and one infant sister. 
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the St. Johannes 
Church, St. Clara, with student Pastor Ralph Hammer officiating.  Burial 
was in the West Union Masonic Memorial Park. 

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"Oracle" - April 19, 1984

HOWARD C. HINTERER
Died Apr 11, 1984

     Howard C. Hinterer, 58, Rt. 1, New Milton, died at United Hospital 
Center in Clarksburg last Wednesday morning after a long illness.
     He was born in Doddridge County, son of Albert E. Hinterer of New 
Milton and the late Laura Gray Hinterer.  He was a member of St. Johannes 
Lutheran Church at Saint Clara, Doddridge County, was a 30-year member of 
the Doddridge County Farm Bureau, a director of the West Union Bank, 
chairman of the Doddridge County Park Board, member of the Pennsboro Aerie, 
Fraternal Order of Eagles, was a Navy veteran of World War II, a farmer, 
and a well tender for Consolidated Gas Transmission Corp.
     He is survived by his wife, Dolores Trent Hinterer; two sons, Phillip 
C. and Craig L. Hinterer, at home; a daughter, Phyllis Hinterer, at home; 
three sisters, Mildred Poling of Veto Lake, Jean Ruckman of St. Marys and 
Arlene Pope of Camden.
     The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at St. Johannes Lutheran 
Church in Saint Clara, with the Rev. B. B. Maurer and Mark Billow 
officiating.  Burial was in West Union Masonic Memorial Park.
     The Spurgeon Funeral Home in West Union was in charge of arrangements.
     The family requested that in lieu of other remembrances memorials be 
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"Sentinel" - January 29, 1990

NORMAN E. HINZMAN
Died Jan 27, 1990

     Norman Eugene Hinzman, 48, of Route 5, Clarksburg, died Saturday at 
Americare-Salem Nursing Home in Salem after an extended illness.
     He was born in Ritchie County, son of the late Louis Earl Hinzman and 
Wanda Gross Hinzman Underwood of Annmore.  He worked for Broughton Foods 
Co. for 18 years and worked last for Riffle Camper Sales as a service 
manger.
     He is survived by his stepmother, Lucille Hinzman of Weston; his wife 
of 28 years, Loretta Jean Sampson Hinzman; one son, Norman Todd Hinzman at 
home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patrick and Carla Denean Morrison of 
West Milford, and Dwayne and Sharmin Burnside of Charlotte, N.C.; two 
brothers, Billy O'Neil Hinzman of St. Marys, and Denver Hinzman of 
Bridgeport; two sisters, Shaton Hukill of Bridgeport, and Maria Hinzman of 
Nutterfork; two grandchildren, Cory Todd Hinzman and Danielle Nichole 
Burnside; two stepsisters, Marilyn Peterson of Glenville and Junallie 
Kinkel of Akron.
     The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakmound Evangelical 
Congregational Church at Clarksburg, with the Rev. O. D. Harmon and the 
Rev. Thomas P. Horne officiating.  Burial will be in Harrisville IOOF 
Cemetery.
     Friends may call at Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, Clarksburg, from 7-9 
p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.     

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"Oracle" - Aug 11, 1983

GAYLE HISAM
Died Aug 6, 1983

     Gayle Hisam, 65, of Friendly, died Saturday evening at the 
Sistersville Hospital.
     He was born in Tyler County, Nov. 7, 1907, the son of the late John 
and Ila Patterson Hisam.
     He was a member of the Church of Christ, a World War II veteran and 
the American Legion Post 67.  He was retired from Union Carbide 
Corporation.
     He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Wells Hisam; three sons, Gene, 
Larry and Garry, all of Rt. 1, Friendly; and one granddaughter, Pam Hisam.
     Services were held Tuesday at the Eckels Funeral Home in Sistersville.  
Burial was in the Friendly Cemetery, with military graveside memorial 
services. 

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"Oracle" - June 20, 1990

GEORGE R. HISSAM
Died June 13, 1990

     George R. Hissam, 79, of Alma, died June 13 at the Ohio Valley Medical 
Center, Wheeling.
     He was born in Addonis, W.Va., a son of the late Sam and Eunice 
Hissam.  He ws a retired maintenance supervisor at Wheeling Pittsburgh 
Steel Co.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the 
Big Run Methodist Church, Alma.
     He is survived by his wife, Freda Nichols Hissam; one sister, Bernice 
Parr of Ben's Run; and two brothers, Ben Hissam of Kissimimee, Fla., and 
Sam Hissam of Wyoming, Mich.
     Services were Friday at the Furbee Funeral Home, Alma, with the Rev. 
Louise Baker officiating.  Burial was in the Beechwood Cemetery, Alma.

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"Leader" - February 4, 1984

GLADYS M. HISSAM
Died Jan 31, 1984

     Gladys Mae Hissam, 83, of Rt. 1, Friendly, died Tuesday evening, Jan 
31, at Sistersville General Hospital, Sistersville.
     She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late John Ira and 
Rhoda Meredith Kelley.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church and 
had owned and operated Hissam's Cabins for 50 years at Little West 
Virginia, Tyler County.
     Survivors include her stepmother, Mary Haught Kelley of Sistersville; 
sons, Bernard Hissam of Parkersburg, Bill and Emil Hissam of Sistersville, 
Kenneth Hissam of Naples, Fla., Harold Hissam of Chagrin Falls, O., and Jim 
Hissam of Moundsville; one daughter, Mrs. Herman (Wanda) Koerber of Paden 
City; two brothers, Earl Kelley of Sistersville and Paul Kelley of 
Henderson; one sister, Nora Kelley of Sistersville; 28 grandchildren and 12 
great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Hissam, in 1978.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Eckels Funeral Home in 
Sistersville.  The Rev. Gail Smith officiated, and burial was in Paden 
Memorial Park, Paden City.  

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"Oracle" - November 28, 1990

CHARLES E. HISSOM
Died Nov 1, 1990

     Charles "Pete" E. Hissom, 71, of Mentor, 0., died Nov. 1 at his home.
     He was born July 4, 1919, in St. Marys and had lived in West Virginia 
before moving to Mentor 34 years ago.  He was a 1938 graduate of St. Marys 
High School.
     He retired as a machinist from the former Cleveland Crane and 
Engineering in Wickliff with more than 30 years of service and was a World 
War II Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of North Mentor Centenary 
Church and Quarter Century Club with Cleveland Crane and Engineering and 
formerly served on the Mentor Fire Department as a captain for 26 years.
     Survivors include his wife. Betty (Baker); two sons, Randy of 
Nazareth, Pa. and Rick of Coconut Creek. Fla.; one daughter. Mrs. Leonard 
(Becky) Bieder of Mentor; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
     He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
     Funeral services were held Nov. 4 with the Rev. Martha Mathatas of 
North Mentor Centenary Church and the Rev. Barbara Rosenberry officiating. 
Burial was in Mentor.
     The family suggests contributions to the church memorial fund or 
Hospice of the Western Reserve Inc., 5786 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060.

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MISS MILLIE HISSOM
Died November 1917

     Miss Millie Hissom departed this life on Tuesday evening at her home 
on Washington street after a lingering illness.  The funeral will be held 
on Friday afternoon at 2:30.  She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
John L. Hissom of this city, one sister, Mrs. J. B. Horner, Washington, 
Pa., and two brothers, Wm. C. of this city and Olin S. Hissom of the U. S. 
Army stationed at Camp Lee, Va.  

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"Oracle" - April 16, 1997

NELLE RUSSELL HISSOM
Died April 8, 1997

     Nelle Russell Hissom, 99, of Springfield, Mo., and formerly of St. 
Marys, died April 8 in Springfield.
     She was born in Noblestown, Pa., to the late Alexander and Margaret 
Lambing Russell.  She was a 1915 graduate of St. Marys High School and 
possibly the oldest living alumnus.  She was a member of American Post 79 
Ladies Auxiliary, St. Marys Chapter 31 of the Order of the Eastern Star and 
Grace Episcopal Church in St. Marys.
     She is survived by one son, James O. Hissom of Cincinnati; three 
granddaughters, Judy Billings and Janice Hendrix, both of Springfield, and 
Jill Kendle of Fort worth, Texas; one sister, Audrey McCarrier of Wichita, 
Kan.; and seven great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin S. Hissom, in 1968; 
five brothers; and five sisters.
     Services were Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev William 
Reed Wood, Jr. officiating.  Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the McCollum Fund, Grace 
Episcopal Church, 317 Riverside Drive, St. Marys, WV 26170.
       
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"Sentinel" - March 29, 1994

BARBARA HIVELY
Died Mar 27, 1994

     Barbara Quigley Hively, 68, of St. Marys, died Sunday at her residence 
after an extended illness.
     Mrs. Hively was a graduate of Marietta High School and attended 
Marietta College.  She was formerly employed at American Cyanamid Federal 
Credit Union.  She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity and Grace 
Episcopal Church, St. Marys.
     She was born in Marietta, a daughter of the late Fulton H. and 
Margaret H. Woodford Quigley.
     She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Wolfe of St. 
Marys; one grandson, Micheal Joseph Wolfe, of St. Marys; one sister, Mary 
Helen Milligan of McConnelsville; one brother, James Quigley of Marietta; 
five nieces; and one nephew.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Snowden Hively, in 
1989; one infant son, David Russell Hively; and one sister, Sara Kackley.
     Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Willow Island 
Cemetery, Willow Island, with the Rev. Hayward Perkey officiating.
     There will be no visitation.
     Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
     Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys.
      
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"Sentinel" - December 20, 1989

C. SNOWDEN HIVELY
Died Dec 19, 1989

     C. Snowden Hively, 60, of St. Marys, died Tuesday morning at his 
residence.
     He was born in Belmont, a son of the late Russell Hively and Garnett 
Russell Owens.  He was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church, St. Marys, 
and retired from American Cyanamid after 35 years of service.
     He is survived by his wife, Barbara Quigley Hively; one daughter, 
Elizabeth Anne "Betsey" Wolfe of St. Marys; one grandson, Michael Joseph 
Wolfe of St. Marys; three aunts, Alberta Adams of Belmont, Louise Ruckman 
of Odessa, Texas and Mary Russell of Waverly.
     He is preceded in death by one son, David R. Hively; stepfather, 
Donzil Owens.
     The funeral willne held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home with the Rev. Hayward Perkey officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Willow Island Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m.

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"Sentinel" - May 14, 1994

LARRY JAMES HIVELY
Died May 12, 1994

     James Hively, 56, of 1314 20th St., Vienna, died Thursday evening at 
his residence following an extended illness.
     Hively was a U.S. veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He was produce 
manager for Darrel's IGA, Parkersburg, for the past 10 years and was 
formerly employed by the Marietta Food Center and Bud's Market in Belpre. 
He was a member of the Marietta Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #458.
     He was born in Spencer, a son of Homer Hively and the late Norma 
Miller Hively.
     In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, June Bonnett 
Hively; two sons, Larry J. Hively II, and John Wesley Hively, both of 
Vienna; four brothers, Edward Hively of Norfolk, Va., David Hively of 
Vienna, William Hively of Belmont and Timothy Hively of Ohio; two sisters, 
Loretta Fette of Conyers, Ga. and Rebecca Hersman of Parkersburg; one 
grandson Joshua Ryan of Lowell; and several nieces and nephews.
     The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, at Leavitt Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Conrad Lowe officiating. Burial will be in 
Sunset Memory Gardens, with military graveside rites by American Legion 
Post #15.

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"Oracle" - July 2, 1987

BETTY C. HOALCRAFT
Died June 29, 1987

     Betty Elizabeth Craig Hoalcraft, 51, of 206 1/2 Maple St., Marietta, 
died Monday afternoon in Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     She was born in Washington County to the late Almer and Grace Davis 
Craig.  She had spent most of her life in this area and was employed by 
Vogue-Swift Cleaners for 25 years.  She attended Bethel Lighthouse Church.
     She is survived by her husband, Emmett Jackson Hoalcraft, whom she 
married June 19, 1960; one son, William Jackson Hoalcraft, at home; three 
brothers, Ralph Craig and Leonard Hoalcraft, both of Marietta, and Don 
Craig of St. Marys; two sisters Mrs. Howard (Edna) Lee of Sarahville, Ohio, 
and Grace Brenneman of Sistersville; and several nieces and nephews.
     Services will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the McClure-Schafer Funeral 
Home in Marietta.  Burial will be in Tunnel Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the services.

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"News" - August 29, 1993

JAMES K. HOCE
Died Aug 27, 1993

     James K. Hoce, 59, of Camden Avenue, Parkersburg, died Aug. 27, 1993, 
at the VA Hospital, Clarksburg, after a brief illness.
     He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Ira C. and Sarah Moore 
Hoce.  He was a self-employed painter and a U.S. Army veteran.
     Surviving are two sisters, Betty Hess of Belmont, and Evelyn Science 
of Texas; one brother, Ira E. Hoce of Parkersburg; and several nieces and 
nephews.
     He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
     Services 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lambet-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, the 
Rev. William P. Snider officiating.  Burial Parkersburg Memorial Gardens 
with full military rites.
               
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"Leader" - December 4, 1982

CHARLES HOCKENBERRY
Died Nov 30, 1982

Charles W. Hockenberry, 69, of Newport, Ohio, died at his home Tuesday 
evening.
     He was born in Marietta, a son of the late Walter and Rose Henderhan 
Hockenberry.  He had been employed as plant supervisor for the Marietta 
Concrete Corp., the Madison Silo Co. and Martin-Marietta.  He was a member 
of the St. Marys Catholic Church.
     Surviving are his wife, Nina McCauley Hockenberry; two ons, Richard 
Hockenberry of Reno Star Route and William Hockenberry of Marietta; a 
daughter, Mrs. Grace Long of Lowell, Ohio; six grandchildren; one brother, 
Paul Hockenberry of Frazeysburg, Ohio; and three sisters, Mrs. Rita Hiener 
of Cornerville, Ohio, Virginia Friend and Rose Abicht, both of Marietta.
     He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, two brothers and two 
sisters.
     Services were held Friday, 1 p.m. in the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home 
with Monsignor Robert Punke officiating.  Burial was in the Newport 
Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - October 2, 1993

BEATRICE S. HOELCER
Died Sep 30, 1993

     Beatrice S. Hoelcer, 100, of Massillon, Ohio, died Thursday evening at 
the Massillon Cummunity Hospital, following an extended illness.
     She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Abraham and Alice 
Curtis Samberson and had lived in Massillon most of her life.
     She is survived by two daughters, Donna Levers, and Amy Dehoff, both 
of Massillon.  One son Abe Smith of Massillon, nine grandchilden, 14 great 
grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by three sisters, and three brothers.
     The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with the Rev. Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial will be in St. 
Marys IOOF Cemetery. 

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"News" - December 8, 1991

BURL L. HOFF
Died Dec 7, 1991

     Burl L. Hoff, 85, Cairo, Glendale Community, died Dec. 7, 1991, at 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     He was born in Glendale, a son of the late Lloyd and Emma Rinehart 
Hoff.
     He was a member of the Glendale United Methodist Church and was 
retired from the Ritchie County School System and taught in Matewan, Logan 
and Red Jacket.  He returned to Ritchie County as an administrator and was 
principal of Harrisville High School having served 43 years.  He was a 
member and officer of the Ellenboro Lions Club, a scoutmaster of the 
Ellenboro Boy Scouts, and spent most of his life in Ritchie County where he 
was active in community affairs.
     He is survived by a son, Michael L. Hoff of Glendale; one grandson, 
Joseph Michael Hoff; three granddaughters, Susan Harper of New Haven, 
Melissa Ann Layfield of Harrisville, Dianna Oakley Hoff of Denver, Colo.; 
and three great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara E. Cooper; one brother, 
Dale Hoff; and one sister, Phoebe Snyder.
     Services will be 2 p.m. at the Raiguel Funeral Home in Cairo with the 
Revs. Danny Martin and Buddy Corbin officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Perry Cemetery in Glendale.
     Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday and until noon Tuesday.  There 
will be a 1 p.m. viewing at the Glendale United Methodist Church. 
              
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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

HELEN PEARL HOFF
Died 23 Sep 1925

     Helen Pearl Hoff died at Weirton Sept 23, 1925.

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"Leader" - June 6, 1987

MILDRED E. HOFF
Died June 3, 1987

     Mildred E. Hoff of Green Springs, O., died Wednesday at her home.
     She was born at Newport to Thurman and Bessie Burton Hill.  She had 
lived in the Green Springs area since 1948.  Before that, she was a 
resident of Marietta.  She was a graduate of Newport High School with the 
class of 1927.  She was a member of the Green Springs United Methodist 
Church, United Methodist Women, Ladies Oriental Shrine at Toledo and 
Icedore Chapter 299, order of the Eastern Star at Green Springs.
     She is survived by her husband, Gordon R. Hoff, whom she married Sept. 
9, 1929, at St. Marys; two daughters, Bonita Emery of Green Springs and 
Donna Sue Parks of Marietta; a son, Gordon Ren Hoff of Valley City, N.D. 11 
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by one grandchild and one brother.
     Services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday in the Engle-Young Funeral home at 
Green Springs.  There will be a chapel service at 1 p.m. Monday at East 
Lawn Memorial Park at Marietta with burial there.    
         
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"Oracle" - September 18, 1986

MRS. CHARLES  (MANIE) HOFF
Died Aug 19, 1986

     Mrs. Manie Hoff, 82, of West Sunbury, Pa., died Aug. 19 at the home of 
her daughter after an extended illness.
     Born Aug. 14, 1904, in Pleasants County, she was the daughter of 
William and Sophia Ross Rinard.
     Her husband, Charles W. Hoff, died Aug. 6, 1951.  She was a member of 
the Claytonia Church of the Nazarene.
     Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. William (Norma) Brown of Petrolia 
RD1, Mrs. Donald (Marilyn) Boben of West Sunbury RD 1, and Mrs. William 
(Shirley) Dellich of West Sunbury RD 2; two sons, Larry (Buck) Hoff of West 
Sunbury and Carl R. Hoff of Racine, Wisc.; a sister, Faye Kennedy of 
Butler, Pa.; 26 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by a daughter, two sons, two sisters and two 
brothers.
     Her sister, Danea Brown, was a former resident of St. Marys and 
visited here quite often.
     Funeral services were held at the Young Funeral Home in West Sunbury, 
Aug. 23, with the Rev. Raymond E. Stark, pastor of the Claytonia Church of 
the Nazarene, officiating.  Burial was in Butler County Memorial Park.

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"Leader" - December 16, 1995

MARIE HOFF
Died Dec 11, 1995

     Marie Hoff, 89, of Newport, died Dec. 11 at Marietta Convalescent 
Center.
     She was born in Washington County to the late Wayne and Bessie Rea 
Travis.  She was a lifelong resident of Newport, a former member of Newport 
United Methodist Church.
     She is survived by one son, Tim Hoff of Marietta; one daughter, Betty 
Woodrow of Nashua, NH; 12 grandchildren and eight grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, John Earl Hoff; two sons, 
Jimmy Hoff and Edwin "Bud" Hoff; three daughters, Diane Broedel, Ruth 
Pethtel and Lucille Robinson; and one brother, Edwin W. Travis.
     Services were Thursday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta 
with the Revs. Gary Hicks and Joe Law officiating.  Burial was in Newport 
Cemetery.
     Memorials are preferred to Newport Methodist Church, Greene Street, 
Newport, OH 45768. 
          
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"Oracle" - May 18, 1989

CARRIE M. HOFFMAN
Died May 13, 1989

     Carrie M. Hoffman, 96, of Matamoras, Rt. 3, died Saturday in Selby 
General Hospital.
     She was born Feb. 5, 1893, at Matamoras to Charles William and Lydia 
Slonaker Hoffman.  She was a member of Deucher Baptist Church.
     She is survived by one nephew, Archie Hoffman of Indianapolis, Ind.; 
and one niece.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harry, 
Charles William Jr. and Dale Hoffman.
     Services were held Tuesday in Deucher Baptist Church with the Rev. 
Paul Dye officiating.  Burial was in the Hoffman Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - January 22, 1992

MILDRED S. HOGAN
Died Jan 15, 1992

     Mildred S. Hogan, 78, a resident of Boca Raton, Fla., and a former 
resident of Alexandria, Va., died Jan 15, at Whitehall Nursing Home, Boca 
Raton, following an extended illness.
     She was born in Richmond, Va., Oct. 27, 1913.  She grew up in Talcott, 
Summers County, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late William and 
Virginia Dickenson.
     Mrs. Hogan was a member of Downtown. Baptist Church, Alexandria.  In 
1989, she and her husband, Ernest, established a permanently funded 
professorship chair in New testament studies at Southern Baptist 
Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky., known as the "Mildred and Ernest 
Hogan Chair of New Testament."  The Hogans then arranged for a permanently 
financed scholarship fund at the seminary, indicating that preference for 
the scholarships be given to qualified West Virginia  Students.
     She was the wife of Ernest L. Hogan, retired president and chairman of 
the board of Peoples Life Insurance Co, Washington, DC, who survives in 
Boca Raton.  Also surviving are one daughter, Dorothy S. Nazzaro, Boynton 
Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, David B. Jennings, Littleton, Colo., and 
Dr. Paul C. Jennings, Atlanta, Ga.; and two great-grandchildren, Peter and 
Sarah Jennings.
     Funeral services were held Friday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 
Alexandria, with the Rev. Jack Coffey officiating.  Interment will follow 
at the National Memorial Gardens, Falls Church, Va.

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"Sentinel" - November 29, 1990

STELLA DOAK HOGUE
Died Nov 25, 1990

     Stella Doak Hogue, 81, of Route 2, New Martinsville, died Sunday at 
Wetzel County Hospital.
     She was a lifelong homemaker and a member of Alvy Church of Christ, 
Alvy, W.Va.
     She was born in Tyler County, daughter of the late William and Nellie 
Merritt McCullough.
     She is survived by two sons, Delbert Doak of Hannibal; three brothers, 
Rex McCullough of Colliers, W.Va., Carl McCullough of Greenwood, W.Va., and 
Cliff McCullough of Parkersburg; a sister, Ruby Wilson of Harrisville; five 
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, A. J. Doak, in 1956; 
her second husband, James Hogue, in 1977; and one brother.
     The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Furbee Funeral Home, 
Middlebourne, with Evangelist Ralph Hanlin officiating.  Burial will be in 
White Cemetery, Lima, W.Va.   

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"Oracle" - May 23, 1990

JAMES H. HOLLAND
Died May 14, 1990

     James Harvey Holland, 92, of Route 2, Wilson Run, Rinard Mills, O., 
died Monday at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     He was born in Rinard Mills, a son of the late Stephen A. Nancy Jones 
Holland.  He was a retired pumper in the oil fields and a farmer.
     He is survived by one son, Denzil J. Holland, St. Marys; two 
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and 
one sister, Pearl Cline of Graysville, O.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Rinard Holland, March 27, 
1967; four brothers, Harold, Holly, Floyd and Howard Holland; and two 
sisters, Silvia Rinard and Bay Forshey.
    Services Thursday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras with the 
Rev. Jim Gibbons officiating.  Burial was in the Bloomfield Cemetery, 
Bloomfield, O. 

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"Sentinel" - November 10, 1990

BETTY LOU HOLBERT
Died Nov 8, 1990

     Betty Lou Walker Holbert, 53, of Big Bend, Calhoun County, died 
Thursday at her residence.
     She was a daughter of Mrs. Olga Ferrell and the late Carl Walker.
     She was a member of the Full Gospel Lighthouse Church of Big Bend.
     She is survived by her husband Oliver C. Holbert; a stepfather, 
Russell Ferrell; two sons, Ivan and Alvan Holbert, both of Big Bend; two 
daughters, Debra Nicholson of Big Bend and Tina Holbert of Bradenton, Fla.; 
four brothers, Irvan and Ronnie Walker, both of Munday, Harold Walker of 
Weirton, and Jack Walker of Big Bend; three sisters, Janice Huffman of St. 
Marys, Naoma Kellar of Big Bend and Norma Queen of Chloe; a stepsister, 
Isabel Parsons of Big Bend; and 10 grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by a stepbrother and a granddaughter.
     The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Stump Funeral Home in 
Grantsville with the Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating.  Burial will be in 
Hunt Cemetery near Big Bend.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today.   
     
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"Oracle" - December 14, 1989

PATRICIA C. HOLBERT
Died Dec 10, 1989

     Patricia Carolyn Holbert, 46, of 1403 Lake Hills Drive, Parkersburg, 
died Sunday afternoon at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     She was born in Mercer County, a daughter of Virgil and June Hill 
Holbert of Parkersburg.
     She is survived by her father, Eugene Goodall of Princeton; two 
daughters Jlayne Harbert and Gina Holbert, both of Parkersburg; one 
brother, Gary Holbert of Mount Juliet of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; six sisters, 
Peggy Guthrie of Belmont, Naomi Fisher and Robin Tennant both of Vienna, 
Debbie Chavis of Akron, Ohio, Sue Waybright of Parkersburg and Nancy Cooper 
of Princeton.
     Services were held Wednesday at Franklin Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. 
James Mitchem officiating.  Burial was in the Sunset Memory Gardens.     

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"Oracle" - April 3, 1991

VIRGIL T. HOLBERT
Died Mar 30, 1991

     Virgil T. Holbert, 73, of 1403 Lake Hills Drive, Parkersburg, died 
Saturday, March 30, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Andrew Jackson Holbert 
and Mary O. Blair Holbert. He was retired from the International Laborers 
Union 1085.  He organized the Local 1085 union in the mid 1940s.
     He is survived by one son, Gary L. Holbert of Mount Juliet, Tenn., 
five daughters, Naomi Marie  (illegible) of Vienna, Peggy Guthrie of 
Belmont, Sue Ellen Waybright of Parkersburg, Debbie Chavis of Sharonville, 
O., and Robin Tennant of Vienna; two grandchildren living at home, ? 
Jalayne Harbert and Gina ? Holbert Buskirk; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-
grandchildren; one brother, George Holbert of Parkersburg; and one sister, 
Virginia Hope (illegible) of Walker; and several nieces and nephews.
     Services were held Tuesday at the Franklin Funeral Home Chapel with 
the Rev. Keith Simmons officiating.  Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens.   
  
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"Oracle" - November 5, 1987

BOBBY L. HOLBROOK
Died Oct 16, 1987

     Bobby L. Holbrook Sr., 51, a former resident of Pleasants County, now 
of Warrior, Ala., died Oct. 16 at Ft. Knox, Ky.  He was a truck driver for 
Boggett Transportation.
     He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Mollohan) Holbrooks; three 
daughters, Mrs. Rhonda Gay Rogers and Mrs. Katherone Woodall of Birmingham, 
Mrs. Jenevia Brewer of Double Springs, Ala.; one son, Bobby Holbrooks, Jr., 
of Birmingham, Ala.
     Graveside services were conducted Oct 20, at Jefferson Memorial 
Gardens with Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Trussville, Ala., in charge 
of services.

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"Leader" - September 17, 1988

ANGIE B. HOLDREN
Died Sept 13, 1988

     Angie B. Holdren, 92, of 639 Swigard Drive, Fairborn, Ohio, died 
Tuesday afternoon at her home.
     She was born in Millers Run, Ohio, a daughter of the late Louie and 
Lydia Lee Bodine.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church and was 
a housewife.
     She is survived by one daughter, Emma Drayer of Fairborn; five 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Ottis W. Holdren; two sons, 
Lewis and Robert Holdren; one sister and one brother.
     Services were held Friday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, 
with the Rev. James R. Gibbons officiating.  Burial was in Matamoras 
Cemetery.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton, 1040 S. 
Smithville Road, Dayton, Ohio 45403.

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"Sentinel" - February 15, 1988

BRADLEY T. HOLDREN
Died Feb 14, 1988

     Bradley Thomas Holdren, 4, died Sunday at his residence in Fairfax 
Station, Va.
     He was born in Napersville, Ill., a son of Thomas L. and Frances 
Mercer Holdren.
     In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Catherine 
Diane Holdren; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Mercer of St. 
Marys; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Holdren of Richmond, Va., 
formerly of Parkersburg; and paternal great-grandmother, Nelle Bradley of 
Belpre.
     Private services will be Wednesday at Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax, 
Va.
     Friends may call Tuesday at the Everly Funeral Home, from 7-9 p.m.
     Memorials may be made in Bradley's name to Children's Memorial 
Hospital, 2300 North Children Plaza, Chicago, Ill. 60614, or the 
Association for Brain Tumor Research, 2910 West Montrose, Chicago, Ill., 
60618.

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"Sentinel" - June 21, 1993

EDMUND R. HOLDREN
Died June 20, 1993

     Edmund R. Holdren, 74, of Cisler Drive, Marietta, died Sunday at The 
Arbors of Marietta.
     He was born in Grape Island, W.Va., a son of the late Robert Fulton 
and Pearl Katherine Russell Holden.  He was a shop foreman for J. Frank 
Smith Motors and later for Summers Motors until his retirement.  After 
retirement he was an instructor for mechanics classes for the W.D.M.C. 
Program.  He was a 26-year member of Millwright Local 1755, Parkersburg.
     Surviving are his wife, Golden Mathers Holdren; two sons, Charles 
Holdren of Miamisburg, Ohio, and James Holdren, address not available; four 
grandchildren and one sister, Faye Nell Hill of Belpre.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Holden.
     Funeral services will be Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with 
Claude Davis officiating.  Burial will be at Oakgrove Cemetery.      
    
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Unknown Newspaper - August 28, 1987

EDNA HOLDREN
Died Aug 27, 1987

     Edna E. Holdren, 92, of Shadyside (Ohio) Care Center, formerly of 
Pennsboro, died at the care center Thursday.
     She was born in West Virginia, daughter of  the late Nathan and Mary 
Myers Holdren.  She was retired as assistant cashier of Community Bank of 
Pennsboro and was a member of the Pennsboro Church of Christ.
     She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
     Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family, 
conducted by the Baucknecht Funeral Home in Bellaire, Ohio.  There will be 
no visitation.
     The family suggested she be remembered through memorials to the 
American Society.

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"Sentinel" - June 17, 1995

ERMA L. HOLDREN
Died June 15, 1995

     Erma Louise Holdren, 79, of Newport, died Thursday at her residence.
     Mrs. Holdren was a member of the Newport Church of Christ.
     She was born in Archer's Fork, Washington County, a daughter of the 
late John and May Ward Eddy.
     She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Binegar of Newport; a son, 
Daniel Holdren of Newport; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Carl E. Holdren, 
in 1980; a son, John Robert Holdren in 1981; two grandchildren; two 
sisters, Ina McKitrick and Irene Graham; and four brothers, Ward Eddy, 
Wylie Eddy, Glen Eddy and Wayne Eddy.
     Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Newport Church of Christ, 
Newport, with Evangelist Robert Patterson officiating.  Burial will be in 
Newport Cemetery.
     Friends may call after 2 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, at 
Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, and one hour prior to the services at 
the church.     
      
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"Leader" - December 31, 1983

HATTIE A. HOLDREN
Died Dec 28, 1983

     Hattie Angus Holdren, 88, of 310 Main St., New Matamoras, Ohio, died 
Wednesday evening in Selby General Hospital, Marietta.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late James and 
Sarah Shook Angus.  She was a member of the Matamoras Senior Citizens.  She 
was head cook for the old Matamoras school system for 28 years.
     She is survived by one son, Joseph Holdren of Columbus, Ohio; six 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by the husband, Thomas Pitt Holdren; by 
three brothers and four sisters.
     Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Hadley Funeral 
Home at New Matamoras. Burial will be in the Matamoras Cemetery.


"Oracle" - January 5, 1984

HATTIE A. HOLDREN
Died Dec 28, 1983

     Hattie Angus Holdren, 88, of 310 Main St., New Matamoras, Ohio, died 
Wednesday evening in Selby General Hospital, Marietta.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late James and 
Sarah Shook Angus.  She was a member of the Matamoras Senior Citizens.  She 
was head cook for the old Matamoras school system for 28 years.
     She is survived by one son, Joseph Holdren of Columbus, Ohio; six 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by the husband, Thomas Pitt Holdren; by 
three brothers and four sisters.
     Services were held Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New 
Matamoras. Burial was in the New Matamoras Cemetery.
      
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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

MARY HOLDREN
(Died October 15, 1913)

     Mrs. Mary Holdren, wife of Edmund Holdren, died at her home at Grape 
Island yesterday evening, October 15, at about seven o'clock.  She had been 
suffering for several weeks with pneumonia, and the preceding day had been 
reported some better.  She retained her consciousness almost to the last.
     The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 18, at 2:30, from her 
late residence.  The 12:50 north-bound train, the Spencer Accomodation and 
the evening trains will stop.

MRS. HOLDREN'S FUNERAL

     A large number from this city and other places attended the funeral of 
the late Mary E. Holdren at Grape Island last Saturday.  The services were 
conducted at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Elgin Adkins, the Rev. 
Harold Jenkin of the Episcopal Church officiating.  The interment was made 
in the family burying ground - near the residence, the pall bearers being 
Josiah Holdren, George H. Holdren, Allen Holdren, Josiah D. Riggs, W. H. 
Steele and Louis Goerder.
     The deceased woman was a very estimable woman, and her humerous acts 
of kindness and charity will never be truly known.  She was a member of the 
Episcopal Church.  She was a daughter of the late Thomas Browse, an 
Englishman who settled at Spring Run about 1830, and at his death Mrs. 
Holdren obtained the old homestead in which she died.
     She was married February 9, 1882, Edmund Holdren, and to them was born 
one child, a daughter, now Mrs. --gin (Dorothy) Adkins.  The deceased is 
survived by her husband and daughter.  

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"Oracle" - February 7, 1985

ROBERT FULTON HOLDREN JR.
Died Feb 2, 1985

     Robert Fulton Holdren, Jr., 61, of Belpre, O., died at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, Saturday morning after a long illness.
     He was born in Belmont, son of the late Robert Fulton and Pearl 
Russell Holdren.  He retired in 1971. He retired in 1971 after 21 years 
with Case Farm Machinery Co., was a member of the Belpre VFW and Waterford 
(Ohio) Grange.
     The funeral was held Tuesday at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre, with the 
Rev Wilbert Lowe officiating.  Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in 
Marietta.    

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"Oracle" - June 23, 1984

ROBERT LEE HOLDREN
Died June 21, 1984

     Robert Lee Holdren, 67, of Grandview Avenue, New Matamoras, was found 
dead in his home Thursday afternoon.
     Holdren was born in New Matamoras to Angie Bodine Holdren of New 
Matamoras and the late Otis Holdren.  He was a member of the Danville 
United Methodist Church and was retired from the oil and gas industry.
     Surviving is a sister, Emma Dryer of Fairborn, O.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Snow Holdren, in 1968, and 
by one brother, Lewis Holdren.
     Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Hadley Funeral Home in 
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"Sentinel" - September 28, 1988

THOMAS L. HOLDREN
Died Sep 26, 1988

     Thomas L. Holdren, 44, of 9919 Shady Cove Drive, Fairfax Station, 
Fairfax, Va., formerly of Parkersburg, died Monday in the Access of 
Fairfax.
     He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Thurman L. and Marjorie Bradley 
Holdren of Richmond, Va. He was an executive in the food industry.
     He is also survived by his wife, Frances Mercer Holdren of Fairfax 
Station; one brother, John W. Holdren; one sister, Betty Jane Holdren, and 
his maternal grandmother, Nelle Bradley of Belpre.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Bradley T. Holdren.
     The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Everly Funeral Home, 10565 
Main St., Fairfax.  Burial will be in Fairfax Memorial Park.
     Contributions may be made to the Bradley Thomas Holdren Memorial, c/o 
Childrens Memorial Hospital, 2300 Childrens Plaza, Chicago, Ill. 60614. 
       
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"Oracle" - Oct 21, 1982

AMANDA HOLLAND
Died Oct 13, 1982

     Amanda Holland, 94, of Rinard Mills, died Wednesday at her home.
     She was born at Rinard Mills, a daughter of the late William and 
Charlotte Cline Rinard.  She was a housewife.
     Surviving are three daughters, Glenda Holland of Rinard Mills, Wanda 
Dunn and Hilda Gautschi, both of New Matamoras; two sons, Earl J. Holland 
of Frazeysburg; Ohio, and Kenneth C. Holland of Frazeysburg, Ohio, and 
Kenenth C. Holland of Rinard Mills; six grandchildren; 13 great-
grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lola Jones of 
Rinard Mills and a brother, Samuel Rinard of Canton.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Holland; by a son and 
two daughters.
     Services were held Saturday at the Funeral Home with the Rev Louis 
Sprowls officiating.  Burial was in the Bloomfield Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - May 5, 1990

KENNETH HOLLAND
Died May 2, 1990

     Kenneth C. Holland, 68, Route 2, Rinard Mills, died Wednesday 
afternoon at the Arbors in Marietta.
     He was born at Rinard Mills, a son of the late Harold E. and Amanda 
Rinard Holland.  He was a member of the Carpenter's Union at New 
Martinsville and American Legion Post 378 at New Matamoras.  He was a 
veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by one brother, Earl Holland, of Frazeysburg, O.; and 
two sisters, Glenda Holland of Rinard Mills and Wanda Dunn of Matamoras.
     He was preceded in death by three sisters, Hilda Gautschi, Evelyn 
Moore and Opal Kountz.
     Services were be conducted at the convenience of the family.  There 
will be no calling hours.  Burial will be in Bloomfield Cemetery and Hadley 
Funeral Home at New Matamoras is in charge of arrangements.    

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"Oracle" - September 8, 1988

BETHEL ROBINSON HOLLIDAY
Died July 8, 1988

     Bethel Robinson Holliday, 93, formerly of North Syracuse, N. Y. died 
July 8 at Sunnyside Nursing Home, Collamer, N. Y.
     A native of St. Marys, daughter of Joseph and Emmaline Robinson.  Mrs. 
Holliday lived in Syracuse 45 years and was a retired employee of General 
Electric.
     She was the widow of Brooks Holliday who died in 1976.  She was a 
lifetime member of the Eastern Star, Centerville Chapter.
     Surviving are a daughter, Nesbeth H. Bowen, Barefoot Bay, Florida, one 
granddaughter, Sharon Conway, two great-grandchildren and two nieces.  

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"Oracle" - September 10, 1997

VIRGINIA MAY HOLLIDAY
Died Sep 7, 1997

     Virginia May (Johnson) Holliday, 83, died Sept. 7 at Lakin State 
Hospital.
     She was born in Parkersburg daughter of the late John McKinley and May 
Park Johnson.
     She was formerly a member of Seventh Street United Methodist Church in 
Parkersburg, graduated from Parkersburg High in 1932 and was a lifelong 
homemaker.
     She is survived by a daughter Patricia Wells of Paden City and two 
granddaughters, Joyce Wells and Mary Rose Wells, both of St. Marys.
     She was preceded in death by a brother Baron Johnson.
     Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home in 
Parkersburg with burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

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"Sentinel" - October 7, 1997

BESSIE E. HOLMAN
Died Oct 5, 1997

     Bessie Edith Holman, 89, of The Willows, formerly of 31st Street, 
Parkersburg, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital.
     Mrs. Holman attended Christian Life Center for more than 30 years.
     She was born in St. Marys, a daughter or the late Wilson and Eliza 
Jane Dearth Cornell.
     She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Orval B. Holman, of The 
Willows; one daughter, Alice Holman of Parkersburg; one son, James Curtis 
Holman of Petershurg, Va.; one grandson, James Christopher Holman of 
Petersburg; and one granddaughter, Dorothy Jeneen Holman of Peterburg.
     She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Holman; one daughter, 
Olive Ruth Holman; four brothers, Raymond Cornell, Clarence Cornell, 
Clifford Cornell and Russell Cornell; one half-brother, Ernest Cornell; and 
two sisters, Ermaline Boley and Opel Willey.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert-Tatman 
Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial will be in Evergreen North Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-8 p.m. today and 11 a.m.- 
1 p.m. Wednesday.
    
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"Leader" - February 13, 1988

BERNARD E. HOLMES
Died Feb 10, 1988

     Bernard E. Holmes, 72, of East Canton, O., died on arrival at Altman 
General Hospital in Canton Wednesday afternoon.
     He was born in Newport to the late Joseph and Roxanna Riggs Holmes.  
He was a member of the Deucher baptist Church.  His home had been moved to 
Canton in 1955.  He had been employed at the Timken Roller Bearing Co. for 
25 years.  He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the United 
Steel Workers Local and Golden Lodge.
      He is survived by his wife, Betty West Holmes, and a daughter by a 
previous marriage, Diolek of Columbus, O.
     Services will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the McClure-Schafer Funeral 
home in Marietta.  Burial will be in Newport Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - May 26, 1988

ALICE J. HOLPP
Died May 7, 1988

     Alice J. Holpp, 80, of 860 S. Dixie Drive, Vandalia, O. died may 7.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Charles and 
Geneva Ward Willford.
     She is survived by two sons, Billy Gene of Fresno, Calif., and James 
of Vandalia, O., and eight grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Holpp, and on son, 
Carl Lee.
     Services were held May 10 at Morton and Whetstone Funeral Home in 
Vandalia, O.  Burial was May 11 in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Ill. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of MRS. ESTA HOLPP
Date of Birth - May 16, 1907
Passed Away - July 20, 1970
Place and Time of Services - Belmont Baptist Church, Thurs., July 23, 1970, 
1 p.m.
Officiating - Rev. Ernest Hammack 
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va.

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"Oracle" - February 2, 1984

MYRTELL R. HOLPP
Died Jan 25, 1984

     Myrtell Rose Holpp, 83, of Newport died last Wednesday in the Mark 
Rest Center at McConnellsville.
     She was born Oct. 14, 1900, at Newport to William and Bertha Godard 
Mendenhall.  She was a longtime member of the Newport Baptist Church.
     Survivors include two sons, Ray Berga of Newport and Dean Berga of 
Marietta; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Stewart of Newport; three stepsons, Robert 
F. Holpp abd Jerry Holpp, both of Newport, and Dean Holpp of Belmont; a 
stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles Satterfield of Pennsboro; a sister, Mars. Goldie 
Greathouse of Newport; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Berga, in 1949 
and her second husband, Robert Holpp, in 1972.
     Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Newport Baptist Church 
with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating.  Burial was in the Newport 
Cemetery.
     Services were arranged by the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys.

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"Sentinel" - May 14, 1994

ROBERT F. HOLPP
Died May 12, 1994

     Robert F. Holpp, 62, of Newport died at Marietta Memorial Hospital 
Wednesday.
     He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and served in the U.S. 
Army during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed at American Cyanamid 
at Willow Island for 30 years as a chemical operator.
     After his retirement he was active in community and religious 
activities. He was an I Can Cope Volunteer and member of the Cancer Support 
Group.
     He received the Cancer Society Courage Award in 1991 and the Salvation 
Army Award for dedicated service in 1989. He received the Outstanding 
Citizen Award from the State of Ohio.
     He started the Newport Food Pantry and was a member of the Newport 
Baptist Church where he was a deacon, trustee, former Sunday School teacher 
and Sunday School superintendent.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Robert Lawrence and 
Olive McFarland Holpp.
     He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Riggs; one daughter, Sue Ann 
Fryman of Lowell; three grandchildren; two brothers, Dean Holpp of Belmont. 
W.Va., and Jerry Holpp of Newport; one sister, Sue Satterfield of 
Pennsboro; and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services will be Saturday, at 2 p.m. at Newport Baptist 
Church, with the Rev. Joe Law, the Rev. Marvin Sallee and the Rev. William 
P. Snider officiating.
     Interment will be in Newport Cemetery.

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"News" - November 28, 1993

MYRTLE F. HOLSTEIN
Died Nov 27, 1993

     Myrtle F. Holstein, 91, of St. Marys, formerly of Teays Valley, died 
Nov. 27, 1993, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
     She was born in Lincoln County, a daughter of the late Lucien E. and 
Columbia Mason Holstein.  She had attended the Stella E. Booth Business 
School in Huntington.  She was a practical nurse and cared for her parents 
and others who were ill. She was a member of the Mount Vernon Baptist 
Church in St. Marys.  She was active in the Putnam County Senior Citizens 
Club and was affiliated with the local senior citizens club.
     Surviving are eight nieces and nephews, including Joyce Barnhart of 
St. Marys; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and one great-great-
nephew, Derek Scott Barnhart of St. Marys.
     She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.    
      
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"Leader" - September 26, 1987

H. E. HOLTZWORTH
Died Sep 24, 1987

     Howard E. Holtzworth, 66, of 118 E. Ninth St., Williamstown, died at 
1:52 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in his home.
     He was born Nov. 4, 1920, in Buffalo, NY, to Charles C. and H. Eloise 
Buck Holtzworth.  He was a member of Williamstown Presbyterian Church and 
had been a past Sunday school superintendent and teacher and also served as 
an elder.  He was a past moderator of the Parkersburg Presbytery.
     He had been employed as manager of Pleasants Power Station with 
Monongahela Power Co. and retired Jan. 1, 1986, after 39 years of service.  
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy.  He was a 
member of Masonic Lodge 157 SF & AM, Valley of Parkersburg Scottish Rite.  
He was a 1942 graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S.M.E. degree.  
After his service in the U.S. Navy he returned to Monongahela Power Co. in 
1946 as a mechanic at Rivesville, coming to work at Pleasants and Willow 
Island power stations in 1947.  He was a member and past president of 
Williamstown Lions Club, past president of Williamstown Band Association, 
past president of Williamstown Emergency Ambulance Service and a past 
member of Williamstown City Council.  He was a member of the City Board of 
Adjustments and the Welfare League.  He was also a registered professional 
engineer.
     He is survived by his mother; his wife, Martha Lambert Holtzworth, 
whom he married Nov. 25, 1949; two sons, Charles of Greensburg, Pa., and 
John, a student at West Virginia University at Morgantown; two daughters, 
Mrs. Patrick (Harriett) Collins of Williamstown and Mrs. David (Sarah) 
Vandenburg of Marietta; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Mary Alice 
Cusick of Cape Cod, Mass., and Ann Springer of Huntington, WV.
     Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday in Williamstown 
Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Kenneth B. Calebaugh officiating.  Burial 
will be in Riverview Cemetery at Williamstown.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Association, P. O. Box 
1465, Parkersburg, WV 26102; or Memorial Fund, Williamstown Presbyterian 
Church.

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"Oracle" - March 14, 1985

A. GALE HOOPER
Died Mar 6, 1985

     A. Gale Hooper, 71, of Beverly, O., died Wednesday in Marietta 
Memorial Hospital.
     He was born July 18, 1913, at St. Marys to James Thornton and Nellie 
Williamson Hooper.  He graduated from Beverly High School in 1933 and was a 
veteran of World War II, having spent time with the U.S. Navy in the South 
Pacific theatre of operations.  Upon his return from military service, he 
was employed by the U.S. Corps of Engineers at Beverly and later at 
Vanceburg, Ky.  He retired from the Corps in 1974 and retired to the 
Beverly area and was an active member of the Fifth Street Church of Christ 
where he served in several capacities.
     He is survived by his wife, the former Edna Lipscomb, whom he married 
Jan. 12, 1934; two daughters, Alberta Reis of Pataskala, O., and Barbara 
Heckart of Yellow Springs, O, and William Roger of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; 
two brothers, Roy Hooper of Weirton and Robert Hooper of Oklahoma City, 
Okla.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy 
(Hooper) Reynolds.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the McCurdy Funeral Home 
at Beverly, with Evang. Gary Thomas officiating.  Burial was in the Beverly 
Cemetery with graveside military services conducted by the American Legion 
Post.

           
"Leader" - March 9, 1985

ARCHIE G. HOOPER
Died Mar 6, 1985

     Archie G. Hooper, 71, of Beverly, O., died Wednesday, March 6, at 
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     He was born in St. Marys, a son of James T. and Nellie Williamson 
Hooper. He graduated from Beverly High School, was veteran of World War II, 
was employed by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and retired in 1974.  He was a 
member of the Fifth Street Church of Christ in Beverly.
     He is survived by his wife, Edna Lipscomb Hooper; two daughters, 
Alberta Reis of Pataskala, O., and Barbara Heckart of Yellow Springs, O.; 
two sons, Gale E. Hooper of Columbus, O., and William R. Hooper of Fort 
Lauderdale, Fla.; six grandchildren; and two brothers, Roy Hooper of 
Weirton and Robert Hooper of Oklahoma City, Okla.
     Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the McCurdy Funeral Home 
in Beverly, with Evang. Gary Thomas officiating.  Burial was in the Beverly 
Cemetery.
     Military services were conducted at the gravesite.

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of BASIL M. HOOPER
Date of Birth - March 18, 1886
Passed Away - March 22, 1968
Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Monday, March 25, 
1968, 2 p.m.
Officiating - Rev. William Snider
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va.

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"Oracle" - May 10, 1995

DENZIL W. HOOPER
Died May 5, 1995

     Denzil Wayne Hooper, 79, of St. Marys, died May 5 at St. Joseph's 
Hospital.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Marshall T. Sr. and 
Sarah E. Butler Hooper.  He was retired from Quaker State, where he had 
been a security guard.  He was a member of the St. Marys Lodge 41, AF&AM 
and was an ordained deacon of the First Baptist Church in St. Marys.
     Surviving ar his wife of 55 years, Evelyn Shingleton Hooper; three 
sons, Edgar Hooper of Wheeling, Larry Hooper of Bangor, Pa., and Jim Hooper 
of St. Marys; three daughters, Carolyn Flanagan of St. Marys, Marilyn 
Cottrill and Karen ross, both of Pennsbro; one brother, Marshall T. Hooper 
Jr. of Madison, O.; three sisters, Virginia Hadley of St. Marys, Nell Rose 
Wagner of Belpre and Betty Jean Sweeney of Waverly; 12 grandchildren; and 
two great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hooper; and 
six brothers, Orville Hooper, Earl Hooper, Virgil Hooper, Billie Dean 
Hooper, Delno Hooper and Homer Hooper.
     Services were held Tuesday at First Baptist Church, St. Marys, with 
the Rev. E. Stabler and the Rev. Larry Hooper officiating.  Burial was in 
St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.        

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"Oracle" - May 14, 1987

EARL C. HOOPER
Died May 6, 1987

     Earl C. Hooper, 67, 32041 Cameron St., Winona, O., died last Wednesday 
at Salem Community Hospital following a brief illness.
     He was born August 16, 1919, in St. Marys, son of the late Marshall T. 
Hooper Sr. and Sarah Butler Hooper.
     Mr. Hooper was maintenance supervisor of buildings and grounds at 
united Local Schools for 17 years, retiring in 1985.
     He was a member of the Madison American Legion Post 112 and an active 
member of the Ohio Highway Patrol Auxiliary for Post 15.  He was also a 
World War II Army veteran.
     Survivors include his wife, the former Nancy Elizabeth Shultz, whom he 
married Oct. 2, 1938; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley J. Barrett of Winona, 
O., Mrs. Carol R. Poling of Akron, O., and Mrs. Nancy L. Broomall of 
Florence, South Carolina; two sons, Earl Kenneth Hooper if Painesville, O., 
and Gary Lee Hooper of Hambden, O.; three sisters, Mrs. Nell Rose Wagner of 
Belpre, O., Mrs. Virginia Hadley of St. Marys, and Mrs. Betty Sweeney of 
Waverly; four brothers, Orville and Wayne Hooper of St. Marys, Homer Hooper 
of Weirton, and Marshall T. Hooper Jr of Madison, O.; 14 grandchildren, and 
six great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by three brothers, Virgil, Delno, and Billy 
Dean Hooper, and a grandson, James R. Barrett.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at the Beaver Street Church of 
Christ with Hoover Spence of the Madison Ave. Church of Christ in 
Painesville, O., officiating.
     Interment was in the Lisbon Cemetery.  The Eells-Leggett Funeral Home 
in Lisbon, O. was in charge of arrangements.

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"Oracle" - January 15, 1992

ESTHER HOOPER
Died Jan 7, 1992

     Esther Hooper, 86, Police Lodge Road, Colliers, died Jan. 7 at the 
Weirton Geriatric Center.
     She was born May 13, 1905, in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late 
George M. and Eliza Jane Hoskins Doty.
     She was a member of the First Christian Church of Weirton and Rebekah 
Lodge 42, Colliers.
     Preceding her in death were her husband, Roy D. Hooper, on Jan. 30, 
1987, four brothers and four sisters.
     Survivors include two sons, Virgil R., of Hendersonville, NC, and 
Franklin E., of Juno Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Leland (Joann) Moore, 
Colliers, and Mrs. Thomas (Ruth Nell) Meikle, Morgantown; three sisters, 
Ethel Longfellow of Freedom, Pa., Sylvia Knicely and Ruth Reed, both of 
Colliers; nine grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Jan 10 at Howell's Funeral Home, New 
Cumberland, with the Rev. Kevin Bowers officiating.  Burial was in Chapel 
Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.    

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"Oracle" - April 16, 1997

EVELYN HOOPER
Died April 11, 1997

     Evelyn Hooper, 82, of St. Marys, died April 11 at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg.
     She was born April 2, 1915, at McKim Creek, Pleasants County, a 
daughter of the late andrew J. and Ximenia Ratcliff Shingleton.  She was a 
graduate of St. Marys High School with the Class of 1932 and a graduate of 
West Liberty College.  She had been a schoolteacher in the Pleasants County 
School system, teaching in rural schools.  She retired from Colin Anderson 
Center in 1988 and was a member of St. Marys Chapter 31 of the Order of the 
Eastern Star and First Baptist Church of St. Marys.
     She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Flanagan of St. Marys and 
Marilyn Cottrill and Karen Ross, both of Pennsboro; three sons, Edgar 
Hooper of Wheeling, the Rev Larry Hooper of Bangor, Pa., and Jim Hooper of 
St. Marys; six sisters, Elizabeth Fetty, Naomi Miller, Ruth Griffin and 
Betty DeLong, all of Weirton, Phyllis Cunningham of St. Marys and Wanda 
Murphy of Rocky River, O.; one brother, Guy Shingleton of St. Marys; 12 
grandchildren; two great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, D. Wayne Hooper, in 1995 and 
one daughter, mary Elizabeth Hooper.
     Services were Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in St. Marys with 
the Rev Elliott Stabler and the Rev Larry Hooper officiating.  Burial was 
in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.   
                  
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"Oracle" - January 16, 1991

GARY L. HOOPER
Died Jan 1, 1991

     Gary L. Hooper, 42, of Chardon, O., died at his home New Year's Day.
     He was the son of Elizabeth Shultz Hooper and the late Earl Hooper.
     Survivors include a daughter, Melissa; one son, Randy, both of 
Claridon Township; his mother, Elizabeth Hooper; three sisters, Shirley 
Barrett, Winonam O., Cardle Poling, Akron, O., and Nancy Broomall, 
Florence, S.C. and one brother, Kenneth Hooper, Painesville, O.
     Local relatives are uncles, Arlington "Pete" Shultz and Wayne Hooper; 
aunts, Emma Lamp, Belmont, Nell Wagner, Belpre, Betty Sweeney and Virginia 
Hadley, St. Marys.
     Funeral services were held Saturday at the Burr Funeral Home at 
Chardon.  Burial was in the Hambden Township Cemetery.
     
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"Oracle" - December 29, 1989

HOMER G. HOOPER
Died Dec 23, 1989

     Homer G. Hooper, 76, of 325 Orr St. Weirton, passed away Saturday at 
the Weirton Medical Center.
     He was born April 15, 1913, in St. Marys, a son of the late Marshall 
T. and Sarah Butler Hooper.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of 
Weirton.  He was a retired employee of the Water Department for the City of 
Weirton.
     He is survived by his wife, Glenola M. Schulz Hooper; two daughters, 
Mrs. Domenic (Gala) Salatino of Weirton, and Mrs. Larry (Marsha) Landis of 
Perrysburg, O.; two sons, Roger D. Hooper of Homeworth, O., and Paul R. 
Hooper of New Cumberland, W.Va.; two brothers, Wayne Hooper of St. Marys, 
and Marshall Hooper, Jr. of Madison, O.; three sisters, Mrs. Abraham (Nell 
Rose) Wagner of Belpre, Mrs. Rex (Virginia) Hadley of St. Marys, and Mrs. 
William (Betty) Sweeney of Waverly; seven grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.
     Services were Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, Weirton with Rev. 
David Myers officiating.  Burial was at Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens, 
Weirton.  Arrangements were made by Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home, Weirton.   

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"Oracle" - May 15, 1991

JAMES ROBERT HOOPER
Died Apr 17, 1991

    James Robert Hooper died April 17 in Oklahoma City, Okla.  He was the 
youngest son of the late Thornton and Nell Williamson Hooper.
     He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Olita Green Hooper; three 
children, Neil, Sheryl and Ronnie, all of Oklahoma City; several 
grandchildren and two nieces, Mrs. Harold Kuntz and Mrs. Grandon Snyder, 
both of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by two uncles Roy Hooper of Colliers, W.Va., 
and Gale Hooper of Beverly, O., and one aunt, Dorothy Hooper Reynolds of 
St. Marys.
     Funeral services were held in Oklahoma at the Spring Creek Baptist 
Church.  Burial was in Shawnee, Okla. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of MARSHALL T. HOOPER 
Date of Birth - September 10, 1890
Passed Away - September 23, 1973
Place and Time of Services - Maple Lane Church, Wed., Sept., 26, 1973, 2 
p.m.
Officiating - Rev. Franklin Lambert
Place of Interment - Maple Lane Cemetery, Pleasants County, W.Va.
               
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"Oracle" - May 14, 1987

ORVILLE B. HOOPER
Died May 11, 1987

     Orville B. Hooper, 76, of 601 Sixth St., St. Marys, died Monday in 
Camden-Clark Hospital, Parkersburg.
     He was a former mayor of the city of St. Marys and was retired from 
the Department of Highways.
     With his late wife, Willa V. Givens Hooper, he had owned and operated 
the Court Restaurant in St. Marys for many years.
     He was a veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 
79, the VFW, St. Marys Lodge 22 IOOF, the Marietta Shrine Club, Nemesis 
Temple, Wheeling Scottish Rite, the St. Marys Volunteer Fire Department, 
National Association Legion of Honor, and the Blinded Veterans Association.
     He was the son of Marshall T. and Sarah E. Butler Hooper and was a 
member of Grace Episcopal Church.
     Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and four 
brothers.
     Survivors include three brothers, Homer Hooper of Weirton; Wayne 
Hooper of St. Marys, and Marshall T. Hooper of Madison, O.; three sisters, 
Nell Rose Wagner, Belpre, O.; Betty Jean Sweeney, Waverly; and Virginia 
Hadley, Hebron; Harry and Carol Hysell and Eric, his companions for several 
years; and several nieces and nephews.
     Services will be conducted at Ruttencutter Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on 
Thursday, May 14, with the Rev. Robert Stringer officiating.
     Interment will be in the IOOF Cemetery.     

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"Oracle" - December 30, 1998

ROSA L. HOOPER
Died Dec 24, 1998
    
     Rosa L. Hooper, 83, of St. Marys, died Dec. 24 at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospita1 in Parkersburg.
     She was born Dec. 1, 1915, at Delong, Pleasants County, to the late 
William and Elizabeth Cox McCullough. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant 
Church.
     She is survived by three daughters, Geraldine Stewart of Newport, 
Donna Garrison of St. Marys and Nancy Stewart of Sistersville; two sons, 
David Hooper and Michael Hooper, both of St. Marys; 16 grandchildren, three 
step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; seven step-great- 
grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Tyndall E. Hooper, in 1981; 
two sisters, Goldie Beardshall and Margaret Campbell; two brothers, Hershel 
McCullough and Bill Triplett; on son-in-law, Rodney Higgins; one step-
granddaughter, Laura Stewart; and her foster parents, Clell and Molly 
Powell.
     Service were Sunday at Ruttencntter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the 
Rev. Roy Lee Cox officiating. Burial was in Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery at 
Hebron.
    
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"Oracle" - March 14, 1985

WILLA V. HOOPER
Died March 7, 1985

     Willa V. Hooper, 71, of St. Marys, died Thursday evening in The 
Willows Nursing Home in Parkersburg.
     She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Albert W. and 
Martha Gorrell Givens.  She and her husband had operated the Court 
Restaurant in St. Marys for many years.  She was a charter member of the 
former Mount Welcome EUB Church, a member of St. Marys Chapter No. 31, 
Order of the Eastern Star, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
     She is survived by her husband, Orville B. Hooper; and two sisters, 
Alda G. Laidley of St. Marys and Lelia O. Givens of Tucson, Ariz.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
     The funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Robert Stringer officiating.  Burial was 
in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - February 5, 1987

ROY HOOPER
Died Jan 30, 1987

     Roy Hooper of Colliers died Jan. 30 at the Steubenville, O., Valley 
Hospital.  Funeral services were held Feb. 2 at the McClave Funeral Home in 
Steubenville.
     He is survived by his wife, Esther Doty Hooper; two sons, Virgil and 
Franklin; two daughters, Joan and Ruth Nell; a number of grandchildren; and 
one brother, James Robert of Oklahoma City, Okla.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, Gale Hooper if Beverly, O., 
and one sister, Dorothy Hooper Reynolds of St. Marys.
     Mrs. Harold (Phyllis) Kuntz and Mrs. Grandon (Betty) Snyder of St. 
Marys are nieces of Mr. Hooper.
     He was the son of Thornton and Nelle Williamson Hooper.  He graduated 
from St. Marys High School with the Class of 1926 and was quite active with 
class reunions and alumni activities. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of MRS. SARAH ELIZABETH HOOPER
Date of Birth - September 29, 1891
Passed Away - April 21, 1973
Place and Time of Services - Maple Lane Church, Tues. April 24, 1973, 3:30 
p.m. 
Officiating - Rev. Franklin Lambert
Place of Interment - Maple Lane Cemetery, Pleasants County, W.Va.
                 
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Unknown newspaper - February 1983

ABIGAIL HOOVER
Died Jan 31, 1983

     Abigail Hoover, 94, of Route 2, Harrisville, a member of King Knob 
United Methodist Church, died at her residence Monday.
     The Ritchie County native is survived by five sons, John, Doyle, 
Burdette and Travis Hoover of Harrisville and Kenneth Hoover of Petroleum; 
a daughter, Dorothy Bell of Mountain; a sister, Augusta Cowan of 
Harrisville; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
     Her husband, Randolph Hoover, died in 1967.
     The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Raiguel Funeral Home in 
Harrisville, the Rev. Imelda Long officiating, with burial in King Knob 
Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home.

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"Sentinel" - December 16, 1994

D. G. "HOPPY" HOPKINS
Died Dec 15, 1994

     D. G. "Hoppy" Hopkins, 61, of Port Lucie, Fla., died Thursday in 
Orlando, Fla.
     He was born in West Virginia, the son of Bertha Hutson Hopkins of 
Parkersburg and the late H. D. Hopkins.
     Hopkins was a retired iron worker.  He played football for the Big 
Reds on the 1950 championship team.  He was a 1951 graduate of Prkersburg 
High School.  He attended Morris-Harvey College where he was a member of 
the football team.  He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Port St. 
Lucie.  He moved to Port St. Lucie 10 years ago from Parkersburg.
     He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Katherine A. Hopkins; two 
sons, Joseph Schwikert and Dana Hopkins, both of Orlando, Fla.; two 
daughters Kelly Goodwin of Orlando, and Kathy Stephens of Parkersburg; two 
sisters, Bryanna Kay Burns of Maneville, Ohio, and Theta Myers of 
Parkersburg; and three grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Yates Funeral 
Home, Port Lucie, Fla.
     Memorial services will be held in Parkersburg at a later date.
     Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, St. Lucie County 
Unit, 32-C East Coast Osceola St., Stuart, Fla. 34994.

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"Sentinel" - July 21, 1994

GERALD HOPKINS SR.
Died July 20, 1994

     Gerald B. "Jerry" Hopkins Sr., 60, Valley Mills Drive, Parkersburg, 
died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital.
     He was employed at the West Central Regional Juvenile Detention Center 
as a supervisor.  He was a member of the Mount Olivet Lodge 3 AF&AM and a 
32nd degree Scottish Rite Bodies.  He attended the 19th Street Church of 
God.
     He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late George and Virgie 
Hopkins.
     He is survived by his wife, Fritzann Doak Hopkins; one son, Jerry 
Hopkins Jr. of Little Hocking; two daughters, Tina Marie Hopkins of the 
home and Clara "Angel" Meredith of Parkersburrg; one sister, Jean Young of 
Parkersburg; two granddaughters; and one grandson.
     She was preceded in death by one sister.
     Memorial services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the 19th Street Church 
of God, with the Rev Charles Duncan officiating.  Burial will be at 
Pleasants Memorial Estates at St. Marys.

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

MISS HAZEL HOPKINS
Died August 1923

     Miss Hazel Hopkins died at 3:30 Monday morning at the home of her 
mother, Mrs. C. C. Hopkins, on Fourth street, at the age of  28 years.  She 
had  been an invalid for some time.  Her death was due to multiple 
sclerosis.
     The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home 
of her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Garrity.  The services were conducted by Rev. 
Foote, of Williamstown assisted by Rev C. C. Lanham of this city.  
Interment in the IOOF cemetery.  

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"Oracle" - March 19, 1987

HARRY J. HORNBECK
Died March 10, 1987

     Harry J. Hornbeck, 42, of Clarington, O., died Tuesday afternoon at 
Bethesda, O., of injuries sustained in industrial accident.
     He was born in Bellaire, O., to Emmett and Eva Carr Hornbeck.  He was 
a protestant by faith.  He was a coal miner and an employee of B & R 
Sawmills at Bethesda.
     He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Ruble Hornbeck; two daughters, 
Mrs. Don (Carolyn) Hester of New Matamoras and Jeanet Hornbeck at home; two 
brothers, Thomas and Richard, both of Bellaire; and two grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one sister, Ida Mae Linquist.
     Services were Friday at the Rush Funeral Home in Clarington with 
minister David Glass officiating.  Burial was in Powhatan Cemetery.    

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"Sentinel" - July 20, 1991

ADA A. HORNER
Died July 19, 1991

     Ada A. Horner 91, of St. Marys died Friday at Care Haven of Pleasants.
     Horner was a member of the George Street Church of Christ.
     Miss Horner was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Cecil 
and Mariah Newbrough Horner.
     She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was the last 
surviving member of a family of 10.
     The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeml Home with 
Evangelist William Butterfield officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys 
IOOF Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home today after 7 p.m.  

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown
 
CECIL CALVIN HORNER
Died September 29, 1925

     Cecil Calvin Horner, one of the old residents of the county, died of 
sarcoma of the stomach at his residence near Cloverdale Tuesday, September 
29, aged 73 years, five months and 19 days.  The funeral and interment will 
be at the Cloverdale Church this afternoon.  He is survived by his wife and 
several children.  
     
CECIL CALVERT HORNER, born April 10, 1852.  Died Sept. 29, 1925.  Age 73 
years 5 months and 19 days.

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"Oracle" - April 4, 1985

FRANK HORNER, SR.
Died Mar 26, 1985

     Frank Horner, Sr., 71, of Pennsboro, died Tuesday, March 26, in 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
     He was born in Ritchie County, son of the late Benjamin S. and Flora 
Lea Wigner Horner.  He was retired after 27 years with American Cyanamid, 
was a member of the Pennsboro Church of Christ and Oil, Chemical and Atomic 
Workers Union Local No. 3499.
     He is survived by his wife, Lucille McCullough Horner; two sons, Larry 
of Pennsboro and Frank, Jr. of St. Marys; a daughter, Rowena Fern Sellers 
of Pennsboro; a brother, Harry of Dayton, O.; eight grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
     The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Pennsboro Church of 
Christ, with Douglas A. Petty officiating.  Burial was in the Mount Olivet 
Cemetery at Finch.
     The McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro was in charge of 
arrangements.

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"Oracle" - February 21, 1996

KATHLEEN HORNER
Died Feb 17, 1996

     Kathleen, 64, of St. Marys, died Feb 17, at her residence.
     She was born June 2, 1931, in St. Marys to the late Marshall Coleman 
and Bertha Miracle Lamp.  She attended the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ.
     She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert W. Horner; one 
daughter, Yvonne Little of St. Marys; two sons, Robert S. Horner and 
William D. Horner both of St. Marys; one granddaughter, Andrea Kathleen 
Eaton of Wingate University, Monroe, NC; one grandson, Joshua S. Horner of 
St. Marys; two brothers, Burton Lamp of Nashville, Tenn., and Clyde Lamp of 
Sistersville; several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Lamp.
     Services were held Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys 
with Evangelical Dan Kessinger officiating.  Burial was in the St. Marys 
IOOF Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - October 10, 1990

NORMAN A. HORNER
Died Oct 5, 1990

     Norman A. Horner, 67, of Star Route, Ben's Run, died Friday evening at 
his residence.
     He was born in Pennsboro, a son of Mrs. Iva Owens Horner of Ben's Run, 
and the late Haymond Horner.  He was a member of the Calvary Bible Church 
and a veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by his wife, Belva Plumm Horner of Route 2, St. Marys, 
and Garry Lee Horner of Ben's Run; two daughters, Norma Jean Farson and 
Linda Lou Fetty, both of Route 2, St. Marys; one brother, Carl W. Horner, 
of Route 1, St. Marys; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
     Services were held Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Pastor 
Samuel Wooldridge officiating.  Burial was on the family farm near Arvilla.

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"Oracle" - January 28, 1998

PEARL MAY HORNER
Died Jan 22, 1998

     Pearl May Horner, 64, of Rt 1, St. Marys, died Jan 22, at Marietta 
Memorial Hospital.
     She was born July 4, 1993, in St. Marys to the late Harry Wilson and 
Dorothy May Cross Vaughan.  She had worked at Colin Anderson Center.
     She is survived by her husband, Carl W. Horner; one daughter, Elaine 
Mae McGee,and her husband, Harold, of Reno, O.; one son, Kenneth Horner, 
and his wife, Sandra, of Bellhaven, NC; three grandsons, Scott McGee of 
Marietta, Michael Horner of Parkersburg and Gregory Horner of Bellhaven; 
two step-granddaughters, Selenna Jenkins of Boaz and Bonnie Graham of 
Huntington; one great-granddaughter, Niasea McGee of Marietta; two 
brothers, Harry "Roy" Vaughan of Brunswick, Ga., and Ray Vaughan, address 
unknown; one sister, Hazel Shultz of Weirton; and several nieces and 
nephews.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Vaughan and James 
Vaughan.
     Services were Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral home in St. Marys with 
the Rev George Burns officiating.  Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery.
     
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"Oracle" - Dec 13, 1979

RICHARD LEE HORTON JR.
Died Dec 4, 1979

     Richard Lee Horton Jr., 52, of Plymouth (Ohio) General Hospital last 
Tuesday of injuries received in a hunting accident Dec 1.
     He was born in Roane County, son of Richard L. and Lucy Strait Horton 
of Roane County.  He was a member of the Point Pleasant United Methodist 
Church and a former Point Pleasant High School basketball coach.
     He is also survived by his wife, Sarah Imlay Horton; two daughters, 
Mrs. Gary (Brenda) Whittaker of Galion, O., and Mrs. Alan (Sue) Putnam of 
Delaware, O.; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Mannion of Valley Stream, N. Y., 
Mrs. Sarah White of Mason and Etta Horton of Charleston; and a 
granddaughter.
     The funeral was held Friday at the First Baptist Church in St Marys, 
with the Rev George Harris and the Rev James Lewis officiating.  Burial was 
in the St Marys IOOF Cemetery.
       
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"Oracle" - Dec 23, 1971

MRS. BERTHA HOSKINS
Died Dec 22, 1971

     Mrs. Bertha Hoskins, 89, of 616 4th St., St. Marys, died yesterday 
evening at her home.
     She was born at Bellaire, O., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Seth 
Jewell.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.
     She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Elva Medley, with whom she 
made her home in St. Marys, Mrs. Mabel Myers of Wheeling, Mrs. Margaret 
Conner of Warwood, Mrs. Bess Tippins of Lancaster, O., and Mrs. Laura 
Porter of Leavittown, Pa.; four sons, Raymond of Duffey, O., Thomas of 
Panama City, Fla., James and Les, both of Toledo, O.; one brother, Charles 
Jewell of Bellaire; 42 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hoskins; and by one 
daughter and one sister.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the 
Ruttencutter Funeral Home.  Evang. Earl Stevens will officiate and burial 
will be in the IOOF Cemetery at St Marys.  

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"Oracle" - Jan 21, 1982

EUNICE E. HOSKINS
Died Jan 12, 1982
 
     Eunice E. Hoskins, 75, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died at the Care Inns of 
Ripley, Inc. last Tuesday after a long illness.
     She was born in Roane County, daughter of the late Mark and Minnie 
Mowery Parsons. She was a member of the Rush Run Baptist Church of 
Stumptown.
     She is survived by three sons, Euell of Grantsville, Harold of Spencer 
and Richard of Streetsboro, O.; six daughters, Virginia Greathouse of 
Charleston, Blanche Cox of Snellville, Ga., Golda Hess of Martinsburg, 
Tacie Kincaid of St. Marys and Marilyn Bostaph and Laura Robinson of 
Belpre, O.; three brothers, Ray Parsons of Spencer, Page Parsons of Reedy 
and Ronald Parsons of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Wilda Greathouse of High 
Point,  N. C.; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Euell Hoskins Sr., in 1978; 
and a daughter, Ruth.
     The funeral was held Thursday at the Rush Run Baptist Church 
Stumptown, with the Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial was in the Sand 
Ridge Cemetery.
  The Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville was in charge of arrangements.

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"Oracle" - November 11, 1988

IDA ESTHER HOSKINS
Died Nov 3, 1988

     Ida Esther Hoskins, 89, of Matamoras, Route 3, died Thursday at her 
home.
     She was born in New Martinsville, a daughter of the late George and 
Emma Mury McColloughs.  She was a retired cook at Wetzel County Hospital.  
She was a member of the First Church of God and the VFW Auxiliary, New 
Martinsville.
     She is survived by one son, Eugene Hoskins of New Martinsville; two 
daughters, Mrs. Fred (Janet) Uselton of Matamoras and Mrs. Albert (Faith) 
Blake of New Martinsville; 17 grandchildren and several great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Elom Hoskins, in 1951; and 
two daughters, Mildred Travis and Anna Louise Fithen.
     Services were held Monday at the First Church of God, New 
Martinsville, with the Rev. Robert Ball officiating.  Burial was in the 
Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville.

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"Sentinel" - June 21, 1990

GOLDIE F. HOSKINSON
Died June 20, 1990

     Goldie Faye Hoskinson, 96, of West union Route, Big Flint community, 
sister of Mable Hill of Williamstown, died Wednesday morning in the 
Americare-Salem health Care Center, after an extended illness.
     She was born at Big Flint, a daughter of the late S. R. and Rebecca 
Ann Dotson Gain.  She was a homemaker and had operated the first telephone 
switchboard in Big Flint.
     She is survived by five sons, another sister, two brothers, 23 
grandchildren grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and six great-great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by two sons, one sister, five brothers, one 
grandchild and one great-grandchild.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Spurgeon Funeral Home, West 
Union, with the minister Del Cowley officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Chestnut Grove Cemetery on Big Flint.
     Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-9 p.m. Friday and until 
time of service Saturday.

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"Sentinel" - May 14, 1994


EDITH ANN HOUCHIN
Died May 13, 1994

     Edith Ann Houchins, 87, of Forrest Hills Drive, Vienna, died Friday at 
her residence.
     Mrs. Houchin retired from Kroger's after 30 years of service, and was 
a member of the Commericial Food Workers Union and the; Eagles.
     She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late William and Laudie 
Hackathorn Robinson.
     She is survived by one daughter, Barbara J. Bobier, with whom she 
resided; one stepdaughter, Mary Woods of Louisville, Ohio; one sister, 
Dorothy Hewitt of Zepher Hills, Fla.; and several grandchildren and great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald H. Houchin; one son, 
William Dean Simonton; and several brothers and sisters.
     The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, at Leavitt Funeral Home, 
Parkersburg. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - June 7, 1995

FLORA N. HOUCK
Died May 26, 1995

     Flora N. Houck, 78, of Route 3, Mineral Wells, died May 26 at Camden-
Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
     She was born on Coartney Ridge in Wirt County, a daughter of the late 
Ervan M. and Clara Shepherd Coartney.  She was educated in Wirt County 
Schools and was a 1935 graduate of Wirt County High School.
     Most of her adult life was spent in Wood County having been employed 
by American Viscose.  She was a member of Fairview Methodist Church in Wirt 
County, and was active in the Saulsbury 4-H Club.
    Surviving are her husband of 57 years, James O. Houck; one son and 
daughter-in-law, Mar. and Mrs. James E. (Coraletta) Houck of Parkersburg; 
one daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Helen) Melrose of San 
Jose, Calif.; two brothers, Etsel Coartney of Arville/Bens Run, and Carter 
Coartney of Parkersburg; one sister, Ruth Caplinger of Elizabeth; two 
grandsons, Todd Houck of Baltimore, Md. and Jeffery Melrose, of Freemont, 
Calif.; one great-grandchildren, Carrie Melrose of Freemont, Calif.; and 
several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by one infant daughter; one infant brother; 
and sister.
     Services were held Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with 
the Rev. Garland Lewis and Rev. Garfield Prine officiating.  Interment was 
in Big Tygart Cemetery, Mineral Wells.
         
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"Oracle" - April 11, 1985

BETTY LOU HOUGHTON
Died April 8, 1985

     Betty Lou Houghton, 50, of Belmont, was dead on arrival at St. 
Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, Monday evening.
     She was born in Widen, Clay County, a duaghter of the late Marvin and 
Nora Sigman Houghton.  She was a member of the Pleasants Baptist Chapel in 
Belmont and was retired from Colin Anderson Center.
     She is survived by one daughter, Linda Beth Houghton; one nephew, John 
Duffy, at home; one brother, Arlie Houghton of Sutton; and one sister, Vera 
Anderson of St. Marys.
     She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
     Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys.  Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - January 8, 1987

VIOLET R. HOUSEMAN
Died Jan 2, 1987

     Violet R. Houseman, 101, of St. Marys, died Friday evening in the 
Pineview Convalescent Center at Harrisville.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Florence and 
Ida Bills Houseman.  She was a school teacher who taught in Ohio and West 
Virginia and was a member of the Church of Christ.
     She is survived by three nieces and one nephew.
     She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
     Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, with Evang. William Renner officiating.  Burial was in 
the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - October 23, 1975

MRS. BIRDIE HOUSER
Died Oct 19, 1975

     Mrs. Birdie Houser, 78, of St. Marys died at the Marietta Memorial 
Hospital Sunday.
     She was born in Newport, O., daughter of the late Job and Permelia 
McElfresh Dearth.  She and her late husband, Arvel H. Houser, had operated 
the Leader Restaurant in St. Marys for several years.
     She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Helen Miller and Mrs. Pauline 
Stewart of St. Marys; a brother, Henry Dearth of St. Marys; and three 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter 
Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Hayward R. Perkey officiating.  
Burial was in the St. Marys Cemetery.


Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of MRS. BIRDIE HOUSER 
Born - December 10, 1896
Died - October 19, 1975
Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Wed., Oct. 22, 
1975, 2 p.m.
Officiating - Rev. Hayward Perkey
Place of Interment - St. Marys Cemetery

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of VADA HOUSER 
Date of Birth - February 2, 1882
Passed Away - January 13, 1970
Place and Time of Services - Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, Friday, Jan 16, 
1970, 2 p.m.
Officiating - Evangelist Earl Stevens
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va.

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"Sentinel" - June 17, 1993

EVELYN HOUSHOUR
Died June 15, 1993

     Evelyn Cornell Houshour, 79, of St. Marys, died Tuesday at St. 
Joseph's Hospital.
     Mrs. Houshhour was a Protestant by faith.
     She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, a daughter of the late Hiram and 
Sara Anne Cunningham Cornell.
     She is survived by her husband, Oscar B. Houshour; two daughters, 
Shirley Colvin of St. Marys with whom she had resided and Emma Louise 
Miller of New Berlin, Pa.; two sons, Homer Andrew Ruckle of St. Marys and 
Ralph Mitchell Ruckle of Churchville, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter L. Ruckle; and 
ones sister, Gladys Cornell.
     The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with the Rev Ron Branch officiating.  Burial will be in Mount 
Pleasants Cemetery, Pleasants County.

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"Sentinel" - January 31, 1995

OSCAR B. HOUSHOUR
Died Jan 29, 1995

     Oscar B. Houshour, 81, of Route 39, St. Marys, died Sunday at St. 
Joseph's Hospital.
     Houshour was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, retired from Salem 
Stamping & Manufacturing Co. and was later employed by Quaker State 
Security Co., both of Salem, Ohio.
     He was born in Leetonia, Ohio, a son of the late Lewis and Mary Ann 
Callahan Houshour.
     He is survived by two stepdaughters, Shirley Colvin of St. Marys and 
Emma Louise Miller of New Berlin, Pa.; two stepsons, Homer Andrew Ruckle of 
St. Marys and Ralph Mitchel Ruckle of North Fort Myers, Fla.; two sisters, 
Bessie Coy of Salem and Wilda Blutcher of Leetonia; 12 stepgrandchildren; 
and 15 stepgreat-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Evelyn Louise 
Cornell Houshour, in 1993; two brothers, Ralph Houshour and Theofore 
Houshour; and one sister, Myrtle Daugherty.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Ruttencutter 
Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating.  
Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Federal Ridge, Pleasants County.

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"Oracle" - February 12, 1997

ETTA ELIZABETH "BETTY" HARPER HOW
Died Dec 20, 1996

     Betty Harper How, 73, of Henderson, Ky., died Dec. 20 at Medco Center 
of Henderson.
     She was the daughter of the late Fred and Verna Carmichael Harper of 
St. Marys and a member of First Baptist Church.
     Surviving are one daughter, Judith Ann Calvert of Memphis, Tenn., and 
one son, Stephan How of Henderson, Ky.; two sisters, Gayla Truex and Dotte 
White of St. Marys; two granddaughters, LeAnn Calvert of Memphis and Alysen 
How of Henderson.
     She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Harper.
     Burial was in the Bellervive Heritage Gardens in Crave Colur, Mo.     
        
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"News" - January 26, 1992

CARL S. HOWARD
Died January 24, 1992
     Carl S. Howard, Sr., 92, of Waverly, died Jan 24, 1992, in Brookwood 
Hospital, Birmingham, Ala.
     He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Robert Lee and Anna 
Johnson Howard.  He had spent all of his life in the Waverly community and 
owned and operated the Howard General Store in Waverly until his 
retirement.  The store had been established by his father in 1911.  He was 
a member of the Waverly Presbyterian Church; a charter member of the 
Waverly Presbyterian Church; a charter member of the Waverly Lions Club for 
40 years; the United Commercial Travelers for 52 years, and had been 
chairman of the Farmers Home Administration County Committee for Wood 
County.
     He is survived by three sons, Warden L. Howard and Carl "Sid" Howard 
Jr., both of Waverly, and Richard W. Howard of Buffalo, W.Va.; one 
daughter, Carol Fogle of Pelham, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-
grandchildren; and one sister, Eva Scott of Pasadena, Calif.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mida Eva McKinley, Feb. 
28, 1969; his second wife, Della Howard, Sept. 11, 1981; one grandchild; 
one brother, Herbert Howard; and two sisters, Isa Frum and Ada Whittenberg.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Waverly Presbyterian Church 
with the Rev. Kenneth Calebaugh officiating.  Burial will be in Willow 
Island Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home from noon on 
Monday until noon on Tuesday and at the church one hour prior to the 
services.    

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"Sentinel" - June 1, 1988

ELSIE V. HOWARD
Died May 30, 1988

     Elsie V. Howard, 87, of Belmont died Monday evening in Marie 
Antoinette Pavilion.
     She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late James and 
Arminta Sadler Matheny.  She was a member of Belmont United Methodist 
Church.
     She is survived by one daughter, Maxine Eckart of Belmont; one 
granddaughter, Cynthia McVey of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and two great-
grandchildren, Joy and Jason McVey of Cleveland Heights.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Howard.
     The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, 
St. Marys, with Pastor Joe Offenberger officiating.  Burial will be in 
Willow Island Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.

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"Sentinel" - February 12, 1996

GEORGE W. HOWARD
Died Feb 10, 1996

     George William "Bill" Howard, 55, of Route 3, St. Marys, died Saturday 
at Charleston Area Medical Center.
     Howard was a 1958 graduate of Pennsboro High School, where he was an 
all-state football and baseball player.
     He retired from St. Marys High School as a mathmatics teacher, and was 
a teacher of the year in Pleasants County.
     He was born at Clarksburg, a son of James Monroe Howard of Reedy and 
the late Eleanor Louise Patton Howard.
      In addition to his father, he is survived by one daughter, Sherry 
Howard of Toledo, Ohio; one son, Brock Howard of Charleston; two brothers, 
John M. Howard of Owego, N.Y., and Bob Howard of Cairo; and two sisters, 
Betty Hayhurst and Donna Jean Koehnlein, both of Pennsboro.
     Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral 
Home, Pennsboro.  Burial will be in Mount Harmony Masonic Cemetery, 
Pennsboro.
               
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"Oracle" - September 10, 1981

NELLIE S. HOWARD
Died Sep 6, 1981

     Mrs. Nellie V. Stewart Howard, 79, of Rt. 1, Sistersville, died in the 
Sistersville General Hospital Sunday morning.
     She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Bell Barcus Stewart. 
She was a Methodist.
     She is survived by her husband, Francis Howard of Sistersville; three 
sons, Harold (Bud) Howard and Larry F. Howard, both of Sistersville, and 
Wayne Howard of Wichita, Kan.; two daughters, Ruth Dearth and Mrs. Edward 
(Louise) Kerher, both of Sistersville; three brothers, R. L. Stewart, Harry 
Stewart and Lawrence Stewart, all of Sistersville; two sisters, Audra 
Hendricks of Sistersville and Ellen Bradley of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren 
and 13 great-grandchildren.
     One son preceded her in death. Services were conducted Tuesday at the 
Cooper Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayland Taylor officiating. Burial was in 
Archer's Chapel Cemetery in Tyler County. 

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"Leader" - October 26, 1996

JACKIE HOWELL
Died Oct 23 1996

     Jackie Howell, 73, of St. Marys, died Oct 23, at her residence.
     She was born June 29, 1923, in Pleasants County to the late Orrin C. 
and Ona R. Ruley Neely.  She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.
     She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Paul E. Howell; one 
daughter, Beverly Bierce of Memphis, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Angela 
Murphy of St. Marys; two brothers, Richard E. Neely of Belmont; four 
sisters, Joan Davis of St. Marys; Janet Neely and Joyce Gerritzen, both of 
Marietta, and Judy Wilson of Charleston; and several nieces and nephews.
     In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, 
Kenneth P. Neely, in 1992.
     Graveside services were held Friday at Shawnee Cemetery with 
Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating.  There was no visitation.
       
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"Sentinel" - March 26, 1985

JOHN E. HOWELL JR.
Died Mar 26, 1985

     John E. Howell Jr., 66, of 5250 Emerson Ave. died in St. Joseph's 
Hospital early today.
     He was born in Parkersburg, son of the late John E. and Ollie Kuhner 
Howell.  He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the Seventh Day 
Adventist Church, the Disabled American Veterans, a life member of AMVETS, 
member of Parkersburg B.P.O. Elks No. 198, had been public relations 
officer for Burger Brewing Co. for a number of years and presently had been 
a supervisor with the State Tax Department.
     He is survived by his wife, Jean Boso Howell; three sons, John E. III 
of San Diego, Calif., Steven of Little Hocking and Kevin of Charleston; two 
brothers, William E. Howell of Parkersburg and Paul K. Howell of San Diego; 
two sisters, Thelma Kelly and Hazel Hennes of National City, Calif.; and 
five grandchildren.
     The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Vaughan Funeral Home with 
burial in Parkersburg IOOF Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday.  

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"Oracle" - October 9, 1980

HAROLD C. HOWELL
Died Oct 6, 1980

     Harold C. Howell, 59, of St Marys, died at the St. Joseph's Hospital 
in Parkersburg Monday afternoon.
     He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Floyd and Leona 
Northcraft Howell.  He was retired from Weirton Steel and was a member of 
its 25-Year Club.
     He is survived by his wife, Betty Holpp Howell; two brothers, Paul of 
St. Marys and Charles of Colliers; and two sisters, Lillian Howell and Ruby 
Bowen of Weirton.
     He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth.
     The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter 
Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial will be 
in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - February 24, 1999

LAURA VIRGINIA HOWELL
Died Feb 19, 1999

     Laura Virginia Howell, 88, died Feb. 19.
     She was born May 19, 1910 to the late Martha and Albert Adams.
     She is survived by two sons, Robert Brewer and Gene Stewart; five 
sisters, Olive Barlow, Velma Heyman, Evelyn Nicholson, Grace Smith and 
Dorothy Nolan; one brother, Dale Adams; and several grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren.
     Graveside services were Sunday at Adams Cemetery at Pt. Lookout.

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"Oracle" - August 7, 1986

LILLIAN M. HOWELL
Died Aug 1, 1986

     Lillian M. Howell, 57, of 3613 Main St., Weirton, died Friday evening 
in Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville, O.
     She was born in Bens Run, a daughter of the late Floyd and Leona 
Northcraft Howell.  She was a sales clerk for the G. C. Murphy Co. in 
Weirton and was a member of the Colliers Way Church of Christ in Weirton.
     She is survived by two brothers, Charles Howell of Colliers and Paul 
Howell of St. Marys; and one sister, Ruby Bowen of Weirton.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Harold Howell.
     Memorial services were conducted Sunday at the Presley Funeral Home in 
Weirton, with David Myers officiating.
     Final services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mount Nebo Church of 
Christ at Bens Run, Pleasants County, with David Myers officiating.  Burial 
was in the Mount Nebo Cemetery, Bens Run. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of MARGARET ANN HOY
Date of Birth - September 1, 1890
Passed Away - October 31, 1965
Place and Time of Services - St. Marys Methodist Church, Wed., November 3, 
1965, 2:00 p.m.
Officiating - Rev. George McCune, Rev. Hollie Thompson 
Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys

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"Oracle" - December 23, 1987

MARIE WEST HOY
Died Dec 22, 1987

     Marie West Hoy, 91, of Morgantown and formerly of St. Marys, died 
Tuesday morning in Americare Nursing Center in Morgantown.
     She was born in Pleasants County to the late George and Molly Pickens 
West.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Morgantown, and 
Friends of University Hospital.  She was also a member of the Presbyterian 
Women.
     She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John (Leah) Brisbane of 
Morgantown, and two sons, James W. Hoy of Vienna and Cyrus H. Hoy of 
Rochester, N.Y.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hoy; one daughter, 
Mary Marie; one sister; and two brothers.
     Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with 
the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating.  Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF 
Cemetery.

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"Pennsboro News" - Thursday, Feb 15, 1934

MARY MARIE HOY
 
     Funeral services will be held today at St. Marys for Mary Marie, 13-
year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hoy whose death occurred Tuesday.

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"Oracle" - Dec 2, 1971

MRS. DIXIE HUBBARD
Died Nov 28, 1971

     Mrs. Dixie Joann Hubbard, 33, of 221 Walnut St., Sistersville, died 
Friday after a long illness.
     She was born at St. Marys, Nov 4, 1938, daughter of Earl S. and 
Mildred Haught Statler.  She had formerly been employed by Eesley and Lee 
Architects at Marietta.  She was a member of the Baptist Church.
     She is survived by her husband, Harold W. Hubbard; one daughter, Cindy 
Jo, and two sons, Harold Scott and Brian J., all at home; two brothers, 
David and John, both of St Marys; two sisters, Jacqueline and Vivian, both 
of St Marys; grandmothers, Mrs. Homer Haught of Parkersburg and Mrs. Lula 
Noggle of St Marys.
     Services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Cooper Funeral Home.  
The Rev. Robert W. McCarter officiated and burial was in the Greenwood 
Cemetery, Sistersville. 

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"Oracle" - May 7, 1997

HAROLD "BUSTER" HUBBARD
Died April 30, 1997

     Harold W. "Buster" Hubbard, 62, of Friendly, died April 30 at his 
residence.
     He was born in Sistersville, a son of the late Harold S. Hubbard and 
Alta M. Proffitt.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Union 
Carbide Corp. of Sistersville.  He was a member of Elk's Lodge 333 and 
American Legion Post 86, both of Sistersville and Sistersville Presbyterian 
Church.
     Surviving are his wife, June Riel Hubbard; two sons, Brain Hubbard of 
Dallas, Ga., and Mike Salmons of Manassas, Va.; one daughter, Cindy 
McFerren of Newport; one brother, Jerry Hubbard of Sistersville; and three 
grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dixie Statler; one son, 
Scott Hubbard.
     Services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with the 
Rev Brian Seders officiating.  Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in 
Sistersville.
     Memorials may be made to Sistersville Junior Athletics, P.O. Box 66, 
Sistersville, 26175.   

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"Oracle" - July 23, 1981

THOMAS W. HUBBARD
Died July 18, 1981

     Thomas W. Hubbard, 79, of Parkway Townhouse, New Matamoras, died 
Saturday morning at his home.
     He was born July 12, 1902, in Monroe County to Shirley and Frances 
Myers Hubbard and was a retired employee of South Penn Oil Co.
     He is survived by his wife, Ethel Earley Hubbard, of the home; three 
sons, Emmett of Connecticut, Thomas W. II of New Matamoras and Shirley of 
Columbus, O.; four daughters, Patricia Hamilton of Pascagoula, Miss., Mary 
Longfellow and Joyce Hubbard of New Matamoras and Sharon Hubbard of 
Columbus; one brother, Melvin of Beach Bottom; a sister, Rachel Hayes of 
Hannibal, O.; and eight grandchildren.
     Services were conducted Tuesday In Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in 
Woodsfield with Frank Conley officiating. Burial was in the New Matamoras 
Cemetery. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

MRS. VIRGINIA HUBBS
Died 1915

     Miss Virginia Hubbs, aged 78, died at East Liverpool on Tuesday of 
hardening of the arteries.  Her remains were brought to this city yesterday 
by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown, and interred in the St. Marys Cemetery.  The 
deceased was a daughter of the late Joseph and Joanna Hubbs, of this place, 
and is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Charles W. Bills, Mrs. Job Smith, 
and Mrs. C. C. Schauwecker.  

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"Leader" - Jan 18, 1973

ANNA HART HUBER
Died Dec 25, 1973

     Word was received here of the death of Anna Hart Huber, 92, on Dec. 25 
in Ontario, Calif.
     Mrs. Huber was born in Pleasants County July 19, 1880, the daughter of 
the late John F. and Elizabeth Nutter Hart.  She went to California in 1922 
where she has resided since, but has visited here on different occasions.
     She was preceded in death by her husband and 10 brothers and sisters.  
She was the last of her immediate family.  She has many nieces and nephews 
in this area.

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"Oracle" - February 4, 1982

DORIS M. HUFF
Died Jan 25, 1982

     Doris M. Huff, 54, of Ellenboro, a Hall Glove Manufacturing Co. 
employee, died at her residence last Monday after a long illness. She is 
survived by a son, Allen Slocum; two daughters, Saundra Delancey and Mickey 
Knight of St. Marys; two brothers, Harry A. Devore of Fort Lauderdale, 
Fla., and Donald Devore of New Philadelphia, O.; a sister, Kathryn Goshorn 
of Tuscarawas, O.; and five grandchildren.
     The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was in 
Fairmont Ridge Cemetery at Ellenboro. 

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"Oracle" - November 18, 1982

NELLIE M. HUFF
Died Nov 13, 1982

     Mrs. Nellie M. Huff, 76, Rt. 1, Friendly, died Saturday evening at her 
residence.
     She was born in Pleasants County, the daughter of the late Charles and 
Louisa Tippens Barnhart.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.
     She is survived by two sons, Gilbert Barnhart of St. Marys and Bill 
Hayes of Meadville; two brothers, William Barnhart and Everett Barnhart, 
both of St Marys; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Huff, in 1972; four 
sisters, one brother and two grandchildren.
     Services were held at 3:30 p.m.  Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home in St. Marys, with Evang. Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial was in the 
IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. 

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"Oracle" - August 1987

CLARENCE E. HUFFMAN
Died July 26, 1987

     Clarence E. Huffman, 95, of Alton and Indian Camp communities near 
Buckhannon, died Sunday, July 26, at his residence.
     Mr. Huffman was a retired teacher, farmer and nurseryman.
     He was born Feb. 26, 1892, at Indian Camp, son of the late Benjamin 
Franklin and Mary Houser Huffman.
     His wife, Ressie Cutright Huffman, whom he married on Aug. 17, 1912, 
survives.
     Also, surviving are one son, Stanley Huffman of Wooster, O.; one 
daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Louise) Wherry, St. Marys; several grandchildren; 
ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ashford Huffman of Shinnston and 
Jeff Huffman of Indian Camp; and one sister, Pearl Phillips of Buckhannon.
     He was preceded in death by four brothers.
     He was a lifelong member of the Indian Camp United Methodist Church.  
Services were conducted by the Rev. W. C. Dunson of Terra Alta, an 82 year-
old retired minister and former student of Mr. Huffman.

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"Oracle" - February 16, 1984

MARY A. HUFFMAN
Died Feb 12, 1984

     Mary A. Huffman, 70, of New Matamoras, O., died Sunday afternoon in 
the New Martinsville Health Care Center.
     She was born at Low Gap, Monroe County, O., a daughter of the late 
Charles and Christina Cline Dillon.  She was a member of the First Baptist 
Church of New Matamoras, Matamoras Senior Citizens, the Ladies' Bible Class 
and the Ruth Circle of the First Baptist Church.
     Surviving are one son, Donnie Huffman of New Matamoras; two brothers, 
Charles Dillon and William Dillon, both of Canton, O.; five sisters.  Mrs. 
Jessie Leaman, Mrs. Sara Durant and Mrs. Violet Bauer, all of Canton, Mrs. 
Jean Cline of Massillon, O., and Mrs. Mabel Rinard Mills, O.; and four 
grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, William Huffman, in 1974; by 
two brothers and two sisters.
     Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church 
at New Matamoras, with the Rev. Louis Sprowls officiating.  Burial was in 
the Matamoras Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - Aug 25, 1983

MARY IRENE HUGGINS
Died Aug 19, 1983

     Mary Irene Huggins, 85, one of nine residents of the Marie Antoinette 
Nursing Home in Marietta, O., involved in an accident last Wednesday on I-
77, died Friday at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     The accident occurred when the van carrying nursing home residents, 
employees and guests was returning to Marietta from an outing at Mountwood 
Prk.  The van struck a guard rail, veered across the median and crashed 
into a guard rail on the opposite lane.
     Mrs. Huggins was born in Belmont, daughter of the late James and 
Margaret Elva Cross Sullivan.  She was a retired licensed practical nurse 
with 33 years experience, a member of the First Baptist Church in Marietta 
and the Berean Bible Class, and the Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Legion 
Auxiliary.
     She is survived by a son, Melvin E. Huggins of Willoughby, O.; two 
daughters, Betty J. Coffey of Cleveland, O., and Kitty Williams of 
Williamstown; a brother, Clyde Sullivan of Paden City; a sister, Sally 
Immel of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and a number of grandchildren and great-
grandchildren.
     The Funeral was held Monday at Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples 
Funeral Home.  The Rev Leonard Gross officiated, and burial was in the 
Riverview Cemetery at Williamstown.

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"Sentinel" - June 22, 1989

OKEY HUGGINS
Died June 20, 1989

     Okey "Gene" Huggins, 78, of St. Marys, Route 3, died Tuesday at his 
residence.
     He was born in Wood County, son of the late Luther and Dana Corbin 
Huggins.  He was a retired employee of Criss Concrete Co. and had worked in 
the oil fields.
     He is survived by his wife, Alfaretta Jemison Huggins; two brothers, 
Robert and Donald Huggins, both of Waverly; five sisters, Della Lawson, 
Darlene Shultz, Betty Neighbors, all of Columbus, Ohio, Naomi Dornon and 
Fern Patterson, both of Waverly; two stepchildren, Bill Jemison and Joann 
Higgins, both of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
     The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with 
the Rev. Earl Perkins officiating.  Burial will be in Corbin Cemetery.
     Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.  

"Leader" - June 24, 1989

OKEY HUGGINS
Died June 20, 1989

     Okey (Gene) Huggins, 78, of St. Marys, Route 3, died Tuesday at his 
residence.
     Born in Wood County, he was the son of the late Luther and Dana Corbin 
Huggins.  He was a retired employee of Criss Concrete Co. and had worked in 
the oil fields.
     He is survived by his wife, Alfaretta Jemison Huggins; two brothers, 
Robert and Donald Huggins, both of Waverly; five sisters, Della Lawson, 
Darlene Shultz, Betty Neighbors, all of Columbus, Ohio, Naomi Dornon and 
Fern Patterson, both of Waverly; two stepchildren, Bill Jemison and Joann 
Higgins, both of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
     Services were Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. Earl 
Perkins officiating.  
     Burial was in the Corbin Cemetery.
      
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"Oracle" - November 24, 1988

SHERRY A. HUGHART
Died Nov 14, 1988

     Sherry A. Hughart, 42, of 2706 Station St., Rock Creek, Ohio, died 
Monday morning at the St. Vincent Health Center in Erie, Pa. from injuries 
received in an automobile accident on Saturday.
     Mrs. Hughart was born Jan. 29, 1946, in Cleveland to Harry and Madge 
(Oliver) Pratt.
     She has been a resident of the Jefferson Ohio area all her life, other 
than living in St. Marys from 1975-1986.
     She is survived by one daughter, Debbie Bailey of St. Marys; three 
sons, Lester serving with the U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Va., Jeffrey of St. Marys 
and William serving with the U.S. Army, Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; three 
grandchildren; her mother, Madge Pratt, of Jefferson, Ohio; her 
grandmother, Ollie Oliver, of Jefferson; one brother, Gary Pratt, of 
Jefferson; and one sister, Judy O'Tolle, Lakewood, Ohio.
     She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Kimberlie Ann 
Hughart, and her father, Harry Pratt.

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

In Memory of MRS. ALICE SERENA HUGHES
Born - December 8, 1896 
Died - May 3, 1980 
Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Tues., May 6, 1980, 2:30 p.m.
Officiating - Rev. Maurice Miller
Place of Interment - Sistersville Cemetery, Sistersville, W.Va.
        
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"Oracle" - Mar 11, 1976

MRS. HARRY D. HUGHES
Died Mar 5, 1976

     Mrs. Mary Ann (Aunt Babe) Hughes, 90, Newport, died in Marietta 
Memorial Hospital.
     She was born Dec. 20, 1885, in Collensburg, Pa., a daughter of the 
late Peter D. and Mary Logue Painter.  She was a member of Newport United 
Methodist Church, Amici Sunday School Class and United Methodist Women, and 
was a member of American Legion Auxillary Unit No. 79, St. Marys.
     On June 4, 1917, she was married to Harry Dean Hughes, who died Aug 
14, 1963.
     One daughter, Mrs. Emil (Mary Dean) Holtsclaw, Newport, survives with 
two grandsons, Sean and Mark Holtsclaw, both of Newport.  Five brothers and 
one sister preceded her in death.
     Services were held Sunday in Newport United Methodist Church, with the 
Rev. Clarke Hogue III officiating and burial in Newport Cemetery.  The 
McClure-Schafer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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"Oracle" - November 4, 1976

BROOKS HULL
Died Oct 30, 1976

     Brooks Hull, 85, of Fairmont died Saturday afternoon at Fairmont 
General Hospital after a brief illness.
     He was the son of the late George W. and Rebecca Jayne Hayes Hull.  He 
was a life-long member of the Church of Christ.  He became assistant 
postmaster in Fairmont in 1926.  In 1954 he was promoted to field service 
officer attached to regional office in Washington, D.C.  In this position 
he traveled throughout northern West Virginia to all post offices including 
Pleasants County.
     He was preceded in death by his wife in 1962 and his only sister.
     Surviving are two sons, Evang. William Hull of Jonesboro, Ark., and 
Nelson Hull of Teter Lake; one daughter, Mrs. James Kendall, of Fairmont; 
six grandchildren, Mrs. Michael (Mary Ann) Hayes of St Marys, S. Betty 
Johnson of Dover, Del., Mrs. Robert Rawson of Ruleville, Miss., Kay Hull of 
Jonesboro, Ark., Sue Hull of Dixon, Mo., and Mrs. Keith Wright of 
Morgantown; and six great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday at Fairmont, with burial at Linn 
Cemetery.  

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"Oracle" - February 12, 1992

NELSON HULL JR
Died Feb 4, 1992

     Nelson Brooks Hull Jr., 73, of Lake Placid, Fla., died Feb 4 at this 
residence.  He was born March 12, 1918, in Fairmont, a son of the late 
Brooks and Ella Ice Hull Sr.
     He is survived by his wife, Mary Moore Hull, whom he married Aug. 15, 
1940; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Hayes of St. Marys and Dr. Betty N. 
Johnson of Wilmington, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Jean Kendall of 
Fairmont; and five grandchildren.  Michael Hayes of Cockeysville, Md., and 
Maria and Marla Hayes and Marsha and Steven Johnson, all of Wilmington, NC.
     One brother, William Hull, is deceased.
     He was an employee of Westinghouse for 15 years and then owned and 
operated the Hull Refrigeration and Appliance Service of Fairmont.  He was 
a member of the Lake Placid Church of Christ.  He was a veteran of World 
War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.
     Services were held at Ford Funeral Home on Columbia Street in Fairmont 
on Feb. 8 with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating.  Burial followed at the 
Monumental Cemetery. 

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

EDGAR HUMPHREY
Died Sept 9, 1914

"Well Known Dentist a Victim of Typhoid Fever"

     The death of Dr. Edgar Humphrey was a great shock to all of us.  While 
the fact that he had not been feeling well for some weeks was known to his 
friends, yet it was only ten days ago that it was realized that he was in 
the grasp of typhoid fever. Even up to the last two or three hours it was 
hoped that his vigorous constitution would withstand the disease and 
yesterday morning he himself expressed a belief that he would recover.
     A consultation of physicians was held about noon yesterday, but 
nothing could be done and shortly before three o'clock his spirit passed.
     He was born January 25, 1879, and died September 9, 1914, leaving a 
wife and two children, a mother and sisters and brothers to mourn his 
departure.  He was married to Effie Chisholm, daughter of Mrs. D. Q. Steere 
of this city.
     He was a member of several fraternal organizations, most prominent of 
which are the Masons, IOOF, Maccabees, Ben Hurs and Modern Woodsmen of 
America.
     The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment to 
be made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

DR. EDGAR HUMPHREY'S FUNERAL
     
     The death of Dr. Edgar Humphrey was noted in these columns last week.  
On Saturday afternoon funeral services were held at the residence, 
conducted by Rev. W. R. E. Merington of the Episcopal Church.  All of the 
stores in the city closed, and a large concourse of friends gathered to 
witness the obsequies.  The remains were interred in the Odd Fellows 
Cemetery, where the burial service of the church concluded.  The mound was 
covered with a wonderful profusion of flowers - tributes from lodges and 
friends.
     It was notable as being the first funeral procession in this city in 
which automobiles were used, twenty cars forming the cortege. 

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"Sentinel" - August 5, 1992

WALTER T. HUNDLEY
Died Aug 4, 1992

     Walter T. Hundley Sr., 76, of 119 Schilling Drive, Marietta, died 
Tuesday at Louis Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg.
     Hundley was a graduate of Ivanhoe (Virginia) High School.  He had made 
his home in the Marietta area for 35 years.  He was a veteran of World War 
II, having served in the 25th Armored Division.  He had been an iron 
worker.  He was a member of American Legion Post 64, Washington County Post 
5108, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fraternal Order of Eagles 458, the Loyal 
Order of the Moose Lodge 1823, and Iron Workers Local 787 of Parkersburg.
     He was born in Austinville, Va., son of the late Roy and Sara Davis 
Hundley.
     He is survived by his wife, Mary McAllister Hudley; one son by a 
previous marriage, Walter T. T. Hundley Jr. of Overland Park, Kan.; three 
daughters by a previous marriage, Mary Frances Viaris of Max Meadows, Va., 
Joyce Brewster and Virginia Paige Jennings, of Wytheville, Va.; one 
stepson, William Best of Covington, Va.; one stepdaughter, Jean Brown of 
Williamstown; 14 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; a number of great-
grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; four brothers, Roy Hundley of 
Galaxz, Va., Raymond Hundley of Austindale, Va., Charles Hundley of Dublin, 
Va., Clarence Hundley of Marion, Va.; one sister, Mamie Olsen of 
California.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Robert B. Hundley; one step-
grandchild; two brothers and one sister.
     The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, 
Marietta.  Burial will be in Eastlawn Memorial Park with military rites.
     A memorial will be held by the Moose Lodge 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the 
funeral home.
     Friends may call from 7 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of the service 
Friday.
     
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"Oracle" - October 5, 1989

DR. ROLLIN A. HUMPHREY
Died Oct 1, 1989

     Dr. Rollin A. Humphrey, longtime physician in Pennsboro, died Sunday 
at Camden-Clark Hospital, Parkersburg.
     Dr. Humphrey, 72, of 207 Fream St. Pennsboro, was born June 16, 1917, 
in Pike County, O., near Waverly.  He was the son of the late Claude D. and 
Ellen Nora Cartwright Humphrey.
     He established a family practice of medicine in 1950 in West Union and 
pennsboro where he ahs practiced since.  Dr. Humphrey was a long time 
member of of the Middle Island Post 3408, Veterans of Foreign Wars, of West 
union and was a former director of the First National Bank of west union.
     Dr. Humphrey was a member of Grace Episcopal Church of St. Marys, 
where he served as vestryman and Key Man for several years.
     Dr. Humphrey was a member of the American Osteopathic Association and 
the West Virginia State Osteopathic Association.
     In 1943 he married Anna Lee Richmond.  They had two children, Dr. 
Frederic Humphrey of Marietta, O., and Rebecca Weis of Columbus, O.
     In 1964 he married Emma Jean Ginanni, who brought to the family circle 
four children, Eric, Robert, Mark, and Debbie Ginanni, all of Pennsboro.  
Of these four, Eric was deceased in 1980.
     Dr. Humphrey has 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
     He is survived by three brothers, Hancel Humphrey, Sinking Spring, O., 
Eldon Humphrey, West Union, O., and Burnace Humphrey of Greenfield, O. Also 
surviving are three sisters, Thelma Burkhart and Geraldine Hodgsons both of 
Dayton, O., and Rosalie Sawers of Washington Court House, O.
     Four brothers preceded him in death:  Russell, Dwight, Hercel, and 
Hamer Humphrey.
     Funeral services for Dr. Humphrey will be held Wednesday, Oct 4, at 11 
a.m. from the Grace Episcopal Church, St. Marys, with the Rev. Hayward 
Perkey officiating.  Burial will follow the service in the Masonic 
Cemetery, Ellenboro.
     The Veterans Service Organizations of Doddridge County will conduct 
military rites at the graveside.
     In lieu of floral tributes, memorials may be made to the American 
Cander Society.   
     
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"Oracle" - December 1, 1988

GRACE E. HUNT
Died Nov 28, 1988

     Grace E. Hunt, 68, of Newport, died Monday morning in Marietta 
Memorial Hospital.
     Mrs. Hunt was born in Burgettstown, Pa., a daughter of the late Leroy 
and Catherine Claire Thornburg.  She was a member of the Newport Baptist 
Church and a retired employee of the Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys.
     Surviving are a daughter, Catherine Lindsey of Warm Springs, Va.; a 
sister, Lois Smith of McDonald, Pa.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Hunt, in 1876.
     Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hunt Funeral Home, 
Hundred.  The Rev. David Dodridge will officiate with burial in the Harmony 
Baptist Cemetery at Burton, W. Va.
     Friends may call at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, 
Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

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"Sentinel" - December 29, 1999

WANDA L. HUNTER
Died Dec 28, 1999

     Wanda L. Hunter, 92, of Parkersburg died Dec. 28, 1999, at Camden-
Clark Memorial Hospital.
     She was born Dec. 25, 1907, in Hebron, W.Va., a daughter of the late, 
Alonzo and Mary Carmichael Simonton. She and her husband, Harry Hunter, 
owned and operated a service station in Parkersburg several years ago.
     Survivors include one sister, Ruth Pouzide of Parkersburg; and several 
nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Harry 
Hunter.
     Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen  North 
Cemetery, the Rev. Paul  Morton officiating. There will be no visitation. 
Arrangements by Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

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"Sentinel" - November 18, 1991

ADA B. HUPP
Died Nov 16, 1991

     Ada Bernice Hupp, 93, of Ridgewood Court, Marietta, died Saturday at 
the Marie Antoinette Pavilion, Marietta.
     She was born at Ogdin, W.Va., a daughter of the late George and Lavine 
Flowers Lauderman.
     She is survived by one son, Gale Hupp of Marietta; one stepdaughter, 
Esther Jett of Williamstown; one sister, Ora Shears of Marietta; eight 
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Arius Hupp; two sons, Eddie 
Hupp and Lonnie Hupp; one stepson, Ralph Hupp; three daughters, Linda Hupp, 
Pauline Morris and Florence Wendell; four brothers, Cecil Arch Lauderman, 
George Lauderman and Lou Lauderman; and three sisters, Hazel Shears, Lola 
Brookover and Elsie Harris.
     The funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, 
Marietta, with the Rev. Lee Tait officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview 
Cemetery, Williamstown.
        
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"Leader" - Oct 8, 1983
    
BETTY J. HUPP
Died Oct 4, 1983

     Betty J. Hupp, 58, of 607 Broadway, New Matamoras, Ohio, died at 12:30 
a.m. Tuesday at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
     Born in Ludlow Township, Ohio, she was the daughter of Lois Adamson 
McGillian of New Matamoras and the late William V. McGillian.  She was a 
member of the First Baptist Church in New Matamoras, was a floor clerk in 
Division E, Marietta Memorial Hospital for 17 years, and a member of the 
American Legion Auxiliary No. 378.  
     She is also survived by two sons Louis G. Hupp of Clinton, Md., and 
Fred Hupp of New Matamoras, and three granddaughters.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Meryle I. Hupp, in 1954.
     The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home, New 
Matamoras, Ohio, with the Rev. Louis A. Sprowl officiating.  Burial was in 
Matamoras Cemetery.

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"Oracle" - Sep 25, 1980

MRS. CORA A. HUPP
Died Sep 19, 1980

     Mrs. Cora Alice Hupp, 88, of State Street, Parkersburg, died in the 
Selby General Hospital Friday evening.
     She was born in St. Marys and was a daughter of the late Albert and 
Loretta Smith.  She resided at Boaz before moving to Marietta 10 years ago.  
She was a member of the Assembly of God.  
     She was thrice married, first to James Miller, deceased.  She is 
survived by three sons, Martin Lesley Miller of Williamstown; a daughter, 
Mrs. Anna Schmidt of Macksburg, O.; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-
grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her second husband, George Ferrell, her 
third husband, Arius Hupp, and eight brothers and sisters.
     The funeral was held Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with the 
Rev. William Cantwell officiating.  Burial was in the Uhl Cemetery.  

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"Oracle" - May  24, 1995

DOROTHY M. HUPP
Died May 20 1995

     Dorothy M. Hupp, 73, of St. Marys, died May 20 at Marietta Memorial 
Hospital after and extended illness.
     She was born Sept. 16, 1921, in Washington County, O., a daughter of 
the late Bert and Etta Morris Graham.
     She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, the United 
Methodist Women, and the Hope Circle of the church.  She was a member of 
the Amity Rebekah Lodge 83 of St. Marys, the Pioneer Homemakers Club, the 
Senior Citizens and was retired from the A & P Co.
     She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Paul R. Hupp; one son and 
daughter-in-law, Richard B. and Sharon Hupp of St. Marys; two 
grandchildren, Richard B. Hupp, Jr. of Clifton Forge, Va., and Kristi 
Carpenter of Belmont; three great-grandchildren, Alexis Rae Carpenter and 
Derek Lowell Carpenter, both of Belmont and Erika LeAnne Hupp of Clifton 
Forge, Va.; five sisters, Betty Holland of St. Marys, Anna Mary Woodward, 
Frances Bohyer and Hazel Moldovan, all of Warren, O., and Marcelene Olson 
of Peoria, Ariz.
     Services were held Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. 
Darrel L. Gooden officiating.  Interment was in Pleasants Memorial Estates, 
Eureka.
     The family request that in lieu of other remembrances that memorial 
contributions be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church Building 
Fund, P.O. Box 100, St. Marys, WV 26170.

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"Leader" - November 20, 1999

PAUL R. HUPP
Died Nov 17, 1999

     Paul R. Hupp, 81, of St. Marys, died Nov. 17 at his residence.
     He was born June 26, 1918, in St. Marys to the late Richard O. and 
Margaret Hall Hupp. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, 
IOOF Lodge 22, Amity Rebekah Lodge 83 and Encampment 27. He was retired 
from the former Quaker State Oil Refinery in St. Marys after 45 years of 
service and was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II.
     He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sharon Hupp 
of St. Marys; two grandchildren, Richard Hupp Jr. of St. Marys and Kristi 
Carpenter or Belmont; four great-grandchildren, Alexi Rae Carpenter and 
Derek Lowell Carpenter, both of Belmont, and Erika LeAnne Hupp and Dylan 
Thomas Hupp, both of St. Marys.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Graham Hupp, in 1995, 
and two sisters.
     Services will be Saturday at l1 a.m. at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral 
Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial will 
be in Pleasants Memorial Estates at Eureka.
     Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
       
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"Leader" - October 21, 1989

RALPH P. HUSK
Died Oct 17, 1989

     Ralph Paul Husk, 60, of 103 Olive St. Parkersburg, died Tuesday 
morning at St. Joseph's Hospital.
     He was born in Doddridge County, a son of the late Ernest and Florence 
Leason Husk.  He attended the 14th Avenue Gospel Mission Church.  He was a 
member of the Mount Olive Masonic Lodge No.3 32nd Degree mason; retired 
from the Parkersburg Fire Department as a fire inspector after 23 years' 
service.  He was employed with the Wood County Sheriff's Department as 
chief deputy for six years and then was employed with the state Department 
of Highways.
     He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathleem Maxson Husk of 
Parkersburg; six sons, Stephen Husk, Michael Husk, Murray Husk, Russell 
Husk, Daniel Husk and Brian Husk, all of Parkersburg; four daughters, 
Darlene Hart, Jeannie Jones, Marilyn McDonald and Carolyn McDonald, all of 
Parkersburg; one sister, Evelyn Gribble of Grove, W.Va.; two brothers, 
Worthy Husk of Waverly and Edward Husk of West Union; and 14 grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one infant sister.
     Services were 1 p.m.  Friday at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, 
with the Rev. Danny Jeffrey and the Rev. Delton Smith officiating.  Burial 
was in the Evergreen Cemetery North.   
       
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"Oracle" - July 24, 1991

CORA LEE HURTE
Died July 23, 1991

    Cora Lee Hurte, 62, Charles Street, Newport, died Tuesday at Marietta 
Memorial Hospital.
     She was born in Bens Run on Nov 10, 1928, the daughter of the late 
Fred Hoff and Hazel Dearth Hoff.
     She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Hurte; two sons, William Lee 
Hurte, Marietta, and Anthony J. Hurte, Newport; two daughters, Sue Herlan 
and Sally Schnider, Newport; her mother of Newport; and three 
grandchildren.
     She was retired from Consolidated Aluminum of Hannibal.  She was a 
member of the Methodist Church.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at McClure-Schafer 
Funeral home, Marietta, with the Rev. Curt Landerholm officiating.  Burial 
will be in the Newort Cemetery. 

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"Oracle" - Nov 11, 1976

MRS. DORIS HUTCHINSON
Died Oct 29, 1976

     Mrs. Doris M. Hutchinson, 68, of Clovis, N.M., a former resident of 
Gay, died in a Clovis hospital Oct 29.
     She was born in Mason County, daughter of the late Walter A. and Flora 
Whittington Wood.  She was a member of the Harrisville United Methodist 
Church.
     She is survived by three sons, Richard Statts and Donald Statts, both 
of Newport News, Va., and Thomas Statts of Clarksburg; one brother, 
Lawrence Wood of Alum Bridge; three sisters, Mrs. Velma Williams of St 
Marys, Mrs. Ona Hoover of Chesapeake and Mrs. Beatrice Cunningham of Paden 
City; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m.  Thursday at the Vail Funeral 
Home, Ripley, with the Rev. Clyde Brammer officiating.  Burial was in the 
Parsons Cemetery at Gay.

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"Leader" - January 22, 1983

FLORENCE E. HUTCHINSON
Died Jan 19, 1983

     Florence E. Hutchinson, 89, of Lewisville, Ohio, died Wednesday 
morning in the Barnesville Health Care Center.
     She was born in Monroe County, Ohio, a daughter of the late James and 
Mary Briggs Haught.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church of New 
Matamoras.
     Surviving are two daughters, Lucille Jones of Lewisville and Grace 
bever of Wellsville, Ohio; a sister, Hester Edington of Clinton, Ohio; 
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
     Services were held Friday, 1 p.m. in the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 
with the Rev Noah Oxley officiating.  Burial was in Greenbrier Cemetery at 
New Matamoras.

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Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown

Services For MRS. PEARL HUTCHINSON 
Born - March 30, 1899 
Died - October 2, 1971
Place and Time of Services - Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, W.Va.
Officiating - Evangelist Lyonald Marston
Place of Interment - Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      
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"Oracle" - November 3, 1988

RALPH LEE HUTCHISON
Died Oct 30, 1988

     Ralph Lee Hutchison, 49, of the Gallipolis Developmental Center, 
Gallipolis, Ohio, died Sunday evening in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis.
     He was born in New Matamoras, a son of the late Albert J. Hutchison 
and Gladys Marie Sole Nicholson.
     He is survived by four sisters, Bessie M. Turrill of Belpre, Mary M. 
Dunn and Norma J. Ludolph, both of New Matamoras and Carol A. Conrad of 
Sardis, ohio; two brothers, Max Hutchison of Maumee, Ohio, and George W. 
Hutchison of Newport.
     He was preceded in death by one brother.
     Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Ruttencutter Funeral 
Home with the Rev. David Doddridge officiating.  Burial will be in Newport 
Cemetery, Newport.

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"Sentinel" - January 2, 1992

ALICE HYSELL
Died Dec 31, 1991

     Alice Hysell, 92, of Ravenswood, died Tuesday at Ravenswood Care 
Center following an extended illness.
     Hysell was a member of First United Methodist Church the Order of the 
Eastern Star and  homemaker.
     She was born in Sandyville, a daughter of the late Peston T. and Mary 
Johnson Stanley.
     She is survived by her husband H. C. "Ches" Hysell of Ravenswood; one 
step-son, Harry Hysell Jr. of St. Marys; one sister, Nina Leonard of 
Ravenswood; several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
     The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Straight Tucker Funeral Home, 
Ravenswood, with the Rev. Dan Hogan officiating.  Burial will be in 
Ravenswood Cemetery.  

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