Pleasants County West Virginia Obituaries "M" Obits - Typed by Frank Manning from hard copies provided by Bryan Doak Bills. USGenWeb Project NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, nor for commercial presentation by any other organization. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than as stated above, must obtain express written permission from the author, or the submitter and from the listed USGenWeb Project archivist. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MACE, Chester Wallace Died May 24, 1985 Oracle - May 30, 1985 Chester Wallace Mace, 76, of Petersburg, died Friday at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va. He was born in Pocahontas County, son of the late John Seymour and Mary Ellen Gay Miller Mace. He was retired from the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources after 38 years of service. He was a hatchery superintendent of the Spring Run and Petersburg Hatchery. He was an elder of the Petersburg Presbyterian Church, a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Petersburg Lodge AF&AM. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Jessie Scott Mace; one son, Carl Owen Mace of St. Marys; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home Chapel in Petersburg, with the Rev. John Earl officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday in Mingo County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MACE, Thomas O. Died Aug 14, 1983 Oracle - Aug. 18, 1983 Thomas O. Mace, 49, of Castle Hills, New Castle, Del., died at his residence last Sunday. He was born in Wirt County, was a Navy veteran of the Korean conflict, a member and vestryman of the Church of the Nativity Episcopal Church, and was a maintenance oreman for Budd Chemical Co. At Carneys Point, N. J. He is survived by his wife, Joan M. Mace; three sons, Perry G. of Penns Grove, N. J., Timothy I. of New Castle and Jeffrey, at home; two daughters, Donna L. Steele of: Castle Hills, New Castle, and Paula: C. Lail of Kannapolis, N. C.; five brothers, Paul and Jack Mace of Parkersburg, Jim Mace of Vienna, and George and Sam Mace of Akron, O.; four sisters, Hannah Hickman of Belmont, Dorothy Newell of Parkersburg, Mary Mastin of Sherrodsville, O., and Betty Lowe of Uniontown, O.; and seven grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Church of the Nativity Episcopal Church in New Castle, with burial in Grace Lawn Memorial Park, New Castle, conducted by the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home of New Castle. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MACKEY, Charles E. Died Sep. 2, 1983 Oracle - Sep. 8, 1983 Charles E. Mackey, 46, of Valley Mills Road, Parkersburg, died, at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg Friday following an extended illness. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Perry and Lucy Mackey Riggs. He spent most of his life in the Parkersburg area. He served four years in the United States Navy. attended the Crossroads United Methodist Church, and retired in May after 24 years at the Washington Works of DuPont. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Santee Mackey; a daughter, Kathy Chichester of Parkersburg; a son, Charles E. Mackey Jr., at home; two grandsons, Jason and Michael Chichester; two sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Piersol of Belpre, O., and Mrs. Berths Moore of Waverly; a brother, Blaine Mackey of Parkersburg; two halfsisters, Mary Lou McCullough of Pennsboro and Alice Fay Cross of Waverly. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Earl Perkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Spencer Funeral Home in Belpre, was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAHANEY, Freda Died July 20, 1989 Oracle - July 27, 1989 Freda Mahaney, 60, of Belmont, died Thursday at her residence. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Clarence E. James Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Cowan. She was a member of Norwood United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, John Franklin Mahaney; three daughters, Mary Louise Mahaney and Patricia Mahaney, both of St. Marys, and Doris G. Cornell Snider of Zanesville, Ohio; two brothers, Clarence James Jr. and Charles James, both of St. Marys; two sisters, Louise Cunningham of Cairo and Maude Sullivan of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Services were Sunday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo, with Carlos Nutter officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery, Cairo. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAHANEY, Freda Died Jul. 20, 1989 Sentinel - Jul. 22, 1989 Freda Mahaney, 60, of Belmont died Thursday at her residence. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Clarence E. James Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Cowan. She was a member of Norwood United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, John Franklin Mahaney; three daughters, Mary Louise Mahaney and Patricia Mahaney, both of St. Marys, and Doris G. Cornell Snider of Zanesville, Ohio; two brothers, Clarence James Jr. and Charles James, both of St. Marys; two sisters, Louise Cunningham of Cairo and Maude Sullivan of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by two sisters. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo, with Carlos Nutter officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery, Cairo. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today and Sunday until time of, service. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAHANEY, Helen N. Died Jul. 15, 1989 Oracle - Jul. 20, 1989 Mrs. Helen N. Mahaney, 62, of Sheppard Health Care Center, Ellenboro, formerly of Pennsboro, died Saturday in Ellenboro. She was born in Barkertown, WV, Ritchie County, daughter of Esta Lamm Hogue of Harrisville and the late Ralph Hogue. She was an employee of Miles Manufacturing Co. of Pennsboro and a member of Pennsboro Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lila Hart of St. Marys and Spring Denning of Yuma, Ariz.; four sons, Gene Deem of Bloomington, Ind., Timothy Mahaney and William Mahaney, both of Pennsboro, and Michael Mahaney of Rt. 1, Ellenboro; one brother, Donald Hogue of Fitchville, Conn; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Pete" R. Mahaney; and one brother. Services were held Wednesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home with the Rev. James Wright officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Glendale Community, Ritchie County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAHANEY, James D. Died June 30, 1983 Oracle - July 7, 1983 James D. "Pete" Mahaney, 34, of Cairo, died of a heart attack Thursday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after fighting a fire that had engulfed his car. Mahaney complained of being too hot after the Cairo Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the fire, according to the Ritchie County Sheriffs Department. He later collapsed at the scene, eyewitnesses said. He was born in Logan, son of Eva Burks Davis of Ellenboro and the late Raymond C. Mahaney. He was a heavy equipment operator for the state Department of Highways, a member of the Cairo Volunteer Fire Department, Cairo Baptist Church, and Kate Barclay IOOF Lodge No. 51 in Cairo. He is also survived by his wife, Debra Goodnight Mahaney; a daughter, Anissia, at home; a brother, Clifford Mahaney of Williamstown; two sisters, Paula Whitehair of Ellenboro and Mary Cannon of Galveston, Tex.; three half-brothers, Ralph Mahaney of Dayton, O. Donald Mahaney of Cairo and Frank Mahaney of Belmont; and two half-sisters, Mary Kay Leach of Dayton, O., and Jean Parks of Dallas, Tex. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the Cairo Baptist Church, with burial in the Cairo Masonic Memorial Park. The Raiguel Funeral Home in Cairo was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAHANEY, John H. Died Sep. 30, 1971 Oracle - Oct. 7 1971 Funeral services for John H. Mahaney, 43, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, who died Thursday morning at the St. Joseph's Hospital, were held Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Evangelist Cecil Dotson and Evangelist Lyonald Marston officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. He was born at Medina, O., son of Audrey Riggs Mahaney, and the late Harlan Upton Mahaney. He was a research chemist with Union Carbide, Silicones, a graduate of Pennsboro High School and Marietta College. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, a member of the Pennsboro American Legion Post and the St. Marys Lodge No. 1701, B.P.O. Elks. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Martha Fox Mahaney; one son, John Harlan Mahaney, 11, two daughters, Miss Paige Mahaney, at home with her brother, and Miss Joyce Mahaney of Ontario, Calif.; one brother, Dave Mahaney of Williamstown; and one sister, Mrs. Floyd (Mary Lee) Collins of Williamstown. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by one brother. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAHANEY, Melvin H. Died Oct. 24, 1988 Oracle - Oct. 27, 1988 Melvin Hays Mahaney, 77, of Cairo, Route 1, Glendale Community, died Monday morning at the Parkview Nursing Home, Parkersburg. Mahaney was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Lloyd W. and Rose May Johnson Mahaney. He was retired from Mid-Atlantic Glass, Ellenboro, and attended the Pike Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Sena Georgia Fox Mahaney; two daughters, Rosa Lee Hashman of St. Marys, and Melva Darlene Pickens of Parkersburg; a granddaughter, Amanda Jane Hashman; two step grandchildren, Teresa and Gary Pickens; two brothers, Donald Mahaney of Pennsboro and Kenneth Mahaney of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services were held Wednesday at the Pine Grove Church of Christ with Evangelist Cecil O. Dotson officiating. Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAHNKEN, Mary Alice Died Sep. 16, 1992 Oracle - Sep. 23, 1992 Mary Alice Mahnken, 85, of Front Street, New Matamoras, died Sept. 16 at her residence. She was born in New Matamoras to the late Charles T. and Mary Holdren Hall. She was a Marietta College graduate and had attended Marshall University. She was a housewife and a member of the American Legion Post 378 Ladies Auxiliary and the Chi Omega Sorority. Surviving are one nephew, John Byers of Marietta; one niece, Martha Cochran of Marietta; and one cousin, Helen Patterson of New Matamoras. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Edward Mahnken, in 1972; and two sisters, Helen Hall and Ruth Gautschi. Services were Friday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with the Rev, Jim Schoonover officiating. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAHONEY, Ernest E. Died Dec. 6, 1982 Oracle, Dec. 16, 1982 Funeral services for Ernest E. Mahoney, 68, of 403 Second St., were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home. Mahoney died Monday morning in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born at Willow Island, on April 18, 1914, and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Pioneer City Chapter 52, Disabled American Veterans. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAIDENS, Henry C. Died Jan 16, 1972 Oracle - Jan. 20, 1972 Funeral services for Henry C. Maidens, 72, of Williamstown, Rt. 1, who died at his residence Sunday evening, were held Wednesday at the Doudna and McClure Funeral Home in Marietta. Burial was in Burnt Hill Cemetery. He was born in Pleasants county, Nov. 18, 1899, son of the late George and Emma Knight Maidens. He was a retired oil field worker, and was a member of the Valley Mills United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nettie Lauderman Maidens; three sons, Raymond and Donald of Williamstown, Rt. l, and Henry C., Jr., of Eureka: two daughters, Mrs. Gale (Chloe Dene) Decker of Marietta, and Mrs. Hal (Dorothy) Varner of Williamstown, Rt. 1, two brothers, James Maidens of Moundsville, and Daniel Maidens of Paden City, one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Freed of Malvern, O., 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen Ruth, in infancy, and five brothers and three sisters. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAIDENS, Nettie Died Jul. 26, 1990 Sentinel - Jul. 27, 1990 Nettie Maidens, 90, of Route l, Oak Grove Road, Williamstown, died Thursday at The Arbors of Marietta. She was born in Waverly, daughter of the berate Arnell and Ella Beckett Lauderman. She was a 50-year member of Mount Pleasant (Burnt Hill) United Methodist Women. She is survived by three sons, Donald Maidens and Raymond Maidens, both of Williamstown, and Henry Maidens Jr. of Eureka, W.Va., three daughters, Dorothy Varner and Betty Miracle, both of Williamstown, and Chloe Dene Decker of Lexington, N.C.; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great great-granddaughter; three brothers, Fred Lauderman of Belmont, W.Va., Ray Lauderman of Paden City, and Gale Lauderman of Marietta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Maidens, in 1972; two sisters, Laura Brookover and Blanche Taylor; and an infant daughter. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the hour of the services. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Andrew M. Died Feb. 26, 1996 Leader - Mar. 2, 1996 Andrew M. Malone, 3-month-old son of Michael and Junanita Taylor Malone of Parkersburg, died Feb. 26 at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Charleston on Nov. 30, 1995. Surviving are his paternal grandparents, Patrick and Marilyn Malone of Friendly; maternal grandparents, Gary and Marie Taylor of Point Lookout; paternal great-grandparents William Ingold of New Martinsville and Virginia Malone of Paden City; maternal real-grandparents, Floyd and Eileen Taylor of Clarington, O. and Evelyn Henry of Johnstown, Pa.; great-greatgrandmother, Ada Cope of Seward, Pa.; two aunts, Carne and Holly Taylor of Point Lookout; and one uncle, Brad Malone of Parkersburg. Services were Thursday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with the Rev. Gene Adkins officiating. Burial was in Friendly Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Andrew M. Died Feb. 26, 1996 Oracle - Mar. 6, 1996 Andrew M. Malone, 3-month-old son of Michael and Juanita Taylor; Malone of Parkersburg, died Feb. 26 at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Charleston on Nov. 30, 1995. Surviving are his paternal grandparents, Patrick and Marilyn Malone of Friendly; maternal grandparents, Gary and Marie Taylor of Point Lookout; paternal great-grandparents, William Ingold of New Martinsville and Virginia Malone of Paden City; maternal great-grandparents, Floyd and Eileen Taylor of Clarington, O., and Evelyn Henry of Johnstown, Pa.; great- great-grandmother, Ada Cope of Seward, Pa.; two aunts, Carrie and Holly Taylor of Point Lookout; and one uncle, Brad Malone of Parkersburg. Services were Thursday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with the Rev. Gene Adkins officiating. Burial was in Friendly Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Charles E. Died June 17, 1995 Charles Edward Malone, 94, of 29th Street. Parkersburg, died Saturday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. Malone formerly worked for American Cyanamid Co. and later served in the U.S. Army, He was a past member of American Legion Post 15 and attended Willow Island Baptist Church. He was born in Waverly, a son of the late Ray and Madge Mitchell Malone. He is survived by his Wife of 30 years, Faye E. Daniels Malone; two daughters, Mary Post and Carrie Malone, both of Parkersburg; two stepsons; Russell Wayne Daniels of New Martinsville and Michael D. Miller of Pine Grove; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, William Wylie Malone of Waverly and Lewis Clay Malone of St. Marys; one sister, Maxine Kelley of Waverly; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd Malone and Ray Malone; one stepson, Boyd Arthur Miller; and one stepdaughter, Mary Margaret Buckhannon. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Lambert-Talman Funeral Home. Parkersburg, with the Rev. John F. Koerner officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Donald Died Feb. 3, 1984 Oracle Jan. ? 1984 Donald Malone, 76, of Rt. 3, St Marys, died Friday at the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County to the late Calvin and Amanda Gaull Malone. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and retired from Quaker State Refinery in St. Marys with 37 years service. Survivors include his wife, Erma Fulmer Malone; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Seago James; two brothers, Jake Malone and O. O. Malone of Willow Island; three grandchildren Tessie Seago Leisure, Troy and Missie Seago; and one greatgrandson, Abraham Leisure. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Bud, John, Mike, Todd and Sherman; one sister, Icie; halfbrothers Otis and Lon, and a halfsister, Lilly. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee and the Rev. Harold Tracewell officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Dorothy O. Died Nov. 24, 1991 Sentinel - Nov. 26, 1991 Dorothy O. Malone, 68, of Route 3, St. Marys, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Malone was a member of Willow Island Baptist Church. She was born in Hancock County, a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Smith Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Winfred Malone; three sons, Kenneth, Jimmy E. and Steve Malone, all of St. Marys; two daughters; Anita Colvin and Eloise Carpenter, both of St. Marys; two sisters and one brother; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Willow Island Baptist Church, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Ensil Died Aug. 26, 1996 Sentinel - Aug. 28, 1996 Ensil Malone, 67, of St. Marys, died Monday at his residence. Malone was a 1947 St. Marys High School graduate, attended Mountain State Business College and Canisius College of Buffalo, N.Y. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was retired from the Bechtell Corp. He was a member of the American Purchasing Society, St. Marys Masonic Lodge 41 AF&AM and was a 32-Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late O. O. and Vaudia Tracy Malone. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jane Backus Malone, two daughters, Erin Pritchett of St. Marys and Chrystal Malone of the home; one brother, Tracy Malone of Florida; two grandchildren, Craig Pritchett and Kari Pritchett, both of St. Marys; two nieces; and one nephew. Graveside services will he held 11 a.m. Saturday, at Willow Island Cemetery, with Chelsea L. Reed officiating. There will be no visitation. Ruttencutter Funeral Home St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Erma M. Died Feb 3, 1986 Oracle - Feb. 6, 1986 Erma M. Malone, 76, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died Monday afternoon at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Charles and Sylvia Smith Fulmer. She was a member of the Willow Island Baptist Church and retired from Quaker State Oil Refining Corp. following 42 years of service as secretary to Mr. Anderson and Mr. Weber. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia J. James of St. Marys; one brother, James S. Fulmer of St. Marys; one sister, Eva Hess of Vienna; three grandchildren, Valerie Isaacs, Troy Seago and Melissa Seago; and one greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by husband, Donald Malone; one brother and one sister. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Ernest Rice and the Rev. Harold Tracewell officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Floyd Harold Died June 26, 1994 Sentinel June 27, 1994 Floyd Harold Malone, 72, of Route 3, St. Marys, died Sunday at his residence. Malone was a member of Waverly Church of Christ. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran where he was a part of the invasion of Normandy. He had retired in 1982 from the American Cyanamid Company. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Ray William and Madge Etta Mitchell Malone. He is survived by one son, Terry Malone of Waverly; one daughter, Kay Stanley of Parkersburg; two stepsons, Bob Stewart of Belmont and Bill Stewart of Sistersville; two stepdaughters, Sarah Edgar of Newport, and Kim Purr of Parkersburg; three brothers, Bill Malone of Waverly, Chuck Malone of Parkersburg, and Lewis Malone of St. Marys; one sister, Maxine Kelley of Schultz, W.Va.; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; four stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Inez Westbrook Malone; his second wife, Hattie Stewart Malone; and one brother, Ray Malone. The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Waverly Church of Christ, with Evangelist Bob Long officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Grethel E. Died Apr. 21, 1985 Oracle - Apr 25, 1985 Grethel E. Malone, 66, of Marietta, O., formerly of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died Sunday evening in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Tom and Viola Athey Beaver. She is survived by three sons, Glenn Malone and Denzil Malone, both of St. Marys, and Guy Malone of Waterford, O.; one daughter, Martha Hart of Marietta; one sister, Irma Hescht of Eleanor; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Todd Malone, one daughter and one son. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Evang. Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial will be in the Malone Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Hattie S. Died Nov. 21, 1985 Hattie Stewart Malone, 64, Rt. 3, St. Marys, died Thursday at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Enoch and Mahala Sharp Metheney. She was a member of the George Street Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Floyd H. Malone; two sons, William R. Stewart of Sistersville and Robert Franklin Stewart of Belmont; two daughters, Sara Edgar of Newport, O., and Kimberly Lynn Stewart, Rt. 3, St. Marys; one stepson, Terry Malone of Waverly; one stepdaughter, Kay Stanley of Parkersburg; four grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; one greatgrandchild; two stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Carroll Metheney of St. Marys; and two sisters, Wanita Whaley and Dicie Powell, both of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence R. Stewart. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the George Street Church of Christ in St. Marys, with Cecil O. Dotson and Bill Butterfield officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Homer Died Nov. 5, 1995 Oracle - Nov. 15, 1995 Homer Malone, 92, of Northfield, O., died Nov. 5, at his home. He was born in Pleasants County to the late Frank and Millie Malone. He is survived by three sons, Roy Malone Homer Malone,Jr. and Danny Malone, all of Northfield; three daughters, Bessie Rick, Margie Mickle and Edith Shingleton, all of Northfield; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; one sister, Pearl Schayes of Steubenville, O.; and a brother, Woodrow Malone of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janey Malone, one daughter, Opal and several brothers and sisters. Services were Nov. 8 at Johnson-Romito Golden Rule Funeral Home, Northfield. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, James Ray Died May 7, 1987 Oracle - May 7, 1987 James Ray Malone, 21, of St. Marys, died Thursday morning at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Marietta, a son of Lewis G. and Peggy Underwood Malone of St. Marys. He attended Willow Island Baptist Church, was a 1983 graduate of St. Marys High School and attended PCC. He was a member of the Pleasants County Emergency Squad and also a member of 1701 BPO Elks. He is survived by his maternal grandfather, James Sterling Underwood of St. Marys, and several aunts and uncles. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Willow Island Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold Tracewell officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Friday and at the church one hour prior the services. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Jeremiah Wilson & MALONE, Jacob Lee Died Feb. 14, & 17, 1999 Oracle - Feb. 24, 1999 Jeremiah Wilson and Jacob Lee Malone, infant sons of David L. "Jack" and Sheree B. Miller Malone, Rt. 1, St. Marys, died Feb. 14 and Feb. 17, respectively, at Woman's and Children's Division or Charleston Area Medical Canter. In addition to their parents, they are survived by one sister, Hilaree Malone at home; one brother, Tyson Malone, at home; maternal grandparents, Avery and Peggy Miller of St. Marys; paternal grandfather, Woodrow Malone of St. Marys: and several aunts, uncles and cousins. They were preceded in death by their maternal grandmother, Clarice Malone. Graveside services were held Saturday at Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Stewart. There was no visitation. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, JERRY D. Died Jul. 5, 1985 In Memory Of Jerry D. Malone Born December 22, 1964 Died July 5, 1985 Services Ruttencutter Funeral Home Sunday, Jul 7, 1985 1:00 P. M. Officiating - Evang. Cecil Dotson Interment Malone Cemetery ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Laco "Jake" Died Jan. 26, 1992 Sentinel - Jan. 28, 1992 Laco "Jake" Malone, 89, of Route 3, St. Marys, died Sunday at Pine View Continuous Care, Harrisville. Malone was a member of the Charleston Boilermakers Local. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Calvin and Amanda Gault Malone. He is survived by one daughter, Vera Rosebaum of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; and four granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Brown Malone; seven brothers; one sister; two halfbrothers; and one half-sister. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Willow Island Cemetery, with the Rev. Ron Branch officiating. Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Milton Died Nov. 20, 1991 Sentinel - Nov. 22, 1991 Milton "Skip" Malone, 76, of St. Marys, died Wednesday at his residence. Malone was a member of the Willow Island Church, a member of the Laborers Local in. Parkersburg, and a veteran of World War II where he received a Purple Heart. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Josephus and Jane Farson Malone. He is survived by his wife, Axie Campbell Malone; two sons; Keith Malone and Chester Malone, both of St. Marys; two daughters, Peggy Gaspers and Kimberly Malone, both of St. Marys; a number of half brothers and sisters. and five grandchildren. He was the last serving member of his immediate family. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Mrs. Madge E. IN MEMORY OF MRS. MADGE E. MALONE DATE OF BIRTH June 25, 1902 DATE OF DEATH July 6, 1971 PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES Willow Island Church Tuesday, July 9, 1974 - 1:00 PM CLERGYMAN Evang. Earl Stevens PLACE OF INTERMENT Willow Island Cemetery ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Odd O. Died Aug. 15, 1991 News. Aug. 18, 1991 ST. MARYS - Odd O. Malone, 91, of Route 3, St. Marys, died Aug. 15, 1991, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born at Horseneck, Pleasants County, a son of the late Calvin and Amanda Gault Malone. He was a member of the Naish Springs Church of Christ. He operated O.O. Malone's Grocery at Horseneck for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Garnet Flowers Malone; two sons, Ensil Malone of St. M Marys and Tracy Malone of New Martinsville, two stepsons, Dale Stephens of Waverly and Gary Stephens of St. Marys; one brother, Jake Malone of Harrisville; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vaudia Tracy Malone; sir. brothers; one sister; two half brothers; and one half sister. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Waverly Church of Christ With Chelesea Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, after 10 a.m. Monday and at the church one hour prior to the service. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Ray W. Died Apr. 3, 1982 Oracle - Apr. 9, 1982 Ray W. Malone, 84, of Schultz, died Saturday morning at his residence. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Benjamin and Nora Myers Malone. He was a retired Hope Natural Gas Company employee. Survivors include four sons, Floyd H. Malone of St. Marys, Wylie William Malone of Waverly, Charles E. Malone of Parkersburg and Lewis G. Malone of St. Marys; a daughter, Mrs. Lois M. Kelley of Schultz; six sisters, Mrs. Dolly Matheny of Monongahela, Pa., Mrs. Alice Smith of Canton, O., Mrs. Ada Kidder of Hanover, O., Mrs. Anna Maple of Harrisville, Mrs. Lucille Whaley of Vienna and Mrs. Sylvia Kester of Vienna; 11 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madge Malone; one son, three sisters and two brothers. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Willow Island Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ernest Rice officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MALONE, Winfred Died June 19, 1992 Oracle - Jun 24, 1992 Winfred "Buck" Malone, 74, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died June 19 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County, the son of the late Frank and Millie Cronin Malone. He was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways. He is survived by three sons, Kenneth Malone, Jimmy E. Malone and Steve Malone, all of St. Marys; two daughter, Anita Colvin and Eloise Carpenter, both of St. Marys; two brothers, Homer Malone of Massillon, O. and Woodrow Malone of St. Marys; one sister, Pearl Schayes of Steubenville, O.; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Taylor Malone in 1991 and nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Monday at the Willow Island Baptist Church with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MANNES, Mabel Dye Died Dec 28, 1971 Oracle - Jan. 6,1972 Mrs. Mabel Dye Mannes formerly of St. Marys died in New York City, Dec. 28, after a long illness. Funeral services were held there Dec. 29 and burial was in Rose Memorial Gardens. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Dye of St. Marys. She is survived by her husband, Morris Mannes of New York City, three brothers, Richard Dye of St. Marys, Lowell Dye, Parkersburg, and Edward Dye of Muscatine, Iowa, one sister, Adelia Akers of Huntington; and several nieces and nephews. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAPLE, Leasure Died Mar. 3, 1996 Sentinel - Mar. 5, 1996 Leasure Maple, 97, of Greensboro, N.C., formerly of Pennsboro, died Sunday at Wesley Long Rehabilitation Center, Jamestown, N.C. Maple was a former employee of the state Soil, Conservation Commission of West Virginia and a longtime director of the Community Bank of Pennsboro. He was former director of the Federal Resource and Development Corp., Elizabeth, and a member of First United Methodist Church, Pennsboro. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Jordan and Mary Ellen Cox Maple. He is survived by one son, David L. Maple of Greensboro, N.C.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Stanley Eugene Maple; 10 brothers; and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. Kermit Poling officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Josephs Mills, Tyler County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARKLE, Ancle "Toots" Died Nov. 27, 1983 Oracle - Dec. 1, 1983 Ancle "Toots" Markle, 68, of St. Marys, formerly of Pennsboro, died Sunday morning at his home. He was born in Pennsboro, a son of the late James C. and Cora Della Morris Markle. He was a barber and a retired employee of Colin Anderson Center. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of St. Marys and the VFW of Pennsboro. Surviving are one son, Michael A. Markle of Boaz, Ala.; seven grandchildren: one sister. Mrs. Thelma Griffin of Pennsboro; two brothers, James Markle of Dallas, Texas. and Edward Markle of Wheeling. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with Evang. Douglas A. Petty officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARKLE, James L. Died Sep. 3, 1984 Oracle - Sep. 13, 1984 James L. (Hick) Markle, 74. of Joseph's Mills, died Monday evening, Sept. 3, in the United Hospital Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late John H. and Mary Robinson Markle. He was a retired construction worker, a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Arnold's Creek Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Marie Moore Markle; one son, William Markle of Middlebourne; three daughters, Mrs. Esther Bonner of Joseph's Mills. Mrs. Mary Myer of Wilbur and Mrs. Shirley Duelley of Mullens: one brother, Russell Markle of Canton, O.; two sisters. Pearl Metz of St. Marys and Elmira Krajcik of Gardenia, Calif.; 17 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, John Markle. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Furbee Funeral Home in Alma, with Minister Larry Kennedy officiating. Interment was in the Spring Hill Cemetery at Joseph's Mills. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARKLE, Mrs. Mariah J. Died Feb. 9, 1973 Leader - Feb ?? 1973 Funeral services for Mrs. Mariah Jane Markle, 94, of Rt. 39, St. Marys, who died at the Worthington Manor Convalescent Home in Parkersburg Friday, were held Sunday at the Maple Lane Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Frank Lambert officiated. She was born in Hebron, April 22, 1878, daughter of the late Samuel and Eliza Morgan Coss. She was a member of the Maple Lane Church. She is survived by one song Early Markle of Rt. 39, St. Marys; two step- sons, Brady Markle of Pennsboro and Roy Markle of Parkersburg; and two step-daughters, Mrs. Daisy Wince of Rt. 1, St. Marys, and Mrs. Alta Cunningham of Bridgeport. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Markle; and by four sisters and two brothers. The McCullough Funeral Home in Pennsboro was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARKLE, Roy A. Died Oct. 4, 1987 Oracle - Oct 8, 1987 Roy A. Markle, 77, formerly of 1108 39th St., Parkersburg, died at the Arlington Health Care Facility, Gihon Road, early Sunday morning, following an extended illness. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late John Wesley and Anna Grey Markle. He was a member of the North End Church of Christ. He was retired from Monongahela Power Co. with 26 years of service. He is survived by one son, Michael Markel of Washington; one daughter, Linda Wood of Washington; four grandchildren, John and Joe Markle, Amanda Wood and Jennifer Thrasher; one brother, Brady Markle of Pennsboro; one half-brother, Early Markle of Hebron; and one sister, Alda Cunningham of Charlotte, N.C. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie L. Richard Markle, in 1976; and one sister, Daisy Wince. Services were held Tuesday at the Ogdin Funeral Home, with Evang. Wirt Cook officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARKWELL, Amy K. Died Mar. 5 1973 Leader - Mar. 8, 1979 Amy Kathleen Markwell, age six, daughter of Richard K. and Ruth Glover Markwell, died at her home in Steubenville, O., Monday, March 5. Dunlopes Funeral Home in Wintersville was in charge of arrangements. The funeral was held Wednesday morning with burial in Mt. Aerie Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARPLE, Floyd Died Nov. 15, 1982 Oracle - Nov. 18 1982 Floyd Marple, 83, of St. Marys died Monday morning at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Harvey and Nancy Dotson Marple. He was an oil producer and was a United Methodist by faith. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Bell Marple; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Core of St. Marys and Mrs. Edith Adams of Eureka. He was preceded in death by a brother. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Burial will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARPLE, Mss Myrtle S. Died Nov. 18, 1985 Myrtle S. Marple, 84, of 601 Washington St., St. Marys, died Monday, Nov. 18, in the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Martin and Arizona Bonar Stewart. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Vienna. She is survived by one daughter, Luella Ruckman of St. Marys; two brothers, Walter Stewart of St. Marys and Hubert Stewart of Wellsburg; two sisters, Mabel Snively of St. Marys and Frances Bell of Hillsdale, Mich.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Marple. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Perry L. Stewart officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARQUIS, Delphine Died Aug. 4, 1992 Oracle - Aug. 12, 1992 Delphine T. Marquis, 74, of Ravenna, O., the former owner of the Marquis Nursing Home in Ravenna, died Tuesday. She was born Jan. 17, 1918, at Twiggs, W.Va., the daughter of Sherman F. and Etta (Butler) Tice. Mrs. Marquis was the owner, administrator and head nurse of the Marquis Nursing Home from 1955-75. She was listed in "Who's Who of American Women" in 1967. Survivors include her sons, David F. of Milford, Del., and Michael of Ravenna; foster son, Raymond E. Shreves of Hampshire, England; six grandchildren; and sisters, Geraldine Rymer of Bens Run and Murl Shreves of Ravenna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard, in 1988. Funeral services were held at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Mowry officiating. Burial was in Grandview Memorial Park in Ravenna. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSH Margaret E. Died Sep. 15, 1983 Oracle - Sep. 22, 1983 Margaret E. Marsh, 79, of St. Marys, died Thursday morning in the Parkview Health Care Center in Parkersburg. She was born at Pennville, Ind., a daughter of the late Edwin A. and Etta N. Thornburg Irey. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star, St. Marys. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Alberta M. Ingle of Bonifay, Fla., Mrs. Judith M. Johnson of Fairfax, Va., and Mrs. Betty M. Hall of Richmond, Va.; two sons, Robert A. Marsh of Lafayette, Ind., and Harold C. Marsh of St. Marys; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Marshall of Stockbridge, Mich., and Catherine Slusher of Pinellas Park, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold C. Marsh Sr.; two sisters and one brother. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Caroline Died Mar. 19, 1983 Oracle - Mar. 24, 1983 Caroline "Cappy" Marshall, 71, of St. Marys, died Saturday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Cleveland, O., a daughter of the late Carl Rust. She was a volunteer at Colin Anderson Center as a foster grandparent and was a member of the FOE Auxiliary No. 2381. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Marshall. She is the last member of her family. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Caroline In Memory Of Mrs. Caroline Marshall Born Dec. 27, 1912 Died March 19, 1983 Services Ruttencutter Funeral Home Monday March 21, 1983 11:00 AM Officiating Rev. Maurice Miller Interment Lakeview Cemetery Cleveland, OH ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Charles F. Died Jun. 10, 1988 Oracle - Jun. 18, 1988 Charles F. Marshall, 67, died June 10 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, O. He was a retired Columbus City Health Department employee and co-founder of the New Rome Bait and Tackle, and had resided in St. Marys a number of years ago. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter and son-in-law Caroline and Paul Volle, Portland, Maine; three sons and daughters-inlaw, Nelson Stuart and Lynda Bice, Frank Charles and Theresa Marshall and Ted Williams and Carla H. Marshall, all of Columbus; nine grandchildren, one great- grandchild: six brothers, Joe of Williamstown, Jim of Weston, Ray of California, Ted of Gormania, Dan and Rogers, both of Columbus; and two sisters, Kay Love, Columbus, and Nell DeGarmo, Fredericksburg, Md. He was a combat veteran of World War II, U. S. Army, and served in the Army Reserve until 1951. He was a member of American Legion Camp Chase Post 98. Funeral services were conducted June 13 at the First Community Church, 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, with the Rev. Kline Roberts officiating. Interment was in Union Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Daniel H. Died Sep. 10, 1990 Oracle, Oct. 10, 1990 Daniel H. Marshall, 64, of Legion? O., died Sept. 10. He was a son of the late Turley and Catherine Hiteshew Marshall and had spent his early years in St. Marys. He was a retired fire chief of the city of Columbus, a member of the University Masonic Lodge and was an Army veteran of WWII. He is survived by sons Daniel T. of Fountain Valley, Calif., Thomas H., Columbus, and Charles D., Logan; a daughter, Catherine R. Moran, Boulder, Colo.; four grandchildren; brothers, Joe, of Williamstown; James of Weston, Ted of Mt. Storn, and Rogers of Reynoldsburg; sisters, Ruth Love of Columbus and Nellie DeGarmo? Of Frederickstown, VA., who died Sept. 11. He was preceded in death by both parents and brothers Frank, Turley, Charles and Ray. Memorial services were held Sept. 15 at the Riverside Bible Church in Logan with the Rev. Arthur Crawford officiating. Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Francis Died Mar. ?, 1947 Leader - Apr 3 1947 Francis Piatt Marshall, died Tuesday in Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, following a year's illness. He was born in Pleasants county October 3, 1864, when it was still a part of Wood county and spent his early life near Borland Springs. He later moved to Ritchie county but for the past 45 years has resided In Wood county. Surviving are three daughters and two sons, Mrs Myrtle Riddell of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. Frank Kester, of St. Marys. RFD; Mrs. Landis Eagle and Francis T. Marshall both of Parkersburg; and C. C. Marshall of Cleveland O. Also surviving are seven grandgrandchildren and two great grand children. Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 3:00 p. m. in tire chapel of the Ogdin Funeral Home, Parkersburg and interment will be made in the Mt. Olivet cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Jean H. C. Died Mar. 4, 1990 Sentinel - Mar. 5, 1990 Jean Hazel Curry Marshall, 79, of Route 3, Spencer died Sunday at Roane General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born at Sandyville, a daughter of the late John Henry and Nellie Viola Beymer Curry. She was a lifelong homemaker and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, James Marshall of Spencer; three daughters; Margaret Storm and Dottie Banks, both of Spencer, and Shirley Watson of Ravenswood; two sisters, Ruth Street of St. Marys and Betty Knightstep of Dunbar; one brother, John J. Curry of Ravenswood, 12 grandchildren; and 11 greatgrand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. "Jack" Marshall in 1970. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vandale Funeral Home. Burial will be in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-9 P.M. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Joseph Sr. Died May 25, 1994 Sentinel - May 27, 1994 Joseph T. Marshall Sr., 81, of Lowell, died Wednesday at Selby General Hospital, Marietta. Marshall was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, was a glass worker and pipefitter and worked in construction. He was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters 168, Williamstown Masonic Lodge 129, Scottish Rite Valley of Wheeling, Williamstown American Legion Post 159, Williamstown Chapter 58 Order of Eastern Star, Wood County Democratic Executive Committee and the Wood County-Jefferson Democratic Club. He was past commander of St. Marys American Legion Post 79, and a past patron of St. Marys Chapter 31 Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Williamstown. He was born in Murray City, Ohio, a son of the late Turley and Catherine Hiteshew Marshall. He is survived by two sons, Joseph Marshall Jr. of Lowell and James Marshall of Upper Montclair, NJ.; one daughter, Ellen Reed of Williamstown; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; Roger Marshall of Columbus and James Marshall of Jackson Mills, Ohio; and one sister, Ruth Love of Westerville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ellen Bills Marshall, in 1991; one sister, Nellie DeGarmo; and six brothers, Frank Marshall, Turley Marshall, Charles Marshall, Oscar Marshall, Danny Marshall and Theodore Marshall. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Hayward Perkey officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Joseph T. Died May 25, 1994 Sentinel - May 27, 1994 Joseph T. Marshall Sr., 81, of; Lowell, died Wednesday at Selby General Hospital, Marietta. Marshall was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, was a glass worker and pipefrtter and worked in construction. He was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters 168, Williamstown Masonic Lodge 129, Scottish Rite Valley of Wheeling, Williamstown American legion Post 159, Williamstown Chapter 58 Order of Eastern Star, Wood County. Democratic Executive Committee and the Wood County-Jefferson Democratic Club. He was past commander of St. Marys American Legion Post 79, and a past patron of St. Marys Chapter 31 Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Williamstown. He was born in Murray City, Ohio, a son of the late Turley and Catherine Hiteshew Marshall. He is survived by two sons, Joseph Marshall Jr. of Lowell and James Marshall of Upper Montclair, NJ.; one daughter, Ellen Reed of Williamstown; six grandchildren four great-grandchildren; two brothers; Roger Marshall of Columbus and James Marshall of Jackson Mills, Ohio; and one sister, Ruth, Love of Westerville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ellen Bills Marshall, in 1991; one sister, Nellie DeGarmo; and six brothers, Frank Marshall, Turley Marshall, Charles Marshall, Oscar Marshall, Danny Marshall and Theodore Marshall. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Hayward Perkey officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Oscar (Ray) Died Apr. 4, 1989 Oracle - Apr. 20, 1989 Oscar (Ray) Marshall, 64, died April 4 at Loma Linda Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, Calif. He was a retired auditor with the U. S. Government, a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Chino (Calif.) Masonic Lodge 427. Survivors include daughters Laura F. Crickett and Carol Davidson; three grandsons; brothers Joe of Williamstown, Jim of Weston, Ted of Mt. Storm, Dan and Rogers of Columbus, O.; sisters, Kay Love and Nell DeGarner. Memorial services were held April 7 at Loma Linda Veterans Hospital. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Ruth E. Died Aug 5, 1991 Sentinel - Aug. 6, 1991 Ruth E. Marshall, 74, of Williamstown, died Monday at Selby General Hospital, Marietta. Marshall was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, order of the Eastern Star, Williamstown Chapter, and a member of the Ohio Valley Chapter DAR. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 159, General George Post. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late A. J. and Jenny Cummings Bills. She is survived by her husband, Joseph T. Marshall; two sons, Joseph T. Marshall Jr. of Lowell, and James W. Marshall of Montclair, N.J.; one daughter, Ellen C. Reed of Williamstown; four sisters, Irene Gault of Hebron, Ohio, Evelyn Watkins of Trenton, Mich., Joanna Brown and Norma Wince, both of St. Marys; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Grace Episcopal Church, St. Marys, with the Revs. Hayward Perkey and Robert Stringer officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, from 7-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Wednesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARSHALL, Theodore Died Nov. 28, 1991 News - Dec. 1, 1991 ST. MARYS - Theodore R. Marshall, 62, of Gormania, W.Va., died Nov. 28, 1991, at Garrett Memorial Hospital, Oakland, Md. He was born in Weston, a son of the late Turley and Catherine Hiteshew Marshall. He was a member of the Mount Storm Presbyterian Church, Thomas Fairfax Lodge No. 174 AF&AM, Wheeling and Morgantown Scottish Rite Bodies, Nemesis Temple, Ohio Valley Shrine Club, and a member of Walter Chapter No. 43 Order of the Eastern Star at Davis, W.Va. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War If and Korea, a member of the American Legion Post No. 71, Oakland, Md., U.S.S. Coral Sea CV 43 Association, VFW Post No. 6735 at Mount Storm. He was a member of the Boilermakers Local No. 667 in Charleston, and a member of the Mt. Storm W.Va. Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Smith Marshall; two daughters, Dawn Unger of Millington, Md., and Stacy Ann Kitzmiller of Mt. Storm; three brothers, Joseph Marshall of Williamstown, James Marshall of Weston and Rogers Marshall of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; one sister, Ruth Love of Westerville, Ohio; one foster sister, Violet Cunningham, Parkersburg; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Frank, Turley, Charles, Ray and Danny; and one sister, Nellie; foster parents, Charles and Rosalee Green; two foster sisters, Myrtle and Lillie; and one foster brother, Benton. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Waterworth and the Rev. William Snider officiating. Burial will be in Pleasants Memorial Estates at Eureka with Post 79 American Legion providing graveside rites. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Bernice A. Died Dec. 6, 1991 News - Dec. 8, 1991 ST. MARYS - Bernice A. Martin, 76, of Norton, Ohio, formerly of St. Marys, Died Dec. 6, 1991, at her residence. She was born in Ravens Rock, W.Va., a daughter of the late Robert C. and Dora Barnhart Stewart. She was a member of the Mount Nebo Church of Christ. She is survived by one son, Paul Martin of Raven Rock; one daughter, Roberta Deel of Norton, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Phillips of Canton and hope Barnhart of Raven Rock; a friend, Mel Hodgkin of Canton; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myrt Martin, two grandchildren; and four sisters. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with burial in the IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Bruce Died Sep. 1988 Oracle - Sep. 15, 1988 Bruce Martin, 19, of Ravenswood died as a result of a Sept. 1 automobile accident on the Ravenswood access road near the Route 56 exit. Martin was home on leave after completing one phase of his marine training. He was born in Harrison county, the son of State Police Sgt. Dave and Susan Martin of Ravenswood. He was stationed at Camp Geiger, N. C. with the U. S. Marines. Martin graduated from Heritage Christian Academy in 1988 and attended Kaiser and Douglas Church of Christ. He is also survived by one sister, Ellie Poole of Ravenswood; one brother, Airman 1st Class David L. Martin of Scott AFB, Ill., and one grandmother, Mrs. H. E. Burchett of St. Albans. Services were Sept. 4 at Straight Tucker Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Evangelist Samuel Bartrug officiating, where military rites were held. Martin's father attended schools in St. Marys, and the family has relatives here. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Donna J. Died Mar. 21, 1996 Oracle - Mar. 27, 1996 Donna Jean Martin, 57 of Old Seven Road, Coolville, O., died March 21 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born in Athens, a daughter of Ida Mae Whaley of St. Marys and the late Archie Dorst. She worked for the state of Ohio its a clerk-typist. Surviving in addition to her mother are four sons, David Michael Osborne of Newport News, Va., Luther Monroe Osborne II of Toano, Va., John Edward Osborne and Anthony Wayne Martin, both of Parkersburg; four sisters, Eleanor Spurlock of Willis, Texas, Betty Harding of Coolville, Linda Garrison of Coldspring, Texas, and Dianna Foger of Columbus; and two brothers, Walter Dorst of Delaware, O., and Gary Dorst of Monongahela, Pa. She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Allen Osborne. Services were at the White Funeral Home in Coolville with Rev. Helen Kline officiating. Burial was in the Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Dr. James F. Died Nov. 9, 1992 Oracle - Nov. 11, 1992 Dr. James F. Martin, a professor emeritus of radiology and neurology at Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C., died Monday. He was 75 and formerly of St. Marys. Martin was born in St. Marys to Joseph and Essie Franklin Martin. He graduated from Marietta College and received his M.D. degree from Western Reserve University of Medicine. Dr. Martin is survived by his wife, Shelia Scales Martin of the home; two stepdaughters, Renee Motsinger, Winston-Salem, Ronda Swaim, Advance; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert S. and Cary T. Martin, William D. and Georgia S. Martin, all of Winston-Salem, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vogler's Reynolds Chapel by Rev. George Bowman and Dr. William McKinney. Entombment was at Parkland Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Edna Robb Died Apr. 14, 1986 Oracle - Apr. 19, 1986 Edna Robb Martin, 102, of Rt. 3. St. Marys, formerly of Sistersville and Parkersburg, died Monday morning in Heartland of Marietta Nursing Home. She was born in Butler, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Mary Pearce Robb. She was a member of the St. Marys Presbyterian Church and the Dorcas Bible Class. She is survived by one greatniece, Mrs. George Denison of McLean, Va.; and three great-greatnieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Martin, and one daughter, Josephine George. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St.. Marys, with the Rev. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Parkersburg. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Elbert "AB" Died Oct. 28, 1992 Oracle - Nov. 25, 1992 Elbert "Ab" Martin, 80, of Salem, died Oct. 28 at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem. He was born Sept. 23, 1912, in Pleasants County, the son of Ross and Monty Scott Martin. On April 26, 1934, he married Nancy Ellen Smith in Parkersburg. He was a retired employee of Texaco. He was a member of the Church of Christ, a member of the Salem Masonic Lodge, a past deputy grand master of the state of Illinois lodge, and a grand lecturer. Survivors include his wife, a son, Elbert Gary Martin of California; a daughter, Jackie Butts of Ohio; a sister, Rachel Doty of West Virginia; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem with Dwight Butler officiating. Burial was in the Paradise Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Frank Dean Died Oct. 25, 1975 Oracle Oct. 30, 1975 Frank Dean Martin, 60, was found dead Saturday morning near his home on Newport Rt. 1. He had been the object of a search by members of Washington County Sheriffs Dept., Little, Muskingum and Newport volunteer fire departments. Mr. Martin was born Sept. 17, 1915 in Newport, a son of Clifton and Laura Berga Martin. He was a retired pumper in the oil fields and was a member of Pine Ridge United Methodist Church and of the Maccabees. He was married Dec. 23, 1945, to Thelma Schultheis, who survives with one daughter and one son, Mrs. James Biehl, Marietta, and Bernard Martin, Concord, Calif.; four grandchildren; two brothers, James E., Reno, and Ralph. Newport; a sister, Mrs. Helen Holdren, Newport. One brother is deceased. Services were held Monday in Hadley Funeral Home, with Evang. Clarke Hogue officiating. Burial was in Newport Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, George D. Died Oct. 10, 1985 Oracle - Oct. 17, 1985 George D. Martin, 66, of Rt. 1, Friendly, died Thursday in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late William and Ida Higgins Martin. He was a retired mechanic and a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Norma Dawson Martin; two sons. William Martin of Arvilla and Joseph Martin of Colliers; two daughters, Donna Wise of Arvilla and Marian Heupp of New Cumberland; a stepson, Larry Dawson of Alma; a brother, Milford Martin of New Cumberland; two sisters, Ica Pethtel of Burgettstown, Pa., and Rachel Riggs of Steubenville, O.; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. The funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial was in McKim Cemetery in Tyler County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Hallie C. Died Aug. 12, 1991 Oracle - Aug. 14, 1991 Hallie C. Martin, 69, of Route 1, Newport, died Aug. 12 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Newport, the daughter of the late Frank and Lena Jones Hays. She was a Baptist. She is survived by one son; Robert E. Martin of Newport; two daughters, Dixie Dibuono of Jersey City, NJ., and Nancy L. Powell of St. Marys; three brothers, Raymond. Hays of Marietta, and David and Robert Hays, both of Newport; two sisters, Dorothy Thompson of Boaz and Edith Rice of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Daniel and John Martin; and one sister, Hattie Riggs. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Jolliff officiating. Burial will be in the Newport Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Jason L. Died Aug. 29, 1981 Oracle - Sep. 3 1981 Jason Lee Martin, son of David A. and Diana Goodwin Martin of Washington, W. Va., died at birth Saturday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. Besides his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Martin of Rt. 1, Cairo; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Goodwin of Parkersburg; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Edna Arnett of great-grandmother, Marys. Services were conducted Monday at the Leavitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Lloyd Hamblin officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Cemetery at Washington. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Mrs. Clarice W. Died Feb. 13, 1980 Mrs. Clarice Wilcoxen Martin, 67, of Rt. 1, Elizabeth, died at the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital last Wednesday morning. She was born in Wood County, daughter of the late Okey E. and Wilma Brown Butcher. She was a member of the Limestone United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Leslie C. Martin; two sons, James Wilcoxen of Parkersburg and Jack Wilcoxen of Parkersburg; a daughter, Mrs. Peggie Dale of St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Dye Yoho of Parkersburg, seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. The funeral was held Friday at the Kimes Funeral Home, with the Rev. Garfield Prine officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Rowena Died Jul. 18, 1992 Oracle - Jul. 22, 1992 Rowena, 82, of Riverpark Manor, Marietta, died July 18 in Heartland of Marietta. She was born in Ironton, O., to the late Virgie Pancake and Ewing Pyles. Surviving are one son, Robert of New Matamoras; two grandchildren; one sister, Jean Noble of Sandusky. O.; and one brothers, Morris Pyles of Sandusky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood Martin, in 1967 Services were Tuesday at D. W. Davis Funeral Home in South Webster, O., with the Rev. Gerald Fields officiating. Burial was in Vernon Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Stella "Bic" Died Apr. 5, 1997 Sentinel - Apr. 9, 1997 Stella Beatrice "Bic" Martin, 83, of LaPorte, Ind., formerly of Weirton, W.Va., died April 5, 1997, at LaPorte Hospital. Mrs. Martin was a nurse and a member of Golden Age Club, Greenbrier Homemakers Club and First Church of the Nazarene in Weirton. She was born in St. Marys, Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Charles W, and Nancy Ellen Bailey Fetty. She is survived by one son, Cecil Lawrence Martin of Lake City, Fla.; two daughters, Freda McCracken of Orlando, Fla., and Barbara Swanson of LaPorte; four brothers, the Rev. Archie Fetty and the Rev. Russell Fetty, both of Weirton, Charles Fetty Jr. and Donald Eugene Fetty, both of St. Marys; four sisters, Edith Elder and Velma Hall, both of St. Marys, Micha Tennant of Wellsburg. W.Va., and Elinor North of Reno, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Lawrence Martin; three brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. today, at First Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. G. Ervin Shreckengast officiating, Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. Funeral arrangements by Greco-Hertneik Funeral Home, Weirton. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Virgil F. Died Dec. 21, 1982 Oracle, Dec. 23, 1982 Virgil F. Martin, 61, of Belmont, died Tuesday at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 24, 1921, in St. Marys, a son of Clema Rice Martin and the late William Martin of Brunswick, Ga. He was a member of the George Street Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Glen Jones of Baton Rouge. La., Deloris Marlin of Washington, D.C., and Shirley Martin of St, Marys; one sister, Mrs. Harry Vaughn of Brunswick, Ga.; his wife, Lucille Stewart of Beverly, O.; and five grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Horse in St. Marys, with Evang. Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial will be in the Ml. Pleasant Cemetery ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, Wana E. Died May 9, 1997 Oracle - May 14, 1997 Wana E. Hewitt Martin, 79, of Fourth Avenue, Vienna, died May 9 at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born at Waverly to the late Ira D. and Minnie V. Howell Hewitt. She worked for 12 years at Diamond Department Store and was a beautician in the Marietta area. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Vienna. Surviving are one son, David Martin Sr. of Vienna; one brother, Burl Hewitt of Newport; five grandchildren, Kriston Hubler of Clendenin, Joe Martin, David Martin Jr., Cathy Hart and Becky Martin, all of Parkersburg; three great-grandchildren; and her fiance, Joseph Belcher of Vienna. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Smith; her second husband, Leland M. Martin; five brothers, Clifton Hewitt, John Hewitt, Robert Hewitt, Jimmy Hewitt and Harold Hewitt; and nil three sisters, Jane Francis, Elizabeth Pye and Stella Wherry. Services were Tuesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in Vienna with the Rev. Richard D. Cottrill officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, William G. Died Jan 27, 1995 Sentinel - Jan 28, 1995 William Gregg Martin, 77, of Parkersburg, died Friday at the Willows Nursing Home. Martin was a former Civilian Conservation Corps member and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from DuPont in 1974 after 28 years of service. He was a 46-year member of Parkview United Methodist Church and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Elcie and Blanche Gregg Martin. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Friedlander Martin; one daughter, Elizabeth Martin Pickrell of Davisville; three sons, James William Martin of Sandyville, John Andrew Martin of Parkersburg and Daniel Paul Martin of Ceredo; 11 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lusta Balderson Martin, one infant daughter; two brothers, Charles Orbin Martin and Richard Lee Martin; and one sister, Virginia Martin Strahan; and one grandson. The body was donated to West Virginia University Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 5, at Parkview United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund of Parkview United Methodist Church, 2210 Fairview Ave., Parkersburg. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTIN, William L. Died Feb 25 1977 Oracle - Mar. 3 677 William Leslie Martin, 56, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died at the St. Joseph's Hospital Friday. He was born in Ritchie County, son of the late John and Nina Martin Morrison. He was a maintenance mechanic with the American Cyanamid Company and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his widow, Opal Maston Martin; one son, Gregory Brent, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Kimberly Dawn Statler of St. Marys; seven sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Weaver of Akron, O., Mrs. Betty Pulcini of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Minnie Thomas of Livermore, Calif., Mrs. Vergie Scaddon of Millersburg, O., Mrs. Louise Mower of Wooster, O., Mrs. Bessie Ball of Harmony Acres, St. Marys, and Mrs. Carrie Metheny of New Matamoras, O.; two brothers. Jack of Ellenboro and Pete of Vienna. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Monday at the Willow Island, Baptist Church, with burial in the Willow Island Comotown. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARTINI, Mrs. Olla Died Jan. 29, 1973. Leader Feb. 15, 1473 Mrs. Olla Martini, 73, 4128 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston. died Jan. 29 in Kanawha Valley Hospital. A widow of the late Robert A. Martini, she was the daughter of the late Homer E. and Louise Edgar. Mrs. Martini was born March 20, 1899, in Pleasants County. Surviving are a half sister, Mrs. Goldin Brown of Jacksonville, Fla., and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Services were held Jan. 31 in Snodgrass Funeral Home Chapel in South Charleston with the Rev. John Shadburn officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MARY McVAY Died Nov. 12, 1982 Mary McVay, 61, of Cairo, a member of the United Methodist Church, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg Friday. She is survived by her husband, Harold McVay; and a sister, Margaret Mills of Oakton, Va. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Raiguel Funeal Home, Cairo, the Rev. Donald Hardman officiating, with burial In Cairo Masonic Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASON, Donald Died May 25, 1983 Leader - May 28, 1983 Donald Mason, 60, of Marietta, died Wednesday at West Penn Hospital's burn center in Pittsburg following an explosion May 19 at Elkem Metal Co.'s ferroalloys plant in Marietta. He was born in Pleasants County and resided in the Marietta area most of his life. He worked at the Elkem plant for 31 years where he was a supervisor. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Betty Wallace Mason: two sons, Donald Richard Mason of Springfield, O.; and Jeffrey Mason of Columbus, O: and three grandchildren. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home with the Rev. Alfred Hunt officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park at Marietta. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASON, Elmer Bryan Died Nov. 14, 1986 Oracle - Nov. 1986 Elmer Bryan Mason, 90, of Summit Point, died Friday evening in the Jeffersonian Manor Nursing Home at Charles Town. Born Oct. 4, 1896, in Kabletown, he was the son of the late James Frank and Bessie Lee Hill Mason. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Kabletown United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Bush Mason, in 1974; four brothers, James R., Edward, Samuel and Henry Mason; and two sisters, Bessie and Agnes Mason. Surviving are three sons, Paul and Gene Mason, both of Charles Town, and Roy Mason of Summit Point; three daughters, Rosa Lee Varner of Charles Town, Naomi Moldock of Preston, Md., and Juanita Horner of Newark, Del.; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Frank Mason of St. Marys; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home in Ranson, with the Rev. Carol Smith officiating. Burial was in the Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASON, Franklyn L. Died Mar. 25, 1992 Sentinel. Mar. 27, 1992 Franklyn L. Mason, 78, of Hadley Manor, St. Marys, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mason was a produce merchant and attended St. Marys United Methodist Church. He was born in Myerstown, Jefferson County, son of the late James Frank and Bessie Lee Hill Mason. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Frances and James Bigelow of Tyrone, Pa.; several nieces and nephews; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Powell Mason; five brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Information submitted by Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys and McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASON, Franklyn L. Died Mar. 25, 1992 Oracle - Apr. 1, 1992 Franklyn L. Mason, 78, of Hadley Manor, St. Marys, died March 25 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Myerstown, Jefferson County, son of the late James Frank and Bessie Lee Hill Mason. He was a produce merchant and attended St. Marys United Methodist Church. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Frances and James Bigelow of Tyrone, Pa.; several nieces and nephews; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Powell Mason; five brothers and three sisters. Services were held at the convenience of the family with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASON, Mrs. Irene Locke Died ___ 1918 Newspaper unknown Mrs. Mary Irene Locke Mason was suddenly called away at her home in Akron, O. Her remains were brought here for burial. The interment took place Friday afternoon in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mrs. Mason was a very young woman when death called her. She had just passed her 26th year. About two years ago she married Mr. Earnest Mason. Since that time her home was in Akron, O. During these two years a bright healthy son, Joseph Locke Mason, came into the home to brighten it and give it more interest. Mrs. Mason was the daughter of Mr. W. J. Locke, and the brother of Howard M. Locke, both of whom are well known in our city. Mrs. Mason's mother died when she was a small girl. She was taken, with her brother, Howard, into the home of Mrs. Lou Edgar, a close friend of their mother. Mrs. Edgar took the responsibility of caring for them after their mother's death. These two families have always remained the closest friends possible. Besides her husband and little son, her father and brother and Mrs. Edgar, Mrs Mason leaves many friends won by her cheerful manner and her kind and patient service, to regret her loss. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASON, Goldia R. Died Aug. 28, 1998 Sentinel - Aug. 29, 1998 Goldia R. Mason, 85, of Nitro, formerly of Newark, Wirt County, died Aug. 28, 1998, at Putnam general Hospital, Hurricane. She was born March 26, 1913, in Spencer. She was homemaker and worked in Ames Baldwin Wyoming in Plant 2 and was a postmaster of Newark Post Office for almost four years. She was a member of Newark Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Wyvonna Joan and Walter E. Kinsey of Nitro, with whom she resided for almost seven years; one granddaugther, Twyla K. Ens of West Chester, Ohio; one grandson, Mark A. Kinsey of Chapel Hill, N. C.; two sisters, Minnie Wigal and Sylvia Stephan, both of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Pearl and Mary Etta Twyman Eneix; husband of 56 years, Forest L. "Sam" Mason, Jan. 2, 1993; two infant brothers, Miner and Sidney Carl Eneix; and two sisters, Hazel Rice, on Oct. 26, 1904 and Stella Moore, on Jan. 24, 1995. Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Newark Baptist Church, the Rev. Terry Holley officiating. Burial in Foutty Cemetery, Newark. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today and 9-11 a.m. Sunday at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, and one hour prior to services at Newark Baptist Church. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASON, Mabel P. Died May 2, 1983 Oracle - May 26, 1983 Mrs. Mabel Powell Mason, 66, of St. Marys, died Sunday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Sud and Effie Mercer Powell. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, the Nine Mile Farm Women's Club and the Pleasants County Senior Citizens. She is survived by her husband, Frank Mason; two sisters, Glenda Powell of St. Marys and Mrs. Lucille Benson of Parkersburg. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASSEY, Lillian M. Died Sep. 2, 1988 Oracle - Sep. 10, 1988 Lillian M. Massey, 85, of Waverly, died Friday morning at her home. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Bessie Johnson Steele. She spent most of her life in Waverly and was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church, the Waverly Senior Citizens and a former member of the Waverly Rebekah Lodge and Lioness of the Waverly Lions Club. She is survived by one daughter, Julia Hartleben of Waverly, with whom she made her home; four granddaughters, Betty Mick of Parkersburg, Donna Taylor of Belmont, Peggy Means of Charleston and Paula Pacheco of Hampton, Va.; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Ira J. Steele of Belpre and Gale Steele of New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester G. Massey, in 1954; four brothers, four sisters and one great-grandchild. Services were Sunday at the Waverly United Methodist Church with the Rev. Earl Perkins officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTERS, Mrs. William Died Aug 28, 1913 Abbie Lorena, wife of William Masters, died at her home on Fourth street this city August 28, aged 37 years, and is survived by her husband and two children. She joined the church of Christ under the preaching of Stephen Settle, November 24, 1912. After service in the church by Rev. Rice, on the afternoon of August 31, her remains were interred in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Clara M. Died Dec. 1, 1987 Oracle - Dec. 10, 1987 Clara M. Maston, 93, of St. Marys, died Tuesday morning in Pine View Convalescent Center, Harrisville, W. Va. She was born in Pleasants County, W. Va., a daughter of the late Mack and Evelyn Phelps Myer. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church and the Mission Society of the church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ed (Genevieve) McFarland and Mrs. Ted (Alicetine) Brothers, both of St. Marys; three sisters, Mrs. Nelson Felter and Mrs. Donald Bradfield, both of St. Marys and Mrs. Willard Neeley of Sistersville; one brother, Ralph A. Myer of Belmont; nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Maston; one son, John Maston; four brothers and one sister. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Clara M. Died Dec. 1, 1987 Sentinel - Dec. 2, 1987 Clara M. Maston, 93, of St. Marys died Tuesday morning In Pine View Convalescent Center Harrisville. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Mack and Evelyn Phelps Myer. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and the Mission Society of the church. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Ed (Genevieve) McFarland and Mrs. Ted (Alicetine) Brothers, both of St. Marys; three sisters Mrs. Nelson Felter and Mrs. Donald Bradfield, both of St. Marys, and Mrs. Willard Neele of Sisterville; one brother, Ralph A Myer of Belmont; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, and three great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Maston. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating and burial in Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home after 2 p. Thursday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Hazel V. Died Mar. 24, 1988 Sentinel - Mar. 25, 1988 Hazel V. Maston, 95, of Waverly, died Thursday evening in the Parkview Nursing Home, Parkersburg. She was born in Moundsville, a daughter of the late Wilson A. Carr and Annie Cross Carr Harris. She attended Waverly United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Sarah Lou) Pugh of Parkersburg; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oke Maston; one son, Carleton Maston; and one greatgrandchild. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Robert Stanley officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from Saturday morning until time of service. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Hobert Griff Died Sep. 14, 1999 Oracle - Sep. 22, 1999 Hobert Griff Maston, 64, of Rt. 5, Marietta, died Sept. 14 at Marietta Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born Jan. 4, 1835, at Schultz to Griff and Rose Johnson Maston. He had lived in Marietta for 46 years. He had been a plumber and pipefitter retiring from Carver Plumbing and Heating following 43 years of employment. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 168. He enjoyed camping hunting and bowling. He is survived by his wife, Jill K. Graham Maston, whom he married Sept. 3, and daughters Kelly Carpenter and her husband, Brent, of Marietta, and Kimberly Mayer and her husband, Charleston of Marietta; 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four brothers, Harold Maston and his wife, Edna, of St. Marys; Herschel Maston and his wife, May, of. Belmont; Howard Maston of Belmont, and Herman Maston and his wife, Shirley, of Leesburg, Fla.; and five sisters, Gaynelle Steele of Waverly, Glenda Mahaney of Parkersburg, Georgia McCurry of Waverly, Glenore Cronin and her husband, Bob, of Waverly and Garnet Henthorne of Marietta. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Inez J. Williams Maston, in 1980. Surviving children from that marriage are two sons, Gregory Maston and his wife, Barbara, of Boardman, O., and Jeffrey Maston and his wife, Jennifer, of Marietta; lour daughters, Sheila Murphy and her husband, Steve, of Marietta, Yvonne Hill and her husband, Larry, of Marietta, Angela Dowler mid her husband, Tom, of Marietta, and Denise Crosby and her husband, Jay of Marietta. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Hansel Maston. Services were Friday at Cawley and Peoples Funeral Home in Marietta with the Rev. Faith Perrizo officiating. Entombment was in East Lawn Mausoleum at Marietta. Donations may be made to Washington County Home Nursing and Hospice, 900 Third St., Marietta, OH 45750. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, James Died Dec. 18, 1982 Oracle - Dec. 23, 1982 James V. Maston, 64, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died Saturday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following a long illness. He was born in Washington County, O., the son of the late Thomas and Mary Gertrude Maston. He was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church, the Ohio Valley Foxhunters Association and a former member of the Teamsters Union. Surviving are his wife, Mary Satterfield Maston; two sons, David Maston of Texas and Mike Maston of R. 1, Waverly; one daughter, Kandy Lemley of Parkersburg; one brother, Eugene Maston of Parkersburg; two sisters Opal Martin Terry and Hazel Flower, both of St. Marys; and four grandchildren. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Dallas Gibson officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, James Died Dec 18, 1982 Oracle - Dec. 23, 1982 James V. Maston, 64, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died Saturday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg,: following a long illness. He was born in Washington County, O., the son of the late Thomas and Mary Gertrude Maston. He was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church, the Ohio Valley Foxhunters Association and a former member of the Teamsters Union. Surviving are his wife, Mary Satterfield Maston; two sons, David Maston of Texas and Mike Maston of Rt. 1, Waverly; one daughter, Kandy Lemley of Parkersburg; one brother, Eugene Maston of Parkersburg; two sisters Opal Martin Terry and Hazel Flower, both of. St. Marys; and four grandchildren. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Dallas Gibson officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, John W. Died Dec. 3, 1983 Oracle - Dec. 8, 1983 John W. Maston, 66, of Schultz, died Saturday evening in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. Born in Schultz, he was the son of Clara Myer Maston of Harrisville and the late James Maston. He was a retired employee of the Consolidated Gas Corp., a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church and was a member and president of the Ohio Valley Fox Hunters Association. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Catherine Nichols Maston; two sons. John W. Maston Jr. of Parkersburg and Nick Maston of Washington. D.C.; one daughter, Tauna Meyer of Schultz; one sister, Genevieve McFarland of Schultz; a foster sister, Alice; ten Brothers of Schultz; and seven grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Gene Waybright officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Lucy M. Died Jan. 29, 1992 News. Jan. 30, 1992 ST. MARYS - Lucy M. Maston, 67, of St. Marys, died Jan. 29, 1992, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Jacob S. and Josephine Yergin Hendrickson Robinson. She attended the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Harold "Buck" Maston; two sons, Gary Maston and Ted Maston, both of St. Marys; one daughter, Vickie McDonough of Staten Island, N.Y.; one brother, Henry Hendrickson of Petersburg, W.Va.; four sisters, Edith Smith of Newport, Ohio, Glenice Taylor of Akron, Ohio, and Mable Conaway and Myrtle Maston, both of St. Marys; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers. Services will be held at I p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Evangelist Emanuel Daugherty officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Mary Alice Kelly Died Sep 19, 1986 Sentinel - Sep. 19, 1986 Mary Alice Kelly Maston, 86, of Belmont, died this morning in St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. Site was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Albert G. and Addie Scott Ingram. She was a member of the Willow Island Baptist Church and the Pleasants County Senior Citizens. She is survived by a son, James Larry Kelly of Paden City; a daughter, Lorena Parson of Belmont; a, brother, D. A. "Pete" Ingram of Belmont; a sister, Mabel Simpson of Bloomington, Calif.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Clyde Kelly, and her second husband, T. Gale Maston. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Willow Island Baptist Church, the Rev. Harold Tracewell officiating, with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may cal at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home n St. Marys after 7 p.m. today and at the church for an hour prior to the services. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Mary Alice Kelly Died Sep. 20, 1986 Mary Alice Kelly Maston, 86, of Belmont, died Saturday morning in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Albert G. and Addie Scott Ingram. She was a member of the Willow Island Baptist Church and the Pleasants County Senior Citizens. She is survived by a son, James Larry Kelly of Paden City; a daughter, Lorena Parsons of Belmont; a brother, D. A. "Pete" Ingram of Belmont; a sister, Mabel Simpson of Bloomington, Calif.; six grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Clyde Kelly, and her second husband, T. Gale Maston. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Willow Island Baptist Church, with the Rev. Harold Tracewell officiating Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Myrtle L. "Myrt" Died May 10, 1999 Oracle - May 12, 1999 Myrtle L. "Myrt" Maston, 66, of St. Marys, died May 10 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Pleasants County to the late J. Spencer and Josephina Yergin Hendrickson. She was the owner of The Hill, a well known night spot outside St. Marys. She is survived by five children, Annette Jo Sauers of Waxhaw, N.C., Sandra Kay Grimes of St. Marys, John Gale Maston of Charlotte, N. C., Timothy Neil Maston of Belmont and Charles L. Maston of St. Marys; three sisters, Edith Smith of Newport, Glenice Taylor of Ravenna. O., and Mable Conaway of St. Marys; four granddaughters; six grandsons; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by one sister and six brothers. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Calcutta Cemetery with the Rev. Dana Locke officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. - noon Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Ralph Junior Died Aug. 3, 1999 Oracle - Aug 8, 1999 Ralph Junior Maston of Rt. l, St. Marys died Aug. 3 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born Nov. 2, 1937 in Pleasants County, a son of the late Harvey and Mary Crooks Maston. He served in the United States Army and had worked in the oil fields. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Malone Maston, three sons, Robert Jennings Maston, Randall Joseph Maston and his wife Danielle, all of St. Marys, and Mark Allen Maston and his wife Jennifer of Newport, O.; two granddaughters, Jenna Maston of Newport, O. and Faith Maston of Parkersburg; five sisters Zora Straight and Eileen Steele, both of St. Marys, Luella Smith of Newport, O., Ora Marshall of Coolville, O. and Ola Pinkerton of Parkersburg; one half sister, Georgia Hendrickson of St. Marys: two brothers, Clyde "Odie" Maston and Carl "Bud" Maston, both of St. Marys; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Lorraine Greathouse, Pearl Malone, Edna Farsons and Maxine Kelley, one brother, Burl Maston, and one half sister, Alicetene Brothers. Services were held Friday at Newport United Methodist Church in Newport, O. with Rev. Randy Stewart and Rev. Steven Smith officiating. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery with military graveside riles conducted by American Legion Post 79 and VFW Post 222. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Housecalls Home Health and Hospice, 111 Lafayette Street, St. Marys, WV 26170. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Richard E. Died Oct. 26, 1986 Petty Officer Richard E. Maston, 24, of Barbers Point, Waianae, Hawaii, serving a second tour of duty in the U.S. Navy, died Sunday, Oct. 26, in Hawaii of injuries received as a passenger in an automobile accident. He was born in Parkersburg, son of Melvin E. Maston of Parkersburg and the late Glenna Waugh Maston. He was a 1980 graduate of Parkersburg High School and had attended St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. He is also survived by two brothers, Thomas W. and J. Patrick Maston of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Melissa Kay Pappas of Parkersburg, his, maternal grandmother, Irene Waugh of St. Marys; and his stepmother, Grace Maston of Parkersburg. The military funeral was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Ogdin Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Lt. William Carter, U.S. Naval Reserve chaplain, officiating. He also officiatated at the burial following in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The officers and men of the U.S. Naval Reserve Center in Parkersburg officiated at the military funeral and burial, according full military honors. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Richard E. Died Oct. 26, 1986 Oracle - Nov 6, 1986 Petty Officer Richard E. Maston, 24, of Barbers Point, Waianae, Hawaii, serving a second tour of duty in the U.S. Navy, died Sunday, Oct. 26, in Hawaii of injuries received as a passenger in an automobile accident. He was born in Parkersburg, son of Melvin E. Maston of Parkersburg and the late Glenna Waugh Maston. He was a 1980 graduate of Parkersburg High School and had attended St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. He is also survived by two brothers, Thomas W. and J. Patrick Maston of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Melissa Kay Pappas of Parkersburg; his maternal grandmother, Irene Waugh of St. Marys; and his stepmother, Grace Maston of Parkersburg. The military funeral was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Ogdin Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Lt. William Carter, U.S. Naval Reserve chaplain, officiating. He also officiated at the burial following in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The officers and men of the U.S. Naval Reserve Center in Parkersburg officiated at the military funeral and burial, according full military honors. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MASTON, Violet Fern Died Sep. 11, 1982 Oracle - Sep. 16, 1982 Violet Fern Maston, 81, of Rt. 8, St. Marys, died at the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg Saturday afternoon. She attended the United Methodist Church. She is survived by five sons, Carl "Bill" Maston of Schultz, James William "Buddy" Maston of Belmont, Paul E. Maston of St. Marys, Jerry L. Maston of Parkersburg and Charles L. Maston of West Union; four daughters, Phyllis Sigler of Schultz, Betty Maston, at home, Jane Huff of Parkersburg and Leona Kelley of Paden City; two brothers, Thomas Moore of Cow Creek and Julian Moore of Schultz; five sisters, Carrie Moore of St. Marys, Ethel Gorrell of Marietta, O., Dells Hackathorn of Schultz, Kathryn King of East Liverpool, O., and Ruth Reese of Buena Vista, Pa.; 80 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Her late husband was Bud Maston. The funeral was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Ogdin Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with the Rev. Harley E. Bailey officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Amy Died ___? Amy, wife of Clyde Matheny, died at three o'clock this morning of pneumonia following influenza. At this hour we have not learned of the funeral arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Annie Smith Died Oct. 24, 1983 Oracle - Oct. 27, 1983 Annie Smith Matheny, 96, of the Pine View Nursing Home in Harrisville, died Monday in the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Albert and Loretta Matheny Smith. She was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Howard Matheny of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and Ray Matheny of New Albany, Ind.; a son-in-law, Kenneth Matheny of St. Marys; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Matheny, and one daughter. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Roger Fairfax officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Audrey June Died Oct. 24, 1998 Oracle - Oct. 28, 1998 Audrey June Matheny, 66, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died Oct. 24 at Selby General Hospital in Marietta. She was born June 28, 1932, in St. Marys to the late Robert Howard and Hilda Pearl Kidder Matheny. She is survived by one sister, Lee McGinnis of Columbus; two brothers, William Matheny and Howard A. Matheny, both of St. Marys; four nephews; five grandnephews; and four grandnieces. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Marie Matheny and Ruth Ann Matheny. Private family services were held Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home to St. Marys. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. There was no visitation. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Carol J. Died Feb. 16, 1991 Sentinel - Feb. 18, 1991 Carol J. Matheny, 58, of Crestline, Ohio, died Saturday at Morrow Manor Nursing Home in Chesterville following a long illness. Matheny was a member of Ruth Chapter No. 17 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Mansfield and the Ankenytown Garden Club. She was born in 1932 in Pleasants County, W.Va., the daughter of the Hubert and Ola Boley Gard. She had been a longtime resident of Fredericktown, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Dean Matheny; one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Statzer of Belleville; her mother and stepfather, A.F. and Ola Lane of St. Marys; a sister, Kayvonne Pasulka of Ashland, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Melinda Mae Toblin of Mount Vernon, Ohio; two stepsons, Robert Matheny of Fredericktown and Daryl Matheny of Mount. Vernon; three grandchildren and a stepgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell North; two sons, Gary North in 1980 and Russell North, Jr. in 1947. The funeral service will be. held at Snyder Funeral Home in Fredericktown Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roger Cochran officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery, Fredericktown. Friends may call at the. funeral home from 2- 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Clayton L. Died Aug. 2, 1981 Oracle Aug. 5, 1982 Clayton L. Matheny, 74, of Clarksburg, died at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Clarksburg Monday morning after a long illness. He was a member of the Central Church of Christ, was retired from the State Department of Highways as maintenance supervisor after 17 years employment was an Army veteran of world War II and a member of American Legion Post 13. He is survived by his wife, Iona Wood Wilson Matheny; a daughter, Deane McCullough of St. Marys; two sisters, Nancy Ruckman of St. Marys and Christine Smith, in West Virginia; a grandson and two great-granddaughters. His first wife, Neva Williams Matheny, died in 1980. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Perry Henegarn and Paul S. Gray officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Hilda Died Feb. 2, 1996 News. Feb. 4, 1996 ST. MARYS - Hilda Kidder Matheny, 91, of St. Marys, died Feb. 2, 1996, at her residence. She was born in Washington County, a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Ida Mott Kidder. She was a member of the Naish Sprints Church of Christ. Surviving are two daughters, June Matheny of St. Marys and Roberta Lee McGinnis of Columbus; two sons, Arthur Matheny and William Matheny, both of St. Marys; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces; and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Matheny; two daughters, Rose Marie and Ruth Anne Matheny; three sisters; and six brothers. Services 1 p.m. Monday, Willow Island Baptist Church, pastor Ron Branch officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, and noon- 1 p.m. Monday at the church. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, James T. Died Nov. 27, 1987 Oracle - Dec. 3, 1987 James T. Matheny, 66, of Reno Star Route died in Marietta Memorial Hospital Friday morning. He was a resident of The Arbors of Marietta. He was born Jan. 4, 1921, at Archers Fork to Carl and Sarah Jane Williams Matheny. He attended Lawrence Township Schools and worked as a roustabout on tow boats. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a paratrooper in the Battle of the Bulge and Battle of Anzio. He is survived by his mother of Reno Star Route; twin brother, Sherman of Reno Star Route; and a sister, Betty Lou Smith of Newport. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Harley; one sister, Mary Alice; and several nieces and nephews. Services will held Monday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta with the Rev. Edwin McLeon officiating. Burial was in the Rake Cemetery with military rites. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Juanita E. Died Apr. 20, 1994 Sentinel - Apr. 24, 1994 Juanita E. Matheny, 78, of Waverly died Wednesday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Matheny was a homemaker and a member of Waverly Church of Christ. She was born in Waverly, a daughter of the late Alder L. and Marie Cornell McConnell. She is survived by her husband, Samuel L. Matheny; two sons, Samuel F. Matheny and David L. Matheny, both of Waverly; two cousins; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel McConnell and Thelma Kelley. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Cecil O. Dotson and Bob Long officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, KENNETH Died Oct 27, 1990 Oracle - Oct 31, 1990 Kenneth Matheny, 85, of Schultz, died Saturday morning at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County to the late James P. and Lula Carpenter Matheny. He was retired from Hope Natural Gas Co. and was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. He is survived by one son, Ron of New Matamoras; one sister, Doris Brammer of St. Marys; three grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and two chosen granddaughters, Bobbi Jo and Lee Ann Steele, both of Schultz. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nel1ie Matheny; one son, Larry; and one sister, Myrtle. Graveside services were Monday at the Willow Island Cemetery with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Larry G. Died Mar. 4, 1990 Sentinel - Mar. 5, 1990 Larry G. Matheny, 61, of Williamstown, died Sunday at his residence. He was born at Shultz, Pleasants County, a son of Kenneth Matheny of Shultz and the late Nellie Matheny. He was a chemical operator for GE Plastics and a member of Peoples Church at Sand Hill. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife Ethel Lane Matheny; one daughter Lisa McCambridge of Williamstown; one son, Vernon Matheny of Dunedin, Fla.; one brother, Ron Matheny of New Matamoras; and five grandchildren. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. John Nesselroade officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Larry S. Died Jan 28, 1988 Oracle - Feb. 4, 1988 Larry S. Matheny, 70, of Newport, Route l, died Thursday afternoon in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lawrence Township, a son of the late Sarah Della Hearn. He had spent all of his life in this area and was a meat cutter at Harris Supermarket in Newport for several years. He was also a carpenter. He is survived by one uncle, Floyd Hearn of Reno, O., and several cousins. Services were Sunday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Miss Mary Died Oct. 13, 1572 Oracle Oct. 14 1472 Miss Mary Alice Matheny, 28, 636 1/2 Ninth St., died Friday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 28, 1943, on Reno Star Rt., a daughter of Carl and Jane Williamson Matheny. Her parents survive with three brothers and one sister, James T. Matheny and Sherman K. Matheny, Reno Star Rt., Harvey H. Matheny, Marietta Rt. 5, and Mrs. Jimmy (Betty Lou) Smith, Newport. Miss Matheny was employed as executive secretary for the Washington County Easter Seal Society. She was a member of the, Bear Run United Methodist Church and the Business and Professional Women's Club. She was a graduate of Marietta High School and of Marietta College. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Bear Run United Methodist Church. Burial was in Rake Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Raymond Died Apr. 26, 1995 Raymond W. Matheny, 93, of Broughton Avenue, Marietta, died Tuesday at his daughter's residence in Marietta. Matheny was employed at Fenton Art Glass Co. until his retirement. He was born in Schultz, W.Va., a son of the late Walter Joseph and Sarah Sparks Matheny. He is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Holtsclaw, Shirley Casto and Phyllis Longgrear, all of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Karen McIntire of Marietta, 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Michaelis, one son, Kenneth Wayne Matheny; two daughters, Jean Sprigg and Wanda Turrill; and two grandsons, Keith Casto and Kevin Casto. Funeral services will be held at 2:311 p.m. Friday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Chris Longgrear officiating. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon today until 2:30 p.m. Friday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, Sarah J. Died Feb. 5, 1990 Oracle - Feb. 8, 1990 Sarah J. Matheny, 84, of Reno Star Route, died Monday at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born at Hollidays Cove, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Ruble Williamson. She was a member of Bear Run United Methodist Church. She married Carl Matheny on Nov. 17, 1924, He preceded her in death in 1973. She is survived by one son, Sherman Matheny of Star Route; one daughter, Betty Matheny Smith of Newport; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Grace Langsdorf of Matamoras. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, two sons, one brother and four sisters. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. After cremation, burial will be in Rake Cemetery. McClure-Shafer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHENY, William H. Died Dec. 8, 1984 Oracle - Dec. 13, 1984 William Henry Matheny, 96, of Rt. 2, Waterford, O., died Saturday night after being struck by a car on Township Road 72. He was born at Schultz, a son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Meads Matheny. He spent his early life in the Schultz community before moving to Washington County in 1914. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by two sons. Guy and Bernard Matheny, both of Marietta; three daughters, Gertrude Benson of Newport, Virginia Benson of Marietta and Wilda Sheets of Stockport, O.; one brother, Raymond Matheny of Marietta; one sister, Gladys McKnight of Marietta; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Gertrude Morris had lived in the Matheny home for the past 32 years. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Douglas Gorge officiating. Burial was in the Barker Cemetery in Newport Township. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHESS, Isaac Died Oct. 13, 1995 Isaac Dave Mathess, 70, of Canton, O., passed away Oct. 13 in Timken Mercy Medical Center following a one-week illness. Born July 2, 1925, in Wirt County, he had lived in Canton for the past 50 years. He was the son of the late Isaac Mathess and Ethel Shuman Reed. He had worked for 32 years for Republic Steel Corp., retiring from the transportation department in 1980. He was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters, an avid horseshoe pitcher and bowler and a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, the former Carrie M. Joy, whom he married Sept. 21, 1947; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pearl and Joe Stolicny, Linda and Him Chastain and Carolyn Kisner, all of Canton; four sons and daughters-in-law, John and Jane of Massillon, O., Chuck and Lou Ann of East Sparta, O., and Donald and Joni and William and Sara, all of Canton; his step-parents, Francis and Mabel Reed of Canton; three sisters, Jackie Bills and Vidella Danielson of St. Marys and Thelma Kelly of Columbus, 22 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christina Stolicny; a brother, Jacob French Mathess; and a sister, Lida Mae Mathess. Funeral services were Tuesday at Walter-Boehmer-Simchak Funeral Home. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHESS, Leonard Died Feb. 26, 1981 Leo A. Mathess, 87, of Jesterville Road, died Thursday morning at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. Mathess was born in Sistersville, a son of the late James and Margaret Bowen Mathess. He was retired oilfield worker, a member of the Summit Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters; Theda Hammer of Parkersburg, Helen McHenry of Roseville, Ohio, Leona Gill of Smithville, W.Va., Lenor Fields of Chesapeake, Va.; a son, Estel Mathess of Parkersburg; a brother, Paul Mathess of Virginia; two sisters, Maude Kimble in Michigan and Bay Freed of Elkins; 25 grandchildren 40 greatgrandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Arzanna Freed Mathess; his second wife, Hazel Schreckengost Mathess. Services will be held Sunday, 1 p.m., at Hoy Chapel Church in Calhoun County. The Rev. S.A. Scott and the Rev. Hayward Gribble will officiate and burial in the Freed Cemetery, Calhoun County. Friends may call at the Vaughan Funeral Home today after 7 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHESS, Margaret Died Jul. 4, 1986 News - Jul. 6, 1986 GRANTSVILLE - Margaret Math Mathess, 65, of Grantsville, W.Va., died Friday at the Calhoun County General Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Carl and Annie Kaller Eagle. She is survived by four daughters, Louise Richards of Glasgow, Ky., Phyllis Stalnaker of Grantsville, Vivian McIntyer of Brohard, W.Va., and Jeanie Bunch of Elizabeth, W.Va.; two sons, Scottie Mathess of Parkersburg and Jackie Mathess of Grantsville; six sisters, Ruth Dye of Big Springs, W.Va., Mildred Snider of Walker, W.Va., Omagene Williams of Big Bend, W.Va., and Madelyn Riggs of Smithville, W.Va., Wands Lee Miller of Cleveland, Ohio, and Katherine Stevens of Youngstown, Ohio, 13 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Mathess; by one sister, one brother, and one grandson. Services will be 2 pm Monday at the Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with the Rev. Wilburt Stinespring and the Rev. Lewis Villers officiating. Burial will be in the Nobe Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-9 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHESS, Mary Elio Died May 13, 1987 Sentinel - May 14, 1987 Mary Ella Mathess, 87, of Horse Run Road, Elizabeth, formerly of Brohard, died Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Fannie Hickman, after a long illness. She was born in Wirt County, daughter of the late Amos and Carrie Pepper Roberts. She was a member of the Straight Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Arnold of Canton, Ohio, Gay, of Mineral Wells and Gearold of Parkersburg; three daughters, Fannie Hickman and Mae Thompson of Elizabeth and Norma McFee of Burning Springs; a brother, Lee Roberts of Parkersburg; three sisters, Blondie Fox of Painesville, Ohio, Pheobie Bolen of Paden City and Clara Bennett of Parkersburg; 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Mathess in 1972; two sons, two brothers, five sisters, two grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Busch Funeral Home in Elizabeth, the Rev. Ezra Higgins officiating, with burial in the Hartley Cemetery at Brohard. Friends may call at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATHESS, Maxine L. Died May 8, 1996 Sentinel - May 10, 1996 Maxine L. Mathess, 67, of Coxs Mills, Gilmer County, died Wednesday at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston. She was a former employee of Economy Outlet in Harrisville and Glenville State College. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Chalmer and Roxie Davis. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Clarence D. Mathess; three sons, Clarence A. Mathess of Washington, Larry R. Mathess of Troy and Rodney J. Mathess of Coxs Mills; one sister, Inex Bower of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marsha Dawn Mathess; and one brother, Harley "Tubb" Davis. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with the Rev. David Somerville officiating. Burial will he in Wolverton Cemetery, Munday, W.Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATLACK, Bessie G. Died Nov. 5, 1988 News - Sunday Nov. 6, 1988 Bessie G. Matlack, 76, of 707 42nd St., Vienna, died Saturday morning in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Pleasants County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Rose Ellen Smith. She was a member of the Wayside United Methodist Church and had formerly owned and operated the Matlack Grocery, Vienna. She had been employed by the Vienna Florist. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Justin E. Matlack; Three sons, Norman Thomas and Dwight Hampton Matlack, both of Vienna, and David Ross Matlack of Parkersburg; one sister, Pearl Williams of Parkersburg; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother. Services will be Monday, 2:30 p.m., at the Vaughan Funeral Home with the Rev. D. Edward Bayer officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home 12-3 and 7-9 p.m. today and until service time Monday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATLACK, Clark W. Died Oct. 17, 1989 Oracle - Oct. 26, 1989 Clark Woodrow Matlack, 76, of Parkersburg. died Thursday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late David and Martha Woomer Matlack. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the 19th Street Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Lulu Netzer Matlack; one son, Gary Matlack of Vienna; two daughters, Connie Roberts of St. Marys and Mary Roberts of Parkersburg; one brother, Justin Matlack of Vienna; six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild. The funeral was held Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Johnson officating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATTHESS,Mary Louise Died Mar. 20, 1988 Sentinel - Mar. 22, 1988 Mary Louise Matthess, 72, of 112 Kirchner St., Middlebourne, died Sunday at her home. She was born in Wheeling, a daughter of the late William Bradbury. She was a nutritional aide for the Middlebourne Senior Citizens and a member of the Middlebourne Church of Christ. She is survived by five grandchildren, Charles E. Boggs, Betty Jean Ferrell and Patricia A. Boggs, all of Middlebourne, Lisa Kay Joy of Columbus, Ohio, and Teresa J. Boggs of Clarksburg; two sisters, Helen Oberle of Bellaire, Ohio, and Katherine Fonville of St. Louis, Mo., and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Matthess; a son, William Matthess, and a daughter, Betty Lou Boggs. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Furbee-Goodwin Funeral Home, Middlebourne, with Evangelist Gordon Price officiating. Burial will be in Middlebourne Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATTHEWS, Goldie L. Died Mar. 27, 1983 Oracle - Apr.14, 1983 Goldie L. Matthews, 75, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Sunday, March 27, in Indianapolis. She is survived by three sons, George and Jessie Matthews in Indiana and Roy Matthews of Belmont; three sisters, Lula Rigdon, Ada Smith and Nell Mansfield, all of Glasgow; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a packer with Fairmount Glass Works in Indiana for 19 years. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 31, in the Memory Chapel of the A. F. Crow and Son Funeral Home in Glasgow, Ky., and burial was in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATTHEWS, Myrtle L. Died May 22, 1994 Sentinel - May 23, 1994 Myrtle L. Matthews, 89, Newport, Ohio, formerly of Illinois, died Sunday at Heartland of Marietta. Mrs. Matthews was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, St. Marys. She was born in Praire du Rocher, Ill., a daughter of the late Joseph and Anne A. Albert Donjon. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Tullius of Newport and Arline Toby of New Boston, Ill.; a sister, Mayme Schmiedeke of St. Louis; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Matthews; three sisters; and five brothers. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at St. John's Catholic Church, St. Marys, with the Rev. Thomas Karachiva and the Rev. Jose Vattakunnel officiating. Burial will be in New Boston Cemetery, New Boston. Additional services will be held in New Boston later in the week. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys. Rosary services will be at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATTHEWS, Shirley L. Died Dec. 5, 1992 Sentinel - Dec. 12, 1992 Shirley L. Matthews, 52, of St. James Avenue, Cleveland, died Dec. 5, 1992 at her residence. Mrs. Matthews was a housewife, and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Clarence and Doris Reynolds. She is survived by six sisters, Linda Gillum, Regina Dryer, Claudia Corkish all of Cleveland, Jo Anne Forrester of Saftey Harbor, Fla., Charlotte Capluse of St. Marys, and Jan Thomas of Quantico, Va.; three brothers, Clarence Reynolds of Cleveland, James Reynolds Sr. of Havelack, N.C., and Charles Reynolds of Newport. She was preceded in death by one brother, and one sister. The funeral was Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Cleveland. Burial was in West Park Cemetery, Cleveland. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MATZ, Willa V. P. Died July 5, 1983 Leader - July 9, 1983 Mrs. Willa Virginia Pester Matz, 74, of 711 S. Third Ave., Paden City, died Tuesday in the Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville. She was born in Fly, Ohio. She was a former owner and operator of Matzie's Restaurant in Paden City, member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and a foster grandmother at the Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys. Survivors include one daughter, Anna Lee Stender of Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters, Frances Lowry of Clifton Forge, Va., and Marie Hobbs of Pueblo, Colo.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Matz. Services were held Thursday at the Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home in Paden City with Pastor Ed Belford officiating. Interment was in the Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAXWELL, Clarence H. IN MEMORY OF Clarence H. Maxwell DATE OF BIRTH August 17, 1904 PASSED AWAY May 9, 1970 PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES Saint Marys United Methodist Church Tuesday, May 19, 1970, 2:00p.m. OFFICIATING Rev. George W. McCune PLACE OF INTERMENT Willow Island Cemetery, Willow Island, W. Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAXWELL, Nancy Webb Died June 16, 1991 Sentinel - June 19, 1991 Nancy Webb Maxwell, 68, of 51 Boat Club Drive, Sistersville, died Sunday at New Martinsville Health Care Center. Maxwell was a Protestant by faith. She was born in Sistersville, a daughter of the late Oakley and Minnie Miller Webb. She is survived by her husband, Ray H. Maxwell of Sistersville, two sons, Allan of Sistersville and David of Worthingtion, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Rodney (Beverly) Dalley of Sistersville; five brothers, Robert M. of Longbranch, N.J., Harry L. of Sistersville, Thomas E. of Richmond, Va., Albert O. of Cuyagoha Falls, Ohio, and Dr. Phillip Webb of Sistersville; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete at Cooper Funeral Home, Sistersville. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAY, Della O. Died Nov. 21, 1988 Oracle - Nov 24, 1988 Mrs. Della O. May, 76, of St. Marys, died Monday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. Mrs. May was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the last Basil and Nancy Cumbledge Hooper. She was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, Robert H. May of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; two daughters, Frances Nichols of Shelby, Ohio, and Brenda Davis of St. Marys; five sisters, Ora Rice, Grace Cowan, Bernice Lamp and Phyllis Adams, all of St. Marys, and Pearl Schultz of Batavia, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold May; by a daughter, Doris Logan; a greatgrandchild; a brother and two sisters. Services were held Wednesday at the Pine Grove Church of Christ with Evangelist Earl P. Stevens and William Renner officiating. Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAY, Edwinia Died Dec 7, 1984 Oracle - Dec. 13, 1984 Edwinia Mae May, 85, of Parkersburg, formerly of Hebron, died Friday evening at St Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Elizabeth, a daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Mason Byers. She was a member of the Maple Lane Free Will Baptist Church in Hebron. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Carol) Tice of Parkersburg with whom she resided: two half-brothers, Charles Byers and William Byers, both of Parkersburg; three half-sisters, Rose Williamson of Virginia, Irene Martin of Nutter Fort and Archena Andricks of Parkersburg; three granddaughters; three greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. J. May; three brothers; one sister and one stepmother. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Pine Grove Church of Christ in Hebron, with the Rev. Thomas Cox officiating. Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAY, Elijah L. Died Dec. 7, 1989 Oracle - Dec. 14, 1989 Elijah Leroy "Dugan" May, 84, of Pennsboro, died Thursday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late Christopher Columbus and Martha May. He was a self-employed contractor, specializing in roofing and plumbing for 60 years. He was a member of the Pennsboro Church of Christ and the Pennsboro Senior Citizens. He is survived by his wife, Sharlene G. Satterfield Byers May; one son, Junior A. May of Pennsboro; five stepsons, Robert Byers, Todd Byers and Franklin Doll Byers, all of St. Marys, Joe Byers of Navarre, O., and Eddie Byers of Washington; two stepdaughters, Lillian Collins of Pennsboro, and Eva Morgan of Parkersburg; one sister, Goldie Barker of Pennsboro; and several step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva Elsie Timmons May, in 1963, three brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held Sunday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Evangelist Terry Jones and the Rev. Marlin L. Corbin officiating. Burial will be Monday at the Masonic Cemetery at Penn b Pennsboro. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAY, Harold Died Feb. 25, 1986 Oracle - Mar. 6, 1986 Harold May, 75, of St. Marys, died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25, in Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Floyd and Rosa Morgan May. He was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways and was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Della Hooper May; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert H. and Thelma May of Columbus, Ohio; son-in-law Carl Logan of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Frances and Bobby Nichols of Shelby, Ohio, and Brenda and Richard Davis of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Doris Logan; one greatgrandson and four sisters. Services were held Friday at the Pine Grove Church of Christ, with Evangelist Earl Stevens officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAY, Lawrence Died Sep. 5, 1990 Sentinel - Wed. Sep 6, 1990 Lawrence May Lawrence "Bald" May, 75, of Pennsboro, died Wednesday at the St. Joseph's hospital. He was born near Hebron, Ritchie County, a son of the late, Floyd and Hazel Hinton May. He had been employed by the marble factory in Pennsboro, the Star Lumber Co. and was a self-employed plumber and was employed by McCullough Funeral Home and Pennsboro Memorials for 25 years. He is survived locally by two aunts, Grace, Riggs and Goldie Barker, both of Pennsboro. He was preceded in death by one brother. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Friday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAY, Robert H. Died Mar. 30, 1990 Oracle - Apr. 11, 1990 Robert H. May, 60, of Reynoldsburg, O., died March 30 in Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, O. He was born in Pleasants County to the late R. Harold and Della O. May of Pleasants County. A former service manager at Taylor and Son R. V. Sales and Service, he was a member of the Laurel Canyon Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan Louise and Douglas Diehr, Carroll O.; Cynthia Ann and Rex Ray, Groveport; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Frances Nichols of Columbus and Brenda Davis of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Logan, and a grandson. The funeral was held April 2 in Groveport, O., with interment in the Franklin Hills Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAYER, Alena B. Died Apr. 29, 1986 Leader - May 3, 1986 Alena B. Mayer, 96, of Clarksburg, died Tuesday, April 29, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following a brief illness. She was born in Jumet, Belgium, a daughter of the late Slyvan and Matilda Andre Bertaux. She was a homemaker and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Clarksburg. She is survived by one son, Francis S. Maver of Clarksburg; one daughter, Vidiet Davis of St. Marys; six grandchildren: 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jules F. Mayer; one daughter, Rose Alkire; and one brother. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the St. John's Catholic Church in St. Marys, with the Rev. Edward McDonald as celebrant. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. The Davis-Weaver Funeral Home in Clarksburg was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAYFIELD Nina M. Died Aug 19, 1985 Leader - Aug 2?, 1985 Nina M. Mayfield, 88, of Pennsboro, died Monday, Aug. 19, at her home. She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late Robert and Effie Hill Mayfield. She was a member of the Pennsboro Church of Christ. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Games of Pennsboro; one sister, Josephine Wilcox of St. Marys; two granddaughters, Nancy Mayfield of Pennsboro and Barbara Deem of Bloomington, Ind.; three great-grandchildren and one foster grandson. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with Evang. Tom Butterfield officiating. Burial was in the McKim Cemetery, Tyler County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAYFIELD, Wanda Died Jun. 14, 1986 Oracle - Jun. 19, 1986 Wanda Mayfield, 80, of Middlebourne, died at her residence Saturday morning. She was born in Toll Gate, a daughter of the late Marion and Anna Dotson Nutter. She is survived by a sister, Letha Zinn of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Denzil Mayfield; five brothers and two sisters. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating. Burial was in the Middlebourne Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MAZON, Eladio Eloy, MD Died Oct 7, 1994 Oracle - Nov. 2, 1994 Eladio Eloy Mazon, M.D., 76, of Hialeah, Fla., formerly of St. Marys, died Oct. 7 at Palmetto General Hospital, Hialeah, after a short illness. He was born June 25, 1918 in Havana, Cuba, the son of the late Pascual and Antonia Garrido Mazon. He obtained his undergraduate degree and Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Havana, Cuba. He was a former Superintendent and Medical Director of Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys where he also retired from private practice. He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hialeah. He is survived by his wife, Carmen N. Mazon; two sons, Jose A. Mazon of Elizabeth, NC; Eladio Mazon of Gassaway, W.Va.; one daughter, Carmen M. Priddy of St. Albans; one brother, Lucio Mazon of West New York, NJ; one sister, Elvira Lopez of South Gate, Calif.; seven grandchildren, David J. Mazon and Daniel Mazon of Olean, NY, David R. Mazon, Dustin Mazon and Nicole Mazon, all of Gassaway, W.Va; Brandon Priddy and Jennifer Priddy, both of St. Albans. Services and burial were held Oct. 11 at Vista Memorial Gardens, Hialeah, Fla. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McATEE, John S. Died Nov. 1989 Oracle - Dec. 7, 1989 John Samuel McAtee, 89, formerly of Washington, W.Va. died Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter, Colleen Ingram of 100 Naylor Drive, Oakland, Md. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late James Franklin and Anna Matey Schumann McAtee. He was a member of the Willow Island Baptist Church. He was a boilermaker on construction and formerly lived at Washington, W. Va. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia L. Larmoyeux of Billings, Mon., and Colleen Ingram of Oakland, Md.; eight grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Decinda Davies MacTaggart McAtee; and one son. Services were 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Willow Island Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Whiteman and the Rev. Ron Branch officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McATEE, Richard T. Died Mar. 8, 1995 Oracle - Mar. 15, 1995 Richard Thomas "Tom" McAtee, 48, of Route 2, Waverly, died March 8 at Marietta Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in an accident on Ohio Route 7 near Kardex. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Virgil H. and Anna Peryl Russell McAtee of Waverly. He was a Williamstown High School graduate who served in the West Virginia Air National Guard. He was employed at Kardex for 28 years as a millwright and was a firefighter for the Wavers; Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Williamstown. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Beverly L. Reihner McAtee; one son, Richard Thomas McAtee II of Marietta; two daughters, Pauletta McAtee Seevers of Reno and Chrystal McAtee of the home; three grandchildren and two brothers, Virgil E. McAtee and Dennis W. McAtee, both of Waverly. Services were Sunday, First Baptist Church, Williamstown, with the Rev. David Easter officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McATEE, Sadie M. Died Dec. 5, 1984 Oracle - Dec. 13, 1984 Sadie M. McAtee, 77, of Williamstown, died at her residence last Wednesday afternoon. She was born near Williamstown, daughter of the late Earl and Florence Mixer McClure. She was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church and the Williamstown Chapter No. 58, Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by two daughters, Doris Mae Dumont of South Charleston and Mary Ann Smith of Williamstown; two sisters, Ethel Cokeley of Waverly and Ruth Grow of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. McAtee. The funeral was held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Wilbur R. Hardin officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery at Williamstown. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McATEE, Thomas W. Died Sep. 9, 1983 Oracle - Sep 15, 1983 Thomas R. McAtee, 84, of Titusville, Fla., died at his home Friday. He was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late Thomas and Nancy Mace McAtee. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, had been employed at the Parkersburg Steel Mill and was retired from Rig and Reel. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Piggott McAtee; two daughters, Rose Carol Birkhimer of Schultz, and Evelyn Ruth Summers of Garden Grove, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. E. E: (Olive) Kinney of Vienna, Mrs. Harry (June) McDaniel of Titusville, Fla.; one brother, Carl McAtee of Springfield, O.; a number of nieces and nephews, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter. Services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Perry Stewart officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McBRAYER, Effie Died Mar. 14, 1986 Oracle - Mar. 20, 1986 Effie McBrayer, 80, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died at her residence Friday. She was born in Flatwoods, Ky., a daughter of the late James and Josephine Gordan Blevins. She attended the Church of God. She is survived by one son, Roy L. McBrayer of Summersville; four daughters, Kathy Faccinto of Steubenville, O., Josephine Wells of Dumfries, Va., Betty Smith of Amesville, O., and Mary Waters of McConnelsville, O.; two sisters, Virgie Dillow of Flatwoods, Ky., and Essie Harris of Ashland, Ky.; 23 grandchildren, several great-grand- children and five step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard McBrayer, in 1977. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with burial in the Bethal Church Cemetery in Wood County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McBRIDE Phyllis I, Died Dec. 10, 1987 Sentinel - Dec. 12, 1987 Phyllis I. McBride, 73, of 406 East 9th St., Parkersburg, died Thursday morning at her home. She was born in Stumptown, a daughter of the late George A. and Laura Catlipp Reunolds. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post 104. She is survived by her husband Atlas McBride a daughter Lois J. Daniels of Parkersburg; a son, Frank Jones of St. Albans; two stepsons, Ronald Ray of Columbus, Ohio, and Michael Ray of Parkersburg; a brother, George A. Reynolds; two sisters Justine Caul of Parkersburg and Lillian Bannister of Louista, Va.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandaughter. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Weslyan Methodist Church at 14th and Latrobe streets, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Manley Burton officiating and burial in Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg. Friends may call at Spenser Funeral Home, Belpre, from 7-9 p.m. Sunday and from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McBRIDE, Joyce Deborah Died Feb. 17, 1993 Sentinel Feb. 19, 1993 Joyce Deborah Williamson McBride, 31, of Foggertown, Ky, died Wednesday in Manchester, Ky. from injuries received in an automobile accident. Mrs. McBride was a teacher n Winchester. She was formerly employed by the Washington County Department of Human Services in Marietta, later she taught school in Spencer, and taught Native Americans in Kingman, Ariz. She was elected twice to Who's Who in American Education, and at the time of her death was serving on the 4-11 Council in Kentucky, and was also on the Foster Care Review Board. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Williamstown. She was born in Marietta, daughter of John D. and Janis Diane Pitts Williamson of Williamstown. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, the Rev. John H. McBride; a daughter, Jessica Erinne McBride of the home; her mother-in- law, Hazel McBride of the home; one brother, James D. Williamson of Williamstown; and her maternal grandmother, Louise Pitts of St. Marys. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, at Christ Episcopal Church, Williamstown, with the Rev. Jack Nielsen and the Rev. Diane Wisemiller officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McBRIDE, Mrs. Catherine IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Catherine McBride DATE OF BIRTH May 17, 1914 DATE OF DEATH May 31, 1971 PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES Ruttencutter Funeral Home Monday, June 3, 1974 - 3PM CLERGYMAN Evang. Jim Shady PLACE OF INTERMENT IOOF Cemetery St. Marys, W. Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCLASKEY, Bernard Lee Died May 15, 1884 Oracle - May 24, 1984 Bernard Lee McClaskey, 56, of Petroleum, was dead on arrival last Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Ritchie County, son of Mabel Groah McClaskey of Petroleum and the late Leonard McClaskey. He was retired as a welder after 33 years with the B&O Railroad. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and was a veteran of World War II. He is also survived by his wife, Sylvia Ayers McClaskey; five daughters, Patricia Locke of St. Marys, Sharon Hall and Sandra Reed of Parkersburg, Nancy Perkins of Cairo and Lori McClaskey, at home; a brother, Leonard James McClaskey of Petroleum; and five grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Raiguel Funeral Home in Cairo, with the Rev. Hugh Clarkson Boone officiating. Burial was in Cairo IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCLELLAN, Jean Marie Died Oct. 28, 1981 Oracle - Nov, 5 1981 Jean Marie McClellan, 90, of Belmont, died at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, last Wednesday. She was born in Friendly, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Cathers. She is survived by a daughter, Ruth Creek of Belmont; two grandsons, James E. Creek of Parkersburg and Robert O. Creek of Richmond, Ky.; a granddaughter Marilyn Riddel of Oakton, Va.; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester McClellan; a brother and two sisters. The funeral was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with burial in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCLOSKEY, EARL P. Died Jan 1995 Leader - Jan 1995 Earl P. McCloskey, 88, of St. Marys died Sunday in Parkersburg. He was born in Dayton, O., Aug. 9, 1911, and retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation and was a member of the Foresters. Survived by three daughters, Marti Heismann, Fran Borchers, and Gerri Fichman, all of California; three grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; one sister, Ann Gaeke; and one brother, John. Funeral services were Friday at the George Martin Funeral Home, 5040 Frederick Pike, Dayton, O. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery, Dayton. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCLOY, Alfred G. Died May 20, 1989 Alfred G. "Alpha" McCloy, 81, of Belmont, formerly of Pullman, died Friday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Doddridge County, a son of the late John T. and Stella M. Jones McCloy. He was employed in construction work and was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways. He is survived by six daughters, Edith Wright of Akron, Elfreda Ellis of Newport, LouVonnia Prunty of Pennsboro, Ada Bills of Belmont, Linda Kester and Wendy Osborne, both of St. Marys; three sons, Johnny McCloy of Pullman, Arlie McCloy of Parkersburg and Alfred McCloy of Oxford, W.Va; one brother, Harvey McCloy of Pullman; two sisters, Marie Hufford of Pullman; and Goldie Freeland of Pennsboro. Services were held at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, with the Rev. Don Newlon officiating. Burial was in the Pullman Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCLOY, Alvadore L. Died Jan. 27, 1987 Leader - Jan. 30, 1988 Alvadore L. McCloy, 74, of Pennsboro, Spring Run Road, died Wednesday in Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Hospital, Clarksburg. He was born in Londonderry, Ohio, a son of the late John T. and Stella Maude Jones McCloy. He was a self-employed farmer and worked for Champion Agate, Pennsboro. He is survived by his wife, Mabel V. Doss McCloy; two daughters, Barbara Jones of Parkersburg and Betty Ziegler of Weirton; tow sons, Donnie McCloy of Parkersburg and Alvadore Junior McCloy of Greenwood; two brothers, Alpha McCloy of St. Marys and Harvey J. McCloy of Pullman; two sisters, Marie Hufford of Pullman and Goldie Freeland of Pennsboro; 10 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother. Services were Friday, 1 p.m., at the McCullough-Robers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. James Wright officiating. Burial was in Elienboro Masonic Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCLOY, Rev. L. J. Died Oct. 28, 1988 Oracle - Nov. 3, 1988 The Rev. Lawrence J. McCloy, 75, of McDougal Drive, Pennsboro, formerly of Pullman and Harrisville, died Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Doddridge County, a son of the late William and Mary Olive Reed McCloy. He was a retired auto mechanic having owned and operated the Pullman Garage in Pullman. He was also a retired employee of the Ritchie County Board of Education as a school bus mechanic. He was a member of IOOF Lodge No. 99 of Harrisville, and the King Saul Encampment No. 2 of Burnt House, W.Va. He was presently serving as minister of the French Creek Baptist Church in Pleasants County. He was a member of the South Fork Baptist Church at South Fork Community, Route 1, West Union. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Smith McCloy; two daughters, Mrs. Henry J. (Marie) Lanham and Betty George, both of Harrisville; three sisters, Georgia Lowther of Massillon, Ohio, Maysel Beck of Lakeside, Ohio, Arzee Long, West Union; three brothers, Clarence McCloy of Grafton, Herbert McCloy of Troy, Willard McCloy of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Services were held Monday at the Harrisville Baptist Church with the Rev. Arthur Cox and the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. IOOF graveside services were conducted by Harrisville Lodge No. 99, and Burnt House Lodge No. 2. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCLUNG, Lena Hines Died Apr. 16, 1990 Oracle - Apr. 25, 1990 Lena trines McClung, 93, Hominy Rills, Star Route, Mt. Nebo. W.Va., Nicholas County, died April 16, at Fairfax Hospital, Fair Fairfax Va. She was born July 26, 1896, at Hines, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William L. Hines. She was a teacher and homemaker and a member of Hill Top Church. Survivors include four sons, Harold of Hurricane, W.Va., Boyd of St. Albans, W.Va., Curtis of Annadale, Va., Michael of Cookville, Tenn., six daughters, Helen of Annadale, Va., Hilda Gault of St. Marys, Waneda Matheny of Longwood, Fla., Leah Portney of Fairfax, Va., Wanda McLaughlin of Morgantown, Carol Murdock of Maitland, Fla.; two brothers, Fred of Canvas, W.Va., and Cecil of Hines; two sisters, Ollie Young and Carrie Riley of Charleston; 22 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Christopher Guy McClung; one son, Christopher Guy McClung, Jr., one grandson and one great grandson. Services were conducted April 20 at Hill Top Church, Hominy Falls W.Va., with Evangelist Tim McClung officiating. Burial was in the McClung Family Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCOLLOUGH, Mrs. Mary Died ___? Newspaper Unknown Mrs. Mary McCullough died unexpectedly on Thursday of last week at the home of her daughter, Miss Flossie McCollough, at Marietta, with who she was visiting. Her death was due to a complication of diseases. She is survived by three daughters, one son, one sister and three brothers. The remains were taken to Bremen, O., for interment on last Saturday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCONAHA, Edna Rose Died Feb. 17, 1989 Oracle - Mar. 9, 1989 Edna Rose McConaha, 96, of Liberal, Kan., died Feb. 17 in the Liberal Good Samaritan Center. She was born at Raven Rock, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Grant Newland. She had been a resident of Liberal since 1970. She was a member of the Western Avenue Church of Christ. Surviving are one son, Walter R; McConaha of Liberal; three grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlan McConaha and one sister. Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Liberal. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCONE, Hazel Williamson Died Mar, 23, 1995 Oracle - Apr. 12, 1995 Hazel Williamson McCone, 91, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. died March 23 at the Alta Loma Convalescent Home where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Howard and Sara Newland. She was married in 1918 to C. Ross Williamson of St. Marys. They had three children one of whom, Bobby, preceded her in death. Her husband also preceded her in death haying passed away in 1965. Several years later she married Henry McCone of Bell, Calif, who also preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Glenn and Denzil Newland. She is survived by one daughter, Rhea Jean Smith of Cleveland, O; and one son, Delmar Williamson of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif; four grandsons; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; and three great, granddaughters. She was a lifelong member of Dewey Avenue Church of Christ. Interment was in the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MCCORMACK, Margaret Died Jul. 14, 1981 Oracle - Jul. 23, 1981 Funeral services were held Friday in the Hadley Funeral Home at New Matamoras for Margaret McCormack, 96, of Denver, Colo. The Rev. Jack. Holmes officiated, and burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery at New Matamoras. Christian wake services were conducted Thursday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCORMICK, Octavia Died Jan. 31, 1983 Feb. 1, 1983 Octavia L. McCormick, 80, of Route 2, Box 28, Lost Creek, Harrison County, died Monday morning in United Hospital Center in Clarksburg after a long illness. The Gilmer County native was a member of the Lost Creek Senior Citizens. She is survived by six sons, Clifford R. of Riverside, Calif., Russell E. of Lost Creek, Charles A. of Parkersburg, Jesse Leo of Bristolville, Ohio, and Loren Lee of Las Vegas, Nev. and Fred Jackson of Dillingham, Alaska; two daughters, Catherine Phillips of McDonald, Ohio, and Mavis Carol Riffle of Jane Lew; 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren two brothers, Roscoe Jackson of Weston and Layco Jackson of Burbank Calif.; and three sisters, Clara Cooper and Arvilla Woofter of Weston and Daisy Curtis in Florida. Her husband, Charles E. McCormick died in 1970. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Clarksburg Chapel, Davis Funeral Home, the Rev. Helen Oates officiating, with burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Clarksburg. Friends may call at the funeral home starting at 7 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCORTNEY, Iva May Died Sep. 26, 1988 Oracle - Sep. 28, 1988 Iva May Somerville McCortney, 86, of 1250 31st St., Parkland Place, Parkersburg, died Monday morning in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Squire and Linda Belle Province Somerville. She was a Catholic and was a aide at the Colin Anderson Center. She is survived by one son, Ray Cochran of Florida; one niece, Lois Carpenter of Parkersburg; one granddaughter, Michele of Florida; one sister, Bertha Taylor of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph McCortney in 1971; one son, Mike; five brothers and three sisters. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Michael O'Reilly officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCOY, Clarence Died 1982 Oracle, Dec. 9, 1982 Clarence David McCoy, 58, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died at Divine Providence Hospital, where he had been a patient for three weeks. A World War II Army veteran, Mr. McCoy was born at Arvilla, Feb. 13, 1924, son of Broda and Addle McCoy. He was a machinist for the Pennsylvania Engineering ElectroMelt. Besides his wife Mrs. Dolores McCoy, survivors include a brother, Frank Kenney of East Liverpool, O., and four sisters, Mrs. Leo (Hilda) Cameron of Chester, Mrs. Glenn (Shirley) Arnott of New Cumberland, Mrs. David (Monnie) Jackson of Liberty, Mo., and Mrs. William (Bonnie) Wilson of Royal City, Wash. Services were held at the Schellchaas Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCRAE, Earlene Died Jan 8, 1898 Sentinel - Feb. 2, 1988 Earlene McCrae, 36, of North East Canton, Ohio, died Jan. 8, at the Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, following an extended illness. She was born in Painesville, Ohio, a daughter of Arnold Mathess of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Elizabeth and the late Mary Agnes Cunningham Mathess. She was a graduate of McKinley High School and had attended Kent State University. She was a former teacher in the Head Start Program at Trump Elementary School, Canton, Ohio, and a member of the Greater Peace Baptist Church, where she served as chairwoman of the trustee board, deaconess, and was director of the youth department. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Willie Fred McCrae; three sons, Jefferson Mathess, Gary and Paul McCrae, all at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ralph (Virginia) Mercer of Canton, Ohio; and a loving friend, Chris Koch of Canton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Laicey McCrae, in 1987; paternal grandparents, Harvey and Mary Mathess and maternal grandfather Earl Cunningham. Serices were Jan. 12. Burial was in Canton, Ohio. Local arrangements, were made by Busch Funeral Home Elizabeth. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCRAY, Charles P. Died Feb. 5, 1983 Monday, Feb 7, 1983 Charles P. McCray, 54, of Macfarlan, a machinist with the Empire Drilling Co. and a member of the Brohard Church of Christ, died at his residence Saturday. The Ritchie County native is survived by two brothers, Bernard and William H. McCray of Macfarlan; and two sisters, Betty Wright of Flagler Burnt House and Sharon Lemon of Flagler Beach, Fla. The funeral was at 1 p.m. today at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, Oakey F. Lamp officiating, with burial at Hartlev Cemeterv at Brohard. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCRAY, Ernestine Died Feb. 6, 1987 Oracle - Feb. 12, 1987 Ernestine McCray, 78, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died Friday morning in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late William and Bertha Ross Rawson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Marys. She retired as a school teacher from the Pleasants County school system after 39 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Jesse "Jack" McCray; four nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Dr. George Harris III officiating. Burial was in Ingram Ridge Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCRAY, JESSE Died Mar. 15, 1995 Oracle - Mar. 22, 1995 Jesse "Jack" McCray, 79, of Route 3, St. Marys, died March 15 in the emergency room at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Macfarlan, Ritchie County, a son. of the late William Harrison and Rosa Wince McCray. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a member of St. Marys Lodge 41 AF&AM and Nemesis Temple of the Shrine. He was a Baptist. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Joanne Watson of Brooklyn, O. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Rawson McCray, in 1987: three brothers; and two sisters. Services were held Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Branch officiating. Burial was in Ingram Ridge Cemetery, near Schultz, Pleasants County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Arthur G. Died Dec. 27, 1989 Leader - Dec. 30, 1989 Arthur G. McCullough, 78, of Sistersville, died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 27, in Sistersville General Hospital. He was born at Bearsville, a son of the late John and Cleo Meredith Mc Cullough. He was a retired television repairman. He is survived by three sons, Thomas McCullough, Cadiz, Ohio, James McCullough of Sistersville, and Michael McCullough of Hannibal; two daughters, Nancy Fiore of Elizabeth, Pa., and Sharon Stone of Sistersville; three brothers, Elmo McCullough of Belpre, Harold McCullough of Parkersburg, and Everett McCullough of St. Marys; 10 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Furbee Funeral home, Middlebourne, with the Rev. Daniel A. Deem officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Alma. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. today until the hour of services. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Arthur G. Died Dec. 27, 1989 Leader - Dec. 30, 1989 Arthur G. McCullough, 78, of Sistersville, died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 27, in Sistersville General Hospital. He was born at Bearsville, a son of the late John and Cleo Meredith McCullough. He was a retired television repairman. He is survived by three sons, Thomas McCullough, Cadiz, Ohio, James McCullough of Sistersville, and Michael McCullough of Hannibal; two daughters, Nancy Fiore of Elizabeth, Pa., and Sharon Stone of Sistersville; three brothers, Elmo McCullough of Bclpre, Harold McCullough of Parkersburg, and Everett McCullough of St. Marys; 10 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Furbee Funeral home, Middlebourne, with the Rev. Daniel A. Deem officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Alma. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. today until the hour of services. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Brady O. Died May 18, 1999 Leader - May 22, 1999 Brady O. McCullough, 82, of St. Marys, died May 18, at his residence. He was born July 10; 1916, at Hebron to the late John and Anna Mae Butler McCullough. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a mechanic for American Cyanamid for 29 years, a member of First Baptist Church of St. Marys and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lois White McCullough; three daughters, Linda Steele and her husband, Jim, Cathy Little and her husband, Gary, and Debra Mattingly, all of St. Marys; one son, David McCullough and his wife, Ann, of Williamstown; eight grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Viola Johnson of Belmont. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Dora Pryor, Sara Hamilton and Lula Milhoan; and two brothers, George McCullough and Harve McCullough. Services were Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Elliott Stabler officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Child Died ___? Friends here were grieved to hear of the death of the ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sampson McCullough of Wellsville, Ohio, which occurred about three weeks ago. The child was struck by a truck which caused his death. Mrs. McCullough was formerly Miss Sarah E. Israel of Adlai and is the youngest sister of Wm. S. Israel of this place. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Delphia May Died June 24, 1996 Oracle - June 26, 1996 Delphia May McCullough, 104, of Beavercreck, O., and formerly of St. Marys, died June 24 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Beavercreek. She was born, March 24, 1892, in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Josiah Martin and Hattie Ann Kenner Whaley. She was a member of the Knollwood Church of Christ in Beavercreck. She is survived by her daughter, Irene Louise Sellers of Beavercreck. O.; one daughter-in-law, Lucille McCullough 6f St. Marys; one sister-in-law, Margaret Whaley of Newport; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and special friends, Jim and Sara Smith of Beavercreek and Dr. Ezca and Paule Ede and son Rubin of Beaumont, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Carpenter William McCullough, in. 1965; one son, Melvin Lerory McCullough, in 1978; one grandson, Thomas Leroy McCullough, in 1942; and one greatgranddaughter, Krisie McCullough, in 1995. Services will be held Thursday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Randy Blackaby officiating. Burial will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Edison Died Aug. 11, 1990 Oracle - Aug. 15, 1990 Edison Woodrow McCullough, 72, Midland, Texas, formerly of St. Marys, died Saturday in Midland. He was born in St. Marys to C. T. and Allie McCullough. He graduated from St. Marys High School in 1936. He attended Potomic State College for two years before transferring to West Virginia University where he graduated in 1940. He attended WVU's Medical School for two years and then transferred to the. University of Pennsylvania Medical School, graduating in 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where lie obtained the rank of captain. He did his residency in St. Louis at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Jefferson Barracks, Barnes Hospital and at George Washington University. He moved to Midland in 1948 where he went into the private practice of diagnosis and internal medicine and practiced until April of this year. He was the director of the Midland Diagnostic Cancer Clinic and was instrumental in getting Midland Memorial Hospital established. He was chief of staff and chief of medicine there and at Parkview Hospital in Midland. He was a member of the Midland County Medical Society where he served as president, a member of the, Texas Medical Association, Kiwanis, Jaycee; Masons, Phi Beta Kappa at WVU, and the Midland Country Club. He was chief of staff and chief of medicine in Parkview Hospital in Midland. Survivors include his second wife, Sally; three daughters, Marilyn Gardner of Millersville, Md., Deborah Landureth of Fort Lupton, Colo., Barbara Collier of Austin, Texas; two stepdaughters, Cerena Suarez of El Paso, Texas, and Kelly Jean Ives of Midland; two sisters, Elinor Widman of Parkersburg and Alice Buck of Walnut Creek, Calif.; and Seven grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at the Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Midland, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Hospice, P. O. Box 2621 Midland, TX 79702 or to the Allison Cancer Center. 2200 W. Illinois St., Midland TX, or to the charity of your choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Edison Died Aug. 11, 1990 Correction Leader - Aug. 18, 1990 The obituary of Edison McCullough in the Wednesday, Aug. 15, issue contained several misspellings. McCullough's mother's name was Allie not Ollie as stated. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Fraternity. In addition to those listed he is survived by his wife, Nancy Carpenter of St. Marys, and one son, Grey McCullough of Pueblo, Colo. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Emerson Hill "Buck" Died July 21, 1998 Emerson Hill "Buck" McCullough, 78, of Pennsboro, died July 21 at Camden- Clark Manorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born Jan. 1, 1920, at Mole Hill, Ritchie County to the late Emerson and Pearl Hill McCullough. He was a retired employee of Consolidated Natural Gas Corp. with 37 years of service as a communications engineer in the Ellenboro and Smithville districts. He was a 1937 graduate of Pennsboro High School and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, having received a Bronze Star for his service, in the South Pacific. He is survived by two sons, Gary L. McCullough of Pennsboro and Larry J. McCullough of St. Marys; one sister. Genevieve Amos Barker of Parkersburg: two grandsons. Brian L. McCullough of Pennsboro and Karl R. McCullough of Greenville, S. C.; and five great-grandchildren, Leah McCullough, Zachary McCullough, Kandice Maynard, Mike Hogue and Shane Hogue. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Marie Cantwell McCullough; one sister, Phillis F. McCullough; and one brother, Hall "Dink" McCullough. Services were Friday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with the Rev. Bob Kirk officiating. Burial was in Mole Hill Cemetery at Mountain. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Eugene D. Died Jan 13, 1976 Oracle - Jan. 15, 1976 Eugene D. McCullough, 59, of St. Marys died Tuesday morning in University Hospital, Columbus, O. Born at St. Marys, he was a son of Mrs. Racie Hartman McCullough of St. Marys and the late Coleman R. McCullough. He was a member of the Church of Christ, was a veteran of World War II and was employed by the Department of Highways. He is also survived by his wife, Mrs. Ardith Parker McCullough; a son, Robert R. of St. Marys; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Byers of Johnstown, O., Mrs. Katherine Ingram of St. Marys and Mrs. Grace Strickland of Universal, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:110 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist Earl Stevens officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Grace Died Jul. 4, 1981 Oracle - Jul 9, 1981 Mrs. Grace Smith McCullough, 71, East Liverpool, O., died Saturday in Potters Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Belmont, a daughter of V. G. and Bertha Malick Smith, she had resided in East Liverpool since 1984. Her husband, Russell McCullough, preceded her in death in 1974. Services were held Tuesday at Dawson Funeral Home, East Liverpool. The Rev. Clark Allison officiated. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Harvey Met Died Feb. 2, 1990 News - Feb. 4, 1990 ST. MARYS - Harvey McCullough tough, 94, of St. Marys, died Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John and Lee Barker McCullough. He was a member of the Hundred United Methodist Church, was a veteran of World War I, was a member of the American Legion, Pleasants County Post No. 79, and was a 50-year member of St. Marys Lodge No. 41, AF & AM. He was survived by his wife, Iva I Bumgarner Hess McCullough; two daughters, Mary Zalesak of Springfield, Va., and Georgia Neely of St. Marys; one son, Jack I. McCullough. Hampstead, N.C.; one half-brother, Brady McCullough of St. Marys; two half-sisters, Dora Pryor and Ola Johnson, both of Belmont; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margie Powell McCullough in 1969; one brother and two sisters. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Dr. Richard L. Crickard officiating. Burial will he in the St. Marys 100F Cemetery. St. Marys Lodge No. 41 will conduct graveside services. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Isaac L. Died Nov. 20, 1971 Oracle - Nov. 25 1971 Isaac L. McCullough, 83; of Wick, Tyler county, died suddenly Saturday evening at the home of a relative, Mrs. C. H, Morrell, St. Marys. Born in Tyler County, he was the son of the late George and Rebecca Clovis McCullough. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Wick United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons; William E., of Indiana, Pa., and Marshall E. of Griffin, Ga.; a sister, Miss Daisey McCullough, of Wick. Preceding him in death was his wife, Lacey, in 1969, in addition to a sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held at the Godwin Funeral Home, Middlebourne, Tuesday with the Rev. Stanley Moore officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Iva F. Died Jan 16, 1995 Sentinel - Jan 17, 1995 Iva Florence Hess McCullough, 97, of Route 3, St. Marys, formerly of Parkersburg, died Monday at Care Haven of Pleasants County Nursing Home. McCullough was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene of Parkersburg. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Sanford and Florence Grudier Bumgardner. She is survived by two sons, Stanley J. Hess Sr. and Kenneth Harold "Bill" Hess, both of Parkersburg; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren: and 21 greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry O. Hess Sr., in 1962; her second husband, James Harvey McCullough, in 1990; one son, Harry O. Hess Jr., in 1988; one daughter, Genevieve McDiffitt Nepper, in 1991; three brothers; and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, St. Marys. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Jessie Died Apr. 11, 1980 Oracle - Apr. 17 1980 Mrs. Jessie Wagner McCullough 74, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died in a Mesa, Ariz., hospital Friday evening. She had been residing in Mesa for the winter with a daughter, Georgianna Riggs. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Floyd and Georgia Clovis Wagner. She was a member of the Hebron Woman's Club. She is also survived by her husband, Lawrence McCullough; a son, Charles R. of Valley City, O.; two other daughters, Alice Ross of Asheville. N. C., and Carolyn Bearden of Findlay, O.; a brother, Carl Wagner of Belmont; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Pine Grove Church of Christ, with burial in the Hebron Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Lawrence T. Died May 7, 1982 Oracle - May 13, 1982 Lawrence T. McCullough, 76, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, a retired oil well driller, died at Mesa (Ariz.) Lutheran Hospital Friday night. The Church of Christ member is survived by a son, Charles M. of Valley City, O.; three daughters, Georgianna Riggs of Mesa, Ariz., Alice Ross of Asheville, N. C., and Carolyn Bearden of Findley, O.; three foster children, Roger Jones and Diane Law of Parkersburg and Audrey Morrison of Mineral Wells; a brother, Kenneth of St. Marys; three sisters, Lucille Horner of Pennsboro, Edna Smith of St. Marys and Amy Leonard of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren, eight foster grandchildren and a great- grandchild. The funeral was held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday at Pine Grove Church of Christ, with David Lively officiating. Burial was in the Hebron Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Lt. H. C. Died Feb. 10, 1984 Oracle Feb 16, 1984 Lt. Col. Homer C. McCullough, Ret., U.S. Army, 76, died Friday, Feb. 10, at his home in Walnut Creek, Calif., after a long illness. McCullough was born in St. Marys, son of the late Clarence T. and Allie May Dillon McCullough. He served in World War II as a commanding officer of the Medical Administration Corps, U.S. 3rd Army in Europe. served at Corregidor and Germany, including two tours of duty at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by two sons, Dr. Richard McCullough of Walnut Creek and Dr. Robert B. McCullough of Sunol, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Elinore M. Widman of Parkersburg and Mrs. Alice M. Buck of Walnut Creek; one brother, Dr. Edison McCullough of Midland, Texas; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Stecker McCullough: his daughter, Mrs. Sue M. Cobb; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Eddy; three brothers, Laban D., Walter L. and Edwin M. McCullough. Services were held Saturday at Oakmont Memorial Gardens, Lafayette, Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Contra Costa, 1204 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Melvin L. Melvin L. McCullough Born April 24, 1917 Died August 17, 1978 Services George Street Church of Christ Sunday, Aug. 20, 1978 2:00 P. M. Officiating Evang. James Johnson Evang. Cecil Dotson Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery Finch, W. Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Miss Vesta Died Died Oct. 7, 1977 Oracle - Oct. 13, 1917 Miss Vesta B. McCullough, 77, of Pennsboro, died Oct. 7 at her residence. She was born Oct. 6, 1900 in Pleasants County, a daughter of Allen S. and Emma Jones McCullough, and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Horner of Pennsboro, Mrs. Amy Leonard of Parkersburg, and Mrs. Edna Smith of Hebron; two brothers, Lawrence McCullough and Kenneth McCullough, both of Hebron. The McCullough Funeral Home in Pennsboro was to charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Mrs. Raci Oma Died June 29, 1976 Oracle - Jul 1, 1976 Mrs. Racie Oma McCullough, 82, 424 Barkwill Street, St. Marys, died June 29 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. Mrs. McCullough was born March 6, 1894, the daughter of the late William and Annie Dunbar Hartman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coleman R. McCullough, who died in 1945; one son,: Eugene; and a grandson. Mrs. McCullough was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, the St. Marys Woman's Club, N.A.B.A. and the American Legion on Auxiliary. Survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Sherman (Florence) Byers, Johnstown, O., Mrs. Robert (Katherine) Ingram, St: Marys, and Mrs. Grace Strickland, Universal City; Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Martin, Darlington, Pa., and Mrs. Wilfofd Smith, Salineville, O.; 16 grandchildren, seven foster grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two foster children, Bill Hartman. E. Palestine, O. and Mrs. Mary Lou Mitchell, Westerville, O. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1, at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with Evang. Ronald Ingram and the Rev. Wayne Kershner officiating. Burial will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:00 pan, Wednesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, NELLIE Died Sep. 22, 1983 Oracle, Sep. 29 1983 Nellie McCullough, 68, of Greenwood, Doddridge County, died Thursday evening at her home. She was born in Liverpool, Jackson County, daughter of the late Isaac Lewis and Dochia Hornbeck. She was retired from Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys and was a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, John D. McCullough of Parkersburg; four brothers, Warren and Harry Hornbeck of Houston, Tex., Lewis Hornbeck of Detroit, Mich., and Walter Hornbeck of East Liverpool, O.; three sisters, Martha Law of Vienna, Bertha Adkins of Chester and Betty Starlin of Salem, O.; five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest McCullough. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with the Rev. Floral Kincaid officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Parker Ardith Died June 4, 1995 Oracle - June 7, 1995 Ardith Parker McCullough, 79, of St. Marys died June 4 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following an extended illness. She was horn April 6, 1916 at Newport, a daughter of the late Albert V, and Sarah Turner Parker. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, the St, Marys Chapter 931 Order of the Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary, Past Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee, and a former member of the Democrat Womans Club. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Patty McCullough of St. Marys, one sister, Maxine Gallagher of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene D. McCullough in 1976; two brothers, Lawrence Parker and John H. "Jack" Parker. Graveside services were field Tuesday, June 6 at the St, Marys IOOF Cemetery with the Rev, Darrell Gooden officiating. Interment was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, Richard Died June 13, 1998 Sentinel - Jul. 15, 1998 Richard E. McCullough, 57, of St. Marys, died June 13, 1998 at his residence. He was born Nov. 30, 1940, in Marietta. He was a 1960 St. Marys High School graduate. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, He was past commander of American Legion Post 79, a member of Pleasants County Red Cross, First Aid Chairman and was instrumental in establishing Pleasants County Emergency Squad. He was a former member of St, Marys Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Pleasants County Dive Team. He was a former St. Marys City Councilman and was employed by St. Marys Refining Co. Survivors include his mother, Lillian Everett McCullough of St. Marys; his wife of 32 years, Kathryn Hesson McCullough; one son. Richard Everett McCullough, and his wife, Carey, and their daughter Hannah of St. Marys; daughter-in-law, Lisa Grimes and her daughters, Brittany and Myriah, of Belmont; and three sisters, Lois Wolfe of Merritt Island, Fla., Janice Sue Kubinsky of Texas and Margaret Ellen Armstrong of New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter L. McCullough. Private family services will be held Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home. St. Marys, the Rev. Hayward Perkey officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys I.O.O.F. Cemetery, with military rites by American Legion Post 19 and VFW Post 222. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to McCullough Fund, c/o Grace Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 67, St. Marys, W.Va. 26170. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METHENEY, Harry R. Died June 24, 1998 Oracle - July 1, 1998 Larry R. Metheney, 51, of Rt. 1, Newport, died June 24 at Marietta Memorial hospital. He was born May 31, 1947, in Marietta to Harry D. and Phyllis Wright Metheney. He attended New Matamoras High School and had been a bulldozer operator and a timber cutter. He enjoyed yard sales and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in St. Marys. On Jan. 24, 1970, he married Shelda Bookman who survived with two sons, Harry Metheney Jr. and his wife, Leslie, of Newport and John Metheney at home; one daughter, Mindy Metheney of New Matamoras; his mother of New Matamoras; one grandson, Daniel Metheney of Newport; one brother, Donald Metheney of Newport; three sisters, Judy Hendricks and Karen Brunoni, both of New Matamoras, and Gloria Ritchie of Marietta; several nieces and nephews; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Selma Bookman of Newport. Services were Saturday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with pastor Michael D. Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Eddy's Ridge Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCULLOUGH, S. Kenneth Died Apr. 7, 1998 Leader - Apr. 11, 1998 S. Kenneth McCullough, 83, of Hebron, died April 7 at Belmont. He was born Jan. 10, 1915, at Alda near Hebron to the late Allen S. and Emma C. Jones McCullough. He was an independent oil and gas producer in Ritchie and Pleasants counties and a 1933 graduate of Pennsboro high School. He is survived by his wife, Julia Ferric Stewart McCullough; one daughter, Emma Lamb of Sugarland, Texas; two sons, Ben "Buck" McCullough of Mountain and Ted McCullough of Parkersburg; two step-daughters, Lanna Klein of Charleston and Major Benita Klein Shubargo of Asburn, Va.; two sisters, Lucille, Horner of Pennsboro and Amy Leonard of Parkersburg; two grandchildren, Jade McCullough of Parkersburg and Jacob W. Lamb of Sugarland; and one step-grandson, Mason Stewart Shubargo of Asburn. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd McCullough, Alva S. McCullough and Lawrence McCullough; and two sisters, Vesta McCullough and Edna Smith. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with the Rev. Bob Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Church of Christ Cemetery near Hebron. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCUNE, Malory Elizabeth Died Aug. 26, 1988 Oracle - Sep. 1, 1988 Mallory Elizabeth McCune, 3-day-old infant daughter of George W. McCune II and Sally Hehle McCune of St. Marys, died Friday evening at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She is survived by one sister, Ashleigh McCune at home; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Frances Hehle of Hampton, Va.; maternal great- grandmother, Gladys Hehle of Elkins, W.Va.; and paternal grandmother, Virginia McCune of St. Marys. Graveside services were held Sunday at the Maple Lane Cemetery, with the Rev. James McCune officiating. Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Friends are asked to make memorial contributions to the obstetrics and nursery department of Marietta Memorial Hospital. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCUNE, Virginia O. Died Mar. 2, 1998 Oracle Mar. 11, 1998 Virginia O. McCune, 76, of Cedar Grove Personal Care Residence, Parkersburg, died March 2 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born at Davis, W. Va., to the late Dewey Roy and Cora Otice Baker Helmick. She was a West Virginia school teacher for many years, having taught in Pleasants, Ritchie, Jackson and Pocahontas counties. She was a member of the Faith Circle at St. Marys United Methodist Church and a member of Chapter 31 of the Order of the Eastern Star in St. Marys. She is survived by six children, Rebecca McCune Daniel of Parkersburg, Sarah McCune Starr of Columbus; Wesley McCune of Alexandria, Va., Larry McCune of Hambleton, W. Va., George McCune of Belmont and the Rev. James McCune of Scott Depot, W. Va.; one brother, Dewey Helmick of Park Forest; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. George W, McCune; her sisters, Esther Helmick Yeardley and Louise Caroline Helmick; and one granddaughter. Memorial services were Saturday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 11th and Market streets, Parkersburg. Memorials may be made to the Rev. George W. McCune Shoe Fund, c/o Pleasants County Ministerial Alliance, P. O. Box 100, St. Marys, WV 26170. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McCUSKEY, Clella D. Died Jul. 24, 1989 Oracle - Jul. 27, 1989 Clella Drummond McCuskey, 92, formerly of Parkersburg, died Monday at Charleston Medical Center. Born in Ritchie County, she was a daughter of the rate Elmus and Ora Davis Bee. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Parkersburg, a graduate of Mount Vernon Hospital School of Nursing, and a retired private duty nurse in the Parkersburg and St. Marys area. She is survived by one son, Charles L. Drummond of Pinch, WV; one daughter, LaVerne Smith of Palm Springs, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. June Summers of Parkersburg and Mrs. Dayda Johnson of Vienna; and two grandchildren. Services are today at I1 a.m. at the Vaughan Funeral Home with the Rev. John W. McGraw officiating. Burial will be in the West Union Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McELFRESH, Carol H. Died Jan 4, 1993 Sentinel - Jan 6, 1993 Carol Horner McElfresh, 95, of Victoria Avenue, Williamstown, died Monday at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Mrs. McElfresh lived most of her life in Ritchie County and resided in Tampa, Fla. from 1968-1977 before relocating to Williamstown to live with her daughter. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Williamstown and the Friendly Bible Class. She was born in Little Hocking, daughter of the late William and Gertrude Coggins Hendrickson. She is survived by one son, Robert W. Homer of St. Marys; two daughters, Virginia Markle of Columbus and Kathleen Varner of, Williamstown, with whom she made her home, one stepson, William McElfresh of Columbus; two stepdaughters, Gladys McElfresh of Galion, Ohio and Ethel Garvin of Heath, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles L. Homer, in 1961; her second husband, Noble McElfresh, in 1977; one son, Charles Donald Homer; five brothers; and one sister. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Keith Clarke officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Will Williamstown. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MCFADDEN, Edward D. Died Mar. 1987 Oracle - Mar. 9, 1989 Edward Dennis McFadden, 60, of St. Marys, died Sunday evening in Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late John Homer and Lena Belle Dennis McFadden. He had been employed by Triplett Brothers Hardware, Bradford Square, St. Marys, for 21 years. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Grant McFadden; two daughters, Carol Lynn McFadden of St. Marys, and Mrs. K. B. "Karen Sue" Mahone of Parkersburg; and one brother, Harold C. McFadden of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by one brother, Earl. Services were held Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating. Burial was in the New Bethel Cemetery, Pleasants County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MCFADDEN, Artonia Died Apr. 10, 1985 Oracle - Apr. 18, 1985 Artonia McFadden, 78, of St. Marys, died Wednesday in St. Marys. She was born in Ritchie County to the late Clem and Emma Whaley Bennett. She is survived by a half-sister, Rosella Mossor of Pennsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley McFadden, and an infant son. The funeral will was Saturday at 10 a.m. at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with Douglas A. Petty officiating. Burial was in the Pennsboro Masonic Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFADDEN, Belle Died May 22, 1985 Leader - Mar. 25, 1985 Mrs. Lena Belle McFadden, 91, of 105 Third St., St. Marys, died Wednesday, May 22, at her home. She was born May 22, 1894, in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Jobes Dennis. She was a member of the George St. Church of Christ in St. Marys. She is survived by three sons, Harold McFadden, Earl McFadden and Ed McFadden, all of St. Marys; one brother, Arthur Dennis of Toronto, O.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer McFadden; six brothers and one sister. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Evang. Ralph Hanlin officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Cemetery, Pleasants County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFADDEN, Earl Died Mar. 26, 1986 Oracle - Apr. 4, 1986 Earl McFadden, 60, of St. Marys, died Wednesday evening at home. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John Homer and Lena Dennis Belle McFadden. He was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, a veteran of World War II, and an employee of Quaker State Oil and Refining. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Hall McFadden; one son, Keith McFadden of St. Marys; two brothers, Harold McFadden and Ed McFadden both of St. Marys; and one granddaughter, Amy. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Evangelist William Renner officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery near St: Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFADDEN, George Died July 25, 1992 Oracle - Jul. 29, 1992 Obituary copy not legible. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFADDEN, Harley C. Died Apr. 13, 1977 Oracle - Apr. 11 1977 Harley C. McFadden, 75, of St. Marys, formerly of Pennsboro, died at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg last Wednesday. He was born in Ritchie County son of the late John and Lillie McFadden. He was a member of the St. Marys Church of the Nazarene and was a retired machinist from the Marble King Co. in Paden City. He is survived by his widow, Artonia (Tony) Bennett McFadden; a halfbrother, Granville Lowe of Clarksburg: and a half-sister, Mrs. Thelma Talkington of Clarksburg. He was preceded in death by a son and two half-brothers. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the McCullough Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with the Rev. Lloyd C. Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Pennsboro Masonic Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFADDEN, Harold C. Died July 19, 1991 News - July 21, 1991 ST. MARYS - Harold C. McFadden, 69, of St. Marys died July 19, 1991, in University Hospital, Columbus. He was born in Pleasants County, the son of the late John Holmer and Lena Belle Dennis McFadden. He was a retired employee of Quaker State Oil and Refining. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Williamson McFadden; one daughter, Shirley Chadock of Marietta; one son, Ron McFadden of St. Marys; four granddaughters, Julie Richard of St. Marys, Sandra Wells of Morgantown and Kathleen and Sara Elizabeth McFadden, both of St. Marys; and one grandson, Brad Yonaley of Sistersville. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Edward McFadden. Services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial will be in Pleasants Memorial Estates at Eureka. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFADDEN, Luella C. Died Jan 11, 1991 Sentinel - Jan. 12, 1991 Luella C. McFadden, 85, of St. Marys died Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, a member of the Altar Society and was a retired school teacher. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late John Francis and Agnes Sarah Graham Norris. She is survived by three sons, John E. McFadden of Columbus, Ohio, Charles R. McFadden of Morgantown and Daniel L. McFadden of Bridgeport; three daughters, Mary Shepherd of Parkersburg, Elizabeth Rea of Williamstown and Patricia Bergstrom of Seville, Ohio; a sister, Mildred Headley of Parkersburg; 25 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. McFadden, two sisters and a brother. The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church with the Rev. Steven Dube offering Mass of the Resurrection. Burial will be in St. Marys I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call the Ruttencutter Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rite of Evening Prayer observed at 6 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFARLAND, Allen G. Died Aug. 10, 1991 Oracle - Aug. 14, 1991 Allen G. McFarland, 82, of St. Marys, died Aug. 10, at the Willows in Parkersburg. He was born at Reedy, W.Va., the son of the late William David and Francanna Atkins McFarland. He was retired from the U.S. Army and the U.S. Postal Department. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jean Meeks of St. Marys; one sister, Lenora McFarland of Charleston; three grandsons, John Mossor and William Mossor, at home, and David Templeton Jr., Spartansburg, S.C.; three step-. grandsons; and two greatgrandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Fleming McFarland, two brothers and one sister. Services were held Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Ron Branch officiating. Burial was in the Maple Lane Cemetery with full military honors. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFARLAND, Mildred Died Sep. 29, 1989 Sentinel - Sep. 30, 198 Mildred McFarland, 78, of St. Marys, died Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Arch and Vesta Wagner Fleming. She was a member of the Maple Lane Church. She is survived by her husband, Glen McFarland; a daughter, Jean Glen of St. Marys; a sister, Vernice Adams of Waterford. Ohio; two brothers, Friend Fleming of Belmont and John Fleming of Hemphill, Texas; three grandsons, David L. Templeton Jr. of Fort Jackson, S.C., William D. Mossor of St. Marys, John A. Mosser of St. Marys; and three step grandsons. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Lane Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFARLAND, Mrs. Laura Ann IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Laura Ann McFarland Date of Birth May 25, 1893 Date of Death August 17, 1972 Place and Time of Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home Sunday, August 20, 1972, 2:00 p.m. Clergyman - Evang. Earl Stevens Place of Interment - IOOF Cemetery St. Marys, W. Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFARLAND, Pearl Died Apr. 9, 1999 News - Apr. 11, 1999 Pearl Harper McFarland, 85, of Route 1, Cairo, died April 9, 1999, in Parkersburg. She was born Aug. 22, 1913, in St. Marys, Pleasants County. She was a retired home health care worker for 20 years, a former member of the Rebekah Lodge of Glendale, the Glendale Homemakers Club and the Glendale Senior Citizens and a member of the Harrisville Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Fay H. Harper, Nutter Farm Community, Cairo; two daughters, Jennie L. Varner, Nutter Farm Community, Cairo and Charlotte Jack son, Glendale Community, Route 1, St. Marys; two stepchildren, Dortha M. Fleak and Glen A. McFarland, both of Columbus and Opal M. Hardman of Clarksburg; two brothers, Paul Scadden and Joseph Scadden of St. Marys; two sisters, Gladys Paynter and Glady Bailey of St. Marys; and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. and Sarah F. Boley Scadden; her first husband, Earl O. Harper, her second husband, William A. "Mac" McFarland; one son, Wilmer Harper; one brother, Jim Scadden; four sisters, Emma Giboney, Minnie Winland, Hettie Moore and Nellie Pryor; and one grandson, Bobby Harper. Services will be held at 1 p .m. Tuesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, Pastor Robert Perine officiating. Burial in the Terry Cemetery, near Glendale in Ritchie County. Visitation after 4:30 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFARLAND, William E. "Ed" Died Mar. 29, 1999 Oracle - Mar. 31, 1999 William E. "Ed" McFarland, 86, of St. Marys, died March 29 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born Dec. 10, 1912, in Pleasants County to the late Robert William and Luwilda Dufford McFarland. He was retired from Consolidated Gas Co. with more than 33 years of service, was a member of Waverly Church of Christ and a 30-year member of St. Marys Lodge 41 AF&AM. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Genevieve Maston McFarland; one daughter, Carol Wheaton, and her husband, Armour, of Parkersburg; three sons, James W. McFarland and his wife, Pam, Robert G. McFarland and his wife, Betty, and Ronald E. McFarland and his wife, Sue, all of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; one sister, Mary McFarland; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by seven sisters, Sue Science, Bertha Perine, Grace Chancellor, Ila Brown, Edith Harding, Olive Holpp and Icey McFarland. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Evangelist Bob Long officiating Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFEE, William Frederick Died Dec. 12, 1982 Died Dec. 13, 1982 William Frederick McFee, 66, of Route 9, Parkersburg, Dry Run Road, died at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Sunday evening. The Parkersburg native was an Army veteran of World War II, and member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 299. He is survived by his wife. N. Kathleen Thomas McFee; a brother. Carl G. McFee of Parkersburg; and three sisters; Helen Young of Willoughby, Ohio, Betty L, McFee of Parkersburg and Marie Forshey of Canton, Ohio. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, the Rev. L, Ralph Mahoney, officiating, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may cull at the funeral home starting at 7 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFERREN, Virginia A. Died Mar. 26, 1999 Oracle - Mar. 31, 1999 Virginia A. McFerren, 90, of Mark Rest Center in McConnelsville, O., and formerly of Waterford, O., died March 26 at the center. She was born April 21, 1908, in Caldwell to the late William and Ethel Daugherty Metheney. She was a homemaker and volunteer at Beverly Elementary School. She graduated from Belle Valley High School in 1926. She was a member of Waterford United Methodist Church and U.M. Women. She was a long- time Sunday School teacher and choir member. She was president of Waterford Senior Citizens. She is survived by one son, James McFerren and his wife, Winnie, of Waterford; one daughter, Eldene Ramett and her husband, Ed, of Waterford; three grandchildren, Jerry Barnett of Waterford, Sandra Pendleton of Portsmouth, O., and David McFerren of Newport one sister, Vera Moore of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister-in-law, Margaret Metheney of Tucson: and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos McFerren, whom she married in 1925 and who died March 2, 1959; one infant son, Edwin Earl McFerren; one sister, Helen Anderson; and two brothers, Harold and Wilbert Metheney. Graveside services were Sunday at Waterford Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Hague officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFREDERICK Crystal Died May 1, 1985 Oracle, May 9, 1985 Crystal E. McFrederick, 79, of Paden City, died Wednesday in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Alexander and Mollie Dotson Knight. She was a member of the Paden City Church of Christ, Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 50, New Martinsville, and the Crippled Children's Society. She is survived by two daughters, Greta McFrederick of Paden City and Brenda Cagle of Dagersheim, West Germany; a brother, Charles Knight of West Hartford, Conn.; two sisters, Ruth Sullivan of Paden City and Ella Mercer of Sweeny, Tex.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert B. McFrederick. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home in Paden City, with Evang. Paul Casebolt and the Rev. Norman Butler officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McFREDERICK, Herbert B. Died Feb. 28, 1980 Oracle - Mar. 6, 1180 Herbert B. (Mac) McFrederick; 74; of 111 Van Camp St., Paden City, died at the Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glendale last Thursday. He was born in Belmont County, O., son of the late Beverly and Mary McFarling McFrederick. He was a member of the Paden City Church of Christ, was a retired New Martinsville Exxon distributor and a member of the St. Marys Masonic Lodge No. 41. The McFredericks were former residents of St. Marys, and Mr. McFrederick was employed at Clovis Motor Co. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Knight McFrederick; two daughters, Greta McFrederick of Paden City and Mrs. Brenda Cable of Red Hook, N. Y.; three brothers, Thurman of Niles, Mich., Orrison of Medina, O., and Lee of Avon Park, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Kem and Mrs. Mildren Wiley of Savanna, O.; and a grandson. The Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home in Paden City was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McGEE M. "Millie" Died, Dec 7 1991 Sentinel - Dec. 9, 1991 Mildred "Millie" McGee, 90, of San Piper Village, St. Marys, died Saturday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Waverly, a daughter of the late Jacob and Margaret Garrison Yost. She is survived by two sons, Norman A. McGee of Friendly, and Dean McGee of Collier's, W.Va.; one daughter, Carol Pinkerton of St. Marys; 10 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph McGee; one daughter, Evelyn McGee; one son, Floyd McGee; two brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McGEE, Floyd L. Died Oct. 24, 1983 Oracle - Oct. 27, 1983 Floyd L. McGee, 60, of Rt. 2. St. Marys, died Monday morning at his home. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of Mrs. Mildred Yost McGee of St. Marys and the late Ralph McGee. He was a retired store manager for Genuine Parts and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two sons, Harold Eugene McGee of Marietta, O., and Ted Leon McGee of St. Marys; two daughters, Mrs. Janet Bunner of St. Marys and Mrs. Teresa Ann Bunner of Parkersburg; two brothers, Norman McGee of Sistersville and Dean McGee of Weirton; one sister, Mrs. Carol Pinkerton of St. Marys; seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia McGee, in 1980. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McGEE, Mrs. Virginia Died Mar. 18, 1980 Oracle - Mrs. Virginia McGee, 54, Rt. 2, St. Marys, died Tuesday morning at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Waverly, a daughter of the late William Harvey and Audry Winland Bailey. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Church; She is survived by her husband, Floyd McGee; two sons, Harold E. of Marietta, O., and Ted L. McGee of St. Marys; two daughters, Janet Bunner and Teresa Bunner, both of St. Marys; three sisters, Opal Sparks of Weirton, Betty Childers of St. Marys and Ruth Ann Martin of Reas Run, O.; a brother, Paul Bailey of Parkersburg; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Willow Island Baptist Church with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McGILLIVARY Lena E. Died Dec. ??, 1988 Oracle - Dec. 1988 Lena E. McGillivary, 76, of Vienna, formerly of Parkersburg, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late John and Martha Pyles Bellville. She was a member of the Grace Brethren Church, a former employee of the American Viscos Co. and was a foster grandmother at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by a son, John D. McGillivary of Parkersburg; two daughters, Deanie Kendall of Parkersburg and Eloise Andrews of Charleston, S. C.; a half-sister, Nettie West of Belpre, O.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Michael McGillivary, in 1969; three sisters and two brothers. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Pastor Richard Placeway officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, South, Parkersburg. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McGILLIVARY, Lena E. Died Dec. 15, 1985 Oracle - Dec 19, 1985 Lena E. McGillivary, 76, of Vienna, formerly of Parkersburg, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County. daughter of the late John and Martha Pyles, Bellville. She wa a member of the Grace Bretheren Church, a former grandmother at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by a son, John D. McGillivary of Parkersburg; two daughters, Deanie Kendall of Parkersburg and Eloise Andrews of Charleston, S. C.; a half-sister, Nettie West of Belpre, O.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Michael McGillivary, in 1969; three sisters and two brothers. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg , with Pastor Richard Placeway officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, South, Parkersburg. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McGINNIS, Charles E. Died Nov. 7, 1996 Oracle - Nov. 13, 1996 Former Pleasants County prosecutor Charles Ernest McGinnis Sr., 79, of Mt. Lebanon, Pa.. died Nov. 7 at St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born May 17, 1917, in Weston to the late Charles Wesley Ernest and Ida Belle Locke McGinnis. He was a 1934 graduate of Parkersburg High School, a 1938 graduate of Ohio University in Athens and attended one year at Georgetown University Law School prior to serving in the U. S. Army Air Force during World War II. After the war, he attended and graduated in 1948 from West Virginia University's College of Law. He practiced law in St. Marys from 1948-59 and served as Pleasants County Prosecuting Attorney during the 1950's. He moved his family to Oil City, Pa., in 1959, and to Mt. Lebanon in 1962. He retired as an attorney and legal counsel with the Pennzoil Corp in Pittsburgh after 22 years in 1981. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Bishoff McGinnis; one son, Charles E. McGinnis Jr., of Brick Township, N. J.; one sister, Marguerite Julian of Richmond, Wash., and three grandchildren, Wesley McGinnis, Collin McGinnis and Glenn McGinnis, all of Brick Township, N. J.; a nephew, Jerry Owens of Pittsburgh; a niece Barbara Owens of Philadelphia; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law and her husband Roy G. and Helen Bishoff Owens Memorial services were held Sunday at Mt. Lebanon U. M. Church. Additional services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Dr. Andrew C. Harvey Officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Lebanon U. M. Church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216 or West Virginia University Foundation Inc., P. O. Box 6130, Morgantown, WV 26506. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McGRAW, Herbert C. Died May 1, 1986 Oracle - May 8, 1986 Herbert C. McGraw, 75, of Hico, W. Va., died Thursday at the Veterans Hospital in Beckley. Born Dec. 1, 1910, at Graydon, W. Va., he was the son of the late A. W. and Ida Jane Judy McGraw. He was a World War II Army veteran, a member of the Sunday Road Baptist Church, a member of the American Legion and a retired employee at Union Carbide in Alloy, Va. Survivors include his wife, Edith Kessler McGrgw; two daughters, Jane McGoldrick of St. Marys and Mary Smailes of Rainelle, W. Va.; one son, David McGraw of Newport News, Va.; four sisters, Mabel Sandiage of Staunton, Va.; Nila McGraw of South Charleston, Mary Peacock of Asheville, N.C., and Marie Fitzwater of Victor; and six grandchildren. Services were Sunday at the Sunday Road Baptist Church with the Rev. David Sneed and the Rev. Mark Canterbury officiating. Burial was in the High Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Oak Hill. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McGRAW, Roberta H. Died Nov. 8, 1994 Leader - Nov. 12, 1994 Roberta H. McGraw, 85, of Main Street, Belpre, died Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Hickory Nursing Home in The Plains. She was born in St. Marys to the late Michael and Linnie C. Wittekind McGraw. She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and was a volunteer at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She had lived in Marietta and St. Marys for several years. She is survived by one brother, Michael M. McGraw of Belpre; one sister, Charlotte M. Baird of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in Vienna with the Rev. Wilbur Hardin officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McGUIRE, Thomas Died Nov 17, 1982 Oracle - Nov. 25, 1982 Thomas McGuire, 29, of Coolville died 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Marietta Memorial Hospital following a traffic accident on Ohio 821. He was born Jan 1, 1953, in Marietta to Mary Spencer McGuire and the late Max O. McGuire. He had served three years with the U. S. Marine Corps in Vietnam and the Philippines. He was a member of Laborers Union Local 639. On Oct 26, 1987, he was married to Darlene Harris, who survives with one daughter, Sarah, of the home; his mother, of Williamstown; one brother, Max McGuire Jr. of Ontario, Calif.; three sisters, Mary Lee Stollar of Greenville S. C., Erma Bay and Amanda McGuire both of Reedsville; and a grandmother, Erma Spencer of Belmont. The body was taken from McClure-Schafer Funeral Home to Columbus for cremation with memorial services to be held at a later date. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McHENRY, Leland R. Died May 1988 Oracle - Jun. 1988 Leland R. McHenry, 67, of St. Marys, died Saturday evening in Camden-Chits Memorial Hospital. He was born in Tyler County to the late Chester E. and Elizabeth Conley McHenry. He was a retired T&D supervisor for Monongahela Power Co. He was a member and deacon of the Belmont Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and Bible study. He was a past member of the Grant- Jefferson Lions Club and a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Beth Ann Mankins of St. Marys; one brother, David McHenry of Pine Grove, W. Va.; three sisters, Jessie Wilcox of Middlebourne, Rosamond Wilson of Pine Grove, and Helen Cunningham of Point Pleasant; and one grandson. He was 35 preceded in death by his wife of years, Geraldine Orr McHenry in 1978, and two brothers. Services were Tuesday at the Furbee-Goodwin Funeral Home in Middlebourne with the Rev. Herbert Capehart officiating. Burial was in the Shirley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Virginia Salvation Army. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McINTYRE, Charles D. Died Aug. 23, 1981 Oracle - Sep. 3, 1981 Charles "Chuck" D. McIntyre, 52, of 127 E. Knotts Ave., Grafton, died Sunday afternoon in the Grafton City Hospital. McIntyre was born in Shinnston, a son of the late Bertie Lee and Nellie Jane Carpenter McIntyre. He was a member of the United Brethren Church and of the Grafton Lodge No. 639, Loyal Order of Moose and the Train Dispatchers Union. He was a retired dispatcher with the Chessie System, having served 35 years. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jo Francis McIntyre, a son, Charles McIntyre of Grafton; and a daughter. Susan L. McIntyre of Grafton. He was preceded in death by a brother, J. Lee McIntyre; a sister. Betty McIntyre; and his stepmother. Mildred McKinney McIntyre. Services will be conducted Thursday at the Donald G. Ford Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry T. Rowe officiating. Burial will be in the Bluemont Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKAIN WALTER P. Died Mar. 9, 1992 Oracle - Mar. 11, 1992 Walter Paul McKain, of 55 Meadowcrest Drive, Parkersburg, died March 9 at Worthington Manor Care Center. He was born at Salem, W.Va., a son of the late George I. and Pauline Morton McKain. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in civil engineering. For several years he was owner and president of Acme Fishing Tool Co., retiring in 1973. He was a member of several civic and fraternal organizations, including Sigma Delta Phi Fraternity, Parkersburg Rotary Club, BPOE 198, National Society of Professional Engineers, West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers and the Parkersburg Country Club. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Inez Shriver McKain; two sons, David L. McKain of Parkersburg and Walter P. McKain Jr. of St. Marys; one daughter, Carolyn A. Zwahlen of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Marjorie Risley of Sedona, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. William Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKAY, Kevin S. Died Sep. 30, 1989 Oracle - Oct. 5, 1989 Kevin Scott McKay, 19, of Rt. 1, Box 227, Newport, died Saturday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Marietta, a son of Darrell and Marie Cockran McKay. He graduated with honors from Frontier High School in the class of 1988; a member of the Frontier Basketball team and the football team for four years; track team for two years. He was state Judo champ for three years and finished second in the state of Ohio in 1988. He was awarded the Physical Academics Service Award in his senior year and had been named to the Pioneer Valley All-Conference Team. He was named Marietta's Player of the Week and attended Edinboro University in Edinboro, Pa. for one year. He was employed by Inland Products Co., Newport He was a member of the Sandhill United Methodist Church at Reno and was in the Sandhill youth group. He is survived by one brother, Frank McKay of the U.S. Army in Germany; one sister, Angela McKay of home; a son, Mitchell Scott McKay of Dart; a grandfather and step-grandmother, Mont and Elizabeth McKay of Newport; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKAY, Mrs, Freda Died Jan. 14, 1972 Oracle Jan. 20 1972 Mrs. Freda C, McKay, 54, Newport Rt. 1, died at 7:15 a.m. Friday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 16, 1917, In Dunham Township, a daughter of the late B. O. Ross and of Verna Smith Ross. On Nov. 9,1935, she was married to Charles F. (Mont) McKay who survives with one son and three daughters, Darrell Frank MeKay, Newport Rt. 1; Mrs. Paul (Loraine) Hale and Mrs. Harold (Loretta) Lamb, both of Marietta, and Mrs. Lee (Laura Jean) Sandford, Reno Star Rt. There are 10 grandchildren. One grandson is deceased. Her mother resides on Belpre Rt. 1, and there are three brothers and one sister: Darrell Ross and Howard Ross of Belpre Rt. 1; Leo Ross, Chillicothe Rt. 5, and Mrs, Hollie Michael, Gallipolis. Mrs. McKay was a member of Sand Hill United Methodist Church and the WSCS. Services were held Monday in Doudna & McClure Funeral Home with the Rev. Lundy Hooten officiating. Burial was in Barker Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKAY, Olga Viona Died Dec. 10, 1987 Oracle - Dec. 24, 1987 Olga Viona McKay, 67, of 212 N. First Ave., Paden City, died Dec. 10, at Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale. She was born in Paden City, May 12, 1920, a daughter of the late O'Dell J. and Violet Spencer Smith. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and a retired employee of Corning Glass Works, Paden City, with 25 years service. She is survived by her husband, William J. (Jack) McKay Sr.; three sons, David N. Watters of Parkersburg, William J. (Jack) McKay Jr. and Phillip McKay, both of Paden City; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Fox of Paden City; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one great-grandson, one brother and one sister. Services were held Dec. 12 at the Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home, Paden City, with Rev. Paul Rockwell officiating. Burial was in the Northview Cemetery. Hattie Higgins of St. Marys is an aunt of the deceased. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKINNEY, Lena B. Died July 16, 1999 Oracle - July 21, 1999 Lena B. McKinney, 61, of Bull Creek Road, Parkersburg, died July 16 at her residence. She was born in Wirt County to the late Calvin Foutty and Romaine Hammond Foutty of Parkersburg. She was a member of Full Gospel Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Jack I. McKinney, Jr.; two daughters, Darlene Arthur of Parkersburg and Lisa Thomason of Indiana; three sons, John Lipscomb of Texas, Don Lott of South Carolina and David Lipscomb of Indiana; three stepsons, Jack L. McKinney III of Ohio and Donald McKinney and Charles McKinney, both of St. Marys; one stepdaughter, Marsha Smith of Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Madlyn Land and Pearl Leasure, both of Parkersburg; and three brothers, Calvin Foutty of Parkersburg and Bill and Bernard Foutty, both of Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Griffith; three sons, Larry Dwayne Lott, Ronald Dale Lipscomb and Mark Lipscomb; one brother, Robert Foutty; and two sisters, Mary Bowden and Isadeen Caplinger. Services were Sunday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in Vienna with the Rev. Walter Dale Minney officiating. Burial was in Foutty Family Cemetery at Newark in Wirt County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKITRICK, Ina M. Died Dec. 24, 1991 News - Dec. 25, 1991 ST. MARYS - Ina M. McKitrick, 91, of Newport, died Dec. 24, 1991, at her residence. She was born in Ohio, a daughter of the late John W. and Mary Ward Eddy. She was a member of the Newport Church of Christ. She is survived by one sister, Erma Holdren of Newport, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George McKitrick, and four brothers. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Newport Church of Christ with Evangelist Robert Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Newport Cemetery. Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, after 7 p.m. Thursday and at the church one hour prior to the service. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKNIGHT, Clarence W. Died Oct. 10, 1983 Oracle - Oct. 20, 1983 Clarence W. McKnight, 75, of Marietta, O., died last week at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 22, 1908, at St. Marys to Edward and Ida Mae Barnhart McKnight. He had spent most of his life in Southeastern Ohio and was a graduate of Marietta High School. He received his bachelor of science degree in vocational agriculture from Ohio State University. He had taught school at Bartlett, Pennsville and Lewisville before joining the Soil Conservation Service in 1945. McKnight was first located in Belmont County before being transferred to Washington County and was later in Guernsey County. At the time of his retirement, he was area conservationist for 14 counties in Southeastern Ohio. He received a national award from the Soil Conservation Society of America and had been chosen Ohio Conservationist of the Year. McKnight was past president of the Ohio Chapter of the Soil Conservationists of America and was also the recipient of other state and national honors. When in Cambridge, he had served on the park commission. A member of the First United Presbyterian Church, he had been president of the Middleswart Sunday school class and had served as an elder in the church. He was a member of Masterton Lodge, F&AM, and was a former member of the Marietta Noon Lions Club. McKnight was well known for his hobby of photographing unusual mailboxes and presented programs all over the state on his hobby. Survivors include his wife, Helen Middleswart McKnight; a son, Keith A. McKnight, of Wadsworth, O.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Armelda Stewart of Annandale, N. J.; five grandchildren; and three brothers, John, Walter and Charles, all of Marietta. He was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. Services were held Friday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with Dr. Ned Benson officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Memorial Park. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKNIGHT, Everett Died Oct, 22 1976 Oracle, Nov. 4, 1976 Everett McKnight, 78, of 874 Huber St., Akron, O., died Oct. 22. Mr. McKnight was born in St. Marys, residing in Akron 32 years. He retired in 1964 as an inspector with Goodyear Aerospace. He is survived by daughters Mrs. Ivelyn Hess, Mrs. Lois Rouser, Mrs. Vera Mowery, Mrs. Marilou McRoberts, all of Akron, and Mrs. Loretta Hysell of Cuyahoga Falls, O.; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Viola Stewart of Bens Run and Mrs. Helen Williamson of Black Run, O. Funeral services were held Oct. 25 at the Adams Funeral Home, with Evang. Vestal Chaffin officiating. Interment was in Hillside Memorial Park. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKNIGHT, Gladys Died Apr. 28, 1996 Sentinel - Apr. 29, 1996 Gladys L. McKnight, 87, of Route R, Marietta, died Sunday at her daughter's residence in Marietta. She was a member of Women of the Moose and a Baptist. She was born in Schultz, Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Joseph Walter and Sarah Louisa Meade Matheny. She is survived by one son, Ralph McKnight of Marietta; five daughters, Doris Duffey and Joanne Murray, both of Marietta, Wilma Noland of Stockport, Kathleen Mossor of Lakeland, Fla., and Juanita Bower of Wharton, Texas; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard B. McKnight; one daughter, Helen Covey; three grandchildren, James Covey, Michael Ray Becker and Timothy Murray; and nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Don Seevers officiating. Burial will be in Barker Cemetery, Newport. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKNIGHT, Steven A. Died Nov. 14, 1972 Steven A, McKnight, seven, of Pioneer Community, St. Marys, son of Jimmy L. and Sara Little McKnight, died Tuesday morning al his residence following a long illness. He was born in Parkersburg. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, John A. McKnight, at home; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Harry Little of St. Marys; and his paternal great- grandmothers, Mrs. Sybil McKnight of Belmont. and Mrs. Angie Harding of Weston. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, here, with the Rev. George McCune officiating, Burial will be in Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the West Virginia University Foundation Cystic Fibrosis. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKNIGHT, Susan H. Died Jan 19, 1915 Susan Hines McKnight was born April 6, 1837. Died Jan 19, 1915 aged 77 years, 9 months and 13 days. At the age of 16 she united with the Church of Christ, and has lived a devoted life and has gone to her reward. She was united in marriage with W. S. McKnight, Jan 22, 1856 to which union were born eight children; five of whom are living viz. Beuria of Ft. Columbus, Colo., James of ? Fox, Ill., John of Columbus, Ohio, Edward of St Marys and Mary Carse of Wiel, ?? besides these she leaves ?? of grandchildren and a host of friends, do mourn their loss. Sister McKnight was devoted to her family and her friends. Called home from rugged path of time. To tread the streets of gold Around thee lies a land sublime All glorious to behold. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McKNIGHT, Sybil E. In Memory Of Mrs. Sybil E. McKnight Born September 1, 1906 Died January 10, 1980 Services - Dewey Ave. Church of Christ, Sunday January 13, 1980 2:00 P.M. Officiating - Evang. William Renner Interment IOOF Cemetery ------------------------------------------------------------------ McLAUGHLIN, Carolyn Sue Died Aug. 30, 1986 Oracle - Sep. 4, 1986 Carolyn Sue McLaughlin, 46, of St. Marys, died Saturday in the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Spencer, a daughter of Maggie Tawney Smith of Newton and the late Albert Smith. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, James McLaughlin; two daughters, Becky McLaughlin and Lisa Jo McLaughlin, both at home; two brothers, the Rev. John B. Smith of Washington, Pa., and Robert L. Smith of Charleston; and one sister, Jo Ann Goodwin of Spencer. She was preceded in death by one sister. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church Chapel, with the Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating. Burial and gravesite services were conducted in the Smith Cemetery at Uler. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McLEAN, James Albert Died Mar. 17, 1995 Sentinel Mar. 18, 1995 Jim McLean, 45, of North Hills died Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. McLean was a graduate of Charleston Catholic High School and a 1971 graduate of West Virginia University School of Business and Economics. He was in the automobile business locally for many years, starting in sales at Wharton Cadillac-Olds in Parkersburg and most recently as general manager of Clovis Ford/ Mercury in St. Marys. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. He was born in Point Pleasant, a son of James Michael McLean of Charleston and the late Beatrice Fitzwater McLean. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 22 years, Linda Edison McLean; two sons, Jim McLean, a sophomore at Parkersburg Catholic High School, and Mark McLean, a fifth-grader at Vienna Elementary School; one sister, Karole Marie Gruner of Silver Spring, Md.; one brother, Timothy F. McLean of Charleston; second wife of James M. McLean, Kay McLean: and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Edward Bell officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. A celebration of his life will be held at noon Monday at the Parish Hall. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Burdette Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Christian vigil service at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Parkersburg Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1762, Parkersburg, W.Va. 26102. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McMAHAN, Valma. Died Jun. 1, 1984 Oracle - Jun. 7, 1984 Valma McMahan, 87, of New Matamoras, O., died Friday at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born at Sheets Run, Washington Counts, a daughter of the late James F. and Phoeba Edwards Canary. She was a member of the New Matamoras Church of Christ and the New Matamoras Senior Citizens. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester A. McMahan, in 1967; by one brother and five sisters. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the New Matamoras Church of Christ, with Donald Creighton officiating. Interment was in the New Matamoras Cemetery. The McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McMILLAN, Franklin D. Died Apr. 5, 1980 Oracle Apr. 17, 1980 Franklin D. McMillan, 73, Kin Road, North Kingsville, O., died April at St. Vincent's Health Center, Erie, after a sudden illness. He was born in St. Marys June 3, 1906, a son of Frank M. and Elsie Smith McMillan. He married Louise McMillan. McMillan had resided in North Kingsville since 1952 after moving there from Conneautville. He retired in 1971 from Union Carbide Corp., Ashtabula. He was a United States Navy veteran, having served in the South Pacific during World War II. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter. Mrs. Irvin (Nancy) Fetterman of Lake City; a son, Paul of Springboro; a sister. Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Thayer of Meadville, 11 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, David and Frank, and a brother, Donald. Services were held last Tuesday at the Thompson Funeral Home, Conneaut, O., and interment was at Greenlawn Memory Garden, North Kingsville. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McMILLEN, Donald L. Died December 4, 1971 O Gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory have 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 Ruttencutter Funeral Home Saint Marys, W. Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McMULLEN, Ernest C. Died May 23, 1983 Oracle - June 2, 1983 Ernest C. McMullen, 73, of Rt. 1, Middlebourne, died last Monday morning at his home. He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late C. E. and Etta Riggs McMullen. He was a landscaper for the Soil Conservation Service for several years, was a member of No. 132 Engineers and the AF&AM No. 34 of Middlebourne. He was a retired Tyler County road supervisor and a Methodist. Surviving are his wife, Blanche Barnhart McMullen; three sons, Randall McMullen, Denver McMullen and Larry McMullen, all of Middlebourne; a daughter, Mrs. Marcia Warner of Buckhannon; a Sister, Mrs. Estel Racer of Friendly; 12 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the Furbee-Goodwin Funeral Home with burial at Middlebourne Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McMULLEN, Glen Dale Died Mar. 25, 1999 Oracle - Mar. 31, 1999 Glen Dale McMullen; 90, of Parkersburg, died March 25 at his residence. He was born a Willow Island to the late Ezra and Addle Pitman McMullen. He served in the U. S. Navy and retired from Pure Oil Co. after 25 years as a truck driver. He attended the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Lena Hart McMullen of Parkersburg; two sons, Donald L. McMullen of Newark and Gary D. McMullen of Parkersburg; two daughters, Loretta M. Flowers of Belpre and Mary Schrenkengost of Parkersburg; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mae Oldfield of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Evelyn McMullen; one son, Robert McMullen; two brothers; and one sister. Services were Saturday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Evangelist Eddie Cooper officiating. Burial was in McMullen Cemetery at Borland Springs. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McMULLEN, Maxine Died June 9, 1998 Leader - June 13, 1998 Maxine McMullen, 84, of Sistersville, died June 9 at Sistersville General Hospital. She was born Feb. 5, 1914, at Waverly to the late Harvey and Nora Ellen Kennedy McMullen. She was a former employee, of Paden City Pottery, Quinifs Florist and Colin Anderson Center. She is survived by one nephew, Dale Moore of Sandusky, O.; and two nieces, Esther Scadden of St. Marys and Dorothy Moore of Sandusky, O. She was preceded in death by a half-sister, Eloise Moore Farson. Services were Friday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with the Rev. Roger Yost. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McMULLEN, Richard Died Nov. 22, 1993 Sentinel - Nov. 24, 1993 Richard A. "Bill" McMullen, 74, of the Barboursville Veterans Home, Barboursville, died Monday at the veterans hospital in Richmond, Va. McMullen was a U.S. Army veteran of World War If and retired as a carpenter after many years of service. He was editor of the VETS Journal, a publication of the Barboursville Veterans Home. He was a member of the Chapel of the Veterans Home in Barboursville and Masonic Lodge 169. He was born in Borland Springs, a son of the late Samuel J. and Edith Farr McMullen. He is survived by two brothers, Earl H. McMullen of Williamstown and James S. McMullen of Yorktown, Va.; and three sisters, Naomi R. Naylor and Lillian B. Swisher, both of Parkersburg, and Dorothy J. Thompson of Columbia Station, Ohio. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert G. McMullen and W. Homer McMullen. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. James E. Shephard II officiating. Burial will be in McMullen Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McMURRAY, C. W. Died Feb. 11 1983 Oracle - Feb. 17, 1983 Services for C. W. "Mac" McMurray, 79, of Belpre, O., were held Monday at the Vaughan Funeral Home in Belpre. McMurray, who died Friday, was born in Parkersburg, the son of the late William Alonzo and Eunice Matheny McMurray. He was a retired salesman. Surviving are two sons, Fred E. McMurray of Belpre and William W. McMurray of Parkersburg; four sisters, Mrs. Gus (Frances) Woody of Parkersburg, Mrs. Leonard (Bernice) Knee of St. Marys, Mrs. Ellen Woofter of Akron, O., and Mrs. T. S. (Wilma) Sheppard of Vienna; one brother, Brooks B. McMurray of Homestead, Fla.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Edna Mae Culp of Lancaster, O., and Jean Cox of Pleasantville, O. He was preceded in death by his wife, B. Marie Weir McMurray, and a brother, Bill. The Rev. R. Newhart officiated, and burial was in the Mount Olivet Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McNEAL, Mrs. Hazel Died Jan. 26, 1973 Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel M. Gregg McNeal, 70, of Pennsboro, who died at the St. Joseph's Hospital early Friday morning were held Sunday at the McCullough Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with Evangelist Charles L. Cole officiating. Burial was in the Ellenborn Masonic Cemetery. She was born in Ritchie County, Sept. 9, 1902, daughter of the late A. R. and Etta Mullenix Carmichael. She was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ, Ritchie County. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Coe of Pennsboro, with whom she had resided, and Mrs. Patricia Lipscomb of Toledo, O.; four sons, Clement Gregg of Walker, Glenn and John R. Gregg of Toledo, O., and Will D. Gregg of Rector, Ark.; four sisters, Mrs. Geneva Ingram of Pennsboro, Mrs. Verna Harper of St. Marys, Mrs. Pearl Arnett of Wooster, O., and Mrs. Juanita Durvall of Fairfield, O.; and two brothers, Flave Carmichael of Cairo and Floyd Carmichael of Marietta. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McNUTT, John Thomas Died Oct. 2, 1992 Oracle - Oct. 28, 1992 John Thomas McNutt, 78, retired manager and associate editor of The New York Times News Service, died Oct. 2, at his home in Monroe, Wash., of pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Panther Creek. Ky., Sept. 19, 1914, the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Clayton McNutt Sr. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, the former Twyla June Statler of St. Marys, and Washington, D. C.; a daughter, Sherry Lynn McNutt of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; a son, Mark Statler McNutt of Deadwood, Ore., and a daughter by a previous marriage, The Reverend Elizabeth Moulton, Stroudsburg, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Floyd of Montgomery, Ala.; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandhchildren. A son, Christopher Thomas, a brother, Oliver Clayton Jr., and a sister, Cloida Lane, preceded him in death. McNutt donated his body to the University of Washington Medical School in Seattle so that others might benefit from research into the causes and cures of pulmonary fibrosis. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McPEEK, Emma K. Died Mar, 28 1991 Oracle - Apr. 3, 1991 Emma K. McPeek, 65, of Sandusky, O., died Thursday, March 28, at Firelands Community Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Alberta, Canada, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Glenna Powell. She retired in 1978 from New Departure - Hyatt Division of GM following 31 years of service. She was a U.S. Women's Army Air Corps veteran of World War 11. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Huron, O.; American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2429; Eleanor Chapter 331, Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, John C. McPeek; three sons, Joseph P. McPeek of Sandusky, O.; Benjamin J. McPeek of Amherst, O., and William S. McPeek of Sandusky; six grandchildren one sister, Ada Williams of Apple Creek, O.; four brothers, brothers, Thomas Powell of Fulton, Mo., James Powell, Pryse Powell and Franklin C. Powell of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Christ Episcopal Church, Huron, O., with the Rev. Eugene Smercina officiating. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Groff Funeral Home, Perkins Chapel, Sandusky, is in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McSWEENEY, Alta R. Died May 14, 1990 Sentinel - May 15, 1990 ST. MARYS - Alta Rose McSweeney, 61, of St. Marys, died Monday morning in the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of Loyd Bailey of Marietta, and the late Dortha Elder Bailey. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and a graduate of St. Marys High School with the class of 1948. She was a member of the Democrat Women's Club and she had served a term on the Pleasants County Commission. She is survived by one son, John Michael McSweeney of New Martinsville; two daughters, Teresa Roby of Belmont, and Mary Ball of St. Marys; one sister, Evelyn Warfield of Ironton, Ohio; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Leo McSweeney, in 1985; and one brother, Harold. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, at St. John's Catholic Church, with the Revs. Stephen Dube and Paul Schwarten as celebrants. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery, Pleasants County. Friends may call at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, after 2 p.m. today where evening prayer will be observed at 7 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McSWEENEY, John Died Apr. 24, 1985 News - Apr. 25, 1985 ST MARYS - John Leo "Mack" McSweeney, 59, a retired West Virginia State Policeman and a member of the Pleasants County Commission, died unexpectedly Wedneday morning at his residence. McSweeney was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Timothy and Nancy Oliver McSweeney. He was a retired West Virginia state policeman with 26 years service in several counties. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and was president of the St. John's Men's Club. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of Post 112, The American Legion, in Charleston, the Knights of Columbus Council No. 603 in Elkins, Kiwanis Club, Fraternal Order of Police lodge No. 108, Grafton. He was serving his second term on the Pleasants County Commission. Surviving are his wife, Alta Bailey McSweeney, one son, John Michael McSweeney, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Teresa Roby of Belmont, W.Va., and Mrs. Mary Margaret Ball of St. Marys; a sister, Miss Susan McSweeney of Dayton, Ohio; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Services will be Saturday, 11 a.m., at St. John's Catholic Church with the Rev. Edward McDonald officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home Friday after 4 p.m. Rosary will be recited Friday at 7 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McSWEENEY, John L. "Mac" Died Apr. 24, 1985 Oracle - May 2, 1985 County commissioner John L. McSweeney died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his home. He had been re-elected to a second term of office as Pleasants County Commissioner in November, 1984. McSweeney was elected first in 1978, and had served as president of the commission. He had completed almost four months of his six-year term to which he had been elected last fall. He was a son of the late Timothy George and Nancy Oliver McSweeney of St. Marys, and was a retired member of the Department of Public Safety, with 26 years of service. His last three years of service with the Department of Public Safety were spent in Pleasants County. A member of Teamsters Local Union No. 175, he was then employed as a warehouse supervisor for Foster-Wheeler Energy Corp. during the construction of Pleasants Power Station. He served in the U. S. Navy in World War II after enlisting in his junior year of high school. Upon his discharge from the service, he enrolled in classes at St. Marys High School and graduated with the Class of 1947. A member of St. John s Catholic Church in St. Marys, he was president of the Men's Club and the St. Marys Kiwanis Club, he had also been a member of All-State Police Post 112 of the American Legion for 33 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 603 in Elkins and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 108 in Grafton. He is survived by his wife, the former Alta Bailey; three children, Mrs. Joe (Teresa) Roby of Belmont, Mrs. Terry (Mary Margaret) Ball of Harmony Acres and John Michael, at home; a sister, Miss Susan McSweeney of Dayton, O.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Services were held Saturday morning at St. John's Catholic Church with the Rev. Edward McDonald officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McSWEENEY, Susan C. Died Sep. 5, 1986 Oracle - Sep. 11, 1986 Susan C. McSweeney, 70, of Dayton, O., died Friday in Dayton. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Timothy George and Nancy Oliver McSweeney. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dayton, and a member of the Rosary Altar Society. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two, sisters and five brothers. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the St. John's Catholic Church in St. Marys, with the Rev. Edward McDonald officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McSWEENEY, W. Louise Died Apr. 7, 1983 Oracle, Apr. 14, 1983 Louise McSweeney, 58, of 411 N Fourth Ave., Paden City, died Thursday in the Wetzel County Hospital at New Martinsville. She was born in Sistersville, a daughter of the late Edward Bruce and Lillian Grace Haught Gaiser. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Paden City. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Barbara Chambers, Mrs. Sharon Hays, and Mrs. Rebecca Wayt, all of Paden City, and Mrs. Kim Wilson of St. Marys; a brother Edward Gaiser of Poland, O.; a sister, Mrs. Bernice Swisher of Columbus, O.; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph G. McSweeney, in 1978. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday in the First Christian Church, with the Rev. Robert Jones officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. The Mowrey-Trowbridge Funeral Home in Paden City was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McTAGGART, Mary A. Died Mar. 10, 1984 Mary A. McTaggart, 93, of Williamstown, died Saturday evening in Selby General Hospital. Marietta, O. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late M. L. and Ruth Ellen McKensie Heddleston. She was a former schoolteacher and a member of the Eureka United Methodist Church and a past member of the Willow Island Homemakers Club. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Forrest J. (Thelma) Campbell of Williamstown, with whom she had made her home; one son, James R. McTaggart of Bay Village, O.; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, including Jeffrey McClung of the family residence; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh P. McTaggart, in 1960; seven brothers and three sisters. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville, with the Rev. Leo C. Farley officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McVANEY, George T. Died June 6, 1987 Oracle - Jun. 1987 George Thomas McVaney, 26, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Williamstown, was killed Saturday as a result of a ballooning accident in Charlotte. The hot air balloon in which he was riding collided with high tension wires. He was born in Marietta, a son of John C. and Sarah H. McVaney, Cincinnati. He was a computer programmer for Digital Integrated Systems Corp. He was a graduate of Northern Kentucky University and a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, Kathy McVaney; one brother, John C. McVaney of Cincinnati; and one sister, Susan B. McVaney, also of Cincinnati. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Crandall Hall and had several relatives in St. Marys. Services were held Tuesday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Adams officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McVAY, Emmett J. Died Mar. 10, 1981 Oracle - Mar. 19, 1981 Emmett J. McVay, 86, of Paola. Kansas, father of Mrs. Raymond B. (Gladys) Deem of Parkersburg and brother of Ollie C. McVay of Marietta and Daniel D. McVay of Oak Grove, 0., died March 10 at the Miami County Hospital in Paola. He was born in Schultz, Pleasants County, son of the late Minor and Rebecca Ingraham McVay. He had left this area while a young man and had gone to Kansas where he worked in the oil fields for many years. He was retired as an oil well supply salesman. He was a United Methodist. He is also survived by two sons, William of McPherson, Kansas, and Leonard of Denver, Colo.; five other daughters, Letha Jones and Marcelene Evans of Rantoul, Kansas, Agnes Green, at home, Ruth Saulovich of Oakland, Calif., and Wanda Dempsey of Paola; a sister, Audrey Gearhart of Akron, 0.; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lorena McVay, in 1925; his second wife, Beatrice McVay, in 1943; two brothers and a sister. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McVAY, Frank L. Died July 14, 1996 Oracle - July 17, 1996 Frankie Loueva McVay, 87, of Parmiter Nursing Home in Malta, O., and formerly of Oak Grove Community, Marietta, died July 14 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sandyville to the late Charles and Mae Maddox McCauley. She moved to Oak Grove at age 17 with her family and resided there until moving to the nursing home three years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the Jolly 60's, Oak Grove Missionary Society and Williamstown Church of Christ. Surviving are one daughter, Frances Mae Tidd of Dexter City; three sisters, Nina Hockenberry and Grace Van Wey, both of Newport, and Gladys Dennis of Beverly, O; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; and three step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel D. McVay; one sister; and one brother. Services will be today at 1 p.m. at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McVAY, Ollie C. Died April 5, 1985 Oracle - Apr. 11, 1985 Ollie C. McVay, 80, of Rt. 1. Marietta, O., died Friday in the Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born May 16, 1904, at Schultz in Pleasants County, to Minor A. and Rebecca Ingraham McVay. He had spent most of his life in Washington County and had been a lockman at Lock 17 with the U.S. Corps of Engineers until his retirement after 34 years of service. Following his retirement as a lockman, he had been engaged in farming. He was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church and was a 50-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 458. He was also a member of the Retired Federal Employees Association. Survivors include three sons, Richard E. of Findlay, O., Lewis G. of Reno, O., and Ronald L. of Marietta; three daughters, Betty Jean Taylor of Williamstown, Pauline Louise Brown of Sterling Va., and Rosalie Sue Shepard of Bloomington, Ind.; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Daniel of Oak Grove; and a sister, Audrey Gearhart of Akron, O.; He was preceded in death by his wife, Lina Lucille McCgain McVay; three brothers and one sister. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Art Jaggard and the Rev. Edwin McLeod officiating. Burial was in East Lawn, Memorial Park. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McVAY, Robert F. Died May 19, 1996 Sentinel May 21, 1996 Robert F. McVay, 93, of Red Hill Road, Parkersburg, died Sunday at his residence. He was an oil field worker and retired from Parkersburg Iron & Steel after 20 years of service as a steel fabricator. He was born In Pleasants County, a son of the late Charles and Agnes Atkinson McVay. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Pearl Parr McVay; two sons, Robert McVay and William McVay, both of Parkersburg; one brother, Rolandis McVay of Parkersburg; two grandsons, Steve Echard and Roger Echard, both of Parkersburg; two granddaughters, Patricia Elmy of Pennsylvania and Jackie Parr of California; four great-grandsons and one greatgranddaughter. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Madolyn Echard; one grandson, Robert McVay; six sisters; and five brothers. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Revs. Garland Lewis and Lee Hammond officiating. Burial will he in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McVEY, Frank R. Died Dec. 1, 1981 Oracle - Dec. 10, 1981 Frank Raymond McVey, 64, of Cemetery Road, New Matamoras, O., died last week in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 14, 1917, at New Matamoras to Samuel and Myrtle Hill McVey. He was a member of American Legion Post 378 at New Matamoras and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his father of New Matamoras; one brother, Eugene of New Matamoras; two sisters, Pauline McEwen of New Matamoras and Genevieve Gilbert of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the Hadley Funeral Home at New Matamoras with the Rev. Dennis Bewley officiating. Burial was in the Matamoras Cemetery with military services at graveside. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McVEY, Richard A. Died Feb. 20, 1995 Leader Feb. 25, 1995 Richard A. McVey, 69, of Fourth Street, New Matamoras, died Feb. 20 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in New Matamoras, a son of the late Thomas and Lillian Young McVey. He was a 1943 graduate of Matamoras High School and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from Peoples Bank after 40 years of service, having started as a bookkeeper in 1950 and worked his way up to senior vice president, director and board secretary. He was a member of American Legion Post 379 and VFW Post 6387. Surviving are one brother, Jackson M. McVey of New Matamoras. He was preceded in death by one brother, James McVey. Services were held Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with the Rev. James Schoonoer, the Rev. James Skedel and the Rev. James Knowlton officiating. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McVEY, Samuel Died Apr. 12, 1985 Oracle - Apr. 18, 1985 Samuel McVey, 98, of Cemetery Road, New Matamoras, O., died Friday evening at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O. He was born at Rinard's Mills, O., a son of James and Mary Ann McVey. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and was self-employed at McVey Oil & Gas. He was a 77-year member of Matamoras Lodge No. 374 F & AM. Survivors include two daughters, Pauline McEwen of New Matamoras and Genevieve Gilbert of St. Marys; one son, Eugene McVey of New Matamoras; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one great- greatgranddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Hill; one son, Frank McVey; two brothers; and five sisters. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, with the Rev. Eldon Humphreys officiating. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery. Masonic services were conducted Monday evening. ------------------------------------------------------------------ McVEY, The Rev. Amos B. Jr. Died Feb. 26, 1996 Leader - Mar. 2, 1996 The Rev. Amos B. McVey Jr. 12, of Rt. 1, Palestine, Pee Wee Community, Wirt County, died Monday afternoon, Feb. 26, at his residence as a result of an apparent heart attack. McVey was born Nov. 5, 1923, on Fulls Fork, Wirt County, a son of the late Amos B. and Lonie Anderson McVey. He attended Wirt County schools and was a graduate of Duke University. He was a former employee of the FMC Corp. and a construction worker and a member of the Teamsters Union. He was owner and operator of McVey Dairy Farm in Win County for many years and a US Army veteran of World War II. He was an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Conference in 1969 and served as pastor in the Parkersburg District of the Limestone Charge, Belmont Charge in Pleasants County, Fairview United Methodist Church, Washington, W.Va., and at the Huntington District at Buffalo Midway United Methodist Church in Putnam County. In 1987 he retired from the ministry after more 22 years of service and returned to the family farm in PeeWee, Wirt County, where he operated a beef farm. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Cemetery and the Wirt County Farm Bureau. He was a life long resident of Wirt county and a long time member of the Pisgah United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher. He is survived by his wife of ?? years, Jean Wells McVey; one son, Tony B. McVey of Elizabeth, two daughters, Diana White of Proctor, Arkansas and Dinah Porto? Of Vienna; two sisters, Kate Hyder and Verna Brown of Vienna; four granddaughters, one grandson, one step-great-granddaughter and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Park McVey and Roy L. McVey and three sisters, Ladena Brown, Dona Sprout and Be?a Miller. Funeral services were Thursday at Busch Funeral Home in Elizabeth with the Rev. Danny McVey, the Rev. Roy L. McVey, and the Rev. Bernard McVey officiating, Burial followed in Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Palestine, with military honors by the American Legion Post 55 of Elizabeth. In lieu of other memorials, the family requests that donations he made to the American Heart Association, c/o Busch Funeral Home, P.O. Box 41, Elisabeth, WV 26143. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEAD, Alice Died Mar. 8, 1984 Oracle - Mar. 15, 1984 Alice Elizabeth Neptune Gale Mead, 86, of Lowell, O., died last Thursday morning in Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O. She was born in Marietta, a daughter of the late Arkansas and Elizabeth Arthur Neptune. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, was a former librarian of Marietta High School and Norwood High School. She was a 1930 graduate of Marietta College and a member of Chi Omega Sorority, National Society of Arts & Letters, the A.A.U.W., the OES Lowell Chapter and DAR. She was past president of The Music Club and past member of the Betsey Mills Board. Surviving are one son, Larry R. Gale Jr. of Jefferson City, Mo.; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Meg) Gale Klein of Marietta; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Larry R. Gale, in 1923; her second husband, Carl F. Mead, in 1959; two brothers and one son. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home in Marietta, with the Rev. Thomas Sagendorf officiating. Interment was m Mound Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEAD, Margaret June Died, Mar. 15 1986 Oracle, Mar. 20, 1986 Mrs. Margaret June Mead, 82, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, Finch community, died Saturday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Corlin and Georgianna Cottrill Schofield. She was co-owner and operator of the former Blue Diamond Restaurant at Finch and was in the foster grandparent program at Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys. She was a member of and attended the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch and also attended the Pike Church of God at Pike. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia A. Smith of Newport, O.; one brother, Conard Schofield of the Finch community; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas W. Mead; five sisters and one brother. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch, with the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Finch. The McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEADOWS, James R. Sr. Died Oct. 10, 1988 Oracle - Oct. 13, 1988 James Russell Meadows Sr., 70, of 1713 Buckhannon Drive, Buckhannon, died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Buckhannon. Meadows was born in Gassaway, a son of the late Glen and Bessie Meadows. He was a machinist for Pesco Products Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving are three sons, James Russell Meadows Jr. of Ravenna, Ohio, James R. Meadows, address unknown, and Ernest William Meadows of Parkersburg; four daughters, Mary Day of Coolville, Cindy Campbell of Baltimore, Md., Helen Lucy Rigggleman of St. Marys, and Ellen Hovatter of Morgantown; 20 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; three sisters, Ida Perrine and Mary Gregory, both of Buckhannon, and Dora Belle Putman of Coolville. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at the White Funeral Home, Coolville, with the Rev. Robert W. Markley officiating and burial in the family cemetery on the Putman farm. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday after 2 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEADOWS, Thomas M. Died May 15, 1991 Sentinel - May 16, 1991 Thomas Marshall Meadows, 79, former supervisor at American Cyanamid, died Wednesday at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Fla. He was born at Marie, W.Va., a son of the late George and Minnie Taylor Meadows. He is survived by his wife, Willie Thompson Meadows; four daughters; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kurt Landerholm officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEANOR, George F. Died Nov. 2, 1995 Sentinel - Nov 29, 1995 George F. "Rod" Meanor, 74, of St. Marys, formerly of Bens Run died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Meanor was a member of Bens Run Church of Christ. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late George Walter and Rose Lee Brown Meanor. He is survived by one sister, Madeline Mennor Schultz, with whom he resided in St. Marys, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by one brother, Blaine Edward Meanor; and one sister, Mildred Margaret Meanor. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Evangelist Chuck Boston officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, and 9 a.m.- 1p.m. Thursday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEDLEY, ELVA H. Died Oct 1, 1992 Oracle - Oct. 1, 1992 Elva H. Medley, 93, of Newport, died Oct. 1 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born at Duffy, O., on Sept. 30, 1899, to Thomas Jefferson and Bertha Jewel Hoskins. She is survived by three daughters, Marlene Medley, with whom she made her home at Newport, Neoma van Camp of Laramie, Wyo., and Phyllis Harper of St. Marys; three sons, Gerald Medley of Eureka, Harold Medley of Newport and Claret Medley of Sacramento. Calif.; three brothers, Lester Hoskins and James Hoskins, both of Toledo and Thomas Hoskins of Parama City, Fla.; three sisters, Bess Tippens of Lorain, O., Margaret Forrester of Weirton and M--- Myers of Wheeling; eight grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren and four great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Medley, in 1955; two sisters, Laura Porter and Ella Mae Humphrey; and two brothers, Homer and Raymond Hoskins. Services were Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with pastor Ron Branch officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Park in New Martinsville. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEEKS, Carl L. Died 5 ___ ?? The Ohio river claimed its first victim here on last Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock when Earl Meeks, aged 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brady Meeks found a watery grave. It is not definitely known just how he became distressed which finally ended in his death. Homer and Laban McCollough and Ruby and Ella Campbell went up to the end of the Island to disport themselves in the water. About the same time, young Meeks appeared. They had all moved out onto the bar leading from the shore and soon found the current so strong that they were all swept off their feet. The young ladies could not swim, and were soon strangling and frantically crying for help. Laban was first to the rescue and with much difficulty and with the assistance of Homer the girls were finally brought to shore. Very soon after the rescue it was noted that Meeks was in distress, but the swift current pulled him down and the boys were unable to save him. His body was recovered about two hours later in water near 12 feet deep. His hands and arms were drawn indicating that he may have been seized with cramps. His body was taken home, and funeral services were held in the Baptist church an Tuesday after noon, Rev. Bush conducting the rites. He was laid at rest in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEEKS, Dolly E. Died Oct. 10, 1988 Oracle - Oct. 13, 1988 Dolly E. Meeks, 80, of 101 N. Second Ave., Paden City, died Monday in the Wetzel Count Hospital, New Martinsville. Mrs. Meeks was born in Trail Run, Ohio, a daughter of the lab Samuel and Lydia Parr Bradfield She was a member of Wesleyan Church. Surviving are three sons, George W. Meeks and Harry P. (Sonny) Meeks, both of Paden City, and Billy Meeks of Wurtzburg, West Germany; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Kay Virden of New Martinsville, Route 2, and Mrs. Jane Martin of Paden City; a brother, Bill Bradfield in Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Ruby Boston of Sistersville, Mrs. Katherine Graves of Braddock, Pa., Mrs. Belle Light of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Virginia Cline of New Matamoras, Ohio, and Mrs. Frances Witten of Beverly, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert C. Meeks, in 1986. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home, Paden City, with the Rev. Norman Butler, assisted by the Rev. Tom Tennant. Burial will be in Paden Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home Wednesday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEEKS, Edward H. Died Nov 16, 1971 Oracle Nov. 25, 1971 Funeral services for Edward H. Meeks, 50, of 202 Riverside Drive, St. Marys, who died Tuesday morning, Nov. 16, at St. Joseph's Hospital were held Friday at the Nazarene Church in St. Marys, with the Rev. Ralph Dennis officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. He was born at Shultz, Pleasants County, son of the late Walter H.. and Elizabeth Hill Meeks. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of Pleasants County American Legion Post No. 79. He is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Shaw Meeks; six daughters, Mrs. Carol Jean Guinn and Mrs. Dottie Mae Grimes, of Parkersburg, Mrs. Kathy Parsons of Ravenswood, Linda Sue Meeks, Pamela Kay Meeks and Penny Sue Meeks, all of St. Marys; seven sons, Gary Lee Meeks, Edwin A. Meeks, Edward H. Meeks, Jr., Walter S. Meeks, Teddy T. Downing and Carl E. Downing, all of St. Marys, and Ronald Meeks of Lexington, N. C., one sister, Mrs. Charles Gorrell of St. Marys; three brothers, Lee L. Meeks of St. Marys, Lawrence H. Meeks of Newport, O., and Robert M. Meeks of Globe, Ariz., and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline L. Meeks, one brother, one sister and one daughter. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEEKS, Frank E. Died Sep. 2, 1989 Oracle - Sep. 7, 1989 Frank E. Meeks 45, of Newport died Saturday morning at his residence alter a brief illness. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Mildred Jane Phillips Meeks of Route 1, Newport, and the late Lawrence H. Meeks. He member of the Church of Christ and was employed with American Cyanamid in Marietta. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Carob Seese Meeks; one daughter, Missy Meeks of Newport; maternal grandmother, Edna Phillips of Newport, and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark A. Meeks. Services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist Frank Love officiating. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEEKS, Henry E. Died Nov 16, 1971 Oracle Nov. 25, 1971 Funeral services for Henry Edward Meeks, 70, of New Matamoras, O., who died at the Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville, O., Friday morning were held Sunday at the Lee Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, with evangelist Jess Nutter officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. He was born at Schultz, Feb. 12, 1901, son of the late Brady and Ella Hackathorn Meeks. He was a member of the Matamoras Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Mildred King Meeks; one stepson, Charles Hodge Shockey of New Matamoras, two granddaughters; one brother, Pearl Meeks of Waverly; and one sister, Mrs. Hobert Flowers of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl, William, Brady Jr. and Earl Meeks; and one sister, Bertha. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEEKS, Lawrence H. Died Jan. 26, 1989 Leader - Jan. 28, 1989 Lawrence H. Meeks, 72, of, Newport, died Thursday in the Lewis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Hill Meeks. He was a retired employee of the Colin Anderson Center and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Phillips Meeks; one son, Frank Meeks of Newport; one brother, Lee Meeks of St. Marys; and one grandaughter, Missy Meeks of Newport. He was preceded in death by one grandson, three brothers and two sisters. Services will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Evangelist Frank Love officiating. Burial will be in the Newport Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEEKS, Mrs. Freda Died Nov. 8, 1975 Oracle Nov. 13, 1475 Mrs. Freda Meeks, 70, Waverly, died Saturday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was a native of Washington County and a daughter of the late Douglass and Clarabelle McCurdy. Four sons and one daughter survive: Howard W. and Raymond, both of Waverly; Robert, Collingswood, N. J.; Donald, Parkersburg; and Dorothy of Waverly. There are 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a brother, Walter, Marietta, 0.; and two sisters, Frances McCullick, Williamstown, and Jenny Rode, Arizona. Services were held Wednesday in Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEEKS, Robert M. Sr. Died Dec. 28, 1983 Oracle - Jan. 5, 1984 Robert M. Meeks Sr., 72, of Globe. Ariz., died of a heart attack at his residence last Wednesday evening. He was born at Schultz and was the son of the late Walter H. and Elizabeth Hill Meeks. Before his retirement he was a foreman in the copper mines in Globe. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Shultz Meeks; one son, Robert Jr.; two grandchildren of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two brothers, Lee Meeks of St. Marys and Lawrence Meeks of Newport, O. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Edward Meeks, and two sisters, Beatrice Betts and Mildred Gorrell, who died Nov. 11, 1983. Services and burial were held Saturday, Dec. 31, in Globe, Ariz. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEES, William E. Died Sep. 23, 1986 ? paper. Sep. 27, 1986 William E. Mees, 65, of Bens Run, longtime business agent for the IBEW in Parkersburg, died in Grant Medical Center at Columbus, O., Tuesday, Sept. 23, after a long illness. He was born in Mason City, a son of the late Arthur J. and Jennie Ginther Mees. He was a member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church and a Navy veteran of World War II. From 1965 till 1986 he was business agent for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local No. 968 in Parkersburg. retiring April 1, 1986. He previously had served on the IBEW executive board for many years. He was a member of the 12-member National Council of Industrial Relations in Washington, D.C., from 1968 till 1976. He was a member of the Lancaster, O., Masonic Lodge No. 57 and Royal Arch Masons Chapter No. 11 and a member of the Parkersburg Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Messbarger Mees; five daughters, Martha Sams and Kay Stewart of Bens Run, Sue Ellen Guinn of Parkersburg and Connie Smith and Billie Battin of Williamstown; three sisters, Louise Hiles of Lancaster, O., Annalee Wilkinson of Bremen, O., and Mide Burnett of Washington Court House, O.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery North. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEIER, Emma A. Died Dec. 11, 1996 Sentinel - Jan 14, 1997 Emma A. Meier, 86, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Ritchie County, died Dec. 11, 1996, at her residence. Mrs. Meier was a graduate of Cairo High School, class of 1929. She was a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church, Order of the Eastern Star No, 465 in Dayton. Ohio, and an auxiliary member of Gideons International. She was born in Glendale Community, Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Robert and Eva Douglas Templeton. She is survived by her husband, Fred Meier; one daughter, Barbara M. Baranowski of Richmond; one brother, A. Robert Templeton of Elkins; two granddaughters, Lori A. Boggs and Emily K, Baranowski, both of Richmond; and one sister-in-law Ethel Templeton, of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by four sisters, one brother and two infant brothers. Funeral services were held at Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, Richmond. Burial was in Fairfax Memorial Park. Memorials can be made to Gideons International or Grove Avenue Baptist Church. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEIXNER, Edward Died Jan 29, 1998 Oracle - Feb. 11, 1998 J. Edward Meixner, 93, of Greenville, S. C., died Jan. 29 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center. He was born June 10, 1899, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late John Nicholas and Louisa Laber Meixner. He retired from Laundry Owners Mutual Insurance Co. with 42 years of service. He was a member of Northeast Church of Christ in Greenville and had served as an elder for 30 years at the Fifth and Beechwood congregation in Pittsburgh. He was a charter board member of Northeast Christian College in Philadelphia. He also served In the U. S. Marine Corps in World War I. Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Madge Clovis Meixner, daughter of the late William Edward and Mary Varner Clovis of St. Marys; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Ken Durham of Greenville; a son and daughter-in- law, Clovis E. and Jo W. Meixner of Rochester, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were Feb. 2 in the chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Greenville. Interment was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Southeastern Children's Home, 155 C Children's Way, Duncan, SC 29334. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MENDENHALL, George W. Died Feb. 29, 1976 Oracle Mar. 4, 1976 George W. Mendenhall, 58, Newport Rt. 1, died Sunday in Marietta Memorial Hospital following an illness. He was born May 5, 1917, at Newport, a son of the late John William and Bertha Goddard Mendenhall, and had lived in Newport Twp. all his life. He was a member of Newport Baptist Church. On Aug. 27, 1941, he married Marie Tice, who survives with two sons and five daughters: Clifford, Newport; Mark, Opal and Wilma Mendenhall, all of the home; Mrs. John (Patty) Hegedus, Mrs. Donald (Connie) Dyar and Mrs. Gerald (Shirley) Thomas, all of Marietta; three grandchildren; one brother, Herman Mendenhall, Newport; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Holpp and Mrs. Goldie Greathouse, both of Newport. Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services were held Wednesday in Newport Baptist Church, with burial in Newport Cemetery. The McClure-Schafer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MENDENHALL, Grace E. Died Jan. 2, 198 Oracle - Jan. 12, 1984 Grace E. Mendenhall, 77, of Route 1, Newport, died Jan. 2, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bevan. O., to the late Hugh and Bertha Cline Henry. She was a 50-year member of Newport Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Winona Lane of Newport: five grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Mendenhall, and by one brother. Services were held Thursday at Newport Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery. Funeral services were arranged by Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Ma Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MENDENHALL, Herman Died Oct. 2, 1983 Oracle - Oct. 6, 1983 Herman L. Mendenhall, 81, of Rt. 1, Newport, O., died Sunday morning at his residence. He was born in Washington County, Ohio, the son of the late John William and Bertha Goddard. He was retired from the American Cyanamid Corp. and was a member of the Newport Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Grace Henry Mendenhall; one daughter, Winona Lane of Newport; two sisters, Myrtle Holpp and Goldie Greathouse, both of Newport; five grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Newport Baptist Church, with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MENDENHALL, Robert Calvin Died Dec. 19, 1996 Leader - Dec. 21, 1996 Robert Calvin Mendenhall, 70, of Newport died Dec. 19 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born July 31, 1926, at Milltown near Newport to Howard and Nettie Burkhart Mendenhall. He was Protestant by faith. He had served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 64 in Marietta He had been a truck driver. He is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Edgar of Archers Ford and Thelma Skinner and her husband, Harold, of Marietta; one brother, Dick Mendenhall and his wife, Corrine, of Reno; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ronald; and one sister, Mary Wiley. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta with Eugene Parker officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery with full military rites. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MENEAR, Constance E Died Feb. 9, 1998 Oracle - Feb. 11, 1998 Constance E. Menear, 71, of Belmont, died Feb. 9 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born March 4, 1926, in Kingwood to the late Earl Andrew and Virginia Pearl Bridge Stalnaker. She was a former telephone operator in Fairmont, previously operated AAA Mobile Home Sales in Belmont with her husband, Wayne, and attended Belmont United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Wayne E. Menear; one son, Larry Charles of Parkersburg; one sister, Georgetta Domico and her husband, Richard, of St. Albans; one brother, Frank Stalnaker and his wife, June, of Kingwood; seven nieces; three nephews; several greatnieces and nephews; and several great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her step-father, George Butler; three brothers; and two sisters. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Waldeck Funeral Home in Masontown, W. Va., with the Rev. David D. Spence officiating. Burial will be in Masontown Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MENEAR, Dent Elwood Died Aug. 4, 1998 Oracle - Aug. 12, 1998 Dent Elwood Menear, 69, of 18th Street, Vienna, died Aug. 4 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marietta. He was born in Bretz, W. Va., and retired from Sterling Faucet Co, in Morgantown in 1991. He was a member of 36th Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lama Belle Molisee Menear one son, Dennis Franklin Menear and his wife, Janna, of Vienna: three grandchildren, Abigail, Elizabeth and Jennifer Menear, all of Vienna; one brother, Wane F. Menear of Belmont: and two sisters, Thelma Murray; and Louise Overfield, both of Reedsville, O. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Dennis Goff and Beulah Irene Born Menear; one brother, Charles F. Menear; and two sisters, Hazel Brown and Loom Brewer. Services were Friday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in Vienna with Tom Butterfield, Mark Mason and Brian Hennigar officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MERCER, Boyd Died Feb. 17, 1997 Oracle - Feb. 26, 1997 Boyd Mercer, 84, of Glenshaw, Pa., died Feb. 17. He was born at French Creek in Pleasants County, son of the late J. C. and Mary Jane Copenhaver Mercer. He was retired from Consolidated Gas Co. and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife Annette Bach Mercer, one brother Victor Mercer of St. Marys; three sisters, Opal Mercer and Dollie Mercer of St. Marys and Elex Underwood of Ashland, O.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Newt, Calvin, Harl and Joe, and four sisters, Catherine Hart, Cora Higgins, Goldie Mercer and Nellie Mercer. Funeral services were held at Bock Funeral Home in Glenshaw, Pa. Clergyman William James Maloney officiated. Interment was in Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park, Pa. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MERCER, Calvin Died Mar. 8, 1985 Oracle - Mar. 14, 1985 Calvin Mercer, 79, of Rt. 2, St Marys, died Friday morning in the Pine View Nursing Home it Harrisville. He was born in Pleasants County a son of the late John and Mary Jane Copenhaver Mercer. He was a retired employee of Quaker State Oil and Refining, attended the French Creek Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by four sisters, Opal Mercer and Nellie Mercer, both of Rt. 2, St. Marys, Dollie Mercer of St. Marys and Elexandria Underwood of Steubenville, O.; two brothers, Victor Mercer of St. Marys and Boyd Mercer of Glenshaw, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Lawrence McCloy officiating. Burial was in the Wiley Cemetery on French Creek. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MERCER, Glenn E. Died May 12, 1993 Sentinel - May 12, 1993 Glenn E. Mercer, 77, of St. Marys, died today at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mercer was a graduate of Salem College and taught at St. Marys High School before serving as 1st Lieutenant in the Army during World War II. He worked at the Pleasants County Bank and retired in 1983 as Industrial Relations Manager with American Cyanamid Co. following 35 years of service. He was a former president of Pleasant County Board. of Education, former St. Marys City Councilman, past president of the St. Marys Kiwanis Club and founding member of the Pleasants County Educational Trust Fund. He was a member and elder of St. Marys Presbyterian Church. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late William J. and Goldie Cunningham Mercer. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Waugh Mercer; two daughters, Barbara Judy of Bridgeport, and Frances Holdren of Naperville, Ill.; one son William G. Mercer of Vienna; a sister, Leona Lemley of Harrisville; five grandchildren and four nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Bradley Holdren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Tom O'Conner officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Pleasants County Educational Trust Fund, in care of the Superintendent of Pleasants County Schools, St. Marys, W.Va. 26170. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MERCER, Madge V. Died June 18, 1989 Sentinel - June 20, 1989 Madge V. Mercer, 81, of Marietta, formerly of Ellenboro and Pike communities in Ritchie County, died Sunday at Marrietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late James and Cora Sayers Kelly. She is survived by three sons, Bill Mercer of Marietta, Robert Mercer of Fredericktown, Ohio, and Harry Mercer of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Labon Mercer, and one brother. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial will be in Nine Mile Cemetery, Nine Mile community, in Pleasants County. Friends may call today after 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MERCER, Nellie R. Died Aug. 15, 1987 Oracle - Aug. 1987 Nellie R. Mercer, 73, of 504 Sixth St., died Saturday at Care Haven in Belmont. Miss Mercer was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late John C. and Mary Jane Copenhaver Mercer. She was a member of the French Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Victor Mercer, St. Marys, and Boyd Mercer, Glenshaw, Pa.; three sisters, Opal and Dolly Mercer, both of St. Marys, and Elexandria Underwood, Steubenville; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence McCloy officiating. Burial was in the Wiley Cemetery at French Creek. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MERCER, Ralph E. Died Mar. 15, 1996 Oracle - Mar. 20, 1996 Ralph E. Mercer, 79, of St. Marys, died March 15 at the Hudson Elms Nursing Home, Hudson, O. He was born April 18, 1916, in Pleasants County, a son of the late Andrew Jackson and Ascenith Copenhaver Mercer. He was retired from Chrysler Corp. after 30 years. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph A. and Sandra Mercer of Hudson; two grandchildren, Amanda Mercer and Andrew Mercer both of Hudson. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Geraldine Fulmer, Geneva Cox, Lucy Scadden and Epsie Fox; and three brothers, Labon Mercer, Abe Mercer and Russell Mercer. Services were Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial was in the Nine Mile Cemetery in Pleasants County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MERCER, Robert Died Feb. 8, 1977 Oracle - Feb. 11 1477 Word has been received here of the death of Robert Mercer of Cloria Park, Texas, formerly of St. Marys. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mercer of St. Marys, he was the brother of Delia and Rose Boley, also deceased. Mr. Mercer died Feb. 8 at the age of 76. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MERCER, Russell E. Died Feb. 26, 1994 Sentinel - Feb. 28, 1994 Russell E. Mercer, 82, of St. Marys died Saturday at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Mercer was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and worked in the oil fields. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Andrew Jackson and Asenath Copenhaver Mercer. He is survived by one brother, Ralph Mercer of St Marys; one sister, Connie Pemberton of Marietta; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Geraldine Fulmer, Genevra Cox, Lucy Scadden and Epsie Fox; and two brothers, Labon Mercer and Abe Mercer. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St Marys, with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial will be in Nine Mile Cemetery, Pleasants County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MERCKLE, C. E. "Eddy" Died Mar. 9, 1985 Oracle - Mar. 14, 1985 Charles Edward "Eddy" Merckle, 66, of Rt. 1, New Matamoras, O., died Saturday at his home. He was born at Sardis, O., a son of Mayme Reagan Merckle Dreyer of New Matamoras and the late Harry Merckle. He was a member of Center Valley Baptist Church and had been a tow boat pilot with the Atlas Towing Co. of Parkersburg for 39 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Deloris Merckle; two sons, Gregory Merckle and Charles R. Merckle, both of New Matamoras; four stepsisters, Alberta Lohr and Mary Creighton, both of New Matamoras, Irene Heldman of Belpre, O., and Hazel Courtney of Millersburg, O.; two stepbrothers, Gale Dreyer of Dayton, O., and James Dreyer of Cincinnati, O.; seven grandchildren and one great- granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Clifford Dreyer; two brothers and one sister. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, and burial was in the New Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MERCKLE, Tyson G. Died Mar. 6, 1986 Oracle - Mar. 13, 1986 Tyson "Ty" Gregory Merckle, 8, of Matamoras, O., died Thursday in Children's Hospital, Columbus, O., from injuries sustained when hit by a car. He was born in Marietta, a son of Gregory D. and Connie P. Earley Merckle. He attended Sunday school at Fly Church of Christ. He was a student at Matamoras Elementary School and was a member of the Matamoras T-ball team. Survivors include one sister, Brandi Merckle; two half-sisters, Tracy and Kristian; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Earley of Matamoras; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Earley of Matamoras; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Charles E. Merckle of Matamoras; and paternal great-grandmothers, Mamie Dreyer and Pearl Clift, both of Matamoras. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Hadley. Funeral Home in Matamoras, with Tim Fleming officiating. Burial was in the Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEREDITH, John Andy Died Jul 3, 1984 Oracle - July 12, 1984 John Andy Meredith, 89, of Arkon, O., died Tuesday evening at the Akron General Medical Center. He was born in Wetzel County to the late Absolum and Emma Whaley Meredith. He retired from the Duty Ice Co., Akron. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Bernice Bennington of East Canton, O.; two sisters, Mrs Tony McFadden of St. Marys and Mrs. Rose Elle Mossor of Pennsboro; two grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mollie Kysor Meredith. Services were conducted Thursday in the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with evangelist Douglas Petty officiating. Interment was in the Mole Hill Cemetery at Mountain. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEREDITH, Mary L. Died Jun. 21, 1989 Oracle - Jun. 29, 1989 Mary L. Meredith, 75, of Pomeroy, O., and formerly of Washington, W. Va., died Wednesday, June 21, at Veterans Hospital in Pomeroy. She was born in Leroy, W. Va., to the late Ira Jackson Wilson and Grace Saunders Wilson. She was an artist and a Licensed Practical Nurse who had worked at St. Joseph's and Camden-Clark Memorial hospitals as well as the Colin Anderson Center and Weston State Hospital. Surviving are one son, Ron of Waverly; two daughters, Martha Studer of Evans, O., and Judi Anderson of St. Augustine, Fla.; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Richard C. Meredith. There were no services. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens at Larkmead, W. Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEREDITH, Thomas B. Died Dec. 30, 1976 Oracle - Jan. 6 1977 Thomas Benton Meredith, 78, of Pennsboro, died at his residence Thursday morning. He was born in Doddridge County, son of the late Absalom and Emma Whaley Meredith. He was a member of .the Pennsboro Church of Christ and was a retired glass worker. He is survived by his widow, Ollie McIntire Meredith; three sisters, Mrs. Susie Collins and Mrs. Ella Mossor of Pennsboro and Mrs. Tonie McFadden of St. Marys; two brothers, William of Clarksburg and John of Akron, O.; and two nieces, Mrs. Jennifer Nichols and Mrs. Karen Bunner of Pennsboro. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the McCullough Funeral Home, with Evang. John L. Tenney officiating. Burial was in the Pennsboro Masonic Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METHENEY, Harry D. Died May 1, 1984 Leader - May 5, 1984 Harry D. Metheny, 58, of New Matamoras, died Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Icy Jarvis Metheney and the late Orville Metheney. He was a laborer and a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Wright Metheney; two sons, Harry R. and Donald E., both of New Matamoras; three daughters, Mrs. George (Judy) Hendricks and Mrs. Augustine (Karen) Brunoni, both of New Matamoras and Mrs. Timothy (Gloria) Ritchie of Marietta; two brothers, Charles Metheney and Robert Metheney, both of New Matamoras; two sisters, Margie Cunningham and Betty Hundley, both of Columbus; 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson; and several brothers and sisters. Services were held Friday at the New Matamoras Chapel of Hadley Funeral Home. Burial was in the East Lawn Memorial Park. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METHENEY, Robert In Memory of Robert Metheney Born May 20, 1959 Died Oct 8, 1982 Services - Ruttencutter Funeral Home Monday Oct. 11, 1982 1:00 PM Officiating - Rev. Amos McVey Interment Willow Island Cemetery ------------------------------------------------------------------ METHENEY, Robert L. Died Dec. 28, 1989 Leader - Dec. 30, 1989 Robert Lee Metheney, 69, Rt. 3, New Matamoras, died Thursday morning, Dec. 28, at his residence. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late Orville S. and Icy Jarvis Metheney. He is survived by one daughter, Barbara L. Holland of New Matamoras; one son, Robert L. Metheney, of New Matamoras; four grandchildren; two sisters, Margie Cunningham and Betty Hundley, both of Columbus; and one brother, Charles Metheney, of Alabama. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with the Rev. Joe Hise officiating. Burial will be in the Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METHENEY, Robert L. Died Dec. 28, 1989 Leader - Dec. 30, 1989 Robert Lee Metheney, 69, Rt. 3, New Matamoras, died Thursday morning, Dec. 28, at his residence. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late Orville S. and Icy Jarvis Metheney. He is survived by one daughter Barbara L. Holland of New Matamoras; one son, Robert L Metheney, of New Matamoras; four grandchildren; two sisters, Margie Cunningham and Betty Hundley, both of Columbus; and one brother Charles Metheney, of Alabama. Funeral services will be held at p.m. today at the Hadley Funeral Horne, New Matamoras, with the Rev. Joe Hise officiating. Burial will be in the Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METTS, Raymond Died Oct. 17, 1984 Leader - Oct. 25, 1984 Raymond Metts, 61, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, following an extended illness. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of Harold and Edna Eddy Metts of New Matamoras, O. He was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church, the Pioneer Antique Car Club, the Belpre VFW, and was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was self-employed in the contract trucking industry. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Alice Lowther Metts; one son, Charles R. Metts of Parkersburg; one daughter, Jeanne Root of Cutler, O.; one brother, Ralph Metts of Chester; five sisters, Freda Hupp of East Liverpool, O., Zella Moore of New Matamoras, Luella Graham of St. Marys, Adaline Smith of Parkersburg and Rosalie Fairbee of Duffy, O.; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with the Rev. James Murphy officiating. Interment was in Sunset Memory Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METTS, Christian H. Died May 10, 1988 Oracle - May 15, 1988 Christian Harold Metts, 88, of Star Route, New Matamoras died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Zella Moore. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Absolom and Mary Hennings Metts. He was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. He is also survived by his wife, Edna Eddy Metts; five daughters including, Freda Pinney of East Liverpool, Ohio, Luella Graham of St. Marys, Adeline Smith of Parkersburg and Rosalee Ferrebee of Bens Run; one son, Ralph Metts of Chester; 23 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren; two great- greatgrandchildren; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond and Harold Metts Jr.; two brothers and two sisters. Services were held Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Phillip Zayer officiating. Burial was in the Nine Mile Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METTS, Edna Died Sep, 23 1995 Oracle - Sep. 27, 1995 Edna Metts, 95, of Woodsfield, O, formerly of New Matamoras died Sept. 23, 1995, at Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Rodom T. and Mary A. Britton Eddy. She attended Washington Hall Christian Church. Surviving are five daughters, Freda Pinney of East Liverpool, O., Luella Graham of St. Marys, Zella Moore of New Matamoras, Adeline Sinith of Parkersburg and Rosalie Ferrebee of Bens Run; one son, Ralph Metts of Chester; 23 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 17 great- greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, C. Harold Metts, in 1998; two sons Raymond Metts and C. Harold Metts Jr.; one grandson; four sisters; and three brothers. Services were held Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil Zaayer officiating, Burial was in Nine Mile Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METTS, Mary L. Died Feb. 25, 1994 News - Feb. 27, 1994 Mary L. Metts, 92, of Route 5, Marietta, died Feb. 25, 1994 at Heartland of Marietta. She was born at Broad Run, near SL Marys, a daughter of the late Harry and Florence Seevers Evans. She had spent most of her life in the Marietta area. She was a member of Second Congregational Church, the Ladies Aid, Little Muskingum Grange and the O'Neill Center. She spent many hours quilting at the church and the O'Neill Center and for many years she had been a pianist and organist at the church. Surviving are one son, Earl L. Metts of Marietta; two grandchildren, Larry A. Metts of Indianapolis and Lori E. O'Conner of Marietta; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Metts, in 1980 and one grandson, Laiten Metts, in 1961. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday, McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, the Rev. Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial Valley Cemetery. Visitation from Sunday evening until 1 p.m. Tuesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METZ, Beatrice G. Died Sep. 28, 1988 Sentinel - Sep. 29, 1988 Beatrice Geraldine Metz, 74, of Route 1, Davisville, died Wednesday morning in Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of Elma McHenry Jones Maze of Parkersburg and the late Walter Jones. She was a member of the Sunrise Church of Christ. She is also survived by her husband, William A. Metz of Davisville; three sons, Richard E. Metz of Parkersburg, and William L. Metz and Edward W. Metz, both of Waverly; two daughters, Lulu Belle James of St. Marys an Ruth A. Curfman of Parkersburg; one sister, Earlene McCain of Santa Barbara, Calif., 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Franklin Funeral Chapel with Cecil O. Dotson officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METZ, Beatrice G. Died Sep. 28, 1988 Oracle - Sep. 29, 1988 Beatrice Geraldine Metz, 74, of Route 1, Davisville, died Wednesday morning in the Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of Elma McHenry Jones Maze of Parkersburg and the late Walter Jones. She was a member of the Sunrise Church of Christ. She is also survived by her husband, William A. Metz; three sons, Richard E. Metz of Parkersburg, William L. Metz and Edward W. Metz, both of Waverly; two daughters, Mrs. Charles A. (Lulu Belle) Janes of St. Marys, and Ruth A. Curfman of Parkersburg; one sister, Earlene McCain of Santa Barbara, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Franklin Funeral Chapel with Cecil O. Dotson officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METZ, Bert D. Died Dec. 15, 1999 Leader - Dec. 18, 1999 Bert D. Metz, 75, of Rt. 1, Friendly, died Dec. 15 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital it Parkersburg. He was born in Sutton, W. Va., May 4, 1924, to the late William F. and Locie Cottrell Metz. He was retired from the Department of Highways, an Army veteran of World War II, a member of the United Brethren Church and an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Smith Metz; one son, William Metz of Friendly; three daughters, Nancy Goodfellow of Pursley, Myra Butcher of Friendly and Mary Hamilton of Girard, Pa.; one brother, Russell Metz of Barberton, O.; three sisters, Elva Filkins of Ironton, O., Etta Collins of Norton, O:, and Thelma Yarger of Akron, O.; four grandchildren, Angie Dalrymple, Everett Hamilton, Matt Goodfellow and Chris Metz; and one great- grandson, Kyle Metz. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Ruth Metz, and one sister, Opal Bartley. Services will be Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with the Revs. William Williamson and Clyde Brammer Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Beech Run Cemetery at Arvilla with military graveside services by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 6327 of Sistersville and American Legion Post 80 of Paden City. ------------------------------------------------------------------ METZ, William 'Bill' Died Apr. 19, 1992 Oracle - Apr. 22, 1992 William A. "Bill" Metz, 83, of the Love and Care Personal Home, formerly of Route 1, Waverly, died April 19 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Presley and Hattie Boston Metz. He had retired from Parkersburg Steel after 30 years of service and was a member of the Sunrise Church of Christ. He is survived by three sons, William Metz, Edward Wayne Metz and Richard Eugene Metz, all of Waverly, two daughters, Lulubelle Janes of St. Marys, and Ruth Ann Curfman of Parkersburg; one brother, Woodrow L. Metz of Parkersburg; one sister, Clara VanFossen of Parkersburg; 14 grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, B. Geraldine Jones Metz, in 1988; eight brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Franklin Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial followed in Sunset Memory Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEYER Clyde S. Died June 17, 1985 Oracle - June 27, 1985 Clyde S. Meyer, 76, of Rt. 1, Clarington, O., died Monday, June 17, in Fallston, Md. He was born in Middlebourne, a son of the late Albert and Nora Moore Meyer. He was a retired farmer and was a Protestant by faith. He is survived by four brothers; Albert Meyer of Fallston, Carl Meyer of Staunton, Va., Bradv Meyer of East Liverpool, O., and Harry Meyer of Clarington: three sisters, Lula Thomas of Bens Run, Mabel Cook of Charleston and Clara Boston of Clarington. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the wells Funeral Home in New Martinsville, with Evang. Jerry Yoast officiating. Burial was in Northview Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MEYERS, Donald H. Died May 18, 1993 Leader - June 5, 1993 Graveside services for Donald H. Meyers of Hobbs, N.M., were held May 21 at the Lovington Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Myers, 86, died at Lea Regional Hospital from heart complications and pneumonia. He was born Feb. 10, 1907, in St. Marys. He married Myrtle E. McKibben Bondurant on Dec. 24, 1964. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a veteran of World War II. He moved to Hobs in 1980 after retiring from TRW in Cleveland. Survivors include his wife of La Siesta Care Center; one step-son, Edwin Bonduarant of Kansas City, Mo.; a step-daughter Amy Bondurant of Denver, Colo.; and several other relatives. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MICHAEL, Harry A. Died Apr. 21, 1991 Sentinel - Apr. 23, 1991 Harry Archer Michael, 81, of 512 Riverside Drive, St. Marys, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Michael was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, American Legion Pleasants Post No. 79, a charter member of St. Marys Volunteer Fire Department and a veteran of World War II. He operated Michael Cleaners in St. Marys for over 30 years. He was born in Adonis, W.Va., a son of the late Ira Elmer and Mary Tallman Michael. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ash Michael; a brother, Virgil L. Michael of Parkersburg; three sisters, Mildred Irene Knowlton of Eureka, Wilma Estelene Fiest of Sistersville and Marjorie Helen Racer of Paden City. He was preceded in death by a sister. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Marys United Methodist Church with the Rev. barrel Gooden officiating. Burial will be in Friendly Cemetery, Friendly, W.Va. Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today and one hour prior to the services at the church. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MICHAEL, Lucy I. Died Oct. 31, 1987 Oracle - Nov. 5, 1987 5 Lucy I. Michael, 81, Route 1, Friendly, died Saturday evening at the Sistersville General Hospital. She was born in Tyler County, daughter of the late John and Viola James Merritt. She was a Protestant. She is survived by one son, Everett Michael, Friendly; two grandsons, O'Neil Michael, Sistersville and Douglass Michael, Friendly; three granddaughters, JoAnn Hanning, Weirton, Kathy Harris, Friendly, and Betty Pierce, Sistersville; two nieces, Irene Knowlton, Eureka, and Virginia Kirkbride, St. Marys; one nephew, Harry Michael, St. Marys; and ten great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James I. Michael, in 1959. Services were held Tuesday at Eckels Funeral Home in Sistersville with Layman William Williamson officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MICHAEL, Mary Ash Died Jan 24, 1996 Leader - Jan 27, 1996 Mary Ash Michael of St. Marys, 90, died Jan. 24 at CareHaven of Pleasants at Belmont. She was born, Aug. 17, 1905, in Friendly, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Kate Pailing Ash. She was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, a former school teacher and with her husband, owned and operated tire former Michael's Cleaners in St. Marys for many years. She is survived by four nephews, Howard Arnett of Winter Park, Fla., Warren Arnett of Maitland, Fla., William Ash of Dothan, Ala., and Carrel Leon Ash of Charleston, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Michael in 1991, two sisters; Ruth Brown and Dessie Amick, two brothers; Ray and Cecil Ash. Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. in St. Marys United Methodist Church Chapel with Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial will be in the Friendly Cemetery, Tyler County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MICHAELS, Alden O'Neal Died Apr. 14, 1994 Sentinel - Apr. 15, 1994 Alden O'Neal Michaels Sr., 77, of Route 2, Sistersville, died Thursday at Sistersville General Hospital. Michaels was a member of the Long Reach United Methodist Church, and was a retired construction pipefitter. He was a member of the Phoenix Lodge #73 AF&AM of Sistersville, Nemesis Temple, Parkersburg, Tyler County Shrine Club, BPOE #333, Sistersville, The Friendly Lions Club, Local #565 of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Parkersburg, and Local #565 FCU of Parkersburg. He was a former member of the Tyler County Fair Board. He was born in Friendly, a son of the late William L. and Tena Moore Michaels. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ladie Michaels; two sons, Alden O'Neal Michaels Jr. and Michael A. Michaels, both of Sistersville; one daughter, Karen Michaels Templeton, of El Paso, Texas; one sister, Virginia Kirkbride of St. Marys; and five grandsons. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Eckels-Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville, with the Rev. Floyd Richmond officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville with masonic graveside services. There will be an Elks Memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MICHAELS, Alden Sr. Died Apr. 17, 1994 Oracle - Apr. 20, 1994 Alden O'Neal Michaels Sr., 77, of Route 2, Sistersville, died April 17, at Sistersville General Hospital. He was born in Friendly, a son of the late William L. and Tena Moore Michael. He was a retired construction pipefitter. He was a member of the Long Reach United Methodist Church, Phoenix Lodge 73 AF&AM of Sistersville, Nemesis Temple of Parkersburg, Tyler County Shrine Club, BPOE 333 of Sistersville; the Friendly Lions Club, Local 565 of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union in Parkersburg and was a former member of the Tyler County Fair Board. Surviving are his wife, Martha Ladie Michaels; two sons, Alden O'Neal Michaels Jr. and Michael A. Michaels, both of Sistersville; one daughter, Karen Michaels Templeton of El Paso, Texas; one sister, Virginia Kirkbride of St. Marys; and five grandsons. Services were held Sunday at Eckeles-Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville, with the Rev. Floyd Richmond officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville, with masonic graveside services. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIDCAP, Mrs. Ethel I. Died Feb 24, 1983 Oracle - Mar. 3, 1983 Mrs. Ethel Irene Midcap, 72, of Friendly, died Thursday in Sistersville General Hospital. Born in Washington County, Pa., a daughter of the late Charles and Cynthia Miller Boyd, she was a member of West Liberty Christian Church and a retired employee of the Ohio County school system. Survivors include her husband, Santford Midcap; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Jones and Mrs. Burton Flesher, both of Friendly; three sons, Lawrence Midcap of Ocala, Fla., Donald Midcap of Cassville, and Harley Midcap of Connellsville Pa.; a brother, James Boyd of Wellsburg, three sisters, Mrs. Mae Lewis of Wellsburg, Mrs. Ruth Amos of West Alexander, Pa., and Mrs. Helen Miller of West Liberty; 16 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Friends were received Saturday at Eckels Funeral Home, Sistersville, where services were Monday. The Rev. Beverly Hughes officiated. Burial was in West Alexander, Pa., Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIDDAUGH, Lorene T. Died Sep. 28, 1992 Oracle - Sep. 30, 1992 Lorene T. Middaugh, 91, of St. Marys, died Sept. 28 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County, the daughter of the late Walter J. and Stella Hammett Taylor. She was descended from two pioneer families of the region, the Hammetts and Taylors. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, the Faith Circle and was a life member of the United Methodist Women, the Ohio Valley Chapter of the DAR. She attended West Virginia Wesleyan College majoring in music. She was an accomplished pianist and had served as organist at St. Marys United Methodist Church for many years. In 1920 she was married to Dr. Irving S. Middaugh and they celebrated their 67th anniversary in 1987. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mason (Evelyn) Ashby, McMurray, Pa., Mrs. H. Moffett (Louise) Knight, Lewisburg, W.Va., Mrs. Alva D. (Stella) Wood, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Mrs. Lee (Lorene) Gillespie, Scottdale, Pa.; four sons, George I. Middaugh, Cuero, Texas, Beryl W. Middaugh, Roanoke, Va., Egbert S. Middaugh, Fairmont, W.Va. and John A. Middaugh of Kingsport, Tenn.; 25 grandchildren, 33 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Irving Seeley Middaugh in 1988; one brother, Harold Taylor; one sister, Louise Taylor; and one grandson, Stephen Middaugh. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrel Gooden and Dr. Edgar Ashby officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday morning. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIDDAUGH, Rev. Irving S. Died Jun. 3, 1988 Oracle - Jun. 8, 1988 The Rev. Irving S. Middaugh, 90, 1405 Second St., St. Marys, died Friday at the St. Jospeph's Hosptial. He had been extension agent in Pleasants County from Feb. 1, 1919, until June 30, 1922. He was born in Brooktondale, NY a son of the late Augustis and Viola Hendricks Middaugh. He served 40 years in the West Virginia United Methodist Conference. The churches he served include Pine Grove, Fourth St. of Wheeling, Mount Lake Park, Md., Lockport in Parkersburg, Thompson in Wheeling, and Diamond Street in Fairmont, where he retired in 1963. He served as president of the Greater Wheeling Council of churches and the Greater Fairmont Council of churches. He was a graduate of Cornell University. He was listed in Who's Who in the United Methodist Conference. He received his honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, in 1962 and was presented the White Cane Award at the United Methodist Annual Conference in 1985 as the oldest attending minister. He served as president and chaplain of West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution. He is survived by his wife, Lorene Taylor Middaugh; four sons, George I. Middaugh of Roanoke, Va., Egbert S. Middaugh of Fairmont, WV, and John A. Middaugh of Kingsport, Tenn.; four daughters, Mrs. Mason (Evelyn) Ashby of McMurray, Pa., Mrs. H. Moffett (Louise) Knight of Lewisburg, WV, Mrs. Alva D. (Stella) Wood of Shaker Heights, Ohio, and Mrs. Lee (Lorene) Gillespie of Scottdall, Pa.; one sister, Esther Hallett of Owega, N.Y.; 25 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild and three brothers. Services were held Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Richard Crickard and the Rev. Edgar Ashby officiating. Burial was in the lOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIHLBAUER, Harry R. Died Jun. 13, 1989 Oracle - Jun. 29, 1989 Harry R. (Jake) Mihlbauer, 58, of 1319 41st St., Parkersburg, died June 13 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. Born in Wellsburg, W. Va., he was the son of the late Ralph S. Mihlbauer and Virginia French Mihlbauer Morris. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and was in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a retired employee of DuPont after 30 years service. Survivors include his wife, Frances Arlyne Rowe Mihlbauer; three daughters, Patricia A. Rawson of Belleville, Melissa G. Mihlbauer of Matawan, W. Va., and Kathy L. Kelley of Parkersburg; three sisters, Dorothy Benson of Midland, Pa., Ruth Dunn of New Matamoras and Connie Belich of Beaver Falls, Pa.; two grandsons; and three granddaughters. He was preceded in death by one brother. Services were Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home Parkersburg, with, the Rev, Clyde W. Beard officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIHLBAUER, Sarah B. Died Feb. 8, 1998 Oracle - Feb. 11, 1998 Sarah B. "Fritz" Mihlbauer, 86, of Vienna and formerly of Ellenboro, died Feb. 8 at Camden-Clark Memorial hospital in Parkersburg. She was born at Maxwell, near St. Marys. She retired from Ellenboro Grade School, where she. was a cook for 22 years. She is survived he her husband, Arthur L. Mihlbauer; and two daughters, Mary L. Allen of Vienna and Barbara Sever of Smyrna, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Anna DeLong Butcher; two brothers, Jim Floyd and Pete Butcher; and two sisters, Opal Yonley and Lula Toothman. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial will be in Pike Church of Christ Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILHOAN, Mrs, Lula M. Died Jul. 4, 1972 Oracle Jul. 6, 1972 Funeral services for Mrs. Lula M. Milhoan, 74, of 917 Rayon Dr., who died Tuesday evening at the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital will be conducted today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Kimes Funeral Home. Evang. Clarence DeLoach will officiate and burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Pleasants county. Born in Pleasants county; Jan. 7, 1898, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Martha Morgan McCullough. She was a member of Camden Ave. Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband Richard A. Milhoan; two sons, Paul Lee Milhoan, of Belmont and Billy Eugene Milhoan of Williamstown; three daughters, Mrs, Ruth E, Grimm of Washington, Wood county, Miss Lois I. Milhoan of Parkersburg and Miss Ila M. Milhoan of Williamstown; one brother, Harvey McCullough of St. Marys; one half-brother, Brady McCullough of St. Marys; three half-sisters, Mrs. Sarah Hamilton, Mrs. Dora Pryor and Mrs, Ola Johnson, all of Belmont; and five grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILHOAN, Richard A. Died Nov. 12, 1989 Sentinel - Nov. 13, 1989 Richard Albert Milhoan, 89, of 4319 11th Ave., Parkersburg, died Sunday in the Coronary Care Unit of Camden-Clark Memorial hospital. He was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Arthur and Martha Mills Milhoan. He was s a member of 36th Street Church of Christ in Vienna and was retired from the FMC Corp. after 39 years of service. He also was a former employee of Vitrolite Corp. He is survived by two sons, Paul Milhoan of Belmont and Bill Milhoan of Williamstown, three daughters. Lois Milhoan of Parkersburg, Ruth Grimm of Parkersburg and Ila Nutter of New England; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lulu McCullotrgh Milhoan, in 1972; one infant son; two brothers; and two sisters. The funeral will be 1 p.m Wednesday at Kirnes Funeral Home, with Evangelist Tom Butterfield officiating. Burial will he in Pine Grove Cemetery, Pleasants County. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and until the hour of the services Wednesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILHOAN, Richard A. Died Nov. 12, 1989 Oracle - Nov. 16, 1989 Richard Albert Milhoan, 89, 4319 11th Ave., Parkersburg, died Sunday in coronary care unit of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Arthur and Martha Mills Milhoan. He was a member of the 36th Street Church of Christ in Vienna and was retired from the F. M. C. Corp. after 39 years of service. He was also a former employee of the Vitrolite Corp. He is survived by two sons, Paul Milhoan of Belmont and Bill Milhoan of Williamstown; three daughters, Lois Milhoan of Parkersburg, and Ila Nutter of New England; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lulu McCauley Milhoan, in 1972; one infant son; two brothers; and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Kimes Funeral Home, with Evangelist Tom Butterfield officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Pleasants County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER John M. Died June 15, 1985 Oracle - June 20, 1985 John M. Miller, 68, of Weirton, formerly of Bens Run, died Saturday at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born at Bens Run, son of the late J. K. and Sarah Turner Miller. He was a retired Weirton Steel employee and a World War II veteran. He is survived by one son, John Miller Jr. of Weirton; one daughter, Judy Hartley of Columbus, O.; one brother, Fred Miller of Sistersville; one sister, Florence Buchanan of Sistersville; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Jones Miller; one sister, Eunice Gardner, and three brothers, Harry Miller, Charles Miller and Cpl. William Miller. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Eckels Funeral Home in Sistersville, with Evang. Russell Bankes officiating. Burial was in the Beechrun-Waspe Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Anna M. Died Nov. 28, 1990 Oracle - Dec. 5, 1990 Anna M. Miller, 96, of Matamoras, died Wednesday in Heartland of Marietta. She was born at Shelby, O., a daughter of the late John Nau and Luzetta Burkhart. She was a retired postmaster of Grandview Post Office and was a member of the Catholic church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Shelda) Stehle of Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. James (Patricia) Smittle of Sardis; two sons, Dean Miller of Matamoras and William Miller of Kensington; seven grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Marie Henning of Matmoras. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Miller; one daughter, Alberta Rader; and two sisters, Martha Miller and Elizabeth Graham. Services were held Saturday at Hadley Funeral Home, Matamoras, with the Rev. James Dunfee as celebrant. Burial was in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery at Matamoras. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Bernard C. Died Feb. 25, 1987 Oracle - Mar. 5, 1987 Bernard C. Miller, 84, of Weirton and formerly of Paden City, died Wednesday in Sistersville General Hospital. He was born in Wellsburg, W. Va., a son of the late Hiram and Sara Burns Miller. He was retired from the Weirton Medical Center. He is survived by three stepsons, Calvin and John Kirkbride of Weirton and Gary Kirkbride of Chester, W. Va.; two stepdaughters, Betty Champ of New Manchester, W. Va., and Dorothea Long of Mingo Junction, O.; a sister, Sara Reese of Newport; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lavinnia Miller; his second wife, Dorothy Crouch Kirkbride; a brother; and a sister. Graveside services were held Thursday in Northview Cemetery at New Martinsville with the Rev. Jeffrey Lovely officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Caroline Died July 8, 1917 Mrs. Caroline Miller Caroline, wife of W. M. Miller died at noon Sunday, July 8, at her home on Upper Second street this city, of pneumonia. She was 38 years old on Oct 25, 1916. Her remains were interred in the St. Marys Cemetery on Wednesday morning after services at the M. P. Church conducted by Rev I. B. Douglass. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bailey, by her husband and seven children, the youngest of whom is only two weeks old. Mr. Miller tells us that his sister, Mrs. Margaret Miller of Lima, Ohio, will take care of the children. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Charles R., Sr. Died Jun. 26, 1989 Leader - Jul. 1, 1989 Charles R. Miller, Sr., 80, of 103 Lancaster Street, Marietta, died Monday evening in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Washington County, Ohio, a son of the late Corydon and Jane Smith Miller Wright. He had attended Marietta City Schools and had served in the Ohio National Guard. He had been employed at Sperry Rand and later at Kardex for 38 years until his retirement in 1974. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and was active in the local Civil Defense program. He was a member of Marietta Senior Citizens and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and had been given an award for 976 hours volunteer service in 1988. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary M. Goodwin, whom he married January 27, 1936; two sons, Charles Miller, Jr., of Newport, Ohio, and Kenneth Miller of Monk's Corner, S.C.; eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Elaine Miller; one son, Richard R. Miller; one granddaughter, Patricia Elaine Miller; and two brothers, Walter and Frank Miller. Services were Thursday at McCure-Schafer Funeral Home with Roger Rush officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Memorial Park. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Miller, Charles W. Died Aug. 26, 1993 Sentinel - Aug. 28, 1993 Charles W. Miller, 71, of St. Marys, died Thursday at his residence. Miller retired from Quaker State Oil Refinery in June 1986 after 45 years service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a Protestant by faith. He was born in Raven Rock, W.Va., a son of the late Oakey S. and Ora Barnhart Miller. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cora B. Tice Miller, one daughter, Sue Hall of St. Marys; two sons, Mark S. Miller of St. Marys, and. Kevin L. Miller of Friendly; three granddaughters, two grandsons; one great- granddaughter, one great-grandson; four sisters, Violet Miller Kermen of Weirton, Lucille Miller Hall and Lora Miller Shingleton, both of St. Marys, and Mary Ann Miller VanWey of Newport; and two brothers, Ralph J. Miller and Avery E. Miller, both of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles W. "Chuck" Miller, in 1969. The funeral will be, at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Rick Kane officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 79. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Clarence E. Died Mar. 29, 1987 Oracle - Apr. 4, 1987 Clarence Edward Miller, 85, of Belmont, died Sunday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born Oct. 1, 1901, in Bloomfield, O., a son of the late Martin Luther and Della Reel Miller, and was a former resident of Warren, O. He was a 47-year member of the King Hall of Jehovah's Witness, and a 38- year employee of Republic Steel in Warren, O., where he worked as an electric tractor operator. He is survived by three daughters, Alice Murray of Orlando, Fl.; Janis Stimac of Littleton, Colo., and Carol Flesher of Belmont; two sisters, Vesta McCafferty of Niles, O.; and Martha Frantz of Champion, O.; two brothers, John Miller of Fowler, O.; and Frank Miller of South Pasadena, Fl., seven grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Maxine Angstrom Miller, one grandson, and three sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Vaughan Funeral Home. John Woolmer officiated. A chapel service was held at 2 p.m. at Brownwood Cemetery in North Bloomfield, O. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Cora Belle Died Aug 4, 1995 News - Aug. 6, 1995 St. MARYS - Cora Belle Miller, 70, of St. Marys, died Aug. 4, 1995 at her residence. She was born in Point Lookout, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles Emery and Addie Mae Stetson Tice. Surviving are one daughter, Sue Hall of St. Marys; three granddaughters, Lisa D. Flersher of Virginia, Amanda Miller and Allena Yoho, both of Sistersville; two grandsons, Christopher G. Hall of Arkansas and Curtis M. Hall of St. Marys; two great-grandaughters; and one great grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Willard Miller in 1993; one son, Charles W. "Chuck" Miller, in 1969; one brother; and one four sisters. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Chuck Rogers officiating. Burial St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Cordia S. Died Jan. 21, 1991 Sentinel - Jan. 22, 1991 Cordia Stella Miller, 94, of Ravenswood, died Monday at Jackson General Hospital after a brief illness. Miller was a homemaker and a member of Cedar Run Methodist Church. She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late Jacob A. and Sovilla Burdette Reynolds. She is survived by a daughter, Dorcie Kerwood, of Ravenswood; four brothers, the Rev. Orland Reynolds, Emmitt Reynolds, and Ernie Reynolds, all of Ripley, and Ben Reynolds of Orrville, Ohio; a sister, Opal Metz of Akron, Ohio; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and eight great- greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with the Rev. Hubert Groves officiating. Burial will be in Blaine Memorial Cemetery, Cottageville. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Doris R. Died Oct. 31, 1999 Oracle - Nov. 3, 1999 Doris R. Miller, 84, of Riverpark Manor, New Matamoras, died Oct. 31 at The Arbors in Marietta. He was born Nov. 15, 1914, in New Matamoras to the late William C. and Anna Lisk Miller. She was a librarian at the Washington County Public Library for 27 years. She was a member of Matamoras United Methodist Church and Matamoras Senior Citizens. She is survived by one nephew, David Rosenlieb of Beaver, Pa. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Merrill and Curtis Miller; and two sisters, Sarah Miller and Eva Jane Rosenlieb. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hadley Funeral Rome in New Matamoras with the Rev. James Schoonover officiating. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Edrie Davis Died Nov. 2, 1996 Sentinel - Nov. 4, 1996 Edrie Davis Miller, 81, of Route 6, Marietta, died Saturday at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was a graduate of Hinton High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Highland Ridge Ohio Child Conservation League Club and Central Baptist Church, Hinton. She was born in Clifton Forge, Va., a daughter of the late Luther Russell and Pearl Ruth Goliday Ferguson. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra L. Miller of Marietta; two sons, Frederick R. "Jim" Miller of Marietta and James R. "Bob" Miller of Lowell; three sisters, Louise Wurst of Hudson, Fla., Hilda Dowdy of Richmond, Va., and, Clarice Salmons of Hinton; three brothers, Fred Ferguson of St. Marys, James Robert Ferguson of Richmond, Va., and Stanley Ferguson of Hampton, Va.; six grandchildren: five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, lames Lewis Miller; and one sister, Emily Frazier. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Virginia Fordham officiating. Burial will be in Highland Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Home Nursing, 900 Third St., Marietta, Ohio 45750. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Edward A, Died Dec. 11, 1984 Oracle - Dec. 20, 1984 Edward A. Miller, 61, of 1002 ½ Stadium Drive, St. Marys, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, Tuesday evening, Dec. 11. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Isaac and Onr? Steinspring Miller. He was a member of the St. Marys Church of Christ and was a state road employee for the last 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Miller; four sons, James Miller of Davisville, Gary Miller of Walker, Joseph Miller of Panaca, Nev., and Glen Miller of Parkersburg; two brothers, William Miller of Omaha, Neb., and Eugene Miller of Parkersburg; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hilda Arnott Miller; two sons, three brothers and one granddaughter. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with William Renner officiating. Burial was in the Rockland Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Ella Cambell Died Dec. 8, 1995 Oracle - Dec. 13, 1995 Ella Campbell Miller, 70, of Rt. 2, Waverly, died Dec. 8 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born March 16, 1925, at Willow Island, a daughter of the late Joe and Mary Noland Campbell. She was a member of the Church of Christ and had worked at the American Bisque Company in Williamstown. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, George Miller and Roger and Linda Miller, both of Waverly, and Timothy and Margaret Miller of St. Marys; five grandchildren, Christina Miller, Jon Miller and Jason Miller, all of St. Marys and Roger Miller Jr. and Amanda Miller of Waverly.; two brothers, Ben Campbell and Ray Campbell of St. Marys; one sister, Gracie Flowers of Marietta; and. several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Miller, in 1972; an infant daughter; two brothers, Howard and Johnny Campbell; and one sister, Ruby Campbell. Services were held Dec. 11 at Ruttencutter Funeral Home. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery, Willow Island. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, George Dean Died Feb. 16, 1996 Oracle - Feb. 21, 1996 George Dean Miller, 67, of Route 3, New Matamoras, died Feb. 16 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Grandview, O., a son of the late George and Anna M. Nau Miller. He was an oil well driller. Surviving are a sister, Patricia Smittle of Sardis; a brother, William Miller of Kensington, O.; one aunt, Marie Henning of New Matamoras; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Alberta Rader and Shelda Sayres. Services were Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with Rev, Frank Conley officiating. Burial was in the East Lawn Memorial Park. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Gordon O. Died Dec. 31, 1993 Sentinel - Jan 3, 1994 Gordon O. Miller, 73, Ripley died Friday, Dec. 31, at St. Joseph Hospital. Miller was a U.S. veteran o1 World War II, and was retired from Columbia Gas after 53 years of service. He was a member of Elizabeth Masonic Lodge 82, and the Ripley Tabernacle Church. He was born in Spencer, a son of the late Harvey and Maude Scott Miller. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Miller, two daughters, Sandra Enoch of Elizabeth, and Karen Hatfield of Erie, Mich.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 11 a.m. today, at Vale Funeral Home, Ripley, with the Charles Cavender officiating. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Irene M. Died Jan. 26, 1990 Oracle - Feb. 1, 1990 Irene Mae Miller, 94, of Arvilla, died Friday morning in the St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late William and Jane Kems McCoy. She is survived by four sons, Austin Miller of Weirton, Dale Miller of Follansbee, Robert Miller at home, and Thomas Miller of St. Marys; two daughters, Alice Mason of Reed City, Mich., and Helen Brewer of Arvilla; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest M. Miller, and four brothers. Services were held Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating. Burial was in the Beech Run Cemetery, Arvilla. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, James E. Died Jan. 10, 1989 Sentinel - Jan. 11, 1990 James Edward Miller, 82, of 1604 16th St., Parkersburg died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late James Edward and Cora a Alice Smith Miller. He was a former employee of the City of Williamstown. He is survived by six sons; James E. Miller Jr., Woodrow E. Miller. Michael Miller, David A. Miller, Brian Miller and William Miller, all of Parkersburg; one brother, William Miller of Parkersburg; one sister, Anna Schmidt of Marietta: six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Miller; and one brother, Martin Miller. The funeral will he 1 p.m. Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Charles Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, James L. Died Nov. 7, 1993 News - Nov. 8, 1993 James Lewis Miller, 77, of Route 6. Marietta. died Nov. 7, 1993 at his residence. He was born in Hinton, a son of the late Ira Howard and Lula Jane Bartgis Miller. He was a graduate of Hinton High School, and a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II having served with the Sixth Marine Division in the South Pacific and China. He was retired after 40 years of service as an iron worker and was a retired member of Parkersburg Ironworkers Union Local 787, a charter member of Hinton VFW, and a life member of Marietta DAV Post 52. He was a member of Marietta American Legion Post 64. the National Riflemen Association. and the First Baptist Church, Hinton. Surviving are his wife, Edrie D. Ferguson Miller; one daughter, Sandra L. Miller of Marietta; two sons, Frederick R. "Jim" Miller of Marietta, and James R. "Rob" Miller of Lowell; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and three sisters, Margaret Dillon of Hinton, Frances Cale of Harrison, Va., and Mamie Phillips of Kenova. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Miller and Sally Lynn. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, the Rev. Virginia Fordham officiating. Burial Highland Ridge Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Katharine O. Died Jun. 2, 1990 News - Jun. 3, 1990 Katharine Ogdin Miller, 79, of Waverly Rt. 1, died Saturday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Oran C. and Julia Davis Ogdin Sr. She was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, attended Ohio State University, active in the Republican Party at the local, state and national levels, serving as president at the Eisenhower Inauguration. She is survived by her husband, Nigal E. Miller Sr.; two sons, Nigal E. Miller Jr. and Jan O. Miller, both of Fairfax, Va.; six grandchildren; and one sister, Jennie Carpenter of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by one brother, Oran C. Ogdin Jr., in 1987. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ogdin Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Daniel Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Leslie Lee Died Nov. 9, 1986 Sentinel - Nov. 10, 1986 Leslie Lee Miller, 84, of 328 E. Main St., Milton, father of Buddy L. Miller of Parkersburg and brother of Henry Miller of Ravenswood, died Sunday in Milton's St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Sweetland, Lincoln County, son of the late Leander and Annie Smith Miller. He was retired from the FMC Corp., was a member at Milton, a Mason, a member of Scottish Rite Bodies and Benj Kedem Temple of the Shrine, Charleston, and the Milton Lions Club and Senior Citizens. He is also survived by his wife, Fantile Nicholas Miller; another son, and daughter, a stepson, a stepdaughter, two other brothers, three sisters, five grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, five great-grandchildren and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Union Baptist Church in Milton, the Rev. Paul DeBord officiating, with burial in Fairview Memorial Gardens at Hamlin, Lincoln County, with Masonic rites. Friends may call at the Heck Funeral Home in Milton from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and at the church for an hour prior to the services. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Marjorie A. Died Feb. 22, 1999 Oracle - Feb. 24, 1999 Marjorie A. Miller, 55 of New Cumberland, W, Va., and formerly of St. Marys, died Feb. 22 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born Aug. 5, 1943, in Akron, O., to the late John and Alma Dawson Oldfield. A homemaker, she was a member of New Cumberland Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her husband, Arthur, who she married in 1962; one daughter, Tina Bennett of Paden City; three grandchildren, Gabe, Derrik and Erika Bennett of Paden City; and one sister, Nancy Weaver of Parkersburg. Services will be held Thursday at New Cumberland Nazarene Life Center at 1 p.m. with pastor Richard McCartney officiating. Interment will follow in New Cumberland Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Newell Chapel of Nixon Funeral Home in Newell, W. Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Mildred Died Jul. 5, 1989 Mildred Miller, 75, of Weirton, died Wednesday at St. Johns Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born in St. Marys, daughter of the late Albert and Florence Wagner Neely. She is survived by two sons, James Miller of Weirton, and William Miller of Tampa Bay, Fla.; two daughters, Jennie Epifano of Weirton, and Jennifer Ault of Bellaire, Ohio; four sisters, Ethel Cumbridge of Belmont, Ruth Givens of Fairmont, Helen Sill of Steubenville and Virginia Wilson of St. Marys; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Miller; one daughter, four sisters and one brother. The funeral was Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev, Ron Branch officiating. Burial was in Shawnee Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Mildred Died Jul. 5, 1989 Sentinel - Jul. 5, 1989 Mildred Miller, 75, of Weirton, W.Va., died this morning at St. Johns; Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born in St. Marys, daughter of the late Albert and Florence Wagner Neely. She is survived by two sons, James Miller of Weirton, and William Miller of Tampa Bay, Fla.; two daughters, Jennie Epifano of Weirton, and Jennifer Ault of Bellaire, Ohio; four sisters, Ethel Cumblidge of Belmont, Ruth Givens of Fairmont, Helen Sill of Steubenville, Ohio, and Virginia Wilson of St. Marys, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Miller; one daughter; our sisters and one brother. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Rom Branch officiating. Burial will be in Shawnee Cemetery, near St. Marys. Friends may call at the funeral. home after 2 p.m. Thursday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Monnie D. Died Apr. 14, 1996 Oracle - Apr. 17, 1996 Monnie D. Miller, 89, of Route I , Friendly, Arvilla Community, died April 14 at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. She was born in Arvilla; a daughter of the late Elijah and Abijah Enlow Wells. She was a homemaker. She received the 1954 Good Neighbor Award in Weirton and was a member of the Weirton Woman's Club, the American Cancer Society and the Crippled Children's Society of Weirton, a member of the Arvilla Homemakers Club and a supporter of the local 4-H club for many years. She was a former member of the First Christian Church of Weirton and a member of the Sistersville First Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Jerome Miller of Weirton; one daughter, Carena Jennessee of Friendly, Arvilla Community; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Miller; one son, Lyle Miller; four brothers; and one sister. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with the Rev. Robert Burdette officiating. Burial will he in the Wasp Cemetery, Arvilla. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, MRS, Ida Died Feb 17, 1970 STAR NEWS, Feb 17, 1970 Mrs. Ida Miller; 96 of Ben's Run passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hazel Freeland in Belts Run on Tuesday, February 17. She was born July 23, 1873 at Wick, a daughter of Dr. Samuel and Martha Knight Mayfield. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Her husband, Charles, preceded her in death in 1955, She was also preceded in death by a son and six brothers. Surviving are her daughter, six grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Friends were received at the Mowery-Trowbridge Funeral Home in Paden City where services were held Friday with the Rev, John Smith officiating. Interment was in Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Mrs. Allena Died July 23, 1972 Mrs. Allena Miller, 78, of Friendly, died at her residence on Sunday. She was born in Pleasants County, Sept. 18, 1893, daughter of the late Stephen and Sarah Hissom Buchanon. She was a member of the Friendly Church of Christ. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Doris Weekley and Mrs. Effie Mercer of Friendly; one son, Paul Miller of Sistersville; three brothers, Sherman Buchanon of Friendly, E, M, Buchanon of Meadville and Clarence Buchanon of Marne, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Cora Shultz of Albuquerque, N. M.; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Eckels Funeral Home in Sistersville, with Evangelist Eugene Conger officiating. Burial was in the Friendly Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Mrs. Ora Died, Aug. 6, 1981 Oracle - Aug 13, 1981 Mrs. Ora Miller, 80, of Oracle - Aug 13, 1981 St. Marys, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg Thursday evening. She was born in Raven Rock, Pleasants County, daughter of the late Calvin and Nettie Davis Barnhart. She was a member of the Raven Rock; United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Oakey S. Miller; four daughters, Mrs. Violet Kernen of New Cumberland, Mrs. Mary Ann VanWey of Newport, O., Mrs. Lora Shingleton and Mrs. Lucille Hall, both of St. Marys; three sons, Charles Willard Miller, Ralph J. Miller and Avery E. Miller, all of St. Marys; five brothers, Harold Barnhart of Bens Run, Edison Barnhart of Friendly, Wilmer Barnhart of St. Marys, Don and Pearl Barnhart of Follansbee; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Bailey of Marietta, O., and Mrs. Grace Wilson of Weirton; 28 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and a greatgreat-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, two sisters, two grandsons and two great-grandsons. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial was in the Friendly Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Mrs. Sarah IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Sarah Miller DATE OF BIRTH October 17, 1885 PASSED AWAY February 3, 1969 PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES Rutteneutter Funeral Home Friday, February 7, 1969, 10:00 A.M. OFFICIATING Rev. M. E. Burns PLACE OF INTERMENT Ruckman Cemetery, Pleasants County, W.Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Noble Died Dec. 12, 1995 Leader - Dec. 16, 1995 Noble Miller Sr., 78 of Weirton, died Dec. 12 at Weirton Medical Center. He was retired from Weirton Steel and a member of Weirton Heights Free Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Shingleton Miller of Weirton; three sons, James and Kenneth M Columbus and Noble Jr. of St Simon's Island, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cora Curl Miller; seven brothers, William, Russell, John, Hugh, August, Phillip and Cloud; and three, sisters, Dollie Glenn, Tina Miller and Minnie Roach. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Weirton Heights Free Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Mernorial Gardens, Weirton. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Nora Died July 2, 1987 Oracle - July 8, 1987 Nora Hickman Miller, 92, of Parkersburg, died Last Thursday after an extended illness. She was born in Braxton County to the late John W. and Melinla Jane Gregory Hickman. She was a member of the Laurel Mountain United Methodist Church. She was a retired school teacher and she was a member of the state, county and national retired teachers' organizations. She was a former trustee of the Laurel Mountain and Fairview Methodist churches. She is survived by three sons, the Rev. Maurice Miller of Parkersburg, former pastor of the SL Marys U. M. Church, Sampson N. Miller Jr. of Orlando, Fla., and E. Lynn Miller of Spring Mills, Pa,; one daughter, Marjorie Miller Cogar of Virginia Beach, Va.; three brothers, Luther and Joe Hickman of Dunbar and Arlie Hickman of Morgantown; three sisters, Jen Houser of San Antonio, Texas, Kathleen Hellem of Oxford, Ark., and Jean Weese of Vandalia, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and nine great; grandchildren. Services were Saturday at the Laurel Mountain U. M. Church in Webster Springs. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Webster Springs. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Oakey S. Died Mar. 18, 1990 Sentinel - Mar. 20, 1990 Oakey S. Miller, 92, of St. Marys, died Sunday afternoon at his residence. He was born at Archer's Fork, Ohio, a son of the late Robert and Mary? Dennis. He attended the Raven Rock United Methodist Church and was retired from Quaker State Oil and Refining with 33 years service. He is survived by four daughters, Violet Kernen of New Cumberland, W.Va., Lora Shingleton and Lucille Hall, both of St. Marys, and Mary Ann Vanwey of Newport, Ohio; three sons, Willard Miller, Ralph Miller and Avery Miller, all of St. Marys; 27 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; 18 great- great-grandchildren; one nephew and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife Ora Belle Barnhart Miller, in 19--, three brothers, two grandsons, three great-grandchildren; and a great- great-granddaughter. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the Friendly Cemetery, Friendly, W.Va. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Ora Belle In Memory Of Mrs. Ora. Belle Miller Born December 11, 1900 Died August 6, 1981 Services Ruttencutter Funeral Home Monday, Aug. 10, 1981, 1:00p.m. Officiating - Rev. R. Dan Simmons Interment - Friendly Cemetery ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Rosana E. Died Sep 26, 1981 Oracle - Oct. 1, 1981 Rosana Elizabeth Miller, 76, of Rt. 1, New Matamoras, O., died Saturday in the Marietta Convalescent Center. She was born June 15, 1905, at New Matamoras to George F. and Cardine Fauble Thiele. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ at Trail Run. She is survived by one son, George W. of New Matamoras. Services were held Tuesday at the Hadley Funeral Home at New Matamoras with the Rev. Sam Reinke officiating. Burial Was in Trail Run Cemetery. Friends may contribute to the Rosana Miller Fund in care of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ., Rt. 1, Sardis, O. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Samuel Junior Died Aug. 16, 1987 Sentinel - Aug. 18, 1987 Samuel Junior Miller, 56, of Evans died Sunday in Jackson General Hospital in Ripley after a sudden illness. He was born in Cottageville, son of the late Otho and Nettie Anderson Miller. He was a heavy equipment operator for the state Department of Highways. He is survived by his wife, Renee Owens Miller; four sons, Chris and Mike Miller of Evans, Duane Miller of Alexandria, Va., and David Miller of Chesapeake, Ohio; a stepson, Merrill O. Ritchie of Gallipolis, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Roberta Fields of Evans and Sandra Trail of Point Pleasant; a sister, Elzina Hughes of Obetz, Ohio, and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Casto Funeral Home. Evans, the Rev. Harless Codk Jr. officiating, with burial in Creston Cemetery in Mason County. Friends may call at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Sarah E. Died Feb. 3, 1969 Sarah Elizabeth Miller, 67, of Route 1, Sistersville, died Friday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County to the late John and Maude Landy Barnhart. She was a member of the Bens Run Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Paul D. Miller; two sons, Richard at home and Paul of Sistersville; two brothers, Walter Barnhart of Friendly and Earnest Barnhart of St. Marys; four sisters, Edna Marie Barnhart of Friendly, Mable Powell and Sybil Barkes, both of Paden City, and Ada Hartman of Summersville, S. C.; and one grandson, Nathaniel Paul Miller. Services were Monday at the Eckels Funeral Home in Sistersville. Burial was in the Friendly Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Willett Died Nov. 28, 1996 Oracle - Dec. 4, 1996 Willet L. Miller, 83, of New Matamoras, died Nov. 28 at his residence. He was born in Sistersville, a son of the late Joseph Paul and Etta Harrington Miller. He was a World War II veteran and was employed as a sales manager at Swan Lumber in Marietta and later was office manager and part owner of Ohio River Wholesale Lumber at New Matamoras. He was a member of Matamoras Lodge 374 F&AM, having served as past worshipful master in 1953. He was also a member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, Alladin Temple, Matamoras Social Shrine Club, Royal Order of Jesters Court 156 of Parkersburg, Matamoras Chapter 261 Order or Easter Star, United Commercial Travelers, American Legion Post 378 and Matamoras Historical Soelety and was past president of Matamoras Cemetery Perpetual Care. He was a member New Matamoras United Methodist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Joe "Pete" Miller of Williamstown and Thomas Miller of St. Marys; one sister, Joan Griffin of Chester, Va.; one uncle, Gail Miller of New Matamoras; three nephews; and four nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Francis Collins Miller, and one sister, Catherine Miller. Services were Sunday at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras with the Rev. James Schoonover officiating. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLER, Zoma L. Died Apr. 16, 1994 Sentinel - Apr. 18, 1994 Zoma L. Miller, 90, of Portage Lakes, Ohio, formerly of Hebron and Washington, died Saturday at Citizen's General Hospital, Barberton, Ohio. Mrs. Miller was employed by Firestone Corp., Akron, Ohio, and was a past matron of the Akron Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Portage. She was born in Hebron, Pleasants County, a daughter of the hate Rasmer and Fidela Lamp Wagner. She is survived by two sisters, Zola Patridge of Gulf Port, Fla., and Zula Uncapher of California; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Miller; and three sisters. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial will be in Brush Cemetery, Tyler County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLS, Alma G. Died Feb. 6, 1990 Oracle - Feb. 15, 1990 Alma G. Mills, 82, of Market Manor, Parkersburg, died Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital after a long illness. She was born in New England, Wood County, a daughter of the late Henry Lawson and Grace Harris Fox. She was owner and operator of the Mademoiselle Beauty Shop on Market Street for many years. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. She is survived by one son-in-law, Charles Landsettle of St. Marys; two grandsons, Chuck Landsettle of East Liverpool, O., and Gary Landsettle of Westerville, O., three great-grandchildren, Chad Landsettle of East Liverpool, Shelly and Alex Shaffer, both of St. Marys; one sister, Alice Buckley of Parkersburg; three brothers, Orville Fox of Belpre, Roy Fox of Belleville, and Herbert Fox of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Doris Yvonne Landsettle; one granddaughter, Karen Sue Shaffer; and two sisters, Violet Dugan and Agnes Maze. Services were Thursday at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Arthur L. Bennett III officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Memory Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLS, Edgar Lyle Died July 12, 1991 Sentinel - Jul. 16, 1991 Edgar Lyle Mills, 83, of Troy, W.Va., formerly of Wirt County, died Friday following a sudden illness. Mills was retired from Hope Gas Company after more than 25 years of service. He was a Methodist by faith. He was born in Hartley, W.Va., son of the late Adam Augustus and Mary C. Seese Mills. He is survived by his wife of four years, Mary Cunningham Mills; one daughter, Dorothea Jean Webb of Camden, W.Va.; one son, Robert Lynn Mills of Camden, W.Va.; one stepdaughter, Connie Quesenberry of Troy, W.Va.; one stepson, Kevin Quesenberry of Troy; one halfbrothcr, Oran Mills of Brohard; two half-sisters, Imogene Salmons and Goldie McCroskey, both of Elizabeth; seven grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred A. Allman Mills; his second wife, Minnie Waldeck Mills; his third wife, Aretha Smith Mills; one brother, Earl Mills in 1990; one half brother, Lon Mills in 1980. The funeral was Monday in Weston. Burial was in Weston Masonic Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLS, James E. Died Jan. 23, 1990 Sentinel - Jan. 24, 1990 James E. "Earl" Mills, 79, of Snohomish, Wash., formerly of Brohard, Wirt County, died Tuesday, Jan. 16 in an Everett, Washington hospital from complications following a stroke. He was the son of the late Adam and Mary Sees Mills. He was raised in the Brohard community of Wirt County and first moved to Snohomish in 1932 and also resided in Sequim, Wash., for several years. He worked in the logging industry and for several years in the construction trade as a carpenter. He was a cook for the Snohomish County Search and Rescue and was active in the Snohomish County Peace Officer's Assocation. He is survived by three sons, Jim Mills of Leavenworth, Wash., Dennis Mills and Brian Mills, both of Snohomish, Wash.; two brothers, Edgar Mills of Troy, W.Va., and Oran Mills of Brohard; two sisters, Goldie McCroskey of Pennsboro, and Imogene Salmons of Elizabeth; six grandchildren, Melodie, Jason, Ryan, Nicole, Mike, and Bree; one great-granddaughter, Kacie; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lon Mills, in 1980. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with Evangelist Eugene L. Conger officiating. Burial of remains will follow in the Wolverton Cemetery, Munday, W.Va. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and until service time on Friday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLS, Lon Died Dec. 17, 1982 Sentinel - Wed. Dec. 22, 1982 Lon Mills, 70, of Garden City, S.C., a native of Brohard, died at a Garden City nursing home Dec. 17. He was a retired Navy career man after 35 years service, had resided in Massachusetts much of his life where he married his wife Doris, who survives. The couple moved to Garden City in August. He is also survived by two sons, Billy of Washington, D.C., and Johnny in Connecticut; a daughter, Helene Drummond of Wilmington, N.C.; three brothers, Oran of Macfarlan, Earl of Sequim, Wash., and Edgar of Troy; two sisters Goldie McCroskey of Big Bend and Imogene Salmons of Elizabeth; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Memorial services were conducted in Garden City, S.C. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MILLS, Ruth Slater Died Mar. 17, 1999 In Loving Memory of Ruth Slater MILLS Date of Birth - March 17, 1907 Date of Death - March 17, 1999 Place and Time of Service - McCLAVE-CHANDLER-MILLS FUNERAL HOME STEUBBENVILLE, OHIO, SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1999, 11:00 A.M. Service Officiated by REV. TOM ARMSTRONG, REV. ROBERT J. SHEARER Place of Interment - UNION CEMETERY, STEUBENVILLE, OHIO ------------------------------------------------------------------ MINDER, Minerva A. Died Feb. 2, 1989 Oracle - Feb. 9, 1989 Minerva Angeline Minder, 77, of Matamoras, Rt. 1, died Thursday morning, Feb. 2, in her home. She was born Aug. 16, 1911, at Archer's Fork to Martin and Sena Straw Haught. She was a member of Deucher Baptist Church and Matamoras Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by one son, Robert M. of Canton; six grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Freda Vaughn of Canton. On June 30, 1936, she married Lawrence Minder, who died in 1970. Services were held Saturday in Hadley Funeral Home at Matamoras with the Rev. Paul Dye officiating. Burial was in the Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MINEAR, Goldie L. Died Aug 8, 1992 Oracle - Aug. 12, 1992 Goldie L. Minear, 78, of 31st St., Parkersburg, died Aug. 8 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sistersville, a daughter of Pearl and May Eddy Doty. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belpre. Surviving are two daughters, Diane L. Lowther of Parkersburg and Delores Cross of Fayetteville, N.C.; one son, James Foster Sr. of Hope Mills, N.C.; three sisters, Mary Bowen of Wheeling, Clara Littleton of Shadyside, O., and Wanda Wolf of Belmont; one brother, Marshall Doty of Indiana; eight grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Minear, in 1989; one daughter; four brothers and one sister. Services were held Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MINGER, Esther Died Jan. 13, 1990 Oracle - Jan 18, 1990 Esther Minger, 69, of Rt 3, New Matamoras, died Saturday at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born at Beavertown to the late John F. and Della Beaver Newlen. She was a member of the DAR and the Baptist Church of New Matarnoras. She was survived by her husband, James F. Minger, whom she married May 5, 1949; two daughters, Mrs. Gary C. (Kay) Thomas of Marietta, and Mrs. Cliff (Becky) Wagner of Newport; two grandsons, Eric and Jamie Wagner: and one brother, Kenneth Newlen of Laconia, N.H. Services were held Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras. Burial was in the East Lawn Memorial Park. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MINGES, Hughes F. Died Mar. 6, 1992 Oracle - Mar. 13, 1992 Hughes F. Minges, 70, of Reader died March 6 at the Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. He was born March 1, 1922, in Iuka, W.Va., a son of the late James W. and Minnie Gay Wiley Minges. He was owner and operator of Hugh's Barber Shop for 44 years and also a member of the Church of Christ at Reader and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a barber in the First National Bank Barber Shop in St. Marys from 1948-57. He is survived by his wife, Isabel M. Cochran Minges; a daughter, Susan Worth of Reader; a brother, Lee of Pine Grove; a step-brother, G.B. Carson of Clarksburg; five step-sisters, Juanita Coen of Hendersonville, Pa., Gaynell Tennant of Weirton, Isabelle Holt of Bolton, Miss., Velma Stinson of Clarksburg and Madge Hudson of Wyandotte, Mich.; two granddaughters, Melinda Riggs of New Martinsville and Amanda Underwood of Jacksonburg; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Dale; two half-brothers, Glenn and Thomas Minges; a halfsister, Eva Streets. Funeral services were held Monday Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove. Interment was in the Cochran Cemetery, Reader. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MINIFIE, Sylvia Reed Died Feb. 1, 1984 Oracle Feb. 9, 1984 Sylvia Reed Minifie, 2 ½ of 509 Eighth St., Marietta, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, at Children's Hospital Columbus, Ohio, following a long illness. She was born in Columbus, a daughter of the Rev. Thomas R. and Jennifer Reed Minifie. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and attended Ewing School. Surviving, besides her parents, are two sisters, Alexis Gardner Minifie and Laura Sparklin Minifie, both at home; grandparents, Capt. Charles and Laura D. Reed of East Sulliven, Maine, and the Rev. Benjamin and Frances Minifie of Newport, R.I. Services were held Saturday in St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made in memory of Sylvia Minifie in care of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 320 Second St., Marietta. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MINNICK, Mrs. Mary E. IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Mary Minnick DATE OF BIRTH September 20, 1885 PASSED AWAY May 12, 1970 PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES George Street Church of Christ Friday, May 15, 1970, 2:00p.m. OFFICIATING - Evangelist Earl Stevens, Evangelist Cecil Dotson PLACE OF INTERMENT - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W. VA. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIRACLE, Arlye Died, Apr. 12, 1983 Oracle - Apr. 21, 1983 Arlye Miracle, 91, of Tustin, Calif., formerly of New Matamoras, O., died Tuesday in Santa Anna, Calif. She was born at Bradford, Pa., and was a member of the Matamoras United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star Matamoras Chapter 261, and American Legion Post 378 Ladies Auxiliary at New Matamoras. Surviving are a daughter, Jean Virden of Tustin, Calif.; a son, J. Robert Miracle of New Matamoras; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Miracle. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the Hadley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jim Gibbons officiating. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIRACLE, Frances C. Died Dec. 8, 1983 Oracle - Dec. 11, 1983 Frances C. Miracle, 85, of St. Marys and formerly of Parkersburg, died Thursday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. Born in Pleasants County, she was the daughter the late James B. and Lela May Tippins Miracle. She was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ and had worked at the former Busy Bee Restaurant in Parkersburg for 46 years. Surviving are one sister, Bertha Lamp of St. Marys and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters. The funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Evangelist William Renner officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIRACLE, Jack L. Died Jan. 4, 1982 Oracle Jan. 14, 1982 Jack L. Miracle, 81, 2646 Talmadge Road, Rookstown, O., died Monday at Robinson Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 4, 1900, in Kentucky and lived in the Cleveland and Rookstown area most of his life. He is survived by sons, Gene of Rookstown, Ted of Streetsboro, Wayne of Bedford; daughters, Mrs. Ted (Mary) Turk of Cleveland, Mrs. Don (Jesse) Kontor of Sagamore Hills, O., Mrs. Joseph (June) Martukovich of Bedford, Mrs. William (Gail) Decker and Mrs. Mae Wilson, both of St. Marys, Mrs. Ava Bunch of Ohio, Mrs. Bruce (Jackie) Mosansky of Virginia; a sister, Mrs. Ellen Clawson of Norwalk, O.; and over 100 grandchildren and great- grandchildren combined. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vertie; and two brothers, Grant and Andy. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wood Funeral Home in Ravenna, O., and graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p. m. Thursday at IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIRACLE, Lula B. Died Sep. 23, 1999 Oracle - Sep. 29, 1999 Lula B. Miracle, 95, of Washington Court House, O, and formerly of Lewisville and Woodsfield, died Sept. 23 at Fayette Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House. She was born Sept. 3, 1904 pear Summerfield to the late Joseph H. and Margaret A. O'Neal Fowler. She was a graduate of Monroe County Normal School at Woodsfield and Muskingum College at New Concord. A retired teacher, she had taught at Hanson Ridge, Newport Grade and Cameron schools. She was a member of Sutherland United Methodist Church near Lewisville, Huffman Grange, National Retired Teachers Association, Ohio State Retired Teachers Association and Monroe County retired Teachers Association. She was a charter member of Franklin Homemakers Club. She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Stimpert and her husband, John, of Washington Court House one sister-in-law, Mildred Miracle of Woodsfield; four grandchildren, Keith Stimpert of Worthington, O., Kathy Dean of Washington Court House, Jill Poling of Lewisville and Eric Miracle of Columbus; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan S. Miracle, on Sept. 15, 1994; one son, Lowell Miracle; one sister, Nellie O Leasure, one brother, Harry Fowler, and an infant brother. Services were Sunday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield. Burial was in Sutherland Cemetery near Lewisville. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, Elizabeth F. Died Sep. 26, 1984 Oracle - Oct. 4, 1984 Elizabeth Frances Mitchell, 97, of St. Marys, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 26, at her residence following a long illness. She was born in Pocohontas County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Charlotte McNeil Pennell. She was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Friendship Class and Faith Circle. and was a 50-year member of the St. Marys Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are two daughters, Wanda Mitchell and Kathleen Mitchell, both at home. two nephews, Stanley. Loudermilk of Pocohontas County and Milford Loudermilk of West Palm Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Benjamin M. Mitchell, and by one daughter. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel of St. Marys United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Interment was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. The family suggested that memorials be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women missionary projects. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, Anna Mary Died Oct. 22, 1987 Oracle - Oct. 29, 1987 Anna Mary Mitchell, 69, of Route 1, Williamstown, formerly of St. Marys, died Thursday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late J. Bernard and Mamie Johnson Riggs. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, St. Marys. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn J. Mitchell of Williamstown and Sally Dixon of Parkersburg, one son, Curt Mitchell of St. Marys; one brother, William Riggs of Williamstown; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman C. Mitchell. Services were held Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial was in St. Marys Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, Anna Mary Died Oct. 22, 1987 Sentinel - Oct 24, 1987 Anna Mary Mitchell 69, of Route 1, Williamstown, formerly of St. Mar S, died Thursday evening In St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in St. Marys a daughter of the late J. Bernard and Mamie Johnson Riggs. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, St. Marys. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn J. Mitchell of Williamstown and Sally Dixon of Parkersburg; one, son, Curt Mitchell of St. Marys; one brother, William Riggs of Williamstown; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman C. Mitchell. The funeral will be at 2 p. m. Sunday, at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating, with burial In St. Marys Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, Artie R. Died Dec. 21, 1984 Leader - Dec. 28, 1984 Artie Rose Mitchell, 71, of St. Marys. died Friday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Combs, daughter of the late Oscar L. and Nora Holstein. She was retired from the U.S. Treasury and Public Debt Department in Parkersburg. She was a member of the Newport Baptist Church and a member of the Port-Mar Garden Club. She is survived by two sisters, Joyce Barnhart of St. Marys and Meda Laub of Green Valley, Ariz.: and one nephew, Mark Barnhart of St. Marys. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. George Harris III officiating. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery, Newport, O. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, Betty Lee Died Jul. 14 1982 Oracle - Jul. 29, 1982 Betty Lee Mitchell, 50, of 904 133rd St., Vienna, died at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital July 14. She was a Belmont native, a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Parkersburg, St. Marys Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star, was a major in the Civil Air Patrol and had served as information officer for the local squadron for a number of years. She is survived by her husband, Ralph J. Mitchell; two sons. Daniel Ingram Mitchell of Parkersburg and Matthew Edward Mitchell at home; two daughters, Debra Lee Mitchell, at home, and Marcia Lynn Mitchell Moore of Parkersburg; her father, Ed Dunn of Belmont; and a sister, Revanell McVay of Findlay, O. Funeral services were held Saturday. July 17, at the Vaughan Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with the Rev. Amos McVey officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, John R. Died Jan. 22, 1987 Oracle - Jan 28, 1987 John E. Mitchell, 60, of St. Marys, died Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Harrison County, a son of the late Charles and Nellie Butcher Mitchell. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles in St. Marys. He is survived by two sons, Matthew Mitchell and Steven Mitchell, both of Baltimore, Md.; three sisters, Nan Hess of St. Marys, Katy Wyler of Portsmouth, Va., and Mary Teets of Troy, O.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Pastor Sam Wooldridge officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, Matthew E. Died Dec. 28, 1998 Sentinel - Dec. 30, 1991 Matthew Edward Mitchell, 28, of 3502 Grand Central Ave., Vienna, died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Ralph J. Mitchell of Vienna, and the late Betty Lee Dunn Mitchell. He is survived by his wife, Tina Rector Mitchell; one brother, Daniel I. Mitchell of Parkersburg; two sisters, Debra Lee Mitchell of Parkersburg, and Marcia Lynn Moore of Vienna; and a stepmother, Patricia Hoffman Mitchell. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vaughan Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Wolford officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and until the hour of services Tuesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, Mrs. L. Vesta Died Nov. 18, 1985 Mrs. L. Vesta Mitchell, 93, of St. Marys, died Monday at the home of Janet Moss in Vienna. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Jackson County, daughter of the late Neave and Linna Lockhart. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Hope Circle. She taught the women's Bible class for many years. Surviving are a son, Ralph Mitchell of Vienna; two daughters. Mrs. Phyllis Burton of St. Mares and Mrs. Iris Miller of Marietta. O.; 10 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Curtis Mitchell, in 1957; two infant children and one son. Norman Mitchell, in 1979, and a greatgrandchild. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with burial in the IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, Norman C. Died Oct. 23 1973 Norman C. Mitchell, 64, of St. Marys, died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Clarksburg Tuesday evening, Oct. 23. He was born in Yawkey, Lincoln County, son of Mrs. Vesta Lockhart Mitchell of St. Marys and the late George C. Mitchell. He owned Mitchell's Television Sales in St. Marys and was a veteran of World War II. He is also survived by his wife, Anna Mary Riggs Mitchell; a son, Curt of St. Marys; two daughters, Marilyn Mitchell of St. Marys and Mrs. Sally Dixon of Parkersburg; a brother, Ralph of Vienna; two sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Burton of Fort Wayne, Ind. and Mrs. Iris Miller of Devola; and a grandson. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, Robert E. Died Jul. 11, 1992 Oracle - Jul. 22, 1992 Robert E. Mitchell, 69, of Lake Worth, Fla., died July 11 at his home after an extended illness. He was born in St. Mars to the late Robert E. and Francis Keller Mitchell. He attended St. Marys Elementary School and after moving to Michigan he graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and Central College in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. He was employed by General Motors Office Division in Detroit for 30 years. He was a member of the General Motors Little Theatre Group for which he wrote and directed plays as well as acted. He retired and moved to Lake Worth, Fla., where he was active in a Little Theatre Group there until his illness. He is survived by two sisters, Genevie Felton of Royal Oak, Mich., and Mildred Bartnig of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William of Owosso, Mich., Harry of Mt. Pleasant, Mich.; and two sisters, Mary Barber of St. Louis, Mich., and Wilma Hart of Pt. Neches, Texas. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MITCHELL, William M. Died Feb. 4, 1989 Oracle - Feb. 16, 1989 William M. Mitchell of Lehigh Acres, Fla., and formerly of Owosso, Mich. died Feb. 4 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. He was a retired production worker at Fisher Guide Plant after 28 years service. Services were held at the Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso, Mich., Feb. 7. The Rev. J. P. Simms officiated, with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Mitchell was born in Belle, W. Va., on June 12, 1926, the son of the late Robert I. and Frances (Keller) Mitchell. He attended school in Mt. Pleasant. On May 28, 1955, he and Maxine M. Weir were married in Angola, Ind. He was a member of the Owosso Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Maxine; two daughters, Sandra Cuddy of Owosso, Mich., and Mrs. Richard (Bonnie) Ehlert of Ovid, Mich.; one son, Jack (Charlene) Gilliland of Chandler, Ariz.; four sisters, Mrs. Wilma Hart of Port Neches, Tex., Mrs. Emery (Mildred) Bartrug of St. Marys, Mrs. Howard (Genevie) Felton of Royal Oak, Mich., Mrs. Donald (Mary) Barber of St. Louis, Mich.; one brother, Robert Irving of Lake Worth, Fla.; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Russell L., in 1966, and one brother, Harry, in 1988. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MIXER, Edward Jr. Died Feb. 19, 1988 Oracle - Feb. 25, 1988 Edward Allen Mixer Jr., 69, of 729 Hill St., Parkersburg, died at his home Friday morning following an extended illness. He was born in Wood County, a son of the late Edward Allen Sr. and Grace Bell Stoops Mixer. He was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church. In 1983 he retired as the manager of Crude Purchases and Gathering, Southern Division. of Pennzoil Products Co. following 42 years of service. He was past master of Parkersburg Masonic Lodge No. 169 AF and AM, member of Scottish Rite Bodies 32 Degree, BPOE Elks No. 198, the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia, the Ohio Oil and Gas Association, the New York State Oil and Gas Producers Association. He was an associate member of the Appalachian Geological Society and the Landmen Association. He was also a member of the Kentucky Colonels and was an Admiral in the Cherry River Navy. He is survived by his wife, Emma Julia "Judy" Fell Mixer; two daughters, Teressa (Terry) Hamilton of Belpre and Joyce Kay Caputo of Johnstown, N.Y.; two sisters, Grace Ellen Rexroad of Davisville and Ardith Rolston of Versailles, Ky.; four grandchildren. Services were Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Stergel Vincent officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, with Masonic rites. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOBBERLY, Errett G. Died Mar. 1 1980 Oracle - Mar. 4 1980 Errett G. Mobberly, 77, of New Matamoras Star Route died Saturday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 26, 1902, in Monroe County to Milton and Julia Mann Mobberly. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Graysville. He was a retired funeral director in Graysville, a retired mail carrier and was a real estate broker in Parkersburg and New Matamoras. His wife, Millia Cline Mobberly, preceded him in death in 1977. Survivors include a son, Chauncey V. of New Matamoras; a brother, Forrest J. of Woodsfield, O.; and two granddaughters. Services were held Tuesday at the Low Gap Christian Union Church at Low Gap, with burial in the Low Gap Cemetery. The Rush Funeral Home in Sardis, O., was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MONAHAN, Elizabeth Died Apr. 17, 1988 Oracle - Apr. 25, 1988 Elizabeth Monahan, 80, of Martins Ferry, O., died at her residence Sunday morning. She was born at Raven Rock to the late Oliver C. and Anna Rea Barkwill. She is survived by her husband, John Vincent Monahan; one sister, Virginia Barkwill of St. Marys; and one brother, Lt. Col. Jon F. Barkwill of Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by one brother, James Barkwill, and one sister, Evelyn Webb. Services will were Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Richard Crickard officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MONEYPENNY, Annie Died Jun. 29, 1988 Oracle - Jul. 3, 1988 Annie Moneypenny, 102, of Parkersburg, died in Parkview Health Care Center, Parkersburg, after an extended illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Nimrod and Rebecca Miller McKee. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. She is survived by two daughters, Mildred Yoak, of Davisville, and Murl Runnion of St. Marys; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newt Moneypenny; and one son, Clark S Stalnaker. Graveside services were Saturday at the Slate Cemetery, Spencer, with the Rev. Donald D. Coleman officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MONEYPENNY, Lona Died Oct 23, 1998 Oracle - Oct. 28, 1998 Lona Moneypenny, 101 of Parkersburg, died Oct. 23 at Arcadia Nursing Home in Coolville, O. She was born at Cairo to the late William and Amanda Simmons Cunningham. She is survived by one daughter, Bettie Hinton of Belmont, and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Services were Saturday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in Parkersburg with the Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Cairo Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MONROE, David Clark Died. June 1, 1982 Oracle - Jun. 3, 1982 David Clark Monroe, 26, died June 1 at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, Fla. Monroe was born Sept. 2, 1955, at Arvilla, the son of Archie Earl and Margaret Holt Monroe. He is survived by his parents of Port Charlotte, Fla.; three brothers, Archie Junior Monroe of Jacksonville, Fla., Kenneth and Robert of Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. James (Carmilla) Shannon, Fitchburg, Mass., and Mrs. Charles (Amy) Marlowe of Beckley. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, and funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MONROE, Edward Died Apr. 1, 1985 Oracle - Apr. 11, 1985 Edward "Eddie" Monroe, 41, of Rt. 1, Pennsboro, died Monday, April 1, at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Clarksburg, a son of the late Edward L. Monroe and Laura Lewellyn Monroe of Pennsboro. He was formerly employed at Allen's Pontiac, Buick and GMC. He was also employed by the Eureka Pipeline Co. of Belmont and was the owner of Ed Monroe's Auto Repair. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bowie Monroe; two sons, Mark Edward Monroe and James Frederick Monroe, both at home; three sisters, Shirley Bowie of Rt. 1, Cairo, Pat Bowie of Belpre, O., and Linda Johnson of Pennsboro. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with the Rev. James Mitchem officiating. Burial was in the Pennsboro Masonic Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MONROE, Lorene Died July 21, 1983 Jul 22, 1983 Lorene Monroe, 70 of Route 93 Dutch Ridge, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Thursday afternoon after a long illness. She was born in Brohard, was the last survivor of her immediate family, and was a member of the Lynn Street Church of Christ and the Blennerhassett Doll Club. She is survived by her husband Virgil D. Monroe; a daughter: Sandra Monroe Bryant, and a grandson, Gregory Scott Bryant of Gainesville, Fla. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Haught. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ogdin Funeral Home, Marvin Daniel and Eugene Conger officiating, with burial in the Hartley Cemetery at Brohard. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MONROE, Ronald Eugene Died Jan. 1, 1983 Jan. 3, 1983 Ronald Eugene Monroe, 44, of 2021; 4th Ave., Parkersburg, died at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital Saturday after a long illness. The Wood County native is survived by two brothers, Ralph C. Monroe Jr., and Clifford Paul Monroe, of Parkersburg; and a sister, Susan Mae Hanney of Parkersburg. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, the Rev. Victor Carsey officiating, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MONROE, Virginia Died Jan. 12, 1991 Oracle - Jan. 16, 1991 Virginia Monroe, 76, of Pennsboro, died Saturday at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late John Scott and Bird Hunt Gatrell. She attended the Pennsboro Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Sue Correll of Newport, O.; two sons, Gary Monroe of Pennsboro and Edward Dale Goff of Clarksburg; two grandsons, Joseph Scot Correll and Jeffrey Allen Correll, both of Newport; and one granddaughter, Patty Ann Goff of Clarksburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul C. Monroe; two brothers; and four sisters. Services were held Monday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with the Rev. James Wright officiating. Burial was in Mount Harmony Masonic Cemetery at Pennsboro. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOODY, Anna Margaret Died Aug 16, 1989 Oracle - Aug. 24, 1989 Anna Margaret Scott Moody, 90, of Pinebrook, N.J., died Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Montclair Community Hospital. She was born Sept. 18, 1898, in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Adams Scott. She came to the United States in 1927. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Moody, in 1965, and by a grandson, Thomas J. Moody Jr., in 1983. She is survived by three sons, Thomas J. Moody of Belle Vernon, Pa., William H. Moody of Newark, Del., and James Moody of Pinebrook, N.J.; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Anna) Butler of Pinebrook, N.J.; seven grandchildren including William Alan Moody of S t. Marys; and 11 greatgrandchildren. Services were Saturday at the James C. Stump Funeral Home, Sweeney Plan, Rostraver Township, Pa. Burial was in Belle Vernon Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOOORE, Alma Died Mar. 3, 1986 Leader - Mar. 8, 1986 Alma Moore, 85, of New Matamoras, died Monday, March 3, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Grandview Township, a daughter of the late Fred A. and Minnie May Lee Joy. She is survived by two daughters, Glenda Farnsworth of Newport and Zelda Cunningham of New Matamoras; three sisters, Lorena Strauss of Lowell, O., Goldia Devol of Whipple, O., and Rose Williams of New Matamoras; two brothers Warren Joy of Hundred and Harold Joy of Canton, O.; six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and eight greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Everett Moore, two brothers and one sister. Services were Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, Burial was in the Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Audrey Mendenhall Died Feb. 3, 1998 Oracle - Feb. 11, 1998 Audrey Mendenhall Moore, 75, of Rt. 4, Marietta, died Feb. 3 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She as born June 5, 1922, in Beavertown to the late Albert and Mary Mount McMaster. She is survived by two sons, Blaine Mendenhall and his wife, Janice, and Joyce Mendenhall and his wife, Beverly all of Newport; and one daughter, Bethel Caldwell, and her husband, Frank, of Marietta; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Mendenhall; her second husband, Eugene Moore, in August 1996; two brothers; and one sister. Services were Friday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta with Arthur Edwards officiating. Burial was in Newport Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Brackie W. Died Jan 21, 1988 Leader - Jan. 23, 1988 Brackie W. Moore, 83, of Ellenboro, died Thursday morning at his home. He was born in Ritchie County to the late Walter and Rebecca Hoover Moore. He was a member of the Pike Church of Christ and had been employed in the oil fields. He was also employed at the Elyria (Ohio) Foundry and was retired from the Beckett Oil Burner Co., Elyria. He is survived by his wife, Laura Johnson Moore; two sons, Wayne Moore and Paul Moore, both of Akron, Ohio; five daughters, Emogene Sevach of Columbus, Wilma Brand of Massillon, Juanita Martin of Vermillion, Ohio, Betty Raber of Trenton, Fla., and Lola Christopher of St. Petersburg, Fla., two brothers, Clefa Moore of Belpre and Ralph Moore of Las Vegas, Nev.; five sisters, Myrle Youtzy and Burneda Roberts, both of St. Marys, Ada Border of Akron, Jenivieve Woods of Grafton, Ohio, and May Woofter of Elyria; 30 grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, four brothers and two sisters. Services will be today at 1 p.m. at the Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial will be in Haught Cemetery at Beatrice. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Carl E. Died April 7, 1995 Oracle - Apr. 15, 1995 Carl E. Moore, 65, of Route 2, St. Marys, died April 7 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born January 27, 1930 in Pleasants County, a son of the late Hershel and Hattie Scadden Moore. He was retired from Ironworkers Local No. 787 with over 20 years service. He served with the U. S. Army in the early 1950's. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ruth Flesher Moore; three daughters, Linda K. Moore of Wheeling, Leslie A. Little of Belmont and Carla J. Everett of St. Marys; three sons, Ronald E. Moore and Thomas O. Moore, both of St. Marys and William D. Moore of New Martinsville; one sister, Betty L. Dutton of St. Marys and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Rose Marie Moore. Services were held Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Ron Branch officiating. Interment was in Friendly Cemetery, Friendly, with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 79 of St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Carrie M. Died Nov. 25, 1993 Oracle - Dec. 1, 1993 Carrie M. Moore, 94, of Pleasants County, died Nov. 25 at CareHaven of Sistersville. She was born Aug. 13, 1899 in Pleasants County. a daughter of the late William and Sara J. Dearth Moore. She was a retired private duty nurse and a member of the St. Marys Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sisters. Della Hackathorn of St. Marys, Kathleen King of East Liverpool, O.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Interment was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Charles "Pete" Died May 1, 1988 Oracle - May 5, 1988 Charles T. "Pete" Moore, 84, of Harrisville, died Sunday morning at Camden- Clark Memorial hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Ritchie County to the late John and Sarah Johnson Moore. He was a member of the Harrisville Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and former Sunday School teacher. He was a member of Cairo Lodge 114 AF&AM, the Harrisville Chapter 29 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Harrisville Lodge 99 International Order of Odd Fellows, member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and a former member of the Harrisville Town Council. He was a retired superintendent of Penova Interests in Ritchie County with 45 years of service. He is survived by three sons, Robert C. of Parkersburg, John C. of Buckhannon, and James F. of Massillon, O.; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Thrash of Marietta and Mrs. Bruce (Darlene) Mullen of Harrisville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Shurlock of East Palestine, O.; 20 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Winifrede Frazier Moore, in 1981; one son, Harold, in 1963; one grandson; six brothers; and one sister. Services were Tuesday at the Harrisville Baptist Church with the Rev. Clifford T. Phillips, the Rev. Ernest G. Rice and the Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in the Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Charles E. Died May 1, 1991 Sentinel - May 2, 1991 Charles Edward Moore, 80, of Route 2, Waverly, died Wednesday at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Moore was a Methodist. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from A.B. Chance Co. He was born in Waverly, a son of the late George Edward and Mattie Anderson Moore. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Vaughan E. "Barney" and Peggy Moore of Parkersburg; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Moore of Waverly; three sisters, Ann Davis and Minnie Huggins, both of St. Marys, and Sue Cunningham of Ohio; five grandchildren, Joan Moore, Vickie Moore, Tony Moore, Max B. Moore Jr. and Rockie Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Geraldine Flowers Moore, in 1981; and a son, Max B. Moore. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Franklin Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Harley E. Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Corbin Cemetery, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 15. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Clellia Leo Died Jun. 30, 1988 Oracle - Jul. 7, 1988 Clellia Leo Moore, 76, of Route 2, Belpre, died Thursday evening in the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following a tractor accident at his farm. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Harry Walter and Rebecca Hoover Moore. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from the Trout Sand and Gravel Co. He is survived by his wife, Iva Nutter Moore of Belpre; five daughters, Mrs. Donald (Beckie) Gerber, Gwendolyn Williams and Deborah Moore, all of Belpre, Mrs. Robert (Winme) Kern of Cyprus. Texas, and Mrs. Nelson (Patricia) Benedict of Flemming, Ohio; a nephew, Ronald Moore of Marietta; a brother, Ralph Moore of Las Vega, Nev.; five sisters, Ada Borders of Akron, Ohio, Myrle Youtzy and Burneda Roberts, both of St. Marys, Genevie Woods of Grafton, and Mae Wilford of Elyria, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with the Rev. Carl Nutter officiating with burial in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Belpre. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Dorcas Lucille Died Dec. 23, 1988 Oracle - Dec. 29, 1988 Dorcas Lucille Moore, 73, of 2965 Argyle St., S.E., East Canton, Ohio, died at her home Friday morning following a long illness. She was born in New Matamoras, a daughter of the late Archie and Bessie Karcher. She was a member of the Whipple Heights Christian Missionary Alliance Church, East Canton. She is survived by her husband, Earl F. Moore; one son, Jamie "Jim" Moore of Canton; one granddaughter; and one sister, Janice Carothers of Reno. Services were held Tuesday at the Little Muskingum Baptist Church with the Rev. Neil E. Fye officiating. Burial was in the Little Muskingum Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Elvira Died Apr. 20, 1999 Sentinel - Apr. 22, 1999 Elvira Janes Moore, 88, of Parkersburg died April 20, 1999, at her residence. She was born May 11, 1910, at Bull Creek, Borland Springs, Wood County, a daughter of the late Johnson T. and Dessie Snyder Janes. She was a member of the North Parkersburg Baptist Church and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star in Guyandotte. Survivors include her husband William Moore; one son and daughter-in-law, Jack E. and Sue Ann Moore; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diana Dess and Darrell W. Williams and Karen Jo and A. G. Harris; six grandchildren, Amy Frable, Matthew Williams, Laura Mackin, Polly Moore and Molly and Susan Harris; and two great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen Albert Janes and John Clifford Janes. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, the Revs. Nathan Williams and Don Loudermilk officiating. Burial in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 7-9 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Frederick S. Died Nov. 1, 1983 Oracle - Nov. 10, 1993 Frederick S. "Buck" Moore, 67, of Route 1, Waverly, died Nov. 1 at the Clarksburg Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born at Waverly to the late George and Mattie Anderson Moore. He was retired from Centurial Products Co. and was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Julena Green Moore; six sons, Jack Moore of Seattle, Wash., James Moore and Jerald Moore, both of Waterford, O., John Moore, Fred Moore and Brian Moore, all of Waverly; one daughter, Francis Arnott of Waverly; one brother, Charles E. Moore of Waverly; three sisters, Ann Davis of St. Marys, Minnie Huggins of Parkersburg; and Sue Adams of Chester, W. Va. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were held Friday at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Clyde Brammer officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Genevieve S. Died July 28, 1984 Oracle - Aug. 2, 1984 Genevieve Sturm Moore, 97, died July 28 after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 19, 1886, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Sturm Conaway of near Fairmont. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1922, all 11 of her brothers and sisters, and two sons. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Olive Boggess of Fairmont, Mrs. Helen Fitzhugh of Pulaski, Va., and Mrs. Mary Dull of Lake Placid, Fla.; one son, Fred G. Moore Jr. of Florida; and six grandchildren, including Mrs. Mary Ann Hayes of St. Marys, and 11 greatgrandchildren, including Michael, Maria and Marla Hayes of St. Marys. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and Gold Star Mothers. The funeral was held Tuesday at Fairmont, and burial was in the Monumental Cemetery near Fairmont. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, H. Paul Died Feb. 16, 1991 Oracle - Mar. 6, 1991 H. Paul Moore, 84, of 226 S. Wells St., Sistersville, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at his home. He was born in Proctor, W.Va., a son of the late James and Rosa Cook Moore. He was a member of the Sistersville Baptist Church where he was a deacon emeritus and he was retired from Ormet Corp. He is survived by his wife, Tina Fluharty Moore; one brother, Glenn Moore of Aurora, Col.; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Lucille) Pyles of New Martinsville; two grandchildren, Jeffery Moore of Friendly and Mrs. Richard (Tracy) Summers of Sistersville; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. Moore, in 1987; three sisters and one brother. Services were held Friday at Eckels-Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville, with the Rev. Edward Mishler officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Heather L. Died Apr 8, 1985 Oracle - Apr. 18, 1985 Heather Lynn Moore, six-day-old daughter of Gerald Lee and Marcia Lynn Mitchell Moore of Parkersburg, died Monday evening, April 8, in the St. Marys Hospital in Huntington. She was born April 2 in Parkersburg. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Maxine Moore of Vienna and Thoburn B. Moore of Belpre, O., and Ralph Julian Mitchell of Vienna; and great-grandparents the Rev. and Mrs. Harold Lemley of Vienna and Mrs. Vesta Mitchell of St. Marys. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Vaughan Funeral Nome in Parkersburg, with the Rev. Malcolm Broome officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, James Died Apr. 11, 1993 Oracle - Apr. 14, 1993 James "Jim" Moore, 45, of Coolville, O., died April 11 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg after a brief illness. He was born in Parkersburg to Ruth Elma Stewart Moore of Waverly and the late James William Moore. He was a member and past president of the Coolville Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Debbie Stephenson Moore, two sons, James Moore of Morgantown and Jeremy Moore of the home; two daughters, Michelle Moore of Parkersburg and Rena Moore of the home; one grandson; three sisters, Janet Reynolds of Brandon, Miss., Marilyn Kirby of West Chester, O., and Patsy McDonald of Vienna; and several nieces and nephews. Services were Wednesday at White-Blower Funeral Home in Coolville with the Rev. Perry L. Stewart officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, James B. Died Aug. 7, 1988 Oracle - Aug. 11, 1988 James B. "Jim" Moore, 61, of Rinard Mills Route 2, died Sunday afternoon in St, Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Bomont, Clay County, a son of Myrtle Parsons Moore of Bomont, and the late Whirlie C. Moore. He had been employed by River Gas Co. for 36 yeas as a compressor station operator, retiring in 1985. He is survived by his wife, Betty F. Hanson, whom he married June 20, 1945; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Marshall of Wingett Run, Ohio, and Mrs. Ronald (Jeannie) Berentz of Rinard Mills; four grandsons; two brothers, Creed Moore of Procious, W. Va., and Bernard Moore of Nashville, Tenn.; and seven sisters, Mrs. Arvel (Betty) Kohn of Manassas, Va., Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Smith of Woodbridge, Va., Mrs. George (Autiove) Bruetsch and Loma Cogar, both of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Stan (Agnes) Jurgensen of Euclid, Ohio, Beulah Workman of Maysel, W. Va., and Patricia Myers of Belmont. Services were held at the Muskingum Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Raleigh Dagett officiating. Burial was in the church Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, James W. Died Jul. 16, 1987 Sentinel - Jul. 18, 1987 James W. Moore, 67, of Waverly died Thursday evening in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Oliver and Elizabeth Windland Moore. He was a member of the Waverly Church of Christ and was retired from maintenance at American Cyanamid. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Stewart Moore; a son, James L. Moore of Coolville; three daughters, Janet Reynolds of Jackson, Miss., Marilyn Kirby of Parkersburg and Patsy McDonald of Vienna; a sister, Sara Pickens of St. Marys; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Waverly Church of Christ, with Tom Miller officiating and burial in St. Marys Cemetery. Friends may call at Vaughan Funeral Home today and at the church one hour prior to the service on Sunday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, James W. Died July 16, 1987 Oracle - Jul. 23, 1987 James W. Moore, 67, of Waverly, died Thursday evening in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Oliver and Elizabeth Windland Moore. He was a member of the Waverly Church of Christ, and was retired from maintenance at American Cyanamid. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Stewart Moore; one son, James L. Moore of Coolville; three daughters, Janet Reynolds of Jackson, Miss.; Marilyn Kirby of Parkersburg and Patsy McDonald of Vienna; one sister, Sara Pickens of St. Marys; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Services were held Sunday at the Waverly Church of Christ, with the Rev. Tom Miller officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Jamie E. Died Nov. 22, 1986 Oracle - Nov. 27, 1986 Jamie E. Moore, 77, of Auburn, died Saturday at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born at Troy, the daughter of the late James Harvey and Myra Belle Dent Hall. She was a retired U.S. postal employee and a store clerk in Auburn. She was a secretary of the Auburn Community Cemetery Committee and was a member of the former Pythian Sisters Lodge, Auburn United Methodist Women, and treasurer of the Sunday school class. She had been a member of the Auburn United Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, Thomas F. Moore of Glenville; four daughters, Mrs. Rex (Mary Belle) Smith of Williamstown, Mrs. Larry (Ellen) Johnson of Manheim, Pa., Mrs. Frank (Betty) Earl of Belmont and Mrs. Edsel (Pat) Burkhamer of Williamstown; two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Bush of Morgantown and Belle Brinkley of Tucmsch, Mich.;, 13 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas F. Moore Sr., in 1969; one son and three sisters. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Auburn United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Rita Emerson officiating. Burial was in the Auburn Community Cemetery. The McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Joan Fauss Died Dec. 21, 1998 Oracle - Dec. 30, 1998 Joan Fauss Moore, 64, of Belmont, died Dec. 21 at her residence. She was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Sistersville to the late Pearlie anti Lula Mae Shreves Ankrom. She was retired from the former Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys. She is survived by three daughters, Connie McKain of Lusby, Md., and Priscilla Knight and Vickie Holmes, both of Belmont; two sons, Randall Fauss of Belmont and Gary Fauss of Chesapeake, W. Va.; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Pearlie Ankrom of Sistersville and Kenneth Ankrom of Parkersburg; four sisters, Nancy Dawson, Emma Jean Ankrom, Mary Barnhart and Patty Smith, all of Sistersville, and Nina Keene of Buckhannon; one half-sister, Mary Keene, address unknown, and one close cousin Joe Ankrom. She was preceded in death by one son, Gordon Gale Fauss; and two sisters, Betty Ebert and Helen Price. Memorial services were Dec. 24 at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Doug Guinn officiating. Burial was at the convenience of the family. There was no visitation. Memorial contributions may he made to Housecalls Hospice, Ohio Valley Health Department, 914 Market St., Suite 301, Parkersburg, W V 26101. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, John V. Died Aug. 17, 1989 Oracle - Aug. 24, 1989 John V. Moore, 68, of Fly, O., died Thursday morning at the Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. He was born in New Matamoras, a son of the late George and Charlotte Hall Moore. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the VFW Post 9930 at Duffy, O. He is survived by two brothers, Louis Moore of Stewardson, Ill., and George T. Moore of Ashland, O.; and three sisters, Letha Moore of Newell, W.Va., Pearl Knowlton of Ashland, O., and Bernadine Brooks of Canton, O. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Moose Moore; and two brothers. Services was 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras. Burial was in the Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Julena B. Died Mar. 11, 1995 Oracle - Mar. 15, 1995 Julena Bernice Green Moore, 72, Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, died March 11 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late George Elliott and Mary Amanda Cutter Green. She was a homemaker. Surviving are six sons, Jack A.; Moore of Allyn, Wash., James O. Moore of Waterford, O. Jerald W. Moore, John M. Moore and Brian K. Moore, all of Parkersburg, and Fred D. Moore of Waverly; a daughter, Frances J. Moore Arnott of West Union; a brother, Ralph E. Green of Waterford; a sister, Rose Marie Green Huggins of Waverly; 19 grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick "Buck" Moore; three brothers; and four sisters. Services were held Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Clyde Brammer officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Julian D. Died Dec. 11, 1988 Oracle - Dec. 1988 Julian D. Moore, 64, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died at his residence last Wednesday. He was born at Schultz, son of the late William and Sarah Dearth Moore. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of Teamsters Local No. 175 and a member of the fraternal Order of Eagles, St. Marys. He is survived by two sons, Clyde Moore of Rt. 3, St. Marys, and Johnny Moore of Freemont, Calif.; two daughters, Shirley Malone of Rt. 3, St. Marys, and Peggy Civiletti of Kissimmee, Fla.; one brother, Thomas Moore of Rt. 3, St. Marys; five sisters, Carrie Moore and Della Hackathorn, both of St. Marys, Ethel Gorrell of Marietta, O., Ruth Reese of Buena Vista, Pa., and Katherine King of East Liverpool, O.; and nine grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Robert Buskirk officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Lester F. Died Nov. 18, 1975 Oracle Nov. 27, 1975 Lester Frank Moore, 88, of Rt. 39, St. Marys, died at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18. He was born in Tyler Count, son of the late William and Edit Fetty Moore. He is survived by two daughters, Juanita Lindborg of Gulf Shores, Ala., and Mrs. Olive Medlock, in California, and by several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gaye Barker Moore; two sons; four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Pine Grove Church in Pleasants County, with burial in the church cemetery. Ruttencutter Funeral Home of St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Linda Lou Died Mar 10, 1996 Oracle - Mar. 13, 1996 Linda Lou Cornell Moore, 52, of St. Marys, died March 10 in the emergency room of St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born, April 25, 1943, in Tyler County, a daughter of the late Harold H. and Sara K. Flanagan Cornell. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, a member of Belmont TOPS, a volunteer at CareHaven of Pleasants and retired from Kardex Systems Inc. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Roger E. Moore; one daughter, Barbara L. Moore of St. Marys; one son, Roger E. Moore, II of St. Marys, four granddaughters, Tabs Moore, Heather Moore, Lindsay Moore and Alley Moore, all of St. Marys; two sisters, Norma Jean Smith of Sistersville and Phyllis Emmerling of Wellsville, O.; two brothers, Jerry Lee Cornell of Sistersville and Robert E. Cornell of Sardis, O.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Joe Cornell and Victor O'Neal Cornell. Services will be held Wednesday, March 13, at 1 p.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Arthur Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery, Willow Island. Friends may call from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Max B. Died Oct. 25, 1990 Oracle - Nov. 7, 1990 Max Beryl Moore, 42, of Route 2, Waverly, died Oct. 25 at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg following an extended illness. He was born in Waverly, son of Charles E. Moore of Waverly and the We Mattie Geraldine Flowers Moore. He attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of AFL-CIO Local 1085. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Boley Moore; one son, Max B. Moore Jr. at home; one daughter, Joan Renee Moore of Lewisburg; one brother, Vaughn E. "Barney" Moore of Parkersburg; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at Franklin Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Brady Stephens officiating. Burial was in Corbin Cemetery, Waverly. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Miss Edith Died Jan. 25, 1976 Oracle - Jan. 29, 1976 Miss Edith Mildred Moore, 50, of Rt. 2, St. Marys, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg Sunday afternoon. She was born in Pleasants county, daughter of the late Oliver and Elizabeth Winland Moore. She is survived by a brother, James Moore of Waverly; a sister, Mrs. Sara Peckens of Rt. 2, St. Marys; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at, the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with burial in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Opal Marie Died Oct. 23, 1992 Oracle - Oct. 28, 1992 Opal Marie Moore, 81, Main Street, New Matamoras, died Oct. 23 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Marietta, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth McAfee Howell. She was a member of the Matamoras Senior Citizens, the Grandview Rebecca Lodge, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Washington Hall Christian Union Church. Surviving are four daughters, Betty Dye of Bartow, Fla., Delta Hutchinson of Toledo, Marilyn Rhoades of Pataskala, O., and Juanita Moore of Marietta; one son, Cecil Moore of Columbus; 17 grandchildren; 31 greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandson; and one sister, Ora Schenkel of Plainsville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Moore, in 1981; one son, Roy Moore Sr.; and four brothers, Royce Howell, James Howell, Harry Howell and Alfred Howell. Services were held Tuesday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with the Rev. Phil Zaayer officiating. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery, New Matamoras. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Shirley E. Died May 9, 1993 Sentinel - May 12, 1993 Shirley Ernestine Boley Moore, 43, of Route 2, Waverly, died Sunday at the Presbyterian Hospital. Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Moore was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was born in St. Marys, daughter of Richard Boley of St. Marys, and the late Elizabeth Malone Boley. In addition to her father, she is survived by one son, Max B. Moore Jr. of Waverly; one daughter, Joan R. Moore of Parkersburg; four brothers, Sam Boley, Lewis Boley, and Delbert Boley, all of St. Marys, and Larry Boley of Kentucky; five sisters, Frances Taylor of St. Marys, Kimberly Miller of Harrisville. Charlotte Bailey and Teresa Bailey, both of Wellsburg, W.Va., and Wanda Wehemeyer of New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max B. Moore in 1990; and one brother. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, at Franklin Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Brady Stephens officiating. Burial will be in the Corbin Cemetery, Wood County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Tacy E. Died Feb. 12, 1989 Oracle - Feb 16, 1989 Tacy E. Moore, 68, of Pullman Road, Harrisville, died Sunday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. Mrs. Moore was born at Tanner, Gilmer County, a daughter of Laura Simers McCown of Harrisville and the late Thomas Orva McCown. She was affiliated with the Methodist church, was a member of the Harrisville Garden Club and retired from Economy Industries. She graduated from Harrisville High School in 1938. Surviving are her husband, Richard N. Moore; a daughter, Susan Haddox of Williamstown; two brothers, John McCown of Fayetteville, N.C., and Dale McCown of Akron, Ohio; three sisters, Vallie Mahaney and Audra Moneypenny, both of Cairo, and Veda Marshall, of Harrisville; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Wayne Moore, in 1963; three brothers. Services were held Wednesday at Raiguel Funeral Home. Burial was in Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Thomas Died Nov. 4, 1989 Oracle - Nov. 9, 1989 Thomas "Clayton" Moore, 64, of Waverly, died Saturday morning at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late William Moore and Ina Cunningham Moore. He was employed by the Wood County Board of Education as a bus driver and was a veteran serving with the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Moore; two sons, Lyle Moore of Boaz and Loyd Moore of Williamstown; one daughter, Linda Mullenix of Williamstown; five grandchildren; three brothers, Bill of Parkersburg, Ed and Darrell of Waverly; two sisters, Ruth Wingrove of Waverly and Betty Wilkinson of Florida. Services were held Monday at Odgin Funeral Home, with the Rev. Sue Denning and the Rev. Ken Calebaugh officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Thomas P. Died Sep. 26, 1988 Sentinel - Sep. 27, 1988 Thomas P. Moore, 77, lifelong resident of Cow Creek in Pleasants County, died Monday morning in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late William H. and Sarah Deart Moore. He was a farmer. He is survived by one son, George W. Moore of St. Marys; four sisters, Carrie Moore and Della Hackathorn, both of St. Marys, Ruth Reese of Buna Vista, Pa., and Katherine King of Fast Liverpool, Ohio, and four: grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Tisher Moore, two brothers and two sisters. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Willow Island Cemetery, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. There will be no visitation. Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Thomas P. Died Sep. 26, 1988 Oracle - Sep. 29, 1988 Thomas P. Moore, 77, life-long resident of Cow Creek, Pleasants County, died Monday morning in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late William H. and Sarah Dearth Moore. He was a farmer. He is survived by one son, George W. Moore of St. Marys; four sisters, Carrie Moore and Della Hackathorn, both of St. Marys, Ruth Reese of Buna Vista, Pa., and Katherine King of East Liverpool, Ohio; and four grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Tisher Moore; two brothers and two sisters. Graveside services were held Wednesday at the Willow Island Cemetery, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOORE, Julian D. Died Dec. 11, 1988 Oracle - Dec. 19, 1988 Julian D. Moore, 64, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died at his residence last Wednesday. He was born at Schultz, son of the late William and Sarah Dearth Moore. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of Teamsters Local No. 175 and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, St. Marys. He is survived by two sons, Clyde Moore of Rt. 3, St. Marys, and Johnny Moore of Freemont, Calif.; two daughters, Shirley Malone of Rt. 3, St. Marys, and Peggy Civiletti of Kissimmee, Fla.; one brother, Thomas Moore of Rt. 3, St. Marys; five sisters, Carrie Moore and Della Hackathorn, both of St. Marys, Ethel Gorrell of Marietta, O., Ruth Reese of Buena Vista, Pa., and Katherine King of East Liverpool, O.; and nine grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Robert Buskirk officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOOSE, Mattie Geraldine Died Mar. 10, 1981 Oracle - Mar. 19 1981 Mattie Geraldine Moore, 59, of Rt. 2, Waverly, died at the University Hospital in Columbus, 0., last Tuesday evening after a long illness. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of Curtis J. and Ada Higgins Flowers of Rt. 3, St. Marys. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She is also survived by her husband. Charles E. Moore; two sons, Vaughan "Barney" Moore and Max B. Moore of Waverly; five brothers, Robert Flowers of Moundsville. Donald, Marvin and Lawrence Flowers of Waverly and Gale Flowers of Parkersburg; three sisters, Garnet Malone and Vaudia Greathouse of St. Marys and Betty Reynolds of Waverly; and five grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at the Franklin & Son Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Harley E. Bailey officiating. Burial was in the Corbin Cemetery in Wood County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOOSE, Robert L. Died Sep. 5, 1980 Robert L. Moore, 58, formerly of Hebron, Pleasants County, died Friday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Betty Stone, Selma, Ala. Born at Akron, O., he was the son of the late Raymond and Cosie Nichols Moore. In addition, he is survived by three sons, Tommy Ray Moore of E City, Okla., Barry Lee Moore of Pennsboro and John David Moore of Elk City; a brother, Bill Moore of East Aurora, N. Y.; two sisters, Ruth Wilkerson of Dahlgren, Va., and Hazel Evans of Ha Hagerstown, Md.; and three grandchildren. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with burial in the IOOF Cemetery at St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOREHEAD, Ocie Mae Died Jan. 4, 1984 Ocie Mae Morehead. 80,of 28 Civitan Trailer Park, Marietta, died Jan. 4, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Minnor, a daughter of the late Rufus and Etta Queen Brannon. She had lived in the Marietta and Williamstown communities and had been employed for over 25 years with the Williamstown Pottery. She had attended Marietta Bible Center Surviving are four sons, Glen Morehead of Marietta. Kenneth Gene of St. Marys, Freddie Herman Morehead of Mississippi and Virgil Bendall Morehead of Gwuinn, Mich. two daughters, Thelma Davis of Tucson, Ariz., and Francis Harris of Marietta 13 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and 27 greatgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were Saturday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles R. Case officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOREHEAD, Virginia Rose Died June 15, 1995 Leader - June 17, 1995 Virginia Rose Morehead, 70, of Route 1, St. Marys died Thursday at her home following an extended illness. She was born June 3, 1925, in Spencer, WV, to the late Peter Brooks and Diamond Rose Simmons Chewning. She had lived in St. Marys for 19 years, moving there from Williamstown. She was a cook for Williamstown schools for 12 years and a member of the Willow Island Baptist Church. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Williamstown American Legion Auxiliary and had enjoyed teaching Bible school at the Pleasants Valley Rock Run Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Gene Morehead, whom she married Dec. 15, 1956; three daughters, DeEtta Phelps and her husband, Richard, of Bismark, N.D., Rebecca Shaffer of Vienna, WV, Susan Morehead of Los Angeles, CA; two sons, Michael Joe Martin of Marietta and Kenneth Scott Morehead and his wife, Nancy, of Williamstown; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Lavis Law of Williamstown; one niece; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Kenneth Chewning. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, at Willow Island Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ron Branch officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOREHOUSE, Ronald L. Sr. Died Oct. 16, 1985 Oracle - Oct 24, 1985 Ronald L. Morehouse Sr., 50, of Newport, died last Wednesday evening in Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, O., following a long illness. He was born in Sherman, W. Va., to the late William and Lida Talbott Morehouse. He was a member of the Baptist Church and worked as a carpenter. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the Washington County Post VFW No. 5108. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Jordan Morehouse; three sons, Ronald Morehouse Jr., Vernon J. Morehouse and Clan Morehouse, all of Newport; three daughters, Mrs. David (Sherry) Hendrikson and Mrs. Jack (Lorie) Lockhart, both of Newport, and Tammy Schneider of Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Edwin Morehouse of Steubenville, O.; one sister, Jean Cooper of Toronto; and 11 grandchildren. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at McClure-Shafer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Ann L. Died Oct 13, 1996 Oracle - Oct 23, 1996 Ann Leigh Morgan, 41, of Venice, Fla., a therapist/receptionist at Bird Bay Chiropractic Clinic and Venice Village Chiropractic Clinic for the past 10 years, died Oct. 13 at Bon Secours Venice Hospital. She was a native of St. Marys and went to the Venice area from Atlanta, Ga., 10 years ago. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Venice. She is survived by her mother, Patricia Morgan of Venice; her grandmother, Olla Walton of Venice; an uncle, John Walton of Venice; one niece; and one nephew. A graveside service was held Oct. 17 at Venice Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may he made to the American Cancer Society, South County Unit, 2100 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293 or Hospice of Southwest Florida, 6055 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL, 34218. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Betty C. Died Jul. 20, 1989 Leader - July 22, 1989 Betty Charlene Morgan, 61, of 4408 Grand Central Ave., Vienna, died Thursday morning at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born at Waverly, a daughter of the late Solomon Cuff and Charlotte Imogene Smith Phillips. She was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Rita Morgan of Waverly; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara) Fritz of Vienna; five grandchildren, Kenneth Fritz of Fort Hood, Texas, Kimberly and Kelly Fritz of Vienna and Michael and Heather Morgan of Waverly; one great- granddaughter, Kristan Fritz; one sister and brother-in-law, Bouneta and Oris Johnson of Waverly. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Dale Morgan, in 1958. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Pastor Sue Denning officiating. Burial will be in the Corbin Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Cyrus Died Feb 9, 1970 Leader Feb 17, 1970 Word has been received here of the death of Cyrus "Cy" Morgan at his home in Worcester, O. He would have been 90 years of age on his next birthday. Born in Pleasants County, he was the son of the late Frances and Fanny McGregor Morgan. For the past 60 years he has lived In Ohio where he was actively engaged in oil and gas production. He founded the Burtner-Morgan-Stephens Co., of Wooster, one of he oldest oil and gas well drilling firms operating in the state of Ohio. His wife, Annie Cecil died Aug. 12, 1961. Surviving are his son, James of Wooster; two daughters, Mrs, Alice Hart, Wooster and Mrs. Betty Treadwell, Avon Lake. He has one living brother, O. E. Morgan of Cincinnati, O., Mrs. Edna Morgan, Hebron, is a sister-in-law. He has many other relatives still living in Pleasants county. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Edna Wagner Died Feb. 29, 1980 Oracle - Mar. 6, 1980 Edna Wagner Morgan died Friday morning at the West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown. She was born Jan. 3, 1887, at Sugar Creek in Pleasants County, the daughter of the late Elroy and Virginia Wagner. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church at Rock Run, Pleasants County, and a member of the Hebron Woman's Club. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Harry B. Heflin of Morgantown and Mrs. George H. Rolston of Belmont; a foster son, William Perdue of Baltimore, Md.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Helen Lou Riggs of Bogart, Ga., Dr. B. Morgan Heflin of Columbus, O., and Atty. G. Drew Rolston of Logan, 0.; two foster grandchildren and five; 1 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Stokeley Moran, in 1917; one daughter, Mrs. Louis V. Scott; an infant son, Ralph; and a brother, Floyd Wagner. Funeral services were held at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with burial in the Hebron Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Elza Died May 26, 1984 Oracle - May 31, 1984 Elza "Elt" Morgan, 87, of Hebron, died Saturday morning at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O. He was born in Tyler County, son of the late Edward and Martha Morgan. He was a veteran of World War I and belonged to the Church of Christ and was a retired, driller in the oil fields. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Livingston Morgan; one son, Robert Dean Morgan of Massillon, O.; two daughters, Janis Poling of Hebron and Betty Batten of Newport, O.; seven grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; one brother, James "Bill" Morgan of Hebron; and one sister, Minnie Sommerville of Joppa, Md. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Evang. Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial was in Maple Lane Cemetery at Hebron. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Goldie Marie Died Nov. 7, 1985 Oracle - Nov. 14, 1985 Goldie Marie Morgan, 85, of Rt. 1, Newport, O., formerly of Hebron, died Thursday in Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O. She was born in Hebron, daughter of the late Orlando and Martha Starkey Livingston. She was a member of the Church of Christ and the Hebron Farm Women's Club. She is survived by a son, Robert Dean Morgan of Massillon, O.; two daughters, Janice Poling of Hebron and Betty Batten of Newport; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elza Morgan, in 1984. The funeral was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial was in Maple Lane Cemetery near Hebron. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Harold R. Died Dec. 19, 1988 Sentinel - Wed. Dec. 21, 1988 Harold R. Morgan, 81, Route 1, Cades, S.C., died Monday. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Charles and Maude L Lyons Morgan. He was a re retired steel- worker from the American Bridge Division of U.S. Steel, retiring in 1972 following 41 years of service. He was a member of the Stonington Lodge No. 503, the Amherst, Ohio, AF&M and the Scottish Rite of Cleveland, Ohio. He attended the Methodist church in Cleveland. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Revels Morgan; and one son, Robert Morgan of Jacksonville, Fla.; one stepson, Edward Dickle of Elizabeth; two stepdaughters, Marjorie Herbert of Sabastian, Fla., and Lila Gail Ewell of Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother, Russell Morgan of Parkersburg; four sisters, Dorothy Robinson, Ruth Boston and Lillian Anderson, all of Phoenix Ariz., and Ormer Stackhouse of Bethlehem, Pa.; and one step-granddaughter. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Brockington Funeral Home Chapel, Lake City. Burial will be in Hebron Independent Church Cemetery, Cades. She is survived by one brother, Frank Tucker of Clarksburg. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, June Died Dec. 25, 1999 Oracle - Dec. 29, 1999 June Morgan, 70, of Sistersville, died Dec. 25 at Sistersville General Hospital. She was horn June 12, 1929, in Tyler County to the late William M. and Sally Pollay Fletcher. She was a retired nurse from Sistersville General Hospital with 45 year of service. She was a member of Sistersville United Methodist Church and Martha Washington Chapter 22 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Sistersville. She is survived by one son, Allen Morgan of Friendly; two nephews whom she raised, William Fletcher of Pursley and Terry Fletcher of Harrisville; two grandsons, Jason Morgan and Zachary Morgan; one brother, Donald Fletcher of Middlebourne; and three sisters, Emeline Sandy of Clinton, O., Eloise Ingram of Weirton and Nancy Wade of Middlebourne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow A. Morgan, in 1988; three brothers, Blaine, Robert Allen and William Fletcher: and two sisters, Jenny Shelter and Irene Boiling. Services were Monday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with the Rev. Brian Seders officiating Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery at Sistersville. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Lena Died Jan 9, 1987 Oracle - Jan. 15. 1987 Lena Morgan, 79, of Newport, O., died Friday evening in Marie Antoinette Pavilion Nursing Home. She was born in Marietta, O., a daughter of the late Roy and Clarabelle Wellspring Morgan. She had worked at Voll's Cafe and Judd's Bar and later opened a bar and restaurant at the George Washington Tourist Camp on Newport Pike. She is survived by one son, Clarence J. Newlen of Middle Branch, O.; one brother, Clarence Morgan of Marietta; three sisters, Mildred Morrison of Marietta and Edith Sedwick and Betty Anderson, both of Newport; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Wilma Newlen Martino, and one brother, Robert Morgan. Services were held Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta, and burial was in the Valley Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Mrs. Letty Bell IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Letty Bell Morgan DATE OF BIRTH - June 26, 1895 PASSED AWAY April 6, 1972 PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES Ruttencutter Funeral Home Sunday, April 9, 1972, 2:00p.m. OFFICIATING - Rev. William Snider PLACE OF INTERMENT - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W. Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Mrs. Sarah C. IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Sarah C. Morgan DATE OF BIRTH May 10, 1880 PASSED AWAY April 26, 1971 PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES Ruttencutter Funeral Home Thursday, April 29, 1971, 2:00p.m. OFFICIATING Rev. George W. McCune PLACE OF INTERMENT IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W. Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Opal F. Died Aug 9, 1989 Leader - Aug 12, 1989 Opal Freeland Morgan, 86, of Route 1, Middlebourne, died Wednesday evening in the CareHaven of Pleasants Nursing Home, Belmont. She was born in Sancho Community, Middlebourne, a daughter of the late David M. and Carrie Z. Fox Freeland. She was a graduate of the Normal Training School, Middlebourne, a retired sales clerk having been employed by the Charis Corp., Washington, D.C., a former teacher having taught at the Wick and Shawnee Schools. She had nurses training at the Ohio Valley Hospital, Wheeling. She was affiliated with the Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters Marion Morgan Bailey of Falls Church, Va., and Zepora Morgar Hughes of Middlebourne, 10 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. Morgan; two brothers, one sister and one grandchild. Services will be, held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORGAN, Robert D. Died Mar. 14, 1986 Oracle - Mar. 20, 1986 Robert Dean Morgan, 78, of Parkersburg, died Friday morning at the Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Marietta, O., son of the late John W. and Mary Burgen Morgan. He resided in Parkersburg since 1930 and for many years was involved in the retail shoe business with his brother, John Morgan, at Dils Department Store and Wonder Shoe Store. Survivors include one son, Robert Riggs Morgan of Weatherly, Pa., formerly of St. Marys; one sister, Mary Morgan Partlow of Parkersburg; four grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; one niece, Susan Partlow Michlow of Free port, N. Y.; one nephew, John M. O. Partlow of Alexandria, Va. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Morgan. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with the Rev.Charles Roth officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Everlasting Life, Sunset Memory Gardens. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRELL Bessie M. Died Dec. 28, 1987 Sentinel - Dec. 30, 1987 Bessie May Brooks Morrell, 92, of Schultz, died Monday afternoon at her home. She was born in Schultz, a daughter of the late John and Mary Gregg Brooks. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church, Schultz. She is survived by three sons, Glen E. Morrell, former Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army, Cocoa, Fla., William H. Morrell of Grantsville, and Charles G. Morrell of Beech Bottom; four daughters, Geneva Clay Pool of Schultz, Audra L. Tomlinson of Wheeling, Leone Sarver of Newell, and Louise McCullough of Homer City, Pa.; one sister, Zelma Wright of Roscommon, Mich.; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Morrell. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating, with burial in Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRELL, Bessie M. Died Dec. 25, 1988 Oracle - Jan. 7, 1988 Bessie May Brooks Morrell, 92, of Schultz, died Monday afternoon at her home. She was born, at Schultz to the late John and Mary Gregg Brooks. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church at Schultz. She is survived by three sons, Glen E. Morrell, former Sergeant Major in the U. S. Army, Cocoa, Fla., William H. Morrell of Grantsville and Charles G. Morrell of Beech Bottom, W. Va.; four daughters, Geneva Claypool of Schultz. Audra L. Tomlinson of Wheeling, Leone Sarver of Newell, W. Va., and Louise McCullough of Homer City, Pa.; one sister. Zelma Wright of Roscommon, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Morrell, two sisters, two brothers and two grandchildren. Services were Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Ada M. Died Sep. 2, 1989 Oracle - Sep. 7, 1989 Ada Marie Morris, 86, of New Matamoras, died early Saturday morning at Selby General Hospital. She was born in New Matamoras, a daughter of the late Charles Perry and Matilda Regina Schoen Sine. She was a member of St. John's Bosco Catholic Church, Sardis, Ohio She is survived by five sons, Louis and Wilfred Morris, both of New Matamora, Paul and Charles Morris, both of Marietta, and James Morris of Newport; eight daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Ruth) Kehl and Mrs. Larry (Janice) Carver, both of Reno, Mrs. Dean (Barbara) Berry of Marietta, Mrs. Howard (Mildred) Steinhoff of Rinard Mills, Ohio, Mrs. Mack (Shirley) Haessly of Newport, Mrs. Frank (Vivian) Farnsworth of Lowell, Mrs. Louis (Mary Ann) Thornton of Sebriing, Ohio, and Mrs. Victor (Dorothyy) Ogax of New Matamoras; 50 grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Edwards and Corra Graham both of New Matamoras. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Newton Morris, in 1974. Mass of Christian burial was Tuesday at St. John Bosco Catholic Church with the Rev. John Mucha officiating. Burial was in the St. Patrick's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Newport and LoweII Fire Departments. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Charles J. Died Feb 8, 1986 Leader - Feb. 15, 1986 Charles J. Morris, 66, of Scotia, N. Y., died Feb. 8 at his home. He was born in St. Marys, son of James B. and Martha Jane Morris. He was retired from the United States Army and the United States Postal Service. Survivors include his wife, Grace Castaldi Morris; one son, Richard, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Deboroh Bolovina of Scotia; two grandchildren; two sisters, Bessie Hamilton of Marietta, O., and Dessie Stewart of St. Marys; and a sister-in-law, Danea Morris, also of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by five brothers. Funeral services and burial were held in Schenectady, N. Y. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Clem M. Died Mar. 8, 1988 Oracle - Mar. 1988 Clem M. Morris, 63, of 301 Morris Drive, East Palestine, O., died Tuesday, March 8, at Salem Community Hospital where he had been a patient for the last month. Born March 22, 1924, in St. Marys, he was the son of Okey and Atila Hart Morris and had resided in East Palestine since 1945. Prior to retiring in April 1986, he had been road foreman for the Unity Township where he had been employed for the last 13 years. He was a member of the East Palestine Church of the Nazarene. He was a 1942 graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon, O., and a veteran of World War II, having served with the U. S. Navy. Survivors include his wife Maxalee Hazlewood Morris, whom he married December 10, 1944; three sons, Larry and Roger of East Palestine, and Gregory, serving at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Ill.; a daughter, Linda Flowers of New Waterford, O.; 11 grandchildren and a great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son Darryl; and three sisters, Olive Barrett, Wilma Mills, and Oney Morris. Services were held March 11 at the Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home in East Palestine, O., with the Rev. Gail Shewalter officiating. Burial was in Cresthaven Memorial Gardens near Rogers, O. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Danea Lee Died Jan. 31, 1998 Oracle - Feb. 4, 1998 Dane Lee Morris, 83, of St. Marys, died Jan. 31 at her residence. She was born March 30, 1914, in Ritchie County to the late William P. and Ethel Gladys Weekley Rollins. She was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and its Hope Circle. She had been a member and treasurer of Amity Rebekah Lodge 83, Past District Deputy and Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militant of Parkersburg. She was a member of Pioneer Extension Homemakers Club, Pleasants County Republican Women and an avid CB'er with the handle of "Nimble." She is survived by two daughters, Gladys Stephenson and her husband, John, of St. Marys and Janet Kennedy and her husband, Paul, of Big Fork, Mont.; one son, Larry Morris of Harrisville; six grandchildren, John W. Stephenson of Knoxville, Tenn., Kathy Gilpin and her husband, Rex, Michelle Wilson and her husband, Scott, Sheri Bills and her husband, Scott, all of St. Marys, Anita Bruer and her Husband, Erie, of Swan Lake, Mont., and Starla Smith of Marietta; and 13 greatgrandchildren, Ashlee Gilpin, Lydia Gilpin, Joshua Wilson. Andrea Wilson, Deidre Wilson, Craig Bills, Amanda Bills and Dru Wiley Bills, all of St, Marys, Nicole Smilh, Keith Smith and Zackary Bruer, all of Sawn Lake, and Jennae Smith and Clayton Smith, both of Marietta. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Wiley Morris, in 1976, and one brother, William Blaine Rollins. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Darnel L. Gooden officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, DR. J. J. Died ___ 1919 Newspaper? Feb. 1919 Dr. J. J. Morris, a veterinary surgeon of considerable prominence passed away at his home in this city at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning. He was perhaps 50 years of age and was a native of Ritchie county. He had been in poor health for sometime, but we understand the end was hastened by an attack of influenza. The funeral was conducted at the house on Thursday afternoon by Rev. Gregory Bleaksley, and his remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. He is survived by a wife and six children. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Hazel IN MEMORY OF Hazel A. Morris DATE OF BIRTH December 1901 PASSED AWAY January 3, 1970 PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES - Ruttencutter Funeral Home Wednesday, January 7, 1970, 1:00p.m. Officiating - Rev. Robert Lough PLACE OF INTERMENT - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W. Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Isaac G. Died ?? Isaac G. Morris, 125 Park street died at his home on Friday afternoon at 3:55 after a weeks illness with pneumonia. He was born in Washington county on Dec. 11, 1856, the son of John S. Morris and Melinda Dresbach, his wife. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran church. Besides the wife, Emma J. Morris, he leaves seven children, Emmitt L. of Springfield, John S of this city, Leslie B. of Kansas City, Ada B. Aldenderfer of Circleville, Mrs. Blanche Ganshelmer, Georgia J. Morris and Mildred Morris of this city. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Harriet Rice, Mrs. Lydia Thomas and Mrs. Alice Holderman. The funeral services will be held at the residence on Park street, on Sunday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock with Rev. H. R. Merle officiating. Interment at Grandview cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, James J. Jr. Died June 28, 1994 Leader - Jul. 2, 1994 James J. Morris Jr., 82, of St. Marys, died June 28 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was retired from Quaker State Oil Co. as a mechanic and had served in World War II in the U. S. Army. He was born May 29, 1912, in St. Marys, a son of the late James J. Sr. and Laura A. Morris. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mabel Smith Moms; one son, Franklin H. Morris, of St. Marys; two grandchildren, Sheri Poling and Joseph Morris of St. Marys; one sister, Juanita Parks, of Raleigh, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Hazel Morris, Edna Drinko, Wilma Davis and Betty Farren; and one brother, Russell Morris. The funeral was held Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Joe Law officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, James Wiley In Memory of James Wiley Morris Born February 27, 1996 Died March 16, 1976 Services - Chapel St. Marys Methodist Church Thursday, Mar. 18, 1976 2:00 P. M. Officiating, Rev. R. A. Atkinson Interment IOOF Cemetery ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Luther O. Died Feb. 7, 1982 Oracle - Feb. 11 1482 Luther O. Morris, 67, of New Martinsville, died at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday. He was vice-president of Doolin Federal Savings & Loan Association, a member of St. John's United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge No. 39. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ankrom Morris; a son. David of Nashville; a brother, Van W. of Hannibal, O.; two sisters, Evelyn Schupbach and Louise Iams of New Martinsville; and two grandsons. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Iams Funeral Home in New Martinsville, with the Rev. Ellen Liotta and the Rev. Daniel Simmons officiating. Burial will be in Northview Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Mabel I. Died Apr. 2, 1998 Oracle - Apr. 8, 1998 Mabel I. Morris, 70, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died April 2 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born March 28, 1928, in Ritchie County to Georgia Bailey Smith of Auburn and the late Harvey Smith. She was retired from Colin Anderson Center, a member of Newport Baptist Church, member and past president of Manhattan Bonding League and an avid bingo player. She is survived by one son, Frank Morris and his wife Carmen of St. Marys; two grandchildren, Sheri Morris of St. Marys and Joe Morris of Parkersburg; three stepgrandchildren, David Harvilak, Kurt Harvilak and Lori Sizemore, all of Westminster, Md.; two brothers, Edward Smith of Aiken, S. C., and Milton Smith of Auburn; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Morris, and four brothers, Floyd Smith, Bailey Smith, Albert Smith and Jack Smith. Services were Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with pastor Joe Law officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Mrs. Martha Jane IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Martha Jane Morris DATE OF BIRTH December 8, 1880 Passed Away October 5, 1968 PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES Ruttencutter Funeral Home Monday, October 7, 1968, 3:30p.m. OFFICIATING - Rev. George W. McCune PLACE OF INTERMENT - IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys, W. VA. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Rev. Saber Died Aug. 1987 Oracle - Aug. 6, 1987 The Rev. Baber Morris, 76, of Little Hocking, a long-time Baptist minister, died Saturday afternoon at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Fayette County, son of the late Ebenezer and Mollie Sims Morris, and was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He served Baptist churches at Briscoe Run, Pine Grove, Belmont, Willow Island, Middlebourne, Petersburg, and Fairview, and was associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Parkersburg. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Yost Morris; two sons, Bud L. Morris of Tuscon, Ariz., and Michael L. Morris of Little Hocking; four daughters, Arleta Dennis of Okay, Okla.; Mollie Haught of Dallas, Texas; Carole Toothman, Parkersburg; and Darlene Henry of Rockport; two brothers, Arthur L. Morris and Leroy F. Morris, both of Parkersburg; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Arrangements are incomplete at Vaughan Funeral Home in Parkersburg. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRIS, Rev. V. M. Died Mar. 9, 1987 Oracle - Mar. 19, 1987 The Rev. Virginia Mihlbauer Morris, 72, of New Brighton, Pa., died Monday in Beaver County Medical Center in Beaver, Pa. She was born in Deep Run, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Fanny French. She was a retired pastor of The House of Prayer at New Brighton. She is survived by her husband, Holland Morris; one son, Harry Mihlbauer of Parkersburg; three daughters, Mrs. Howard (Dorothy) Benson of Ohioville, Mrs. Carl (Ruth) of New Matamoras, and Mrs. Thomas (Connie) Bellich of Industry, O.; two sisters, Mildred Wick and Lola Gribble, both of Martins Ferry, O.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one niece. She was preceded in death by one son, Gary Mihlbauer; her first husband, Ralph Mihlbauer; and her second husband, F. Paul Orr. Services were Friday in Campbell's of New Brighton. Burial was in Sylvania Hills Mausoleum. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRISON, Herbert C. Died Sep. 15, 1984 Oracle - Sep. 21, 1984 Herbert Chase Morrison, 87, 1112 Camden Ave., Parkersburg, formerly of Salem, O., died at his residence following a long illness. He was born in Greenup County, Ky., a son of the late Ervin and Ida Merrit Morrison. He was retired from Mulllens Manufacturing Co. in Salem, O., where he had worked as a millwright for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Nina Tenney Morrison of Parkersburg; two step- sons, Charles G. Morrison of Parkersburg and James E. Morrison of Mineral Wells; six step-daughters, Mildred Cunningham of Parkersburg. Louise Campbell and Betty Sandy of Buckhannon, Delma Hickman of St. Marys, Anna Mae Barton of West Union, and Janet Stacy of Salem, Ohio; and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife. Pearl Brake Morrison, in 1961; two sons, one daughter, one step-son, 11 brothers and two sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Arbaugh-Pierce-Greenisen Funeral Home Salem. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRISON, Herbert C. Died Sep. 16, 1989 Oracle - Sep. 21, 1989 Herbert Chase Morrison, 87, 1112 Camden Ave., Parkersburg, formerly of Salem, O., died at his residence following a long illness. He was born in Greenup County; Ky., a son of the late Ervin and Ida Merrit Morrison. He was retired from Mullens Manufacturing Co. in Salem, O., where he had worked as a millwright for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Nina Tenney Morrison of Parkersburg; two step- sons, Charles G. Morrison of Parkersburg and James E. Morrison of Mineral Wells; six stepdaughters, Mildred Cunningham of Parkersburg, Louise Campbell and Betty Sandy of Buckhannon, Delma Hickman of St. Marys, Anna Mae Barton of West Union, and Janet Stacy of Salem, Ohio; and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pearl Brake Morrison, in 1961; two sons, one daughter, one step-son, 11 brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Arbaugh-Pierce Greenisen Funeral Home, Salem. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRISON, James R. Died Mar. 13, 1982 Oracle - Mar. 18, 1982 James R. Morrison, 63, of Finch, Ritchie County, died Saturday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was a World War II veteran, retired from Consolidated Gas, a member of Ellenboro Masonic Lodge No. 50 and Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Noland Morrison; three sons, James Jr. and Michael, at home, and John of St. Marys; two daughters, Patty Wilson of St. Marys and Pamela Ratliff of Glenville; and eight grandchildren. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bobby Jordan, the Rev. Retis Dent and Jean Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRISON, Logan Daniel Died May 15, 1994 Sentinel May 16, 1994 Logan Daniel Morrison, infant son of Daniel R. and Tamera K. Dean Morrison, of Newport, died at birth Sunday at Marietta Memorial Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Karl and Ann Dean of St. Marys; his paternal grandparents, Larry and Barbara Morrison of Marietta; his maternal great-grandmother, Dora Dean of Heaters, W.Va.; his paternal great-grandmothers, Mary Morrison of Sycamore Valley, Ohio, and Hazel B. Dennis of Marietta. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Newport Cemetery, Newport, Ohio, with the Rev. Brenton C. DeWees officiating. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorials can be made to the Reno Christian Church Youth Program, Reno, Ohio. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRISTON, Mildred Died Oct 31, 1987 Oracle - Nov. 5, 1987 Mildred R. Morriston, 77, of 745 1/2 Greene. Street, Marietta, died Saturday at Selby General Hospital. She was born in East Liverpool, O., a daughter of the late Leroy and Clara B. Wellspring Morgan. She operated the Newport Luncheon before moving to Marietta 12 years ago. She was a member of the Church of God on Colgate Avenue, Marietta. She is survived by three sons, Donald Offenberger of Parkersburg, and Carl Offenberger and Gary Offenberger, both of Marietta; one daughter, Mary Wanda Miller of Marietta; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Morgan of Marietta; and two sisters, Betty Anderson and Edith Sedwick, both of Marietta. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert, and one sister, Lena. Services were held Tuesday at the Church of God with the Rev. R.E. Barnett officiating. Burial was in Valley Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORRSTON, Mason J. Died Jul. 1987 Oracle - Jul. 9, 1987 Mason J. Morriston, 5, of Rt. 1, Walker, died Saturday at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Parkersburg to the late Mason and Bessie Snyder Morriston. He was a mercer of the Vaught Chapel United Methodist Church and was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his wife Fonda Hardman Morriston; one son, Donald Morriston of Parkersburg; one daughter, Darlene Mea of Severn, Md.; three brothers, Fred Morriston of St. Marys, Ray Morriston of Monteca, Calif., and Robert Morriston of Marlor, Okla; one sister, Bertha Bethune of Massillon, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Services were Monday at the Vaught Chapel United Methodist church. Burial was in the Vaught Chapel Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MORTON, Nadine Swick Died May 7, 1992 Sentinel - May 7, 1992 Nadine Swick Morton, 61, of Route 1, Mineral Wells, died this morning at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Morton was a member of Pettyville United Methodist Church. She was the manager at Haileys Motel in Parkersburg for several years. She was born in Greenwood, W.Va., daughter of the late Theodore and Virgie Moore Swick. She is survived by two stepsons, James Morton and Thomas Morton, both of Parkersburg; a stepdaughter, Patricia Sellers of Parkersburg; six stepgrandchildren; several cousins, including Ray Swick of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles T. Morton, in 1991; one son, Robert Michael Boice. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kimes Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul Morrision officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery South. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSHIER, Grant W. Died Apr. 9, 1985 Oracle - Apr. 18, 1985 Grant W. Moshier, 70, of Belmont, died Tuesday, April 9, in Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, O. He was born in Coudersport, Pa., a son of the late Allen and Rhoda Haskins Moshier. He was retired from Quaker State Oil Refining Co. He is survived by his wife, Mae Hemphill Moshier; one daughter, Linda Becker of Marietta; one sister, Margie Carpenter of Harrison Valley, Pa.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Welcome Buchanan officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSHIER, Mae Died Sep. 19, 1989 Leader, Sept. 23 1989 Mae Moshier, 73, of Belmont, WV, died Tuesday afternoon at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Coudersport, Pa., a daughter of the late James and Bessie Roberts Hemphill. She was a member of the Hebron Community Church, Hebron, Pa. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Linda) Becker of Marietta; one brother, Burton Hemphill of Genesee, Pa.; one lifelong friend, Mrs. George (Ellen) Keating of Corfu, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant W. Moshier, and one brother. Services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSSACK, Durrel C. Died May 22, 1996 Durrel C. Mossack, 84 of Lowell, O., died May 22 at Heartland of Marietta. He was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, a son of the late French D. and Rena Mossack. He spent his early life in the Youngstown area, before moving to the Marietta area. He was employed at Kardex for 40 years. He was a member of Paw Paw Church of Christ, Washington County. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Zora M. Wilson Mossack; one son, Donald E. Mossack of Marietta; one brother, Edward Mossack of Neosho, Mo.; one grandson, Brad Mossack of Marietta; one granddaughter, Cathy Mossack Beaver of Marietta; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Mossack and Gary Mossack; and two sisters, Irene Mossack and an infant sister. Services were May 25 at the Church of Christ in Marietta with Evangelist Roger Rush officiating. Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Lowell. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSSACK, Zora M. Died Dec. 19, 1999 Oracle - Dec. 29, 1999 Zora M. Mossack, 88, of Rt. 2, Lowell, O., died Dec. 19 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 7, 1911, at Hebron to the late Arthur Thurman and Epic O'Dessa Baumgardner Wilson. She was a graduate of West Liberty College and had been a teacher in Pleasants County schools. She was later employed at American Viscose. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by one son, Donald E. Mossack and his wife, Treva, of Marietta; one granddaughter, Cathy Mossack Beaver and her husband, Jeff, of Marietta; four great-grandchildren, Joshua and Chad Beaver and Jansen and Jessica Mossack, all of Marietta; two brothers, Arthur T. Wilson of Weirton and Oran Wilson of St. Marys; two sisters, Freda Roden of St. Marys and Pauline Fox of Belmont; rind several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Durrel C. Mossack, on May 22, 1996; one sister, Ester Rae; and one grandson, Brad Mossack, in 1998. Services were Dec. 21 at the Church of Christ at Sixth and Washington streets in Marietta with Roger Rush officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery at Lowell. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSSOR, Arch H. Died Jan. 3 1986 Oracle - Jan. 9, 1986 Arch H. Mossor, 82, of Rt. 83, Ellenboro, Highland Community, died Friday in Pineview Convalescent Center, Harrisville. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John and Ida Riley Mossor. He was a retired oil field worker and farmer. He is survived by his wife, Adah Satterfield Mossor; six sons, Bud, Roger and Kevin, all of Highland, Howard of Winesburg, O., Douglas of Parkersburg and Dave of Cottageville; two daughters, Katherine McFee of Elizabeth and Sue Wagoner of Parkersburg, seven brothers, Loy Mossor of Highland, Hadley Mossor of Tucson, Ariz., Bill Mossor of Parkersburg, Carlton Mossor of Chester, John Mossor of Pennsboro, and Charles and Paul Mossor of Harrisville; five sisters, Della Hart of Ohio, Stella Simonton of Elkview, Christine Givens of New Cumberland, Helen Enochs of Newell and Mary Cornell of Cairo; 23 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with the Rev. Bobby Jordan officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSSOR, Audrey Died Apr. 26, 1997 News - Apr. 27, 1997 PENNISBORO - Audrey M. Mossor, 96, of Route 1, Pennsboro, Mountain Community died April 26, 1997, at the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Sistersville. She was born at Cairo, a daughter of the late William N. and Minnie Cantwell Metz. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ at Pennsboro. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Edith Jenkins of Mountain Community; and two grandchildren, Gary L. Mossor of Mountain Community and Donna M. Owens of Pennsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elza Mossor; eight brothers, Emery Metz, Encil Metz, Henry Metz, Cecil Metz. Arlie Metz, Carl Metz. David Metz, and Charlie Metz; and three sisters, Elva Badgett, Margaret Metz, and Faye O'Kelly. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday, McCullough-Rogers funeral Home, Pennsboro, Evangelist Terry Jones officiating. Burial Mt. Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSSOR, Delbert E. Died Jan. 27, 1990 News - Sun. Jan. 28, 1990 HARRISVILLE - Delbert. E. (Dell) Mossor, 51, of Rt. 1, Box 45, Harrisville, W.Va., died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Ritchie County, W.Va., the son of the late James and Mae Probst Mossor. He was vice president of operations at Rubber Crafters Inc. of Smithville, W.Va. He is survived by his wife, Carol West Mossor; two sons, David B. Mossor o Harrisville, W.Va, and Charles W. Mossor of Lynnside, W.Va.; one daughter, Jean M. (Missy) Patton of Gap Mills, W.Va., one stepson, Joseph Ford Snodgrass III of Inglewood, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Dedra (Dee Dee) Willis of Sarasota, Fla.; one stepgrandson; four brothers, Thomas Mossor of Union Point, Ga., Roy Mossor of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Don Mossor of Harrisville, Leonard Glenn Mossor of Columbia, Ga., and a sister, Kathryn Walters of Tucson, Ariz. He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, two brothers, and two sisters. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville with Gary G. Pyles officiating. Burial will he at the Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after I p.m. Sunday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSSOR, Frank A. Died Nov. 25, 1990 Sentinel Nov., 26, 1990 Frank A. Mossor, 78, of Sistersville, died Sunday at Meadowview Manor Nursing Home, Bridgeport. Mosser was a retired self employed painter. He was a World War II veteran, a member of the Sistersville VFW and the American legion and the United Methodist Church. He was born in Wick, a son of the late Albert and Rosella Pyles Mossor. He is survived by two brothers, Ray Mossor of Sistersville, and Lawrence Mossor of Weirton; one sister, Bernice Collins of Pennsboro; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Eckels Funeral Home, Sistersville, with the Rev. Edward Mishler officiating. Burial will be in Wick Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSSOR, Tyler Lee Died Jan. 5, 1990 Oracle - Jan. 11, 1990 Tyler Lee Mossor, infant son of Ricky D. and Lizzie Hersheberger Mossor, of Route 1, Parkersburg, died Friday at birth at St. Joseph's, Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Lacy Ann Mossor of the home; paternal grandparents, Douglas and Donna Mossor of Parkersburg; maternal grandparents, Eli and Anna Hersheberger of Wiensburg, Ohio; and paternal great-grandmothers Ada Mossor, Ellenboro, and Gaynell Steele of St. Marys. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Willow Island Cemetery with the Rev. William Snyder officiating. Ruttencutter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSSOR, Yvonne Died Jul 6, 1992 Oracle - Jul. 15, 1992 Yvonne Mossor, 54, died July 6 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was horn in Wetzel County, the daughter of the late Blondell Booher Amos. She was an active member of the Arvilla Homemakers Club. She is survived by her husband, Durval E. Mossor; four daughters, Vickie Gorrell of Bens Run, Judy Childers of Rt. 39, St. Marys, Lisa Wilson of Rt. 1, St. Marys and Amy Mossor, at home; two sons, Michael Mossor, Star Rt., Bens Run, and Sean Mossor at home; one brother, Rick Amos, St. Marys, and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Pine Grove Church of Christ, Hebron, with the Rev. Martin L. Corbin officiating. Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOTT, Beulah Died Dec. 2, 1996 Sentinel - Dec. 5, 1996 Beulah F. Mott, 85, of St, Marys, died Monday at Carehaven of Pleasants, Belmont. Mrs. Mott was a graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing and was a member of the St, Marys United Methodist Church. She was horn in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late John D, and Nan Smith Davis. She is survived by several cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn W. Mott and two brothers, Glen Davis and Donzel Davis. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Clyde Brammer Jr. officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys in IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 today and from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOTT, Glenn W. Died Dec. 30, 1985 Leader - Jan 4, 1986 Glenn W. Mott, 84, of St. Marys, died Monday afternoon in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Isum and Cora Mason Mott. He was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, St. Marys Lodge AF&AM No. 41, a member and past exalted ruler of St. Marys Lodge No. 1701 BPOE, a former member and had served as secretary for 19 years with the Pleasants County Park Commission. He had been a member of the Pleasants County Republican Executive Committee and had served five years as president of the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce and was a member of County, State and National Retired Teacher Association. He had served as teacher in Pleasants County and for a number of years was director of transportation and school lunch program for the Pleasants County Board of Education. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Davis Mott; two sisters, Ethel Dearth and Fannie Adams, both of Friendly; two brothers, Emmett R. Mott and Virgil J. Mott, both of Weirton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOUNT, Helen D. Died Jan. 7, 1990 Oracle - Jan. 18, 1990 Helen D. Mount, 89, of Matamoras, died Sunday at Heartland of Marietta. She was born at Davenport, W.Va., a daughter of the late Edward H. and Stella Williamson Davenport. She was a member of United Daughters of the Confederacy. She is survived by one son, Edward W. Turner Jr. of Germany; one daughter, Helen Steele of Baltimore, Md.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward W. Turner, in 1930; second husband, Arthur E. Willburn, in 1950; and third husband, Brady Mount, in 1971; and one sister, T.V. Kishbaugh. Graveside services were Thursday in Matamoras Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Gibbons officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MOYER, Robert E. Died Mar. 22, 1991 Oracle - Mar. 27, 1991 Robert Earl Moyer, St., 71, of Witchita Falls, formerly of Parkersburg, died Friday, March 22, in Witchita Falls hospital. He was born in Fly, 0., a son of the late Louis A. and Alpha Moyer, He had been a resident of Texas 30 Years. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and had been employed by the Northrup Corp. for several years. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Air Force Sergeant Association and the NCO Association. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Thorn Moyer; two sons, Robert Moyer and Paul Moyer, both of Witchita Falls; one brother, Henry Moyer of Ripley; and three sisters, Margaret Lynch of Parkersburg, Goldie Hilton and Nellie Blake of Ohio. Graveside services were held Tuesday at Rosemont Cemetery with the Rev. Jack Jordan officiating. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MUGRAGE, James D. Died Oct. 27, 1992 Oracle - Nov. 4, 1992 James D. Mugrage, 68, of Dodd's Run, Rt. 4, Marietta, died Oct 27 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Washington County to the late Henry and Gertrude Peaker Mugrage he had attended Marietta High School and was employed by Ohio Bell and later the Washington County Department of Highways. He is survived by his wife, Rosezella Herb Mugrage; seven sons, Dan Mugrage Jim Mugrage Rick Mugrage, Joe Mugrage and Tim Mugrage, all of Marietta, and Mike Hardesty of Lowell and Ralph Hardesty of Parkersburg; five daughters, Michelle Mugrage. Cindy Uppole and Vicky Lockhart, all of Marietta, and Brenda Wick and Connie Greathouse, both of Caldwell: two stepdaughters, Debra Pickenpaugh of Senecaville. O., and Cheryl Blankenship of Newport; 22 grandchildren; and two brothers, Charles Mugrage of Canton and Fred Mugrage of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy Mugrage; four brothers; and three sisters. Services were Friday at McClure Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta. Burial was at East Lawn Memorial Park in Marietta. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MUGRAGE, Doris I. Died Apr. 16, 1986 Oracle - Apr. 24, 1986 Doris Irene Mugrage, 69, of 280 Ridgewood Court, Marietta, died Wednesday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Earl and Kate Pickens. She had lived in St. Marys before moving to Marietta. She was a member of the Church of Christ in St. Marys and had been employed at the Lafayette Hotel and the Evergreen Shade Steak House in Marietta. She is survived by one son, Ted Mugrage of Marietta; one daughter, Carolyn Sheesley of Elkins; one sister, Helen Casteel of Gallipolis, O.; two grandsons and two greatgranchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta. Burial was in Valley Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MUGRAGE, Lillian Bayless Houser Died Dec. 21, 1999 Oracle - Dec. 29, 1999 Lillian Bayless Houser Mugrage, 90, of Henderson Avenue, Williamstown, died Dec. 21 at her home. She was born Aug. 27, 1909, in Newport to the late George and Viola Dearth Bayless. She had owned and operated the Leader Restaurant in St. Marys until her retirement in 1966. She was a member of 36th Street Church of Christ in Vienna. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Millie Houser, with whom she made her home; five grandchildren, Cheryl A. Fisher of Bloomington, Ind., Harry D. Houser of Beverly, O., John M. Houser of Harrisville, Jay A. Houser of Williamstown and Charlie M. Houser of Stowd; 11 great- grandchildren, David Houser of Marietta, Justin Houscr of Williamstown, Timothy and Andy Fisher, both of Bloomington, Tristin, Fallon and Walter Houser, all of Williamstown, Johnna and Mayra Houser of Harrisville, and Grayson and Grant Houser, both of Stowe; and several half-brothers and half-sisters. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry G. Houser, on April 10, 1966; her second husband, Lawrence Mugrage, in December 1988; and one son, Harry Gordon, Houser, in 1971. Services were Dec. 23 at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta with evangelist Tom Butterfield officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MULLENIX, Fred Died Nov. 16, 1983 Oracle - Nov. 17, 1983 Fred Mullenix, 87, former principal of Marietta High School and former Social Studies teacher at St. Marys High School, died Wednesday morning at his home, 140 Riverview Drive, Marietta. Mullenix was born at Hillsboro, Ohio, a son of the late Charles and Alta Mullenix. He had been a teacher and principal at Marietta High School until his retirement in 1957 and was later employed at St. Marys High School for seven years. After a second retirement he joined his son Robert, in the Smith Shoe Store, Parkersburg. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Marietta. Surviving are daughter, Martha Jeanne Snider of the home; six grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Mary Kiggins Mullenix, in 1974; by a son, Robert Mullenix; a brother. McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta was in charge of the arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MULNEIX, Estaleen Died Mar. 19, 1986 Leader - Mar. 22, 1986 Estaleen Mulneix, 58, of St. Marys, died Wednesday morning in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Luther and Anna Scadden Plum. She was a member of the French Creek Baptist Church and had been an employee of Colin Anderson Center. She is survived by four sons, Bruce Wayne Mulneix of Rhode Island, Fredrick L. Mulneix and Frank L. Mulneix, both of Marietta, O., and Timothy Mulneix of Missouri; one daughter, Katherine Smith of Marietta; five sisters. Rebecca Templeton, Belva Horner, Lorene Templeton and Mary Alice Plum, all of St. Marys, and Alberta Templeton of Barboursville, O.; one brother, Palmer Plum of East Liverpool, O.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Nine Mile United Methodist Church, with Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Nine Mile Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MUNDAY, Arthur S. Died Feb. 26, 1994 Sentinel - Feb. 28, 1994 Arthur S. Munday, 88, of Route 1, Cairo, Glendale Community, died Saturday at his residence after a brief illness. Munday was a retired iron worker and a member of Ornamental & Structural Steel Brotherhood Local 549, Wheeling, the AFL-CIO, and Burning Springs Lodge AF&AM 132, where he was past master. He was born in Munday, Wirt County, a son of the late William and Armanda Cunningham Munday. He is survived by his wife, Cora Sees Munday; three sons, Ronald M. Munday of Cairo, Low Gap Community, Ernest D. Munday and Russell R. Munday, both of St. Marys, Nine Mile Community; one sister, Aletha Jean Nichols of St. Marys, Nine Mile Community; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Hilmar L. Munday and Earl Dennis Munday; one brother; three sisters; three grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the, Rev. C.F. Rexroad officiating. Burial will be in Hartley Cemetery, near Brohard, Wirt County, with lodge rites by Burning Springs Lodge 132. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MUNDAY, Betty L. Died Jun 2, 1994 Sentinel - Jun 3, 1994 Betty L. Monday, 55, of Route 1, Cairo, Low Gap Community, died Thursday at her residence after a brief illness. Mrs. Munday was a homemaker, and formerly was employed at North Bend State Park as a cook. She was born In Low Gap, Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Roy James and Hazel Malinda Cornell Rollins. She is survived by her husband, Ronald M. Munday; one son, Nicholas Munday of Cario, Glendale Community; one daughter, Kathleen Davis of Addison Run, near Cairo; two brothers, Paul Rollins and Jim Rollins, both of Cairo; two sisters, Diane Ambrose of Low Gap Community and Charlene Hendrickson of Vienna; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one, son, James Earl Munday; one infant brother, and one infant sister. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Davisson Chapel United Methodist Church, Low Gap, with the Rev. C.F. Rexroad officiating. Burial will be in Six Cemetery, Six Hill, near Cairo. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MUNDAY, Betty L. Died June 2, 1994 Betty L. Munday, 55, of Route 1, Cairo, Low Gap Community, died Thursday at her residence after a brief illness. Mrs. Munday was a homemaker and formerly was employed at North Bend State Park as a cook. She was born in Low Gap, Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Roy James and Hazel Malinda Cornell Rollins. She is survived by her husband, Ronald M. Munday; one son, Nicholas Munday of Cairo, Glendale Community; one daughter, Kathleen Davis of Addison Run, near Cairo; two brothers, Paul Rollins and Jim Rollins, both of Cairo; two sisters, Diane Ambrose of Low Gap Community and Charlene Hendrickson of Vienna; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, James Earl Munday; one infant brother; and one infant sister. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Davisson Chapel United Methodist Church, Low Gap, with the Rev. C. F. Rexroad officiating. Burial will be in Six Cemetery, Six Hill, near Cairo. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MUNDAY, Cora S. Died May 18, 1994 Sentinel May 19, 1994 Cora S. Munday, 85, of Route 1, Cairo, Glendale Community, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Munday owned and operated Twin Oaks Restaurant & Service Station near Glendale in Ritchie County for 25 years. She was a former employee of the Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys, and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 20 in Ellenboro and a former member of the Glendale Farm Women's Club. She was born near Munday, Wirt County, a daughter of the late Frances M. and Annie Elliott Sees. She is survived by three sons, Ronald M. Munday of Route l, Cario, Low Cap Community and Ernest D. Munday and Russell R. Munday, both of Route 1, St. Marys, Nine Mile Community; one daughter, Aletha Jean Nichols of Route 1, St. Marys, Nine Mile Community; one brother, Russell Sees of Malta; one sister, Ada Haught of Hartville, Ohio; two half-sisters, Carmen Bailey of Clinton, Ohio and Phyllis Williams of Norwalk, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur S. Munday, in February; two sons, Hilmar L. Munday and Earl Dennis Munday; three, brothers; one sister, three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. C. F. Rexroad officiating. Burial will be in Hartley Cemetery, Brohard, Wirt County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MUNDAY, Stewart Died Jun. 28, 1989 Oracle - Jul. 6, 1989 Stewart "Sam" Munday, 23, of Moore, S. C., died Wednesday, June 28, in Spartansburg, S.C. He was born in Wood County to Russell Munday and Wilma Jones Munday Templeton of St. Marys. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Farson Munday; stepdaughter Samantha Jo Farson; two sisters, Kimberly Sue Chadock and Lori Jean Munday, both of Spartansburg, S. C.: one brother, William Russell Munday of Core; maternal grandmother, Mary Jones of St. Marys; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Cora Munday of Cairo; and stepfather, Carl Templeton of St. Marys. The funeral was Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial was in Beech Run Cemetery in Pleasants County. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MUNDAY, Stewart Died Jun. 28, 1989 Sentinel - Jul. 1, 1989 Stewart "Sam" Munday, 23, of Moore, S.C., died Wednesday evening in Spartansburg, S.C. He was born in Wood County, a son of Russell Munday of St. Marys and Wilma Jones Munday Templeton of St. Marys. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Farson Munday; stepdaughter Samantha Jo Farson; two sisters Kimberly Sue Chadock and Lori Jean Munday, both of Spartansburg, S.C.; one brother William Russell Munday of Core; maternal grandmother, Mary Jones, of St. Marys; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Cora Munday of Cairo; and stepfather, Carl Templeton of St. Marys. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Mays, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial will be in the Beach Run Cemetery, Pleasants County. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MURPHY, Harold A. Died Nov. 30, 1988 Oracle - Dec. 8, 1988 Harold A. Murphy, 39, Newport Route 1, died Wednesday morning at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Scottstown, Ohio, a son of Harold and Senna Brickey Murphy. He was a painter and truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Patricia McKenzie Murphy, whom he married May 28, 1972; two sons, Harold Murphy and Tim Murphy, both at home; five brothers, William Murphy, Jim Murphy, Tim Murphy, Tony Murphy and Jerry Murphy, all of Newport; and three sisters, Ella Fanen and Ina Stephens, both of Orlando, Fla., and Mary Stewart of Orwalk, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one sister. Services were held Friday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with Paul Rice officiating. Burial was in McKeknzie Cemetery, Ironton, Ohio. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MURPHY, Kay Ann Died Jan. 19, 1983 Leader, Jan. 22, 1983 Kay Ann Murphy, 43, of Sardis, died Wednesday at home. She was born at Beavertown, a daughter of the late Eugene and Mary McPeek Holdren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Sardis, and was employed at the Viking Glass Co. at New Martinsville. Surviving are her husband, Clarence Murphy; three daughters, Terry McIver of New Martinsville, Nancy Shapely of New Matamoras and Jill Murphy at home; a son, Randall Murphy of New Matamoras; a sister, Janet Bedilion of Athens, one brother, Donald Holdren of Newport and five grandchildren. Services will be Saturday, 1 p.m., at the Rush Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Conley and the Rev. Delmer Cameron officiating. Burial will be in New Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MURPHY, Mildred L. Died May 31, 1991 Oracle - Apr. 3, 1991 Mildred Louise Jordon Cottrill Murphy, 69, of Aqua Isles Trailer Par, Parkersburg, died Sunday, March 31, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Paul and Linda Ruth Miller Jordon. She wa a homemaker and a Baptist. She is survived by four daughters, Barbara R. Morris, of New ??, N.C., Patricia Ann Komar of Milwaukee, Marjarie Lynn Kovach of Clarksburg, Vickie L. Casey of Parkersburg; seven sons, James Allen Cottrill of St. Clairsville, O., Robert Lee Cottrill of St. Marys, Samuel Glenn Murphy of Philippi, Rick Lee Murphy of Washington, W.Va., Richard Paul Cottrill, Everett L. Murphy and Jeffrey Lynn Murphy, all of Parkersburg; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lynn B. Cottrill, May, 1946, her second husband, Everet Glen Murphy, July, 1982; one brother, William Arthur Jordon; and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sp??een Funeral Home, ??, with the Rev. James ????. Burial will be in the Murphy family cemetery on Georges Run at Shirley, W.Va. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MURPHY, Senna B. Died Jun. 23, 1988 Leader - Jun. 25, 1988 Senna B. Murphy, 70, of Newport Route 1, died Thursday afternoon in Fairview Manor Nursing Home, Beverly, Ohio. She was born in Elliott County, Ky., a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brickey. She is survived by six sons, William R. Murphy, Harold Murphy, James Murphy, John Murphy and Jerry Murphy, all of Newport, and Anthony Murphy of Orlando, Fla.; three daughters, Mary Faye Stewart of Norwalk, Ohio, Ina Mae Stephens and Ella Fannin, both of Orlando, Fla.; a number of grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and greatgrandchildren; one brother, Elmer Brickey of Cleveland, Ohio; and one sister, Coney Ferguson of Burke, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Murphy; one daughter, Linda Carol Flood; and two grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Open Door Baptist Church, Franklin Street, Marietta, with the Rev. Jerry Chaney officiating. Burial will be in McKenzie Cemetery, Ironton, Ohio. Friends may call at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, until service time Monday. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MURRAY George V. Died, Aug. 1 1968 Funeral services for George O. Murray, 48, of St. Marys, who died Thursday ins Morgantown hospital, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St, Marys. The Rev. George W. McCune will officiate with burial to be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Born at Myersdale, Pa., he was a son of Maurice and Grace Phieffer Murray of Corriganville, Md. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the VFW at Sistersville, BPOE No. 1701 and FOE of St. Marys. Survivors in addition to his parents include his widow; Mrs. Wavolene Joy Murray; one son, Allen Murray it home, two daughters; Alesia and Libby Ann Murray, both at home; two children by a previous marriage, Albert and Sharon Le Rizer, both of Corriganville, Md.; one brother, Ward Murray of Corriganville; and five sisters, Mrs. Becky Murray, Mrs. Mary Andrews, Mrs. Jean Hardinger and Mrs. Irene Rizer, all of Corriganville, and Mrs. Myrtle MacWilliams of Myersdale, PA. Friends may call at the funeral al home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MURRAY George V. Died, Aug. 1 1968 Funeral services for George O. Murray, 48, of St. Marys, who died Thursday ins Morgantown hospital, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St, Marys. The Rev. George W. McCune will officiate with burial to be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Born at Myersdale, Pa., he was a son of Maurice and Grace Phieffer Murray of Corriganville, Md. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the VFW at Sistersville, BPOE No. 1701 and FOE of St. Marys. Survivors in addition to his parents include his widow; Mrs. Wavolene Joy Murray; one son, Allen Murray it home, two daughters; Alesia and Libby Ann Murray, both at home; two children by a previous marriage, Albert and Sharon Le Rizer, both of Corriganville, Md.; one brother, Ward Murray of Corriganville; and five sisters, Mrs. Becky Murray, Mrs. Mary Andrews, Mrs. Jean Hardinger and Mrs. Irene Rizer, all of Corriganville, and Mrs. Myrtle MacWilliams of Myersdale, PA. Friends may call at the funeral al home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYER, Elsie M. Died Mar. 4, 1982 Oracle - Mar. 11, 1982 Elsie M. Myer, 69, of Wilbur, died Thursday evening at the United Hospital. Center in Clarksburg. She was a retired school teacher with 32 years of service and was a member of the Wilbur United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband. Walter M. Myer; a son, Jerry L. Myer, and a daughter, Judy Bagley, both of Wilbur; a brother, George W. Britton Jr. of St. Marys; a sister, Katy Mierop of Elyria, O.; 11 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. The funeral was held Monday at the Wilbur Chapel Church. with Evang. John Tenney officiating. Burial was in the Wilbur Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYER, Esta Berrell Died Apr. 6, 1998 Leader - Apr. 11, 1998 Esta Berrell Myer, 95, of Belmont, died April 6 at CareHaven of Pleasants in Belmont, where she had resided for eight years. She was born June 20, 1902, at Cameron, W. Va. To the late Jacob B. and Phoebe Lavina Smith Howard. She was a member of Willow Island Baptist Church and had been a midwife and in her earlier years had helped the late Dr. Richard Hamilton with deliveries. She is survived by three daughters, Iona Janes and Phoebe Jordan, both of St. Marys, and Dorothy Harris of Berlin, Md.; 12 grandchildren including Paul Janes of St. Marys, Ann Lanham of Davisville and Nancy Kidder of; 16 great-grandchildren; and 19 greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Mack "Joby" Myers on May 31, 1970; one son, Jacob C. Myer, who died at birth; one grandson, Gale Anthony "Mack" Myer on April 4,1 997; four sisters, Gladys Schaffer, Ruth Robey and twins Evelyn Howard and Eleanor Shank; and two brothers, Rupert "Si" Howard, and Paul Howard. Services were Friday at Willow Island Baptist Church with pastor Ron Branch officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYER, Hazel Snively Died Mar. 8, 1999 Oracle - Mar. 17, 1999 Hazel Snively Myer, 75, of St. Marys, died March 8 at her residence. She was born May 20, 1923, at Raven Rock to the late E. T. "Dink" and Mable L. Stewart Snively. She was a 1941 graduate of St Marys High School, retired from R. Wilson & Sons of Parkersburg, a member of St. Marys Business and Professional Women's Club and Raven Rock United Methodist Church. She attended Cow Creek United Methodist Church. She is survived by one sister, Lela Boley of West Palm Beach, Fla.; one brother, Gary Snively of St. Marys; one niece T. A. Johnson and her husband, P. J., of Belmont; two nephews, David Snively and his wife, Vicki, of Elkins and Jeff Sniveiy of St. Marys; and two great-nieces, Hannah Snively and Maggie Snively, both of Elkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Ike" Myer. Services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Melvin Conley officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYER, R. A. "Buck" Died Nov. 29, 1993 Oracle - Dec. 8, 1993 R. A. "Buck" Myer, 91, of Belmont, died Nov. 29, at St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh. Pa. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Mac and Evelyn Phelps Myer. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II having served with the Cee Bees and was retired from Lummis Construction Co., NY. Surviving are his wife, Betty Abraham Myer; one stepson, Ted King of Phoenix, Ariz.; two stepdaughters, Connie Gallo of Chicago, Ill. and Lennie Martin of McCallum, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; and two sisters. Beulah Neely of Parkersburg, and Lillian Bradfield of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by four brothers; and three sisters. Services were held Friday, Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys. Evangelist Emanuel Daugherty officiating. Burial in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYER, Raymond M. Died May 31, 1970 Raymond M. Myer, 71, of Eureka Pleasants county died Sunday morning, May 31, in the Veteran's Administration Hospital at Chillicothe, O. He was born at Eureka, son of Mack and Evelyn Phelps Myer and was a veteran of the First World War and a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 565. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Esta Howard Myer; three daughters, Mrs. Delbert (Lena) James, Eureka; Mrs Dorothy Busby, Sea Brook, Md.; and Mrs. Bernard (Phoebe) Yeates of Ardmore, Md.; two brothers, Ralph Myer, St. Marys; and P. K. Myer, Toronto, O.; four sisters, Mrs. Nelson Felter and Mrs. Donald Bradfield, both of St. Marys; Mrs. Clara Maston, Shultz, Pleasants county; and Mrs. Willard Neely, Sistersville; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jacob, two brothers and one sister. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Willow Island Baptist Church. The Rev. Edwin McLeod and the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiated. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Charles E. Died Nov. 16, 1998 Oracle - Nov. 18, 1998 Charles E. Myers, 77, of Rt. 2, St. Marys, died Nov. 16 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1921, in Williamstown to the late Elisa and Edith Hubbins Myers. He was baptized as a young boy at First Baptist Church in Williamstown. He retired as a supervisor of the foster grandparents program at the former Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys in 1983 with 23 years of service. One of his joys in life was gardening. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Barlow Myers; five daughters, Carol Vaughan of Williamstown, Sharon Anderson of East Liverpool, O., Helen Carpenter of Newell, W. Va., Linda Joy of Williamstown and Patty Moore of St. Marys; two sons, Mike Myers and Tim Myers, both of St. Marys; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Barbara Binegar of Eureka. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home to St. Marys with the Rev. Randy Stewart officiating, Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Dale L. Died Nov. 4, 1993 Sentinel - Nov. 6, 1993 Dale L. Myers, 75, of 17th Street, Parkersburg, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died at Thursday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Smith and Vella Schemp Myers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War IT and was retired from Monroe Calculating Machine Co. of Wheeling. He was a Methodist. He is survived by his wife, Clara May Glover Myers; two daughters, Deborah McGee of Parkersburg and Jackie Lemley of Belmont; three granddaughters. Nikki McGee and Katie McGee both of Parkersburg, and Rae Lemley of Belmont; and two sisters, Ruth Fitch of Union Port, Ohio and Betty Merritt of Wellsburg, W.Va. He was preceded in death by three brothers. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Nome, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Paul Russell officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Saturday and noon-2 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes may be obtained at the funeral home. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Edison D. Died Jun. 28, 1990 News - Jul. 1, 1990 McConnelsville - Edison D. Myers, 67, of 43 N. Ninth St., died Thursday evening in Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville. He was born in Santoy. Ohio, a son of Edison and Hazel Myers. He was a former member of the Lion's Club in McConnelsville and was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Malta Manufacturing. He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. Stiers; three daughters, Virginia Johnson and Mrs. Billy (Brenda) Burfield, both of McConnelsville, and Rita Mathews of Zanesville; four sons, Eugene Myers and Larry Rutter, both of McConnelsville, Edison D. Myers of Blue Rock, and James Rutter of Marietta; two half-sisters, Linda Madden of McConnelsville and Lily Myers of Cleveland; a half-brother, Rodney E. Myers of McConnelsville; 28 grandchildren; tight great-grandchildren: and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry W. Myers, and one halfbrother, Scottey Myers. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Tatman Funeral Home at McConnelsville with the Rev. Henry Mayle and Sister Josephine Hill officiating. Burial will be in Malta Cemetery with full military graveside rites. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Elias L. Died Feb. 13 1977 Oracle - Feb. 17 1777 Elias L. Myers, 76, of 1323 Highland Ave., Parkersburg, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Sunday morning. Mr. Myers was born in Jackson County, March 17, 1900, a son of the late Michael and Emma McCoy Myers. He was a member of the 1 Williamstown Church of Christ and had been. employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad until his retirement in 1965. He had resided in St. Marys and Williamstown before moving to Parkersburg three years ago. Surviving are one son, Charles F. Myers of Bens Run; two daughters, Mrs. Orvil (Barbara) Binegar of Eureka and Mrs. Helen Stoneking of Parkersburg; 19 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren; one brother, Edward Myers of Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Eunice Offenberger of Malvern, O. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith O. Huggins Myers; a son, William Myers; a brother, James; and a half-sister, Mrs. Lucy Berry. Funeral services were held at 2:30 m. Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with burial in Riverview Cemetery at Williamstown. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Harry L. Died Nov. 6, 1991 Sentinel - Nov. 8, 1991 Harry L. Myers, 75, of 2621 26th Ave., Parkersburg, died Wednesday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. Myers was a member of First Lutheran Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was retired after 35 years from Iron Workers Union, Local 787. He was a 32nd degree Mason of Parkersburg Masonic Lodge 169. He was a member of the Nemesis Shrine, American Legion Post 15, and the Eagles Club. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Lewis H. and Sarah Elliott Myers. He is survived by his wife, Olive Crazer Myers; one brother, Wilbur Myers of Parkersburg; three sisters, Hazel Commerford, Pauline Keyes, and Myrtle Oliver, all of Albany, N.Y.; one Godchild, Laura Myers Sweezey of San Rafael, Calif.; a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. James Kinsler officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery North. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Henry M. Died July 25, 1983 Leader - Jul 30, 1983 Henry Myers, 79, of New Matamoras, O., died Monday afternoon in the Marietta Convalescent Center. He was born at New Matamoras, a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Lee Myers. Survivors include his wife, Ida Belle Bright Myers; two stepsons, Howard Deaton and Ira Pinney, both of New Matamoras; and one sister, Becky Skinner of Toronto, O. Services were conducted Wednesday in the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, with Brent Gallagher officiating. Burial was in the Matamoras Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Ione Hutchinson Died Sep. 4, 1999 Oracle - Sep. 15, 1999 Ione Hutchinson Myers, 88, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Sept. 4 in St. Petersburg. She was born Oct. 19, 1910, at Beckley, W. Va. to the late Julius and Josephine Howery Hutchinson. She is survived by numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by one sister, Claire Hutchinson Woodward, and one brother Raymond G. Hutchinson. Graveside services were held Sept. 14 at St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. There was no visitation. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Lawrence Died Jul. 22, 1992 Sentinel - Jul. 23, 1992 Lawrence V. "Doe" Myers, 92, of Pennsboro, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Myers was a 50-year employee of Weirton Steel, retiring as a foreman and a member of the 50-year club also of Weirton Steel. He was a veteran of World War II and a Methodist by faith. He was born at Raven Rock, near St. Marys, in Pleasants County, a son of the late John and Nancy White Myers. He is survived by his wife, Friday Giebell Myers; one niece, Joy Lou Noland of Pennsboro; and one nephew, Chuck Giebell of Pennsboro. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro, with the Rev. Noble Crew officiating. Burial will follow. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Miss Laura V. Died Nov. 15, 1972 Oracle Nov. 23, 1972 Funeral services for Miss Laura V. Myers, 72, of 508 Morgan Ave., St. Marys, who died at the St. Joseph's Hospital Wednesday morning, were held Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Evangelist Earl Stevens officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. She was born in Raven Rock, Pleasants County, May 20,1900, daughter of the late John F. and Nancy White Myers. She was a member of the Dewey Ave. Church of Christ. She is survived by two brothers, Joseph Myers of Steubenville, O., and Lawrence Myers of Pennsboro; one sister, Mrs. Harold (Maple) Dawkins of Williamstown; two nephews, Archie Myers of Weirton and Tad Myers of Steubenville, and one niece, Mrs. Lloyd Williams in New Jersey. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Mrs. Edith Died May 27, 1975 Oracle - Jun 5, 1975 Mrs. Edith O. Myers, 69, of 1323 Highland Ave., Parkersburg, died at the St. Joseph's Hospital last Tuesday. She was born near Waverly, daughter of the late Curtis and Florence Huggins. She was a member of a Church of Christ in St. Marys and had resided in the Williamstown and St. Marys area for many years. She is survived by her husband, Elias Myers; a son, Charles, of Bens Run; two daughters, Mrs. Orvil Binegar of Eureka and Mrs. Harvey Stone King of Parkersburg; a brother, Ernest Huggins of Williamstown; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Turrill of Warren, Mich.; 18 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son and three brothers. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Doudna and McClure Funeral Home in Marietta, with burial in the Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown. ------------------------------------------------------------------ MYERS, Tressie Died Oct. 10, 1981 Oracle - Oct. 22, 1981 Mrs. Tressie Myers, 76, of 51 Second St., Newell, died Oct. 10 at East Liverpool City Hospital after a lingering illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1905, in Pleasants County a daughter of the late William Luther Lock and Ada Williamson Locke. A lifelong area resident, she retired in 1962 after 30 years service with the former Edwin M. Knowles China Co. at Newell. She was a member of the IBPAW. She married Glenn O. Myers on March 19, 1953. He died Jan. 8, 1972. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lorene Barron and Mrs. Taylor (Georgia) Smith, both of East Liverpool, and Mrs. Joseph (Louise) Danko of Newell; two sisters, Mrs. Elsa Scadden of St. Marys and Mrs. Gladys Cain of Burgettstown, Pa.; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Pastor Riley Lawrence officiated at services Oct. 13 at the Artier Funeral Chapel in Chester. Interment was in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens, Newell. ------------------------------------------------------------------