Pleasants County, West Virginia Obituaries "W" Obits - Typed by Arden & Ethel Swiger 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – June 18, 1988 CHARLOTTE DINSMOOR OLIN-WATSON Died May 29, 1988 Charlotte Dinsmoor Olin-Watson of Fort Worth, Tex, died May 29. She was a native of St. Marys, and a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Lyell Dinsmoor. Her father was a founder and operator of Dinsmoor and Co. of St. Marys. She was a long-time resident of Fort Worth, and a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, where services were held June 1. The Rev. Thomas E. Powell officiated. Survivors include her husband, Hugh Latimer Watson, Fort Worth, Tex.; daughters and sons-in-law, Sara Olin and Robert Grace, Fort Worth, Tex.; Victoria Olin and Howard R. Ross, Nashville, Tenn.; Judith Olin and Frederic F. Brace, Chicago, Ill.; daughter, Carla Dinsmoor Olin, Dallas, Tex.; grandson, Edward Olin Ross, Nashville, Tenn.; stepchildren, James Watson, Arlington; Jane Watson, San Antonio, Tex.; Robert Watson, Fort Worth, Tex.; Sue Watson, Seattle, Washington; step grandchildren Ryan and Meredith Watson, Arlington, Tex.; sisters, Winifred Nightingale, Frances Cochrane, both of San Diego, Calif; a brother, Arthur Dinsmoor, Midland, Tex.; and several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Greenwood Memorial Park. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name and Date of Newspaper Unknown BESSIE COLLINS WADE Died July 14, 1983 Bessie Collins Wade, 85, of Grantsville, died at Calhoun General Hospital there Wednesday after a long illness. She was born in Ritchie County, was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, and was a retired schoolteacher with 34 yeas service and almost 10 yeas as a substitute teacher in Calhoun County. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. William E. Wade; a daughter Sylvia Hammer of Big Springs; eight grandchildren, 22 great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, The Rev. Glendon McKee and the Rev. Eldon Cuppet officiating, with burial in Hartley Cemetery at Brohard. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-9 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel"- May 16, 1992 JESS E. WAGGY Died May 15, 1992 Jess E. Waggy, 93, of 2306 12th. Ave., Vienna, died Friday at his home. Waggy was a veteran of World War I serving with the U.S. Navy, and was a Baptist. He was a retired charter member of the Ironworkers Union Local 787. He had been a ranger with the Forest Service and had participated in work essential to the production of the Atomic Bomb. He was born in Sugar Grove, W.VA., a son of the late Jacob and Pernina Propst Waggy. He is survived by his wife, Lona May Phillips Waggy; three sons, Norman Waggy of Charlotte, N.C., Phillip N. Waggy of Vienna, and Robert C. Waggy of Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Betty Corbin of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by a sister and three brothers. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. William R. Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen north Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 1, 1984 CARL D. WAGNER Died February 26, 1983 Carl D. Wagner, 72, of Belmont, died Saturday afternoon in Miami, Fla. He was born in Pleasants County, the son of the late Floyd and Georgia Clovis Wagner. He was a retired supervisor with the Quaker State Oil and Refining Corp. He was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church and St. Marys Lodge No. 41 AF & AM. He was a charter member of the Grant-Jefferson Lions Club, of which he had been president. He is survived by his wife, Mary Meredith Wagner; one daughter, Mary Virginia Cosper of Paden City; one son, Carlton Wagner of Nashville, Tenn.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Herschel Cottrell and the Rev. Terry Alvarez officiating. Burial was in the willow Island Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – December 9, 1976 CECIL C. WAGNER Died December 1, 1976 Cecil C. Wagner, 68, of Weirton, died at the Weirton Hospital last Wednesday evening. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Harvey and Ona Belle Wagner. He was retired from Weirton Steel Co. and was a member of its 25- year club. He attended the United Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow, Ethel Cathers Wagner; two daughters, Mrs. Bert (Shirley Ann) Shreves of Fly, O., and Mrs. Mitchell (Nell) Joseph of Weirton; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Howard (Louella) Utt of Bens Run; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Bonner of St. Marys and Mrs. Eva Brammer of Bens Run; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Friendly Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – December 4, 1982 CHARLES WAGNER Died December 2, 1982 Services for Charles E. Wagner, 60, of St. Marys, who died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg Thursday, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. A Pleasants County native, he was a member of Shawne United Methodist Church and had been employed at Colin Anderson Center. Surviving are his mother, Ora Locke Wagner, with whom he had resided in St. Marys; three brothers, Ralph Wagner of Goldsboro, N.C., Ray Wagner of Huntington and French Wagner of St. Marys; and a sister, Elizabeth Wurtzbacher of Elm Grove. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – June 9, 1983 EDGAR WAGNER Died June 2, 1983 Edgar G. Wagner, 70, a resident of Woodland Terrace, St. Clairsville, O., formerly of Bridgeport, died Thursday, June 2, at the Ohio Valley Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1913, at St. Marys, a son of the late Benjamin and Virginia Birkhimer Wagner. He was a retired employee of Imperial Clevite Co. and a member of the St. Clairsville Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mabel Adams Wagner; three daughters, Mrs. John (Gayla) Baker and Mrs. William (Dotty) Meigh, both of Bridgeport, and Mrs. Don (Barbara) Bewley of Bradenton, Fla.; and a son, Robert K. Wagner of St. Clairsville. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, with Everett Hutson officiating. Burial was in the Belmont Memorial Park Cemetery at St. Clairsville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – April 19, 1991 ELEANOR WAGNER Died April 17, 1991 Eleanor Wagner, 82, of St. Marys, died Wednesday at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Wagner was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Pimberton Garden Club. She was a registered nurse working in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Mexico. She was born at Sutton, Mass., a daughter of the late Sylas and Martha Young LaRose. She is survived by her husband, Leon Wagner; two sons, Calvin Brunern of Ridgeville, Conn., and Arthur Brunen of Tucson, Ariz.; one stepdaughter, Jane Sweeney of St. Marys; two brothers, Robert LeRose of Oxford, Mass., and David LeRose of Wooster, Mass.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Private services will be at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys. There will be no visitation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – September 25, 1986 HELEN WAGNER Died Sept 17, 1986 Helen Wagner, 67, of Bens Run, died Wednesday morning, September 17, in the Sistersville General Hospital. She was born in Meadville, Tyler County, a daughter of the late Andrew J. and Sarah Jordan Statler. She had owned and operated in Big W Restaurant at Bens run for 22 years. She is survived by her husband, Donald Wagner; a daughter, Jane Benefiel of New Martinsville; two brothers, Loyal Jordan and Ralph Statler of Newell; two sisters, Ethel Sandy of Meadville and Ada Johnson of Newell; and three grandchildren. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Pastor Kenneth Brougham officiating. Burial was in the Meadville Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – January 19, 1984 L. A. "BILL" WAGNER Died January 16, 1984 Leland A. "Bill" Wagner, 75, of Vienna, died Monday afternoon at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following a short illness. He was born at Arvilla, a son of the late Wesley and Odessa Smith Wagner. He was a retired salesman with the Thomas Pontiac Co., a veteran of World War II, a Methodist by faith, and a member of Vienna Masonic Lodge No. 172, AF & AM. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Frazier Wagner; one brother, Robert Wagner of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Eula Wells of Bens Run and Mrs. Frances Gorrell of Middlebourne; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Ogdin Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with the Rev. James B. Arbogast officiating. Burial will be in the Arlington Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown LYMAN C. WAGNER Died March 24, 1983 Lyman C. "Jimmy" Wagner, 89, of Rt. 2, St. Marys, died Thursday night at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg after a short illness. He was the son of the late Thomas J. and Susan Smith Wagner, a retired farmer, a past director of the First National Bank in St. Marys and a member of Shawnee United Methodist Church. He is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. His wife, Mollie Fleming Wagner, died in 1975. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Shawnee United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. In Memory of LYMAN (JIMMY) WAGNER Date of Birth - February 11, 1894 Date of Death – March 24, 1983 Place & Time of Services – Shawnee Methodist Church, Sunday, March 27, 1983, 2:00 P.M. Clergyman – Rev. Frank Lambert Place of Interment – Shawnee Cemetery Arrangements by Unknown ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Thursday November 6, 1997 LEON WESLEY WAGNER Died October 31, 1997 Leon Wesley Wagner, 93, of St. Marys, formerly of Attleboro, Mass., died Friday at Carehaven of Pleasants, Belmont. Wagner was a longtime resident of Attleboro, where he had established and owned Wagner's Flower Shop in the early 1930's. He was born in Webster, Mass., a son of the late George Albert and Bessie Weaver Wagner. He is survived by one daughter, Jane Sweeney of St. Marys; two stepsons, Arthur Brunen of Tucson, Ariz., and Calvin S. Brunen of Ridgefield, Conn. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Bennett Wagner; his second wife, Edith LaRose Wagner; his third wife, Eleanor LaRose Wagner; and two brothers, Albert Wagner and Vernon Wagner. Private family memorial services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in North Purchase Cemetery, Attleboro. Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 23, 1987 LEONARD J. WAGNER April 8, 1987 Leonard John Wagner, 65, of Cedarville, Ark., died April 8 at Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, Calif. Funeral services were held April 14 at Graveside National Cemetery, National Cemetery Fort Smith, Ark. Wagner was a retired teacher. He graduated from St. Marys High School in 1939 and attended Glenville State College. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Waldo and Anna Laurie Wagner. He had been a resident of Cedarville for the past 11 years. He is survived by his wife, Maxine, of the home; two daughters, Anna Wilkinson, St. Paul, Minn., and Nancy Wagner of Pasadena, Calif.; a son, Keith Wagner, also of Pasadena, Calif.; three sisters, Florence Davis of Arlington, Tex., Grace Burchard of Parkersburg, and Hazel Dearth of Bens Run; three brothers, Osee Wagner of Sacramento, Calif., Smiley Wagner of Youngstown, O., and Ave Wagner, of Belpre, O.' and one grandchild, Ryan Wilkinson. Ocker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – September 16, 1982 MRS. MABEL WAGNER Died September 10, 1982 Mrs. Mabel Carpenter Wagner, 82, of Raven Rock, died Friday evening at Heartland of Marietta. She was born in Raven Rock, the daughter of the late Alex and Rhonda Allender Carpenter. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons, Franklin Wagner of New Your, Jerry Wagner of Vienna and H. C. Wagner, II of Atlanta, GA.; a daughter, Mrs. Rhonda W. Triplett of Marietta; two sisters, Mrs. Bernice Richardson of Marietta and Mrs. Letha Skaggs of St. Marys; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. H. C. Wagner; a son, William D. Wagner; three sisters; and five brothers. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the old family residence at Raven Rock with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Burial followed in the IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 5, 1985 MYRTLE A. WAGNER Died November 2, 1985 Myrtle A. Evans Wagner, wife of Osee Wagner, passed away at her home at 1320 Claire Avenue, Sacramento, Calif. On November 2. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., November 8 at the Sunset Lawn Chapel of Chimes Mortuary Cemetery, 4701 Maryville Blvd., Sacramento, Calif. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - December 7, 1985 MYRTLE EVANS WAGNER Died November 2, 1985 Myrtle Alice Evans Wagner, 82, died November 2 in Sacramento, Calif. Mrs. Wagner was born in Warsaw, N.Y., attended Geneseo Normal School and taught school in western New York. She also worked as a registration clerk for the California Department of Motor Vehicles in Sacramento for 14 years. During their retirement years, she and her husband traveled extensively, visiting 49 states, Canada and Mexico. Her last trip was a five-and-one-half-week trip to Alaska and Canada in June and July of this year. The Wagners have visited friends and relatives in the St. Marys area many times. She was a member of the Sacramento North Church of the Nazarene, where she had been involved in children's ministries. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Osee P. Wagner, who is a native of Pleasants County; her children, Anna Olea, Paul and John, all of Sacramento, Rose Foster of North Highlands, Calif., Ruth Smith of Manteca, Calif., Ora Gregory of Fairfield, Calif., and Doris Hall of South El Monte, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; one brother; one sister; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two children, Helen Scott and James Wagner. Funeral services were conducted November 8 by the Rev. William Porter and assisted by the Rev. Eugene Gregory and the Rev. Theodore Rosenau. A poem and tributes were resented by grandchildren Kenneth Smith and Martha Wagner and daughter Anna Olea. Interment was at Sunset Lawn, Sacramento. Memorials may be sent to Nazarene Hunger Fund, c/o North Church of the Nazarene, 1100 Las Palmos Ave., Sacramento. CA 95815 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, June 11, 1997 NELL "JUDY" WAGNER Died June 7, 1997 Nell Rose "Judy" Wagner, 75, of Stone Road, Belpre, died June 7, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born at Hebron to the late Marshall and Sarah Butler Hooper. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Marys High School and attended Morris-Harvey College in Charleston. She worked at Pearl Button Factory in Federalsburg, Md., and was an office dispatcher at the H. J. Heinz factory in Medina, N.Y. she was baptized at Maple Lane Baptist Church and lived in Ripley before moving to Belpre 14 years ago. Surviving are her husband, A. M. Wagner of Belpre; one son, Max Wagner of Syracuse, N.Y.; one brother, Marshall T. Hooper Jr. of Madison, O.; two sisters, Virginia Hadley of St. Marys and Betty Sweeney of Waverly; two step-sons, Gregory Campbell of Clarksburg and Mark Campbell of Canton, O.; one step-daughter, Nicole Campbell of Parkersburg; one grandson' four step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven brothers. Services were Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown OSEE P. WAGNER Died May 7, 1995 Osee P. Wagner, 87, of Carmichael, Calif., died May 7 in Carmichael. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Waldo and Anna Miller Wagner. He is survived by five daughters, Anna Olea of Sacramento, Rose Foster of North Highlands, Calif., Ruth B. Smith of Manteca, Calif., Ora Gregory of Fairfield, Calif., and Doris Hall of Hesperia, Calif.; two sons, Paul Wagner and John Wagner, both of Sacramento; two brothers, Abraham Wagner of Belpre and Smiley Wagner of Youngstown; two sisters, Hazel Dearth of Bens Run and Grace Burchard of Parkersburg; 32 grand-children; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Evans Wagner; one daughter, Helen Scott; and one son, James Wagner. Funeral services were held May 10 at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes. Burial was in Sunset Lawn Memorial Park, Sacramento. Memorials can be made to the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, c/o North Church of the Nazarene, 1100 Las Palmes Ave., Sacramento, Calif. 95815 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown OLIVE FAYE WAGNER Died January 11, 1926 Olive Faye Wagner was born at Hebron, Pleasants County, October 5, 1905; died January 11th, 1926, age 20 years, 3 mos. and 6 days. She was the only daughter of Harvey and Mary Wagner. She suffered only a few hours with paralysis until death relieved her. She obeyed the Gospel and united with the Church of Christ at Pine Grove at the age of 17 years and lived a true Christian life spending much of her time reading the Bible. She was loved by everyone and will be missed by all. She is survived by father, mother and one brother, Kenneth at home Funeral services were conducted January 13th. at 2 o'clock. (The rest is missing) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – December 13, 1984 RALPH C. WAGNER Died November 30, 1984 Funeral services for Ralph C. Wagner, 64, of Rt. 2, Goldsboro, N.C., were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 3, at the Seymour Funeral Home Chapel in Goldsboro, with Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John B. Narron officiating. Burial with military honors was in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, also in Goldsboro. He died last Friday morning at Seymour Johnson AFB Hospital. He was a retired chief master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force with 31 years of service and had been dispatcher for the Goldsboro Police and Fire Departments for the past eight years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Velva "Bobbie" Hood Wagner; two sons, Ralph C. Wagner Jr. of Hardin, Mont., and Richard L. Wagner of Elkins; his mother, Mrs. Ora Locke Wagner of St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Wurtzbacher of Wheeling; two brothers, William Ray Wagner of Huntington and French L. Wagner of St. Marys and one grandchild. Members of the Goldsboro Police Department served as honorary pallbearers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, November 17, 1999 SHARON L. WAGNER Died November 10, 1999 Sharon L. Wagner, 61, of Sistersville, died November 10 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born January 27, 1938 at Sistersville to the late Fred and Margaret Burl Doty Light. She was a homemaker and a Protestant and a member and past president of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 6327 in Sistersville. She is survived by her husband, William Harold Wagner; two sons, Kevin Wagner and his wife, Jill, and Rick Wagner and his wife, Sharon, all of Sistersville; four half-brothers, Fred "Pete" Light and Dale Light, both of Sistersville; Shane Light of Belmont and Paul Rosenlich of New Matamoras; one step-brother, Gary Stetson of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and one step-sister, Janet Phillips of Woodsfield, O. Graveside services were Friday at Greenwood Cemetery in Sistersville with the Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – August 26, 1992 WANDA V. WAGENER Died August 10, 1992 Wanda V. Wagener, 78, 3909 Washington St. Weirton, died August 10 at St. John Medical Center, Steubenville, O. Born March 8, 1914, in Bens Run, she was the daughter of the late William and Myrtle Northcrft Eddy. She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Wagner and Madge Toth. She was a Protestant by faith, was a retired waitress and held membership in the American Association of Retired Persons. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mitchell (Nell) Joseph, with whom she made her home in Weirton, and Mrs. Bert (Shirley) Shreves Jr. of Fly, O.; a brother, Denzil Eddy of Pt. Lookout; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held August 13 at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton, with the Rev. Tex Strothers officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill memorial Gardens, Weirton. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – December 24, 1988 WILLIAM RAY WAGNER Died December 19, 1988 William Ray Wagner, 63, of 6218 East Gate Road, Huntington, died December 19 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services were conducted December 21 at Henson Mortuary, Pea Ridge, with the Rev. William Winters officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The deceased was born August 27, 1925, a son of Ora Belle Locke Wagner of St. Marys and the late Earl C. Wagner. He was employed for 26 years with Appalachian Power Co., and retired from Kentucky Power Co. in 1987. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of West Virginia University and received his B.S. in electrical engineering. He was a member of American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and the American Legion, Post 16, whose members served as pallbearers and conducted graveside rites. Also surviving are his wife, Leah "Lucy" Cales Wagner; one sister, Elizabeth Wurzbacher of Wheeling; and one brother, French Wagner, of St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown ANDREW L. WAGONER Died May 22, 1986 Andrew Lewis Wagoner, 4, of Parkersburg, died at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, Thursday evening. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of John B. and Sara Jane Riser Wagoner. He is survived by two brothers, Timothy Wagoner and Randall Wagoner; one sister, Stephanie Wagoner, paternal grandparents, Clarence and Vivian Wagoner of Parkersburg; maternal grandmother, Ada Yvonne Riser of Parkersburg; paternal great-grandmother, Ada Mosser of Highland; and maternal great-grandfather, Doyle Freshour of St. Marys. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with the Rev. Kenneth Fullerton officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – February 5, 1987 ERNEST "SAM" WALDO Died January 29, 1987 Ernest Glen "Sam" Waldo, 75, of Greenwood, Doddridge County, died Thursday evening at his home after a short illness He was born in Gum Run, Doddridge County, son of the late James and Avie Sherwood Waldo. He retired in 1965 as a trackman with the B&O Railroad, serving between Parkersburg and Grafton. He was an overseas Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Greenwood United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Patricia E. Alleman Lockney Waldo; a son, Michael W. Waldo of Magnolia, O., and Carrie Alleman of Parkersburg; two sisters, Lucy Wilson of St. Marys and Jessie Cunningham of Glenville; four grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and two nephews, Bob and Junior Cantwell of Belmont. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Greenwood United Methodist Church, Doddridge County, with the Rev. Don Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. The Spurgeon Funeral Home in West Union was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - December 11, 1991 NELLIE E. WALDO Died December 9, 1991 Nellie E. Waldo, 91, formerly of Greenwood, W. Va., died Monday at Care Haven of Belmont in Pleasants County. Waldo was a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church and Ladies Aide Society. She was born in Greenwood, Doddridge County, a daughter of the late William R. and Mary Lillian Dotson. She is survived by one son, James William "Bill" Waldo of Dover, Ohio, and one daughter, Lorraine Nutter of Belpre. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. Randy Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – April 9, 1988 PATRICIA WALDO Died April 2, 1988 Patricia Lockney Waldo, 66, Pinewood Village, Parkersburg, died Saturday evening following an automobile accident. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Roscoe F. and Vena McKee Lockney. She was retired from the U.S. Public Debt and was a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Hather Court 3. She is survived by two daughters, Carrie Alleman of Parkersburg and Marcia Ramsey of New Matamoras; four sisters, Phyllis Roth of Parkersburg, Eileen Cunningham of Vienna and Nell Hile and Sue Wilson both of Barlow; one brother, Roscoe F. Lockney Jr. of Parkersburg; and two grandchildren, Robert David Boyles and Christi J. C. Alleman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest G. Waldo in 1986; one brother, William Lockney. Services were Tuesday at the Vaughan Funeral Home in Parkersburg with the Rev. Kevin P. Nesselroad officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Parkersburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – November 3, 1983 CARL F. "CURT" WALKER Died October 25, 1983 Carl F. "Curt" Walker, former St. Marys High School football and baseball coach, biology teacher and assistant principal, died Tuesday in Wheeling Hospital. Walker, who started his career in St. Marys in 1926, became principal of Wellsburg High School in 1930 and remained in that position for 38 years, retiring in June 1968. A resident of 19th Street and Pleasant Avenue in Wellsburg, he was born November 1, 1902, son of the late Curtis P. and Mary L. Walker. He was a member and past Sunday school teacher of the First Presbyterian Church, Wellsburg. He was graduated from Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, Ohio, in 1920 and from Marietta College in 1926, where he was president of the Varsity "M" Club. He received his master's degree in education from Ohio State University in 1935. Walker lettered in all sports in high school and earned 12 varsity letters in college. He also played professional baseball with the American Association in Columbus and the Florida State League in Orlando. He served on the West Virginia State Athletic Association and Secondary School Activities Commission from 1936 to 1966. He served as deputy board member of the West Virginia High School Athletic Association for 25 years. He was a member of the West Virginia Athletic Board of Appeals for six years; president of the West Virginia State Athletic Association for five years; a member of the North Central Association of High School Principals for three years as a state representative, and past president of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference. Walker was a 60-year member of the Wellsburg Masonic Lodge and Knights Templer; a member of the Wellsburg Elks Lodge; past president of the Kiwanis Club; active in Boy Scouts for 20 years; a former Wellsburg Little League players agent; served on the Wellsburg Police Commission; director of the Upper Ohio Valley Dapper Dan Association; charter member of the Wellsburg Recreation Council; member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, and a six-year member of the Civil Service Commission. Surviving are his wife, Mabel Bradfield Walker; two sons, Curtis P. II of Englewood, Ohio and C. David of Wellsburg; a sister, Ersyl Lucas of Hillsboro; a brother, H. Lawson of Hillsboro; four grandchildren. Services were held Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Kent Thrower officiating. Interment was in Highland Hills Memorial Garden, Follansbee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – May 25, 1991 CURTIS DALE WALKER Died May 24, 1991 Curtis Dale Walker, 73, of 1425 40th. St., Parkersburg, died early Friday at his residence. He was a member of the Gihon Road Evangelical Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and the U.S. Air Force following the war. He was retired from the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 299 following 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Delores Deem Walker; three sons, Curtis D. Walker II of Coolville, Matthew R. Walker of Walker, and Darrin M. Walker of Torch, Ohio; one daughter, Sheila G. Johnson of St. Marys; and there grandchildren, Wendy D. Johnson of St. Marys, Zachariah M. Walker of Walker, and Samantha E. Walker of Torch, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one son, the Rev. Mark Weldon Walker; a grandson, Justin Walker; four brothers and one sister. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Robert Sutton officiating. Burial will be in the Kanawha Baptist Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 3, 1986 GEORGIA NELLIE WALKER Died March 29, 1986 Mrs. Georgia Nellie Walker, 60, of Clay, died Saturday in the Montgomery General Hospital at Montgomery after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Richard; three sons, Richard Jr. of St. Mary's, Frank of Clay and Daniel of Procious; three daughters, Mrs. Linda Nugent of Lost Creek, Mrs. Carol Brown of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Patricia Sweeney of Belmont; her mother, Mrs. Thelma Boggs Davis of Elkview; three sisters, Mrs. Judy Workman of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Virginia Kornake and Mrs. Dottie James of Elkview; five brothers, Edgar and Kenneth Davis of Hurricane, Dale, Jerl and Clyde Davis, all of Elkview; and 18 grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home at Clay and burial was in Arbogast Cemetery, Elkhurst. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – June 16, 1988 HELEN LEE WALKER Died June 7, 1988 Helen Lee Walker, 69, of Ripley, died Tuesday at her home. She was born in Pomeroy, Ohio, a daughter of H.C. Hysell of Ravenswood and the late Dixie Kerwood Hysell. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and St. John's Episcopal Church, Ripley. She is also survived by two sons, Dr. W. E. Walker of Huntington and Dr. Michael S. Walker of Kokomo, Ind.; one daughter, Dixie Lee Lambert of Warrington, Ohio; one brother, Harry Yell of St. Mary's; her stepmother, Alice Yell of Ravenswood; and eight grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Ellizabeth Walker officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Ripley. Contributions may be mad to St. John's Episcopal Church, c/o the Rev. Elizabeth Walker. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – August 22, 1985 JOHN R. WALKER Died August 13, 1985 John R. Walker, 65, of Newport Gardens, Del., died August 13 in Christina Hospital. Walker worked for the state Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, for 15 years, retiring in 1982. Before that, he served 22 years in the Air Force, retiring in 1965 as a master sergeant. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Marie F.; three sons, Michael of Blackbird and Edward and Ronald, both of Melbourne, Fla.; his mother, Margaret Walker of St. Marys; a stepson, Arthur Dungan of Trumbull, Conn.; two stepdaughters, Patricia Miller of Wilmington, Del., and Carol Facciolli of Downingtown, Pa.; and eight grandchildren. Private services and burial were conducted August 16. Contributions may be mad to the Pleasants County American Cancer Society, St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – October 14, 1982 MABEL C. WALKER Died October 6, 1982 Mabel C. Walker, 70, of Boiling Springs Lakes, N.C., died Wednesday morning in Wheeling. She was born in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Rev. Carl B. and Allie Bell Stout Johnson. She was a member of the Methodist church and had been employed by the Union Insulating. Murphy's Department Store; and retired from Stout's Drug Store, Parkersburg, where she had been employed for 17 years. Surviving are her husband, Sam Walker; three daughters, Martha Nicholas, Vienna, Sara Bailey of Coolville, Ohio, and Barbara Knotts of Southport, N.C.; a son Gary Farnsworth of Vincent, Ohio; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Johnson and Jack Johnson, both of St. Marys; two stepsons, Sam Walker Jr. of Florida, and Tommy Walker of Wheeling, and seven step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a stepson. Services were held Friday, 11 a.m. at the Leavitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – February 19, 1993 MARGARET J. WALKER Died February 15, 1993 Margaret J. Walker, 94, formerly of St. Marys, died Monday at Kent Convalescent Center, Smyrna, Del. Walker was a member of St. Marys Chapter 31 order of the Eastern Star and the First Presbyterian Church, St. Marys. She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Charles and Fannie Steele Barcley. She is survived by three grandsons, Edward Walker of Melbourne, Fla., Ronald Walker of Orlando, Fla., and Michael Walker of Smyrna, Del.; seven great-grandchildren; two nephews, including Walter Barcley of St. Marys; and one niece, Janet Stith of Lexington, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald R. Walker, in 1955; one son, John R. Walker; and two brothers, Robert Barcley and Walter Barcley. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Daniel Simmons officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – November 1, 1984 MARY EDITH WALKER Died October 28, 1984 Mary Edith Walker, 61, of Belmont, formerly of McConnelsville, O., died Sunday morning at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after a long illness. She was born at Rocksbury, O., a daughter of the late Ben and Kathleen Childers Danielson. She was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church and was a past owner of Craft Printers in McConnelsville. She is survived by her husband, Delmar Walker of McConnelsville; five brothers, Glen L. Danielson of Speedway, Ind., John Danielson of Akron, O., Robert Danielson of Belmont, Eugene Danielson of Eureka and Tommy Danielson of Weirton; three sisters, Ruth Willgues of Akron, O., Eileen Tompkins of Reynoldsburg, o., and Nancy Johnson of Colliers. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Baber Morris officiating. Burial was in the McConnelsville Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 27, 1983 PATRICK J. WALLACE Died October 21, 1983 Patrick J. Wallace, 27, of Parkersburg, died Friday evening in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Peter J. Wallace and Lucille Hungman Wallace. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, was employed by the U.S. Postal Service, and was a teacher and speech therapist, teaching in Wood County schools. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Debra Cole Wallace; one daughter, Sawna Wallace, at home; one brother, Michael Wallace of Pittsburgh; and a sister, Peggy Wallace of Pittsburgh. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday morning at the St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Pittsburgh, with burial in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The John F. Slater Funeral Home in Pittsburgh and the Burdette Funeral Home in Parkersburg were in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – December 9, 1995 VIRGINIA WALLACE Died December 6, 1995 Virginia Wallace, 60, of Marietta died December 6 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born September 23, 1935, at Hebron to the late Brady E. Sr. and Bernice Hooper Lamp. She was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ in St. Marys and had attended the Needles, California, Church of Christ. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and vice president of Frontier Construction in Marietta. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Wilford E. Wallace; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Brenda) McMillan of Marietta and Mrs. Kevin (Velin da) Clark of Sarahsville, O.; one son, Daniel Wallace of New York City; five grandchildren; Shari Clark, Rachel Clark, Josh Clark, Sarah Clark and Lydia Clark, all of Sarahsville; three sisters, Patricia Nichols of Newport, Betty Metheny and Ruth Ann Carpenter, both of St. Marys; two brothers, Brady D. Lamp Jr. and James M. Lamp, both of St. Marys; three aunts; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Dewey Avenue Chruch of Christ with Evangelist Roger Rush officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery at Hebron. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - November 12, 1990 PAUL LEE WALLBROWN Died November 11, 1990 Paul Lee Wallbrown, 74, of Route 3, Elizabeth, died Sunday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Amos and Maggie Strum Wallbrown. He attended Broadway Nazarene Church. He was retired from the American Viscose following 29 years of service. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, William and Eleanor Bumgarner of Elizabeth; one son and daughter-in-law, Cloyd D. and Becky Wallbrown of West Liberty, Ohio; one brother, Boyd Wallbrown of Atwater, Ohio; one sister, Virginia Hall of St. Marys; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cassie Bowers Wallbrown, in 1989; one son; and three brothers. The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Jerry Bush officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery South. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown WILLIAM H. WALLBROWN Died November 26, 1986 William Henry Wallbrown, 75, of Rosemar Road, Parkersburg, died last Wednesday morning in an automobile accident. He was born in Beech, a son of the late Henry and Maggie Sturm Wallbrown. He was a retired employee of the FMS Corp. He is survived by his wife, Olive Benear Wallbrown; one son, Bob Wallbrown of Parkersburg; five grandchildren, Karen Wallbrown and Nancy Thompson, both of Parkersburg, Cindy Wallbrown of Cincinnati, O., Tim Wallbrown of Odessa, Tex.; one great-grandchild; one sister, Virginia Hall of St. Marys; three brothers, Boyd Wallbrown of Atwater, O., Cloyd Wallbrown of Parkersburg and Pall Wallbrown of Slate. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Ogdin Funeral Home in Parkersburg with the Rev. Edward Bell officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery North. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – June 13, 1947 MRS. CHARLES WALTERS Died 1947 Word has been received by friends news of the death of Mrs. Charles Walters who died recently at her home in Charleston. Surviving are her husband and several daughters. The Walters family formerly resided in St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 OLLA BEATRICE McCOMAS WALTON Died August 10, 1999 Olla Beatrice McComas Walton, 99, of Venice, Fla., died there August 10. She was born January 15, 1900, in Hundred, W.Va. to the late John and Minnie Darling McComas. She was the author of St. Marys High School school song, "The Purple and The Gold". She was a 1918 graduate of SMHS and taught music in the local schools for several years. She was a graduate of West Virginia University. She organized the first Men's Glee Club at SMHS in 1921 and directed the first operetta to be given at the school. Proceeds were used to by the first scenery for the new auditorium. She taught the high school chorus the words and melody to the song using a piano. She later gave Professor Skaggs her only copy to arrange for the band. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Ann "Patty" Morgan; one son Jon Robert Walton; and one granddaughter, Kimberly, all of Venice; and five great-grandchildren. Service were Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Marys with the Rev. Richard F. Kellogg officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery beside her husband, Robert "Bob" Walton. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – February 2, 1983 NORMAN BUTCHER WAMSLEY Died February 1, 1983 Norman Butcher Wamsley, 97, of the Worthington Manor Care Center, Parkersburg, formerly of Dailey, W.Va., died Tuesday morning in Parkersburg. He was born at East Side Farm, Huttonsville, W.Va., the son of the late Edgar Donaldson and Mary Hart Butcher Wamsley. He owned and operated Oak Grove Farm and the Esso Service Station. He was a president of Valley Water Co. Until recently and was a graduate of the School of Hard Knocks. He attended Davis and Elkins College. He was a trustee of the Brick Church Cemetery for more than 50 years, a former instructor in the Century Oak Rifle Club, and a life member of the National Riffle Association. He was in the Firs Arizona Calvary, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Randolph County Historical Society. Surviving are his second wife, Augustine June Miller Wamsley Schaefers; three daughters, Ellen Wamsley Haddox of Belmont, Eve Wamsley of St. Marys and Sally Wamsley Burkholder of Sanford, N.C.; a brother, Robert Hart Wamsley of Philadelphia; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Olive Rohrbough Wamsley; a daughter, a sister, two brothers and a granddaughter. A eulogy service will be given Saturday, 2 p.m., at the F. E. Runner Funeral Home by Henry Higgenbotham. Burial will be in the Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville. Wamsley wished that in lieu of flowers, donations be made for the upkeep of the Brick Church Cemetery s/o: Bryon Woods, 13 Dent St., Elkins, W. Va. 26241 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – September 12, 1987 GARLAND WANSTREET Died September 7, 1987 Garland B. Wanstreet, 76, of Route 2, Salem, died in the Veterans Administration Medical center in Pittsburgh. He was born at Bristol. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife Mae McClure Wanstreet; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Debbie) McClung of Salem; four sons, Fred Wanstreet of Ellenboro, Frank Wanstreet of Salem, Charlie Wanstreet of Kincheloe and Bill Wanstreet of Belmont; one brother, bill Wanstreet of Arkansas; 11 grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Harbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Haymond Plaugher officiating with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Kincheloe. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - August 13, 1992 MAE E. WANSTREET Died August 12, 1992 Mae E. Wanstreet, 71, formerly of Route 2, Salem, W.Va., died Wednesday at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, after a lone illness. Mrs. Wanstreet was a Baptist by faith. She was born in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late James and Lilly Virginia Walker McClure. She is survived by a daughter, Deborah McClung of Salem, W.Va.; four sons, Fred Wanstreet of Ellenboro, Charlie Wanstreet of Kincheloe, Frank Wanstreet of Salem and Bill Wanstreet of Belmont; a sister, Ada Jones of Dayton, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland B. Wanstreet, September 6, 1987; a daughter, Sierra Sue Golden; and two brothers, Elmer McClure and Charles McClure. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday at Harbert Funeral Chapel, 287 W. Main St., Salem, W.Va., with the Rev. Haymond Plaugher officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Kincheloe. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 1, 1982 ADA P. WARD Died March 25, 1982 Ada P. Ward, 83, Rt. 1, New Matamoras, O., died Thursday evening in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born February 8, 1899, at New Matamoras to John and Ada Hall Hutchinson. She was a member of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church at Fly, O. She is survived by her husband, Orian Ward; five daughters, Mrs. Ruth Lovett of Danville, Ky., Mrs. Marie Kenks of Ashland, Ky., Mrs. Mary Burns of St. Marys, Mrs. Nancy Rush of Sardis, O., and Mrs. Marjorie Blair of Rinard Mills; three sons, Robert Ward of Canton, O., Thomas Ward and Jerry Ward, both of Sardis; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Ward of Pontiac, Mich., and Mrs. Grace Eaton of New Matamoras; one brother, Noel Hutchinson of New Matamoras; 32 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church at Fly, with burial in the New Matamoras Cemetery. The Rush Funeral Home in Sardis was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 17, 1997 CECIL W. WARD Died December 9, 1997 Cecil W. Ward, 63, of Rauch Drive, Marietta died December 9 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born February 10, 1934, in Archers Fork, Independence Township, to Delbert and Eva Rouse Ward. He was a veteran of the Korean War and enjoyed traveling. He was a graduate of Newport High School and had been a truck driver, he had also been a salesman for Williamson Chevrolet. He is survived by his longtime friend, Jeanne Fisher with whom he had made his home; one son, Michael Canfield and his wife, Linda, of Marietta; three grandchildren, Chad Canfield of Barlow, o., and Brandon and Brittany Canfield, both of Marietta; one brother, Joe Ward and his wife, Suzanne, of Newport; and his step-daughter, Melissa McCutcheon of Jacksonville, N.C. Private funeral services were held Thursday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with Arthur Edwards officiating. Burial was in Newport Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – April 14, 1994 EVA L. WARD Died April 12, 1994 Eva L. Ward, 82, of Newport died Tuesday at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ward spent all her life in Washington County, and was a member of the Center Valley Baptist Church. She was born in Deucher, Washington County, a daughter of the late John and Rosie Edwards Rouse. She is survived by three sons, Cecil Ward of Reno, Joseph Ward of Newport and Mervin Ward of Canal Fulton, Ohio; two daughters, Grace Rock of Woodsfield and Martha Littlefield of Marietta; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Earl Rouse of Marietta and John Russell Rouse of New Matamoras. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Ward; and 10 brothers and sisters. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, at Center Valley Baptist Church, with the Rev. James Skedel officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – April 6, 1991 GARY MICHAEL WARD II WARD INFANT Died April 5, 1991 Gary Michael Ward II, 4-month-old son of Gary M. and Vicki Smith Ward of St. Marys, died Friday at Charleston Area Medical Center. Beside his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandfather, Aaron Smith of Hebron; maternal grandmother, Pauline Smith of St. Marys; maternal great-grandmother, Ora Scadden of Belmont; paternal grandparents, George and Shirley Joy of Route 3, New Matamoras; paternal great-great-grandmothers, Nellie Boley of Route 3, New Matamoras, and Lena Ward of Newport, Ohio. Graveside services will be held Sunday, 5 p.m., at St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with Pastor Eldon Gray officiating. Friends may call at the Ruttercutter Funeral Home Sunday after 4 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - November 8, 1989 HENRY H. WARD Died November 7, 1989 Henry H. Ward, 51, of Newport, Ohio, died Tuesday morning at his residence. He is survived by two daughters, Penny Smith of Newport and Peggy Stauffer of Woodsfield, Ohio; four sons, David Ward of Sistersville, Douglas Ward and Gary Ward, both of St. Marys, and William Ward of Harrisville; two sisters, Phylis Daniel of Maryland and Millie Jewel of St. Marys; four brothers, James Ward and George Ward, both of Newport, Ohio, Terry Ward of St. Marys and Larry Ward of Newport; and eight grandchildren. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys with the Rev. George Burns officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – January 18, 1990 JUDY K. WARD Died January 13, 1990 Judy K. Ward, 43, 610 Third St., New Matamoras, died Saturday at her home. She was born in New Martinsville, a daughter of Mary Swinger Loy and the late Frank Loy. She is survived by three sons, Noah Clark Loy, Daniel Lee Loy and Thomas Eugene Loy, all of New Matamoras; four daughters, Mrs. Paul (Teresa) Seevers, Barbara Sue War, Christina Dawn Ward and Donna Marie Ward, all of New Matamoras; five grandchildren; five brothers, Paul Loy, Charles Loy, Larry Loy, and Robert Loy, all of New Matamoras, and Roger Loy of Cleveland; six sisters, Genova Beagle, Patricia Beagle, Phyllis Ward, Barbara Wilcox, Frankie Hendershot, all of New Matamoras, and Francis Fox of Fly. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with burial in the Matamoras Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown MARY LOUISE WARD Mary Louise Ward, 68, of 112 Sunset Lane, Marietta, died at her residence Tuesday afternoon. She was born in Akron, O., to the late Levi Jacob and Delia Mercer Boley. She was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, had been a beautician and later a secretary at the Pleasants County Courthouse. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Ward; three sons, Gary L. Ward of Fleming, O., Randy L. Ward of Belleville and Robert L. Ward of Devola; a sister, Nancy Lee Boley of St. Marys; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and three aunts. The funeral was at 2:30 p.m. at the McClure- Sachafer Funeral Home in Marietta with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 10, 1983 MILDRED O. WARD Died February 3, 1983 Mildred O. Ward, 76, of Rt. 3, Marietta, O., died Thursday evening at Heartland of Marietta. She was a native of Palmer Township, Washington Count, and a former resident of Fleming before moving to Ferncliff. She was a member of the Putnam Congregational Church. Survivors include three sons, Raymond H. Ward of Huntsville, Ala., Carl B. Ward and Gerald Ward of Marietta; one daughter, Darlene Cumberlidge of St. Marys; one brother, Gerald White of Stockport, O., nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Ward. Services were conducted Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta, with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial was in the Putnam Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "News" – Monday, May 28, 1990 ROBERT L. WARD Died May 26, 1990 Former Marietta City Council president Robert Lorenzo Ward, 76, 112 Sunset Lane, Marietta, died Saturday at The Arbors following a long illness. He was born in Washington County, a son of the late Ben and Laura Shepherd Ward. He was employed as a business manager for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 168 for 24 years as business manager. He also served on the international union's labor relations committee with assignments throughout the U.S. and Canada – a position he held for 25 years before retiring June 1, 1980. He was business manager and secretary-treasurer of the Mid-Ohio Valley Building and Construction Trades Council for 15 years, and past president of the Ohio State Pipe Trades Association. He served on Marietta City Council as council president for a number of years and was secretary/treasurer of the crippled children's society for 14 years. He was a member of the Marietta Masonic Lodge and the B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 477. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Harmar Hill Church of Christ. He is survived by three sons, Gary L. Ward of Fleming, Randy L. Ward of Belleville, and Robert L. Ward of Marietta; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth Flesher and Ferne Pryor, both of Newport; and Martha Pryor, Orlando, Fla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Boley Ward, in 1984; two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the McClure- Schafer Funeral Home with evangelist Terry Varner officiating. Burial will follow in the East Lawn Memorial Park, Marietta. Friends may call from noon Tuesday until services Thursday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown WENDELL WARD Died May 6, 1983 Wendell Ward, 70, of Irving, Texas, was killed May 6 in a traffic accident in Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Croley Funeral Home in Williamsburg, Ky. Interment will be in the cemetery at Gatlis, Ky. Mr. War was the son of the late James B. and Eliza (Boley) Ward. His early days were spent in St. Marys, and the family later moved to the Weirton area. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, after which he lived in California, Georgia and Texas. Survivors include his wife, Joyce of Irving, Tex.; a son, Robert, in California; and a stepsister, Mrs. Ora White of St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Tuesday, August 31, 1999 WILLIAM G. WARD Died August 30, 1999 William Glenn Ward, 82, of Parkersburg died August 30, 1999, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Shadyside, Ohio, a son of the late Euston and Faye King Ward. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 565 since 1950. He was a pipefitter and general foreman for B.F. Shaw Construction and E.I. DuPont Washington Works for 25 years. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army 1st. Armored Division, the Last Calvary and was a Prisoner of War in Germany for three years. He was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Survivors include one daughter, Donna G. Jack of Parkersburg; two sisters, Elizabeth Dobbs of Jacksonville, Fla. And Patricia Smith of Grand Bay, Ala.; one brother, James Ward of Marietta; one granddaughter. Charissa Jack of Parkersburg; best friend, Mary Lou Ward of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg. The Rev. Arthur L. Bennett III officiating. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and until services Thursday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 11, 1991 EVELYN I. WARFIELD Died December 9, 1991 Evelyn I. Warfield, 59, of Rt. 1, Ironton, O., died Monday afternoon of a sudden illness. Mrs. Warfield was born May 39 (?), 1932, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Loyd and Dorothy Elder Bailey. She is a member of the 10th. and Vine St. Church of Christ in Ironton. She has livened in Ironton since 1953. She is survived by her husband, Joe L. Warfield; 2 daughters, Franis Blair of Ravenna, O., and Patty Melvin of Ashland, Ky.; two sons, Kenneth Warfield of Portsmouth, O., and Robert Warfield of Coal Grove, O.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Alta McSweeney, and one brother, Harold Elder. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton with Minister Charles Thomason and Minister Doug Minton officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 21, 1990 GARNET M. WARREN Died March 1990 Garnet Meeker Warren, 69, of 601 Putnam St., Parkersburg, died Sunday at her residence after a long illness. She was born in Jackson County, a daughter of the late John B. and Ella Shaver Meeker. She was a member of the Lynn Street Church of Christ and worked at the Ideal Box Co. for a number of years. She is survived by six nieces, Ethel C. Hogan of Gainesville, Ga., Mertle Stemple of Belpre, Ellen P. Miller of Dayton, O., Mary P. Plaugher of Vienna, Rosaline P. Clegg of Waverly, Patsy M. Mihlbach of Sandyville; four nephews, Lawrence C. Patterson of Vienna, Kevin L. Meeker of Texas, Harold T. Nesselroad of Glen Burnie, Md., and Carl Edward Nessleroad of Baltimore, Md. She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Services were Thursday at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Paul Kirpatrick officiating. Burial was in the Ravenswood Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – April 27, 1990 MURIEL A. WASHBURN Died April 26, 1990 Muriel A. Davis Washburn, 79, of Ravenna, Ohio, died Thursday at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna. She was born in Pennsboro, daughter of the late Benjamin and Blanche Doak Davis. She was a member of First Christian Church of Kent, Ohio. She is survived by her son, Terry Washburn of Rootstown, Ohio,; two brothers, Eugene Davis of Ravenna, Ohio, and Quinton Davis of Middlebourne; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Washburn, in 1978. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Spurgeon Funeral Home, West Union, with the Rev. Lemoyne Horner officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, West Union. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, Ohio, and from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Spurgeon Funeral Home, West Union. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – January 2, 1986 DEWEY S. WASS Died December 26, 1985 Dewey S. Wass, 85, a former Pleasants County prosecuting attorney, died Thursday afternoon at his home after an extended illness. Wass was born at Goffs, a son of the late William and Alletha Powell Wass. He was a graduate of Harrisville High School, taught school in Ritchie County was a graduate of Mountain State Business College and was employed as a secretary to Judge S.O. Pruntny. He was a graduate of the West Virginia School of Law in 1929 and served as prosecuting attorney for 28 years in Ritchie County and two years in Pleasants County. During World War II he was employed in Washington as administrative assistant to Rep. E. G. Rohrbough and later as a legal assistant to Sen. Homer E. Capehart of Indiana. Wass was a member of the state and national bar associations and retired from the Third Judicial Bar in 1972. He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church and was a 50-year member of Harrisville Lodge No. 98 A.F. and A.M., Odell Long Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Pennsboro and was the last charter member of the Harrisville Lions Club. He served as district governor of lions in West Virginia in 1938 and 1939 and was a member of Phi Delta Phi honorary legal fraternity of WVU and Modern Woodmen of the World. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Dorsie Hamrick Wass; a son, William B Wass of Annapolis, Md.; three daughters, Mrs. Arlene McGinnis of Beckley, Mrs. Margaret Wilson of Buckhannon and Mrs. Patricia Steyer of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Harrisville. The Rev. Kenneth C. Hamrick and the Rev. Hugh C. Boone officiated. Burial was in the Harrisville IOOF cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 19, 1989 DONALD M. WASS Died October 13, 1989 Donald M. Wass, 60, of Dunbar, died Friday at his residence. He was born in Smithville, W.Va., a son of Romeo G. and Ida Bickerstaff Wass of Care Haven of Pleastants, Belmont, formerly of Smithville. He was a graduate of Harrisville High School of Chemical Engineering at WVU. He had been an employee of the Department of Natural Resources, Charleston. He was a member of the Smithville United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Charles D. Wass of Parkersburg; and one nephew, Mark D. Wass of Morgantown. Services were held Monday at the Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. L. Norman Butler officiating. Burial was in the Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - November 19, 1992 IDA M. WASS Died November 19, 1992 Ida M. Wass, 95, former resident of Smithville, died this morning at Care Haven of Pleasants at Belmont. Mrs. Wass was a homemaker. She was a member of the Smithville United Methodist Church, the adult Sunday School class, and a charter member of United Methodist Women. She was born in Ritchie County, daughter of the late Lafayette and Virginia Zickefoose Bickerstaff. She is survived by one son, Charles D. Wass of Parkersburg; one brother, Ira Bickerstaff of Parkersburg; and one grandson, Mark D. Wass of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Romeo G. Wass in 1990; one son, Donald M. Wass in 1989; three brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – January 11, 1990 ROMEO G. WASS Died January 4, 1990 Romeo G. Wass, 92, formerly of Smithville, died Thursday at Care Haven of Pleasants at Belmont. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Charles G. and Cora Washburn Wass. He was a member of the Smithville United Methodist Church and Adult Sunday School Class. He was a veteran of World War I. He retired after 43 years as a welder with the Hope Natural Gas Co. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ida Bickerstaff Wass of Care Haven; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles D. and Hilda Davis Wass of Parkersburg; and one grandson, Mark D. Wass of Morgantown. He was preceded in death by one son, Donald Wass; one brother; two sisters; two half-brothers; and one half-sister. Services were 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with the Rev. Lawson C. Whipkey and the Rev. G. Frank Plybon officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - January 24, 1987 CHARLES WATERS Died January 11, 1987 Charles "Danny" Waters, 44, formerly of Marietta, O., and Newport, O., died January 11 at St. Luke's Hospital in Florence, Ky., following an apparent heart attack. He was born in Burlington, Ky., a son of Beryl Hanes Waters of Florence and the late Winfield Waters. He had made his home with his aunt, Ethel Hanes Pryor, in Newport and later in Marietta for 10 years. He attended Newport schools and graduated from Marietta High School with the class of 1961. He attended Marietta College and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. At the time of his death, he was manager and vice-president of Palm Beach Clothing Co. of Cincinnati, O. He is survived by two sons, Timmy Waters and Bobby Waters, both of Florence; and two brothers, Larry Waters and Gary Waters, both of Florence. Services were held at Stith Funeral Home in Florence, and burial was in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Ky. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - December 23, 1993 TERESA HEWITT WATKINS Died December 22, 1993 Teresa Hewitt Watkins, 40, of Wintersville, N.C., died Wednesday at her residence. She was a native of Parkersburg and moved to Greenville, N.C., in 1979. She worked for the Greenville Police Department as a dispatcher for five years. She was a member of the People's Baptist Temple. She is survived by her husband, Gary Watkins; her father, Harold L. Hewitt of Farmville; two brothers, Randall L. Hewitt of Hilton Head, S.C. and Dean A. Hewitt of Greenville, N.C.; and one sister, Denise H. McCoy of Excelsior Springs, Mo. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the People's Baptist Temple, Winterville, with the Rev. Max Barton officiating. Arrangements are being made by Wilkerson Funeral Home, Winterville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 5, 1990 AVERY WATSON Died April 30, 1990 Avery "Abe" Watson, 84, of Auburn, died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Auburn, Ritchie County, a son of the late Otis and Clara Stanley Watson. He was a farmer and was retired from the O. Ames Co. in Parkersburg with 27 years of service. He is survived by his companion of 38 years, Blanch J. Earl; three sons, Kenneth Watson of Waverly, David Watson of Auburn, and Eddie Watson of Kilgore, Texas; two daughters, Judy Miller of Fort Worth, Tex. And Mary Lou Nath of Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Irene Bissey of Parkersburg, and Nin Maxson of West Union; one brother, Stanley Watson of Clarksburg; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Sinnett Watson, in 1940; one brother, Noel Watson; and one sister, Ollie McDonald. Services were Thursday at the Auburn United Methodist Church with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial was in the Auburn Community Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 27, 1986 CLARA B. WATSON Died March 22, 1986 Clara Belle Watson, 62, of Weirton, died Saturday morning at the Presbyterian University Hospital. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late R. L. and Bertha Moore Davis. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton, and the AARP of Weirton. She is survived by her husband, Cecil E. Watson; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Rhoades, Mrs. Butch (Donna) Dunlap, Mrs. Doug (Barb) Kopp and Mrs. John (Diane) Grimm, all of Weirton; three brothers, Francis W. Davis and Robert Davis Jr., both of St. Marys, and Thomas "Wood" Davis of Weirton; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Esther) Potter and Mrs. George (Martha) Messer, both of Weirton; and four grandsons. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Davis. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Steel-Wolfe Funeral Home in Weirton, with Evang. Waymon Summers officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Newspaper Unknown November 17, 1924 MRS. ELVIRA WATSON Died November 11, 1924 Mrs. Elvira Watson died very suddenly on last Thursday evening. She had gone across the street to visit a neighbor, Mrs. Steele, when she suddenly collapsed and expired before medical help arrived. She was 64 year of age and had been in usual health. Her death was due to heart failure. The funeral was held on Saturday, conducted by Rev. Taylor, Newport. Her remains were laid to rest at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Fayette District. She is survived by two children, Miss Minnie and Earl H., both of this city; also one sister, Mrs. Rosa Martin of this city and one brother, H.M. Freeland, of ________, Colo., and two half-brothers, ___________Freeland, of Beverly, O., and ___________ B. Freeland, of Herbon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Newspaper Unknown August 24, 1922 Dr. J. LOOMIS WATSON August 24, 1922 Dr. J. Loomis Watson of 7138 Hamilton, Ave., Pittsburgh, died at the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. John B. Watson in this city, August 24th. at Midnight, after a lingering illness of liver trouble. He was taken ill sometime ago and was treated at a Pittsburgh hospital. Later her went to Cambridge Springs where he gradually grew worse. On coming home he was met by his mother who accompanied him to his old home in this city about the 11th. of the month. He appeared to rally, and for a few days was thought to be improving under the treatment of local physicians and specialists from Pittsburgh and Marietta. The reaction was temporary and he gradually began growing worse ending in his dissolution as above stated. Lommis was born April 7th, 1893 at Lorenz, Upshur County. He attended high school here and then entered the University of Pittsburgh graduating in dental-surgery four years later. After leaving college he established an office in Homewood, Pittsburgh, Pa., for the practice of his profession and was doing nicely when stricken by his fatal malady. While attending college he met Miss Anna Meirner of Pittsburgh whom he married in 1919, and who with an infant daughter survive him. He is also survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. John B. Watson, who feel his death most keenly, and the family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon and was very largely attended. The religious service was conducted by Revs. Null and Thompson. The rites at the grave were conducted by the Masons. He was laid to rest in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 2, 1986 JOHN B. WATSON SR. Died September 23, 1986 John B. Watson Sr., 74, of Friendly, died in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Tuesday, September 23, after a long illness. He was born in Lansing, Fayette County, son of the late Samuel L. and Effie Tyree Watson. He was a retired coal miner. He is survived by a son, Thomas Watson of Parkersburg; a daughter, Gloria Kelley of Friendly; a number of brothers and sisters; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Franklin Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Connie Dickens officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown DR. JOHN B. WATSON Called to Rest December 3, 1926 Dr. John B. Watson, a lifelong resident of the city, and a lifelong physician of this section died suddenly on Sunday evening, about 5:30, of neuralgia of the heart. He became ill on Saturday afternoon while at work in his office and was completed with his patients and going home and from then he continued to grow worse until the end. He was nearly 65 years of age. He is survived by his wife, daughter-in-law and granddaughter, also three brothers and four sisters. The funeral was held at the_________ On Wednesday at 2:30. Revs. Bright, Hickle, Cook, Martin and Eagle conducted the religious rites and the ceremony at the grave was conducted by the Masonic Fraternity. A more complete obituary will appear next week. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown JOSEPH B. WATSON Died 1918 Dr. Joseph B. Watson passed away at his home in this city at 9:30 on last Friday morning after a brief illness. He was almost 80 years of age. His long and useful life had been spent in this immediate community. He is survived by his wife, they having no children. Dr. John B. Watson of this city is a nephew also Joseph C. and William, of East Liverpool. There are numerous other relatives including the Ruttencutters of this city, the Hutchinsons of Parkersburg. He was a very devout member of the M.P. church, and was a great support to the local church. He was held in high esteem in religious circles. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at the late home and a large number of people despite the quarantine turned out to tribute of respect. Three of his former pastors; Rev. C.A. Isner, Granville, O., Rev. B. M. Mitchell, Weston; and Rev. L. B. Douglas, Parkersburg; together with Dr. Selby, president of W.Va. Conferences conducted the funeral. He was laid to rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery. The floral tributes were numerous and very beautiful. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of LAWRENCE A. WATSON Date of Birth – June 26, 1901 Date of Death - February 28, 1979 Place & Time of Services – Dewey Ave. Church of Christ, Friday, March 2, 1979, 1:00 p.m. Clergymen – Evang. William Renner Interment – Mt. Nebo Cemetery ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 1, 1998 MARGARET A. WATSON Died March 25, 1998 Margaret A. Shick Watson of Dublin, O., and formerly of Dover, O., died March 25 at her residence. She served as a docent at the Columbus Zoo for many years. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Carl Watson of Dublin and formerly of St. Marys; two children, Mrs. Tom (Peggy) Hurst of Dover and Robert P. Dillon Jr. of Girard, O.; grandchildren, Dan Hurst and Debbie (Thom) Jones, Kelly (Dillon) Clark, Bobby, Shannon, Jeffrey, Charles and John Dillon; four great-grandchildren; one step-brother, Oscar McCo? of Niles, O.; one step –sister, Margaret McCune of Seaford, Del.;; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alma Simmons Shick, and one brother, William Shick. Funeral services were Saturday at Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, O., with the Rev. G.A. Haubrich officiating. Burial followed in Dublin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice at Riverside and Grant, Columbus, OH, or the Columbus Zoo. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – July 30, 1994 L. EARL WATSON Died July 27, 1994 L. Earl "Doc" Watson, 98, of St. Marys, died July 27, 1994, at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born March 6, 1896, in Tyler County. The son of the late John and Elviria Freeland Watson. He was a retired teacher from Pleasants County schools, was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I, a member of the George Street Church of Christ, former service manager of the Clovis Motor Co., charter member of the American Legion Post No. 79 of St. Marys, past master and 50-year member of the St. Marys Lodge No. 41, AF&AM, a 32nd. Degree Scottish Rite mason, a member of the Nemesis Temple of the Shrine and ran a trade school for the war effort during World War II. He is survived by two sons, Carl C. Watson of Dublin, O., Laryd E. Watson of Dayton, O., one daughter, Ila Lou Trautvetter of Rockville, Md., five grandchildren; and one-step great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Millie Campbell Watson in 1990, one infant son, and one sister, Minnie Watson. Services will be 2 p.m., Sunday at the George Street Church of Christ with evangelist Cecil Dotson and Chuck Boston officiating. Interment will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with the Masonic graveside rites. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - January 31, 1990 MILLIE C. WATSON Died January 30, 1990 Millie Campbell Watson, 88, of St. Marys, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Carrie Wells Cambell. She was a member of George Street Church of Christ and of the American Legion Auxiliary, Order of Eastern Star Chapter, and the DAR Ohio Valley Chapter. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, L. Earl Watson; two sons, Carl C. Watson of Dublin, Ohio, and Laird E. Watson of Dayton, Ohio; a daughter, Ilea Trautvetter of Rockville, Md.; a brother, Harry W. Campbell of Clarksburg; a sister, Audry Samuels of Cincinnati, Ohio; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and eight great-step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, two brothers and a sister. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at George Street Church of Christ, St. Marys, with Evangelist Cecil Dotson and William Butterfield officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, from 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and at the church one hour prior to the services. St. Marys Chapter OES will conduct memorial services at the funeral home 7 p.m. Thursday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 20, 1980 PAUL E. (SAM) WATSON Died March 17, 1980 Paul E. (Sam) Watson, 42, of Harrisville, died at the Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg Monday. He was born in Ritchie County, son of Ovied and Letha Wise Watson of Smithville. He was a 1956 graduate of Harrisville High School and had been employed with Quaker State Oil Refining Corp. at St. Marys for 14 years. He is also survived by his wife, Deanna Fleming Watson; two sons, Paul (Eddie) Jr. and James E., at home; two brothers, Dennis of Youngstown, O., and Alton of Harrisville; and four sisters, Addilee Seese of Conroe, Texas, Winona Scadden of Newell, Jean Holbert of Smithville and Marcia Murphy of Weston. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Raiguel Funeral Home in Harrisville, with the Rev. Harlan Hodge officiating. Burial was in the Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Dates of Newspaper Unknown MRS. ROSS WATSON Mrs. Ross Watson expired suddenly last evening the result of hemorrhages. She leaves her husband and six small children. Her untimely death is inexpressibly sad and our heart goes out to the bereaved husband and motherless babes. She was about 34 years of age. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Dates of Newspaper Unknown HARVEY T. WATTS Died June 6, 1923 H.T. (Dora) Watts died on Tuesday, June 6th at the State Hospital at Spencer after a lingering illness of several years. His remains were brought back home on Wednesday. Burial will be mad in the Odd Fellows Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. T. Q. Martin. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown RUTH ANN WATTS Died 1916 Ruth Ann Watts, second daughter of Harvey T. and Ella Wafts died at her home on First Street on Friday evening after a lingering illness, aged 29 years. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. B. Shorden of the M.E. Church South, at the house, and interment in the IOOF Cemetery. The deceased is survived by her parents, two sisters, one half- sister, Mrs. B. Bates, of Clarksburg, and one half-brother, Wm. Watts, Sycamore Valley, O. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – June 23, 1997 IRENE WAUGH Died June 20, 1997 Irene Jackson Waugh, 89, of St. Marys, died June 20, 1997, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Waugh worked at the former A.H. Stanley Co. for 25 years and was active in Pleasants County Democratic Party. She was a member of St. Marys Chapter 31 Order of Eastern Star and St. Marys Presbyterian Church. She was born in Pickens, Upshur County, a daughter of the late Irvin and Emily Satterfield Jackson. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Barkley of Niceville, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Barkley and Keith Barkley, both of Niceville, Robert Lee Barkley of Pensacola, Fla., Melissa Maston of Barryville, N.Y., Thomas Maston of Atlanta, GA., Patrick Maston and Jack Waugh, both of Parkersburg, and Stephanie Gorrell of St. Marys; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Jack Waugh; one daughter, Glenna Maston; one grandson, Richard Maston; four brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Paul Van Horn officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6:30-9 p.m. today and 9-11 a.m. Tuesday with Eastern Star services at 6:30 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Saturday, January 20, 1990 JACK O. WAUGH SR. Died January 15, 1990 Jack O. Waugh Sr., 56, of Parkersburg, died Monday in St. Marys. He was born in Logan County, a son of Irene Jackson Waugh of St. Marys and the late Porter P. Waugh. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School and Marshall University, served with the W.Va. State police for eight years, was a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, and was a member of the W. Va. Chiropractic Association. He was also a member or Wayne Lodge No. 18 AF&FM, served with the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Teays Valley Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Higgins of St. Marys, a son, Jack O. Waugh Jr. of Parkersburg; a sister, Betty Barcley of Niceville, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy and Jessica Higgins of St. Marys. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Glenna Maston. The body will be cremated. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Harley Bailey and the Rev. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial of the ashes will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Saturday, June 15, 1996 LELA MAY WAY Died June 12, 1996 Lela May Way, 102, of St. Marys, died June 12 at Care Haven of Pleasants in Belmont. She was born February 26, 1894, in Pleasants County to the late James M. and Famie Dye White. She was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald R. and Aris C. Way of Louisville, Ky., and Ferris E. and Odelle Way of Dayton, o.; one granddaughter, Deborah Perkins of Jeffersontown, Ky.; and three great-grandsons, Christopher Royalty Perkins, Michael Dennis Perkins and Donald Ray Perkins, all of Jeffersontown, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arch E. Way, in 1970; and two brothers, Roy L. White and Floyd R. White. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Evangelist Dan Kessinger officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery in Pleasants County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 10, 1983 MABEL WAY Died November 7, 1983 Mabel Way, 84, of 4200 Cypress St., Parkersburg, formerly of St. Marys, died Monday afternoon at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late James M. and Sarah Cooper Northcraft. She was a member of the Mount Nebo Church of Christ. Surviving are a brother, Russell Northcraft of St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Floe Lamp of Weirton; and a niece, Mrs. Arthur Wineman of Parkersburg, with whom she had resided for the past nine years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orie E. Way, in 1969; by a brother and four sisters. The funeral services was held Wednesday at the Mount Nebo Church of Christ, with Evang. Ralph Hanlin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday. August 19, 1992 CHRISTINE T. WEBB Died August 17, 1992 Christine Thompson Webb, 77, of Main Street, Sistersville, died August 17 at her residence. She was born in Sistersville, a daughter of the late William D. and Christine Reppert Thompson. She was a retired secretary of the Sistersville Elementary School for 30 years, employed by the Tyler County Board of Education. Surviving are her husband, Harry L. Webb; two sons, Larry A. Webb of St. Marys, and R. Kent Webb of Fayetteville, N.C.; one brother William Thompson of St. Albans; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Thompson, and one sister, Betty Campbell Services were held Sunday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sistersville, with the Rev. Thora L. Chadwick officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Tuesday, May 3, 1988 DELENO H. WEBB JR. Died May 2, 1988 Deleno H. Webb Jr., 73, of Huntington, formerly of St. Marys, died Monday in St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington. He was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, a son of the late Deleno H. Webb Sr. and Nina Hamilton Webb. He was raised in St. Marys and later moved to St. Albans. He was a retired employee of Union Boiler Co. of Nitro. Following his retirement he moved to Palatka, Fla., and then returned to Huntington. He was a member of Church of Christ, St. Marys, and was a Mason. He is survived by four sons, Michael Hamilton Webb of St. Marys, Deleno H. Webb III of Huntington, James Barkwill Webb of Graysville, Pa., and William B. Webb of Ona; three daughters, Anna Ray Culp of Marietta, Alice K. Johnson of St. Marys and Virginia Louise Webb of Huntington; one sister, Nancy Lee McCullough Carpenter of St. Marys and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Ray Barkwill Webb, in 1985, and one sister. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m.Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with military rites conducted by St. Marys Lodge 41, AF&AM. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – December 12, 1985 EVELYN R. WEBB Died December 7, 1985 Mrs. Evelyn R. Webb, 70, of Palatka, Fla., formerly of St.. Marys and St. Albans, died Saturday morning in Gainesville, Fla., after an extended illness. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Oliver and Anna Rea Barkwill.She was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Deleno Webb Jr.; four sons, Michael Webb of St. Marys, Dr. Deleno Webb III of Huntington, James Webb of Nievah, Pa. and William Webb of Ona; three daughters, Ann Kulp of Parkersburg, Alice Johnson of Williamstown and Virginia L. Jennings of Huntington; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Monahan of Martins Ferry, O., and Virginia Barkwill of St. Marys; a brother, Lt. Col. John F. Barkwill, retired USAF, Winter Park, Fla.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Murice Miller officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at St. Marys. There will be no visitation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "News" – Sunday, November 29, 1992 HARRY L. WEBB Died November 28, 1992 Sistersville – Harry L. Webb, 80, of Main Street, Sistersville, died November 28, 1992 at his residence. He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late Okley and Minnie Miller Webb. He was a retired chemical engineer with Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Sistersville. Surviving are two sons, Larry A. Webb of St. Marys, and Dr. R. Kent Webb of Fayetteville, N.C.; three brothers, Tom Webb of Richmond, Va., Albert Webb of Akron, and Dr. Phillip Webb of Sistersville; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Thompson Webb, in 1992; one sister, Nancy Maxwell, in 1991; and one brother, Robert Webb. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Cooper Funeral Home, Sistersville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown M. BARBARA WEBER Died 1958 A senior girl student of the St. Marys High School collapsed and died yesterday evening while dancing with girl friends at the Dairy Bell in St. Marks. She was Marion Barbara Weber, 17, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. E. T. Weber, Jr., of St. Marys and was to have been graduated on May 23. A party of girls were dancing together when she collapsed and on being taken to the residence of Dr. Richard Hamilton was pronounced dead. Her father is the assistant superintendent of the Quaker State Oil Refining Co. of St. Marys and her mother, a substitute teacher at the high school. In addition to her parents she is survived by a brother, Tommy Weber, a junior at Rutgers College, Brunswick, N.J.; her grandmother, Mrs. J. B. Northrop of St. Marys; her grandfather, E. T. Weber Sr., of St. Marys. The body has been received by the Ruttencutter funeral home. Arrangements for the funeral services are incomplete. Funeral services for Barbara Alice Weber, 18, of St. Marys, who collapsed and died while dancing with girl friends at the Dary Bell in St. Marys, Friday evening, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the family residence with the Rev. Robert Humes of Allison Park, Pa., and former minister at the Presbyterian church of St. Marys, officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at St. Marys. She was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. E. T. Weber, Jr., of St. Marys. The family has requested that flowers be omitted and in lieu, that a donation be made to the Heart Fund. Funeral services are under the arrangements of the Ruttencutter funeral home in St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - February 2, 1988 BETTIE LOU WEBER Died January 26, 1988 Bettie Lou Weber, 51, of St. Marys, died January 26 in Care Haven Nursing Home, Belmont. She was born in Hurricane, daughter of Madge Graham of Hurricane and the late Herbert Graham. She was a graduate of Marshall University and taught school in Wes Virginia and Ohio. She was a member of the Indian Fork Primitive Baptist Church, Culloden. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Chester Weber; one daughter, MOLLY Weber at home; one brother, Fred Graham of Hurricane. The funeral was Friday, January 26 at the Indian Fork Primitive Baptist Church, Culloden, with Elder Velden Linn and Elder Elmer Smith officiating with burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane. The Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - August 30, 1995 CHESTER WEBER Died August 24, 1995 Chester Weber, 68, of Route 3, St. Marys, died August 24, 1995, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, O., after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Millstone, MD., a son of the late Frank L. and Jessie B. Lineweaver Weber. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of American Legion Post 60 of Berkeley Springs. He attended Indian Fork Baptist Church in Culloden and First Baptist Church in St. Marys. Surviving are his wife, Louise Crawford Weber; two daughters, Mollie Wamsley of Cowen and Diane Hinckle of Hancock, MD.; three grandchildren; three sisters, Frances McBee and Jessie Steiner, both of Berkeley Springs and Hazel Raines of Martinsburg; three brothers, George Weber of Berkeley Springs, and Henry Weber of Warfordsburg, PA.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday with the Rev. Elliott Stabler officiating. Services were held Monday at Indian Fork Baptist Church, Culloden. Brother Elmer Smith officiating. Burial Mount Vernon Cemetery, Teays Valley. Memorials preferred to the charity of the donor's choice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of DOROTHY MAY WEBER Date of Birth - February 5, 1890 Date of Death – April 14, 1973 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Monday April 16, 1973, 2:00 p.m. Clergymen – Rev. R. Daniel Simmons Place of Interment – I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va. Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – January 2, 1992 EDWARD T. WEBER JR. Died January 1, 1992 Edward T. Weber Jr., 83, of St. Marys, died Wednesday at Care Haven of Pleasants. Weber was a member of St. Marys Presbyterian Church where he served as elder, the BTOE 1701, a charter member of the St. Marys Golf Club, director of the Pleasants County Bank, and was active on the Troop Committee for Boy Scout Troop no. 28. He was an "Alumnus of the Year" for St. Marys High School in 1974, a graduate of Marietta College, and served one term on the St. Marys City Council. He was retired from Quaker State Oil and Refinery after 43 years of service, the last 10 years of which he spent as plant manager. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward T. and Isabella Chisholm Weber. He is survived by his wife, Velma Northrop Weber; one son and daughter-in-law, E. Thomas and Janice Weber III of Kennewick, Wash.; one brother, Jack Weber of St. Marys; and three granddaughters, Barbara Alice Weber of Moscow, Idaho, Deanna Weber Baldi and Amy Weber both of Seattle. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Alice Weber and one brother, Glenn. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at St. Marys Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Stringer officiating. Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home any time this evening. In lieu of flowers friends may make memorials to the St. Marys Presbyterian Church or the Pleasants County Educational Trust. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown EVA MARGARET WEBER Died July 1, 1925 Eva Margaret Mideswic__?, was born in the city of Rodenburg, Germany, January 18, 1841, departed this life, July 1, 1925. Aged 84 year, 5 months, 12 days. She was united in marriage to Michael Weber March 20th. 1857, who died September 18th 1883. To this union were born 9 children, Anna, Drusilla, Elizabeth, George L., John H., Michael J., Christian C., Edward T. and William W. Anna, Drusilla and Christian C. preceded her to glory. She leaves beside her children, 15 grand children and 24 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild to mourn her love. She joined The Lutheran Church at the age of _3. She united with the M.E. Church 26 years ago. She has been a faithful mother and a consistent Christian. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed in the church and community. Her many friends extend their sympathy to the children. She has gone to that land above where all is peace joy and love. And there she will forever stay to wait our coming another day. The day is gone her work is or'er, we'll hear her voice nevermore; God is mercy, broke the silver cord, e'er our steps are ordered by the Lord. Oh! Did we estimate her worth? Even God has called her from this earth. Her loving words and counsel given will help to guide our steps to heaven. Are we not glad she suffers no more, there is no pain in that golden shore; Her sprit is free as a bird in the air up in that world so wondrously fair. Rest in peace my church member and angel be, God so ordered and so it must be. Fate is cruel but we'll be brave and strive to meet beyond the grave. Services held at the house at _: 30 P.M. Friday. Rev. Dr. _____ officiating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown GEORGE L. WEBER Died September 27, 1925 George L. Weber was drowned in Middle Island Creek a short distance above the county bridge on last Sunday evening about 8:30. It is not known how he fell from his boat as it was dark and no eyewitnesses were present. He had visited Wal Riggs on the Island in the afternoon in company with O.M. Saber and Bion Core. Returning late in the evening Mr. Sarber was set off at the Clay Street landing, and he proceeded on up the creek in his motorboat to land Mr. Core near his home in upper Billsville. He put Core ashore and he had proceeded up the bank but a short distance when he heard a splash and realized that George was overboard. He hastened back to the water's edge shouted instructions to him and vainly tried to reach him but he was not in time. It is believed that he injured himself some way in falling which rendered him incapable of taking car of himself. He had worked about the river all of his life, was known to have been a good swimmer. His body was recovered shortly after 11 o'clock, and was taken to Ogdin's undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown GEORGE LEONARD WEBER Died September 27, 1925 George Leonard Weber, eldest son of Michael and Margaret Weber was born at St. Marys on July 16, 1865; died September 27, 1925. Age 60 years 2 months and 11 days. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Henry D. Meals and four brothers, John H. and Edward T. of this city and Will W. of Akron, Ohio. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. H. Chase, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at the house and was largely attended. He was laid to rest in the family plot in the St. Marys cemetery. Among the relatives and friends attending were: Mr. And Mrs. M. J. Weber and daughter, Ruth; Mrs. James Bier, Mingo; Mrs. Thomas Shai and Mrs. Howard Millard, Wheeling; W.W. Weber, _______; Mr. And Mrs. Ed Lord, daughter, Drey and son, Albert; Mrs. Willa Tuel and Mr. And Mrs. Henry Eddy, Sistersville; Mr. And Mrs. Geo. Deist and son, Alfred, Lowell, Ohio. Mr. And Mrs. John Shai, Mrs. Frank Shai, Newells Run, Ohio; and Mr. And Mrs. A. D. Rockwell, Paden City. Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown GEORGE WEBER Drowned September 27, 1925 Prominent Citizen Fall to Death in the Creek While the death of George L. Weber is generally accredited to drowning, in all probability it was due to a sudden stroke of apoplexy or paralysis. At his life of sixty years he had been accustomed to the river and was an experienced boatman and a good swimmer. In company with Bion L. Core last Sunday afternoon he had been up the river to look at a gasoline engine for a boat. The skiff they were riding in was propelled by an Evinrude engine, which got out of order on the return trip and oars had to be used. Shortly after nine o'clock they passed up the Thoroughfare and into the creek, landing at a place above the county bridge where Mr. Core has a fishing boat. Mr. Weber insisted on taking him as near to his home as possible to save walking. Immediately after Mr. Core had stepped ashore and the skiff was shoved off, he heard a splash and unable to see in the darkness, he imagined that Mr. Weber had fallen into the water. He called to him, but received no answer, and being then alarmed, he started to push his own skiff in to give help; but the boat had been drawn up well on the steep bank and when he cut the rope it slid down and into the water away from shore before he could grasp it. Unable to swim himself, he got a pole from his fishing boat and tried to reach out with it but to no avail. He aroused the neighbors and after searching the water for more than an hour the body was recovered. An inquest was held and the coroner rendered a verdict of accidental drowning. We are told that the deceased had complained of not feeling well this summer and for some time mentioned numbness in his hands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – October 7, 1982 GLEN C. WEBER Died October 7, 1982 Glen C. Weber, 78, of Indianapolis, Ind., died last Thursday at Community Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward T. and Isabella Chisholm Weber. He was retired from the Indiana State Board of Health, was an elder in the Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday school for 48 years. Survivors include his wife, Marian Jones Weber; one son, David C. Weber of Mesa, Ariz.; two daughters, Margaret H. Weber of Detroit, Mich., and Nancy W. Kalesz of Carmel, Ind.; six grandchildren; two brothers, Edward T. Weber and Jack W. Weber and a sister, Marguerite W. Rockwell, all of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday At the Irvington Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday at the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. R. Daniel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 26, 1994 HELEN DORSEY WEBER Died October 23, 1994 Helen Dorsey Weber, 74, of St. Marys, died October 23 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born April 11, 1920 in Jackson County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Daniel Manning and Matson Parsons Dorsey. She was a 1937 graduate of Welch High School, attended Dennison University for two years, graduated from WVU in 1941 with a B.S. degree and did post- graduate work in education and library science at WVU. She retired from St. Marys High School after 42 years, where she was a school librarian and taught Journalism and English. She was a member of the St. Marys Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Women's Association, the Pemberton Garden Club, the Pleasants County Retired Teacher's Association, member and past worthy matron of St. Marys Chapter # 31 Order of Eastern Star and the Pleasants County Library Book Club. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jack W. Weber; one daughter, Ann Weber Workman of Charles Town, W.Va.; four sons, William Dorsey Weber of Cranston, Rhode Island, Jack Michael Weber of Parkersburg, Daniel Allan Weber of Washington, W. Va., Edward Glen Weber of Vienna; three brothers, Daniel M. Dorsey of Clarksburg, William. Dorsey of Marietta and Donald C. Dorsey of Scottsdale, AZ.; 10 grandchildren, Andrea Helen Workman and Charles Frederick Workman Jr., both of Charles Town; Anna Elizabeth Weber, Marjory Catherine Weber, Lauren Marie Weber and John Christian Weber, all of Parkersburg; Dorsey Marie Weber and Samuel Matthew Weber of Cranston, RI.; Thomas William Weber and Rebecca Marguerite Weber, Washington, W.Va. She was preceded in death by one sister, Dee Dorsey Holland. Services were held Tuesday at the St. Marys Presbyterian Chruch either the Rev. Tom O'Connor officiating. Interment was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 18, 1976 MRS. RUTH WEBER Died March 14, 1976 Mrs. Ruth Virginia Weber, 67, of 708 9th St., Marietta, O., died Sunday afternoon. She was born in Pleasants County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Pheba Hayes Barnhart. She was a former employee of Pfaff's Bakery and Pinkerton Restaurant. She was a member of the Church of Christ at 6th and Washington Streets. She is survived by two brothers, Harold W. Barnhart of Marietta, and Alan Barnhart of Zanesville, O.; four sisters, Mrs. Robert Smith and Mrs. Lester Schneider of Marietta, Mrs. Finis Miller of Westerville and Miss Zelma Barnhart of Columbus, O. Services were held Wednesday at the Churchof Christ at 6th and Washington Streets, with Evangelists Fred Dennis and Charles Brown officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, March 17, 1999 WILBUR F. WEBER Died March 12, 1999 Wilbur F. Weber, 84, of Lewisville, O., died March 12 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Zanesville, O. He was born November 24, 1914, in Lewisville to the late John R. and Jennie Wheeler Weber. He was a retired employee of Ormet Corp. at Hannibal and a faithful member of Lewisville United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Grethel Hupp Weber, whom he married August 18, 1937; four daughters, Suzon Weber of Graysville, O., Barbara Weber of Senecaville, O., Deborah McCort and her husband, Gary, of Lewisville; one son, Jerry Weber and his wife, Claudia, of Minerva, O.; four brothers, Roy Weber of Phoenix, Lloyd Weber New Matamoras, Dennis Weber of Lewisville and Francis Weber of Vienna; five sisters, Melba Tuel of Tallmadge, O., Vera VanMeter of Kent, O., Eleanor Farkas of Massillon, O., Doris Strickling of Washinton Court House, O., and Eileen Cline of Lewisville; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Thelma Anderson; and one brother, Eugene Weber. Services were Monday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with the Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery at Lewisville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – February 26, 1987 WILLIAM DOYLE WEDDLE Died February 20, 1987 William Doyle Weddle, 82, of 704 Main St., New Matamoras, died Friday at his home. He was born October 20, 1904, in Grandview Township to Samuel Joseph and Mary Heddleson Weddle. He was a graduate of Matamoras High School and Muskingum College. He taught in one-room schools in rural Washington and Monroe Counties for four years and was a retired mail carrier with 42 years service. He had also worked for Corum Funeral Home for 22 years and for its successor, Hadley Funeral Home for six years. He was a member of Matamoras Methodist Church, where he served in various offices, including lay leader, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, trustee, local and charge secretary. He was a 60-year member and past noble grand of Matamoras IOOF Lodge. He was a trustee on the Washington County Library Board for 12 years. He was instrumental in organizing the Matamoras Perpetual Cemetery Organization and served as its secretary-treasurer and trustee. On December 24, 1929, he married Hazel C. Black in Woodsfield, who survives with one daughter, Mrs. Arthur (May Ann) Hall of Matamoras; four grandchildren, including Roger D. Weddle of Matamoras, who was raised in the home; two great grandchildren; and one brother, Fred Weddle of Geneva, Fla. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Norma Jean; one son, Harry; and three brothers, Emerson, Frank and his twin John. Masonic services were Sunday with funeral services Monday in Matamoras United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Gibbons officiating. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – August 1, 1985 ANNA MARIE WEEKLEY Died July 23, 1985 Anna Marie Weekley, 85, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of St. Marys, died in Myrtle Beach Manor Tuesday, July 23. She was born in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Thomas S. and Clara Steere Kester. She was a member of the St. Marys First Presbyterian Church and was past matron of St. Marys Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by one daughter, Doris Eager of Myrtle Beach; and one granddaughter, Nancy B. Lawler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin F. Weekley. Services were 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 IOOF Cemetery. The family suggested she be remembered through memorials to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 13, 1982 BEN F. WEEKLEY Died May 10, 1982 Ben F. Weekley, 84, of St. Marys, president of the First National Bank of St. Marys for 21 years, died Monday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. The Jackson County native had been a traveling salesman for Shattuck & Jackson Wholesale Co. for many years, was a 50-year member of St. Marys Masonic Lodge No. 41, 50-year member of St. Marys IOOF Lodge No. 22, member of Order of Eastern Star and a 60-year member of United Commercial Travelers. He is survived by his wife, Anna Kester Weekley; a daughter, Doris Eager of Fairmont; and a granddaughter, Mrs. Nancy Lawler of Fairmont. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill, Joe and Paul Coritt, Edgar Fleming, Leonard Hart and Dudley White. Honorary pallbearers are C. R. Gerber Sr., Dr. Richard Hamilton, Arthur Kiester, Harper Grimm. Glen Mott and Jim Spence. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 24. 1986 DONLEE M. WEEKLEY Died April 20, 1986 Donlee Madeline Weekley, 65, of St. Marys, died Sunday evening in the Parkview Convalescent Center, Parkersburg. She was born August 16, 1920, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late James S. Weekley and Ollie Weekley Meeks. She was a member of the George Street Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Roy Winans of Rt. 39, St. Marys; one grandson, David Winans, Rt. 39, St. Marys; and one-step grandson, Williamson Jackson of Clarksburg. She was also preceded in death by one brother. Services were scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Evang. Decil O. Dotson officiating. Interment was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 17, 1985 ERMANY MAY WEEKLEY Died October 8, 1985 Ermany May Weekley, 84, of Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Sistersville, formerly of Pennsboro, died Tuesday, October 8, in the Sistersville General Hospital. She was born in White Oak, Ritchie County, daughter of the late Joseph and Addie Tapor Moore. She was a participant in the foster grandparent program at Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys and was a member of the grandparent program at Ellenboro Elementary School. She was a former member of the Queen Rebekah Lodge in Pennsboro, a member of Chapter No. 26, Order of the Eastern Star, and Trinity United Methodist Church in Pennsboro. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. C. Robert (Ramona) Sullivan of Sistersville; two stepdaughters, Jean Martin of Norwalk, O., and Mary Susan Cheek of New Baltimore, Mich.; two grandchildren, Joseph W. Sullivan of Columbus, O., and Kathryn Hutzler of Parkersburg; and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Von O. Weekley; a brother, a sister and grandson. The funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with burial in Taylor Cemetery near Pennsboro. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "News" – April 26, 1992 GEORGIA V. WEEKLEY Died April 25, 1992 Georgia Virginia Weekley, 66, 1026 Swan St., Parkersburg, died at the Worthington Manor Nursing Home, April 25, 1992 She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Ruby Lee Eddy Weekley. She was a telephone operator for Bell Atlantic for more than 30 years and was a member of the Telephone pioneers of America. She is survived by two brothers, Thomas L. Weekley and Charles F. Weekley both of St. Marys, Grace Fetty of Belmont, and Carolyn: Sue" Wolfe of Waverly; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. William C. Stout officiating. Entombment will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – June 13, 1947 LAWRENCE WEEKLEY Died June 1947 Killed By Train Lawrence J. Weekley, aged 18 years, was killed instantly Sunday when struck by a northbound train at Raven Rock. He was employed as a truck driver for Boso Ritchie Construction Company. On Sunday he had been visiting friends near Raven Rock and on leaving had started to walk along the tracks. He had apparently sat down t rest and had fallen asleep. He was struck by the Pittsburgh train No. 7 at four o'clock P.M. Identification of the body was made by a social security card and by his uncle Albert Weekley of Sistersville. The body was taken to the Ruttencutter Mortuary and was later taken to the Rodney Campbell Funeral Home in Sistersville. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Alma. He leaves his father who resides in Weirton and several brothers and sisters, one of whom is Miss Madelyn Weekley of St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- " Oracle" - November 19, 1987 MARK WEEKLEY Died November 10, 1987 Mark Joseph Weekley, 25, of Baltimore, Md., died Tuesday, November 10, at his home. He was born in Marietta, Ohio, a son of Charles F. Weekley of St. Marys and Linda Brammer Cornecelli of Baltimore. He is also survived by one brother, Grant Weekley of Belmont; one sister, Elizabeth Cornecelli of Baltimore; his maternal grandmother, Gertrude Brammer of Baltimore; paternal grandfather, Thomas A. Weekley of St. Marys; and several aunts and uncles. Memorial services were held Sunday, November 15, at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 15, 1991 MARY MAY (SUMMERS) WEEKLEY Died April 27, 1991 Mary May (Summers) Weekley, 81, of 24 Chestnut St., Belle Vernon, O., died April 27 at Laurel Health Center, Uniontown. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late John F. and Della L. Robinson Grayson. Her home had been in Coral Run for more than 45 years. She was a Baptist. She is survived by one son, Charles E. Whittaker of Rt. 7, Marietta; one daughter, Mrs. John (Ruth) Grimes of Rt. 3, New Matamoras, with whom she was making her home during the winter months; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Almer Whittaker, November 12, 1984; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with Evangelist Richard Lemmel officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery at Lowell, O. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Monday, November 26, 1990 MILLARD J. WEEKLEY Died November 25, 1990 Millard J. Weekley, 68, of Route 1, Middlebourne, died Sunday at Sistersville General Hospital. Weekley was a retired employee of Columbia Gas with 34 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late Charles and Maud Sellers Weekley. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Metz Weekley; four sons, Jim Weekley of Beech Bottom, W.Va., Dave Weekley of New Martinsville, Terry Weekley of Middlebourne, and Mike Weekley of Sistersville; two daughters, Paula Ferrell and Sandy Metz, both of Middlebourne; a sister, Lucille Kocher of Porters Falls, W. Va.; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two sons, Gary Weekley, in 1970, and Jerry Weekley, in 1980. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, with Evangelist Landon Hope officiating. Burial will be in Middlebourne Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 13, 1984 RUBY LEE WEEKLEY Died December 3, 1984 Ruby Lee Weekley, 83, of St. Marys, died Monday, December 3, in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Ira and Eva Stiner Eddy. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Marys. She is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Weekley; two sons, Thomas L. and Charles F. Weekley of St. Marys; six daughters, Evelyn Jones of Miamisburg, O., Georgia V. Weekley of Parkersburg, Catherine Eddy of St. Charles, Mo., Betty Tice of St. Marys, Grace Fetty of Belmont and Susie Wolfe of Waverly; two brothers, Glen Eddy of Harrisville and Wilford Eddy of Wheeling; a sister, Ann Cochran, in New Jersey; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at 2:009 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in St. Marys, with the Rev. George Harris officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Thursday, March 14, 1990 THOMAS A. WEEKLEY Died March 12, 1990 Thomas A. Weekley, 89, of St. Marys, died Monday morning at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late James and Emaline Britton Weekley. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Marys. He delivered for Joy's Creamery and operated the Ice Plant in St. Marys. He was also employed by the Marble King and served as a cemetery caretaker of the IOOF Cemetery and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by two sons, Charles F. Weekley and Thomas L. Weekley, both of St. Marys; six daughters, Evelyn Jones of Miamisburg, Ohio, Georgia Weekley of Parkersburg, Catherine Eddy and Betty Tice, both of St. Marys, Grace Fetty of Belmont and Susie Wolfe of Waverly, 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Eddy Weekley; two grandsons, two brothers and three sisters. Services will be held today at 1 p.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. William Stout officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – December 30, 1982 THOMAS E. WEEKLEY Died December 23, 1982 Thomas Edward Weekley, 58, of Parkersburg, was found dead in his home Thursday evening. Weekley was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Harley and Fannie Polliferio Weekley. He was formerly employed by the A.V. Criss Co. as a riverboat pilot and was a well-known bluegrass musician. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Navy. Surviving are two sons, Ralph e. Weekley of Mineral Wells and Sheldon E. Weekley of Belpre, O.; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Stewart. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Kimes Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with the Rev. C.A. Haislip officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown PVT. OLA W. WEEKLEY Died August 27, 1918 The first St. Marys boy to give his life for his country was Pvt. Ola W. Weekley. Inft. son of James and Lina Weekly. On Saturday evening Mrs. Weekly received the following telegram: Washington D.C., September 28 "Deeply regret to inform you that Private Ola Weekly, Inft. Is officially reported as killed in action on August 27." Harris, acting the Adjt. Gen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - January 6, 1983 SARAH WEETER Died January 1, 1982 Sarah Cline Weeter, 77, of New Matamoras, O., died at her home Saturday. She was born in New Matamoras, daughter of the late Eugene W. Cline and Mary Timberlake Cline. She was a member of the New Matamoras United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star No. 261 and the Methodist Women's Church Circle. Until her retirement she had been a bank teller at Peoples Savings Bank. Surviving are one brother, Howard. L. Cline of Marietta, O.; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her by her husband, Edward Merle Weeter, December 25, 1979. Services were held Tuesday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, with the Rev. Jim Gibbons officiating. Burial was in the Matamoras Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, October 4, 1995 JASON SCOTT WEHMEYER Died September 28, 1995 Jason Scott Wehmeyer, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died September 28, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg as a result of an epileptic seizure. He was born November 17, 1975 in Parkersburg to Thomas R. and Wanda L. Boley Wehmeyer of St. Marys. He was a 1994 graduate of St. Marys High School and had attended Middletown High School in Middletown, N.J. He was employed by St. Marys Shop 'n Save and formerly worked for Taylor's Small Engine Repair, Arvilla Well Service and Bavacque's Sub Shop in North Middletown, N.J. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Tommy Wehmeyer and Vincent Wehmeyer, both at home; one sister, Mary Wehmeyer, also at home; his maternal grandfather, Richard S. Boley of St. Marys; four uncles, Lewis E. Boley, Sam W. Boley and Delbert R. Boley of St. Marys and Larry Boley of Ashland, Ky./ five aunts, Kathleen Wehmeyer of New Your City, Frances M. Taylor and Kimberly Miller, both of St. Marys, Charlotte Bailey and Teresa Bailey, both of Wellsburg, W. Va. Services were Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Bowe and the Rev. Ron Branch officiating. Interment was in Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 30, 1980 CHARLES E. WEISS Died October 20, 1980 Charles E. Weiss, 39, Rt. 2, Sardis, O., died last Monday at Sistersville as the result of an industrial accident involving a towboat while working for Standard Sand and Gravel Co. of New Martinsville. He was born October 31, 1940, at Sardis to Marie Winkler Weiss and the late Earl Weiss. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Zion United Church of Christ at Sardis and American Legion Post 760, Hannibal. Surviving in addition to his mother of Sardis are his wife, Nancy Dangel Weiss; a daughter, Michelle, and a son, Brian, both of the home; and a sister, Wanda Weiss of Sardis. Services were held Thursday at the Rush Funeral Home at Sardis, with the Rev. Randall Gehres and the Rev. John Roberson officiating. Burial was in the Clarington Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 21, 1985 FLORENCE MAE WELLING Died February 15, 1985 Florence Mae Welling of Chiefland, Fla., died February 15 at her residence following a brief illness. She was 93 years old. A native of St. Marys, Mrs. Welling spent most of her life here. She had resided in Florida the past 15 years and had been a resident of Chiefland for five years. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. Survivors include one daughter, Louise Rose of Chiefland, Fla.; tow stepsons, Delmar Welling of Warren, O., and Bart Welling of Fallsburg, O.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Welling. Funeral services were conducted February 19 from the graveside in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, Fla. The Rev. Allen Stuart officiated, and the Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 7, 1985 JOHN W. WELLING Died March 1, 1985 John W. Welling, 99, of Parkersburg, died Friday afternoon at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Samuel and Amanda Welling. He was a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Elva Welling; one daughter, Edna Wigal of Dayton, O.; one stepdaughter, Lucille Carmichael of Belpre, O.; one step-son, Bernard Moore of San Francisco, Calif.; and two grandchildren, John E. Wigal and Joy Elaine Wigal, both of Dayton. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Kimes Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with the Rev. Roy Wigal officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leaders" – March 21, 1999 ALLIE L. WELLS Died March 17, 1999 Allie L. Wells, 85, of Belmont, died March 17 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born May 19, 1913 in Kushqua, Pa., to the late Ludwig and Hilma Nelson Beckman. For many years she had been the bookkeeper at Wells Sterling Service Station in Lakewood, N.Y., which she and her late husband owned and operated. She was a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church and had been an active member of Hazelhurst U.M. Church in Hazelhurst, Pa. She was a loving and caring woman who took care of her family and friends. She is survived by one son, Leland Wells of Marietta; three grandchildren, Kenny Wells of Cincinnati, Robynn and Matt Poling of Marietta and Tammy and Scott Rea of St. Marys; one great-grandchild, Cody Rea of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell g. Wells on February 15, 1999; one sister, Twila Engstrom; and two brothers, Ellsworth Beckman and Leland Beckman. Graveside services were held Friday at Mt. Neo Cemetery at Mt. Jewett, Pa., with the Rev. Edmond Gresick officiating. There was no visitation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Saturday. February 2, 1991 C. "JIGGERS" WELLS Died February 1, 1991 Chester "Jiggers" Wells, 51, of Route 1, Friendly, Pleasants County, died Friday at Camden-Clark Hospital. Wells attended the Long United Methodist Church. He was a member of Local 1755 Milwright and a graduate of St. Marys High School in 1958. He was born in Peasants County, a son of Minnie Dalrimple Wells of Friendly and the late Lawrence Wells. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Ressie Chute Wells; two daughters, Betty Jean Wells of Ironton, Ohio, and Donna Hicks of Williamstown; two sisters, pat Eddy and Marlene Collins, both of Friendly; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Wells. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Friendly Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Saturday, June 22, 1991 CREED L. WELLS Died June 20, 1991 Creed L. Wells, 81, of St. Marys, and formerly of Ben's Run, W.Va., died Thursday 1991 at the Willows in Parkersburg. Wells was a member of the Long Reach United Methodist IOOF Lodge No. 22 and the Rebekahs. He was born at Shultz, Pleasants County, as on of the late Clarence and Martha Flowers Wells. He is survived by his wife, Eula Wagner Wells; three daughters, Ruth Ann Miller of St. Marys, Martha North of Waverly, and Sarah Ingram of Vienna; one son, Carroll L. wells, Garretrsville, Ohio; two sisters, Virginia Wagner of Indianapolis, Ind. And Lucille Satterfield of Shultz; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one foster daughter. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Long Reach Cemetery at Ben's Run. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today, where IOOF Lodge No. 22 will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - January 26, 1984 EARL L. WELLS December 30, 1983 Earl L. Wells, 74, a retired captain for the Ohio River Sand and Gravel Co., who resided at 81 Hillsdale St., Hillsdale, Michigan, died December 30, 1983 in the Hillsdale Community Health Center Hospital. Born in Portland, Ohio, January 29, 1909, he was the son of Lester and Elizabeth Roush Wells. He resided in St. Marys prior to moving to Hillsdale. A member of the Baw Beese Heights Church of Christ in Hillsdale, he was married to the former Clara El Cornell who survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Wilma, at home; a son, Gene Wells, of Ossea, Michigan; a half sister, Mrs. Mary Keeler of Florida; a half brother, Bill Smith of New Brighton, Pa.; and two grandsons, Gregory Gene Wells and Christopher Earl Wells, both of Osseo, Michigan. Funeral services were held in Hillsdale with Charles VanEaston officiating. Burial was in the Allen Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Newspaper Unknown Friday, January 17, 1986 EDITH M. WELLS Died January 16, 1986 Edith M. Wells. 84, of Greenwood, Doddridge County, died Thursday afternoon in Grafton city Hospital Nursing Home Facility. She was born in Doddridge County, daughter of the late Frank P. and Flora Zonetta Cox Smith. She had been a cook at Greenwood Elementary School and a member of the former Long Run Church of Christ near Greenwood. She is survived by her husband, Samp Wells; two sons, James Wells of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Samp Wells Jr., of Amherst, Ohio; three daughters, Roeanna Doak and Zonetta Harris of Greenwood and Olive Doak of Ellenboro; a brother, Virgil Smith of East View, Harrison County; 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, and Ray Dotson officiating, with burial in West Union Masonic Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6:30 p.m. today and after 3:30 p.m. Saturday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 4, 1990 ELVIN B. WELLS Died March 31, 1990 Elvin Billo Wells, 77, of St. Marys, died Saturday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born at Schultz, a son of the late Clarence and Martha Flowers Wells. He was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of the American Cyanamid Co., and a veteran of World War II where he served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He is survived by his wife, Addlean Satterfield Wells; one daughter, Diana Scadden of Belmont; one brother, Creed Wells of Bens Run; two sisters, Virginia Newell Wagner of Indianapolis, Ind., and Lucille Satterfield of S. Marys; and two grandchildren, Susan and Shawn Scadden, both of Belmont. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services were held at the Good Hope Baptist Church, Schultz, with the Rev. Virgil Satterfield officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. "Sentinel" – Monday, April 2, 1990 ELVIN B. WELLS Died March 31, 1990 Elvin Billo Wells, 77, of St. Marys, died Saturday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born at Schultz, a son of the late Clarence and Martha Flowers Wells. He was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of the American Cyanamid Co., and a veteran of World War II where he served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He is survived by his wife, Addlean Satterfield Wells; one daughter, Diana Scadden of Belmont; one brother, Creed Wells of Bens Run; two sisters, Virginia Newell Wagner of Indianapolis, Ind., and Lucille Satterfield of S. Marys; and two grandchildren, Susan and Shawn Scadden, both of Belmont. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Good Hope Baptist Church, Schultz, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, after 2 p.m. today and at the church one hour prior to services. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - January 3, 1994 EULA R. WELLS Died January 2, 1994 Eula R. Wells, 80, of St. Marys, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Wells was retired from Colin Anderson Center. She was a member of St. Marys Rebekah Lodge, St. Marys United Methodist Church, and the St. Marys United Methodist Women. She was born in Arvilla, Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Wesley E. and Odessa Smith Wagner. She is survived by three daughters, Ruth Ann Miller of St. Marys, Martha O. North of Waverly, and Sarah V. Ingram of Vienna; a son, Carroll L. Wells of Garrettsville, Ohio; a brother, Cyrus Robert Wagner of Indianapolis, Ind.; a sister, Frances Gorrell of Wick, Tyler County; seven grandchildren' and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Creed L. Wells; and two brothers. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial will be in Long Reach Cemetery, Tyler County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday. August 26, 1998 HELEN I. WELLS Died August 20, 1998 Helen I. Wells, 78, of Sistersville, died August 20, at Sistersville General Hospital. She was born at Shiloh January 23, 1920, to the late Clyde and Goldie Sewell Wells. She was retired from Paden City Pottery Co. She is survived by two brothers, Bert Wells of Paden City and Blake Wells of Middlebourne; three sisters, Louise Carr of Friendly, Martha Hanood of Sistersville and Betty Barron of St. Marys; 12 nieces and eight nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary E. Smith and two brothers, Philip Wells and Charlie Wells. Graveside services were Sunday at Greenwood Cemetery in Sistersville with the Rev. Jack Neilson officiating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 17, 1983 HERBERT O. WELLS Died October 25, 1983 Herbert O. Wells (Pete), of West Olive, Mich., and formerly of Arvilla, died October 25 in North Ottawa Community Hospital, Grand Haven, Mich., following a short illness. He enlisted in the Army during World War II April 1, 1941, and was honorably discharged in 1944. He served in the infantry on the Guadalcanal expeditions. He was a member of the VFW and DAV. Survivors include his wife, the former Janet Hemmeke; six stepsons, one stepdaughter; one sister, Monnie Miller of Arvilla; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Eli D. Wells; one sister, Mamye; four brothers, Lee, Mildred, Roemond and Emmett. Services were conducted by the Rev. Cecil Kalagus of the Lutheran Church, and interment was at Lake Forest Cemetery, Grand Haven, Mich., with full military honors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, October 20, 1999 DR. JAY ROSS WELLS Died October 10, 1999 Jay Ross Wells, M.D., 84, of Dublin, O., died October 10 at his home. He was born January 8, 1915, in St. Marys. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Marietta College in 1936 and his M.D. in 1940 from Western Reserve University's School of Medicine, where he was a Crile Scholar in pathology. During his surgical residency at University Hospitals in Cleveland, he served in the U.S. Army as a battalion surgeon in North Africa and Italy. Upon his return from World War II, Dr. Wells completed his surgical residency at University Hospitals and practiced an additional year with the Veterans Administration in Wilmington, Del. From 1949-90, he practiced general surgery in Newark, O. He served as chief of surgery and chief of staff as the former Newark Hospital and was instrumental in planning and development of Licking Memorial Hospital, where he performed the hospital's firs operation. Dr. Wells was a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the vestry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Newark. He was also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Marble Cliff and a life trustee of Marietta College. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gerry; children, Dr. Richard Jay Wells and his wife, Nancy; Inga Wells Bennett, R. C., CFNP, and Eric Wells and his wife, Marlene; grandchildren, Louis Spencer (Alexander) Wells, Catherine H. Scott Covode, Christopher H. Wells and Inga L. Wells. Memorial services were held October 13 at Trinity U.M. Church in Columbus with Dr. J. Franklin Luchsinger officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – July 29, 1989 LEONA WELLS Died July 26, 1989 Leona Mae Joy Wells, 79, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Floyd E. and Cynthia Bishop Joy. She was a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harry W. Wells; three sons, Howard Hamrick Sr. of little Hocking, Avery Wells of Parkersburg and Truman Wells of Waverly; two daughters, Jean McVey of Palestine and Pauline Murphy of Vienna; four brothers, George Joy of Clay County, Cecil Joy of New England, Thomas Joy of Brooksville, Fla., and Arthur Joy of Nichollette; three sisters, Myrtle Younglove of Tampa, Fla., Ina Harmsworth of California and Rosella Nutter of Culloden, W.Va.; 24 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, one great-grandson, two brothers and one sister. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Franklin Funeral Home with the Rev. Conrad Love officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery North. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – July 22, 1989 MALINDA WELLS Died July 14, 1989 Malinda Wells, 94, of 715 Riverside Drive, Sistersville, died Friday in Care Haven of Sistersville. She was born in Wetzel County, a daughter of the late Richard and Laura Midcap Carroll. She was a homemaker and member of the American Legion Auxiliary post 86. She was a member of Simpson Chapel in Middlebourne. She is survived by two sons, William Wells of Sistersville and Reuben Wells of Middlebourne; a daughter, Bertha Smith of Middlebourne; 18 grandchildren including Mary Lou Dillon of St. Marys; 26 great- grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren F. Wells; one son and one daughter. Services were Sunday at Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, with the Rev. Daniel A. Deem officiating. Burial was in Simpson Chapel Cemetery, Middlebourne. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Wednesday, June 23, 1993 MAMIE E. WELLS Died June 22,m 1993 Mamie E. Wells, 77, of St. Marys, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Norman and Julia Decker Elder. She is survived by one son, Bill Wells of St. Marys; two sisters, Bernice Berga of Marietta and Lucinda Barnhart of St. Marys; one brother, Melvin Elder of Weirton; six grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Frank Wells, in 1988; one son, Charles Riley Wells, in 1962; two brothers, Alfred Elder and Sanford Elder; and two sisters, Clarice Felter and Ora Scadden. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. George Burns officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Pleasants County. Friends can call at the funeral home from 4-9 p.m. today and until the hour of services Thursday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of MISS MONA M. WELLS Date of Birth – June 13, 1900 Date of Death - December 23, 1976 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Sunday, December 26, 1976, 2:30 P.M. Clergymen – Evang. Earl Stevens Place of Interment – Union Chapel Cemetery Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 23, 1989 PATRICIA A. WELLS Died February 18, 1989 Patricia A. Wells, 26, of Route 1, Friendly, died Saturday afternoon at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, after a brief illness. She was born in Sistersville, a daughter of Chester Marvin and Ressie Belle Chute Wells of Route 1, Friendly. She was a member of the Long Reach United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Betty Jean Wells at home, and Donna Marie Hicks at home; one nephew, Christopher Hicks at home; paternal grandmother, Minnie Wells of Friendly. Services were held Tuesday at the Long Reach United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. Burial was in the Friendly Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – April 12, 1986 RAYMOND A. WELLS Died April 10, 1986 The Rev. Raymond A. Wells, 83, a retired supply pastor for Sand Hill and Hills United Methodist Churches, died Thursday at Heartland of Marietta. He was born in Arvilla, a son of the late Joe and Emma Galloway Wells. He had spent his early life in Tyler County and had been a pottery worker. He later became a minister in the United Methodist Church after taking training at Duke University and Salem College. He began his ministry at Alma and served a number of pastorates, including nine years with the Rienersville charge. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Williamstown. He is survived by his wife, Tessie Smith; one son, George Wells of Williamstown; one daughter, Hilda Stead of Williamstown; one brother, Truman Wells of Paden City; one sister, Cora Mason of New Martinsville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Leo Farley officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown RUSSELL WELLS Died June, 1925 Was Drowned Word has been received here of the death of Russell Wells, son of Sant Wells of Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was drowned while bathing Saturday evening. He has a number of friends and relatives in this county also Tyler County, who will be grieved to learn of his death. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Lawrenceville, Ill. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Saturday, February 20, 1999 RUSSELL G. WELLS Died February 15, 1999 Russell G. Wells, 86, of Belmont, died February 15 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born January 8, 1913, at Bell Run in Ceres Township, Pa. To the late Irvin and Della Lawton Wells. He attended Shinglehouse (Pa.) School and was a member of Belmont United Methodist church. He had been employed by Industrial Lighting and was a past master and 50- year member of McKean Masonic Lodge 388 F&AM. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Allie Beckman Wells; one son, Leland Wells of Marietta; three grandchildren, Kenny Wells of Cincinnati, Robynn Poling and her husband, Matt, of Marietta, and Tammy Rea and her husband, Scott, of St. Marys; one great-grandchild, Cody Rea of St. Marys; three sisters, Viola Goodyear of West Melbourne, Fla., and Marie Brown and Esther Nobles, both of Smethport, Pa. He was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn "Evie" Wells; and three brothers, Charles Wells, Arnold Wells and Stillman Wells. Services were Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Gene Adkins officiating. Graveside services were Friday at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Mt. Jewett, Pa. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Monday, December 1, 1986 SAMP WELLS Died November 30, 1986 Samp Wells, 91, of Greenwood, died Sunday in the Clarksburg Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born in Middlebourne, son of the late James and Mary Kathryn Scarbrough Wells. He was a World War I veteran and member of the West Union VFW. He was retired from the B&O Railroad, was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and had been a member of the long Run Church of Christ. He is survived by two sons, James Wells of Bucyrus, Ohio and Samp Wells Jr. of Amherst, Ohio; three daughters; Rowena Doak and Zonetta Harris of Greenwood and Olive Doak of Ellenboro; 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith M. Wells; a son, two grandchildren, six brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, Ray Dotson officiating, with burial in West Union Masonic Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6:30 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 16, 1984 SARAH N. WELLS Died February 6, 1984 Sarah N. Wells, 74, of Georgia Avenue, Chester, died February 6 at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born January 13, 1910, in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Amadee and Mary Gorrell Wagner. She retired from potteries in the Chester area, was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chester and was a former resident of Tyler County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Wells, in May 1980, whom she married July 18, 1928, in Tyler County. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ed (Thelma) West of Dover, O., and Mrs. Robert (June) Bowers of Pearl City, Hawaii; two brothers, John Wagner of Tulsa, Okla., and Paul Wagner of Fort Myers, Fla.; and six grandchildren. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Arner Funeral Chapels in Chester, with the Rev. Paul Farren officiating. Interment followed at the Columbiana County memorial Park at East Liverpool, O. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 14, 1976 TRUMAN WELLS Died October 7, 1976 Services for C. Truman Wells, 98, of Beverly, O., ere held at 1:00 p.m. Monday in McCurdy Funeral Home, Beverly, wit the Rev. Bruce Brooks officiating and burial in Beverly Cemetery. Mr. Wells, who died Thursday night, was born May 16, 1878, at Bens Run, a son of Mr. And Mrs. James S. Wells. He was first married September 5, 1904 to Florence Adair, who died March 29, 1965. Later Mr. Wells married Pansy Winters, who also preceded him in death on December 6, 1972 Mr. Wells was a graduate of St. Louis Business College and was a member of Beverly Presbyterian Church. He was a farmer, a former Washington County commissioner and a former president of Waterford Commercial & Savings Bank. He was a 60- year member of Mount Moriah Lodge No. 37, F&AM, Rufus Putnam Chapter 108, and Marietta Council No. 78 and Marietta Commandery No. 50, KT. Survivors are a son and daughter, Col. James Wells (Ret.), Arcanum, and Mrs. Katherine Pardeik, Hinsdale, Ill.; four children and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lew Wells of St. Marys is a surviving sister-in-law. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 8, 1995 TRUMAN E. WELLS Died January 30, 1995 Truman E. Wells, 81, of First Avenue, Paden City, died January 30 at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville. He was born at Arvilla to the late Joseph and Emma Gallaway Wells. He was a former employee of Paden City Pottery with 23 years of service and a retired employee of the Conalco Corp. of Hannibal, O. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Paden City. Surviving are his wife, Rosemary Cline Wells; one daughter, Barbara Wells Richeson of Orlando, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Joseph Wells, in 1984; four sisters; and one brother. Services were Wednesday at Jarvis Funeral Home in Paden City. Burial was in Arvilla Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – March 8, 1988 WILLIAM F. WELLS Died March 7, 1988 William F. Wells, 84, of Route 2, St. Marys, died Monday in Care Haven of Pleasants at Belmont. He was born in Dry Ridge, Ritchie County, a son of the late Charles and Margaret Scadden Wells.] He is survived by his wife, Mamie Elder Wells; one son, William Wells of St. Marys; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son and two sisters. The funeral will be a t 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. George Burns officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Pleasants County. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 11, 1998 WILLIAM F. WELLS Died March 5, 1998 William F. "Bill" Wells, 63, of St. Marys died March 4 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born March 4 at Grape Island to the late William Franklin and Mamie Elizabeth Elder Wells. He had been a self-employed landscaper. He was an avid guitar player and had played at various occasions as "Bill Wells and the Drifters." He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Phyllis Price Wells; two daughters, Debbie Radcliff of Greenwood and Abby Blevins of Belmont; three sons, Carl Wells of Maryland, and Carson Wells and Chuck Wells, both of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Riley Wells, in 1962. Services were Sunday At Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Revs. Chuck Rogers and George Burns officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In Loving Memory of WILLIAM F. "BILL" WELLS Date of Birth – March 13, 1934 Date of Death – March 5, 1998 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Saturday, March 7, 1998, 2:00 P.M. Clergymen – Rev. Chuck Rogers & Rev. George Burns Place of Interment – Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel Ridge, Pleasants Co., WV Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 25, 1992 WILLIAM R. WELLS Died March 17, 1992 William R. Wells, 58, of 102 Work St., Paden City, died March 17 at his residence. He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late Warren F. Wells and Melenda Carroll Wells. He was employed as a salesman for Morgan Auto parts. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of American Legion Post 86 of Paden City, Loyal Order of the Moose 931 of New Martinsville and VFW Post 9930 of Duffey, O. He was a former employee of the St. Marys Oracle. He is survived by one sister, Bertha Smith of Middlebourne; one brother, Ruben Wells of Middlebourne; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, with Rev. Daniel Deem officiating. Burial was in Simpson Cemetery, Middlebourne. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 26, 1987 ROSA K. WEPPLER Died February 22, 1987 Rosa K. Weppler, 79, of Route 6, Marietta, died in Marietta Memorial Hospital Sunday evening. She was born in Newport Township, a daughter of the late James and Lucy Phillips Mendenhall. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County. A former employee of Marietta Memorial Hospital and Reno School, she worked as a cook at camp Hervida until her retirement. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, the Loyal Women's Bible Class, United Methodist Women, Washington County Farm Bureau and the Farm Bureau Women's Committee. She is survived by one son, James L. Weppler at home; one sister, Lillie Matthews of Marietta; three grandchildren, Kim Perry, Kevin Berga and Kelly Berga, all of Marietta; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Weppler, in 1959; one daughter, Betty Weppler Berga; one brother; and two sisters. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Jones officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Faith United Methodist Church in care of the church treasurer, May Matthews, Seventh and Wooster Streets, Marietta. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - January 13, 1977 IRENE G. WERN Died November 3, 1976 Irene Smith Dotson Wern of Glendale, Calif., (a former resident of St. Marys) died November 3. She was born in Sistersville, February 28, 1903. She is survived by her husband, Ralph A. Wern, Los Angeles; one daughter, Mrs. Russell (Ann) Cumblidge, Sistersville; two grandchildren, Mrs. Jennifer Berkhimer of Reedsville, O., and Joseph P. Cumblidge, Sistersville; three stepchildren, Mrs. Mabel Maralee and Donald Wern of California and John Wern of Florida; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. (Smith) Tambert, Ontario. Funeral services were held at the Wee Kirk o'the Heather No. 5 with Pastor David Doan of the Glassell Park Baptist Church officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn, Memorial Park, Glendale, Calif. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 29, 1981 CASSIE WEST Died October 25, 1981 Cassie West, 74, of St. Marys, died at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg Sunday evening. She was born in Calcutta, Pleasants County, daughter of the late Aaron and Fannie Hall Bills. She was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ in St. Marys. She is survived by eight sons, James, Norman, William, Danny, Joe, Jay and Charles "Gene" West of St. Marys and David West of Canton, O.; eight daughters, Edna Smith, Ruth Bailey, Nancy Vannoy, Marilyn Brammer and Erma Scadden of St. Marys, Betty Holmes and Vivian Dearth of Canton, O., and Carol Snodgrass of Harrisville; two brothers, Charlie and Howard Bills of St. Marys; a sister, Amy Butcher of St. Marys; 67 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton West; two sons, three grandchildren, three brothers and a sister. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Bill Renner officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. In Memory of MRS. CASSIE V. WEST Date of Birth – March 21, 1907 Date of Death - October 25, 1981 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Wednesday, October 28, 1981 2:00 P.M. Clergymen – Rev. Michael Byus & Rev. Terry Brown Place of Interment – IOOF Cemetery Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 21, 1996 CLARENCE WEST JR. Died February 17, 1996 Clarence R. West, 72 of San Jacinto, Calif., died February 17 at Hemet Valley Medical Center in Hemet, Calif. He was born in St. Marys to the late Clarence and Rosa Deist West. He was a 1949 graduate of Marietta College with a bachelor's degree in business and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He had retired in 1980 from Brockway Glass Co. in Pomona, Calif., as a salesman with more than 30 years of service and enjoyed music and gold. He was a member of St. Marys American Legion Post and First Presbyterian Church of Hemet, where he served as an elder and was a member of the church choir. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Anne L. West; one daughter, Marcia Ann West of Upland, Calif.; one sister, Clela Radcliff of Newport; and several nieces and nephews. Services will b Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Hemet. Burial will be in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. Memorials are preferred to the Church Choir Scholarship Fund, First Presbyterian Church, and 515 E. Kimball Ave., Hemet, CA 92544. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of CLINTON C. WEST Date of Birth – June 19, 1903 Date of Death - February 28, 1970 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 3, 1970, 2:00 P.M. Clergymen – Evangelist Earl Stevens Place of Interment – I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, W. Va. Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of DELBERT GLEN WEST Date of Birth - December 24, 1934 Date of Death – November 14, 1963 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Mortuary, Sunday, November 17, 1963, 2:00 P.M. Clergymen – Evangelist Denver Cooper Place of Interment – I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va. Arrangements by Ruttencutter Mortuary ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of DR. GEORGE W. WEST Date of Birth - February 8, 1920 Date of Death - October 15, 1970 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Sunday, October 18, 1970, 3:00 P.M. Clergymen – Rev. R. Daniel Simmons & Rev. William P. Snider Place of Interment – I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va. Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Newspaper Unknown December 21, 1918 INFANT WEST Died December 21, 1918 The infant son of Mr. And Mrs. Howard E. West, age one day, died on the night of December 21st and was buried on the 22nd in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "News" - January 2, 1989 JAMES B. WEST Died December 31, 1988 James B. West, 65, of St. Marys died Saturday at the Lewis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center at Clarksburg. West was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Clinton and Cassie Bills West. He was a member of the Calvary Bible Church. Surviving are his wife, Iva Scadden West; four sons, James E. West of Santa Clara, Calif., Allen West of Virginia, Clinton West of St. Marys and David West of Newport, Ohio; three daughters, Carmen West and Rita Boley, both of New Matamoras, Ohio, and Margaret Price of Sistersville; eight sisters, Vivian Dearth of Canton, Ohio, Marilyn Brammer, Edna Smith, Ruth Bailey, Betty Holmes, Erma Scadden, Nancy Vannoy, all of St. Marys, and Carol Snodgrass of Harrisville, W.Va.; eight brothers, Norman West, William West and Jay West, all of St. Marys and David West of Canton, Ohio; 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter and a brother. Services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with pastor Samuiel Woolridge officiating. Burial will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday after 2 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - August 18, 1999 LUCILLE Q. WEST Died August 15, 1999 Lucille Q. West, 79, of Wheeling, died at her residence August 15, She was born May 3, 1920, in Pomeroy, O., to the late Otis Lawrence and Mary Grace Rainer Quillen. She was a member and lifetime adult leader of Girl Scout Troop 1, a member of the Pemberton Garden Club, St. Marys Presbyterian Church and St. Joseph's Hospital Women' Auxiliary Board. She served on the Mid-Ohio Valley Board of Health and the Pleasants County Library Board, was co-founder of the first kindergarten program in Pleasants County and the St. Marys Alumni Band, a loving mother, grandmother and devoted wife. She is survived by her children, Max Lee West and his wife, Mary Ann, of Wheeling, Mary Joe West Rubin and her husband, David of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Sandra West Goff and her husband, Glenn, of Belmont; and five grandchildren, George Scott and Mary Lynn Goff of Belmont and Justin Lee, Jessica Marie and Jordan William West of Wheeling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. George William West; one sister, Ruth Rainer Quillen; and two brothers, Max Lee and Robert Gen Quillen. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial will be St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, September 15, 1989 MARGARET A. WEST Died September 14, 1989 Margaret Ann West, 84, of Belmont died Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Farmington, W.Va., a daughter of the late William D. and Emma Catherine Yeats Bridge. She was a Baptist by faith and lived in Mesa, Ariz., prior to coming to Pleasants County to live with her niece, Constance V. Menear. She is survived by two sisters, Murle Casino of Mesa, Ariz.,, and Etta Hart of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred J. West; two brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Rex Borom officiating. Burial will be in Maple grove Cemetery, Fairmont. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown MARION WEST Died July 6, 1975 Marion Lewis West, 28, of Canton, O., former St. Marys resident was killed in an electrical accident while operating a drill on a houseboat in the Kanawha River Sunday. The Canton, O., truck drive is survived by his widow, Joyce Lynn West, three sons and a daughter, Kelly, Marion Jr., Wesley and Denise, at home; nine brothers, David of North Canton, O., Williams, James, Joseph, Jay Charles, Norman, Gene and Daniel of St. Marys; his mother, Mrs. Cassie Wes, of St. Marys; and 10 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Bailey of Burgettstown, Pa., Mrs. Edna Smith, Mrs. Lawrence Scadden, Mrs. Ruth West, Mrs. Nancy Vannoy, Mrs. Tottie Brammer, Mrs. Vivian Darth and Mrs. Ann Lawrence of St. Marys, Mrs. Betty Homes of Canton, O., and Mrs. Carol Snodgrass in Pleasants County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Evangelist Earl Stevens officiating. Burial will be in the St. Murky IOOF Cemetery. Friends my call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. In Memory of MARION LEWIS WEST Date of Birth – May 26, 1947 Date of Death – July 6, 1975 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Wednesday, July 9, 1975 11:00 A.M. Clergymen – Evan. Earl Stevens Place of Interment – IOOF Cemetery Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 16. 1982 MARY L. WEST Died December 10, 1982 Mary L. West, 60, of Reno, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born March 3, 1922, at Barlow to C. E. and Janet Finch Lawton. She was a member of the Reno Christian Church. On June 9, 1951, she married Charles West, who survives with four daughters, Judith West of Cincinnati, Ellen West of Miami, Fla., and Jeanne West and Janet West at home; a granddaughter; two brothers, C. Ed Lawton of Barlow and Irvin H. Lawton of Seymour, Ind./ and two sisters, Mrs. Isabel Brown of Newport, Rt. 1 and Mrs. Shirley Ormiston of Devola. Funeral services were conducted in the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with Howard McGinnis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 13, 1979 MICHAEL DAVID WEST MICHELLE DIANE WEST Died December 7, 1979 Michael David and Michelle Diane West, infant son and daughter of William and Sidney Schneider West of Rt. 3, New Matamoras, O., died at birth Friday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. In addition to their parents, survivors include a brother, William II, and a sister, Alicia Dawn, at home; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth West Sr., Rt. 3, New Matamoras, and Mr. And Mrs. Frank Schneider, Rt. 1, Marietta; and great-grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Pearl North, Rt. 1, Marietta. Services were held Sunday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, with burial Monday in East Lawn Memorial Park. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – July 14, 1999 MICHELLE M. WEST Died July 8, 1999 Michelle M. West, 32, of Bolivar, O., died Thursday evening in Mercy Medical Center. She was a Louisville area resident most of her life. She was employed by Zoar Market and was a 1984 graduate of Louisville High School She is survived by her husband, Matthew West; two daughters, Tiffany Snyder of Louisville and Kara Jo West, at home; one son, Wesley West, at home; her parents Fred and Hannah Louise Griffith; and several nieces and nephews. Services were Monday at Myers-Kerighbaun-Sanders Funeral Home in East Canton, O., with pastor James L. Snyder officiating. Interment was in evergreen Memorial Gardens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of MRS. PATRICIA WEST Date of Birth – April 26, 1935 Date of Death – June 6, 1982 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Thursday, June 10, 1982 1:00 P.M. Clergymen – Rev. R A. Atkinson Place of Interment – IOOF Cemetery Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – June 26, 1986 RICHARD L. WEST Died June 21, 1986 Richard L. West, 21, of Rt. 1, Rockport, died Saturday afternoon after suffering injuries in a three-wheeler accident. He was born in Wood County, a son of Jack L. West of Belpre, O., and Janet West Bobier of St. Marys. He attended the Slate United Methodist Church, was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School, Class of 1983, and was employed by the Century Block Company. He is survived by one sister, Donna Middleton of Pomono Park, Fla.; paternal grandfather, Lafe C. West of Rockport; and his maternal grandfather, Alvin C. Burkhart of Rockport. He was preceded in death by one brother, Mark West, and two grandmothers. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Kimes Funeral Home, with the Rev. S. A. Scott officiating. Burial was in the Limestone Methodist Church Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, January 30, 1991 SHERRY WEST Died January 19, 1991 Sherry West, 20, of Walker Road, Follansbee, died January 19 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was Protestant by faith. Surviving are her parents, Robert and Joyce Davis West of Follansbee; two sisters, Pamela Campbell and Tracy West, both of Follansbee; a paternal grandmother, Ruth Bailey of St. Marys; maternal grandparents, Robert and Anna Davis of Chester; and a great- grandmother, Myrtle Lilly of Chester. She was born April 4, 1970, in Steubenville. She was preceded in death by a twin sister, Sharon, and a paternal grandfather. Funeral services were held at Turley Funeral Home, New Cumberland, with Rev. Mark Wilds officiating. Burial was in Locuster Hill Cemetery, Chester. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown WANA LEE WEST Died December 13, 1918 One of the saddest deaths to occur in the city for some time was that of Miss Wana West, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. B. F. West, which occurred on Friday, December 13th. Her death was due to influenza and pneumonia after an illness of not quite one week. Everything that medical aid or careful nursing could do was done for her but to no avail. She continued to grow worse until death relieved her of her suffering at the time stated. The deceased was 30 years of age, and had resided here continuously all of her life. She was loved and esteemed by all and the announcement of her death was the signal for universal expressions of sorrow and sympathy. The funeral was held at the house on Sunday Afternoon at ____o'clock, conducted by Rev. N. C. Cochran of Vienna, her former pastor here, and was largely attended. The floral tributes were very beautiful. The remains were laid at rest in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, January 3, 1995 WILLIAM R. "BILL" WEST Died December 29, 1995 William R. "Bill" West, 54, of St. Marys, died December 29 in the emergency room of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, following a heart attack. He was born April 15, 1941, in Pleasants County to the late Clinton R. and Cassie V. Bills West. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in St. Marys and was employed by Jabo, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Margaret Kimball West; three daughters, Mary Sue West and Elizabeth Blouir, both of St. Marys, and Betty McBrayer of Belmont; two sons, William West of St. Marys and John West of New Matamoras; 13 grandchildren; seven sisters, Edna Smith, Ruth Bailey, Betty Holmes, Erma Scadden and Nancy Vannoy, all of St. Marys, Vivian Dearth of Canton, O., and Carol Phillips of West Union; six brothers, Charles West, Danny West, Joe West and Jay West, all of St. Marys, Norman West of Ireland, W.Va., and David West of Canton, O.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marilyn "Tootie" Brammer; and three brothers, James West, Delbert West and Marian West. Services were Monday at Calvary Baptist Church with the Revs. Sam Wooldridge and Lawrence Kimball officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – July 22, 1989 AMANDA E. WESTBROOK Died July 19, 1989 Amanda Etta Westbrook, 92, of New Matamoras, died Wednesday at her residence. She was born in Washington County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert D. and Sara E. Smith Thomas. She was a member of Eddy's Ridge Church of Christ. She is survived by three sons, Alfred O. Westbrook, Ralph D. Westbrook and Delbert R. Westbrook, all of Marietta; four daughters, Mrs. Karl (Jane) Eddy and Mrs. Ray (Sara Lou) Becker, both of New Matamoras, Mrs. Gale (Lucille) Bartmess of Marietta and Mrs. Ollie (Goldie) Wagner of Macksburg, 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Martha Westbrook of Marietta; and one brother, Oscar Thomas of Parkview Nursing Home in Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Raymond Wesbrook; and two brothers, Everett and Elmer Thomas. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Eddy's Ridge Church of Christ with Evangelist Paul Casebolt officiating. Burial will be in Eddy's Ridge Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - October 8, 1994 FLOSSIE ARVILLA WESTBROOK Died October 4, 1994 Flossie Arvilla Westbrook, 88, of Route 1, St. Marys, died October 4 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born May 24, 1906 in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Thrasher Smith. She was a member of the Willow Island Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Eleanor Taylor of Belmont and Joean Smith of St. Marys; one son, Junior Westbrook of St. Marys; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry"Bub" Westbrook in 1963; one son Harry Franklin Westbrook; three granddaughters, Tonda, Sonda, and Brenda Smith; two brothers; and five sisters. Services were held Friday at the Willow island Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Branch officiating. Interment was in Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 27, 1977 FRANCIS P. WESTBROOK Died October 24, 1977 Francis P. Westbrook, 70, of 628 Sixth St., Parkersburg, died in St. Joseph's Hospital Monday. He was born in Willow Island, Pleasants County, May 6, 1907, was a member of the Episcopal Church, VFW and served in the Army in World War II. He resided in Parkersburg for 34 years. Son of the late Lemuel and Laura Carver Westbrook, he is survived by two sisters, Goldie Tisher of St. Marys and Naomi Harbison of Parkersburg; eight nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, at the Leavitt Funeral Home. The Rev. R. L. Mahoney will officiate and interment will be in Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 20, 1979 GLEN D. WESTBROOK Died December 16, 1979 Glen D. Westbrook, 37, of St. Marys, died at Marietta Memorial Hospital Sunday morning after a long illness. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late Homer and Thelma Bash Westbrook. He was a member of the Waverly Church of Christ, the B.P.O. Elks No. 1701, and was employed at Quaker State Oil and Refining Co. He is survived by his wife, Judy Holland Westbrook; a son, Greg, and a daughter, Jane Ann, at home; two brothers, Lawrence and Donald of St. Marys; and three sisters, Mrs. Frances Smith of St. Marys, Mrs. Norma Jane Bibbee of Vienna, and Mrs. Wilma White of Williamstown. He was preceded in death by a sister. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Willow Island Baptist Church, with James H. Bailey Sr. and Robert W. Stephens Jr. officiating. Burial was in the willow Island Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, April 22, 1994 HAROLD F. WESTBROOK Died April 21, 1994 Harold F. "Shorty" Westbrook, 64, of Route 3, Elizabeth, was pronounced dead at the scene of an automobile accident Thursday on Route 14 at Pettyville. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late William F. and Estella M. Crandall Westbrook. He was an employee of Badger Lumber Co. for the past 36 years. Surviving are his wife, Inez Ward Westbrook; two daughters, Janet Westbrook of Slate and Delores Bibbee of Mineral Wells; one grandson; two granddaughters; and two brothers, George T. Westbrook of Wheeling and Ralph B. Westbrook of Little Hocking. Services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Chris Mullett officiating. Burial in sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation from 3-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 3, 1987 HARRY F. WESTBROOK Died November 29, 1987 Harry F. Westbrook, 62, of Route 1, St. Marys, died Sunday morning in Pine View Convalescent Home, Harrisville. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of Flossie Smith Westbrook of St. Marys and the late Harry "Bub" Westbrook. He is also survived by three sons, Roy Winland, Doug Winland, Noy Winland; four daughters, Becky, Deloris, Angie and Melissa Winland; one brother, Junior Westbrook of St. Marys; two sisters, Eleanor Taylor of Belmont, and Joean Smith of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter and one sister. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Belmont Baptist Church with the Rev. Patrick Wheeler officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "News" – Sunday, December 22, 1991 HOWARD WESTBROOK Died December 20, 1991 St. Albans Howard Daniel Westbrook, 77, of 612 East Ave., South Charleston, died December 20, 1991, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Willow Island, W.Va., a son of the late Noah and Gladys Mills Westbrook. He was retired from Union Carbide Institute Plant, was a past Sunday school superintendent at Eleanor Baptist Church and was a Mason. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Weekley Westbrook; two sons, A. Gene Westbrook of South Amboy, N.J., and Larry Dean Westbrook of South Charleston; three daughters, Dixie Goodwin of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Phyllis Pfost of Tulsa, Okla., and Kay Bumgarner of St. Albans; one brother, Rolla Westbrook of Williamstown; three sisters, Madiline Stephan of Williamstown, Lorna Hall of St. Marys and Marie Pugh Cooper of Vienna; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Gordon Westbrook. Services will be at 2 .m. Monday at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Bruce Young officiating. Burial will be at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – January 18, 1973 WESTBROOK INFANT Died January 14, 1973 Graveside services for the infant daughter of Lawrence and Frances Hickman Westbrook, of Rt. 2, Waverly, dead at birth Sunday at the St. Joseph's Hospital, were held Tuesday at the Middle Ridge Cemetery in Waverly, with the Furbee Funeral Home in Alma in charge of arrangements. Besides the parents, the infant is survived by seven brothers and four sisters at home, Larry, Steven, Kenneth, Roger, Greg, Timothy, Donald, Angela, Lisa, Betty Jo and Charlene Westbrook; by the paternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Orie Westbrook of alma and the maternal grandfather, David Hickman of Alma. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 20, 1999 LEAH J. WESTBROOK Died October 17, 1999 Leah J. Westbrook, 61, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died October 17 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born October 6, 1938, in Pleasants County to the late James L. and Ivle Leah Miller Fulmer. She was retired from the Bureau of the Public Debt and the U.S. Postal Service. She was a member of Willow Island Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Donald R. Westbrook; one daughter, Donna Westbrook of St. Marys; one brother and sister-in- law, Danny and Linda Fulmer of St. Marys; one sister-in-law, Ouida Fulmer of St. Marys; and two aunts, Eva Hess of Vienna and Virginia Rogers of St. Marys. Services were Tuesday at Willow Island Baptist Church with the Rev. Dana Locke officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wood County Humane Society, 29th and Poplar Streets, Parkersburg, WV 26101 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 4, 1982 RAY D. WESTBROOK Died January 22, 1982 Ray D. Westbrook, 70, of Miller Road, Letonia, O., died January 22 at the East Liverpool Extended Care center. He had been ill in health for several years and had broken a hip December 26. He was born January 21, 1912, in St. Marys, moved to Wellsville in 1934, East Liverpool in 1945, and Letonia in 1961. He operated a farm in Salem Township since that time, raising beef cattle. He was a tractor operator in the cold strip department at Crucible Steel Division, Midland, Pa., retiring in 1974 after 31 years of employment. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's and was a member of the Naish Springs Church of Christ at Horseneck. On July 15, 1944, he married the former Ruth Geer of Newell. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Danny R. Westbrook, at home; two daughters, Mrs. David (Sharon) Braunburns of Bristolville, O., and Mrs. Michael (Elaine) Ferguson of Letonia; two granddaughters; and a sister, Mrs. Rhallie (Helen) Dawson of East Liverpool Services were held January 25 at the Martin Funeral Home. The Rev. Glen Logston of the Lisbon Church of Christ officiated. Burial was in Flats Cemetery in New Manchester. Before moving to Ohio, he made his home with the late D. R Westbrook and Homer Westbrook families. He was a descendant of George and Mary Westbrook. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, February 5, 1993 ROLLA H. WESTBROOK Died February 3, 1993 Rolla Henry Westbrook, 75, of Route 1, Williamstown, died Wednesday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. Westbrook was retired from B.F. Goodrich, where he worked as a manager. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the 22nd Infantry Co. C. and received a citation and Bronze Star for heroic service. He was a member of Williamstown Lodge 128 AFLAME for 34 years. He was born at Willow Island, son of the late Noah and Gladys Mills Westbrook. He is survived by his wife, Norma Eichmiller Westbrook; one son, Daniel R. Westbrook of Williamstown; one daughter, Rhonda Neese of Williamstown; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Floyd Stephan of Williamstown, Mrs. James Cooper of Vienna and Mrs. Julian Hall of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by three brothers. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Charles Pugh Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown, with Masonic services and military rites. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – July 6, 1989 E. DALE WESTFALL Died June 26, 1989 Ernest Dale Westfall, 70, of Spencer, died Monday at his farm in Harmony following a sudden illness. He was born in Roane County, a son of the late D. M. and Dulcie Scott Westfall. He retired after 20 years service as the Roane County assessor. He was also a farmer and a veteran of World War II and was a Methodist by faith. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Fields Westfall; two sons, Bobby D. Westfall of St. Albans and Richard Westfall of St. Marys; three daughters, Kathryn Westfall of Edgewater, Fla., Garnet Dye of Bridgeport, W.Va., and Doris Westfall of Radnor, W.Va.; one brother, Bruce Westfall of Akron, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. The funeral was Thursday at Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Ray N. Harris officiating. Burial was at Even Tide Cemetery, Spencer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of CHARLES F. WETZEL Date of Birth – May 2, 1892 Date of Death – May 1, 1973 Place & Time of Services – George Street Church of Christ, St. Marys, Friday, May 4, 1973, 1:00 p.m. Clergymen – Evangelist Cecil Dotson Place of Interment – Odd Fellow Cemetery, St. Marys W.Va. Arrangements by Steel & Wolfe Funeral Homes, Weirton, West Virginia ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of CHRISTINA L. WETZEL Date of Birth – April 12, 1892 Date of Death – June 25, 1971 Place & Time of Services – George Street Church of Christ, Monday, June 28, 1971, 2:00 P.M. Clergymen – Evangelist Lyondald Marston & Evangelist Cecil Dotson Place of Interment – I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va. Arrangements by - Unknown ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, July 17, 1996 CARLTON BRUCE WHALEY Died July 9, 1996 Carlton Bruce Whaley, 57, of Cairo, died July 9 at his residence. He was born June 14, 1939, at Rock Run in Pleasants County, a son of the late Oliver R. and Stella May Encohs Whaley. He is survived by one sister, Anita Dodd of Ellenboro, three brothers, Robert Eldon Whaley of Hebron, Harold Donald Whaley of Vandalia, O., and Earnest Thomas Whaley of Parkersburg; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Whaley. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 11, at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hebron with Evangelist Terry Jones officiating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Monday, September 19, 1988 GRACE D. WHALEY Died September 16, 1988 Grace D. Miller Whaley, 92, of 156 Stone Mill Drive, Martinez, Ga., died Friday evening at her residence. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Elias turner and Susan Martin Fleming. She was one of the founders of Wayside United Methodist Church where she was an originator of the Philanthia Class, member of the United Methodist Women and was a Sunday school teacher. She is survived by one grandson, Gordon Miller of Amityville, N.Y.; one granddaughter, Pat Roach of Martinez, Ga.; a daughter-n-law, Tessa K. Miller Elliott of Pierce, Ariz.; two great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Frank Miller, her second husband, Howard Whaley; and by two sons, Ensel Frank Miller and Lewis Clifford Miller; one brother, seven half-brothers, and four half-sisters. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wayside United Methodist Church in Vienna, with the Rev. D. Edward Bayer officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Parkersburg. Friends may call at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and one hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of other memorials donations may be made to a favorite charity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – September 27, 1984 INEZ T. WHALEY Died September 20, 1984 Inez T. Whaley, 84, of Pike, died Thursday in the Parkview Healthy Care Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Claude and Eliza B. Whaley Williamson. She was a member of the Wince Chapel United Methodist Church at Pike. Surviving are three brothers, Floyd Williamson of Middlebourne, Paul Williamson of Sebring, O., and Maynard Williamson of Alliance, O.; three sisters, Mrs. Audra Wilson of St. Marys, Mrs. Iva Wigner of New Cumberland and Mrs. Kathleen Lamp of Hebron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chauncey Whaley; one brother and one sister. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Wince Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Frank Lambert and the Rev. Bobby Jordan officiating. Interment was in the Mount Olivet Cemetery at Finch. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of MRS. MARJORIE B. WHALEY Date of Birth - August 16, 1893 Date of Death - December 13, 1982 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Thursday, December 16, 1982, 3:00 PM Clergyman – Rev. Murice Miller Place of Interment – I. O. O. F Cemetery Arrangement by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - December 16, 1982 MARJORIE B. WHALEY Died December 13, 1982 Marjorie B. Whaley, 89, of St. Marys, died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. Mrs. Whaley was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late William and Mary Wilson Israel. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Weekley of Paden City and Mrs. Barbara Berdine of Pearl River, La.; a brother, Delbert Israel of St. Marys; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Fox of St. Marys, Mrs. Hazel Locke of Souix Falls, S.D., and Mrs. Marie Willis, in Arizona; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Whaley; a son, three brothers and a grandchild. Services were conducted at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – April 15, 1997 (Picture in paper) MURLIE M. WHALEY Died April 14, 1997 Murlie M. Whaley, 87, of Belpre died Monday at Parkview Health Care Center. She attended Marshall University and received her master's degree from George Peabody in Nashville, Tenn. She taught at Spencer High School, Parkersburg High School and Parkersburg South High School. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 27, Delta Kappa Gamma and Rockland United Methodist Church in Belpre. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Charles F. and Susan F. Bumgardner Whaley. She is survived by one niece, Caroll McManus of Clarksburg; one nephew and one great great niece. She was preceded in death by one brother, Giles E. Whaley. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with Pastor Dennis Mahler officiating. Burial will be in Spencer Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today with Eastern Star services at 7 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, April 17, 1996 STELLA MAE WHALEY Died April 11, 1996 Stella Mae Whaley, 86, of Ellenboro, died April 11 at the Sheppard Health Care in Ellenboro. She was born June 28, 1909, in Tyler County, a daughter of the late Agnes Leona Enochs. She was a member of the Pike Church of Christ and had been employed in home health care. She is survived by one daughter, Anita Dodd of Ellenboro; four sons, Robert Eldon Whaley of Hebron, Carlton Bruce Whaley of Cairo, Harold Donald Whaley of Vandalia, O., and Ernest Thomas Whaley of Parkersburg; 16 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver R. Whaley, in 1965, one son, Raymond Howard Whaley in 1992 and two grandchildren. Services were Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Evangelist Terry Jones officiating. Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery at Hebron. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, October 30, 1996 JOHN A. WHARFF Died October 26, 1996 John Albert "Big John" Wharff, 60, of Marietta, died October 26 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was born in Edmore, Mich., to the late John Albert Sr. and Helen Canham Wharff. He was a 1953 graduate of St. Marys High School and attended Ohio University, Marietta College and Ohio State University. He was president and owner off WMOA and WJAW radio stations and Phase One Productions, and was a sportscaster in the Mid-Ohio Valley for 30 years. He started the Ohio State Buckeye Radio Network and for five years was the voice of the Buckeyes on the 35-station network around Ohio. He reported on home football games at Ohio Stadium for the past 10 years and had broadcast Marietta College baseball games since 1967. He was a two-time president of the Ohio Sportscasters Association and received highest honors as president of the Ohio Jaycees. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Marietta Morning Rotary Club, Ohio Association of Broadcasters, National Association of Broadcasters, Ohio State University President's Club, Muskingum River Navy, Kentucky Colonel Commission, Sternwheel Festival committee, Marietta College's Hall of Fame committee and St. Marys Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Carol Saylor Wharff; five sons, Chris Wharff, Craig Wharff and John Wharff, all of Marietta, Joe Wharff of Virginia and Michael Wharff of Columbus; one daughter, Wendy Wharff of Marietta; and six grandchildren. Services were Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marietta with the Rev. Edward Kakascik officiating. Burial was in the New St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the "Big John" Wharff Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund, c/o Terry Popp, Marietta Savings Bank, 226 Third St., Marietta, OH 45750. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – July 14, 1988 MAXINE WHARTON Died July 9, 1988 Maxine Brown Wharton, 70, 4301 Emerson Ave., Parkersburg, died Saturday evening at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Robert L. and Mary Etta Sloan Brown. She was a retired secretary of the Internal Revenue Service after 34 years, a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher and a member of the Alter Guild. She was past president and a 20-year member of the Chapter G. of the PEO International Sorority, pas t president of the Town and Country Garden Club serving at one time as secretary-treasurer, and an alumni member of the Lambda Chi Omega Sorority. She is survived by her husband, Ira Wharton; one son, David L. Talbott of Arlington, Va.; two sisters, Virginia Clouter of Arlington, Va., and Ruth Flower of Parkersburg; one brother, Robert L. Brown of Belpre; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Vaughan Funeral Home in Parkersburg with the Rev. Jack D. Neilson officiating. Burial was in the Mount Olivet Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - December 31, 1988 BERNARD N. WHERRY Died December 29, 1988 St. Marys Bernard N. Wherry, 72, of Middle Island, St. Marys, died Thursday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Homer and Ina Decker Wherry. He was the owner of Wherry's Nurseries and Landscape and a member of the West Virginia and American Nurseryman's Associations. He was an inventor and the owner of several patents – one currently being manufactured by the Ditcher Saw Co. of St. Marys. He is survived by his wife, Louise Huffman Wherry; one son, William "Bill " Wherry of St. Marys, Sherman Wherry of Lisbon, Ohio, and Hiram Wherry of Weirton; three sisters, Opal Wherry, Edra Bennett and Edith Bennett, all of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by two brothers. The funeral will be Monday, 1 p.m. at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Larry Hooper officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 7-9 p.m. today and Sunday 2- 4 and 7-9 pm. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Tuesday, April 16, 1991 HIRAM WHERRY Died April 15, 1991 Hiram Wherry, 70, of Colliers, W.Va., died Monday at Weirton Medical Center. Wherry was a retired employee of Weirton Steel and a veteran of World War II. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Homer and Ina Decker Wherry. He is survived by his wife, Helen Adams Wherry; eight stepsons, Clarence "Gus" Barnhart of Colliers, Lewis Barnhart of Follansbee, Blaine Barnhart of Pomona Park, Fla., Bobby Evans of North Ridge, Ohio, Kensil Evans of Jacksonville, N.C., Truman Disist of Lodi, Ohio, Charlie Evans of Wellington, Ohio, and sonny Disist of Highland, Calif.; three stepdaughters, Mary Ann Fletcher of St. Marys, Evelyn Garrett of Nashville, Tenn., and Cindy Alexander of Fort Myers, Fla.; two brothers, Sherman Wherry of Lisbon, Ohio, and Burl Wherry of St. Marys; three sisters, Opal Wherry, Edith Bennett and Edra Bennett, all of St. Marys; 30 step grandchildren; and 18 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Archie Fetty officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 13m 1975 MARTIN DeRAY WHERRY Died November 4, 1975 Funeral services for Martin DeRay Wherry, 44, of Tucson, Ariz., were held Friday, November 7, at Brings Funeral Home at Tucson. Mr. Wherry was born February 18, 1931, a son of Dewey F. Wherry and the late Hester Virginia Wherry of Rt. E, St. Marys. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School and a member of the San Palo Church of Christ. Mr. Wherry has been a resident of Tucson for the past 13 years, where he was general foreman of the Louve-Aire, Inc. and resided at 8131 E. Beverly Street. Survivors, in addition to his father, include his wife, the former Peggy Martin of Williamstown; one son, Martin Matthew; two daughters, Robin Lou, of the home, and Mrs. David Mathes, also of Tucson; and one brother Dewey Wherry Jr. of Vienna. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – June 26, 1996 OPAL BLANCHE WHERRY Died June 19, 1996 Opal Blanche Wherry, 66, died June 19 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born September 4, 1929, in Pleasants County. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Ina Decker Wherry and was retired from the former Quaker State Oil Refinery in St. Marys and the Pleasants County Courthouse. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and William Richardson of St. Marys; two sons, Darrell Bailey and Roger Bailey both of St. Marys; two grandchildren, Kim Richardson and Matt Richardson of St. Marys; two brothers, Sherman Wherry of Elizabeth, Ohio; Beryl Wherry of St. Marys; two sisters, Edith Bennett and Edra Bennett of St. Marys and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin W. Bailey, and four brothers, Bernard Wherry, Ross Wherry, Ray Wherry and Hiram Wherry. Services were held Friday, June 21, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Pastor Chuck officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Wednesday, September 14, 1988 ROSS WHERRY Died September 13, 1988 Ross Wherry, 75, of St. Marys, died Tuesday morning in Sistersville General Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Homer and Ina Decker Wherry. He was a former member of the Clay Point united Methodist Church and was a retired carpenter. He is survived by two sons, Edwin L. Wherry and Robert Wherry, both of Parkersburg; two stepsons, William Yost of Parkersburg; three daughters, Emma Mowery, Linda Kyer and Glinda Draper, all of Parkersburg; four brothers, Burl Wherry and Bernard Wherry, both of St. Marys, Sherman Wherry of Salem, Ohio, and Hiram Wherry of Weirton; three sisters, Opal Wherry, Edra Bennett and Edith Bennett, all of St. Marys; 21 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Robert Buskirk officiating. Burial will be in the Lamp Cemetery, near St. Marys. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 16, 1985 GLADYS ALMA WHIPKEY Died May 12, 1985 Gladys Alma Whipkey, 63, of Marietta, O., died at her residence Sunday. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Thomas D. and Prudie Hendershot Farnsworth. She lived most of her life in Washington County, attended Marietta's First Baptist Church, had been employed by Hallmark Food Service and later at the Hotel Lafayette until November 1984 She is survived by four sons, Henry Frank Whipkey of Parkersburg, Delbert and Richard Whipkey of Marietta and David Whipkey, at home; seven daughters, Glenda Francis and Vera Hudson of Springfield, O., Twila Francis of New Matamoras, O., Florence Snyder of Parkersburg, Betty Whipkey and Sharon Burge of Marietta and Mary Way of Belpre, O., a stepson, James Whipkey of Weirton; three stepdaughters, Henrietta Kruger of Weirton, Ida Belle Worrell of Wellsburg and Beatrice Smith of Washington, D.C.; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a number of step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; and two sisters. Garnet Sparks of Rt. 3, Marietta, and Juanita Sparks of Marietta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Frank Whipkey. The funeral was held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta, with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - September 3, 1983 WILLIAM A. WHIPKEY Died September 6, 1983 William A. Whipkey, 52, of Hebron, O., formerly of Grantsville, died Tuesday, September 6, in an automobile accident near Lancaster, O. He was born in Calhoun County, son of the late George W. and Daisy Matthews Whipkey. The Korean conflict veteran was a construction worker, a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Hebron (Ohio) United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Whipkey; a son, William Jr. of Jacksontown, O.; three daughters, Deborah Lynn Whipkey of Kirkersville, O., Eleanor Sue Anderson of Thornville, O., and Teresa Dawn Whipkey, at home; two brothers, Richard H. Whipkey of Fairbanks, Alaska; three sisters, Sue Marie Davis of Harrisville, Lois V. Welch of Hebron (Pleasants County) and Kathryn Heiney of Grantsville; and two grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday at Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville, with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of CASSIE ELLEN WHITE Date of Birth - December 9, 1880 Date of Death - November 20, 1965 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Mortuary, Tuesday, November 23, 1965, 1:00 P.M. Clergyman – Rev. George McCune Place of Interment – I.O.O.F Cemetery Arrangements by Ruttencutter Mortuary, St. Marys, W.Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of DON E. WHITE Date of Birth - February 3, 1908 Date of Death – March 29, 1977 Place & Time of Services – Dewey Ave. Church of Christ, Friday, March 2, 1979, 1:00 P.M. Clergymen – Evang. William Renner Place of Interment – Mt. Nebo Cemetery Arrangements by Unknown ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – September 15, ???? HELEN WHITE Died Unknown Helen Katherine White, 79, of 101 Franklin St., Lowell, O., longtime columnist, feature writer and reporter for the Parkersburg News and Sentinel and also a writer for the St. Marys Oracle, died Friday at Marietta Convalescent Center after a long illness. She was born in Harrisville, daughter of the late Harvey and Katherine Roberts Marsh. She had lived in Lowell for the past 25 years and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Lowell, a life member of Sigma Kappa sorority, a member of the Parkersburg chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Pioneer Daughters of America. She was a former resident of Belmont, where she served as city recorder. Survivors include her husband, H. Gordon White, former mayor of Lowell; a son Harvey P. White of Sand Diego, Calif.; a daughter Katherine Grego of Charleston, S.C.; a brother, Robert J. Marsh of Savannah, GA.; three sisters, Louise Gabriel of Parkersburg. Angela Peterson of High Point, N.C., and Elizabeth Campbell of Marion, VA.; and six grandchildren. The Lowell Chapel of Cawley & peoples Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown (Picture in paper) JOHN R. WHITE Asst. Postmaster Dies Suddenly Died 1963 John R. White, 60, assistant postmaster, died Saturday while playing golf on the St. Marys Country Club course. Apparently in good health, he was stricken while on the course and died immediately. He had been assistant postmaster of the St. Marys post office since April 1, 1943, and had been with the local office since July 1, 1922 Active in local civic affairs, he had served as interlocutor for the annual minstrel shows and served in a variety of community projects. He was a member of the St. Marys Methodist Church, was a past master of ALF & A.M. Lodge No 41, and was a member of B. P. O. Elks and the Maccabees. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Hazel Daugherty of Santa Barbara, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Mortuary. The Rev. A.T. Stewart and the Rev. A.C. Parr will officiate. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, December 23, 1994 MABLE V. WHITE Died December 21, 1994 Mabel V. White, 78, of Akron, a native of Pleasants County, died Wednesday after a brief illness. Mrs. White lived in the Akron area since 1956 and was a member and former secretary of Greentown VFW Post 9904 Ladies Auxiliary and AARP. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Austin Noland and Nellie Grace Jackson Noland. She is survived by her husband, Clarence J. White; three sons, Shirley Flowers of Prattville, Ala., Delbert D. Flowers of Mogadore, Ohio, and Dallas E. Flowers of St. Marys; a daughter, Patricia R. Jessie of Jacksboro, Tenn.; several grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruth Farrow and Leota Farrow, both of Parkersburg. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Spencer Funeral Home, Belpre. Burial will be in Evergreen North Cemetery, Parkersburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – June 18, 1987 MARY F. WHITE Died June 21, 1987 Mary Frances White, 50, of 254 S. Chelsea St., Sistersville, died Saturday at the Sistersville General Hospital. She was born in Sistersville, a daughter of the late Verna and Irene Shreves Mikes. She was a member of the Empire United Methodist Church and a former employee of St. John's Hospital in Steubenville. She is survived by seven sisters, Betty Stephens of Toronto, O., Evelyn Ludoff and Donna Kemp, both of Fly, Erma Beegle and Emma VanCamp, both of Middlebourne, Bernice Keller of Sistersville, and Phyllis Barnhart of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Fankhauser, in 1979; her second husband, Harold White, in 1982; one son, Harry Edward; and one brother, Raymond Mikes. Services were held Monday at the Eckels Funeral Home, Sistersville, with the Rev. Norman Butler officiating. Burial was in the Antioch Community Cemetery, Antioch, Ohio. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - September 28, 1989 MARY WHITE Died September 19, 1989 Mary White, 59, of Middlebourne Manor, Middlebourne, died Tuesday in Peterson Hospital, Wheeling, following an extended illness. She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late John and Pearl Wright Lough. She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic Faith Church, St. Marys. She is survived by one son, William White of Middlebourne; three brothers, Harold Lough of Sistersville, Russell Lough and Robert Lough, both of St. Marys; two sisters, Shirley Stewart of Sistersville and Carol Headley of West Union; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Services were 11 a.m. Friday at the Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, with Pastor Herman George officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Alma. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 12, 1997 OPAL M. WHITE Died January 18, 1997 Opal M. White passed away January 18. She was the daughter of the late George W. Cameron and Olive Wilson. She was a native of West Virginia and lived near Akron, O., for more than 50 years. She attended Akron Baptist Temple. She is survived by two sons, Steven and Russell, both of Akron, and three daughters, Teresa of Akron, Linda of North Carolina and Beverly of Lakemore, O.; three grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; three sisters, Hestal Roby of St. Marys, Hazel Pugh of Marietta and Essie Biggie of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve, in 1986, one sister; and five brothers. Private family funeral services were held followed by burial in Lakewood Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 17, 1999 ORA V. WHITE Died March 12, 1999 Ora Virginia White, 94, of Portsmouth, O., and formerly of St. Marys, died March 12 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth where she resided for the past 15 years. She was born June 14, 1904, at the mouth of McKim Creek in Pleasants County to the late Jim and Lida Ward. She was a 50-year member of the Chapter 311 of the Order of the Eastern Star in St. Marys and St. Marys United Methodist Church. She was formerly employed by Kroger in Charleston and was a former cook at St. Marys High School. She is survived by three children, Sam White of St. Marys, Mary Lee Harcha of Portsmouth and James Douglas White of Atlanta, GA.; five grandchildren, Bruce Mage White of Parkersburg, Fred Ray White of Conyers, GA., and Max Harry White of Keyser, W.Va., Judge Howard H. Harcha III of Portsmouth and Dr. Michelle Harcha of Cincinnati; seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. S. Ray White in 1972; one brother, Wendell Ward. Services were Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown MRS. RACHEL WHITE Date Unknown As we go to press we learned that Mrs. Rachael White, age 61 years, died at her home this morning after a brief illness of Pneumonia. She is survived by two sons, John of this city, Milton of Hayes, Md., and two daughters, Misses Hazel and Sylvia, both of this city. Funeral services will be held in the M. E. Church on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in the I.O.O.F Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown REGINA E. WHITE Died August 12, 1987 Miss Regina E. White, 70, of Elkview, WV. Died Wednesday, August 12, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division, following a short illness. She was born in Friendly and was a 39-year resident of Kanawha County. She was a live-in housekeeper and member of the James A. Bibby Jr. family of Elkview. Surviving are Mr. And Mrs. James A. Bibby Jr., of Elkview, James A. Bibby III of Buckhannon, WV and Mrs. Jean Freeman of Coventry, R.I., and Mrs. Lois Maham, Dallas, Tex. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, August 15, at ___p.m. at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Arthritis Foundation of WV. P.O. Box 8473, South Charleston, WV 25303. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 6, 1972 DR. S. RAY WHITE Died April 1, 1972 Dr. S. Ray White, 74, of St. Marys, died Saturday while visiting at eh home of his son, Atty. Sam White. He was born at St. Marys, December 23, 1897, son of the late George Bruce and Cassie E. Hall White. He was graduated from Ohio State University in 1922 where he was a member of Varsity – O and Omega Tau Sigma Professional Veterinary fraternity. He had practiced veterinary medicine in St. Marys for three years and then was employed by the Dept. of Agriculture, retiring in 1967. He was a member of the West Virginia Veterinary Medical Association; St. Marys Masonic Lodge No. 41; and St. Marys United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ora Ward White; two sons, Sam, an attorney of St. Marys, James Douglas, a student at West Virginia University; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lee Harcha of Portsmouth, O.; one brother, Alva H. White of Bay City, Mich.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. George McCune and the Rev. George Stratton officiating. Burial was in the St., Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – June 29, 1994 W. J. "BUS" WHITE Died June 28, 1994 W. J. "Bus" White, 67, of Route 2, St. Marys, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital, after a long illness. White was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was self- employed in the oil and gas business. He was a member of Marietta VFW Post 5108. He was born in Pennsylvania, a son of the late Wilford J. and Lillian Paluso White. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jo white of St. Marys; two daughters, Sherri L. Oakey and Terri L. Bardoni of Burch Run, Mich.; a son, Michael White of Burch run; two sisters, Mary Newton and Lillian Morgan, both of Panama City, Fla.; a brother, Robert White of Saginaw, Mich.; three stepsons, Victor DeRito, and Jeffery DeRito, both of Ravenswood, and Jim DeRito of Richwood; a stepdaughter, Cindy A. Boggess of Ravenswood; seven grandchildren; and seven step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, David White. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at George Street church of Christ, St. Marys, with Chuck Boston officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. Friday, at the church. Memorials may be made to the George Street Church of Christ, 108 George St., St. Marys. Funeral arrangements by Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 10, 1983 SAMUEL J. WHITECLOUD Died October 30, 1983 Samuel Joseph "Chief" Whitecloud, 79, of New Matamoras, died October 30, at his home. He was born at Pine Ridge, S.D. to Michael and Mary Yellowrobe Whitecloud. Surviving are two daughters, Tina and Ramona Whitecloud, and three sons, Mark, Timothy and Joey Whitecloud, all of Akron, O. Services were conducted Wednesday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with the Rev. Dwight Umbel officiating. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - September 18, 1986 ROY CLINTON WHITEHAIR Died September 8, 1986 Roy Clinton Whitehair, 94, of Rt. 1, West Union, died Monday, September 8, in Lewis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center at Clarksburg following a long illness. He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Joseph S. and Sara I. Hickman Whitehair. He was a Baptist and an overseas Army veteran of World War I. He was a life member of Department of World War I Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Esta Stull Whitehair; three daughters, Louise Wilson of St.Marys, Edith McCune of West Union and Betty Devore of Parkersburg; three sons, Dewey Whitehair of Pennsboro, Roy Junior Whitehair of Wes Union and Brady Whitehair of Greenwood; one sister, Modest Hart of Elkview; 22 grandchildren and 27 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters, two grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Spurgeon Funeral Home at West Union, with the Rev. Frank pierce officiating. Burial was in Cabin Run Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, July 17, 1996 ROY WHITEHAIR JR. Died July 12, 1996 Roy Whitehair, Jr., 65, of Route 1, West Union, Upper Cabin Run Community, died July 12, 1996, at his residence. He was born on Lower Cabin Run, Ritchie County, a son of Esta Stull Whitehair of Parkersburg and the late Roy C. Whitehair. He was a Well Tender for Fluharty Enterprises with 15 years of service. He was a farmer and enjoyed hunting. Surviving are his wife, Betty J. Ingram Whitehair; one son, Larry G. Whitehair of West Union; three sisters, Louise Wilson of St. Marys, Edith McCune of West Union and Betty Devore of Parkersburg; two brothers, Dewey Whitehair of Pennsboro and Brady Whitehair of West Union; and two grandchildren. Graveside services were Sunday at Cabin Run Cemetery with the Rev. Denver Burnside officiating. McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, was in charge of the arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 16, 1989 JACK N. WHITEHEAD Died February 26, 1989 Jack Nelson Whitehead passed away at his home in Bowie, Md., Saturday, February 26. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the service as a medic. Following his discharge from service, he entered the University of Maryland. He then taught in the Prince Georges County School until five years ago. He was the son of the late Nelson Whitehead. He is survived by his wife, Elenore Whitehead, and twin daughters, Jayne add Stacy Whitehead, all of Bowie, Md., a stepmother, Mariam Whitehead of St. Marys; an aunt, Helen Shade of Thornville, O., and a number of cousins. Interment was in Glen Rest Cemetery in Reynoldsburg, O., March 2. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - August 5, 1995 MARIAM WHITEHEAD Died August 4, 1995 Mariam Hammett Whitehead, 91, of St. Marys, died Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Frank And Julia Cochran Hammett. She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and Alderson Broaddus College. She retired from St. Marys Elementary, where she was a teacher. She was a member of St. Marys First Baptist Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Whitehead; two brothers; and two sisters. Services 1 p.m. Monday, Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial Willow Island Baptist Church Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 6, 1980 NELSON B. WHITEHEAD Died February 29, 1980 Nelson B. Whitehead of St. Marys died at the Doctor's Hospital in Canal Winchester Friday. He was born in Reynoldsburg, O., son of the late Wilmot and Mary Biggs Whitehead. He was a retired employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Mariam Whitehead; a son, Jack Nelson of Maryland; a sister, Helen Shade of Canal Winchester; and two granddaughters. The funeral was held Monday at the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, with the Rev. Keith Nash officiating. Burial was in the Glen Rest Memorial Estate at Reynoldsburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 7, 1997 SARA J. WHITEMAN Died April 18, 1997 Sara J. Whiteman, 75, of Clinton Ind., died April 18. She was the daughter of the late Lester S. and Octa D. Poole. She is survived by two sons, Greg Whiteman and Mike Whiteman of Clinton, Ind.; one daughter, Jane Ann Rogers of Clinton, Ind., and one brother, Dwight Poole of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quincy d. Whiteman; two sisters, Fred Roland and Mary Louise riddle and one brother, Damon Poole. Services were at the Frist Funeral Home in Clinton, Ind., with the Rev. Brad Bumgardner officiating. Burial was in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Clinton, Indiana. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Saturday, June 19, 1999 CONNIE L. WHITING Died June 15, 1999 Connie L. Whiting, 67, of Newport, O., died June 15 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, O. She was born May 11, 1932 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Darrell and Alice Adkins Bumgardner. She graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1950 from Newport High School and had worked the last 25 years of her life at Selby General Hospital. She is survived by three daughters, Janet Thompson and Her husband, Dan, of Newport, O.; Carol Fultz and her husband, LeRoy , of Newport, O.; Cathy Northrop and her husband, John, of Marietta, O.; three sons, Don Edgar of Reno, O.; Frank Edgar and his wife, Pam. Of Newport, O.; Harold Edgar and his wife, Lisa, of Marietta, O.; nine grandchildren, Danny and Beth Thompson of Newport; Debbie Temesvary and her husband, Carl, of Marietta, O.; Carl, of Marietta, O.; Mike and Drew Edgar of Newport, O.; Shawn and Amy Fultz of Newport, O.; Eric and Brian Edgar of Whipple, O.; one brother, James Bumgardner of Anchorage, Alaska; one sister, Suzie Adama and her husband, John, of Marietta, O.; two aunts, Evelyn Clovis of St. Marys and Dot Hart of Bemont; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Nina Bumgardner. Services will be held Friday, June 18, at 11 a.m. at the Newport United Methodist Church in Newport, O., with Rev. Gene Adkins officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 13, 1991 VIRGINIA B. WHITSELL Died November 6, 1991 Virginia B. Whitsell, 80, of Miramar, Fla., passed away November 6. Funeral services and burial were held there November 9. She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Lettie Varner Birkhimer of Pleasants County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris E. Whitsell; two brothers, Wayne G, Birkhimer and Harry V. Birkhimer Hilliard. She is survived by two daughters, Ginger of Miramar, Fla., and Janet Evans of Atlanta, Ga., and three sisters, Mary Hilliard of Salem, O., Nell Davis of Middletown, O., and Hazel McKeene of Lexington, Ky. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a niece, Evelyn Stanley of St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 27, 1991 LORA ETTA WHITTAKER Died January 20, 1991 Lora Etta Whittaker, 79, of Coal Run, died January 20 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late John F. and Della L. Robinson Grayson. Her home had been in Coral Run for more than 45 years. She was a Baptist. She is survived by one son, Charles E. Whittaker of Rt. 7, Marietta; one daughter, Mrs. John (Ruth) Grimes of Rt. 3, New Matamoras, with whom she was making her home during the winter months; five grandchildren; and 12 Great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Almer Whittaker, November 12, 1948; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with Evangelist Richard Lemmel officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. At Lowell, O. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 17, 1987 CHAUCEY WHITTINGTON Died December 11, 1987 Chaucey Gordon Whittington, 89, of Masonic Park Road, Marietta, died Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born December 4, 1898, in New Matamoras to Richard Henry and Clara Berentz Whittington. He and the former Lena Park marked their 60th wedding anniversary August 25. He was a member of the Putnam congregational Church and was self- employed as a farmer. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of American Legion Post 64. He graduated from Marietta High School, attended Marietta College and was a member of the ATO Fraternity. For many years, he worked for the Florida Citrus Exchange and was a member of the Marietta Truck Growers Association. He is survived by his wife; a son, G. Gordon Whittington of Akron; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Joyce Ann) Skipton of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Larry (Nancy) Remmele of Corpus Christi, Texas; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Henry Whittington; and a son, William Richard Whittington, who died in 1963. Services were Sunday at the Putnam Congregational Church with the Rev. Peter C. Ludberg officiating. Burial was in Putnam Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – February 12, 1983 ARTHUR L. WICKHAM Died February 9, 1983 Arthur Layman Wickham, 73, of Route 1, New Matamoras, Ohio, died Wednesday evening at Marietta Memorial Hospital. A native of Empire, Ohio, he was a veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post 64 at Marietta and was retired from the oil fields. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Stewart Wickham; a son, Terriall Wickham of New Matamoras; two brothers, George Wickham of Sistersville and Virgil Wickham of McMechen; and three sisters, Mildred Galloway and Frances Hissom of Sistersville and Genevieve Christian of Canton, Ohio. Services will be a t 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Eckels Funeral Home, Sistersville, with the Rev. Michael Byus and the Rev. Roy Steele officiating. Burial will be in Friendly Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, February 3, 1999 LAURA L. "PEGGY" WICKHAM Died January 28, 1999 Laura L. "Peggy" Wickham, 67, of Sistersville, died January 28 at Methodist Hospital in Huston, Texas. She was born July 7, 1931, in St. Marys to the late James E. and Bessie Selmon Hubacher. She was retired from Corning Glass Co. in Paden City. She was 1950 graduate of Sistersville High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Sistersville, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6327 in Sistersville, American Legion Post 86 auxiliary in Paden City, Emblem Club 83 in Sistersville, and Martha Washington Chapter 22 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by one son, Steven M. Wickham of Houston; one daughter, Shirley A. Wickham of Proctor, W.Va.; four sisters, Jackie Smith of Sistersville, Sara Wright of Fly, Mary Ritchie of Marietta and Susan Weaver of Shallotte, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her husband, George E. Wickham, in 1983; one brother, James E. Hubacher Jr.; and six sisters, Beatrice "Chubby" Ritchie, Maybelle Placer, Gertrude Kunsman, Ruth Rauch, Vera Hubacher and Betty Hubacher. Services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with the Rev. Robert Burdette officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Sistersville. VFW Auxiliary services were Saturday evening at the funeral home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 16, 1989 RUSSELL WICKLINE Died March 10, 1989 Russell Wickline, 76, of Williamson Avenue, New Matamoras, died Friday morning in Louis A. Johnson Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born in Racine, Ohio, a son of the late Pearl B. and Bertha Yost Wickline. He was a member of the Millrights Union 1755, Parkersburg, a member of Racine Lodge 461 F&AM. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mabel L. Clark Wickline, whom he married in 1942; two daughters, June Hoskins of Reynoldsburg and Alice Ann Wickline of Marietta; one son, Russell L. Wickline of Matamoras; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence Wickline of Racine and Ralph Wickline of Baxley, Ga.; and two sisters, Lorene Dailey of Blacklick and Irene Eaves of Bradenton, Fla. Services were held Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with the Rev. Drew Wather officiating. Burial was in Matamoras Cemetery with military services conducted at graveside. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 23, 1984 BETTY WHITE WIDENER Died February 2, 1984 Betty White Widener, 72, a West Virginia native, died February 2 at her home in Charlotte, N.C. Mrs. Widener was born in Raven Rock, a daughter of the late Leonard and Florence White. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Stout of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Quick Widener; by five brothers and one sister. Graveside services were held at Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte, N.C. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – July 5, 1979 CARROLL WIDMAN Died July 1, 1979 Carroll Widman, 75, 1903 23rd St., Parkersburg, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Christian and Augusta Hansman Widman. He was retired after 50 years of employment with the Home Insurance Company. He was affiliated with the Lutheran Church of Brooklyn and the United Methodist Church of Parkersburg. He was past president of the West Virginia Insurance Field Club and Blue Goose International and a member of the Parkersburg B.P.O.E. He is survived by his wife, Elinore McCullough Widman; and a daughter. Alice Irene Widman of Virginia Beach, Va. Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ogdin Funeral Home. With the Rev. Blaine Detrick officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends may choose to contribute to the United Parkinson Foundation, First United Methodist Church, 10th and Juliana Streets, Parkersburg. Honorary pallbearers are Walter L. McCullough of Arkansas; Lt. Col. Homer C. McCullough of Walnut Creek, Calif.; Edwin M. McCullough of Kansas City, Mo.; Dr. Edison McCullough of Midland, Texas; Mort Buck of Westfield, N.J.; Harold V. Eddy of Clarksburg; Capt. Robert Howell of Virginia Beach, Va.; Robert Ingram of St. Marys; Arthur Herleth of Washington; and Robert Hickman of Pittsburgh, Pa. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - Thursday, October 3, 1991 ELINORE M. McCULLOUGH Died October 2, 1991 Elinore McCullough Widman, of 1903 23rd St., Parkersburg, died Wednesday following an extended illness. Widman was a member of First United Methodist Church. A graduate of St. Marys High School and Marshall University. She earned a master's degree from Columbia University and taught eight years of elementary school in Pleasants County and 35 years teaching home economics and science in the Wood County school system. Nature, flowers and conservation were some of her many interest. She was an ecologist and conservationist long before conservation and ecology became popular. She was a member of the Parkersburg Garden Club and a certified West Virginia State Flower Show Judge. Her most recent judging was in August at the W.Va. State Fair. She was a devoted teacher, traveled widely abroad, and to many international home economists professional meetings. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Clarence and Alice May Dillon McCullough. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Irene Widman of Virginia Beach, Va.; a sister Alice McCullough Buck of Walnut Creek, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Widman; five brothers and one sister. Arrangements will be announced by Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - January 1, 1984 WILLIAM M. WIGGINS Died January 21, 1984 William Manuel Wiggins, 57, of 1105 13th St., Parkersburg, died Saturday evening at his home following a long illness. Born in Parkersburg, he was a son of Seldon a. and Campsie Wilson Wiggins of Parkersburg. He was a retired electrician, a member of International Brothers of Electrical Workers, Local 968, and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Sylvia Hopkins Wiggins; three sons, Danny of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Michael and Kenneth, both of Parkersburg; two daughters, Debbie Thompson of Belmont and Cathy Wiggins of Parkersburg; one brother, Ray Wiggins of Parkersburg; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Franklin & Son Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harley E. Bailey officiating. Burial was in _______ Memorial Gardens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – October 9, 1991 ANDY C. WIGNER Died September 23, 1991 Andy C. Wigner, 69, of R.D. 3, New Cumberland, W.Va., passed away September 23, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton. He was born July 13, 1922, at Ellenboro, son of the late John F. and Peasy Garrison Wigner. He was retired from Weirton Steel Co. and was an Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of the New Cumberland Free Methodist Church. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Linda) Hawkins and two grandchildren, of New Cumberland; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Shaffer, Barberton, O., Mrs. Elver (Cora) Pyle, Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Betty Locke of St. Marys. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl L> Reed Wigner; three sisters, Mrs. Clyde (Rachel) Bungardner, Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Carpenter and Martha Sieffert; and five brothers, Alex, John, Paul, Spencer and Earl Wigner. Graveside services were held at New Cumberland Cemetery September 24 with the Rev. Charles Thomas officiating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 2, 1982 JOHN WIGNER Died November 27, 1982 John Wigner, 63, of Pennsboro, died Saturday at his home. He was born at Ellenboro, son of the late John F. and Pleasy Garrison Wigner. He was a 25-year employee of the Starr Woodworking co. of Harrisville and was employed by the Ritchie County Board of Education as a carpenter at the time of his death. He was a veteran of World War II with service in India and Burma. Surviving are his wife, Eva M. Fridley Wigner; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Linda) Langford of Rt. 1, Pullman and Teri Wigner of Pennsboro; one brother, Andy C. Wigner of New Cumberland; five sisters, Lucille Carpenter of Harrisville, Ruth Shaffer of Barberton, O., Betty Davis of St. Marys, Martha Seiffert of Rayland, O., Cora Pyles of Centerville, Md.; and two granddaughters. One sister and five brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Ellenboro Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 21, 1977 PAUL WIGNER Died April 16, 1977 Paul Wigner, 65, Rd 3, New Cumberland, died last Saturday in Weirton General Hospital. Born November 6, 1911 in Ellenboro, he was the son of the late John and Pizzy Garrison Wigner. He retired in 1973 form the 54-Inch Strip Steel Department of the Weirton Steel Division. He was a member of the Weirton Steel 25-Year Club and the Trinity United Methodist Church. Mr. Wigner served for 15 years as fire chief for the New Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department and was a sexton of the New Cumberland Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Iva Williamson Wigner; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Mary Lou) Haynes and Mrs. Gilbert (Bonnie Mae) Bailey, both of New Cumberland; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Shaffer, Barberton, O., Mrs. Elver (Cora) Pyle of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Carpenter of Harrisville, Mrs. Martha Seiffert of Rayland, O., and Mrs. Betty Davis of St. Marys; two brothers, Andy of New Cumberland and John of Pennsboro; and five grandchildren. Services were held last Tuesday at the Turley Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Andrews officiating. Burial was in New Cumberland Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – June 18, 1994 D. ERNEST WILCOX Died June 15, 1994 D. Ernest Wilcox, 77, of Hines City, Fla., formerly of Oak Grove Community, near St Marys, died June 15 at Lakeland Regional Medical center, Lakeland, Fla. He was a 1934 Pennsboro High School graduate and a World War II between. He retired in 1979 from American Cyanamid Corp., Willow Island Plant with 28 years of service as an operating engineer. While a young man, he was a projectionist at the Penn Theater and owned and operated the Midway Pure Oil Station at Pennsboro. He was a member of Harmony Lodge 59 AF&AM, O'Dell S. Long Chapter 25 Royal Arch Masons, Pennsboro Commandery 20 Knights Templar and Order of Eastern Star 26 of Pennsboro. He was born in Pennsboro, a son of the late David W. and Lessie L. Mason Wilcox. He is survived by two daughters, Eleanor Sole of St. Marys, Oak Grove Community and Judith "Judy" I. Powell of Belmont; two sisters, Audrey Allen of Elkhart, Ind., and Alfreida Kiegler of Towson, Md.; five grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Patricia Mayfield Wilcox, in 1991; and five sisters. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with the Rev. Michael Daniels officiating. Burial will be at Mount Harmony Masonic Cemetery, Pennsboro. Visitation is after 2:30 p.m. Sunday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Tuesday, February 26, 1991 JOSEPHINE WILCOX Died February 24, 1991 Josephine P. Wilcox, 76, formerly of St. Marys and Pennsboro, residing at Haines City, Fla. Died Sunday at Heart of Florida Hospital at Haines City. Wilcox owned and operated the Midway Restaurant of Pennsboro for many years. She had been an employee of the West Virginia Department of Highways District 3 of Parkersburg, was a secretary at the Colin Anderson Center at S. Marys, and was formerly the city clerk of St. Marys. She was active in community activities in the Davenport Mobile Home Park of Haines, Fla. She was a 1932 graduate of Pennsboro High School and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 26, also of Pennsboro. She was born in Pennsboro, a daughter of the late Robert Meade and Effie Mae Hill Mayfield. She is survived by her husband, Dwight Ernest Wilcox; two daughters, Elinore Sole and Judith Powell, both of Belmont; several nieces and nephews, including Nancy Mayfield and Virginia Games, both of Pennsboro; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. Ralph Kisner officiating. Burial will be in Mount Harmony Masonic Cemetery of Pennsboro. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 24, 1984 JOSEPH C. WILCOXEN Died May 19, 1984 Funeral services were held Wednesday in Worthington, O. for Joseph C. Wilcoxen, 61, who was killed last Saturday when his motorcycle collided with a car near Bellefontaine, O. Wilcoxen was a former resident of St. Marys, graduating with the class of 1941. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Judson Wilcoxen. He was an employee of the Safety and Health Division of the Industrial Commission of Ohio, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, World War II, a member of York Lodge 563 AF and AM, Scottish Rite, Alladin Temple Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Maxine, a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Phil Ferrell of Charleston; two nephews, Joseph Ferrrell, Columbia, S.C. and Sam Ferrell, Charleston. Southwick-Good Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Pastor William Oldham officiated with interment in Union Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown MARY WILCOXEN Died March 24, 1917 Sue Mary (Watson) Wilcoxen, born May 21, 1891, died March 24, 1917, age 26 years, 10 months and 3 days. Married to Dr. Jed (?) C. Wilcoxen, December 1, 1912. She accepted Christ in a meeting held in the M. E. Church by the ______ _______ in the year 1904, after which she joined the M P Church. She leaves a loving and devoted father, mother, brother and a devoted husband, whose bright prospects are blasted all too soon. She carried sunshine with her wherever she went. She made a good wife, and she stood nobly by her husband when he was preparing for his profession as a dentist, making sacrifices in order to see her husband _____ into business which should provide for them both in after years. In this way she proved a good helpmate for a man who has to battle in the business world against competition. There was some kind of magnetism about her that won the affection of all who came to know her. Her father, Dr. John B. Watson, a nephew of Dr. Jos B. Watson, well known throughout the church. We extend to the grief stricken friends our deepest sympathy, and say, we rejoice more to know that she lived than we are sorry she is gone. L. B. Douglas, Pastor ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "News" – Sunday, April 5, 1992 GLADYS M. WILEY Died April 4, 1992 Gladys M. Eddy Wiley, 91, of 831 Belrock Ave., Belpre, died at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital April 4, 1992, after a short illness. She was born in Maxwell, W. Va., a daughter of the late Logan and Alice Locke Eddy. She was a charter member of the Belpre Heights United Methodist Church, Member of the WCTU, United Methodist Women and taught Sunday school for a number of years. She is survived by three sons and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Irene Wiley of North Agusta, S.C., Charles and Jessie Wiley of Montgomery, Ala., and Dr. Carl and Anita Wiley of Sidney, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- granddaughter; two sisters, Mildred Bonar of Belmont, W. VA., and Garnet Cunningham of Belpre; one brother, Paul Eddy of Maxwell; a number of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Perry Wiley I 1980; one brother, Jennings Eddy; and one sister, Irene Hanlan. Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Belpre Heights United Methodist Church, 720 Clement Ave., Belpre, with the Rev. Paul A. McGuire officiating. Burial will be in Rockland Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - September 25, 1980 JAMES P. WILEY Died September 21, 1980 James Perry Wiley, 86, 831 Belrock Ave., Belpre, O., died Sunday afternoon in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Ellsworth and Sarah Phelps Wiley. He retired from Universal Supply Co. after 42 years service. He was a charter member of the Belpre Heights United Methodist Church, where for many years he served as a teacher, a Sunday school superintendent, a lay leader and a delegate to the church conference. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of Battery B of the 324th Field Artillery Regiment, having served in France. He is survived by his wife, Gladys M. Wiley; three sons, Ralph E. Wiley of Baltimore, Md., Charles E. Wiley of Montgomery, Ala., and Dr. Carl L. Wiley of Grove City, O.; seven grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; a half-brother, Alvin Lock of Marietta, O.; two half- sisters, Mary Brock of Saginaw, Mich., and Glenda Snyder of Detroit, Mich. He was preceded in death by four brothers, a sister, a half- sister and a half-brother. Services were conducted Wednesday at Belpre Heights United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry smiley officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – September 27, 1984 WESLEY H. WILKINSON Died September 21, 1984 Wesley Harold "Slim" Wilkinson, 79, of Rt. 1, Waverly, died Friday morning at his residence. He was born in Wood County, a son of the late Ottie and Melissa Stephens Wilkinson. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He was a retired barber and a substitute mail carrier. He is survived by his wife, Lillian McCale Wilkinson; two sons, Scottie Dean Wilkinson of Shalimar, Fla., and Harley Darrell Wilkinson of Akron, O.; one daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Carolyn Jean) Hunt of Akron; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. H was preceded in death by his first wife, Opal Phillips; and two brothers. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, with the Rev. George Bramble officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Cemetery. The Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - January 13, 1977 CHARLES C. WILLFORD Died January 8, 1977 Charles C. Willford, 92, Sistersville, died Saturday evening in Sistersville General Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County and was a member of the Oxford St. Church of Christ, and was retired from Pittsburgh Oil and Gas Co. His wife, Mrs. Geneva Willford, preceded him in death in 1962. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Alice Holpp of Sardis, O.; a brother, Earl Willford from Chandlersville, O.; two grandsons and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Eckels Funeral Home with Evang. Roy Goodmiller officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Saturday, July 2, 1994 BELLE MERCER WILLIAMS Died June 23, 1994 Belle Mercer Williams, 90, passed away June 23 in Boulder City, Nev. She was born May 8, 1904, to the late William F. and Mary Wiley Mercer of St. Marys. She leaves her husband, Harry; six children; 17 grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; one sister, Sue Thomas of Redlands, Calif.; and one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Mercer, St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 27, 1996 BERNARD B. WILLIAMS Died November 23, 1996 Bernard B. Williams, 81, of Bens Run, died November 23 at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born May 1, 1915, at Bens Run to the late Clifford Martin and Laura Ellen Beagle Williamson. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Church of Christ where he served as an elder, and had been a mechanic for Clovis Motors for many years. He retired from the former Union Carbide Plant, Sistersville, after 20 years. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and was an active bowler with the inter-city league at Emerson Lanes, Parkersburg, bowling for OSI Specialties. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ollie Welling Williamson; one daughter, Donna Rice of Parkersburg; two sons, Bill Williamson of Paden City; one sister, Juanita Heron of Tiffin, O.; one brother, Chester of Sistersville; 10 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marcellet Schaub and Violet Everly. Services were Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with burial in Long Reach Cemetery in Tyler County. Military rites were conducted by American Legion Post 79 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 222. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 27, 1989 BLANCHE M. WILLIAMS Died April 23, 1989 Blanche M. Williams, 92, of Route 2, St. Marys, died Sunday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Salem, W.Va., a daughter of the late Edward and Rosella Vincent Ray. She was employed at the Homer Laughlin Pottery at Newell, W.Va. She was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Hazel Barnhart of St. Marys, and Elizabeth Reed of Follansbee; two sisters, Daisy Lattea of Salem and Audra Marvin of Clarksburg; one brother, Edward Branson (Dan) Ray of Salem; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip s. Williams, in 1962; six children and one brother. Services were held Wednesday at the Harbert Funeral Home, Salem, with the Rev. Lillian Simmons officiating. Burial was in the Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - August 1, 1985 EDITH L. WILLIAMS Died July 24, 1985 Edith L. Williams, 94, of Heartland of Marietta, O., formerly of St. Marys, died in Selby Hospital, Marietta, O., Wednesday, July 24. She was born in Cornersville, O., a daughter of the late Simeon and Florence McKibben Snyder. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She is survived by one son, O. Rolla Williams Jr. of Lamesa, Calif.; one sister, Estella Virden of Belmont; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in earth by her husband, O. Rolla Williams; one daughter, three sisters and one brother. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Robert Stringer officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys. In lieu of flowers contributions should be made to Heartland of Marietta. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Saturday, December 21, 1996 EVELYN WILLIAMS Died December 14, 1996 Evelyn Reese Williams, 72, of Versailles, Pa., died Saturday at home. She was born in St. Marys May 18, 1924. She was a daughter of the late Harmon and Mary Knight Reese and wife of the late Wesley W. Williams, who died April 20, 1996 She is survived by children Saunne Jean Whetsel of White Oak, Daniel Williams of Greenock and Russell Williams of Boston, Pa.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alvin Reese of St. Marys and George Reese of Newport; three sisters, Ruthann Been of Mulvane, Kan., Martha Reese of Belmont and Erma Ginter of Bloomsburg; stepmother, Sarah Reese of Newport; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Versailles. Burial was in Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon Township. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 29, 1976 FRANCIS WILLIAMS Died April 17, 1976 Francis Williams of Springfield, father of Milburn J. Williams, St. Marys, died Saturday, April 17, at the Valley View Nursing Home, Berkley Springs. He was 91. Mr. Williams was born January 22, 1885, in Jacksonburg, and resided in Springfield for the past 30 years. He was a retired tool dresser. His wife, Leota Irene Williams, died in January 1966. Besides his son in St. Marys, Mr. Williams leaves three daughters, Mrs. Andrew (Addie) Pettas, Canton, O., Mrs. Leroy (Gay) Longwell, East Liverpool, o., and Mrs. Ralph (Freda) Worster, Canton; another son, Virgil E. Williams, Diamond, O.; 24 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. Services were held April 21 at the James Funeral Home, Newton Falls, O., with the Rev. Robert Weber officiating. Burial was in Hawley Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 17, 1983 FREEL WILLIAMS Died November 12, 1983 Freel Williams, 73, of Erie, W.Va., died Saturday at the Akron City Hospital, Akron, O. He was born in Oxford, a son of the late Charles F. and Florence Calhoun Williams. He was a millwright and welder with 39 years service with the M&H Zinc Works at Spelter. He was a member of the Clarksburg Moose Lodge and the Reorganized Church of The Latter Day Saints of Clarksburg. He is survived by two sons, Larry G. Williams Sr. of Monroe Falls, O., and Jerry L. Williams of New Orleans, La.; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Swick of Independence, Miss., Mrs. Madalene Kerr of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Madge Wilson of St. Marys; one brother, Waldsee O. Williams of Greenwood; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Mrs. Naomi McGee; one son, one brother and one sister. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with burial in the Cabin Run Cemetery in Doddridge County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of GRFFITH L. WILLIAMS Date of Birth – Unknown Date of Death - January 26, 1973 Place & Time of Services – Wise-Theller Funeral Home, Lancaster, Ohio, January 29, 1973, 1:00 P.M. Clergymen – Rev. Theodore Partridge Place of Interment – Oak Grove Cemetery, Lima Ohio Arrangements by Wise-Theller Funeral Home, Lancaster, Ohio ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of H. CLIFFORD (MOSE) WILLIAMS Date of Birth – June 27, 1893 Date of Death - January 30, 1966 Place & Time of Services – Private Funeral Services, Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Tuesday, February 1, 1966, 11:00 A.M. Clergymen – Rev. Paul Moser Place of Interment – I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va. Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, October 23, 1996 HILDA R. WILLIAMS Died October 16, 1996 Hilda R. Williams, 89, of Newport, died October 16 at Marietta. She was born in Newport to the late William A. and Mary Ann Byers Shaw. She was a graduate of Newport High School and took additional training at Muskingum College. She had taught eight grades in one-room schools at Lower Eight Mile, Barker and Newport. She had been employed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during World War II. She was a member of Newport United Methodist church. She enjoyed playing the piano and had played the piano and organ at her church. Surviving are one daughter, Arlene Satterfield and her husband, Dale of Newport; and five grandchildren, Craig Satterfield and his wife Janina of Vincent, O., Cathy Satterfield Perrine and her husband Curt, Kay Satterfield and Kurt Satterfield, all of Newport and Alan Satterfield of Route 5, Marietta; and four great grandchildren, Alissa Satterfield, James Perrine, Alana Condon and Nathan Satterfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Williams; and one sister, Elizabeth Noland. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Newport Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Hicks officiating. There was no visitation. Memorials may be sent to Alzheimer's Support Group, 1105 Phillips, Marietta, OH 45750. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - September 1, 1995 JAMES M. WILLIAMS Died August 29, 1995 James Milbourn Williams, 83, of St. Marys, died Tuesday at his residence after an extended illness. Williams was retired from the U.S. Army, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, after 21 years of service. He retired from Colin Anderson Center. He was born in Jacksonburg, a son of the late Frances and Leota Willey Williams. He is survived by five daughters, Irene Kirk of Wilmington, Del. Jean Hardman, Clara Maidens and Ruth Reed, all of St. Marys, and Diane Gillis of Fleming; three sons, Dale Williams and Paul Baxter, both of St. Marys, and Jim Williams of Belmont; 18 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one brother, Virgil Williams of Diamond, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Inez Butler Williams; three sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at George Street Church of Christ, St. Marys, with Evangelist Chuck Boston officiating. Burial will be held in Maple Lane Baptist Church Cemetery, Hebron. Friends may call all day today and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, and from noon – 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – January 22, 1987 JOE M WILLIAMS Died January 18, 1987 Joe M. Williams, 80, of Marietta, O., and formerly of St. Marys, died Sunday morning in the Arbors of Marietta. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Joe and Eloise Bachman Williams. He was a former editor and co-publisher of the "Pleasants County Leader". He was retired from Atlas Steel in 1981. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a 50-year member of the St. Marys Lodge No. 41 AF&AM, B.P.O.E. No. 1701, and a veteran of World War II. He was also a member of Pleasants Post No. 79 American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Triplett Williams; one niece, Linda McKinney of St. Louis, Mo.; one nephew, Ruddell W. Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa., and three great nephews; and one sister-in-law, Alfaretta Triplett of Marietta. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Services were held Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. "Sentinel" – Monday, January 19, 1987 JOE M. WILLIAMS Died January 18, 1987 Joe M. Williams, 80, of Marietta, formerly of St. Marys where he was a former editor and co-publisher of the Pleasants County Leader, died Sunday morning at The Arbors of Marietta. He was born in St. Marys, son of the late Joe and Eloise Bachman Williams. He retired in 1981 from Atlas Steel Co., was a World War II veteran, a member of the Presbyterian Church, a 50-year member of St. Marys Masonic Lodge No. 41, member of St. Marys B.P.O.E. Elks No. 1701 and Pleasants Post no. 79, American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Triplett Williams; a nephew, Ruddell W. Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa.; a niece, Linda McKinney of St. Louis, Mo.; three great nephews and a sister-in-law, Alfaretta Triplett of Marietta. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, the Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating, with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Thursday, December 10, 1987 KATHERYN WILLIAMS Died December 9, 1987 Katheryn Inez Williams, 61, of St. Marys died Wednesday afternoon at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late William and Beulah Virden Butler. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, James Williams; three sons, Howard Williams of Massillon, Ohio James Williams of Columbus, Ohio and Dale Williams of St. Marys; five daughters, Irene Kirk, Jean Hardman and Clara Maidens, all of St. Marys, Ruth Reed of Columbus and Diane Gillis of Marietta, Ohio; two brothers, Donald Butler and Richard Butler both of St. Marys; two sisters, Betty Bills of St, Marys and Edna Butler of Massillon and 16 grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zoar Baptist Church, the Rev. Arthur Cox officiating, with burial in Maple Lane Cemetery near Hebron. Friends may call at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys after 7 p.m. today and at the church one hour before services. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, March 31, 1993 LUCY T. WILLIAMS Died March 24, 1993 Lucy T. Williams, 85, of Marietta, died March 24 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born January 2, 1908, in Waverly, a daughter of the late J. Ernest and Fannie Branthoover Triplett. She was retired from Contel, the former West Virginia Telephone Co., and a member of the St. Marys Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a niece, Linda McKinney, of Allwin, Mo.; a nephew, Buzz Johnson, of Downingtown, Pa.; and three great nephews of Hunting Beach, Calif., and Scott and Brian Johnson of Downingtown, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe W. Williams, in 1987, and a sister, Alfaretta Triplett, in 1992. Services were held Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas O'Connor officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 13, 1996 MARIE WILLIAMS Died November 8, 1996 Marie Williams, 86, of St. Marys, died November 8 at Americare- Arlington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Parkersburg. She was born at Willow Island, a daughter of the late Homer and Mary Stout Rolston. She was a member of the Silver Needles and active at one time with the food pantry at First Baptist Church of St. Marys. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Walter "Bill" Williams; one son, Maurice Williams of Ashville, N.C.; one sister, Helena Henthorn of St. Marys; three nieces; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by one brother, George Rolston; and one sister, Grace Rolston. Services were Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. George Harris officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to American Cancer Society or a charity of donor's choice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 4, 1982 MARY WILLIAMS Died February 27, 1982 Mary Williams, 89, of St. Marys, a member of Telephone Pioneers of America and Women's Benefit Association, died at her residence Saturday evening. She is survived by two sons, Ray Williams and Jack Dotson of St. Marys; two brothers, Matt Dotson of Williamstown and Umber Dotson of Parkersburg; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hazael "Mose" Williams; a daughter, Faye; and two brothers. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. George Harris officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown MARY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS Died June 10, 1917 Mrs. Mary E. Williams, wife of Ira Williams, died after a long illness on Sunday, June 10, at her home on Dewey Avenue, aged 56 years. She was born at Corwallis, Ritchie County and at Petroleum became a member of the Methodist Episcopalian Church, being faithful and consistent in the cause of Christ until her death. She was married March 11, 1901, and since that time resided here in St. Marys, where she was universally esteemed for her many good qualities. She is survived by her husband and two brothers and one sister, ___Reitz, L.P. Reitz and Mrs. D.M. Sharpneck. Her remains were laid to rest on Tuesday, June 4, the services being conducted by her Pastor, Rev. Edgar A. Lowther. ********* CARD OF THANKS I wish to sincerely thank the many kind friends and neighbors for their care and attention during the fatal illness of my wife and especially to those who contributed so lavishly beautiful flowers in her memory. I cannot conceive of kinder or more generous people than are found in St. Marys. Ira Williams ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Tuesday, May 24, 1994 MARY M. WILLIAMS Died May 23, 1994 Mary Maria Williams, 72, of Parkersburg, formerly of Detroit, Mich., died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Williams retired from Montgomery Wards after 17 years of service and was a member of the cornerstone Baptist Church in Detroit. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late William E. and Zelma Malone Taylor. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Louise Caplinger of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and three brothers, Ernest "Pat" Talyor of Belmont, Franklin G. Taylor and Junior Lee Taylor, both of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon J. Hackathorn, in 1945; her second husband, Issacc J. Williams, in 1980; two sons, Vernon J. Hackathorn Jr. and Dale Jennings Hackathorn; and four brothers, Earl W. Taylor, Raymond E. Taylor, Daniel W, Taylor and Amos Taylor. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, at Willow Island Baptist Church, Willow Island, with the Ron Branch officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - October 9, 1982 MAZIE B. WILLIAMS Died October 7, 1982 Mazie B. Williams, 74, co-publisher and editor of The Pleasants County Leader for nearly 30 years, died Thursday morning at Worthington Manor Care Center in Parkersburg. A native and life-long resident of St. Marys, Miss Williams was a daughter of the late Joe and Eloise Bachman Williams. Her father was publisher and editor of The Leader until his death in 1932 after which Miss Williams shared those responsibilities with her brother, Joe M.., until 1960. After leaving The Leader, she was employed by the West Virginia Telephone Col until retirement in 1973. She attended Margaret Morrison College, Pittsburgh, Pa., and received her degree from Marietta College, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She was a life-long member of the St. Marys Presbyterian Church, which she served as elder and clerk of session. She had been for many years secretary-treasurer of the Presbyterian Church Sunday School. Active in particularly every community project and organization, she was a member of The Pleasants County Library Board, Pemberton Garden Club and worked with the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross Bloodmobile and other causes. Surviving are a brother, Joe now residing in Marietta; a niece, Leone McKinney, St. Louis, Mo.; and a nephew, Ruddell W. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pa. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Miss Nell Williams, St. Marys, and Mrs. Ruddell Johnson, Long Island, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, where friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Daniel Simmons will officiate and burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of MISS MAZIE WILLIAMS Date of Birth – May 23, 1908 Date of Death – October 7, 1982 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Sunday, October 10, 1982 2:00 P.M. Clergymen – Rev. Daniel Simmons Place of Interment – IOOF Cemetery Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home --------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - August 1, 1990 MERLE M. WILLIAMS Died July 28, 1990 Merle M. Williams, 86, 1132 Spendthrift Court, Lexington, Ky., formerly of Parkersburg, died Saturday at the Darby Square Nursing Home in Lexington. She was born in Crawford, W.Va., a daughter of the late William L. and Anna Tierney McClain. She was retired from Corning Glass and was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a former member of the Clara Edna Chapter of 140 Order of the Eastern Star. She was Camden-Clark Hospital volunteer. She is survived by one son and a daughter-in-law, Lowell Keith and Peggy Williams, both of Lexington; one brother, Maynard McClain of Lexington; three sisters, Mabel Smith of St. Marys, Madelyn Williams of Parkersburg, and Mona Hazel Everett of Conneaut, Ohio; one grandson, a granddaughter and a great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gomer F. Williams. Services will b 11 a.m. today at the Vaughan Funeral Home in Parkersburg. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of MISS NELL M. WILLIAMS Date of Birth – August 19, 1902 Date of Death - August 12, 1968 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Thursday, August 15, 1968, 2:00 P. M. Clergymen – Rev. Dan Simmons Place of Interment – I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – June 25, 1987 NORA WILLIAMS Died June 21, 1987 Nora Ashley Williams, 11-week-old infant daughter of Leon and Jane Kiddy Williams of Rt. 3, Elizabeth, died Sunday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Parkersburg April 5. She is also survived by a brother, Pvt. 1st Class Richard B. Reed, station at Anniston, Ala.; a sister, Debbie Reed, at home; her paternal grandparents, Herman and Geneva Williams of Kenna, W.Va.; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Kiddy of Belleville, W.Va.; her paternal great grandmother, Rosie Davis of Ohio; her maternal great grandfather, Eli Sweeney of St. Marys; and her maternal great grandmother, Dora Kiddy of Parkersburg. The funeral was Tuesday at Hickory Grove Church at Kenna with the Rev. Raymond Ray officiating. Burial was in the Hickory grove Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown PATRICIA A. WILLIAMS Died February 11, 1991 Patricia Ann Williams, 61, formerly of 2903 North Avery St., Parkersburg, died this morning. Williams was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was born in Parkersburg, daughter of the late Cecil E. and Sylvia Rogers Williams. She is survived by three aunts, Hazel Smith and Beatrice Frame, both of Parkersburg, and Marguerite Smith of Williamstown; one uncle, Clifford Rogers of St. Marys; several cousins. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Vaughan Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard D. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery North. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, April 7, 1999 PEARL M. WILLIAMS Die April 1, 1999 Pearl M. Williams, 84, of Parkersburg, died April 1 at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County to the late Rose Ellen Shultz Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. She is survived by three daughters, Rosemary Bailey and her husband, David, of Vienna, Jackie Hastings and her husband, Harry, of Little Hocking, and Judy Willis and her husband, Roger, of Washington; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. "Bud" Williams; one brother, Harley G. Smith; and one sister, Bessie Matlack. Services were Saturday at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Chapel of Remembrance, in Parkersburg. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Saturday, October 24, 1992 RAY H. WILLIAMS Died October 23, 1992 Ray H. Williams, 75, of St. Marys, died Friday at his residence. Williams was a retired operating engineer with Local 132 and was a member of First Baptist Church, St. Marys. He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late H. C. "Mose" and Mary Dotson Williams. He is survived by his wife, Edith Williams; two sons, Timothy Mark Williams of St. Marys and John Douglass Williams of Friendly; one daughter, Sarah Jane Williams of Marietta; four grandchildren; one brother, Jack Dotson of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by one son, Stewart Ray Williams, in 1989; and one sister, Faye Williams, in 1973. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. William P. Snider officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-9 p.m. today and until the hour of services Sunday/ Donations may be made tot the Pennies for the Hungry, First Baptist Church, Pike and Barkville Streets, St. Marys, W.Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown ROBERT WILLIAMS Died March 5, 1983 Robert Thomas Williams, 52, of Bens Run, died Saturday t St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was the son of the late John J. and Lucy B. Queen Williams. He was employed at Pleasants County Courthouse, was a Baptist and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Nina Hall Williams; one son, Charles R. Williams, at home; one sister, Bertha Graham of Moundsville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. William Snider officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 21, 1992 ROSE A. WILLIAMS Died October 18, 1992 Rose Adaline Williams, 77, of Route 1, New Matamoras, died October 18 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Grandview Township, a daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Lee You. She had been employed for 20 years by Marietta Laundry. Surviving are her husband, Gilbert Williams; two sons, Homer Williams of Marietta and Jim Williams of New Matamoras; one daughter, Elma Henderhan of New Matamoras; one stepdaughter, Gladys Hood of Toronto, O.; 13 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, John Earl Williams; four sisters, Alma Moore, Goldie Devol, Lorraine Strauss and May Farnsworth; and four brothers, Clyde Joy, John Joy, Harold Joy and Warren Joy. Services were held Tuesday at the Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Jim Skedel officiating. Burial was in valley Cemetery, Marietta. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" - December 18, 1989 STEWART R. WILLIAMS Died December 14, 1989 Stewart R. Williams, 30, of Route 2, St. Marys, died Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Ray H. and Edith Stewart Williams of St. Marys. He was an employee of American Cyanamid Co. and was a 1978 graduate of St. Marys High School He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Williams of Sissonville; a sister, Sarah Jane Bowie of St. Marys; two brothers, Timothy Mark Williams of Virginia Beach, VA., and John Douglas Williams of Friendly; his maternal grandfather, Abraham Steward of St. Marys; a good friend, Sherrie Lancaster of St. Marys; and a niece and two nephews. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. William Stout officiating. Burial of ashes will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pennies for the Hungry, Firs Baptist Church, St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 27, 1983 SYLVIA ROGERS WILLIAMS Died October 23, 1983 Sylvia Rogers Williams, 76, of Parkersburg, died Sunday evening at Worthington Manor Care Center after a long illness. She was born in Waverly, daughter of the late Robert R. and Laura Higgins Rogers. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Ann Williams of Parkersburg; two brothers, Carl Rogers of Rt. 1, Williamstown, and Clifford Rogers of Rt. 3, St. Marys; and three sisters, Hazel Smith and Beatrice Frame of Parkersburg and Marguerite Smith of Rt. 2, Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil E. Williams, in 1980. The funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Vaughan Funeral Home in Parkersburg, and burial was in Arlington Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 21, 1978 WALDSEE O. WILLIAMS Died May 16, 1987 Waldsee O. Williams, 79, of Greenwood, died Saturday at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Doddridge County, a son of the late Charles f. and Florence V. Calhoun Williams. He was a retired equipment operator for the Department of Highways in Doddridge County. He was affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by one son, Paul O Williams of Pennsboro; one grandson, Phillip O. Williams of Pennsboro; and two sisters, Mrs. Delbert (Madge) Wilson of St. Marys, and Mrs. Charles (Madeline) Kerr of San Diego, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal White Williams, tow sisters and one brother. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with elder Larry Cotrill and Gene Bowie Officiating. Burial was in the Cabin Run Cemetery in Doddridge County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – March 8, 1973 C. B. WILLIAMSON Died February 28, 1973 Funeral services for Claudious B. Williamson, 94, of Rt. 1, Hebron, Pleasants County, who died at the Pine View Convalescent Home in Harrisville Wednesday, were held Friday at the Mt. Olivet U. M. Church, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was born in Pleasants County, November 26, 1878, son of the late Isaac and Emma Satterfield Williamson. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley U. M. Church. He is survived by three sons, Floyd Williamson of Middlebourne, Paul Williamston of Sebring, O., Maynard Williamson of Alliance, O.; four daughters, Mrs. Inez Whaley of Pike, Mrs. Audrey Wilson of St. Marys, Mrs. Iva Wigner of New Cumberland and Mrs. Kathleen Lamp of Hebron; 15 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eliza Whaley Williamson; by two children, four brothers and one sister. Ruttencutter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of CHARLES ROSS WILLIAMSON Date of Birth – May 19, 1894 Date of Death - September 14, 1966 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Saturday, September 17, 1966 2:00 P.M. Clergymen – Evangelist James Johnson Place of Interment – I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, W.Va. Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown MRS. DEMIE E. WILLIAMSON Died December 27, 1922 Mrs. Demie E. Williamson, age 64, wife of Leroy Williamson, died at her home in this city Wednesday, December 27th from an attack of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the M. P. Church. Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. MRS. LEROY WILLIAMSON Demmie E. Peters, daughter of ______ and Rebecca Peters, was born September 5, 1858 and departed this life December 27, 1922. She was united in marriage with LeRoy Williamson April 3, 1879, to this union were born three sons, on which preceded her in death, November 1903. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, two sons, Abner J. Williamson, Louisville, Ky. and Marshal Williamson, this city, also three sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Sylvester Smith, Marietta, O., Mrs. John Michaels, Sistersville, W.Va.; Mrs. Minnie Echols, Ellenboro, W. Va., Thomas Peters, Moundsville, W. Va., Austin Peters, Hebron, W.Va., Ervin Peters, Athens, O., _____ Peters, Shawnee, W.Va.; Three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Williamson joined church early a life a member of M. P. Church at Mt. Pleasant, W.Va. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be greatly missed by her neighbors and friends who knew her. She was a patient sufferer and prayed till the end and was ready to meet her Heavenly Father when the end came. She was 64 years, 3 months and 22 days. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 17, 1986 EDWARD WILLIAMSON Died April 9, 1986 Edward K. Williamson, 63, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died Wednesday, April 9, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Pleasants County, son of Dora McCullough Williamson Pryor of Rt. 3, St. Marys, and the late Garold Williamson. He was a painter and a 1941 graduate of St. Marys High School. He served in the 99th Division during World War II, was a member of Painters local No. 1144, St. Marys Lodge No. 1701 B.P.O.E. and was a lifetime member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is also survived by three sons, John Michael Williamson of Vienna, Jeffrey K. Williamson and Lance Williamson, both of St. Marys; three daughters, Margaret Owens of St. Marys, Beth Ann Cross of New Martinsville and Diane Williamson of Baltimore, Md.; his stepfather, Raymond Pryor of Belmont; two stepbrothers, Alan Pryor of New Matamoras, O., and Robert Pryor Jr. of St. Marys; one stepsister, Rosalie Desouza of California; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Williamson; his stepfather, one stepbrother and three grandchildren. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys with military rites by the Sistersville Lodge 6327 VFW. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - January 28, 1982 FRANK O. WILLIAMSON JR. Died January 23, 1982 Frank O. Williamson Jr., 62, of Ft. 2, Pennsboro, died Saturday in the Clarksburg VA Hospital. He was born March 27, 1919, at Tulsa, Okla., to Frank O. and Georgia Louise Haught Williamson. He attended Marietta College and was a graduate of Wes Virginia University. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He had been a pharmacist at the Williamstown Pharmacy, the B & B Pharmacy in Harrisville and the Phillips Pharmacy in St. Marys until his retirement. He was a member of the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association. The Williamson family had lived in Williamstown before moving to Pennsboro. He married Marguerite Moeser, who survives with one son, Daniel O. Williamson of Pennsboro; tow daughters, Anna L. Williamson of Pennsboro and Laura Gail groves of Bridgeport. He was preceded in death by one sister. His mother died October 27, 1981. Services were held Wednesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with burial in Riverview Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 15, 1984 GERALDINE WILLIAMSON Died March 10, 1984 Geraldine B. Williamson, 63, Rt. 1, St. Marys, died Saturday evening in the University Hospital at Columbus, O. She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Ira and Sara Moore Hoce. Surviving are her husband, Edward Williamson; three daughters, Beth Ann Cross of New Martinsville, Margaret Owens of St. Marys and Diane Williamson, at home; three sons, John Michael Williamson of Vienna, Jeffrey Williamson of St. Marys and Lance Williamson, at home; two brothers, Ira:"Bud" Hoce and James K. Hoce, both of Parkersburg; two sisters, Betty Hess of Belmont and Evelyn Simmons of Parkersburg; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two grandsons and two brothers. The funeral was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Robert Hooper of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 18, 1996 GLADYS E. WILLIAMSON Died December 16, 1996 Gladys E. Williamson, 89, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, Rock Run community, died December 16 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born at Meadville, Tyler County, to the late Stephen E. and Mollie Markle Wilson. She was a member of Pine Grove Church of Christ at Hebron. Surviving are two daughters, Sonya Williamson Poling and Anna Mary Weekley Cunningham Ball, both of St. Marys; one son, Harry C. Williamson Jr. of Belmont; seven grandchildren, Shirley Cunningham Cadle of Crestview, Fla., Timothy Cunningham, Susanne Cunningham, Stacey Poling Miller, Andy Poling, Jason Williamson and Janeen Williamson Workman, all of St. Marys and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Weekley; her second husband, Harry C. Williamson Sr.; one sister, Vesta Lamp; and three brothers, Lester Wilson, Ernie Wilson and Everett Wilson. Services will b at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Grove Church of Christ with Evangelist Earl Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 14, 1993 HARRY C. WILLIAMSON Died April 17, 1993 Harry C. Williamson, 85, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died April 7 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1908, in Pleasants County, a son of the late Charles A. and Mattie Morrison Williamson. He was retired from the oil fields, where he had worked for the former Hanlon Oil Co. He was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Wilson Williamson; on son, Harry C. Williamson Jr., Belmont; two daughters, Sonya G. Poling of Newton Falls, O. and Anna Ball of St. Marys; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services were Saturday at the Pine Grove Church of Christ with the Evangelist Earl Stevens officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Newspaper Unknown February 12, 1983 HELEN LUCILLE WILLIAMSON Died February 9, 1983 Dead at the scene of an early morning one-vehicle accident Wednesday was Helen Lucille Williamson, 34, of Rt. 39, St. Marys. The accident occurred at 6:30 a.m. on Route 39, 1.7 miles east of Route 2, reported investigating officer Sheriff Jim McFarland. Mrs. Williamson was driving a 1980 Subarbu Brat which was totaled in the accident. According to reports, Mrs. Williamson was traveling towards S. Marys when her vehicle struck the guard rail, crossed the road, went over an embankment and turning around, facing the opposite direction. Mrs. Williamson was born in St. Marys, a daughter of William Rosemond and Della Arnet Winland, both of Route 39, St. Marys. She was a member of the Shawnee United Methodist Church and was an employee of the Union Carbide Corp., Sistersville plant. Beside her parents, surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Delno (Elizabeth) Higgins of St. Marys, Mrs. Forrest (Louise) Smith of Hebron, Mrs. Larry (Betty) Braun of Route 3, Parkersburg, and Mrs. Edwin (Ruby) Davis of Route 39, St. Marys; two brothers, William C. Winland of St. Marys and Robert Henry Winland of Waverly; 12 nieces and nephews and a great niece. Services were held Friday, 1 p.m., at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Maple Lane Cemetery at Hebron. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – July 24, 1982 HOBERT H. WILLIAMSON Died July 14, 1982 Hobert H. Williamson, 81, of Ellenboro, Finch Community, died at his residence Wednesday morning. He was a member of Mount Olive United Methodist Church at Finch, the Pike Senior Citizens and was retired a foreman from Hanlon Oil Co. He is survived by a daughter, Juanita Cain of Ellenboro; a brother, Lawrence Williamson of Ellenboro; a sister, Mrs. Otto Cunningham of Ellenboro; a half-brother, Clarence Bumgardner of St. Marys; and a granddaughter. The funeral was a t 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive United Methodist Church, f inch, with the Revs. Frank Lambert and Bobby Jordan and Mrs. Jean Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery at Finch. McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro was in charge of the services. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – December 14, 1985 IVA NETTIE WILLIAMSON Died December 11, 1985 Iva Nettie Williamson, 77, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died Wednesday morning in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Ritchie County, daughter of the late James Mack and Florence Jones Davis. She was a member of the Eureka United Methodist Church and the Pleasants County Senior Citizens. She is survived by one daughter, Vera Morrell of St. Marys; one brother, Kenneth P. Davis of St. Marys; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon O. Williamson; one daughter, three brothers, two sisters, two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Buskirk officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – February 19, 1987 JAMES WILLIAMSON Died February 16, 1987 James Francis "Bus" Williamson, 76, of Belmont, died Monday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Belmont, a son of the late James Howard and Bessie Smith Williamson. He was a retired builder and was a 50-year member of the First Baptist Church of Belmont, a member of St. Marys Lodge No. 22 IOOF and a member of BPO Elks No. 1701. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Clarice Cooke Williamson' one son, Hal C. Williamson of Belmont; one sister, Mrs. Caryl Wright of Parkersburg; four granddaughters, Miranda, Jamie Lynn and Regina Williamson and Sherry Workman; and one nephew, Jerry P. Wright. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. G. Patrick Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in the Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home after 2:00 p.m. Thursday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - November 19, 1988 JUSTINE WILLIAMSON Died November 15, 1988 Justine Smith Williamson, 62, of Newton, W.Va., died Tuesday at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Everett and Sadie Rogers Runnion. She was a member of the Newton United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Bobby Smith of Spencer and James Smith of Newton; two daughters, Alice Falls of Mount Zion, W.Va., and Ann Sears of Spencer; seven brothers, Andy Runnion of Johnson City, Tenn., Alfred Runnion of Elizabeth, Tenn. Jake Runnion, Henry Runnion and Everett Runnion Jr., all of Spencer, Paul Runnion of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Robert Runnion of Wallback, W.Va.; six sisters, Dolly Cottrill of Newport, Naomi Metheny of Ovapa, W.Va., Mary Ann Cohen, Mattie Fisher and Eliza Smith, all of Cleveland, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were held Friday at the Newton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Wallback Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 4, 1988 KELSIE R. WILLIAMSON Died March 31, 1988 Kelsie Rector Williamson, 83, of Elyria, Ohio, died Thursday in J. Ferry Nursing Home in Elyria. He was born in Palestine, W.Va., a son of the late James John and Mary Allen Lynch Williamson. He was employed at Elyria Foundry. He is survived by one son, Charles E. Maston of New Jersey; and one sister, Mrs. Delbert Mason of Newport. Services were at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Connie Dickens officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Wirt County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, September 8, 1989 LAWRENCE WILLIAMSON Died September 6, 1989 Lawrence A. Williamson, 87, of Route 1, St. Marys, Finch Community, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Finch, Ritchie County, a son of the late Henry Francis and Emma Bumgardner Williamson. He was a retired oilfield worker, having been employed for many years by Hanlon Oil Co., formerly of Sistersville. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eunice Wince Williamson; two sons, Lawrence K. Williamson of Alliance, Ohio and James F. "Jim" Williamson of Pennsboro; two daughters, Shirley Bond of Mountain and Victoria D. Boyce of St. Marys; one sister, Lula Cunningham of Pike, W.Va.; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch, with the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Finch. Friends may call at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro after 3:30 p.m. today and at the church one hour prior to the service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 9, 1990 MADELYN WILLIAMSON Died January, 1990 Madelyn Louise Williamson, a former resident of Friendly, died in January in Austin, Texas. She is survived by one son, Bill Williamson of Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Williamson in 1988. Burial of ashes will be at 10 a.m. today at the Friendly Cemetery with the Rev. Hayward Perkey officiating. Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Saturday, August 1, 1998 M. C. WILLIAMSON Died July 28, 1998 Marion Cluster, "M. C." Williamson, 90, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died July 28 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born April 23, 1908, at Sugar Creek, Pleasants County. He worked as a construction worker in Dunbar and Gallipolis and was rural mail carrier. He was an avid hunter and baseball fan. He had coached Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball. He was a member of the Pleasants County Senior Citizens in St. Marys. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruby Little Williamson; one daughter, Frances Cunningham and her husband, Harvey, of Hebron; one son Kenny Williamson and his wife, Linda, of Pennsboro; one sister, Mrs. Anna Bailey of St. Marys; grandchildren, Debby and Keith Hadley, Kevin and Susan Cunningham, Eric and Audra Cunningham, all of Hebron, Heather and Richard Hyde of Harrisville and Rusty Williamson of Pennsboro; great grandchildren Heidi and Joshua Cunningham and Erica and Nathan Cunningham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Lettie Cunningham Williamson; one infant son; four brothers; and four sisters. Services were Friday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro with the Rev. martin L. Corbin officiating. Burial was in Maple Lane Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – July 9, 1987 MELVIN V. WILLIAMSON Died July 1, 1987 Melvin V. Williamson, 60, of Wilbur and formerly of Sistersville, died Wednesday at his home. Williamson was born at Sistersville to the late Lando and Catherine Doran Williamson. He was an employee of the West Virginia Department of Highways. Surviving are Dorothy Williams of Wilbur; four daughters, Barbara, Melvia Fox, Judy Roberts and Cathy Eddy, all of Middlebourne; two sisters, Madeline Shreves of Sistersville and Dorothy Allen of New Matamoras; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Knowlton Williamson, in 1977, and a brother, William, in 1967. Services were held Friday at the Eckels Funeral Home, Sistersville, with the Rev. Glen Baker officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Joseph's Mills. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown OLA WILLIAMSON Died March 11, 1986 Ola Williamson, 98 of Milford, Ohio died Tuesday, March 11. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Joseph Hooker Fleming and Dora Dillon Fleming. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Madalyn Koher of Milford, Ohio; one sister, Alice Fleming _______, Milford, Ohio; two grandchildren, _____great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Williamson, in 1962; by one son, Harold and two brothers. Services were held at ____p.m. Saturday, at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Rev. _________ and Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - September 1, 1983 MRS. ORA WILLIAMSON Died August 29, 1983 Mrs. Ora Williamson, 85, of Rt. 39, St. Marys, formerly of Chester, died Monday at the Park View Heath Care Center in Parkersburg. She was born August 15, 1898, in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Corbley and Elizabeth Tickett Lucas. She was a member of the Dewey Ave. Church of Christ in St. Marys. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mildred McFadden, Mrs. Frances Davis and Mrs. Ethel Jewell, all of St. Marys, Mrs. Ruth Brewer and Mrs. Jean Underwood, both of Chester; two sons, Wayne Williamson of Chester and Jimmie Williamson of St. Marys; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Robinson of Chester; 17 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Williamson, in 1976, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thurs At the Mt. Pleasant Church on Federal Ridge. Evang. Cecil Dotson will officiate and interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 10, 1983 RAY T. WILLIAMSON Died October 28, 1983 Ray Taylor Williamson, 85, of 300 Colgate Drive, Marietta, died October 28. He was born at Archers Fork, O., to the late Norman M. and Ellen C. Mossor Williamson. He had been an auto mechanic in Newport and Marietta and was later employed at Marietta Metal Products Co. until his retirement in 1964. Surviving are his wife, Effie O. Adams Williamson; one son, Paul Williamson of Marietta; one daughter, Mrs. June Fritsche of Marietta, one brother, Jack Williamson of California; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Metzger of New Matamoras and Fannie Beaver of Beaverton; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, one brother and two sisters. Services were held Tuesday afternoon in McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, Marietta, with burial in East lawn Memorial Park. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 31, 1988 RAYMOND R. WILLIAMSON Died March 19, 1988 Raymond R. Williamson, 90, a resident of Austin, Tex., for the past 10 years, died Saturday, March 19. Born in Friendly to the late Adam and Sue Williamson, he was a former resident of Louisville, Ky., a member of St. Lukes on the Lake Episcopal Church, and a life-long member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Madelyne Wall Williamson of Austin; son and daughter-in-law, Col. William and Angela Williamson of Austin; and four granddaughters, Rebecca Louise Williamson of Amsterdam, Holland, Catherine Thomas of Beauford, S.C., Karen Williamson of El Paso, and Connie Williamson of Austin. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Friendly where the ashes will be interred. "Oracle" – May 26, 1988 RAYMOND WILLIAMSON Died March 19, 1988 Graveside services for interment of ashes of Raymond R. Williamson, 90, were held at Friday, May 20, at the Friendly Cemetery. The deceased passed away March 19 at Austin, Texas. He was born in Tyler County, the only son of Adam and Susan Williamson of Friendly, and the grandson of Friend Williamson, for whom the town was named. A former resident of Louisville, Ky., he was a member of St. Luke's-on-the-Lake Episcopal Church in Austin and a lifelong member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Madelyne Wall Williamson of Austin; a son and daughter-in-law, Col. And Mrs. William R. Williamson of Texas and four granddaughters. The Rev. Robert W. Stringer, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, St. Marys, conducted the services. Ruttencutter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - January 21, 1982 ROY WILLIAMSON Died January 18, 1982 Roy Williamson, 76, of St. Marys, died Monday evening in the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret Robinson Williamson and was born in Friendly, Tyler County. He had retired from the Sterling Oil Division of Quaker State. He was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ and the Grant-Jefferson Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary Underwood Williamson, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Evang. William Renner officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – July 15, 1982 ROY WILLIAMSON Died July 10, 1982 Roy Williamson, 78, of Bens Run, died at Marietta Memorial Hospital Saturday after a long illness. He was the retired superintendent of Cooper's Rock State Forest and a member of the United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lelia Pernell McIntyre Williamson; a stepson, Jimmy McIntyre of Richmond, Va.; a stepdaughter, Dottie Simmons of Kirksville, Mo.; a sister, Zelma Brewer of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and five step grandchildren. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Ed Williamson officiating. Burial was in Lower Beech Run Cemetery. The family requested that in lieu of other remembrances memorial be made to the Cancer Society. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 6, 1980 MRS. TWILA WILLIAMSON Died February 28, 1980 Mrs. Twila H. Williamson, 80, of 804 Roseland Ave., Williamstown, died at the Worthington Manor Care Center in Parkersburg Thursday morning. She was born in Schultz, Pleasants County, daughter of the late J. F. and Myrtle Wells Dunn. She and her husband moved to Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1950, returning to Williamstown in 1965. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Williamstown, United Methodist Women, the Friendly Class, and formerly was a member of the Williamstown Woman's Club. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene D. and Betty Ann Williamson of Newport News, Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Blauvelt of Williamstown; four brothers, George Dunn of Marietta, O., Everett Dunn of Wooster, O., Leon of West Salem, O., and L. E. Dunn of Belmont; five sisters, Miss Ida Mae Dunn and Mrs. Rina Snodgrass of Marietta, Mrs. Clara McKenna of Williamstown, Mrs. Glendine Smith of Apple Creek, O., and Mrs. Eleanor DeVore of Chillicothe, O.; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy E. Williamson; three brothers and a sister. The funeral was held Saturday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta, with the Rev. James Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery at Williamstown. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Wednesday, March 25, 1992 VON WILLIAMSON Died March 22, 1992 Von Williamson, 75, of Parkersburg, formerly of Hebron, died Sunday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. Williamson was a roofer, veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was born at Hebron, the son of the late James and Hattie Williamson. He is survived by two brothers, Glen Williamson of Leesburg, Fla. and Eugene Williamson of Phoenix, Ariz., and one sister, Pauline Stoneking of Smithport, Pa. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Martin "Bud" Corbin officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "News" – Sunday, July 26, 1998 WILLIE R. WILLIAMSON Died July 24, 1998 Willie Raymond Williamson, 70, of Colington, N. C., died July 24, 1998 at his residence. He was a member of the Ironworkers Union Local 7878 of Parkersburg. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, two daughters, Susie Wolcott and Susie Whitlatch; and four sons, Terry Williamson, David Wright, Steve Wright and Bob Stoneking. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Twifords Colony Chapel, Manteo, N. C. Burial in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 18, 1982 LOUIS A. WILLIS Died February 12, 1982 Louis A. Willis, 85, of Bens Run, died Friday evening at the Veterans Hospital in Clarksburg. He was born in Bristol, Tenn., a son of the late James and Mary Willis. He was a World War I veteran and a retired painter. Survivors include his wife, Louise Dennin Willis; four sons, Leon of Belmont, Lester of Ironton, O., Lawrence and Lewis, both of Bens Run; four daughters, Mars. Lois Brooks of Pleasington, Calif., Leona Kelley and Leita Heighton, both of Ironton, O., and Lucille Longwell of Wheeling; 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Eckels Funeral Home in Sistersville, with Evang. Ralph Hanlin officiating. Interment was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 15, 1990 ROY WILLIS Died February 5, 1990 Roy Willis, 98, of Smithburg, Doddridge County, died Monday morning in the Louis A. Johnson V. A. Medical Center, Clarksburg, after a brief illness. He was born at Blandville, Doddridge County, a son of the late Alfred Walter and Liddie Virginia Sutton Willis. He was a member of the Smithburg United Methodist Church and also attended the Middle Island Seventh Day Baptist Church. He was an overseas Army veteran, serving during World War I and was a life member of Linden b. Gain Barracks 3008 World War I veterans and since 1946 had been a member of Post 3408 VFW in West Union. He was a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Jane Bird Willis; one daughter, Mary Jane Phillips of Columbia, S. C.; three sons, Glen Roy Willis of Akron, O., Walter E. Willis of Pittsburgh, and Fred Willis of New Matamoras; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Services were Thursday at the Spurgeon Funeral Home, Wes Union, with the Rev. Daniel Kimble officiating. Graveside military rites were conducted by the combined military organizations of Doddridge at Wolverton Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 23, 1980 ANGELA MARIE WILSON Wilson Infant Died October 15, 1980 Angela Marie Wilson, seven-day-old infant daughter of Douglas and Jessie Taylor Wilson, Rt. 2, St. Marys, died at the West Virginia University Hospital in Morgantown Wednesday evening. She was born in Parkersburg and is also survived by a brother, Jason at home; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Donald Wilson and her maternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Chelsea Taylor of St. Marys. Graveside services were conducted Friday afternoon by the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys at the Calcutta Cemetery in Pleasants County, with the Rev. Ted Ball officiating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown ARNOLD WILSON Died March 11, 1926 Arnold Wilson was born at Pleasants, January 28, 1906, died March 11th, 1926, 20 years, 1 month and 11 days. He was employed by H. A. Carpenter, at the time of his death. He was stricken with typhoid fever February 19th, and with all loving hands could do he was taken. He leaves to mourn his loss; father, mother, wife, one sister and two brothers, four brothers and three sisters preceded him to the grave. They are as follow: Mrs. Neil Russell of St. Marys, W. Va., Mr. George Wilson of Highland, W.Va. Everett at home. He was married to Miss Vandalia Imlay, January 6th, 1926. A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is still A place made vacant in our home That never can be filled. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - February 9, 1985 ASA R. WILSON Died February 4, 1985 Asa R. Wilson, 83, of St. Marys, died at his residence Monday evening, February 4. He was born at Adlai, Pleasants County, as son of the late Robert and Cora Hickman Wilson. He was a retired building contractor and a member and elder of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, St. Marys. He is survived by his wife, Audra Williamson Wilson; one son, Truman Wilson of St. Marys, three daughters, Virginia DeMoss, Betty Timmons and Patricia Hays, all of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, St. Marys, with William Renner officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Saturday, January 23, 1999 BERYL WILSON Died January 19, 1999 Beryl Wilson, 74, of Williamstown died January 19 at Heartland of Marietta. He was born September 2, 1924, in St. Marys to the late George and Loye Oliver Wilson. He was a 1942 graduate of St. Marys High School, a member of Little United Methodist Church in Tyler County and Phoenix Lodge 73 AF & AM in Sistersville. He was retired but previously worked as Tyler County road superintendent with the West Virginia Department of Highways, and worked for Sollitt Construction Co. in South Bend Ind., Union Boiler and American Electric Power. He was a charter member of Carpenters Local 2023 in St. Marys. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Virginia Hart Wilson, three sons, Beryl Wilson and his wife, Linda, of Reedsville, O., Gerald Wilson of Williamstown, Michael Wilson and his wife, Mary Ann of Yulee, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Todd Wilson, Aaron Wilson, Jaime Wilson, Stacey Wilson, Geremy Wilson, Tara Wilson, Chris Delong and Eddie Delong; three great grandchildren; three brothers, J. C. Wilson of New Cumberland, W. Va., Harold E. Wilson of Belmont and Donald R. Wilson of St. Marys; one sister, Freda Wilson of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl Wilson, George Wilson and Denzil Wilson. Services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Bill Williamson officiating. Burial was in friendly Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown CARRIE D. WILSON Died July 22, 1984 Carrie D. Wilson, 77, of Ashby Ridge, Wood County, formerly of Friendly, died at her residence Sunday. She was born in Calhoun County, daughter of the late George and Barbara Bell Monroe. She was a United Methodist. She is survived by her husband, Pearl D. Wilson; a son, George Mathess of Wellsburg; nine daughters, Delores Williams of Wellsburg, Ruby Fiest of Paden City, Cleone Fansler of Parkersburg, Ione Wright of Sistersville, Edith Bolen, Yvonne "Bonnie" Beaver and Sandra Shreves all of Friendly, Barbara Shreves of Oakes, Pa., and Sharon LeMasters of New Martinsville; four stepsons, Ralph Wilson of Dayton Ohio, Raymond and Cecil Wilson of Springfield, Ohio and Wayne Wilson of New Carlisle, Ohio; three stepdaughters, Helen Haskins of Springfield, Ohio, Shirley Schaefer of New Carlisle, Ohio, and Alice Cornell of Orangeville, Ohio; two brothers, Elza Monroe of Conroe, Texas and Frank Monroe of Elizabeth; two sisters, Edith Smithey of Wilkesboro, N. C., and Almendah Heddleson of Belle Valley, Ohio; 33 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Encil Mathess, in 1944 and her second husband, Jacob Markley Jr. in 1954. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eckels Funeral Home, Sistersville, the Rev. Ernest Harris officiating with burial in the Friendly Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Saturday, December 19, 1987 CHLOE WILSON Died December 18, 1987 Chloe Wilson, 84, of Brohard, died Friday evening at her home following an extended illness. She was born at Brohard, Wirt County, a daughter of the late Spencer and Minnie Reynolds Wilson. She had been employed as a cook at the former Hartley School and at the Elyria Memorial Hospital, Elyria, Ohio. She was a member of the Hartley Church of Christ and was very active with the Harrisville Senior Citizens Organization. She was a lifelong resident of Brohard (Hartley). She is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Snider of Brohard; and a brother, Dorcey Wilson of Munday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Busch Funeral Home, 836 Washington St., Elizabeth, with Vernon Dolan officiating and burial in the Hartley Cemetery, Brohard. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today, all day Sunday and until time of services on Monday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 17, 1983 DAVE WILSON Died March 17, 1983 Dave Wilson, American history teacher and baseball coach at St. Marys High School, died Thursday morning in St. Anthony's Hospital in Columbus after a three month illness. Wilson, 35, was a 1965 graduate of SMHS and was the catcher on 1964 team that advanced to the state baseball tournament. During that season, Wilson ruined a no-hit performance by a Williamstown hurler. He also posted a near perfect fielding average of .984. While a student at SMHS, Wilson played football for four years and baseball from the Little League level through his school He also played Junior Legion baseball. He was a member of the 1963 football team that was undefeated, untied, unscored upon but not invited to the state playoffs. His return to St. Marys as a teacher-coach 12 years ago marked the beginning of the baseball's team's return to state competition. The Civil War buff coached football at Pleasants County Middle School and basketball at the old Park School before becoming head baseball coach at the high school in 1975. His record with the varsity that year was 4-19, the worst his teams would record during his tenure. Following years saw the team's record improve to 13-12, 15-5, 21- 4, 19-6 and 25-7-1 in 1980. In 1981 Wilson led the Blue Devils to the Class AA state crown with a 29-5-1 record. His lifetime baseball coaching record at SMHS was 141-76-2, including a 15-13 mark in 1981 with a team comprised primarily of freshmen and sophomores. Wilson's classroom was filled with baseball mementoes, including a list of all-state and all-conference players on his teams. "He was the kind of teacher that if a principal had a building full of tem he wouldn't have a whole lot to do" Mike Webb, assistant principal said of Wilson. "He had great rapport with the kids." "You could come by any evening and the lights would be on in his room. He would be getting ready for the next day's teaching. He put his whole life into his teaching and coaching and as a result he was excellent at both." "He was a compassionate person and had a lot of knowledge about kids and how to handle them," Smith said, "but when the kids needed chewed out, thy got that too." Russ Wood, Wilson's baseball coach at SMHS said Wilson was one of the best high school catchers that he ever saw. He also called him a fine young man and a good leader. Wood now teaches at P. Pleasants High School. A Pleasants County native, he was the son of Truman A. and Betty Jean Barlow Wilson of St. Marys. He was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ in St. Marys and graduated from Glenville State College after attending Ohio Valley and David Lipscomb colleges. Surviving in additions to his parents are four brothers, Terry Wilson of St. Marys, Eddie and Dan Wilson of Williamstown and Lew Wilson at home; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Asa Wilson of St. Marys. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ with William Renner, minister officiating. Burial will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home and at the church for an hour prior to services. Friends are asked to consider making memorials to the Dave Wilson Scholarship Fund at the First National Bank in St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of DAVID T. (BEEF) WILSON Date of Birth – July 27, 1947 Date of Death – March 10, 1983 Place & Time of Services – Dewey Avenue Church of Christ, Sunday, March 13, 1983 2:00 P.M. Clergymen – Evang. William Renner Place of Interment – IOOF Cemetery Arrangement by Unknown ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Monday, October 17, 1994 DELBERT W. WILSON Died October 16, 1994 Delbert W. Wilson, 76, of Route 2, St. Marys, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital, after an extended illness. Wilson retired from Quaker State Oil Refinery and previously worked in the oil fields. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was born in Greenwood, Doddridge County, as son of Lucy Waldo Wilson of Belmont and the late Evert C. Wilson. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Waneta Williams Wilson; six daughters, Patricia L. Stanley of St. Marys, Eleanor Bowie of New Cumberland, Jeannette Bowie and Deborah L. Waggoner, both of Parkersburg, and Rebecca R. Waggoner and Vickie L. Murphy, both of Belmont; five sons, Charles E. Wilson, John Wilson and Frederick W. Wilson, all of St. Marys, D. Wayne Wilson II of Belmont and Jeffrey Wilson of Belpre; two sisters, Dorothy L. Wilson of St. Marys and Sue Stabl of Newton Falls, Ohio; a brother, Harold W. Wilson of Vienna; 28 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a step great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, J. Stephen Wilson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Elder Orval Cottrill Jr. and Elder James Withee officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Family Cemetery, Route 2 St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Saturday, October 26, 1996 DENZIL M. WILSON Died October 21, 1996 Denzil M. Wilson, 76, of St. Marys died October 21 at his residence. He was born at Fairview, a son of the late Enos and Sarah Tennant Wilson. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired ironworker with Local 549 of Wheeling. He was a member of St. Marys Lodge 41 AF & AM, and attended the First Baptist Church of St. Marys. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Daniel W. Wilson of Wheeling and D. Brent Wilson of Albuquerque, N. M.; one daughter, Sharron Nickasch of Minneapolis, Minn.; three sisters, Jean Amons and Nola Parish, both of Fairview, and Airy White of Florida; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel "Betty" Clevenger Wilson; three sisters and two brothers. Services were Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. William Stout and Elliott Stabler officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 19, 1987 DOVE H. WILSON Died March 12, 1987 Dove Hall Wilson, 89, of St. Marys, died Thursday in St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County to the late Ernest and Margaret Braun Hall. She was a member of the George Street Church of Christ, St. Marys Chapter 31 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Pemberton Garden Club and the St. Marys Woman's Club. She is survived by two daughters, Helen Spence and Margaret Ruckman, both of St. Marys; one son, James E. Wilson of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Elmer Wilson; five brothers; four sisters; and one great grandchild. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist William Butterfield officiating. Burial will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Fund. Name of Newspaper Unknown Friday, March 13, 1987 DOVE H. WILSON Died March 12, 1987 Dove H. Wilson, 89, of St. Marys, died Thursday in St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Pleasants County to the late Ernest and Margaret Braun Hall. She was a member of the George Street Church of Christ, St. Marys Chapter 31 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Pemberton Garden Club, WBA and the St. Marys Woman's Club. She is survived by a son, James E. Wilson of St. Marys; two daughters, Helen Spence and Margaret Ruckman of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Elmer Wilson. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, William Butterfield officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. The family suggested she be remembered through memorials to the Heart Association. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, Sept 23, 1992 EDGAR O. WILSON JR. Died September 16, 1992 Edgar O. Wilson Jr., 86, of Parkersburg, died September 16 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Columbus to the late Edgar O. Wilson Sr. and Nancy Ann Piersol Wilson. He was retired from his business as a general painting contractor. Surviving are one daughter, Trudy Ann Rollins of Quincy, Ill.; one son, Leon L. Wilson of Bloomfield, Mich.; two brothers, Raymond R. Wilson of Tulsa, Okla., and Denver G. Wilson of St. Marys; one sister, Nancy Marie Ross of Milton; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena E. Miles Wilson, in 1979. Services were Saturday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with the Rev. George C. Allan officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery at Parkersburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, June 7, 1995 EDITH V. WILSON Died June 2, 1995 Edith V. Wilson, 86, of Belmont, died June 2 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born October 9, 1908, at Cabin Run, Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Theodore E. and Lilly Maude Ellifritt Hufford. She was a member of the St. Pauls United Methodist Church, Eureka, a member of Faith Circle of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, a member of the Buckhannon Chapter 18 Order of Eastern Star, and retired from the Chessie System, (former B & O Railroad), as a telegraph operator. She is survived by one son, Thomas E. Lewis of St. Marys; one daughter, Ruby Nicewarner of Bridgeport, five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, French Wilson in 1988; two brothers; and one sister. Private family services were held Monday, June 5 at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 22, 1982 EDNA MAE WILSON Died April 22, 1982 Mrs. Edna Mae Wilson, 75, formerly of Ellenboro, died Thursday evening. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Ravenswood and a former member of the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church of Ellenboro, VFW Auxiliary of Harrisville, and the Rebekah Lodge at Glendale. She was a former foster grandparent at Colin Anderson Center and had been employed by the Three Point Restaurant and the Sheppard Nursing Home at Ellenboro. Surviving are two sons, the Rev. Carlton J. Wilson of Smithville and Vernon L. Wilson of Glendale; a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Thompson of Ravenswood; three sisters, Mrs. Georgia Peck of Middlebourne, Mrs. Beulah Wilson of Canton, O., and Mrs. Leslie H. Johnson of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren and a great grandson. Services were held Sunday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Lowry officiating. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery at Ellenboro. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 5, 1981 ELWIN B. WILSON Died October 30, 1981 Services for Elwin B. Wilson, 63, of Belmont, who died Friday afternoon at his residence, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in St. Marys with the Rev. Archie Snedegar officiating. Burial was in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. He was born at Elizabeth, son of Cassie Ferree Wilson and the late Ross Wilson. He was retired from Monongahela Power Company and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors also include his wife, Wynema Smith Wilson; two sons, James R. Wilson and Woody Wilson, both of Parkersburg; three daughters, Mrs. Patricia Marina of Keyser, Mrs. Ann Giansante of Cotati, Calif. And Mrs. Lynn Hammond of Santa Rose, Calif.; three brothers, Marvin Wilson of Elizabeth, Woodrow Wilson and War Wilson, both of Parkersburg; a sister, Mrs. Werneth Noyes of Old Lyme, Conn., and seven grandchildren. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Monday, June 5, 1989 EMMA L. WILSON Died June 4, 1989 Emma L. Wilson, 91, formerly of 20233 36th St., Parkersburg, died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Elmer and Emma Edwards McKenzie. She was a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, June Tucker of Tucson, Ariz., and Evelyn Nichols of Akron, Ohio; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Asa A. Wilson, in 1962; one son, Jesse Wilson, also in 1962. Private graveside services will be Tuesday at the convenience of the family at Evergreen Cemetery North. There will be no visitation. Vaughan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 3, 1977 MRS. ERMA A. WILSON Died March 1, 1977 Mrs. Erma Alberta Wilson, 49, of St. Marys died Tuesday morning at her home. She was born in Washington County, O., the daughter of Oliver and Hazel Riggs Snyder of Newport, who survive. Other survivors include her husband, Paul M. Wilson; one son, Gary Lee Ford of Newport, O.; two-step sons, James Wilson of Sistersville and Norman Wilson of St. Marys; one step daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Flowers of Wheeling; one sister, Mrs. Mary Metheny of Newport; one brother, James R. Snyder of Phoenix, Ariz.; three grandchildren and seven step grandchildren. Mrs. Wilson was member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evang. Earl Stevens officiating and burial in the IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 18, 1982 ERNEST G. WILSON Died February 10, 1982 Ernest G. Wilson, 70, of St. Marys, an oil field worker and member of the Shawnee United Methodist Church, died at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, last Wednesday morning. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Coss Wilson; a son, Ronald of Cairo; three daughters, Dortha Crousser of Fleming, O., Lorna Schlarb of Baltic, O., Sarah Bennett of Killbuck, O.; a brother, Lester of St. Marys; two sisters, Vesta Lamp of Parkersburg and Gladys Williamson of St. Marys; 18 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, seven foster children and eight foster grandchildren. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Maple Lane Church in Hebron, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial was in Maple Lane Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 27, 1975 EVERT C. WILSON Died November 24, 1975 Evert C. Wilson, 80, of 308 Court St., St. Marys, a prominent oil and gas producer, died Monday afternoon at Disk Camp in Gilmer County. Mr. Wilson was born at Brohard, a son of the late Spencer and Minnie Reynolds Wilson. He was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, Pennsboro Lodge No. 59, A.F. & A.M. and Odell S. Long Chapter No. 25, RAM. Survivors include his widow, Lucy Waldo Wilson; two sons, Delbert W. Wilson of St. Marys and Harold W. Wilson of Parkersburg; two daughters, Dorothy L. Wilson of St. Marys and Sue Carole Stabl of Newton Falls, O.; two brothers, Oval Wilson of Brohard and Dorcy Wilson of Munday; one sister, Chloe Wilson of Brohard; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home. Interment was at the IOOF Cemetery, where Masonic services were conducted. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown F. A. WILSON Died January 25, 1919 F. A. Wilson, a lifelong and highly respected citizen of Adlar, died at his home on Rock Run, January 25th in his 65th year, having patiently suffered for several years with bronchial trouble and gradual declining heath. His half-brother, D. W. Dillon was at his bedside when death came, as was also his faithful wife, Maggie Wilson and son, Frank. Funeral services were conducted at Zoar Cemetery by his faithful friend and spiritual adviser, Rev. Ruben Coss. J.A. Riggs and wife, who is a sister of the deceased, Miss Edna Riggs and Mrs. Alice Johnson of St. Marys attended the funeral. Mrs. Ida Sheets, of Willow, Mrs. C. T. McCullough, of St. Marys and Miss Edna Dillon, of Philadelphia, are well known relatives of the deceased who were unable to attend the funeral on account of sickness. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Monday, March 28, 1988 FRENCH WILSON Died March 26, 1988 French Wilson, 87, of Belmont died Saturday evening in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Upshur County, a son of the late Hoy and Mary Winemiller Wilson. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Eureka, Pleasants County. He was a retired employee of the Chessie System with 45 years of service. He was a member of the Hermon Lodge 6 AF & AM; a member of the Clarksburg and Wheeling Scottish Rite Bodies; and a member of Nemesis Temple Shrine of Parkersburg. He was a lifetime member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Beech Mountain Sportsman Club. He is survived by his wife, Edith Hufford Lewis Wilson; one son, Thomas E. Lewis of St. Marys; one daughter, Ruby Nicewarner of Bridgeport; one brother, Charlie Wilson of Cocoa, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Addie Carpenter of Buckhannon; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. J. D. Shaffer and Richard Crickard officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Lake Masonic Cemetery at West Union. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Tuesday, January 17, 1995 GAYE WILSON Died January 16, 1995 Gaye Wilson, 92, of St. Marys, formerly of Ritchie County, died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital, after an extended illness. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the RLDS Church Indian Creek Mission. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of Emery Lee and Ruth Summers Byrd. She is survived by three sons, Elden C. Wilson of Clearwater, Fla., Donald Wilson of Middleport, Ohio, and David Wilson of St. Marys; two daughters, Maxine Boyles of St. Marys and Dolly Wilson of Columbus; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; and two sisters, Oma Critchfield of Weston and Ruby Kincaid of Newberne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Carl Wilson; tow daughters, one son, two brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Elder James Withee officiating. Burial will be in Hazelgreen Cemetery, Ritchie County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 13, 1991 GEORGE G. WILSON Died March 10, 1991 George Garland "Teed" Wilson, 68, Route 11, Parkersburg, died March 10 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following a brief illness. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Goldie and Eska Wigal Wilson. He was a Baptist by faith and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum of Ravenswood and was a member of the United Steelworker's Local No. 5668 and the American Legion Post No. 15. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy VanCamp Wilson; tow sons, George G. Wilson Jr. of Parkersburg; Richard H. Wilson of Waverly, three daughters, Sandra Kay Ritzhaupt of Belpre and Lois D. Walton and Debbie s. Barnes, both of Parkersburg; one brother, Paul R. Wilson of Parkersburg; and 11 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 p.m. at Franklin Funeral Chapel, Parkersburg, with Pastor Jerry Caplinger officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens with full military rites conducted by American Legion Post No. 15. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, August 18, 1999 GLENNA P. WILSON Died August 13, 1999 Glenna P. Wilson, 84, of Hebron, died August 13 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born April 10, 1915 at Hebron to the late Jacob and Nina Coss Cox. She was a member of Maple Lane Freewill Baptist Church and a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She is survived by three sons, Alfred Wilson of Harrisville and Ralph E. Wilson and Eddie Wilson, both of St. Marys; four daughters and son-in-law, Linda Lambert of Ellenboro, Dottie Higgins of St. Marys and Alice and John Smith and Connie Britton, all of Hebron; one brother, Roy Lee Cox of St. Marys; one sister, Louise West of San Jacinto, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Wilson; one infant daughter, Janet Wilson; two sons-in-law, Clayton Higgins and the Rev. Franklin Lambert; and one great grandson. Services were Monday at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Tom Cox officiating. Burial was in Maple Lane Cemetery at Hebron. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Thursday, February 20, 1992 HAROLD N. WILSON Died February 18, 1992 Harold N. Wilson, 83, of Parkersburg, died Tuesday at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. Wilson was retired as a former president of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Parkersburg and former secretary/treasurer of the former Parkersburg Rig and Reel. He was a 53-year member of First United Methodist Church. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Edgar O. and Nancy Anna Piersol Wilson. He is survived by two sons, Fred Wilson of Duluth, Ga., and Dan Wilson of Grove City, Ohio; one daughter, Anna Marie Anewalt of Shelbyville, Ind.; one sister, Marie Ross of Milton, W.Va.; three brothers, Edgar O. Wilson Jr. of Parkersburg, Raymond R. Wilson of Oklahoma, and Denver Wilson of St. Marys; eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor B. Wilson in 1990. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday at Vaughan Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald Underwood officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and until the hour of the service Friday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - September 6, 1984 (?) HARRY B. WILSON Died September 1, 1984 Harry B. Wilson, 56, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died Saturday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born at Malvern, O., a son of the late Glen Wilson and Mrs. Ruth Henderson Wilson, who survives. He was an employee of the Pleasants county Parks Commission. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Diana Sons and Mrs. Patti Sons, both of Williamsburg, O., and Mrs. Debbie Young of Mt. Orab, O.; two sons, Harry B. Wilson Jr. of Bethel, O., and Darryl Wilson of Adair, Okla.; one sister, Mrs. Pauline Conaway of Jackson, Mich.; three brothers, Robert G. of Batavia, O., Thomas R. and William W., both of Belmont and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Peggy Conaway officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Finch, Ritchie County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 21, 1985 MRS. HAZEL I. WILSON Died November 17, 1985 Mrs. Hazel I. (Betty) Wilson, 61, of St. Marys, died Sunday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after a short illness. She was born in Galloway, a daughter of Mrs. Kitty Webb Clevenger of Galloway and the late Buford Clevenger. She was employed by the Pleasants County Board of Education. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Marys and a member of the St. Marys Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Denzil Wilson; two sons, D. Brent Wilson of Albuquerque, N.M., and Dr. Daniel W. Wilson of Wheeling; one daughter, Mrs. Sharron Sue Nickash of Minneapolis, Minn.; four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Lawson of Clarksburg, Mrs. Lena Heckman of Zionsville, Ind., Mrs. Joanne Athey of Mineral Wells and Mrs. Jeanie Douglas of Galloway; tow brothers, John Clevenger and Richard Cleavenger, both of Bridgeport. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. George Harris officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 5, 1990 HERBERT E. WILSON Died May 2, 1990 Herbert E. Wilson, 81, 52724 Boston Hill Road, Hannibal, O., died Wednesday morning at Care Haven Nursing Center in Sistersville. He was born in New Matamoras, a son of the late Clement and Ethel Webber Wilson. He was a Protestant by faith and was a retired employee of Nilo Barge Lines. He is survived by his wife, Ada Potts Wilson; one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Carolyn) Straub of Hannibal; four half-brothers, John Litman of Hannibal, Allen Litman of New Martinsville, Ronald Litman of Canton, and Kenneth Litman of New Matamoras; one half-sister, Mrs. Earl (Ada) Clegg of New Martinsville; and one grandson. Services were Friday at the Rush Funeral Home, Sardis, with the Rev. Jerry Yost officiating. Burial was in Emma Grove Cemetery, Hannibal. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown HERMAN PORTER WILSON Died 1913 Drowned Herman Wilson Met Death in the Ohio A peculiarly sad case of drowning was that of Herman Porter Wilson, age 18, son of Mr. And Mrs. Jeff Wilson of this city. He had attended the Inter-Scholastic meet at Sistersville last Friday afternoon, and was returning on the steamer City of Parkersburg in the night with the big crowd. The boat reached this city at about two o'clock on Saturday morning, and when Herman did not reach home it was supposed for a time that he had gone to visit friends over in Ohio. His continued absence, however, without word from him, aroused suspicion that he had fallen off the boat into the river, and inquiry was made diligently of those who were on the boat at the time. His father also made trips to Marietta and Parkersburg to learn something of him. It was learned that he was asleep on the hurricane deck when the boat was at Raven Rock and was roused up, but soon went to sleep again. When the steamer made a landing opposite St. Marys he was again aroused and was seen to rise up. Those who were on the upper deck at the time went below, and Herman was not seen again until on Tuesday evening his body was found entangled in Ben Cooper's trot line, near the Ohio shore and about 100 yards below the ferry landing. While half asleep he must have fallen overboard and the sound of the splash must have been lost in the noise and confusion on the boat as the rest were getting ready to leave. His remains were brought home and on Wednesday afternoon funeral services were held in the Church of Christ, which he had joined about two years ago. Rev. A. R. Harper conducted the services after which the interment was made in the St. Marys Cemetery. He was born June 23, 1895 and is survived by his parents and four brothers and one sister, George A., William T., Oliver Arnold, Franklin Everett and Mrs. Lura L. Russell. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Monday, February 12, 1996 JAMES K. WILSON Died February 10, 1996 James Kermit "Kooch" Wilson, 87, of Middlebourne died Saturday. Wilson was a retired farmer and merchant, and was a Protestant. He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late George and Ella Enochs Wilson. He is survived by one brother, Herman Wilson of Middlebourne; and one sister, Mary Spencer of Middlebourne. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne, with the Rev. Earl Fletcher officiating. Burial will be in Lawson Chapel Cemetery, Middlebourne. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown JOSEPH PAUL WILSON Died November 1925 Joseph Paul Wilson aged 28, single, a native of Niles, Ohio and had been employed by the Automatic Glass Products Co. here, died suddenly at the Marietta Hospital on Monday evening of valvular heart trouble. The remains were brought back here. On Wednesday his brother-in-law and only sister, Mr. And Mrs. Mark Griffith of Niles, Ohio, arrived and arranged for the funeral which was held on Thursday at 1 p.m. by Rev. Bright and interment was made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown LEAH WILSON Died July 14, 1915 Leah Wilson, the wife of Wm. Wilson, who died some 25 years ago, was born May 28, 1832, and departed this life July 14, 1915, at the age of 83 years, 1 month, 16 days. She leaves behind to cherish fond memories of mother, the following children, Louisa McCullough and Robt. H. Wilson of Hebron, W.Va., Ralph H. Wilson of Marietta, O., L. V. Wilson and Susanah Fetty of E. Liverpool, Ohio, J. B. Wilson of Pleasants, W.Va., and Mary A. Israel and W. A. Wilson of St. Marys, W. Va. One son Silas J. Wilson, father of Mrs. C. P. Craig and Wm. B. Wilson having died some years ago. She was indeed a mother in Israel, having obeyed the Gospel in 1849 at the age of 17, under Lowther, and for 66 years living such a life as to be adornment to the Church of Christ. The memory of "Aunt Leah" as she was affectionately called, will be cherished by all who knew her and eternity alone will reveal the good influences of her Godly life. Funeral services were conducted at Zoar Church by Eld. G. W. Varner after which the remains were laid to rest in the Zoar Cemetery by the side of her husband. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 16, 1989 LESTER C. WILSON Died March 11, 1989 Lester C. Wilson, 83, of St. Marys, died Saturday morning at his residence. He was born in Meadville, Tyler County, a son of the late Stephen and Mollie Markle Wilson. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. He was a retired custodian from St. Marys High School. He is survived by his wife, Glenna Cox Wilson; three sons, Alfred L. Wilson of Harrisville, Ralph E. and Eddie C. Wilson, both of St. Marys; four daughters, Alice Smith and Connie Britton, both of Hebron, Linda Lambert of Ellenboro and Dottie Higgins of St. Marys; one sister, Gladys Williamson of St. Marys; his mother-in-law, Nina Cox of St. Marys; 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and one daughter. Services were held Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Maple Lane Cemetery at Hebron. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Wednesday, April 27, 1983 LETITIA MAE WILSON Died April 25, 1983 Letitia Mae Wilson, 77, of Big Springs, a Baptist, died at Calhoun General Hospital in Grantsville Monday. Born in Calhoun County, she is survived by her husband, Dorsey O. Wilson; four sons, Leon of West Union, Richard of Fenwick, Nicholas County, Ronald of Painesville, Ohio, and David of Five Forks; two daughters, Oleta Reed of Greenup, Ky., and Ruth Beall of Jeffersonville, Ind.; two brothers, Blaine Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio, and Charles Johnson of Nashville, Tenn.; 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with burial in Nobe Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "News"- Sunday, December 17, 1995 LUCY OLIVE WILSON Died December 16, 1995 St. Marys – Lucy Olive Wilson, 95, of St. Marys, died December 16, 1995, at Carehaven of Pleasants, Belmont She was born in Greenwood, Doddridge County, a daughter of the late James and Avie Sherwood Waldo. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and the Faith Circle. Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy L. Wilson of St. Marys and Sue C. Stabl of Newton Falls, Ohio; one son, Harold W. Wilson of Parkersburg; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evert C. Wilson, in 1975; one son, Delbert W. Wilson, in 1994; one grandson, Stephen Wilson, in 1981; seven brothers and sisters. Services 1 p.m. Monday, Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Newspaper Unknown February 15, 1973 MRS. LULA S. WILSON Died February 13, 1973 Mrs. Lula Sovil Wilson, 75, of 1010 Laird Ave., Parkersburg, died at the St. Joseph's Hospital Thursday morning after a long illness. She was born in Wood County, July 19, 1897, daughter of the late Albert and Eliza Beeson. She was a member of the Mt. Moriah U. M. Church nearly all her life, a complimentary member of the Gold Star Mothers, a member of the Woodmen Circle and the Pythian Sisters. She is survived by her husband, Oscar Wilson; one daughter, Mrs. Ward (Heen) Clevenber of Parkersburg; six step children, Dr. Denver Wilson of St. Marys, Raymond Wilson of Tulsa, Okla., Edgar Wilson and Harold Wilson of Parkersburg, Alzana Breneman of Fayetteville, Pa., and Mrs. Marie Ross of North Creek, N.Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Henderson of MacArthur, O., Mrs. Bertha Lowlis in Washington State and Mrs. Eloise Johnston of Chillicothe, O.; three grandchildren and several step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Oliver Sovil; by two sons, Howard and Harold L. Sovil; and by two step sons. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Ogdin Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wilbur Hardin and the Rev. John L. Holbert officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Moriah U. M. Church Cemetery ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 19, 1988 LULU GAY WILSON Died May 14, 1988 Lulu Gay Wilson, 87, of Munday, died Saturday evening at Parkview Health Care Center in Parkersburg. She was born at Burnthouse, to the late Jacob Richard and Melvina Catherine Jones Craft. She was a member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church at Munday. She is survived by one daughter, Delta P. Wix of Parkersburg, a sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson of St. Marys, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlan Newton Wilson in 1961 Services were held Tuesday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Rev. Denzil Proudfoot officiating. Burial was in the Hartley Cemetery at Brohard, WV ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - January 5, 1984 MARY PATRICIA WILSON Died December 26, 1984 Mary Patricia Wilson, infant daughter of John Delbert and Teresa Lyn Maier Wilson, of 1105 20th St., Vienna, died Wednesday evening at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division. She was born in Charleston December 12, 1984 Besides her parents, survivors are paternal grandparents, James E. and Mary Elizabeth Wilson of St. Marys; maternal grandparents, Henry and Patricia Maier of Spring Hill, Fla.; paternal grandfather, Delbert Israel of St. Marys; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. A. E. Wilson of St. Marys; and maternal great grandfather, Clifford Beesaw of New Richmond, Wisc. Mass of the Resurrection for the burial of Christian children was celebrated Saturday in St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Parkersburg with the Rev. Edward M. Bell as the celebrant. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, August 18, 1993 NORMAN LEE WILSON Died August 9, 1993 Norman Lee Wilson, 58, of Route 2, St. Marys, died August 9, 1993 at his residence of natural causes. He was born at Belmont, W. Va., the son of the late Eloise Francis Wilson and Paul Wilson of Sistersville. In addition to his father, he is survived by one brother, Jim Wilson of Sistersville; two nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Flowers. Graveside services were held August 13 the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery, with the Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating. There was no visitation. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of the arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - August 26, 1989 OLIVE WILSON Died August 22, 1989 Olive Wilson, 74, of St. Marys, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late Ellis Thomas and Sarah Ankrom Duty. She was a member of the Church of Christ and graduated from Pennsboro High School in 1988. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Wilson; and 10 brothers and sisters. Services were 1 p.m. Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown OLLIE ARNOLD WILSON Died March 11, 1923 Ollie Arnold Wilson, died March 11th after a brief illness of typhoid fever, aged 20 years, 1 month and 10 days. (The rest is missing) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - December 4, 1982 RALPH FOSTER WILSON Died November 24, 1982 Ralph Foster Wilson, 79, of 115 Virginia St., Sistersville, former owner and publisher of The Tyler County Journal, died in Sistersville General Hospital Wednesday evening. He was born in Wilsontown, near Buckhannon, a son of the late Lanham O. Wilson and Alice Helmick Wilson. He was former owner and publisher of The Tyler County Journal from 1935-1957 and also The Sprit of Democracy of Woodsfield, Ohio. He was previously associated with The Buckhannon Record and The Martinsburg Journal. He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, class of 1929, a member of the Beta Chi chapter of Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was a member of the Sistersville United Methodist Church, life member of the B.P.O. Elks No. 333 and past exalted ruler, Phoenix Lodge No. 73, AF&AM. He was past chairman of the Tyler County Democratic Executive Committee and the Tyler County Red Cross chapter chairman. He was a past member of the Middlebourne City Council and the Sistersville Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Aleta McClain Wilson of Sistersville; three daughters, Mrs. Robert J. (Freddie) Surkosky and Mrs. David L. (Jackie) Boston, both of Woodbridge, Va., and Willa Maestle of Wheeling; and four grandchildren. Two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday morning with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. The family suggested that memorials be made to the EMT services of choice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Thursday, June 30, 1983 WILSON INFANT RUSSELL JAMES WILSON Died June 29, 1983 Russell James Wilson, three-month-old infant son of Russell L. and Charlotte K. Wilson of Grantsville, died at the West Virginia University Hospital in Morgantown Wednesday evening after a sudden illness. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, David Wilson of Five Forks and Wanita Cunningham of Milford, Ind.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Robinson Kendall of Grantsville; his paternal great grandfather, Dorsey Wilson of Big Springs; his maternal great grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Hobert Knight of Big Springs and Minnie Richards of Stumptown; and his maternal great great grandmother, Emma Knight of Big Springs. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville, the Rev. Homer Tinney officiating with burial in Nobe Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – April 14, 1993 RUTH NAOMI WILSON Died April 13, 1993 Ruth Naomi Wilson, 85, of Route 1, St. Marys, died Tuesday at Carehaven of Pleasants, Belmont. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Rock Run Ladies Auxiliary and the Rock Run United Methodist Church. She was born in Salineville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Walter B. and Eva Mae Henderson. She is survived by one daughter, Pauline Wilson Conaway of Jackson, Mich.; two sons, Robert Wilson of Batavia, Ohio, and Tom Wilson of St. Marys; two sisters, Martha Myers of Alliance, Ohio, and Mable Morgan of Washington state; four brothers, Homer Henderson, Harry Henderson, Allen Henderson and George Henderson, all of Alliance; 20 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Sanford Wilson, in 1967; two sons, William Wilson and Harry Wilson; and two grandsons, William Wilson and George Wilson. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Ron Branch officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Finch, Ritchie County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 11, 1992 WANEMA R. WILSON Died March 6, 1992 Wanema R. Wilson, 76, of 1105 29th St., Parkersburg, died March 6 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Emery L. and Dora E. Fansler Daniels. She had been a member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. She was a lifetime member of the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a member of BPOE No. 198 Ladies Elks. In 1978, she retired from the International Ladies Garment Workers Union of America and had worked at Yonkers Manufacturing, Ren Mar and Misty Manufacturing. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Carl A. and Ricki Guthrie of Belmont; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kay and Danny Laird of Parkersburg; three sisters, Alma J. Vannoy, Willma K. Curry and Mary M. King, all of Parkersburg; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle E. Wilson in 1991; four brothers and three sisters. Services were held Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Harold Custer officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, May 13, 1998 WANETA "MADGE" WILSON Died May 7, 1998 Waneta "Madge" Wilson, 83, of St. Marys, died May 7 at her residence. She was born February 26, 1915, in Doddridge County to the late Charles Franklin and Florence Virginia Calhoun Williams. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.] She is survived by six daughters, Patricia L. Stanley of St. Marys, Eleanor Bowie of New Cumberland, W.Va., Jeannette K. Bowie and Deborah L. Waggoner, both of Parkersburg, Rebecca R. Waggoner of Waverly and Vickie L. Murphy of Belmont; five sons, Charles E. Wilson, John Wilson and Frederick W. Wilson, all of St. Marys, D. Wayne Wilson II of Belmont and Jeffrey Wilson of Little Hocking, O.; 28 grandchildren; six step grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, one step great granddaughter; and one sister, Madaline Kerr of San Diego, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Delbert Wayne Wilson, in 1994; one son, J. Stephen Wilson, in 1981; two sisters, Myrle McCullough and Elsie Swick, and three brothers, John Franklin Williams, Waldsee Williams and Freel Williams. Services were Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Elders Orval Cottrill Jr. and James Withee officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Family Cemetery on Turkey Run, Pleasants County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown W. B. WILSON Died August 30, 1916 William B. Wilson, residing on Jackson Ridge near Adlai died at 1 o'clock yesterday morning, August 30. He had been suffering for some time from an affection of the intestines which he supposed was open ______ and was operated on and did not rally from the operation. It was discussed that his malady was tuberculosis of the intestines He was a lifelong resident of this county, born March 21, 1863 and is survived by his wife and several children. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Tuesday, November 7, 1989 WILLIAM WILSON Died November 6, 1989 William Wilson, 65, of Belmont died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Malvern, Ohio, a son of Ruth Henderson Wilson of Belmont, and the late Glen S. Wilson. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Methodist Church. He was retired from American Cyanamid and operated Wilson Speed Wash in Belmont. He was a member of the St. Marys Lions Club and a Zone 29 District chairman, a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He is survived by three daughters, Linda Nickel and Nancy Lusk, both of St. Louis, Mo., and Sheryl Lynn Elder of Belmont; one sister, Pauline Conaway of Jackson, Mich.; two brothers, Robert G. Wilson of Batavia, Ohio, and Thomas R. Wilson of Belmont; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Gary Lee Wilson and William Wayne Wilson; and one brother. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery at Finch. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown WILLIAM F. WILSON Died December 14, 1916 William F. Wilson was born June 6, 1886 and departed this life December 14, 1916, age 30 years, six months and nine days. He leaves a wife, father, mother, three brothers, George A., Arnold and Evart, and one sister, Mrs. Neal Russell, to mourn his departure. He was married October 9, 1913, to Rachel D. Samberson. He was a kind and loving husband and son, and his loss we deeply feel but knowing our Father in Heaven doth all things well, we are awaiting for that reunion where there is no parting. "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep." His Wife CARD OF THANKS I desire to thank the many kind friends and neighbors for their kindness and help in the recent sickness and death of my beloved husband, William F. Wilson. Rachel D. Wilson ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 1, 1999 WYNEMA S. WILSON Died March 29, 1999 Wynema S. Wilson, 79, of Belmont, died March 29 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born September 4, 1919, in Wirt County to the late Virgil and Orma Somerville Smith. She was a graduate of Wirt County High School and Glenville State College and held three degrees from West Virginia University, including a certificate of advanced study in reading instruction. She taught school for 40 years in Pleasants, Wirt and Calhoun Counties and was named Teacher of the Year at S. Marys Elementary School She was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Marys and a life member of the West Virginia and National Education associations. She worked in the 4-H All Star. She is survived by two sons, James Wilson and his wife, Bobi of Parkersburg and Woodrow Wilson and wife, Jean of Parkersburg; three daughters, Patricia Martina of Keyser, Ann Ginansante of Sedastopol, Calif., and Lynne Hammond and her husband, Bob, of Santa Rosa, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwin B. Wilson; three brothers; and one sister. Services were held at the convenience of the family. There was no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasants County Educational Trust, 202 Fairview Drive, St. Marys, WV 26170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Thursday, October 13, 1994 BETTY A. WINCE Died October 12, 1994 Betty A. Wince, 71, of Route 1, St. Marys, Finch Community, died Wednesday at Worthington Manor Care Center, Parkersburg. Wince was a 1941 Cairo High School graduate, a homemaker and a Methodist. She was born in Parkersburg, Wood County, a daughter of the late Floyd Maxwell and Aletha Norris Schoolcraft. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth C. Wince; two sons, Larry L. wince of St. Marys and Leon C. Wince of Athens; three brothers, Floyd "Bud" Schoolcraft of Skyesville, Md. And Charles Schoolcraft of Weirton; and three sisters, Virginia Smith of Urbana, Ohio, Loretta Cutlip of Vienna and Donna Hannah of St. Marys, Maxwell Community. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. Frank Lambert and the Rev. Dennis Saunders officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Finch, Ritchie County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 22, 1981 CORA B. WINCE Died October 13, 1981 Cora B. Wince, 94, of Pike, died at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg last Tuesday evening. She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Hugh and Viola McKnight Morris. She was a member of the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch, the Pennsboro Senior Citizens, and was a former Pleasants County school teacher. She is survived by six sons, Ronald of Clarksburg, Carl of St. Marys, and Harry, Harvey, Charles and Harley of Parkersburg and twp daughters, Mrs. W. A. Munday of Parkersburg and Mrs. Harold Hewitt of Greenville, N. C.; two brothers, Chauncey Morris of Akron, O., and Charley Morris of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 25 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harve Wince; two sons and a daughter. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch, with the Rev. Perry steward officiating. Burial was in the Mount Olivet Cemetery at Finch. The McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Thursday, January 21, 1999 (Picture in Paper) HARVEY L. WINCE Died January 19, 1999 Harvey L. Wince, 83, of 56th Street, Vienna, died January 19, 1999, at his residence. He was born in Finch, W.Va., a son of the late Harvey and Cora McKnight Wince. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a principal at several schools in Wood and Ritchie counties, retiring from the Wood County School Board as principal of Neal Elementary School in 1980. He was a member of the National Retired Teachers Association of Wood County and the State of West Virginia. Survivors include his wife, June C. Wince; four daughters, Suzanne Stotlar of Corona, Calif., Louise Wince of Vienna, Paulette Nutter of Ravenswood and Deborah Minkley of Sarasota, Fla.; one sister, Dorothy Munday of Parkersburg; four brothers, Harry, Charles and Harley Wince of Parkersburg and Carl Wince of St. Marys; eight grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Vienna with Father Anthony Conlon officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery North with graveside services by American Legion Post 15. Visitation is from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today with Rosary service at 8 p.m. at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Harvey L. Wince to American Parkinson's Disease Association designated for research at University of Pittsburgh, 1020 Madison Avenue, Suite 410, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 25, 1975 MRS. ORA WINCE Died December 21, 1975 Mrs. Ora J. Wince, 78, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died at the Turtle Creek Convalescent Centre in Parkersburg Sunday evening. She was born in Finch, daughter of the late Frank and Emma Bumgardner Williamson. She was a member of the Pleasant valley U. M. Church. She is survived by her husband, William Earl Wince; two sons, Bernard of Rt. 1, St. Marys and Eugene of Sistersville; two daughters, Mrs. Glenola Mason of Greenwood and Mrs. Earlene Hart of Rt. 1, St. Marys; three brothers, Lawrence Williamson, Hobart Williamson and Clarence Bumgardner of Rt. 1, St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Lula Cunningham of Rt. 1, St. Marys; 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Olivet U. M. Church at Finch, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Finch. Friends may call at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys until noon Wednesday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - January 19, 1985 RONALD BRUCE WINCE Died January 14, 1985 Ronald Bruce Wince, 72, of Nutter Fort, Harrison County, died in Clarksburg Monday, January 14, after a short illness. He was born in Ritchie County, son of the late Harvey Cora Morris Wince. He was a United Methodist, a Navy veteran of World War II, was retired from Swift & Co. as a foreman with over 30 years service, and was retired from Stone & Thomas in Clarksburg. He is survived by three daughters, Barbara Lonier of Memphis, Tenn., Doris Newbrough of Detroit, Mich., and Sandra Ware of Falls Church, VA.; five brothers, Harvey Wince of Vienna, Charles and Harley Wince of Rt. 1, Parkersburg, Harry of Parkersburg and Carl Wince of S. Marys; two sisters. Dorothy Munday of Parkersburg and Audrey Hewitt in North Carolina; seven grandchildren and a great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice P. Wince, in 1978. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home in Clarksburg, with the Rev. Don L. Jackson officiating. Burial was in Elk View Masonic Cemetery in Clarksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 23, 1984 SHERWOOD WINCE Died February 18, 1984 Sherwood "Bud" Wince, 55, of Rt. 2, St. Marys, died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born at Finch, a son of the late George E. and Nellie Williamson Wince. He was employed by the Department of Highways as an equipment operator and was a Methodist. He is survived by his wife, Honnie Pethtel Wince; two sons, Kevin Wince of St. Marys and Arden Wince, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Stone of Midland Texas; one sister, Mrs. Hiawatha DeLancey of Rt. 1, St. Marys; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one sister and one brother. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Murice Miller officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Finch. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 10, 1983 WILLIAM E. WINCE Died November 5, 1983 William Earl Wince, 84, of Rt. 1, St. Marys, died Saturday evening in the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County, the son of the late Francis and Nancy Ruddelson Wince. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church and was a retired oil field worker. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Earlene Hart of St. Marys and Mrs. Glenola Mason of Greenwood; two sons, Bernard Wince of St. Marys and Eugene Wince of Sistersville; one brother, Kenneth Wince of Finch; one sister, Mrs. Eunice Williamson, also of Finch; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Ora Williamson Wince, in 1975; three sisters and one brother. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert and the Rev. Peggy Conaway officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Newspaper Unknown Monday, April 18, 1983 ZANIE B. WINCE Died April 15, 1983 Zanie B. Wince, 86, of Parkersburg, formerly of Macfarlan, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Friday. The Wirt County native was a member of the Standing Stone Baptist Church in Wirt County. She is survived by two sons, Darrel of Parkersburg and Robert of Vienna, with whom she had resided; two daughters, Marie Mathess of Hopewell, Va., and Jenna Camden of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers, Gilbert Williams in Indiana and Orvil Williams in Pennsylvania; four sisters, Fannie Gopff (?) of Parkersburg, Gilla Davis of Munday, Audie Huffman of Vienna and Velma Cunningham of Elizabeth; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. The funeral was a t 11 a.m. today at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, the Rev. Wm. P. Snider officiating, with burial in Harley Cemetery at Brohard. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 28, 1990 RICHARD E. WINE Died November 24, 1990 Richard E. Wine, 68, Rt. 3, Box 315A, Elizabeth, died Saturday afternoon at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wirt County, a son of the late James Albert Wine and Virginia Alice Daugherty Wine. He attended the Big Island Run Methodist Church, Wirt County. He was a veteran and former employee of the Ames Co. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Murray Wine; one daughter, Janet Westfall of Elizabeth; three sons, James R. Wine and Dean A. Wine both, of Elizabeth and Richard Wine Jr. of St. Marys; two sisters, Ada Nelson of Vienna and Ruby Young of Rayland, O.; one brother, Okey Wine of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Services were Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Edward P. Gant, the Rev. Raymond Ray and the Rev. Delmas Stutler officiating. Burial was in K of P Cemetery, Elizabeth. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown FRED WINES Died September 12, 1915 Fred, son of Mr. and Mrs. John wines aged 18 years died of tuberculosis at six o'clock on Sunday morning, September 12. IN MEMORIAM Last Sunday morning, September 12, the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wines, and took from them their loving son, Fred, a great part of the pride and joy of their home. He was a gentle, kind and loving son, always willing to contribute his share to the joy and comfort of the home he loved so well. But now he is gone, and in the language of the poet, "The reason we know not, but sometime we'll understand." In vain for the coming of his footsteps that always brought joy and gladness in their coming. He was aged 18 years, ten months and fourteen days when he departed this life. We might say that he fainted beneath the burden of life at the beginning of the journey, and breathe forth his gentle sprit into the bosom of waiting angels, and was borne to the garden of Paradise in the bloom of his young immortality. He expressed great faith in Jesus, and his last words were that Jesus was calling him and said, "Good bye." Father, mother and brothers now have the consolation of knowing that he not only lived right but he did right, and that they have the blessed opportunity of meeting him on the other shore, where there will be no sickness or death, but we'll be together evermore. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – July 18, 1990 ARTHUR WINGROVE Died July 10, 1990 Arthur E. "Art" Wingrove, 66, of 840 ½ Florence St., died Tuesday morning, July 10, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. He was born February 12, 1924, in Waverly to Charles E. and Margaret Moore Wingrove. He was a World War II veteran with service in the European Theatre. He retired from the Hope Natural Gas Co. after 38 years of service. He was a member of the Williamstown Masonic Lodge 129 AF&AM; a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; a member of the Nemesis Temple, Belpre Shrine Club; the BPOE Elks 198; and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Opal Cunningham Wingrove; one brother, Charles E. Wingrove Jr. of Piedmont; one sister, Helen Medcalf of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services were held Friday at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with the Rev. A. K. Thomas officiating. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery at Williamstown with Masonic graveside services. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, October 7, 1992 CASSANDRA WINGROVE Died October 3, 1992 Cassandra Wingrove, 5 month-old daughter of Jason and Amanda Fortney Wingrove of Marietta died October 3 at Children's Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Marietta. Surviving in addition to her parents are her grandparents, Jim and Sharon Wingrove of Waverly and Barbara Hupp and Wayne Scaly of Marietta; her great grandparents, Helen and Clarence Wingrove of Waverly and Charles and Dorothy Mitchell and Virginia Combs, all of Marietta. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Bull Run, W. Va. With the Rev. Sue Denning officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - January 1, 1976 CHELLA N. WINGROVE Died December 27, 1975 Chella N. Wingrove, 78, Waverly, died Saturday at her home. She was born at Waverly, daughter of the late a. R. and Catherine Corbin Wingrove. She was a member of Waverly Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Lottie McPherson, with whom she reside; a brother, Rufus Wingrove, Rt. 2, Belpre, O., and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Walter S. and Archie D. Wingrove, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Vaughan Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Eble and the Rev. Kenneth Calebaugh officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, December 21, 1984 ELEANOR M. WINGROVE Died December 15, 1984 Eleanor M. Wingrove, 88, of Rt. 2, Belpre, O., died December 15, 1994 at Fairview Manor Nursing Home at Beverly, O., after an extended illness. She was born August 10, 1906, at Willow Island to J. R. and Mary Belle Rolston. She spent her early life in the Willow Island and Pleasants County area. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Porterfield Women's Club, the Washington County Farm Bureau and Porterfield Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Carroll L. Wingrove and his wife, Shirley, of Rt. 2, Belpre; one grandson, Carroll L. Wingrove Jr. of Belpre; one granddaughter, Pam Savis of Stockport; two great granddaughters, Lee Ann Davis of Stockport and Jessica Wingrove of Belpre; one great grandson, Justin Wingrove of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews. She was married to Rufus H. Wingrove on June 19, 1926, who died in 1984. Also preceding her in death were her parents; five brothers, Gale Rolston, Glenn Rolston, Hiram Rolston, Wylie "Doc" Rolston and Rufus Rolston; and two sisters, Cora Della Fauss and Alice May Butts. Services were Saturday at Spencer Funeral Home in Belpre with the Rev. Phillip R. Newhart officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown ANNA WINKEL Died June 2, 1920 Word was received here yesterday that Mrs. Anna Winkel, formerly Miss Anna Affleek, of this city, had been burned to death at her home at Stoy, Ill. No details were given. Her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Neeley, of this city, and her sister, Mrs. Harold Riggs, of Bens Run, left for the scene of the tragedy on the evening train. "The Robinson Daily News" June 4, 1920 The following from the Robinson Daily News of June 4: "What was one of the most tragic incidents happening in this vicinity for some time occurred at the home of W. A. Winkle, who resides on a lease owned by Brenneman & McDonald, two miles southeast of Oblong later Tuesday evening. Mr. Winkle had finished his days work for the company and was giving attention to his chickens and concluded to clean out the chicken house and make it more sanitary for his flock. Mrs. Winkle and little two year old daughter joined him and assisted with the work. An arm load of straw and trash had been carried out and fire set to in order to make way with it and lice that had accumulated therein. This trash was burning some ten or twelve feet from the chicken house door. A little later Mr. Winkle went to the gasoline plant nearby and obtained one-half gallon of gasoline and with this proceeded to spay the side of the building in order to eradicate the chicken lice. With him in the small building was his wife and daughter when the vapors from the gasoline seemed to reach the blaze outside and instantly there was an explosion and flames of fire enveloped the three imprisoned folks." "Retaining presence of mind, Mr. Winkle, already badly burned grabbed the little child and running with it to some high grass, rolled it therein and extinguished the flames but not till after the clothing was destroyed and the child fatally burned. He then ran back to the hen house and gathering Mrs. Winkle up, who had fallen into a stupor, carried her to the grass and tore what burning clothing there was left on her off, but she was also severely burned and little hope was entertained from the first for her recovery. Though terribly burned about the neck and face and with flesh dropping from his hands until there was nothing left but the bones of his fingers, Mr. Winkle aided his wife and child all he could and ran for assistance. Doctors were immediately summoned and Drs. Kisner and Griffy went at once to the scene and mad the unfortunate ones as comfortable as possible." "The inflictions and flames had been too great, however, and death took the mother and wife in a few hours and also the child still a few hours later. It is thought that Mr. Winkle may survive but her will have no facial features and his hands have been bereft of all flesh." "The unfortunate man prays to die and wants to go to his family. At times, it is said he is wild with anguish and wonders why he could not have received all the impact of the flame and fire and have his dearest companion and sweetest child left to live" Anna Affleek Winkle was well and favorably known here having made her home here for a number of years with her aunt, Mrs. W. L. Neely. She was a daughter of R. S. and Phoebe M. Affleek and was born in Mannington, W. Va., April 13, 1896 and died at Robinson, Ill., June 2, 1920 She was a member of the St. Marys M. P. Church, being taken into the church t the age of 16 under the pastorate of C. A. Isner and remained loyal unto the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Wesley Andrew Winkle, October 24, 1916 unto this union was born one child, Helen Elizabeth, whose terrible death is described above. She was born August 31, 1917, at Robinson, Ill., and died June 2, 1920 at Robinson. Mrs. Winkle leaves one sister, Mrs. Grace Riggs, of Bens Run, her father and a half sister of Robinson, Ill.; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adams, of Bens Run; her aunt, Mrs. W. L. Neely, of this city and a host of friends wherever she was know. The double funeral was held in the M .E. Church at Robinson, Ill., and both bodies placed in the same grave. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Neely, of this place and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Riggs, of Bens Run, attended the funeral. The husband is still living and there is some hope for his recovery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, April 21, 1999 BENJAMIN RICHARD WINLAND Died April 17, 1999 Benjamin Richard Winland, 74, of St. Marys, died April 17 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born September 21, 1924, in Pleasants County to the late Clell and Clara Colvin Winland. He was a member of the Apostolic Faith Church in St. Marys was retired from Marble King in Paden City after 27 years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nila Jean Lamp Winland; one daughter, Karen Sue Barnes of St. Marys; one grandson, Charles Benjamin Barnes of St. Marys; one brother, Robert G. Winland of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, John W. Winland; and one grandson, Paige Alexander Barnes Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Apostolic Faith Church, St. Marys. Burial in Maple Lane Cemetery, Hebron. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Monday, January 8, 1990 CLARA L. WINLAND Died January 6, 1990 Clara L. Winland, 90, of St. Marys, died Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Woodsfield, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Winland Colvin. She was a member of Apostolic Faith Church, St. Marys. She is survived by three sons, John W., Richard and Robert G. Winland, all of St. Marys; four grandchildren, one great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Winland; five brothers and five sisters. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Robert Lough officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 16, 1986 DENTON G. WINLAND Died October 8, 1986 Denton G. Winland, 63, of St. Marys, died Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. He was born in Rock Run, a son of the late Bennie and Rhonda Tice Winland. He was a retired factory worker and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Norma Riggs Winland; four daughters, Carolyn Willis of St. Marys, Patricia Perkins of Parkersburg, Linda Birkhimer and Susan Steele, both of Belmont; two sons, Malcolm Winland and Kevin Winland, both of Hanover, Pa.; three brothers, Homer Winland of St. Marys, Delno Winland of Belmont and Oran Winland of Williamstown; four sisters, Mildred Efaw and Phyllis Barley, both of St. Marys, Bonnie Thomas of Newport and Shelba Brown of Belmont; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild. Services were Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Buskirk officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, February 12, 1997 HOMER R. WINLAND Died February 9, 1997 Homer R. Winland, 75, of St. Marys, died February 9 at the Arbors in Marietta. He was born, June 23, 1921, in St. Marys, a son of the late Ben and Rhoda Tice Winland. He was a member of the George Street Church of Christ, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired truck driver for Quaker State Oil with 33 years of service. A member of Teamsters Local 175, he lived most of his life in St. Marys and with his wife owned and operated the former Elf Restaurant in St. Marys. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia Reaser Winland; daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jean and Richard Lee Wolfe of St. Marys; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley E. and Denny Roby of Belmont, daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jeff Mayfield of Belmont, daughter and friend, Naomi Colleen Cox and Rick Gulley of Parkersburg, son and daughter-in-law, Benny R. and Rosa Winland of El Paso, Texas; 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; four sisters, Mildred Efaw and Phyllis Barley, both of St. Marys and Shelba Brown of Belmont; two brothers, Oran Winland of Williamstown and Delno Winland of Belmont; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Freda Bell Winland and one brother Denton Winland. Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial will be in the Cloverdale Cemetery on Rt. 16 with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 79 and VFW Post 222. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 24, 1992 MILLIE M. WINLAND Died April 23, 1992 Millie M. Winland, 85, of Massillon, O., and formerly of St. Marys, died Thursday evening, April 23 at Dalton, O. She was born in Pleasants County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Nora Fetty Patterson. She is survived by three daughters, Mae Meeks of Williamstown, Ruth Farnsworth and Mary Unsworth, both of Massillon, O.; two sons, Johnny Winland of St. Marys and Harry D. Winland of Berkeley Sprints, W. Va.; two sisters Hazel parson of Columbia Station, O.; 32 grandchildren; 73 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel H. Winland; four sons; one daughter; and tow brothers. Funeral services were held Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Branch officiating. Burial was in the Cloverdale Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Wednesday, February 25, 1995 MINNIE O. WINLAND Died February 22, 1995 Minnie O. Winland, 69, of Newport, formerly of St. Marys, died February 22 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph Alexander Thomas and Sarah Florence Boley Scadden. Surviving are on daughter, Mary Sue Wolfe of St. Marys; two sons, Roger Winland and Billie Winland, both of Newport; two brothers, Daniel Paul Scadden and Joseph Scadden, both of St. Marys; three sisters, Pearl McFarland of Cairo, Glady Bailey and Gladys painter, both of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kenneth Winland, in 1983; one son, Kenneth Earl Winland, in 1980; one brother; and three sisters. Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Lemley officiating. Burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 23 1985 OLIVE MARIE WINLAND Died May 18, 1985 Olive Marie Winland, 74, of New Martinsville, died Saturday at the Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville. She was born in Pleasants county, daughter of the late Thomas and Ottie Smith Wells. She was a member of the Palm Rebecca Lodge of Weirton and a member of the Wick Methodist Church, Wick. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Winland; one son, Paul Lee Winland at home; two sisters, Blayne Ella Roberts of Alma and Carrie Fluharty of Maryland. Services were held Tuesday at the Wells Funeral Home in New Martinsville, with the Rev. Alan Cutter officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 25, 1975 VIRGINIA L. WINLAND Died December 18, 1975 Mrs. Virginia L. Winland, 65, died Thursday, December 18, at her home at 996 Buckey, N. C., Warren, Ohio. Born November 20, 1910 in St. Marys, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cedrick Cross, she had lived in Warren for the past 27 years. Surviving are her husband, John Thomas Winland; five daughters, Mrs. Marlin Mary Thomas of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Ronald Frances Evans of Pennsylvania, Mrs. George (Ruth) Lamp of Chester, Mrs. Donald Janet Gardner of Newton Falls, O., Mrs. Roy (Dorothy) Collony of Warren, O.; six sons, Robert V. and George H. of Pennsylvania, John W., Newton Falls, O., H. Jack of Nebraska, and Charles R. of St. Marys; four sisters and two brothers; 47 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday morning at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls and burial was made in the Newton Falls Cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. Lillie McCutcheon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - September 29, 1983 WILLIAM K. WINLAND Died September 22, 1983 William Kenneth Winland, 56, of St. Marys, died Friday morning in Nashville (Tenn.) Memorial Hospital. Born in Pleasants County, son of Millie Patterson Winland of Williamstown and the late Samuel Winland, he was employed by Ormet Corp. and was a member of Calvary Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Scadden Winland of Newport, O.; two sons, Roger Winland of Newport, o., and Billie Dean Winland of Joelton, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary sue Wolfe of St. Marys; two brothers, Harry D. Winland of Hanover, Md. And John Winland of St. Marys; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Farnsworth and Mrs. Mary Unsworth of Massillon, O.; 13 grandchildren, one step grandchild and two great grandchildren. A son, Kenneth Winland preceded him in death. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, and burial was in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. In Memory of WILLIAM K. WINLAND Date of Birth - August 3, 1927 Date of Death - September 22, 1983 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Monday, September 26, 1983, 2:00 P.M. Clergymen – Rev. Michael Byus & Rev. Terry Brown Place of Interment – IOOF Cemetery Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 10, 1983 WILLIAM R. WINLAND Died March 4, 1983 William Rosemond Winland, 80, of Rt. 39, St. Marys, died Friday afternoon at his residence following an extended illness. Winland was born in Pleasants County, was retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways and was a member of the Shawnee United Methodist Church Surviving are his wife, Della Arnett Winland; four daughters, Mrs. Delno (Elizabeth) Higgins of Rt. 1, St. Marys, Mrs. Forrest (Louise) Smith of Hebron, Mrs. Larry (Betty) Braun of Parkersburg and Mrs. Edwin (Ruby) Davis of St. Marys; two sons, William C. Winland of Rt. 39, St. Marys and Robert Henry Winland of Rt. 1, Waverly; two brothers, Tom Winland of Newton Falls, O., and Clarence Winland of Cleveland, O.; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Smith of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren; six step grandchildren and one great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lucille Williamson, in 1983; two brothers and two sisters. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Maple Lane Cemetery at Hebron. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - October 17, 1985 BERTHA B. WISE Died September 11, 1985 Bertha B. Wise, 87, of 619 Eight St., Marietta, died September 11 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Newport Township to William and Nancy Ann Thomas Jackson. She was a member of the Harmar Hill Church of Christ. She is survived by one son, Dayton Wise, at home; one daughter, Katherine DeLong of Newport; tow sisters, Viola Wise of Bartlett, Ohio, and Golda Wise of Marietta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Trimison Wise, three sons, one brother and one sister. Services were Saturday at McClure-Shafer Funeral Home. Burial was in Valley Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – June 16, 1983 CLARK W. WISE JR. Died June 7, 1983 Clark W. "Bill" Wise Jr., 51, of Riverside Trailer Park, Belpre, O., died Tuesday, June 7, at his home. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of Audray Steele Wise of St. Marys and the late Clarke V. Wise. He was an iron worker, member of Parkersburg Iron Workers Local No. 787, member of the First Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War. Other survivors include two daughters, Brenda Jean Wise of Parkersburg and Melody Marie Wise of St. Marys; five sisters, Mrs. Ruby Eddy and Mrs. Lucille Farson, both of St. Marys, Mrs. Linda Weaver of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Susan McMahan and Mrs. Sharon Heiney, both of Newport, O.; two brothers, Charles Wise of St. Marys and Paul Wise of Belpre. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of DELBERT LEE WISE Date of Birth - February 15, 1937 Date of Death – June 22, 1965 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Mortuary, Sunday, June 27, 1965, 1:30 P.M. Clergyman – Rev. Holly Thompson Place of Interment – I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, W. Va. Arrangements by Ruttencutter Mortuary ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – June 13, 1985 DELORIS ANN WISE Died June 4, 1985 Delores Ann Wise, 51, of St. Marys, died Tuesday evening, June 4, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Taylor County, daughter of the late James and Lucy King Reed. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in St. Marys and was employed by Peoples News. She was survived by her husband, Doug Wise; two daughters, Kate Brookover of St. Marys and Cindy Moore of New Martinsville; one stepson Eric C. Wise of St. Marys; one brother, Ralph Reed of Grafton; four sisters, Katherine Barlow of Grafton, Alice Dearth of St. Marys, Mary Hardin of Baltimore, Md., and Jacquline Lagullo of Newark, Del.; and six grandchildren. Funeral mass was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. John's Catholic Church in St. Marys, with the Rev. Edward McDonald officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Tuesday, June 30, 1987 GOLDIA V. WISE Died June 28, 1987 Goldia Victoria Wise, 81, formerly of Glendale Road, Marietta, died Sunday evening in Selby General Hospital. She was born in Washington County, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Nancy Thomas Jackson. She was a housewife and a member of Harmar Hill Church of Christ. She is survived by two sons, Robert L. Wise of Huston, Texas, and Edsel C. Wise of Coolville, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Clyde (Laretha) Butler of Marietta, Mrs. Donald (Linda) M. McPherson of San Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. William (Nancy) Rayburn of Newport, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; and one sister, Viola Wise of Layman, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Louis Wise, in 1981. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta, with Roger A. Rush officiating with burial in the Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 26, 1984 GORDON J. WISE Died April 19, 1984 Gordon J. wise, 63, of Belmont, died Thursday afternoon at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late William C. and Rosa Straight Wise. He was a retired construction worker and member of the Calcutta United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Smith Wise; one daughter, Katherine Wise, at home; one sister, Betty Satterfield of St. Marys; two brothers, Harold and Robert Wise, both of Belmont; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Calcutta United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Martin (Bud) Corbin officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, friends were asked to consider memorial contributions to the West Virginia Lung Association. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – January 6, 1983 ROSA WISE Died January 2, 1983 Mrs. Rosa Wise, 86, of St. Marys, died Sunday morning in the Selby General Hospital, Marietta, O. She was born in Roane County, the daughter of the late James and Ida Greathouse Straight. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Marys and had been a foster grandparent. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Betty Satterfield of St. Marys; three sons, Harold, Gordon and Robert Wise, all of Belmont; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Zinn of Oxford and Mrs. Sally Hartshorn of Parkersburg; two brothers, French Straight of Belleville; 36 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Wise, in 1947, two daughters, four sons and three brothers. Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. George Harris officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - February 26, 1983 MISS LILA WITTEN Died February 24, 1983 Miss Lila Witten, 89, of Witten, Ohio, died Thursday in Sistersville General Hospital. Born in Monroe County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Kate Okey Witten, she was a member of t Witten United Methodist Church. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Wheeling, Sistersville, Woodsfield, Fly and Witten. Survivors include five nephews, Joseph Witten of New Matamoras, Elmer Witten of Witten, William of Beverly, Ohio and John Witten of Sardis, Ohio; two nieces, Miss Ruth Witten of Witten and Mrs. Margaret Hubbard of Canonsburg, Pa. Friends will be received Saturday after 2 p.m. at Eckels Funeral Home, Sistersville, where services will be Sunday, 2 p.m. The Rev. Travis Adams will officiate. Burial will be in the Witten Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown MRS. ALMA G.(GREGG) WOLFE Died May 5, 1961 Mrs. Alma G.(Gregg) Wolfe died after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie Gilmore Gregg. Survivors include her husband, James H. (Howard) Wolfe; two daughters, Mrs. Sharlene Dearth and Mrs. Betty Malone, both of St. Marys; one brother, Archie Gregg, Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Evangelist Jesse (Missing) of the Dewey Ave. Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of MRS. SHELIA WOLF Date of Birth - November 2, 1938 Date of Death – May 31, 1983 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Friday, June 3 (?), 1983, 1: 00 P.M. Clergymen – Rev. Murice Miller Place of Interment – Willow Island Cemetery Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 6, 1984 CLIFFORD "DUCKY" WOLFE Died November 30, 1984 Clifford B. "Ducky" Wolfe, 70, of Williamstown, died last week at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late J. W. and Anna Cronin Wolfe. He was a welder for Armstrong Custom Fabricators until his retirement, was a WW II veteran and a member of the Williamstown American Legion Post No. 159 and Washington County Post No. 5108, VFW. He is survived by two daughters, Joyce Uhl, at home and Earline Graham of Marietta; two brothers, Bernard of Marietta and Howard of Akron, O.; two sisters, Clara Needs of Columbus, O.; and Charlotta Sersain of Marietta; nine grandchildren, including Leroy Johnson, at home, and Rose Ann Hansen of Marietta; and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wynona Almond Wolfe. The funeral was held Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta, with the Rev. R. L. Fuson officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – September 3, 1997 DENNIE G. WOLFE Died August 27, 1997 Dennie G. Wolfe, 93, of St. Marys, died August 27 at his residence. He was born, May 9, 1904, in Roane County, a son of the late Dennie G. and Anna Hively Wolfe. He and his wife Marie moved to Pleasants County in 1947. He was employed by American Cyanamid with plant protection for more than 21 years before retiring in 1969. In 1976 he was elected to the office of magistrate, being one of the firs under the new system. A changeover from the old justice of the peace system. He had been a guard at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville and a constable in Calhoun County in his earlier years. He was a 50-year member of Moriah Lodge 38 AF&AM in Spencer and a Royal Arch Mason. He was a life member of the American Rifleman and an avid hunter. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He had two brothers and seven sisters and was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Marie Rider Wolfe, in 1996 Services were held Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Parkersburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Parkersburg News" – May 16, 1975 EARL F. WOLFE Died May 16, 1975 Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Leavitt Funeral Home for Earl F. Wolfe, 78, of 2014 17th St., who died early Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a retired supervisor of Parkersburg Steel Co., was a member of Seventh St. United Methodist Church and VFW Post no. 1212. Survivors include his wife, Dolly Corbin Wolfe; one daughter, Mrs. Denver Wilson of St. Marys; two-step daughters, Mary Frances Reed of Denver, Colo. And Blanche Kennedy, at home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Thursday, September 29, 1988 EDWARD WOLFE JR. Died September 27, 1988 Edward Wolfe Jr., 57m of Matamoras, Route 3, died Tuesday evening in the Lewis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Hospital in Clarksburg. He was born in West Virginia, a son of Edward B. Wolfe Sr. of St. Marys and the late Minnie Lamp Wolfe. He was a 29-year employee of Ormet Corp. and was a member of the Steelworkers of America. He was a member of American Legion Post 378 at Matamoras and Veterans of Foreign Wars at Duffy, Ohio. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Freda Mae Buck; one son, Ronald Wolfe of Matamoras; one daughter, Linda Smith of Matamoras; four grandsons and one sister, Mary Treadway of Parkersburg. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hadley Funeral Home, Matamoras, with the Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery with military rites. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 10, 1999 EDWARD B. WOLFE SR. Died February 4, 1999 Edward B. Wolfe Sr., 84, of Marietta died February 4 at Heartland of Marietta. He was born November 28, 1914, in St. Marys to John Polar and Amanda Jane Meeks. He was retired from American Cyanamid (Cytec Industries) after 33 years. He was a member of St. Marys Lodge 41 AF&AM and the Church of Christ. He is survived by one daughter-in-law, Freda M. Wolfe of Beavertown; two grandchildren, Ronald E. Wolfe and his wife, Linda, of Marietta and Linda S. Smith and her husband, Russell of Beavertown; three step-children, Carolyn Boley of Marietta, Peggy Bernet of Dallas, Texas, and Eugene Campbell of Kingston, Ill.; several step grandchildren; four great grandsons, Jason Wolfe, Adam Wolfe, Chris Smith and Aaron Smith, all of Marietta; two great great grandchildren, Justin Edward Wolfe and Eliza Anne Wolfe; seven brothers, Melvin E. Wolfe, George O. Wolfe and Richard Lee Wolfe, all of St. Marys, Joseph R. Wolfe and William R. Wolfe, both of Belmont, Ernest R. Wolfe of Waverly and John W. Wolfe of Newport; three sisters, Sue Wolfe of Sardis, O., Betty Dearth of St. Marys and Garnet Cronlin of Belmont; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Minnie Lamp Wolfe; his second wife, Iva Lamp Wolfe; one son, Edward Wolfe Jr.; six brothers, Howard R. Wolfe, Milton E. Wolfe, Jennings A. Wolfe and infant brothers Frank Wolfe and Gerald Wolfe; two infant sisters, Mary Ann Wolfe and Laura B. Wolfe; and one step-son-in-law, Kenneth Boley. Services were Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Chuck Boston officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery in Pleasants County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name & Date of Newspaper Unknown G. E. WOLFE Died January 5, 1916 Lonnie Lloyd, _________ a houseboat at Pond Creek, two miles below Bellesville (?) ,_____ . Saturday afternoon found a body badly decomposed, but which was identified as that of Gerald E. Wolfe, purser of the Kanawha, which went down January 5. The body was brought to Newport via this city on Monday and interment made in the Newport Cemetery. A reward of $200 had been offered for the recovery of the body and the houseboat man will get it. There are still known to be five horses of the wreck missing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - December 2, 1982 GRANVILLE H. WOLFE Died November 26, 1982 Grandville H. Wolfe, 75, of Williamstown, died Friday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Jacob and Anna Cronin Wolfe. He had been employed at the Fenton Art Glass Co. for 25 years and had later been employed at Union Carbide until his retirement in 1971. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Hendickson Wolfe; two sons, Dean and Ronald Wolfe, both of Williamstown; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Bonnie Jean) Lent of Waverly, Mrs. John (Maxine) Lee of Pinehurst, O., and Jessica Wolfe, at home; 15 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three brothers, Howard Wolfe of Akron, O., Clifford Wolfe of Williamstown and Bernard Wolfe of Marietta, O., and Mrs. Clara Needs of Columbus, O. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Darlene Wolfe; a grandson, John Lee; and four sisters. Services were held Monday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home, with burial in Riverview Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, June 18, 1997 HOWARD R. WOLFE SR. Died June 16, 1997 Howard Ross Wolfe Sr., 80, of Route 3, St. Marys, died June 16 at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born in Schultz, son of the late John Polar and Amanda Jane Meeks Wolfe. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and retired from the former Quaker State Oil Refinery with more than 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Marys Lodge 41 AF&AM and American Legion Pleasants Post 79. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Geneva Gatrell Wolfe of St. Marys; one daughter, Linda Lou Stalnaker of Marietta; three sons, William Robert Wolfe of Newport, Richard Arlen Wolfe of Merritt Island, Fla. and David Martin Wolfe of St. Marys; eight brothers, Melvin Wolfe, Richard Wolfe, and George Wolfe, all of St. Marys, Ed Wolfe of Devola, Joe Wolfe of Belmont, John Wolfe of Newport, Ernest Wolfe of Waverly and William Wolfe of Midland, Pa.; three sisters, Garnet Cronin of Belmont, Betty Dearth of St. Marys and Sue Wolfe of Fly, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Howard Ross "Buck" Wolfe; five brothers and two sisters. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Pastor Joe Law officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery, with Masonic services conducted by St. Marys Lodge 41 AF&AM ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Tuesday, June 20, 1995 HOWARD R. WOLFE JR. Died June 18, 1995 Howard R."Buck" Wolfe Jr., 57, of St. Marys, died Sunday at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. Wolfe wad employed by the Marietta A.M., and previously worked for Quaker State, Mid-Atlantic Fuel and St. Marys Refinery. He was a member of the St. Marys Lodge 41 AF&AM. He was born in St. Marys, a son of Howard R. and Geneva I. Gatrell Wolfe Sr. of St. Marys. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, James Edward Wolfe of Powhattan Point, Ohio; one daughter, Melissa Lynn Wilson of St. Marys; five grandchildren; three brothers, William R. Wolfe and David M. Wolfe, both of St. Marys and Richard A. Wolfe of Merritt Island, Fla.; one sister, Linda L. Stalnaker of Marietta; several aunts and uncles; and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Joe Law officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery, Willow Island, with Masonic rites. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Thursday, April 15, 1993 JIM WOLFE Died April 14, 1993 Jim Wolfe, 76, of St. Marys, died Wednesday at Marietta Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Wolfe retired after 46 years at Quaker Stat Oil Refinery, where he was a process supervisor. He was a 50-year employee of Ruttencutter Funeral Home, a 50-year member and former chief of St. Marys Volunteer fire Department. He was a life member of St. Marys Elks Lodge 1701 and of the Grace Episcopal Church where he was past junior warden of the vestry. He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late John "Polar" and Amanda J. Meeks Wolfe. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Barron Wolfe; one daughter, Betty Smith of Bradenton, Fla.; one step daughter, Kitty Knight of Texas; 10 brothers, Melvin Wolfe, Richard Wolfe, Ed Wolfe, Howard Wolfe and George Wolfe, all of St. Marys, Joe Wolfe of Belmont, John Wolfe of Newport, Ernest Wolfe of Waverly, William Wolfe of Midland, Pa., and Jennings Wolfe, address unknown; three sisters, Garnet Cronin of Belmont, Sue Wolfe of Newport and Betty Dearth of St. Marys; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his firs wife, Alma Gregg Wolfe, in 1961; one daughter, Frances Sharlene Dearth, in 1970; two brothers; two sisters; and two grandsons. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Hayward R. Perky officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday, and until the hour of services Saturday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, February 11, 1998 LEONA McHENRY WOLFE Died January 25, 1998 Leona McHenry Wolfe, 79, of Silas, Ala., died January 25 at the home of her daughter, Barbara Coody. She was born March 21, 1918 to the late John Polar and Ellen Reaser Wolfe. She is also survived by a daughter, Kathy Coody of Gilbertown, Ala., and a son, Carl McHenry of Gilbertown; four sisters, including her twin, Naomi Romig of Phoenix, Virginia Winland of St. Marys, Zana Martin of Woodbridge, Va., and Iva Reed of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by a sister, Golda Oliver, of Newell, W.Va., who died in 1974, and Mable Reaser of St. Marys who died in 1930. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, March 3, 1994 MARGARET ANN WOLFE Died February 24, 1999 Margaret Ann Wolfe, 72, of Davisville, W. Va., died February 24 at her residence. She was born March 28, 1926, in Pleasants County to the late Arthur and Mary McEldownery Oldfield. She had been a private duty nurse She is survived by tow sons, Michael E. Wolfe of Davisville and Danny W. Wolfe of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother, James Harvey Oldfield of Marietta; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Steven Wolfe; two sisters, Marie Oldfield and Ida Oldfield; and one brother, John H. Oldfield. Graveside services were held Friday at Willow Island Cemetery with the Rev. Stergel Vincent officiating. There was no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Housecalls Home Health and Hospice of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, 808 Division St. Parkersburg, WV 26101. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, October 23, 1923 MARIE WOLFE Died October 21, 1996 Marie Wolfe, 90, of St. Marys, died October 21 at her residence. She was born February 22, 1906, in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late George W. and Mahala Ellison Rider. She was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Faith Circle, Pemberton Garden Club, the Order of the Eastern Star and a life member of the West Virginia Garden Club. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Dennie G. Wolfe and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrel Gooden officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, January 22, 1993 MILTON E. WOLFE Died January 20, 1993 Milton E. Wolfe, 71, of Belmont, died Wednesday at the Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston. Wolfe was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, having received the Purple Heart. He was retired from American Cyanamid, and was a member of the St. Marys Volunteer Fire Department and the Sistersville VFW. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John and Amanda Meeks Wolfe. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marie Sparks Wolfe; three sons, Gary Wolfe and Ronald Wolfe, both of St. Marys, and Larry Wolfe of Boaz; one daughter, Mary Jo Toleston of Montgomery, Ala; 11 brothers, Melvin Wolfe, Ed Wolfe, Howard Wolfe, Jim Wolfe, George Wolfe and Richard Wolfe, all of St. Marys, Joe Wolfe of Belmont, John Wolfe of Newport, Ernest Wolfe of Waverly, William Wolfe of Midland, Pa. And Jennings Wolfe, address unknown; three sisters, Garnet Cronin of Belmont, Sue Wolfe of Newport and Betty Dearth of St. Marys; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew Wolfe and Gerald Wolfe; and two sisters, Lora "Sally" Wolfe and Mary Ann Wolfe. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. John Keck officiating. Burial will be in Pleasants Memorial Estates, Eureka, W. Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DATES ARE DIFFERENT BUT SAME PERSON "Oracle" - August 17, 1989 ROBERT S. WOLFE Died August 14, 1989 Robert s. Wolfe, 39, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of St. Marys, died Monday at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Parkersburg, son of Melvin E. Wolfe and Margaret Oldfield Wolfe. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School and a Vietnam veteran. He recently retired from the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sherry Wolfe; three children, Tina, Robert and Roberta Wolfe of Beaver Falls, Pa.; three stepchildren, John Giacoma of Bryceville, Fla., Melissa Giacoma and Olivia Martin, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Michael E. Wolfe of Davisville, W. Va., and Danny W. Wolfe of St. Marys; five nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Sims Funeral Home, Douglas, Ga. "Sentinel" – Tuesday, August 15, 1989 ROBERT S. WOLFE Died August 14, 1989 Robert Steven Wolfe, 39, of 7005 Australian Ave., Jacksonville, Fla., died Monday at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in St. Marys, son of Margaret Oldfield Wolfe of Jacksonville, Fla., Melvin E. Wolfe of St. Marys. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served the past 17 years in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Shery Standridge Wolfe of Jacksonville, Fla.; four daughters, Tina Wolfe, Roberta Wolfe and Melissa Giacoma all of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Olivia Martin of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sons, Robert Wolfe Jr., Beaver Falls, Pa., and John Giacoma of Bryceville, Fla.; two brothers, Michael Wolfe of Davisville and Danny Wolfe of St. Marys; five nephews and nieces. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Douglas Ga., with Bishop Ray Fussell and Bishop John H. Pomeroy officiating. Burial will be Satilla Memorial Gardens in Douglas, with military graveside rites. Friends will be received at Sims Funeral Home, 201 North Peterson Ave., Douglas, Ga., from 7-9 p.m. today. NOTE from daughter, ROBERTA: Robert Steven Wolfe married Mary Martha Bailey. They had three children: Tina Louise Wolfe; Robert Steven Wolfe Jr; Roberta Lea Wolfe Robert Wolfe married Natalie Errante and has two step-children Moya & Majal, currently in Salisbury, NC. Tina Wolfe married Trevor Lindner and has one daughter Faith Renee Lindner, currently living outside Seattle, WA. Roberta Wolfe has one child Phoenix Steven Wolfe, currently living in Raleigh, NC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Saturday, August 6, 1988 SANDRA L. WOLFE Died August 5, 1988 Sandra L. Wolfe, 49, of St. Marys died Friday morning at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of Donald and Lillian Myers Bradfield of St. Marys. She was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ and was employed in Pleasants County Bank. She is also survived by her husband, Howard R. Wolfe Jr.; a son, James Edward Wolfe of Fairfax County, Va.; a daughter, Melissa Kester; a brother, Bill Bradfield of St. Marys; a sister, Jennifer Neelen of St. Marys, and three grandchildren. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Evangelist William Renner officiating and burial in Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – June 9, 1983 SHELIA JEAN BAILEY WOLFE Died May 31, 1983 Shelia Jean Bailey Wolfe, 44 of 21F Midland Heights, Midland, Pa., died May 31 at the Beaver County Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1938, in St. Marys, a daughter of Mary Elizabeth Patterson Bailey of St. Marys and the late Samuel F. Bailey. She was a member of the Wolf Pack CB Radio Club, Inc. Survivors include her husband, William R. Wolfe; one daughter, Penelope J. Wolfe, at home; one son Mark E. Wolfe of Midland, Pa.; one grandchild, Avente Lee Jacobson Wolfe; four brothers, Roy B. and Blair Bailey of Industry, Pa., Samuel Eugene Bailey of South Beaver Township, Pa., and Clarence Delano Bailey of St. Marys; four sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Betty) McMillen and Mrs. Donald (Bessie) Nunamaker, both of Industry, Pa., Mrs. William (Lucille) Snyder of St. Marys and Mrs. William (Madeline) Roden of Mingo Junction, O. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys and burial followed in the Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 12, 1987 GRACE L. WOOD Died February 8, 1987 Grace Louise Wood, 89, formerly of 606 Charles St., Parkersburg, died Sunday morning in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Carrie Archer Cunningham of West End, N.C.; one sister, Fawn Kennedy of St. Marys; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wood; one son, Robert Campbell in 1987. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ogdin Funeral Home with Dr. W. Kenneth Pyles officiating. Burial was in the Valley Cemetery in Marietta. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – March 8, 1973 WALTER A. WOOD Died February 24, 1973 Walter A. Wood, 89, formerly of St. Marys and Harrisville, died Saturday, Feb 24, in the Riverside Convalescent Home in St. Albans. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 27, at the Gay United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Clyde Brammer of Vienna officiating. Burial was in the Parsons Cemetery at Gay. Survivors include one son, Lawrence Wood of Camden, Rt. 2; four daughters, Mrs. Doris Hutchison of Clovis, N.M., Mrs. Eugene Hoover of Chesapeake, W.Va., Mrs. Robert Williams, St. Marys, and Mrs. Lawrence Cunningham of Paden City; 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Vail funeral Home in Ripley was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Saturday, March 21, 1998 JAMES R. "DICK" WOODBY Died March 13, 1998 James R. "Dick" Woodby, 57, died March 13 at Bristol (Tenn.) Regional Medical Center. He was a police officer in St. Marys for 13 years before moving to Bristol. He was a U. S. Army veteran and an employee of Fingerhut. He is survived by his wife, Vonda Woodby; two daughters, Jammie Maston and Martha Maston of St.Marys; one son, James R. Woodby II of Kentucky; two step daughters, Priscilla Walker of Huntington and Donna Jones of Tennessee; two step-sons, Scott McGee of St. Marys and John McGee of Morgantown; four sisters, six brothers; eight grandchildren; one great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol March 16. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, October 23, 1992 ESTHER WOODFORD Died October 22, 1992 Esther Spencer Woodford, 75, of Barberton, died Thursday at Rittman, Ohio. Mrs. Woodford was a member of the Edgelawn United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Merry Makers. She was born in Deep Valley, W.Va., daughter of the late Clemmie and Cora Smith Spencer. She is survived by one son, Dan Woodford of Cortland, Ohio; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil Spencer and H. David Spencer, both of Parkersburg; and one sister, Clara Cottrill of Parkersburg. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Edgelawn United Methodist Church, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Ruth Simmons officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, at Campfield- Hickman Funeral Home, Barberton, Ohio, and at the church one hour prior to services Sunday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - September 5, 1974 ELVIN McKINLEY WOODS Died August 28, 1974 Elvin McKinley Woods, 55, Whipple Rt. 1, Stanleyville, died August 28 in Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 19, 1919, at Wellsville, a son of the late Hobart McKinley and Gertrude Flowers Woods. On February 26, 1945, he married Elah Rose, who survives with four sons and two daughters. Carl, with the U. S. Air Force, Hastings, Nev.; Larry, Whipple, Rt. 1; Gilbert, Marietta Rt. 3, Dean Woods of the home; Mrs. Dwight Masters, Newport, and Mrs. Gale Lang, Marietta Rt. 2. There are six grandchildren. One sister survives, Mrs. Esther Eastham, East Liverpool, O. Four half-brothers and two half-sisters survive, Richard, Lowell and Barry Woods, all of Columbus, O.; Gerald Woods, Florida; Mrs. Paul Bell, Waverly, o., and Mrs. Ronald Mosser of Williamstown. One brother is deceased. Mr. woods attended the Church of God on Colegate Road. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of Steelworkers Local 3363 and had been employed at Pattin Manufacturing Co. for 19 years. He was also employed by Pinkerton Security Agency. Services were held Sunday at the Church of God on Colegate Road with military graveside ritual in East Lawn Memorial Park. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 26, 1987 CLAIRE WOODWARD Died March 17, 1987 Claire Woodward of Parkersburg died Tuesday at Worthington Manor in Parkersburg. She was born in Beckley, W. Va., to the late Julias and Josephine Howery Hutchison. She was a member of St. Marys United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one brother, Raymond Hutchinson of St. Petersburg, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. L. Woodward. Services were Thursday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. R. Daniel Simmons officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Thursday, October 20, 1988 LEAH ARNOLD WOODY Died October 19, 1988 Leah Arnold Woody, 72, of 612 Dewey Ave., St. Marys, died Wednesday evening in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late William B. and Gertrude Arnold. She was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Marys where she had served on the Diaconate Board, the pulpit committee for their current pastor, a member of the Rachel Circle, Silver Needles, Prayer and Share Group, American Baptist Women, Intergenerational Planning Committee Group for eight yeas, Sunday School teacher for the senior high class for 20 years, and a past member of the choir. She was also a member of the Pleasants County Senior Citizens Group. She had worked in the medical profession for 25 years in St. Marys with De. E. Mazon and the late Dr. George West. She is survived by two sons, William Bee Woody Jr. of Parkersburg, and James Arnold Woody of St. Marys; one daughter, Judith Lea Powell of St. Marys; seven grandchildren, Ann Woody Loy, Susan and Janet Woody, Jeff, Jim, Joe and Jay Powell; one great grandchild, Megan Loy; two sisters, Wanda Kimble of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Thelma Stalnaker of Grantsville; two brothers, Lester Arnold of Elizabeth and Melvin Arnold of Stuart, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Woody Sr.; two brothers and one sister. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - February 2, 1984 IVA WILSON WORK Died January 28, 1984 Iva Wilson Work, 66, Roseville, O., died Saturday morning in a Zanesville, O. Hospital. She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late William and Mary Weekley. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Maxwell of Roseville and Mrs. Thelma Valentine of Zanesville; one son, Lawrence Wilson of White Cottage, O.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Ellen Kiles of New Concord, O., Mrs. Janet Novaria of Roseville and Mrs. Sue Taylor of Zanesville; three stepsons, Jim Work of Cincinnati O., David Work of Blue Rock, O., and Ronald Work of Zanesville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Pleasants County. The Cannon and Cannon Funeral Home in Roseville was also in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – October 7, 1971 MRS. CARRIE M. WORSTELL Died October 1, 1971 Mrs. Carrie M. Worstell, 75, of Ellenboro, died early Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born January 22, 1896, in Wood County, daughter of the late Harman and Eva Seebaugh Pifer. She was a member of the Mt. Olivet Church at Finch. She is survived by one son, Denton Worstell of St. Marys; one sister, Mrs. Clara Bumgardner of St. Mary; one brother, Charles Pifer of Cairo, Rt. 2; and two grandchildren, Miss Jeannine Worstell, a student at Glenville State College, and Miss Carleen Worstell of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Worstell in 1941; and by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro. The Rev. R. Daniel Simmons officiated and burial was in the Pike Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 14, 1985 FONDA M. WORSTELL Died March 9, 1985 Fonda M. Worstell, 64, of St. Marys and recently of the Worthington Manor Care Center, Parkersburg, died Saturday afternoon at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Belmont, a daughter of the late Charles and Cora Russell. She was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Miles Worstell; one son, Williams M. Worstell of St. Marys; one daughter, Debra Perry of Glendale; tow sisters, Alberta Adams of Belmont and Louise Rutman of Odessa, Tex.; one grandson and one step granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Evang. Earl Stevens officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Saturday, April 8, 1989 MYLES H. WORSTELL Died April 7, 1989 Myles H. Worstell, 76, of 419 Barkwill St., St. Marys, died Friday in Care Haven of Pleasants County. He was born in Pennsboro, a son of the late William Myles and Mary Harper Worstell. He was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ. He is survived by one son, William M. Worstell of St. Marys; one daughter, Deborah D. Perry of Belmont; one sister, Thelma Rosenlieb of St. Marys; and one grandson, Seth Worstell of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fonda Russell Worstell; three sisters and two brothers. The funeral will be Sunday, 2 p.m. at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Evangelist Earl Stevens officiating. Burial will be to Middlebourne Cemetery. Friend may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – April 29, 1992 SIDNEY M. WORTH Died April 27, 1992 Sidney M. Worth, 62, of 509 Front St., New Matamoras, died April 27 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ashland, Ky., to the late Melford and Edith West Worth. He had lived in the Marietta area for nine years after moving there from Wadsworth, O. He was a plant worker in the chlorine division of PPG Industries in New Martinsville and Barberton, O., having been employed for 29 years. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member and active in the Marietta YMCA, American Legion Post 64 and had been involved in Parents Without Partners. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by two sons, Steve Worth and Brian Worth, both of Independence, Mo.; one grandson; and one sister, Dixie Allender of Beverly. He was preceded in death by one son, Melford Worth, and one half- sister, Betty Sparks. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley and Peoples Funeral Home in Marietta with the Rev. Thomas Bridgeman officiating. Burial will follow in Independence. Mo. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, January 5, 1999 FREDERICK NEIL WOTRING Died December 29, 1999 Frederick Neil Wotring, 51, of Jacksonville, N.C., died December 29, 1999 at his home. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Michiko M. Wotring; two daughters, Stephanie Crihfield of Ripley and Susan Wotring of Evans, W.Va.; his mother, Lillian R. Wotring; three sisters, Kathryn Templeton of Belmont, Guada Powell of Palestine and Joyce Bunner of Richlands, N.C.; three brothers, Kenneth Wotring of Friendly, Daniel Wotring of Jacksonville and Larry Wotring of Ravenswood; three step-children, Kathy Morrison of Jacksonville, Diane Carlisle of Albany, Ga.; and James Henderson of Nashville, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and five step grandchildren. Funeral services with military honors were held Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 12, 1981 WILLIAM A. WREN Died November 6, 1981 Christian wake services were held Sunday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley and Peoples Funeral Home for William A. Wren, 72, of Newport, who died at his home Friday afternoon. He was born in Abingdon, Va., a son of the late Beverly T. and Clara Davis Wren. He was retired as a superintendent at the American Cyanamid Co. at Willow Island. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church at Marietta, a past member of the Frontier Lions Club, and a member of the Marietta Photographic Society, honored in February 1980 with the Award of Merit of the Photographic Society of America, being designated as a five-star exhibitor. Surviving are his wife, Kitty Gale Wren; a son, William a. Wren, at home; and two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Davis and Mrs. Nancy Sparks, both of Charleston. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Requiem mass was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Monsignor Robert H. Punke as celebrant. Burial was in the Newport Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 29, 1984 MRS. ADA WRIGHT Died March 22, 1984 Mrs. Ada Ann Wright, 2102, of Newell, died Thursday. March 22, at home following an illness of two weeks. A former resident of Chester, Mrs. Wright was born October 31, 1881, in Pleasants County, a daughter of Marion Hart and Martha Newbrough Hart. She was a member of the Chester Virginia Ave. Church of Christ and had resided in the Newell area since 1930. He husband, William J. Wright, died February 22, 1950. They were married in 1906. Survivors include two sons, Arnold Wright and Richard R. Wright, both of Chester; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Ruby) Eddy of Columbiana, O., and Mrs. William (Ruth) McMahan, with whom she resided; a brother Raymond Hart of St. Marys; 10 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and a great great grandson. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday At the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester by Evang. Frank Higganbotham. Burial was in Locust Hill Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – January 1, 1975 CATHERINE WRIGHT Died December 22, 1975 Mrs. Catherine M. Wright, 95, of Rt. 39, St. Marys, died Monday, December 22, at the Turtle Creek Convalescent Centre in Parkersburg. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Tena Steinhoff Butler and was a member of the Mt. Pleasant U. M. Church. She is survived by two daughters, Ethel Little of Weirton and Opal Fetty of St. Marys; six grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wright; nine brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, with the Rev. Franklin Lambert and the Rev. Floyd McGee officiating. Burial was in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In Memory of DAVID W. WRIGHT Date of Birth - August 5, 1893 Date of Death – May 24, 1975 Place & Time of Services – Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 27, 1975 3:30 P.M. Clergymen – Evang. Earl Stevens Place of Interment – New Bethel Cemetery, Pleasants County Arrangements by Ruttencutter Funeral Home ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Tuesday, August 1, 1995 DONALD W. WRIGHT Died July 30, 1995 Donald William Wright, 63, of Sandpiper Village, St. Marys, died Sunday at Wade Park Veterans Hospital, Cleveland, after a brief illness. Wright was a U. S. Army Korean War veteran and worked as a roofer. He was Protestant. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Edward and Minnie Hoselton Wright. He is survived by one brother, Eugene Wright of Parkersburg; one sister, Delores Kerstetter of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Shields. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Gerald Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, with full military rites by American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - February 15, 1973 EDGAR W.W. WRIGHT Died February 8, 1973 Edgar W. W. Wright of 709 2nd St., St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening. He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late John Van Buren and Delta Morgan Wright. He was a member of the St. Marys U. m. Church, and employee of American Cyanamid, a past master of the St. Marys Lodge No. 41, A.F and A.M., a 32nd degree mason with membership in Parkersburg and Wheeling Scottish Rite Bodies. He is survived by his widow, Phyllis Simonton Wright; one daughter, Mrs. John (Janet) Beyers of Baltimore, Md.; one brother, J. Denton Wright of New Orleans, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Cleaver and Mrs. Kathleen Lester of Portsmouth, Va.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, with the Rev. George McCune officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 20, 1980 ELMER H. WRIGHT Died March 18, 1980 Elmer H. Wright, 72, of Spencer, died Tuesday at the Jackson General Hospital in Ripley following as short illness. He was born in Spencer, as son of the late J. T. and Donie Miller Wright. He was a 53-year employee of Hughes Drug Store, a member of the Moriah Lodge No. 32 AF&AM, past patron of the Order of Eastern Star, deacon of the First Baptist Church of Spencer, and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Sybol Rhodes Wright; a son, Dean R. Wright of Spencer; a daughter, Donna A. Chandler of St. Marys; a sister, Opal of Parkersburg; and a stepbrother, Ralph coon of Orlando, Fla.; three granddaughters and a grandson. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Vandale Funeral Home with the Rev. Lester Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Spencer Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 27, 1982 MRS. ESTA M. WRIGHT Died May 17, 1982 Mrs. Esta M. Wright, 76, of Canton, O., formerly of New Martinsville, died last Monday at Aultman General Hospital in Canton. A native of Alvy, she was a member of the Pine Grove (Wetzel County) Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Kelly Wright; five sons, Leroy of Canton, O., Lester of Bedford, O., and Stanley, Kelly Jr. and Willard of East Liverpool, O.; three daughters, Glenda Mae Colvin of Marietta, Imogene Efaw of St. Marys and Mary Alice Wilfong of Spotsylvania, VA.; four brothers, Robert McIntire of West union, Clarence and Lemmy McIntire of Lima, and Hugie McIntire of Bedford, O.; a sister, Mary Drove in Pennsylvania; 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The funeral was held Thursday at Iams Funeral Home, New Martinsville, with Dillion Bays officiating. Burial was in Hastings (Wetzel County) K of P Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - November 14, 1990 FRANKIE G. WRIGHT Died November 9, 1990 Frankie Grace Wright, 90, of Steubenville, O., formerly of Gilmer County, died late Friday at the Elms Nursing Home in Wellington, Ohio, following an extended illness. She was born in Stumptown, daughter of the late William and Margaret Lee Bell Wilson. She was a Protestant. Surviving are two sons, Lloyd Eugene Wright, Phoenix, Ariz., Billy John Wright, Steubenville; five daughters, Geraldine Tomey of Mingo Junction, O., Betty Garton, of Elyria, O., Ann Cardenuto of Buffalo, N.Y., Frieda Kirkpatrick of Dayton and Eula Marks of LeGrange, O.; two sisters, Wanda Campbell of New Matamoras and Merle Mathews, Stockten, Calif.; one brother, Samuel Grogg, Portland, Ore.; 30 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; one son, Frank; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held Tuesday at the Boyle Funeral Home in Weston with burial in the Hiney Cemetery at Linn, West Virginia. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, November 22, 1991 GLENN R. WRIGHT Died November 21, 1991 Glenn r. Wright, 69, of Route 2, Sistersville, died Thursday at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical center in Clarksburg. Wright was a World War II veteran and was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Sistersville VFW and the Sistersville American Legion. He was born in Sistersville, a son of the late Leslie and Frona Kirkpatrick Wright. He is survived by his wife, Ione Mathess Wright; three sons, Brian and Matthew Wright, both of Sistersville, and John Wright of Plain City, Ohio; three daughters, Mary Lohri and Debra Williams, both of Sistersville, and Beverly Baker III of New Martinsville; one stepson, Larry Mathess of Morgantown, W.Va.; one stepdaughter, Darlene Parker of Eddingham, S.C.; two sisters, Betty Gaiser of Sistersville, and Wanda Underwood of Wooster, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, two brothers and one granddaughter. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Eckels-Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville, with Evangelist Jerry Toothman officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville, with military graveside services. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - August 30, 1984 KELLY WRIGHT Died August 24, 1984 Kelly Wright, 76, of New Matamoras, O., died Friday at the Marietta Convalescent Center. He was born in Wetzel County, a son of the late Norve and Ida Wright. He is survived by three daughters, Mary Wilfong of New Matamoras, Glenda Colvin of Marietta and Imogene Efaw of St. Marys; five sons, Leroy Wright of Canton, O., Stanley Wright of Sistersville, Junior Wright and Willard Wright of East Liverpool, O., and Lester McIntyre of Bedford. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Hadley Funeral Home in New Matamoras, and burial was in the K of P Cemetery at Pine Grove. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, April 19, 1991 LEROY A. WRIGHT Died April 15, 1991 Leroy Albert Wright, 48, of Canton, Ohio, brother of Imogene Efaw of St. Marys, died Monday at his residence. Wright spent his early life in Piney. His home had been in Canton for the past 10 years where he had been an equipment operator at the sand and gavel company. He was born in Piney, W.Va., a son of the late Kelly and Esta McIntire Wright. He is survived by one son, Leroy Wright; one daughter, Crystal Wright; two sisters, Glenda Colvin of Newport and Mary Leasure of Sardis; four brothers, Stanley Wright of Wick, W.Va., Lester McIntire of Bedford, Kelly Wright Jr. and Willard Wright, both of East Liverpool, Ohio. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at McClure-Schafer. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may call t the funeral home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – Wednesday, December 1,1993 LILLIAN E. JOHNSON WRIGHT Died November 28, 1993 Lillian E. Johnson Wright, 85, of Eureka, died Sunday, November 28 at Care Haven of Pleasants. She was born October 20, 1908 at Eureka to the late Hadley Charles and Bessie Powell Johnson. She was a retired school teacher from Pleasants County Schools after 35 years. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church at Eureka, where she played the piano for many years. She was a member of the West Virginia Retired Teachers Association and Pleasants County Retired School Employees. She was active with the Pleasants County Senior Citizens and had received the highest honor in 4-H, the 4-H All-Star award. She is survived by two sons, Kenny Wright and his wife, Ruth, of Pennsboro and Ramon Wright and his wife, Sally, of Eureka; one granddaughter, Kenna Fluharty of Wes Union; four grandsons, Ronnie Wright of Pennsboro, Church Weight of Eureka, Jason Wright of Waverly and Eric Wright of Huntington; two great grandsons; two great granddaughters; one brother, A. N. Johnson of St. Marys; and one sister, Alfarata J. Adams of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Wright, in 1978; one brother, Richard Johnson; and one sister, Ruth Tuel. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Hollie Thompson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday until time of services. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, Sept 20, 1991 MICHA B. WRIGHT Died September 19, 1991 Micha B. Wright, 99, of St. Marys, died Thursday at Care Haven of Pleasants. Wright was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, Pemberton Garden Club, the Pleasants Area Art League and the United Methodist Women. She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late George and Mollie Thompson Gatrell. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Ketter of St. Marys; two granddaughters, Miki Burd of Lexington, Ky., and Dianne Wright of Atlantic City, N.J.; one great grandson, Andrew Burd of Nashville, Tenn.; One daughter-in-law, Maggie Wright Lafollette, Tenn.; one niece, Isabel Stickling of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Wright; one son, Wayne Wright; one sister and one brother. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Murice Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – March 9, 1972 MRS. NAOMI WRIGHT Died March 7, 1972 Mrs. Naomi Wright, 73, of 520 6th St., St. Marys, died Tuesday afternoon in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born at Hebron, Pleasants County, daughter of the late A. G. and Rose McGregor Lamp. She was a member of St. Marys Baptist Church and Amity Rebekah Lodge No. 83 of St. Marys. One half-sister survives, Mrs. Merlie Loiseau St. Marys, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John V. Wright; four half brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Ernest Hammack officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today where services will be held by Amity Rebekah Lodge No. 83 Thursday evening. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - January 6, 1983 PAUL W. WRIGHT Died December 28, 1982 Paul W. Wright, 64, of 2207 17th St., Parkersburg, died Tuesday at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. A native of Eureka, he had retired as manager of the men's department at Dils Bros. & Co. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, BPO Elks Lodge No. 198 and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Caryl Williamson Wright; two sons, Robert L. Wright of Parkersburg and Jerry P. Wright of Vienna; and six grandchildren. Services were held Friday at the Ogdin Funeral Home in Parkersburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - January 13, 1983 RICHARD LEE WRIGHT Died January 3, 1983 Richard Lee Wright, 46, of Rt. 1, Weirton, died last Monday evening while at work at Weirton Steel Division after apparently suffering a heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Mary Janice smith Wright; a son Ricky L. of Weirton; a stepson, Randy Summers of Weirton; two brothers, William of Florida and John of Brilliant, O.; a stepbrother, Newton Conoway of Michigan; and a sister, Mrs. Adam (Eve) Fanok of Florida. He was born June 22, 1936, in St. Marys, a son of the late Emory and Della Stewart Wright. Funeral services were held Friday at Fields Funeral Home in New Cumberland, with the Rev. Allan S. Fields officiating. Burial was in Mount Nebo Cemetery in Pleasants County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" August 9, 1986 ROBERT L. WRIGHT Died August 6, 1986 Robert L. Wright, 48, of 2408 Harrison Ave., Parkersburg, died Wednesday evening at his residence after a cardiac arrest. He was born at Eureka, a son of Caryl William Wright of Parkersburg and the late Paul W. Wright. He was a former employee of Dils Brothers & Co., was a customer service supervisor with Borg-Warner Chemicals in Parkersburg, a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, a 1956 graduate of Parkersburg High School, attended West Virginia University and Marietta College. He was a member of Parkersburg BPO Elks No. 198, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1118, Order of Kentucky Colonerls and a member and past president of the Parkersburg Catholic Athletic Boosters Association. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop 3. He is also survived by his wife, Gayla McCuffey Wright; three sons, Robert L. II, Brian Jay and Brandon Patrick, all of Parkersburg; a brother, Jerry Paul Wright of Parkersburg; and a granddaughter, Carmella Wright of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by a son. The funeral is Saturday at 11 a.m. at Vaughan Funeral Home, with Dr. John W. Keck and the Rev. Edward Bell officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of other remembrances that contributions be mad to the Sam Mandich Scholarship fund at Parkersburg High School. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Friday, June 28, 1991 ROBERT M. WRIGHT Died June 26, 1991 Robert Marlow Wright, 55, f Walker, died Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Wright was an ironworker, a member of Local 787 and a U.S. Army veteran. He was born at Fairmont, a son of Birdie Marlow Wright of Walker and the late Robert Leroy Wright. He is survived by two sons, Steven C. Wright of Florida and Douglas B. Wright of Parkersburg; and several aunts and uncles. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Michael Kerns officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" – Saturday, May 7, 1994 SARAH "SALLIE" WRIGHT Died May 3, 1994 Sarah "Sallie" Wright, 95, of St. Marys, died Tuesday at Care Haven of Pleasants. She was born December 11, 1898 in Pleasants County, the daughter of the late Orlando and Matilda Stewart DeLong. She was a member of the George Street Church of Christ. She was retired from Marble King of Paden City. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Wright, in 1961; four brothers; and five sisters. Services were held Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Elliott Stabler officiating. Interment in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Sentinel" – Wednesday, December 28, 1988 THOMAS D. WRIGHT Died December 17, 1988 Thomas D. Wright, 41, of Twentynine Palms, Calif., died December 17 in Kelso, Calif., following an automobile accident. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late William O. and Vera Ralston Wright. He was serving as an electronics training instructor for the U. S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and was active in church activities including choir. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Masonic Lodge. He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Hall Wright; his mother, Dorothea L. Wright of Vienna; one sister, Jennifer W. Wilson of Vienna; two brothers, Timothy L. Wright of Satsuma, Ala., and Larry Higgins of West Union; American Foreign Students, Yoko Shiode of Japan and Roberto Dias Jr. of Brazil; his father-in-law, Charles E. Hall of St. Marys. Services were conducted at Christ Chapel Marine Corp Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Marys United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating. Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys. "Oracle" – April 27, 1988 THOMAS D. WRIGHT Died December 17, 1988 Thomas D. Wright, 41, of Twentynine Palms, Calif., died December 17 in Kelso, Calif., following an automobile accident. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late William O. and Vera Ralston Wright. He was serving as an electronics training instructor for the U. S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and was active in church activities including choir. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Masonic Lodge. He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Hall Wright; his mother, Dorothea L. Wright of Vienna; one sister, Jennifer W. Wilson of Vienna; two brothers, Timothy L. Wright of Satsuma, Ala., and Larry Higgins of West Union; American Foreign Students, Yoko Shiode of Japan and Roberto Dias Jr. of Brazil; his father-in-law, Charles E. Hall of St. Marys. Memorial service were held Thursday at St. Marys United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" - September 5, 1990 WAYNE V. WRIGHT Died August 24, 1990 Wayne Vernon Wright, 69, of 200 Brown Rd., Lafollette, Tenn., died August 24 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He was born in Steubenville, O., the sun of Samuel Vernon and Micha Catrell Wright. He was a member of the Grantsboro Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II serving in the Airborne Engineers. Following his discharge, he was employed at Weirton Steele. He is survived by his wife, Maggie; two daughters, Miki Burd of Lexington, Ky., Diane Wright of Pleasantville, N.J.; one grandson Andrew Burd of Nashville, Tenn., his mother Micha Wright and sister, Virginia Ketter of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel V. Wright, a former mayor of Weirton, one brother-in-law and one nephew. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Leader" - November 20, 1975 WILLIAM O. WRIGHT Died November 16, 1975 William O. Wright, 56, St. Marys, died Sunday morning at his home. He was born at Tanner, a son of Mrs. Sadie Bee Wright of Glenville and the late William W. Wright. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War II. He had been employed at the Ormet Corp. One brother preceded him in death. Surviving in addition to his mother is his widow, Mrs. Dorthea Lambert Wright; three sons, Timothy L. Wright of Theodore, Ala., Sgt. Thomas D. Wright, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, and Larry Higgins of Sistersville; one daughter, Jennifer Lynn Wright, at home; five sisters, Mrs. Ernestine Anderson, Rainelle, Mrs. Rachael Curry and Mrs. Virginia Lydick of Glenville, Mrs. Wilda Woodward, Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Dessie Gibony of Cleveland, O.; two brothers, Harvey Wright, Front Royal, VA. , and Willard Wright of Glenville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Atkinson officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oracle" – May 31, 1984 RUTH O. WULFERT Died May 21, 1984 Ruth O. Wulfert, 77, of Rt. 1, Newport, O., died Sunday morning in Selby General Hospital, Marietta. Born in Marietta, she was a daughter of the late George and Vesta Eddy Polen. She was a member of the Newport Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, George Wulfert and Steven Wulfert, both of Marietta and Robert Wulfert, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Anthony (June) Takatch of Sunbury, O.; four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wulfert; and two sisters. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta, with the Rev. Marvin Sallee officiating. Burial was in Newport Cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------------------------