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Ethel Louise Young

Walker,WV

Ethel Louise Young, 83, of Bunker Road, 
Walker, formerly of Williamstown, went to 
sleep peacefully Aug. 26, 2008, to wake up in 
the arms of her Lord. She had been a patient 
at the Marietta Center.

She was born April 9, 1925, at the home place 
in Williamstown, daughter of the late Henry 
and Eva McElfresh Fischer. Ethel attended 
Williamstown Schools and the First Baptist 
Church of Williamstown. She was a member of 
the Old Lightner Memorial Church, where 
sometimes she would sing. She had worked at 
the American Bisque Co., where she met her 
late husband of 56 years, Eugene Young. Later, 
she had two daughters and went to work at 
Williamstown Grade School as a cook until she 
retired in 1989.

Surviving are two daughters, Judy L. Young of 
Walker and Connie L. Snyder and husband, Dave, 
of Stockport, Ohio; two grandsons, Jamie A. 
Snyder and wife, Michele, and Jonathan D. 
Snyder and wife, Rhonda; two great-
grandchildren, Rebekah A. Snyder and Nathanael 
D. Snyder; and also a grandson adopted by 
love, Toby J. Miller.

In addition to her parents and husband, she 
was preceded in death by a brother, Henry 
Donald Fischer Jr.; and an infant brother.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Tim Henson 
officiating. Burial will follow at the 
Skidmore Cemetery on Route 50 east of 
Parkersburg. The visitation will be from 2-8 
p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Helen V Wilcoxen

Parkersburg,WV

Helen V. Wilcoxen, 74, of Parkersburg, 
departed this life on Aug. 23, 2008, at Camden-
Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 24, 1933, in Sutton, W.Va., 
a daughter of the late Arlen and Ruth (Nutt) 
Smyth. She was a graduate of Sutton High 
School and attended Mountain State College, 
was Baptist by faith and a former Girl Scout 
leader. She was an excellent seamstress and 
was employed by Betty Brite Cleaners for 
several years.

Surviving is her husband of 56 years, James 
Wilcoxen; three daughters and sons-in-law, 
Tina and Randy Brannon of Washington, W.Va., 
Tia and Roger Brown of Parkersburg and Trina 
and Jeff Crawford of Dacula, Ga.; five 
grandchildren, Christie (Jeremy) Willis, Eric 
(Cathey) Brown, Melody Brown and fiance, Mark 
McLean, Kaitlyn Crawford and Lyndsey Crawford; 
a brother, Jack Smyth (Ilene) of Bethesda, 
Md.; sister-in-law, Ginny Smyth of Pensacola, 
Fla.; aunts, Athlea Coulter of Weston, W.Va., 
and Ruby Ashley of Sutton, W.Va.; and several 
nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by brothers, Arlen Joe, James Don and 
William Steven Smyth.

A memorial service will be at a later date at 
the convenience of the family. Kimes Funeral 
Home & Cremation Services, Parkersburg, is 
assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory 
to the Parkersburg Humane Society or to the 
Parsonage Improvement Fund at Trinity United 
Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family 
at www.kimesfh.com .

Anne L Belt

Vienna,WV

Anne L. Belt, 55, of Vienna passed away 
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at her home.

She was born Sept. 1, 1952, in Wirt County, a 
daughter of the late Howard and Ruby Thompson 
Hamrick. Anne was a graduate of Wirt County 
High School, member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah's 
Witness and was a homemaker.

Surviving is her husband, Ronald E. Belt of 
Vienna; her son, Matthew B. Belt and his wife, 
Sheena, of Marietta; four grandchildren, 
Isaac, Cameron, Kyle and James Belt; one 
brother, Ronald McDaniel of Parkersburg; three 
sisters, Ruth Andrews of Roanoke, Va., Alice 
Goldberg of Clearwater, Fla., and Betty Boice 
of Mineral Wells; and several nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary 
Woodyard.

There will be a visitation with viewing from 6-
8 p.m. today at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth 
Street, Parkersburg. There will be no funeral 
service.

Cremation services will be provided by Kimes 
Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Marcella Jean Pierce Middleton

Parkersburg,WV

Marcella Jean Pierce Middleton, 72, of Market 
Street, Parkersburg, passed away Aug. 9, 2008, 
at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born July 4, 1936, in Parkersburg, a 
daughter of the late Joseph Austin Pierce and 
Mabel Irene Springston Pierce. Jean had 
formerly attended the First Lutheran Church, 
was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and 
attended Mountain State College.

She was an instructor of Travel and Tourism. 
She and her sister were co-owners and 
operators of the Historic Virginia Apartments 
on Market Street for many years. She loved to 
travel and enjoyed crossword and jigsaw 
puzzles.

Surviving are two sons, Joel A. Middleton of 
Ravenswood and Jason A. Middleton of Belpre; 
two daughters, Jael A. Fulton (Kenneth II) of 
Parkersburg and Joy A. Cundiff (Mike) of 
Vienna; six grandchildren, Jessica Waggoner, 
Kenneth Fulton III, James Aaron Middleton, 
Alison Cundiff, Bailey Cundiff and Brendan 
Cundiff; three brothers, Austin E. "Bud" 
Pierce of Virginia and Larry L. Pierce and 
David R. "Rick" Pierce, both of Parkersburg; 
her sister, A. Irene Walters of Parkersburg; 
and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by a brother, Paul H. Pierce, and an 
infant brother.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Don Yeager 
officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset 
Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 2-4 
and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family 
by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Sara Lou "Gum" Cumpston

Parkersburg,WV

Sara Lou "Gum" Cumpston, 67, of Parkersburg 
passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at her home 
following an extended illness.

She was born Aug. 28, 1940, at Salem, W.Va., a 
daughter of the late James Blair and Zelma 
Verde Davis Gum. Sara was of the Baptist 
faith, was a graduate of Parkersburg High 
School and worked at G.E. Plastics with nearly 
20 years of service.

Surviving is her husband, Charles 
Frederick "Fred" Cumpston; two sons, Charles 
K. "Kenny" (Robin D.) Cumpston and Eric L. 
(Kathleen) Cumpston, all of Parkersburg; a 
daughter, Debra Cox (Brian) of Parkersburg; 
seven grandchildren; three brothers, William 
(Jeannie) Gum and Thomas Michael (Nancy) Gum, 
all of Parkersburg, and James David (Rosie) 
Gum of Weston, W.Va.; one sister, 
Charlotte "Sue" Sommerville of Parkersburg; 
and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, 
Hettie Dennison, Blairanne Middleton and 
Barbara Jean Hurst.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth Street, 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Wes Jones 
officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
North Cemetery. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

William Clayton "Bill" Carr

Parkersburg,WV

William Clayton "Bill" Carr, 52, of Lakeview 
Estates, Parkersburg, passed away Aug. 2, 
2008, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 30, 1955, in Haverty de 
Grace, Md., a son of the late William Earl and 
Mary M. Lawrence Carr. Bill was a graduate of 
Parkersburg High School. He attended Grace 
Gospel Church in Pettyville and had served in 
the United States Navy for 13 years.

Survivors include his brother, David Earl Carr 
and his wife, Beverly, of Lexington, Ky.; his 
sister, Nancy Margaret Grosso of Vienna; 
nephews, Jeffrey Hines and his wife, Rhonda, 
David Carr and his wife, Sarah, and Jonathan 
Carr and his fiancee, Molly Bushong; and two 
great-nephews, Brandon Hines and Garrett Carr.

The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St. Parkersburg, 
with Pastor Mike Allen officiating. Burial 
will be at King Knob Cemetery in Ritchie 
County. The visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. 
today at the funeral home. The American Legion 
Post 15 of Parkersburg with perform military 
rites.

Memorial donations may be directed to the 
Alzheimers Foundation or the American Heart 
Association. Online condolence messages may be 
sent to the family by visiting 
www.kimesfh.com .

Ernestine Evans

Parkersburg,WV

Ernestine Evans, 92, of Parkersburg, passed 
away July 30, 2008, at Sunbridge Nursing 
Center, where she had been a resident for the 
past two years.

She was born at Leesburg, Va., a daughter of 
the late John T. and Martha Belle McCauley 
Evans.

Ernestine had attended Christ United Methodist 
Church, was a seamstress and dress maker and 
enjoyed quilting. She was a 1933 graduate of 
PHS and attended Potomac State College.

Surviving is her nephews, George N. Evans of 
Vienna and Charles Ray Evans of Hollywood, 
Fla.; a great-nephew, Kyle Edward Evans of 
Hurricane; and two great-nieces, Cassie Lynn 
Evans of Grayson, Ky., and Betty Ann Evans in 
Australia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by a brother, Orville Lee Evans; and 
a sister, Pauline Evans.

At the request of Ernestine, there will be no 
service or public visitation. Burial will be 
Friday at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Roane 
County.

Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia 
Foundation in her memory.

Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth Street, is 
assisting the family with the arrangements

Marshall Benson Dye

Parkersburg,WV

Marshall Benson Dye, 70, of Parkersburg passed 
away July 27, 2008, at home.

He was born in Barberton, Ohio, a son of the 
late James Howard "Jimmy" Dye and Myrtle Mae 
Curfman Dye.

Marshall had worked as a truck driver, was a 
member of the Masonic Lodge, enjoyed 
woodworking and spending time with his 
grandchildren.

Surviving is his former wife, Barbara Sprouse 
of Vienna; four sons, Kenneth J. Dye 
(Michelle) of Washington, Steven M. Dye 
(Denise) of Vienna, Paul A. Dye (Susan) of 
North Carolina and Phillip E. Dye of 
Parkersburg; three daughters, Cathy D. Mays 
(Rick) of South Carolina, Cindy A. McCauley 
(Patrick) of Mineral Wells and Jennifer B. 
Reynolds of Parkersburg; 18 grandchildren; 
eight great-grandchildren; one brother, David 
Dye of Kentucky; a sister, Delores Buskirk of 
Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold 
Dye; and a grandson, Jesse Reynolds.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with his brother, Pastor David 
Dye, officiating. Burial will follow. The 
visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. 
Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Mary Juretta Eddy Mace

Wiliamstown,WV

Mary Juretta Eddy Mace, 94, of Waverly Road, 
Williamstown, formerly of 10th Avenue in south 
Parkersburg, passed away July 16, 2008, at 
Heartland of Marietta, where she had been a 
resident for the past year-and-a-half.

Mary was born May 18, 1914, at Greensboro, 
Pa., a daughter of the late Dr. Alexander L. 
and Emma Makinson Eddy. She was a member of 
the Broadway Baptist Church, where she had 
served as organist for over 60 years.

Mary was a 1936 graduate of Mountain State 
College and had worked as a secretary for the 
Monongahela Power Co., Fairplains School and 
Rayon School and had also worked at B&M 
Ceramics. She was a member of the American 
Guild of Organists and was a past member and 
past president of the South Parkersburg 
Woman's Club.

Surviving is her son, Robert L. Mace II of 
Beijing, China; former daughter-in-law, 
Margaret Mace of Baltimore, Md.; her daughter, 
Virginia Louise Law and her husband, Richard, 
of Williamstown; seven grandsons, Greg Mace of 
Westminster, Md., Robert Lee Mace III and 
family of Glen Burnie, Md., William Mace and 
family of Hanover, Pa., Jeffrey Mace and 
family of Abita Springs, La., Brentyn Mace of 
Baltimore, Md., Richard Brooks Law II and 
family of Mineral Wells and Thomas Law of 
Winchester, Va.; seven great-grandchildren; 
one sister, Ms. Johanna Althea Eddy of 
Parkersburg; two nieces, Laraine Metheny of 
Elkins, W.Va., and Ellie Crowley of Little 
Hocking, Ohio; and three nephews, Dan Crowley 
of Odon, Ind., Bill Crowley of La Plata, Md., 
and John Eddy of Monroeville, Pa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by her husband, the late Robert Lee 
Mace whom she married Sept. 21, 1941; four 
brothers, Clarence, Herschel, Raymond and 
Sherwood Eddy; and a sister, Benitha (Mrs. 
Thomas) Crowley.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Scott Morehead 
officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet 
Cemetery. The visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. 
today and from noon until service time 
Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the 
Broadway Baptist Church or your favorite 
charity in her memory.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Edna Eileen Barnett

Waverly,WV

Edna Eileen Barnett, 87, of Waverly passed 
away July 9, 2008, at Camden-Clark Memorial 
Hospital.

She was born June 8, 1921, at Waverly, a 
daughter of Mary Kate Jackson.

Edna was a member of the Waverly Church of 
Christ. She had been employed at the 
Parkersburg Holiday Inn's Housekeeping 
Department and enjoyed raising a garden.

Surviving is her son, Ira Barnett and his 
wife, Melina, of Waverly; five grandchildren; 
six great-grandchildren; a sister, Isa Peters 
of Waverly, now residing at a care home in 
Marietta.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in 
death by her husband, John Thomas Barnett; her 
daughter, Betty Metz; and four brothers, 
Lester, Franklin, Andrew and John Jackson.

The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth Street, 
Parkersburg, with Evangelist Bob Long 
officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
North Cemetery. The visitation will be from 6-
8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

John Wesley Kiger JR

Waverly,WV

John Wesley Kiger Jr., 50, of Waverly, 
departed his earthly life on July 7, 2008, at 
his home in Waverly.

He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Audra 
Pearl Parsons Kiger of Vienna and the late 
John Wesley Kiger Sr.

John was of the Christian faith and was 
employed with Eramet as an auto diesel 
mechanic and member of the Labor Union 1-00639-
01 of the United Steel, Paper & Forestry, 
Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied 
Industrial and Service Workers International.

He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with 
his children and family who considered him as 
their hero. He also enjoyed spending time at 
the family farm at Rockport, where he enjoyed 
camping, fishing and four-wheeling with his 
son and nephew.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by 
his wife, Barbara Lee Henderson Kiger; one 
son, Joseph Franklin Kiger at home; one 
daughter, Whitney Renae Kiger at home; two 
stepdaughters, Crystal Dawn Moore of Waverly 
and Callie Louise Waldron of Marion, Ind.; one 
granddaughter, Samantha Jayne Moore; two 
sisters, Dr. Anna J. Kiger and her husband, 
Earl Benzenhafer, of Dallas, Texas, and Linda 
K. Kiger of Vienna; two sisters-in-law, Denny 
M. Kiger of North Hills and Jan Kiger of 
Vienna; brother-in-law, Mike Nixon of 
Morgantown; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in 
death by his brother, Parkersburg Attorney 
William E. "Bill" Kiger; his paternal 
grandparents, William R. and Lucy Geraldine 
Kiger of Parkersburg; and his maternal 
grandparents, Ernie and Etta Parsons of Gay, 
W.Va.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth Street, 
Parkersburg, with his cousin, Michael R. 
Kiger, officiating. Burial will follow at 
Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. The visitation 
will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the 
funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Memorial donations may be directed to the 
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 
www.jdrf.org, or to the American Cancer 
Society, www.cancer.org

Marlene Sue Snyder

Parkersburg,WV

Marlene Sue Snyder, 70, of Parkersburg passed 
away July 5, 2008, at Camden-Clark Memorial 
Hospital.

She was born March 13, 1938, in Kanawha 
County, a daughter of the late William J. and 
Lela McKeny. Marlene was a long time member of 
Trinity United Methodist Church where she had 
been a member of the adult choir and had also 
taught Sunday School Class. She had worked as 
a nurse's aide at Camden-Clark's Central 
Supply Department and she was a local Avon 
representative for many years.

Surviving is her husband, Kenneth L. Snyder; 
daughter, Angela Snyder Hickel and her husband 
Virgil of Parkersburg; her mother-in-law, Eula 
Snyder of Parkersburg; a niece, Chantiel 
McCormack; nephew, Trip McKeny; and five great-
nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by a brother, Eddy McKeny.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
Trinity United Methodist Church, 10th Avenue 
and Thomas Street, Parkersburg, where the 
Revs. James Burdette, Chuck Furbee and Dave 
Stilgenbauer will officiate. Burial will 
follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. The 
visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg.

Online condolences may be sent to the family 
by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Paul William Smith

Parkerbsurg,WV

Paul William Smith, 100, of Mineral Wells, and 
a longtime resident of East Street in 
Parkersburg, passed away June 29, 2008, at the 
Worthington Manor Nursing Center.

Paul was born on April 29, 1909, in Joplin, 
Mo., the son of William R.A. Smith and Elsie 
F.E. Holloway Smith. He later settled in 
Parkersburg where he was a 1929 graduate of 
Parkersburg High School. He had served in the 
military during World War II. He was employed 
with the United States Postal Service as a 
clerk for 37 years having retired in 1978. He 
was also a former employee of the R.L. Polk 
City Directories and had been a Route Salesman 
for the Armour Packing Company and was a 
member of the Parkersburg Humane Society.

Paul is survived by a sister, Mary Beth 
Blalock of Springfield, Mo.; special nieces, 
Patsy Fowler of Florida and Beth Ann Backer of 
Ohio; several other nieces, nephews and 
cousins; and his caregiver and friend, Shirley 
Marks of Mineral Wells.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by two sisters, Madrene Quinn and Irene 
Gholson; his stepmother, Cora Risher Smith; a 
stepsister, Edna Risher Fink; and a foster 
sister, Betty Whitlatch.

It has been Paul's request, that at the time 
of his passing, his body be cremated and his 
ashes placed at the family plot in Evergreen 
North Cemetery. There will be no viewing, 
visitation or services. Kimes Funeral Home and 
Cremation Services of Parkersburg is providing 
the cremation. Online condolences may be sent 
by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Evelyn Jean Miller

Parkersburg,WV

Evelyn Jean Miller, 76, of Parkersburg passed 
away June 26, 2008, at Camden-Clark Memorial 
Hospital following an unexpected illness.

She was born June 11, 1932, in Parkersburg, 
the only child of Carl R. and Ora Audrey 
Buckley Holland.

Jean was of the Presbyterian faith and was a 
homemaker. She was a member of the American 
Legion Post 15 Auxiliary, was an avid WVU 
Mountaineer fan and had worked with Avon and 
other cosmetic services.

Surviving is her husband, Robert R. Miller; 
three sons, Matthew Miller (Stephanie), Mark 
Miller (Carma) and Mike Miller (Donna), all of 
Parkersburg; two daughters, Teresa Cunningham 
(Allen) of Parkersburg and Tina Howard (Craig) 
of Waverly; 12 grandchildren, Norman, Misty, 
Robert, Jason, Shawn and Chad Miller, Shane 
Modesitt, Brandy Russell, Angela Farson, Chaz 
Howard, Michelle Sampson and Charles Sampson; 
16 great-grandchildren; her beloved pet 
beagle, "Angel"; and special friends, Betty 
Nutter (Darrell), Barbara Jirkovsky (Dick) and 
Mary Perriot.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth Street, 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Bernard "Dobby" 
Thrash and Terry Kennedy speaking. Burial will 
follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The visitation 
will be from 6-8 p.m. today and from 2-4 and 6-
8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be directed to the 
American Cancer Society in memory of Jean.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Robert Frank Stoops

Parkersburg ,WV

Robert Frank Stoops, 92, of Parkersburg passed 
away June 23, 2008, at Sunbridge Health and 
Rehabilitation Center.

He was born February 18, 1916 in Mineral 
Wells, Wood County, a son of the late 
Leonard “Doc” Stoops and Eunice Stephens 
Stoops Brown. Frank was a longtime member of 
the Broadway Baptist Church and retired from 
the A.B. Chance Company as a production 
Control Planner. He served with the United 
States Navy during WWII and was a Life member 
of the American Legion Post #15 of Parkersburg.

Surviving is his wife, Dorothy Barnett Hinzman 
Stoops; his daughter, Rosalie Stoops Wilson 
and her husband, Roger of Vincent, Ohio; 2 
grandchildren, Donald R. Wilson and his wife, 
Angela and Pamela S. Tornes and her fiance, 
Darren Shriber, all of Vincent; four great-
grandchildren, Garrett, Gabrielle, Gavinn and 
Hallie; a half brother, Jack Brown of 
Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by his first wife, Emma Jean Beckett 
Stoops in 1980; 2 brothers, Warren Stoops and 
Donald Stoops; and 3 sisters, Virginia Napier, 
Mary James and Pearl Smith.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 5th Street, 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Donald Yeager 
officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
South Cemetery. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. today. Online condolences may 
be sent to the family by visiting 
www.kimesfh.com

Paul Edward Anderson

Parkersburg,WV

Paul Edward Anderson, 69, formerly of Parkland 
Place in Parkersburg, passed away June 22, 
2008, at his sister’s home in Parkersburg 
following a three-year battle with cancer.

He was born Aug. 7, 1938, in Wood County, a 
son of the late Ernest B. and Beatrice Lillian 
Weaver Anderson. Paul was a member of the 
Pleasant View Baptist Church and had served in 
the United States Army for many years, having 
been a recipient of the Republic of Vietnam 
Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge 
and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor 
Medal First Class Unit Citation Badge and was 
awarded two Silver Service Stars. He was also 
awarded the Expert Badge with Rifle Bar and 
the Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar. He had 
worked in various places in the Parkersburg 
area after leaving the military, and was a 
life member of the VFW.

Surviving are two sons, John Allen Anderson 
(Lydia) of Parkersburg and Paul Edward 
Anderson II of Toronto, Ohio; one daughter, 
Regina Lynn Rake (Craig Hendershot) of 
Parkersburg; a granddaughter, Shyla M. Rake of 
Parkersburg; his sister, Sandy Anderson Tanner 
(Bill) of Parkersburg; his aunt, Goldie McCoy 
of Fairmont; and five nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by three brothers, Robert E. Anderson, 
Richard E. Anderson and infant, Charles Eugene 
Anderson.

The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Lloyd Winans 
officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
North Cemetery with military rites provided 
and conducted by the American Legion Post 15 
of Parkersburg. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dorothy I Lutz Blackwell

Vienna,WV

Dorothy I. Lutz Blackwell, 66, of Pleasant 
View Towers, Vienna, passed away June 20, 
2008, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

She was born Oct. 8, 1941, in Wood County, a 
daughter of the late Charles H. and Lucy J. 
Robey Lutz. Dorothy retired in 2002 from the 
Housekeeping Department of Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital with 21 years of service. 
She enjoyed country and gospel music, camping 
with family, socializing with neighbors and 
friends and was an avid reader.

Surviving is her former husband, Philip 
Michael Blackwell Sr.; three sons, Philip M. 
Blackwell Jr. and his wife, Linda, of 
Parkersburg, Scott A. Blackwell of Parkersburg 
and Doug W. Blackwell (Julie) of Parkersburg; 
daughter, Barabara S. Miller and her husband, 
Mark, of Parkersburg; five grandchildren, 
Justin Miller, Gretchen Miller, Tori Miller, 
Brittany Blackwell and Wesley Blackwell, all 
of Parkersburg; four great-grandchildren, 
Kylie Miller, Brian Francis, Xander Brown and 
Haley Blackwell; brother, Ronald Lutz and his 
wife, Betty, of Parkersburg; sister, Mary J. 
Hammond of Parkersburg; and several nieces and 
nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by a brother, Donald R. Lutz; and an 
infant sister, Norma Lutz.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Bernard “Dobby” 
Thrash officiating. Burial will follow at 
Lubeck Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 
and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. 
Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting 
http://www.kimesfh.com'>www.kimesfh.com .

John A Yeager

Parkersburg,WV

John A. Yeager, 59, of Red Peak Circle, 
Parkersburg, died unexpectedly on June 13, 
2008.

He was born December 6, 1948, in Parkersburg, 
a son of Joan P. Yeager of Vienna and the late 
William Correll Yeager.

John was a graduate of Parkersburg High School 
and West Virginia University. He was co-owner 
of the Parkersburg Tile Company. He was a 
lifetime member of the NRA and loved the 
outdoors, and he served honorably in the 
United States Navy.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by 
his only brother, William “Bill” Yeager of 
Parkersburg; his best friend and longtime life 
partner and companion, Mary Lou Venarchick; 
four stepchildren, Anthony and Ronald 
Venarchick and Nicholas and Ashley Bell; and 
grandfather to Hayden and Hayley Bell.

There will be no visitation. A memorial 
service will be at a later date to be 
announced.

Kimes Funeral Home and Cremation Services of 
Parkersburg is assisting with cremation 
services.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

James Lee (Jim) Ruth

Pettyville - Larkmead,WV

James Lee (Jim) Ruth, 71, of the Pettyville-
Larkmead area, passed away June 6, 2008, at 
his home.

He was born March 18, 1937, in Reedsville, 
Ohio, a son of the late Ernest Monroe and 
Blanche Beatrice Boring Ruth. Jim was of the 
Protestant faith and was working as a salesman 
for Action Crash Parts of Parkersburg. He was 
a U.S. Navy veteran and retired with the U.S. 
Naval Reserve with 25 years of service.

Surviving is his wife, Bonita Louise Tawney 
Ruth; three sons, James F. Ruth and his wife, 
Brenda, of Paul’s Valley, Okla., David Slack 
of Austin, Texas, and Jay Pettry and his wife, 
Kelly, of Charleston, W.Va.; three daughters, 
Tammy Hicks and her husband, John, of Swayzee, 
Ind., Angie Pearson of Paul’s Valley, Okla., 
and Monica Nelson and her husband, Ray, of 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a special nephew that he 
raised, Vincent Michael Harvey of Belpre; and 
one brother, George Ruth in Massachusetts.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by a son, Larry Todd Ruth; and his 
sister, Donna Jean Harvey.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at 
Kimes Funeral Home of Parkersburg, with the 
Rev. Robert E. Casto and the Rev. Ronnie 
Hendershot officiating. The viewing and 
visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. 
Sunday at the funeral home. The American 
Legion Post 15 of Parkersburg will provide a 
military service at the funeral home 
immediately following the funeral service.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Robert Edgar Kerr Sr.

Parkersburg,WV

Robert Edgar Kerr Sr., 80, of Parkersburg, 
passed away May 29, 2008, at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital.

He was born Sept. 2, 1927, in Wood County, a 
son of the late Andrew and Edna Freeland Kerr. 

Bob was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist 
Church and had retired from W.H. Smith 
Hardware with 38 years of service. He enjoyed 
hunting, fishing and gardening.

Surviving are two sons, Gary W. Kerr and 
Robert E. Kerr Jr., both of Belleville; a 
daughter, Mary Westfall and her husband, Pat 
Westfall, of Leetonia, Ohio; five 
grandchildren, Patrick Westfall Jr., Lacey 
Louise Westfall, Eric Robert Westfall, Misty 
Rayne Lambert and Robert Wayne Kerr; one 
sister, Susie Lowther of Belmont; and several 
nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by his wife, Ellen Clegg Kerr in 1995; 
an infant son; brothers, Henry, Bill, Wendell 
and Bruce Kerr; and sisters, Roberta Anderson 
and Annie Kimes. 

The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Lloyd Winans 
officiating. Entombment will follow in the 
Chapel of Peace Mausoleum of Sunset Memory 
Gardens. The visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-
8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting http://www.kimesfh.com

Tina Marie Allman

Davisville,WV

Tina Marie Allman, 43, of Davisville, passed 
away May 28, 2008, at Camden-Clark Memorial 
Hospital.

She was born Nov. 13, 1964, in Parkersburg, 
daughter of the late Monetta Wilkinson Chaffin 
and stepdaughter of Kenneth Chaffin of 
Parkersburg.

Tina was a member of the Kanawha United 
Methodist Church and was employed at Cedar 
Grove Personal Care Home. She was a graduate 
of Parkersburg South High School. Tina was an 
amazing mother. Her children, her husband and 
her family were her life.

Surviving is her husband, William D. (Bill) 
Allman Jr.; three daughters, Tashua Allman, a 
student at Glenville State College, and Brandy 
Allman and Lacey Allman, both at home; two 
stepchildren, Mike and Jill Allman, both of 
Parkersburg; and one brother, David Crockett 
McMullen of Parkersburg.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Larry Dale 
officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset 
Memory Gardens. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting 
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Patricia W. Lott

Rockport,WV

Patricia W. Lott, 74, of Rockport, W.Va., 
passed away May 27, 2008 at her residence.

She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the 
late Annabelle A. Pierce Brand and Calvin 
Propst. She was raised by her mother and late 
stepfather, Clement Brand. Patricia was 
Baptist by faith and had been employed at 
Shoney’s and LaQuinta Motels.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Bonnett 
and husband, Ed; three sons, Harley Lott, 
Harlan (Dobb) Lott (Sharma Butler) and Preston 
Lott; six granddaughters and five grandsons; 
two brothers, Cleston (Bing) Brand and Joe 
Brand, both of Parkersburg; and several nieces 
and nephews.

In addition to her parents and stepfather, she 
was preceded in death by several brothers and 
sisters including Joanna Ledford of Forest 
Lakes, Ariz.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at 
the Pond Creek Baptist Church Cemetery near 
Rockport with Pastor Paul Drake officiating. 
There will be no public visitation.

Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, is in charge 
of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family 
at www.kimesfh.com.

Wanda Louise Braham Richards

Lubeck,Wv

Wanda Louise Braham Richards, 80, of Lubeck 
and a long-time resident of Florida, passed 
away Saturday, May 24, 2008, at home.

She was born Sept. 3, 1927, in Parkersburg, a 
daughter of the late Walter R. and Lena L. 
Hull Braham. Wanda was a member of the Lubeck 
Church of Christ and worked as an office 
manager with several different businesses in 
Florida. She was a member of the Veterans 
Ladies Auxiliary in Florida. 

She is survived by her son, Timothy E. 
Richards of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, Emmer 
Braham and his wife, Jenoise, with whom she 
resided in Lubeck; grandchildren, Nathan and 
Dustin Richards; nieces and nephews, Lois Ann 
Ripley and D.J. Morris and her husband, Rob, 
Phillip Braham, Karl Braham and Angela Braham; 
great nieces and nephews, Ryan and Kayla 
Morris and Sarah and Suzzane Ripley; and 
sister-in-law, Shirley Braham of Joliet, Ill.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by her husband, Floyd H. Richards; 
and two brothers, Blaine Braham and Walter Ray 
Braham. 

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with 
Evangelists David Newberry and Steve Fuchs 
officiating. Burial will follow in the Foley 
Section of Evergreen South Cemetery. 
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today 
at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family 
at www.kimesfh.com .

Sharon L Cremeans

Parkersburg,WV

Sharon L. Cremeans, 56, of Dutch Ridge Road, 
Parkersburg, passed away May 6, 2008, at St. 
Joseph’s Hospital.

She was born May 28, 1951, in Parkersburg, a 
daughter of the late Alva Harold Sims and 
Christina Ruth Vincent Sims. 

Sharon had last been employed with City Perk 
Cafe, was a 1969 graduate of Parkersburg High 
School and had attended the First Baptist 
Church of Middleton, Tenn.

Surviving are three daughters, Rhonda Casto 
Modesitt (Mark) of Parkersburg, Amanda 
Kennamore (Jeff) of Middleton, Tenn., and 
Kennda Gorsky (Judd) of Mineral Wells; seven 
grandchildren, C.J. Kennamore, Joshua 
Kennamore, Kristina Dalton, Chelsey Dalton, 
Alana Kennamore, Katie Kennamore and Judson 
Gorsky; a stepbrother, Bill Sims, and a half-
sister, Sherry Sims, both of the Akron area; 
her aunt and uncle, Walter and Emma Vincent of 
Parkersburg; and her best friend, Judy Betts 
of Parkersburg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by a son, Michael Chad Cremeans.

There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg. There will be a time of gathering 
of friends and relatives beginning at 9 a.m. 
Saturday at the funeral home. Cremations 
services are being provided by Kimes Funeral 
Home and Cremation Services.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Raymond T. Winkler

Parkersburg,WV

Raymond T. Winkler, 55, a resident of the 
Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility for the past 16 
years, passed away May 5, 2008, at Eagle 
Pointe.

He was born July 1, 1952, a son of Carl T. 
Winkler of Vero Beach, Fla., and the late 
Doris Jeannette Valland Winkler. He was a 
graduate of West Virginia University and had 
been employed with the West Virginia State 
Road Commission and Union Carbide.

In addition to his father, he is survived by a 
son, Benjamin Winkler, and daughter, Felicia 
Lemon, both serving with the United States 
Armed Forces; and one sister, Sharon Wood of 
West Palm Beach, Fla.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by 
Kimes Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 521 
Fifth St., Parkersburg. There will be no 
services or visitation, however, online 
condolences may be sent to the family by 
visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Memorial donations may be directed to the 
Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Patrick Joseph Gage

Elizabeth,WV

Patrick Joseph Gage, 23, of Elizabeth, W.Va., 
passed away April 23, 2008. He had been taken 
to the emergency room at St. Joseph’s Hospital 
in Parkersburg after being ill at home with 
the flu.

Patrick was born July 16, 1984, in 
Parkersburg, a son of Dennis M. (Dex) Gage and 
Sandra Kay Kerr Gage of Elizabeth. He was a 
graduate of Wirt County High School, where he 
was a drummer in the band. Patrick was co-
owner of the Subway Shop in Elizabeth, had 
attended the Elizabeth Baptist Church and was 
a member of the Crossroads United Methodist 
Church near Waverly, W.Va. Patrick enjoyed 
drumming and was a movie fanatic.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by 
his brother, Jason Mark Gage of Glenville; his 
maternal grandmother, Edith Kerr of 
Parkersburg; several aunts, uncles, cousins 
and a host of friends; and his girlfriend, the 
love of his life, Wendy Roberts of Elizabeth.

He was preceded in death by his maternal 
grandfather, Bruce Kerr; and his paternal 
grandparents, Lewis and Josephine Lombardo 
Gage.

The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Mark McCloy 
officiating. Burial will follow at the K of P 
Cemetery at Elizabeth. The visitation will be 
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral 
home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Rev. Retis Dent

Parkersburg,WV

The Rev. Retis D. Dent, 77, of Parkerstown, 
Parkersburg, who truly loved his Lord, passed 
from this earthly life on April 21, 2008. He 
was a patient at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

He was born June 3, 1930, in Parkersburg, a 
son of the late Harry C. and Lottie Deem Dent.

Retis was a member of the Red Hill United 
Methodist Church and was a retired Methodist 
Minister having served congregations at 
Belleville, Logan, Auburn, Ellenboro and 
Hundred, W.Va. He had also retired from the 
City of Parkersburg. He was a member of the 
Masonic Lodge 131 of Littleton, W.Va. He 
enjoyed hunting and fishing and dearly loved 
his Red Hill Church family.

Surviving is his wife, Delora Hall Dent; two 
sons, Gregory Dent and his wife, Kyla, of 
Marietta and Brian Dent and his wife, Karen, 
of Athens; three daughters, Gloria Sellers and 
her husband, Tim, of Parkersburg, Brenda 
Chambers and her husband, Mark, of Evans, Ga., 
and Beth Walker of Ovilla, Texas; seven 
grandchildren, Staci Wyatt, Sheri Wyatt, Karly 
Wynn and her husband, RJ, Shaun Dent, Kimberly 
Dent, Kathleen Dent and Nicole Dent; three 
stepgrandchildren, TJ Sellers, Bryan Sellers 
and Terrence Glasser; four great-
grandchildren, Alyssa Wyatt, Kilynn Wynn, Koen 
Sellers and Kayla Sellers; a sister, Joanna 
Yielky of Hollandale, Fla.; and several nieces 
and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by brothers, Mac Dent and infant Carroll 
Dent; and two sisters, Frances Fought and 
Helen Grover.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday 
at the Red Hill United Methodist Church off of 
U.S. Route 50 east of Parkersburg. The Rev. 
Sue Jones will officiate and burial will 
follow at the Limestone Cemetery at Rockport 
with Masonic graveside rites. The visitation 
will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, and one hour prior to the service 
Thursday at the church.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

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Edward E. Diehl

Parkersburg,WV

Edward E. Diehl, 83, of Parkersburg, passed 
away April 20, 2008, at The Inn at Marietta.

He was born Jan. 7, 1925, at Erie, Pa., a son 
of the late Wesley and Harriett (Brower) Diehl.

Mr. Diehl was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War 
II, retired from Butler Industries as a 
foreman and had formerly been employed at the 
Parkersburg Rig and Reel. He was an active 
member of the Stout Memorial United Methodist 
Church, a member of Mt. Olivet Masonic Lodge 
3, the VFW of Oil City, Pa., and was a 
volunteer at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Leah Jackson 
Diehl; one son, Edward W. Diehl and his wife, 
Janice, of Piermont, Ohio; four grandchildren 
Wesley Diehl (Lori) of McAlisterville, Pa., 
Nathan Diehl (Alicia) of Robertsdale, Ala., 
Timothy Diehl (Tracey) of Mohrsville, Pa., and 
Jennifer White (Charles) of Painesville, Ohio; 
seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert 
Diehl (Ann) of Sandusky, Ohio; and two 
sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Speros (Ted) and 
Eileen Mills, both of Erie, Pa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by an infant brother, Wesley Diehl.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at 
Kimes Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Sears 
officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. 
Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. Friends may call 
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral 
home.

Online condolences may be forwarded to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Christopher John Farson

Parkersburg,WV

Christopher John Farson, 31, of Parkersburg 
died as a result of injuries sustained in an 
automobile accident on April 19, 2008.

He was born May 17, 1976, in Wood County, a 
son of David C. Farson of Waverly and Tammy 
Lynn Cox Martin of New Matamoras, Ohio. 

Chris was a graduate of St. Marys High School, 
had been baptized at the Willow Island Baptist 
Church and had been employed as a welder with 
PCI Industries of Mineral Wells for the past 
six years.

As a boy, he had been active in sports. He was 
an avid Harley-Davidson fan and enjoyed 
fishing and playing guitar.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by 
his wife, Angela M. Modesitt Farson and his 
son, Christopher Shane Farson at home. Also 
surviving are his stepfather, David Martin and 
his stepmother, Cheryl Farson; his maternal 
grandmother, Fran Vaughn of St. Marys; his 
paternal grandfather, Donald C. Farson of 
Waverly; a brother, Jessie Higgins of Waverly; 
two sisters, Dawn Ruschal Farson of New 
Matamoras and Amy Jo Farson of Waverly; and a 
host of cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, 
nephews and friends.

Preceding him in death was his paternal 
grandmother, Lois Farson; maternal 
grandfather, Eddie C. Cox; grandparents, Ruth 
Ann and George C. Martin; and uncle, Shawn Cox.

The funeral service has tentatively been 
scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Kimes Funeral 
Home, 521 Fifth St., Parkersburg, with Pastor 
David Beaver officiating. Burial will follow 
at the Willow Island Cemetery in Pleasants 
County. The visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-
8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The 
family has requested that people be dressed 
casually for the visitation and funeral.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

The pallbearers will be Shane Modesitt, Nathan 
Janes, Kelly Cox, Seth Cox, Joe Dornon, Shawn 
Jones, John Kinnard, Scott Jarvis and Ben 
Mattingly.

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Adah McClain

Parkersburg,WV

Adah McClain, 89, of Parkersburg passed away 
April 16, 2008, at Camden-Clark Memorial 
Hospital.

She was born Nov. 15, 1918, at Rosedale, 
Gilmer County, W.Va., a daughter of the late 
John and Mellie Shock Springston. Adah was a 
long time member of the Calvary Memorial 
Church and retired from the U.S. Bureau of 
Public Debt with 22 years of service. She was 
also a volunteer at Camden-Clark Memorial 
Hospital for many years.

Surviving is one son, Richard “Dick” McClain 
and his wife, Sharon, of Delaware, Ohio; two 
grandchildren, Marc McClain of Walker, W.Va., 
and Kelley McClain of Delaware; two great-
grandchildren, Brandyn McClain and Tiara 
McClain; one sister, Edna Mahaffey of Pocomoke 
City, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by her husband, Robert E. McClain in 
1971; and two sisters, Frances Springston and 
Evelyn Taggart.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at 
Calvary Memorial Church with Pastor Rob 
Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. 
Olivet Cemetery. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Kimes Funeral Home, 
521 Fifth St., Parkersburg, and also from noon 
until service time Saturday at the church.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Verlena M Black

Parkersburg,WV

Verlena M. Black, 92, formerly of Broadway 
Avenue Extension, Parkersburg, went home to be 
with her Lord and Savior on April 14, 2008. 
She was a patient at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 
Parkersburg.

She was born Jan. 26, 1916, at Hackers Valley, 
W.Va., a daughter of the late Lawrence W. and 
Gertrude Bosley Loudin. Verlena was a long 
time member of Calvary Memorial Church and was 
a retired cook with the Wood County Board of 
Education and had years ago been employed with 
the B.F. Goodrich Company in Akron, Ohio.

She was a member of the Wood County Senior 
Citizens, was an avid sports fan and enjoyed 
playing dominoes and card games.

Surviving are five sons, Thomas (Tom) Black 
and his wife, Kathy, of Parkersburg, Robert 
(Bob) Black and his wife, Deloris, of 
Parkersburg, Howard Black and his wife, 
Tawanda, of Mineral Wells, Jack Bush and his 
wife, Mary, of Wasilla, Alaska, and Donald 
Bush and his wife, Sharon, in Colorado; two 
daughters, Carol S. Lynch and her husband, 
Ronald, of Mineral Wells and Donna 
Jean “Jennie” Johnston of Denver, Colo.; 23 
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 
one brother, Wayne Loudin of Denver, Colo.; 
and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, 
Harry W. Black; and three brothers, Loren 
Loudin, Derius Loudin and Dana Loudin.

The funeral service will be 9 a.m. Saturday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Rob Collins 
officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
North Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 
and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting 
http://www.kimesfh.com'>www.kimesfh.com

Following the committal service at the 
cemetery, the family will return to the 
funeral home for a meal and time of fellowship 
at Oma’s Rose Reception Room in the funeral 
home.

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please copy and paste the following link to 
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Mary G Hale

Vincent ,OH

Mary G. Hale, 74, of Vincent, Ohio, passed 
away April 11, 2008 at Marietta Memorial 
Hospital.

She was born Oct. 7, 1933 in Looneyville, 
Roane County, a daughter of the late Urie D. 
and Glenna Keaton Buchanan. She was a member 
of St. Marks United Methodist Church and was a 
graduate of Parkersburg High School and 
Mountain State College. Mary was also a member 
of the OCCL, the Barlow Volunteer Fire 
Department Ladies Auxiliary and the United 
Methodist Women. She enjoyed doing craft, 
crocheting and quilting.

She is survived by her husband, James “Jim” L. 
Hale; two sons, Jerry L. (Lynn) Hale of San 
Ramon, Calif. and Leonard E. (Anita) Hale of 
Vincent; two daughters, Dianna (Jim) Cowman of 
Little Hocking and Jewell Ann Hale of Vincent; 
five grandchildren, Jeremy Hale, U.S. Army 
Staff Sgt. Jason Cowman, Rebecca Townsend, 
Donald Hale and Amber Lauer; and five great-
grandchildren, Linzy Townsend, Shella Cowman, 
Jaden Hale, Myah Townsend and Jace Cowman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by a great-granddaughter, Nikky 
Townsend.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor 
David Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow 
in Sunset Memory Gardens. The visitation will 
be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral 
home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family 
at www.kimesfh.com. 

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copy and paste the following link to your 
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Betty L. Bowersock Thompson

Parkersburg,WV

Betty L. Bowersock Thompson, 76, of 
Parkersburg and a one-year resident of 
Sunbridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 
passed away April 2, 2008, at Sunbridge.

She was born Oct. 19, 1931, in Wood County, a 
daughter of the late A.E. Bowersock and Inez 
Staats Bowersock. 

Betty had been baptized at Bethel Baptist 
Church, retired from BB&T and was a former 
employee of Parkersburg National Bank and 
Parkersburg Savings & Loan. She had been a 
member of the VFW, the American Legion and the 
Eagles.

Surviving are two sons, Michael L. Thompson 
and his fiancee, Ruby Harkness, of Parkersburg 
and John H. Thompson and his wife, Sherra, of 
Coolville, Ohio; one daughter, Linda Harper of 
Parkersburg and her fiance, John W. Riggs of 
St. Marys; four grandchildren, Stacy Wilkinson 
and Kimberly Thompson of Parkersburg and 
Jonathan and Tyler Thompson of Coolville; two 
great-grandchildren, Lissi Grace Wilkinson and 
Brooklyn Hambrick; one brother, Archie 
Bowersock of Parkersburg; several nieces and 
nephews; and special friend and former 
daughter-in-law, Becky Thompson Nichols.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by her former husband, Howard J. 
Thompson Jr.; a brother, Jake Bowersock and 
his wife, Jean; and a sister, Loretta Haynes 
and her husband, Howard.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Clay Sloan 
officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
South Cemetery. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolences messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Lois D. Lyons Staats Lattea

Vienna,WV

Lois D. Lyons Staats Lattea, 76, of Hillview 
Terrace, Vienna, passed away March 30, 2008, 
at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born Jan. 10, 1932, in Parkersburg, a 
daughter of the late F.T. (Ted) and Nora Elson 
Lyons. Lois was a homemaker and of the 
Protestant faith and had been a member of the 
VFW, Eagles, Elks and the American Legion.

Surviving are four sons, Rick Matheny of 
Belpre, Dale Matheny of Glendale, Ariz., 
Dwight Matheny of Clearwater, Fla., and Alan 
Buckley of Parkersburg; a daughter, Robin 
Reynolds of Ravenswood; one sister, Joyce 
Wilson, a resident of Arcadia Nursing Home at 
Coolville; eight grandchildren, Angela Bowers 
of Belpre, Laura Matheny of Phoenix, Ariz., 
Mike Matheny and his wife, Ashley, of Little 
Hocking, Billy Matheny and his wife, Darcy, of 
Belpre, Tyson Matheny of Phoenix, Michelle 
Barber of Belpre, Brian Matheny in Georgia and 
Kevin Matheny of Georgia; several great-
grandchildren, including Taylor, Mason, Emma 
and Evan who will miss her sadly; and several 
nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by two brothers, Gifford and Robert 
Lyons.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Lloyd Winans 
officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset 
Memory Gardens. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Doris Mae Stoneking

Boaz,WV

Doris Mae Stoneking, 62, of Boaz and 
Parkersburg and had currently been living with 
her caregivers, Don and Virginia Forren of 
Elizabeth, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008, 
at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

Doris was born May 26, 1945, in Wood County, a 
daughter of Freda Johnson Stoneking of 
Parkersburg and the late Harold Stoneking Sr., 
who took loving care of her for the first 60 
years of her life. Doris was a member of the 
Freedom Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by 
two brothers, Harold J. Stoneking Jr. and his 
wife, Shirley, of Winchester, Ky., and William 
Patrick Stoneking and his wife, Diana, of 
Reno; three sisters, Elaine Hannaman and her 
husband, Don, of Parkersburg, Jane Jurado and 
her husband, Johnny, of Parkersburg and Nancy 
Line and her husband, Richard, of Clifton, 
Va.; several nieces and nephews; and her 
special sister friend, Diana.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in 
death by an infant sister, Roberta Stoneking.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Robert Cornell 
officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet 
Cemetery in Parkersburg. The visitation will 
be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral 
home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Patricia Sue Frame

Parkersburg,WV

Patricia Sue Frame, 61, of Parkersburg passed 
away March 23, 2008, at her home.

She was born March 31, 1946, in Parkersburg, a 
daughter of Mary Elizabeth Roberts Richards, a 
resident of Worthington Manor Nursing Home, 
and the late Donald Richards.

Patricia was a member of St. Andrews United 
Methodist Church, where she worked as 
custodian for many years and enjoyed 
collecting dolls.

Surviving is her companion of 23 years, 
Benjamin Matthews of Parkersburg; her son, 
Mark Frame of Belpre; her daughter, Linda 
Hensley and her husband, Gregory Hensley, of 
Tuppers Plains, Ohio; two grandsons, Tyler and 
Nathan Hensley of Tuppers Plains; two 
brothers, Mike Richards and his wife, Joyce, 
of Belpre and Donald Richards and his wife, 
Donna, of Parkersburg; and several nieces and 
nephews.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in 
death by her Uncle George and Aunt Lelia 
Echols, who raised her.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas McDowell 
officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset 
Memory Gardens. The visitation will be from 6-
8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Judith D (Judy) Heath

Vienna,WV

Judith D. (Judy) Biram Heath, 67, of Vienna, 
went home to be with her Lord and Savior on 
March 17, 1008. She was a patient at Camden-
Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born June 23, 1940, in Parkersburg, a 
daughter of the late Ross L. and Virginia 
Norman Biram.

Judy was a member of the First Assembly of God 
and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and 
decorating. She loved and enjoyed her 
granddaughters and she loved dogs and animals.

Surviving is her husband, Donald E. Heath; her 
daughter, Tracy L. Lynch and her husband, Guy 
Lynch, of Parkersburg; two granddaughters, 
Tara Lynch of Parkersburg and Nikki Lynch of 
Summersville, W.Va.; her sister, Susan Biram 
Hite and her husband, the late Randall Hite, 
of Pittsburgh; her niece, Lisa Satterlee and 
her husband, Chad, and their daughter, 
Samantha of Punxsutawney, Pa.; Special 
friends, Karen Hayhurst of Parkersburg and 
Carol McIntyre in North Carolina; and her 
faithful companion pet dog, Missy.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at 
the First Assembly of God near Marrtown Road. 
Pastor Tony Raffa and Pastor Robert Holland 
will officiate and burial will follow at 
Evergreen North Cemetery. The visitation will 
be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Kimes Funeral 
Home, 521 Fifth St., Parkersburg. On Friday, 
she will lie in state at the church from noon 
until service time.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Margie A Caplinger

Williamstown,WV

Margie A. Caplinger, 82, of Williamstown, 
passed away March 12, 2008, at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 6, 1925, in Wood County, a 
daughter of the late Henry E. and Rose M. 
Lockhart Stilgenbauer. 

Margie was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church 
and was a former employee of Grossman Shoe 
Factory as a machine operator and also Yonkers 
Clothing Manufacturing.

Survivors include her husband, Willard L. 
Caplinger; and three sons, Michael L. 
Caplinger and David L. Caplinger, both of 
Williamstown, and Steven M. Caplinger of 
Parkersburg.

She was the last surviving member of her 
immediate family being preceded in death by 
her parents; two brothers, Dale Stilgenbauer 
and Clarence Stilgenbauer; and a sister, Ruth 
Murrey.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor David Carpenter, the 
Rev. Dr. William Thomas and the Rev. Rick 
Brown officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen 
South Cemetery. Friends may call from noon 
until service time at 1 p.m. Saturday at the 
funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Viola Miller West Snider

Parkersburg,WV

Viola Miller West Snider, 75, of Parkersburg, 
passed away March 7, 2008, at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital.

Viola was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Jackson 
County, a daughter of the late Corbitt Miller 
and Nellie Bush Miller Williams. Viola was a 
member of Landmark Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister, Ellie Miller of 
Parkersburg; a half sister, Hazel Leasure in 
Ohio; several nieces and nephews including her 
niece and caregiver for over 20 years, Diane 
Milhoan (Gordon) of Parkersburg; and three 
aunts, Beulah Starcher of Cottageville and 
Geraldine Hard and Macel Combs, both of Vienna.

In addition to her parents, Viola was preceded 
in death by her first husband, Jim West, her 
second husband, Roy Snider, and many brothers 
and sisters.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Jerry Caplinger 
officiating. Burial will follow at the Bethany 
Christian Church Cemetery on New England 
Ridge. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 
p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mary Virginia Eaton Hartshorn Duckworth

Mineral Wells,WV

Mary Virginia Eaton Hartshorn Duckworth, 72, 
of Mineral Wells, passed away March 2, 2008, 
at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

She was born June 21, 1935, at Wadesville, a 
daughter of the late Earl F. Eaton and Opal O. 
Fogelsong Eaton. Virginia was a member of 
Unity Faith Chapel and was a former employee 
of American Viscose and Universal Supply and 
also worked for the City of Parkersburg as a 
crossing guard. She also loved and enjoyed 
quilting.

She is survived by her husband, Marvin O. 
Duckworth; one son, Ronald Hartshorn and his 
wife, Freda, of Belleville; one daughter, 
Deborah Alderman and her husband, Russ, of 
Petersburg, Va.; one stepson, Brian Duckworth 
and his wife, Susie, of Philadelphia, Miss.; 
one stepdaughter, Kimberly Duckworth of 
Parkersburg; three grandchildren, Ronald 
Keslar, Nicole Joy Johnson and Kenneth 
Hartshorn; three step grandchildren, Crystal 
Lorentz, George Casto and Abbie Wilson; five 
great-grandchildren; two step great-
grandchildren; and two brothers, Kenneth Eaton 
and his wife, Glenda, of Parkersburg and 
Graydon Dale Eaton of Mineral Wells.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by a daughter, Louise Ellen 
Hartshorn; and two brothers, Lloyd Frederick 
Eaton and Harold Edward Eaton.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at 
the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Mineral Wells, with 
Pastor Lloyd Keith officiating. At Virginia’s 
request, there will be no visitation or 
viewing.

Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, is assisting 
the family with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family 
at www.kimesfh.com .

David Keith Rockhold

Parkersburg,WV

David Keith Rockhold, 49, of Parkersburg, 
passed away March 1, 2008, at the University 
of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

David was born Nov. 19, 1958, in Parkersburg, 
a son of the late Eugene and Claracy L. Cooper 
Rockhold. He was affiliated with Trinity 
United Methodist Church and had been employed 
at Bob Evans, Golden Corral and Ryans. He 
enjoyed bowling, watching television, fishing 
and attended the Day Care Center at Westbrook 
Health Care Services.

He is survived by two brothers, Donald 
Rockhold and his wife, Sue, of Chillicothe, 
Ohio, and James E. Cooper of Waverly, Ohio; 
one sister, Cathy Dingess and her husband, 
Dennie, of Parkersburg; and six nieces and 
nephews, Brad and Melissa, Katie and Ray and 
Matt and Jill.

Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor 
Dobbie Thrash officiating. His body will then 
be cremated and interred at Evergreen North 
Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting 
www.kimesfh.com .

Richard Ray (Dick) Wilson

Parkersburg,WV

Sgt. 1st Class Richard Ray “Dick” Wilson, 68, 
of Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, passed away 
Feb. 28, 2008, at Camden-Clark Memorial 
Hospital in Parkersburg.

He was born July 31, 1939, in Parkersburg, a 
son of the late Millard Ray and Genevieve 
Vensel Wilson. 

Richard was a 1960 graduate of Parkersburg 
High School and completed an associate’s 
degree in military management from the 
University of Charleston in 1988. He attended 
the Crossroads United Methodist Church. He 
retired from active duty with the West 
Virginia National Guard, 1092nd Battalion in 
1995, having served 40 years in various 
capacities including parts clerk, wheeled 
vehicle mechanic, motor sergeant, demolitions 
specialist and area retention NCO. Prior to 
his active duty service, he was employed with 
Hornor & Harrison Fine Clothing Store for 10 
years. 

Richard was a member and past president of the 
enlisted association of the National Guard of 
West Virginia, was a member of the American 
Legion Post 15 of Parkersburg, the Parkersburg 
NCO Club and was formerly active with the 
Parkersburg area Jaycees, the Parkersburg High 
School Big Red Band Boosters, the Cub Scout 
Pack 7 and Boy Scout Troop 4.

Surviving is his wife of 43 years, Karen J. 
Wiggins Wilson whom he married on June 27, 
1964; two sons, Darren R. Wilson and his wife, 
Melissa, of Parkersburg and Derek R. Wilson 
and his fiance, April Fought, of Parkersburg; 
two brothers, Joseph B. Wilson and his wife, 
Sharon, of Parkersburg and Terry L. Wilson and 
his wife, Vicki, of Parkersburg; three 
grandchildren, Abigail, Philip and Olivia, all 
of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy 
Bell.

The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. John Frum and 
Pastor Rufus Hoalcraft officiating. Burial 
will follow at the Bethel Presbyterian Church 
Cemetery with military graveside rites. The 
visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. 
Saturday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Charles E. "Buck" Buckhannon

Parkersburg,WV

Charles E. “Buck” Buckhannon passed away on 
Feb. 20, 2008. He was a lifelong resident of 
south Parkersburg, having only recently moved 
to Center Hill, Fla.

Buck was born on Dec. 19, 1918, to Frank and 
Edna Guinn Buckhannon. Buck was somewhat of an 
adopted son of his Uncle John and Aunt Hattie, 
who lived in Wadesville. As often as would be 
tolerated, he could be found at “Aunt Hat’s.” 
He spent his youth as a caddy at South Hills 
Golf Course and as a farm hand for Tebay’s 
Dairy. 

Nearly every weekend, he could be found in 
the “old” downtown of Parkersburg, frequenting 
movie theaters with friends. Buck enjoyed 
western and cowboy movies throughout his long 
life of 89 years. He served in the Armed 
Forces in 1941. After an honorable discharge, 
he began his long career of 36 years at Penn 
Metal in Vienna. As in his younger days, Buck 
could often be found “downtown” with his 
family, Georgia, Jeff and Lloyd on most 
weekends.

Buck was preceded in death by his first wife, 
Rosie, and his second wife, Georgia V. 
Buckhannon. 

Family left to fondly remember him include his 
sons, Jeff (Debbie), Lloyd and Harold; four 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Buck’s 
church home, the Camden Temple.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Beulah Fluharty and 
Pastor Bill Eakle officiating. Burial will 
follow at the Wadesville Cemetery. The 
visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. 
Thursday at the funeral home.

Online condolences messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

William Turner Grant

Vienna,WV

William Turner Grant, 88, of Vienna passed 
away Feb. 20, 2008, at Worthington Manor 
Nursing Home.

He was born at St. Marys, W.Va., a son of the 
late Herbert M. and Nellie Turner Grant. Mr. 
Grant was a member of the Grace Baptist Church.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Paul 
(Dorothy) Allen of Satellite Beach, Fla.; and 
a niece, Shelly Grant Julian of Charleston, 
S.C.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert 
Grant.

There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. 
today at Parkersburg Memorial Gardens with 
Pastor Todd Hill officiating.

Kimes Funeral Home of Parkersburg is in charge 
of arrangements.

A. Herman Conaway

Parkersburg,WV

A. Herman Conaway, 92, of Parkersburg passed 
away Feb. 20, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Hospital 
in Parkersburg.

He was born Aug. 8, 1915, in Ritchie County, a 
son of the late Newton Elza Conaway and 
Marguerite Lee Reeves Conaway Cokeley. He was 
a 1934 graduate of Ritchie County High School. 

Herman was a long time member of the Church of 
the Good Shepherd, Episcopal, where he served 
with the church vestary. He had owned and 
operated the Pine View Nursing and 
Rehabilitation Center in Harrisville and the 
Mound View Health Care Center in Moundsville. 
He served as health care facility 
administrator, was a member and past president 
of the West Virginia Health Care Association, 
served on the Bi-Law and Constitution 
Committee of the American Health Care 
Association and was a member of the West 
Virginia Nursing Home Administrative Board and 
was also a member of the Parkersburg Rotary 
Club.

Surviving is his son, Larry N. Conaway and his 
wife, Jennifer, of Parkersburg; his daughter, 
Lynda Conaway Kirk and her former husband, 
William E. Kirk, of Parkersburg; 
grandchildren, Melanie Parrish, Michael 
Conaway, David Conaway, Amanda Kirk Lynch and 
her husband, Jared, Jered Kirk and 
granddaughter-in-law, Linda Sue Kirk; and 
great-grandchildren, Erica Parrish, Adrienna 
Conaway, Alex Conaway, Lindsey Conaway, 
McKaylee Ryan and Matthew Lynch.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by his wife, Wilma Martin Conaway in 
2002; a granddaughter, Cinda Kirk; a grandson, 
Jeffery Kirk; a half-brother, Omer Morris; and 
a half-sister, Elsie Conaway Ahrendt.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at 
the Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal, at 
903 Charles Street, Parkersburg. The Rev. Dr. 
Arthur L. Bennett III will officiate and 
burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The 
visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today and 
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Kimes Funeral 
Home, 521 Fifth St., Parkersburg.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Yvonne "Bonnie" Gorrell

Parkersburg,WV

Yvonne “Bonnie” Gorrell, 82, of Parkersburg, 
passed away Feb. 17, 2008, at Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 25, 1925, at Point Pleasant, 
a daughter of the late Joseph and Emma 
Williamson Gaskins.

She was a graduate of Point Pleasant High 
School, where she was a cheerleader. She was a 
homemaker and was on the Thursday night 
Bowling Leagues at Pike Street Lanes. She 
enjoyed raising and working with her flowers 
and had done crochet and ceramics.

Surviving is her husband of 59 years, William 
H. “Bill” Gorrell; four sons, Jon Gorrell and 
his wife, Joanne, Kim Gorrell and his wife, 
Lisa, Todd Gorrell and his wife, Janice, and 
Whit Gorrell, all of Parkersburg; one 
daughter, Misty Lewis and her husband, Bob 
Lewis, of Parkersburg; five grandchildren, 
Abby Johnson of Great Falls, Mont., Cody 
Gorrell, Anna Gorrell, Trevor Gorrell and 
Sidney Lewis, all of Parkersburg; a 
stepgrandson, Chad Sloan; and a great-
grandchild, Taylor Sloan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by two sisters, Alice Wright and Joan 
Gaskins.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg. Pastor Mike Allen will officiate 
and entombment will follow at the Court of Ten 
Commandments Mausoleum of Sunset Memory 
Gardens. The visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-
8 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Robert Lee Greathouse

Parkersburg,WV

Robert Lee Greathouse, 62, of Parkersburg, 
formerly of Boaz, went home to be with his 
Lord on Feb. 12, 2008, from Camden-Clark 
Memorial Hospital.

He was born Oct. 1, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, the 
only son of Orville and Helen Dotson 
Greathouse. He was a 1966 graduate of Calhoun 
County High School. Robert was a devoted 
member of the Grand Central Avenue Church of 
Christ and member of the Prime Timers group of 
the church. He was retired from the Wood 
County Board of Education as custodian at 
Jackson Junior High School. He was also a 
graduate of the Charleston Barber College in 
1967 and former employee of the W.Va. 
Department of Highways.

Surviving is his wife, Phyllis Carol Hixson 
Greathouse; two sons, Eric Robert Greathouse 
and his wife, Erin, of Vienna and Mark Allen 
Greathouse and his wife, Rachel, of 
Parkersburg; and a brother-in-law, Paul Hixson 
and his wife, Cindy, of Cambridge, Ohio. He 
loved and truly enjoyed his grandchildren, 
Destanie and Lauren Greathouse and Kierra, 
Emily and Malachi Greathouse.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at 
the Grand Central Avenue Church of Christ in 
Vienna. Evangelist Joe Spivy will officiate 
and burial will follow at Parkersburg Memorial 
Gardens. The visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-
8 p.m. Friday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth 
St., Parkersburg, and from noon until service 
time Saturday at the church.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

The family prefers that memorial donations be 
made to the End Stage Renal Disease (Kidney 
Transplant) Association at CAMC in Charleston. 
Envelopes will be available at the funeral 
home, or to the Perpetual Care Fund at 
Parkersburg Memorial Gardens for the 
continuing upkeep of the cemetery

Edward A Haught

Parkersburg,WV

Edward A. Haught, 84, of Parkersburg, passed 
away Feb. 2, 2008, at his home. 

Ed was born March 18, 1923, at Hebron in 
Pleasants County, the son of the late Edward 
A. and Esther Smith Haught.

He was a member of the Winding Road Church of 
Christ and had retired from Union Carbide 
Sistersville Plant with 28 years of service. 
Ed was also a U.S. Army veteran of World War 
II, having served in the South Pacific.

He is survived by his wife, Mazie J. Villers 
Haught, and many Christian friends, neighbors 
and co-workers. In addition to his parents, he 
was preceded in death by one son, Roger L. 
Haught. 

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with 
Evangelist Keith Malone officiating. Burial 
will follow at the North View Cemetery, New 
Martinsville. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 
6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family 
by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Blondena Hartshorn Sutton

Parkersburg,WV

Blondena Hartshorn Sutton, 86, of Parkersburg 
passed away Jan. 14, 2008, at her home.

She was born April 5, 1921, at Belleville, a 
daughter of the late Jacob Mentor and Sarah 
Straight Hartshorn. Blondena was of the 
Methodist faith and was a member of the Order 
of Eastern Star Chapter 14, Bethany White 
Shrine, Ladies Oriental Shrine, Shrine Patrol, 
the Clown Club and the Hillbillies Club.

Surviving is her daughter, Phyllis Hargreaves 
and her husband, Tim, of Belpre; a grandson, 
Mark Daggett and his wife, MaryAnne, of New 
Milton, W.Va.; two great-grandchildren, Ian 
Hissam of Zanesville and Captain Jacob Hina 
stationed in Iraq; a great-great-
granddaughter, Audrianna Hissam; and several 
nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by her husband, Harrison Sutton; and 
two brothers, Glenn and Gail Hartshorn.

The funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Mr. Sterling Ball 
officiating. Private burial will follow at 
Evergreen South Cemetery. The visitation will 
be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Memorial contributions may be directed to the 
Gail L. Hartshorn Memorial Fund #196, c/o 
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, 501 
Avery Street, P.O. Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 
26102-1762.

Isaac Ray "Bunt" Blair

Wadesville,WV

Isaac Ray “Bunt” Blair, 89, passed away at his 
Wadesville residence on Jan. 9, 2008.

He was born in Wood County, on Oct. 1, 1918, 
the last child of the late Isaac Ray and 
Elizabeth Blair. 

Bunt is survived by his wife of 66 years, Opal 
June Blair; a son, Leo Blair and his wife, 
Jane, of Morehead, Ky.; two daughters, Judy 
Guinn and her husband, Paul, of Cleveland, 
Ohio, and Robin Anthony and her husband, Mike, 
of Wadesville; grandchildren, Eric (Deannie) 
Blair, Jason (Tricia) Blair of Georgetown, 
Ky., Nathan Anthony (a senior at West Virginia 
University) and Craig Anthony (stationed with 
the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson, S.C.); and 
great-grandchildren, including twins, Jacob 
Isaac and Jalynn Delaney Blair of Georgetown, 
Ky., Erica Brooke and Lauren Taylor.

He was preceded in death by four brothers and 
a sister.

Bunt was an employee of the Wood County Board 
of Education for 34 years. The first 12 years 
of service, Bunt drove school bus and was very 
proud that in later years, he could remember 
the names of his passengers when he 
encountered them in Parkersburg. The remaining 
years of his service were spent with the 
maintenance department. Bunt retired from full-
time employment in December 1980. He continued 
to work part-time for the Board of Education 
and was particularly proud that he was 
instrumental in teaching young employees of 
the maintenance department about the heating 
and cooling systems. His long retirement 
included time spent chauffeuring and mentoring 
his grandchildren, enjoying his pet cattle, 
his beloved Belgian horse, Stainer, and a 
Belgian Shepherd dog, Lako, a retirement gift 
given to him by his children, and later 
Bluebird, an Australian sheep dog.

Bunt was a member of the Wadesville Church of 
Christ, belonged to the Woodmen of the World 
Organization and a lifetime member of the West 
Virginia Farm Bureau.

To those that knew him, Bunt will be 
remembered for his wit, keen sense of humor, 
encyclopedic memory, common sense, insight, 
family values and his ever sharing love. He 
took pride in voting at every election since 
he was eligible to vote and knew all the names 
of the presidents elected during his lifetime 
and had received his graduate equivalent 
degree.

The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Evangelist Andy Robison 
officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset 
Memory Gardens. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Memorial contributions may be directed to the 
Humane Society of Parkersburg in memory of 
him.

Morris White
Parkersburg,WV
Morris White, 72, of Parkland Place, Parkersburg, passed away Jan. 7, 2008, at Worthington Manor Nursing Home. It was the request of Mr. Morris to be cremated and that there be no service or visitation. Cremation arrangements are being provided by Kimes Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Parkersburg

Evelyn Louise Sims Greenleaf

Parkersburg,WV

Evelyn Louise Sims Greenleaf, 76, of 
Parkersburg passed away Dec. 29, 2007, at 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. 

She was born Dec. 12, 1931, in Parkersburg, a 
daughter of the late Everett Newton Sims and 
Michie Virginia Elder Sims Knopp. She was a 
member of First Lutheran Church and had 
attended Pettyville United Methodist Church 
and was a homemaker. Evelyn had been a 
contestant in the Miss Victory Pageant and she 
enjoyed gardening and flowers, working word 
puzzles, sewing and spending time with her 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Surviving is one son, Robert Everett Bryan 
Greenleaf and his wife, Joetta, of Portland, 
Ohio; three daughters, Tina Louise Dunn and 
her husband, Bob, and Tandra Mae Mays and her 
husband, Dan, all of Parkersburg, and LuAnn 
Virginia Wilson and her husband, Jim, of 
Washington, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren; four 
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Wilson 
and her husband, Jim, of Parkersburg, and 
Maybelle Sims Conley Reeder of Parkersburg; 
several nieces and nephews; and three very 
dear friends, JoAnn Miller of Belpre and Betty 
DeVore and Carol Sams, both of Parkersburg. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, 
Robert Eugene Greenleaf in 1971; an infant 
son; a daughter, Tonya Jean Greenleaf in 1954; 
and her brother, James Everett (Jim) Sims. 

The funeral service will be 3:30 p.m. Monday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Mike Allen and Pastor 
Jim Sims officiating. Burial will follow at 
Evergreen South Cemetery. The visitation will 
be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today. 

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting the www.kimesfh.com .

Frederick B Patterson

Parkersburg,WV

Frederick B. (Fred) Patterson, 83, of 
Parkersburg went home to be with his Lord Dec. 
28, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born Sept. 13, 1924, in Parkersburg, a 
son of the late Otha Patterson and Myrtle 
Tuttle Patterson Nichols. Fred was a retired 
operating engineer in Dayton, Ohio, and a 
member of the North End Church of Christ. 

Surviving is his wife, Corrine Bower 
Patterson, whom he married Jan. 23, 1943; 
brothers, James Patterson in Ohio; a 
stepsister, Winnie Ruth Hays in Indiana; and a 
stepbrother, Lloyd Nichols in Indiana. 

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Evangelist Wirt Cook 
officiating. Burial will follow at Parkersburg 
Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from noon 
until service time Monday.

Charles A Ruley

Parkersburg,WV

Charles A. Ruley, 81, of Unity Place, 
Parkersburg, and a more recent resident of 
Arlington Personal Care, went home to be with 
his Lord and Savior on Dec. 26, 2007, from 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

Charles was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Parkersburg, 
a son of the late Lloyd G. Ruley and Pearl 
Ruth Hardman Ruley Stanley and stepson of the 
late Melissa J. Ruley. He was a member of 
Grace Gospel Church and had been an employee 
of Banner Printing.

Surviving are two sisters, Gloria Mae White of 
Akron and Betty Lou Allman and her husband, 
John, of Mineral Wells; niece and caregiver, 
Joyce Cross and her husband, Fred, of Mineral 
Wells; nieces, Janet Joachim of Washington and 
Debbie Kellar of Ohio; nephew, Fred L. Stoops 
in Michigan; and other nieces and nephews in 
the Akron area.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta 
M. Buckley Ruley; a half-brother, Joseph 
Stanley Jr.; and two sisters, Juanita Stoops 
and Wanda Louise Flinn.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Roger Benson and Mr. 
Sterling Ball officiating. Burial will follow 
at Pond Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The 
visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the 
funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Audra L. Herdman
Belpre,OH
Audra L. Herdman, 82, of Belpre passed away Dec. 24, 2007, at the Marietta Center. It was Audra’s request that there be no service or viewing and that her ashes be buried beside her husband, Gordon W. Herdman, at the Pleasant View Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are being taken care of by Kimes Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Myra E. Life Cox

Parkersburg,WV

Myra E. Life Cox, 58, of Parkersburg passed 
away Dec. 22, 2007, at Eagle Point Nursing 
Home where she had been a resident for the 
past seven years.

She was born Nov. 20, 1949, in Parkersburg, a 
daughter of the late Henry L. and Helen 
Victoria Danser Life.

Myra was a member of the Church of Christ 
having last attended services with the Sunrise 
congregation. She was a licensed beautician 
and owned her own shop for 27 years and she 
had been an instructor with Valley Beauty 
School in Parkersburg.

Surviving are two sons, William L. (Kimberly) 
Cox and Brian R. (Loretta) Cox, all of 
Parkersburg; four grandchildren, Marrena Cox, 
Cristena Cox, Brandon Cox and Jonathan 
Marshall; two brothers, Laurence Life of 
Springfield, Mo., and Denver Life of 
Titusville, Fla., and her former husband, 
William Cox of Mineral Wells. 

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with burial to follow. The 
visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. 

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Lena Jean Eaton

Lubeck,WV

Lena Jean Hale Eaton of Lubeck passed away 
Dec. 21, 2007, at home.

She was born Oct. 17, 1918, in Wood County, a 
daughter of the late Elbert L. and Myrtle S. 
Burdette Hale. Lena was the wife of the late 
Rev. William R. Eaton who served as a pastor 
with the United Methodist Church. She had been 
an employee with American Viscose in the 
spooling department. She was a member of the 
Lubeck United Methodist Church and was 
currently attending Crossroads United 
Methodist Church since residing with her 
daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Larry 
Wigal. She had been a partner in ministry with 
her husband while serving churches in 
Sandyville, West Union, Ripley and St. Andrews 
United Methodist in Parkersburg. She was also 
active in the local, district and conference 
of the United Methodist Woman. 

Lena was a former member of the Order of the 
Eastern Star in Ripley, former president and 
member of the Lubeck PTA and former member of 
the Lubeck Volunteer Fire Department 
Auxiliary. She was avid at crochet, having 
donated many afghans to the elderly in area 
nursing homes and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles.

Surviving is one son, Jimmy R. Eaton and his 
wife, Sue, of Monroe, N.C.; four daughters, 
Betty Wigal and her husband, Larry, of Lubeck, 
Janet Walker and her husband, Waldo, of 
Pasadena, Md., Linda J. Craddock and her 
husband, General John, of Brussels, Belgium, 
and Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Mary Jo Brown and 
her husband, Steve, of Woodbridge, Va.; 10 
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two 
stepgreat-grandchildren; three great-great-
grandchildren; four stepgreat-great-
grandchildren; two brothers, John Hale of 
Elizabeth and James “Jim” Hale of Barlow, 
Ohio; five sisters, Elizabeth Holbert of 
Mineral Wells, Lillian Gates of Porterfield, 
Mary McPeek of Belpre, Doris Moyers of 
Parkersburg and Georgia Wilson of Florida and 
Parkersburg; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she 
was preceded in death by brothers, Walter Hale 
and Burdette “Pete” Hale.

There will be a worship service in honor of 
Lena at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kimes Funeral Home, 
521 Fifth St., Parkersburg, with the Rev. John 
Frum and the Rev. Steve Rhoades officiating. 
Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. 
The visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today at 
the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the 
Crossroads United Methodist Camp Endowment 
Fund, United Methodist Foundation of WV Inc., 
P.O. Box 3811, Charleston, WV 25338-3811, or 
to Housecalls/Hospice, 1601 Garfield Avenue, 
Parkersburg, WV 26101.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Dena Jean Bixman Small

Shelbyville,KY

Dena Jean Bixman Small, 52, of Shelbyville, 
Ky., passed away Dec. 19, 2007, at the 
University Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

She was born Nov. 5, 1955, in Detroit, Mich., 
a daughter of Dennis Bixman in Tennessee and 
Beverly Ulch Bixman Tanner of Mineral Wells. 
She enjoyed quilting and crafts.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by 
a son, Jason J. Bixman and his wife, Sabrina, 
of Walker; a daughter, Christina Wilkins of 
Shelbyville, Ky.; three grandchildren, Trenton 
Bixman, Jocelyn Bixman and Joseph Wilkins; 
three brothers, Roland Bixman and wife, Tammy, 
of Parkersburg, Johnny Bixman and wife, Nancy, 
of Petroleum and Mark Bixman and wife, 
Veronica, of Elizabeth; one sister, Edythe 
Anderson of Mineral Wells; and her former 
husband, Stephen Small of Wadesville.

She was preceded in death by an infant 
daughter; and her stepfather, Mayford Tanner.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Lynn Roush 
officiating. Burial will follow at the 
Wadesville Cemetery. The visitation will be 
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral 
home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Alma Leta Buchanan

Parkersburg,WV

Alma Leta Buchanan, 92, of Parkersburg passed 
away Dec. 17, 2007, at the Ohio Valley Health 
Care Center.

She was born March 21, 1915, in Wyoming 
County, a daughter of the late Fred D. and 
Mary B. Stewart Naylor. 

Alma was affiliated with South Parkersburg 
Baptist Church and had been employed with 
Butch’s Awning Shop. She enjoyed word puzzles, 
sewing and loved and enjoyed her grandchildren.

Surviving are three sons, James T. Buchanan of 
Mineral Wells, Robert L. Buchanan and wife, 
Ilanna, of Marietta and William Perkins and 
wife, Glenna, of Washington, W.Va.; four 
daughters, Mary Brown and husband, Jack, of 
Parkersburg, Sharon J. Burdette of 
Parkersburg, Susan J. Wagoner and husband, 
William, of Parkersburg and Helen L. Webster 
and husband, Gary, of Vicksburg, Miss.; 
numerous grandchildren and great-
grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one 
sister, Nora B. Butcher and husband, Gene, of 
Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by her first husband, Woodrow 
Perkins; her second husband, Lawrence Robert 
Buchanan; four brothers, Robert, Lee, Virgil 
and Edward Naylor; three sisters, Ethel Baker, 
Verna Smith and Dorothy Collins; two 
grandsons; two granddaughters; and two great-
grandsons.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Joe Busch 
officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset 
Memory Gardens. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Katherine B. Pfalzgraf

Rockport,WV

Katherine B. Pfalzgraf, 94, of Rockport, 
W.Va., passed away Dec. 11, 2007, at her 
daughter’s home where she had been residing.

She was born March 24, 1913, in Lowell, Ohio, 
a daughter of the late Elvin and Hallie Misiel 
Gessel.

Katherine was a member of the Tri-County 
Worship Center at Rockport. She retired from 
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital as a nursing 
assistant and former employee of Griener’s 
Bakery for several years. She was a long-time 
member of the Rockport-Limestone Extension 
Homemakers Club and had been crowned Belle of 
Wood County.

Surviving is her daughter, Betty Snyder and 
her husband, the Rev. Everett Snyder of 
Rockport; three sons, Dale Pfalzgraf in 
Alabama, Paul Pfalzgraf and his wife, Karen, 
of Parkersburg and John Pfalzgraf of Belpre; 
11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one 
great-great-grandchild; and one brother, 
Edmund Gessel of Rockport.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by her husband, Robert Pfalzgraf Sr.; 
a son, Robert Pfalzgraf Jr.; a brother, John 
Gessel; and two sisters, Ruth Brown and Mary 
Gessel.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday 
at the Tri-County Worship Center with the Rev. 
Everett Snyder and the Rev. Alan Tennant 
officiating. Burial will follow at the 
Rockport Cemetery. The visitation will be from 
2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Kimes Funeral home, 
521 Fifth St., Parkersburg, and one hour prior 
to the service Saturday at the church.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Donna Jean Harvey

Parkersburg,WV

Donna Jean Harvey, 75, of Parkersburg passed 
away Dec. 8, 2007, at her home. 

She was born Jan. 24, 1932, in Reedsville, 
Ohio, a daughter of the late Ernest Ruth and 
Blanche Beatrice Boring Ruth. Donna was a 
member of the Lynn Street Church of Christ. 
She retired from Black and White Cab Co. as 
dispatcher and was a homemaker. 

Surviving are four sons, Vincent Michael 
Harvey, William Lee (Billy) Harvey Jr. and 
Steven Petty, all of Belpre, and Charles Lee 
Harvey of Parkersburg; three daughters, Penny 
Shutts of Belpre, Diane Smearman of Mineral 
Wells and Molly Dougherty of Parkersburg; 22 
grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two 
brothers, James Ruth of Mineral Wells and 
George Ruth of Hudson, Mass. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, 
William Lee Harvey Sr., in 1976, and a 
daughter, Audry Leasure Swisher. 

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Evangelist Teddy Tackett 
officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
South Cemetery. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. 

Online condolences may be sent to the family 
by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Opal Ann Silvia

Williamstown,WV

Opal Ann Silvia, 64, of Williamstown, passed 
away Dec. 7, 2007, at her home following an 
extended illness.

She was born Nov. 28, 1943, in Wirt County, a 
daughter of the late Carl Richard Tanner and 
Hazel Bailey Tanner.

Opal was of the Protestant faith and had been 
employed with Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital 
in patient accounts and billing.

Surviving is her husband of 43 years, Richard 
Dennis Silvia; her son, Thomas Silvia and his 
wife, Amber, of Parkersburg; two 
grandchildren, Lakretia and Zachary Silvia; 
two brothers, Lonnie Tanner and his wife, 
Barb, of Williamstown and Carl Tanner of 
Vienna; one sister, Wanda Jett and her 
husband, Steve, of Parkersburg; and several 
nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by a brother, Jimmy Tanner; and a 
grandson, Bradley Silvia.

The funeral service will be 3 p.m. today at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Richard Smith 
officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
North Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. 
until service time today at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Ella Nemattie Meeks

Parkersburg,WV

Ella Nemattie Meeks, 80, of Parkersburg passed 
away Dec. 1, 2007, at the Willows Nursing 
Center. 

She was born July 18, 1927, in Parkersburg, a 
daughter of the late Raymond Emanuel and 
Margaret Ellen Morris Beall. Ella was a member 
of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. She had been 
employed with St. Joseph’s Hospital as a 
dietary aide and she enjoyed bowling at 
Emerson Lanes. 

Surviving is her husband, Everett B. Meeks; 
one son, Leland H. Beall and his wife, Kay, of 
Parkersburg; two daughters, Gloria Sams and 
her fiance, Cecil Barnes, of Parkersburg and 
Terry Lynn Fluharty and her husband, Dan, of 
Davisville; a former daughter-in-law, Mona 
Beall; four grandchildren, Kristina Martin, 
Robert Beall, Melvin Starcher Jr. and Heather 
Johns; three great-grandchildren, Jared 
Martin, Alexis Martin and Avery Johns; a 
sister, Margie Varner of Parkersburg; and 
several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by a son, Melvin F. Starcher; a 
grandson, James D. Bowles; five brothers, 
Virgil, Robert, Orville, Bob and Denver Beall; 
and four sisters, Fonda Newhouse, Ollie 
Lauderman, Mary Phares and Audra Rice. 

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Chuck Ferrell 
officiating. Burial will follow at Parkersburg 
Memorial Gardens. There will be visitation 
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Hazel Dailey Conger

Parkersburg,WV

Hazel Dailey Conger, 92, of Parkersburg passed 
away Nov. 27, 2007, at the Willows Nursing 
Facility, where she had been a resident for 
the past two years.

Hazel was born Jan. 19, 1915, at Rolla, N.D., 
a daughter of the late Luther Allen Dailey and 
Lucy Belle McKitrick Dailey Nesselrotte and 
moved to Parkersburg when she was five years 
old.

She was a charter member of the New Hope 
Baptist Church and was a former longtime 
member of the Walnut Street Church of Christ 
in Belpre. She retired from Corning Glass 
Works with several years of service.

Surviving is her daughter, Blanche Wentzel of 
Parkersburg; a special daughter-in-law, 
Ernestine Conger; and brothers, Orville and 
Daniel Nesselrotte. Hazel was known 
as “Granny” to seven grandchildren, Michael, 
Mitchell and Richard Wentzel, Lisa Roy, Linda 
Howard, Mark Conger and Diane Harris. Also 
surviving are 13 great-grandchildren and six 
great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by her husband of 62 years, William 
Edward Conger; her son, Kenneth Conger; two 
infant sons, Donald and Jackie; one sister, 
Ruby; two brothers, Gale and Alfred Dailey; a 
half-sister, Frances Collins; and two half-
brothers, Floyd and Carriel Nesselrotte.

The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at 
Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor David Easter 
officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
North Cemetery. There will be visitation from 
2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Jo Ann Thoma

Parkersburg,WV

Jo Ann Thoma, 88, of Parkersburg and a former 
resident of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away Nov. 
27, 2007, at the Arbors Nursing Facility in 
Marietta.

She was born Sept. 18, 1919, at Sidney, Ohio, 
a daughter of the late Fred and Kathryn 
Griffis. Jo Ann was of the Catholic faith and 
had been employed as a receptionist with 
Marbon (Borg-Warner Chemicals). She was a 
former member of the Parkersburg Woman’s Club 
and the Lambda Chi Omega Sorority.

Surviving is her daughter, Cathi See Cummins 
of Williamstown; two grandchildren, Mary Jo 
Eddy and David Eddy, both of Tampa, Fla.; and 
a brother, Fred Griffis of Damerascotta, Maine.

Preceding her in death in 1969 was her 
husband, Mr. Louis A. Thoma, owner of Thoma’s 
Jewelers.

There will be a private family graveside 
service at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Parkersburg. 
There will be no visitation.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the 
Humane Society of Parkersburg, 29th and Poplar 
streets in Parkersburg.

Cremation services are being provided by Kimes 
Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 
Parkersburg.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

R. Augusta "Peg" Pyles

Slate,WV

R. Augusta “Peg” Pyles, 88, of Slate, W.Va., 
passed away Nov. 23, 2007, at St. Joseph’s 
Hospital. 

She was born Jan. 17, 1919, in Wirt County, a 
daughter of the late James M. Lyons and Mary 
Belle Allman Lyons Wine. 

Peg was a member of the Big Tygart United 
Methodist Church and a charter member of the 
United Methodist Women of the church. She 
taught Sunday school class for the junior and 
youth classes and had worked in Bible School 
for many years. In the last few years, she had 
been attending the Elizabeth Baptist Church.

She was a homemaker and mother of Carolyn King 
and her husband, Earl, of Slate; grandmother 
of Angela and Brad McCue of Elizabeth and 
Vicki and Pat Burrows of Huntington; and great-
grandmother of Brittany McCue of Dumfries, 
Va., Daniel McCue, Seth Burrows and Grant 
Burrows.

Also surviving are two sisters-in-law, Edna 
Pyles and Beatrice Melrose, and several nieces 
and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 
years, Floyd D. Pyles on April 20, 1988; two 
sisters, Goldie Leach and Viola Deem; four 
brothers, the Rev. James Lyons, Okey Lyons, 
F.T. “Ted” Lyons and Walter “Bud” Lyons; a 
stepsister, Nellie Denniewitz; three 
stepbrothers; and her stepfather, Charley M. 
Wine.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at 
the Big Tygart United Methodist Church. The 
Reverends Mark McCloy and Jeff Mayfield will 
officiate. Burial will follow at Merrills 
Chapel Cemetery on Route 14. The visitation 
will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Kimes 
Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service 
Monday at the church. 

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Barbara C Hewitt Rogers

Williamstown,WV

Barbara C. Hewitt Rogers, 74, of Williamstown 
passed away Nov. 15, 2007, at her home. 

She was born Sept. 16, 1933, at Williamson, 
W.Va., a daughter of the late Clifford E. and 
Hilda G. Mead Hewitt. Barbara was a 1951 
graduate of Parkersburg High School. She 
retired from Bell Atlantic with more than 41 
years of service; was an active member of the 
Telephone Pioneers and the Red Hat Society of 
Parkersburg; and was a long time member of the 
First Lutheran Church. 

Surviving is her daughter, Judith Ann Bonnell 
of Licking Creek, Mo.; a brother, Henry M. 
Hewitt and his wife, Agnes, of Parkersburg; a 
sister, Patsy J. Boso of Williamstown; five 
grandchildren, Edward P. Bonnell, Jessica 
Thomas, Victoria Bonnell, Kelly Bonnell and 
Grace Bonnell; a great-grandson, Heyden 
Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by her husband, Edward R. Rogers. 

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the 
First Lutheran Church, with the Rev. James 
Kinsler officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. 
Olivet Cemetery. There will be visitation from 
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Kimes Funeral Home, 
521 Fifth St., Parkersburg. There will be no 
visitation on Monday.

Online condolences may be sent to the family 
by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Barbara Mae Reeder

Parkersburg,WV

Barbara Mae Reeder, 74, of Parkersburg passed 
away Nov. 5, 2007, at the Willows Nursing 
Home, where she has been a resident the past 
four years.

She was born June 11, 1933, in Parkersburg, a 
daughter of the late Ernest and Ollie Mae 
Hicks Flinn. Barbara was of the Protestant 
faith and had at one time worked at A&W 
Rootbeer Drive In.

Surviving are three sons, David L. Reeder of 
Elizabeth, Harry A. (JR) Reeder Jr. of Boaz 
and Mike Reeder of Parkersburg; one stepson, 
William G. Reeder; two stepdaughters, Rochella 
Batten and Donna Walters, all of Parkersburg; 
six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded 
in death by her husband, Harry A. Reeder Sr. 
in 1953.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with Pastor Brian Harrell 
officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen 
South Cemetery. The visitation will be from 2-
4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com

Della M Parker

Parkersburg,WV

Della M. Parker, 49, of Parkersburg passed 
away Nov. 3, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the 
late Harold and Mabel Rissie Parker. 

Dell was of the Pentecostal faith and is 
survived by brothers, Joseph and Donald 
Parker; and a sister, Violet Teters.

She was preceded in death by an infant 
brother, Danny; and sisters, Juanita, Imojean, 
Caroline and Trish.

There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. 
today at Kimes Funeral Home, Fifth Street, 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Walter Dale Minney 
officiating

Harry C. Hartleben Jr.

Parkersburg,WV

Harry C. Hartleben Jr., 85, of Parkersburg 
went home to be with his Lord on Nov. 3, 2007, 
from Worthington Manor Nursing Home, where he 
had been a resident for the past four years. 

He was born Feb. 15, 1922, in Parkersburg, a 
son of the late Harry Clyde and Arena Riddle 
Hartleben.

Harry was a 1940 graduate of Parkersburg High 
School. He served as a staff sergeant in the 
Army Air Corps during World War II and the 
Korean War. After his discharge, he returned 
to Parkersburg and studied accounting at 
Mountain State College. Harry retired in 1983 
from Dravo Corporation in Marietta as a 
contract administrator.

He was a lifelong Christian and member of the 
First Christian Church of Parkersburg, where 
he had served as a deacon and sang in the 
choir. He had also served as troop leader for 
the Boy Scout Troop No. 10.

Harry was a devoted husband, father and 
grandfather, and he enjoyed Big Red and 
Mountaineer football games. All who knew him 
will miss his warm smile and sense of humor.

Surviving is his wife, Mary Louise Turner Sims 
Hartleben; his grandson, Andrew P. Hartleben 
of Parkersburg; and his granddaughter, Kerri 
Hartleben Holcomb and her husband, Joshua 
Holcomb, of Jane Lew, W.Va.; three 
stepdaughters, Becky Dodd of Parkersburg, 
Susan (Steve) Ball of Morgantown, W.Va., and 
Judy (Don) Faulkner of Vienna; one stepson, 
Greg (Pamela) Sims of Vienna; two sisters, 
Mary Belle O’Brien and Ruth Ann (Seldon) 
Wigal, all of Parkersburg. Also surviving are 
several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in 
death by his first wife of 49 years, Sara 
Braswell Hartleben; his son, Harry Clyde 
Hartleben III; and two sisters, Betty Kirk and 
Grace Enoch.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday 
at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., 
Parkersburg, with the Rev. Sanford Downs and 
Father David Huffman officiating. Burial will 
follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with military 
rites conducted by the American Legion Post 
15. The visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 
p.m. Tuesday. 

Online condolence messages may be sent to the 
family by visiting www.kimesfh.com .

Lorraine J Richards

Parkersburg,WV

Lorraine J. Richards, 85, of Lakeview Estates, 
passed away Oct. 25, 2007, at the Willows 
Nursing Home.

She was born Nov. 23, 1921, in Buffalo, N.Y., 
a daughter of the late George and Caroline 
Seidel Madden.

Lorraine was of the Catholic faith and had 
worked at Roswell Park as a switchboard 
operator.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, 
James Herbert Richards in February 2007.

The family would like to express thanks to the 
Willows Nursing Home for the excellent care 
that was given to Lorraine during her stay 
there.

Memorial contributions may be made to the 
donor’s favorite charity.

There will be no funeral service. However, 
there will be a visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 
p.m. Saturday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth 
St., Parkersburg. Burial will follow in the 
Evergreen South Cemetery.

Marshall Morris Wren
New Haven,WV
Marshall Morris Wren, 76, of New Haven, W.Va., passed away Oct. 23, 2007