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John Boyd Hardin, 89,
He was a graduate of
Surviving are his wife, Hermalee Hardin;
son, Dr. Charles Hardin and his wife, Marian; daughter, Mrs. Richard (Roberta
Tosca) Deckerd; grandchildren Kent (Susanne) Hardin, Jeff (Julie) Hardin, Erin
(Greg) Seimer, Ann Miller (Randy) Lein, Rob (Beth Miller, Deanna Miller (Don)
Murray; 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Josephine Tisher, whom he married in 1934 and she died in 1967.
Friends were received Aug. 9 at the
Johnson-Smith Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to the
John B. Hardin Educational Fund,
Funeral services were held Aug. 10 at the
Christ United Methodist, Baltimore, with Pastor Benjamin A. Foulk
officiating. Caring cremation followed
the service.
Source:
Ferrell Vanwy, Sr., 76,
He was a member of the First Trinity
Assembly of God Church, a WW II Army veteran; was a heavy equipment mechanic
and welder for various contractors and member of the International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local 18. He worked
in the oil field for several years with local drilling contractors following
his military service.
Surviving are his wife, Helen L.
Breese Vanwy, Newark; two daughters, Mrs. George (Janet) Fisher, Thornville,
Mrs. Brice (Donna) Shumaker, Newark; two sons, Ferrell, Jr. and his wife, Kathy
Vanwy, Newark, Charles E. Mason, Newark; brother Kenneth Vanwy, and his wife
Betty, Clearwater, Fla.; sister-in-law, Wilma Jean Vanwy, Heath; nine
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Nicholas and Sabina Moose Vanwy; a brother, Donald; sister, Hazel.
Friends were received Sept. 11 at
Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Central Ohio.
Guest book: to sign an online guest
book, visit www.bruckerkishlerfuneralhome.com and click guest book/obituary.
Ada B. Green
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 2, 2001
Ada B. Green, 98, of Stow, formerly of Woodsfield, died
Monday (Jan. 1, 2001) at Stow-Glen Retirement Center.
She was born Sept. 21, 1902, near
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard A. Green,
who died in 1987; and a son, Dale Loren Green.
She leaves a son, Charles (Rebecca) Green of Akron; three
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bauer-Turner
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Friday.
Burial will be in
Norma D. Harmon
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 4, 2001
Norma D. Harmon, 76, of Woodsfield, formerly of Belpre, died Wednesday
(Jan. 3, 2001) at her home.
She was born March 1, 1924, in Bloomfield, daughter of the
late Samuel and Mary (McVey) Dickson.
Mrs. Harmon retired from Peoples Bank and Trust Co. of
Belpre, where she had served for 20 years as a bookkeeper and teller. She was a
member of Trinity Episcopal Church,
She leaves her husband, Eugene E. Harmon, whom she married
May 25, 1941; two daughters, Sherry Brownrigg of
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral
Home, Woodsfield. Private services will be Friday at the convenience of the
family. Burial will be in
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung
Association of Ohio-Northeastern Branch,
Golda Billman Straight
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, OH, January 2001
Golda Billman Straight, 98, of Antioch, died Tuesday (Jan.
2, 2001) at the home of her daughter in Greenfield, Ind.
She was born April 27, 1902, near Lewisville, daughter of
the late John Hamilton Billman and Sarah Elizabeth Kelly Billman.
She was a retired teacher, having taught 17 years in Monroe
County Schools. She was a member of the
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Irwin M. Straight, in January 1979; four sisters, Bessie Schell,
Myrtie Draper, Susie Mallett and Marjorie Busch; two brothers, Fred Billman and
Frank Billman; and a grandson, Dana Stephen DeVoe.
She leaves three daughters, Eileen Stephenson of Marion;
Mrs. Robert (Claribel) DeVoe of Greenfield and Marguerite Winkle of Harbor
Beach, Mich.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Friends and family may call 7 to 9 p.m. today at
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 10 a.m. Saturday
with Minister Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial will be in
Rolland Eugene Kenney
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 7, 2001
Rolland Eugene Kenney, 86, of Antioch Community, Woodsfield,
died Friday (Jan. 5, 2001) at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va.
He was born Nov. 7, 1914, in Monroe County, son of the late
Andrew and Beulah (Brown) Kenney.
Mr. Kenney attended Plainview Church of Christ. He was
preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Harold, Joe and George Kenney; a
sister, Marie Daugherty.
He leaves his wife, Mildred (Hooper) Kenney of Antioch; a
son, Joseph Hooper of
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Bauer-Turner
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday with Minister
Tim Fleeman officiating. Burial will be in
Martha McVicker
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 11, 2001
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Thorn-Black Funeral Home,
Cambridge, for Martha A. McVicker, 87, of Cambridge, who died Tuesday (Jan. 9,
2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. The Rev. Ken Mansfield will
officiate. Burial will be in
She was born Nov. 21, 1913, in Langs, daughter of the late
Alonzo and Dottie (Alexander) Simmons.
Mrs. McVicker had worked at Bayes Restaurant in Woodsfield
and cleaned houses. She was a Methodist by faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D.
McVicker, who died December 26, 1987. They were married in 1950. Also deceased
are three sisters, Hazel Smith, Carrie Elliott and Katie Sims; three brothers,
Frank McCaslin, Bryce Simmons and John Simmons.
She leaves a son, Charles Antill of
Sherry R. Dies
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH January 23, 2001
Services will be 8 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, for Sherry R. Dies, 63, of Jerusalem, who died Sunday (Jan. 21,
2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. Burial will be
at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
She was born July 7, 1937, in
She was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Barclay. She
leaves her husband, James M. Dies, whom she married April 15, 1975; a son, Ray
Allen Blythe of
Clarence Howell
Source: The Wooster Daily Record, Wooster, OH, January 26, 2001
Clarence G. "Dutch" Howell, 74, Moore Ridge Road,
Jerusalem, OH died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at Ohio State University Hospital
in Columbus.
Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home,
He was born Oct. 31, 1926, in
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Dorothy (Gallaher)
Howell of Jerusalem; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and John Yontz of
Ozark, Helen and Rocky Carpenter of Barnesville, Jean and Richard Hughes of
Jerusalem and Connie and Larry Richter of Sardis; seven grandchildren, and four
brothers, John, Jack and George Howell, all of Orrville and Vernon
Howell of Apple Creek.
Earl F. Ankrom, Sr.
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 28, 2001
Earl F. Ankrom, Sr., 51, of Woodsfield, died Friday (Jan.
26, 2001) at Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville.
He was born April 4, 1949, in Barnesville, son of Cora (
Mr. Ankrom was a graduate of
He was preceded in death by an infant brother; an uncle, Ole
Jackson.
He leaves his wife, Sandra I. (Anderson) Ankrom, whom he
married June 17, 1972; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Amanda) Shaw of Woodsfield; three
sons, Earl F. (Jaime) Ankrom, Jr. of Stafford, Timothy R. (Emanuela) Ankrom of
Sardinia,
and Arlis C. Ankrom of the home; two brothers, Richard (Connie) Ankrom of
Woodsfield, and Paul (Rita) Ankrom of Florida; three grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. No calling hours will be observed. Burial will be at the
convenience of the family. Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, is handling the
arrangements.
Ronald LeRoy Foster
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 29, 2001
Ronald LeRoy Foster, 84, of Woodsfield, Antioch Community,
formerly of Stow, died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001) at his home.
He was born July 27, 1916, in
Mr. Foster was a former guard officer at the Ravenna
Arsenal, prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy, where he served in the Sea Bea
Division during World War II. He was a self-employed building contractor. He
was a member and pastor master of the Moriah Lodge 105, Free and Accepted
Masons in Powhatan; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite,
He was past commander of the Barnesville Chapter of Disabled
American Veterans. He was a member of VFW Post 6387 in New Matamoras; Knights
Templar 047, Cambridge; Past Masters Association; Bel-Mon Shrine Club,
Wheeling, W.Va.; International Association Legions of Honor, Wheeling, W.Va.;
Order of Eastern Star, Captina Chapter, Powhatan; Grand Chapter of the Royal
Arch Masons of Ohio in Cambridge; and the Grand Council of Royal and Select
Masons of Ohio; Guernsey Council 74, Cambridge.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Helen (Dworshak)
Foster, on July 16, 1993; a son, Ronald Lee Foster; a brother, Raymond Foster;
two sisters, Mabel Spencer and Marie Jamison. He leaves two daughters,
Connie Sellers of Cleveland and Julia Ann Roby of the home; two sisters, Ruth
Mildred Smith of Jane Lew,
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday with
Pastor Paul Ferguson officiating. Masonic services will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at
the funeral home. Burial will be in
Memorial contributions may be made to
Homer D. Yommer
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 29, 2001
Homer D. Yommer, 68, of Lewisville, died Saturday (Jan. 27,
2001) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
He was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Grantsville, Md., son of the
late Bruce and Jessie (Warnick) Yommer.
Mr. Yommer retired from Ford Motor Co.,
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley L.
Yommer, on died Sept. 1, 1966; two sisters, Wilda Yommer and Helen Stoffoni;
four brothers, Osborne Yommer, David Yommer, Harold Yommer and Bruce Oney
Yommer.
He leaves his wife, Emma Jean (Slone) Yommer, whom he
married Aug. 30, 1986; two daughters, Marla Ann Ahmed of Lorain and Sara
Katherine Thomas of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, Homer D. Yommer, Jr. and
Donald Eugene Yommer,
both of Lorain; two sisters, Wanda Gross of Paw Paw, W.Va., and Norma Ruth
Quail of Rome, W.Va.; six brothers, Joe Yommer of Olney Mills, Md., Jack Yommer
of Sheffield Lake, Harry Yommer of Topeka, Kan., Hubert Yommer of
Ambridge, Pa., Richard Yommer of Grantsville, Md., and Willard Yommer of
Lewisville; five grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, is handling the
arrangements.
Ella Mae Flood, nee Starr
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, January 31, 2001
(Lewisville High School graduate, class of 1942)
Ella Mae Flood, 76, of 620 E. Cross St., Summerfield, Ohio,
died this morning (Jan. 31, 2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center
in Cambridge.
Ruth K. Huffman
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, February 2, 2001
Ruth K. Huffman, 86, of Monroe Manor, Woodsfield, died
Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center,
Cambridge.
She was born April 19, 1914, in
Mrs. Huffman was a member of First Baptist Church of
Woodsfield. She was a charter member of the Eagles Lodge and the Pythian
Sisters Lodge, both of Woodsfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A.
Huffman, on November 16, 1994; a sister, Genevieve Price; and a brother, Walton
Norris. She leaves two sons, Ron (Billie Jean) Huffman and Wayne
(Karen) Huffman, both of Woodsfield; two daughters, Mrs. Bob (
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor
Travis Smalley officiating. Burial will be in
Wilbur E. Buck Jackson
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, February 3, 2001
Wilbur E. Buck Jackson, 73, of Marietta, Ohio, died Monday
(Jan. 22,2001) in Selby General Hospital.
He was born Sept. 17, 1927 in Woodsfield but made his home
in
His home was in
He was preceded in death by his stepfather and mother,
Landseer and Margaret Daniels, and a stepsister, Wanda Barclay.
He leaves his wife, Ruth (Stephen Mallett) Jackson, whom he
married August 15, 1992; two sons by a previous marriage, Donald (Dianne)
Jackson of Papillon, Neb.; Jerry (Ressa) Jackson of Woodsfield; three
stepdaughters, Cynthia (Douglas) Wittekind of Newport News, Va.; Beverly (John)
Huffman, and Nancy (Allen) Tubaugh all of Marietta; a stepbrother Mark (Mary)
Daniels of Lower Salem; two stepsisters, Laura (Bill) Hoffheins of Southgate,
Mich.; Myrle Lankford of Marietta; four grandchildren; and five
step-grandchildren.
Services were held at
Martha L. Cline
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, Monday, February 5,
2001
Martha L. Cline, 68, of 49055 Township Road 27, Lewisville, Ohio, died at 7:50
p.m. Friday (Feb. 2, 2001) near Summerfield.
Sidney C. English
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, Tuesday, February 6,
2001
Sidney C. English, 83, of Ohio 26, Graysville, Ohio, died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001)
at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, W.Va.
Leonard C. Leasure
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, February 7, 2001
Leonard C. Leasure, 76, of Summerfield, Ohio, died Tuesday
(Feb. 6, 2001) at his home.
He was born Nov. 30, 1924, in Barnesville, son of the late
William and Anna Marie (Brown) Leasure.
Mr. Leasure was a retired laborer. He was a U.S. Army
veteran, having served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a Methodist
by faith. He was a member of American Legion Post 415, Summerfield, and VFW
Post 4721, Caldwell.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva M. (Hayes)
Leasure, on August 3, 1982; two sons, Kim and Greg Leasure; three brothers,
Carl, Earl and Kenneth Leasure; two sisters, Betty and Geneva Leasure.
He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Anthony (Robin) Jordon of
Dayton, Mrs. Kenneth (Melinda) Hoyt of Graysville and Bev Leasure of
Lewisville; two sons, Gary (Cathy) Leasure of Summerfield and Calvin (Melissa)
Leasure of Sparr, Fla.; three sisters, Ruth Ann Leasure of Caldwell, and Dorothy
Shafer and Lucille Long, both of Sarahsville; three brothers, Dick Leasure of
Senecaville, and Eugene Leasure and Raymond Leasure, both of Caldwell; 23
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Brubach-Watters
Funeral Home, Summerfield. Military graveside services will be at
Viola I. Rothacher
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, February 7, 2001
Viola I. Rothacher, 88, of Sardis, Ohio, died Tuesday (Feb.
6, 2001) at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va.
She was born Aug. 26, 1912, in Green Township, Monroe
County, daughter of the late John and Sarah (Haslam) Rothacher. Miss Rothacher
was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in
brothers, John, Clarence and Edward Rothacher; four sisters, Freda Kocher,
Elizabeth Rothacher, Ophelia Ruble and Ethel Green. She leaves five nephews,
Ronald Rothacher and Loren Rothacher, both of Sardis, Carl Kocher of New
Martinsville, W.Va., Vernon Ischy of Lewisville and Russell Rothacher of
Shadyside; two nieces, Virginia Campbell of New Philadelphia and Delores Smith
of Sardis.
No calling hours will be observed. Private services will be
11 a.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Burial will be in
Hilda M. Burkhart
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated-Feb 8, 2001
WOODSFIELD Hilda M. Burkhart, 74, of
Woodsfield, died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001) at Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous
Care Center, Wheeling, W.Va. She was
born June 5, 1926, near Miltonsburg, daughter of the late Clemence
and Victoria (Carpenter)
She leaves her husband, Herman J.
Burkhart, whom she married June 8, 1943; a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Marlene)
Yonak, Jr. of Centerville; three sons, Donald (Marlene) Burkhart of Malaga,
Gary (Victoria) Burkhart of Woodsfield and
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Vigil services will be 8:30
p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mass of
Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Sylvester Catholic
Church, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Hamm serving as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Sylvester Catholic
Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Leslie Ann Christman
Source: Daily Jeffersonian-dated- Feb 13, 2001
WOODSFIELD Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodsfield Church of Christ
for Leslie Ann Christman, 35, of Woodsfield, who died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at
She was born July 14, 1965, in Barnesville,
daughter of Bobbie (Vaden) Cannon of Woodsfield and the late Clint Cannon.
Mrs. Christman was a homemaker and member of Woodsfield Church of Christ. She was
a 1983 graduate of
Memorial contributions may be made to Leslie Christian Cancer Fund, c/o
WesBanco,
Raymond A. Bus Jones
Source:
Daily Jeffersonian dated Feb 13, 2001
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, for
Raymond A. Bus Jones, 90, of Lore City, who died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at
Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cambridge. Evangelist Bruce Daugherty will officiate.
Burial will be in
He was born Oct. 27, 1910, in Old
Washington, son of the late Thomas Arthur and Trudie Alice (Brookover) Jones.
Mr. Jones was a member of the
school board clerk for more than 20 years in the Wills Local, Zane Trace and
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Glenna (Dearth) Jones, who died Dec. 24, 1998. They were married June 13, 1940.
Also deceased are four brothers, O.R. Jones, Learny Jones, Wayne Jones and B.K.
Jones. He leaves two sisters, Golda McGaughy
of Byesville and Eleanor Barnhardt of Hilliard; brother and sister-in-law,
Danny and Doris Dearth of
sister-in-law, Evelyn Roth of Bellaire; several nieces and nephews.
Mary R. Paulus
Daily
Jeffersonian - dated February 13, 2001
WOODSFIELD Mass of Christian burial
will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church,
Woodsfield, for Mary R. Paulus, 95, of Woodsfield, who died Monday (Feb. 12,
2001) at Barnesville Hospital. The Rev.
Fr. David Gaydosik will serve as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Sylvester
Catholic Cemetery, Woodsfield. Friends
may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Rosary devotions will be recited at 3:30 p.m. today at the
funeral home, followed by vigil services at 8:30 p.m.
She was born Dec. 23, 1905, near
Woodsfield, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Schumacher) Paulus. Mrs. Paulus retired from Economy Store,
Woodsfield, where she served as a clerk. She was a member of St. Sylvester
Catholic Church in Woodsfield, where she was a member of Purgatorial
Society.
She was preceded in death by a sister,
Hilda E. Paulus; a brother, Francis J. Paulus; a sister-in-law, Freeda Paulus.
She leaves two nieces, Rita Rodgers of Belpre, and Catherine Paulus of
Woodsfield; four nephews, Robert Paulus of Lancaster, John Paulus and Edwin
Paulus, both of Woodsfield, Ralph Paulus of Hockessin, Del., several
great-nieces and nephews.
Franklin I. Hanson
Daily Jeffersonian - dated February 13, 2001
WOODSFIELD Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, for Franklin I. Hanson, 88, of Woodsfield, who died Monday (Feb.12,
2001) at
He was born Jan. 29, 1913, near
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Georgia Louisa (McVay) Hanson, who died Sept. 14, 1999; and a brother, Marion
LeRoy Hanson. He leaves a sister,
Frances Hanson Scott of Belpre; two nieces, Mrs. Paul (Linda) Lafferre and
Carol Hanson, both of
Donna J. Kindle
Source:
Daily Jeffersonian - dated February 15, 2001
WOODSFIELD Donna J. Kindle, 40, of Graysville, died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001)
at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.
She was born Nov. 24, 1960, in Barnesville, daughter of the late Ralph
H. and Edna (Gibbins) Daugherty.
Mrs. Kindle was a member of Graysville Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by a
brother, Paul Daugherty; three sisters, Bonnie Ann Daugherty, Reba Nalley and
Doris Francis. She leaves her husband,
Bruce Kindle of Orlando, Fla.; a son, Friend Daugherty of Woodsfield; two
daughters, Carolyn L. Kindle and April Kindle, both of Orlando, Fla.; eight
brothers, Lloyd Daugherty of Minerva, Ed Daugherty of Canton, Keith Daugherty
and Heber Daugherty, both of Woodsfield, Jim Daugherty and Gary Daugherty, both
of Minerva, Ronald Daugherty of Orrville, and Arthur Daugherty of Mansfield;
two sisters, Mary Kay Scott of Minerva, and Evelyn Daugherty of Woodsfield; two
grandchildren, Iesha Daugherty and Eric Daugherty. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m.
Friday with Harold Kinney
officiating. Burial will be in
Graysville Church of Christ Cemetery. (Paid)
Gertrude B. Jackson
Source:
Daily Jeffersonian - dated, February 19, 2001
WOODSFIELD Gertrude B. Jackson, 83, of Woodsfield, died Saturday (Feb. 17,
2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 1, 1917, in
Mrs. Jackson was a member of
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Lewis Jackson, on Dec. 19, 1994; two daughters, Delores and Mary Jane; five
brothers; and two sisters. She leaves a son, Sonny Jackson of Woodsfield; two
daughters, Judy Hughes of Woodsfield and Betty Murphy of
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.
today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m.
Tuesday. Burial will be in
Lester Francis Kenney
Daily Jeffersonian, dated, February 26, 2001
WOODSFIELD Lester Francis Kenney, 75, of Economy Borough, Pa., formerly of
Graysville, died Saturday (Feb. 24, 2001) at Heritage Valley Health System,
Sewickley Valley Hospital.
He was born Oct. 21, 1925, in
Graysville, son of the late Francis Marion and Coral (Gill) Kenney.
Mr. Kenney retired from American
Bridge Co., where he served as a crane operator. He was a member of Hopewell
Christian and
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having
served in World War II, and was a member of Local 1270 United Steelworkers of
America.
He was preceded in death by three
sisters, Gertrude Waura, Augusta Smoot and Hilda Coplan.
He leaves his wife of 54 years,
Elizabeth Jane (Weddle) Kenney of Economy Borough; a son, Paul (Helen) Kenney
of Athens; four daughters, Jean Nelson of Monaca, Pa., Mrs. Robert (Diane)
Bennett of Harlingen, Texas, Mrs. Wayne
(Debbi) Albright of Hopewell Township, Pa., and Mrs. Ron (Cindi) Janicki of
Economy Borough; three sisters, Pearl Bliske of North Carolina, Lucille
Reinbeau of East Rochester, Pa., and Helen Kramer of Wheeling, W.Va.; 13
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11
a.m. Wednesday with Minister Harold B. Kinney officiating. Burial will be in Graysville Church of Christ
Cemetery, Graysville.
Maxine (Drum) Buttery
Source: Daily Jeffersonian - dated, March 1, 2001
WOODSFIELD Maxine (Drum) Buttery, 93, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday (Feb. 27,
2001) at Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield.
She was born Oct. 15, 1907, in
Graysville, daughter of the late W. C. and Sarah (Myers) Drum. Mrs. Buttery was a retired home economics
teacher in the Switzerland of Ohio School District. She was a member of
Woodsfield Church of Christ, Ohio Education Association, OSU Alumni, Delta
Kappa Gamma teachers sorority and VFW Post 5303 Auxiliary. She was past
president of Monroe County BPW Association. She was a 1925 graduate of
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Nelson Buttery, in 1963; a son, Carl Buttery; and two brothers, Paul
and Leland Drum. She leaves two
daughters, Sue Miller of Woodsfield, and Ann McLean of Alpharetta, Ga.; two
sisters, Jeanne Egger Schwall and Helen English, both of Woodsfield; seven
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.
today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Saturday with Minister Sam Bartrug
officiating. Burial will be in
Memorial contributions may be made to
Woodsfield High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, c/o Susan Bondy,
Earl Edwin Griffin
Source: Daily Jeffersonian - dated March 1, 2001
WOODSFIELD Earl Edwin Griffin, 81, of Graysville, died Wednesday (Feb. 28,
2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield. He was born Feb. 13, 1920, in Rinard Mills,
son of the late Russell Eli and
He was preceded in death by four
sisters, Olive Hill, Hattie Gardner, Ruby Turner and Wilma Freund.
He leaves his wife, Pearl Marie
(Lynch)
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 2 p.m.
Friday with Harold Kinney, Jr. officiating.
Burial will be in
Earl J. Wells
Source: Daily Jeffersonian-dated, March 2, 2001
WOODSFIELD Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, for Earl J. Wells, 87, of Woodsfield, who died Wednesday evening
(Feb. 28, 2001) at
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Mr. Wells was born Sept. 11, 1913, at
Derwent, a son of the late James and Mary Woodford Wells.
He was a retired owner and operator of the former Peoples and Wells Appliance
and Heating Store in Woodsfield. He was a member of Woodsfield United Methodist
Church, where he formerly served as Sunday school superintendent, was a member
of the Church choir and served on several committees for many years. Also, he
was a former member of Woodsfield Village Council and the Board of Public
Affairs, a former member of Knight of Pythian Lodge 338, Woodsfield, and an
honorary member of Monroe County Trustees Association.
Mr. Wells was preceded in death by his
wife, Ruth Peoples Wells, on Aug. 22, 1989; two brothers, Harold Wells and
Lawrence Wells.
He leaves two daughters, Charlotte
(Don) Blair of St. Clairsville and Eileen (Carl) Farwell of Knoxville, Tenn.;
three sisters, Ruth Sprout of Pleasant City, Florence Beebe of Derwent and
Mabel Owens of California; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a
special friend, Opal Starr of Woodsfield.
Claribel Fankhauser
Source: Daily Jeffersonian, dated March 10, 2001
WOODSFIELD Claribel Fankhauser, 83,
of Woodsfield, died Friday (March 9, 2001) at Wheeling (W. Va.) Hospital,
Wheeling, W.Va.
She was born in Paden City, W.Va., on
Dec. 25, 1917, daughter of the late Ida Barbara (Winkler) Paden and Earl
Okey. Mrs. Fankhauser was a retired
beautician and former owner/operator of the former Claribel s Beauty Shop in
Woodsfield. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Woodsfield and
a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5303, Woodsfield.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Kline Fankhauser; five sisters, Martha
Virginia Paden in infancy; Flora Chapman, Betty Renner, Hazel Cox and Mary
Katherine Renner; and four brothers, Clarence Paden, Ralph Paden, Russell Paden
and Ross Paden.
She leaves two daughters, Jean Clift
of Woodsfield and Penny Hannahs of Barnesville; six grandchildren and two
sisters-in-law.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and
6 to 8 p.m. at the Watters Funeral Home, State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, on
Sunday, where funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Lynda
Masters officiating. Burial will follow
at Greenlawn Cemetery, New Martinsville, W.Va.
Betty L. Foster
Source: Daily Jeffersonian- dated March 15, 2001
WOODSFIELD Betty L. Foster, 73, of
Woodsfield, died Wednesday (March 14, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. She was born June
7, 1927, in Pine Grove, W.Va., daughter of the late Samuel and Olive (Barr)
Cain. Mrs. Foster was a trustee of
Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Church of Woodsfield. She was an employee of the former K. V.
Store of Woodsfield and an employee of the former Needle Nook, also of
Woodsfield. She had worked as a clerk
for the Green Thumb Program at the Woodsfield Municipal Building.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Raymond F. Foster, who died in 1997; two brothers, Charles Cain and
Warren Cain, and an infant brother.
She leaves a son, Charles F. Foster of
Waynesburg, Pa.; two daughters, Susan Yocca of Woodsfield and Zella (Sarah)
Foster of Brockville, Ontario, Canada; two brothers, Samuel Cain of Florida and
Wayne Cain of Utah; a sister, Ellen Cain of Vandalia; and two
grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be
1 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Paul Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield.
Linda Jean Betts
Source: Daily Jeffersonian-dated March 22, 2001
BARNESVILLE Linda Jean Betts, 55, of
Jerusalem, died Wednesday (March 21, 2001) at her home. She was born Aug. 31, 1945, in Wheeling,
W.Va., daughter of the late Howard and Merle (Burkhimer) Curtis. Mrs. Betts was a member of Somerton United
Methodist Church, the Farm Bureau, and was a 4-H adviser.
She leaves her husband, Robert Betts;
a son, Dale (Lynn) Betts of Somerton; a daughter, Dorinda Betts of Jerusalem; a
sister, Brenda Hoskinson of Bellaire; three grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. today at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where
services will be 11 a.m. Friday. Burial
will be in Calais Cemetery, Calais.
Wanda M. Russell
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated April 5, 2001
WOODSFIELD Wanda M. Russell, 68, of
Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died Tuesday (April 3, 2001) at
Barnesville Hospital. She was born Sept.
4, 1932, in Zanesville, daughter of the late Clifford and Edna Allen. Mrs. Russell was a homemaker and member of
New Life Church in Woodsfield.
She was preceded in death by a
brother, Charles Richard Allen; and her former husband, Albert O. Bud
Russell. She leaves two sons, Clifford
Russell of Columbus, and Clarence Ben Russell of Manassas, Va.; two
daughters, Bertha Russell of West Virginia, and Pamela Thomas of Virginia; a
brother, Lewis Allen of Zanesville; three sisters, Gertrude Allen, Norma
Grandstaff and Rosalie Dennis all of Zanesville; six grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m.
today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with services to follow at 2 p.m.
with Pastor Wayne Teafatiller officiating.
Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Kermit L. Henthorn
Source: Daily Jeffersonian - dated April 5, 2001
WOODSFIELD Kermit L. Henthorn, 52,
of Woodsfield, died Tuesday (April 3, 2001) at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling,
W.Va. He was born March 9, 1949, in
Monroe County, son of Margaret (Craig) Henthorn of Woodsfield and the late Carl
Henthorn. Mr. Henthorn was owner and
operator of Henthorn Lanes of Woodsfield. He was a member of Eagles Lodge and a
social member of Woodsfield VFW.
He was preceded in death by a brother,
Lonnie Henthorn, who died in 1990. He
leaves his wife, Janet (Bell) Henthorn of Woodsfield; three daughters, Mrs.
David (Heather) Saffle of Woodsfield, Mrs. Barry (Stacey) West of Jerusalem and
Trish Henthorn of the home; three brothers, Wayne Henthorn and Vernon Henthorn,
both of Woodsfield, and Jim Henthorn of Lewisville; two sisters, Florence
(Jean) Dawson of New Martinsville, W.Va., and Sherry Wilson of Miltonsburg; and
two grandsons, Justin and Chase Saffle.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Saturday
with Minister Keith Jones officiating.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Marjorie P. Eckelberry
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated April 6, 2001
WOODSFIELD Marjorie P. Eckelberry,
86, of Graysville, died Thursday (April 5, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec.
21, 1914, in San Antonio, Texas, daughter of the late Robert C. and Florence
Hamilton. Mrs. Eckelberry was a
Methodist by faith.
She leaves her husband, Warren
Eckelberry of Graysville; two sons, Warren Bud Eckelberry, Jr. and Martin
Eckelberry both of Graysville; a daughter, Terri Shoulp of Cleveland; a sister,
Iris Tincotti of San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Services and burial will be at the
convenience of the family.
Thelma L. Hercher
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated April 11, 2001
WOODSFIELD Thelma L. Hercher, 76, of
Sycamore Valley, died Tuesday (April 10, 2001) at her home.
She was born Jan. 3, 1925, near Sycamore Valley, daughter of the late Ode and
Nora (Marshall) Lindamood.
Mrs. Hercher was a retired homemaker and dairy farmer. She was a member of Creighton
Ridge Church of Christ near Sycamore Valley.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ralph H. Hercher, Sr., on Feb. 11, 1998; a sister, Edna Linda; two
brothers, Forrest Lindamood and Gerald Lindamood.
She leaves a son, Ralph H. Hercher, Jr.
of Sycamore Valley; a daughter, Mrs. Dean (Dr. Rhonda Hercher) Schweitzer of
Toledo; a brother, Ralph Lindamood of Massillon; two grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at Watters Funeral Home Woodsfield, and from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at
Creighton Ridge Church of Christ near Sycamore Valley, with services to follow
at 1 p.m. with Dana Morrison and Vernon Crum officiating. Burial will be in Creighton Ridge Cemetery,
Sycamore Valley. Memorial contributions
may be made to Creighton Ridge Cemetery Association, 36800 State Route 260,
Sycamore Valley, OH 43789, or Bethel Township Fire
Dept., c/o A. J. Baker, 37990 Township Road 327, Lower Salem, OH 45745.
Grace V. Briggs
Source: Daily Jeffersonian-dated April 13, 2001
WOODSFIELD Services will be 1 p.m.
Saturday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Grace V. Briggs, 90, of
Woodsfield, who died Thursday (April 12, 2001) at Monroe County Care Center,
Woodsfield. The Rev. William Graham will
officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn
Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Friends may call 2 to 9 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
She was born March 3, 1911, near Lewisville,
daughter of the late Clyde Wesley and Rena Mae Denbow Morris.
She was a retired waitress and homemaker, and a Protestant by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by a daughter, Sharlene Briggs; a son, Buddy Briggs; a brother,
Clarence Morris; and an infant brother.
Ms. Briggs leaves a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Linda) Kurtz of Newark; four
sons, Roger L. (Betty) Briggs of Norfolk, Va., Larry W. (Gail Ann) Briggs of
Graysville, Bob (Candy) Briggs of Summerfield, and Ronnie (Mae) Briggs of Oak
Harbor; two stepdaughters, Drema Briggs of Ravenswood, W.Va., and Sheila
Tackett of London, Ohio; a sister, Ann Lower of Castle Berry, Fla.; several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and
step-great-grandchildren.
A very close friend, Jim Mitchell of Belmont County, also survives.
Hazel R. Edington
Source: Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, April 17, 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Hazel R. Edington, 85,
of Woodsfield, formerly of Wooster, died Sunday (April 15, 2001) at Monroe
County Care Center in Woodsfield.
Emma K. Winland
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, April 18, 2001
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, for Emma K. Winland, 102, of Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, formerly of 300 Fourth St., Woodsfield, who died Tuesday (April 17,
2001) at the center.
Pastor Sheryl Allen will officiate. Burial will be in
Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
today at the funeral home.
She was born January 14, 1899, in Lewisville, daughter of
the late Hamilton and Martha Ellen (Thompson) Denbow.
Mrs. Winland retired from Bayes Restaurant, Woodsfield,
where she served as a cook.
She was a member of First Free Methodist Church, Woodsfield.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Harold Winland and
Francis Spark Winland; two sisters, Mamie Edwards and Cecil Feiber; four
brothers, John, Clyde, Walter and Rader Denbow; and a grandson, Joseph Edwin
Rinard.
She leaves four daughters, Beulah Lumbatis, Delores McGarry
and Lorna Jones, all of Lewisville, and Loretta Rinard of Woodsfield; a son,
Gene Winland of Woodsfield; 29 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; 30
great-great-grandchildren.
Mary Hartwell
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated April 24, 2001
WOODSFIELD Mary A. Hartwell, 65, of
Beallsville, formerly of Akron, died Saturday (April 21, 2001) at Barnesville
Hospital. She was born May 16, 1935, in
Bellepoint, W.Va., daughter of Dorse R. and Eloise (Turner) Richardson of
Bellepoint, W.Va.
She leaves her husband, Silas Hartwell
of Beallsville; two sons, Randy Hartwell of Quincy, Mich., and Rodney Hartwell
of Akron; two daughters, Tammy Huffman of Akron, and
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to
9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be
10 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield.
Mary Dorothy Froehlich
Source: The daily Jeffersonian, dated Friday, April 27, 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Mary Dorothy Froehlich,
82, of 604 Woodland Court died at 8:12 p.m. Thursday (April 26, 2001) at her
home.
Marie Landefeld, nee Shuman
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian - dated May 1, 2001
BARNESVILLE Marie S. Landefeld, 106,
of Barnesville, died Monday (April 30, 2001) at the home of her grandson.
She was born Feb. 3, 1895, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Isadore and
Emma (Curry) Shuman. Mrs. Landefeld was
one of the founders of the Barnesville Senior Citizens Center. She was a member
of Ladies of the Moose and Rebekah Lodge.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Herbert J. Landefeld; a brother, Roy Shuman; three sisters, Delta
Shuman, Hilda Enoc and Dorothy Long; a granddaughter, Shelva Gibbons; a
great-grandson, Todd Wehr.
She leaves a daughter, Eleanor L. Hughes
of Quaker City; four grandchildren, Joe Hughes of Barnesville, Sandra Learner
of Columbus, and Arlene Wehr and Rick Allen Hughes, both of Quaker City; 11
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services
will be 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Norman Grimes officiating. Burial will be in Miltonsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Barnesville Senior Citizens Center Building Fund.
Roger F. Leasure
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated May 9, 2001
WOODSFIELD Services will be 1 p.m.
Friday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Roger F. Leasure, 66, of
Lewisville, who died Monday (May 7, 2001) at Marietta Memorial Hospital,
Marietta. Pastor Travis Smalley will
officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, near Summerfield.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He
was born May 15, 1934, in Stafford, son of the late Bert and Blanche (Brown)
Leasure. Mr. Leasure was a retired
construction laborer and a former executive board
member for Labors Local 639, Marietta, where he served for 43 years. He was a member of the former Mt. Tabor
United Methodist Church, near Summerfield.
He was a former president and trustee of Mt. Tabor Cemetery Association.
He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Lisa Ann Leasure; two brothers, Harold Pete Leasure and Jim
Leasure.
He leaves his wife, Hazel (Williams)
Leasure, whom he married July 16, 1954; three daughters, Mrs. Dean (Yvonne)
Peacock of Beaumont, Texas, Mrs. Brian (Vickie) Wells of Malaga, and Mrs. Dave
(Linda) Frye of Van Alstyne, Texas;
two sons, Roger L. (Linda) Leasure, Jr. of Newport, and David L. (Amy) Leasure
of Allen, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Matt (Margaret) Dillon of Mt. Gilead; three
brothers, Junior Leasure and Lloyd (Shirley) Leasure, all of Caldwell, and Ed
(Patty) Leasure of Byesville; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Lola V. Burke
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated May 11, 2001
WOODSFIELD Services will be 1 p.m.
Saturday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Lola V. Burke, 82, of
Jerusalem, Ozark Community, who died Wednesday (May 9, 2001) at Wetzel County
Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va.
Delmar Bud Burke, Jeff Rich and Pastor Wayne Teafatiller will officiate.
Burial will be in Cameron Cemetery, Cameron.
Friends may call from 3:30 to 9 p.m.
today at the funeral home.
She was born March 20, 1919, in
Nickelsville, Va., daughter of the late John Hop and Lillian (Salyers) Dingus.
Mrs. Burke was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a
former employee at Woodsfield Senior Citizens meal site for 12 years. She was a member of Beallsville Church of
Christ, Beallsville.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, John D. Burke, on Nov. 8, 1990; an infant son; three brothers, Robert
Dingus, Willard Dingus and Walson Dingus.
She leaves five sons, Luther (Fran) Burke of
Woodsfield, and Delmar Bud (Vivian) Burke and J.D. Tater (Debbie),
both of Beallsville, Johnie (Linda)
Burke of Baltic, and Denzil (Teresa) Burke of Sugarcreek; a daughter, Mrs.
Graydon (Brenda) Lallathin of Malaga; a special daughter-in-law, Lucille Dingus
of Nickelsville, Va.; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces,
nephews; and special friends of the family.
Melvin L. Hayes
Source: Marietta Times, dated Saturday, May 19, 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Melvin L. Hayes, 71, of
131 Maple Ave., died Thursday (May 17, 2001) at the Ohio Valley Medical Center
in Wheeling, W.Va.
Donna Mae Bolon
Source: Marietta Times - dated Monday, May 21, 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Donna Mae Bolon, 62, of
208 Oaklawn Ave., died at 5:55 a.m. Saturday (May 19, 2001) at Wetzel County
Hospital in New Martinsville, W.Va.
Ethel M. Ball
Source: Daily Jeffersonian, dated June 4, 2001
WOODSFIELD Services will be 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield, for Ethel M. Ball, 85, of Monroe
County Care Center, Woodsfield, who died Saturday (June 2, 2001) in the center. The Rev. Donald Rock will officiate. Burial
will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m.
today at the funeral home.
She was born April 3, 1916, in
Stafford, daughter of the late Ramey F. and Louella (Ross) Robinson. Mrs. Ball was a homemaker and a member of St.
Paul s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield, where she was a former member of
St. Paul s Women Guild. She was a member
of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 268 of Woodsfield.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Delbert E. Ball, in 1979.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Neil
(Shirley) Hamilton of Woodsfield; a granddaughter, Mrs. Marvin (Beck)
Hickenbottom of Barnesville; four grandsons, Bud (Judy) Hamilton, David
(Sharon) Hamilton and Chuck (Michele), all of Woodsfield, and Tom (Jeanne)
Hamilton of Vincent; nine great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Roy A. Horner
Source: Daily Jeffersonian, dated June 2, 2001
WOODSFIELD Roy A. Horner, 82, of
Holbrook, N.Y., formerly of Woodsfield, died Thursday (May 31, 2001) in New
York. He was born May 17, 1919, in
Wheeling, W. Va., son of the late G.A. and Ila Horner. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after
serving 25 years. He was a member of the Ohio American Legion, Woodsfield
American Legion Post 87, the Forty and Eight Club of Korean Veterans and a
member of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church.
He leaves his wife, Sarah V. Dennis
Horner of Holbrook; a daughter, Mrs. Angelo (Jean Ann) Sparacia of New York;
four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Molina of
Cleveland and Helen Norton of Warren; and a brother, Edgar Horner of Tipp City.
Friends may call 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home. Graveside service follows in Oaklawn
Cemetery in Woodsfield with Rev. Colleen Finlay officiating. Full military
rites will be conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council.
John Lloyd Bach
Source: Daily Jeffersonian, dated June 7, 2001
WOODSFIELD Services will be 1 p.m.
Friday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for John Lloyd Bach, 83, of
Lewisville, who died Tuesday (June 5, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. The Rev. Richard
Hasley will officiate. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
He was born March 16, 1918, in Swazey,
son of the late Thomas Henry and Vira Irene (Herlan) Bach. Mr. Bach retired from N. O. B. A. in
Tiffan, and was a retired farmer. He was
a member of Lewisville United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Garnet (Kehl) Bach, in 1964; a brother, Ralph Bach; and a sister,
Madeleine McGinnis.
He leaves his wife, Ethel (Griffin)
Gardner Bach, whom he married Oct. 21, 1967; a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Cheryl)
Handschumacher of Belpre; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Larry (Donna) Ullman of
Graysville; a stepson, Ronald (Helen) Gardner of Chambersburg, Pa.; three
grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; five
step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lewisville United Methodist Church, c/o
Gilbert E. Briggs, 46156 State Route 145, Lewisville, OH 43754.
Mary Opal Starr
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated June 7, 2001
WOODSFIELD Mary Opal Starr, 90, of Woodsfield, died Wednesday (June 6, 2001)
at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Oct. 6, 1910, in Monroe County,
daughter of the late Clarence Edward and Clara Mary (Paulus) Starr. Miss Starr retired from Farmers Home
Administration, Department of Agriculture.
She was a member of United Methodist
Church of Woodsfield, O. E. S. Chapter 268, Woodsfield, and the Pythian
Sisters. She was a longtime volunteer
for the American Red Cross.
She was preceded in death by two
brothers, Roy and Vernon Starr; a sister, Edith Dixon; and an infant sister,
Helen Lenora Starr.
She leaves two brothers, Ralph E.
Starr of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Clarence A. (Tiny) Starr of Norton; a sister,
Lucy E. Mallett of New Carlisle; three sisters-in-law, Doris Starr of
Wadsworth, Helen Starr of Woodsfield, and Fern Starr of Norton; a
brother-in-law, Franklin Mallett of New Carlisle; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be
1 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Lynda Masters officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield. Memorial contributions may
be made to Woodsfield United Methodist Church, 136 N. Main St., Woodsfield, OH
43793.
Lorena V. Davis
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated, June 11, 2001
WOODSFIELD Lorena V. Davis, 76, of Woodsfield, died Thursday (June 7, 2001)
at her home. She was born Jan. 4, 1925,
in Monroe County, daughter of the late Homer and Emma (Bates) Nalley. Mrs. Davis was a former driver for the Monroe
County Senior Citizens Transport. She was a member of Richfork Church of Christ
and Woodsfield VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by a son,
James Davis; three brothers, Mike, Herb and John Nalley; and two sisters,
Dorothy Davis and Edna Daugherty; and Edwin Davis.
She leaves a son, Ronnie (Dianna)
Davis of Woodsfield; four daughters, Linda Tyson of Jeromesville, Mrs. Adriane
(Shelby) Law of Lewisville; Martha Bright of Woodsfield and Mrs. Tony (Corena
Chantay) Edwards of Lorain; special
friends, Larry Cline and Roger Alleman; a brother, Glenn Nalley of Calais; a
sister, Marie Stephens of Woodsfield; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be
11 a.m. Tuesday with Max Winland officiating.
Burial will be in Moffett Cemetery, near Woodsfield.
Elma R. Burkhart, nee Claus
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated-June 8, 2001
WOODSFIELD - Elma R. Burkhart, 97, of
Lewisville, died Wednesday (June 6, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. She was born Nov.
3, 1903, in Monroe County, daughter of the late George L. and Magdalena (Matz)
Christman. Mrs. Burkhart was a member of
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lewisville.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Sylvester Burkhart; three sisters, Esther Claus, Gertrude Kahrig and
Laura Kahrig; two brothers, Arthur and Clarence Claus.
She leaves a brother, Paul Christman
of Cambridge; a sister, Beryl Claus of Lewisville; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Sunday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Christian wake services
will be 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Lewisville, with the Rev. Father David Gaydosik
officiating. Burial will be in Middle
Church Cemetery, near Lewisville.
Thomas Edison Eddie Beardmore
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - June 20, 2001
WOODSFIELD Thomas Edison Eddie
Beardmore, 79, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday (June 19, 2001) at Monroe County
Care Center, Woodsfield. He was born
April 8, 1922, in Malaga, son of the late Stephen and Nora (McMullen)
Beardmore. Mr. Beardmore was a retired
farmer and carpenter. He was a member of Woodsfield Church of Christ,
Woodsfield.
He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Denzil Beardmore and Leland Beardmore.
He leaves his wife, Nada Eileen
(Saffell) Beardmore, whom he married Oct. 20, 1946; a daughter, Mrs. Herman
Eddie (Marilyn) Martin of Woodsfield; two sons, Ronnie Lee (Kathy) Beardmore
of Woodsfield, and Thomas Brent Beardmore
of Cambridge; two sisters, Dorothy Christman of Woodsfield and Marie Christman
of Cambridge; five grandchildren, Teresa Rubel, Perry Martin, Jason Beardmore,
Jeremy Beardmore and Justin Beardmore; a great-granddaughter, Regan Rubel.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Thursday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1
p.m. Friday with Sam Bartrug and Keith Jones officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield.
Richard Harman
Source: Columbus Dispatch dated - June 22, 2001
Emery Harman, passed from this life
on June 21, 2001. He was born September 4, 1927, in Graysville, Oh. to the late
Greal and Mabel (Givens) Harman. He attended Graysville High School and then
Marietta College. Richard married Janice Lee Kahrig of Marietta in 1954 and
they moved to Columbus. He retired from ABEX Denison Corp. He was a member of
Shady Lane Presbyterian Church. He will be forever missed by his wife, Janice
and his children, Cindy Harman, Jody (Philip) Morgan and Beth (Jeff) Lucas; his
grandchildren, Erynne, Benjamin and Emilee Morgan, Joshua, Eli and Andrew
Lucas; foster
granddaughter, Nikki; also surviving with memories that only brothers and
sisters can share are his sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Charles
Cieszeski of Fukton, N.Y. and brother and sister-in-law, Stewart and Anna
Harman of Columbus; nieces and nephews. Graveside service Wednesday 11 a.m.,
June 27, 2001, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Robert LaFollette officiating.
Arrangements by EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Good Show, Grandpa.
Mary Virginia Paulus
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - June 23, 2001
WOODSFIELD Mary Virginia Paulus,
93, died Friday (June 22, 2001), at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, Woodsfield. She was born Jan. 5,
1908 in Woodsfield, daughter of the late Benjamine and Catherine (Schumacher)
Paulus. Mrs. Paulus was the owner and
operator of the former Virginia s Dress Shop and co-owner of the former B.F.
Paulus Hardware Store, both of Woodsfield. She had also been employed in the Monroe
County Auditor s office in her early years. She was a member of St. Sylvester
Catholic Church, Woodsfield. She was
preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Clarence; and one niece.
She leaves one sister, Martha
Sciortino of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Betty Paulus of Woodsfield; two
nephews, Frank Paulus of Woodsfield, and Ralph Paulus of Marietta; and one
niece, Marilyn Paulus of Orlando, Fla.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p. m Monday at
the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Christian wake service at 8:30 p.m.
Monday at the funeral home. Mass of
Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Sylvester
Catholic Church, Woodsfield with Fr. Thomas Hamm officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Sylvester Church, 330 S. Main St., Woodsfield.
Flossie E. Scott
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - July 29, 2001
WOODSFIELD Services will be 11 a.m.
Monday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Flossie E. Scott, 86, of Green
Meadows Health and Wellness Center, Louisville, formerly of Witten Creek Road,
Rinard Mills, who died Friday (July 27, 2001) at the center. The Rev. George Hoskins will officiate.
Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, near Marr.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
She was born April 27, 1915, near
Marr, daughter of the late Evan H. and Grace M. (Coss) Durbin.
Mrs. Scott was a homemaker and a
member of Low Gap Christian Union Church at Low Gap, where she was also a
member of the Christian Union Women s Fellowship Group.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Jacob A. Scott, who died April 26, 1972; four brothers, Arland Durbin,
Jr., Charlie Durbin, Jacob Alando Durbin and James Robert Durbin; two stepsons,
Paul E. Scott and Delmas D. Scott; a stepdaughter, Vera E. Pedicord; and a
grandson, Keith A. Scott.
She leaves a son, Errold K. (Jennie)
Scott of Louisville; two stepsons, Junior S. Scott of Cuyahoga Falls, and Guy
E. Scott of North Canton; a sister, Zelda Cline of Vermillion; and two
grandsons, Michael L. Scott of Bolivar, and Timothy E. Scott of Guam.
Lester Wayne Scarbro
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - July 15, 2001
WOODSFIELD Lester Wayne Scarbro, 45, of Summerfield, died Thursday (July 12,
2001) at his home. He was born March 21,
1956, son of Edith (Parsons) Scarbro Brooks of Woodsfield, and the late Leonard
Ray Scarbro. Mr. Scarbro was a former
construction worker and worked odd jobs in the area. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a Protestant
by faith.
He was preceded in death by two
sisters, Jeanie Carpenter and Loretta Scarbro.
He leaves two sons, Matthew Schafer
and Timothy Scarbro, both of Marietta; three sisters, Connie Lindell of
Lewisville, Thelma Sindelar of Barberton, and Margie Davis of Jerusalem; two brothers,
Leonard Leroy Scarbro and Daiton Scarbro, both of Rinard Mills; several nieces
and nephews.
No calling hours will be
observed. Burial will be at the
convenience of the family. Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, is handling the arrangements.
Glen David Bishop
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - July 16, 2001
WOODSFIELD Glen David Bishop, 77,
of Lewisville, Stafford Community, died Saturday (July 14, 2001) at his home.
He was born June 2, 1924, in Stafford, son of the late Earl and Elva (Stallings)
Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a former foreman
for Union Slag Co. in Marietta, and a 32-year employee of No. 1 and 2 Gravel
Pit in Devola.He was also a former coal truck driver, a farmer and former
owner/operator of Hi-Lo Wine Cellar in Marietta. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in
World War II. He was a lifetime member American Legion Post 64, Marietta.
He was preceded in death by a
brother, Wayne Bishop. He leaves his
wife, Violet E. (Gray) Bishop, whom he married April 25, 1958; a son, William
L. Belleville and friend Carol Seese of Marietta; two daughters, Nancy Kaye
Martin of Mesa, Ariz., and Geneva Forshey and friend Wayne Johnson of
Lewisville; two sons by a previous marriage; two sisters, Mrs. Tom (Mary)
Truelson of Newark and Shirley Sills of Columbus; two brothers, Don (Velma Lee)
Bishop of Cambridge and Jim (Blanch) Bishop of Zanesville; eight grandchildren;
18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to
8 p.m. Tuesday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 8
p.m. Tuesday with Brian Crum officiating.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to
Washington County Home Nursing Service and Hospice, 900 Third St., Marietta, OH
43750.
E. Kenneth Brown
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, July 10, 2001
E. Kenneth Brown, 69, of Beallsville, Ohio, died Sunday
(July 8, 2001) at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.
He was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Denver, Colo., son of the late
Elmer W. and Jean (Collier) Brown.
Mr. Brown was a retired businessman and a former school
teacher. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War.
He leaves a son, Keith Brown of Ben, Ore.; a daughter,
Jennifer Brown of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; a brother, Robert Collier Brown of
Portland, Ore.; and a sister, Barbara Gould of Minneapolis, Minn.
Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Friday, July 20 at Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with The Rev. Colleen S. Griffith
officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Seven Pines
National Cemetery, Seven Pines, Va.
Truman Runkles
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated July 19, 2001
WOODSFIELD Truman Runkles, 82, of
Woodsfield, died Sunday (July 15, 2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical
Center, Cambridge. Arrangements are
pending at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.
Elmer Miller
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - July 19, 2001
WOODSFIELD Elmer Miller,
six-day-old son of Freeman and Florence (Byler) Miller, Woodsfield, died
Tuesday (July 17, 2001) at Children s Hospital, Columbus. He was born July 11, 2001, in
McConnellsville.
He was preceded in death by a
brother, David Miller, and a sister, Fannie Miller.
He is survived by three sisters, Clara
Miller of Quaker City, Amanda Byler of Woodsfield and Ada Miller of the home;
five brothers, Raymond Miller of Summerfield, and Freeman Miller, Jr., Billy
Miller, Monroe Miller and Urie Miller, all of the home; paternal grandparents,
David and Saloma Miller of Mercer, Pa.; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Ada
Byler of Spartenburg, Pa.
Friends may call anytime Thursday the
family home, where services will be 9 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Amish Cemetery, near
Calais. Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield,
is handling the arrangements.
Fanny L. Zonker, nee Dickson
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - Aug. 1, 2001
(Lewisville High School graduate, class of 1930)
WOODSFIELD Fanny L. Zonker, 89, of
Woodsfield, died Tuesday (July 31, 2001) at her home. She was born May 8, 1912, in Lewisville,
daughter of the late Arthur T. and Nancy (Yoho) Dickson. Mrs. Zonker was a homemaker and a member of
Woodsfield United Methodist Church, where she belonged to the United Methodist
Women. She was a member of Huffman
Grange 2513, Lewisville.
She was preceded in death by a
sister, Edna Robinson.
She leaves her husband, Harry V.
Pete Zonker, whom she married Dec. 22, 1934; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Friday with Travis Christman
officiating. Burial will be in
Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.
Lillie V. Stephen
Source: The daily Jeffersonian, dated August 1, 2001
BYESVILLE Lillie V. Stephen, 91, of
Cumberland, died Tuesday (July 31, 2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical
Center, Cambridge. She was born Sept.
21, 1909, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Earl W. and Adelia Carpenter. Mrs. Stephen was a homemaker and a member of
Stop Nine Church of Christ, Byesville, and Golden Sixties.
She enjoyed writing poetry, gardening and raising flowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Louis T. Stephen, in 1972; a son, Bobbie Lee Stephen; five brothers, Guy,
Parker, Earl, John and Robert; three sisters, Melva Patterson, Mary Howell and
Evelyn Carpenter.
She leaves two sons, Frank Louis
Stephen of Melbourne, Fla., and Lonnie (Dorothy) Stephen of Cumberland; two
daughters, Velma Tyser of Fountain, Fla., and Mrs. Marion (Janet) Hickman of
Cambridge; two brothers, Ralph (Mildred) Carpenter of Delaware and Racey
Carpenter of Midvale; a sister, Jennie H. Stephen of Columbus; and several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at Black Family Funeral Service, Byesville. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Stop Nine
Church of Christ, Byesville, with Evangelist Abe Miller officiating. Burial will be in Guernsey Memory Gardens,
Cambridge.
Rochelle Judy Johnson
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - Aug 7, 2001
WOODSFIELD Rochelle Judy Johnson,
65, of Malaga, died Sunday (Aug. 5, 2001) at Ohio Valley Medical Center,
Wheeling, W.Va. She was born Nov. 3,
1935, in Wheeling, W.Va., daughter of the late Russell and Marie (Graeb) Schenerlein. Mrs. Johnson was a retired employee of the
Barnesville Medical Center. She attended St. Paul s United Church of Christ in
Woodsfield.
She leaves her husband, Darrell
Johnson of Malaga; two sons, Roger Johnson and Carey Johnson, both of Shelbyville,
Ind.; two brothers, Jay Schenerlein and Jeffrey Schenerlein, both of Malaga;
and four grandchildren.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.
today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m.
Wednesday with Minister Jeff Rich officiating.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Joseph Bruce JB Hanes
Source: Marietta Times, dated August 13, 2001
WOODSFIELD Joseph Bruce JB Hanes,
43, of Woodsfield, died Saturday (Aug. 11, 2001) near Beallsville from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. He
was born April 13, 1958, in West Virginia, son of William B. and Betty L.
(Crim) Hanes of Woodsfield. He was an
employee of the Cobre Tire Co. in Lore City, where he served as service
manager.
He leaves a son, Cory Carpenter of
Beallsville; a brother, David B. Hanes of Woodsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mike
(Debbie) Lucas of Barnesville and Mrs. Anthony (Vicky) Rome of Clarksburg,
W.Va.; his maternal grandmother, Marie Crim of Woodsfield; two nieces, Mrs. Derrick
(Rachel) Pyle of Bethesda, and Lindsey Rome of Clarksburg, W.Va.; a nephew,
Jerry Lucas of Barnesville; a great-niece, Lauren Pyle; and a special friend,
Betty Wilcox of Malaga.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be
11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Colleen Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Woodsfield High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, c/o Carol
Schumacher, 139 Maple Ave., Woodsfield, OH 43793.
Myrtle McLeish
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated-Aug 16, 2001
WOODSFIELD Myrtle F. McLeish, 93,
of Grove City, formerly of Barnesville and Woodsfield, died Wednesday (Aug. 15,
2001) at Monteray Care Center, Grove City.
She was born Jan. 1, 1908, in Woodsfield, daughter of the late John
Franklin and Sarah Rubel King. Mrs.
McLeish had worked at Barnesville Hospital, where she served as a dietitian.
She was a member of Woodsfield Church of Christ and Alkire Road Church of
Christ in Grove City.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Charles E. McLeish, who died in 1962; a brother, Vernon King; an
infant brother, Marvin King; two sisters, Mary King and Ila Day.
She leaves a son, John F. (Donna)
McLeish of Howell, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Sonny (Susan) Drake of Grove
City; a nephew, Ned Day of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.
Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m.
Saturday with Ministers Mark Bass and Tim Ault officiating. Burial will be in Southerland Cemetery,
Barnesville.
Esther V. Ralston
Source: Daily Jeffersonian, dated August 24, 2001
WOODSFIELD Esther V. Ralston, 90,
of Woodsfield, died Thursday (Aug. 23, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. She was born Aug.
10, 1911, in Woodsfield, daughter of the late Reuben and Effie (Snodgrass)
Ralston. Miss Ralston was a member of
Unity Baptist Church, Antioch. She was
preceded in death by two sisters, Georgia Ralston and Mary Ellen Lepine.
She leaves a niece, Mrs. John (Rona)
Lambing of Willmar, Minn.; two great-nieces, Mrs. Tom (Cindy) Lambing of Eden
Prairie, Minn., and Mrs. Brian (Heather) Imgbretson of Fridley, Minn.; two
great-great-nieces, Morgan and Madeline Vagts.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.
today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m.
Saturday with Pastor Ron Weber officiating.
Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Don F. Christman
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - Sept 5, 2001
SUMMERFIELD Services will be 11
a.m. Saturday at Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church, Summerfield, for Don F.
Christman, 56, of Summerfield, who died Tuesday (Sept. 4, 2001) at Grant
Medical Center, Columbus. Pastor Cameron
Hayes and the Rev. Dorothy Bane will officiate. Burial will be in Eastern
Cemetery, Summerfield. Friends may call
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home,
Summerfield, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
He was born July 16, 1945, in Calais, son of the late Walter and Lulu
(Wehr) Christman. Mr. Christman was a
compresser station operator for Texas Eastern, formerly Duke Energy Corp., at
the Berne Station in Lewisville, for 31 years. He attended Wesleyan Bible
Holiness Church, Summerfield. He was an avid outdoorsman with a love for horses
and farming.
He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Clyde Christman and Ralph Christman; and four sisters, Neva Christman, Janice
Powell, Florence Wells and Doris Green.
He leaves his wife, Carolyn (Guiler)
Christman, whom he married Dec. 21, 1963; two daughters, Mrs. Lee (Rhonda)
Shreve of Summerfield and Mrs. Tim (Rochelle) Dunn of Columbus; two sons, Ricky
(Cheri) Christman of Jackson and
Randy (Marsha) Christman of Troy, Mo.; three sisters, Kathryn Miller of
Cuyahoga Falls, Eva Pearl Kennon and Mrs. Charles (Peggy) McLaughlin of
Barnesville; nine grandchildren, Ricky Christman, Jr., Julia Christman, Andrew
Christman, Luke Christman, Cole Christman, Austin Christman, Trista Shreve,
Macey Shreve and Jamie Shreve; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to
American Diabetes Association, 1221-A Ohio Ave., P.O. Box 1115, Dunbar, WV,
25064; or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 182039, Dept. 013, Columbus,
OH 43218.
Lawrence E. Stauffer
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated-September 7, 2001
WOODSFIELD Lawrence E. Stauffer, 83,
of Clarington, died Wednesday (Sept. 5, 2001) at Barnesville Hospital.
He was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Monroe County, son of the late Fredrick and Amelia
Longacher Stauffer. He was a retired farmer, a cheese maker who followed the
Swiss tradition of cheese-making, and enjoyed his friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by a
brother, John Stauffer, and four sisters, Laura Pfalzgraf, Ida Eisenbarth,
Betty Stauffer, Annabel Stauffer.
He leaves two sisters, Alma Darrah of
Lewisville, Texas, and Helen Frick of Lebanon; 12 nieces and nephews and
several grand-nieces and -nephews.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.
Sunday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m.
Monday with the Rev. Donald Hitchcock officiating. Burial will be in Salem-Morton Cemetery near
Sardis.
Ruth A. Roth
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated September 12, 2001
WOODSFIELD Ruth A. Roth, 72, of
Woodsfield, died Tuesday (Sept. 11, 2001) at The Ohio State University
Hospital, Columbus. She was born June
29, 1929, in Woodsfield, daughter of the late Herman and Sylvia (Mowder)
Zerger, Sr. Mrs. Roth was a 1947
graduate of Woodsfield High School and also a graduate of Muskingum College,
New Concord.
She was a former caseworker for the Ohio Society of Crippled Children in
Columbus. She retired from Monroe County Board of Elections, where she served
as a former vice-chairman of the Monroe County Democratic Executive Committee.
She was a member of Woodsfield United Methodist Church and VFW Ladies Auxiliary,
Post 5303, both of Woodsfield.
She was preceded in death by a
sister, Doris Williams.
She leaves her husband, Ralph E.
Roth, whom she married June 29, 1952; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Dee) Vargo of
Marysville; a brother, Herman Zerger, Jr. of Woodsfield; and several nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11
a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Don Cordery
officiating. VFW Ladies Auxiliary 5303 will conduct services 7:30 p.m. Friday
at the funeral home. Burial will be in
Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Mary Ann Reischman
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated September 15, 2001
WOODSFIELD Mary Ann Reischman, 86,
of Monroe Manor, Woodsfield, died Saturday (Sept. 15, 2001), at her home. She was born June 22, 1915, in Monroe County,
daughter of the late Elias Henry and Fannie Pearl (Carpenter) Kuhn.
Mrs. Reischman was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lewisville.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Lawrence Reischman; two brothers, Guy
and Clyde Kuhn; and a sister, Katherine Darby.
She leaves four sons, Paul Reischman
of Mansfield; Michael Reischman of Edgefield, S. Car.; John Reischman and Pete
Reischman of San Antonio, Tex.; four daughters, Thelma Smith of Beallsville;
Joyce Truax of Woodsfield; Priscilla Lumbatis of Canal Fulton; and Barbara
Carpenter of Woodsfield; 26 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and a
great-great-grandchild.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and
7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St.,
Woodsfield, where services will be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday with Fr. David Gaydosik officiating. Burial will be in Calais Cemetery.
John F. Dye
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, dated October 4, 2001
WOODSFIELD John F. Dye, 73, of New
Matamoras, died Wednesday (Oct. 3, 2001) at the Wetzel County Hospital, New
Martinsville, W.Va. He was born July 15,
1928, in Monroe County, son of the late Clarence Oliver and Blayne (Athey)
Dye. Mr. Dye retired from the former
Conalco Corp. of Hannibal. He was a
veteran of the Korean War and a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church,
Brownsville. He was a life member of VFW
Post 5303, Woodsfield, and the Ohio Valley Korean War Association.
He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Mary Alice (Whitt) Dye, who died in 1990; and a brother, Merlin Dye.
He leaves his wife, Karen (Lamp) Dye
of New Matamoras; two sons, John Dye II of Washington, Pa., and Kent Dye of the
home; a step-son, Charles Neill of Lancaster; a daughter, Miriam Wells of
Senecaville; a brother, Walter Dye of Canton; a sister, Beryl Lindsay of
Columbiana; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m.
Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m.
Saturday with Pastor Merve Wegner officiating.
Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Woodsfield, with full
military services.
Carl W. Carpenter
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated, October 5,2001
WOODSFIELD Carl W. Carpenter, Sr.,
82, of Lewisville, formerly of Kent, died Wednesday (Oct. 3, 2001) at Grant
Medical Center, Columbus. He was born
Jan. 20, 1919, near Calais, son of the late Walter and Mar (Stephen) Carpenter.
Mr. Carpenter retired from Davey Tree Expert Co. in Kent, where he served as an
area manager. He was a member of Lewisville United Methodist Church,
Lewisville, American Legion Post 496 and a life member of Disabled American Veterans.
He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran, having served during World War II.
He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Lawrence Carpenter and Paul Carpenter; and a sister, Grace Van Meter.
He leaves his wife, Cleo M.
(Christman) Carpenter, whom he married May 30, 1941; a daughter, Darlene Lewis
of Stow; three sons, Lyle (Helen) Carpenter of Revenna, Carl W. (Peggy)
Carpenter, Jr. of Marietta, and David (Judy) Carpenter of Delaware; two
sisters, Mrs. Dale (Viola) McDougal of Summerfield, and Thelma Carpenter of
Zanesville; a brother, Frank Willis (Audrey) Carpenter of Zanesville; six
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 2:30
p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Richard Wilson and Roger Francis officiating. Burial will be in Calais Cemetery, Calais.
Military graveside services will be conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council. Memorial contributions may be made to Lewisville
United Methodist Church, 43618 State Route 145, Lewisville, OH 43754.
Harold C. Stegner
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - October 9, 2001
WOODSFIELD Harold C. Stegner, 83,
of Woodsfield, died Sunday (Oct. 7, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center. He was born May 16, 1918, in
Columbus, son of the late Charles W. and Clara (Landefeld) Stegner.
Mr. Stegner was retired owner and operator of the former Stegner Tire Shop,
Woodsfield. He was a member of St. Paul
United Church of Christ, Woodsfield.He was a 48-year member of K of P. Lodge,
Woodsfield.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ray
Stegner.
He leaves his wife, Ethel (Hamilton)
Stegner of Woodsfield; a son, David Stegner of Houston, Texas; three daughters,
Joan Heyman of Wilbraham, Mass., Janet Stegner, Rialto, Calif., and Jill Smiley
of Santa Maria, Calif.; two brothers, Edward Stegner and Ralph Stegner, both of
Fairborn; five grandchildren, Jennifer Heyman, Joshua Heyman, Justin Greenberg,
Paige Smiley and Chase Smiley.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St.
Paul s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Donald Rock
officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn
Cemetery, Woodsfield. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey Inc., P.O. Box 1165, 9711 East
Pike, Cambridge, OH 43725.
Mary C. Hill
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - October 13, 2001
WOODSFIELD Mary C. Hill, 58, of
Cambridge, formerly of Woodsfield, died Thursday (Oct. 11, 2001), at Red Carpet
Health Care Center, Cambridge. She was
born Jan. 17, 1943, in Monroe County, daughter of Francis (Steed)
Gray of Woodsfield, and the late Dorsie Gray.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Edna
Gray.
She leaves two sons, Lewis Hill of
Jerusalem and Richard Hill of Woodsfield; three daughters, Donna Darby of
Jerusalem, Vonna (Leonard) Pittman of
Beallsville and Kay (Douglas) Cooper of Middlebourne, W.Va.; a sister,
Virginia Sheba of Powhatan Point; eight grandchildren, a step-grandchild and a
great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Sunday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, where
services will be 11 a.m. Monday with Minister Jeremy Joy officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield.
Shirley A. Morris
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated October 13, 2001
WOODSFIELD Shirley A. Morris, 64,
of Woodsfield, died Friday (Oct. 12, 2001) at Barnesville Hospital.
She was born March 9, 1937 in Monroe County, daughter of the late Waldo C. and
Helen (Barton) McCaslin.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Larry A. Morris, in 1994; two brothers, Donald McCaslin and Dean
McCaslin; a sister, Arlene Hopkins; two infant brothers; an infant sister.
She leaves two daughters, Tammy (Jim)
O Brien of Woodsfield and Cheryl Morris of Chillicothe; two sisters, Rosalee
Ward of Byesville and Kathleen Ward of Woodsfield; a granddaughter, Brieann
Beidenbach; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S.
Paul St., Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield.
Fern A. Bode
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - October 15, 2001
WOODSFIELD Fern A. Bode, 93, of 641 S. Kaderly St., Strasburg, formerly of
Sycamore Valley, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 14, 2001) in Hennis Care
Center, Dover. She was born in Monroe
County on Feb. 6, 1908, daughter of the late James H. and Clara Mendenhall
Craig. She was a retired elementary
school teacher, having taught for 40 years in
various schools in Monroe County. She retired from the former Bethel elementary
School at Marr. She was a member of Lebanon
United Methodist Church in Monroe County, where she was a member of Ladies
Aide. She attended Strasburg United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Oscar C. Bode, on June 1, 1979. Also deceased are two brothers, Denzil
Craig and Clifford Craig, and three sisters, Bessie Highman, Elsie Foraker and
Goldie Curtis.
She leaves a son, C. Edwin Bode, and his
wife, Sheila, of Strasburg; four grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; four
sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Watters Funeral
Home, Woodsfield, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Friends then will be received at
Lebanon United Methodist Church (Monroe County) from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
services Wednesday. Gardner Curtis
will officiate and burial will be in Masterton Cemetery at Lebanon. Memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon
United Methodist Church or Strasburg United Methodist Church.
Alice Ruble
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - October 18, 2001
WOODSFIELD Alice E. Ruble, 98, of
Woodsfield, died Wednesday (Oct. 17, 2001) at the Monroe County Care
Center. She was born Aug. 31, 1903,
daughter of the late Thomas and Laura (Stine) Winland. Mrs. Ruble was a member of the West Union
Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Russell Ruble, who died in 1980; a son, Harold Ruble; a daughter,
Pearl Hodgkiss; two brothers, Alva and Vernon Winland; and two sisters, Stella
Stillion and Mary Lash.
She leaves two sons, Rolland Ruble of
Woodsfield, and Delbert Ruble of Sardis; a sister, Verda Beckett of Vero Beach,
Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with services to follow
at 1 p.m. Burial will be in West Union
Cemetery, near Sardis.
Martha L. Steen
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - November 8, 2001
WOODSFIELD Martha L. Steen, 77, of
Cleveland, formerly of Woodsfield, died Wednesday (Nov. 7, 2001) at Barnesville
Hospital. She was born June 19, 1924, in
Cameron, daughter of the late Julius and Lorena (Ady) McConnell.
Mrs. Steen was a homemaker and a member of Broadview Church of Christ of
Cleveland.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Hershel Steen; a son, Richard Steen; a great-grandson, Steven Pyles; a
brother, Arthur McConnell; and a sister, Alda Workman.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Guy
(Brenda) Stewart of Woodsfield; two brothers, Fred McConnell of Woodsfield and
William McConnell of Columbus; a sister, Lucille Smith of Alliance; three
granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be
11 a.m. Saturday with Minister Roger Pace officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield.
Gertrude G. Hooper, nee Steen
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian dated November 14, 2001
WOODSFIELD Gertrude G. (Steen) Hooper, 92, of Mechanicsburg Community,
Antioch, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) in Wellsville. She was born June 4, 1909, in Woodsfield,
daughter of the late Charles and Hattie (Smith) Steen. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Orvill Hooper; her step-mother, Mary Conger Steen; a son, James E. Hooper; a
daughter, Lucille Piatt; three brothers, Thurman, Oscar and Hershel Steen; and
two sisters, Opal Winland and Annie Kinney.
She leaves a son, Charles W. Hooper
of Sardis; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Scivinsky of Rayland, Mrs. Edward
(Betty) Nicholson of Wellsburg, W.Va., and Mrs. Lawrence (Pauline) Cline of
Wellsville; a sister, Wilma Tallman of Alliance; 22 grandchildren, 44
great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1
p.m. Friday with Ministers Paul Bailey and Harold Kinney officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch.
Warren E. Eckelberry
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated November 20, 2001
WOODSFIELD Warren E. Eckelberry,
81, of Graysville, died Monday (Nov. 29, 2001) at Marietta l Hospital.
He was born Dec. 12, 1919, in Cleveland, Okla., son of the late Martin V. and
Jennie (Cline) Eckelberry. Mr.
Eckelberry was employed as a long-distance truck driver. He was a U.S. Coast
Guard veteran, having served during World War II. He was a member of VFW Post
5303.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Marjorie (Hamilton) Eckelberry, in April 2001.
He leaves two sons, Martin A. (Thu)
Eckelberry and Warren E. Bud (Tina) Eckelberry, Jr., both of Graysville; four
grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Friends may call from 4 to 6 and 7 to
9 p.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Burial will be in Jericho Cemetery at the
convenience of the family. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 215 Marion St.,
Marietta, OH 45750.
Janis Ruth Fisher
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated-Monday, November 26, 2001
WOODSFIELD Janis Ruth Fisher, 89,
of Woodsfield, formerly of Washington Court House, died Sunday (Nov. 25, 2001)
at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 27, 1912, in Fairborn,
daughter of the late Harry Blee Haines and Bessie M. (Lansinger) Skinner. Mrs. Fisher was a member of the Elks Club
Women s Auxiliary in Washington Court House.
She was preceded in death by a
brother, Max Haines.
She leaves a son, Larry Leo (Linda)
Fisher of Woodsfield; two grandchildren, Lora A. Fisher of Orlando, Fla., and
Lyle C. Fisher of Cambridge; and a great-granddaughter, Kaytlyn Fisher of St.
Clairsville.
Friends may call from 4 to 6 and 7 to
9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be
1 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Dewaine Dennis officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Woodsfield. Memorial contributions may
be made to Strecker Cancer Center, Marietta Memorial Hospital, 401 Matthew St.,
Marietta, OH 45750.
Hazel Mae Hawks
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - November 27, 2001
WOODSFIELD Hazel Mae Hawks, 94, of Woodsfield, died Sunday (Nov. 25, 2001) at
the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield.
She was born May 20, 1907, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late
Chester and Irene (Erickson) Jarvis.
Mrs. Hawks was a member of the Church of Christ of Later Day Saints.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Jesse W. Hawks, who died March 5, 1976.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. William
(Willa) Carter of Woodsfield; three grandchildren, Linda Zern of Holly Springs,
N.C., William Carter II of Germany and Ilaina Carter of Woodsfield; and six
great-grandchildren.
No calling hours or services will be
observed. Burial will be at the
convenience of the family. Bauer-Turner
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, is handling the arrangements.
Ada Eileen Piatt
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - November 30, 2001
WOODSFIELD Ada Eileen Piatt, 80, of
Woodsfield, died Thursday (Nov. 29, 2001) at Wheeling (W.Va.) Hospital.
She was born June 18, 1921, in Fly, daughter of the late David J. and Abbie
Genevra (Eckelberry) States. Mrs. Piatt was a homemaker and a member of
Woodsfield United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ralph Denzil Piatt, on Aug. 29, 2001; a sister, Leda Fern States; and
a brother, Walter Allen States.
She leaves a sister, Mrs. Donald
(Wanda) Lallathin; three nieces and two nephews.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will follow at 2
p.m. with the Rev. Dwaine Denis officiating.
Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Woodsfield United Methodist Church, 136
N. Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793, or the American Lung Association of Ohio, 25
North Canfield, Niles Road, Suite 50, Youngstown, OH 44515.
Dorothy L. Howell
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated-December 8, 2001
WOODSFIELD Dorothy L. Howell, 73,
of Jerusalem, died Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at the Monroe County Care Center.
She was born May 16, 1928, daughter of the late Lawrence Gallaher and Lucy Huth
Gallaher. She was a member of St.
Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield and the Purgatorial Society. She served
as past president of the St. John and Baptist
Catholic Women s Club and past president of the St. John the Baptist Immaculate
Conception Mission Catholic Women s Club.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Clarence G. (Dutch) Howell in January 2001; a
daughter, Ruth Ellen Howell; two brothers, Lawrence and James Gallaher; and a
foster brother, Everett Brown.
She leaves four daughters, Mrs. John
(Mary Ann) Yontz of Ozark, Mrs. Rocky (Helen) Carpenter of Barnesville, Mrs.
Richard (Jean) Hughes of Jerusalem and Mrs. Larry (Connie) Richter of Sardis;
seven grandchildren, Amanda Yontz, Clarence A. Carpenter, Jeffrey Carpenter,
Andrew Hughes, Adriene Hughes, Tracy Richter and Garth Richter.
Friends and family may call 2 to 9
p.m. today at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield. Mass of Christian
Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church with the Rev.
Fr. Thomas Hamm officiating. There will be an 8:30 p.m. vigil service today at
the funeral home. Burial will be in the
Ozark Catholic Cemetery.
Mary Gladys Moore
Source: Marietta Times, dated Monday, December 17,
2001
WOODSFIELD - Mary Gladys Moore, 86, of
Woodland Court died Saturday (Dec. 15, 2001) at the Woodsfield Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. She was born Jan.
7, 1915, in Quebec, Canada, to Alfred E. and Gloria Frazier Pudvan. She was a
member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church of Woodsfield. She is survived by one daughter, Gloria Bangs
of Brooklyn, Ohio; one son, Carmen Minardi of Florida; and several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Albert Raymond Moore, who died in 1984; one son, Alfonso Minardi; one
daughter, Grace Minardi; and one brother, Clyde Pudvan.
Mass of Christian burial is at 11
a.m. Tuesday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield with Father Thomas
Hamm officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be
received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S.
Paul St., Woodsfield. Vigil services are at 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Stanley E. Ault
Source: Marietta Times dated Tuesday, December 18, 2001
WOODSFIELD - Stanley E. Ault, 79, of
45308 Ohio 78, Woodsfield, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday (Dec. 17, 2001) at his
home. He was born May 24, 1922, in
Cameron, Ohio, to Stephen and Rachel Ady Ault. He was a retired farmer and a
member of Woodsfield Church of Christ at Woodsfield.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; two brothers, Lester Ault and Floyd Ault; and two sisters, Vera
McConnell and Erma Jones.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Yost
Ault, whom he married Aug. 16, 1940; three daughters, Hattie King and her
husband, David, of Laings, Ohio, Jacqueline Ridgeway of Massillon and Annet
Ollom Keeton of Adena; one son, Rick S. Ulrich at home; four brothers, Ralph
Ault and his wife, Naomi, Clyde Ault and his wife, Martha Lee, Hilbert Ault and
his wife, Eleanor, and Chester Ault and his wife, Donna, all of Woodsfield; one
sister, Sylvia Jones and her husband, Ralph, of Woodsfield; six grandchildren,
Mary Ann Campbell, April Crum, Savannah King, Gerald Ridgeway, Rachel Ridgeway
and Elizabeth Keeton; five great-grandchildren, David King, Daniel Campbell,
Ashley Campbell, Michael Crum and Walker Crum; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 Ohio 78 West,
Woodsfield. Friends will be received at Woodsfield Church of Christ in
Woodsfield from noon until time of services at
1 p.m. Thursday with Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in
Woodsfield.
Louise Irene Morris, nee Betts
Source: Marietta Times, Saturday, December 22, 2001
BARNESVILLE - Louise Irene Morris,
84, of 485 North St., formerly of Miltonsburg-Calais Road in Woodsfield, died
at 6:55 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 20, 2001) at Barnesville Hospital in
Barnesville. She was born May 17, 1917,
near Calais to Frank and Rosa Crawford Betts. She was a homemaker and was a
Protestant by faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Ermie Morris, on March 12, 1994; her parents; six brothers, Elbert, Clarence,
George, Vearl, Woodrow and John Betts; one sister, Sara Betts; one
daughter-in-law, Myra Morris; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
She is survived by four sons, Robert
Morris and his wife, Dorothy, of Barnesville, Byron Morris of Akron, Kenneth
Morris and his wife, Linda, of Johnstown, Ohio, and Rodney Morris and his wife,
Linda, of Columbus; two daughters, Sara Lallathin and her husband, David, of
Akron, and Betty Crum and her husband, John, of Cardington, Ohio; two sisters,
Lela Christman of Barnesville and Mary Eva Christman of Columbus; 11
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at
Watters Funeral Home, 37501 Ohio 78 West, Woodsfield, with Keith Jones
officiating. Burial is in Calais Cemetery in Calais. Friends will be received
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Rita M. Singleton
Source: Marietta Times dated Sunday, December 23, 2001
WOODSFIELD - Rita M. Singleton, 67,
of 306 Fairground Road, Woodsfield, died at 1:24 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 22, 2001)
in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 1, 1934, at Woodsfield, to
Herbert and Stella Bing Schumacher. She
was a retired certified nursing assistant at the Monroe County Care Center in
Woodsfield and was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield
where she also was a member of the Purgatorial Society.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Ray Singleton, who died April 8, 1997; one brother, Elmer
Schumacher; and a grandson, Christopher Reed.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathy
Singleton of Woodsfield, and Cindy Stephen and her husband, Larry, of Boston,
Ohio; two sons, Patrick Singleton and his wife, Sharon, and Matthew Singleton
and his wife, Sherrri, all of Woodsfield; one brother, Roger Schumacher of
Woodsfield; nine grandchildren, Madeline Singleton, Adam Reed, Kyle Singleton,
Tim Woodell, Jeff Woodell, John Schumacher, Tiffany Stephen, Katelyn Stephen and
Lance Schumacher; plus several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 Ohio 78 West,
Woodsfield, from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St.
Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with Father David Gaydosik as celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery, Woodsfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the St.
Sylvester Catholic Church, 330 South Main St., Woodsfield, 43793, or to the St.
Sylvester Catholic School, 119 Wayne St., Woodsfield
Charles D. Bott
Source: Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, Ohio dated December 30, 2001
WOODSFIELD Charles D. Bott, 85, of
Woodsfield, died Thursday (Dec. 27, 2001) at The Gables Care Center, Marysville. He was born at the family farm near
Woodsfield on July 20, 1916, son of the late Charles F. and Georgia (Neuhart)
Bott. Mr. Bott was a retired heavy-equipment operator for the Ohio Valley Sand
and Gravel Co. and a retired farmer. He was a former Center Township trustee in
Monroe County; a member of Woodsfield United Methodist Church; a World War II
U.S. Army veteran; member of VFW Post 5303, Woodsfield; a member of the
American Legion
Post 87, Woodsfield; member of the 40 & 8 Voiture Local 363, Woodsfield;
member of the Knights of Pythian Lodge 338, Woodsfield; and a member of the
Monroe County Farm Bureau.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Corene (Gehrig) Bott, on Dec. 14, 1979, and a
son, Daniel Bott.
He leaves a daughter, Karen Bott (Jim
Hughes) of Ostrander; a brother, Dr. Hugh L. Bott of Woodsfield; four
grandchildren, Tiffany, Felicity, Corrie and Jimmy; and a niece, Helen (John)
McGinnis of Laurens, S.C.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at
Watters Funeral Home, State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Dwaine
Denis officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, with
full military graveside services by the Belmont Veterans Council. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Woodsfield Alumni Association c/o Susan Bondy, 111 Brown Ave., Woodsfield, OH
43793.
Grant S. Christman
Source: Marietta Times dated Monday, December 31, 2001
WOODSFIELD - Grant S. Christman, 90,
of Miltonsburg-Calais Road died Saturday (Dec. 29, 2001) at his home.
He was born March 23, 1911, in Monroe County to Samuel and Maggie Goodballett
Christman. He was a retired farmer and a member of Seneca Valley Church of
Christ.
He is survived by one son, Lamont
Christman of Columbus; two brothers, Vernon Christman of Ashland and Frank
Christman of Woodsfield; one sister, Edna Long of Batesville; two grandsons,
Lyndon Christman and his wife, Marianne, of
Galion, Ohio, and Eric Christman and his wife, Brenda, of Dublin; and eight
grandchildren, Kyle, Natalee, Grant, Bethany, Clint, Andrea, Sarah and Ira.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Maxine Stephen Christman, who died in October 2000; one daughter-in-law, Wanda
Christman; two brothers, Everett Christman and Harold Christman; and two
sisters, Agnes Lawson and Eva
Brownfield.
Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Minister Sam
Bartrug officiating. Burial is in Calais Cemetery. Friends will be received
from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home..
Francis O. "Jack" Matson Sr. (Oct.
26, 1918---July 12, 2001)
A funeral service for Francis O. "Jack"
Matson Sr., 82, of Newark, will be held at 1p.m. Monday at the
Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Wilson cemetery.
Mr. Matson, who retired from Rockwell international,
where he worked as a welder, died July 12, 2001, at the Good Samaritan Hospital
in Zanesville. He was born Oct. 26, 1918, in McConnelsville, to the late
Clarence and Ura Ellen (Goldsberry) Matson.
Mr. Matson was a member of Masonic lodge of Tipp
City, Ohio Country and Western Music Association, and Country Music Fellowship
Organization. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene (Williams)
Matson; daughters, Janot Arlene Fitch of Louisa, KY; Lois Jean Derr of
Bradford, and Sandra Jo Wright of Newark; sons and daughter-in-law, Francis O.
and
He was preceded in death by his son Dale Matson; D
Matson; and sister Mary Esselstine.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. Sunday at
the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, with a Masonic service at 5:45
p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to matson10condolences@schoedinger.com.
SOURCE:
Marietta Times. . . Marietta, OH . . Dec 2001 .
(Robert
John Schoeppner - 1973 Skyvue High School graduate, Graysville, Ohio)
Robert "Bob" John Schoeppner, 46, of 309
Muskingum Drive, Marietta, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at
Marietta Memorial Hospital as the result of a hunting accident in Noble
County. He was born Aug. 27, 1955, in
Marietta to John J. and Ethel Schott Schoeppner. He was employed as an engineer
team leader No. 1 at American Electric Power, Muskingum River Plant, where he
worked for 22 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, was an avid NASCAR and
Bill Elliott fan, and was a Bantam League baseball coach for 10 years. He grew
up in the Catholic faith and joined Christ United Methodist Church in 1982. He
was a member of Sons of American Legion Post 64.
He is survived by his wife, Twila Schoeppner, whom
he married Oct. 3, 1981, in Marietta; one daughter, Jaime Raffinengo and her
husband, Leo, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sons, Erik John Schoeppner and
Robbie Ryan Schoeppner, both of Marietta; his parents; one grandson, Christian
Raffinengo of St. Petersburg; four sisters, Sandy Walker and her husband, Dave,
of Gallipolis, Linda Marshall and her husband, Chuck, of Marietta, Mary Kunz
and her husband, Thomas, of Marietta and Barbara Binegar and her husband, Tom,
of Marietta; one goddaughter, Jodi Marshall Boyd and her husband, Chris, of
Columbus; one godson, Kevin
Walker; two nieces, Sara Walker and Tracy Binegar; four nephews, Rob Marshall,
Josh Kunz, Jonah Kunz and Tim Binegar; his mother-in-law, Ida Mae MaeCarney of
Williamstown; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Goss and her husband, Bobby, of Rock
Hill, S.C., and Margie Barnett and her husband, Eddie, of Rock Hill; two
brothers-in-law, Wallace Carney of Conover, N.C., and David Carney and his
wife, Bertie, of Raleigh, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Christa
Hebert, who died Feb. 7, 1994; and his father-in-law, Weeden Carney, who died
Oct. 1, 1994.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hadley Funeral
Home, Reno Chapel. Burial is in East Lawn Memorial Park. The family will
receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Schoeppner Family Trust in care of Peoples
Bank, 138 Putnam St., Marietta, Ohio 45750.
Source:
Marietta Times . . Marietta, OH . . Dec 2001
Dorothy Louise Gallaher was born on 16 May 1928 in
Monroe Co., Ohio. She died on 07 Dec 2001 in Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio.
JERUSALEM - Dorothy L. Howell, 73, of Moore Ridge
Road died Friday (Dec. 7, 2001) at the Monroe County Care Center. She was born
May 16, 1928, in Monroe County to Lawrence and Lucy Huth Gallaher. She was a
member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church at Woodsfield, the Purgatorial Society,
past president of St. John the Baptist Catholic Women's Club and past president
of St. John the Baptist Immaculate Conception Mission Catholic Women's Club.
She is survived by four daughters, Mary Ann Yontz
and her husband, John, of Ozark, Ohio, Helen Carpenter and her husband, Rocky,
of Barnesville, Jean Hughes and her husband, Richard, of Jerusalem and Connie
Richter and her husband, Larry, of Sardis; and seven grandchildren, Amanda
Yontz, Clarence A. Carpenter, Jeffrey Carpenter, Andrew Hughes, Adriene Hughes,
Tracy Richter and Garth Richter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence
G. "Dutch" Howell, who died in January 2001; one daughter, Ruth Ellen
Howell; two brothers, Lawrence and James Gallaher; and one foster brother,
Everett Brown.
Mass
of Christian burial is at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church at
Woodsfield with Father Thomas Hamm officiating. Burial is in Ozark Catholic
Cemetery. Vigil services are at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Friends
will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S.
Paul St., Woodsfield
October 11, 2001, The Canton
Repository, Canton, Ohio
Wesley Weber Schaub Jr., age 81, of Canton, died
Wednesday morning in his home [submitter's note: October 10, 2001]. He was
co-owner and past president of the WW Schaub Electric Company. He was a member
of the Canton Baptist Temple, IBEW Local 540, Canton, the National Electrical
Contractors Association, the North Canton Eagles. A. U.S. Navy veteran who
served in the European Theater, he was a charter member of the Jackson Twp.
Fire Department. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Clara (Buchanan) Schaub of
the home; four sons and daughters-in-law, Wes and Mary, Robert and Peggy,
Vernon and Brenda Schaub, all of North Canton, David and Bonnie Schaub of Canal
Fulton; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. In addition to his
parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Marie Paulas. Funeral services
will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2001, in the Karlo-Feucht Funeral
Home, 5000 Everhard Rd. NW, with Rev. Harold Henniger officiating. Burial in
Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call Friday 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Canton Baptist Temple, 515
Whipple Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44708.
ESTELENE W. DANFORD
CALDWELL - Estelene W.
Danford, 89, of Caldwell, died Saturday (Sept. 15, 2001) at Summitt Acres
Nursing Home.
She was born March 23, 1912, in Noble County,
daughter of Kennen and Alma (Montgomery) Harding. Mrs. Danford was retired from the Noble
County Journal Leader, a member of Caldwell United Methodist Church and a
member of Rebekah Lodge in Caldwell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, Wayne Danford, who passed away January 1966; two
brothers, Tom and Warren Harding and one sister, Helen Showalter.
She leaves one son, Leonard (Maxine) Danford of
Caldwell; a daughter, Genelda Young of Caldwell; three sisters, Hazel McVicker
of Canton, Wanda Roe of Crestline, Romaine Forbes of Senecaville; two brothers,
Victor Harding of Salesville and Phillip Harding of Fulda; nine grandchildren;
14 great-grandchildren and a great-great- grandson and several nieces and
nephews.
Friends
may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Murphy-McCurdy Funeral Home in Caldwell
where services are at 1 p.m. Monday.
Burial will be in Olive Cemetery in Caldwell with the Rev. Gary
Fitzgerald officiating. http://www.daily-jeff.com/obits.html
Kilburn, Harold R. Kilburn
SOURCE: Daily Jeffersonian. Cambridge, OH, dated Nov 2001
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
WOODSFIELD Harold R. Kilburn,
74, of Lewisville, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2001) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born Feb. 17, 1927, in Cambridge, son of the late Freeman and Grace
(Todd) Kilburn.
Mr. Kilburn owned and operated
Lewisville Hardware for 17 years and retired to fish and farm in 1984.
He attended Lewisville High School and was a member of Trinity United Church of
Christ, Lewisville.
He was a U.S. Army veteran,
having served from 1945 to 1947 in World War II. He received the Army
Occupation Medal for serving in Japan, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon and
the World War II Victory Medal.
He leaves his wife, Judy (Ball)
Kilburn of Lewisville, whom he married March 26, 1954; a daughter, Mrs. Denson
(Sherry Lynn) Wright of Ellenton, Fla.; a son, Bryan (Christine) Kilburn of
Lewisville; three brothers, Ralph (Birdie) Kilburn of Arizona, Donald (Judy)
Kilburn and Dale (Dorothy) Kilburn, both of Lewisville; three grandchildren,
Mrs. Keith (Kristy Wright) Gilbert of Springfield, Ga., and Kara and Chad
Kilburn of Lewisville; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will
be 11 a.m. Saturday with the Revs. Jack Bruce and William Worcester
officiating.
Burial will be in Middle Church Cemetery, Lewisville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Strecker Cancer Center, Marietta Memorial
Hospital, 401 Matthew St., Marietta, OH 45750.
Walters, Sr, Richard Floyd Walters
SOURCE: The Daily Jeffersonian.
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
Richard Floyd Walters, Sr., 74,
of
He was born Jan. 14, 1927, in
Mr. Walters retired from NCR. He
was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II and the Korean War.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 66, Scottish Rite of Cambridge, York Rite,
Alladin Temple Shrine, Kambri Shrine and
He was 50-year member of
American Legion Post 84 and a lifetime member of the VFW.
He was a volunteer at
He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Harry and Elmer Walters; his first wife, Marjorie Todd Walters; and
his second wife, Hazel Walters.
He leaves his wife, Delores
Heldman Walters of Cambridge, whom he married July 7, 1996; a daughter, Mrs.
Mike (Carolyn) Stewart of Lancaster; a son, Rick (Kathy) Walters II of
Cambridge; grandchildren, Elissa and Bradley Walters and Kimberly Stewart; four
stepchildren, Mrs. Bill (Lynnda) Gress, Randy (Kari) Heldman, George Heldman,
Richard (Susan) Heldman; several step-grandchildren; five
step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda Foraker of Quaker City and Ruby
Stallings of Marietta; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and
6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Scott Funeral Home,
Burial will be in
Singleton, Rita M. Singleton nee Schumacher
SOURCE: Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge,
OH Dec 2001
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
WOODSFIELD Rita M. Singleton,
67, of Woodsfield, died Saturday (Dec. 22, 2001) at the Woodsfield Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center.
She was born June 1, 1934, in Woodsfield, daughter of the late Herbert and
Stella (Bing) Schumacher.
Mrs. Singleton retired from the
Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, where she served as a certified nursing
assistant.
She was a member of St.
Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, where she was also a member of the
Purgatorial Society.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ray Singleton, who died April 8, 1997; a brother, Elmer Schumacher;
and a grandson, Christopher Reed.
She leaves two daughters, Kathy
Singleton of Woodsfield and Mrs. Larry (Cindy) Stephen of Boston; two sons,
Patrick (Sharon) Singleton and Matthew (Sherri) Singleton, both of Woodsfield;
a brother, Roger Schumacher of Woodsfield; nine grandchildren, Madeline
Singleton, Adam Reed, Kyle Singleton, Tim Woodell, Jeff Woodell, John
Schumacher, Tiffany Stephen, Katelyn Stephen and Lance Schumacher; and several
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 9
p.m. Wednesday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. A vigil service will be 8
p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with
the Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik serving as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Sylvester
Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 330 South Main St., Woodsfield, OH
43793, or St. Sylvester Catholic School, 119 Wayne St., Woodsfield, OH 43793
Morris, William L. Morris
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
William L. Morris, 79 East
Canton, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at Manor Care, Belden Village, following
an extended illness. He was born in Shadyside and has resided in the Canton
area most of his life.
He worked as a powerhouse
engineer for Pioneer Foods for 28 years and then was employed by Ford Motor
Company in Indianapolis, Ind for 11 years, retiring in 1988. He served with the
U.S. Merchant Marines during World War ll and was an active member of the
Canton Baptist Temple and Ambassador Sunday School Class. Mr. Morris was also a
member of the Stark County Gem and Mineral Club, Sugarcreek Valley Chapter of
the Archaeological Society of Ohio, National Rifle Association, and U.S.
Veterans, Canton Hall of Fame Chapter.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Sanford and Kathleen Morris; brothers, James and Robert Morris.
He is survived by his wife
Wilma M. Morris to whom he was married for 57 years; his sons and daughters in
law, Larry L. and Nancy Morris and Gregory R. and Jeanette Morris both of East
Canton; daughter and son in law, Janet C. and Gerald Newell of Louisville;
grandsons, Aaron P. Morris, Brandon W. Morris, David L. Newell and Robert D.
Newell; sisters, Martha Skaggs of Logan, Betty Sturgill of St. Clairsville and
Janalene Kindelberger of Navarre; sister in law, Patricia Morris of Canton and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be
conducted today at 8 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home, Canton, with Dr. Harold
Henniger officiating. Graveside services will be Friday at 11.a.m. at Powhatan
Cemetery, Powhatan Point. Calling hours are tonight from 6.p.m. until time of
services.
Source: The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, Monday,
July 30, 2001, page B-5
George L. Speakman, age 82, of Paris, OH, passed away
Saturday July 28, 2001, in his home following an extended illness. He was born June 26, 1919 in Paris to the
late Aaron and Edna (Crowl) Speakman.
George was a retired carpenter, a member of the Israel Evangelical
Lutheran Church, the Men of Missions, Lutheran Bowling League, and a past
president of the Paris Lions Club.
He is survived by his wife of 60
years, Eva (Mercer); two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Gilbert Ray of
Loganville, GA, Kay and Bernard Morrison, Jr. of Minerva; six sisters, Ruth
Buchanan of Minerva, Jeanette Knam of Maximo, Mary Welker, Martha Davis and
Ann Miller, all of Waynesburg, Betty
Speakman of Paris; two brothers, James Speakman of Minerva, and Harold Speakman
of Paris; three grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Interment Liberty Cemetery.
Source: The Canton
Repository, Canton, Ohio, July 25, 2001, page B5
Garry L. Merrin, age 58, formerly from the Canton -
Amsterdam, OH area, residing in Benton, AK., passed away Saturday, July 21,
2001, in the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, AK. Garry had been a patient there
the past seven months. He was born April 19, 1943, to Albert Merrin and Clarice
(Dallison) Merrin. Garry was a 1961 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School. He
was a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Canton, OH. Garry
was a decorated Veteran of the Vietnam War.
Preceding him in death was his father, Albert Merrin of
Canton in 1992; ex-wife, Nancy of Arkansas in 2000. Surviving are his mother,
Clarice (Dallison) Merrin of Canton; daughter, Beverly (Fritz) Haberham; and
granddaughter, Echo of Wisconsin; brothers,
Ron (Marge) Merrin of
Bolivar, OH., Paul (Kathy) Merrin of East Canton; nephews, Russ Merrin of
Radnor, OH., Zach Merrin of E. Canton; nieces, Sonia Merrin Robbins of Canton,
Emily Merrin of E. Canton, Rhonda (Merrin) Winebarger of Mt. Gilead, OH;
special friends Edd and Sue Todd of Benton, AK., aunts, uncles and cousins from
the Canton and Amsterdam, OH areas. The Watson Funeral Home of Little Rock,
Arkansas will be handling arrangements. Interment will be in the National Cemetery
in Little Rock.
Grave side Military Services will be
Thursday, July 26, 2001, at 11 a.m.
Source: The Cambridge [Ohio]
Jeffersonian; 13 Feb. 2001
SUMMERFIELD----Homer Rex
Leach, 72, of Quaker City, died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at Summit Acres Nursing
Home, Caldwell.
He was born Jan. 17, 1929, near Quaker City, son of the
late Arch and Hazel (Powell) Leach.
Mr. Leach retired from W.J. Plumby Inc., Somerton, where he
served as a mechanic. He was a Protestant by faith and was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Wise) Leach,
who died April 4, 1998; a brother Gervis Leach; an infant daughter; and a
grandson, Donnie Howiler.
He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Gary (Penny) Reed of
Caldwell, Mrs. Rich (Betty Ann) Howiler of Temperanceville and Mrs. Bill
(Patty) Masciarelli of Summerfield; two sons, Mike Leach of Old Washington and
Jeff Leach of Temperanceville; two sisters, Barbara Floyd of Zanesville and
Mrs. Jerry (Florence Carol) Davis of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a brother Arch Neal
(Ruth) Leach of Quaker City; an aunt, Beulah Goodin of Cambridge; 10
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday at
Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, where services will be 2 P.M.
Thursday with the Rev. Bill Pickenpaugh officiating.
Burial will be in Calais Cemetery.
Sylvia Leona Leach nee Carpenter
Source: The Cambridge [Ohio]
Jeffersonian; 17 July 2001
QUAKER CITY----Sylvia Leona Foraker,
89. of Quaker City, died Monday (July 16, 2001) at The Beckett House, New
Concord.
She was born June 23, 1912, in Summerfield, daughter of the
late Clifford and Julia Ann (Wise) Carpenter.
Mrs. Foraker was a former employee of Barnesville Manufacturing,
where she served as an inspector.
She was a member of Central Christian Church, Quaker City,
and a former member of Quaker City Rebekah Lodge.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, William B.
Leach, in 1943; her second husband, Elmo C. Yaw, in 1976; her third husband,
Vernon E. Foraker, in 1997; a son, William A. Leach; and a daughter, Leona
"Jackie" Yansoik.
She leaves two sons, Robert
B. (Lequiat) Leach of Dell City, Okla., and James E. (Rachel) Leach of
Cambridge; a daughter, Leola "Dick" Giesy of Quaker City; a step-son,
Robert Yaw of Leon, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday at
Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Quaker City, where services will be 11 A.M. Thursday
with the Rev. Oscar Brown officiating.
Burial will be in Friends Cemetery.
Lloyd Harold Weber, 84, 904 Park Ave., New Matamoras, died
March 20, 2001, at home, in Washington County.
He was born Dec. 20, 1916 in Lewisville, a son of the late John H. Weber
and Jennie Wheeler Weber.
He was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church, was a
rigger for Babcox-Wilcox Boiler Factory, Barberton, where he worked 33 years;
was a member of Matamoras Senior Citizens and All Faith Choir.
Surviving are his wife, Opal Cline Weber, New Matamoras,
whom he married Sept.___, 1948; two sons, Harold Dean Weber and his wife,
Sally, Doylestown, Gary Richard Weber and his wife Roberta, Norton; a daughter
Mrs. Steven (Diana Kay) Starr, Doylestown; 11 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Roy Weber, Phoenix, AZ; Dennis Weber,
Lewisville, Francis Weber, Vienna, WV; five sisters, Melba Tuel, Talmadge,
Delores Strickling, Washington Court House, Vera Van Metre, Kent, Eleanor Forcas,
Canton, Eileen Cline, Lewisville.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a
grandchild, Garrett Todd Starr; two brothers, Eugene and Wilbur Weber; a sister
Thelma Anderson.
Friends were received March 22 at Hadley Funeral Home, New
Matamoras, where services were held March 23, with Rev. Marvin Wagner and Rev.
Ron Weber officiating. Burial in
Presbyterian Cemetery, Brownsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Marietta, 900 Third St., Marietta, OH 45750.
Source: The Daily Oklahoman
(Oklahoma City, OK) - November 8, 2001
LEACH
Robert Bryan, 64, of Del City, passed away Nov. 5, 2001. He was born July 26,
1937, to Mr & Mrs. William Leach, in Guernsey County, Ohio. He came to
Oklahoma in the early 1960's at Tinker A.F.B., also having lived in Tennessee,
Arkansas, & England. Robert was a
member of the American Legion Post 170, V.F.W., Elks Club, & enjoyed horse
racing, football, baseball, & fishing. Bob had a great love for American
Legion baseball & had worked with Post 170 in MWC for over 20 years. He was
so proud of their trip to the World Series this year in Washington. Though his
health was failing, he would travel out to watch them play. He is survived by
his wife, Dorothy LaQuieta Leach of Del City; sons, John Daniel Leach of
Piedmont & Robert Henry Witt of Okla. City; daughters, Robin Sue Leach of
Midwest City & Tammy Jowers of Guthrie; grandchildren, Heather, Teri Jo,
Chris, Corey, Robbie, Brittany, Rory, & Nate, all of the metro area; &
great granddaughter Jarica; brother, Jim Leach & sister, Leola Giesey, both
of Guernsey County, Ohio. He was preceded in death by brother, Bill, sister,
Leona, mother, Sylvia, & 1st wife, Carmen. Services will be held 10:00 am,
Friday, November 9, 2001, at the Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel with interment
at Arlington Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
American Legion Post 170 Baseball Program. Bill Eisenhour Northeast 8805 N.E.
23769-3362
Miller, Della V. Miller nee Henthorn
Source Newsclipping
WOODSFIELD-- Della V.
Miller, 91, of Clarington, died Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at her home. She was
born October 30, 1909 in Monroe County, daughter of the late Samson and
Elizabeth (Conner) Henthorn. Mrs. Miller was a member
of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, Clovis L. Miller; two sisters, Evelyn Eikleberry and Hazel Saffle;
two brothers, Ralph Henthorn and Victor Henthorn.
She leaves two daughters,
Mary E. Lyman of Clarington and Mrs. Raymond (Wanda K.) Griffith of Warsaw;
five sons, Harold (Helga) Miller of Delaware, David L. Miller of San Diego,
California, John E. (Shirley) Miller and Donnie L. (Carol) Miller, both of
Clarington, and Wayne K. (Glenda) Miller of Hebron; a sister, Mrs. Charles
(Elsie Mae) Jones of Woodsfield; a brother, Lloyd ( Grace) Henthorn of Sardis;
27 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Friends may call from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will
be 2 p.m. Saturday with Minister Warren Kenny officiating. Burial will be in
West Union Cemetery, Sardis.
McEndree, Mary C. McEndree
Source--Barnesville Enterprise Barnesville, Ohio
McEndree, Mary C., 87, died April
5, 2001. She was born in Barnesville and was a resident of Doylestown, Ohio
since 1949. She was a member of Doylestown United Methodist Church, auxiliary
member of Orville Moose Lodge and member of Doylestown American Legion.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, Cecil L. McEndree; sisters, Pearl, Florence and Helen.
She is survived by sons;
Marvin "Mic" (Barb) McEndree of Marshallville; Melvin (Marilyn)
McEndree of Doylestown; Vernon (Nellie) McEndree of Golden, Colorado; Roger
(Marge) McEndree of Doylestown; Frank (Kathy) McEndree of Doylestown; Bryan
McEndree of Doylestown; Cecil G. (Marlene) McEndree of Doylestown; 22
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Edith Basford, Gladys Danford
and Doris Warrick, all of Barnesville.
Services were held Monday,
April 9, 2001 at Zak-Mooberren Funeral Home in Doylestown with Dr. David
Tennant officiating. Burial followed in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Memorial
contributions made to Doylestown United Methodist Church, 153 Church Street,
Doylestown, Ohio 44230.
Betts, Linda Jean Betts nee Curtis
Source Newsclipping
Betts, Linda Jean, 55, of
36163 Mann Road, Jerusalem, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at her
residence. She was born, August 31, 1945 in Wheeling, W.Va., a daughter of the
late Howard and Merle (Burkhimer) Curtis. She was a member of the
Somerton United Methodist Church, the Farm Bureau and was a 4-H advisor.
She is survived by her
husband, Robert Betts; a son Dale Betts and his wife Lynn of Somerton; a
daughter, Dorinda Betts of Jerusalem; a sister, Brenda Hoskinson of Bellaire;
three grandchildren, Jamie and Casey Betts of Somerton and Cooper Morris of
Jerusalem.
Friends were received
Thursday, March 22 at The Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North
Chestnut St., Barnesville, where services were held on Friday, March 23, at 11
p.m. with Dr. Thomas Schrader officiating. Burial followed in Calais Cemetery,
Calais, Ohio.
Henthorn, Kermit I. Henthorn
Source Newsclipping
Henthorn, Kermit I., 52,
Spring St., Woodsfield, died April 3, 2001, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born
in Monroe County, March 9, 1949, a son of Margaret Craig Henthorn and the late
Carl Henthorn. He was the owner and operator of Henthorn Lanes,
Woodsfield, a member of the Eagles Lodge and a social member of the VFW.
Surviving in addition to his
mother, are his wife, Janet Bell Henthorn; three daughters, Mrs. David
(Heather) Saffell, Woodsfield, Mrs. Barry (Stacey) West, Jerusalem; Trish
Henthorn of the home; three brothers, Wayne Henthorn and Vernon Henthorn, both of
Woodsfield; Jim Henthorn, Lewisville; two sisters, Florence (Jean) Dawson, New
Martinsville and Sherry Wilson, Miltonsburg; two grandsons, Justin and Chase
Saffell.
In addition to his father he
was preceded in death by a brother, Lonnie Henthorn in 1990.
Friends were received April
6 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services were held April 7,
with Minister Keith Jones officiating. Interment will be held at the
convenience of the family.
Weber, Lloyd Harold Weber
Source Newsclipping
Weber, Lloyd Harold, 84, 904
Park Avenue, New Matamoras, died March 26, 2001 at home in Washington County.
He was born December 20, 1916 in Lewisville, a son of the late John H. Weber
and Jennie Wheeler Weber. He was a member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church,
was a rigger for Babcox-Wilcox Boiler Factory, Barberton, where he worked for
33 years, was a member of Matamoras Senior Citizens and All Faith Choir.
Surviving are his wife, Opal
Cline Weber, New Matamoras, whom he married September 1, 1948, two sons; Harold
Dean Weber and his wife Sally, Doylestown; Gary Richard Weber and his wife
Roberta , Norton; a daughter, Mrs. Steven (Diana Kay) Starr, Doylestown; 11
grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three brothers, Roy Weber, Phoenix,
Arizona; Dennis Weber,
Lewisville; Francis Weber, Vienna, W. Va.; five sisters, Melba Tuel, Talmadge;
Delores Strickling, Washington Court House; Vera Van Metre, Kent; Eleanor
Farcas, Canton; Eileen Cline, Lewisville.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by a grandchild, Garrett Todd Starr; two brothers,
Eugene and Wilbur Weber; a sister Thelma Anderson.
Friends were received March
22 at Halley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, where services were held March 23,
with Rev. Marvin Wagner and Rev. Ron Weber officiating. Burial in Presbyterian
Cemetery, Brownsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Marietta, 900 Third St., Marietta, Ohio 45750
Morris, Vera V. Morris nee
Bowery
Source Newsclipping
Morris, Vera V., 96,
formerly of Sardis, died April 9, 2001, in the Altercare Health Center, Canton.
She was born August 2, 1904, in Proctor, W.Va., a daughter of the late George
and Florence Hall Bowery. She was a member of the Sardis United Methodist
Church, where she was a life member of The Women's Society and former president
of The Community Club of Sardis. She was an avid crocheter and seamstress.
Surviving are three
daughters; Mrs. George (Nancy) Rohrer, Hermosa Beach, Ca.; Mrs. William
(Dorothy) Schweizer, Wheeling; Mrs. John (Mary) Adams, Canton; 17 grandchildren;
36 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Morris; a son, Charles
Morris; two sisters, Grace Taylor and Ruth Romick, and a brother, George
Bowery.
Friends will be received
April 11, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Rush Funeral Home, Sardis. Services will
be held April 12 a.m. at the Sardis Cemetery, with Rev. Richard Wilson and Rev.
Kenneth Baillis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Sardis United Methodist Church, Sardis, Ohio.
Trinity G. Henthorn
Source: Monroe County Beacon
Trinity Grace Henthorn, infant daughter of Earl and
Beth Bland Henthorn, Hannibal, was stillborn Nov 16, 2001, at Marietta Memorial
Hospital, Marietta.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a
sister, Danielle Scarlet; her maternal grandmother, Sharon Bland, Paden City,
WV; paternal grandparents, Earl and Arlene Henthorn, Hannibal; many aunts,
uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather,
Wm."Doug" Bland.
Private graveside services and interment will be held
at the family's convenience at Paden Memorial Gardens, Paden City.
Source: Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - September 6,
2001 - D7 DEATH NOTICE
Caroline Emma
Carroll, born Nov. 3, 1920, went home to be with her Lord on Sept. 5, 2001.
Caroline lived her life with quiet dignity and dedicated herself to the
happiness and well-being of her family. She was a member of the Akron Baptist
Temple for over 50 years.
Caroline is
survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Clarence; children, Judy (Bob)
Smith and David (Beth) Carroll; grandchildren, Becky (Joe) Nicholas, Matt
Smith, Karen and Jeff Carroll; great-grandchildren, Abby and Andrew Nicholas;
and sister, Dorothy Quier.
Our love for
Caroline and the memory of how she lived her life will live with us forever.
Funeral service Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Akron Baptist Temple, 2324
Manchester Rd., with Dr. Charles F. Billington officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the Eckard-Baldwin
Funeral Home, 760 E. Maket St., Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home
& Chapel, 330-535-7141.)
Allen, Elizabeth Ann Miller
(nee--Tanner)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--June 2001
WOODSFIELD - Elizabeth Ann Allen, 88, of Woodsfield,
formerly of Perryville, Mo., died Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at Barnesville
Hospital, Barnesville.
She was born August 24, 1912, in Cleveland, daughter of the
late Edward W. and Anna Richards (Butler) Tanner.
Mrs. Allen was a former employee of Aultman Hospital, Canton,
where she served in the housekeeping department.
She was a Catholic by faith.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Miller; her
second husband, William Allen; three sisters; and a brother.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Patricia) Shaw of Woodsfield,
and Mrs. Les (Mary Louise) Heinrich of Canton; a step-daughter, Mrs. Harold (Patricia) Heaps of Perryville,
Mo.; nine grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
several great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home,
Woodsfield, and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Miller Family Funeral Home,
Perryville, Mo.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Vincent
Catholic Church, Perryville, Mo., with the Rev. Fr. Kevin Fausz C.M. serving as
celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery, Perryville, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to "Warm the
Children," c/o Pandora Neuhart, 40189 Gun Club Road, Woodsfield, Oh.
43793.
Binegar, Eva Jean
(nee--Holpp)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--June 2001
WOODSFIELD - Eva
Jean Binegar, 68, of Antioch, died Wednesday June 27, 2001 at her
home. She was born November 27, 1932, in Belmont, W.Va., daughter
of the late Fred R. and Esta (Davis) Holpp.
Mrs. Binegar was a
member of Unity Baptist Church, and a charter member of Antioch Fire
Department, where she belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a member
of Midway Senior Citizens Group.
She leaves her
husband, Merle O. Binegar of Antioch; three sons,
Brian Allen (Sue) Binegar and Bruce Lee (Kimberly) Binegar, both of Sardis, and
Fred Otto (Jacie) Binegar of Antioch; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Lora Jean)
Powell of Malaga, Mrs. Mitchell (Pamela Kay) Winland of Broken Arrow, Okla.,
and Mrs. Joe (Nila Louise) Heintzman of Sistersville, W.Va.; a brother, Gary
Holpp of Tennessee; a sister, Betty Howell of St. Mary's, W.Va.; 14
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Friends may call
from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services
will be 11 a.m. Friday with Pastor Danny Chandler officiating.
Burial will be in
Unity Cemetery, near Antioch.
Carpenter, Alma M.
(nee--Baker)
Source--Daily Jefferson Cambridge, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD - Alma M. Carpenter, 70, of Sardis
(Antioch Community) died Friday, October 26, 20010 at Wetzel County Hospital,
New Martinsville, W.Va.
She was born September 14, 1931, in Antioch,
daughter of the late Homer and Ethel Afdena (Clark) Baker.
Mrs. Carpenter was a homemaker and a Protestant
by faith.
She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of the
Antioch and Antioch Community Fire Department.
She was preceded in death by a son, Mark
Carpenter; an infant sister, Rose Mary Baker; a half-sister, Delcie McKain; two
half-brothers, Vincent Earl Baker and Olas Roy Baker.She leaves her husband,
Paul E. Carpenter, whom she married Oct. 6, 1951; a daughter, Mrs. Albert
(Sharon) Leasure of Sardis; two sons, Bruce G. (Brenda) Carpenter of
Barnesville, and Gregory P. Carpenter of Winchester, Va.; a brother, Jame A.
(Carol) Baker of Antioch; a half-brother, William H. (Pauline) Baker of Canton;
five grandchildren, Sabrina Marie Carpenter, Aaron Casey Carpenter, Keith
Austin Carpenter, Bruce Carpenter Jr. and Nathan Lee Carpenter; her
mother-in-law, Leona Skaggs of Woodsfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday
with Don Thompson officiating.
Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will
be available at the home.
Castelli, Sebastian J. "Tony"
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--June 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Sebastian
J. "Tony" Castelli, 80, of 417 Eastern Ave., died at 8:25 a.m.
Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at his home.
He was born
November 12, 1920, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Cerino and Rosaria Terranova
Castelli. He was a former self-employed entrepreneur in various ventures, a
former distributor for Xypex Waterproofing Compound in Arizona and Ohio and was
a retired insurance agent. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a
member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church at Woodsfield and Knights of Columbus
at Barnesville. Upon his retirement, he was a therapeutic foster parent and an
avid gardener.
He is survived by his
wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Hambrick Castelli, whom he married Oct. 10,
1990; three sons, Sebastian Joseph Castelli Jr. at home, Anthony Castelli of
Pine, Colo., and Richard Castelli of Cary, S.C.; two daughters, Charlotte Del
Fiacco of Illinois and Patricia Georgiev of Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; one
stepdaughter, Christine Sanborn of Jerusalem; one
stepson, Benjamin Sanborn of Lakewood; three sisters, Rose Gollen of Renton,
Wash., Lucy White of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ann Rogers of Lakewood; two brothers,
Albert Castelli and Frank Castelli, both of Middleburg Heights; 15
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death
by his parents and two brothers, Roland Castelli and James Castelli.
Mass of Christian burial is at 10 a.m. Saturday
at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield with the Rev. David Gaydosik as
the celebrant. Burial is in St.
Sylvester Catholic Cemetery in Woodsfield with full military graveside services
conducted by Belmont Veterans Council. Vigil services are at 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday
at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield.
Clift, Anna Mae
(nee--Reischman)
Source--Times Leader Martins Ferry, Ohio
Published--December 4, 2001
Clift, Anna Mae, 71, 225 S. Broadway, Barnesville,
died Monday at OVMC. She was born April
11, 1930 in Monroe County, daughter of the late John Michael and Clara (Miller)
Reischman. Campbell Plumly Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville was in charge.
Cline, Zelda (nee--Durbin)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--August 2001
LORAIN -- Zelda Cline,
89, of Lorain died Sunday, August 19, 2001 at New Life Hospice Center of St.
Joseph in Lorain after a lengthy illness.
She was born October 11,
1911, in Monroe County to Evan and Gracie Durbin. She moved to Lorain from
Monroe County in 1941, and to Vermilion in 1946.
She was a member of
Brownhelm Congregational Church in Brownhelm. She worked during World War II at
Thew-Shovel in Lorain and South Shore Packing Co. in Vermilion. Her hobbies
included gardening, canning and cooking.
She is survived by two
daughters, Kathern Beursken and Marjorie Gassnig, both of Vermilion; three
sons, Lewis Melvin Cline of Chula Vista, Calif., Cecil Charles Cline of Williams,
Ore., and Clayton Eldred Cline of Vermilion; 16 grandchildren; and many
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, Lawrence F. Cline, on Feb. 15, 1996; three sisters, Mary Scott,
Flossie Scott and Mabel Widener; and four brothers, Charlie, Arland, Orlando
"Jake," and James Durbin.
Services are at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South St., Vermilion, with the Rev.
Stephanie Bikel, pastor of Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ,
officiating. Burial is in Rugby Cemetery in Brownhelm Township. The family will
receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be
made to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035-9811.
Covert, Dorothy E. (nee--Armstrong)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--September 2001
WOODSFIELD - Dorothy E. Covert, 81, of Antioch, died
Thursday, September 27, 2001 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born July
30, 1920, in Holmes County, daughter of the late Elmer and Lola (Bogner)
Armstrong.
Mrs. Covert was a Protestant by faith.
She was preceded in death by a son; three sisters; and a
great-great-grandson.
She leaves her husband, Kenneth "Bud" Covert of
Antioch; three sons, Gene Vernon of Washington Court House, Glen Vernon of
Atlanta, and Raymond Vernon of Atlanta; a nephew, Lloyd Smetzer of Wooster; a
niece, Linda Wolbaugh of Apple Creek; several nieces and nephews; 11
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home,
Woodsfield.
Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch
Cox, Rosemary (nee--McBride)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--September 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Rosemary Cox, 74, of 11 Andover Circle died at
2:52 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2001 at Barnesville Hospital in
Barnesville.
She was born Dec. 24, 1926, in Salem, W.Va., to Matthew and
Gail McQuin McBride. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Woodsfield Church
of Christ at Woodsfield.
She is survived by her husband, Emerson E. Cox, whom she
married July 12, 1947; three daughters, Joan Thompson and her husband, Don, of
Mocksville, N.C., Sandy Shepherd and her husband, Charles A., of Hazen, N.D.,
and Debbie Lodge and her husband, Bruce, of Woodsfield; one son, Mike Cox of
Woodsfield; four sisters, Betty Roby and Carolyn Ney, both of Canton, Patty
Hickenbottom of Somerton and Becky Kirchbaum of Mantua; three brothers, John
McBride of Zoar, Jim McBride of Barnesville and Gene McBride of Ravenna; nine
grandchildren, Charles P. Shepherd, Brady Shepherd, Lori and Oscar Reyes,
Kristy Thompson, Faye Lodge, Justin Cox, Sarah Lodge and Aaron Cox; two
great-grandchildren, Serena Lodge and Nathan Reyes; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Margaret
Anna McBride; five brothers, Joe, Doug, Jerry, Paul and Connie McBride; and two
granddaughters, Jenna and Nicole Lodge.
Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Watters Funeral Home in
Woodsfield with Harry Summers officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in
Woodsfield. Friends will be received
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Dimit, Caroline M. (nee--Lohr)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--December 2001
WOODSFIELD - Caroline M.
Dimit, 101, of Alliance, formerly of Monroe County, died Saturday, December 29,
2001 in Alliance.
She was born October 6,
1900, in Monroe County, daughter of the late George and Lena (Hoberg) Lohr.
Mrs. Dimit was a member
of St. Paul Church of Trail Run, Sardis.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, Leslie Dimit, in 1967; a son, Paul Dimit; and a daughter,
Eva King.
She leaves a son, Roger
Dimit of Alliance; three daughters, Phyllis Smith of Ravenna, Twila Minger of
Alliance, and Vera Eddy of Woodsfield; several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 10
to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services
will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in
Trail Run Cemetery, near Sardis
Ewers, James "Jamie'
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD - James "Jamie" Ewers, 21, of Woodsfield,
died Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at his home.
He was born April 25, 1980, in Wheeling, W.Va., son of
Norene (Henthorn) Ewers of Woodsfield and the late Elvin Ewers.
Jamie was a 1999 graduate of Monroe Central High School.
He leaves a daughter, Jazmine Ewers of Woodsfield; two
brothers, Christopher and Anthony Ewers, both of the home; and his maternal
grandmother, Geraldine Piatt of Woodsfield.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Saturday with Brent Roth
officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Ewers, Stella L. (nee--Hall)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--August 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Stella L. Hall Ewers, 93, of Maple Avenue,
died Thursday, August 9, 2001 at the Monroe County Care Center in
Woodsfield.
She was born October 22, 1907, in Monroe County, to Austin
E. and Laura L. Stewart Hall. She was a member of Woodsfield United Methodist
Church and the Methodist Church Thrift Shop.
She is survived by two daughters, Loretta Clymer and Mary Kehl and
her husband, Dan, all of Woodsfield; one daughter-in-law, Norene Ewers of
Woodsfield; one brother, Elvin Hall and his wife, Audrie, of Rinard Mills;
seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ewers; one son,
Elvin Ewers; her parents; and two brothers, Carl and Gilbert Hall.
Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100
S. Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial is in Presbyterian Cemetery in Brownsville.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home
Giles, Jean W.
Source--Statesman Journal Salem, Oregon
Published--March 2001
April 1,1923--March 19, 2001
Giles, Jean, 77, of Salem died Monday. (MARION
CO.)
She was born in Fly, (MONROE CO.)Ohio, and moved
to Columbus, (FRANKLIN CO.) Ohio, in 1941 and to Salem in 1994. She retired as
office manager from Columbus Public Schools in 1984. She was a member of
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, South Salem Senior Citizens and Skyline
Baptist Church. She enjoyed writing. She married Clarence in 1946; he is
deceased.
Survivors include her daughter, Colette Tennant
of Salem; and three grandchildren.
Visiting will be 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Virgil
T. Golden Chapel.
Services will be Monday at Rutherford-Corbin Chapel, Worthington, Ohio.
Interment will be at Union Cemetery, Columbus. Contributions: Habitat for
Humanity, 680 State St., Salem, OR 97301.
Harmon, Raymond, "Gene" Eugene
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--July 26, 2001
WOODSFIELD - Raymond Eugene "Gene" Harmon, 73, of
Rinard Mills (Marr community) died Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at Marietta Memorial
Hospital.
He was born January 29, 1928, in Graysville, son of the late
Harry and Wilna (Cline) Harmon.
Mr. Harmon was a retired school bus driver for Switzerland
of Ohio School District in Monroe County, having served for 25 years.
He was also a former maintenance worker for Wayne National
Forest, and was a former Bethel Township trustee for 16 years.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War.
He was a Protestant by faith.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Scarbro; a
sister, Shirley Flauhaus; a brother, Leonard Harmon; and a grandson, Edward
John Britton.
He leaves his wife, Pauline (McCune) Harmon, whom he married July
9, 1952; four daughters, Mrs. Daiton (Susan) Scarbro and Mrs. Leroy (Glenda)
Scarbro, both of Rinard Mills, Mrs. Paul (Betty) Britton of Marietta and Mrs.
Brian (Kathy) Graham of Dart; a brother, Larry (Hope) Harmon of Washington,
W.Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Norbert (Ada) Schumacher of Woodsfield, Mrs. Dewey
(Ann) Queen of Parkersburg, W.Va., and Mrs. Vernon (Patty) Alberry of Newark; a
sister-in-law, Ethel Harmon of Marietta; 10 grandchildren; a
great-granddaughter; nine step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Saturday with Harold
B. Kinney Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, near
Marr.
Hohman, Thelma C. (nee--Yontz)
Source--Canton Repository Canton, Ohio
Published--March 3, 2001
Hohman, Thelma C., age 76, of Canton, died
Friday morning in the Hanover House after an extended illness. Born in
Lewisville, Ohio, she had been a Canton resident since 1947. She retired in
1985 from the J.C. Penney Co. after 19 years of service. She was a member of
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, St. Joan of Arc Altar Rosary Society, St. Joan
of Arc Sewing Club and the A.A.R.P. Survived by her husband, Charles W. Hohman;
three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carol and David Phillips of Canton, Arlene
Watters of Coroapolis, PA and Joyce and Gary Isler of North Canton; a son and
daughter-in-law, Ken and Polly Hohman of Copley, OH; seven grandchildren, Mark
Wootton, Lori Laghaeian, Jenny Shaver, Jason Watters, Jessica Hohman, and Chad
and Kari Isler; two great-grandchildren, Aidan Laghaeian and Ashley Wootton;
and four brothers, Joe Yontz of North Canton, Ray Yontz of Jerusalem, OH, Dale
Yontz of Woodsfield, OH and Ronald Yontz of Canton.
Preceded in death by two sisters, Leona and Bertha
Michel; and a son-in-law, Michael Watters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with Fr. Thomas P. Dyer as
celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 p.m.
at the Lamiell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity
of your choice.
Hopton, Maude E. (nee--Mobley)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--June 2001
Hopton, Maud E., 89, of
Pfalzgraf Road, formerly of Flint, Mich., died Sunday, June 24, 2001 at the
Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born June 6,
1912, in Monroe County to Charles F. and Elizabeth Agin Mobley. She retired
from the J.C. Penney Co. at Bay City, Mich. She was a member of Woodsfield
Church of Christ and also the Church of Christ in Flint.
She is survived by two
sons, Richard Hopton and his wife, Betty, of Woodsfield and Ronald Hopton and
his wife, Sandra, of Gaines, Mich.; two daughters, Carolyn Roe and her husband,
Sam, of Flint and Marilyn Herman and her husband, Gordon, of Evart, Mich.; one
daughter-in-law, Dorothy Hopton of Flushing; two sisters, Gladys Haynes of
Rittman and Pearl Piatt of Woodsfield; 12 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, John E. Hopton, in 1992; one son, Denzel Hopton; her
parents; one sister, Lucy Simmons; one brother, Charles A. Mobley; two
grandchildren, Barbara Ann Hopton and Vicki West; and two great-grandchildren,
Reid Hopton and Maranda Roe.
Services are at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Keith
Jones officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be
received from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Keylor, Richard L.
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--September 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Richard L.
Keylor, 76, of Wood Street died Saturday, September 1, 2001 at his home.
He was born July 22,
1925, in Woodsfield to Frederick and Clara
Drum Keylor. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former employee of
the former Loveday Motors in Woodsfield. He was a member of First Baptist
Church at Woodsfield.
He is survived by his
wife, Nada Snively Keylor of Woodsfield; one daughter, Geraldine Joyce of Long
Beach, N.C.; one sister, Geraldine Piatt of Woodsfield; two brothers, Harold B.
"Cricket" Keylor of Woodsfield and Hyde Keylor of Columbiana, Ohio;
and one grandson, Jordan Seebach of Lewisville.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; one sister, Martha Lee Harmon; and two brothers, Thomas and
Harry Keylor.
Services are at 1 p.m.
Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Harold
Kinney officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery with full military graveside
services conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council. Friends will be received
from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home
Morris, Shirley A.
(nee--McCaslin)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD - Shirley A. Morris, 64, of Woodsfield, died Friday, October 12,
2001 at Barnesville Hospital. She
was born March 9, 1937 in Monroe County, daughter of the late Waldo C. and
Helen (Barton) McCaslin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry A.
Morris, in 1994; two brothers, Donald McCaslin and Dean McCaslin; a sister,
Arlene Hopkins; two infant brothers; an infant sister.
She leaves two daughters, Tammy (Jim) O'Brien of
Woodsfield and Cheryl Morris of Chillicothe; two sisters, Rosalee Ward of
Byesville and Kathleen Ward of Woodsfield; a granddaughter, Brieann Beidenbach;
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at
Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, where services will be
11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in
Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
Mowery, John A.
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD -- John A. Mowery, 58, of 47467 Ohio 26,
Woodsfield, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2001 at the Ohio Valley
Medical Center in Wheeling, W.Va.
He was born June 23, 1943, in Pomeroy to Willard and Agnes
Wilson Mowery. He was a coal miner with Ohio Valley Coal Co., No. 6 Mine, at
Alledonia. He was a Protestant by faith.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Moore Mowery, whom he
married April 8, 1970; three sons, Timothy Mowery and his wife, Marie, of
Columbus, Troy Mowery of Woodsfield and Corey Mowery of Columbus; three
brothers, Jack and Kenny Mowery, both of Pomeroy, and James Mowery of Columbus;
five grandchildren, Justin Mowery, Jocelyn Mowery, Layken Mowery, Joey Mowery
and Johnny Mowery; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Junior
Mowery; and two sisters, Judy VanConney and Joann Weirs.
Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
There is no visitation. Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield is in charge of
arrangements.
Piatt, Lester L.
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--August 2001
WOODSFIELD -
Lester L. Piatt, 70, of Whipple R.D. 1, died Friday, August 3, 2001 in Marietta
Memorial Hospital, Marietta.
He was born March
4, 1931, near Graysville, son of the late Thurman and Phena Jane (Nalley)
Piatt.
Mr. Piatt was a retired
employee of the Airolite Co., Marietta, and a farmer. He attended Whipple
Baptist Church; was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; a member of the
Aurelius Lodge 0308 F. & A.M., Macksburg; and a member of the Cattlemen's
Association in Washington County.
In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Todd Piatt; five brothers,
Harry Piatt, Heber Piatt, Ray Piatt, Charles Piatt and Carl Piatt.
He leaves his wife, Anna Lee
(Carpenter) Piatt, whom he married Oct. 27, 1952; two sons, Jerald (Vikki)
Piatt of Whipple; Gale (Pam) Piatt of Bridgeport, W.Va.; two sisters, Mabel
Dillon and Ruth (Junior) Lisk, both of Marietta; two brothers, Forrest
"Ben" (Maxine) Piatt and Emil (Anna) Piatt, both of Marietta; two sister-in-laws,
Dora Piatt and Imogene Piatt, both of Graysville; three grandchildren; two
step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; mother-in-law; and several nieces
and nephews.
Friends may call at Watters
Funeral Home, 37501 Route 78 West, Woodsfield, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9
Tuesday, where services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Scott Souther
officiating.
Burial will follow in the
Pleasant Ridge Cenmetery near Graysville.
Piatt, Mary (nee--King)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--March 31, 2001
GRAYSVILLE -- Mary
Piatt, 100, of Ohio 26, Graysville, died Friday, March 30, 2001 at the
Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield. She was born Feburary 9, 1901, in
Graysville to Allen and Anna Christy King. She was a homemaker and a member of
Graysville United Methodist Church and the Women's Society of the church for
many years.
She is survived by
one daughter, Vera Ullman and her husband, Ralph, of Graysville; two
grandchildren, Larry Ullman and his wife, Donna, of Graysville and Karen Marks
and her husband, Bob, of Cambridge; three great-grandchildren, Keith Ullman and
his wife, Tina, of Graysville, Tammy Howell and her husband, Kevin, of Rinard
Mills and Kimberly Marks of Cambridge; and five great-great-grandchildren,
Michael and Jonathan Ullman and Latasha, Tyler and Cole Howell.
She was preceded in
death by her husband of 80 years, Glenn Piatt, on April 13, 2000; one sister,
Carrie Moore; and two brothers, Harold and Lloyd King.
Services are at 1 p.m.
Monday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Pastor
Madlynne Webber officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home
Piatt, Melvin E.
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--July 2001
WOODSFIELD - Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Melvin E. Piatt, 64, of Graysville, who died 5:10
p.m. Friday, June 29, 2001 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. Harold Kenney Jr. will officiate.
Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
He was born July 30, 1936, near Graysville, son of Ethel
Smith Piatt of Graysville, and the late Everett R. Piatt. He was a
former coal miner and construction worker.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Vic Piatt, in 1973.
Mr. Piatt leaves two sons, David Piatt of Graysville and
Duane (Trish) Piatt of Fancy Gap, Va.; three sisters, Eleanor Jennings of
Cambridge, Faye (Jim) Berga of Beavertown and Carol (Gary) McConnell of Lowell;
two brothers, Richard (Alice) Piatt of Lewisville and Herber (Linda) Piatt of
Graysville; a grandson; several nieces and nephews.
Ruble, Alice E. (nee--Winland)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Alice E. Ruble, 98, of East Church Street died
Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at Monroe County Care Center.
She was born August 31, 1903, in Monroe County to Thomas and
Laura Stine Winland. She was a member of West Union Church of Christ.
She is survived by two sons, Rolland Ruble of Woodsfield and
Delbert Ruble of Sardis; one sister, Verda Beckett of Vero Beach, Fla.; 17
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Ruble, in 1980;
one
son, Harold Ruble; one daughter, Pearl Hodgkiss; two brothers, Alva and Vernon Winland;
and two sisters, Stella Stillion and Mary Lash.
Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S.
Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial is in West Union Cemetery near Sardis. Friends
will be received from 10 a.m. Friday until the hour of the service at the
funeral home.
Singleton, Rita M. (nee--Schumacher)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--December 2001
WOODSFIELD - Rita M. Singleton, 67, of Woodsfield, died
Saturday, December, 22, 2001 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center.
She was born June 1, 1934, in Woodsfield, daughter of the
late Herbert and Stella (Bing) Schumacher.
Mrs. Singleton retired from the Monroe County Care Center,
Woodsfield, where she served as a certified nursing assistant.
She was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church,
Woodsfield, where she was also a member of the Purgatorial Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Singleton, who
died April 8, 1997; a brother, Elmer Schumacher; and a grandson, Christopher
Reed.
She leaves two daughters, Kathy Singleton of Woodsfield and
Mrs. Larry (Cindy) Stephen of Boston; two sons, Patrick (Sharon) Singleton and
Matthew (Sherri) Singleton, both of Woodsfield; a brother, Roger Schumacher of
Woodsfield; nine grandchildren, Madeline Singleton, Adam Reed, Kyle Singleton,
Tim Woodell, Jeff Woodell, John Schumacher, Tiffany Stephen, Katelyn Stephen
and Lance Schumacher; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Watters
Funeral Home, Woodsfield. A vigil service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at
St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik serving
as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Sylvester Catholic Church, 330 South Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793, or St.
Sylvester Catholic School, 119 Wayne St., Woodsfield, OH 43793
Sparkman, Larry Allen
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--August 2001
SUMMERFIELD -- Larry Allen Sparkman, 51, of 28072 Ohio 78,
Summerfield, died Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at Marietta Memorial Hospital
of injuries received in an automobile accident.
He was born October 9, 1949, in Crown Hill, W.Va., to Paul E.
Sparkman Sr. and Mary Mitchell Sparkman. He graduated from Scio High School in
Scio, Ohio, in 1968. A disabled American veteran, he served in the U.S. Army
during the Vietnam era. He was a Protestant by faith.
He is survived by his mother of Summerfield; three brothers, Paul
E. Sparkman Jr. and his wife, Pam, of Woodsfield, Wayne Sparkman of Maineville
and Timothy Sparkman and his wife, Mary, of Summerfield; two sisters, Jane Hines
of Maineville and Cheryl Dalton and her husband, Victor, of Beallsville; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield
with Pastor Wayne Clark officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in
Woodsfield with full military graveside services conducted by the Belmont
Veterans Council. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home
Trip, Elizabeth "Beth"
(nee--Pejsa)
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--June 2001
WOODSFIELD - Elizabeth "Beth" A. Trip, 48, of
Woodsfield, died Monday June 11, 2001 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center.
She was born May 7, 1953, in Macedonia, daughter of the late
Otto and Marjorie (Brown) Pejsa. Mrs.
Trip was an employee of Woodsfield and Beallsville Emergency Squads, where she
served as an EMT. She was a foster mother to several children.
She leaves two sons, Anthony "Tony" Trip and
Timothy Trip, both of Woodsfield; three brothers, Robert (Bonnie) Pejsa of St.
Anacortes, Wash., Charles (Colletta) Pejsa of Mantua, and Donald Pejsa of
Tacoma, Wash.; a sister, Audrey Chase of Tacoma, Wash.; and a grandson,
Christian Ruble.
Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Bauer-Turner Funeral
Home, Woodsfield, where a memorial service will follow at 10 a.m. Cheryl Allen
will officiate.
Tubaugh, Harry E.
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--October 2001
WOODSFIELD - Harry E. Tubaugh, 73, of
Beallsville, died Monday,
October 22, 2001 at Barnesville Hospital.
He was born March 22, 1928, in Clarington, son
of the late Carl W. Tubaugh and Lela (Jackson) Tubaugh.
Mr. Tubaugh was a member of Carpenters Union
Local 3, Wheeling, W.Va., and West Union Church of Christ.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during
the Korean War.
He was a board member for the Switzer Water
District.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Alice
Lallathin; an infant sister, Evelena; and his stepmother, Alice Rosenlieb
Tubaugh.
He leaves his wife, Wilma (Bayes) Tubaugh of
Beallsville; three sons, David (Mary) Tubaugh of Columbus,
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11
a.m. Friday with Minister Jeffrey Rich officiating. Burial will be in
West Union Cemetery, near Sardis.
Williams, Myrtle (nee--Winland)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--September 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Myrtle Williams, 99, of Woodsfield
died Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at the Arbors at Marietta, where she
had been a resident for the past eight years.
She was born March 12, 1902, in Graysville, the
eldest of nine children, to William and Lillie Cree Winland. She was a member
of Woodsfield Church of Christ, Graysville Grange and Graysville Homemakers.
She is survived by three daughters, Thelma
Lechiara and her husband, Dominic, of Ashland and Mrs. Dunham (Ruth) Hollister
and Mrs. Albert (Geneva) Zoller, all of Marietta; one son, Paul Williams and
his wife, Katherine, of Findlay; two sisters, Dorothy Decker of Parkersburg and
Juanita Clift of Sycamore Valley; one brother, Cecil Winland of New Martinsville,
W.Va.; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn
Williams; two sisters, Grethel Devore and Doris Wittenbrook; and three brothers,
Clesson, Clarence and Vernon Winland.
Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner
Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in
Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Yocum, Michael D.
Source--Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio
Published--August 2001
WOODSFIELD -- Michael D. Yocum, 33, of 363 W. Marietta St.
died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 29, 1968, in Bellaire to Nancy Hartley
Sirianni and Arthur Dean Yocum. He was a 1986 graduate of Beallsville High
School at Beallsville and Swiss Hills Vocational School at Woodsfield. He was a
former department manager for Galyans in Columbus and was a Protestant by
faith.
He is survived by his mother of Lewisville; his father of
Centerville; his stepfather, Fred Sirianni Jr. of Lewisville; his stepmother,
Kathy Yocum of Centerville; two sisters, Hollie Tisher of Lewisville and Erica
Sirianni of Lewisville; two brothers, John Yocum of Barnesville and Rocky
Sirianni of Lewisville; two stepbrothers; two stepsisters; his maternal
grandmother,
Katherine Hartley of Woodsfield; and his stepgrandparents, Fred Sr. and Ada
Sirianni of Lewisville, and Martha Betts of New Martinsville, W.Va.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harry
Hartley Sr.; and his paternal grandparents, Robert and Eulalia Yocum. Memorial services are at 8 p.m. today at
Watters Funeral Home, 37501 Ohio 78 West, Woodsfield, with Pastor Wayne Clark
officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the
family. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Strecker Cancer Center, 401 Matthew St., Marietta, Ohio 45750.
Yontz, Joseph W.
Source--Canton Repository Canton, Ohio
Published--March 2001
Yontz, Joseph W., age 78, died Saturday March 17, 2001 at
home in North Canton following an extended illness. He was born in Lewisville,
OH February. 9, 1923 to the late William and Nellie (Ritterbeck) Yontz. Joseph
was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church, VFW #7490, and AARP. He retired
from Sugardale in 1986. Joseph was a veteran of WWII, proudly serving his
country and represented three generations of US Navy including son-in-law,
Petty Officer Second Class, Michael E. Masterson- deceased, and grandson, Petty
Officer Second Class, Michael D. Masterson now stationed in California.
Preceded in death by sisters, Bertha Michel, Thelma Hohman
and Leona Michel.
Joseph leaves behind his caring wife of 55 years, Violet Vi
(Weisent) Yontz; daughters and sons-in-law, Sue Masterson of Pembroke Pines,
FL., Kathy and John Ranalli of Troy, MI., Mary Lynn and Pat Kilkenny of North
Canton; sons and daughter-in-law, Dennis Yontz of Fort Wayne, IN., David and
Pat Yontz of Canton; 12 grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and
Rita Yontz of Jerusalem, OH., Dale and Sandra Yontz of Woodsfield, OH., Ronald
Yontz of Canton. Friends may call on Monday from 5-8 p.m. in ROSSI Funeral
Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be sung on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Little
Flower Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Kevin Fete as celebrant. Interment will be
in St. Louis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Joseph's name can be made
to Little Flower Church Grotto Building Fund.
Published in the Owensboro KY
Messenger-Inquirer:
Marie G Morris Carr, 83,
Owensboro, died Tuessday, Nov 27 2001 at Owensboro Nercy Health System. The
Owensboro native retired from General Electric Co and a member of Rosary Makers
Club. She was a member of Peoples Baptist Church for more than 50 years
and taught Sunday school for 20 years. She was a member of Blessed Mother
Catholic Church and enjoyed dancing and making quilts for her family. She
was preceded in death by her husbands, Elmer Morris in 1982 and Clinton R. Carr
in 1999.
Survivors include a son,
Robert Elmer Morris of Frisco City, Ala.; a daughter, Anita Quiggins of
Owensboro; three stepsons; three stepdaughters; 11 grandchildren; nine
stepgrandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren; six
great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services are at 2 pm Friday
at James H. Davis Funeral Home chapel in Owensboro. Burial will be in
Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro. Visitation is from 2 to 8 pm today and
after noon on Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may
take the form of donations to Peoples Baptist Church, 700 Wing Ave, Owensboro,
KY 42305 or Blessed Mother Catholic Church, 515 E. 22nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301
Source: Wetzel Chronicle, New Martinsville, WV; 26
Sep 2001
Friend "John" Staley, Jr.,
77, of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, born May 2, 1924 in Porters Falls, W.Va., died
Sept. 16, 2001 in Painesville. He is
survived by his wife, Helene (Polczyk) Staley, whom he married in 1947; a son,
John M. (Anita) Staley of Fairport Harbor; daughter Kathleen (Dan) Wakkila of
Painesville; sisters, Grace Stackpole of Wheeling, Ola Cochran-Sams of Pine
Grove, Donna Seibel of Cleveland, Ohio and Betty (Robert) Oliver of LaVale,
Md. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Friend and Mary Jane (McCormick) Staley; a son, James Staley in 1964;
brothers Russell, Roy (Red), Ross, and Calvin Staley; sisters Myrtle Balwanz
and Virginia Stackpole Berendzen.
Services were held Wednesday in Fairport Harbor.
Source: Wetzel Chronicle, New Martinsville, WV; 9 May
2001
Altia Cecile Staley, 97, of New Martinsville,
died May 1, 2001 at home. She was born
Aug. 25, 1903 in Wetzel County, a daughter of the late James E. and Frances
Boyers Yoho. She was a member of Trinity
United Methodist Church of Porters Falls and Reader, W.Va.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by a sister, Armenia "Mena" Yoho, and an adopted
son, David L. Utt.
Survivors include her husband Cecil W.
Staley, a son Bernard M. Staley and his wife Nancy of Fluharty Run;
daughter-in-law Lucy Utt of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a brother Donald Yoho of
Jacksonville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Joyce Salazar and husband Sergio of
Imperial Beach, Calif., Mark Staley and wife Lorrie of Ten Mile, Tyler County;
John M. Staley and wife Judy Ann of Fluharty Run, Kelly Grubb and husband Sam
of Knoxville, Tenn., and Daniel Utt of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; seven great
grandchildren, Jessica Carroll and husband
Shawn of Chicago, Ill., James and Alison Staley and Sean and Derek
Staley of New Martinsville; Sarah Elena Salazar of Imperial Beach, Calif. and
Andrew Grubb of Knoxville, Tenn.; five step-great grandchildren, Crystal,
Melanie and Ray Smith of Ten Mile, Tyler County and Armando and Brianna Salazar
of Imperial Beach, Calif. Four nieces
also survive. Family received friends
Saturday at Grisell Funeral Home, Ratcliffe Chapel, 751 Third Street, New
Martinsville, where funeral services were held Sunday at 1 p.m. with Rev. David
Kelly officiating. Interment in the
Source: Unspecified newspaper
clipping; 13 or 14 December 2001
ERMA L. BOLES, 94, of
She was born April 13, 1907 in
She and her husband Clarence owned and
operated the Nighthawk Tavern on
She attended the Catholic Church.
Survivors are a son, Larry Riley of
Graveside services will be 11 A.M.
Saturday, December 15 at the
Memorials may be given for Crossroads
Hospice of Kansas City, 7611 State Line,
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