Obituaries

Adams, Joseph G. Adams

Source: Monroe County Beacon Thursday, May 6, 2004

LEWISVILLE - Joseph G. Adams, 42, of 32711 Christman Ridge Road died Saturday (April 24, 2004) at his home. He was born April 5, 1962, in Cleveland to Joseph G. and Delores Josephine Stazione Adamovich. He was a self-employed laborer and a member of Calais Church at Calais, Ohio.

He is survived by his father of Middleburg Heights, Ohio; two sisters, Pamela J. Samuel of Parma, Ohio, and Cynthia A. Adamovich of Texas; two nieces; and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his mother.
There is no visitation. Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield.

[Submitter's Note: Joseph Adams shot himself to death with a shotgun]

Alford, Melvin Alford

Source: The Daily News, Bowling Green, Kentucky - Tuesday, January 6, 2004

Melvin Alford, 75, of Bowling Green died Jan. 3, 2004, at Greenview Regional Hospital.

The Edmonson County native was a farmer. He was the husband of the late Virginia Marie Hardin Alford.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Bailey-Turner-Winkenhofer's Heritage Funeral Chapel.

Survivors include three sons, William, James and William Michael Alford, all of Bowling Green; and a stepson, Michael Cardwell of Dearborn Heights, Mich.

Allen, Glenn F. Allen

Source: Marietta Times, date Monday March 22, 2004

NEW MATAMORAS - Glenn F. Allen, 85, of 912 Park Ave. died Saturday (March 20, 2004) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 20, 1918, in Fly to Benjamin Franklin and Etta P. Evans Allen. He retired from Corning Glass at Paden City, W.Va., and was a member of New Matamoras Nazarene Church.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy V. Williamson Allen; one son, Donald P. (Dawn) Allen Sr. of Frostproof, Fla.; one grandson, Donald P. Allen Jr.; and one granddaughter, Terry Lynn Allen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Raymond Allen; and two sisters, Myrtle Allen and Blanche Parr.

Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Matamoras Nazarene Church with the Rev. David Hyde officiating. Burial is in Matamoras Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville, W.Va., and from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

Anderson, Dwayne D. 'Dewey' Anderson
Source: Marietta Times, Saturday, May 29, 2004

STAFFORD, Ohio - Dwayne D. "Dewey" Anderson, 33, of Stafford, formerly of Wayne County, Ohio, died Wednesday (May 26, 2004). Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday until time of services at 1 p.m. at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield.

Archer, William Archer

William F. Archer, 77, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday. Calling hours, 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio. Funeral service, 10 a.m., Friday, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield. Vigil service, 8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. [see complete obituary below]

Archer, William F. Archer (complete obituary)

Source: Monroe County Beacon Thursday, May 6, 2004

William F. Archer, 77, Woodsfield, died April 20, 2004 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. He was born in Woodsfield July 10, 1926, a son of the late Fredrick Archer and Hildred Armbruster Archer.

He was a retired TV repairman and a member of the St Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield. He is a grandson of M.F. Archer, owner of the Archer Mill that operated in Woodsfield for over 50 year5s.

Surviving are several nieces and cousins.

Friends were received April 22 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Mass of Christian Burial was held April 23 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with Rev. Father David Gaydosik officiating. Burial in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. Vigil service was held April 22 at the funeral home.

Artz, Herbert W. Artz
August 31, 1916-March 25, 2004

Source: Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, Bucyrus, Ohio Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
Herbert W. Artz, 87, resident of rural Tiro, died Thursday in Crestwood Care Center following an extended illness. Born in rural Shelby, Richland County, he had been a Tiro resident the majority of his life. He was a self-employed farmer and was a truck driver with PPG Industries, retiring in 1980. Mr. Artz was a 1935 graduate of Tiro High School, had served on the Tiro school board for 12 years and the Crawford County school board for two years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tiro. Herbert enjoyed his family, camping, woodworking and traveling.

Survivors include his wife, Elsie I. (Melick) Artz; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Patricia and Lloyd Betts, Elsie A. Wechter, all of Tiro, Sandra and Don Neumann of Bucyrus and Linda and John Kaple, Jr. of Shelby; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leslie and Mary Artz of Willard and Larry and Bonnie Artz of Tiro; 21 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Frances Artz of Mansfield and Thelma Cole of Shelby.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Artz; one son, Jerry Artz; four grandchildren; and one son-in-law, Louis Wechter.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday from the Tiro United Methodist Church. The Rev. Andrew Angel will officiate with interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the Barkdull Funeral Home, Shelby. Memorial expressions may be made to Tiro United Methodist Church.

Ault, Charlotte A. Ault

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Wednesday, January 7, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Charlotte A. Ault, 56, of the Monroe County Care Center died Monday (Jan. 5, 2004) at the center. She was born March 6, 1947, in Barnesville to Ronald T. and Ruth Conley Ault.

She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. John (Janet) Haslam of Clarington, Shirley Pealer of Woodsfield and Mrs. Francis (Judy) Blackstone of Lewisville; one brother, Rick Smith and his wife, Kim, of Thornton, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Ronald L. "Dink" Ault.

Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Pastor Fred Ricer Jr. officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from noon Friday until the time of service at the
funeral home.

Ayers, Carl Emerson Ayers Sr.

Source: The Marietta Times,, dated Wednesday, January 28, 2004

SARDIS - Carl Emerson Ayers Sr., 72, of Lakeview Drive, Sardis (Antioch community), died Monday (Jan. 26, 2004) at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, W.Va. He was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Sycamore Valley, Ohio, to Isaac Ayers and
Carrie Nalley Ayers. He was a retired 35-year employee of Ormet Corp. in Hannibal, Ohio, as a D.C. caster. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, Eastern Star Lodge 268 of Woodsfield and Masonic Lodge 300 of Stafford. He was a 32nd Degree Mason.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Marshall Ayers; one son, Leslie M. Ayers Sr.; one brother, Harold Ayers; and one sister, Pearl Lindamood.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Borman Ayers, whom he married on May 12, 1962; two sons, Lewis Ayers of Whipple, and Carl Ayers Jr. and his wife, Lori, of Clarington; three daughters, Crystal Eikleberry and her husband, Russel, of Sardis, Peggy Winland and her husband, Tom, of Lewisville, and Tina McIntire and her husband, Preston, of Clarington; one sister, Dorothia Hall and her husband, Floyd, of Graysville; one brother, Melvin Ayers and his wife, Laura, of Sycamore Valley; one sister-in-law, Stella Ayers of Frazeysburg, Ohio; one brother-in-law, Ralph Lindamood of Massillon; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Tim Fleeman officiating. Burial is in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at Graysville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where Eastern Star lodge services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, followed by Masonic lodge services at 7:30 p.m.

Baker, Ruth Meriam Baker
The Daily Jeffersonian, dated Saturday, April 3, 2004

Ruth Meriam Baker - WOODSFIELD - Ruth Meriam Baker, 78, of Gahanna, formerly of Canton and Woodsfield, died Wednesday (March 31, 2004). Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Bates, Phyllis Bates - nee Leach

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Wednesday, 21 July 2004

CALDWELL---Phyllis Bates, 76, of Caldwell, died Tuesday (July 20, 2004) at Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell.

She was born Oct. 22, 1927, near Summerfield, daughter of the late Ellis D. and Maude Carpenter Leach.

Mrs. Bates was a homemaker and a member of Bates Hill Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Earl Bates, on Dec. 26, 2000; two brothers, Forest K. "Jim" and Clinton Leach; and two sisters, Betty Casey and Neva Clark.

She leaves two step-daughters, Mrs. John (Karen) Hayes of Columbus and Mrs. Jim (Joyce) Sprague of Duncan Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Edith) Bates of West Lafayette and Mrs. John (Nancy) Moore of Coshocton; seven step-grandchildren and step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell, where services will be Friday with Evangelist Flavil Miller officiating. Burial will be in Village View Cemetery, Sarahsville.

Bates, Richard C. “Rip” Bates

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Sunday, 25 July 2004

WEST LAFAYETTE-- Richard C. "Rip" Bates, 76, of West Lafayette, died Friday (July 23, 2004) at his residence.

He was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Noble County, son of the late Myron and Josie (Clark) Bates.

Mr. Bates was a graduate of West Lafayette High School. He was retired from Jones Metal Products Co., West Lafayette, after 46 years of service.

He leaves his wife Edith A. (Leach) Bates, whom he married July 1949; two sons, Kevin Bates and Richard (Kim) Bates; a daughter, Karassa Bates, all of West Lafayette; four grandchildren, Jessica, Jared, and Brent Bates and Jocelyn (Shawn) Vastano; a sister, Donna (William) Wiggins of West Lafayette; a sister-in-law, Nancy Moore of Coshocton.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Monday at Given-Dawson Funeral Home, West Lafayette, where services will be 11 A.M. Tuesday with the Rev. Wayne Harman officiating.

Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery.

Bauman, Ruby Mae Bauman, nee Reynolds

Source: The Daily Record [Wooster, Ohio]; 11 Feb 2004 [online]

RITTMAN - Ruby M. Bauman, 79, of Rittman, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, after a period of declining health.

Graveside services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery in Sterling, with the Rev. Lee Ann Dunlap officiating.

There will be no calling hours. Murray Funeral Home in Creston, is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 6100 Rockside Woods Road, Suite 260, Independence 44131; or Rittman Emergency Medical Service, 25 N. State St., Rittman 44270.

She was born Aug. 10, 1924, in Sterling to Ned and Fern (Sample) Reynolds and married William W. Bauman on April 13, 1951. He died Jan. 12, 1986.

She had made her home in the Sterling and Rittman areas all of her life.

Surviving are a sister, Mary (Jack) Kerstetter of West Salem; and many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Becky Reynolds of Wadsworth.

In addition to her husband, brothers, Robert, Glen, John, Ned and Ralph and a sister, Blanche, died previously.

Bennett, Barbara M. Bennett, nee Arny

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Thursday, March 4, 2004

Barbara M. Bennett, 64, passed away March 3, 2004.

She was born in Akron on May 6, 1939.

She is survived by children, Tina Mercer, Grace (Philip) Shaffer, Rokie (Jack) McKee, Glen (Robin) Mercer, Danny Mercer, and Amy Mercer; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three brothers, and one sister.

Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Private services will be held by her family. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of your choice. (Cox, Barberton, 330-745-3311.)

Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries.

Bessey, Jane J. Bessey, nee Cole

Source: The Contra Costa [California] Times; 4 Jun 2004

Jane J. Cole Bessey - November 21, 1913 - May 27, 2004

Jane Bessey, 90, wife of former Patterson mayor and longtime Ford dealer, Corlis "Corky" Bessey, died in her sleep from congestive heart failure Thursday, May 27 in Walnut Creek. Mrs. Bessey loved bridge, writing letters and was an avid crossword puzzle solver. She enjoyed writing and created detailed manuscripts of their many travels abroad. Her picture albums are beautifully put together and include 40 large books detailing her family life in Patterson plus the family history. She also loved entertaining. The Besseys hosted several AFS students over the years. They attended the Federated Church. She was a member and past president of the Patterson Study Club, as well as a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Society, the PEO Sorority, the Association of University Women and the American Field Service Program. The Besseys moved to Patterson in 1945 and the moved to Walnut Creek in 1995 to be near family. They have lived for nine years in a retirement complex.

Jane J. Cole Bessey was born to Mary and Moyer Cole of Portland, Oregon. She graduated in 1935 from Fresno State College with a degree in English. Jane and Corky were married for 69 years. She is survived by her husband and daughters, Judith Cowan of Clayton, Mary Hawkins of San Francisco, and Corliss Anne Tacosa of Williamsburg, VA, a brother, Robert Cole of Sacramento, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, John Bessey, in 1999.

Remembrances may be made in her memory to Guide Dogs for the Blind, PO Box 3950, San Rafael, CA 94915-1200. Interment following service at Patterson District Cemetery on Friday, June 25 at 11am. Reception to follow at the Patterson Federated Church at 45 So. El Circulo in the Fellowship Hall.

Bigler, Catherine Elizabeth Bigler nee Jeffries

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Thursday, February 26, 2004

Catherine Elizabeth Bigler, 92, of Armstrong-Centerville Road, Jacobsburg, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born Nov. 30, 1911 in Marion, Ohio, a daughter of the late James Blaine and Freda Lenora Cowan (Jeffers) Jeffries. Catherine was a retired elementary-kindergarten teacher with the Powhatan-York School System, a member of Eastern Star Captina Chapter #489. She was known in Powhatan for her love of quilting and Azalea gardening. She was a Christian.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. Bigler, Sr., a sister Margaret Belle Jeffries; three brothers, George Jeffries, Phon Jeffers and Glenn Jeffries.

Surviving are a son, H. Melvin Bigler, Jr., and his wife, Mattie, of Jacobsburg; a daughter, Arlene Lucas and her husband, Jim of Pittsburgh; a brother, Woodrow Jeffers and his wife Elizabeth, of Powhatan Point; a granddaughter, Cindy Hughes and her husband, Dustin of Powhatan Point; four great grandchildren, Jessica Allen, Justin Allen, Bailey Hughes and Hunter Hughes, all of Powhatan Point.

Friends received Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Bauknecht - Altmeyer Funeral Home, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, with Lorna Knight officiating. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Elementary School Library. Eastern Star services will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, in the funeral home.

Billman, Laura Elizabeth Billman

Laura Elizabeth Billman, 19 of Plainfield Rd., St. Clairsville died Monday, July 12, 2004 at Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire. She was born at Wheeling on August 19, 1984 a daughter of Gary and Janet Campbell Billman. Laura was a 2002 graduate of Union Local High School, attended Belmont Technical College and was an employee of the BP Service Station at exit 208, Morristown.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, George Billman; paternal great grandmother, Jennie Hudson and maternal great grandfather, W. Clark Morgan.

She is survived by her parents, Gary and Janet Billman of Belmont; her fiancé, Joe Schmitt of Bethesda; maternal grandparents, Harold and Edna Campbell of Belmont and paternal grandmother, Betty Billman of Norton, OH; maternal great grandmother, Helen Morgan of St. Clairsville and uncles, Jim Campbell of Amanda, OH and David Billman of Akron.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville. Private services will be held on Friday at the convenience of the family. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

Binegar, James R. Binegar

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; March 31, 2004

James "Jim" Russell Binegar, 61, of Newport, Ohio, died March 27, 2004, at the Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Binegar was born March 16, 1943, in New Matamoras, Ohio, the son of the late Kenneth Russell and Verna Mae McPeek Binegar. Mr. Binegar was a 1961 graduate of Lawrence High School. He moved to work at the Ford Plant in Lorain, Ohio. Mr. Binegar moved back to Newport in 1970. He owned and operated the Newport Quaker State Service Station. Mr. Binegar later owned and operated Jim's Used Cars in Newport. He was a member of the Faith Gospel Church, originally Dart Gospel Church, and was member of the Parkersburg Labor Union Local 1085.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy Taylor Binegar; two daughters, Teresea McGregor and her husband, Andrew, of Harrah Okla., and Connie Martin and her husband, Jay, of Newport; five grandchildren, Devin Binegar, Jordan and Kelby Martin, all of Newport, and Michael and Kayla McGregor, both of Harrah; three brothers, Donald and his special friend, Sharon, David and his wife, Kathy, and Jerry Binegar and his wife, Karen, all of Newport; five sisters, Shirley Reisberger and her husband, Jeff, Marilyn Mason and her husband, Ronald Sr., Marla Binegar and her fiance, Bob Arthur, and Kyla Kidd and her husband, Jim, all of Marietta, and Cheryl Thomas and her husband, Cecil, of Newport; 18 nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mr. Binegar was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Carrie Binegar; and maternal grandparents, Gordon and Lula McPeek.

Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Keith Kapple and the Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Newport Cemetery, Newport. Calling hours will be from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday, 2-9 p.m. Thursday and up until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Black, Fred Black Jr.

Source: Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Home, Oskaloosa, Iowa;* 12 or 13 Dec 2004

Fred Black, Jr.

April 30, 1925 - December 11, 2004

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Fred passed away late Saturday evening, December 11, 2004 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Knoxville, IA at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 11 days.

Fred Black, Jr., son of Fred & Clarissa Emanuel Black, Sr. was born on April 30 1925 in Eddyville, IA. He attended Eddyville High School. He served in the United States Army from Jan. 12, 1944 to April 2, 1946 as a Topographic Draftsman in Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He married Margie Ione Garrett on August 4, 1950 at the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa. Fred was employed by the M & St. L Railroad, Lynn’s Hatchery and also as a carpenter. He was a member of the American Legion and the First Baptist Church; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and his many nieces and nephews.

Fred is survived by his wife, Margie Black of Oskaloosa; a godson, Aaron Lafrenz of Pleasant Hill, IA; two brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law and their spouses: Dorothy Black of Orlando, FL; Keith & Nancy Garrett of Oskaloosa; Elaine and Danny Brown of Oskaloosa; Mary Lou and Carrol Beyer of Lynnville; Betty & Bob Plate of Pella; Donald & Nadine Garrett of Arizona; Dorothy Hazlett of Kansas City, MO; and Miladean Garrett of Albia. He was blessed with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gene Black; a sister, Marion Gaston Sperry; four brothers-in-law, Bill and Bob Garrett, Dale Hazlett and Bill Gaston; and one sister-in-law, Arlene Salway.

Memorials may be made to the American Legion Foundation of Iowa, 720 Lyon St., Des Moines, IA 50309 or to the First Baptist Church in Oskaloosa.

Visitation: Will begin at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2004 , at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel; the family will be present Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to greet visitors.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday morning, December 15, 2004 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel.

Interment: Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa with Military Honors by the Harry L. Anderson Post #34 and the American Legion Post # 2237.

*Submitter's Note: A similar obituary appeared in the Oskaloosa [Iowa] Herald on 13 Dec 2004.

Black, Perry L. Black

Source: The Bakersfield [California] Californian - Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Perry L. Black

July 22, 1912 - July 11, 2004

On Sunday, July 11, 2004, our beloved father/grandfather passed away. Daddy said when it was his time to go just let him. He did not want any services, just for everyone to go on without him. He loved fishing and that was where he was going to be. He was going fishing. Daddy, you can do all the fishing you want now.

Perry Lloyd Black was born to Lloyd (Dick) Kipling Black and Nellie Jackson Black on July 22, 1912, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When Perry was about 4 years old, both he and his mother lost part of their hearing due to the influenza epidemic of 1918. Even though he was hard of hearing and later completely deaf, he never let it hold him back. He graduated from high school in the top 15 percent of his class and some teachers never knew he was hard of hearing. In his young years he raised and showed rabbits, winning many ribbons. Perry also earned his Eagle Scout Award with palm and was Neighborhood Commissioner and later was the District Commissioner for a short time. During his lifetime he dappled in photography, painting and poetry. He and his father at one time owned a Texaco Gas Station where he learned auto mechanics. In 1946 while Perry’s mom was working at a Walnut Processing Plant in Fullerton, CA, she introduced Perry to his future wife, Elda Lucille. He always joked about how he met mama in the nut house. They were married on February 14, 1947. In 1949 the couple moved to Bakersfield where Perry had been appointed an auditor for the State Board of Equalization, a position he proudly held for 26 years. He thought a lot about the people he worked with and continued to attend their parties even after he retired in 1975, always bringing along the shrimp cocktail be made. On March 27, 1996, Perry lost his Lucille to brain cancer. She had been his life and we worried that he would not recover. At this time his son-in-law, Jerry, introduced him to the world of computers. Perry was 84 at this time and he became hooked. He said he wished they had computers back when he was younger, there was so much he wanted to learn. Both of his sons-in-law, Brent and Jerry were there to help him straighten out his mistakes. Daddy wrote his autobiography, entered contests, tried to find a formula to win the lottery (never happened), wrote his thoughts about the Bible and printed out jokes. He loved giving these jokes to his doctors, nurses and the girls at the Garden Spot, his favorite place to eat. Daddy had such a wonderful sense of humor. He got so much joy watching their faces as they read the jokes.

Perry became ill in 2001 and in 2002 he became a dialysis patient at the Bakersfield Dialysis Center. We want to thank everyone there for taking such good care of Daddy. Dr. Baer, thank you for giving us two more years with him. Lisa, he loved to see you laugh, and Yvonne we don’t know what we would have done without you. Thank you to all his other doctors and to anyone who ever helped Daddy. God Bless you. This past year we were able to take Perry to Las Vegas. He had not been there since 1946 and was amazed at all the changes. This became his last passion. We had been planning a Las Vegas trip for his 92nd birthday when he passed away.

His loving wife of 49 years, Lucille, an infant brother and his close cousin, Edna Jean Dreier, preceded Perry in death.

He is survived by his oldest daughter, Loretta Woods; son-in-law, Brent Woods; grandchildren, Melanie Woods and her partner, Jerry Downum, Jason and Kyle Woods; his daughter, Karen Polkinghorne; son-in-law, Jerry Polkinghorne; grandson, Christopher Lloyd Black; stepgrandson, Shawn Polkinghorne; his close cousin, Sarah Lunsford also survive him.

Daddy we will miss you. Your honesty, kindness and sense of humor will never be forgotten. We love you, goodnight sweetie.

Blehm, Edward L. Blehm

Source: The Greeley [Colorado] Tribune; 8 May 2004 [online]

Edward L. Blehm, 66, of Greeley died Friday, May 7, at Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado Inc. inpatient unit, Greeley.

He was born Oct. 20, 1937, in Ault to Dave and Katie (Brinkman) Blehm.

On Oct. 19, 1957, he married Dorothy Henneck in Greeley.

Mr. Blehm was raised in Gilcrest and Johnstown. He moved to Greeley when his mother sold the farm. He enjoyed people, polka music, NASCAR and Black Hawk. His grandchildren were his life. He loved working with children.

Mr. Blehm was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Greeley. He served in the Berlin Crisis, was a volunteer for the Independent Order of Foresters and the Boys and Girls Clubs, and coached bowling and baseball.

Survivors are his wife, Dorothy Blehm; a daughter, Kimberly Blehm and husband Krys Kingston of Engelwood; a son, Shane Blehm and wife Julie of Greeley; seven sisters, Bertha Grauberger, Lorena Ley and Helen Wagner, all of Greeley, Velma Bender of Kennewick, Wash., Caroline Keys of Albuquerque, N.M., Edna Hutcherson of Denver and Betty Meardy of Connecticut; two brothers, Harry Blehm of Kersey and Otto Blehm of Grover; and eight grandchildren. His parents and eight brothers are deceased.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Adamson Memorial West Chapel, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

Friends may visit 4-8 p.m. Monday at the West Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

Bolen, Paul Bolen

Source: The Palm Beach [Florida] Post - Saturday, June 19, 2004

Bolen, Paul, 87, of Lake Worth, died Thursday. All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth.

Bonam, Warren Bonam
Source--Canton Repository Canton, Ohio
Published--June 2004

Bonam, Warren E., age 80, of East Canton, died Sunday, June 2004 afternoon in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Woodsfield, Ohio, on March 19, 1924, son of the late Albert and Myrtle (Cline) Bonam. An East Canton area resident for the past 48 years and a World War II Army veteran. He retired from the Timken Co. in 1989 after 28 years of service. Member of East Canton Church of God.

Preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence, Lloyd and Ralph.

Survived by his wife, Anna M. (Mumaw) to whom he had been married 50 years; four sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Diane Bonam of Canton, Glenn and Cindy Bonam of Massillon, Mark and Kathleen Bonam of North Canton, Dale Bonam of Canton; three grandchildren and spouse, Jason Bonam of Canton, twin granddaughters, Kristy (Daniel) Greer and Misty Bonam both of Canton; three great-grandchildren, Gabriel Greer of Canton, Amya Cupples of Canton and Tyler Bonam of Canton; two sisters, Hazel Mathews of Canton South and Alberta Saunier of Canton South; sister-in-law, Katherine Bonam of Alliance. Funeral services will be Thursday June 24, 2004 at 10 a.m. in the East Canton Church of God with Pastor James Snyder officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 6-8 p.m. in the Myers-Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home in East Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the East Canton Church of God, 201 East Nassau St., East Canton, Ohio 44730.

Bond, Floyd Dean Bond

Source: The Southwest Daily Times [Liberal, Kansas]; 2 Nov 2004 [on line]

PLAINS – Floyd Dean Bond, 63, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, at Southwest Medical Center.

He was born March 14, 1941, to Charles Vinton and Lena (Schell) Bond in Liberal.

He married Arva Lea Shelman Sept. 2, 1960, at the United Methodist Church in Meade. She survives.

He was a foreman for ANR Pipeline.

He enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing.

Other survivors include two daughters, Merinda Sue Cussins and husband Steven, Plains, and Linda Kay Collins and husband Darrell, Plains; five grandchildren, Julie Dawn Buttry, Justin Michael Swank and wife Michelle, DeWayne Eugene Collins, Taylor Dane Collins and Kiana Kay Collins; three great-grandchildren, Malikye Drake Younker, Tucker Michael Swank and Brecklin Wayde Buttry; seven brothers, Oscar LeRoy Bond, Pratt, Carl Ray Bond, Girard, Charles Larry Bond, Garden City, John Alvin Bond, Liberal, James Dale Bond, Liberal, Edward Lee Bond, Plains, and Benny Joe Bond, Plains; and four sisters, Eldena Winfrey, Plains, Lena Faye Henderson, Plains, Karliss Cox, Plains, and Melba Vanosdol, Woodward, Okla.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Plains with the Rev. Terry Mayhew presiding.

Burial will be in Plains Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary in Meade.

Memorials are suggested to the Plains EMS ambulance and equipment fund in care of Plains State Bank or the Plains United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.

Borg, Roy C. Borg

Source: The Jefferson City [Missouri] News-Tribune - Tuesday, June 1, 2004

Roy C. (Connie) Borg, age 81, a resident of Fayette, Mo., died Sunday, May 30, 2004, in Columbia, Mo.

He was born September 11, 1922, in Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Borg was the son of the late Edna and Roy C. Borg Sr. He was united in marriage to Sarah M. Rogers, June 25, 1944, at the Paul H. Linn Memorial Church in Fayette.

Dr. Borg was a graduate of Kansas City Southwest High School, he attended Central Methodist College, and earned his D.D.S. degree from the University of Kansas City Dental School. Dr. Borg completed his residency in the United States Army from 1946 - 1948 in Ft. Lewis, Washington, where he was honorably discharged with a rank of Captain. He established his dental practice in Fayette and continued to practice dentistry until his retirement in 1993.

Dr. Borg and his wife enjoyed many activities together such as fishing, canoeing, camping and traveling. After retirement, he pursued a lifelong dream by earning his pilot's license. Dr. Borg is fondly remembered as a kind and gentle dentist, who used humor and the art of conversation to make a trip to the dentist more tolerable.

He will be sadly missed, by his daughter, Rebecca J. York and her husband Larry of Jefferson City; a sister: Jackie Parrish and her husband Parker of Laguna Nigel, Calif.; grandsons: Robert C. York and Andrew (Rudy) C. York, and their wives of Jefferson City, and three great-grandchildren. Dr. Borg was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah M. Borg, his daughter, Martha A. Borg, and his parents Roy C. (Sr.) and Edna Borg.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 3rd, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fremonth-Freese Funeral Home, Fayette.

The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m.. Commital services will follow at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Central Methodist University Band in care of Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service; 174 Hwy. 5 & 240 N., Fayette, MO 65248.

Boucher, Victor Michael Boucher

Source: Published Online in the Press Democrat on Mar. 11, 2004

BOUCHER, Victor Michael Born in Corte Madera in 1961. The son of Don J. Boucher and the late Molly Ann Boucher. Victor is survived by his father; two sisters Mary Helen Crippen of San Jose and Jennifer Schmicher of Las Vegas, NV; his paternal grandmother Helen Mattimore of Lucas Valley; two nieces, Brandi and Megan Crippen of San Jose; two nephews Ron and Christopher Schmicher of Petaluma; his uncle Michael Mattimore and two cousins Mark and Eric Mattimore, all of Springfield, Ohio and a great aunt Emma Webber of Petaluma. In 1964, the family moved from Corte Madera to settle in Lucas Valley. Victor attended Dixie School, then graduated from Terra Linda High. He then joined the US Coast Guard from which he was honorably discharged. Then Victor began working as a chef. He was then diagnosed with cancer. During remission, he attended Santa Rosa Junior College. Victor wanted to return to his first love-cooking. He worked in numerous restaurants in Marin, Sonoma, as well as Solano. A reoccurrence of cancer forced a resignation from a trendy, upscale restaurant in Napa. Victor's interests were varied: astronomy, photo-graphy and art. The last three years he had an interest in model trains.

Victor was cremated at Sunrise Cremation in Las Vegas. He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Corte Madera, where memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 11:00 a.m. at 2 Tamalpais Dr. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 3391 N. Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV 89129.

Bowen, David Joseph Bowen, Jr.

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Thursday, February 19, 2004

BEALLSVILLE - David Joseph Bowen, Jr., 60, of Hopton Road died Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2004) at his home. He was born April 6, 1943, in Ravenna, Ohio, to David J. and Dorothy Young Bowen. He was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School. He had been employed at the former Woodsfield IGA for 18 years and also Citizens National Bank of Woodsfield. He was also self-employed at the Bowen family farm. He lived his life as a devout Christian.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Vasil Bowen; one daughter, Wendi Pinkerton of Beallsville; one son, Joey Bowen of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Brenda Burkett and her husband, Larry, of Columbus; three grandsons, Corey, Cameron and Kristopher; one granddaughter, Mandi; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Maxine Vasil of Kent, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with the Rev. Roger Brown officiating. Burial is in Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Beallsville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2225 Citygate Drive, Suite E, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Bowersock, E. Dean Bowersock

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 19 Sep 2004

BELPRE - E. Dean Bowersock, 65, of Belpre died Friday (Sept. 17, 2004).*

He was born in Rockland, Ohio, and was the son of the late Ralph E. and Margaret Frame Bowersock. He worked for 34 years for the Storck Baking Co. in Parkersburg, W.Va., and retired from the Pierce Food Service. He was in the Marine Corps. He attended Rockland United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Order of the Eagles and the "19th Street Country Club." He graduated from Belpre High School in 1959. He enjoyed boating, and snow and water skiing.

Survivors include his wife, Judy; a brother, Bud Bowersock and his wife, Nancy, of Belpre; a sister, Carolyn Lonas of Belpre; his mother-in-law, Louise Little of Belpre; a brother-in-law, David Little and his wife, Marge, of Bay Village, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Tom Little of Las Vegas, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law, Ed Lonas; and his father-in-law, Robert Little.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre with the Rev. Paul McGuire officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockland Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of other remembrances donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. An online guest book may be signed at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.

Submitter's Note: The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News Sentinel of 17 Sep 2004 said he died at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

Briggs, Clarence Briggs

Source: The Greeley [Colorado] Tribune; February 18, 2004

Clarence Briggs, 86, of Greeley died Sunday, Feb. 15, at Fairacres Manor in Greeley.

He was born Feb. 20, 1917, in Barnesville to Robert and Eva Leota (Christman) Briggs, one of 11 children who were born and raised on the farm.

He married Susie Mae Carter. She died in 1994.

Mr. Briggs was a lifelong resident of Colorado. Even though he held other jobs, farming was his favorite work. A veteran of the Army during World War II, Mr. Briggs was a Pearl Harbor survivor. His laughter was contagious.

Survivors are a daughter, Susan McGinley of Loveland; two sons, Richard Briggs of Fort Worth, Texas, and Jerry Briggs of Akron; three sisters, Opal Briggs of Inglewood, Calif., Fay Hennick of Eaton and Virginia Lantz of Evans; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Seven brothers are deceased.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Greeley Christian Church, Evans. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

Friends may visit from 1-2 p.m. today at Greeley Christian.

Memorial gifts may be made to Evans Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6624 in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634. An online memorial is at www.mem.com.

Brown, Charles Ernest Brown

Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch - Sunday, April 25, 2004

BROWN

Charles Ernest Brown, died suddenly April 21, 2004 at Riverside Hospital. Born March 18, 1927 in Royal Oak, MI.

Preceded in death by parents Franklin Williams Brown and Jennie (Jones) Brown.

Survived by wife, Barbara Crouse Brown; brother, Harold (Sue) Brown of Topeka, KA; sister, LiliBeth (Bill) Hamilton, Columbus, OH; sons, Jeffrey (Rita) Brown, Brian (Becky) Brown, Doug Brown, all of Columbus; step-children, Sandy (John) Sackmann, Seven Lakes, NC, Leah (Joe) Polis, Columbus, OH, Don (Bonnie) Crouse, Carpinteria, CA, Dan (Lorraine) Crouse, Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren, Tara and Cynthia Sackmann, Lisa Polis, Aaron and Tyler Crouse, Nikki, Chris and Jessica Brown and great-granddaughter, Meredith Polis; many nephews and nieces.

Graduated from The Ohio State University in 1949. Member and past President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Graduate of The Ohio State University Law School in 1952. Senior partner in the law firm of Crabbe, Brown and James. He was one of the premiere trial lawyers in Ohio whose major cases included defending the Governor and National Gaurdsmen in the Kent State trial and GE in the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire trial. Served in the U.S Army.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Worthington Presbyterian Church, 773 High St., Worthington, OH. Family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University (Molly McArdle, Director of Development). Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085.

Brown, Donald Eugene Brown
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson

SARDIS - Donald Eugene Brown, 71, of Seventh Avenue died Monday (April 5, 2004) at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, W.Va. He was born Oct. 26, 1932, in Rinard Mills to Phillip and Leona Graham Brown. He was a retired employee of Ormet Aluminum Corp. and was a member of USWA Local 5724. He was a Protestant by faith and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by five sons, Michael (Beth) Brown of Sardis, Kelly (Kristy) Brown of Manassas, Va., Dennis Brown of Newport, Jody (Stacy) Brown of Bealton, Va., and Rodney (Erin) Brown of Delaware, Ohio; one brother, Phillip Brown of Lowell; one sister, Dora Long of Newport; and eight grandchildren, Natasha, Nicholas, Stephen, Carson, Kyle, Madison, Kirsten and Colby Brown.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Brown; and four sisters, Mary Hackathorne, Hope Cline, Bronda Brown and Betty Dye.

Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound St., Sardis, with Evangelist Marvin Henderson officiating. Burial is in Sardis Cemetery in Sardis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Brown, Dorothy Brown, nee Andexler

Source: The Ravenna [Ohio] Record Courier; 25 Jan 2004

Dorothy Brown, 72 of Ravenna, formerly of Byesville, Oh died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born Sept. 22, 1931 in Cleveland, OH to Ewald and Violet (Priebe) Andexler, both preceding her in death as did her husband, Ralph Brown who died in 1995. She retired from Hamilton Beach as a supervisor. Dorothy was a Methodist by faith, enjoyed crocheting, took care of several foster children through the years and was affiliated with Kipling #7371 (VFW) lodge.

She is survived by three sons: Richard (Mary Jo) Brown, Minneapolis, Ralph (Patti) Brown Jr., Byesville, Randy (Cherry) Brown, Cambridge; Daughter, Mrs. Mickie (Dick) Huffman, Caldwell; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers, Donald Andexler, SanAntonio, Leonard Andexler, Littleton, MA, Gerald Andexler, Aurora, Robert Andexler, Ravenna, Ralph Andexler, Houston, TX; 2 sisters: Joan Harjung, Ravenna, Joyce Aigulli, Streetsboro; Also foster children: Becky Slay, Akron, Susan Sklenar, Windham. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sister, Virginia and brother, Alyn.

Calling hours will be Mon. 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 p.m. at the Black Family Funeral home, 231 Main St., Byesville, OH where services will be held Tues. 11 a.m. with the Rev. Nancy Parsons officiating.

Brown, Joe E. Brown Born May 25, 1943 Died December 18, 2004 Age 61 Funeral Love Funeral Home, Ottawa, OH December 22, 2004 at 1:00 PM Officiating Minister Ed Beeson

Joe was born to George and Martha (Funkhauser) Brown on July 27, 1960 he married Susan Brown Daughter Tammy and Bill Rose Grandchildren Brandi Rose, Amber Rose, Joey Rose, Lucinda "Cindy" Brenneman, Rebecca "Becca" Cox, John Francis, Alexandra Jo Great-Grandchildren Jaelyn Hauenstein, Devin Joseph Hollaway; Brothers and Sisters Frank and Linda Brown, Nancy and Darby Landers, Wayne and Ladora Brown, Betty and Bob Benda

Bunner, Anna Mae Bunner, nee Wise

Source: The Daily Register, Wooster, Ohio; 26 Jan 2004

ORRVILLE - Anna Mae Bunner, 69, of Orrville, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004.

A resident of Norton for most of her life, she was a member of Christian Harbor Church and had many friends at South Main Street Church of God in Rittman.

Before her decline in health, she enjoyed designing quilts, needlework, playing the guitar and singing gospel music.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Duane Bunner, brothers, Arthur and Ernest Wise, and a sister, Helen Swearingen.

Surviving are a son, David (Charlene) Bunner; a daughter, Donna Bunner; grandchildren, Savannah Kahl, Rhiannon Kahl, Mariah Bunner, Olivia Bunner, and Julianna George; a sister, Alice Pierce; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Christian Harbor Church, 124 E. Market St., Orrville, with the Rev. John P. Boggs officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday from 6-8:30 p.m. at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home in Barberton, (330) 745-3161

Bushman, Nancy Bushman, nee Prater

Source: as posted on findagrave: The following appeared in an unknown Pennsylvania Newspaper on 19 Nov 2004

Transcribed by Jeanne Thomson - 20 Nov 2015

Nancy Bushman, 83, of 3111 Lititz Pike, Lititz, formerly of 306 Pheasant Ridge Circle, Lancaster, died on Wednesday at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

Mrs Bushman was the daughter of the late John and Rachael (Hughes) Prater and the wife of the late John L Bushman, who died in Oct 1988.

Mrs Bushman worked for Warner Lambert (Pfizer) for 25 years, retiring in 1983.

She was a member of Westgate Baptist Church and active in the Socially Singles Club. She was also a member of Post 34, VFW and the AMVETS.

She is survived by a daughter Barbara Showalter of Waynesboro, VA; 2 sons, James Shaeffer of Canton, Ohio, and John R Bushman of Milford, DE; 14 grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ira Dancy of Canton, OH, and Virginia Skirvin of Massilion, OH; a brother, Raymond Prater of Canton, OH.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Nancy's Life Celebration funeral service from Westgate Baptist Church, 2235 Old Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA on Saturday at 11:00 AM with the Rev Robert McGrath officiating. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 AM until time of service. Please omit flowers. If desired, memorial contributions may be sent in Nancy's name to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

Fred F Groff, Inc "A Life Celebration Funeral Home".

Butters, Wayne E. Butters

Source: The Gazette [Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, Iowa] - Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Wayne E. Butters, 53, of Hazleton, died Sunday evening, Dec. 26, 2004, in Buchanan County following an apparent heart attack. Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory, Independence, by the Rev. Tom Jones. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Survivors include a daughter, Kendra Thibabeau, and son, Travis Butters, both of Independence; his father, John of Independence, three sisters, Karen Dubeld* of Indiana, Dawn Meek of Independence and Sheryll McPhearson of Pennsylvania; and two brothers, Bruce Butters of Independence and Lyman McPhearson of Minneapolis.

*Submitter’s Note: In the obituaries of Wayne’s parents, Karen’s last name was spelled DUBBELD.

Buttolph, Shirley Mae Buttolph, nee Armstrong

Source: The Capital Times [Madison, Wisconsin]; 6 Jun 2004

MADISON - Shirley Mae Buttolph, age 69, died on Thursday, June 3, 2004, surrounded by her loved ones at HospiceCare.

She was born on April 29, 1935, in Saratoga, Iowa, the daughter of Lyle and Ethel Armstrong. She married Loyd Buttolph on Oct. 20, 1951, in Oskaloose,* Iowa. Shirley managed Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, of Madison, for 25 years.

Survivors include Debra D. Buttolph, Sandra K. (Tom) Beard, Connie M. (Jim) Snodgrass, Mary Jo (Charlie) Davis, James L. (Lisa) Buttolph; a sister, Myrna E. Maya of Waterloo, Iowa; a brother, Dale T. Armstrong; eight grandchildren, Tommy L. Beard, Lisa M. (Bollenbach) Beard, Joel J. Walker, Heather C. Beard, Erin E. Snodgrass, Corey C. Davis, Elli M. Snodgrass and Olivia R. Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Neil Armstrong; and husband, Loyd Buttolph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2015 Parmenter St., Middleton, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2004, Monsignor Douglas Dushack will officiate. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the church on Sunday. Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory Services 5701 Odana Road (608) 274-1000

*Submitter's Note: This should be spelled OSKALOOSA.

Carpenter, Ruby D. Carpenter nee Leasure
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, Friday, March 12, 2004
CALDWELL - Ruby D. Carpenter, 79, of the Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell, formerly of Lewisville, Ohio, died at 3 a.m. Thursday (March 11, 2004) at the nursing home. She was born Nov. 4, 1924, near Carlisle, Ohio, to Dick and Altha Rossiter Leasure. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Woodsfield Church of Christ and the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 87 in Woodsfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Edison Carpenter, on Feb. 17, 1994; her parents; and three sisters, Nellie Leasure, Easter McElfresh and Viola Calland.

She is survived by one son, Max Carpenter and his wife, Terri, of Little Hocking; two grandsons, Scott Carpenter of Lewisville and Brent Carpenter and his wife, Trish, of Newport; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, with Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial is in Friendship Cemetery at Lewisville. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. today until time for the services.

Carpenter, Virgin A. Carpenter

Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, dated, Thursday, February 26, 2004
(Lewisville High School Graduate)

VIRGIN A. CARPENTER SERVICES 1922-2004 - BARNESVILLE - Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, for Virgin A. Carpenter, 81, of Smithfield, who died Monday (Feb. 23, 2004) at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville. Military graveside services will be conducted by Belmont County American Legion. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Masonic services will be 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, and will be conducted by Friendship Lodge 89 FAM.

Carroll, Clarance Carroll

Source: Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - January 1, 2004 - B5 DEATH NOTICE

Clarence Carroll, 85, passed away on Dec. 30, 2003.

Clarence was born on April 26, 1918, in Todd County, Ky. He retired from B.F. Goodrich Co. and was a life time member of the Akron Baptist Temple.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Caroline; parents, Ola and Era Carroll. He is survived by daughter, Judy (Bob) Smith; son, David (Beth); grandchildren, Becky (Joe) Nicholas, Matt Smith, Karen and Jeff Carroll; great-grandchildren, Abby and Andrew Nicholas. Clarence has a tremendous zest for life and love for his family and friends. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, his dogs and many home projects. His greatest joys were meandering rides anywhere, with his beloved Caroline, and get-togethers with family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and we thank Clarence for all the great memories.

The funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, at the Eckard Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, with Rev. Dane Allphine officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, Jan, 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. At the request of the family, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1900 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44313.

Chambers, Marjorie Ellen Chambers, nee Fuller

Source: The St. Petersburg [Florida] Times - Friday, December 24, 2004

CHAMBERS, MARJORIE ELLEN, 73, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Dec. 22, 2004) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She came here in 1973 from her native Columbus, Ohio. She was a nursing assistant and worked 21 years at the former Clearwater Community Hospital. She was a member of Harvest Temple, Largo, and American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Donald E., Clearwater, and Christopher L., San Jose, Calif.; a daughter, Christine M. Costella, Largo; two brothers, Kenneth E. Fuller, North Carolina, and Melvin D. Fuller, Columbus; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Rhodes Funeral Directors, Belcher Chapel, Clearwater.

Childress, Josie Grace Childress
Source---Marietta Times April 4, 2004 Provided by Betty Leonard Matson

NEWPORT - Josie Grace Childress, daughter of Will and Katy Carpenter Childress of Newport, died Wednesday (March 31, 2004) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident north of St. Marys, W.Va. She was born Aug. 2, 2002, in Marietta.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Steve and Sandra Carpenter of Caldwell; paternal grandparents, Tom and Mary Childress of Marietta; maternal great-grandparents, Dorothy Carpenter, and James and Marilyn Warner of Summerfield; paternal great-grandparents, William and Peggy Bishop of Atlanta, Ga.; paternal great-great-grandmother, Thelma Lanham of North Carolina; maternal aunts, Angela (Robert) Fogle of Cumberland, Ohio, Brieann (Eric) Reiter of Caldwell, and Heather (Mike) Lemke of Pedricktown, N.J.; paternal aunt and uncles, Mac Childress of Columbus, Lawrence Brown of Newport and Elizabeth Petrie of Belpre; and several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Deborah Childress; and her great-grandfather, Noah Carpenter.

Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Newport Cemetery in Newport with the Rev. Loren Dace officiating. There will be no visitation. Ingram Funeral Home in St. Marys, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.

Christman, Dale E. Christman

Bucyrus, Telepraph Forum, Saturday, April 10, 2004

Dale E. Christman, (April 3, 1948-April 8, 2004). Aged 56, died Thursday at his home following a long illness. Dale was born in Bucyrus and lived in the area all of his life. He was the son of the late Lawrence H. and Margaret L. Campbell Christman. Dale was employed for 17 years with Producers Livestock and most recently employed with The House Doctor. He farmed for 30 years. Dale was a member of Galion Alliance Church, served as an elder, deacon and Sunday school teacher, was former president of Tri County Child Evangelism Fellowship and was past president of Church Association of Bible Instruction in the Colonel Crawford and Buckeye Central school systems.

In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his father-in-law Bob Nigh and is survived by his wife, Cindy (Nigh) Christman; sons and daughters-in-law Rob and Sharon Christman of Hilliard and Jamie and Monica Christman of Galion; daughter and son-in-law Heidi and Eric Boothe of Galloway; grandchildren Tyler, Caleb, Nicholas and Allison; sisters and brother-in-law Jeanette Harris, Carol and Tom Creger; sister-in-law Becky (Dave) Young; and several nieces and nephews.

Services celebrating Dale's life will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Galion Alliance Church, 430 Portland Way North, with Pastor Rick Maddox officiating. Burial will be at Crawford County Memory Gardens. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Galion Alliance Deacons Fund, 430 Portland Way North Galion, Ohio 44833; Home Care Matters Hospice, 352 South St., Galion, Ohio 44833; or to CABI, P.O. Box 561, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. Finefrock-Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Christman, Evelyn C. Christman

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Wednesday, February 25, 2004

CALDWELL - Evelyn C. Christman, 75, of Caldwell died Monday evening (Feb. 23, 2004) at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. She was born Dec. 8, 1928, in Noble County to Harley and Matilda Arnold Blake. She had owned and operated Evelyn's Beauty Shop in Caldwell for many years and was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church.

She is survived by one son, Thomas A. Davis of Caldwell; one daughter, Sandi K. (Robert) Stapleton of Huffman, Texas; one stepson, Gerald Christman of Woodsfield; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Christman, on March 6, 1992; and her parents.

Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stephen Catholic Church with Father Dale Tornes officiating. Burial is in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home in Caldwell. Christian Scripture services are at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Christman, Evelyn C. Christman, nee Blake

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; Wednesday, February 25, 2004

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Christman, on March 6, 1992; and her parents.

Christman, Kathryn L. Christman, nee Herbert

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 22 Jul 2004

LEWISVILLE, Ohio - Kathryn L. Christman, 89, of 48176 State Route 145, Lewisville, died Monday (July 19, 2004) in the Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, W.Va.

She was born Aug. 8, 1914, near Miltonsburg, Ohio, a daughter of the late John W. and Lillie Keil Herbert. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ near Lewisville.

Surviving are two sons, Philip W. Christman of Middletown, Ohio, and Jerry I. Christman of Staten Island, N.Y.; one grandson, Erik Christman; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson Robert Christman and Kaitlyn Judith Christman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philip M. "Bus" Christman, on July 5, 1987; and a brother in infancy.

Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Karen Binford officiating. Burial will follow in the Middle Church Cemetery near Lewisville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Christy, Chancy Leo Christy

Chancy L. Christy, 91, Richwood, died March 16, 2004, at Heartland of Marysville following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 27, 1912, in Graysville, son of the late Robert McClennan "Mac" and Isadore Arbell Byers Christy.

He was retired from the Urbana Mills after 25 years as a salesman, before that he worked with the Christy Brothers Produce in Woodsfield for 14 years. Following retirement Chancy was manager for the Richwood Community apartments for 10 years.

He was a dedicated member of the Richwood First United Methodist church, where he served on various boards and committees through the years and as custodian for many years. He served on the board for the Memorial Hospital in Marysville for 18 years and received his 2000 hour volunteer pin through the hospital. Many of those hours were spent volunteering at the Richwood Civic Center, where he was a member. He also enjoyed coon hunting and deer hunting.

Surviving are his wife, whom he maried Sept 2, 1939, Elifrede Harman Christy; two sons, Rev. James R. (Sandra) Christy, of Piqua, and Terry K. (Joyce) Christy, of covington; four grandchildren, Laina Makar, Jason "Andy: Christy, Jill R. Arent and Keith M. Christy; tow great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers; three sisters.

Friends were received March 18 at Stofcheck Funeral Home, Richwood. Services were held March 19 at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Joseph Rhea officiating. Burial was in Claibourne Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 18 S. Fulton St., Richwood, Ohio 43344.

Clevenger, Larry G. Clevenger

Source: The News Tribune [LaSalle, Illinois]; 19 Mar 2004

Larry G. Clevenger, 45, of 114 Chestnut St., Wenona died at 8:31 p.m. March 17, 2004, in St. Mary's Hospital, Streator, where he was a patient for two days after an extended illness.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hurst Funeral Home, Wenona, with Sister Laura from St. Mary's Hospital in Streator officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today in the funeral home in Wenona.

Mr. Clevenger was born Nov. 20, 1958, in Streator to Dan* and Ann (Masterson) Clevenger. He had resided in Wenona the past 10 years.

He attended DeKalb University for the hearing impaired and Galladette University in Washington, D.C., and worked for the government in Washington until his illness.

He is survived by his mother, Ann Mobley of Streator; his father, Don* (Linda) Clevenger of Streator; one son, Ryan Clevenger in Nebraska; two sisters, Sherry (Thomas) Phelps of Streator and Chris Scheuer of Wenona; two brothers, David Clevenger of Streator and Tommy Clevenger of Red Granite, Wis.; his maternal grandmother, Helen Klachko of Streator; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters.

*Submitter’s Note: His father’s name was Don, the Dan is a misspelling.

Cliff, Forest Maxwell Clift
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, dated Friday, March 12, 2004
SYCAMORE VALLEY, Ohio - Forest Maxwell Clift, 90, of 31990 Long Run Road died at 8:51 p.m. Thursday (March 11, 2004) at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta. Arrangements are incomplete at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield.

Cline, James Woodrow Cline

Source: The Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio; 4 May 2004

JEROMESVILLE - James Woodrow Cline, 86, 1408 County Road 251, died Saturday, May 1, 2004, at Samaritan Regional Health System.

Services will be Wednesday, May 5 at 11 a.m. at Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville with the Rev. Ronald Weber officiating. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park.

Friends may call Tuesday, May 4 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1605 County Road 1095, Ashland 44805.

He was born July 28, 1917, in Monroe County to Forest L. and Blanche (McHugh) Cline.

He was a farmer but he also worked for an aluminum company for 18 years, owned and operated a sawmill, and operated a general store in Brownsville, Ohio.

He was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his wife, Imogene Scott Cline, whom he married May 16, 1942; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard L. and Nancy Cline of Ashland, James H. and Linda Cline of Wooster, and Charles and Bonnie Cline of Jeromesville; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A brother, William and a sister, Lillian Weber, died previously.

Cline, Kathryn L. Cline nee Keyser
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, dated Friday, March 12, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Kathryn L. Cline, 94, of North Main Street died Thursday (March 11, 2004) at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 19, 1909, in Woodsfield to John Keyser and Emma Tschappat Keyser. She was a retired Woodsfield Elementary School teacher with 40 years of service.

She was a member of Woodsfield Presbyterian Church, a past worthy matron and member of the Eastern Star Lodge of Woodsfield, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Cline, in 1980; one daughter, Alice Porter, in 1997; two brothers, Phillip and Calvin Keyser; and two sisters, Clara Ward and Florence Spriggs.

She is survived by one son, James Cline and his wife, Mary V., of Woodsfield; five grandchildren, Rod Cline, Alan Cline, Jon Porter Jr., Jeffrey Porter and Christopher Porter; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield with Pastor Connie Garlick officiating. There is no visitation. Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 100 Cherry St., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

Cline, Kenneth Dale Cline

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, January 27, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Kenneth D. Cline, 67, of 38000 Wolf Pen Road died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 25, 2004) at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Woodsfield. He was born Feb. 10, 1936, near Woodsfield to Alonzo Elmer "Lonnie" and Edna Arrena Highman Cline. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18, Akron, where he was also a lifetime member. He was a member of the Graysville Church of Christ in Graysville. He was a
former Wayne Township trustee in Monroe County.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalie J. Paden Cline; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Lisa) Robertson of Lewisville, Mrs. Bruce (Joy) Watters of Woodsfield and Mrs. Thomas (Janice) Lemon of Holmesville, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Grethel) Shafer of Ashland, Ohio, Mrs. Roy (Dorothy "Dot") Fink of Newark, Jean Ambrus of Newark and Wilma Babcock of Frazeysburg, Ohio; one brother, Hilton "Pete" Cline and his wife, Evelyn, of Polk, Ohio; and five grandchildren, Lucas D. Robertson, Craig A. Robertson, Kara N. Watters, Kendra J. Lemon and Kenton D. Lemon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Denzil Cline, Robert Cline, Herbert Cline and Eddie Cline.

Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Harold Kinney Jr. and Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Colbert, Senator Harding Colbert, Jr.

Source: newspaper article posted on findagrave.com by Linda Abelli; Wednesday, April 28, 2004

ADA — Services for Senator Harding Colbert Jr., 56, Ada, are 2 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. James Moore officiating. Burial follows at Rosedale Cemetery.

Mr. Colbert died April 24, 2004, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1948, at Stonewall to Senator H. and Nora Johnson Colbert Sr. He moved to Ada in 1954 from Stonewall and attended Napier Schools, Byng Schools and Rose State College.

Mr. Colbert was a mechanic and attended St. James Church of God in Christ. He served in the U. S. Army 25th Infantry in Vietnam and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Post 22.

He and Carol Gray were married July 17, 1989, at Fayetteville, Ark.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Colbert, of the home; three sons, (Christian) Senator H. Colbert III, of the home, Jesse A. Colbert, Ada, and Brian K. Colbert, Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Sennora Brown, Dallas; his father, Senator H. Colbert Sr., Ada; two sisters, Mary Ann Sanders and Joyce Gage, both of Midwest City; two brothers, Dewayne Colbert and LeRoy Colbert, both of Ada; and seven grandchildren, LeAndré Brown, LeYana Brown, Jace Colbert, Samora Colbert, Tyrah Colbert, Trey Colbert and Trenton Colbert.

Bearers are Chester Clark, Frankie Tarr, Richard Franklin, Glen Shelton, Shane Sanders, Jesse Colbert and Brian Colbert. Criswell Funeral Home

Copley, Mary Louise Copley nee Lambert

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Monday, January 4, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Mary Louise Copley, 80, of Woodsfield died Sunday (Jan. 4, 2004) at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville. She was born Oct. 14, 1923, in Attalla, Ala., to Otis and Hettie Orr Lambert. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodsfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Minis Copley, in 1999; and her parents.

She is survived by three sons, Charles Copley and his wife, Leisa, of Bethesda, Ohio, David Copley and his wife, Tina, of Quaker City, and Andy Copley and his wife, Rebecca, of Woodsfield; three daughters, Sandy Tomolonis and her husband, Rodney, of Bethesda, Tausha Copley of Woodsfield and M.J. Copley of Woodsfield; three brothers, James Lambert and his wife, Alice, of Huntsville, Ala., Charles Henry Driskell and his wife, Barbara, of Gadsden, Ala., and Thomas Richard Driskell and his wife, Ann, of Gadsden; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Woodsfield with Pastor Travis Smalley officiating. Burial is in Calais Cemetery in Calais, Ohio. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, and from noon Wednesday until time for the services at the church.

Costello, Donna Costello, nee Warrick

Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] News; 28 Jun 2004

Donna P. Costello, 64, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at Barnesville Hospital.

She was born Sep. 17, 1939, in Barnesville, a daughter of the late Lester and Alice Pickens Warrick.

Donna was a member of the Main St. United Methodist Church of Barnesville, and formerly worked at Posins Jewelry for many years.

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

Surviving are a sister who was like a daughter, Jodi (Kevin) Luyster; a sister, Shirley Davis; and three grandchildren, Allison, Kayla, and Erin Luyster, all of Barnesville.

Friends will be received Monday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at Kelly- Kemp- Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main St., Barnesville, where services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m., with Pastor Frank Ledvinka officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.

Couty, Cleatus R. Couty

Source: The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Mar. 13, 2004

Cleatus R. Couty, 68, of Fern Creek, died Thursday, March 11, 2004. He was a retired employee of General Electric, where he had worked for 40 years. He was a native of Hancock County, KY, and a Marine Corps veteran.

He is survived by his wife, the former Linda Leffew; children, Karan Chism and Robbie and Wade Couty; grandchildren, Wesley, Kalee, Kelly and Christie; great-grandchildren, Naomi and Cheyenne; sisters, Dorothy Simpson, Kathy Brown, Connie Forrest and Judith Rockey; and brother, Bobby Couty.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, family-owned, 5406 Bardstown Rd., with burial to follow in Chenoweth Run Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday.

Cox, Marjorie R. Cox, nee Christy

Source: The Herald-Times, Bloomington, Indiana - Friday, January 16, 2004

Marjorie R Christy Cox, 82

DEC. 14, 1921 - JAN. 14, 2004

LINTON -- Marjorie R. (Christy) Cox, 82, of Linton, died Wednesday at the Lyons Nursing Home.

She had worked as a cleaning lady at Allens Motel and was employed by the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center during World War II.

Survivors include one son, Edward Cox of Louisville, Ky.; four daughters, Myrna Hahn of Westfield, Ill., Carolyn Cox of Linton, Phyllis Flynn of Tampa, Fla., and Peggy Bender of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Burl Christy of Dugger; and one sister, Virginia Rankin of Dugger.

Services will be 6 p.m. today at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. until services today at the funeral home.

Cox, Roger J. Cox

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Monday February 9, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Roger J. Cox, 96, of Woodsfield died Thursday (Feb. 5, 2004) at the Columbus Colony Care Center in Westerville, Ohio. He was born Aug. 6, 1907, in Graysville, Ohio, to Leander Cox and Clorinda Daugherty Cox. He was a retired rural mail carrier for 42 years, and also owner/operator of the Cox Sawmill and started the first automated car wash in Woodsfield. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ at Woodsfield and K of P Lodge at Woodsfield.

He is survived by one son, William Cox and his wife, Patsy, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; one daughter, Pamela Faiella of Columbus; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Perthena Baker Cox, in 1999; two sons, Jack E. Cox and Eugene Cox; three brothers; two sisters; and one infant sister.

Services are at 11 a.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with the Rev. Cliff Garris officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield.

Crawford, Beulah M. Crawford - nee Morris

Source: The Daily Jeffersonian Cambridge, Ohio, July 9, 2004

BEULAH M. CRAWFORD SERVICES 1920-2004

SUMMERFIELD - Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield, for Beulah M. Crawford, 83, of Summerfield, who died Wednesday (July 7, 2004) at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Frank Love will officiate. Burial will be in Batesville Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today (Friday) at the funeral home. She was born Sept. 16, 1920, in Calais, daughter of the late Dory and Alda Wickham Morris. Mrs. Crawford was a homemaker and a member of Seneca Valley Church of Christ, Calais. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervil Crawford; two brothers, Clyde and Chester Morris; and a sister, Grace Henthorn. She leaves a daughter, Lucile English of New Matamoras; a son, Eugene (Eleanor) Crawford of Summerfield; a brother, Freeman Morris of Sardis; three sisters, Gladys Salisbury of Sardis, Mary Riggs of New Matamoras and Ellen Nolan of North Carolina; two grandchildren, Cecile English and Tiffany English; seven step-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Cronin, Daniel Wade Cronin

Source: The Warren Sentinel [Front Royal, Virginia]; 14 May 2004

FORT VALLEY - Daniel Wade Cronin, 87, died Thursday, May 6, 2004, at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Cronin was born Feb. 13, 1917, in East Liverpool, Ohio, son of the late Walter A. and Marie Pauline Klein Green Cronin.

He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where he served as a former member of the property committee and the church council. After completing his grade school and high school education in Ohio, he attended Keystone Radio Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa. where he studied radio engineering and was awarded a license by the FCC. His employment started with Western Electric Corporation, then with United Airlines Radio Department with assignments in Chicago, New York City and Salt Lake City. In 1941 he was appointed to a position with the Federal Aviation Administration as an air traffic control specialist serving at the Pittsburgh, Jacksonville and Washington, D.C. air route traffic control centers and then assigned to the Air Space Division of the Washington, D.C. office of the FAA. He retired from the FAA in 1972 after completing 31 years of service.

Surviving are his wife, Winifred Louise Pearson Cronin; his son, Douglas Wallin Cronin and wife Donna Marie of Summerville, S.C.; his daughter, Susan Marie Cronin Thacker and husband Rev. James L. Thacker of Manassas; three grandchildren, Michael D. Cronin, Sean R. Cronin and Christopher J. Thacker; three great-grandchildren, Desi Cronin, Zachary Cronin and Tyler Cronin.

He was predeceased by a half-brother, Edwin Green and two brothers, Donald Karl Cronin and Walter Arlington Cronin.

The Rev. Shelby DePriest officiated the funeral on Tuesday, May 11, at Faith Lutheran Church, Fort Valley. Burial followed in Panorama Memorial Gardens at the north entrance of Fort Valley.

Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester 22601 or Faith Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 4260 Fort Valley Rd., Fort Valley 22652.

Cronin, Harold A. Cronin, Jr.

Source: The Steubenville [Ohio] Herald-Star; 11 Nov 2004

WEIRTON - Harold A. Cronin, Jr., age 73, of Weirton passed away, Friday, Nov. 5, 2004 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born Feb. 4, 1931 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of the late Harold A. Cronin, Sr. and Lottie (Applegate) Cronin. He was also preceded in death by his stepson, Charles Ameredes; twin brothers,* Stanley Russell,* and Edward Cronin;* and three sisters, Marie Cronin, Louise Virden, and Catherine Atkinson.

Harold retired from Weirton Steel; was a member of the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club; and he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Harold is survived by his wife, Jeanette (Katramados) Ameredes Cronin of Weirton; one brother, Hunter Liggett Cronin of South Carolina; one sister, Florence Ann Mehaney** of Newell, W.Va. and his children Bill Cronin, Sheila Blessing, Barbara Cheuvront, Diane Wagner, Russ Ireland and Lisa Grimes.

Visitation will be Monday from 6-9 p.m. at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Fr. Terry Linos and Pastor James Foglio will preside.

Burial will be in the Greek Section of Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with Military Graveside service conducted by the VFW Firing Squad, and the Evert Maki American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Christian Center, 3012 Elm St., Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.

Submitter's Notes:

* In both the 1930 and 1940 census of East Liverpool, Ohio these two boys were listed as eight years apart so twins must have been in addition to them.

** Her last name was HANEY.

Crowder, Betty J. Crowder, nee Miller

Source: The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana) - Thursday, February 19, 2004

Betty J Miller Crowder, 71

of Linton

AUG. 10, 1932 - FEB. 17, 2004

LINTON -- Betty J. (Miller) Crowder, 71, of Linton, died Tuesday at her residence.

She had worked at RCA in Bloomington for 27 years.

Survivors include one son, Daniel Dove; one daughter, Carolyn Widdifield; three brothers, Jackie Miller and Robert Miller, both of Midland, and Jessie Miller of Eastern Heights; and two sisters, Alice Hansens and Marge Miller, both of Midland.

Services will be 1 p.m. today at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until services today at the funeral home.

[Submitter's Note: Below is a more complete obituary posted on findagrave.com, but it does not give the citation.]

Crowder, Betty J. Crowder, nee Miller

Source: as posted on findagrave.com by Susan Haldeman; February, 2004

Betty J. Crowder, 71, of Linton, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004 at her residence. Born Aug. 10, 1932, she was the daughter of Jessie and Violet (Myers) Miller. She was retired with 27 years of service from RCA in Bloomington. She was a member of the Lyons Community Church. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Widdifield; one son, Daniel Dove; eight grandchildren, Stacy Burton, Shannon Riley, Riley Widdifield, Logan Widdifield, Casey Miller, Corey Miller, Greg Alumbaugh and Clint Alumbaugh; two sisters, Marge Miller of Switz City and Alice Hansens of Midland; three brothers, Jackie Miller of Midland, Robert Miller of Midland and Jessie Miller of Eastern Heights. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Crowder; a daughter, Jacklyn Miller Alumbaugh; and her parents. Memorial service will be at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

Daugherty, Brenda Kay Daugherty, nee Weddle

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 14 Dec 2004

Brenda Kay Weddle Daugherty, age 43, of Minerva, OH, formerly of Woodsfield, OH, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 at Minerva. She was born Feb. 27, 1961 in Barnesville, OH. A daughter of Madelyn Cline Weddle of Woodsfield and the late, Elmer Weddle. Brenda was a shift leader at Hardee’s Restaurant in Minerva. In addition to her mother, Madelyn Weddle of Woodsfield, she is survived by her husband, Gary Daugherty of Minerva, OH; one daughter, Loretta Somers and her husband, Paul L. of Minerva; two brothers and two sisters. Friends received from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, OH, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004 with Minister Harold Kinney, Jr. officiating. Interment in the Graysville Church of Christ Cemetery.

Decker, Clyde W. Decker
Times Leader, dated, Friday, April 16, 2004

Clyde Decker, 85, of Beallsville, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004 in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1918 in Monroe County, a son of the late Ora and Myrta Taylor Decker.

He was a member of the Captina Church of Christ and a retired employee of Monroe County where he served as the first driver of the Senior Citizen's van.

In addition to his parents, Clyde was preceded in death by his son, Carlos; his grandson, Kevin Warren, and his son-in-law, Roger Warren.

Surviving are his wife, Eva Reed Decker; a daughter, Carol Warren of Beallsville; his daughter-in-law, Eloise Decker of Canal Fulton; his brother, Lloyd (Hazel) Decker of East Sparta; three grandsons, Eric (Teresa) Warren of Shadyside, Brad (Sonya) Warren of Columbus and Cody Decker of Canal Fulton; four great- grandchildren, Stacy, Derek, Dylan and Taylor Warren; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation, Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, where services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery.

DeNoon, Clara R. DeNoon, nee Ebbert

Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; Sunday, 10 Oct 2004

DeNOON, Clara R., 82, of Pine Hill Road, Wheeling, W. Va., died Thursday, October 7, 2004 in the Moundview Healthcare Center, Moundsville, W. Va.

She was born August 23, 1922 in Glen Dale, W. Va., daughter of the late Harry and Christina Wasmuth Ebbert.

Clara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Alvin O. DeNoon; three brothers; and three sisters.

She is survived by four sons and a daughter, Ronald, his wife, Iris, of Indiana, Donald, his wife, Sandy, of Florida, James, his wife, Ann, of Wheeling, Patricia Johnson, her husband, Glenn, of Wheeling, and Robert of Wheeling; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a sister, Loretta Whipkey of Moundsville.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Dierks, Janet C. Dierks, nee Bonner

Source: The Hutchinson [Kansas] News; 26 May 2004 [online]

LEOTI - Janet C. Dierks, 69, died May 23, 2004, at Wichita County Hospital, Leoti.

She was born Dec. 18, 1934, at Leoti, the daughter of Eldridge Sylvester Beckford and Wilma A. Forbes Bonner. A lifetime Wichita County resident, she was a homemaker and the former county librarian, retiring in December 1997.

She belonged to First Baptist Church, Leoti, and the Order of Eastern Star, Garden City.

On May 23, 1954, she married Charles C. Dierks at Leoti. He died Dec. 3, 2003.

Survivors include: a son, Chuck Dierks, Olathe; a daughter, Kim Watt, Leoti; three brothers, Robert Bonner, El Paso, Texas, Bill Bonner, Marionette, Wis., and Eugene Bonner, Bozeman, Mont.; and five grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Leoti, with the Rev. Dick Odum presiding. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Price and Sons Funeral Home, Leoti. Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery, Leoti.

Memorials may be sent to the church, Wichita County Long Term Care Unit or Leoti EMTs, all in care of the funeral home.

Dill, William R. Dill

Source: The Times-Mail, [Bedford, Indiana] - Monday, January 3, 2005

Dec. 15, 1940 - Dec. 31, 2004

BEDFORD - William R. "Bill" Dill, 64, of Bedford died at 8:30 p.m. Friday at his residence.

He was employed at Golden Foundry in Columbus.

Survivors include his wife Marilyn Dill of Bedford; three sons, Mike, Tim and Greg Dill, all of Columbus; one daughter, Dana Tinkey of Goshen; one brother, Kenneth Dill of Columbus; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Dive Cemetery of Bedford. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Day & Carter Mortuary.

*Submitter's Note: Below is another obituary.

Dill, William R. Dill

Source: findagrave.com; January, 2004

William Dill of Bedford, IN, died Friday, December 31, 2004, at his residence. Born on December 15, 1940, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Albert Dill and Marie (Carter) Gearhart. He married Marilyn Ward on June 12, 1962, and she survives. Surviving with his wife are three sons: Mike, Tim and Greg Dill, all of Columbus, IN; one daughter, Dana Tinkey of Goshen, IN; one brother, Kenneth Dill of Columbus, IN; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.He was employed at Golden Foundry in Columbus, IN.

Graveside services for William Dill will be conducted at 1:15 pm Tuesday, January 4th, at Dive Cemetery with Pastor Donald Andreasen officiating.

Doan, Dora Mae Doan, nee Morningstar

Source: The Times Leader [Martins Ferry, Ohio]; 18 Feb 2004

Dora Mae Morningstar Doan, 71, of 727 Seventh St., Marietta, died at 11:56 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 17, 2004) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 12, 1932, in Moss Run to Alberta Morningstar Marshall. She attended Lawrence schools. She was an elevator operator for many years in what is now the WesBanco building. She was also a waitress in numerous restaurants in Marietta and Lowell. She had been a homemaker for the last 20 years.

She was once active in the Mid-Ohio Valley Country Music Club, Girl Scouts and TOPS OH 399. She was an avid NASCAR fan. She enjoyed collecting Longaberger baskets, Fenton bells and collectible plates. She also enjoyed working with flowers. She was a member of Valley Harvest Church at Reno.

She is survived by her husband, Delmer Doan, whom she married on Jan. 25, 1953, in Marietta; two sons, Gary Doan and his wife, Karen, of Lowell and James Doan and his wife, Janelle, of Columbus; two daughters, Barbara Palmer and her husband, Ralph, of Marietta and Peggy Metz and her husband, Jim, of Thomasville, N.C.; 18 grandchildren, Todd, Jamie, Christopher, Shawn and Alisha Doan, Johanna Weber, Cindy Hartsfield, Erik Palmer, Ammie Kline, Megan and Racheal Sargent, Krystin Morrison, Kayli Monaghan, Justin and Kimberly Metz, Laurie Mullen, Julie Comyns and Emily Hill; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, William Marshall of Colorado; one aunt, Cleora Michael; one uncle, Gale Morningstar; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marcella Sargent; her parents; two sisters, Mary Kremer and Peggy Marshall Harbor; and one grandson, Brandon Morrison.

Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Hadley Funeral Home <http://www.hadleyfuneralhomes.com>s, Marietta Chapel, with the Rev. Larry Hanson officiating. Burial is in Moss Run Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Dodd, Margie Arwanna Dodd, nee Lamp

Source: The Clarksburg [West Virginia] Exponent/Telegram; 5 Oct 2004

CLARKSBURG -- Margie Arwanna Dodd, 77, of Wilsonburg, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2004, at her residence following an extended illness. Throughout her lifetime, she was employed with Skasik's One Hour Martinizing Cleaners. She was born in St. Mary's, West Virginia, on September 2, 1927, a daughter of the late James J. Lamp and Edith E. Crowin Lamp. She was married to the late John J. Dodd, who passed on May 5, 1992.

Surviving are three sons, John J. Dodd and companion Geneva Davis of Lumberport, James T. Dodd and wife Rose Marie of Wilsonburg, and Richard Wayne Dodd and companion Helen Davis of Wilsonburg. Mrs. Dodd was the mother of four daughters, Patricia Ann Dodd and husband Roger of Marshville, Linda Dodd and companion Charles Powers of Sardis, Lee Wood and husband Mark of Reynoldsville and Rose Dodd and companion Rob Davis of Reynoldsville. She was the grandmother of 18 and the great-grandmother of 19 children. She was preceded in death by three brothers, two half-brothers, one sister and one grandson. Mrs. Dodd is the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was Baptist by faith.

Friends and family may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, with funeral services being held on Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Sandy officiating. Interment will be at the Hardman Cemetery at Wilsonburg, Turkey Foot.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.legacy.com. Davis Funeral Home.

Donald, Joyce Donald, nee Bledsoe

Source: The Lebanon [Missouri] Daily Record; 26 Oct 2004

Joyce Donald, 58, of Lebanon, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at her home.

She was born Aug. 3, 1946, in Lebanon, to Haskell and Gladys (Kinkade) Bledsoe.

On Oct. 9, 1965, she married Marion J. Donald, Jr., who preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Judy Bledsoe.

She was a seamstress at H.D. Lee and attended First Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Mike Donald, and his wife, Anthonia, of Iraq; a daughter, Michelle Pilant and her husband, Matt, of Lebanon; two brothers, Jim Bledsoe and his wife, ImoGene, and Jerry Bledsoe and his wife, Norma, all of Lebanon; a sister, JoAnn Myers and her husband, Bill, also of Lebanon; one grandchild and two step-grandchildren.

Services for Joyce Donald will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at Colonial Chapel with Pastor Joe Wilson officiating.

Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery under the direction of Thieme-Shandel-Hicks Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel of Lebanon.

Friends may call at their convenience at the chapel.

A memorial has been established to the Multiple-Sclerosis Society.

Donald, Marion James Donald, Jr.

Source: The Laclede [Missouri] Daily Record; 11 Apr 2004

Marion James Donald Jr., 61, of Lebanon, died Friday, April 9, 2004, in Springfield.

He was born Dec. 28, 1942 in Springfield to Marion James Donald Sr. and Mildred (LeSieur) Donald.

He was married Oct. 9, 1965.

He was retired from Missouri State Parks and a member of the First Baptist Church of Lebanon.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce, of the home; his father, Marion Donald Sr.; a son, Mike Donald and his wife, Anthonia, of Iraq; a daughter Michelle Pilant and her husband, Matt, of Lebanon; a brother, Charles Donald; one grandchild and two step-grandchildren.

Services for Marion James Donald Jr. will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Gary Longenecker officiating the service. Burial will be in the Lebanon Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post 4107 under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel.

Friends may call the funeral home at their convenience.

A memorial has been established to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Dougherty, Ethel R. Dougherty nee Christy
Source: Times Leader, dated Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Ethel R. Dougherty, 84, of Woodsfield, Ohio, died Sunday, June 20, 2004. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m., at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.

Doyle, Dorothy Hendrick Doyle, nee Jones

Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; 28 Jan 2004

Dorothy Jones Hendrick Doyle, 82, Martinsville, died January 26, 2004. She worked for the Indiana Gear Works as a Percision [sic ? Precision] Inspector.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Salvation Army. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 30 at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center - Speedway, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 29. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Hendrick and George Doyle; and son George A. Doyle. Survivors include her children, Linda Bainaka, Tammy Doyle and Ricky D. Doyle; grandchildren Michelle Thornburg, Kelley Masten and Austin Doyle; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Draper, Tena R. Draper, nee Herbert

Source: http://www.ingenweb.org/inrush [possibly from The Rushville [Indiana] Republican]; 6 Aug 2004

Tena R. Herbert Draper, 48, of Augustine, Fla., and formerly of Rushville, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.

Born Feb. 11, 1956, in Rushville, she was the daughter of Ellis and Florence “Flo” (Fritzsche) Herbert, both survive. She married Steve Draper on June 19, 1981; he survives.

Mrs. Draper was a 1976 graduate of Rushville Consolidated High School. She worked at Jackson Nursing Home in Rushville as an aide for several years. She was most recently employed at Flagler Hospital.

Survivors in addition to her parents and husband include brothers, Dearl and Huyen Herbert, both of Rushville, and Scott A. Herbert of Morristown; and a sister, Penny (Mrs. James) Sons of Straughn.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Todd Funeral Home in Rushville, with the Rev. Bill Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington East Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Dresel, Karen K. Dresel, nee Long

Source: The Largo [Florida] Flyer; 26 Feb 2004

Dresel

Feb. 20, 2004

Karen K. Long Dresel of Clearwater, Fla., died Feb. 20 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater. She was 50 and had formerly resided in Southport.

She was a daughter of Richard A. Long of Plainfield and the late Donna Miller McComb.

Mrs. Dresel was a member of The Harvest Temple Church in Largo, Fla.

Additional survivors include her step-mother, Margaret Long of Plainfield; a sister, Glenna Reed; a niece, Kimberly Todd; a great nephew, Bryson Todd, all of Germantown, Tenn.; and a friend, Dan Vitkus of Clearwater.

Services are 11 a.m. today at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home in Plainfield. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Drum, James Dale Drum

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Monday, January 12, 2004

LEWISVILLE, Ohio - James Dale Drum, 59, of Lewisville died Friday (Jan. 9, 2004) at Woodsfield. He was born July 1, 1944, in Woodsfield to Raymond E. and Annie Laurie Yockey Drum. He was a retired coal miner from North American No. 4 mine in Clarington, Ohio, and was an avid farmer.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Connie L. Davis Drum of Lewisville; one daughter, Teri Majors and her husband, Todd, of Woodsfield; three sons, Mickey Drum and his wife, Beth, and Matt Drum and his partner, Robin, all of Lewisville, and Kevin Drum and his wife, Julie, of Woodsfield; one brother, Charles Drum and his wife, Lana, of Maryville, Tenn.; three sisters, Louise Riether and her husband, Charlie, of Lewisville, Mary Wiggins and her husband, Delvin, of Woodsfield and Alice Swindell of Commercial Point, Ohio; five granddaughters, Ariel, Jamie, Hanna, Nikki and Sierrea; six grandsons, Kyle, Cody, Devin, Jordan, Jesse and Vinnie; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Drexel and Myrtle Rose Davis; and one granddaughter, Deanna.

Services are at 2 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Warm The Children, in care of Monroe County Beacon, 103 East Court St., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

Dugger, Richard Curtis "Curt" Dugger

Source: The Franklin [Indiana] Daily Journal; 29 Nov 2004

INDIANAPOLIS

Richard Curtis "Curt" Dugger, 44, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at his residence in Indianapolis.

He was born April 7, 1960, in Indianapolis. His parents were Richard Gene and Alice (Martin) Dugger. He married Becky (Songer) Dugger. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Destinee, Natalie and Carly Dugger, all of Indianapolis; and five siblings, J.P., Chuck and Jeff Dugger and Debbye Jones, all of Indianapolis, and Carolyn Hodges of Florida.

He was a sheet metal worker and a blacksmith, shoeing horses around the greater Indianapolis area.

Charlie Cash will conduct a memorial service at 7 tonight at Jessen Funeral Home, 729 U.S. 31 North in Whiteland. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Curt Dugger Memorial Fund at any Fifth Third Bank.

Dunlap, Twila Dunlap (nee--Cline)
Source--Canton Repository Canton, Ohio
Published--April 2004
Dunlap, Twila, age 91, of Carrollton, died Saturday afternoon April 17, 2004 in Aultman Woodlawn after a courageous 4 month illness. She was born October 15, 1912 in Jericho, Monroe Co., OH, daughter of the late, August and Della Weddle Cline. She was a member of the Carrollton Bible Chapel. She and her late husband, Lewis owned and operated Twin Valley Campground from 1965 until retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Petersburg Grange, Carrollton Senior Center and the Carroll Co. Historical Society. Twila actively worked during the Algonquin Mill Festival and was well known for the Quilts she assembled and quilted, many of which won ribbons and prizes at local and state levels. Twila is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Mary Dunlap of Carrollton, Eugene and Beverly Dunlap of Atwood Lake Dellroy, Lynn and Ellen Dunlap of Carrollton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mona Maple of Carrollton, Annalea and Larry Becknell of Malvern, Della and Archie Patrick of Willoughby Hills, OH; sisters, Edra Ring of Louisville; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Twila was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William Lewis Dunlap on May 25, 1991; three brothers, Lem, Burns and Rue Cline; and sister, Faye Johns; her son-in-law, Robert Maple are also deceased. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Sweeney-Dodds Funeral Home with Rev. James Mathews officiating. Burial will follow in the Harlem Springs Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Durant, Sarah Jane Durant (nee--Dillon)
Source--Canton Repository Canton, Ohio
Published--March 6, 2004
Durant, Sarah Jane, age 80, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away suddenly Thursday evening, March 4, 2004 at the home. Born in Monroe County, Ohio, on February 9, 1924 she was the daughter of the late, Charles and Christina Dillon. She had lived the greater portion of her life in the Canton area and was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Durant; her daughter, Shirley J. Durant; and six sisters and three brothers. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sherill K. and Jerry Rowan of Navarre; two grandchildren and spouses, Theresa and Keith Novelli of Navarre and Jacy and Vicki Rowan of Canton; great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Jason, Jenna and Amanda; her brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Irene Dillon of Canton; sister, Violet Bauer of Canton; sisters-in-law, Mitzie Dillon, Wavelea Dillon and Nancy Behrendt; and brother-in-law, Denzel Rinard; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Delaney Young officiating. Burial will be in the Union Lawn Cemetery in Navarre. Calling hours at the funeral home on Sunday evening 6-8 p.m.

Edgell, William Stanley Edgell

Source: Cambridge Daily Jeffersonian, Thursday, June 3, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for William Stanley Edgell, 86, of Woodsfield, who died Wednesday (June 2, 2004) at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, W.Va. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

He was born July 9, 1917, in Mannington, W.Va., son of the late Rayner James and Mary Elizabeth Snider Edgell. Mr. Edgell retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation in Monroe County, where he served as a truck driver. He was a Protestant by faith.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Stephens; four brothers, Shelby, Dewey, Ira and Harry Edgell; and two sisters, Lettie Campbell and Fairy Bolter.

He leaves his wife, Genevieve Anderson Edgell, whom he married Aug. 3, 1941; a daughter, Lois Edgell of Panama City, Panama; a son, Gary Edgell of Lewisville; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Edwards, Ronald C. Edwards

Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch - Thursday, October 14, 2004

EDWARDS

Ronald C. Edwards, age 58, of Columbus, went home to be with Jesus, October 10, 2004. Member of Resurrection Lutheran Church. Retired from United States Postal Service, worked at Wasserman Uniform Company, an avid jogger and Buckeye fan. Preceded in death by father Cyril. Survived, loved and missed by wife, Kathryn; daughters, Sharon (Brian) Beckwith, Christine Mathews; mother, Edythe; sisters, Jane West, Victoria Craft; Uncle Paul and Alma Edwards of Huntington, W.Va.; Aunt Ruth Pennington of Lima, Oh.; 3 grandchildren, Brianna Beckwith, Cierra and Timothy Mathews; mother-in-law, Carolyn Truesdale; and best friend, Grady Smith. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3500 Main St., Hilliard with Pastor Warren A. Reichert officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Resurrection's Memorial Fund. Arrangements and service completed by the TIDD FUNERAL HOME.

Eldridge, Etta Lenoar Eldridge nee McNew
Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Wednesday, June 9, 2004

GRAYSVILLE - Etta Lenoar Eldridge, 76, of 39389 Straightfork Road died at 1 a.m. Tuesday (June 8, 2004) at her home. She was born Jan. 24, 1928, in Tazewell, Tenn., to Wesley and Myrtle McCreary McNew. She was a homemaker and a member of Straightfork Chapel.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Howard Eldridge, whom she married on Dec. 12, 1947, in Georgia; three sons, H. Ray Eldridge and his wife, Wanda, of Graysville, Bruce W. Eldridge and his wife, Lynn, of Stow and Bobby Joe Eldridge of Akron; one daughter, Faye McBride and her husband, Charles, of Akron; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul McNew and his wife, Mary, of Crossville, Tenn., and Willie McNew and his wife, Erica, of Corpus Cove, Texas; and two sisters, Ruby Lawson of Jacsboro, Tenn., and Jewel Cox and her husband, J.C., of Cairo, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Eldridge was cremated and memorial services will be held at noon on Saturday at her home at 39389 Straightfork Road for family and friends. Burial is in Akron.

Memorial contributions may be made to Straightfork Chapel Church, 39393 Straightfork Road, Graysville, Ohio 45734.
Hadley Funeral Homes, New Matamoras Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Elliott, Russell Elliott

Source: The Herald-Times [Bloomington, Indiana]; Thursday, April 8, 2004 [photo]

FEB. 7, 1930 - APRIL 6, 2004

Russell Elliott, 74, of Bloomington, died Tuesday at his residence.

Born Feb. 7, 1930, in Monroe County, he was the son of Perry and Alma (Minks) Elliott.

He was retired from Johnson Supply Co. in Bedford.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

He was a member of West 11th Street Pentecostal Faith Assembly and the American Legion Post #18.

Survivors include one daughter, Diana Lee Turpin of Springville; two sons, Tom E. Elliott of Bloomington and Russell Allen "Duke" Elliott of Ellettsville, eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Joan Bayne of Ellettsville and Jane Hackler of Frankfort.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Alice (Hardin) [sic] Elliott; and one sister, Jean Robinson.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel, with the Rev. Michael Douglas officiating. Burial will be at Green Valley Cemetery.

Friends may call 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Diabetes Association.

[Submitter’s Note: Below is more about his death.]

Russell Elliott 04/05/2004

Unsolved Cold Case Homicide https://secure.in.gov/isp/2588.htm

Case Number 33-26463

Age: 73Russell Elliott

Sex: Male

Race: Caucasian

Case Date: 04/05/2004

County: Monroe

Last Updated: 06/2008

Location of Offense: His residence, 8005 South Zikes Rd., Bloomington, IN

Circumstances: Sometime between the late evening of Monday, April 5, 2004 and the early morning of Tuesday, April 6, 2004, Russell Elliott was shot and killed in his home at 8005 South Zikes Road, Bloomington, Indiana. The suspects set the house on fire in an attempt to cover the crime.

Anyone having information concerning this case, please contact:

Indiana State Police

District Investigative Commander

1927 West US 40

Greencastle, IN 46135

1-765-653-4114

Ellis, Ogie E. Ellis

Source: The St. Petersburg [Florida] Times; 2 Aug 2004

ELLIS, OGIE E., 86, of Largo, formerly of Redington Shores, died Thursday (July 29, 2004) at Oak Manor Nursing Center, Largo. He was born in Wayne County, Ill., and came here 31 years ago from Mount Vernon, Ill., where he served as superintendent of schools for several years. He was Navy veteran of World war II and achieved the rank of lieutenant commander. He served in the Pacific and was in Okinawa during the typhoon of 1945. He was a member of Central Church of Christ. He was an advocate of desegregating the Jefferson County School system. He was a life member of the National Education Association and was past president of the Mount Vernon Education Association, Jefferson County Teachers Association, the United Way and the Shore Mariner Condominium Association in Redington Shores. He was past president and district governor of the Lions Club of Illinois. He held offices in the Masonic Lodge, Shrine and VFW, and he served on several state legislative education committees. Survivors include his wife, Barbie Steadman Ellis; a son, Gerald, Swansea, Ill.; a daughter, Karen Bourland Utermoehlen, Overland Park, Kan.; three stepsons, David J. Steadman, Jacksonville, Jon Michael Steadman, Atlanta, and Paul Steadman, Massachusetts; a stepsister, Modena Gaines, Mount Vernon; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

Ellis, Thelma I. Ellis, nee Hoops

Source: The Baytown [Texas] Sun - Tuesday, January 6, 2004

Thelma Ellis, 51

of Houston

Thelma Ellis, 51, of Baytown, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2004 at a Houston hospital. Born in Mississippi, she grew-up in LaPorte, Indiana. She later moved to Lima, Ohio where she began her family. In 1982, she came to Baytown and went to work at the Humana Hospital on Alexander, in the Medical Records Department. She enjoyed sewing, music crocheting and reading her bible.

Preceded in death by her brother, Robert Hoops and nephew Travis Hoops, she is survived by her children, Robert Ellis of Providence, RI, Shad Ellis of Baytown and Alisa Y. Ellis of Baytown; their father Robert E. Ellis of Lexington, MS; parents Gilbert Hoops and Marie Hoops; Brother Kenny Hoops, David Hoops and Larry Hoops all of Indiana, Sister Shellie Hoops of Baytown, Terri McLaughlin of Arkansas, Diana Hoops and Lori Hoops all of Baytown; Grandchildren Alyissa Ashley Cheeks, Selena Ramirez and Juan Jesus Ramirez.

The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Peace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church 5901 Garth Rd., Baytown Tx. A Going Home Celebration will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Peace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, 5901 Garth Road, Baytown, Tx. with Dr. Loraine Thornhill officiating. Robert Ellis, Shad Ellis, Larry Hoops, David Hoops, Kenny Hoops, Randy Cooper, Jason Smith and Ray Flores will serves as pallbearers. Arrangements entrusted to L.A. Crespo Funeral Directors, 6123 Garth Rd, 6123 Garth Rd., 281-839-0700, www.lacrespofunerals.com.

Elmendorf, Mary E. Elmendorf, nee Morris

Mary E. Morris Elmendorf

Source: Published in the Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger & Inquirer on December 3, 2004.

Submitted by PE Frichtl.

Hawesville, KY - Mary Elmendorf, 87, died Thursday, Dec 2, 2004 at Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City, IN.

She was born August 20, 1917, the daughter of the late Emery David and Pearl (Emmick) Morris. Surviving are two sons: David of Hawesville and Chris W. of Evansville; a daughter, Sarah Jane Marshall of Fairfield, Ohio; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services were held at noon Friday, Dec 3 at Taylor-Raymond-Spear Funeral Home in Lewisport, KY. Brother Roger Jarboe officiated. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery in Evansville IN.

Evans, Ethel Louise Evans, nee Mercer

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Tuesday, August 10, 2004

Evans, Ethel Louise, 90, of Rootstown Township, formerly of Pompano Beach, Fla. Died Saturday.

Wood-Kortright, Ravenna.

Fankhauser, Russell Fankhauser

The Times Leader, dated Wednesday, April 14, 2004

Russell E. Fankhauser, 87, of Woodsfield, Ohio, formerly of Beallsville, Ohio, died Monday, April 12, 2004 in Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Dec. 18, 1916 in Clarington, Ohio, the son of the late Luther and Edna Stieb Fankhauser. He was a retired employee from Ormet Corporation, a self-employed farmer and a Protestant by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Smith Fankhauser; a brother, Alfred Fankhauser and a grandson, Shawn Folden.

Surviving are his daughter, Barbara Bennington of Powhatan Point, Ohio; two grandsons, Steve (Connie) Folden and Scott (Tammy) Folder, both of Jacobsburg, Ohio and four great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington.

Farnsworth, Franklin Delano Farnsworth

Source: The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News; 26 Oct 2004

LOWELL - Franklin Delano Farnsworth, 70, of Lowell died at 3:22 a.m. Monday (Oct. 11, 2004) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born Feb. 2, 1934, in Newport to Harold "Doc" and Marie West Farnsworth. He was retired from Shelly and Sands. He attended New Matamoras High School.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian Morris Farnsworth, whom he married on Dec. 31, 1953; his mother of McConnelsville; two daughters, Kathy Dobbins and husband, Stanley, of Beverly and Shelba Smitley and husband, Darrell, of Newport; one son, Harold Farnsworth and wife, Ann, of Waterford; 10 grandchildren, Keith Dobbins, Kari Leonhart, Katie Dobbins, Nicole Evener, Kayla Farnsworth, Jeana Farnsworth, Jeremey Knowlton, Jason Knowlton, Deana Smitley and Travis Smitley; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Leonhart, Jason Knowlton, Savannah Knowlton and Preston Evener; one brother, Robert Farnsworth and wife, Betty, of Sardis; and three sisters, Mary Pool and husband, Duane, of Beverly, Pearl Heddleson and husband, Paul, of Cumberland and Connie Burchett and husband, Richard, of Stockport.

He was preceded in death by his father.

There will be no services. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at McCurdy Funeral Home in Beverly.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lowell or Beverly rescue squads or the Lowell Methodist Church.

Fincher, Henry Elmer "Pat" Fincher

Source: findagrave; Jan 2004

Henry "Pat" Elmer Fincher, son of LoRay and Bertha F. Johnson Fincher, was born July 8, 1928, near Grovespring, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, January 17, 2004, in his home, near Grovespring, Missouri at the age of seventy-five years, six months, and nine days.

His parents preceded him in death.

Pat is survived by four sons, Richard Lee Fincher, and his wife, Marcia, of the State of Vermont, Larry Fincher, of Columbia, Missouri, Gary Fincher, of Crocker, Missouri, and Patrick Fincher, of Richland, Missouri; a step-daughter, Rhonda Ethridge, of Crocker, Missouri; six grandchildren, Tiffany, Richard, Lillie and Josh Fincher, and Chris and Dave Ethridge; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Lenny Fincher, and his wife, Lisa, of Hickory, North Carolina; a sister, Velma Nelson, of Grovespring, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

He was born and raised in the Grovespring community. He then made his home in Kansas City for a few years before returning to the Lebanon area. Throughout the years, Pat worked as truck driver for several major transport companies in Iowa and Missouri. In 1985, he retired and moved back to the Grovespring community, to the rural life he loved; assisting at Starnes Dairy and frequenting the Coffee Shop at Grovespring.

He was a member of the Teamsters Union and also enjoyed repairing lawn mowers and fishing in his spare time.

Pat was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and cherish the memories he created for us.

Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 21, 2004, in the Holman-Howe Chapel. Burial will be in the McBride Cemetery, near Competition, Missouri. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 7 - 8:30 under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri.

Fisher, Merlin R. Fisher

Source: The Tribune Chronicle, Warren, Ohio; 12 May 2004

FOWLER -- Merlin R. Fisher, 58, of 5392 Cadwallader-Sonk Road, Fowler Township, died at 10:27 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2004, in the emergency room at St. Joseph Health Center.

He was born April 27, 1946, in Lewisville, Ohio, the son of Merle and Laura Weber Fisher.

He had been a Trumbull County resident for 38 years.

Mr. Fisher worked as a quality control technician in the metallurgy department at Alcan Aluminum in Warren for 33 years. He was a 1964 graduate of Skyvue High School in Lewisville and served in the U.S. Army National Guard during the 1960's. Mr. Fisher was a member of the Vienna United Methodist Church, the Alcan retiree's group and the Youngstown Radio Controlled Helicopter Association. He enjoyed computers and helping with his grandson's Little League team.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Marsh Fisher, whom he married June 21, 1969; one son, Michael D. and Sandra Fisher of Fowler Township; one daughter, Amy J. Toth of Vienna; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Moyer of Vienna; one grandson, Matthew Harries; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Toth; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Fisher was preceded in death by one son, David M. Fisher, in 1975.

Calling hours will be held at the Shafer-Winans & Lamer Fuenral home on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Bruce McLaughlin will be officiating. Burial will be in Dugan Cemetery in Fowler Township.

Material contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Relay for Life Team Leader, Sandy Fisher, 3459 Cadwallader-Sonk Road,Cortland, Ohio 44410.

Fleener, Donald Dale Fleener, Jr.

Source: The Greensburg [Indiana] Daily News; 4 Mar 2004

Donald Dale Fleener, Jr., 54

Donald Dale Fleener, Jr., 54, St. Paul, died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 2 at his residence.

Born May 12, 1949 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Donald Dale Fleener, Sr. and Evelyn Lucille (Hudson) Fleener. He married Annie Lee (Harris) on May 12, 1967 and she survives.

A maintenance worker for Anthes Universal in Shelbyville, he was a member of the Wesley Chapel Church in Greensburg and was a St. Paul fireman for ten years. He served as training officer and assistant chief for four years, won Fireman of the Year in 1991 and helped train Marietta, Waldron and St. Paul fireman [sic--firemen]. His final status was Fire Dept. Master Firefighter Instructor I and helped organized [sic--organize] Fire School for Shelbyville Vocational School.

Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Michael (Tina Lorette) Fleener of Waldron; two daughters, Teresa (Tex) Scudder of Clarksburg and Donna (Bill) Newbold of Waldron; two brothers, Bob (Nancy) Fleener of St. Paul, Frank (Madaline) Listenberger of Boggstown; a sister, Della Mae Stone of Rontoul [sic--Rantoul], Ill; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lester Fleener; a granddaughter, Jennifer Newbold-Elliott and a great-granddaughter, Alexis Newbold of Bowman.

Funeral service is at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Wesley Chapel Church in Greensburg with Rev. Paul Kirk officiating. Burial will follow in Paul Hill Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Glenn E. George Funeral Home in St. Paul.

Memorial may be made to Wesley Chapel Church or Decatur County Hospice.

Flinn, James H. Flinn

Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; 9 Nov 2004

James H. Flinn 85, Plainfield, died Nov. 7, 2004. He was formerly of Brownsburg, owned and operated Flinn Janitorial Service for 36 years, retiring in 2000. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2004 in Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 2004. Burial will be in Brownsburg Cemetery, Brownsburg, IN. Survivors include daughter Pamela Aders; five grandchildren.

Friday, Mary E. Friday, nee Skinner

Source: The Martins Ferry [West Virginia] Times Leader; May 3, 2004
        Mary E. Friday, 91, Barnesville, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004. She was born Feb. 12, 1913, daughter of the late Herman and Onie (Mercer) Skinner.
        She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
        In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul N. Friday; infant daughter; brothers, Kenneth and Donald Skinner and sister, Ruth Pierce.
        Surviving are her son, Ron (Elaine) Friday of Cincinnati; three grandchildren, Stephanie Harkins, Julie Vance and Derek Friday and seven great grandchildren.
        Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, at Campbell - Plumbly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio. Burial follows in Crestview Cemetery.
        Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 25 N. Canfield Niles Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44515.

Frye, Pamela Sue Frye

Source: The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana) - Thursday, November 11, 2004

Pamela Sue Frye, 52

JULY 22, 1952 - NOV. 6, 2004

Pamela Sue Frye, 52, of Bloomington, IN., passed away Saturday, November 6, 2004.

Pamela was born in Bloomington to Leslie G. and Teresa Welding Frye on July 22, 1952.

She drove a school bus for the Monroe County Community School Corporation for 11 years.

Graveside services were held 3 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2004, at the Old Dutch Cemetery near Ellettsville, Indiana.

Pam leaves behind her daughter, Mary Chandler and Mary's husband, Andrew; a son, Michael L. Miller; her mother, Teresa Welding Brummet; father, Leslie G. Frye; stepmother, Linda Wilson; brother, Leslie Michael Frye; sister, Melody Friedrich; brother, Rick Frye; and stepsister, Tammy Carter. She also leaves behind six grandchildren and six nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Church and Community Funeral Services is handling arrangements.

Furney, Armilda Faye Furney, nee Leach

Source: The Barnesville [Ohio] Enterprise; 8 Sep 2004

Armilda Faye (Leach) Furney, 62, formerly of Barnesville, died on August 7, 2004 in Phoenix, Arizona.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Richard "Dick" Furney, formerly of Barnesville; a daughter, Tynna (Furney) Harrelson of Phoenix, Arizona and a grandson, Ty Logan Harrelson of Phoenix, Arizona; her father and mother, Earl Leach and Leona (Kilburn) Leach; a sister, Monna (Leach) Merritt and a brother, Paul Leach, all of Barnesville.

Fussner, Shirley K. Fussner, nee Hughes

Source: The Greensburg [Indiana] Daily News; 29 Oct 2004

Shirley K. Fussner, 48

Shirley K. Fussner, 48, of Milroy, died at 8 a.m. Thursday in St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis.

Shirley was born on Nov. 7, 1955, in Fayette County, daughter of the late Dennis C. and Hazel Lorine (Wilson) Hughes.

She lived most of her life in Rushville. She worked at Trane Corp. for 14 years. She worked at Mr. Freshie Donut Shop and had worked at Harcourt Industries. She attended Milroy Christian Church.

On Sept. 3, 1982, she married Steven A. Fussner. He survives as does her mother, Hazel Workman; a daughter, Stephanie Fussner, at home; brothers Ronald Hughes of Rushville and Danny (Penny) Proffitt of Shelbyville and a sister, Denise Hughes.

Visitation is Sunday, 2-6 p.m. at Moster & Cox Mortuary, in Rushville. Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the mortuary, Rev. Ron Simbro officiating. Burial will be in Fisher Cemetery in Rush County.

Memorials may be made to any charity.

Gatten, Boyd G. Gatten

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, February 3, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Boyd G. Gatten, 72, of Conner Ridge Road died Sunday (Feb. 1, 2004) at Barnesville Hospital. He was born Jan. 6, 1932, in Monroe County, Ohio, to Floyd D. Gatten and Birdie Gallagher Gatten. He had worked in the timber industry. He was a member of the Richfork Church of Christ.

He is survived by his twin brother, Lloyd Gatten and his wife, Mary Lou, of Woodsfield; two sisters, Bonnie McCaslin and her husband, Franklin, and Linda Lucas, both of Woodsfield; a special friend, Evelyn Daugherty of Woodsfield; one cousin, Naomi Smith of Woodsfield; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dale Jack Gatten Jr.

Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Harold Kinney officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery at Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Gibson, Lynette Gibson, nee Wells

Source: The Madison [Indiana] Courier - Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Lynette Wells Gibson, 59, of Owenton, Ky., died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at Owenton Manor in that city.

Funeral arrangements and other information are pending at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay.

Gosche, Bonnie Jean Goshe, nee Minard

Source: The Advertiser-Tribune [Tiffin, Ohio]; 19 Jul 2004

Bonnie Jean Goshe, 65, of Fostoria and formerly of Arcadia, died at 6 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2004, at St. Catherine's Care Center in Fostoria of kidney failure.

She was born Aug. 14, 1936, to the late Howard and Esther Minard. On March 7, 1948,* she married Richard U. Goshe Sr.

Surviving are: a son, Richard Goshe Jr. of Arcadia; a daughter, Kathy Goshe-Cook of Findlay; two grandchildren; three brothers, Howard Minard Jr. of Middleport, William Minard of Arcadia and David Minard of Payson, Ariz.; and two sisters, Patricia Tyson of Wayne and Betty Brooks of Arcadia.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home in Findlay. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in West Millgrove.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

*Submitter’s Note: Although 1948 was given here for her marriage, that date does not seem likely if she was born in 1936.

Graham, Emma Graham nee Moore
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson

Emma Adeline Sindeldecker Graham, 88, of Helena, Ohio, died April 2, 1004 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Fostoria, Ohio. She was born Jan. 25, 1916 in Armstrong, Ohio, daughter of the late Ray and Elizabeth (Schriver) Moore.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lebby Carl Sindeldecker on Jan. 14, 1987 and her second husband, Arlie Graham; a daughter, Nancy Ridgley and one brother, Lester Moore.

Surviving are two sons, James Sindeldecker, Zanesville, Ohio and Richard Sindeldecker, St. Clair, Michigan; one daughter, Patricia Costello, Helena, Ohio; a sister, Freda Lucas, Beallsville, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Helen Farmer, Shadyside, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grand- children and 6 great great grandchildren.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, Beallsville, Ohio.

Visitation will be held, Tuesday, April 6, 2004 from 1 p.m. until time of graveside services, at 2 p.m., at Holly Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Ohio with Revered Jeff Rich officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Arrangements by Barndt Funeral Home, Wayne, Ohio.

Gray, Clara J. Gray, nee Kinkade

Source: The Kansas City [Missouri] Star - Sunday, June 13, 2004

Gray, Clara J., of Houston Texas entered into Heaven April 25, 2004 in Virginia Beach, Virginia after battling a long illness. A native of Missouri, she also lived in Wichita, Kansas before moving to Clear Lake City, TX. In Clear Lake City, she was proud to be a well-known and prominent Realtor for Remax, Space Center. There she also was able to spend a lot of memorable times with many close friends over the years.

She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Nevada and Vernon Kinkade and by her husband, Gerald Walker.

She is survived by her son, Terry Walker of San Antonio, Texas, and her three daughters, Joyce Crowe of Wichita, Kansas, Sharon Strickland of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Rhonda Panfil of Virginia Beach, Virginia. She has nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two brothers and three sisters.

A memorial service will be held in Wichita, Kansas at Resthaven Chapel on June 26, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. There will be a gathering for family and friends after the service at the home of Joyce Crowe. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (University of Texas) at P.O. Box 4486 Houston, Texas 7210-4486 (www.mdanderson.org) or to Victory in the Valley Inc. at 3755 E. Douglas Wichita, Kansas 68128.

Gum, Dora Gum, nee Seese

Source: The Independent, [Massillon, Ohio] - Saturday, September 18, 2004

Dora Gum, 66, of Marshville, W.Va., died Sept. 16, 2004. A graveside service is at 1p.m. today in Greenlawn Cemetery. Greathouse Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Haldeman, John Mancil Haldeman

Source: sketch posted on findagrave.com by Susan (Haldeman) Fowler; January, 2004

Oct. 10, 1923 - Jan. 27, 2004

Son of Dewey and Mary Olive (Harshman) Haldeman. Married Beatrice Ruth City May 3, 1943 in Greene Co., Indiana. Parents of Nancy Jeanne, Susan Yvonne, John Dewey and Robert Terry. Married second, Peggy Nell Woolverton on June 12, 1964 in Kane Co., IL. Parents of Steven Craig and Julie Ann. He was a Methodist by faith. He graduated in 1942 and lived in Worthington, Indiana, until he joined the service. He served in the U.S. Navy from Feb., 1943 through Oct., 1945 and the U.S. Army from Sept., 1949 through Feb., 1969. He retired as a Major from the U.S. Army. He was a life member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. He loved watching football, reading and playing cards with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, who died Oct 22, 1937, his mother, who died Sept. 25, 1971, his son, Terry, who died Sept. 15, 1991, and two sisters, Thelma City, who died Jan. 1, 1994 and Delories Wilcox, who died Feb. 18, 1998.

Haney, Betty Delane Haney - nee Hanlon

Source: The Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio

Betty Delane Haney, 74, of Woodsfield, Ohio, died Sunday, April 25, 2004 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born March 22, 1930 at New Matamoras, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Hanlon and Evaline Haught Hanlon.

She was a member of the Moreland First Christian Church of Canton, Ohio; member of and held numerous offices in Fraternal Order of Eagles #2302 over the years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph F. Haney; also companion, Shirley Workman; three brothers, Emmett, James and Edwin Hanlon; five sisters, Stella Hanlon, Grace Duff, Clara Tice, Bertha Taylor and Mildred Pugh; one grandson, Joseph Urbanek.

Surviving are seven sons, Frederick and Millie Henthorne Haney, Sardis, Carl and Doris Carpenter Haney, Lower Salem, Robert and Deborah Crum Haney, Newport, Roger and Deborah Love Haney, Lewisville, Marion (Bud) and Tracy Christman Haney, Shadyside, Earl and Barb Robbins Haney, Woodsfield, Ralph Jr. and Cathy Koburn Haney, Oregon, Ohio; five daughters: Karen and Wayne Forshey, Woodsfield, Ruth Schultz and Dave McNeal, Lancaster, Ohio, Cindy Haney, Statesville, N.C., Judy and David Stoneking, Lower Salem, Janet and Jeff Pickenpaugh, Woodsfield, Ohio; one sister, Dorothy Fulton, Lower Salem, Ohio; 32 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.

Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, Ohio, where services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2004 with Lloyd Westbrook officiating. Interment in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, near Graysville, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Fund, c/o Willis Anderson, 38965 Church Rd., Graysville, Ohio 45734.

Hannahs, Dorothy Jane Hannahs nee Morris

Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] News; 22 Dec 2004

Dorothy Jane Hannahs, 56, of Summerfield, Ohio, died Sunday Dec. 19 2004 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born July 16, 1948 in Barnesville a daughter of the late Elmer and Vesta Morris.

Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of the Calais Independent Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Jessie and Dale Morris.

Surviving are her husband Edsel Hannahs, a daughter Tina (Kevin) Doty of Barnesville, two sons Edsel Jr. Hannahs and Fred (Shannon) Hannahs, all of Summerfield, three grandchildren Jason Doty and Austin Doty of Barnesville, David Doty of Summerfield, a sister Clara Crawford of Dover, Ohio and a brother Roger Morris of Piedmont, Ohio.

Friends will be received Wednesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral home 702 East Main St. Barnesville where services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., with Rev. Matt Zurowski officiating, burial in Calais Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the David Doty Scholarship Fund 29838 Miltondburg Calais Rd. Summerfield, OH 43788.

Hardin, Jessie R. Hardin

Source: The Daily News, Bowling Green, Kentucky - Monday, May 24, 2004

Jessie Rhodes Hardin, 62, of Bowling Green died at 2:47 p.m. May 23, 2004, at The Medical Center.

The Edmonson County native was a plumber and a Baptist. He was a son of the late Columbus Arthur Hardin and Minnie Ioma Rhodes Hardin.

Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, with burial in Archie-Newman Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys Hardin; two sons, Jesse Ray Hardin and Charles Arthur Hardin, both of Bowling Green; two daughters, Minnie Ioma Hardin and Francis Marie Francis, both of Bowling Green; three sisters, Peggy Cardwell, Oma Cardwell and Becky Hardin, all of Bowling Green; six grandchildren, Christopher, Jason, Kaitlyn, Breanna, Jessica and Casey; three great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Codey and Dustin; and several nieces and nephews.

Harding, Gertrude M. Hossman Harding nee Burkhart

Source: The Coshocton [Ohio] Tribune; Monday, April 5, 2004

ASHLAND -- Gertrude M. Hossman Harding, 92, died Friday, April 2, 2004, at the Mifflin Care Center in Mansfield.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home of Ashland, where friends may call from noon until time of service. Interment will be in the Ashland County Memorial Park.

Harris, Harold W. Harris

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Monday, January 26, 2004

JERUSALEM, Ohio - Harold W. Harris, 82, of Jerusalem died Friday (Jan. 23, 2004) at his home. He was born Oct. 21, 1921 at Moore Ridge, Jerusalem, to Samuel A. and Edna M. Patton Harris. He was a retired farmer and attended the Church of Christ.

He is survived by his aunt, Garnett Parks of Jerusalem; cousins, Bethann Baker, James Baker, Clyde (Sandy) Patton, Mrs. William Sue Mayberry, Arthur Milhoan and Allison Milhoan; several other cousins; and caregivers, Patty Hood and Jane McBride.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services are at 1 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield. Burial is in Jerusalem Cemetery in Jerusalem. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hart, Clarence "Emery" Hart

Source: The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 15 Nov 2004

BARNESVILLE - Clarence "Emery" Hart, 32, of 32223 CR 132, Barnesville (Temperanceville), formerly of West Union, W.Va., died at 2:15 p.m., Saturday (Nov. 13, 2004) at the Barnesville Hospital in Barnesville.

He was born at Marietta on Nov. 24, 1971, a son of Albin Hart and Connie Kuhn Ruckman, both of West Union.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was especially fond of his dogs.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Inus Hart and Clarence "Toad" and Iola (Debbie) Kuhn.

In addition to his father and mother, he is survived by his stepmother, Betty Hart of West Union; his mother's companion, Gene Rowe of West Union; his fiancee, Angela Moore of the home; one brother, Albin A. Hart and wife, Heather, of West Union; one sister, Brenda Hart of Macksburg; three stepbrothers, Kevin, Mark, and Dewayne; two stepsisters, Loretta and Angie; three nephews, David "Spider" Hart, Joshua Hart, and Nathan Hart; two nieces, Angel Hart and Bridgett Hart; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Cremation will follow with burial at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 960 Kingsmill Parkway, Suite 101, Columbus.

Hartshorn, Norman Clayton 'Bub' Hartshorn
Source: The Marietta Times, Monday, March 15, 2004
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
       NEW MATAMORAS - Norman Clayton "Bub" Hartshorn, 80, of Ohio 7, New Matamoras, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday (March 13, 2004) at his residence.
He was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Newport to Clarence and Elizabeth Hanes Hartshorn. He graduated from Newport High School with the Class of 1942. He worked as a member of Pipefitters Local 83 at Wheeling, W.Va., and was a construction supervisor for Bayer (Mobay) Chemical Co. from which he retired in 1983. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the South Pacific during World War II and was a lifelong member of Matamoras Church of Christ.
       On Aug. 13, 1948, he married Betty J. Hutchison, who survives with two children, Douglas Hartshorn and his wife, Judie, of Newport and Theresa Gautschi and her husband, Dan, of New Matamoras; two grandsons, Danny Gautschi and his wife, Lynn, of Pittsburgh and Mark Hartshorn of Newport; three great-grandchildren, Ian, Mason and Regan Elizabeth of Pittsburgh; three brothers, Lloyd Hartshorn of Reno, James Hartshorn of Columbia, S.C., and Jack Hartshorn of Parkersburg; and one sister, Bernice Hitchens of Youngstown.
       He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Lucille Hartshorn, Mildred Stancliff and Hazel Flick; and six brothers, Harold, George, Russell, Donald, Floyd and Richard.
       Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ingram Funeral Home in St. Marys, W.Va., with Todd Bradford officiating. Burial is in Newport Cemetery in Newport. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hembree, Hugh Lawson Hembree

Source: The Lincoln [Nebraska] Journal Star: Web Edition Articles - Sunday, February 8, 2004

Hugh Lawson Hembree, 72, died Thursday (2/05/04) at his home after a long illness. Born, Feb. 25, 1931, in Dadeville, Mo. Moved to Lincoln in 1955 and married Phyllis Schell. Retired, Ameritas, after 35 years of service. Served, Korean War. Enjoyed fishing and was a Missouri Tigers sports fan. He was an avid bowler, participating in many national and local tournaments for many years.

Survivors: wife, Carolyn; daughters, son-in-law, Gail Hembree, Barb and John Walentine, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Alyssia, Phillip Walentine, Lincoln; sisters, brother-in-law, Martha Kitchen, Corpus Christi, Texas, Francis and Bill Hudspeth, Greenfield, Mo.; nieces, nephews; great-nieces, great-nephews; several cousins; host of friends. Preceded in death by: wife, Phyllis; parents; brothers, Hertbert, Howard.

Services: 7 p.m. today, Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home, 5200 R St. Private family entombment. Visitation: 9 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials: American Heart Association, Suite 101, 1650 S. 70th St., Lincoln 68506, and People's City Mission, 110 Q St., Lincoln 68508.

Hendershot, Betty Hendershot, nee Petko

Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] Register; 12 Sep 2004

HENDERSHOT, Betty P., 85, of Beacon House, St. Clairsville, formerly of Warwood, W. Va., died Friday, September 10, 2004 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va.

She was born December 7, 1918 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Adam and Elizabeth Petko.

She was a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Warwood, and a member of the Corpus Christi Christian Mothers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Peter and Adam Petko.

Surviving are her husband, Wilfred D. Hendershot; a son, D. Lee Hendershot and his wife, Jane, of Stow, Ohio; their son, Kevin and his wife, Michelle, and their children, Kyle and Mikayla of St. Clairsville; their daughters, Brenda Landers and her husband, Darin, and their son, Lliam* of Akron, Ohio; Lesly* Hendershot of Canton, Ohio; three daughters, Mary K. Samuel of Bridgeville, Pa. and her friend, Frank Grillo, Lu Ann Welling and her husband, Michael of Wheeling and their daughters, Angela Miller and her husband, Arron* of Lancaster, Pa., Lisa Welling of Wellsburg, W.Va. and Marlene Evans and her husband, Edward of Wheeling and son, Austin; a brother, Joseph Petko of Florida; and a sister, Margie Campbell of Moundsville, W. Va.

Friends will be received at the Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, Sunday, September 12, 2004 from 12-3 and 6-8 p.m.

Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday, September 13, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Wheeling, with Father Eugene S. Ostrowski officiating. Entombment in Mt. Calvary Mausoleum, Wheeling.

Rosary Devotions service will be held Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.

Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.

*Submitter's Note: These names were spelled Liam, Lesley and Aaron in her husband's obituary in 2006.

Henthorn, Ferne L. Henthorn nee Wagner

Source- Marietta Times

Published- August 27, 2004

Ferne L. Henthorn, 64, of Warren Chapel Road, Fleming, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday (August 26, 2004) at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1939, at Stanleyville, a daughter of the late Dale and Bernice Grub Wagner. The family moved to the Pinehurst area and she attended Pinehurst grade school and was a graduate of Marietta High School with the class of 1957. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the Girls Athletic Association. After her graduation, she had been employed at the Harry Robinson Accounting Firm and was later employed at the B.F. Goodrich. She had also worked in the Sears-Roebuck Catalog department and since 1987, had been employed as a switchboard operator at Marietta Memorial Hospital. The family had owned and operated a dairy farm at Fleming from 1963 to 1986.

She was elected the first fair queen at Washington County Fair in 1951. She had been a past 4-H adviser and was adviser for the 4-H Junior Leadership Program. She had been a member of the Ohio Child Conservation League; the Pinehurst Homemakers; the Farm Bureau Board; and was on the Improvement Committee of the Washington County Fair Board for several years. She was an active member of the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Belpre and the Women's Fellowship of the church. She was a member of the board of directors of Pioneer Ladies Civita Club in Marietta and was on the Farm Bureau Women's Committee. She had many hobbies, including sewing for her grandchildren, cooking, visiting the sick and elderly and working in her garden. She also enjoyed helping her family and friends with painting and paper hanging.

On April 26, 1958, she was married to Richard John Henthorn who survives with her stepmother-in-law, Garnet Henthorn; three sons, Richard John "Rick" Henthorn Jr. and his wife, Angie, of Marietta; Randall Jay "Randy" Henthorn and his wife, Karen, of Fleming; and Rodney Henthorn and his wife, Mary Kate, of James Island, S.C.; one daughter, Debra Parmiter of Marietta; 10 grandchildren; Hayley Henthorn, Braden Henthorn, Zayne Parmiter, Tayler and Eli Parmiter, all of Marietta; Austin Henthorn, Zachariah "Zack" Henthorn and Andrew Henthorn, all of Fleming, and Marissa Henthorn and Ethan Henthorn, both of James Island, S.C.

She is also survived by two sisters, Faye Patrick and her husband, Mike, of St. Cloud, Fla., and Karen Cooksey and her husband, William, of Frazer, Mich.; one brother, Alan Wagner and his wife, Kristine, of Little Elm, Texas; several nephews, nieces and cousins; and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Don Seevers officiating. Interment will be in Tunnel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Saturday until the hour of the services. The family will be present to meet friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

After the services, there will be a dinner at the Lafayette Hotel for the family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington County Fair Board Multipurpose Building, 922 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750

Henthorn, Mary P. Henthorn, nee Piatt
MASSILLON- Mary P. (Piatt) Henthorn, 90 of Massillon, formerly of Noble County, died Thursday (March 4, 2004) at her home. She was born May 5, 1913, near Graysville to Howard and Hulda Heddleston Piatt. She was a homemaker and a member of the Canal Fulton Nazarene Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Betty Kindall and her husband, Lemuel, of Massillon; four grandchildren, Gloria Browning and her husband, David; Joyce Harris and her husband, Jim; Rhonda Carley and her husband, Dana; and David Kindall and his wife, Jill; and 11 great-grandchildren.

     She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Lawrence E. Henthorn, on December 30, 1994; three brothers and three sisters.
     Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 110 South Paul Street, Woodsfield, with Pastors Steve Cummings and Don Gainer officiating. Burial is in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville.
     Friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Henthorn, Virgil Henthorn
March 24, 2004
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson

Virgil Henthorn, 75, of Beallsville, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004 in Barnesville Hospital. He was born Feb. 19, 1929 near Beallsville, a son of the late Everett and Pearl Ward Henthorn.

He was a member of the Captina Church of Christ and a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service.

In addition to his parents, Virgil was preceded in death by his wife, Nora "Bonnie" Henthorn.

Surviving are two daughters, Carol (Roger) Hornbaker of Delaware, Ohio and Sharon (Charles) Clark of Sparta, Ohio; four grandchildren, Nicole and Nathan Hornbaker and Amanda and Jacob Clark; a brother, Donald Henthorn of Rittman and a sister, Edna Mae (Ray) Truex of West Virginia.

Virgil will always be remembered for his concern for others. His door was always open with friendship and love.

Friends may call Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville, where services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery.

Hermann, Janet M. Herrmann, nee Shankleton

Source: the Killen [Pennsylvania] Daily Record; June 14, 2004

Janet M. Herrmann, 65, of 5 Swartz Road, Stoneboro, Pa. (Sandy Lake Township), died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 13, 2004, in the emergency room of the United Community Hospital, Grove City, Pa.

Born Feb. 24, 1939, in Alliance, Ohio, to Lester and H. Eileen (Hutmacher) Shankleton, she was reared by her mother and stepfather, George S. Goodballet. She graduated in 1959 from Sebring-McKinley High School and was a graduate of the Gerber Beauty Academy of Akron, Ohio. She worked as a beautician for Juds Beauty Shop of Sandy Lake for 27 years. She was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Stoneboro Chapter 110 Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, playing cards and working with flowers. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Roy W. Herrmann Sr., whom she married on April 20, 1963; a daughter, Mrs. Timothy C. (Bonnie) Winder, Grove City, Pa.; a son, Alan L. Herrmann and his wife, Dori, Stoneboro; five grandchildren, Ryan, Jordan and Chloe Herrmann, Stoneboro, and Jenna and Kayla Winder, Grove City; two sisters, Mrs. James (Joyce) Cameron, Alliance, and Mrs. David (Garnet) Cricket Yaggi, Beloit; a brother, George S. Goodballet Jr., and his wife, KJ of Boardman.

She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather and a son, Roy W. Herrmann Jr.

Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin Street, Stoneboro, Pa. An Eastern Star Service will be held at 9 p.m. in the funeral home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. James G. Young, Pastor of Lakeview United Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 177, Sandy Lake, Pa. 16145.

Higgins, Lawrence H. "Larry" Higgins

Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press - Tuesday, December 28, 2004

Lawrence H. "Larry" Higgins, 68, of Evansville, died Monday, December 27, 2004, at his residence.

Mr. Higgins retired from Bristol-Myers Squibb in 1992 after a 35-year career with that organization. At the time of his retirement, he was responsible for the Mead Johnson Institute and the company's education, training and Personnel Services programs. Prior to joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Larry served in the U.S. Air Force for four years (1954-58) as a Russian translator.

Later, after completing his military obligation, Larry received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Evansville. His degrees were attained exclusively at night school within five years and three years, respectively, and while working during the day at Mead Johnson.

He went on to serve the University of Evansville as their national President of the Alumni Association (1976). He also served on their Board of Trustees (1977-79). He taught management courses in the University's School of Business at night school. Mr. Higgins was a member of the Founder's Day Club and, in 1973, he was the recipient of the school's Alumni Achievement Award.

He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. Larry was one of the founders and organizers of the River City Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development and served as its first full-term President (1982-83). He served a three-year term (1979-82) on the Ivy Tech Region 12 Foundation Committee. He was a member of the Employer Advisory Board for Cooperative Education at Purdue University; he was a member of the Employer Advisory Council for Professional Placement and Cooperative Education at Indiana University; he was a member of the Evansville personnel Association and the Indiana Personnel Association (1967-92); he was selected for the Campaign Worker-of-the-Year Award by the United Way of Southwestern Indiana in 1975.

Mr. Higgins was a charter member and two-term past President (1972-73 and 1994-95) of the Reitz R-Men Varsity Club, where he was inducted in the R-Men Honor Roll in 1979.

Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mitsuko "Ginger" Higgins; his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Elissa Higgins of Evansville; a brother, Darrell Higgins, and a sister, Linda Bowling, of Evansville; a stepmother, Laura Higgins of Evansville; two stepsisters, Judy Weightman of Boonville and Gerri Scheu of Evansville; and a sister-in-law and her husband, Masako and Noboru Takanashi of Tokyo.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Higgins, and his mother, Eileen (Givens) Higgins, of Evansville.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2004, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Reverend David Niednagel. Burial will be in Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visiting hours will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2004, and from 9 a.m. until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions be made either to the Reitz R-Men Varsity Club or to the Larry H. Higgins Scholarship Fund at the University of Evansville.

Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com.

Arrangements by Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street, Evansville, IN 47712, (812) 423-4477.

Hill, Leo R. Hill
Source: The Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
       Leo R. Hill, 67, of Main Street, Jerusalem, Ohio died Sunday at home. He was born June 21, 1936, in Grand Coulee, Wash., a son of the late Charles Lewis Hill and Mabel Secrest Hill. He was a retired mill wright form Conalco Corporation, Hannibal, Ohio, and a U.S. Army veteran.
       Preceded in death by his former wife, Mary C. Hill, and his former mother-in-law Francis Steed Gray.
       Surviving are two sons, Lewis Hill, Woodsfield, Ohio, Richard Hill, Woodsfield, Ohio; three daughters, Donna Darby, Jerusalem, Ohio, Vonna Pittman and her husband Leonard, Beallsville, Ohio, Kay Cooper and her husband Douglas, Middlebourne, W.Va.; one brother Wayne Hill, Miami, Okla; one sister Donna Tiller, Tocoma, Wash; 10 grandchildren; one step grandchild; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
       Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2004, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, Ohio. Interment at the convenience of the family.

Hines, Betty Lou Hines nee Minder

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Betty Lou Minder Hines, 64, of South Paul Street died Sunday (Feb. 8, 2004) at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, W.Va. She was born June 19, 1939, in Cameron, Ohio, to Robert Wayne and Grace E. Twinen Minder. She was co-owner of the former Pioneer Motel, Belmont Grill and Restaurant and The Pub in Woodsfield, and also The Arnettie's Restaurant in New Martinsville, W.Va. She was a lifetime member of the Cameron Church of Christ.

She is survived by her mother of Cameron; one daughter, Shannon of Portland, Ore.; three brothers, Joe Minder of Woodsfield, Robert Dean Minder of Cameron, and Garry Minder of Woodsfield; two sisters, Linda Canter of Lewisville, Ohio, and Mary Ann Robbins of Gastonia, S.C.; five nieces; and three nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father; and one brother, Michael "Moe" Minder.

Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield. Burial is in Cameron Cemetery in Cameron. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Hines, Gerald S. Hines

Source: The Lima [Ohio] News - Thursday, November 4, 2004

GERALD S. "JERRY" HINES, 77, LIMA, DIED AT 5:55 P.M. NOV. 2, 2004, AT LIMA

GERALD S. "JERRY" HINES, 77, Lima, died at 5:55 p.m. Nov. 2, 2004, at Lima Convalescent Home.

He was born Aug. 14, 1927, in Elwood City, Pa., to Walter and Lula Bollinger Hines, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 21, 1950, he married Jean G. Eggener, who survives.

Mr. Hines retired in 1981, from J.C. Penny Co. Inc., after 38 years in shoe retail. He had also owned Brandon's Shoe Store, Ottawa, for several years. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. He was a 1949 graduate of Ohio University School of Journalism, Athens. He enjoyed writing nostalgic guest columns for his hometown newspaper, the Barnesville Enterprise. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was the ultimate Ohio State fan.

Survivors also include a daughter, Krista (Doug) Swinehart of Lima; a son, Brandon (Deb Morris) Hines of Sarasota, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Andie, Amanda, Libby, Mallory, Luke, Aaron and Ryan; two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Emma; a sister, Carolyn "Toots" (William) Self of Mount Airy, Md.; and a brother, John (Mary Joy) Michael of Houston.

Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Lutheran Church.

The Rev. Art Wilde will officiate. The body has been donated to Ohio University's Department of Osteopathic Medicine. Burial of the cremains will be at a later date in Dayton National Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers and blankets, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, St. Luke Lutheran Church Building Fund or Lima Convalescent Home.

Arrangements are by Siferd Funeral Homes, Westwood Chapel.

Hines, Martha Lea Hines, nee Gray

Source: The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 12 Jul 2004

GRAYSVILLE, Ohio - Martha Lea Hines, 76, of 40081 Pleasant Ridge Road died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday (July 10, 2004) at the home of her daughter near Graysville.

She was born July 31, 1927, in Woodsfield, a daughter of the late Jesse and Mildred Moose Gray. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ near Graysville.

Surviving are her husband, Crawford D. Hines, whom she married on March 4, 1943; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Marsha) Yoho of Woodsfield and Mrs. Joe (Linda) Gardner of Graysville; two sisters, Virginia Roehm and Betty Sanders, both of Erie, Pa.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Eldredge Gray.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, with Harold Kinney Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Creighton Ridge Cemetery near Sycamore Valley, Ohio. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hise, Rosemary L. Hise nee Pashley

Source: The Marietta Times, dated, Thursday, February 26, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Rosemary L. Hise, 68, of 44890 State Route 78 East, Woodsfield, died Tuesday (Feb. 24, 2004) at her home after a brief illness. She was born June 26, 1935, at Atlantic City, N.J., to Louis G. and Mary E. Lore Pashley. She was a professional musician and was a retired real estate agent licensed in both Ohio and West Virginia for the former United Real Estate in Woodsfield. She was also associated with Hise Motors of Woodsfield. She was a member and music director of the School House Church in Belmont, Ohio, and was also a music director at the Woods 'n' Water Park in Mount Dora, Fla., where her winter home was located. She learned to play the piano at age 13 and music had always been a large part of her life. She was a church organist for 50 years. She had also served as a choir director and band director, was a former music chairwoman for Christian Women's Club, was Youth for Christ organist in Orlando, Fla., and had also played at Disney World in Florida. She also played the accordion, saxophone and glockenspiel. She had been active in Scouting and garden clubs and had played for many civic affairs and nursing homes, including the Monroe County Care Center, Children's Hospitals, VA hospitals and various camp meetings.

She is survived by her husband, Donald "Rocky" Hise, whom she married on Nov. 11, 1951; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Donna Rose) "Rose" Roskovensky of Fairchance, Pa.; one son, Joseph B. "Joe" Hise Sr. and his wife, Della Mae, of Woodsfield; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Eleanor) Stewart of Mount Dora, Fla.; one brother, Melvin Pashley and his wife, Mattie, of Mannford, Okla.; five grandchildren, Mrs. Thomas (Rebecca Dawn) Aman of Bridgeport, W.Va., Donald "Beau" Gump Jr. of Wallace, W.Va., Joseph B. "Joe Joe" Hise Jr. of Woodsfield, Ohio State Trooper Rocky John Hise of Woodsfield and Joshua B. "Jocco" Hise of Woodsfield; one great-granddaughter, Emily E. Aman of Bridgeport, W.Va.; 13 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, George F. Pashley.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, with Pastor Richard Baumberger officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington County Home Nursing and Hospice, 900 Third St., Marietta, Ohio 45750; or to the Gideons International.

Hoefler-Neuhardt, Lucille "Lucy" Hoefler-Neuhardt nee White

Source: The Columbus [Ohio] Dispatch - Thursday, January 22, 2004

HOEFLER-NEUHARDT Lucille "Lucy" Hoefler-Neuhardt, age 87, Sunday, January 18, 2004 at Echo Manor Nursing Home. Retired after 50 years as a nurse with Westinghouse and Mt. Carmel Medical Center. 1938 Graduate, Mt. Carmel School of Nursing. Member St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church. Member Hilliard Happiness Entertainers Club. Preceded in death by husbands Benjamin Neuhardt, Joseph Hoefler and Robert Bottman, brother Madison White, sister Ester White. Survived by children, Sandra (Jim) Tindell and Barbara (Garry) Abbitt; grandchildren, Susan (Rick) Korecki and Scott Mangold; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Avery Korecki; numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church, 1600 N. Hague Ave. Msgr. Frank Lane, Celebrant. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

Hogue, Paul R. Hogue

On April 24, 2004, Paul R. Hogue, of Woodbine; beloved husband of Charlotte H. Hogue; father of cherished children, Elizabeth H. Goethe and husband Dr. Frederick M. Goethe and Robert L. Hogue and wife Barbara J. Hogue; loving grandfather of Robert Jason Hogue, Elizabeth Anne Goethe Cannon, Jonathan David Goethe and Kirsten Leslie Hogue; dear great-grandfather of Jason Alexander Hogue.

Services from the Eline Funeral Home,11824 Reisterstown Rd. (at Franklin Blvd) on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Wiseburg Cemetery, White Hall, Md. Friends may call Monday. 2 to 5 p.m.

Hollis, Golie Cornelia Hollis, nee Beasley

Source: The Henderson [Kentucky] Gleaner; Feb 25, 2004 P A2; Feb 26, 2004 P A2

Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Courier and Press; Wednesday, February 25, 2004

Evansville - Golie Cornelia Beasley-Hollis, 93, Evansville, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, Feb 23, 2004 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Evansville.

She was a member of BPW of Sagamore of the Wabash Association, Trinity United Methodist Church and Quilters Guild of Evansville. She was a board member of the Villagers Children’s Home, a charter member of the Culver Neighborhood Association, and a member of many other organizations. She was a graduate of Lockyear Business College and worked as an executive secretary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Carvil Hollis and one brother, Ambrose Beasley.

Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Hollis Miltner of Charleston S. C.; one son, Thomas Hollis of Evansville; one sister, Emma Cravens of Spottsville; four brothers, Emmett Beasley of Spottsville, J. L. Beasley and Carl Beasley both of Reed and James Beasley of Wakefield, VA.; one granddaughter, Helke Sheeder of Robinson, IL.; two grandsons, Mark Hollis of Mesa, AZ and Hans Hollis of Saranac Lake, N.Y.; three great-granddaughters, Briona Hollis, Keira Hollis and Malina Hollis all of Mesa, AZ.; nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Benton Glunt Funeral Home. The Revs Hans Hollis and Leonard Sheeder will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Reed.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society or Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve.

[Submitted by Paula Hinton Frichtl.]

Hols, Karen Kay Hols, nee Denney

Source: gvlfuneralchapel.com; March 2004

May 26, 1941 - March 21, 2004

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Graveside Service: Private Family Service March 25, 2004 at Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa, IA.

Karen passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2004 at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa at the age of 62 years, 9 months and 24 days.

Karen Kay Hols, daughter of Omar Franklin & Neva Earline Stout Denney was born May 26, 1941 in Oskaloosa. She was an Oskaloosa High School graduate; she and Gilbert O. Hols were united in marriage. He passed away on August 30, 1987.

Karen is survived by her children: Joe Hols of New Sharon, Debbie Hols of Oskaloosa and Larry Hols of Ottumwa; seven grandchildren; four sisters: Marilyn Moore and Barbara Griffin of Modesto, CA; Sherry Jurgens of Utah and Rhonda Judd of Oregon; and a brother, Larry Denney of Modesto, CA.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gilbert.

Holt, Patti L. Holt, nee Mercer

Source: The Inter-Mountain [online]; 20 Jan 2004

Patti Lou Holt, 52, a resident of 18 Dayton Road, Philippi, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, while visiting the home of her daughter in Aurora, Ill.

She was born Feb. 13, 1951, at Glendale, the daughter of the late Carl D. Mercer and Mary Jeanne Wershing Mercer, who survives at Philippi.

She was united in marriage to Michael W. Holt, who survives at 18 Dayton Road, Philippi.

In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Delores Bonnell and husband, Kevin, of Beverly, and Rachel Pizano and husband, Roberto, of Aurora, Ill.; one son, Daniel Holt and fiance? Elizabeth Lim, of Easton, Md.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl “Dick” Mercer and wife, Janet, of Winchester, Va., and John Mercer and wife, Rose, of Reading, Pa.; and four grandchildren, Miranda, Emily and Ryne Bonnell and Kayla Pizano.

She was a graduate of Philip Barbour High School and graduated from Salem College, Alderson-Broaddus College and the Washington Hospital School of Anesthesia in Washington, Pa.

She was a member of the Philippi United Methodist Church.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 2 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home service.

Homewood, George M. Homewood

Source: The Greene County [Indiana] Daily World; Tuesday, March 2, 2004

George M. Homewood, 83 of Linton, passed away at 6:30 a.m., today, March 2, at Linton Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was born April 25, 1920 in Chicago, Ill. to George Bernard and Hannah O'Grady Homewood.

He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Central Christian Church in Washington, Ind., and worked for the Public Works Department at Crane.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Irene (Shipman) Homewood of Linton, whom he married on May 6, 1998; four step-sons, Mike Morgan of Linton, John Sherrill of Linton, Eric Sherrill of Linton and Jack Morgan of Huntingburg, Ind.; one step-daughter, Suzanne Tatlock of Linton; three grandchildren Leland Akers, Lisa Lett and Lori Goodpastor and 16 step-grandchildren; two great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren; one brother Dan Werfelman, Mokena, Ill.; four sisters, Elaine Greenleif of Greenwood, Ill., LeVerne Mysker of Lansing, Ill., Delores Morrow, of Palos Heights, Ill and Joan Hinist of Winter Park, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, one brother and his second wife, Delema Homewood.

Graveside service will be at Sugarland Cemetery in Washington at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until noon on Thursday at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton. There will be a military service at the grave.

Hood, Laura Hood, nee Gay

Source: The Indianapolis [Indiana] Star; 13 Oct 2004

Laura Gay Hood 71, Indianapolis, died October 11, 2004. She was born April 30, 1933 in Underwood, IN. She worked as an Appelet Court Clerk for 13 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of the House of Refuge Full Gospel.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 14 at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center - Morris St., with calling there 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 13. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Hood.

Survivors include her sons, Harold and Terry Scott; step-sons, Carl, Danny and Chuck Hood; daughters, Cindy Orebaugh, Virginia Scott; step-daughters, Sharon Columbare, Robbin Byrne, and Janie Hood; daughter-in-law, Pat Scott; sister, Joan Elliott; brother, Walter Gay; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Howell, William C. Howell

Source:

William C. Howell, 67, of Zephyrhills, Florida, died Thursday, April 15, 2004 in the East Pasco Hospice Care Center in Dade City. He was born in Michigan, on July 31, 1936, the son of the late Clifford and Velma Piatt Howell. He resided in Bucyrus and Mount Gilead prior to moving to Florida 35 years ago. He had worked for Huber Warco in Bucyrus and Marion and as a carpenter while in Florida. William enjoyed camping, fishing and playing dominos and checkers. He is survived by his wife Martha J. Lewis Howell, whom he married March 2, 1984; three sons Rick Howell, Robert (Charlotte) Howell all of Mount Gilead, Ohio, and Steve (Robin) Howell of Dade City, Florida; a daughter Trudy (Steve) Damron of Cardington, Ohio; two step-sons Tommy Champion of England, and Tracy (Jackie) Champion of Zephyrhills, Florida; 16 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; a brother Ray (Drew) Howell of Zephyrhills, Florida; and three sisters Pauline Cline and Helen (Paul) Kenny all of Woodsville, Ohio and Sue (Tom) Smith of Bucyrus, Ohio. He was also preceded in death by a son Bill Howell, a daughter-in-law Charmaine Howell, two sisters Doris Griffith and Thelma J. Hass, a step-brother Bill Clark, a step-sister Belva Rucker, and his step-father George Clark. Dr. Dennis Schultz will conduct a memorial service on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Gilead. Friends may call Monday evening after 6 p.m. Burial will follow in Rivercliff Cemetery in Mount Gilead. Memorial contributions can be made to his family in care of the funeral home.

Huff, Marion L. "Mel" Huff

Source: The Daily Oklahoman, (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) -- Tuesday, August 17, 2004

Marion L or Mel Huff, 82

of Del City, Oklahoma

HUFF

Marion L. Huff, age 82 yrs, 8mo, 10 days, passed away Friday August 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Mel/M.L. Huff, 2nd son of Hubert and Isie Huff, formerly of OKC, now deceased.

Mel is survived by the love of his life, wife Jo Huff, of the home; brother Hubert Lee Huff, Rock Port, TX; daughter Sandra Hamel; daughter Anita Williams; son Ilan Huff; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 nephews.

Mel Huff was born at Lindsay, OK and grew up in Capitol Hill, South OKC. Mel graduated from high school and moved to Galveston, TX, working as a Boilermaker, and volunteered for the Air Force stationed in Maine with Antarctic Search and rescue team, serving from 1941 to 1945. Returning to his home, Del City OK, he was employed by the Del City Police Dept., serving faithfully to the town and community surrounding Del City, from January 1959 to April 1981. Serving 23 years in work he loved, starting in auxiliary and retiring as Chief. Mel was loved and highly respected by the community he served and enjoyed working with his fellow officers in the town where he resided with his devoted wife Jo. Mel was also survived by a large number of cousins whom he loved very much and who respected him highly. Mel was baptized at age 38 and had strong faith in the Lord & kept it until the day he died.

Special thanks to Hospice Quality Care Inc. Services are today at 1:00 p.m. at Sunny Lane Funeral Home, and he will be laid to rest at 3:00 p.m. in the Greenhill Cemetery, Lindsay, OK.

Inabnitt, Mary Ann Inabnitt, nee Neville

Source: The Franklin [Indiana] Daily Journal; 16 Mar 2004

INDIANAPOLIS

Mary Ann (Neville) Inabnitt, 75, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at her residence in Indianapolis.

She was born Feb. 4, 1929, in Indianapolis. Her parents were Joseph Raymond B. Neville and Christine Nancy (Hendrick) Neville. She married Louis D. Inabnitt on May 2, 1945, in Greenwood. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Louis D. "Denny" Inabnitt Jr. of Indianapolis; three daughters, Carolyn Sue Halligan of Indianapolis, Mary Louise Davis of Asheboro, N.C., and Diana Kay "Abby" Hauck of Grand Prairie, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Philip Neville Inabnitt; a brother, Raymond B. Neville; a sister, Elizabeth Patsy Helen Hier; and a great-granddaughter, Emily Dawn Craven.

She attended Center Grove schools.

She was an instrument technician at Esterline-Angus Instruments in Indianapolis for 25 years, retiring in 1990. After retiring, she was a manager for Roselyn Bakery in Indianapolis and also worked for Kroger Co.

She was a member of the Baptist church.

She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling with her husband across the United States.

The Rev. Kenneth Taylor will conduct a private graveside service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in White River Township. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Vandivier-Parsley Funeral Home, 197 E. Jefferson St. in Franklin.

Ivey, Harry Don Ivey

Source: FINDAGRAVE.com, submitted by Rosa Cline [probably from the Morning News of Northwest Arkansas, Springdale, Arkansas]; 14 Apr 2004

Harry Don Ivey, 80, passed away April 12, 2004, at Fayetteville, Ark. He was born Sept. 9, 1923, in the Oakland-Zion community to Golden Christian and Cora Mae Watson Ivey.

Harry grew up on the family farm in the Oakland-Zion community and attended school at the Zion school. He lived his entire life on the land passed down from his grandfather. It had been in the family since the 1870s. The original tract of land for the Oakland Cemetery was donated by Harry's grandfather. Harry was a member of the Oakland Baptist Church and had been a board member of the Oakland Cemetery for many years.

Harry is survived by his wife, Jane Kinkade Ivey, to whom he was married Dec. 19, 1947; two sons and daughters-in-law and six grandchildren, Van Kinkade and Becky Powers Ivey and children Adam, Allison and Alex of Fayetteville and Don Christian and Gretchen Gray Ivey and children, Simon, Dustin and Madi of Newtown, Pa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Golden and Cora Ivey and one brother, Clinton Eugene Ivey.

Harry was a longtime farmer. He built a herd of high-quality Black Angus cattle and sold breeding stock for many years. He had a broad knowledge of cattle, and he was justifiably proud of the quality of his herd and the stock he offered for sale. Cattlemen who owned breeding stock from Harry's herd advertised the fact as a mark of quality. Harry also served on the Washington County Fair board for a number of years. In later years he operated a land-clearing, and earth-moving business.

Harry's many friends will remember him as a man who was meticulous in caring for his land, equipment and machinery. They will also recall what a sociable man he was and how he loved to laugh. He will be remembered as a man of honor whose word was his bond and whose judgments were respected by everyone who knew him. Harry Ivey was a man who loved deeply his life, his family and his land.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today, April 14 at Oakland Cemetery with the Rev. Charlie Foster officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time today at the cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Ivey, Guy Terry, Hill Simmons, George Anderson, Curt Allen, Richard Swaffar, G.C. Watson and Roger Wade.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oakland Cemetery, c/o Carl Kinsey, 4333 Bridgewater, Fayetteville, Ark., 72703.

Arrangements are by Sisco Chapel in Springdale.

Jacobs, John Dean Jacobs

Source: The Sun, Bremerton, Washington; 8 Apr 2004

Sept. 4, 1923 - March 31, 2004

John Dean Jacobs, 80, of Port Orchard died March 31 in Port Orchard.

He was born in Seattle to Earl August and Mae Rose Jacobs. He graduated from Queen Anne High School in Seattle in 1941 and from the University of Washington in 1947.

Mr. Jacobs served in the Navy from 1944 to 1948, achieving the rank of lieutenant junior grade. He went on to work in outdoor advertising for 40 years until his retirement.

He enjoyed gardening and travel.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn (Bessey) Jacobs, a son, David Jacobs and his wife, Carol, of Bremerton; three daughters, Judi Joseph and her husband, Gary, of Novato, Calif., Marianne Gililland and her husband, Joe, of Alexandria, Va., and Melissa Macaluso of Colchester, Conn.; and 10 grandchildren, Scott and Nicole Joseph of Sacramento, Calif., Dean and Jennifer Jacobs of Bremerton, Sandra and David Gililland of Alexandria and Lauren, Christopher, Brian and Amy Macaluso, all of Colchester.

Private family services will be held. Inurnment is at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home in Bremerton.

Memorial donations may be made to Kitsap County YMCA, 60 Magnuson Way, Bremerton, WA 98310.

Johnson, Ethel Johnson, nee Boyd

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; 23 Mar 2004

QUAKER CITY -- Ethel Johnson, 93, a resident of Barnesville Manor, died Monday (March 22, 2004) at Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield.

She was born Jan. 10, 1911, in Quaker City, daughter of the late George and Minnie A. (Hunt) Boyd.

Mrs. Johnson operated a dry goods store and subsequently an antique shop for 50 years.

She was a member of Quaker City United Methodist Church, where belonged to the choir, served as president of United Methodist Women, and served as secretary of the board for 22 years.

She was a member of Barnesville Chapter 206, Order of the Eastern Star, and Ohio Covered Bridge Association.

Johnson, Norma Johnson - nee Knox

Source: Fort Morgan [Colorado] Times; 13 Jul 2004

NORMA JOHNSON, 75, DIES*

Norma Jean Johnson, 75, former Fort Morgan resident, died Monday at her home in Littleton.

Mrs. Johnson was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Fort Morgan to James and Laura Knox. She married Robert Johnson Jan. 19, 1947, in Fort Morgan. She was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Littleton, a former member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Morgan and the Columbine Pilots Club.

She is survived by her husband, Robert of Littleton; two daughters, Carol Knox-Johnson of Denver and Kathy Bindu of Littleton; three sons, James of Denver, Alan of Tucson, Ariz., and David of Littleton; one brother James Knox of Burlington, and five grandchildren.

Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by one son, Bobby; one brother, Raymond, and her parents.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Heer & Joliffe Mortuary in Fort Morgan.

A funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Morgan. Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Morgan.

Friends who wish may make memorial donations in Mrs. Johnson's name to the Hospice of Metro Denver, 425 S. Cherry St., Suite 700, Denver, 80246; the Trinity Lutheran Church, 800 Sherman St., Fort Morgan, 80701, or the Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave., Littleton, 80120.

The Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary in Fort Morgan is in charge of the arrangements.

Johnson, Staci Lea Johnson, nee Perry

Source: The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 29 Oct 2004

Staci Lea Johnson, 20, of 411 Fearing St., Marietta, died at 5:49 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 20, 2004) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 3, 1984, in Marietta to Terry A. and Virginia Morris Perry. Staci graduated from Marietta High School with the Class of 2002. She attended Washington State Community College and studied to be a home inspector.

She is survived by her husband, John E. Johnson III of Marietta, whom she married on July 11, 2003, in Marietta; her parents, Terry and Virginia Perry of Lowell; one sister, Marci Perry of Lowell; her grandparents, Charles and Alberta Morris of Marietta and Berkley Burl Perry of Lowell; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, John E. Johnson Jr. and his wife, Janet, of Marietta.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dulci Naomi Perry.

Services are at 8 p.m. today at Hadley Funeral Homes, Reno Chapel, with the Rev. Don Hart officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Keevert, Ralph E. Keevert
Source--Rolling Mills Online Obituaries
Published--2004
Keevert, Ralph E. (born 28 Mar 1925, died 27 Apr 2004) WOODSFIELD - Ralph E. Keevert, 79, of 45658 Township 954, Woodsfield, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday (April 27, 2004) at the Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, W.Va. He was born March 28, 1925, at his family home near Woodsfield to Chris and Ella Gillespie Keevert. He was a retired construction worker
and farmer. He attended the Free Methodist Church of Woodsfield and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at
Woodsfield.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Maxine Bookhamer Keevert; one son, Ronnie D. Keevert of Woodsfield; one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Patricia) Maddux of Indianapolis, Ind.; six stepdaughters, Mrs. Joseph (Deborah) Block of Woodsfield, Mrs. Charles (Jeanneane) White of Woodsfield, Mrs. Gordon (Cathy) Bippus of Cincinnati, Mrs. Steve (Bonnie) Cook of St.
Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Thomas (Rebecca) Stephen of Woodsfield and Mrs. Jeff (Jennifer) Woodell of Woodsfield; 23
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two nephews; and four nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dale Keevert; and two sisters, Zelda Brown and Ruth Delaney. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Pastor Sheryl Allen officiating. Burial is in
Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe County Humane Society, P.O. Box 228, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

King, Truman B. King

Source: The La Porte County [Indiana] Herald-Argus - Tuesday, May 18, 2004

Mr. Truman B King Sr, 71

of Indianapolis

1933 - 2004

Mr. Truman B. King, Sr., 71, of 0848E CR-860S, Hamlet, died Friday, May 14, 2004, at 4:10 a.m. at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born March 11, 1933, in Coalfield, Tenn., to Fred and Gladys (Keeton) King, and had lived in the LaPorte County area since 1950, coming from Coalfield.

He retired from LaPorte Foundry as a moulder after 33 years and worked at Duramold in Mishawaka. He was a member of Kingsford Heights Assembly of God, vice president of Hoosier Boys Club of Kingsford Heights and served as secretary and corresponding representative for United Moulders Union, Local 82. He also coached baseball at several different levels and men's softball.

On Aug. 24, 1951, in Bloomfield, Ind., he married Ada L. Hoops, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Vickie Murray of Hamlet; three sons, Truman B. (Yolinda) Jr. and Thomas F. (Lisa), both of LaPorte and John E. (Helen) Sr. of Hamlet and 13 grandchildren, Melissa King, Matt King, Brian Lower, Tunisha Lower, Trinity King, Aimee King, Erica Irvin, Chad King, Megan King, John King, Jr. and Daniel, Angela and Patricia Murray; and one brother, Duane (Lou). He was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral was Monday at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Revs. Billy and Ardyce Smith officiating. Burial was in Tracy Cemetery, Tracy, Ind.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kingsford Heights Assembly of God Church, Kingsford Heights, IN 46346; or American Diabetes Association, 7363 E. 21 St., Indianapolis, IN 46219.

Kinkade, Alice Anita Kinkade, nee Buchman

Source: The Janesville [Wisconsin] Gazette; 31 Jan 2004

October 10, 1922 - January 29, 2004

JANESVILLE -- Alice Anita Kinkade, age 81, of Janesville, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 at the home of her son in Beloit. She was born in Glouster, OH on Oct 10, 1922 to Willard and Beatrice (Lewis) Buchman. She was married to Henry Kinkade in Greenup, KY on March 21, 1947. He preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 1998. In the 1940's, during World War II, Alice worked for the Ohio Power and Light Company.

She is survived by 2 children, Stephen (Sharon) Kinkade of Beloit and Cynthia Kinkade of Janesville; 2 grandchildren, Heather Kinkade of Madison and Erin (Matt) Brandes of Milwaukee; 2 brothers, Thomas (Annabelle) Buchman and Ralph (Clare) Buchman, both of Marietta, OH; 2 sisters, Doris (William) Merrill of Gouster, OH and Ruth (Ralph) Lockwood of Tucson, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother and his wife, Richard and Dottie Buchman.

At her request, no services will be held. SCHNEIDER APFEL & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME, 1800 E. Racine St., Janesville, is assisting the family.

Kinkade, Pearl Kinkade

Source: The Lawton [Oklahoma] Constitution; 14 Aug 2004

Funeral for Pearl Kinkade, 67, Lawton, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Cache Church of Christ with Jack Treffinger, minister, officiating.

Mrs. Kinkade died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004, at a local care center.

Burial will be at Cache Cemetery under direction of Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home.

She was born April 11, 1937, in Cement to Dalph and Bertie Pettijohn Roach. She grew up in Brownsville, Texas, and then returned to Cache in 1946. She married David Kinkade on Sept. 24, 1958, in Lawton. She and her husband moved to Lawton that same year. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ in Cache.

Survivors include two sons, Daniel Kinkade, Oklahoma City; and Joseph Kinkade, Tulsa; and a sister, Margie Jackson, Amber.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Kinkade, Terry Randall Kinkade

Source: The Sherwood Voice, [Sherwood, Arkansas] - 31 Jul 2004

BURKBURNETT, Texas -- Funeral for Terry Randall Kinkade, 55, Burkburnett, Texas, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Gray Funeral Home Chapel, Grandfield, with the Rev. Curtis Woods, pastor, Oasis of Hope Assembly of God Church, Randlett, officiating.

Mr. Kinkade died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Burial with full military honors, will be at Randlett Cemetery.

He was born July 3, 1949,* in Louisville, Ky., to William and Vivian Thacker Kinkade. He came to the Burkburnett/Randlett area in the early 1980s. He married Esmerelda Maria Morales on Oct. 15, 1983, in Burkburnett. He was a U.S. Navy Seal and served in the Vietnam War. He was a welder for Piping Engineering at Wichita Falls, Texas, and for Altar Strickland in Louisiana. He retired in 2001 due to health problems. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and attended the Oasis of Hope Assembly of God Church in Randlett.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son Terry Jr. and his wife, Betty, Ohio; three daughters: Christina and her husband, Billy, Devol; and Chastity Harris and Angel Graves and fiance, Lamar James, all of Wichita Falls; his mother, Ohio; his maternal grandmother, Ethel Ray, Virginia; two brothers: Tony, Ohio; and Timmy and his wife, Terrie, Ohio; a sister, Tammy Rudd, Ohio; and nine grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his father, William; and a brother, Scott.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Lawton Area, 1930 Ferris, Suite 5, Lawton 73501.

*Submitter's Note: The Social Security Death Index gives 3 Jul 1955 as does this record:

Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999 about Terry R Kinkade

Name: Terry R Kinkade

Date of Birth: 3 Jul 1955

County: Hardin

Mother's name: Vivian Thacker

Kinkade, Virginia Marie Kinkade, nee Bennett

Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] New-Register; 5 Dec 2004

KINKADE, Virginia Marie Bennett, 87, of Wheeling, W. Va., died Friday, December 3, 2004 in Peterson Geriatric and Rehabilitation Hospital.

She was born September 20, 1917 in Middlebourne, W. Va., a daughter of the late Homer O. and Blance Adams Bennett.

Marie was a former employee of the Stone and Thomas Department Store, Wheeling, and a member of the Rosemont Community Chapel.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William H. Kinkade, a son, Michael B. Kinkade, a daughter, Brenda K. Boughner, five sisters, Ruth Ann Bennett, Betty Bennett, Ellen Campbell, Martha B. Litten, and Norma J. Hutchinson, a grandson, Jeffrey Kinkade.

Surviving is one sister, Hilda Bozenski and her husband, John of McMechen, W. Va.; six grandchildren, Diana Mallas of Steubenville, Ohio, Shelley Shields of Texas, Jennifer Panepucci of Smithfield, Ohio, Kathy Sider of Fort Wayne, Ind., Christopher Knight of Mingo Junction and Debbie Kinkade; a son-in-law, Lee Boughner and his wife, Rae of Erie, Colo; several nieces and nephews.

Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where services will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Charles Shoe officiating. Interment in Linwood cemetery, Blaine, Ohio.

Offer condolences online at www.altmeyer.com.

Kinsey, Ernest H. Kinsey

Source; Marietta Times dated Saturday, April 3, 2004
NEW MATAMORAS - Ernest H. Kinsey, 92, of 42094 Trail Run Road died at 2:19 p.m. Friday (April 2, 2004) at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta.

He was born Jan. 23, 1912, in Lebanon, Ohio, (Monroe County), to Carl Chester and Elsie May Heddleson Kinsey. He was a retired farmer and retired carpenter for Consolidated Construction Company and was a member of the Carpenters Local 807, Paden City, W.Va. He was also a member of Brownsville Church of Christ at Brownsville, Ohio.
He is survived by one daughter-in-law, Lucille Kinsey of New Matamoras; three grandchildren, Deborah Kay Miller and her husband, Robert, David Lee Kinsey and his wife, Jane, and Daniel E. Kinsey and his wife, Polly; and six great-grandchildren, Joshua and Valerie Miller, Christopher, Matthew, Katie and Sara Kinsey.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn May Busche Kinsey, on Nov. 23, 2003; one son, Donald C. Kinsey, on Nov. 29, 1980; and his parents.

Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Harold Kinney Jr. officiating. Burial is in German Lutheran Cemetery at Brownsville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Kleeman, Marland P. Kleeman

Source: as posted on findagrave.com by Christina; Nov 2004

Marland Kleeman, 63

KANKAKEE, Ill. - Marland P. Kleeman, 63, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee.

A native of Tell City, he was born Feb. 11, 1941, the son of Olive (Wilgus) Kleeman of Tell City and the late Raymond Kleeman. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Denny Kleeman.

He retired from the U.S. Navy after over 25 years service.

Kuhn, Shirley Kuhn

Source: The Times Leader, dated Tuesday, April 6, 2004

Shirley J. Kuhn, 67, of State Route 145, Lewisville, Ohio, died Monday, April 5, 2004 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio, following a short battle with Autoimmune (PBC) Liver Disease. She was born near Sutton, West Virginia on March 26, 1937, a daughter of the late Ralph M. and Lois I. Peters Hosery. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville, Ohio, where she was also a member of the Catholic Women's Club and a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lewisville Fire Department, Lewisville, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Tom Hosey.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Eugene Kuhn whom she married on Feb. 16, 1957; one daughter, Kristina K. Lafferre and her husband, Kevin of Lewisville, Ohio; two sons: Mark A. Kuhn of Hannibal, Ohio and Brian E. Kuhn and his wife, Kay, of Lewisville, Ohio; three sisters, Gay Egger of Riverside, California, Ruth Bates of Las Vegas, Nevada and Rebecca Bautista of Corona, California; five brothers: Harold Hosey, Isaac Hosey and Luther Hosey, all of Webster Springs, West Virginia, Ralph Hosey of Diamond, Ohio and Albert "Puz" Hosey of Medina, Ohio; five grandchildren: Kristy, Dustin and Morgan Kuhn, Trent and Lynsey Lafferre; several brother and sister-in-laws and nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the St. Joseph Catholic Church near Lewisville, Ohio from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the church with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik as the celebrant. Interment will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, near Lewisville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the St. Joseph Catholic Women's Club, 334 S. main Street, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793 or to the Lewisville Volunteer Fire Dept., P. O. Box 115, Lewisville, Ohio 43754. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.

Landefeld, Letha Elizabeth Landefeld (nee--Garrett)
Source--Marietta Times Marietta, Ohio
Published--April 2004
WOODSFIELD - Letha Elizabeth Landefeld, 87, of Fairground Road died Saturday, April 17, 2004 at the Monroe County Care Center. She was born March 12, 1917, in Woodsfield to Charles and Jessie Davis Garrett. She was a member of Woodsfield Church of Christ.
She is survived by four sisters, Eleanor Stegner of Woodsfield, Kathryn Moore of Alledonia, Ohio, Anna Hinderlong of Woodsfield and Helen Bullock of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; one brother, Fred Garrett of Wooster, Ohio; two stepsons, David Landefeld and Dwayne Landefeld, both of Miltonsburg, Ohio; and one stepdaughter, Patty Antonik of Bellaire, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Landefeld; her parents; one brother, Wayne Garrett; and one stepson, Darrell Landefeld.
Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Minister Keith Jones officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of the services at the funeral home.

Lane, Shannon L. Lane

Source: The Telegraph-Forum [Bucyrus, Ohio]; 13 Jul 2004

Shannon L. Lane, 48

ZANESVILLE -- Shannon L. Lane, 48, of Columbus, died at 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, following a brief illness.

She was born on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1956, in Zanesville, the daughter of Daniel L. and Patricia M.(Owen) Lane. She was employed as a Medical Policy Analyst with the Ohio Department of Workers Compensation and was very philanthropic, giving generously to the National Kidney Foundation.

She is survived by her parents, one son, Christopher Wojtseck; two sisters, Kelli (Kevin) Tully of Augusta, Ga., and Erin (Michael) Simpson of Bexley; three nieces and one nephew, Jack, Will and Ivy Simpson and Natalie Tully.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at the Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave., Zanesville with Father Robert Kitsmiller officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Send a personal condolence note or sign the online register book at www.hillishardwickfh.com.

Laughlin, Jane Laughlin, nee Pratt

Source: The Ashtabula [Ohio] Star Beacon; 6 Feb 2004

GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE -- Jane Pratt Laughlin, 86, of West Mapleton Beach, Geneva-on-the-Lake, died Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at Rae Ann Nursing Home in Geneva.

Born on October 10, 1917, in Conneaut, OH, she was a daughter of William J. and Ida M. (Dunlap) Pratt and was a resident of Geneva-on-the-Lake for 58 years.

Mrs. Laughlin was a graduate of Conneaut High School. In her senior year, she "placed" in shorthand competition held at Bowling Green and was employed at the Citizens Bank, now KeyBank, in Conneaut as a teller.

She was Clerk of Court to Mayor Wilson Finley and Chief of Police Edward G. Kemerait at Geneva-on-the-Lake.

Jane is a descendent of Michael Cronin, who came to the U.S. around 1774 from Ireland, and was an excellent seamstress. She was a member of the Assumption Church in Geneva.

Survivors include 2 sons, Paul M. of N. Augusta, SC, and William J. (Laurie) of Trumbull Twp.; 3 grandchildren, Nichole Wright of Geneva, Robert and Paul Laughlin of Trumbull Twp.; and 2 sisters, Ann Grant and Elizabeth Carroll, both of Conneaut.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ardys Coe; and 2 brothers, Richard and John Pratt.

Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Assumption Church, 594 W. Main, Geneva, with Father Paul Tobin, of Assumption Church, officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneva.

Calling Hours will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday at WALKER FUNERAL HOME, 828 Sherman St., Geneva.

Law, Violet E. Law (nee--Davis)
Source--Marietta Times    Marietta, Ohio
Published--February 14, 2004
   CALDWELL - Violet E. Law, 81, of Ohio 724, Caldwell, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. She was born December 14, 1922, in Jefferson County, Ohio, to Roy and Olive Kimble Davis.
   She is survived by one son, Adriane Law and his wife, Shelby, of Lewisville; one daughter, Sherry Busino and her husband, William, of New Jersey; four sisters, Marion Griffith of Toronto, Audry Davis of Carrolton, Opal Thomas of East Liverpool and Louise Oxier of Toronto; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
   She was preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Davis, Goldie Davis and June Heath; two brothers, Eddie and Ted Davis; and one granddaughter, Tammy.
   Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Monday in Highland Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, with Keith Jones officiating. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield.

Leasure, Bernice E. Leasure nee Stewart

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Monday January 4, 2004

CALDWELL - Bernice E. Leasure, 64, of 16725 County Road 58, Caldwell, formerly of Stafford, Ohio, died at 5:13 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 3, 2004) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge. She was born June 26, 1939, near Sharon, Ohio, to Alphonso and Iva Cain Stewart. She was a homemaker and a member of Stafford United Methodist Church at Stafford.

She is survived by three daughters, Betty Stalbosky and her husband, Steven, of North Benton, Ohio, Beverly Schoeppner and her husband, Ron, of Canton and Megan Leasure at home; two sons, Darrell Leasure of Belpre and Brian Leasure of Canton; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. Leasure, on Aug. 25, 1990; her parents; one daughter, Brenda Guiler; one son, Jack Leasure II; one brother, William Stewart; and one sister, Betty Stewart.

Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home in Summerfield with Pastor Gary Fitzgerald officiating. Burial is in Mount Tabor Cemetery near Summerfield. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Leasure, Junior E. Leasure

Source: The Marietta Times, dated January 27, 2004

CALDWELL - Junior E. Leasure, 73, of 910 Belford St., formerly of Monroe County, died at 4:45 A.M. Saturday (Jan. 24, 2004) at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus. He was born Jan. 21, 1931, near Stafford, Ohio, to Bert Otis and Blanche Marie Brown Leasure. He was a retired construction laborer for 35 years and was a member of the Laborers Union Local 639 at Marietta. He was owner/operator of the Wolf Run Bait Shop near Belle Valley, Ohio, and was a former Franklin Township trustee in Monroe County with 32 years of service. He was also a member of Tabor Ridge Methodist Church near Summerfield. He enjoyed coaching little league baseball for several years and enjoyed watching baseball and basketball sporting events. He also enjoyed taking his Pontiac Firebird to area car shows and parades.

He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Irene) Tidd of Newport, Mrs. Rodney (Darlene) Bettinger of Caldwell, Donna Bennett of Delaware, Ohio, Mrs. Hank (Debbie) Williams of Marietta, Kandi McQueary of Caldwell and Mrs. Rodney (Mechele) Nichols of Beverly; one son, Shawn Leasure at home; one sister, Margaret Dillon of Marietta; two brothers, Lloyd Leasure of Caldwell and Ed Leasure Sr. of Byesville, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

On May 6, 1950, he married Hester M. McGilton Leasure. She died Oct. 18, 2000. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Rebecca Joyce Goff; and three brothers, Roger, Harold and Jim Leasure.

Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Pastor Gary Fitzgerald officiating. Burial is in Mount Tabor Cemetery near Summerfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Leasure, Lloyd Leasure

Source: Monroe County Beacon Thursday, February 5, 2004

Lloyd Leasure, 66, of Caldwell, died Feb 1, 2004, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born Feb 17, 1937, near Stafford, a son of the late Bert Otis and Blanch Marie Brown Leasure. He was a graduate of the former Stafford High School, served as construction laborer, having retired after 40 years of service, was a member of the Laborers Union Local # 639 Marietta. He owned and operated the Wolf Run Bait Ship for many years. He was a member of the Tabor Ridge Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Gallagher Leasure; four sons, Boyd (Pam) Leasure, of Caldwell, Mike (Dee Dee) Leasure, of Sarahsville, Danny (Lisa) Leasure, of Caldwell, Jeff (Donna) Leasure, of Caldwell; four daughters, Mrs Landon (Peggy) Smith, of Caldwell, Mrs. Paul (Tina) Tonnous, of Byesville, Mrs. Keith (Denise) Young, of Woodsfield, Heather Rutter, of Caldwell; 28 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Ed Leasure, Sr., of Byesville; sister, Margaret Dillon, of Marietta.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Helen Leasure; four brothers, Harold, Jim, Roger and Junior Leasure.

Friends were received Feb. 3 at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell, where funeral services will be held Feb. 4, 2004 at 1 p.m., with Rev. Keith Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

Linker, Leonard L. Linker

Source: The Fort Morgan [Colorado] Times - Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Leonard L. Linker, 72, dies

Leonard L. Linker, 72, longtime Fort Morgan resident, died Sunday at his home in Fort Morgan.

Linker was born Nov. 18, 1931, in Fort Morgan to Frederick and Natalie Linker. He married Patricia Statley April 30, 1954, in Raton, N.M. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.

Through the years he traveled all over the country on his motorcycles. He enjoyed bird watching and drawing pictures of the birds he saw. He also raised show pigeons for years. He loved his grandchildren and attended all the sporting events and school activities of theirs he could.

He is survived by Patricia of Fort Morgan; three sons, Larry Linker and Les Linker of Fort Morgan and Loren Linker, who lives on the Oregon coast; one daughter, Linda Linker of Morgan County; one brother, Harold Linker of Albuquerque, N.M., and three grandchildren.

Linker was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Virginia Linker, and one grandson.

Memorial services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary Chapel in Fort Morgan. Inurnment will follow in Riverside Cemetery with military honors performed by VFW Post 2551 of Fort Morgan.

The Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary in Fort Morgan is in charge of the arrangements.

Lodi, Frank P. Lodi, Sr.

Source: Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio; 15 Jan 2004

Frank P. Lodi, Sr., age 76, of St. Clairsville, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville.

He was born on June 16, 1927 at Barton, Ohio, son of the late John Lodi, Sr. and Anna Daniels Lodi.

He was a retired employee from Consolidation Coal Company and a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church at St. Clairsville.

Frank was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; a member of the VFW Post #8848 at Colerain; a member of the American Legion Post #159 at St. Clairsville; a member of the St. Clairsville Eagles Aerie #2541; a member of the Lansing Sportsman's Club; the Polish Club at Wolfhurst; and a member of the Italian American Club at Bellaire.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Ivern Gallaher Lodi; three brothers, John, Jr., Walter and Arthur Lodi; and a sister, Helen Talza.

Surviving are two sons, Frank P. Lodi, Jr. of Columbus, OH and Mike Lodi of St. Clairsville; three grandchildren, Brandon, Alyssa and Jimmy Lodi; two sisters, Dorothy Van Niel of Amherst, OH and Rose Ann Bossell of Avon Lake, OH.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Kim Anderson officiating.

Burial will follow at Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan Point, Ohio with Full Military Graveside Honors conducted by the Belmont County Council of American Legions.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lansing Sportsman's Club, C/O LSC, Inc., P. O. Box 108, Lansing, Ohio 43934.

Lohr, John M. Lohr
Source--Rolling Mills Online Obituaries
Published--July 2004
Lohr, John M. (born 20 Jan 1934, died 16 Jul 2004)
Lohr, John M., age 70, of School House Lane, Fly, Ohio, died July 16, 2004 in Marietta Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1934, in Duffy, Ohio, the son of Otto M. and Daisy M. Ward Lohr. He was a retired inspector from Consolidated Aluminum, a Protestant by faith, and a member of AARP.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Marie Lohr and Venna Caywood, and a brother Robert Lohr.

Survivors include his wife Shirley A. Slack Lohr, a daughter Melissa (Brian) Lockhart, two grandchildren Andrea and Zachary Lockhart all of New Martinsville, a sister Ethel Mae Knowlton and a brother Harvey Lohr both of Sardis, several nieces and one nephew. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Grisell Funeral Home, 33234 Mound St., Sardis, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00am with Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Entombment in Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville. On line condolences to www.grisellfuneralhomes.com

Long, Patricia A. Long, nee Cronin

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository - Wednesday, January 28, 2004

Patricia A. Long, age 65, of Jackson Twp., passed away Friday, January 23, 2004 in Denver, CO, following a brief illness. Born and raised in East Liverpool, OH, she was the daughter of the late, Walter & Miriam Cronin. She had lived in the Canton area most of her adult life, was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in North Canton, sang in the church choir, and helped with the Zion United Church of Christ Youth Ministry. She also performed with the Canton Civic Opera and was an advisor in the Exploring Scout Program, post #503.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother. Pat is survived by her husband, Jack (John) R. Long, of the home; sons, Gregory A. Long, Mark R. (Eva) Long, Robert J. (Patricia Salasek) Long, Steven S. (Robyn) Long, Douglas J. (Randy Jeffrey) Long, David T. Long; sister, Betty (Dr. Lester) Webb; grandchildren, Amy, Kathryn, Jocelyn, Samual, Megan, Spenser, and Kendall; also surviving are special family friends, Jim (Karen) Cassler and there [sic--their] children, Brian & Andrew.

Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Wackerly Funeral Home with Rev. Gaye L. Santoro, officiating. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Cremation will follow the services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association. For those unable to attend services you may register on line at our: "On-Line Registry Page" at: www.wackerlyfuneralhome.com.

(Wackerly, 330-455-5235)

Lowery, Carolyn M. Lowery
SOURCE: Canton (OH) Repository - 15 Jan 2004
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
Carolyn M. Lowery, age 84 of Malaga, OH passed away Sunday at the home of a granddaughter in Canton. Her loves were first and foremost her God and her family but was also fulfilled by growing plants and flowers, feeding the birds, making afghans for everyone and wearing colorful hats to church. Carolyn was born April 9, 1919 in Woodsfield, OH to the late William & Mary (Alig) Schumacher and lived most of her life in Canton. She was a 1937 graduate of Woodsfield High School. As a single parent, Carolyn supported her children by taking in borders for 7 years before working outside of the home. She worked part time for St. Joseph Credit Union in Canton for 14 years while working near full time at Fisher Foods on Harrison Ave. in Canton for 25 years. In 1989 she moved to Massillon where she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Christian-Mother & Alter-Rosary Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Richard Ray Lowery who passed away in 1997, a sister Elizabeth Bender and brothers, Walter, Herman, & Fr. Henry Schumacher. She is survived by daughter, Joyce June Cerreta of Perry Hts.; sons and daughter-in-law, Lowell Lee Lowery of Unlaska, Alaska, William Ward & Anne Lowery of Fairlawn; sisters & brother-in-law, Rosemary Schumacher of Woodsfield, OH and Magdalen & Mitchell Edwards of Bisbee, AZ; brothers & sister-in-law, Martin & Dorothy Schumacher of Barnesville, OH and Roman Schumacher of Malaga, OH; 12 grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. The family is forever grateful for the unselfish love and care Carolyn received during her later years and illness by her “special angel’s”, brother Roman Schumacher, nephew Tony Schumacher and wife Cindy and children, and her granddaughter, Deanna Harris and her sons. True to her wishes, there are no calling hours and a Memorial Mass will be Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon followed by a reception at the school. Her pastor Fr. Raymond Paul will officiate. Her final resting place will be St. Sylvester’s Cemetery in Woodsfield, OH. The Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon is in charge of arrangements. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to St. Sylvester Central Catholic School, 119 Wayne St., Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Lowther, Dennis Lee Lowther

Source: http://www.canonfuneralhome.com; Aug 2004

Dennis Lee Lowther. Born, November 29, 1962 in Crestline, OH, died at 7:40 pm on August 30, 2004. Son of Harold and Eileen Pettit of Magnolia, TX. Grandson of the late James E. and Daisy Ray Lattea and the late Kermit Poole Stutler and Irene Sutton Stutler Lowther. He was a machinist for 25 years.

Dennis is survived by his mother, Eileen Pettit and step-father Harold Pettit of Magnolia; father, David Lee Lowther of Amissville, VA; daughter, Amanda Mae Lowther of Houston, TX; brothers, Joseph Lowther of Montgomery, TX, Jeffrey Stutler of Salem, WV; step-brothers, William, Robert, and Larry Pettit; and sisters, Valerie Evers of Houston, TX, and Susan Camper of Houston, TX. Private services to follow.

Lucas, Ruth Lucas, nee Street

Source: The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana) - Saturday, December 18, 2004

Ruth (Street) Lucas, 92

AUG. 31, 1912 — DEC. 16, 2004

BLOOMFIELD — Ruth (Street) Lucas, 92, of Bloomfield, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday at her daughter's residence in Bloomfield.

Born Aug. 31, 1912, in Greene County, she was the daughter of Homer and Nettie (Nation) Street.

She was retired from F.W. Woolworth in Chicago, Ill., where she was a member of the United Congregational Church.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Maryann Lucas of Elgin, Ill.; her daughter and son-in-law, Sue Ellen and Albert Porter of Bloomfield; five grandchildren and their spouses, Roger and Deb Porter of Vicksburg, Mich., Paul and Val Porter of Barrigada, Guam, Linda and Ben Howard of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert and Tammy Lucas of Park Ridge, Ill., and John and Kathleen Lucas of Nampa, Idaho; 14 great-grandchildren, Mandy Porter and Megan Porter of Michigan, Amber Scott and Kade Scott of Arizona, Jason Lucas and Sarah Lucas of Idaho, Alexandria Lucas, Adrianna Lucas, Arika Lucas, Zachary Lucas, Brandon Lucas, Savannah Lucas, Justin Lucas and Sydney Lucas, all of Illinois; two sisters and their husbands, Lula Mae and Walter Wilson of Bloomfield, and Patsy and Lavon Yoho of Solsberry; two sisters-in-law, Cornelia Street of Bloomington and Reba Street of Bloomfield; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Harvey Lucas, June 30, 1984; her parents; two brothers, Charles Street, in 1980, and James Street, in 1993; one sister and brother-in-law, Katheryn and Wayne English; and five nephews.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Ridgeport Cemetery, with the Rev. Billy Ed Hostettler officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Jenkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ridgeport Cemetery Association or to the donor's choice.

Mann, Loretta Mann nee Swallie

Loretta M. Mann, 84, of Bethesda, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at Barnesville Hospital.
She was born July 2, 1920, in Boston, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Swallie and Luesinah Wells Swallie.
Loretta was a retired seamstress, a homemaker and a member of the Barnesville Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Joe Mann, and several brothers and sisters.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Starling Ruth Ann White of Stow, Ohio; a son, Dell Mann of Bethesda; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a sister, Lorena Trimmer of Barnesville.
Friends will be received on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 N. Main St., Bethesda, where services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will take place in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bethesda.

Mansfield, James T. Mansfield

Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press - Friday, October 29, 2004

TELL CITY -- James T. Mansfield, 82, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at the Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City.

He was born in Pike County on April 5, 1922. James was a 1939 graduate of Otwell High School and was a Marine veteran of WWII. On April 17, 1941, he married Catherine Simpson. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2000. In the early 1950s, he worked as a Prudential Agent and later owned and operated Mansfield's Music and Sporting Goods in Tell City, was a member of St. Paul Church, the Knights of Columbus, VFW Post 2939, American Legion Post 213 and its Forty and Eight, who will provide a joint military service at the cemetery. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports and reading.

Survivors include, 3 daughters, Judith Deom of Rineyville, Ky., and Jane Dreyling and Mary Ann Weatherholt, both of Tell City, Ind.; 10 grandchildren, Cheryl Stevens, Teresa Deom, Tom Deom, Laurie Dreyling, Emily Hamilton, Jennifer Hall, Jerry and Aaron Weatherholt, and Mycal and Kristen Mansfield; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Irba Mansfield and Marie Whaley Mansfield; his wife, Catherine Simpson Mansfield; son, Jim Mansfield; and grandson, Jerry Deom.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. EST Saturday, October 30, 2004, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 802 9th Street, Tell City, burial in St. Mary's Cemetery located in Tell City, Ind. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. EST today Oct. 29 and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday Oct. 30, at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home. Located in, Tell City, Ind. Memorial contributions may be given to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or a favorite charity.

Arrangements are by Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home, 920 10th Street, Tell City, Ind. 47586.

Markley, Kenneth Markley

Source: Wichita (KS) Eagle; Sunday, 4 January 2004

AUGUSTA (KS) – Markley, Kenneth Eldon, 83, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2004. Mr. Markley was born in Augusta on Dec.19, 1920, the son of the late Ray and Harriett (Hiner) Markley. He was a service manager at various Chevrolet Dealers in Augusta including Frye, retiring in 2000. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. On May 5, 1946, he married Eleanor (Mittelstadt) in Brewster, MN. She preceded him in death Nov. 26, 1983. A brother, Dwight preceded him in death as well. On Dec. 20, 1987, he married LaVonne (Buettgenbach) in Augusta. She survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Jeanine Markley, Augusta, Galen and Paula Markley, Linn Creek, MO; daughters and sons-in-law Kathleen and Rex Cagle, Augusta, Debbie and Mark Heinrich, Carlsbad, NM; grandchildren and spouses, Amber and Aaron Buster, Orlando, FL, Dallas and Mitch Matthews, Minneapolis, KS, Stacy and Claib Harris IV, Melvern, KS, Bethany and Tim Starks, Kansas City, KS, Jeremiah and April Markley, Papua, New Guinea, Esther and Kevin Brown, Kansas City, MO, Leah and Grady Burkhalter, Linn Creek, MO, grandchild and fiance, Melody Usher and Ben Buethe, Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Davin Markley, Manhattan, Kaleb, Kelsey and Colton Heinrich, Carlsbad, NM, Toni and Tami Usher, Augusta, Joshua Markley, Linn Creek, MO; great-grandchildren Claib V. and Carley Harris, Madalyn Matthews, Jordan and Judah Markley, Brianna Brown; brother and sister-in-law Lyle and Beth Markley, Augusta; brother Clifford Markley, Birmingham, AL; stepdaughter, Teresa Buettgenbach, Ft. Collins, CO; stepgrandchild Elizabeth Buettgenbach.

Visitation 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 1 to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta; Celebration of Life service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church, Augusta. Memorial contributions may be sent to Christ LutheranChurch, 1500 Cron, Augusta, KS 67010.

**Submitter's Note: CONFLICT--The obituary of his wife LaVonne gave the wedding date as 21 December 1986.

Markley, LaVonne D. Buettgenbach Markley, nee Schell

Source: The Wichita [Kansas] Eagle; June 21, 2004

AUGUSTA - Markley, LaVonne D. (Buettgenbach), 74, former Beech Aircraft & Frye Chevrolet employee, passed away June 18, 2004.

Mrs. Markley was born in Lincoln, NE on April 23, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Harry & Anna (Oeltjenbruns) Schell. LaVonne graduated from Central High School** and continued her education in business school at Lincoln. On April 22, 1951, she married Robert Buettgenbach in Wichita. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1983. On Dec. 21, 1986, she married Kenneth Markley in Augusta. He preceded her in death on January 2, 2004. She was preceded in death by a sister, Harriet Schell as well.

Survivors: daughter, Teresa Buettgenbach, Ft. Collins, CO; grandchild, Elizabeth Buettgenbach; step-sons & daughters-in-law, Darrell & Jeanine Markley, Augusta, Galen & Paula Markley, Linn Creek, MO; step-daughters & sons-in-law, Kathleen & Rex Cagle, Augusta, Debbie & Mark Heinrich, Carlsbad, NM; brothers; Richard Schell, Roca, NE; Lawrence Schell, Dwight Schell, both of Lincoln, NE; sister, Carol May of Bennet, NE; 15 step grandchildren; 6 step-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 10-8 Tuesday with family present to greet friends 6-8 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. A service to Celebrate her Life will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Church, Augusta. Family request donations to Christ Lutheran Church, 1500 Cron, Augusta, KS 67010.

**Comment by researcher Ethel Dedering: There is no Central High School in Lincoln. Possibly they meant Lincoln High School which would have been the only high school in Lincoln when she was of age to attend.

Mathews, Charles F. Mathews

Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, dated Friday, March 5, 2004

CHARLES F. MATHEWS 1912-2004 - WOODSFIELD - Charles F. Mathews, 91, of New Matamoras, formerly of Lewisville, died Wednesday (March 3, 2004) at Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will follow at 1 p.m. Friday with Harold Kinney Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.

Matz, Timothy L. Matz
Source--Wooster Daily Record    Wooster, Ohio
Published--May 17, 2004
    ROANOKE, VIRGINIA-- Timothy L. "Tim" Matz, 49, of Roanoke, Virginia , and formerly of London and Orville, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, May 14, 2004.
    He was born December 11, 1954, in Orville, the son of Wilfred and Dortha Matz.
    He was an employee of Advance Auto Parts in Corporate Logistics and was a former employee of Volvo in Greensboro, N.C. He was a former Cub Master of Pack 102 in London. He attended the Cloverdale Church of the Brethern. He was an avid golfer and Nascar fan.
    Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline Brenner Matz, whom he married July 20, 1985; sons Dylan A. and Logan A.; parents, Wilfred and Dorotha Matz of Dalton; a brother, Don (Fran) Matz of Dalton; sisters, Linda (Donis) Kirk of Orville and Carol (Blaine) Immel of Wooster; aunts,uncles,nieces amd nephews and his loving dog, Max.
    He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Elia Kahrig, paternal grandparents, Harry and Clara Matz and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and June Brenner.
   The family will receive friends Monday, May 17 from 7--9 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, 5188 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019.
   Funeral services will be held at the McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, May 19 at 1 p.m. with the family receiving friends one-half hour prior to the services. Burial will follow in Wooster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Road Mountain Rescue Squad.

McCaslin, Franklin Delano McCaslin
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated Thursday, March 4, 2004

Franklin Delano McCaslin, 70, of TH2512, Woodsfield, died February 29, 2004, at Laings. He was born August 23, 1933, in Monroe County, a son of the late Edison and Lula Hennigar McCaslin. He retired from Conalco Aluminum in 1990. He was a member of the Laings Church of Christ and a U. S. Army veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Bonnie A. Gatten McCaslin, Woodsfield; two sons, Frankie D. McCaslin, Sr., Woodsfield and Eddie D. McCaslin, Sr., Cabins, W. Va.; three grandsons, Frankie McCaslin, Jr., Woodsfield, Kevin McCaslin, Cabins, W. Va., and Eddie McCaslin, Jr., Slanesville, W. Va.; one granddaughter, Stacy Ours, Petersburg, W. Va.; one brother, Tom McCaslin, Woodsfield; two sisters, Virginia Burners, Rittman, and Betty Simmons, Alliance.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends were received March 2 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, where services were held at 11 a.m. March 3 with Don Thompson Officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

McCune, Dorothy McCune, nee Hoschar

Source: The Anchorage [Alaska) Daily News; 9 Apr 2004

Dorothy Alice McCune, 52, died April 2, 2004, at Providence Alaska Medical Center, after a brief illness.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Mountain View Community Church, 4301 Mountain View Drive. The Rev. Charles Bridges will officiate.

Mrs. McCune was born Oct. 20, 1951, in Ravenswood, W. Va., to Lalia and Jess Hoschar.

She moved to Alaska with her husband in the early 1970s. She had been a resident since.

She worked as a child care provider at Mid-Town Day Care Center.

The family states, "She will be sadly missed by family and friends, and always held close in our hearts and memories. The Lord sent her Angel to keep her happy because she loved children so much. She was the type of person who would help anyone in need and loved and cared for everyone."

She is survived by her husband, Delmar Lee McCune of Ravenswood, W. Va.; daughter, Shelly Rae Landa and son, Anthony McCune, both of Anchorage; mother, Lalia Hoschar of Anchorage; five grandchildren, Avery and Austin McCune, Adam, Jessie and Nathaniel Landa, and Angel Christianson, all of Anchorage; brothers, Dean and Donald Hoschar of Anchorage, Delmer Hoschar of Berkley Springs, Pa., and Dennis Hoschar of Ohio; sisters, Diane Shamblin of Sissionsville, W. Va., Donna Watkins of Sherman, W. Va., and Dana Lemley of Ravenswood, W. Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Anchorage Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

McCurdy, Richard Clair McCurdy

Source: The Cleveland [Ohio] Plain Dealer - Thursday, September 2, 2004

Richard Clair McCurdy, 68, of Cleveland, Rich Tool Co. employee, died Monday. Services today. - Pernel Jones & Sons, Cleveland.

McGraw, Robert A. McGraw

Source: The Marietta Times,, dated Wednesday, January 28, 2004

SUMMERFIELD - Robert A. McGraw, 72, of Summerfield, formerly of Akron, died Monday morning (Jan. 26, 2004) at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. He was born Dec. 3, 1931, in Akron to Paul B. and Vera C. Lantzer McGraw. He
was a former insurance adjuster. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Summerfield American Legion Post 415 and First Brethren Church in Ellet, Ohio. He was a longtime supporter of Crypton Brethren Church near Hazard, Ky.

He is survived by his father of Caldwell; one brother, Paul B. (Jean) McGraw of Tennessee; four nieces; one nephew; eight grandnephews; two grandnieces; one great-grandnephew; and one great-grandniece.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Services are at noon Saturday at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home in Caldwell with the Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Burial is in Forrest Hill Cemetery in Canton. Military honors will be conducted by Caldwell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4721 and Belle Valley American Legion Post 641.

Mendenhall, Lorene "Mendy" Mendenhall, nee Miles

Source: The Wichita [Kansas] Eagle, Wednesday; June 2, 2004

Mendenhall, Lorene "Mendy", 90, retired Greeley, CO Dairy Queen Store owner, died Sunday, May 30, 2004. Service: 1:00 P.M., Friday at Wichita Park Cemetery.

Survivors, sister, Lucille Kastens of Colorado Springs, CO, nephew, David Basore of Goddard, nieces, Marjean Spear of Lee's Summit, Vicki Reynolds of Wichita, Mary Johnson of Colorado Springs.

Memorial has been established with The American Heart Assoc. P. O. Box 1653 Topeka, KS 66601-9865. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Mercer, Jake Mercer

Source: The Marion [Ohio] Star; 1 May 2004

July 1, 1911 -- April 30, 2004

Jake Mercer, 92, of Fremont died Friday morning at Countryside Continuing Care Center.

He was born in Steubenville to the now-deceased Ernest and Mollie (Morrow) Mercer.

Jake was a graduate of Bergholz High School and was a self-employed construction worker.

He is survived by daughter Virginia (Irvin) Mittan of Fremont; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister Ethel Evans of Ravenna. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by sister Eunice Mercer.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont

Services: 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home

Burial: Oakwood Cemetery

Mercer, Mary Virginia Mercer, nee Schwing

Source: Published in the Arizona Republic on 4/30/2004.

Mary V. Mercer, 86, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away April 28, 2004. Visitation will be held 10-11 AM, Monday, May 3, 2004 at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Services will follow at 11:00 AM.

Meyers, James E. Meyers

Source: The Advocate, [Newark, Ohio]; 8 Apr 2004

March 29, 1926 - April 6, 2004

A funeral service for James E. Meyers, 78, of Newark, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home, with Pastor Fred L. Lippiatt officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens, followed by a military graveside service.

Mr. Meyers retired from Denison University as a carpenter and locksmith.

He died April 6, 2004, at his residence. He was born March 29, 1926, in Moundsville, W. Va., to the late Frank E. and Anna (Denoon) Meyers.

He was a member of the Plymouth Church, Masonic Lodge-ACME, a life member of the D.A.V., and he was a World War II Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Games) Meyers; son, Thomas F. and Tawney Meyers of Newark; two grandchildren, Holly and Jacob Meyers, both of Newark; one sister, Thelma Delre of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, his son, James E. Meyers, and two sisters, Florence K. Lusk and Betty Chapman, preceded him in death.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 1984 Coffman Road, Suite A, Newark, Ohio 43055-9810.

Miles, George Bernard Miles, Sr.

Source: Published in the Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger-Inquirer; 26 Nov 2004

George Bernard Miles Sr., 84 of Owensboro, died at 9:20 pm, Tuesday, Nov 23, 2004 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born June 4, 1920 in Knottsville to William Ivo Miles and Katie Dell Mattingly Miles and retired as a self-employed restuarant owner and caterer who owned George's Diner. He retired as a salesman after 17 years at Sears, Roebuck & Co. and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and past president of TPA. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and raising pure breed animals. He had a love of cooking and reading.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Joe, Willlie Ray, Ernest and Virgil Miles; two sister, Katie Lou Bivins and Mytrle Geary; and a grandson, Kevin Michael Miles.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Anna Louise Miles, a son, George Jr;; six daughters, Brenda Thompson, Martha Jennings, Georgia D. Miles, Suzanne Gomez, Katie Royalty, and Christie Bender; 22 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at noon Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Visitation is from 2 to 8 pm today and from 9 to 11:30 am Saturday at Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home. Prayers will be said at 7 pm today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery with full military honors conducted by VFW Post No 696. The Rev. Richard Meredith will officiate. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Alzheimer's Association.

Miller, Robert Dean Miller

Source: The Terre Haute [Indiana] Tribune; Sunday, 15 Aug 2004

CASEY, Ill. -- Robert Dean Miller, 79, of Casey died at 11:40 p.m. Friday, Aug 13, 2004, in Heartland Manor Care Center. He was a welder for M&E Drilling Co., Ashley Oil Co. and Bolin Enterprises, all of Casey. He was born Dec. 15, 1924, in Casey to Elihue Miller and Dessie Gross Miller.

Survivors include his wife, Ramona Jean Perry Miller, whom he married Dec. 24, 1950, in Casey; three daughters and sons-in-law, Tami and Jerry Hacket [sic--Hackett] of Westfield, Janice and Bill Blankenbaker of Casey, and Nancee and Lee Owens of Avon, Ind.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Mary Miller of Casey and Clyde and Linda Miller of Greely, Colo.; a half brother, Oscar Lee Chapman of Danville; and seven grandchildren, Amanda Hackett Kunde and husband Jeremiah, Nathan Hackett, Brandon Blankenbaker, Ryan Blankenbaker, Quinton Owens, Aaron Owens and Monaca Owens.

He was preceded in death by his father; his mother, Dessie Gross Miller Chapman; one half brother, Larry Dale Chapman; and one half sister, Mary Jane Chapman.

He served in the Army during World War II and received four overseas service bars, the European-African, Middle Eastern Campaign medal, a Silver Battle Star, Good Conduct medal, Distinguished Unit badge, Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and World War II Victory medal. He was a member of Casey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5762, Hazel Dell American Legion Post 1230 and Casey Masonic Lodge 442 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Markwell & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Larry Hollensbe officiating. Music is by Barb Conrad and Julie Denny. Burial is in Washington Street Cemetery, with graveside military rites by VFW Post 5762 and American Legion Post 1230. Pallbearers are Nathan Hackett, Brandon Blankenbaker, Ryan Blankenbaker, Quinton Owens, Aaron Owens and Jeremiah Kunde. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with a Masonic service at 7:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

Miller, Ruby Jean Miller, nee Wallace

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 20 Jun 2004

Ruby Jean Miller, 77, of Apopka, Fl, formerly of Canton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2004. Family will receive friends on Monday, June 21, 2004, from 6-8 p.m. in The Forest City Chapel of The Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at 10 a.m. at The Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL (407) 314-0474. Ruby was a true "gem." She was a considerate, loving and devoted wife, mother of five, and proud grandmother of one who always put her family first. She will be dearly missed by so many. She is predeceased by one son, Timothy R. Miller. Survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Robert F. Miller; sons, Terry A. and Todd G. Miller; daughters, Teresa J. Miller and Tina M. Miller-Fortune (Tealea); former daughter-in-law, Christine M. Miller; and one grandchild, Jemma J.M. Fortune (Babydoll). The Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, 622 W. Semoran Blvd., Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714.

(Baldwin-Fairchild, 407-869-6065)

Submitter's Note: Her funeral brochure included this poem:

Welcome Home

When I am gone, release me, let me go,

I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.

Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess

how much you gave me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,

but now it is time that I traveled on alone.

So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must,

then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It's only for a time that we must part,

so bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on,

so if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,

and if you listen with your heart you'll hear,

all of my love around you soft and clear.

Submitter's Note: A smaller card:

IN LOVING MEMORY OF RUBY JEAN MILLER

January 19,1927 - June 17, 2004

God, grant me the serenity

to accept the things I cannot change.

courage to change all things I can,

and wisdom to know the difference.

[quoted from St. Francis of Assisi]

Miller, William H. Miller

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Saturday, October 23, 2004

Together Again

William H. Miller, 84, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004.

A life resident of Barberton, he retired from Polysar with 44 years service, and was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving as a technical sergeant in Eastern Africa. He loved farming, gardening, and his dogs.

He was preceded in death by wife of 55 years, Helen J.; father, Henry; mother, Bertha; stepmother, Ida; brother, Lloyd; and sister, Ada Parsons. Surviving are daughter, Diana Heldt; son, Richard; grandson, Thomas; great-granddaughter, Natalie; brothers, Henry Jr. of Sycamore, Ohio, Jimmy of Ashland, Ohio; sisters, Wanda of Louisville, Ohio, and Sue of Ashland, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held Monday, 1 p.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, with Rev. Kathy Moody-Arndt officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, where military graveside services will be conducted by Firestone V.F.W. 3383. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to Lakeview United Methodist Church, 211 Third St. N.W., Barberton, Ohio 44203. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 330-745-3161.)

Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries.

Mishler, Bradford M. Mishler

Source: The Pasadena [California] Star-News; 7 May 2004 [online]

MISHLER-Bradford M. Mishler, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2004 in Pasadena, CA. He was a longtime member of the Society of Fellows at the Huntington Library. He was preceded in death by his wife Christine Mishler in 2001. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, May 10, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at La Verne Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Hunting ton Library, San Marino, CA. Turner & Stevens Live Oak Mortuary. 626-359-5311

Montgomery, Helen L. Montgomery, nee Goodwin

Source: The Chicago [Illinois] Tribune - Tuesday, April 6, 2004

Helen L. Montgomery, nee Goodwin, WWII Wac, who served in the Philippine and Letye. Loving mother of Kathy (Danny) Hahn and Philip (Jan); cherished grandmother of Andy (Robyn), Matt (Carrie) and Brandon; greatgrandmother of Skylar and Bobby; adopted sister and best friend of June Stella; and grand dogs Cocoa and Moose.

Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. at Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, where funeral service will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

630-852-3595.

Montgomery, Walter J. Montgomery
SOURCE: The Herald Star - Steubenville, OH, January 2004
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson
STEUBENVILLE - Walter J. Montgomery, age 60, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away, Jan. 1, 2004 at West Penn Hospital. He was born May 3, 1943 in West Union, W.Va., Doddridge County, the son of the late Ora and Bertha (Cottrill) Montgomery. A brother, Jerry Montgomery also preceded him. Walter retired from the Weirton Steel Company, where he worked as a system analyst in the General Office Management Services with 33 years of service; was a member of the 25-Year Club of Weirton Steel; the Weirton Steel Management Club; was a Protestant by faith; and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his two sons, Scott Montgomery and his wife Tiffany and Jeffrey Montgomery and his wife Gina, both of Steubenville, Ohio; a daughter Tricia Howard and her husband John of Omaha, Nebraska; five brothers, Robert and Glenn of West Union, W.Va., Kenneth of New Martinsville, W.Va., William of WOODSFIELD Ohio, and John of Columbia, S.C., and two sisters, Rella Dawson, and Mary Lou Dawson of Tyler County, W.Va. He also has four grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 from 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, W.Va. where services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Hancock County Unit, P.O. Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.

Moran, Jefferson A. Moran

Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, dated April 17, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Jefferson A. Moran, 85, of Port Orange, Fla., formerly of Steubenville, died Wednesday (April 14, 2004).

Friends may call from noon until the time of services, 2:30 p.m. Monday at Findley United Methodist Church, Steubenville. Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, is handling the arrangements.

Morris, Cindy Morris, nee Coon

Source: The Huber Funeral Home [Tell City, Indiana]; 26/27 Jul 2004

Tell City, Indiana

Cindy Morris, 46, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2004 at Oakwood Health Campus. Cindy was born in Evansville, Indiana on January 18, 1958, daughter of the late William Coon and Frances Blackwell Coon Shelton.

Cindy was a former employee of 231 Truck Stop at Dale, then worked as a cook at Marian Heights Academy at Ferdinand, IN. For the past nine years she has been a homemaker. She loved music, especially Bon Jovi. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Shawn Morris and one sister, Michelle Shelton.

Surviving are her husband of twenty-six years, Allen Dale Morris, one son Keith Allen Morris, at home, her twin sister, Lindy Morris of Santa Claus, Indiana and a niece and several nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Huber Funeral Home 1139 12th Street, Tell City with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Bro. Harry McDonald will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Morris, Dale E. Morris

Source: 7 June 2004 Jeffersonian (Cambridge, Ohio)

BARNESVILLE--Dale E. Morris, 53, of Woodsfield, died Sunday (June 6, 2004) at his home.

He was born April 22, 1951, in Monroe County, son of the late Elmer and Vesta Morris.

Mr. Morris was a construction worker and a member of Local 639, Marietta.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jessie and Ernie Morris.

He leaves his wife, Almeta J. (Hayes); a son Herbert Morris of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Teddy (Patricia) Steele of Jerusalem, Mrs. Kenneth (Pamela) Croft of Quaker City and Pandora Morris of Barnesville; a brother, Roger (Barb) Morris of Sewellsville; two sisters, Mrs. Edsel (Dorothy) Hannahs of Calais and Mrs. John (Clara) Crawford of New Philadelphia; seven grandchildren, Tiara Morris, Victoria, James, Tyler and Dale Croft, Moriah Whitlatch and Marissa Steele; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 P.M. Wednesday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services will be noon Thursday with the Rev. Jim Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Calais Cemetery.

Morris, Dorthy Morris, nee Bolding

Source: The Star Tribune: Newspaper of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, Minnesota); Thursday, May 6, 2004

Morris Dorthy, age 79, of Mounds View, MN. Preceded in death by parents and son, Michael. Survived by daughter, Ellen Dorow; son, Victor (Theresa) Morris; grandchildren, Kelly (Patrick) Deignan, Charles (Christina), Kimberly (Sean), Chad and Chip Dorow; and great-grandchildren, Foster Dorow and Kiara Brown.

Memorial Service 11 AM Fri., May 7, First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 7835 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park.

Morris, Eric P. Morris

Source: The Californian (Temecula, California) - Wednesday, January 7, 2004

ESCONDIDO - Eric P. Morris, 89, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004.

Born March 10, 1914, in Kenmore, Ohio, he lived in Escondido for 40 years. He served as a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1965. He was involved with St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Church of the Resurrection in Escondido.

Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Morris, in 2000.

He is survived by his stepson and daughter-in-law, Robert P. and Claire Walling of Bend, Ore.; brothers William Morris of Springhill, Fla., and Robert Park of Florida; grandchildren Kathleen, Marjory and David; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. Private burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in San Diego.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Morris, Violet M. Morris, nee Matheson

Source: Reed Funeral Home, Canton, Ohio; November, 2004

Violet M. Morris age 73 of Canton, Ohio passed away Friday* afternoon in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Canton, Ohio on January 19, 1931 she was an employee of Perk's Tavern where she had worked for the past 43 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin L. Morris who passed away October 28, 1995, also by her parents, John and Freda Matheson and five brothers, Albert, Robert, Donald, Ronald and Larry Matheson.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John and Joyce Morris and three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Nine sisters, Doris Petit, Helen Rettburg, Virginia Reith, Betty Matthews, Linda Phillips, Carol Ferguson, Donna Matheson, Cathy Johnson and Marilyn Sheaks. Three brothers, Charles, Russell and James Matheson. There are numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Brady officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Calling hours at the funeral home on Monday evening 6-9 p.m. and one hour before services on Tuesday 10-11 a.m.

*Submitter's Note: Violet died on Friday, November 5, 2004.

Mueller, Robert J. Mueller

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository; 2 May 2004

Robert J. Mueller, age 81, of Canton, passed away suddenly in Mercy Medical Center Thursday afternoon.

Born in Canton, he was the son of the late, Jerome R. and Magdalen (Conrad) Mueller and a 1940 graduate of St. John High School, and a 1949 graduate of Mount Union College, where he joined the fraternity of Phi Kappa Tau. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was the president of Conrad & Mueller Insurance Co. and owner operator of Trans-Ohio Bonding. Bob was a lifetime member of St. John Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Canton Council #341, where he served as Grand Knight; and named Knight of the Year; Msgr. Graham Assembly, K of C 4th Degree, served as Ohio K of C District Deputy; the K of C Home Company of Canton, where he served as president; the Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club, where he served as president; the Catholic Community League, where he served as president; and the Spring Valley Country Club Board, where he served as president.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Robert J. Mueller, Jr.; and brother, John J. Mueller. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mildred R. Mueller of the home; sons, Conrad Mueller, Donald Mueller both of Canton; daughters, Elizabeth (Chuck) Schaefer of Green, OH, Maryann Mueller of Ft. Myers, FL, Patricia (Steve) Coppock of Dayton, OH; brother, Bernard M. Mueller, of Canton; sisters, Beatrice Schott, of Canton, Mary E. Mueller, of Canton; grandchildren, James Gelet, Kelly Miller; great-grandchild, Kaylee; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. John Catholic Church with Fr. Ronald M. Klingler as celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening from 6-9 p.m. in the Wackerly Funeral Home. Knights of Columbus, Canton Council #341 will hold a Prayer Service at 5:45 p.m. in the funeral home. The Msgr. Graham Assembly K of C 4th degree will present an honor guard from 6-9 p.m. Monday. For those unable to attend services you may register on line at our “On Line Registry Page” at: www.wackerlyfuneralhome.com (Wackerly, 330-455-5235)

Munyon, Carolyn E. Munyon, nee Reed

Source: The Peninsula Daily News (Port Angeles, Washington) - Tuesday, August 17, 2004

Jan. 12, 1916 -- Aug. 1, 2004

Carolyn E. Munyon died of a massive stroke in her Sequim home. She was 88.

She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Kenneth N. and Emma Ellen (Kinkade) Reed.

She married James M. Munyon in San Bernardino, Calif. He died in 2001.

Mrs. Munyon resided in her Sequim home for 32 years.

She enjoyed square dancing and belonged to the Elks Lodge.

Survivors include daughter Carol Diane Stebelton-Taylor of Modesto, California; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services: None planned. Sequim Valley Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Nalley, James D. Nalley Jr.

Source: The Times Reporter, New Philadelphia, Ohio [timesreporter.com] - Tuesday, August 10, 2004

James D. "Jake" Nalley Jr., 21, of 6813 Superior Rd., Uhrichsville, O., died at 12:47 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at 6823 Edie Hill Rd. SE, Uhrichsville, O. Jake died of injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

He was born at Dover, O., June 5, 1983, a son of James D. Nalley Sr. of Uhrichsville and Karen Sue Carpenter Porter of Uhrichsville.

He is survived by his companion, Ashley Hensley of the home; son, Cooper Nalley of the home; father, James D. Nalley Sr. of Uhrichsville; mother, Karen S. Carpenter Porter of Uhrichsville; siblings, Melissa Patterson of Dennison, Ray Porter and wife Rhonda of New Philadelphia, Angel Porter and husband Jimmy McConnell of New Philadelphia and Adam, Jeanie and Megan Nalley, all of Uhrichsville; maternal grandmother, Mary Carpenter of Dennison; several aunts and uncles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leonard Carpenter, and his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Bertha Nalley.

A life resident of our area, he was a graduate of Claymont High School in 2001. An avid outdoorsman, Jake loved motorbiking and four-wheeling as well as hunting. Jake was employed by R&G Siding in Goshen.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004, in R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home Inc. at Dennison, O. Burial will be in Union Cemetery at Uhrichsville, O. Visiting hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home.

Nelson, Wiley Edward Nelson, Jr.

Source: as posted on findagrave.com; Dec 2004

He was born July 13, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio. Wiley was a self employed farmer; a US Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War; a member of the American Legion, Sistersville, WV and a Christian by faith. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Ann Nelson Grafton. Surviving are his parents, Wiley E. Sr. and Merna C. McHenry Nelson of Dellroy, Ohio; a daughter, Noel Parks of Michigan; a brother, Ula F. Nelson of Colorado; two grandchildren, Alexa Parks and Daren Parks.

Nest, Peggy B. Van Nest nee Brown
Source: The Times Leader, dated Thursday, January 29, 2004

Peggy B. (Brown) Van Nest, 77, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and Wheeling, W. Va., died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born Jan. 9, 1927 in London, England, a daughter of the late John E. and Lily (Bowman) Brown. Peggy retired from the former L. S. Good & Co. of Wheeling, and was a member
of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry where she was active in the Friendly Class.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Van Nest, five brothers: Thomas, John, Sidney, Leonard and Edward Brown and a sister, Lillian.

Surviving are a sister, Phyliss Brown of Cambridgeshire, England and several nephews and nieces including Mary Lou Patch and her husband Anthony of Beallsville, Ohio, with whom she resided.

Friends will be received Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 from 11 a.m., until time of services at 1 p.m., with Rev. Van D. Fisher officiating at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

Neuhart, David Ray Neuhart

Source: The Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Washington; 22 Apr 2004

Kennewick, Wash.

Mueller's Chapen [sic--Chapel] of the Falls

David Ray Neuhart, 47, of Kennewick, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2004, after a valiant fight against cancer.

David was born in Corona, CA, on October 9, 1956 to Jack Neuhart and Jacquelyn (Jackie) Clare.

David was a 1975 graduate of Kennewick High School and had attended the Arizona Automotive Institute in Phoenix, AZ.

David worked as a glazier in Portland, OR, and for many years in Dallas, TX.

When he found free time, David loved water sports and cruising around the Caribbean, and his greatest passion, other than his family, was scuba diving.

David was predeceased by his father, Jack, and his brother, Jerry.

David is survived by his mother, Jacquelyn 'Jackie' Clare, of Kennewick.

He is also survived by his sisters, Penny Gregory, Evonne (Robert) Rodabaugh and Audrey (Raymond) Miller, all of Kennewick; and his brothers, Jack (Dena) Neuhart and Robin Neuhart, both of Kennewick, Tony Neuhart of Lynnwood, WA, and his youngest brother, Todd Neuhart of Kennewick.

David is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces.

It is often said that it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them and an entire life to forget them. Dave, we will miss you with all our hearts.

The family will hold a private celebration and remembrance of David's life on Saturday, April 24th.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336.

Niesz, Edna Gussie Niesz nee Paulus
Source: The Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, Monday, April 5, 2004 Provided by Betty Lendon Matson

Edna

G. Niesz, age 95, of Massillon, Ohio, died Friday, April 2, 2004, at the Massillon Community Hospital. She was born November 12, 1908 in Woodsfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Anthony Paulus and Catherine Jane Latta Paulus. She was retired fom the Monroe County Probate Court. They moved to Massillon after retirement to be near her brother, John. In Massillon, they worked many years for Morton's of Massillon.

Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Niesz in 2000; sisters, Ida Paulus Christman, Ethel Paulus Christman; brothers, Asher, Herbert, Francis, Chester, and John Lawrence Paulus; nephews, Francis and Emerson Paulus. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews with special relationships to Ruth Ann Senour of Arizona, Elizabeth Dillen of Wooster, Ohio, Ann Louise Stormer of Philadelphia, andFranklin Keith, John Herbert, and James Richard Paulus of Massillon; hersisters-in-law, Anna Lucille Paulus of Massillon and Marguarite Littell of Columbus.

Friends received Wednesday, April 7th., from 1 p.m. until tine of service at 2 p.m. at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, Ohio with Rev. Lee Peters officiating. Interment in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Monroe County, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to her current church, Epworth United Methodist Church, 3061 Lincolnway West, Massillon, Ohio 44647 or to her home town church, St. Paul's United Church of Christ , 303 S. Main St., Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

Nolen, Donald Lee Nolen

Source--News Clipping Published--February , 2004

FAIR BLUFF, NORTH CAROLINA--Donald Lee Nolen, 71, of Fair Bluff died Monday, February 9, 2004 at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He was born April 9, 1932, in Bellaire, Ohio, to William and Ida Bailey Nolen. He was a retired truck driver and was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean conflict.

He is survived by his wife, Sara Ellen Morris Nolen; four sons, Steve McNess of Middlebourne, West Virginia, Scott McNess of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Joseph Morris of Tabor City, North Carolina and Brent Nolen of Marietta; two daughters, Barbara Rush of Thornton, West Virginia and Dianna Watts of Nakina, North Carolina; two brothers, Donald Brunner of Columbus and John Nolen of Tborbul, Austrailia; and 14 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Margaret A. Parker; and four brothers, Cecil, James, Russell and Richard Nolen.

Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at High Ridge Cemetery in Bellaire, Ohio. Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory at 441 37th Street, Bellaire, is in charge of arrangements.

Nolen, Sara Ellen Nolen nee Morris

Source--News Clipping Published--November 2004

TABOR CITY, NORTH CAROLINA--Sara Ellen Morris Nolen ,68, of Tabor City, North Carolina, died Saturday, November 13, 2004 at her residence.

Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Alda Wickham Morris, and her husband, Donald Nolen.

She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Rush of Thornton, West Virginia and Dianna Watts of Nakina, North Carolina; two sons, Joseph Morris of Tabor Ciry, North Carolina and Brent Nolen of Marietta; two sisters, Mary Riggs and Gladys Salisbury, both of Monroe County; one brother, Freeman Morris, also of Monroe County; and nine grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend memorial graveside services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17 at High Ridge Cemetery in Bellaire, Ohio. Local arrangements by the Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Creamatory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, Ohio

O’Donnell, Floyd O'Donnell

Source: Warren [Ohio] Tribune Chronicle; 27 Mar 2004

WARREN - Floyd O'Donnell, 87, of 4120 N. Leavitt Road, formerly of East Liverpool, died Friday, March 26, 2004, at Washington Square Nursing Home.

He was born March 14, 1917, in East Liverpool, the son of the late Harry and the late Leona Entriken* O'Donnell.

He worked at Brainard Strapping in Sharon and was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. He leaves his wife, the former Marjory Florence of Warren; five sons, Floyd of California, Richard of Champion, Eugene of Wappinger Falls, N.Y., Cecil of Lordstown, and Peter of Greenville, N.C.; two daughters, Kathleen Van Fossen of Port Saint Lucy [sic--Lucie], Fla., and Mary Clark of Warren; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert and a sister, Annette O'Donnell.**

A daughter, Patricia Sage, preceded him in death.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Meadow Brook Memorial Park.

Submitter’s Notes:

* Leona’s maiden name was Goodballet.

** A sister named Annette died 18 July 1947 so deceased more than fifty years before Floyd died.

Ogg, Frances I. Ogg

Zanesville – Times Recorder, Zanesville, OH on Firday July 9, 2004

Frances I. Ogg, 87, of Zanesville, died at 8:36 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2004, at Genesis Good Samaratin Hospital emergency room. She was born Oct 21, 1916, in Monroe County, near Summerfield. The family moved to New Concord in 1923, where she attended New Concord Grade School. After the death of her father in 1929, the family moved to Zanesville. She graduated from Zanesville (Lash) High School in 1935 and attended Muskingum College for two years. She worked for Standard Oil Co. of Ohio in Zanesville for 36 years. Frances was an active member of First United Presbyterian Church on Ridge Road and also Trinity United Presbyterian Churcha after the merger of the three churches. She served as treasurer for 25 years and was an elder and a deacon and served on various committees. She was also a member of Professional Secretaries Association.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews and their families and numerous friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Cynthia Belle Lashley Ogg; two brothers, Robert Ogg and George Ogg; and six sisters, Ottalee Holley, Lenora Friday, Mamie Friday, Vida Ullman, Maggie Slack and Ellen Ogg; five nieces; and a nephew.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2004, at William Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 5765 Gladstone Drive, White Cottage. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2004, at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 830 Military Road, with Dr. Rick Boyer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Paulus, Imogene V. Paulus, nee Young

Source: The Times Reporter [New Philadelphia, Ohio]; 1 Sep 2004

Imogene V. Paulus, 89, of Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar, a resident of Bolivar since 1944 and formerly of Lewisville, O., in Monroe County, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, in Hennis Care Centre following a long illness.

She was born July 21, 1915, in Monroe County, O., a daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Miller) Young. She graduated from Lewisville High School in Lewisville, O. She had worked for the former Graef Ford Sales and Bill Good Ford Sales at Bolivar where she worked in the Title Department. She was a Bolivar area seamstress and a homemaker all her life. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Bolivar and in her younger years, she was an active member of the church. She was a past member of the Daughters of America and a past member of 4-H, where she served for 25 plus years as a seamstress and homemaker instructor.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Albert O. Paulus, who died on March 19, 1992, and they were married for 55 years; an infant daughter; and a son-in-law, Jim Webber.

Surviving are a daughter, Doris Webber of Bolivar, O.; a son, Dennis (Gloria) Paulus of Loxley, Ala.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elva Mae (Barney) Smith of Freemont, Calif.

Services will be held in Lebold Funeral Home at Bolivar, O., on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Blanche Tyree officiating. Burial will be in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens at Dover, O. Calling hours are Tuesday (today) from 7 to 9 in the funeral home. Friends who wish may sign her guest register book online at the funeral home's Web site.

Pece, Marvin F. Pece Sr.

Source: The Tulsa [Oklahoma] World - Wednesday, January 21, 2004

Sperry -- Marvin F. Pece Sr., 70, retired from W.C. Bradley Co., died Tuesday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, United Pentecostal Church. Johnson.

Phillips, Virgil E. Phillips

Source: The Marietta Times, Tuesday, January 20, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Virgil E. Phillips, 70, of 100 Poplar Drive died Saturday (Jan. 17, 2004) at Carrollwood University Hospital in Tampa, Fla. He was born Feb. 15, 1933, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, to Orville and Laura Smith Phillips. He was a retired employee of the Woodsfield Power and Light Plant in Woodsfield.

A U.S. Army veteran, he served in the Korean War. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Woodsfield and was an honorary mayor of the Hillcrest Addition in Woodsfield.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Wallace Phillips, whom he married on April 29, 1962; one daughter, Joy Falcone and her husband, John, of Tampa; two sons, John Galasso and his wife, Leigh Ann, of Grove City, Ohio, and Bob Galasso and his wife, Nancy, of Frankfort, Ky.; two sisters, Hilda Smith of Jerusalem, Ohio, and Edna Mae Brady of Rittman, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Arianne, Adam, Jennifer and Ryan Galasso, and Samantha, Gabriella and John Jr. Falcone; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with the Rev. Roger Brown officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Pierce, Alice Ruth Pierce, nee Wise

Source: Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; Thursday, 3 June 2004

Alice Ruth Pierce passed on to eternal life Monday, May 31, 2004, surrounded by her children and loving family.

Alice was born March 13, 1932, to the late Floyd and Muriel Wise. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Ernest and Arthur; two sisters, Anna Mae and Helen. She is survived by her three children and nine grandchildren, who were the center of her life. Survivors include son, Mark (Mary Kay) and their children, Jennifer (Mike) Carrick, Jonathan (Bethany), Jessica and Jillian; son, Todd (Amy) and their children, Bethany, David and Christy; daughter, Kimberly (Jack Boggs) and their children, Riley and Delaney. Alice is also survived by her former husband and loyal caregiver, Walt Pierce; dearest friend,Rosemary Kolton, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Alice was a caring mother and grandmother and was happiest when with family. She enjoyed creating beautiful scrap books and writing poetry for her children and grandchildren, a legacy her family treasures.

Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Dr. John Schluep officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation TONIGHT, 6 to 8 and one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Alice's name to the Hospice Care Center/Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, Ohio 44333. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 330-745-3161)

Popovich, John Nicholas Popovich (born 18 Dec 1926, died 2 May 2004)

John Nicholas Popovich, 77, of Shadyside, died Sunday, May 2, 2004 in Wheeling Hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1926 in Shadyside, a son of the late John Michael and Sophia Briniak Popovich. John was retired from Conalco Corp., was a member of the Bridgeport Eagles, American Legion Post 521, and was a Navy veteran.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ragni.

Surviving are his wife, Norma Neidermyer Popovich; three children, John Michael Popovich of Tucson, Ariz., Paula Jo Farrell and her husband, Frank, of Hurricane, W. Va., Susan Jean Walls and her husband Earnest of Holly Springs, N.C.; five grandchildren, Nicholas John Palkovic, Robin Amor Popovich, Katy Walls, Kelly Jo Walls and Stuart Walls; a nephew, Michael Visnic; two nieces, Carla Visnic and Gina Fehr; one great nephew, Brandon Fehr and many close friends and neighbors.

Friends will be received on Thursday, May 6, from 10 a.m., until time of services at 2 p.m., with Rev. Donald Perks officiating, at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside. Final arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family. Legion services will be held at 1:30 p.m., in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Powell, John Carroll Powell

Source: The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News; 12 Aug 2004

John Carroll Powell, 53, of South Third Avenue, Paden City, W. Va., died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at his residence.

John was born June 20, 1951, in Bluefield, W. Va., the son of the late William A. "Tony" and Sara Elizabeth Standiford Powell.

He was an employee of PPG Industries, New Martinsville, a member of the American Legion Post 86 of Paden City, Order of Moose Lodge 931 of New Martinsville and a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church of Paden City.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, David W. Powell and Roger Powell.

Surviving are his wife, Kathy J. Powell; a son, Matthew Carroll Powell of Beckley, W. Va.; and three daughters, Marissa L. Powell, Lindsay A. Powell and Genna E. Powell, all of Paden City.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, with a Rosary service at 7 p.m., and from 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Jarvis Funeral Home, Paden City. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Paden City, with Father Joseph Ezharath as celebrant. Interment will be in Paden Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made in John's memory to Journey Hospice, 314 Wells St., Sistersville, WV 26175, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Price, Dennis Lee Price

Source: The Mansfield [Ohio] News Journal; Tuesday, May 12, 2004 [online]

CUMBERLAND -- Dennis Lee Price, 60, of 54932 Garvin School Road, Cumberland, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.

He was born April 26, 1944, in Newark, the son of the late Gilbert D. and Mary Jean Sims Price. He worked as a timber cutter.

Surviving are three brothers, Kenny and Midge Price, Jonny Price and Michael and Patty Price; seven sisters, Vicky Bronson, Patty and Michael Pritcher, Carol and Larry Brooker, Debbie and Randy Hushey, Beth Hall, Cindy and Keetle Clodfelter, and Tammy and Sonny Bronson; and 34 nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, May 11, at the Tom & Farus Funeral Home, 343 Main St., Cumberland, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004, with the Rev. Larry Penrod officiating. Burial will follow in Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo.

Rash, David R. Rash

Source: The Canton [Ohio] Repository - Sunday, June 20, 2004

David R. Rash, age 51, of Canton, OH, passed away unexpectedly following an accident on June 18, 2004. Born on April 25, 1953, in Sun Dial, WV to Jessie and Ruby Rash. David was formerly employed by Lattavo Brothers and Portage Electric. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Rash; sister, Carol Rash; and one brother, John Rash.

He is survived by his mother, Ruby Rash of Canton; his wife, Doris A. Rash of the home to whom he was married to for 24 years; children: Jerry (Bonnie) Hunter of FL, Bessie Hunter, Barbara (Dwight) Hill and Pam Mitchell all of Canton; grandchildren, Terra (Sean) O'Brien and Jerri Hunter, both of Canton, Stacia Hale of Virginia, Tiffany Hunter, Brian Hale, Mindy Hunter, Jeremy and Justin Hill and Tristan Brown all of Canton; great grandson, Riley S. O'Brien; and two more great grandchildren on the way. He is also survived by his loving pets, Prince and Tiny; brothers, Ron and Jessie Rash of Canton and Raymond and James Rash of Southern, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Harmon officiating. Burial will follow services in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday evening from 5-8 p.m. in the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Reed Funeral Home, 705 Raff Rd. SW, Canton, OH 44710, to help with funeral expenses.

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Reynolds, Gary L. Reynolds

Source: The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 17 Dec 2004

VINCENT - Gary L. Reynolds, 61, of 7965 State Route 550, Vincent, died at 5:37 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 15, 2004), at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 6, 1943, in Wood County, W.Va. to Edwin Albert "John" and Alice Virginia Casto Reynolds. He was a 1962 graduate of Salem Liberty High School. Gary retired from Forma Scientific and had worked for Dupont and Morton Buildings. He enjoyed his farm and horses and loved to fish and hunt. He was a member of the Ohio Horseman's Council.

He is survived by his mother of Coolville; his wife, Laura Joan Mock Reynolds, whom he married Aug. 20, 2004; three daughters, Kelly Pahl (Michael) of Cutler, Misty Anderson (Kris) of Barlow, and Autumn Radford (Nathan) of Vincent; one son, Shannon L. Reynolds (Amanda) of Vincent; eight grandchildren, Rachael, Kayla and Brandon Pahl, Nick and Missy Anderson, Logan, Justin and Cassie Reynolds; and two stepchildren, Sean W. Brady and Richard Paul Brady, both of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Roger Reynolds.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 18) at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Miracle officiating. Burial is in Fairview Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today and anytime on Friday, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, Va., 22030, or to the Washington County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman's Council, in care of Karen Szabo, 1575 Killwell Run Road, Marietta, Ohio 45750.

Richards, Teresa Jean Richards

Source: The Flint [Michigan] Journal - Sunday, April 25, 2004

RICHARDS, Teresa Jean - Of Northglenn, Colorado, formerly a Flint resident, passed on Tuesday, April 20th 2004, after a lengthy illness. She was 49 years old. Teresa was born on January 18th, 1955, to George and Roberta Richards, at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Teresa had a deep sense of civic responsibility, Through her years of service with old eastside neighbors, she was involved in many aspects of the community polling centers, crime watches, community center activities, etc.

Teresa is survived by two sisters, Cathy Kline and Celeste Sweet, of Flint, two brothers, Paul Richards of North Branch, and Mike Richards, of Flint, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, her close and dear friends Philip Geraghty of Norwich, England and Matthew Clauson of Northglenn, Colorado.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held in Flint, MI on Tuesday, April 27th at 2 pm. The Church on the R.O.C. 2518 Delaware Ave. There will be a celebration of her life, in Denver, Colorado at a later date, for those extended friends and family who cannot make the formal memorial. For more information on either of these services, please contact Matt Clauson by email at [email protected]. A fuller memorial and online registry for respects will be available at http:// www.lasssarach.net after April 24th. Donations can be made in Teresa's memory to the American Diabetes Association or the American Kidney Foundation.

Richey, Mildred L. Richey, nee White

Source: The Greensburg [Indiana] Daily News; 10 Sep 2004

Mildred L. Richey, 77

Mildred L. Richey, 77, Greensburg, died at the Odd Fellows Home Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004.

Born October 18, 1926 in Rush County, Mildred was the daughter of Arthur Ottis White and Bertha Milligan White. She married Otto Paul Richey Feb. 7, 1953. He preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 1980.

She was a former employee of the Odd Fellows Home for 13 years, a member of Rebeccah Lodge, and attended the Clarksburg Wesleyan Church. She had been a resident of Clarksburg for most of her life.

Survivors include sons: Bob (Laura) Richey, Columbus, John Richey, Greensburg, Bill Richey, Greensburg, Paul (Kathy) Richey, Greensburg, Donald Richey, Greensburg, Arthur (Toni) Richey, Greensburg, Cecil (Brigitte) Richey, Burney, Mike (Joyce) Richey, St. Paul; daughters: Linda Mantooth, California., Sandra Kay (John) Underhill, Greensburg, Martha Richardson (Eric), Andersonville; a brother, Howard White, Greensburg; a sister, Carolyn Hicks, Maze; 42 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph White, and two sisters, Dorothy White and Myrtle Petro.

Visitation will be at Porter-Olliger-Pearson Funeral home in Greensburg Sunday, Sept. 12 from 2-6 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Harlan Cox officiating. Burial will take place at Layton Cemetery in Williamstown.

Riddle, Wayne Allen Riddle

Source: The Daily Inter Lake [Kalispell, Montana]; 21 Oct 2004

Wayne Allen Riddle, 50, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Wayne was born on Dec. 15, 1953, in Kalispell, to Ralph and Dorothy Riddle. Wayne attended school at Flathead High school where he played football and track. He was a member of the 1972 Flathead High School football team that won the state championship.

He served in the U.S. Army for four years.

Wayne married LaVonne Clark on Oct. 12, 1985. They have two children that he adored.

He loved fishing, camping, hunting, especially with his family and close friends, and doing carpentry work. If something needed fixed, he could do it. Wayne absolutely loved teaching his nieces and nephews how to fish, and beating them playing video games. His family was number one to him. He was a wonderful husband, father, son and grandson.

Wayne had worked at Immanuel Lutheran Home as a care giver for 14 years. He loved his work and his residents loved him. He had a heart of gold and the patience of Job.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph M. Riddle; and grandfather, Richard Wunderlich.

He is survived by his wife, LaVonne, a daughter, Kristina, and a son, Michael, all at the family home; a son, Merlin, and his family of Somers, and son, Vincent, of Seattle; mother, Dorothy Hartsoch, of Kalispell; sisters, Susan and Brad Rauthe of Kalispell, Janice and Jon Olson of Kalispell, and Linda and Stephen Brown of Denver; grandmother, Lena Weimar of Kalispell; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Bartholomew officiating.

Riley, Katherine L. Riley, nee Tuley

Source: The Rushville [Indiana] Republican; 19 May 2004

Katherine L. Riley, 91, of Murray, Ky., died Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

Born Aug. 1, 1912, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Henry and Jenny (Fishback) Tuley, both deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Riley, who died in 1983.

Mrs. Riley was a homemaker and a former member of Gowdy United Methodist Church in Rush County. She had lived in Murray for 19 years.

Survivors include one daughter, Patsy (Mrs. Jules) Harcourt of Murray; two sons, Gus Riley (and wife Maxine) of Christenburg [sic--Christianburg], Va., and Steve Riley (and wife Nancy) of Westfield; one sister, Eva June Tuley of Shelbyville; two brothers, John and Robert Tuley, both of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at St. John Episcopal Church in Murray. There will be visitation.*

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home of Murray is handling arrangements.

*Submitter’s Note: I have never seen an obituary with the wording that “there will be visitation,” but often have seen “there will be no visitation,” so not sure if this is a typo or not.

Roach, Alice Roach, nee Martin

Source: www.flannerbuchanan.com; 20 or 21 Nov 2004

Alice Roach 63, of Durant, Florida formerly of Indianapolis, died November 18, 2004. She was a Food Service worker for K-Mart for 15 years. She is the widow of Romey G. Roach. She is survived by her children; Carol (Frank) Hodges, Debbie (Mike) Jones, Jeff, Curt, Chuck, Joseph Dugger, 8 grandchildren, sister, Myrtle Tate. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur & Grace (Garrison) Martin and several brothers and sisters.

Services will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center - Morris Street with visitation there Monday, November 22, 2004 from 4 to 9 p.m. Burial will be at Lincoln Memory Gardens. Friends may sign her online guest book: www.flannerbuchanan.com.

Rocco, John R. Rocco
Source--Rolling Mills Online Obituaries
Published--2004
Rocko, John R. (born 7 Jun 1928, died 24 Apr 2004)
Rocko,John Richard, 75, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Saturday, April 24, 2004 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 7, 1928 at Bentleyville, Pa., a son of the late John and Wanda Molesky Rocko. John retired from Conalco in 1991 after 33 years. During his retirement, John enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and working on many projects around the house. He will be missed by all his family and friends. He was a member of the St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Powhatan Point, Ohio. He served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by one sister, Frances Stanish and brothers-in-law, Joe Stanish and Paul Haney.

John is survived by his devoted wife and caregiver, Dorothy Mildred Rocko whom he married on Aug. 28, 1954, three children: daughters, Terry Rocko of Columbus, Ohio, Lisa Rocko Arnott of Woodsfield, Ohio and son, John (Mindi) Rocko of Clarington, Ohio; four sisters, Sylvia (George) Luketich of Bentleyville, Pa., Helen Haney of Crofton, Maryland, Antionette (Eddie) Zajac of Bethlehem, Pa., and Eleanor (Donald) Posten of Gambrills, Maryland and one brother, Henry Rocko of Bentleyville, Pa. A devoted grandfather, John, enjoyed the company of his two grandsons, Rob Shaffer of Columbus and Scotty Arnott of Woodsfield, Ohio; also many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory, 186 Main Street, Powhatan Point, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., at the St. John Vianney Catholic Church with Monsignor Gene W. Mullett, the celebrant. Interment in the Powhatan Cemetery at Powhatan Point, Ohio.Vigil services will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 2:15 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Emergency Squad, 104 Mellott Street, Powhatan Point, Ohio 43942 or the Valley Hospice, 98B Cove Road, Wheeling, WV 26003.

Rost, James Henry Rost

Source: The Dayton [Ohio] Daily News; 10 Sep 2004

ROST, James Henry

age 77, of Centerville, formerly of Miamisburg, was born January 3, 1927 and passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2004. Jim was a graduate of Miamisburg High School, Class of 1946, a retired tool and die maker at GM's Harrison Radiator and a lifetime member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church.

Preceded in death by his parents Walter & Ina Rost and his first wife of 44 years, Charlene. Survived by his wife of 5 years, Evelyn, a daughter, Kathleen (Leroy) McCloud of Yellow Springs, OH, 2 sons, Wayne (Kristina) Rost of Wheatfield, IN., James A. (Kim) Rost of West Carrollton, 7 grandchildren, Lael, Linden, James N., Valerie, William, Corey & Carter Rost, a brother, Don (Libby) Rost of Milford, OH., 2 sisters, Lois Jane Lawrence of Bethany Lutheran Village, Norma (J.D.) Livesay of Beavercreek, 2 stepsons, Ronald E. (Judy) Lake of Perrysburg, OH., Daniel W. (Miriam) Lake of Miami Twp., stepgrandchildren, Kevin, Amanda, Nick & Timothy Lake, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, his buddy, Phil Fershee and his canine companion, Snickers.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 13, 2004 at 10:30 AM at the St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Miamisburg, Pastor Michael G. Hout officiating. Burial Hillgrove Cemetery. Friends may call at the GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE FUNERAL HOME on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions in Jim's memory may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, 325 N. Third St., Fairborn, OH., 45324-4959.

Runion, Doris Jean Runion, nee Skivolocke

Source: The Alliance [Ohio] Review; 9 Mar 2004

Doris Jean Runion, 76, of 563 W. Georgia Ave., Sebring, Ohio, died at 11:58 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004, in the Alliance Community Hospital emerency room of a sudden illness.

She was born Jan. 25, 1928, in Alliance, to Louis and Mary (Valentine) Skivolocke. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Sebring and the church's Altar Rosary Society.

Mrs. Runion retired in 1990 after 13 years of service as a bus driver for the Mahoning County Community Action Center in Sebring where she also won many safe driving awards.

She is survived by her husband, Robert G. Runion, whom she married Dec. 27, 1950; sons Stephen (Phyllis) Runion, Kenneth (Joan) Runion and Robert (Denise) Runion, all of Alliance; daughters Mary (Richard) French and Theresa Bunch, both of Alliance; son James Runion of Sebring, daughter Donna (Gary) Withrow of Alliance and son John Runion of Louisville; 17grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen (Al) D'Stephen and Doletta (Forrest) Gallina, both of Alliance; and a brother, Frank Skivolocke of Youngstown.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son and a brother, Louis Skivolocke.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 11, at St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Sebring. Calling hours are 2-9 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 7-9, at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions maybe made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Russell, Donald H. Russell

Source: The Martins Ferry, Ohio, Times Leader; 5 Nov 2004 [online]

Donald H. Russell, 81, formerly of Crestlyn Court, Marietta, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday (Nov. 1, 2004) at the Marietta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on May 22, 1923, in Auburn, Neb., to David and Blanche Klock Russell Sr. He worked for Elkem Metals for 32 years, working in the traffic department as a crane operator. Donald was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. His hobbies included walking, hiking and making homemade knives and also enjoyed weightlifting and body building.

He is survived by two sons, Dave Russell (Cathy) and Mike Russell (Nancy), both of Marietta; daughter-in-law, Janet Apple of Marietta; six grandchildren, Amy Apple, Natalie, Nathan (Billie) and Nick (Tracey) Russell and Scott and Will Russell; three great-granddaughters, Makenzie, Rileigh and Kalie Russell; two brothers, David Russell, Jr. of Oregon and Norman Russell of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen L. Morris Apple Russell, on June 30, 2001; one son, Jim Apple, on June 29, 2001; and one sister, Norma McCarthy.

Memorial services with full military honors will be at 1 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 4, 2004) at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. The family will be greeting friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Food Pantry, 318 Front St., Marietta Ohio 45750.

Sardou, George Freeman Sardou

Source: The Topeka [Kansas] Capital-Journal; 22 Jul 2004

SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. --- George Freeman Sardou, 82, died Saturday, July 10, 2004, in Sun City West, Ariz.

He was born Dec. 26, 1921, in Topeka, the son of George and Gertrude Brandenburg Sardou. He attended Topeka schools and retired from the Santa Fe Railway.

He married Barbara J. Larson on June 4, 1944. She survives.

Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Sharon Sardou, Olathe; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Orville Calhoon, Lawrence; a grandson, Brian Sardou, Olathe; and sisters, Blanche Hurley and Gloria Sardou.

Another sister, Mary Loughmiller, preceded him in death.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 515 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, 66603.

Saunders, Robert Darrell Saunders

Source: The Review, East Liverpool, Ohio; 20 Sep 2004
        TORONTO - Robert Darrell Saunders, Sr., age 74, of Toronto, formerly of Follansbee, passed away Friday, Sept. 17, 2004 in the Valley Hospice Palliative Care Unit in Steubenville.
        Bob was born May 8, 1930 in Morgantown, W.Va., a son of the late Darrell William and Tessie M. (Russell) Saunders. Bob was a retired employee of National Steel Corp. Tin Mill Foreman, retiring in 1983; was a member of the Wellsburg Masonic Lodge 2; the Weirton Steel 25-Year club; the Toronto F.O.E.; and member of the N.R.A.
        In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Russell F. Saunders.
        Surviving are three daughters, Rebecca and (Mike) Denny of Steubenville; Rhonda Jill (Jerry) Ciccolella of Follansbee; Tessa (Jeff) Peters of Weirton; a son, Robert D. (Alesia) Saunders Jr. of Follansbee; a brother, Gene Edward Saunders of Weirton; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
        There will be no visitation. Services at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his honor to Valley Hospice, 380 Summit Ave., Steubenville, OH 43952. J.E. Foster Funeral Home, Inc., 701 Findley St., Toronto, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Condolences online to the family go to: www.jefosterfh.com (740) 537-3900 or (800) 557-4318.

Scarbro, Daiton I. Scarbro
Source--Rollimg Mills Online Obituaries
Published--2004
Scarbro, Daiton I. (born 2 Mar 1951, died 30 Nov 2004)
NEW MATAMORAS - Daiton I. Scarbro, 53, of 1208 State Route 7, New Matamoras (formerly of Rinard Mills) died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 30, 2004) at his home. He was born at Marietta on March 2, 1951, a son of Edith Parsons Scarbro, who survives of Woodsfield, and the late Leonard Scarbro. He and his wife had owned and operated the Aldeco Motel in New Matamoras for the past 14 years. He was a former employee of the former Conalco Corporation in Hannibal, Ohio. He was also a self-employed heavy equipment operator and a private pilot and was a member of the Mid-Ohio Valley Aviation Association. He was a member of the Muskingum Valley Baptist Church near Wingett Run; a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a Disabled American Veteran; a member of the Matamoras Lodge 374, F.&A.M., New Matamoras; and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5303, Woodsfield. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed woodworking.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Lester Scarbro; two sisters, Loretta Scarbro and Jean Carpenter; his father-in-law, Gene Harmon; and sister-in-law, Brenda Scarbro.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Susan Harmon Scarbro, whom he married on Oct. 1, 1971; one daughter, Mrs. Tim (Gloria) Anthony of Rinard Mills; three sisters, Margie Davis of Bethesda, Ohio, Mrs. Art (Thelma) Sindelar of Woodsfield and Mrs. Jim (Connie) Lindell of Lewisville, Ohio; one brother, Leroy Scarbro of Rinard Mills; one granddaughter, Alexis Anthony of Rinard Mills; one stepgranddaughter, Jasmine Speedy of Sardis; three sisters-in-law, Glenda Scarbro of Rinard Mills, Betty Britton of Marietta and Kathy Graham of New Matamoras; a special mother-in-law, Pauline Harmon of Rinard Mills; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with Pastor Dave Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Masonic services to be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home by Matamoras Lodge 374, F.&A.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Strecker Cancer Center, 401 Matthew St., Marietta, Ohio 45750.

Schell, Anna E. Schell, nee Hill

Source: Cambridge Jeffersonian [Cambridge, Ohio]; 18 Aug 2004

WOODSFIELD - Anna E. Schell, 76, of Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, formerly of Lewisville, died Monday (Aug. 16, 2004) at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va.

She was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Summerfield, daughter of the late Raymond and Jessie Van Dyne Hill.

Mrs. Schell was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. "Barney" Schell, on May 8, 1986; and a brother, Johnny Hill.

She leaves three sons, Bryant Schell of Freeport, Ben Schell and Bill Schell, both of Lewisville; a daughter, Sheila Irene Schell of Belton, S.C.; two brothers, Leonard Lester Hill of Canton and Robert M. Hill of South Carolina; and a granddaughter, Kasi Schell of Lewisville.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Friday with Keith Jones officiating.

Burial will be in Middle Church Cemetery, near Lewisville.

Schell, Lorine A. Schell, nee Wells

Source: The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington; Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Washougal

Lorine A. Schell died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, in Camas. She was 88.

Mrs. Schell was born July 20, 1916, and raised in South Dakota. She moved to Washougal in the 1950s.

She enjoyed spending time at school activities with her children and was active with the Boy and Girl Scouts. Mrs. Schell was a member of Washougal Nazarene Church and enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing and watching religious programs on TV.

Her husband, Branson, and a son, Warren, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her daughter, Nyla J. Jacobs of Washougal; two sons, Steve of Washougal and Russell of Rochester, N.Y.; one sister, Betty Townsend of South Dakota; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

There will be no service. Straub's Funeral Home in Camas is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the March of Dimes.

Schell, Mercedes Annette Schell nee Allemand

Source: Lincoln [Nebraska] Journal Star; 27 Sep 2004

MALCOLM---Mercedes Annette Schell, 62, Malcolm, died Sunday (9/26/04) in Lincoln. Born, Shubert (10/18/41), to Eugene and Olive (Weddle) Allemand. Retired personnel manager with Ace Hardware. Member: First Christian Church; American Quarterhorse Association; American Paint and Hardware. She was a much-loved mother, sister and friend. She was a very giving and special grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved horses, dancing, snowmobiling and traveling. She was a former dance teacher at Arthur Murray in Lincoln and a teacher's aide and preschool grandma at Arnold Elementary School.

Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Keith and Lisa Schell, Davey; daughter; Fanchon Schell, Malcolm; sisters, brothers-in-law, Audree and Roger Boveia, Crystal and Larry McCarthy, all of Lincoln; grandchildren, Alicia, Shawna, Benjamin, Jacob, Matthew; great-grandson, Dekin; close friend, Joanie Clemens, Omaha; nieces; and nephews; always and forever Ray Schell. Preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Olive, daughter, Brenda Annette; sisters, Cecile, Abbie and Leonnise.

Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Prairie Union Cemetery, Shubert; Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family greeting friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, 8a.m. until services, funeral home.** Memorials: American Cancer Society; Condolences may be sent online at www.MetcalfFH.com.

**Submitter's Note: This is copied word-for-word from the newspaper clipping but the times seem conflicting.

Schell, Paul R. Schell

Source: The Tribune-Star [Terre Haute, Indiana]; 30 Jul 2004

Paul R. Schell, 69, of Terre Haute, died at 11:42 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in Union Hospital. He was a retired self-employed laborer. He was born November 24, 1934, in Terre Haute to Forrest Schell and Vada Acree Schell. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and Earl Slavens Sr. and Suzanne and Wayne Closson; three sons, Danny Schell, Stacy Schell, and Jerry Schell and his wife Tammy, all of Terre Haute; his girlfriend, Julie Robins, Terre Haute; one sister, Anita Belmar, Rantoul, Ill.; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two children, Patricia Schell and Richard Duane Schell. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Grandview Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Bartlow officiating. Visitation is 10 a.m. to services in the cemetery. Callahan Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Avenue, assisted with arrangements.

Schiffner, Mary Ellen Schiffner, nee Rubel

Source: The Southwest Times Record, Fort Smith, Arkansas; 20 Jul 2004

HEAVENER — Mary Schiffner, 85, of Heavener died Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Poteau. She was a longtime resident of Heavener and was the last surviving member of the Presbyterian Church in Heavener. She operated the Red Hen Cafe and owned and operated the Pay and Take Store until 1996. She was the widow of Ed Schiffner.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.

She is survived by two sons, Dwayne Schiffner of Heavener and Larry Schiffner of Fort Smith; a sister, Maxine Junker of Gualala, Calif.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Poteau.

Schwall, Helen Mae Schwall nee Grant

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, January 27, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Helen Mae Schwall, 85, of Monroe Manor died Sunday (Jan. 25, 2004) at Wheeling Hospital. She was born Sept. 3, 1918, in Monroe County to Charles Grant and Opal Hubbard Grant. She was a retired 20-year employee of the Monroe County Health Department. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ at Woodsfield and Woodsfield Chapter 268, Order of Eastern Star.

She is survived by one son, William D. Schwall and his wife, Jo Ann, of Woodsfield; one daughter, Jo Ellyn Kaiser and her husband, John F. Jr., of Woodsfield; three grandchildren, Jill Kaiser Lemasters and her husband, Jason, John Kaiser III and his wife, Johnna, and Jay Schwall, all of Woodsfield; two great-grandchildren, Jaren and Jocelyn Lemasters; one nephew, Sandy Grant and his wife, Pat, of Edina, Mo.; and one niece, Erma Forshey and her husband, Hugh, of Cambridge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Hank" Schwall; her parents; and an infant daughter, Judith Kay Schwall.
Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in Woodsfield with the Rev. Richard Wilson 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. Eastern Star lodge services are at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Scott, Junior S. Scott

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal; 19 Dec 2004

Junior S. Scott, age 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2004.

He was born April 4, 1925 in Monroe County, Ohio and was a longtime employee of Montgomery Ward. Mr. Scott was an Army Air Corps. veteran of W. W. II and a member of First Christian Church in Stow.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vera (Weckbacher) Scott of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Cindy Scott of South Carolina and Jimmie and Vickie Scott of North Carolina; grandchildren, Douglas, Lindsay, Ali, Evan and Ryan; brother, Guy Scott; and half-brother, E. Scott. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and Dean; and sister, Vera.

A private funeral is planned with burial in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 925 S. Main St., N. Canton, OH 44720. Arrangements by Karlo-Feucht Funeral Home.

Shackleford, Lee Shackleford

Source: The Clarksburg [West Virginia] Exponent Telegram - 10 Oct 2004

WESTON -- Lee Shackleford, 81, of 624 Lynn Avenue, Weston, WV, died at 12:15 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2004, at his residence following a sudden illness.

Born on December 15, 1922, in Baldwin, Gilmer County, WV, he was a son of the late James Thomas Shackleford and Hannah Elizabeth (Walton) Shackleford. On September 16, 1946, he married the former Elizabeth (Ware), who preceded him in death on August 21, 1981. He then married Sylvia Pauline (Lattea) Lunsford on February 24, 1986, who survives.

Survivors also include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bernard Lee (wife Teresa) Shackleford, Hundred, WV, and Thomas H. (wife Deborah) Shackleford, Weston, WV; six stepsons, Charles Ray (wife Carolyn) Lunsford, Weston, WV, Michael (wife Barbara) Lunsford, Weston, WV, Donnie (wife Nikea) Lunsford, Alum Fork, WV, David (wife Sheila) Lunsford, Weston, WV, Steve (wife Sonya) Lunsford, Weston, WV, and Bill (wife Cameron) Lunsford, Weston, WV; one stepdaughter, Beverly Ann Lunsford, Quinwood, WV; five grandsons, Dr. Thomas M. (wife April) Shackleford, Morgantown, WV, Joseph Shackleford, Weston, WV, Bernard Lee Shackleford II, Fairmont, WV, James Nathan (wife Wendy) Shackleford, Kent, WA, and Adam B. (wife Billie Jo) Shackleford, Hundred, WV; five great-grandsons, Christopher Austin Shackleford, Hundred, WV, Adam Joseph Shackleford II, Hundred, WV, Brian Lee Shackleford, Hundred, WV, James Nathan Shackleford II, Kent, WA, and Matthew Allen Shackleford, Kent, WA; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Shackleford, Hundred, WV; 15 stepgrandchildren, five stepgreat-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.

Mr. Shackleford retired from General Motors in Parma, OH, with 28 years' service. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II.

Friends may call at the Floyd Funeral Home, 402 Main Avenue, Weston, WV, on Saturday, October 9, 2004, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2004, from the Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Hugh Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the Horn Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Cox's Mills, WV.

Sharp, Gary L. Sharp

Source: The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington) - Sunday, August 1, 2004

A graveside service will begin at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery for Gary L. Sharp, 66, who died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, in Vancouver.

Born June 12, 1938, in Parsons, Kan., Mr. Sharp moved to Vancouver in 1960. He served in the Army and worked as a crane operator for Alcoa from 1964 to 1967.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing pool, his friends, and the Seattle Mariners.

His wife, Sharon Mae, died in 1990.

Survivors include one son, Robert Sharp of Vancouver; two stepdaughters, Shelly Holper of Astoria and Sherry Holper of Vancouver; and one grandchild.

Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 0330 S.W. Curry St., Portland, OR 97239.

Shinabery, Marjorie P. Shinabery, nee Konst

Source: The Crescent News [Defiance, Ohio]; Monday, March 15, 2004

Marjorie P. Shinabery, 92, Defiance, died at 11:40 a.m. Sunday in Laurels of Defiance.

She was born Sept. 10, 1911, in Ottawa, the daughter of Joseph and Zina (Rigg) Konst. In 1932, she married John Shinabery, who died in 1983. She was a warehouse worker at Defiance Grocer Co. for 17 years and a member of Zion's Lutheran Church.

Surviving are a son Gary; and two grandsons and two great-grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death were a brother, Ray Konst and two sisters, Helen Leitner and Mildred Hartman.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Zion's Lutheran Church, with Rev. Robert McNamara officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Preferred memorials are to the church.

Showalter, Mildred L. Showalter nee Hayes
Source--Newsclipping
    Mildred L. Showalter, age 92, of Cambridge, died Wednesday morning April 28, 2004 at her home. She was born December 10, 1911 in Belmont County, the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Hayes. She was a retired Nurses Aide at Cambridge State Hospital and worked for Universal Pottery and Oxford Tile Companies, both of Cambridge. She was a member of Salt Fork Baptist Church.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Showalter in 1973, 3 daughters; Sandra Showalter, Janet Larrick and Shirley Hayes. Also by 4 brothers: Charles, Bernard, Thomas and Everett Hayes.
   She is survived by 2 daughters; Bonnie L. Fairchild of Cambridge and Sharlene and Stanley Grimes of Old Washington. 7 grandchildren: Ronnis Shipe, Danny Fairchild, Larry Hayes, Darla Kahrig, Shelly Long, Becky Larrick and Amy Brown.
   Calling hours will be Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Bundy Law Funeral Home where services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bob Merritt officiating.
   Burial will be at Sunset View Cemetery in Londonderry, Ohio.

Siefert, Karen E. Siefert, nee Henderson

Source: The Shelbyville [Indiana] News; Thursday, 5 Aug 2004

Karen E. Siefert, 55, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at Heritage House Convalescent Center.

Born March 4, 1949, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Cecil Albert and Edith Mac (Wells) Henderson. She married Wally R. Siefert on March 26, 1984, and he preceded her in death on April 21, 1987.

Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Bullard, April Bullard and Casandra Bullard, all of Shelbyville; two sisters, Beverly (husband, Robert) Lane of Shelbyville and Sherri Thomas of Bristol, Va.; one brother, William (wife, Theresa) Aulby of Shelbyville; mother-in-law, Patricia Siefert of Shelbyville; two sisters-in-law, Linda (husband, Thomas) Moulton and Penny (husband, William) Gunkel, both of Shelbyville; brother-in-law, Wade Siefert of Shelbyville; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Tabitha Dawn Bullard; one brother, Larry D. Henderson; and father-in-law, Walt Siefert.

Mrs. Siefert was a lifelong Shelbyville resident.

She was a certified nursing assistant at Heritage House Convalescent Center for more than 10 years.

Mrs. Siefert attended Evangelical United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. today t the funeral home, with the Rev. Tim Hampton officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Karen E. Siefert Memorial Fund, in care of Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

*Submitter's Note: Her husband's (Wally Siefert) obituary gave the date as March 16, 1979, and spelled the daughters’ names as BULLOCK.

Simpson, James Simpson

Source: The Pantagraph [Bloomington, Illinois]; 9 Nov 2004 [on line]

STREATOR -- James E. Simpson, 76, of Streator, formerly of Carlinville, died at 10:17 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 7, 2004) at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

His funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home and 1:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, both in Bloomington, the Rev. Vincent Peters officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington, with military rites accorded by American Legion Post 635, Normal. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with a rosary at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Trinity Church or the charity of the donor's choice.

He was born May 9, 1928, at Wenona, the son of Olof and Beulah Hilliard Simpson. He married Frances Schmultzler.

Survivors include one daughter, Gayle (Dennis) Simpson Bowman, Maroa; two sons, Timothy (Patricia) Simpson, Sartell, Minn.; and Randal (Patricia) Simpson, Farmington, N.M.; two sisters, Emma (Vernon) Duncan, Jacksonville, Fla.; and Mary (Lewis) Fowler, Bloomington; one brother, Ira (Mary) Simpson, Decatur; one half sister, Norma Cisne, Geff; and four grandchildren, Bradley and Bridget Bowman and Tyler and Cady Simpson.

Two brothers and one half brother preceded him in death.

He graduated from Rutland High School and received his bachelor's degree from Millikin University, Decatur.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War in the 25th Infantry Division from 1951-1952 and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, two Purple Hearts and three Bronze Stars.

He had been a teacher and a coach, a social worker and was a coal miner for 20 years at Monterey Coal Company, Carlinville. He was a member of the American Legion, Streator, and St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Streator.

Skinner, Retha P. Skinner nee Kinkade

Source: The Newport [Washington] Miner; 13 Oct 2004

Retha P. Kinkade Skinner, 81, of Priest River, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Valley Vista Care Center in Sandpoint, Idaho, during the early hours of Oct. 4, 2004.

She was born the third daughter of Alonzo Pearl Kinkade and Blanche Hannah Moor Kinkade on Dec. 20, 1922, in Black Diamond, Washington. She had three children, Rose Marie, Susan, and Michael, prior to marrying Lynn Q. Skinner. They had six children: Lynda, Jeannie, Robert, Ramona, Ella, and Ernie. She lived most of her life in Oldtown, Idaho.

She endured a great deal of hardship yet did not become angry or bitter. Instead, she worked hard caring for her children and husband in his last years of life. She was a great cook and loved to garden and shop whenever she got the chance. Retha was a member of Newport Church of the Nazarene.

In 1969, when her sister Dorotha was gravely in need of a kidney transplant, she risked her own life by donating one of her own kidneys. Poor health in her later years forced Retha to move to Valley Vista Care Center in Sandpoint, Idaho, where she lived until her death.

Survivors include one son, Mike (Laura) Collins of Priest River, Idaho; four daughters, Susan, Lynda Skinner Turner of One, WV; Jeannie (Doug) Skinner Hutchins of Diamond Lake, WA, Ella Skinner (Choice Garrett) of Mountlake Terrace, Washington;12 grandchildren; a nephew and several nieces.

Retha was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn; her parents; a brother, Carl; two sisters, Dorotha and June; two sons, Robert and Ernie; two daughters, Ramona and Rose. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 7 at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport, Wash. She was laid to rest in the Newport Cemetery in Newport, Washington.

Sluss, Beatrice Sluss, nee Dye

Source: The Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral and Cremation Service; February 2004

Beatrice E. Joslin Sluss age 90 of Alliance, died at 2:30 a.m. February 23, 2004 at Crandall Medical Center.

Mrs. Sluss was born March 21, 1913 in Alliance to Raymond and Lucy Dye, and was a lifelong resident.

She graduated from Alliance High School and Mount Union College.

A member of First Christian Church, Mrs. Sluss was also a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at Mount Union and Eastern Star Chapter 296 of Alliance.

Survivors include; step-daughter Mary (Ron) Kron of Alliance, step-son Tom Sluss of Durango, Colorado, daughter Sharon Vilscek, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Sluss was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Ernie Joslin, her second husband, Robert Sluss, and her step-daughter, Jane Ermlich.

A private family service will be held with Pastor Craig Jones officiating. Interment will be at Fairmount Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 114 E. Main St. Alliance, Ohio.

Smith, Clark Edward Smith

Source: The News Messenger [Fremont, Ohio]; 22 Aug 2004

CALDWELL -- Clark Edward Smith, 75, of Sarahsville, died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 19, 2004, at his residence after a long illness.

Surviving are his wife, Gladys Baker Smith, whom he married Oct. 30, 1954; a son, Roger Smith; a daughter, Trina Woodland; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Shayne Woodland, all of Sarahsville; a brother-in-law, James E. Cox; two nephews, Jody and Randy Cox; and two great-nephews, Jimmy and Jason Cox.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at the funeral home.

The family request memorials be made to Salvation Army or to the charity of the donor's choice.

An online register may be signed at www.mcvay-perkins.com.

Smith, Doris Smith nee Phillips
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson

Doris Smith, 79, Beallsville, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 in the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Nov. 30, 1924, a daughter of the late James and Ethel Baker Phillips. She was assistant manger for Richmond Brothers, Steubenville and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Auxiliary, Steubenville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Tustin.

Doris is survived by her husband, Jim Smith; a nephew, Raymond Tustin and a good friend, Linda Porreca, Steubenville.

Friends may call Saturday from noon until time of service at 2 p.m., at the Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville. Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery.

Smith, Ervin Arthur Smith

Source: The Daily New [Red Bluff, California]; 28 Mar 2004

April 26, 1932 - March 20, 2004

Ervin Arthur Smith, an Air Force veteran and retired Glazier, died in his home with family gathered at his bedside on March 20, 2004 after a long illness. Ervin was born April 26, 1932 in Sacramento. He was a 50-year resident of Vallejo until retiring to Magalia, Calif. in 1992 and eventually Las Vegas in 2000.

Throughout his years, Erv had a great zest for life and worked hard to provide for his large family of 10. He loved the outdoors and traveled a great deal, always with family in tow. His sense of humor was rivaled only by his dedication and love to his family. He loved to have friends near and all who had the honor to know him will miss him dearly.

He was a member of the Elks Lodge and a Clamper for many years. Erv had extensive knowledge of construction and related fields and lent a helping hand to friends and family many a night and weekends. He loved motorcycles, watching football and visiting his local casinos to make his weekly donations.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Clara Smith, and two sons, Scott and Michael. He is survived by his loving wife Joan, two sons Jon Smith of Fairfield, Jeff Smith of Henderson, Nev. and four daughters, Kathy Buskey of Groton, Conn., JoAnn Ferrante of Georgetown, IL, Rebecca Neff of Henderson and Gail Louvier of Las Vegas.

Services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Davis Funeral Home, 6200 S Eastern Ave in Las Vegas. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Family Home Hospice, 1701 W Charleston Blvd, Ste 201, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Though his body is gone, his spirit and love will always be with us. Until we meet again.

Smithberger, Eiko G. Smithberger

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Thursday, April 15, 2004

LEWISVILLE - Eiko G. Smithberger, 57, of 33219 Back St. died Wednesday (April 14, 2004) at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va.

Arrangements are incomplete at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield.

Snyder, Boncilla “Florell” Snyder, nee Randolph

Source: The Parkersburg [West Virginia] News, The/Sentinel - 26 Oct 2004

Boncilla Florell Randolph Snyder, 75, of Sandyville, W.Va., died Oct. 19, 2004, at Jackson General Hospital.

She was born Jan. 10, 1929, a daughter of the late Theodore and Masel Milam Randolph. She was a housewife and member of the Rising Sun Church.

She is survived by one son, Billy Snyder of Sandyville; five daughters, Carolyn Metz, Emily Jones, Linda Jones and Cindy Butcher, all of Sandyville, and Judy Whited of Ripley; one sister, Mary Hinzman of Fort Payne, Ala.; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Vail Funeral Home, Ripley, with the Rev. Herman Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Jackson County. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Vail Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Snyder, Gary L. Snyder
Source: Times Leader, dated Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Gary L. Snyder, 57, of 102 Young Street, Woodsfield, Ohio, died at 10:58 a.m., Sunday, June 20, 2004, in the Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W. Va. He was born at Caldwell, Ohio on Jan. 16, 1947, a son of Dortha Hannum Snyder who survives of Caldwell, Ohio and the late Charles Snyder, Jr.
He was a retired laborer for the Laborers Union local 639, Marietta, Ohio and was a Protestant by faith. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Woodsfield, Ohio. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Betty Haslam Snyder, whom he married on March 8, 1980; one son, Todd Matthew Snyder and his wife Julie, of Melbourne, Florida; one sister, Sandra Niswonger of Caldwell, Ohio; three brothers: Charles Edward Snyder and his wife, Debbie, of Cambridge, Ohio, Tom Snyder and his wife, Bev, of Cambridge, Ohio and Rick Snyder and his wife, Vickie, of Caldwell, Ohio; two grandchildren: Brandon Snyder and Lina Snyder; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, with Pastor Dave Wells officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio, with full military graveside services by the Belmont Veterans Council.

Spencer, Clyde E. Spencer

Source: The Orlando [Florida] Sentinel; 28 Jun 2004

SPENCER, CLYDE E., 73, of Kissimmee passed away Saturday, June 26, 2004 at The Palms at Park Place in Kissimmee. Born June 30, 1930 in Kenova, WV, he was the son of the late William and Marie (Ward) Spencer. He moved to Central Florida in 1963 from OH. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Kissimmee, Gideons International and was employed as a Parts Clerk for Osceola County School Board Department of Transportation.

He is survived by his wife, Mary E.; daughters, Sharon (Randy) Colburn and Charlene (Jay) Lynn all of Kissimmee; sister, Wyelda (Richard) Roberts of Rockledge; brother, Clifford (Dot) Spencer of Groveland; and grandchildren, Philip (Jodi) Colburn of Sayville, NY; Stephen Colburn, Nichelle Lynn and Jayson Lynn, all of Kissimmee.

Calling hours will be 5-8PM, Monday at Grissom Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 11AM, Tuesday at Grissom Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Harold Epperson officiating. Burial will follow at Osceola Memory Gardens. GRISSOM FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Kissimmee is in charge of the arrangements, (407) 847-3131. www.mem.com.

Stacy, Carl E. Stacy Sr. (Feb. 27, 1922 – Dec. 17, 2004)

Source: Massillon Independent December 18, 2004

Carl E. Stacy Sr. age 82 of Massillon, Ohio passed away Friday morning in Massillon Community Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Brownsville, Ohio on February 27, 1922 he was the son of the late John and Vera Stacy. He was a retired employee of the Ford Motor Co. in the tool and die department, retiring in 1978 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Eleventh Street Church of God and a member of the Buckeye Country Music and the Canton Chapter of Western Music. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Eileen Stacy and also by two brothers, Watson and George Stacy. Survivors include his wife, June (Humphrey) Stacy of the home. Four children and their spouses: Phyllis and Billy Dye of north Canton, Sheila Mikes and Peter Miller of Navarre, Carl Stacy Jr. of Navarre and Tangee and Larry Altimore of Canton. Five stepsons and spouses: David Humphrey of Massillon, Michael and Marti Humphrey of Canton, Charles Humphrey of Canton, Danny and Victoria Humphrey of South Carolina and Bruff and Yvette Humphery of Navarre. There are 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grand children

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Shafer officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours at the funeral home on Monday evening 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund at the Eleventh Street Church of God.

Stalder, Gladys Marie Stalder, nee Wohnhas

Source: The Martins Ferry [Ohio] Times Leader; 8 Jul 2004

Gladys M. (Wohnhas) Stalder, 88, of N. Third Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. She was born Feb. 26, 1916 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late John and Nettie Baker Wohnhas.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, Martins Ferry, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer F. Stalder, three brothers, Harry, Bernard and Albert Wohnhas, and three sisters, Edna Tomi, Jocelyn Eden and Almeda Bayes.

Surviving are two daughters, Glenda (Jeff) Fedak and Freda Green, both of St. Clairsville, four grandchildren, Lisa Hoffman of Columbus, Lori Thacker of Zanesville, Jeff Fedak, Jr. of Sourth Carolina and Sara Fedak of St. Clairsville, Ohio and five great grandchildren.

Friends will be received Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, Ohio, where services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 10 a.m., with Minister Rod Kasler officiating. Entombment follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Starcher, Leo Richard Starcher

Source: The Calhoun [West Virginia] Chronicle; 19 August 2004

Leo Richard Starcher, 61, of Rockport, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at West Penn Burn Center Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Harlan D. and Mae Laddie Starcher. He was employed as a driver for Stuart Oil Co., Parkersburg, for the past 15 years and had formerly worked in the oil fields. He was a Baptist.

Surviving are his wife, Janie Small Starcher; three sons, Timothy Starcher of Haw River, N.C., Bill Smith of Rockport and Stacey Smith of Snow Camp, N.C.; three daughters, Sherry Simmons and husband Larry of Big Springs, Kim Forshey and husband Gary of Rockport and Tracie Williams and husband Jack of Fairplain; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Darrell Starcher of Palestine and Harlan Starcher, Jr., of Stumptown; five sisters, Ruby Powell and Rita Warnick, both of Barberton, Ohio, Emogene Poling and Janet Whited, both of Grantsville, and Lena Franks of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Timmy Smith and Kenneth Smith.

Services were held at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Jack Flanery officiating. Burial was in Wadesville Cemetery.

Starr, Lawrence G. Starr

Source: The Barnesville Enterprise, Barnesville, Ohio, March 10, 2004

Lawrence G. “Pump” Starr, 65, of Barnesville died Thursday (March 4, 2004) at his residence.

He was born June 27, 1938, in Bailey’s Mills, son of the late Virgil and Goldie (Stephens) Starr.

Mr. Starr was retired from Y&O Coal and a member of the Moose Lodge 1304, VFW Post 2792, American Legion 168; Eagles Aerie 4252 and the Somerton Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith Starr and Carol Toohey; a brother, Vernon Starr; and a grandson, Dustin Starr.

He leaves his wife, Patricia “Patty” (Bunting) Starr; two sons, Tony Starr and companion Tracy Ford of Cambridge and Brian “Buckwheat” (Vicki) Starr of Barnesville; a daughter, Diane (Kevin) Huntsman of Barnesville; two sisters, Ruth Moore of Batesville and Patty Thieman of Waterford; eight grandchildren and a great grandchild.

Friends were received Sunday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St. Barnesville, where services were held Monday with Evangelist Kim McFarland officiating.

Burial followed in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey.

Stephen, Marjorie D. Stephen

Source: The Palm Beach [Florida] Post* - Wednesday, August 18, 2004

Stephen, Marjorie D., 84, of Wellington, died Monday. Edgley Cremation Services, West Palm Beach.

*Submitter's Note: In 2017 Jayme Bosio of the Palm Beach County Library said: "We reviewed the microfilm for both the Palm Beach Post and the Sun Sentinel. Unfortunately, only the death notices were located."

Stewart, Dalton L. Stewart

Source: Mansfield News Journal, published Friday, September 3, 2004

LEXINGTON - Dalton L. Stewart, 66, of Ohio died Thursday, September 2, 2004. He died at his home after a ten-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born Jan. 31, 1938 in Richland County to Kenneth H. and Velma M. Kemp Stewart, and was graduated from Johnsville High School in 1956. He was a member of Williamsport United Methodist Church, where he had served the congregation as trustee, and had played on the church softball team 30 years. Blessed with a strong work ethic, Dalton never wasted anything - water, electicity, and especially his time. He was at his best when he was busy; not afraid of leisure time, he just didn't choose it. Upon arriving at any of his children's homes he'd ask "So, what do you want done?" Dalton valued the land, evident in his passion for farming, gardening and landscaping, and one of his favorite pastimes was cutting wood. Dalton's dry sense of humor, combined with his affable personality produced, "one-liners" that transferred his infectious grin to those around him. He was committed to whatever he undertook, never leaving a project undone. Described as honest, fair and an encourager, he was extremely proud of his children and grand- children. Though he collected John Deer memorabilia, his one true hobby was his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Ewers Stewart, whom he married June 28, 1957; their children and spouses, The Rev. David L. and Judy Stewart of Kennesaw, Georgia; Gary A. and Nancy Stewart of Mount Gilead; Rebecca L and Rick Crowl of Mansfield and Robert J. and Robin Stewart of Centerville; eight grandchildren, Hannali and Hope Stewart, Matthias and Merrick Stewart and Andy, Aaron, Adam and Austin Crowl; a brother, Arvin G. Stewart of Mansfield; a niece and two nephews; and a brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, James and Hester Ewers of Mount Gilead.

The family will receive friends Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004 from 2-8 p.m. and Sunday from 1-2 p.m. in the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home, where the service celbrating Dalton's homegoing will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Terry Reams will officiate.

Stine, Helen B. Stine nee Barton

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Friday, January 2, 2004

BEALLSVILLE - Helen B. Stine, 95, of Township Road 80, Beallsville, died Thursday (Jan. 1, 2004) at the Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield. She was born March 28, 1908, in Benwood, W.Va., to Peter and Anna Mathew Barton. She was a retired employee of the former LGAM Sewing Factory in Woodsfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Stine, in 1985; one son, Paul W. Stine; one granddaughter, Adele Ross; one great-granddaughter, Bailey Norris; her parents; two brothers, Michael Barton and Joseph Barton; and three sisters, Sylvia McBride, Rosalie Barton and Mildred Daniels.

She is survived by two daughters, Katherine Bilyeu and Dorothy Burkhart, both of Beallsville; three sisters, Kay Shurko and Margaret Cook, both of Niles, Ohio, and Caroline Douglas of New Athens, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Private services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home at 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with Pastor Joe Hise officiating. Burial is in the Jerusalem Cemetery in Jerusalem, Ohio.

Stottsberry, Dean Stottsberry
Source: Martins Ferry Time Leader, Jun 2, 2004

Dean V. Stottsberry, 83, Woodsfield, died Tuesday. Calling hours, 2-9 p.m., Thursday. Funeral service, 2 p.m., Friday, at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.

Stovall, Edna Stovall (nee-Christman)
Source--Forth Worth Star Telegram Fort Worth, Texas
Published--Thursday, January 29, 2004
Stovall, Edna Christmas, 98, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at a Fort Worth hospice.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday in Blessing Colonial Chapel. Burial: Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington, Texas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS: If so desired, the family appreciates any donations to a charity of choice in Edna's name. Edna was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, on April 22, 1905, the daughter of Charles and Christina Christman and the middle child of six sisters and one brother. The family moved to Arlington in 1916. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1923 and went on to receive an associate degree at NTAC, bachelor of science from Texas Tech and master's from Colorado State College. She taught for 40 years in public school systems in Colorado and Texas.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Mabel Decker of Keene; nieces, Linda Rhinehart of Austin, Helen McKoewn and Mary Jane Ransom of Boulder, Colo., and Judy Sanderson of Burleson; nephews, Gilbert "Chris" Christman of San Antonio, Rod Wilson of Alvarado and David Wilson of Arlington; 23 great-nieces and nephews; 28 great-great nieces and nephews; and several great-great-great-nieces and nephews. Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield, TX 817-473-1555.

Suffron, Wendell Gene Suffron

Source: The Xenia [Ohio] Daily Gazette; Wednesday, 14 Jan 2004

Wendell G. Suffron

1923 - 2004

Wendell Gene Suffron, 80, of Fairborn, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at Grandview Hospital.

He was born Dec. 24, 1923, in West Union, the son of Harry and Lucille (Jodrey) Suffron, who preceded him in death.

He was a World War II veteran of the Air Force; a member of the American Legion Post 0888 of West Union; a former member of the Fairborn Masonic Lodge; a member of the Auxiliary State Highway Patrol in Xenia and a ham radio operator.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Fairborn, sons and daughters-in-law, James Suffron of Yellow Springs, Tommy and Sheila Suffron of Fairborn, Robert and Pamela Suffron of Dayton and Daniel and Pamela Suffron of Huber Heights; step-daughters, Ann Barosky of Centerville and Linda Dew and her husband Stephen of Lebanon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Evalyn and Wayne Tressemer of Hebron, Harriet and Ron Buxton of Lebanon and Martha and Bud Phelps of Cincinnati; 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Friends may call at the Burcham Funeral Home, 119 E. Main St., Fairborn, on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m., when services will be held. Rev. Bryan Palmer-Smith will officiate. Graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Kirker Cemetery in West Union.

Talbott, Edmond Lowell Talbott Jr.

Source: The Cincinnati [Ohio] Enquirer; May 10, 2004

TALBOTT Edmond Lowell Jr. Beloved husband of Myrna Talbott. Devoted Father of Colonel Michael C. (Navarre) Talbott, Wendy Talbott Kwan (Alex), John M. Talbott (Alecia), Jennifer S. Schneider (Rob), and Joshua D. Talbott (Holly). Dear brother of Nancy Talbott Semonin (Joe). Loving grandfather of Christopher Talbott, David Talbott, Nicole Talbott, Jennifer Brockman, Jayne Machak, Jackie Kim, Edmond Talbott III, Elizabeth Massie, and Ben Schneider. Loving great grandfather of Lucky Brockman and Riley Brockman.

Mr. Talbott a resident of Ft. Mitchell, KY, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at age 66. Ed was the former Vice President of Operations for Totes-Isotoner. He was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church, Monroe Masonic Lodge #189, Volunteer Fireman in Woodsfield, OH, former President of the Beechwood Band Boosters, former President of Woodsfield PTA and former member of Woodfield [sic–Woodsfield] school board.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2004, 6-9 P.M. at the funeral home. Servics will be 11 A.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Friday, May 14, 2004 at 10 A.M. Memorials can be sent to the Beechwood Band, 54 Beechwood Rd., Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 or the American Cancer Society , 6612 Dixie Hwy., Florence, KY 41042 or Star Alumni Association, P.O. Box 212, Bloomington, IN 47402-0212. Linnemann Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Taylor, Robert W. Taylor

Source: The Vincennes [Indiana] Sun-Commercial - Wednesday, July 28, 2004

Robert W Taylor, 73

of Indianapolis, Indiana

LINTON - Robert W. Taylor, 73, died at 2:34 p.m. Monday, July 26, 2004, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born July 15, 1931, in Beal, he was the son of John Samual and Eva (Wolfe) Taylor.

He was a truck driver and barber, retiring in 1993. His memberships included American Legion Post 22, Teamsters Union Local 135, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1686.

Survivors include his children and their spouses, Valerie Taylor of Monroe City, Tony and wife Karen Taylor of Monroe City, Dana and wife Debbie Taylor of Monroe City; one stepson and his wife, Scott and Karen Henico of Linton; grandchildren, Brittany Taylor and Kenzie Taylor of Monroe City and Corey Taylor of Lawrenceville, Ill.; stepgranddaughter, Holly Sollars of Newburgh; and half sister, Jessie Lehigh of Noblesville.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Stanley Taylor; one half brother, Woodrow Taylor; one son, Marc Taylor; one daughter, Andrea Taylor; and several half brothers and sisters.

A graveside service with military graveside honors will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2 at Fairview Cemetery in Linton by the Rev. William Reigle.

Anderson-Poindexter Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Templeton, Forest L. Templeton

Source: The Kansas City [Kansas] Kansan — Tuesday, March 30, 2004

Forest L Templeton, 76

Forest L. Templeton, 76, Kansas City, Kan., died Friday, March 26, 2004, at Providence Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, at the Porter Funeral Home. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City, 1000 W. 75th St., Shawnee KS 66204.

Forest was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Terre Haute, Ind. He served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Templeton, of the home; six children, Jane, Mickey, Sharon, Bonnie, Terry and Tiffany; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Theiss, William Lee Theiss

Source: The Steubenville, Ohio, Times Herald; 13 Jan 2004

William L. Theiss, 67

NEWELL - William L. Theiss, 67, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004.

He was born in Chester Feb. 10, 1936, a son of Katherine L. McGarron Theiss of New Cumberland and the late Paul E. Theiss.

He was a Vietnam Marine veteran. A retired packer from National Church, he was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans of East Liverpool as well as a life member of the Chester Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Newell American Legion.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Theiss.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara "Diane" Taylor Theiss, at home; a son, William L. Theiss and his wife Stacy of New Manchester; two grandsons, Zachary and Shane; and a sister, Mrs. Gary (Charlotte) Durham of Newell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at the Newell Chapel of the Nixon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Cloyce Burcham officiating. Interment will follow at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens of Newell, where the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group will accord military services.

Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 tonight and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 614 Washington St., Newell.

Thompson, Myrtle M. Thompson, nee Starr

Source: The Review [East Liverpool, Ohio]; 9 Jun 2004

EAST LIVERPOOL - Myrtle M. Starr Thompson, 86, of Ohio Avenue, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004, at East Liverpool City Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Dawson Funeral Home with Dr. Chet Harris of the Dueber United Methodist Church in Canton providing the eulogy. Burial will be in Calcutta United Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Tidd, Emma Gale Tidd

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; 24 or 25 Nov 2004

Emma Gale Tidd, 39, of Highland Ridge Road, died early Tuesday (Nov. 23, 2004) at her home.

She was born Oct. 28, 1964, to Thomas and Nancy Tidd. She is survived by two sisters, Tammy Sturm and Nancy Spencer; one brother; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, including Mary Hanes, Lucille Greathouse, Ruby McElfresh, Caroline Smith, Raymond Tidd, Ronnie Tidd, and Alan Tidd. She had been employed at Wasco Workshop, Shoney's Restaurant, and Marietta Laundry.

Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday at the McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Kappel officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 P.M. Friday until the hour of the service.

*Submitter's Note: An affidavit signed by the doctor and notarized attached to the back of the death certificate states that November 22 was the actual date of death.

Tidd, Nancy Lee Tidd, nee Holiday

Source: The Marietta [Ohio] Times; Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Nancy Lee Tidd, 61, of Highland Ridge Road, died early Tuesday (Nov. 23, 2004) at her home.

She was born Oct. 4, 1943, at Graysville, Ohio, a daughter of Cecil and Velma Wise Holiday. She had spent most of her life in the Whipple and Lower Salem area, and was a graduate of Salem-Liberty High School. She had been affiliated with the Home Nursing Service and enjoyed collecting cow figurines and attending yard sales. She was a former member of the Ladies of the Moose and was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church.

She was married to Thomas Richard Tidd, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy (Brian) Sturm, Nancy Spencer, Thomas (Beverly) Tidd, John (Diane) Russell, and Brad (Brenda) Russell; her long time companion for the past 21 years, John F. Russell; and her grandchildren, Ross Phillip, Sylvia Russell, Cammy Jo Spencer, Mike Russell, Holly Phillip, Johnny Russell, Tommy Spencer, Christopher Sturm, Kayla Tidd, Shelby Ingram, Kristen Long, Tyler Spencer, and Trenten Spencer. She is also survived by one brother, Roger (Sue) Holiday of Lowell; two half sisters, Mary (Kim) Carpenter of Port Washington and Ada (Dale) Offenberger of Whipple; two stepsisters, Marion (Charlie) Block of Edensburg, Pa. and Linda Holiday of Sycamore Valley. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Mary Emma Holiday; one sister, Hester May Leasure; two brothers, Gene and Bob Holiday; and a daughter, Emma Gale Tidd. She is survived by several nephews and nieces, including Cheryl Blankenship of Newport, who was partially reared by her aunt, Nancy Lee Tidd.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Kappel officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Friday until the hour of the service.

*Submitter's Note: An affidavit signed by the doctor and notarized attached to the back of the death certificate states that November 22 was the actual date of death.

Timmons, Gladys L. Timmons, nee Neuhart

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Sunday, 15 Feb. 2004

BARNESVILLE---Gladys L. Timmons, 86, of Barnesville, died Friday [Feb. 13, 2004] at Barnesville Hospital.

She was born Feb. 12, 1918, in Calais, daughter of the late W.F. and Stella (Leach) Neuhart.

She was a member and former MYF leader of Somerton United Methodist Church, a former member of the Somerton School Board and a member of the Mulberry Twig.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Wiley Neuhart; and three sisters, Shirley McPeek, Sally Eschbaugh and Mary Betts Bowles.

She leaves her husband of 67 years, Charles R. "Dick" Timmons of Senecaville; a son, Steve (Shirley) Timmons of Senecaville; two daughters, Myrna (Ed) Talbott of Ft. Mitchell, Ky, and Connie (Ron) Wyscarver of Galena; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. today at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services will be 11 A.M. Monday. Burial will follow in Friends Cemetery.

Torpy, John Woodrow Torpy Sr.

Source: The Terre Haute [Indiana] Tribune-Star; Tuesday, 20 Jan 2004

John Woodrow "Woody" Torpy Sr., 86, of West Terre Haute died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, in Union Hospital. He retired from the Vigo County Parks Department. He was born Dec. 10, 1917, in West Union, Ill., to Daniel Nathan Torpy and Mary Elizabeth Wallace Torpy.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Torpy; two sons, John Torpy Jr. and James Torpy, both of Terre Haute; two daughters, Bernice Walker and her husband John of San Diego, and Debra McGill and her husband Danny of Terre Haute; four stepsons, Larry Rowley and his wife Darlene, Gary Couch and his wife Deb, and Herb Phipps, all of West Terre Haute, and Robert Couch and his wife Charlotte of Terre Haute; five stepdaughters and their spouses, Brenda and Duke Wycoff, Trella Faye and Frank Sharp, Virginia and Jack Ivey, Connie and Elvis Padgett, and Debbie and Phil Lowe, all of West Terre Haute; one stepdaughter-in-law, Ruby Phipps of West Terre Haute; three nephews, Steve Torpy and his wife Lindsey, Robert Torpy and his wife Edwinna and Dan Torpy and his wife Lenora, all of Terre Haute; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, stepgrandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren and stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; his mother, Mary Dale; one daughter, Darlene Gore; a stepson, Bill Phipps; and a brother, Robert S. Torpy. He also had been a truck driver for several trucking companies, had worked as a diesel mechanic in Chicago for several years, and had been owner and operator of B&J Transportation Escort Service.

Services are 1 p.m. Friday in Fitzpatrick-Pearce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Chris Wilbur officiating. Burial is in New Providence Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. until services Friday.

Trosper, Veldah Cloe Trosper, nee Voland

Source: Chronicle-Tribune [Marion Co., IN] - 6 Mar 2004
        GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. -- Veldah Cloe Trosper, 76, passed away Tuesday after a long battle with emphysema.
        A Green Valley resident for 29 years, she was born in Gas City, and
formerly lived in Hartford City. She owned and operated Golden Scissors Beauty Salon until she retired. She then worked part-time at Los Amigos Restaurant.
        She loved her family and in turn, she was greatly loved and will be missed terribly.
        Survivors include a daughter, Lorna Goodin, Missouri; a son, Tim Trosper, Green Valley; a brother, Bill Voland; sisters, Nancy Saenz and Joyce Epling; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
        She was preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Lillard, Missouri;
granddaughter, Gwen Goodin, Missouri; and a brother, Thomas Voland, Indiana.
        Memorial services are at 1 p.m. Sunday in Green Valley Mortuary.
        The family thanks the wonderful and caring staff of LaPosada Nursing Home and Hospice Family Care.
        Memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson, Ariz. 85716.

Turpin, Donald E. Turpin

Source: The Wichita Falls [Texas] Times Record; 5 Oct 2004

Donald E. Turpin, 73, of Lake Arrowhead, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Wichita Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

Don was born May 30, 1931, in Hutchinson, Kan. He served our country in the Army National Guard as a field artillery crewman. He was the co-founder and co-owner of Sheppard Auto Parts until his retirement in 1980. On Sept. 2, 1950, he married Naoma Faye Vestal of Marlow, Okla. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cora Lough; his son, Danny Lee Turpin and his brother, Bob Turpin.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Naoma Turpin of Lake Arrowhead; brother, Bill Turpin of Lewisville, Texas; sister, Betty Cossey of Mangum, Okla.; son, Gary Turpin and wife, Becky and daughter, Sterlyn Carter and husband, T.J., all of Wichita Falls; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Greg Turpin, Jason Williams, Jimmy Young, Will Goodwin, Gregory Carter and Joe McCoy.

The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

For those desiring, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.

Van Horn, Janet G. Van Horn, nee Wehr

Source: The Cambridge [Ohio] Daily Jeffersonian; 5 Jan 2004

Janet G. Van Horn, 66, of Barnesville, died Monday, Jan 5, 2004 at OVMC. She was born Nov. 1, 1937 in Calais, Ohio a daughter of the late Hubert and Helen Leach Wehr.

Janet was a homemaker and an avid Bingo player. She was a member of Barnesville First United Methodist Church, and the Barnesville VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 2792.

Surviving are her husband, Harry W. Van Horn, a daughter, Mrs. Harry A. (Vicki) Van Horn, three grandchildren, Matt, Clint and Jessica Van Horn.

Friends will be received Tuesday 2 to 4 at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, East Main St., Barnesville, where services will be held at 4 P.M. Thursday. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Crestview Cemetery.

Vandeventer, Angela L. Vandeventer, nee Johnson

Source: The Bloomington [Indiana] Herald-Times — Sunday, January 25, 2004

Reverend Angela L Vandeventer, 46

APRil 12, 1957 - JAN. 23, 2004

LINTON

The Rev. Angela L. Vandeventer, 46, of Linton, died Friday at Glenburn Home.

She was a homemaker.

Survivors include one daughter, Cheyanne Rehmel; three brothers, Rickey Peltier, Raymond Peltier and Harry Peltier, and her special friend Brian Townsend.

Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Jerusalem Christian Center.

*Submitter's Note: Below is a more complete obituary that was posted on findagrave.com, but the citation is missing.

Vandeventer, Angela L. Vandeventer, nee Johnson

Source: as posted on findagrave.com; January, 2004

Rev. Angela L. Vandeventer, 46 of Linton, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 in Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. She was born on April 12, 1957 in Beech Grove to Leroy Perry and Sandra L. Johnson.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of the New Jerusalem Christian Center and ABATE of Indiana. She was awarded the Doctorate of Divinity.

She is survived by one daughter, Cheyanne Rehmel; three brothers, Ricky and Andrea Peltier, Raymond and Lully Peltier and Harry and Janice Peltier; special friend, Brian Townsend; and two aunts, Loretta Padgett and Mabel Baker.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Service will be 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery in Linton with the Rev. Quincey Murphy officiating.

Voland, Audrey E. (Peggy) Voland, nee Jones

Source: The Brown County [Indiana] Democrat; Wednesday, June 23, 2004

Audrey E. (Peggy) Voland, a resident of Nashville, died Friday, June 18, 2004, at Brown County Health and Living. She was 78.

Mrs. Voland was born August 27, 1925, in Indianapolis and was the daughter of Earl Jones and Josephine (Osborn) Jones.

She had worked for the Brown County Family Services for 18 years and was secretary at St. Agnes Catholic Church for 12 years.

Mrs. Voland was affiliated with the Parkview Church of the Nazarene and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was named State Employee of the Month by the State of Indiana in 1990 and was a country music lover.

Survivors include: two sons, Bill L. Voland and Timothy A. Voland, both of Nashville; three daughters, Susan J. Voland and Karen L. Voland, both of Nashville, and Peggy A. Dodds of St. Mary's, Ohio; five granddaughters and one grandson.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Harry Voland on May 17, 1969; a daughter, Judy Voland in 1948; one granddaughter in 1991; and four brothers, Richard, Eddie, James and Robert (Gene) Jones.

A service was Tuesday, June 22; at Parkview Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Gary Williamson officiating.

Burial was at the Greenlawn Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Parkview Church of the Nazarene Building Fund, in care of Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home, 1682 State Road 135 North, Nashville, Indiana 47448.

Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Wade, Norma Louise Wade nee Connell
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, dated Friday, March 12, 2004
SUMMERFIELD - Norma Louise Wade, 63, of Summerfield Route 1, Zerger Quarry Road, died Wednesday (March 10, 2004) at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell. She was born Sept. 17, 1940, in Centertown, Mo., to William Connell and Lillian Odem Connell. She had worked as a cook for 15 years at the Joyce A. Davis GMN Tri-County Senior Citizens Center in Caldwell.
She is survived by her husband, Tennyson Wade; one stepdaughter, Susan (Bruce) Priest of New Orleans, La.; four sisters, Fern Theric of Sedalia, Mo., Bernice Rinker of Springfield, Mo., Clara Martin of Las Vegas, Nev., and Shirley Stephensons of Variqua, Wis.; three brothers, Martin Connell of Dodgeville, Wis., Bill Connell of Springfield, Mo., and David Connell of Dearborn, Mo.; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
No services will be observed at this time at the request of the family. Chandler Funeral Home at 609 West St., Caldwell, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Joyce M. Davis GMN Tri-County Senior Citizens Center, 615 North St., Caldwell, Ohio.

Ward, Virginia C. Ward, nee Decker

Source: The Columbus [Indiana] Republic; 11 Mar 2004

Lafayette Avenue

Virginia Carolyn Ward, 53, of Lafayette Avenue died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at her home.

Mrs. Ward was housekeeper and child caregiver for 20 years and worked at Como Plastics for five years. She currently was employed by Nagakura Engineering Works.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Barkes, Inlow & Weaver Funeral Home on Washington Street. Calling will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born in Jeffersonville July 5, 1950, Mrs. Ward was the daughter of Robert and Susie Pike Decker. She married Larry G. Ward April 11, 1966.

Survivors include her husband; sons, Larry G. Ward Jr. and Mark A. Ward, both of Columbus; a daughter, Kris A. Johnson of Columbus; brothers, Leon Decker of New Albany and Danny Decker of North Vernon; sisters, Mary Green and Luvicey Eldridge, both of Medora; grandchildren, Tiffany and Damian Ward, Ryan Redmon and Dilian Osbun, all of Columbus; and one great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Nicholas Ward.

Weaver, Owen A. Weaver

Source: The Daily Clay County [Illinois] Advocate-Press; 12 May 2004 [on line]

Owen A. Weaver, 90, of Johnsonville, died at 3:50 p.m., Thursday, May 6, 2004 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2004 at Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne. Bryan Bennett will officiate.

Burial will be at Round Prairie Cemetery.

Visitation will be at from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 9, 2004 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Mr. Weaver was born June 22, 1913 in rural Johnsonville, son of the late Frank and Lillie (Church) Weaver. On March 30, 1940, he married Dorothy Beeson in rural Wayne City.

Mr. Weaver was a retired self-employed farmer. He was a member of Johnsonville Ruritans, Farm Bureau, Round Prairie Baptist Church, a 40-year 4-H volunteer, a 20-year member of the Berry School Board, and a 20-year member of the Wayne County Board.

He is survived by wife Dorothy; son Larry Weaver and wife Carol of Custer Park; daughters Vera Jean Hawkins and husband Ron of Winston/Salem, NC and Alice Marie Waver* of Wilmington. Survivors also include several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and five sisters.

*Submitter's Note: This should be WEAVER.

West, Robert F. West

Source: The Wheeling [West Virginia] News-Register; 27 Jul 2004

WEST, Robert F., 86, of Moundsville, W. Va., died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling, W. Va.

He was born September 16, 1917 in Moundsville, a son of the late Fred and Dolly M. DeNoon West.

He was a retired employee of 36 years with Wheeling-Pitt Steel; a member of the Cornerstone Church of God, First and Poplar Avenue Moundsville; and a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mildred I. Palmer West; two brothers, Melvin W. and Everett L. West; a sister, Gretta I. Wright; and two sons-in-law, Ronald F. Braden and Rex L. Marling.

Surviving are two sons, Robert F. West Jr. and his wife, Doris L. of Shadyside, Ohio and Wayne L. West and his wife, Katherine A., of Moundsville; two daughters, Shirley A. Marling of Glen Easton and Nila J. Braden of Moundsville; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2004 with the Rev. Ronald Wilfong officiating. Interment in Palmer Cemetery, Proctor, W. Va.

White, Marjorie White

Source: The Times Leader, Thursday, March 18, 2004

Marjorie Rose Sloan White, 84, of Worthington, Ohio, died March 16, 2004 at Westerville, Ohio. Calling hours, 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday. Service, Sunday, 2 p.m., at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, Ohio.

Wilcox, Judith Kay Wilcox

Source: Bolin Funeral Home, Zanesville, dated March 18, 2004 Provided by Betty Lendon Matson

Judith Kay Wilcox, 62, of Zanesville died at 1:03 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born August 15, 1941 at Zanesville a daughter of the late Paul R. & Laura B. Murray Wilcox. She was an assembler for the Lear Corporation.

Surviving is her brother, Richard (Patricia) Wilcox of Barnesville, nephew, Rusty (Ruth) Wilcox of Woodsfield, four nieces; Katey (Bob) Livingston of St. Clairsville, Mandy (Wes) Brown of Barnesville , Sarah Wilcox of Orlando, Florida and Rachal Wilcox of Barnesville, great nephew; Brandon Brown and two great nieces Kara Brown and Alli Wilcox.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m.Friday, March 19, 2004 at Bolin Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. March 20, 2004 with Rev. Roy Keyser officiating. Burial will follow at Zanesville Memorial Park.

Wilkerson, Howard Paul Wilkerson

Source: The Akron [Ohio] Beacon Journal - Saturday, August 7, 2004

Howard Paul Wilkerson, 57, model train oficionado, fluent in several languages, passed away at St. Vincent's Hospice in Indianapolis, from cancer on Aug. 4, 2004.

Born in Akron, Howard was a 1964 graduate of Ellet High School. He received an undergraduate degree in French and Spanish from Houghton College (Houghton, N.Y.), and held a certificate in Spanish, French, and Russian translation. He attended Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill., and completed a master's degree in information systems from State University of New York, Binghamton. Howard was most recently employed by Eli Lilly & Co. in Indianapolis. He was a member of Mensa, Alliance Francoise 00 Gauge Model Train Club of Indianapolis, the AC&T Model Railroad Club of Akron, and the Dayspring Assembly of God Church.

He is survived by his parents, Paul and Frances Wilkerson of Akron; brothers, Roger (Carol) of Portland, Ore., Lee (Claire) of British Columbia, Canada; and nephews, Lewis and Glenn of British Columbia.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., and Monday from 12 to 1 p.m., at Newcomer Farley Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, with Pastor William Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Park. (NEWCOMER-FARLEY, 330-784-3334.)

Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries.

Wilkerson, Thomas Eugene Wilkerson

Source: The Kentucky New Era, Hopkinsville, Kentucky; 28 Dec 2004

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Thomas Eugene Wilkerson, 58, Cadiz, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, at his home of natural causes.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the J.C. Kirby and Son Lovers Lane Chapel, Bowling Green. Burial will be in Hawks Cemetery, Edmondson. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 tonight at the funeral home.

A native of Clalybeate, he was the son of Zula E. Wilkerson and the late Bailey C. Wilkerson. He was a retired draftsman and was a member of the United Apostolic Pentecostal Church, St. Charles, Mo.

In addition to his mother, survivors include a son, Donovan L. Wilkerson, Cadiz; two daughters, Lalania J. Long, Oak Grove, Ky., Freda E. Wilkerson, Miami, Okla.; a brother, Larry J. Wilkerson, Cadiz; two sisters, Mary E. Boston, Wetumpka, Ala., L. Michele Marin, Cadiz and two grandchildren.

[Submitted by Paula Frichtl.]

Williams, Mark Roll Williams

Source: The Owensboro [Kentucky] Messenger-Inquirer - Sunday, November 21, 2004

BASKETT - Mark Roll Williams died at 12:15 a.m., Nov. 19, 2004, in Louisville at Rudd Heart and Lung Center on the Jewish Hospital campus. He was born Oct. 28, 1934, at General Hospital in Louisville. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Carrie Abilene Roll Williams; and his father, Thomas Stanley Williams of Baskett.

He is survived by his wife, Emma Sue Beasley Williams; a daughter, Lee Ann Williams Oliver; a son, Mark Stanley Williams and a daughter-in-law, Tracey McDonald Williams, all of Baskett. Other survivors include six grandchildren, Chelsea Lee Beasley Oliver, Carrie Alexandra Tackett Oliver, Susie Ann Williams Oliver, Kristin Barnett Williams, Jesse Elizabeth Williams and Zachary Thomas Beasley Williams, all of Baskett. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy Lyman Williams Long and James Long; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Jonathan Williams and Linda Greenwell Williams, all of Baskett.

Other survivors include his father-in-law, J.L. Beasley of Reed; a sister-in-law, Cherie Lucille Beasley Fulton of Henderson; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Shannon Marie Beasley Tolbert and Jerry Tolbert of Reed; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William Eslie Beasley and Charlene Whitledge Beasley of Paducah. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Lucille Tackett Beasley; and a brother-in-law, Larry Jay Beasley. Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.

Mark was a member of Baskett Christian Church, founding member and first president of Baskett Volunteer Fire Department, treasurer-trustee of Baskett Cemetery Board and co-founder and long-term board member of Baskett Recreation League. He also served on the planning committee to bring a water district to areas of Henderson County. Mark was a graduate of Spottsville High School and Murray State University and a teacher at Henderson County High School. He worked with L&N Railroad and retired from CSX Railroad in Evansville.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at Baskett Christian Church. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Baskett Christian Church. The Rev. Walter B. McGee, minister of Baskett Christian Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Baskett Christian Church, Baskett Fire Department or Baskett Cemetery Trust Fund.

Willis, Esther L. Willis nee Bentley
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson

Esther Louise Bentley Willis, 84, of Belmont, Ohio, died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Crestwood Nursing and Rehab, St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was born Nov. 30, 1919 in Belmont, a daughter of the late John Homer Bentley and Carrie Graham Bentley.

Esther was a homemaker and a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Willis, a son, Charles L. Willis; two sisters, Eva Mae Flood, and Jeannette Donner; a brother, John Wood Bentley.

Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Foreman of St. Clairsville, a son, Robert (Sheryl) Willis of Bellaire; a daughter- in-law, Nancy J. Willis of Shadyside; a sister, Elizabeth Campbell of Irvine, Calif.; and a brother, James (Gayle) Bentley of Midlothian, Va.; three grandsons, Kurt (Dianna) Willis of Bridgeport, Ohio; Charles (Kim) Willis of Wheeling, W. Va., and Brad Willis of Columbus, Ohio; a great granddaughter, Alexis Willis, several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 322 North Main St., Bethesda, where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Robert Merritt officiating. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, Hendrysburg, Ohio.

Willison, Ina Mae 'Bud' McCain nee Willison
Provided by Betty Lendon Matson

RIVERVIEW, Mich. - Ina Mae "Bud" Willison McCain, 85, of Riverview, formerly of Canal Fulton and Monroe County, Ohio, died Sunday (April 4, 2004) at Oakwood Skilled Nursing Center in Trenton, Mich.

She was born Feb. 18, 1919, in Woodsfield to Forrest O. and Retta Cronin Willison. She attended Woodsfield area schools and graduated from Woodsfield High School. She was a member of the Akron Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. She married Denver McCain on July 22, 1939. They moved to Akron, where they lived for many years. After her husband's death, she moved to Michigan.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and two sisters.

She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn McCord and her husband, Steve, of Carrollton, Ga.; two sons, Dan Lee McCain of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and Dale R. McCain and his wife, Rosemary, of Grosse Ile, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services are at noon Thursday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield. Burial is in Friendship Cemetery in Lewisville. Friends will be received for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Eastern Star services are at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Winternheimer, Patricia Grayson Winternheimer, nee Jones

Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Courier & Press - Wednesday, February 11, 2004

Patricia Grayson Winternheimer, 56, of Evansville, died February 10, 2004, at her residence.

Patricia Grayson Winternheimer was born on July 11, 1947, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Clyde and Minta Jones.

She was a homemaker. Patricia attended Christian Fellowship Church.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Grayson, in 1988.*

Patricia is survived by her husband, Larry Winternheimer of Evansville; son, Mark Grayson and his wife, Kammy of Evansville; daughter, Shirley Crider and her husband, Bruce of Evansville; son, Buster Grayson and his wife, Tiffany of Evansville; daughter, Laura Winternheimer of Evansville; son, Kenny Winternheimer of Evansville; grandchildren, Justin Grayson, John Munoz, Nicole Grayson, Kristin Munoz, Taylor Grayson, Nolan Crider and Lindsey Grayson; brothers, Leroy Jones of Norman Okla., Marvin Jones of Norman, Okla., Johnny Jones of Norman, Okla.; sisters, Marlene Abell of Norman, Okla., Pam Dierks of Clinton, Iowa, Janice Hull of Clinton, Iowa, and Darlene Hansmeyer of Norman, Okla.

Services will be 12 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2004, at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Mr. Sam Lynn. Burial will be at Locust Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call Thursday, February 12, 2004, from 2 to 8 p.m. and also on Friday, February 13, 2004, from 10 a.m. until service time at Alexander North Chapel. Donations may be made to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements are by Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road.

*Submitter’s Note: Cecil Grayson died February 14, 1987.

Wise, Robert D. Wise

Source: The Marietta Times, dated Saturday, January 31, 2004

WOODSFIELD - Robert D. Wise, 70, of 39678 State Route 800, Woodsfield, (Antioch Community), died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 29, 2004) at his home. He was born March 28, 1933, in Bellaire, Ohio, to Robert V. and Mary Evelyn Wise Masters. He was a retired television repairman, having formerly owned and operated the former Wise T.V. near Antioch.

He is survived by his wife, Anna "Ann" Marie Hayes Wise, whom he married on May 10, 1952; three sons, Donald Wise and his wife, Brenda, of Sandyville, Robert "Bob" Wise and his wife, Sheilla, of Jerusalem, Ohio, and Rodney Wise and his wife, Sherri, of Woodsfield; one brother, Charles "Jim" Wise and his wife, Kathy, of Canton; one stepbrother, Bob Masters of Beach City; three sisters, Ruth Elizabeth "Betty" Rufo and her husband, Mike, of North Canton, Charlene Herrod of Massillon, and Karen Schubert and her husband, Al, of Texas; four grandchildren, Jason Wise and his wife, Heather, Sascha Wise, C.J. Wise and Denise Carpenter; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield with Father David Gaydosik officiating. Burial is in Antioch Cemetery in Antioch with military services. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Wojtseck,Timothy G. Wojtseck

Source: The Mount Vernon [Ohio] News; 17 Mar 2004

DANVILLE — Timothy Gene Wojtseck, 49, of Danville-Jelloway Road, Danville, died Sunday morning, March 14, 2004, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, after an extended illness.

Mr. Wojtseck was born June 7, 1954, in Mount Vernon, the son of Harry and Bessie (Looney) Wojtseck. He was a 1972 graduate of Loudonville High School and was a former custodial employee of Kenyon College, Gambier. He had also worked as a lifeguard at Mohican State Park and also worked at Sunshine Golf, Loudonville. He had lived many years in the Columbus-Clintonville area. He was a recent baptized member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Gambier.

He is survived by his parents of Danville; his former wife. Shannon Lane of Clintonville; his son, Christopher Wojtseck of Clintonville; and two brothers, Mike (Betty) Wojtseck of Mount Vernon and Terry Wojtseck of Shelby.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville, where friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Keven Pillinen will officiate. Burial will be in Jelloway Cemetery at Jelloway.

Memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist church, Gambier 43022. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.byerly-lindsey.com.

Wood, Betty Lou Wood, nee Coad

Source: The Columbus [Indiana] Republic; 18 Oct 2004

Former Arvin employee

Betty Lou Wood

Central Avenue

Betty Lou Wood, 59, of Central Avenue died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at Willow Crossing Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was employed previously at Arvin Industries and enjoyed cooking and crocheting.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Revs. John Ruland, Adam Teichert and Henry Clinton officiating. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 1 p.m. until service time Wednesday. Inurnmant [sic--inurnment] will be at a later late [sic--date].

Memorials may be made to American Kidney Association and American Diabetes Association.

Mrs. Wood was born April 20, 1945, to Ed and Elda Coad. She married Loren Wood in 1993.

She is survived by sons, Michael Castetter of North Vernon, Jeffery and Christopher Castetter of Seymour and Shannon Wood of Columbus; a sister, Linda Coad of Indianapolis; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1998.

Woodby, Herbert H. Woodby
Source--Rolling Mills Online Obituaries
Published--2004
Woodby, Herbert H. (born 17 Oct 1928, died 3 Feb 2004)
SARAHSVILLE, Ohio - Herbert H. Woodby, 75, of 49960 County Road 21, Sarahsville, died at 5:02 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 3, 2004) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge. He was born Oct. 17, 1928, in Townsend, Tenn., to Joseph and Hester Caylor Woodby. He was a retired employee of the former Consolidated Aluminum Corp. in Hannibal, Ohio. A U.S.
Army veteran of the Korean conflict, he received a double Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He was a Protestant by faith.

He is survived by his wife, Lavina Wise Carpenter Woodby; two sons, Herbert Woodby and his wife, Andrea, of Byesville, and Jeff Woodby and his wife, Cathy, of Woodsfield; one daughter, Deborah Woodby of Woodsfield; three stepdaughters, Sharon Cline of Summerfield, Dee Dee Leasure of Sarahsville, and Debbie Kopp of East Sparta, Ohio; three stepsons, Les Carpenter and Mark Carpenter, both of Summerfield, and Robin Carpenter of Woodsfield; five sisters, Wilma McKinney of Townsend, Tenn., Polly Fox of Buena Vista, Calif., Pearl Riley of Michigan, Bessie McNeelly of Memphis, Tenn., and Mary Layman of Honolulu, Hawaii; three brothers, Roy Woodby of Florida, Bill Woodby of Virginia and Jerry Woodby of Townsend, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Joshua Woodby, Tyler Woodby, Jennifer Woodby and Jaclyn Woodby; 16 stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Floyd Woodby.Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home in Summerfield, Ohio, with Pastor Gary Fitzgerald officiating. Burial is in Calais Cemetery at Calais, Ohio, with full military graveside services to be conducted. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Yockey, Wadna G. Yockey nee Hupp

Wadna G. Yockey, 89, of 41200 Sandbar Road. Lewisville, died at 7:19 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta.

She was born near Rinard Mills, on May 26, 1914, a daughter of the late Thomas B. and Chloe Hupp.

She was a homemaker and a member of The Hines Chapel Church of Christ near Sycamore Valley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. "Jack" Yockey on September 28, 2003; four brothers; Heber, David, Orval and Mervin Hupp; one sister: Edith Anders; a son-in-law, Lowell Miracle.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Eleanor) Leeper of Lewisville; one sister: Vera Kirkbride of East Liverpool; one brother: Carl Hupp of New Matamoras; two grandchildren; Gyl Poling and Eric Miracle; two great-grandchildren: Logan and Nick Sims.

Friends were received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, from 2-9 p.m. Friday, Where funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday with Harald Kinney, Jr., officiating. Burial followed in the Creighton Ridge Cemetery near Sycamore Valley.

Young, Edith Eloise Young

Source: Monroe County Beacon Thursday, May 6, 2004

Edith Eloise Young, 86, of Lewisville, died May 2, 2004 at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born at Lewisville, Aug. 17, 1917, the daughter of the late William Young and Julia Viola Hodge Young.

She was retired from JC Penney in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a member of the Lewisville Church of Christ.

Surviving are a brother, Irvin Young, of Canton, several nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Audra Harrington, Leora Weber, Mabel Steele and Wilene Jackson.

Friends were received May 4 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be held May 5, at 1 p.m., with Dana Morrison officiating. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

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