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Monroe County Obituaries

2001

 

 

 

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John Boyd Hardin

Source:  Monroe County Beacon issue August 16, 2001

     John Boyd Hardin, 89, Baltimore, Ohio, died Aug. 7, 2001, at his residence.  He was born June 20, 1912, in Kentucky, a son of Rev. E.C. Hardin and Rev. Mamie Hardin.

     He was a graduate of McDermott High School, Ohio University and the Ohio State University.  John "Jay" "JB" "Jake" was a teacher, coach administrator and mentor of everyone at Bartlett, Hannibal, Pickaway, Ashville, Washington Court House, Sabina, Miami Trace and Liberty-Union.  He attended the Christ United Methodist Church, belonged to the Lancaster Rotary and the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite.  He resided in Baltimore [Ohio] and Sarasota, Florida.

     Surviving are his wife, Hermalee Hardin; son, Dr. Charles Hardin and his wife, Marian; daughter, Mrs. Richard (Roberta Tosca) Deckerd; grandchildren Kent (Susanne) Hardin, Jeff (Julie) Hardin, Erin (Greg) Seimer, Ann Miller (Randy) Lein, Rob (Beth Miller, Deanna Miller (Don) Murray; 15 great-grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine Tisher, whom he married in 1934 and she died in 1967.

     Friends were received Aug. 9 at the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home, Baltimore, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the John B. Hardin Educational Fund, Box 71, Baltimore, OH 43105 or Grant-Riverside Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43214.  Condolences may be sent to the family by e-mail to hardinjb@aol.com.

     Funeral services were held Aug. 10 at the Christ United Methodist, Baltimore, with Pastor Benjamin A. Foulk officiating.  Caring cremation followed the service.

 

Ferrell (Sr.) Vanwy

Source:  Monroe County Beacon

          Ferrell Vanwy, Sr., 76, Newark, died Sept. 10, 2001, at Selma Markowicz Center.  He was born March 23, 1925, in Woodsfield.

          He was a member of the First Trinity Assembly of God Church, a WW II Army veteran; was a heavy equipment mechanic and welder for various contractors and member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18.  He worked in the oil field for several years with local drilling contractors following his military service.

          Surviving are his wife, Helen L. Breese Vanwy, Newark; two daughters, Mrs. George (Janet) Fisher, Thornville, Mrs. Brice (Donna) Shumaker, Newark; two sons, Ferrell, Jr. and his wife, Kathy Vanwy, Newark, Charles E. Mason, Newark; brother Kenneth Vanwy, and his wife Betty, Clearwater, Fla.; sister-in-law, Wilma Jean Vanwy, Heath; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

          He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Sabina Moose Vanwy; a brother, Donald; sister, Hazel.

          Friends were received Sept. 11 at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, Newark, where funeral services were held Sept. 12, with Pastor Charles E. Mason and Pastor Don Moshgat officiating.  Burial in Brushy Fork Cemetery.

          Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio.

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Ada B. Green
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 2, 2001
    Ada B. Green, 98, of Stow, formerly of Woodsfield, died Monday (Jan. 1, 2001) at Stow-Glen Retirement Center.
    She was born Sept. 21, 1902, near Jerusalem, daughter of the late Charles H. and Myrta (Gibbons) Baker.  Mrs. Green attended Woodsfield High School and Muskingum College. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard A. Green, who died in 1987; and a son, Dale Loren Green.
    She leaves a son, Charles (Rebecca) Green of Akron; three grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Friday.
    Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery.

Norma D. Harmon
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 4, 2001
 Norma D. Harmon, 76, of Woodsfield, formerly of Belpre, died Wednesday (Jan. 3, 2001) at her home.
    She was born March 1, 1924, in Bloomfield, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (McVey) Dickson.
    Mrs. Harmon retired from Peoples Bank and Trust Co. of Belpre, where she had served for 20 years as a bookkeeper and teller. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Parkersburg, W.Va.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Richard Dickson; a sister, Gladys (Dickson) Ridgeway.
    She leaves her husband, Eugene E. Harmon, whom she married May 25, 1941; two daughters, Sherry Brownrigg of Arnold, Md., and Jo Ellen of Raleigh, N.C.; a sister, Wanda Hill of Woodsfield; five grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.
    Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Private services will be Friday at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
    Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Ohio-Northeastern Branch, 25 N. Canfield Niles Road, Suite 50, Youngstown, OH
44515
.

Golda Billman Straight
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, OH, January 2001
    Golda Billman Straight, 98, of Antioch, died Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2001) at the home of her daughter in Greenfield, Ind.
    She was born April 27, 1902, near Lewisville, daughter of the late John Hamilton Billman and Sarah Elizabeth Kelly Billman.
    She was a retired teacher, having taught 17 years in Monroe County Schools. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin M. Straight, in January 1979; four sisters, Bessie Schell, Myrtie Draper, Susie Mallett and Marjorie Busch; two brothers, Fred Billman and Frank Billman; and a grandson, Dana Stephen DeVoe.
    She leaves three daughters, Eileen Stephenson of Marion; Mrs. Robert (Claribel) DeVoe of Greenfield and Marguerite Winkle of Harbor Beach, Mich.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
    Friends and family may call 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 10 a.m. Saturday with Minister Sam Bartrug officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

Rolland Eugene Kenney
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 7, 2001
    Rolland Eugene Kenney, 86, of Antioch Community, Woodsfield, died Friday (Jan. 5, 2001) at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va.
    He was born Nov. 7, 1914, in Monroe County, son of the late Andrew and Beulah (Brown) Kenney.
    Mr. Kenney attended Plainview Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Harold, Joe and George Kenney; a sister, Marie Daugherty.
    He leaves his wife, Mildred (Hooper) Kenney of Antioch; a son, Joseph Hooper of Michigan; a brother, Ronald Kenney of Antioch; three grandchildren; a great-grandson.
    Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday with Minister Tim Fleeman officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch.

Martha McVicker
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 11, 2001
    Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, for Martha A. McVicker, 87, of Cambridge, who died Tuesday (Jan. 9, 2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. The Rev. Ken Mansfield will officiate. Burial will be in Guernsey Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
    She was born Nov. 21, 1913, in Langs, daughter of the late Alonzo and Dottie (Alexander) Simmons.
    Mrs. McVicker had worked at Bayes Restaurant in Woodsfield and cleaned houses. She was a Methodist by faith.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. McVicker, who died December 26, 1987. They were married in 1950. Also deceased are three sisters, Hazel Smith, Carrie Elliott and Katie Sims; three brothers, Frank McCaslin, Bryce Simmons and John Simmons.
    She leaves a son, Charles Antill of Boynton Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Shirley Callihan of Cambridge and Martha Cole of Beacon Falls, Conn.; four grandchildren, Tommy Joe Gravens, David Callihan, Kevin Callihan and Michelle (Callihan) Crews; and six great-grandchildren.

Sherry R. Dies
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH January 23, 2001
    Services will be 8 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Sherry R. Dies, 63, of Jerusalem, who died Sunday (Jan. 21, 2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
    She was born July 7, 1937, in Salem, daughter of the late Oscar and Iona (Moffett) Harsh. Mrs. Dies was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith.
    She was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Barclay. She leaves her husband, James M. Dies, whom she married April 15, 1975; a son, Ray Allen Blythe of Cambridge; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Donald (Tammy) Harton of Jerusalem and Tracy LeFleme of Salem; a stepson, Timothy Dies of Salem; four step-grandchildren, George Tomlin, Alicia Tomlin, Joey LeFleme and Johnny LeFleme.

Clarence Howell
Source: The Wooster Daily Record, Wooster, OH, January 26, 2001
    Clarence G. "Dutch" Howell, 74, Moore Ridge Road, Jerusalem, OH died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.
    Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, with minister John Hamilton officiating. Burial will be at Ozark Catholic Cemetery.  Friends may call today (Friday) from 2-9 at the funeral home.
    He was born Oct. 31, 1926, in Wayne County, to Andrew and Ova (Myers) Howell.
    Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Dorothy (Gallaher) Howell of Jerusalem; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and John Yontz of Ozark, Helen and Rocky Carpenter of Barnesville, Jean and Richard Hughes of Jerusalem and Connie and Larry Richter of Sardis; seven grandchildren, and four brothers, John, Jack and George Howell, all of Orrville and Vernon
Howell of Apple Creek.

Earl F. Ankrom, Sr.
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH,  January 28, 2001
    Earl F. Ankrom, Sr., 51, of Woodsfield, died Friday (Jan. 26, 2001) at Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville.
    He was born April 4, 1949, in Barnesville, son of Cora (Jackson) Ankrom of Woodsfield, and the late Hila Foster Ankrom.
    Mr. Ankrom was a graduate of Skyvue High School near Graysville. He was a former construction worker and a former welder for Watt Car and Wheel in Barnesville. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War.
    He was preceded in death by an infant brother; an uncle, Ole Jackson.
    He leaves his wife, Sandra I. (Anderson) Ankrom, whom he married June 17, 1972; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Amanda) Shaw of Woodsfield; three sons, Earl F. (Jaime) Ankrom, Jr. of Stafford, Timothy R. (Emanuela) Ankrom of Sardinia,
and Arlis C. Ankrom of the home; two brothers, Richard (Connie) Ankrom of Woodsfield, and Paul (Rita) Ankrom of Florida; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. No calling hours will be observed. Burial will be at the
convenience of the family. Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, is handling the arrangements.

Ronald LeRoy Foster
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 29, 2001
    Ronald LeRoy Foster, 84, of Woodsfield, Antioch Community, formerly of Stow, died Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001) at his home.
    He was born July 27, 1916, in Weston, W.Va., son of the late Tucker and Dora (Cosner) Foster.
    Mr. Foster was a former guard officer at the Ravenna Arsenal, prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy, where he served in the Sea Bea Division during World War II. He was a self-employed building contractor. He was a member and pastor master of the Moriah Lodge 105, Free and Accepted Masons in Powhatan; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubenville; Osiris Shrine Temple in Wheeling, W.Va.; Steubenville Indian Patrol; and West Virginia National Guard.
    He was past commander of the Barnesville Chapter of Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of VFW Post 6387 in New Matamoras; Knights Templar 047, Cambridge; Past Masters Association; Bel-Mon Shrine Club, Wheeling, W.Va.; International Association Legions of Honor, Wheeling, W.Va.; Order of Eastern Star, Captina Chapter, Powhatan; Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons of Ohio in Cambridge; and the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio; Guernsey Council 74, Cambridge.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Helen (Dworshak) Foster, on July 16, 1993; a son, Ronald Lee Foster; a brother, Raymond Foster; two sisters, Mabel Spencer and Marie Jamison.  He leaves two daughters, Connie Sellers of Cleveland and Julia Ann Roby of the home; two sisters, Ruth Mildred Smith of Jane Lew, W.Va., and Maxine “Jean” Jackson of Cuyahoga Falls; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Paul Ferguson officiating. Masonic services will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Antioch. Full military graveside services will be conducted by New Matamoras VFW.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.

Homer D. Yommer
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, January 29, 2001
    Homer D. Yommer, 68, of Lewisville, died Saturday (Jan. 27, 2001) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
    He was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Grantsville, Md., son of the late Bruce and Jessie (Warnick) Yommer.
    Mr. Yommer retired from Ford Motor Co., Lorain, where he served as a repairman. He was a member of Calais Church in Calais, and American Legion Post 214 in Grantsville, Md. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War.
    He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley L. Yommer, on died Sept. 1, 1966; two sisters, Wilda Yommer and Helen Stoffoni; four brothers, Osborne Yommer, David Yommer, Harold Yommer and Bruce Oney Yommer.
    He leaves his wife, Emma Jean (Slone) Yommer, whom he married Aug. 30, 1986; two daughters, Marla Ann Ahmed of Lorain and Sara Katherine Thomas of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, Homer D. Yommer, Jr. and Donald Eugene Yommer,
both of Lorain; two sisters, Wanda Gross of Paw Paw, W.Va., and Norma Ruth Quail of Rome, W.Va.; six brothers, Joe Yommer of Olney Mills, Md., Jack Yommer of Sheffield Lake, Harry Yommer of Topeka, Kan., Hubert Yommer of
Ambridge, Pa., Richard Yommer of Grantsville, Md., and Willard Yommer of Lewisville; five grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Calais Church, Calais, where services will be 1 p.m. Thursday with Pastor Don Arbuckle officiating. Burial will be in Calais Cemetery, with full military graveside services.
    Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, is handling the arrangements.

Ella Mae Flood, nee Starr
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, January 31, 2001
(Lewisville High School graduate, class of 1942)
    Ella Mae Flood, 76, of 620 E. Cross St., Summerfield, Ohio, died this morning (Jan. 31, 2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge.

Ruth K. Huffman
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, February 2, 2001
    Ruth K. Huffman, 86, of Monroe Manor, Woodsfield, died Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
    She was born April 19, 1914, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Clarence and Lorena (Baker) Norris.
    Mrs. Huffman was a member of First Baptist Church of Woodsfield. She was a charter member of the Eagles Lodge and the Pythian Sisters Lodge, both of Woodsfield.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Huffman, on November 16, 1994; a sister, Genevieve Price; and a brother, Walton Norris.   She leaves two sons, Ron (Billie Jean) Huffman and Wayne (Karen) Huffman, both of Woodsfield; two daughters, Mrs. Bob (Beverly) Marmie of Barnesville, and Mrs. Bill (Velma) Guess of Columbus; a brother, Lester Norris of Canton; a sister, Eva Jean Brown of Woodsfield; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Travis Smalley officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

Wilbur E. ‘Buck’ Jackson
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, February 3, 2001
    Wilbur E. ‘Buck’ Jackson, 73, of Marietta, Ohio, died Monday (Jan. 22,2001) in Selby General Hospital.
    He was born Sept. 17, 1927 in Woodsfield but made his home in Stafford for most of his life. He was a graduate of Elk Local High School and serviced in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was later employed as a superintendent by Columbia Gas Co., for 35 years until his retirement. He also owned and operated the Stafford General Store.  Mr. Jackson found a great deal of pleasure working on his oil leases and enjoyed making handcrafted items from various metals. He was a member of Gilman United Methodist Church, Stafford Masonic Lodge 300 F. and A. M., and Masterton Lodge, Order of Eastern Star.
His home was in Marietta the past 8 and one-half years.
    He was preceded in death by his stepfather and mother, Landseer and Margaret Daniels, and a stepsister, Wanda Barclay.
    He leaves his wife, Ruth (Stephen Mallett) Jackson, whom he married August 15, 1992; two sons by a previous marriage, Donald (Dianne) Jackson of Papillon, Neb.; Jerry (Ressa) Jackson of Woodsfield; three stepdaughters, Cynthia (Douglas) Wittekind of Newport News, Va.; Beverly (John) Huffman, and Nancy (Allen) Tubaugh all of Marietta; a stepbrother Mark (Mary) Daniels of Lower Salem; two stepsisters, Laura (Bill) Hoffheins of Southgate, Mich.; Myrle Lankford of Marietta; four grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren.
    Services were held at Gilman United Methodist Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Marietta. Memorial services were conducted at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home by the Lebanon Order of Eastern Star and Stafford Lodge 300, F. and A 

Martha L. Cline
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, Monday, February 5, 2001     
Martha L. Cline, 68, of 49055 Township Road 27, Lewisville, Ohio, died at 7:50 p.m. Friday (Feb. 2, 2001) near Summerfield.

Sidney C. English
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, Tuesday, February 6, 2001    
Sidney C. English, 83, of Ohio 26, Graysville, Ohio, died Monday (Feb. 5, 2001) at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, W.Va.

Leonard C. Leasure
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, February 7, 2001
    Leonard C. Leasure, 76, of Summerfield, Ohio, died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001) at his home.
    He was born Nov. 30, 1924, in Barnesville, son of the late William and Anna Marie (Brown) Leasure.
    Mr. Leasure was a retired laborer. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a Methodist by faith. He was a member of American Legion Post 415, Summerfield, and VFW Post 4721, Caldwell.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva M. (Hayes) Leasure, on August 3, 1982; two sons, Kim and Greg Leasure; three brothers, Carl, Earl and Kenneth Leasure; two sisters, Betty and Geneva Leasure.
    He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Anthony (Robin) Jordon of Dayton, Mrs. Kenneth (Melinda) Hoyt of Graysville and Bev Leasure of Lewisville; two sons, Gary (Cathy) Leasure of Summerfield and Calvin (Melissa) Leasure of Sparr, Fla.; three sisters, Ruth Ann Leasure of Caldwell, and Dorothy Shafer and Lucille Long, both of Sarahsville; three brothers, Dick Leasure of Senecaville, and Eugene Leasure and Raymond Leasure, both of Caldwell; 23 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home, Summerfield. Military graveside services will be at Mt. Tabor Cemetery near Summerfield, at a later date.

Viola I. Rothacher
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, February 7, 2001
    Viola I. Rothacher, 88, of Sardis, Ohio, died Tuesday (Feb. 6, 2001) at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va.
    She was born Aug. 26, 1912, in Green Township, Monroe County, daughter of the late John and Sarah (Haslam) Rothacher. Miss Rothacher was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Sardis. She was preceded in death by three
brothers, John, Clarence and Edward Rothacher; four sisters, Freda Kocher, Elizabeth Rothacher, Ophelia Ruble and Ethel Green. She leaves five nephews, Ronald Rothacher and Loren Rothacher, both of Sardis, Carl Kocher of New Martinsville, W.Va., Vernon Ischy of Lewisville and Russell Rothacher of Shadyside; two nieces, Virginia Campbell of New Philadelphia and Delores Smith of Sardis.
    No calling hours will be observed. Private services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, near Sardis

Hilda M. Burkhart
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated-Feb 8, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Hilda M. Burkhart, 74, of Woodsfield, died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2001) at Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, W.Va.  She was born June 5, 1926, near Miltonsburg, daughter of the late Clemence
and Victoria (Carpenter) Butler.  Mrs. Burkhart was a homemaker and a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, where she was a member of the Purgatorial Society and the Catholic Women’s Club. She was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Ladies Auxiliary of Woodsfield.
    She leaves her husband, Herman J. Burkhart, whom she married June 8, 1943; a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Marlene) Yonak, Jr. of Centerville; three sons, Donald (Marlene) Burkhart of Malaga, Gary (Victoria) Burkhart of Woodsfield and Terry (Carol) Burkhart of Raleigh Durham, N.C.; a brother, Vernon (Cinderella) Butler of Woodsfield; a sister, Mrs. Glenn (Hazel) Kanzigg of Beallsville; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Vigil services will be 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Hamm serving as celebrant.  Burial will be in St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery, Woodsfield. 

Leslie Ann Christman
Source: Daily Jeffersonian-dated- Feb 13, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodsfield Church of Christ for Leslie Ann Christman, 35, of Woodsfield, who died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.  Keith Jones, Travis Smalley and Sam Bartrug will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.  Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Visitation will also be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church with services to follow.

    She was born July 14, 1965, in Barnesville, daughter of Bobbie (Vaden) Cannon of Woodsfield and the late Clint Cannon.
Mrs. Christman was a homemaker and member of Woodsfield Church of Christ. She was a 1983 graduate of Woodsfield High School.  She leaves her husband, Randall A. Christman, whom she married Sept. 18, 1986; a daughter, Katelyn A. Christman; and a son, Samuel Cannon Christman, both of the home; two brothers, Lamar (Denise) Cannon of Lebanon, Tenn., and Neal (Stacey) Cannon of St. Clairsville; maternal grandmother, Ruby Vaden Lambert of Maryville, Tenn.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Leslie Christian Cancer Fund, c/o WesBanco, 101 N. Sycamore St., Woodsfield, OH 43793, or Citizens National Bank, 143 S. Mains St., Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Raymond A. “Bus” Jones

Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated Feb 13, 2001
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, for Raymond A. “Bus” Jones, 90, of Lore City, who died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cambridge.  Evangelist Bruce Daugherty will officiate. Burial will be in Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge.  Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
   He was born Oct. 27, 1910, in Old Washington, son of the late Thomas Arthur and Trudie Alice (Brookover) Jones.
Mr. Jones was a member of the Church of Christ, 10th Street and Clairmont Avenue, Cambridge.  He was a farmer, raising hogs, cattle, sheep and was a beekeeper. He was a graduate of Lore City High School.  He was a member of the Cambridge City Band and the 4-H Sheep Club. He served as supervisor of the Soil Conservation Service for 10 years. He served as the
school board clerk for more than 20 years in the Wills Local, Zane Trace and East Guernsey school districts. He was Wills Township clerk for 17 years and was a 30-year Guernsey County honey bee inspector.  He was a big game hunter for such wildlife as deer, bear and moose.
   He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenna (Dearth) Jones, who died Dec. 24, 1998. They were married June 13, 1940. Also deceased are four brothers, O.R. Jones, Learny Jones, Wayne Jones and B.K. Jones.  He leaves two sisters, Golda McGaughy of Byesville and Eleanor Barnhardt of Hilliard; brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Doris Dearth of Lore City; a
sister-in-law, Evelyn Roth of Bellaire; several nieces and nephews.

Mary R. Paulus

Daily Jeffersonian - dated February 13, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, for Mary R. Paulus, 95, of Woodsfield, who died Monday (Feb. 12, 2001) at Barnesville Hospital.  The Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik will serve as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery, Woodsfield.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Rosary devotions will be recited at 3:30 p.m. today at the
funeral home, followed by vigil services at 8:30 p.m.
   She was born Dec. 23, 1905, near Woodsfield, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Schumacher) Paulus.  Mrs. Paulus retired from Economy Store, Woodsfield, where she served as a clerk. She was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield, where she was a member of Purgatorial Society. 
   She was preceded in death by a sister, Hilda E. Paulus; a brother, Francis J. Paulus; a sister-in-law, Freeda Paulus.
She leaves two nieces, Rita Rodgers of Belpre, and Catherine Paulus of Woodsfield; four nephews, Robert Paulus of Lancaster, John Paulus and Edwin Paulus, both of Woodsfield, Ralph Paulus of Hockessin, Del., several great-nieces and nephews.

Franklin I. Hanson
Daily Jeffersonian - dated February 13, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Franklin I. Hanson, 88, of Woodsfield, who died Monday (Feb.12, 2001) at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta.  The Rev. Lynda Masters will officiate. Military graveside services and burial will be at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford.  Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m.
   He was born Jan. 29, 1913, near Stafford, son of the late Marion Ira and Emma May (Lumbatis) Hanson.  Mr. Hanson was a 1932 graduate of Franklin Local High School, Stafford, and also Wheeling Barber College in Wheeling, W.Va.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II from January 1943 to February 1946 in the European Theatre. He was a retired barber, having barbered for approximately 50 years in Zanesville, Martins Ferry and Woodsfield. He worked locally from 1946 to 1990 in the Everett Briggs Barber Shop, Woodsfield.  He was a member of Sutherland Methodist Church, Lewisville. He was a former member of Knights of Pythias, and past master and 50 year member of Stafford Masonic Lodge 300, Free and Accepted Masons, Stafford. He was an avid bowler and golfer.
   He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Louisa (McVay) Hanson, who died Sept. 14, 1999; and a brother, Marion LeRoy Hanson.  He leaves a sister, Frances Hanson Scott of Belpre; two nieces, Mrs. Paul (Linda) Lafferre and Carol Hanson, both of Lewisville; three nephews, Stephen (Sharon) Hanson of Belle Valley, David Hanson and Eugene Hanson, both of Lewisville; several great-nieces and nephews; several great-great-nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, June Hanson of Lewisville; and a brother-in-law, Edgar E. McVay of Stafford. (Paid) 

Donna J. Kindle

Source: Daily Jeffersonian - dated February 15, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Donna J. Kindle, 40, of Graysville, died Tuesday (Feb. 13, 2001) at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.  She was born Nov. 24, 1960, in Barnesville, daughter of the late Ralph H. and Edna (Gibbins) Daugherty.
Mrs. Kindle was a member of Graysville Church of Christ.
    She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Daugherty; three sisters, Bonnie Ann Daugherty, Reba Nalley and Doris Francis.  She leaves her husband, Bruce Kindle of Orlando, Fla.; a son, Friend Daugherty of Woodsfield; two daughters, Carolyn L. Kindle and April Kindle, both of Orlando, Fla.; eight brothers, Lloyd Daugherty of Minerva, Ed Daugherty of Canton, Keith Daugherty and Heber Daugherty, both of Woodsfield, Jim Daugherty and Gary Daugherty, both of Minerva, Ronald Daugherty of Orrville, and Arthur Daugherty of Mansfield; two sisters, Mary Kay Scott of Minerva, and Evelyn Daugherty of Woodsfield; two grandchildren, Iesha Daugherty and Eric Daugherty.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Friday with Harold Kinney
officiating.  Burial will be in Graysville Church of Christ Cemetery. (Paid) 

Gertrude B. Jackson

Source: Daily Jeffersonian - dated, February 19, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Gertrude B. Jackson, 83, of Woodsfield, died Saturday (Feb. 17, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born Dec. 1, 1917, in Monroe County, daughter of the late James F. and Clara Bell (Winland) Norris.
   Mrs. Jackson was a member of Neuhart Baptist Church.

   She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Jackson, on Dec. 19, 1994; two daughters, Delores and Mary Jane; five brothers; and two sisters. She leaves a son, Sonny Jackson of Woodsfield; two daughters, Judy Hughes of Woodsfield and Betty Murphy of Akron; a sister, Lena Goon of Ashland; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
   Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday.  Burial will be in Neuhart Cemetery, near Woodsfield.

Lester Francis Kenney
Daily Jeffersonian, dated, February 26, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Lester Francis Kenney, 75, of Economy Borough, Pa., formerly of Graysville, died Saturday (Feb. 24, 2001) at Heritage Valley Health System, Sewickley Valley Hospital.
   He was born Oct. 21, 1925, in Graysville, son of the late Francis Marion and Coral (Gill) Kenney.
   Mr. Kenney retired from American Bridge Co., where he served as a crane operator. He was a member of Hopewell Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Hopewell Township.
   He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II, and was a member of Local 1270 United Steelworkers of America.
   He was preceded in death by three sisters, Gertrude Waura, Augusta Smoot and Hilda Coplan.
   He leaves his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Jane (Weddle) Kenney of Economy Borough; a son, Paul (Helen) Kenney of Athens; four daughters, Jean Nelson of Monaca, Pa., Mrs. Robert (Diane) Bennett of Harlingen, Texas, Mrs. Wayne
(Debbi) Albright of Hopewell Township, Pa., and Mrs. Ron (Cindi) Janicki of Economy Borough; three sisters, Pearl Bliske of North Carolina, Lucille Reinbeau of East Rochester, Pa., and Helen Kramer of Wheeling, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
   Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday with Minister Harold B. Kinney officiating.  Burial will be in Graysville Church of Christ Cemetery, Graysville.

Maxine (Drum) Buttery
Source: Daily Jeffersonian - dated, March 1, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Maxine (Drum) Buttery, 93, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2001) at Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield.
   She was born Oct. 15, 1907, in Graysville, daughter of the late W. C. and Sarah (Myers) Drum.  Mrs. Buttery was a retired home economics teacher in the Switzerland of Ohio School District. She was a member of Woodsfield Church of Christ, Ohio Education Association, OSU Alumni, Delta Kappa Gamma teachers’ sorority and VFW Post 5303 Auxiliary. She was past president of Monroe County BPW Association. She was a 1925 graduate of Woodsfield High School.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Buttery, in 1963; a son, Carl Buttery; and two brothers, Paul and Leland Drum.  She leaves two daughters, Sue Miller of Woodsfield, and Ann McLean of Alpharetta, Ga.; two sisters, Jeanne Egger Schwall and Helen English, both of Woodsfield; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter.
   Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Saturday with Minister Sam Bartrug officiating.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield. VFW Post 5303 Auxiliary service will be 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Woodsfield High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, c/o Susan Bondy, 111 Brown Ave., Woodsfield, OH 43793; or World Bible School, c/o Woodsfield Church of Christ, 860 Lewisville Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Earl Edwin Griffin
Source: Daily Jeffersonian - dated March 1, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Earl Edwin Griffin, 81, of Graysville, died Wednesday (Feb. 28, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield.  He was born Feb. 13, 1920, in Rinard Mills, son of the late Russell Eli and Ada (McVey) Griffin.  Mr. Griffin was a retired carpenter and farmer. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ near Graysville. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. He was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans.
   He was preceded in death by four sisters, Olive Hill, Hattie Gardner, Ruby Turner and Wilma Freund.
   He leaves his wife, Pearl Marie (Lynch) Griffin, whom he married Dec. 25, 1948; three sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Ethel) Bach of Lewisville, Mrs. Don (Margaret) Ring of Louisville, and Mrs. Elvin (Audrey) Hall of Rinard Mills; two brothers, Cecil (Vashti) Griffin of Ravenna, and Heber (Twila) Griffin of Shreve; several nieces and nephews.
   Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 2 p.m. Friday with Harold Kinney, Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, near Graysville.

Earl J. Wells
Source: Daily Jeffersonian-dated, March  2, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Earl J. Wells, 87, of Woodsfield, who died Wednesday evening (Feb. 28, 2001) at Barnesville Hospital.  The Revs. Lynda Masters and Fenton C. St. John will officiate.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
   Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Woodsfield United Methodist Church, 136 N. Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793.
   Mr. Wells was born Sept. 11, 1913, at Derwent, a son of the late James and Mary Woodford Wells.
He was a retired owner and operator of the former Peoples and Wells Appliance and Heating Store in Woodsfield. He was a member of Woodsfield United Methodist Church, where he formerly served as Sunday school superintendent, was a member of the Church choir and served on several committees for many years. Also, he was a former member of Woodsfield Village Council and the Board of Public Affairs, a former member of Knight of Pythian Lodge 338, Woodsfield, and an honorary member of Monroe County Trustees Association.
   Mr. Wells was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Peoples Wells, on Aug. 22, 1989; two brothers, Harold Wells and Lawrence Wells.
   He leaves two daughters, Charlotte (Don) Blair of St. Clairsville and Eileen (Carl) Farwell of Knoxville, Tenn.; three sisters, Ruth Sprout of Pleasant City, Florence Beebe of Derwent and Mabel Owens of California; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a special friend, Opal Starr of Woodsfield.

Claribel Fankhauser
Source: Daily Jeffersonian, dated March 10, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Claribel Fankhauser, 83, of Woodsfield, died Friday (March 9, 2001) at Wheeling (W. Va.) Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.
   She was born in Paden City, W.Va., on Dec. 25, 1917, daughter of the late Ida Barbara (Winkler) Paden and Earl Okey.  Mrs. Fankhauser was a retired beautician and former owner/operator of the former Claribel’s Beauty Shop in Woodsfield. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Woodsfield and a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5303, Woodsfield.
   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kline Fankhauser; five sisters, Martha Virginia Paden in infancy; Flora Chapman, Betty Renner, Hazel Cox and Mary Katherine Renner; and four brothers, Clarence Paden, Ralph Paden, Russell Paden and Ross Paden.
   She leaves two daughters, Jean Clift of Woodsfield and Penny Hannahs of Barnesville; six grandchildren and two sisters-in-law.
   Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Watters Funeral Home, State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, on Sunday, where funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Lynda Masters officiating.  Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, New Martinsville, W.Va.

Betty L. Foster
Source: Daily Jeffersonian- dated  March 15, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Betty L. Foster, 73, of Woodsfield, died Wednesday (March 14, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born June 7, 1927, in Pine Grove, W.Va., daughter of the late Samuel and Olive (Barr) Cain.  Mrs. Foster was a trustee of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Church of Woodsfield.  She was an employee of the former K. V.  Store of Woodsfield and an employee of the former Needle Nook, also of Woodsfield.  She had worked as a clerk for the Green Thumb Program at the Woodsfield Municipal Building.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Foster, who died in 1997; two brothers, Charles Cain and Warren Cain, and an infant brother.
   She leaves a son, Charles F. Foster of Waynesburg, Pa.; two daughters, Susan Yocca of Woodsfield and Zella (Sarah) Foster of Brockville, Ontario, Canada; two brothers, Samuel Cain of Florida and Wayne Cain of Utah; a sister, Ellen Cain of  Vandalia; and two grandchildren.
   Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Paul Ferguson officiating.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

Linda Jean Betts
Source: Daily Jeffersonian-dated March 22, 2001
   BARNESVILLE — Linda Jean Betts, 55, of Jerusalem, died Wednesday (March 21, 2001) at her home.  She was born Aug. 31, 1945, in Wheeling, W.Va., daughter of the late Howard and Merle (Burkhimer) Curtis.  Mrs. Betts was a member of Somerton United Methodist Church, the Farm Bureau, and was a 4-H adviser.
   She leaves her husband, Robert Betts; a son, Dale (Lynn) Betts of Somerton; a daughter, Dorinda Betts of Jerusalem; a sister, Brenda Hoskinson of Bellaire; three grandchildren.
   Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services will be 11 a.m. Friday.  Burial will be in Calais Cemetery, Calais.

Wanda M. Russell
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated April 5, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Wanda M. Russell, 68, of Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died Tuesday (April 3, 2001) at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born Sept. 4, 1932, in Zanesville, daughter of the late Clifford and Edna Allen.  Mrs. Russell was a homemaker and member of New Life Church in Woodsfield.
   She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Richard Allen; and her former husband, Albert O. “Bud” Russell.  She leaves two sons, Clifford Russell of Columbus, and Clarence “Ben” Russell of Manassas, Va.; two daughters, Bertha Russell of West Virginia, and Pamela Thomas of Virginia; a brother, Lewis Allen of Zanesville; three sisters, Gertrude Allen, Norma Grandstaff and Rosalie Dennis all of Zanesville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
   Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with services to follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Wayne Teafatiller officiating.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
 
Kermit L. Henthorn
Source: Daily Jeffersonian - dated April 5, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Kermit L. Henthorn, 52, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday (April 3, 2001) at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.  He was born March 9, 1949, in Monroe County, son of Margaret (Craig) Henthorn of Woodsfield and the late Carl Henthorn.  Mr. Henthorn was owner and operator of Henthorn Lanes of Woodsfield. He was a member of Eagles Lodge and a social member of Woodsfield VFW.
   He was preceded in death by a brother, Lonnie Henthorn, who died in 1990.  He leaves his wife, Janet (Bell) Henthorn of Woodsfield; three daughters, Mrs. David (Heather) Saffle of Woodsfield, Mrs. Barry (Stacey) West of Jerusalem and Trish Henthorn of the home; three brothers, Wayne Henthorn and Vernon Henthorn, both of Woodsfield, and Jim Henthorn of Lewisville; two sisters, Florence (Jean) Dawson of New Martinsville, W.Va., and Sherry Wilson of Miltonsburg; and two grandsons, Justin and Chase Saffle.

   Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Saturday with Minister Keith Jones officiating.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Marjorie P. Eckelberry
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated April 6, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Marjorie P. Eckelberry, 86, of Graysville, died Thursday (April 5, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born Dec. 21, 1914, in San Antonio, Texas, daughter of the late Robert C. and Florence Hamilton.  Mrs. Eckelberry was a Methodist by faith.
   She leaves her husband, Warren Eckelberry of Graysville; two sons, Warren “Bud” Eckelberry, Jr. and Martin Eckelberry both of Graysville; a daughter, Terri Shoulp of Cleveland; a sister, Iris Tincotti of San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild.
   Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.  Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Thelma L. Hercher
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated  April 11, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Thelma L. Hercher, 76, of Sycamore Valley, died Tuesday (April 10, 2001) at her home.
She was born Jan. 3, 1925, near Sycamore Valley, daughter of the late Ode and Nora (Marshall) Lindamood.
Mrs. Hercher was a retired homemaker and dairy farmer. She was a member of Creighton Ridge Church of Christ near Sycamore Valley.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Hercher, Sr., on Feb. 11, 1998; a sister, Edna Linda; two brothers, Forrest Lindamood and Gerald Lindamood.
   She leaves a son, Ralph H. Hercher, Jr. of Sycamore Valley; a daughter, Mrs. Dean (Dr. Rhonda Hercher) Schweitzer of Toledo; a brother, Ralph Lindamood of Massillon; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
   Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Watters Funeral Home Woodsfield, and from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Creighton Ridge Church of Christ near Sycamore Valley, with services to follow at 1 p.m. with Dana Morrison and Vernon Crum officiating.  Burial will be in Creighton Ridge Cemetery, Sycamore Valley.  Memorial contributions may be made to Creighton Ridge Cemetery Association, 36800 State Route 260, Sycamore Valley, OH 43789, or Bethel Township Fire
Dept., c/o A. J.  Baker, 37990 Township Road 327, Lower Salem, OH 45745.

Grace V. Briggs
Source: Daily Jeffersonian-dated April 13, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Grace V. Briggs, 90, of Woodsfield, who died Thursday (April 12, 2001) at Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield.  The Rev. William Graham will officiate.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
   Friends may call 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

   She was born March 3, 1911, near Lewisville, daughter of the late Clyde Wesley and Rena Mae Denbow Morris.
She was a retired waitress and homemaker, and a Protestant by faith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharlene Briggs; a son, Buddy Briggs; a brother, Clarence Morris; and an infant brother.  Ms. Briggs leaves a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Linda) Kurtz of Newark; four sons, Roger L. (Betty) Briggs of Norfolk, Va., Larry W. (Gail Ann) Briggs of Graysville, Bob (Candy) Briggs of Summerfield, and Ronnie (Mae) Briggs of Oak Harbor; two stepdaughters, Drema Briggs of Ravenswood, W.Va., and Sheila Tackett of London, Ohio; a sister, Ann Lower of Castle Berry, Fla.; several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
A very close friend, Jim Mitchell of Belmont County, also survives.

Hazel R. Edington
Source: Marietta Times, dated Tuesday, April 17, 2001
   WOODSFIELD -- Hazel R. Edington, 85, of Woodsfield, formerly of Wooster, died Sunday (April 15, 2001) at Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield.

Emma K. Winland
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian, Cambridge, OH, April 18, 2001
    Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Emma K. Winland, 102, of Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of 300 Fourth St., Woodsfield, who died Tuesday (April 17, 2001) at the center.
    Pastor Sheryl Allen will officiate. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
    She was born January 14, 1899, in Lewisville, daughter of the late Hamilton and Martha Ellen (Thompson) Denbow.
    Mrs. Winland retired from Bayes Restaurant, Woodsfield, where she served as a cook.
She was a member of First Free Methodist Church, Woodsfield.
    She was preceded in death by two sons, Harold Winland and Francis “Spark” Winland; two sisters, Mamie Edwards and Cecil Feiber; four brothers, John, Clyde, Walter and Rader Denbow; and a grandson, Joseph Edwin Rinard.
    She leaves four daughters, Beulah Lumbatis, Delores McGarry and Lorna Jones, all of Lewisville, and Loretta Rinard of Woodsfield; a son, Gene Winland of Woodsfield; 29 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren.

Mary Hartwell
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated April 24, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Mary A. Hartwell, 65, of Beallsville, formerly of Akron, died Saturday (April 21, 2001) at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born May 16, 1935, in Bellepoint, W.Va., daughter of Dorse R. and Eloise (Turner) Richardson of Bellepoint, W.Va.
   She leaves her husband, Silas Hartwell of Beallsville; two sons, Randy Hartwell of Quincy, Mich., and Rodney Hartwell of Akron; two daughters, Tammy Huffman of Akron, and Terry Wilmes of Mankato, Minn.; four brothers, Neelas Richardson and Douglas Richardson, both of Ohio, Jerry Richardson and Michael Richardson, both of West Virginia; three sisters, Christine Bobbs, Novella Cook and Nadine Taylor, all of West Virginia; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
   Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Richard Wilson officiating.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

Mary Dorothy Froehlich
Source: The daily Jeffersonian, dated Friday, April 27, 2001
   WOODSFIELD -- Mary Dorothy Froehlich, 82, of 604 Woodland Court died at 8:12 p.m. Thursday (April 26, 2001) at her home.

Marie Landefeld, nee Shuman
Source: The Daily Jeffersonian - dated May 1, 2001
   BARNESVILLE — Marie S. Landefeld, 106, of Barnesville, died Monday (April 30, 2001) at the home of her grandson.
She was born Feb. 3, 1895, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Isadore and Emma (Curry) Shuman.  Mrs. Landefeld was one of the founders of the Barnesville Senior Citizens Center. She was a member of Ladies of the Moose and Rebekah Lodge.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Landefeld; a brother, Roy Shuman; three sisters, Delta Shuman, Hilda Enoc and Dorothy Long; a granddaughter, Shelva Gibbons; a great-grandson, Todd Wehr.
   She leaves a daughter, Eleanor L. Hughes of Quaker City; four grandchildren, Joe Hughes of Barnesville, Sandra Learner of Columbus, and Arlene Wehr and Rick Allen Hughes, both of Quaker City; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
   Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, where services will be 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Norman Grimes officiating.  Burial will be in Miltonsburg Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Barnesville Senior Citizens Center Building Fund.

Roger F. Leasure
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated May 9, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Roger F. Leasure, 66, of Lewisville, who died Monday (May 7, 2001) at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta.  Pastor Travis Smalley will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, near Summerfield.
   Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  He was born May 15, 1934, in Stafford, son of the late Bert and Blanche (Brown) Leasure.  Mr. Leasure was a retired construction laborer and a former executive board
member for Labors Local 639, Marietta, where he served for 43 years.  He was a member of the former Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, near Summerfield.  He was a former president and trustee of Mt. Tabor Cemetery Association.
   He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ann Leasure; two brothers, Harold “Pete” Leasure and Jim Leasure.
   He leaves his wife, Hazel (Williams) Leasure, whom he married July 16, 1954; three daughters, Mrs. Dean (Yvonne) Peacock of Beaumont, Texas, Mrs. Brian (Vickie) Wells of Malaga, and Mrs. Dave (Linda) Frye of Van Alstyne, Texas;
two sons, Roger L. (Linda) Leasure, Jr. of Newport, and David L. (Amy) Leasure of Allen, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Matt (Margaret) Dillon of Mt. Gilead; three brothers, Junior Leasure and Lloyd (Shirley) Leasure, all of Caldwell, and Ed (Patty) Leasure of Byesville; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Lola V. Burke
Source: Daily Jeffersonian -dated May 11, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Lola V. Burke, 82, of Jerusalem, Ozark Community, who died Wednesday (May 9, 2001) at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, W.Va.
Delmar “Bud” Burke, Jeff Rich and Pastor Wayne Teafatiller will officiate. Burial will be in Cameron Cemetery, Cameron.
   Friends may call from 3:30 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

   She was born March 20, 1919, in Nickelsville, Va., daughter of the late John Hop and Lillian (Salyers) Dingus. Mrs. Burke was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a former employee at Woodsfield Senior Citizens meal site for 12 years.  She was a member of Beallsville Church of Christ, Beallsville.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Burke, on Nov. 8, 1990; an infant son; three brothers, Robert Dingus, Willard Dingus and Walson Dingus. 

   She leaves five sons, Luther (Fran) Burke of Woodsfield, and Delmar “Bud” (Vivian) Burke and J.D. “Tater” (Debbie), both  of Beallsville, Johnie (Linda) Burke of Baltic, and Denzil (Teresa) Burke of Sugarcreek; a daughter, Mrs. Graydon (Brenda) Lallathin of Malaga; a special daughter-in-law, Lucille Dingus of Nickelsville, Va.; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews; and special friends of the family.

Melvin L. Hayes
Source: Marietta Times, dated Saturday, May 19, 2001
   WOODSFIELD -- Melvin L. Hayes, 71, of 131 Maple Ave., died Thursday (May 17, 2001) at the Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, W.Va.

Donna Mae Bolon
Source: Marietta Times - dated Monday, May 21, 2001
   WOODSFIELD -- Donna Mae Bolon, 62, of 208 Oaklawn Ave., died at 5:55 a.m. Saturday (May 19, 2001) at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, W.Va.

Ethel M. Ball
Source: Daily Jeffersonian, dated June 4, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield, for Ethel M. Ball, 85, of Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, who died Saturday (June 2, 2001) in the center.  The Rev. Donald Rock will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.
   Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
   She was born April 3, 1916, in Stafford, daughter of the late Ramey F. and Louella (Ross) Robinson.  Mrs. Ball was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Woodsfield, where she was a former member of St. Paul’s Women Guild.  She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 268 of Woodsfield.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert E. Ball, in 1979. 
   She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Neil (Shirley) Hamilton of Woodsfield; a granddaughter, Mrs. Marvin (Beck) Hickenbottom of Barnesville; four grandsons, Bud (Judy) Hamilton, David (Sharon) Hamilton and Chuck (Michele), all of Woodsfield, and Tom (Jeanne) Hamilton of Vincent; nine great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

Roy A. Horner
Source: Daily Jeffersonian, dated June 2, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Roy A. Horner, 82, of Holbrook, N.Y., formerly of Woodsfield, died Thursday (May 31, 2001) in New York.  He was born May 17, 1919, in Wheeling, W. Va., son of the late G.A. and Ila Horner.  He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 25 years. He was a member of the Ohio American Legion, Woodsfield American Legion Post 87, the Forty and Eight Club of Korean Veterans and a member of the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church.
   He leaves his wife, Sarah V. Dennis Horner of Holbrook; a daughter, Mrs. Angelo (Jean Ann) Sparacia of New York; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Molina of Cleveland and Helen Norton of Warren; and a brother, Edgar Horner of Tipp City.
   Friends may call 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home. Graveside service follows in Oaklawn Cemetery in Woodsfield with Rev. Colleen Finlay officiating. Full military rites will be conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council.

John Lloyd Bach
Source: Daily Jeffersonian, dated June 7, 2001
   WOODSFIELD — Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for John Lloyd Bach, 83, of Lewisville, who died Tuesday (June 5, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  The Rev. Richard Hasley will officiate. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.
   Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
   He was born March 16, 1918, in Swazey, son of the late Thomas Henry and Vira Irene (Herlan) Bach.  Mr. Bach retired from N. O. B. A.  in Tiffan, and was a retired farmer.  He was a member of Lewisville United Methodist Church.
   He was preceded in death by his first wife, Garnet (Kehl) Bach, in 1964; a brother, Ralph Bach; and a sister, Madeleine McGinnis.
   He leaves his wife, Ethel (Griffin) Gardner Bach, whom he married Oct. 21, 1967; a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Cheryl) Handschumacher of Belpre; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Larry (Donna) Ullman of Graysville; a stepson, Ronald (Helen) Gardner of Chambersburg, Pa.; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; five step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lewisville United Methodist Church, c/o Gilbert E. Briggs, 46156 State Route 145, Lewisville, OH 43754.

 

Mary Opal Starr
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated June 7, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Mary Opal Starr, 90, of Woodsfield, died Wednesday (June 6, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born Oct. 6, 1910, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Clarence Edward and Clara Mary (Paulus) Starr.  Miss Starr retired from Farmers Home Administration, Department of Agriculture.
    She was a member of United Methodist Church of Woodsfield, O. E. S.  Chapter 268, Woodsfield, and the Pythian Sisters.  She was a longtime volunteer for the American Red Cross.
    She was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Vernon Starr; a sister, Edith Dixon; and an infant sister, Helen Lenora Starr.
    She leaves two brothers, Ralph E. Starr of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Clarence A. (Tiny) Starr of Norton; a sister, Lucy E. Mallett of New Carlisle; three sisters-in-law, Doris Starr of Wadsworth, Helen Starr of Woodsfield, and Fern Starr of Norton; a brother-in-law, Franklin Mallett of New Carlisle; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Lynda Masters officiating.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to Woodsfield United Methodist Church, 136 N. Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Lorena V. Davis
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated, June 11, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Lorena V. Davis, 76, of Woodsfield, died Thursday (June 7, 2001) at her home.  She was born Jan. 4, 1925, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Homer and Emma (Bates) Nalley.  Mrs. Davis was a former driver for the Monroe County Senior Citizens Transport. She was a member of Richfork Church of Christ and Woodsfield VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
    She was preceded in death by a son, James Davis; three brothers, Mike, Herb and John Nalley; and two sisters, Dorothy Davis and Edna Daugherty; and Edwin Davis.
    She leaves a son, Ronnie (Dianna) Davis of Woodsfield; four daughters, Linda Tyson of Jeromesville, Mrs. Adriane (Shelby) Law of Lewisville; Martha Bright of Woodsfield and Mrs. Tony (Corena Chantay) Edwards of Lorain; special
friends, Larry Cline and Roger Alleman; a brother, Glenn Nalley of Calais; a sister, Marie Stephens of Woodsfield; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday with Max Winland officiating.  Burial will be in Moffett Cemetery, near Woodsfield.

Elma R. Burkhart, nee Claus
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated-June 8, 2001
    WOODSFIELD - Elma R. Burkhart, 97, of Lewisville, died Wednesday (June 6, 2001) at Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born Nov. 3, 1903, in Monroe County, daughter of the late George L. and Magdalena (Matz) Christman.  Mrs. Burkhart was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lewisville.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Burkhart; three sisters, Esther Claus, Gertrude Kahrig and Laura Kahrig; two brothers, Arthur and Clarence Claus.
    She leaves a brother, Paul Christman of Cambridge; a sister, Beryl Claus of Lewisville; several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Christian wake services will be 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Lewisville, with the Rev. Father David Gaydosik officiating.  Burial will be in Middle Church Cemetery, near Lewisville.

Thomas Edison “Eddie” Beardmore
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - June 20, 2001
    WOODSFIELD — Thomas Edison “Eddie” Beardmore, 79, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday (June 19, 2001) at Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield.  He was born April 8, 1922, in Malaga, son of the late Stephen and Nora (McMullen) Beardmore.  Mr. Beardmore was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of Woodsfield Church of Christ, Woodsfield.
    He was preceded in death by two brothers, Denzil Beardmore and Leland Beardmore.
    He leaves his wife, Nada Eileen (Saffell) Beardmore, whom he married Oct. 20, 1946; a daughter, Mrs. Herman “Eddie” (Marilyn) Martin of Woodsfield; two sons, Ronnie Lee (Kathy) Beardmore of Woodsfield, and Thomas Brent Beardmore
of Cambridge; two sisters, Dorothy Christman of Woodsfield and Marie Christman of Cambridge; five grandchildren, Teresa Rubel, Perry Martin, Jason Beardmore, Jeremy Beardmore and Justin Beardmore; a great-granddaughter, Regan Rubel.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Friday with Sam Bartrug and Keith Jones officiating.  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield.

Richard Harman
Source: Columbus Dispatch dated - June 22, 2001
    Emery Harman, passed from this life on June 21, 2001. He was born September 4, 1927, in Graysville, Oh. to the late Greal and Mabel (Givens) Harman. He attended Graysville High School and then Marietta College. Richard married Janice Lee Kahrig of Marietta in 1954 and they moved to Columbus. He retired from ABEX Denison Corp. He was a member of Shady Lane Presbyterian Church. He will be forever missed by his wife, Janice and his children, Cindy Harman, Jody (Philip) Morgan and Beth (Jeff) Lucas; his grandchildren, Erynne, Benjamin and Emilee Morgan, Joshua, Eli and Andrew Lucas; foster
granddaughter, Nikki; also surviving with memories that only brothers and sisters can share are his sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Charles Cieszeski of Fukton, N.Y. and brother and sister-in-law, Stewart and Anna Harman of Columbus; nieces and nephews. Graveside service Wednesday 11 a.m., June 27, 2001, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Robert LaFollette officiating. Arrangements by EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Good Show, Grandpa.

Mary Virginia Paulus
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - June 23, 2001
    WOODSFIELD — Mary Virginia Paulus, 93, died Friday (June 22, 2001), at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield.  She was born Jan. 5, 1908 in Woodsfield, daughter of the late Benjamine and Catherine (Schumacher) Paulus.  Mrs. Paulus was the owner and operator of the former Virginia’s Dress Shop and co-owner of the former B.F. Paulus Hardware Store, both of Woodsfield. She had also been employed in the Monroe County Auditor’s office in her early years. She was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Clarence; and one niece.
    She leaves one sister, Martha Sciortino of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Betty Paulus of Woodsfield; two nephews, Frank Paulus of Woodsfield, and Ralph Paulus of Marietta; and one niece, Marilyn Paulus of Orlando, Fla.

    Friends may call from 7 to 9 p. m Monday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Christian wake service at 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield with Fr. Thomas Hamm officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sylvester Church, 330 S. Main St., Woodsfield.

Flossie E. Scott
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - July 29, 2001
    WOODSFIELD — Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, for Flossie E. Scott, 86, of Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center, Louisville, formerly of Witten Creek Road, Rinard Mills, who died Friday (July 27, 2001) at the center.  The Rev. George Hoskins will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, near Marr.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
    She was born April 27, 1915, near Marr, daughter of the late Evan H. and Grace M. (Coss) Durbin.
    Mrs. Scott was a homemaker and a member of Low Gap Christian Union Church at Low Gap, where she was also a member of the Christian Union Women’s Fellowship Group.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob A. Scott, who died April 26, 1972; four brothers, Arland Durbin, Jr., Charlie Durbin, Jacob Alando Durbin and James Robert Durbin; two stepsons, Paul E. Scott and Delmas D. Scott; a stepdaughter, Vera E. Pedicord; and a grandson, Keith A. Scott.
    She leaves a son, Errold K. (Jennie) Scott of Louisville; two stepsons, Junior S. Scott of Cuyahoga Falls, and Guy E. Scott of North Canton; a sister, Zelda Cline of Vermillion; and two grandsons, Michael L. Scott of Bolivar, and Timothy E. Scott of Guam.

Lester Wayne Scarbro
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - July 15, 2001
WOODSFIELD — Lester Wayne Scarbro, 45, of Summerfield, died Thursday (July 12, 2001) at his home.  He was born March 21, 1956, son of Edith (Parsons) Scarbro Brooks of Woodsfield, and the late Leonard Ray Scarbro.  Mr. Scarbro was a former construction worker and worked odd jobs in the area.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and a Protestant by faith.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jeanie Carpenter and Loretta Scarbro.
    He leaves two sons, Matthew Schafer and Timothy Scarbro, both of Marietta; three sisters, Connie Lindell of Lewisville, Thelma Sindelar of Barberton, and Margie Davis of Jerusalem; two brothers, Leonard Leroy Scarbro and Daiton Scarbro, both of Rinard Mills; several nieces and nephews.
    No calling hours will be observed.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, is handling the arrangements.

Glen David Bishop
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - July 16, 2001
    WOODSFIELD — Glen David Bishop, 77, of Lewisville, Stafford Community, died Saturday (July 14, 2001) at his home.
He was born June 2, 1924, in Stafford, son of the late Earl and Elva (Stallings) Bishop.  Mr. Bishop was a former foreman for Union Slag Co. in Marietta, and a 32-year employee of No. 1 and 2 Gravel Pit in Devola.He was also a former coal truck driver, a farmer and former owner/operator of Hi-Lo Wine Cellar in Marietta.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. He was a lifetime member American Legion Post 64, Marietta.
    He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Bishop.  He leaves his wife, Violet E. (Gray) Bishop, whom he married April 25, 1958; a son, William L. Belleville and friend Carol Seese of Marietta; two daughters, Nancy Kaye Martin of Mesa, Ariz., and Geneva Forshey and friend Wayne Johnson of Lewisville; two sons by a previous marriage; two sisters, Mrs. Tom (Mary) Truelson of Newark and Shirley Sills of Columbus; two brothers, Don (Velma Lee) Bishop of Cambridge and Jim (Blanch) Bishop of Zanesville; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday with Brian Crum officiating.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  Memorial contributions may be made to Washington County Home Nursing Service and Hospice, 900 Third St., Marietta, OH 43750.

E. Kenneth Brown
Source: The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH, July 10, 2001
    E. Kenneth Brown, 69, of Beallsville, Ohio, died Sunday (July 8, 2001) at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va.
    He was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Denver, Colo., son of the late Elmer W. and Jean (Collier) Brown.
    Mr. Brown was a retired businessman and a former school teacher. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War.
    He leaves a son, Keith Brown of Ben, Ore.; a daughter, Jennifer Brown of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; a brother, Robert Collier Brown of Portland, Ore.; and a sister, Barbara Gould of Minneapolis, Minn.
    Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Friday, July 20 at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, with    The Rev. Colleen S. Griffith officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Seven Pines National Cemetery, Seven Pines, Va.

Truman Runkles
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated July 19, 2001
    WOODSFIELD — Truman Runkles, 82, of Woodsfield, died Sunday (July 15, 2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.  Arrangements are pending at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield.

Elmer Miller
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - July 19, 2001
    WOODSFIELD — Elmer Miller, six-day-old son of Freeman and Florence (Byler) Miller, Woodsfield, died Tuesday (July 17, 2001) at Children’s Hospital, Columbus.  He was born July 11, 2001, in McConnellsville.
    He was preceded in death by a brother, David Miller, and a sister, Fannie Miller.
    He is survived by three sisters, Clara Miller of Quaker City, Amanda Byler of Woodsfield and Ada Miller of the home; five brothers, Raymond Miller of Summerfield, and Freeman Miller, Jr., Billy Miller, Monroe Miller and Urie Miller, all of the home; paternal grandparents, David and Saloma Miller of Mercer, Pa.; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Ada Byler of Spartenburg, Pa.
    Friends may call anytime Thursday the family home, where services will be 9 a.m. Friday.  Burial will be in Amish Cemetery, near Calais.  Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, is handling the arrangements.

Fanny L. Zonker, nee Dickson
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - Aug. 1, 2001  (Lewisville High School graduate, class of 1930)
    WOODSFIELD — Fanny L. Zonker, 89, of Woodsfield, died Tuesday (July 31, 2001) at her home.  She was born May 8, 1912, in Lewisville, daughter of the late Arthur T. and Nancy (Yoho) Dickson.  Mrs. Zonker was a homemaker and a member of Woodsfield United Methodist Church, where she belonged to the United Methodist Women.  She was a member of Huffman Grange 2513, Lewisville.
    She was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Robinson.
    She leaves her husband, Harry V. “Pete” Zonker, whom she married Dec. 22, 1934; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 1 p.m. Friday with Travis Christman officiating.  Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville.

Lillie V. Stephen
Source: The daily Jeffersonian, dated August 1, 2001
    BYESVILLE — Lillie V. Stephen, 91, of Cumberland, died Tuesday (July 31, 2001) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.  She was born Sept. 21, 1909, in Monroe County, daughter of the late Earl W. and Adelia Carpenter.  Mrs. Stephen was a homemaker and a member of Stop Nine Church of Christ, Byesville, and Golden Sixties.
She enjoyed writing poetry, gardening and raising flowers. 

     She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis T. Stephen, in 1972; a son, Bobbie Lee Stephen; five brothers, Guy, Parker, Earl, John and Robert; three sisters, Melva Patterson, Mary Howell and Evelyn Carpenter.
     She leaves two sons, Frank Louis Stephen of Melbourne, Fla., and Lonnie (Dorothy) Stephen of Cumberland; two daughters, Velma Tyser of Fountain, Fla., and Mrs. Marion (Janet) Hickman of Cambridge; two brothers, Ralph (Mildred) Carpenter of Delaware and Racey Carpenter of Midvale; a sister, Jennie H. Stephen of Columbus; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Black Family Funeral Service, Byesville.  Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Stop Nine Church of Christ, Byesville, with Evangelist Abe Miller officiating.  Burial will be in Guernsey Memory Gardens, Cambridge.

Rochelle Judy Johnson
Source: Daily Jeffersonian dated - Aug 7, 2001
    WOODSFIELD — Rochelle Judy Johnson, 65, of Malaga, died Sunday (Aug. 5, 2001) at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va.  She was born Nov. 3, 1935, in Wheeling, W.Va., daughter of the late Russell and Marie (Graeb) Schenerlein.  Mrs. Johnson was a retired employee of the Barnesville Medical Center. She attended St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Woodsfield.
    She leaves her husband, Darrell Johnson of Malaga; two sons, Roger Johnson and Carey Johnson, both of Shelbyville, Ind.; two brothers, Jay Schenerlein and Jeffrey Schenerlein, both of Malaga; and four grandchildren.
    Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday with Minister Jeff Rich officiating.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Joseph Bruce “JB” Hanes
Source: Marietta Times, dated August 13, 2001
    WOODSFIELD — Joseph Bruce “JB” Hanes, 43, of Woodsfield, died Saturday (Aug. 11, 2001) near Beallsville from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  He was born April 13, 1958, in West Virginia, son of William B. and Betty L.
(Crim) Hanes of Woodsfield.  He was an employee of the Cobre Tire Co. in Lore City, where he served as service manager.
    He leaves a son, Cory Carpenter of Beallsville; a brother, David B. Hanes of Woodsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mike (Debbie) Lucas of Barnesville and Mrs. Anthony (Vicky) Rome of Clarksburg, W.Va.; his maternal grandmother, Marie Crim of Woodsfield; two nieces, Mrs. Derrick (Rachel) Pyle of Bethesda, and Lindsey Rome of Clarksburg, W.Va.; a nephew, Jerry Lucas of Barnesville; a great-niece, Lauren Pyle; and a special friend, Betty Wilcox of Malaga.
    Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Colleen Griffith officiating.