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E. Ruth Miracle

Source: Times Leader Feb 3, 2007

E. Ruth Miracle, 80, of 317 Devon Road, Woodsfield, Ohio, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va. She was born at Rinard Mills, Ohio on Dec. 24, 1926, a daughter of the late Floyd and Jessie Joy Rinard. She was a former sales representative for Stanley Home Products and was a former aide in the activities department at the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Woodsfield, Ohio and founder of the Happy Hearts Singers in Monroe County, Ohio; a member of the Order of Eastern Star Clarington Chapter 533, Clarington, Ohio and a member of the Pythian Sisters, Lydia Chapter, Woodsfield, Ohio. She enjoyed crafting (sea shells), going to flea markets and playing cards.

In addtion to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Delores Jane Matthews.

Surviving are three sons: Mark (Rose) Miracle of Clarington, Ohio; Michael (Lynn) Miracle of Shadyside, Ohio and Mitchell Miracle and fiance, Janet Corey of Wheeling, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; Mark Alan Miracle, Scott Andrew Miracle, Tristin Miracle, Tiffany Miracle, Leah Miracle, Molly Miracle and Colleen Miracle; one step great-granddaughter: Sofia Lupi.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with Rev. Susan Lehosky officiating Burial will follow in the Harter Cemetery, Hannibal, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Prebyterian Church, c/o Donna Berry, 110 S. Paul Street, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793

Bertha L. Longden nee Morris

Source: The Ashland [Ohio] Times Gazette; 19 February 2007 (1928-2007)

Bertha L. Longden, 79, Ashland homemaker

Bertha L. Longden, 79, of rural Ashland died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at Grant Medical Central in Columbus.

Mrs. Longden was born Feb. 8, 1928, in Woodsfield to Adolph and Emma Morris. She had been a resident of Ashland County since 1948. Mrs. Longden was a homemaker and formerly was employed at Faultless Rubber Co., A.L. Garber Co. and Eagle Rubber Co. Her memberships included V.F.W. Auxiliary and AMVETS Auxiliary.

In 1944, Mrs. Longden married Clyde Longden, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Carol Searls and Brenda Longden, both of Ashland; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry Longden and Eddie and Debbie Longden, all of Ashland; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and two sisters, Kathryn Piatt of Ashland and Nettie Brown of Woodsfield.

Mrs. Longden was preceded in death by several sisters and brothers.

A service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at Heyl Funeral Home with Chaplain Kenneth Lindecamp officiating.

Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family through the funeral home, 227 Broad St., Ashland.

Friends may visit with the family one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Virgil V. Morris

Source: The Watters Funeral Home web site; February 2007

Virgil V. Morris, 88, of 30167 Bracken Ridge Road, Lewisville, Ohio died Thursday, February 15, 2007 at the Barnesville Hospital, Barnesville, Ohio.

He was born at Calais, Ohio on June 4, 1918 a son of the late John H. and Lilly G. Smith Morris.

He was retired timberman for Schott Lumber Company in Caldwell, Ohio; a Protestant by faith and U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II. serving in the European Theater.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Brother and Alberta Henthorn; two brothers, James T. Morris and Raymond Morris.

Surviving are his wife, Pauline C. Denbow Morris whom he married on June 16, 1946; one sister: Genevieve Kelley of Woodsfield, Ohio; one brother: John Morris of Cambridge, Ohio; several nephews and nieces including Connie White of Lewisville, Ohio; several great nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2007 where funeral and military services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2007 with Rev. Lynn White officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, Ohio.

Boltz, Elverna E. Boltz nee McKelvey

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, January 14, 2007

Boltz, Elverna E., age 91, of Forest Hill Care Center, St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Clarington, OH went to her eternal home with the Lord on January 14, 2007.

She was born August 4, 1915 in Clarington, the daughter of the late Clyde and Mamie Maury McKelvey.

She married Clay W. Boltz on March 31, 1936 and enjoyed 64 years of marriage living in Clarington. She was a farmer's wife and homemaker; who especially enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarington; where she was a member of the women's group, The Golden Links.

In addition to her parents and husband; she was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law; Clayton and Odessa "Kay" Boltz, a sister; Mildred Carter and a brother: Woodrow McKelvey.

Survivors include a daughter; Phyllis (Richard) Bohrer of Weirton, WV, four grandchildren; Tammy (Michael) Deaton, Agina (Paul) Kempen, Randy (Kathy) Bohrer and Christina (Keith) Ensminger, ten great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Dr., Clarington where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11a.m. with Pastor Everett Mitchell officiating. Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington.

Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Untied Church of Christ, 124 Shepherd Place, Clarington, OH 43915.

Briggs, Sarah Eileen Briggs nee Morris

Toothman Online Obituaries, St. Clairsville, Ohio, dated, January 13, 2007

Sarah Eileen Briggs, 81 of O.K. Road, Belmont, Ohio died Friday, January 12, 2007 at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling.

She was born April 2, 1925 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Arthur Morris and Estella Heil Morris.

She was a former employee of Sam's Club in St. Clairsville and Valley Vending at Belmont Technical College. She was also a former employee of Ashland Rubber and National Latex in Ashland, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Briggs, Sr.; a sister, Emily Griffith Kuhn; two half brothers, Jim and Bill.

Surviving are five sons, Floyd Jr. of Belmont, David of Marengo, Ohio, Mick of Ashland, Ohio, Steve of Hobe Sound, Florida and Scott of St. Clairsville; two brothers, Art (Rilla) Morris of Perrysville, Ohio and Tom Morris of Davenport, Florida; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Sunday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Homer Harden officiating. Burial follows in Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield

Burden, Shawn Scott Burden

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 16, 2007

Shawn Scott Burden age 43 of Woodsfield, Ohio formerly of Goose Creek, South Carolina died Tuesday January 16, 2007 at the Monroe County Care Center Woodsfield, Ohio. He was born December 28, 1963 at Wooster, Ohio a son of Tim & Dolly Piatt Burden of Woodsfield, Ohio and the late JoAnn Johnson Burden.

He graduated from West Holmes High School, & served in the United States Navy for 5 years. He was employed by JW Aluminum in South Carolina as a Maintenance Supervisor for 17 years, and was a member of the Light House of Faith of Lore City, Ohio.

He is survived by his parents Tim & Dolly Piatt Burden of Woodsfield, Ohio, 1 son: Corey Scott Burden - Cottageville, South Carolina, 1 daughter: Tia Burden - Cottageville, South Carolina, 2 sisters: Kathy (James) King - Fort Worth, Texas, Teresa (Noel) Jones - Fort Worth, Texas,

Friends will be received from 12 Noon until time of service at 2 p.m.

Saturday January 20, 2007 at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio.

Colvin, Florence Elizabeth Colvin nee Moffett

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 14, 2007

Florence Elizabeth Moffett Colvin age 87 of Woodsfield, Ohio died January 14, 2007 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Laings, Ohio November 15, 1919 a daughter of the late Daniel "Danny" Moffett and Dora Howell Kane Moffett.

She was a member of the Jackson Ridge Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by her husband: Mitch Colvin - 1986; 2 sisters: Wilma Moffett, and Bernice Pederson; 1 brother: Harold "Pete" Moffett; 2 half brothers: Delmer & Earl Kane; 1 half sister: Dorothy Kane Wright; 2 stepsons: Dallas & Fred Colvin; 1 step son-in-law: Jim Lattimore: 1 step grandson: Billy Lattimore.

She is survived by 1 daughter: Joyce (Dave) Landefeld - Woodsfield, Ohio, 2 step daughters: Marlene Lattimore - Oak Harbor, Ohio, Linda (Bob) Schenk - Oak Harbor, Ohio, 1 step son: Jack Colvin - Port Clinton, Ohio, 2 step daughters-in-law: Dorothy Colvin - Lakeside, Ohio, Bernice Colvin – Big Pine, California, 2 grandsons: Davey (Mollie) Landefeld, Darin (Misty) Landefeld, 1 great granddaughter: Madison Landefeld, 1 great grandson: Dustin Landefeld. Several step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, step great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends received from (2-4) & (7-9) p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1 p.m.

Wednesday January 17, 2007 with Max Winland Officiating. Interment in the Plainview Cemetery near Woodsfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Plainview Cemetery c/o Gayla Brown 39649 Plainview Road, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

Hines, Marjorie Irene Hines nee McConnell

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 3, 2007

Marjorie Irene Hines, 93, of the Marietta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (formerly of Creighton Ridge Road, Lewisville, Ohio, Stafford community) died Monday (Jan. 1, 2007).

She was born near Stafford, Ohio, on April 15, 1913, a daughter of the late Wesley and Eliza McVay McConnell.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Stafford Church of Christ, Stafford, Ohio. She was also a member of the Franklin Homemakers Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Heber Hines, in August 1981; an infant daughter, Carol Hines; two sisters, Eddie Mallett and Mary Ullman; five brothers, George, Harold, Harry, John, and Floyd McConnell.

Surviving are five sons, Gerald (Bernice) Hines of Marietta, Bernard (Virginia) Hines of Marietta, Ralph (Sandra) Hines of Reno, Myron E. (Anne) Hines of Celina, Ohio, and Robert L. (Joyce) Hines of Lewisville, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday with Roger Rush officiating. Burial will follow in the Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Ohio

Hupp, Lawrence Hupp

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 19, 2007

Lawrence Lee Hupp age 83 of Graysville, Ohio died Thursday January18, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Monroe County Ohio July 31, 1923 a son of the late Arthur Hupp & Minerva Harmon Hupp.

Lawrence retired from Consolidated Aluminum Corp. Hannibal, Ohio, and attended the Graysville United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Graysville Fire Dept., Masonic Lodge of Stafford, Ohio, Moose Lodge of Woodsfield, served several years on the Switzerland of Ohio School Board, and was a highly decorated World War II combat veteran receiving 3 Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart.

Preceded in death by 2 sisters: Gladys Scott and Georgia Morganstern.

He is survived by his wife Wilma Foraker Hupp of Graysville, Ohio, 3 sons: Charles (Sharon) Hupp - Louisville, Ohio, Gary (Connie) Hupp - Canton, Ohio, Terry (Joice) Hupp - Cambridge, Ohio, 1 daughter: Brenda (Billy) Arnolds-Jacksonburg, West Virginia, 8 grandchildren, & 2 great grandchildren.

Friends received from (2-4) & (6-8) p.m. Sunday at the Bauer-Turner FuneralHome 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday January 22, 2007 with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. Interment in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville, Ohio. Military Services conducted by the Belmont Veterans Council.

Lollathin, Martha J. Lollathin nee Bell

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 8, 2007

Martha J. Lollathin, 80, of Belmont St., Bellaire, Ohio, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.

She was born Jan. 4, 1927 in Wheeling, W.Va., the daughter of the late Charles Edgar and Alverna Helen Day Bell. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary #626, Bellaire.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Eddie, Robert and Jimmy Bell and three sisters: Dorothy, Betty and Virginia.

Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Charles Lollathin; one son: Charles Robert Bell of Bridgeport, Ohio; four daughters: Janice (Al) Walker and Natura (Gary) Wright, all of Dalton, Ohio; Debi (John) Cogley of Youngstown, Ohio and Tammy (Brad) Peck of East Liverpool, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Dr., Clarington, Ohio where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Natura Wright officiating. Interment in Clarington Cemetery, Clarington, Ohio.

McFall, Opal M. McFall nee Cline

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 3, 2007

New Matamoras - Opal Mae McFall, 79, of 823 Grandview Ave., New Matamoras, died at 1 p.m. Monday (Jan. 1, 2007) at her home. She was born May 8, 1927, in Etowah, Tenn., a daughter of Horace and Ecca S. Presswood Cline. She was a member of Church of Christ, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 1, Titusville, Fla., and VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Titusville, Fla.

She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Glover of New Matamoras, Linda Wolfe (Jim Busch) of New Matamoras, and Cindy Hopson (Larry) of Maryville, Tenn.; one son, William D. McFall Jr. of New Matamoras; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Hall of Whittier, Calif.; one nephew, Curtis Dills (Wanda) of New Martinsville, W.Va.; and special friend, Jim Johnson of Mims, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. McFall, on June 19, 1989; they were married Jan. 13, 1946. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James and Charles Cline; one sister, Arlie Dills; and two sons-in-law, Al Glover and Ronald Wolfe.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras, with David Beaver officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery, Knoxville, Tenn. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Meager, Betty June Meager nee McGarry

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 8, 2007

Betty June Meager, 78, of Glencoe, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at her home. She was born August 29, 1928 in Quincy, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Evelyn Radcliff McGarry. Betty was a retired employee from the Holiday Inn in St. Clairsville and Tracy's Restaurant in St. Clairsville. She was a member of the Bellaire

Presbyterian Church.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a brother, William McGarry; and two sisters, Bertie Lou Colvin and Marlene Jeffers.

Surviving are her husband, William "Bill" Meager; a daughter, Cheryl (Joe) Pierce of Belmont; two granddaughters, Sherri (Rusty) Myers of Bellaire and Karen (Rick) Mihalic of St. Clairsville; three great grandchildren, Ashley, Sailor and Braedyn; three brothers, Ted McGarry of Stewartsville, Jack McGarry of Glencoe and Vick McGarry of Woodsfield; several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Gerald Blon officiating. Burial will follow in Glencoe Cemetery.

Schumacher, Louise Schumacher

The Intelligiencer, Wheeling, West Virginia, dated, January 8, 2007

Schumacher, Louise M., 93, of 45568 Sugartree Road, Woodsfield, Ohio, died at 2:25 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2007, at her home. She was born near Woodsfield, Ohio, on July 10, 1913, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Paulus Schumacher. She was a retired bank teller at the Citizens National Bank in Woodsfield; a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, where she was a member of the Catholic Womens Club and the St. Francis Society.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Stella Spangler, Marie Schumacher and Alfrida Smithberger; one brother, Edmund Schumacher.

Surviving are two sisters, Agnes Burkhart of Canton, Ohio and Mildred Schumacher of Woodsfield; 14 nieces and nephews; 35 great-nieces and nephews; 16 great great-nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield, with the Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik officiating. Burial will follow in St. Sylvester Catholic Cemetery, Woodsfield. Vigil services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Sylvester Catholic School,

119 Wayne Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Copeland, Bradley Copeland

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 9, 2007

Bradley G. Copeland, 72, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007 at his home. He was born Feb. 16, 1934 in Somerton, Ohio, a son of the late Amos and Laura King Copeland.

Bradley was a Protestant, and retired from the Ormet Corporation, a member of the Barnesville American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Eagles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Swallie Copeland; three sisters, Patsy, Virginia and Jessie.

Surviving are a daughter, Louanne Starkey of Akron, Ohio; a son, Stephen (Brenda) Copeland of Wadsworth, Ohio; grandchildren: Adam, Brandi, Matthew, Jeromy, and Kristopher; five great-grandchildren: a sister, Shirley Dalpiaz of Lafferty, Ohio.

Friends will be received Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Kelly-Kemp-Braido Funeral Home, 702 East Main St., Barnesville, Ohio, where services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m.

Burial in Crestview Cemetery, Barnesville, Ohio.

Custer, Robert Custer

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 10, 2007

Robert A. "Bob" Custer, 80, of Wheeling, W. Va., an honorable, good and loving man, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2007 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. He was born March 27, 1926 in Wheeling, the son of the late Walter F. and Mary V. Hoyt Custer.

Bob was a lifetime member and Elder Emeritus of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Wheeling.

After graduation from Wheeling High School Class of 1944, he served with the U.S. Army of Occupation in Japan.

During his lifetime, he was employed by Wheeling Transfer Co., ITT

Continental Baking Co., Fire Extinguisher Co., and Riesbecks in Elm Grove.

He was a member of OVMC OPALS Keenagers, Ohio Lodge #1 AF & AM, and Teamsters Local 697.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Grace Nething.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Esther Richard Custer; a daughter, Linda King, her husband, Roger of Moundsville; a son, Robert R. "Bob" Custer, his wife, Kim, of Wheeling, W. Va.; three dearly loved grandchildren, Courtney L. King Kennedy, her husband, Shadd, of Cross Lanes, W. Va., Chris King of Moundsville, and Robert A "Bobby" Custer of Wheeling; one step-great-grandson, Christian Kennedy, and a brother, William F. Custer, his wife, Joan Ann of Wheeling; four nieces and four nephews.

Friends will be received at Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob St., South Wheeling, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 from 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Burial services will be held at the convenience of the family in Emma Grove

Cemetery, Hannibal, Ohio.

A Memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church, National Road, Wheeling, on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 at noon, with the Reverend Maggie Sebastian officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, Sanctuary Window Fund, 1343 National Road, Wheeling, WV., 26003.

Heddleson, Robert Heddleson

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 22, 2007

NEW MATAMORAS, Ohio - Robert Heddleston, 74, of 46850 State Route 7, New Matamoras, died at 7 a.m. Thursday (Jan. 18, 2007) at Ross Heart Center, Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born Aug. 14, 1932, in New Matamoras, to Chester A. Heddleston, who died April 14, 1987; and Edna Beryl Cochran Heddleston, who died Dec. 1, 1987. He was employed as an inspector for Consolidated Aluminum. He was a graduate of Matamoras High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean conflict.

He is survived by three sons, Ronald Dale Heddleston of New Matamoras,

Rodney Eugene Heddleston (Wendy) of New Matamoras, and Robert Lee Heddleston (Lynetta) of Belpre; one daughter, Vicki Lynn Heddleston of New Matamoras; six grandchildren, Summer, Alex, Tyler and Autumn Heddleston, Mika Corbitt and Christopher Henry; and one sister, Ruby Allen of New Matamoras.

He married Lila Jean Allen Heddleston on Nov. 9, 1958; she died April 2, 1999. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jerry Alan Heddleston, who died Dec. 21, 1987; and a brother, John Heddleston.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 20, 2007) at Hadley Funeral Home, New Matamoras Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Conley officiating. Burial will be in Matamoras Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hogue, Irene Ovetta Hogue nee Ullman

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 19, 2007

WOODSFIELD, Ohio - Irene O. Hogue, 89, of 300 High St., Woodsfield (formerly of Lewisville, Ohio), died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 18, 2007) at the Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield. She was born Aug. 5, 1917, near Stafford, Ohio, a daughter of the late Raymond Herbert and Mary Pearl McConnell Ullman.

She was a homemaker; a former cook at the former Skyvue High School near Graysville, Ohio; a member of the Hartshorn Ridge Church of Christ near Graysville, Ohio; and a member of the Stafford Home Demonstration Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald S. Hogue, on March 26, 1996; and one sister, Eunice Mallett.

Surviving are three daughters, Shirley Ann Wiley of Lewisville, Ohio, N. Carol (Fred) Cline of Woodsfield, Ohio, and Ceinda (Randy) Archer of Columbus, Ohio; one son, Donald Gary (Carol) Hogue of Lewisville, Ohio; one brother, Raymond Herbert Ullman Jr.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home in Woodsfield, Ohio, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Friends will then be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hartshorn Ridge Church of Christ near Graysville, Ohio, where services will be held at 2 p.m. with Morris Hafley and Tim Fleeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartshorn Ridge Church Cemetery near Graysville.

Holliday, Harry P. "Buck" Holliday

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 13, 2007

Harry P. "Buck" Holliday, 72, of Jacobsburg, Ohio died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Forest Hill Retirement Center.

He was born at Jacobsburg on November 2, 1934 a son of the late Thurman and Ila A. Neff Holliday.

Buck was a retired employee of Navistar formerly International Harvester at Shadyside and Springfield, Ohio and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War having served as a weapons mechanic. He was also a member of the Jacobsburg United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ann Beltz Holliday and brothers William "Bill" and Donald Holliday.

He is survived by his sons, Jody (Loretta) Holliday of Jacobsburg and Danny Holliday of Maryland; a sister, Alta Jane West of Powhatan Point and a grandson, Chad Holliday.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg on Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m. followed by funeral services at 4:15 p.m. Interment will be done at the convenience of the family. Belmont County Council of the VFW will conduct military honors in the funeral home at 4 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Smith Twp. Vol. Fire Dept., c/o John Phillips, 49359 O.R.& W. Station Rd., Jacobsburg, Ohio, 43933.

Kloes, Robert H. Kloes

Marietta Times, Marietta, Ohio, dated, January 13, 2007

WATERFORD - Robert H. Kloes, 78, of Kloes Road, Waterford, died Thursday evening (Jan. 11, 2007) at his home.

He was born in Pomeroy, Ohio, on June 13, 1928, to Herman and Helen Pooler Kloes. He was retired from RJF International, was a member of Marietta First Church of the Nazarene, was a veteran of World War II U.S. Navy, and was active in the local Mental Health Board and state board of NAMI. He was a good father, active in youth work in several area Nazarene churches.

On June 21, 1948, he married Wanda May Kloes, who preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2006.

Surviving are one son and one daughter, Timothy Kloes of Waterford and Christina Taylor and her husband, Stephen, of Clarington, Ohio. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Brittany Harris and her husband, Daniel, Rachel, Tarah, Michael and Aiden Taylor, all of Clarington, and Courtney Buford of Lancaster; and one brother, Manning Kloes of Middleport, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and one son, Robert Kloes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Marietta First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be at Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, and at the church one hour before the service. Family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Rusin , Mildred Rusin nee Visnic

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 9, 2007

Mildred "Kate" Rusin, 94, of Powhatan Point, Ohio died Monday, January 8, 2007 at Shadyside Care Center.

She was born December 9, 1912, in Montclair, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Pete and Mary Visnic. She was a former employee of Ohio Edison R.E. Burger Plant in Dilles Bottom and a member of the Jacobsburg Bible Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Rusin; two daughters, Virginia Bellville and Rose Marie Rusin; a grandson, Steven Bellville; two brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Tomlinson and her husband, Sonnie, of Powhatan Point; two grandchildren, Kevin Bellville of Dilles Bottom and Mark Tomlinson and his wife, Erica, of Powhatan Point; three great grandchildren, Stephanie, Amber, and Alyssa; a sister, Helen Visnic of Cincinnati.

Friends and family are invited to attend a committal service on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Powhatan Cemetery Chapel, Powhatan Point, Ohio with Rev. Richard Mehl officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jacobsburg Bible Church, P.O. Box 62, Jacobsburg, Ohio 43933. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home.

Stewart, Jean Christina Stewart nee Rea

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 21, 2007

Jean Christina Stewart, 79, of Woodsfield, Ohio, formerly of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Saturday January 20, 2007 in Monroe County Care Center. Jean was born June 19, 1927 in Benwood, WV the daughter of the late Sam and Rose Dragone Rea. She was a Protestant by faith, a member of VFW Auxiliary, American

Legion Auxiliary and order of the Eastern Star, Captina Chapter #489 all of Powhatan Point, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Oscar L. Stewart, two brothers Sammy Rea and Louigi Rea; five sisters, Rose Gordon, Paula Visnic, Mary Bulich, Yolanda McConnaugy, and Adeline Peddicord.

Surviving are three sons, Harold (Wendy) Stewart of Powhatan Point, OH, Jerry Stewart of Columbus, OH, and David Stewart of Panama City, FL; two daughters, Judy Stewart of Powhatan Point, OH and Phyllis (Randy) Monahan of Woodsfield, OH. Two brothers, Elzie (Inez) Rea and Herman Rea all of California, 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Sunday January 21, 2007 from 1-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 186 Main Street Powhatan Point, Ohio, where services will be held 2 pm Monday with Msgr. Gene W. Mullett officiating. Interment in Powhatan Cemetery Powhatan Point, Ohio.

Powhatan VFW Auxiliary services 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions to, Powhatan Emergency Squad 104 Mellott Street Powhatan Point, Ohio 43942.

Wiley, Marvin E. "Pudge" Wiley, Sr.

Grisell Online Obituaries, Clarington, Ohio, dated, January 16, 2007

Wiley, Marvin E. "Pudge" Sr., 61, of North State Rt. 2, New Martinsville, WV, formerly of Clarington, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born August 5, 1945 in Jerusalem, Ohio, the son of the late James Russell and Helen Tiber Wiley. He was a laborer and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and William L. Wiley; and a sister, Susan Penzarroni.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Williams Wiley, two sons, Marvin (Gloria) Wiley, Jr. of Woodsfield, Ohio and Jesse James Wiley of New Martinsville; two daughters, Sherry (Butch) Lallathin of Lewisville, Ohio and Beverly Everett of Lafayette, LA; two brothers, Henry Wiley of Clarington and James Wiley Jr.; four sisters, Velma (Robert) Gallagher of Parkersburg, Marie (Earl) Miller and Sandra Dodd, both of Clarington, and Judy (Jim) Davis of Jonesboro, Ark; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 125 Clarinda Drive, Clarington, Ohio where funeral services will be Friday at 11:00am with Minister Keith Jones officiating. Interment to follow in Clarington Cemetery where military graveside services will be conducted.

Ackerman, Virginia Ackerman nee Rosenlieb

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 11, 2007

Virginia Mae Ackerman age 85 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Wednesday January 10, 2007 at the Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 16, 1921 in Monroe County Ohio a daughter of the late George Rosenlieb and Mary E. Dougherty Rosenlieb. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Woodsfield.

Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Francis "Fritz" Ackerman, 2 sisters; Elsie Rosenlieb and Norma Brookover.

She is survived by 3 daughters: Kay (Mike) Jorris - Woodsfield, Ohio, Marlene Ackerman - Woodsfield, Ohio, Sandra (Mike) Emdin - Denver, Colorado, 1 Son: Fred (Martha) Ackerman - Woodsfield, Ohio, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 303 S. Main St. Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Bishop, Wadna P. Bishop nee Moore

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 15, 2007

Wadna P. Bishop, 80, of 801 Monroe Manor, Woodsfield, Ohio died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, January 14, 2007 at the Woodsfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodsfield, Ohio. She was born near Brownsville, Ohio on February 3, 1926 a daughter of the late Jason and Bertha Ridgeway Moore. She was a former aide at the Monroe County Care Center, Woodsfield, Ohio and was a Protestant by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne L. Bishop on May 6, 1997; one sister, Shirley Moore; one great grandson, Toby Cline.

Surviving are three sons: Tim (Penny) Bishop of Mantua, Ohio, Gary (Pam) Bishop of Woodsfield, Ohio and Steve (Kathy) Bishop of Woodsfield, Ohio; one daughter: Connie Bishop of Woodsfield, Ohio; two sisters: Wanda Brague of New Martinsville, Ohio and Linda Mowery of Woodsfield, Ohio; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 until time of services at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 with Pastor Renee Wilt officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio.

Claus, Wilburt Walter Claus

Times Leader, Martins Ferry, Ohio, dated, January 23, 2007

Wilburt Walter Claus, 89, of 33101 Christman Ridge Road, Lewisville, Ohio died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007 at the Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell, Ohio. He was born near Lewisville, Ohio on May 7, 1917 a son of the late Walter C. and Lydia Kilburn Claus. He attended the Barnhart and Lewisville School; was a retired farmer, school bus driver and serviced gas wells in the area. He was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ near Lewisville, Ohio and was a United States Navy veteran, having served in Hawaii during World War II. After he retired and could no longer do outside work, Wilburt enjoyed piecing and quilting quilts.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Freda Claus; one sister, Grace (Ralph) Jones; and aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.

Surviving are his wife, Beryl Christman Claus, whom he married on Sept. 20, 1947; three sons: Roger (Phyllis) Claus of Lewisville; Dale (Susanne) Claus of Columbus, Ohio; and Ray (Deborah) Claus of Plainfield, Ind.; one sister, Evelyn (Charles E.) Reed; one brother-in-law: Paul (Marie) Christman; six grandchildren: Russell (Natalie) Claus, Andrew Claus, Ryan Claus, Benjamin Claus, Aaron Claus and Capt. Pamela Claus of the United States Air Force; one great-grandson: Nicholas Claus; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. Friends then received at the Trinity United Church of Christ, near Lewisville, Ohio, from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m., Thursday, with the Rev. Karen Binford officiating. Burial will follow in the Middle Church Cemetery near Lewisville, with military funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Church of Christ, 47354 Lewisville Northern Road, Lewisville, Ohio 43754 or to the Middle Church Cemetery Association, c/o Kristal Kahrig, 50381 Lewisville Northern Road, Lewisville, Ohio 43754.

Coleman, Lawrence Coleman

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 6, 2007

Lawrence Coleman, 93, of 42315 Hunter Hollow Road, Woodsfield, Ohio died at 3:25 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2007 at his home. He was born at Prater, Virginia on July 19, 1913 a son of the late Ullyses S. and Sara Ellen Cennedy Coleman. He was a retired precision grinder for General Motors, Parma, Ohio; a U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II having received three battle stars and was a member of the Assembly of God in Parma, Ohio. He was also an avid hunter.

Surviving are his wife, Wilcie Mae Myers Coleman whom he married on August 30, 1968; one sister: Rose Gordon of South Carolina; three brothers: Willie D. Coleman of Roanoke, Virginia, Dayton Coleman and Trinkle Coleman both of Prater/Vansant, Virginia; two step grandchildren; one step great granddaughter; special friends and caregivers: Dick and Helen Ward of Woodsfield, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evey Coleman; one step-son, Edgar Keith Thomas; two brothers, David and French Coleman; two sisters, Maggie Webb and May Owens.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2007 where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 with Pastor Jeffrey Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio. Military services will be conducted at the funeral home.

Gehrig, Imogene Gehrig nee Huffman

Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 24, 2007

Imogene Gehrig age 90 of Woodsfield, Ohio died Tuesday January 23, 2007 at the Monroe County Care Center. She was born in March 21, 1916 in Duffy, Ohio a daughter of the late Lewis Huffman & Vada Potts Huffman. She was an avid quilter and a "Farm Lady" for over 50 years. She was a member of the Woodsfield United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband Dale Gehrig - 1995, son-in-law: Donald Darrah, 2 sisters, and 1 brother.

She is survived by 5 children: Susie (Jim) Keenan - North Canton, Ohio, Betty Jean Darrah - Mason, Ohio, Lewis (Susan) Gehrig - Woodsfield, Ohio, Sally (Walter) Kemp - Woodsfield, Ohio, Terry (Gloria) Gehrig - Woodsfield, Ohio, 7 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.

Friends received from (2-4) & (7-9) p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday January 27, 2007 with Rev. Brian Darrah officiating. Interment in the Oaklawn Cemetery Woodsfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Connie Maxwell Children's Home, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648-1178

Mercer, Lila L. Mercer nee Fankhauser

Watters Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 17, 2007

Lila L. Mercer, 83, of 48625 Cain Ridge Road, Clarington, Ohio died at 10:31 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at the Belmont Community Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio. She was born near Clarington, Ohio on November 25, 1923 a daughter of the late Harry and Viola Burkey Fankhauser. She was a retired clerk accountant for the Switzerland of Ohio School District in Monroe County, Ohio; was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church near Clarington, Ohio. She was an avid quilter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Emma Fankhauser and Olive Kalnai.

Surviving are one daughter: Sharon (Donnie) Rothenbuhler of Beallsville, Ohio; two sons: James (Teresa) Mercer of New Matamoras, Ohio and Mark (Sheryl) Mercer of East Liverpool, Ohio; three sisters: Vera Logston and Ada Fankhauser of Clarington, Ohio and Stella Forni of Beallsville, Ohio; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio from 2-9 p.m. Thursday with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Friday with Rev. Wendy Erb and Rev. Jerry Ernst officiating. Burial will follow in the Zion Cemetery near Clarington, Ohio.

Thorn, Jo Ellen Thorn nee Miller

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated January 11, 2007

Jo Ellen Thorn, 64, formerly a resident of Goose Run Rd., Marietta, and Wedgefield, S.C., died Jan. 7, 2007, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 17, 1942 in Harlem, Montana, a daughter of Clyde and Ruby Southwick Miller. She had been employed by SAFE Federal Credit Union, retiring in 1999.

Surviving are her husband, Ray Riddle; two sons, Robert (Lori) Thorn of Atlanta, Ga., Scott (Tiva) Thorn of Sumter, SC; three granddaughters, Brittany, Sabrina and Kristan Thorn; a brother, Milton Miller of Clifton, Co.; special cousin Florence Allen, and many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by all.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Iona Buck; a brother Jay Miller, and a half sister, Teeny Richmond.

Friends will be received after 2 p.m. at McClure-Schafer-Langford Funeral Home, Marietta, where funeral services will be held Jan. 11, at 10. a.m., with Pastor Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Monroe County.

Workman, Martha Carpenter Workman nee Secrest

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 11, 2007

Martha Carpenter Workman, 82, Byesville, died Jan.7, 2007, at her home. She was born April 8, 1924, in Belmont, a daughter of the late Charles and Edna Walters Secrest. She was a retired employee of the Cambridge State Hospital.

Surviving are a daughter, Judy (Fred) Peters of Barnesville; two sons, John and Joe Carpenter of Byesville of Byesville; a brother, Luther Secrest of Belmont; two sisters, Goldie Wise of Barnesville and Mary Phillips of Bethesda.

Friends will be received Jan. 10, at 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home, Beallsville. Burial will follow in East Sunsbury Cemetery near Beallsville.

Crawford, Sandra J. Crawford nee Nolge

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 18, 2007

Sandra J. Crawford, 67, New Martinsville, W.Va., died Jan. 14, 2007, in Washington, Pa. She was born Oct. 16, 1939, in Glensdale, W.Va., a daughter of the late John Wilson Landers and Lottie Marie Nollge. She was a homemaker and a Protestant.

Friends were received Jan. 16 at Iams Funeral Home, new Martinsville, with services Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. Burial in Northern Cemetery.

Burton, Marvin A. Burton

Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, January 18, 2007

Marvin Addison Burton, 78, New Martinsville, died Jan. 13, 2007, in Wetzel County Hospital. He was born Oct. 1, 1928, in Procter, W.Va., a son of the late Wilson and Winnie Beatrice Butlet Burton. Friends were received Jan. 15, at Iams Funeral Home, New Martinsville, where funeral services were held Jan. 16, with Rev.Mike Atkinson officiating, with full military and Masonic services.