James O. Umpleby

Date and Time of Service: June 15, 2013 - Time to be Announced

posted 5/20/2013 at 10:38:19 PM

James O’Neal “Jim” Umpleby passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at his residence.

He was born May 5, 1926 at St. Marys, W.Va., a son of the late Russell S. and Mildred Hays Umpleby. After the family moved to Parkersburg, W.Va, Jim started school at the old Emerson school and graduated in 1946 from P.H.S.

Jim retired from Horner & Harrison and had previously worked as stock room manager for JC Penny’s where he had worked since their opening at the Grand Central Mall. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he was a member of the choir and served as deacon and usher. He had also been a member of the choir at North Parkersburg Baptist Church. He was a Big Red and Mountaineer fan and had enjoyed coaching his son’s baseball teams with the Vienna Recreation Leagues and also enjoyed golfing with the Senior Men’s League at Worthington Golf Club. He had organized bingo games for a senior citizens group for ten years.

Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Kathryn “Kay” Simmons Umpleby; seven children, Ruth Peters of Parkersburg, W.Va., Mary (Dana) Campbell of Vienna, W.Va., Charlene (Steve) Farnsworth of Boaz, W.Va., Darlene Pasko of New Vienna, Ohio, Kathy (Dave) Lynch of Vienna, W.Va., Carl (Kathy) Umpleby of Fremont, Cal. and Paul (Shawna) Umpleby of Parkersburg, W.Va.; thirteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Staats; and brothers, Robert and Donald.

There will be a memorial service at New Hope Baptist Church, Rosemar Road, Parkersburg, W.Va. on June 15, 2013, which would have been the Umpleby’s 66th wedding anniversary. The Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

Linda Elizabeth Williams

Date and Time of Service: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 5/14/2013 at 3:22:21 PM

Linda Elizabeth Williams, 75, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 in the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late John E. and Reva Anderson Williams.

Linda was employed by the former Travelers Restaurant and attended the Lynn Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Patrick Williams; three daughters, Donna Willis (Rick) of Walker, WV, Robin Walker and Brenda Richards both of Parkersburg; four sons, Rick Walker (Virginia) of Parkersburg, Charles E. Walker of Tampa, Florida, Donald L. Walker Jr and Marvin W. Walker both of Parkersburg; one sister, Ida Wolfe of Williamstown, WV; one brother, John M. Williams of Parkersburg; eighteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald L. Walker and one granddaughter, Tonya Walker.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor Jon Lands officiating. Burial will follow in the Wolfe cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Thursday. Donations are appreciated to help defray unexpected expenses.

Herbert A. Darnell

Date and Time of Service: Graveside 2:00 p.m. May 1, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery, Tyler County, WV

posted 4/28/2013 at 4:21:33 PM

Herbert A. Darnell, 91, of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Carehaven of Pleasants in Belmont, West Virginia.

He was born May 27, 1921 in Bearsville, Tyler County, West Virginia, a son of the late J. Albert and Ota Edna Hamilton Darnell.

Herbert was a member of the State Soil Conservation Committee through the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and held the responsibility of maintenance for their fleet of heavy equipment. He left home with a backpack and his lifesavings of $6.00, to join the Civilian Conservation Corps. Herbert served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and walked and rode from Omaha Beach to Berlin and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Vienna Baptist Church, Vienna Masonic Lodge #172, American Legion Post 15, and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene Staats Darnell; one son, David A. Darnell of Beckley; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Darnell (Mathew Allen Johnson) and her daughter, Nicole Lynn Jonhson all of Beckley; two step-daughters, Diana Sue Jackson (Mike) of Williamstown, WV and Cheri L. Gressel (Mike) of Vermillion, OH; one step-son, Jeffrey Thomas Foster (Kristi) of Cortland, Ohio; and six grandchildren, Robert Bush, Josh Jackson, Whitney Foster, Stacy Bush, Kyla Foster and Zane Foster.

In addition to his parents, Herbert was preceded in death by his first wife in 1982, Margaret Gainer Darnell and one sister.

The family would like to encourage expressions of sympathy be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 524 Green St Parkersburg, WV 26101 or Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery in Tyler County, West Virginia with Pastor Bill Brown officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Bryan Ankrom

Date and Time of Service: No Service

posted 4/19/2013 at 5:26:49 PM

Bryan Ankrom, 40, of Parkersburg, passed away April 18, 2013 at Marietta Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Parkersburg a son of Becky L. Butcher Valentine of Parkersburg and Stanley E. Ankrom of Coolville, OH.

Bryan graduated from Parkersburg High School, was a carpenter by trade and especially enjoyed fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Rebbecca Ankrom; two daughters, Patience Nicole Gibson and Calleigh Lynn Ankrom; two brothers, Kevin and Dennis Ankrom; several aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews.

Bryan was preceded in death by his stepfather, Earl Valentine; one daughter, Catherine E. Bostic Ankrom and one brother Thomas Ankrom.

Cremation services have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg. There is no visitation or service scheduled at this time.

The family requests expression of sympathy be made in the form of monetary donations to defray expenses.

Daniel Milton Willis Sr.

Date and Time of Service: Monday, April 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Union Valley Baptist Church

posted 4/19/2013 at 4:57:11 PM

Daniel M. Willis Sr., 94, of Waverly, passed away April 18, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center Memorial Campus. He was born at Milton, WV a son of the late Daniel Milton and Mary May Hershman Willis.

Mr. Willis had retired from the Wood Co. Board of Education. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, serving as a gunner on a B17 Bomber. He was the only survivor after being shot down over Germany, was classified M.I.A. and was a P.O.W. His family welcomed him home, but endured the hardship war put upon him. Mr. Willis was a lifetime member of the D.A.V., was Baptist by faith and was an accomplished artist. His artwork is displayed in various locations around Parkersburg.

Survivors include four daughters, Mary M. Jones, Regina Ann Sawyers, Debbie Joe Parker and Glada F. Scott; five sons, Daniel M. Willis Jr, Clyde M. Willis, Phillip L. Willis, Ricky L. Willis and Kenny A. Willis; one sister, Josie Janey. Mr. Willis was proud to be the patriarch of a five generation family with over one hundred grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Willis; one daughter Bonnie Jean Willis; one son, Wayne E. Willis; three granddaughters, three sisters and one brother.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Monday at the Union Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Law officiating. Interment will follow in the Harper Hill Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Color Guard. Friends may call at the Vaughan Funeral Home from 5-8 P.M. Sunday and one hour prior to services at the church.

Tonya L. Walker

Date and Time of Service: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

posted 4/1/2013 at 4:30:32 PM

Tonya Lynn Walker, 33, of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va., died Friday, March 29, 2013 at her residence. She had been battling health issues for several years.

She was born November 23, 1979 at Parkersburg, W.Va., daughter of Ricky L. and Donna Mae Walker Willis of Walker.

Tonya was a member of the Church of Christ and had recently received her bachelor’s degree as a registered nurse, graduating with honors and receiving certifications in several areas of health care. She had plans to enter the Physician’s Assistant Program.

In addition to her parents, Tonya is survived by her fiancé, Harlan Williams; three sisters, Tracy Burrows, Deanna Bunner and Michele Hall; one brother, Shawn Willis; her maternal grandmother, Linda Williams; her paternal grandfather, Daniel Willis; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Donald Walker and her paternal grandmother, Lula Willis.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. Interment will follow in the Harper Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses.

Bettie W. Sloan

Date and Time of Service: Private

posted 3/25/2013 at 3:29:26 PM

Bettie Willard Sloan, 86, of Glenwood Retirement Community of Marietta, Ohio, formerly of Vienna, W.Va., passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at her residence.

She was born February 24, 1927 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Glenn N. and M. Louray Whicker Willard.

Bettie was homemaker and worked a brief time as a secretary at Virginia Tech while her husband, Bill, was a student. Bettie enjoyed playing Bridge and was very accomplished at painting. She particularly enjoyed painting scenes from the historic districts of Marietta and Parkersburg. Bettie was financially astute and enjoyed playing the stock market. Bettie was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Parkersburg for many years. She was also a member of the Parkersburg Country Club and Parkersburg Art Center.

She is survived by her children, Mary Lee Gilmore and her husband, William E., Jr., of Southern Pines, North Carolina and William Henry Sloan, III and his wife, Charlene Ater, of Broadlands, Va.; her grandchildren, Nathan Ater Sloan and wife, Sara, of Atlanta, Ga. and Reine Noel Gagliostro of Bedford, Mass.; her great-grandchildren, Harrison, Haley Jane and Landon Sloan and Alexandria and Hayden Gagliostro; and her sister, Ann Taylor Petty of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Sloan, Jr. in 2001; one sister; and two brothers.

In keeping with Bettie’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Following a private family service, Bettie’s cremains will be inurned at First Presbyterian Church.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials are preferred to First Presbyterian Church, 1341 Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 or the charity of donor’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home and Crematory, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va.

Guy W. Lowther, Jr.

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. - Willow Island Baptist Church

posted 3/23/2013 at 7:37:04 PM

Guy William Lowther, Jr., 71, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Willows Center, Parkersburg.

He was born July 29, 1941 at Schultz, Pleasants Co., W.Va., son of the late Guy W. “Tom” and Mary L. Nichols Lowther.

Guy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Rittman, Ohio. He retired from the Dept. of Labor as an OSHA inspector and was formerly employed at several area industries. He was a Baptist minister and was the owner of 95 Auto Sales.

He is survived by three daughters, Cassandra Leonard of Reno, Nev., Christine Morlock (John) of Rio Rancho, N. Mex. and Cathy Mellor (Sean) of Clayton, N. Car.; one sister, Sharon Edgell Pauley of Russellville, Ark; and six grandchildren, Alexander, Timothy, Shannon, Gracie, Gabriel and Benjamin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Willow Island Baptist Church with Pastors Mark Dowler and Jerry Caplinger officiating. Interment will follow in the Willow Island Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday and at the church one hour prior to services Wednesday.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials are preferred to www.woundedwarriorproject.org . Please acknowledge your gift to Christine Morlock, P.O. Box 3153, Parkersburg, WV 26103.

James B. "Jim" Hix

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. - First United Methodist Church, Parkersburg

posted 3/23/2013 at 3:19:34 PM

James B. “Jim” Hix, 91, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Friday, March 22, 2013 at Worthington Care Center, Parkersburg.

Jim was born August 11, 1921 at Decota, W.Va., son of the late Malcolm and Minnie Turnbull Hix.

He was educated in Charleston, W.Va. schools and was a 1939 graduate of Charleston High School. He attended Morris Harvey College and was a 1948 graduate of West Virginia University. Jim served in India with the US Army Air Corps in WW II. He worked for Guthrie-Morris-Campbell & Co. for many years as a salesman and retired in 1984. He was a 50+ year member of First UM Church, Parkersburg and a member of the One Plus Sunday School Class.

He is survived by his wife, June H. Hogsett Hix; two daughters, Terry Benson (Bruce) of Champaign, IL and Cathy Bretz (Erick) of Muncie, Ind.; and five grandchildren, Adam Bretz of W. Lafayette, Ind., Erin and Ian Bretz of Muncie, Ind, and Emily and Anna Benson of Champaign, IL.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Albert H. Hix.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church, 10th and Juliana Streets, Parkersburg with the Rev. Dr. Damon Rhodes officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg from 4 - 7 p.m. Friday.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church, 1001 Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 or the Humane Society of Parkersburg, P.O. Box 392, Parkersburg, WV 26102 or a charity of your choice.

Frances V. Hall

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 3/21/2013 at 5:44:18 PM

Frances Virginia Ferree Hall, formerly of Vienna, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Willows Care Center.

She was born May 6, 1917 at Walker, W.Va, a daughter of Dorr and Mary Luvina Cunningham Ferree. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, Class of 1935, and for many years managed the Junior League Shop on Market Street. She had previously been employed at the former Elberfeld’s Dept. Store and in the financial office of Hill’s Dept. Store from the time of their opening.

Frances was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Carroll F. Hall, Jr. D.C.; two sisters, June and Lucille; and one brother, Paul.

She was very proud of her three surviving sons and grandchildren: Dr. Carroll “Bud” Hall (Mary) of Salinas, Calif., Dr. David C. Hall (Amelia) of Harrisonburg, Va. and Jonathan F. Hall (Laura) of Williamstown, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Julie Tripler, Nathaniel Hall (Erin), Eric Hall (Kayla), Chelsey Hall, and David Hall ,II; and two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Ashley Tripler.

Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with the Rev. Diane Kenaston officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen South Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made to Outreach Missions, Crossroads United Methodist Church, 7390 Old St. Marys Pike, Waverly, WV 26184.

Beatrice L. 'Bea' Wilson

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. - Stout Memorial UMC

posted 3/4/2013 at 9:54:11 AM

Beatrice Lucille “Bea” Wilson, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.

Bea was born June 16, 1925 at Clarksburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late James Lee and Belle Greaver Williams.

She retired after 26 years service in the Collection Dept. for the City of Parkersburg. Prior to that, she had been employed as a first-floor clerk with Dils Department Store. She was a faithful member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Janet Viscomi and her husband, Frank, of Trenton, New Jersey and their two daughters, Rebecca and Lauren Viscomi; one son, Wade Wilson and his wife, Roberta, of Parkersburg, W.Va., their daughter, Kristen Wilson and Wade’s step-daughter, Miranda Alford of Parkersburg, W.Va.; Bea’s great-granddaughter, Arden Boudreaux; and one sister, Virginia Slonaker of Bridgeport, W.Va.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1994, by her husband, Glen Eugene Wilson; and by five brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Stout Memorial United Methodist Church, 3329 Broad Street, Parkersburg, W.Va. with the Reverend Dr. Paul D. Russell officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday and at the church one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

Ernest G. "Bud" Starcher

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 2/17/2013 at 8:02:17 AM

Ernest G. “Bud” Starcher, 74, of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 at his residence.

Mr. Starcher was born October 26, 1938 at Eureka, Ohio, a son of the late Glen C. Starcher and Gladys Burke Starcher Cooper.

He was retired from the former Allegheny Power Co. and was a US Navy veteran. He was a very avid reader and a member of the U.S.S. Fiske Association.

He is survived by his daughter, Jayme Allyn Starcher Fife and husband, Andy, of Williamstown, W.Va.; two brothers, Richard Starcher of South Carolina and E. Lee Starcher of Lubeck, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Jared Ryan Starcher Fife and Aiden Michelle Fife; and lifelong friends, Janie and Jim Deem.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death, on July 31, 2009, by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Tallman Starcher.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Bishop James Robrecht officiating. Concluding services and interment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens with military graveside services by American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Evelyn R. Barker

Date and Time of Service: Friday, February 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

posted 2/8/2013 at 8:16:52 AM

Evelyn R. Barker, 94, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.

She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Thomas and Addie Sweezy Hutchinson.

Mrs. Barker was retired after 19 years of service with Sears and was a 1937 Graduate of Parkersburg High School. She had been a member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church for 50 years and had served on various committees and was a member of the JOY Class.

She is survived by a granddaughter, Ami Gieselman (Morris) of Fishers, Ind.; a grandson, Jeremy Bauerle (Jill) of Westfield, Ind.; five great-grandchildren, Kyle, Cameron and Katie Gieselman and Jason and Gwen Bauerle; and a sister-in-law, Jean Hutchinson of Belpre, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Barker in 1999; and a brother, Charles Hutchinson.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg with the Reverend Dr. Paul D. Russell officiating. Interment will follow in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until service time on Friday.

Ellen V. Cain

Date and Time of Service: Private Family Service

posted 1/28/2013 at 9:15:03 AM

Ellen Virginia Cain, beloved mother and grandmother, left this mortal life Thursday, January 24, 2013 to be with the angels in heaven. In December, she celebrated 94 years on earth.

Mrs. Cain was born December 2, 1918 at Petroleum, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lewis Wesley and Emma Webb McFarland. She was the 8th and last child of their loving family.

She graduated from Pennsboro High School. On January 30, 1937, she married Orlton Kensel Cain and they raised four children in various neighborhoods in Parkersburg, W.Va. before moving, in 1956, to a house in Vienna, W.Va. that they built together.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, in 1991; a son, Dr. Randy Cain in 2006; and all her siblings, Beulah Riddle, Goldie Bruffey, Marguerite Thrash, and Raymer, Theo, Chester and Wilbur McFarland.

She is survived by one son, Terry Cain, of Vienna; two daughters, Liane Showalter of Vienna, and Judy Luck and her husband, Greg, of Colbert, Wash.; six grandchildren, Mark Sutton of Vienna, Deborah Cain of Parkersburg, Carisse Cain, Joslyn Cain and Jennah Luck-Flinders (Jeremy), all of Spokane, Wash. and Bethany Luck-Hutson (Chad) of Pittsburgh; and eight great-grandchildren, Ayden, Nadyia, Tyce, Caliana, Aven, Delaney, Mackenzie, and another great-grandson due in April.

She was a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

The family will have a private service, but in honoring Mrs. Cain’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th St, N.W., Washington, DC 20006 or Fellowship Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5099, Vienna, WV 26105.

Jerry L. Stephens

Date and Time of Service: Private - Quantico National Cemeter, Triangle, Va.

posted 1/10/2013 at 7:13:00 PM

Jerry Louis Stephens, 65, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.

He was born January 6, 1948 at Baton Rouge, La., a son of the late Ernest J. and Mary A. Torgeson Stephens.

Jerry was retired from the Bureau of Public Debt as an accountant. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Julia-Ann Square Historical District Neighborhood Association. Jerry’s passion was buying and selling antiques.

He is survived by his sister, Sandra M. Stephens, of Foley, Alabama; and numerous friends.

There will be no public visitation or service. Jerry will be interred at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Va. Arrangements are under the direction of the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va.

Harry J. Fought

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 1/6/2013 at 4:26:14 PM

Harry J. Fought, 89, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Eagle Pointe.

Mr. Fought was born December 9, 1923 at Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Charles and Minnie Dent Fought.

He was a 60-year member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local #33 and retired from B.F. Shaw Co., contractors at the DuPont Washington Works site. He especially enjoyed spending time with his faithful companions, his dogs, Troubles, Tiny and Blacky.

He is survived by two daughters, Linda K. Church and her husband, Gerald, and Cherrie L. Cowan and her husband, Vernon; one son, David A. Fought and his wife, June Ann; six grandchildren, Gregory Church (Catherine), Michael Church (Kristin Shato), Christopher Fought, Robyn Thomson (Todd), Jason Cowan (Tracy) and Cassie Lynn Mondragon (Manuel); and eight great-grandchildren, Andrew, Allison and Julia Church, Noelle and Hunter Cowan, Aynsley and Brynnly Thomson and Gabriel Mondragon.

He was preceded in death in 2005 by his wife of 59 years, Betty M. George Fought; one sister, Lima S. Stout; and two brothers, Donza and Grover Fought.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Reverend Larry Dale officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen South Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

Casket bearers will be Andrew Church, Gregory Church, Michael Church, Christopher Fought, Robert Stout and Charles Stout.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Parkersburg, PO Box 392, Parkersburg, WV 26102.

Dave Kahn Jr.

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 11:00 A.M.

posted 12/2/2012 at 2:48:59 PM

Dave Kahn Jr., 93, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 in the Camden Clark Medical Center. Mr. Kahn was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late David H. and Fannie Bryan Kahn. His wife, Millie Turner Kahn preceded him in death on May 1, 1968.

Mr. Kahn was a December 1937 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He received a chemical engineering degree from West Virginia University where he also was a member of the WVU rifle team. Dave completed the Penn State Diesel School and naval midshipman school during his World War II naval career. He retired in 1971 as a chemical engineer from Dupont and was especially proud of his participation in the development and manufacturing of butacite. He was the former owner and operator of the Credit Bureau of Parkersburg and Collectors Incorporated. Mr. Kahn was a member of Mt. Olivet Lodge #3 A.F. & A.M. and Temple B’nai Israel, Parkersburg.

Survivors include one daughter, Cassie Rapp and husband Randy of Vienna; one son, Matthew C. Kahn and wife Denise and her daughter Brittany Bunner of Davisville; one brother, Charles Kahn of Rancho Cordova, CA; four grandchildren, Carrie and Shelly Rapp and Lindsay and Levi Kahn.

Graveside services with Masonic rites conducted by Mt. Olivet Lodge #3 will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday.

Tara Ann Stahl

Date and Time of Service: Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

posted 11/23/2012 at 4:41:49 PM

Tara Ann Stahl, 38, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, November 22, 2012.

Tara was born July 8, 1974 at Lynchburg, Va., a daughter of Beverly A. Henthorne Stahl of Parkersburg and the late Lloyd C. Stahl. She was a 1993 graduate of Parkersburg High School.

In addition to her mother, Tara is survived by her son, Matthew, at home; one sister, Melissa, of Parkersburg; and one brother, David and his wife, Paula, of Beckley, W.Va.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd C. Stahl in 2001; and her brother, Aaron Lloyd, in 1973.

A service of tribute to the memory of Tara, with family and friends participating, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. Interment will follow in the Evergreen North Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Vivian M. Kidd

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 11/18/2012 at 5:23:00 PM

Vivian Mae Gabbert Kidd, 81, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 17, 2012, at the residence of her daughter, Francine Bauer.

Vivian was born August 6, 1931 in Newark, W.Va., a daughter of the late Elsworth and Rosa Virden Gabbert. She spent her childhood years in Newark, where she worked the farm with her father and mother. She was a 1950 graduate of Wirt Co. High School.

She was a homemaker and had worked at Rendor Bowling Lanes where she was well known for her pies and hot dog sauce. Her favorite times were with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved bowling, fishing, bird watching, cake decorating, ceramics and was a creative painter. She was a long-time fan of sports including the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cincinnati Reds and Parkersburg South High School where she worked with the Athletic Association. She loved taking care of flowers and the yard.

Above all, she was a wonderful mother and grandmother and was dearly loved by her family and when introduced, she would always say, “Call me grandma.”, except for her nieces and nephews who lovingly called her “Aunt B”.

Vivian is survived by three daughters, Francine (Tim) Bauer, Sharon (Joe) Kuhl, and Debbie (Lester) Wingrove; one son, Charles “Chuck” Kidd, II; one sister, Carolyn Fluharty; four grandchildren, Vickie Kidd, Jessica (Lee) Johnson, Brian (Heather) Lee and Charlie Kidd; two step-grandchildren, Jared and Barbara Kuhl; and five great-grandchildren, Devon and Danielle Kidd and Brody and Myles Johnson and Kennedy Lee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles E. “Knob” Kidd, her second husband, Kendall R. Kidd; three brothers, “Junior” Gabbert, Kenneth Gabbert, and Forrest “Buggs” Gabbert; a brother-in-law, Buryl Fluharty, Jr.; and a niece, Rosa Fluharty Braham.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. Evangelist Randy S. Yerby will officiate and interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will received friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made to Erickson All-Sports Facility, P.O. Box 3750, Parkersburg, WV 26103.

June S. Whytsell

Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. - Graveside at Sand Hill Cemetery, Long Bottom, Ohio

posted 11/11/2012 at 12:20:14 PM

June S. Whytsell, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away peacefully Friday, November 9, 2012 at her residence.

She was born August 13, 1925 at Long Bottom, Ohio, a daughter of the late Shirley R. and Grace Parks Swan.

June was a 1943 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She was retired from United Bank after many years of service as a trust officer. She was a member of the Eastern Star, VFW Aux. and the American Legion Aux.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Eugene H. “Gene” Whytsell; a sister, Vicki J. Matheny of Belpre, Ohio; and special friends, Doris and Tom Collins and Larry and Connie Hill.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Kester Matheny.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Sand Hill Cemetery in Long Bottom, Ohio with Pastor Dwane Porter officiating.

The family expresses a special thanks to Kathy Larkins for the care she gave to June.

Memorials are preferred to the Humane Society of Parkersburg, P.O. Box 392, Parkersburg, WV 26102.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Frances A. Kinney

Date and Time of Service: Friday, November 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. - St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

posted 11/10/2012 at 7:09:23 PM

Frances Alberta Kinney, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Dallas, Texas died November 8, 2012 at the Plano Medical Center, Plano, Texas. Your presence on this earth will be greatly missed. We all love you.

Mrs. Kinney was born April 7, 1928 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth Stribling Stanley.

Many years ago, Frances had been employed at the C & P Telephone Co. She was a 1946 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She enjoyed bowling and had been a member of several bowling leagues. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Dallas.

She is survived by her husband, Forrest B. “Sam” Kinney; two daughters, Karen Schadegg (Richard) of Frisco, Texas and Lisa Fox (Mark) of Carmel, Ind.; three sons, Steve Kinney (Penny) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Samuel Kinney (Debbie) of Dallas, Texas and Craig Kinney (Heidi) of Naperville, Illinois; one brother, Carl “Jr.” Stanley (Eva) of Parkersburg, W.Va.; fourteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Conger.

What a beautiful difference a wife/mother’s life has made!

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2012 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 2500 Dudley Ave., Parkersburg with The Reverend Monsignor Joseph L. Peterson as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m., Thursday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Ave., Parkersburg.

Donald G. Mercer

Date and Time of Service: Monday, November 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 11/10/2012 at 3:14:08 PM

Donald Glen Mercer, 84, of Vienna, W.Va. died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Don was born February 10, 1928 in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Glenn and Garnet Metcalf Mercer.

He had been employed at American Viscose for seventeen years and later retired from the American Red Cross, where he was responsible for veteran’s affairs. He had enjoyed volunteering with different organizations and especially enjoyed assisting with the bingo and popcorn when visiting at the Cedar Grove Personal Care Home. He had many special talents and enjoyed working with many different woodworking projects.

He was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church at Vienna.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Lou Smith Mercer; and by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. Pastor Jon Lands will officiate and concluding services and interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Gloria J. Bosley

Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - Visitation from 10 - 11 a.m.

posted 11/10/2012 at 1:58:52 PM

Gloria Jean Bosley, 78, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Willows Center.

She was born December 28, 1933 at Braxton County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Russell A. and Clara Ann Shock Bosley.

Gloria was a member of the Red Hat Society at the Willows. She was Catholic by faith.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews including special niece, Pamela Starcher and nephew, Robert A. Bosley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mona Buras, Mattie LaCorte and Arbutus Tunstall; and six brothers, Russell, William, Leon, Clinton, Jim and Robert L. “Shorty” Bosley.

The family will receive friends at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg from 10 – 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will follow at the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway, W.Va.

Nancy R.Davis

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 11/10/2012 at 12:14:12 PM

Nancy Rose Davis, 84, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away peacefully at her residence Friday, November 9, 2012.

Nancy was born in Salem, W.Va., a daughter of the late William E. and Cathy E. Swiger Gibson.

She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Ann Davis; six sons, Sammy, Jamia, Russell, Richard, David and Carl Davis; and several grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mearl Davis; one son, James Davis; and a grandson, Jeremiah Davis.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Reverend Mike Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Carolyn S. Wilcoxen

Date and Time of Service: Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. - First Presbyterian Church, Parkersburg

posted 11/9/2012 at 6:07:52 PM

Carolyn Sue Pratt Wilcoxen, 67, of Belpre, Ohio passed away peacefully at her residence, Friday morning, November 9, 2012.

Mrs. Wilcoxen was born in Gary, Indiana on September 17, 1945, the daughter of the late De Morris Pratt and the late Esther Pratt and Layrd and Helen Smith, whom she considered her family.

After arriving in Parkersburg in 1960, she attended Parkersburg High School, graduating in 1963. She graduated from West Virginia University with a teaching degree in French. She taught school in Pittsburgh and then at Belpre High School. After teaching, she was elected to the Belpre Board of Education, where she served as President for two years. Later, she served as the secretary for the Good Samaritan Clinic and was the financial secretary for the First Presbyterian Church, Parkersburg where she had been a member for fifty years.

She is survived by her husband William T. “Tom” Wilcoxen of Belpre; sister, Anne Dale and her husband, David Winger, of Parkersburg; stepdaughter, Shelly Shaw of Oakland, Calif.; and two sisters-in-law, Sherry Rafferty and her husband, Chuck, and Phyllis Edgell and her husband, Allen, all of Belpre. She was a favorite aunt to Jay Winger and family, Tracy Winger Conaway and family, Jeff Rafferty and family and Carol Rafferty McNulty and family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1341 Juliana Street, Parkersburg with Reverend Michael Seely and Reverend George Spransy officiating.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made, in Carolyn’s memory, to First Presbyterian Church or the Parkersburg Humane Society.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home & Crematory, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va.

Estelle Kreinik

Date and Time of Service: Friday, November 2, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.

posted 10/31/2012 at 3:53:34 PM

A super mom that is what we lost--an educator, entrepreneur, inventor, manager, mom, grandmother, friend and a very strong independent woman. She taught us that you could do anything, be anything and make a difference.

She would ask, "What is the difference between hot water and steam?" The answer--one degree. If you make life one degree better for the next person, you will make a difference. She approached her teaching, her business and her life in that way.

She was a woman of determination, believed in a diverse environment, and loved to cook ethnic foods to find out what made the stomachs of the world happy. She took classes in history, language, bread baking and knitting. Estelle was fluent in French, studied art and loved textiles.

Born in New York City to the late Dorothy Friedman Stack and J.B. Stack, 94 years ago, she enjoyed the community of many cousins, aunts and uncles. She married Jerry Kreinik and loved him for 65 years. They had three sons, Ted, married to Arlene (Connecticut), Douglas, married to Myla (Parkersburg) and Andrew married to Jacqueline (Baltimore).

She, along with Jerry, was proud and often amazed of the effect of their business ideas. Kreinik Mfg., the business created out of desperation, because of lack of work, became the industry leader espousing the use of silks and metallics in embroidery and stitchery. She was always willing to help friends and associates to make their businesses and the industry better.

They won many awards including the much coveted TEN (The Excellence in Needlework) from industry members. Estelle created the first needlework organizer on the market as a solution for the problem of her threads being all over the car when traveling. She used all of her learnings in clothing, language, accounting, customer service and leadership to make a difference.

In her move after Jerry's death, people were amazed that a woman 93 years old would just up and leave to live in an independent senior village in Baltimore. But, Mom thrived there. She met men and woman whose lives had made a difference and who were diverse. The residents, as well as the staff, loved her.

She told me in her last days that there were a few things in life that she regretted; 1. That of not convincing Jerry to move to Broadmead in Baltimore five years ago where she had spent a wonderful year; 2. Having missed the big "barn sale" at the senior village were she was looking forward to getting some good deals; and 3. Not being able to vote for Obama on election day with her lady friends. She felt very strongly about the right to vote.

She loved life and loved her grandchildren, Julie, Danielle and husband, Jon, Charles and Zach.

Services will be 1 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with student Rabbi Marc Ekstrand officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and one hour before services Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

If you would like to make a donation in her honor, please send to Temple B’nai Israel, P.O. Box 1894, Parkersburg, WV 26102 or to the Kreinik Fund at the Parkersburg Foundation.

Elizabeth Keever

Date and Time of Service: At the family's convenience

posted 10/31/2012 at 3:49:06 PM

Betty Elizabeth Keever, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 at CCMC (St. Joseph’s), Parkersburg.

Mrs. Keever was born at Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Raymond and Eleanor Roush Shaffer. She retired in 1972 after 27 years service with the former Corning Glass. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

She is survived by two nephews, Raymond Paul Shaffer of St. Mary’s, W.Va. and David Shaffer, II; several cousins; and a special friend, Leota Grimm.

She was preceded in death, in 1969, by her husband, Paul Stewart Keever and by one brother, David H. Shaffer.

At Mrs. Keever’s request there will be no visitation, but a graveside service will be held at a later date.

The Vaughan Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Tamara S. Boso

Date and Time of Service: Private Family Services

posted 9/28/2012 at 12:42:26 PM

Tamara Sue Boso, 51, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.

She was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late W.D. and Elizabeth Boso.

Tamara is survived by her brother, Robert Boso, of Charleston, W.Va. and her sister, Brenda Caplinger, of Nashville, Tenn. She was preceded in death by a brother, Larry.

There will be no public visitation or services. The Vaughan Funeral Home & Crematory, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert L. Alford

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

posted 9/17/2012 at 7:12:59 PM

Robert "Bob" Lamance Alford, 88, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 17, 2012 at Cedar Grove Personal Care Home in Parkersburg.

He was born August 29, 1924, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Robert V. and Louisa Alford. He spent most of his childhood growing up in Newton, Miss.

Robert graduated from college with a degree in accounting. He worked in the accounting department at Kaiser Aluminum in Ravenswood, W.Va., when the plant first opened in the early 1950s, and then later at Chem Gas until his retirement in 1993. He loved Gospel Singing and was a member of several different Gospel Quartets throughout his lifetime. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Vienna, W.Va. He also was a proud veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Boxer during World War ll.

He is survived by his daughter, Lynda Goosman (Keith), of Charlotte, N.C.; one stepdaughter, Barbara Murray (Charles A.), of Parkersburg, W.Va.; one stepson, Edgar Snyder (Margaret) of Fairfield, Ohio; one grandson, Dr. William Kent Harris (Heather) of Roanoke, Va.; one granddaughter, Cortney Harris of Parkersburg, W.Va.; four step- grandsons, Scott Snyder (Noy), Chris Snyder (Rhonda), Todd Burner (Amy), and Shawn Burner (Mary Ellen); one great-granddaughter, Rhiannon Harris, of Parkersburg; ten step great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine Donaldline Bush Alford in 1984; his second wife, Glenna Snyder Alford in 2011; one brother, James; and one sister, Doris.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with the Rev. Jim Mike Ward officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the services. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.

David W. Henry

Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. - Graveside

posted 9/15/2012 at 5:03:36 PM

David Wayne Henry, 58, of Clarksville, Tenn. died Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Gateway Hospital in Clarksville.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Evergreen South Cemetery, Parkersburg, W.Va. with The Reverend David Ruppe officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va.

Pauline E. Myers

Date and Time of Service: Monday, September 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. - Graveside

posted 9/15/2012 at 3:57:06 PM

Pauline “Polly” E. Myers, 92, formerly of Belpre, Ohio passed away September 14, 2012 at Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, Ohio.

She was born February 2, 1920 in Clarksburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Luther L.”Freckles” and Janet L. Brooks Harpold. On August 5, 1944 she married Charles L. Myers in Baltimore, Md. who passed way December 16, 1956 of ALS.

Polly was a 1937 graduate of Washington Irving High School, Clarksburg. She held several jobs in Clarksburg before retiring from Quaker State Production in Belpre in 1986 with 28 years of service as an accounting clerk.

She is survived by two daughters, Carol Muscari of Belpre, Ohio and Linda Allan of Cedar City, Utah; one son, C.R. Myers of Wooster, Ohio; fourteen grandchildren, Jeffrey (Deanna) Muscari, Susanne (Jeffrey) Ebersbach, Travis (Sara), Joseph, Ben (Jill), Utahna, Alexis, Andrew, Michael (Amelia) and Hilary Allan, Pamela (Stewart) Hansen, Christy (Tim) Stitzlein, Renee (Chris) Carnes and Curtis Myers; thirteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Howard Harpold of Virginia Beach, Va.; several nieces and nephews; and numerous friends in the Belpre area.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Louise Little; and a brother, Bobby Harpold.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2012 at Sunset Memorial Park, Clarksburg, W.Va.

Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1218 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 or ALS Association, 1170 Old Henderson Road, Suite 221, Columbus, OH 43220.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va.

Bobby P. Ellison

Date and Time of Service: Friday, September 14, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.

posted 9/12/2012 at 2:06:00 PM

Bobby P. Ellison, 83, formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at the Sumter Health and Rehab, Sumter, S.C.

Mr. Ellison was born April 22, 1929 near Charleston, W.Va., a son of the late Lloyd and Ethel Ramey Ellison. He attended Marshall University and graduated from Purdue University in 1956 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and a dedicated member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church.

He had served 33 years in the US Air Force, 130th Airlift Wing of WV Air National Guard, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel, where he was Commander of Aircraft Maintenance. He had been an electrical engineer and plant manager with Kaiser Aluminum and retired as plant manager of Ormet.

He is survived by a daughter, Lynn (David) Smutz of Sumter, S.C.; a son, Robert (Michelle) Ellison of Matthews, N.C.; and five grandchildren, Geoffrey Gill, Spencer Gill, Kennedy Ellison, Claire Ellison and Lindsey Smutz.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Rena Black Ellison in 1996.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2012 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. Tom McDowell officiating. Military graveside services will follow at the Ravenswood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.

Memorials in Mr. Ellison’s memory may be made to: St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1210 - 20th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101.

Wanda F. Wilcox

Date and Time of Service: Friday, September 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

posted 9/11/2012 at 5:06:14 PM

Wanda F. Groves Grudier Wilcox, 82, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away September 11, 2012 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.

She was born March 23, 1930 at Roane County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Howard L. and Delza M. Robinson Groves.

Wanda was retired from C&P Telephone Company. She was a member of the C&P Pioneers Club and a 50+ year member of the Eastern Star. Wanda was a long standing member of First Christian Church, Parkersburg, W.Va. where she had served as Deacon.

She is survived by step-daughters, Allyn Farley and Beth Wilcox, both of Florida and Pam Gowen (Alan) of Maryland; nieces, Wilma Graham (Bob) of Pinch, W.Va. and Sharon Parrill (Tom) and Carolyn Sue Hersman, all of Evans, W.Va.; grandchildren, Erryn Rivas (Carlos)of Georgia, Charlotte Anderson (Bill) of Vermont, James Farley (Krista)of Florida and Jonathan Gowen (Meghan)of Maryland; great-grandchildren, Gabriella Rivas and Graham Anderson; several great nieces, including Shannon Price; and very close friends, Peggy Summers, Denise Kirsch and Keith Anderson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gail W. Grudier in 1979; her second husband, Allen G. Wilcox in 2003; seven sisters; and one brother.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Reverend Janice E. Hill officiating. Concluding graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Cross Lanes, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials are preferred to First Christian Church, 1400 Washington Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26101.

A guestbook for sharing condolences is available at www.vaughanfh.com

Margaret E. Fuller

Date and Time of Service: Friday, August 31, 2012 at 12:00 Noon

posted 8/28/2012 at 5:24:38 PM

Margaret E. Parsons Fuller, 89, formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va.,died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Emeritus of Marietta, Ohio.

Mrs. Fuller was born in Charleston, W.Va., a daughter of the late Chancey and Flossie Robson Parsons. She was a 1943 graduate of the Kanawha Valley Hospital School of Nursing. She was a surgical nurse at Kanawha Valley Hospital and later became the nurse at Union Carbide in South Charleston. After retirement she was employed at Obermeyer’s Florist.

She was an accomplished seamstress and was an avid fan of golf and of the Mountaineer’s basketball teams. For more than 25 years, she had volunteered to deliver home meals with the Salvation Army’s Meals On Wheels program. She was a deeply devoted member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church for sixty years. Above all else, she will be remembered as a devoted wife and loving and caring daughter, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by one daughter, Deborah Harper and her husband, Nick, of Parkersburg, W.Va.; two grandsons, Jason Harper (Cambria) of Deep Creek Lake, Maryland and Matthew Harper (Hildara) of Austin, Texas; and four great-grandchildren, Mariana, Daniel, Ana Sofia and Reeslyn.

She was preceded in death in 1979, by her husband, Smith R. Fuller; and by two brothers.

Funeral services will be 12 Noon, Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Reverend Paul Russell officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until Noon on Friday at the funeral home.

The family extends a special thank you to the loving and caring staff of Emeritus and Amedisys of Marietta Hospice.

D. Dean Corbin

Date and Time of Service: Private

posted 8/9/2012 at 5:34:31 PM

D. Dean Corbin, 76, of Washington, W.Va. died Thursday, August 9, 2012 at his residence.

Dean was born January 15, 1936 at Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Russell E. and Lorena Foutty Corbin.

He was owner/operator of Dean Corbin Contractor until his retirement. Prior to that, he was a partner with Somervilla Builders. He was a P.H.S. graduate, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Mountaineer Sportsman Club where he competed in archery shoots. Dean was an avid bow hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed woodworking, camping and watching the Cincinnati Reds and the WVU Mountaineers. He and his wife, Janet, were charter members of the Stardusters Square Dance Club. As a member of the Studebaker Drivers Club, he traveled to several national car shows and exhibited his 1958 Packard Hawk, which he restored over several years.

In addition to his wife, Janet Somerville Corbin, he is survived by three daughters, Andrea Joy (Roy), LeAnn Miller (Carl) and Wendy Parsons (Scott), all of Parkersburg, W.Va.; two sisters, Donna Wyatt of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Dorothy Stevens (John) of Pettyville, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Amanda Stroh (Tim), Amy Stevens (David), Ashlee Coleman (Troy), Maranda Joy, Corbin Parsons, Shyla Parsons, Makenna Parsons and Charlee Spears; and six great-grandchildren, Abigail and Benjamin Stroh, Braydin, Tyler and Uriah Coleman and Emily Stevens.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Russell M. “Rusty” Corbin in 1994; and one sister, Deloras Phillips.

Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family and entombment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. The Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ruby Sheppard

Date and Time of Service: Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. - Harper Hill Cemetery

posted 8/5/2012 at 4:57:48 PM

Ruby Irene Sheppard, 79, of Lubeck, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 4, 2012.

She was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Phillip and Ruth Hendershot Yocum. She had attended the Lubeck United Methodist Church and was retired from the WV Dept. of Human Resources as a foster-care worker. She had also worked in home health care for Kimberly Care Hospice and had been a supervisor of preventive care for children with the WV Dept. of Health. After retirement she was an assistant for the blind and handicap program at the Parkersburg-Wood Co. Library and volunteered at the Salvation Army. She enjoyed working in her garden and spending time with her dog, Scottie.

She is survived by three daughters, Paula McDonald of Georgetown, S.C., Debbie DeChellis (Frank) of Panama City Beach, Fla. and Rebecca Moore (Floyd) of Washington, W.Va.; one sister, Barbara Robb of Parkersburg, W.Va.; two brothers, Robert Yocum and Larry Joe Yocum, both of Parkersburg, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Michelle and Joey Leisure, Amy Ewing, Brian Moore, Garret and BreAnn DeChellis; and eight great-grandchildren, Hannah Ewing, Lyda-Grace Ewing, Jericho Ewing, Selena Whipkey, Marley Leisure, Isabelle Stauffer, Iszek Moore and Brycen Moore.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

A memorial graveside service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Harper Hill Cemetery on Ashby Ridge.

The family especially thanks Dr. Capel and staff, Dr. Kyathri and staff, Housecalls Hospice and staff and her care-givers.

The Vaughan Funeral Home and Crematory, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. is in charge of arrangements.

Donal S. Mellinger

Date and Time of Service: Private

posted 7/19/2012 at 2:03:00 PM

Donal S. Mellinger, 83, of Waverly, W.Va. died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at his residence.

He was born in a log home on Bull Run Road in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Frank and Lena Riser Mellinger.

Donal had been employed with the WV Dept. of Highways and with the City of Parkersburg for 17 years. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by a step-daughter, Roberta Jenkins (Willard) of Walker; W.Va.; four step-sons, Lambert, Donald, Danny and Carl; one sister, Ramona Meddock; and two brothers, John of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Gail of South Charleston, W.Va.

In addition to his parents, Donal was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Walls Mellinger in 2001; and three brothers, Lewis, George and Jake.

There will be no visitation or funeral service. The Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. is entrusted with the arrangements.

H. Courtney Jones

Date and Time of Service: Monday, July 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 7/13/2012 at 6:20:14 PM

Harold Courtney Jones, 91, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Friday, July 13, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.

Mr. Jones was born February 18, 1921 at Winchester, Virginia, a son of the late Harold Calvin and Besse Perry Jones.

He attended Mississippi State College and served in the US Army Air Force where he attained the rank of First Lieutenant and served as a pilot during World War II. He retired as purchasing agent at the former American Cyanamid, Willow Island Plant.

He was initiated into Mt. Olivet Lodge No. 3 on September 16, 1946; was raised to Master Mason on March 15, 1947. He was elected Worshipful Master from 1956 to 1957, prior to that he had served as Junior Deacon, Senior Deacon, Junior and Senior Warden. He was elected Most Excellent High Priest of Jerusalem Chapter No. 3 in 1957, prior to that he had served as Excellent King, Excellent Scribe, Principal Sojourner, Royal Arch Captain, Second Veil and treasurer for many years. He became a member of Knight Templar Calvary Commandery No. 3 in 1952, where he served as Eminent Commander, Generalissimo, Senior and Junior Warden, Standard Bearer, Sword Bearer and was Prelate for many years. He served as Grand Commander from 1977-1978. Prior to that he had served as Deputy Grand Commander, Grand Generalissimo, Grand Captain General and Grand Recorder. He was a member of the York Rite where he had serves as Governor from 1981 to 1982, prior to that he had served as Deputy Governor and Chancellor. In 1978, he was conferred in Parkersburg by Wheeling Valley Consistory, where he served as secretary for many years. He was a member of Nemesis Temple of The Shrine and Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 14 where he had served as Past Worthy Patron. Other Masonic Degrees and Orders Courtney had received include Red Cross of Constantine, Sovereign; Order of High Priesthood, Chaplain, Allied Masonic Degrees, Secretary, Holy Royal Arch K.T. Priests, Past Excellent Chief, Knights of the York Cross of Honour and Past Prior Mt. State No. 55, Registrar Emeritus.

He was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Parkersburg.

Mr. Jones is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Hensley, of Reedville, Virginia and Caroline Lee Patterson of Marietta, Ohio; four grandchildren, LeighAnn Patterson, Katherine Knight, David Knight and Courtney Knight; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Renee Knight, Isaac Channell and Tallyn Arbogast.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Margie” Clawson Jones, in 1997.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Dr. Kurt W. Busiek, Dr. William Thomas and Pastor David Carpenter officiating. Knights Templar Escort, Masonic graveside services and interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where Eastern Star Memorial Services will be held at 7 p.m.

Linda Darlene Barnum Gorrell

Date and Time of Service: Friday, July 13 at 9:30 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

posted 7/10/2012 at 4:18:02 PM

Linda Darlene Barnum Gorrell, 58, of Parkersburg, passed away July 10, 2012 at her residence.

She was born March 29, 1954 in Ravenswood, West Virginia, a daughter of Jean Shumway Barnum of Leesburg, Florida and the late Charles Barnum.

Linda had worked as Personnel Manager for K-Mart Corp./Sears Holding, and retired after 27 years of service from the Vienna store. She was a graduate of Williamstown High School and was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and with her flowers. She especially enjoyed being around her family and friends.

In addition to her mother, Linda is survived by her husband, David Gorrell; three sons, Jerry Todd (Shelly) of Belpre, Ohio, Gary Gorrell (Sherri) of Lexington, Kentucky, and David Gorrell (Becca) of Tacoma, Washington; a sister, Margaret "Peg" Bunner of Raleigh, North Carolina; three brothers, Tim Barnum (Carol) and Greg Barnum (Debbie) all of Marietta, Ohio and Frank Barnum of Stowe, Ohio; a granddaughter, Samantha Gorrell; and a grandson, Gary Scott Gorrell.

Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2012 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father Neil Buchlein officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, 26101. There will be a rosary service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kelli Cawley and staff and Amedisys Hospice for all their love and care.

Charlotte J. "Peggy" Snyder

Date and Time of Service: Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

posted 7/2/2012 at 7:10:37 PM

Charlotte J. “Peggy” Snyder, 82 of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Friday, June 29, 2012 at Eagle Pointe.

Peggy was born at Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Russell Robert and Bertha Blanche Hornbeck Brant. She retired as a homemaker with the Department of Human Resources and enjoyed crocheting, working word search puzzles and anything involving her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she dearly loved. She was a member of the Peoples Church at Boaz.

She is survived by two daughters, Judy Fulks and her husband, David, of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Joyce Tunstall of Boaz, W.Va.; one sister, Rose Hanlon of Boaz, W.Va.; one brother Gary Brant of Parkersburg, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Angel Huber, Robert Tunstall, Jonathon Tunstall, Daniel Fulks and James Fulks; and two great-grandchildren, Jessica Hutton and Alyssa Tunstall.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Loy Allen Snyder; an infant son, Danny Fulks; four brothers, John Robert Brant, James D. Brant, Richard Brant, Harley Brant; and one sister, Mary Conaway.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Bob Naylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from Noon until service time Thursday.

The family extends special thanks to the staff of Eagle Pointe.

Chad T. Wince

Date and Time of Service: Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 11:00AM

posted 6/26/2012 at 8:58:59 AM

Chad Thomas Wince, 34, of South Charleston, WV, formerly of Parkersburg, WV, died June 22, 2012.

He was born November 7, 1977 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of Terry G. Wince (Sandy) of St Marys, and Betty E Leichliter (David) of Parkersburg.

Growing up he enjoyed playing baseball, wrestling and hunting on his family's farm in Ritchie County. Chad graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1996. He spent a great deal of his youth with his grandparents, Charles and Blanche Wince, whom he adored. When his grandfather passed away on May 26, 2012, he felt a great loss.

Chad had a warm and caring heart. He was a very loyal friend to many. The twinkle in his eye and contagious laugh which will be missed by everyone.

On June 20, 2003, Chad married his high school sweetheart, Missy Kirsch. Together they had two wonderful daughters, Harley-Jane (13) and Emmy Anne (7), whom he loved more than anything. He especially loved their trips to the beach together.

Chad was a self-employed oil and gas landman.

In addition to his grandmother and parents, Chad is survived by his wife Missy, his daughters Harley-Jane and Emmy of South Charleston; sisters Shanna Harris (Judson), Shimada Leichliter, Andrea Wince, Terra Wince, parents-in-law Mike Kirsch and Denise Kirsch , brother-in-law Andy Kirsch (Jennifer) and sister-in-law Krista Kirsc; one step-brother, Adam Johnson; and one step-sister, Amanda Grimes.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Earl and Betty Shook, his paternal grandfather, Charles Wince, and his uncle Charles Gary Wince.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM Thursday June 28, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Ave., Parkersburg, with Rev. Janice Hill officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM on Wednesday June 27, 2012 and one hour prior to services on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at the funeral home.

Reverend C. Glenn Brown

Date and Time of Service: 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Parkersburg First Church of the Nazarene

posted 6/23/2012 at 4:30:49 PM

Reverend C. Glenn Brown, 65, husband of former Parkersburg resident, the late Mary J. Duncan Brown, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012 in Loveland, OH.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Parkersburg First Church of the Nazarene, 1810 19th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 with Reverend Keith Hostutler officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from noon until time of service. Services will conclude with interment in the Evergreen North Cemetery, Parkersburg, WV.

W. Denver Beckner

Date and Time of Service: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 26, 2012

posted 6/22/2012 at 2:14:57 PM

Wesley Denver Beckner, 82, of Parkersburg, went home to be with his Lord on June, 21 2012 with his family by his side at his son’s home in East Liverpool, Ohio.

Denver was born on January 20, 1930 in Ritchie County, WV, the son of the late George P. and Lillie Ellen (Lewis) Beckner. He was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Vonda Dawn (Palmer) Beckner in 2007. Denver is survived by two sons, Denver K. and wife, Wendy of Glenn Dale, MD and Mark and wife, Cheryl of East Liverpool, OH; one daughter, Susan Delong of Fort Myers Beach, Fl; one brother, Charles (Jo Ann) Beckner of Lakeland, Fl; and one sister, Patricia Marks of St. Clairsville, OH; nine grandchildren and nine great-grand children.

Denver was a 1948 graduate of Parkersburg High School where he was a State Champion on the Wrestling Team, a member of the track team and he also was a champion in West Virginia Golden Gloves boxing. After a tour in the United States Navy Denver returned to Parkersburg where he worked construction and was a member of Local 132 of the Operating Engineers.

While living and working construction in Wheeling, Denver found a new love in horse racing. After a few years of on the job training at the track, he opened his own public stable and enjoyed traveling with his family throughout the east, running and winning races. Along with horse racing, Denver loved building and riding his Harley's. At his home on 23rd Street he was always building motorcycles and selling them when a new idea came along. He will be remembered and truly missed.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, WV with Reverend Chuck Furbee officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, June 25, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Services will conclude with interment in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

June Chaney Hess

Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 7:00 P.M.

posted 6/3/2012 at 3:53:02 PM

June Chaney Hess, 97, of Charleston, W.Va. and formerly of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Hubbard House Hospice, Charleston, after a brief illness.

She was born in Adena, Ohio, a daughter of the late William R. and Georgia S. Fell Chaney. Her husband, Walter F. Hess preceded her in death December 29, 1986.

Mrs. Hess was a homemaker and especially enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading and cooking. She had been a member of First Presbyterian Church, Parkersburg for over fifty years and was also a member of the Elk’s Auxiliary and the Parkersburg Women’s Club.

She is survived by two daughters, Dr. Susan Hess Prasher and husband Tim Hatfield of Ashland, Kentucky and Ruthanne Chapman and husband Donnie of Dunbar, W.Va.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Marie Kemp, Helen Koerber and Jeanette Naylor and one brother, Ray Chaney.

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg with Reverend Michael Seely officiating. Services will conclude with interment in the Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville, Ohio at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. until time of service at 7:00 P.M. For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials are requested to Hubbard Hospice, 4605 MacCorkle Avenue, S.W., Charleston, WV 25309.

Dorothy "Peggy" Cantwell

Date and Time of Service: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Tri-City Baptist Church

posted 4/28/2012 at 4:17:07 PM

Dorothy Ruth “Peggy” Cantwell, 79, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 27, 2012 from her residence.

She was born in Ritchie County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Hazel Parr.

Mrs. Cantwell was an active member of Tri-City Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday school and vacation bible school. She had been a labor and delivery technician at St. Joseph’s Hospital and later worked as housekeeper at Tri-City Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, gardening and participating in her grandchildren’s activities.

She is survived by her husband, Dale E. Cantwell; three daughters, Loretta “Lori” Rutherford (Charles) of Vienna, W.Va., Patty Sutton (Rick) of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Regina Donaldson of Chandler, Ariz.; three sisters, Sally Baker, Susie Parsons and Roberta Parr, all of Parkersburg, W.Va.; two brothers, Carl Parr of Vienna, W.Va. and Larry “Bud” Parr of Parkersburg, W.Va.; ten grandchildren, Adam Sylvester, Katherine Cox, Faith Sylvester, Eddie, Joey and David Rutherford, Sam Sutton, and Jacob, Sarah and Bobbie Donaldson; seven great-grandchildren, Kloe and Noah Sylvester, Camden and Isabella Rutherford, Charlie Cox, and Johnathan and Julie Kannady; and a son-in-law, Kevin Sylvester.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Ann Sylvester, and a brother, Bobby Parr.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Tri-City Baptist Church, 913 Grandview Street, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Pastor Joe Ward officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen North Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.

The family sincerely thanks Amedisys Hospice and special caregivers, Sarah, Rachael, Amanda, Sheila and Pam for their loving care.

Kenneth E. Gabbert

Date and Time of Service: No Services

posted 4/15/2012 at 3:18:02 PM

Kenneth E. Gabbert, 78, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.

He was born in Wirt Co., W.Va. He had been a carpenter and was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran.

He is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Fluharty, of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Vivian Kidd of Marietta, Ohio; two step-sons, Butch Chastin and Johnny Chastin, both of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsworth and Rosa Verden Gabbert; and two brothers, Elsworth “Junior” Gabbert and Forrest “Bugs” Gabbert.

There will be no services. The Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. is assisting the Gabbert Family with arrangements.

Lional E. Sutton, Jr.

Date and Time of Service: Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 2/24/2012 at 1:27:55 PM

Lional E. Sutton, Jr, 91, a life long resident of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends at his residence on Friday, February 24, 2012.

Lional was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Lional E. and Marquerite V. Sagar Sutton Sr.

He is survived by his wife of sixty five years, Madeline Wigal Sutton whom he married September 28, 1946; one sister, Helen Lamb (Don) of Vienna, W.Va.; one sister in law, Peggy Sutton of Vienna, W.Va.; one brother in law, William Miller of Jacksonville, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews and a special cousin, Alan Wigal of Parkersburg, W.Va.

In addition to his parents, Lional was preceded in death by four sisters, Mrs. Ben (Elizabeth) Epling, Mrs. Fred (Hazel) Boice, Mrs. Jack (Lucille) Kemple and Martha Miller; two brothers, Fred Sutton and William Sutton and his wife Margie.

Mr. Sutton served as vice president of Young Plumbing and Heating at the time of his retirement in 1981. He was a charter member of Tri-City Baptist Church and was an army veteran of World War II. Lional especially enjoyed growing roses and was a member of the American Rose Society.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Monday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Pastor Joe Ward officiating. Services will conclude with interment in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Lional’s caregivers, Wendy, Traci, Marilyn, Dawn and Vickie.

Donald E. Lowe

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 2/14/2012 at 6:45:01 PM

Donald Evan Lowe, 80, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Monday, February 13, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. He was born at Marietta, Ohio, a son of the late Frank M. and Hazel Lemasters Lowe.

Mr. Lowe was a 1949 graduate of Marietta High School. Upon graduation, he was employed in broadcasting for the former WMOA Mutual Broadcasting Co., Marietta, until 1951. During that time, he was also employed by the Parkersburg News and Sentinel.

Don was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict; service for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. Upon separation from the military, Don attended Marietta College. He retired from C & P Telephone Co. after serving in various positions during his employment.

After retirement, Don and his wife, Nanette, became active in the sales and appraisals of antiques. He developed a special interest in repairing and restoring antique clocks and was well recognized in the area for his talents.

He was a member of the Vienna Wayside United Methodist Church, Vienna Civitan Club, Telephone Pioneers of America and enjoyed participating with Toastmasters.

He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Nanette Lowe, of New York City, New York; his son, Mark Lowe, of Parkersburg, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Anne Lowe and Amy Lowe, both of Philadelphia, Penn.; two sisters, Frankie McKenna and Linda Everson and her husband, Dorsey, all of Marietta, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Velma Lowe, of Marietta, Ohio and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Elise Hokman, of New York City, New York.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 2010, by his wife of 56 years, Nanette Napier Lowe; one brother, Charles Eugene Lowe and one sister, Billie Vaughn Elmore.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m., Friday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Sandy Runnion officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow in the Parkersburg Memorial Gardens.

Donald M. Busch

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 12:00 Noon

posted 1/4/2012 at 4:39:28 PM

Parkersburg businessman, Donald M. Busch, 74, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus, Parkersburg, W.Va. following an extended illness.

Mr. Busch was born Wednesday, June 2, 1937 at Big Bend, Calhoun County, West Virginia, the youngest son of the late Ray Maxwell (Max) and Theresa Lynch Busch. He was a 1956 graduate of Calhoun County High School and, in recent years, enjoyed hosting high school class gatherings at his home. At a young age, he developed a fondness and respect for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. For many years, was a competitive coon hunter, having won numerous awards, and enjoyed buying and trading firearms. While still in high school, he began working with the family excavating business, R.M. Busch Excavating, and, before long, became known for his skill in operating excavating equipment. After receiving an honorable discharge from the US Army, he returned to West Virginia to join his father and brother as a heavy equipment operator with Max Busch, Inc. In conjunction with the US Army Corps of Engineers, he created many of West Virginia’s beautiful lakes, ponds, and recreational resorts and personally constructed more than 400 farm ponds across West Virginia. In the early 1970’s, his career focus shifted from excavation to crane operation and upon retirement of his father in 1978, he and his brother formed Busch Crane Rental, Inc. and operated Grove hydraulic cranes throughout West Virginia and Ohio until his retirement in 1988. He was a long time member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 132 AFL-CIO and was very proud of his work of erecting many structures throughout the region along with his excavation work. He never forgot any of the projects and had a story about each.

He was a 50 year member of the Mt. Olivet Lodge #3, AF & AM, a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and the Nemesis Temple of the Shrine where he had been a member of the Director’s Staff. He enjoyed traveling, visiting flea markets and auctions, and, in recent years, was never happier than when he was hosting cook outs and karaoke for friends and family at his home. He loved chasing a good deal and enjoyed trading and collecting Coca Cola memorabilia. Many people turned to him as the ‘go to’ man for advice on construction and home improvement projects and he was always thinking about the next project on his ‘to do’ list. He was a licensed private pilot and enjoyed flying his Cessna. He was never without a canine companion by his side and, currently in a line of purebred miniature schnauzers, Sniffer was his devoted sidekick.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Martha (Mace) Busch; two sons and their wives, Gregory T. and Mary Beth (Stanley) Busch of Elizabeth, W.Va. and Mansfield, Ohio and Michael Shawn and Tara (Mace) Busch of Parkersburg, W.Va.; a step son, Tony L. Lopez of Parkersburg, W.Va.; a brother and his wife, Glenn K. and Barbara (Reed) Busch of Lubeck, W.Va.; a sister and her husband, L. Kathryn (Katie) and Carroll Slider of Parkersburg, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Nicholas A. and his wife, Mary K. (Lott) Busch of Parkersburg, W.Va., Emily Grace Busch of Cross Lanes, W.Va., Michaelyn S. Busch of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Mace M. Busch of Parkersburg, W.Va.; a great-grandson, Gregory Maxwell (Max) Busch of Parkersburg, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, James, Charlie, and Tom Bennett, Bill, Mary Bell, and Elisa Kale.

Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Pastors Loyd Winans and Dave Cumpston officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Peace, Sunset Memory Gardens, with Masonic graveside honors rendered by Mt. Olivet Lodge #3, AF & AM and military rites by American Legion, Parkersburg Post 15.

Friends may call at the Vaughan Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the time of the services on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Burn Hospital. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

The family wishes to acknowledge the coordination of funeral arrangements between the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, W.Va., Miller Funeral Homes, St. Mary’s, Ohio, and Busch-Kimes Funeral Home, Elizabeth, W.Va.

Melody Ann Sanderson

Date and Time of Service: No services scheduled

posted 12/31/2011 at 8:44:28 AM

Melody Ann Sanderson, 54, of Vienna, wife of Randy Sanderson, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 in the Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. There will be no visitation. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Hazel L. Mercer

Date and Time of Service: Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 12/20/2011 at 5:06:52 PM

Hazel Louise Mercer, 89, of Vienna, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 20, 2011.

She was born in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wilmar O. and Anna Belle Thorn Sutton.

She is survived by three sons, Jerry Mercer (Lola) of Belpre, Ohio, Donald Mercer (Sharon) of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Dan Mercer of Portland, Tex.; four sisters, Virginia Heiby (John) of Phoenix, Ariz., Norma Reiver of Norfolk, Va., Judy A. Yocum of Vienna, W.Va. and Sharon S. Davis (Jim) of Vienna, W.Va.; four brothers, Robert A. Sutton of Belpre, Ohio, Paul R. Sutton of Parkersburg, W.Va., James K. Sutton (Shirley) of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Richard W. Sutton (Helen) of Washington, W.Va.; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1975, by her husband, Donald Hugh Mercer, Sr. and two brothers Earl S. Sutton and Harold E. Sutton.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with the Reverend Kenneth Calebaugh officiating. Concluding services and interment will be in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

A guestbook for sharing online condolences is available at www.vaughanfh.com

Lula Alice "Kate" Parrish

Date and Time of Service: Friday, December 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 12/14/2011 at 6:19:39 PM

Lula Alice “Kate” Parrish went home to be with the Lord December 14, 2011 from her Vienna, W.Va. residence, just 10 days before her 100th birthday.

She was born at Rockcastle, W.Va., a daughter of the late John Otmer and Mary Dove Parsons Stewart.

She retired from Parkersburg Steel Mill, was a lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star and member of St. John’s United Methodist Church of Vienna.

“Kate” was a kind-hearted person with a heart of gold. She loved going to church, spending time with her family and friends, crocheting, gardening and cooking. She also enjoyed spending time with special great nephews and niece, Mike (Beth) Griffith, Joey (Brittany) Griffith, Darren (Kim) Griffith and Jennifer (Jason) Tobias whom she thought the world of, also with numerous other great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She is survived by three sisters, Jessie L. Jones of Vienna, W.Va. and her four daughters, Sue McKenzie and husband, Larry, of Somerset, Ohio; Judy Griffith and husband, Paul, of Vienna, W.Va.; Janet Pugh and husband, Bill, of Belpre, Ohio and Cindie Smith and husband, James, of Vienna, W.Va.; Velma L. Carpenter of Mansfield, Ohio and her two daughters, Linda Stoodt and husband, Philip, of Mansfield, Ohio, and Pam Evans and husband, Larry, of Denton, Ark.; Pauline M. Eaton of Parkersburg, W.Va. and her son, William (Bill) Eaton and wife, Terry, of Parkersburg, W.Va.; and other nieces and nephews, Joyce Ann McClaine of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Joan Frye of Proctor, W.Va., Jane Edwards of Raleigh, N.C., John Stewart of Raleigh, N.C. Sharon Votaw of Rockledge, Fla. and Ann Beecher of Parkersburg, W.Va.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde (Tony) Radcliffe and second husband, Gerrie C. Parrish; three brothers, Robert (Ross) Roscoe, Holly (Spark) Arthur and Clyde Henry Stewart; three sisters, Irene Ethel Brown, Mary (Bow) Lillian Stewart and Mildred (Midge) Minerva Kinchloe; one nephew, Charles (Tweedy) Harry Jones; and one niece, Karen Sue Eaton.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Pastor H. Earle Arthur, Jr. of Mullens, W.Va. officiating. Services will conclude with entombment in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Garnettia L. "Petie" Fitcher

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, December 10, 2011 10:00 A.M.

posted 12/8/2011 at 2:58:41 PM

Garnettia L. “Petie” Fitcher, 70, of Vienna, with a bell ringing and lights diminishing, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family on December 7, 2011 at her residence.

She was born in Lubeck, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jackson E. and Gladys H. Hickman Hudkins Sr.

Petie was a homemaker, loved playing bingo and yard sales. She attended Riverhill U.M. Church.

She is survived by her husband, James E. Fitcher Sr. whom she married February 21, 1958; two daughters, Jamie L. Friese and husband Chris of Rockport and Joann E. Fitcher of Parkersburg; two sons, James E. Fitcher Jr. and wife Kim of Mt. Holley, NC and Jeffrey A. Fitcher and wife Jody of Myrtle Beach, SC; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Jean Clouse and Patricia Ann Reed and two brothers, Jackson Earl Hudkins Jr. and Nelson Eddy Hudkins.

Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor Charles Furbee officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Friday, December 9th and one hour prior to service on Saturday.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials are requested to Strecker Cancer Center, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, Ohio.

Charlene Cheeseman

Date and Time of Service: Private

posted 9/23/2011 at 3:18:21 PM

Rosemariea Charlene Cheeseman, 56, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Friday, September 23, 2011 at her residence following a sudden illness.

Charlene was born October 9, 1954 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Hubert Clyde Lipscomb and Elsie Frances Vincent Blaine.

She was a homemaker and had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed spending all the time she could with her children and grandchildren.

Charlene is survived by her husband, Jerry Lee Cheeseman; one daughter, Heather White and husband, Ricky, of Elizabeth, W.Va.; four sons, Lee Carpenter and wife, Erin, of Parkersburg, W.Va., Joshua Carpenter and wife, Jenny, of Virginia Beach, Va., Jeremy Cheeseman of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Chadrick Cheeseman of Florida; four sisters, Nyoka Nesselrotte of Parkersburg, W.Va., Connie Hull and husband, Robert, of Parkersburg, W.Va., April Wise and husband, David, of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Rachel Hampton of Parkersburg, W.Va.; one brother, Clyde Lipscomb, of Parkersburg, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In honoring Charlene’s wishes, services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Aveneun, Parkersburg, W.Va.

Ruth A. Berry

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, September 17, 2011 1:00 P.M.

posted 9/11/2011 at 3:37:24 PM

Ruth A. Berry, 97, of Vienna, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Berry was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Bert E. and Grace E. Boone Robinson.

She was a 1933 graduate of Parkersburg High School, was a homemaker and former co-owner of Berry’s Hatchery and Feed Store, Parkersburg. Mrs. Berry especially enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Vienna Garden Club. She was a member of Vienna Chapter No. 151, Order of the Easter Star and the First Christian Church, 1400 Washington Avenue, Parkersburg.

She is survived by two sons, Jack L. Berry and wife Mary Jo of Troy, Ohio and Thomas E. Berry and wife Martha of Lexington, North Carolina; one sister, Donna Wilson of Huntington, W.Va.; Five grandsons, Steve Berry and wife Carol, Doug Berry and wife Lani, Jon Berry and wife Kelly, Scott Berry and wife Emily and David Berry; seven great granddaughters, Leah, Anna, Gwen, Ashley, Brennan, Sophie and Chloe Berry; two great grandsons, Justin and Nate Berry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Herman T. Berry in 1985; four sisters, Gladys Moore, Elaine Duncan, Hattie Vaughan and Norene McPherson; two brothers, C. Dale Robinson and Leslie Robinson.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Reverend Janice E. Hill and Reverend Thaddaeus B. Allen officiating. Services will conclude with interment in the Sunset Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the Vaughan Funeral Home from 5-8 P.M. Friday and one hour prior to service on Saturday. For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Parkersburg. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

Paul E. Kanalz

Date and Time of Service: Monday, August 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. - Emmanuel Baptist Church

posted 8/26/2011 at 4:32:43 PM

After a long illness, Paul Eugene Kanalz, 80, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went to the Lord August 25, 2011 from Autumn Court Nursing Home, Ottawa, Ohio.

Paul was born at Parkersburg, a son of the late Julius E. and Beulah Kirkpatrick Kanalz. Paul had been employed at the General Motors plant in Chicago and at Dudley’s greenhouse. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

He is survived by a sister, Virginia Kanalz of Vienna, W.Va. and a brother, David Kanalz and his wife, Jody, of Parkersburg.

Funeral services will be 11 am Monday, August 29, 2011 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 23rd Street, Parkersburg with Dr. Kurk Busiek and Reverend David Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Ave., Parkersburg and one hour before services Monday at the church.

Glenna M. Snyder-Alford

Date and Time of Service: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:00 P.M.

posted 7/30/2011 at 4:17:38 PM

Glenna M. Snyder-Alford, 89, loving wife and devoted mother, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Cedar Grove Personal Care. She was born at Central in Wood County a daughter of the late Arch and Macel Rawlings Roberts.

Glenna was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, had served as a volunteer at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Alford, a resident of Cedar Grove Personal Care; one daughter, Barbara Murray (Charles A.) of Parkersburg; one step-daughter, Linda Goosman (Keith) of Charlotte, NC; one son, Edgar D. Snyder (Margaret) of Fairfield, Ohio; four grandsons, Scott Snyder (Noy), Chris Snyder (Rhonda), Todd Burner (Amy), and Shawn Burner (Mary Ellen); two step-grandchildren, Kent Harris (Heather) and Courtney Harris; Eleven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Edgar M. Snyder in 1982, and three brothers, Lee, Harry and Jack Roberts.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor Greg Shipe officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to services on Monday.

Stephen A. Shafer

Date and Time of Service: Visitation only 2-8 P.M. Saturday, July 9, 2011

posted 7/6/2011 at 5:31:10 PM

Stephen A. Shafer, 63, of Waverly, W.Va. passed away July 6, 2011 at the Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus due to heart related problems. Steve was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Burhl and Mary Redman Shafer.

He had recently retired on February 1, 2011 as a milkman from Broughton Food Company after forty one years of service. He was a 1967 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was an avid coon hunter and loved fishing and hunting.

Steve is survived by his wife of forty three years, Carolyn Pierson Shafer; two sons, Stephen C. Shafer and wife Lisa of Parkersburg and Douglas A. Shafer of Waverly; one grandson, Logan Kerns of Parkersburg and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Patty and Sandy Shafer.

The family will receive friends at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg from 2-8 P.M. Saturday. Funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family.

Lois Irene Campbell

Date and Time of Service: Friday, July 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. - First Lutheran Church, Parkersburg

posted 7/6/2011 at 3:46:22 PM

Lois Irene Campbell, 85, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at her residence.

She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Rufus I. and Mildred Whetstone Deem.

Mrs. Campbell was a bookkeeper for the former Hupp and Wharton auto dealership in Parkersburg and Goertner Ford in Morgantown, W.Va. She served the First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg as secretary from 1970 to her retirement in 2003. She was a member of First Lutheran and formerly served as president and secretary of LCW at the church. She along with her husband were avid WVU mountaineer fans.

Mrs. Campbell is survived by her husband, Orlando C. Campbell, whom she married November 17, 1951, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Wendell Eugene Deem.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 8, 2011 at the First Lutheran Church, 1701 – 19th Street, Parkersburg with the Reverend Ian B. Reid officiating. Services will conclude with interment in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg from 5-8 P.M. Thursday and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.

Eric Lehman

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 6/13/2011 at 4:52:36 PM

Eric Lehman, 92, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his residence.

He was born February 23, 1919 in Rosenberg, Czechoslovakia and grew up in Vienna, Austria. He fled Austria at the age of 19 when he was warned that he was on a list to be deported by the Nazis. With the help of friends in the United States and Israel he was able to get a student visa to the Haifa Technion.

He met his first wife Shoshanna Friedman at a party held by the German Jewish community. At the end of WWII he was able to join his parents in NYC.

Eric was sent to Parkersburg by a lumber company. He fell in love with Parkersburg and never left. He had been a realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Realty and was the owner of the former B.K. Drive Inn restaurant in Belpre, Ohio which was known for real root-beer in glass mugs and carhops who came to your car. He loved classical music and gardening and was devoted to his three grandchildren. He was a member of Temple B’nai Israel and served as President three times.

His first wife Shoshanna Friedman Lehman died in a tragic auto accident in June, 1989. He eventually remarried to Judith Minchew Lehman. His daughters tease him that he married the girl next door.

In addition to his wife and beloved companion, Judith Minchew Lehman, he is survived by his daughters, Dr. Sharon Lehman (Larry Hample) and Tamara Lehman Little and their children Erica Hample, Jacob Hample and David Little, all of Atlanta, Ga.; his stepchildren, Thomas Menchew (Gail) of Tx., Barbara Perkins (Billy) of Va. and Anita Campbell (Ronnie) of Tenn.; five step-grandchildren; and eight step-great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made to Temple B’nai Israel, 1703 20th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101.

The family thanks the home caregivers who made his last months more comfortable and Housecalls Hospice.

Eugene W. Gilmore

Date and Time of Service: Monday, June 13, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. - Crossroads United Methodist Church

posted 6/11/2011 at 8:52:46 AM

Mr. Eugene W. “Gilly” Gilmore, 65 of Williamstown, W.Va. went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 9, 2011 at his residence.

He was born June 10, 1945 at Sistersville, W.Va., a son of the late Frank and Loraine Corbin Gilmore.

Mr. Gilmore was retired after 37 years of service with Cytec (formerly American Cyanamid). He was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church, a 1963 graduate of Sistersville High, and had been an organizer of the Oil and Gas Festival. He was a U.S. Army veteran and enjoyed collecting coins, hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Leah Mae Neely Gilmore; one son, Mike Gilmore (Stacy) of Harrisville, W.Va.; two brothers, Frank Everett Gilmore (Sherry) of Glendale, W.Va. and Robert Franklin Gilmore of Sistersville, W.Va.; the treasures of his life who he dearly loved, his three grandchildren, Tiffany, Joshua and Eli; and his mother-in-law, Rebecca Jane Neely, of Sistersville, W.Va.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie, and a sister-in-law, Marie Gilmore.

Funeral Services will be 3 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011 at the Crossroads United Methodist Church, 6827 Old St. Mary’s Pike, Parkersburg, W.Va. with the Reverend Dr. Art Tucker officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before services.

The Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. is in charge of arrangements.

The family is very grateful to their neighbors and church family for their love and support during Gene’s illness.

In lieu of other remembrances, memorials are preferred to the Crossroads United Methodist Church.

Goldie Bowser Perkins

Date and Time of Service: Thursday, June 2, 2011 2:00 P.M.

posted 5/31/2011 at 1:25:25 PM

Goldie Bowser Perkins, 94, formerly of Lakeview Estates, Parkersburg, died May 30, 2011 at the Worthington Manor Nursing Home. She was born at Goff’s Ritchie County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Andy P. and Louella Hardman Hatfield.

She was a graduate of Harrisville High School and was a homemaker. Mrs. Perkins retired in 1970 from the former Best Photo and had also worked at the American Viscose Corporation. She was a member of the Harrisville Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Donna E. Wells of Canton, Ohio; two sons, Joseph W. Bowser and wife Kay of Parkersburg and Larry D. Bowser of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Leman Hatfield of Cross Lanes, W.Va. and Dr. Asel P. Hatfield of Harrisville, W.Va.; ten grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kermit H. Bowser, second husband, Ernie M. Perkins, two sisters, three brothers, and one great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor Larry Dale officiating. Services will conclude with interment in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until time of service.

Ira F. Marlow

Date and Time of Service: Thursday, May 12, 2011 7:30 P.M.

posted 5/11/2011 at 2:36:49 PM

Ira F. Marlow, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Eagle Pointe. Mr. Marlow was born at Walker, W.Va., a son of the late George F. and Cora Mae Curran Marlow.

He retired from Kaiser Aluminum after thirty years of service and was an Army veteran of WWII. Mr. Marlow was a member of the former Davisville U.M. Church and attended the Seventh Street U.M. Church.

He is survived by one daughter, Paula M. Hollandsworth and husband Darrell of Salem, Wisconsin; two sons, John I. Marlow and wife Cheryl of Parkersburg and Patrick M. Marlow and companion Nani of Parkersburg; four grandchildren, Chris Hollandsworth, Lisa Akers, Kyle Marlow and Maggie Marlow; one great-grandson, Braden.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lenna Jean Stutler Marlow in 1997 and one infant daughter, Cathryn.

The family will receive friends from 4 - 7:30 P.M. Thursday, May 12th at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg. At the conclusion of visitation a brief tribute will be held with Reverend Kathryn Ambler officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Eleanor Powell

Date and Time of Service: Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 1:00 P.M.

posted 5/3/2011 at 2:56:39 PM

Eleanor M. Powell, 76, of Vienna and formerly of Happy Valley, went to heaven to be a princess on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.

Mrs. Powell was born in St. Mary’s, W.Va. a daughter of the late Robert A. and Opal Higgins Cumblidge. Her Husband of 49 years, Norval G. “Jiggs” Powell Sr. preceded her in death on July 21, 2000. She retired after thirty seven years of service to the former Corning Glass in Parkersburg and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #1212.

Survivors include three daughters, Dianna Powell of Mineral Wells, Ellen Barber (Mark) of Vienna and Tami Moore (Gary) of Washington; one son, Norval G. Powell II (Sherry) of Walker; one brother, Duke Higgins of East Liverpool, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Daniel Sheppard, Robert Sheppard, Travis Moore, Ashlei Powell, Wade Powell, Sabrina Powell, Bryana Ankrom, Zack Hively, Lakisha Powell and Jason Powell; four great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one grandchild, Scotty Sheppard and one brother, Bill Higgins.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor Kevin Lantz officiating. Services will conclude with interment in the Rockland Cemetery, Belpre, Ohio. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-8 P.M. Wednesday.

Paul R. McClelland, Sr.

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 5/1/2011 at 7:11:20 PM

Paul Richard McClelland, Sr., 86, of Coolville, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the Willows Center, Parkersburg, W.Va.

He was born February 25, 1925 in Ashland, Ky., a son of the late Lester Earl and Ethel Marie Jackson McClelland.

Mr. McClelland was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired as a boilermaker from Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Parma, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice Marie Campbell McClelland; three daughters, Janet (Ed) Cain of Williamstown, W.Va., Lu (Dennis) Fundzak of Brunswick, Ohio and Kathy Cardaman of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sons, Lee (Terri) McClelland of Lakewood, Ohio and Paul Richard McClelland, Jr. of St. Petersburg, Fla.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. Services will conclude with burial in Evergreen North Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Don E. White, Jr.

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.

posted 4/18/2011 at 3:32:30 PM

Don E. White, Jr. of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away Monday, April 18, 2011 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. He was born February 17, 1932 to Don E. White, Sr. and Pearl Northcraft White in Sistersville, WV. Don was raised in Raven Rock, W.Va. and graduated from St. Marys High School with the class of 1951. He was a member of the Raven Rock Methodist Church, the American Legion, Post 64 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Marietta, Ohio.

After graduating from St. Marys High School, Don worked for the American Cyanamid and was later drafted into the military service during the Korean War. He then enlisted in the US Air Force where he served eight years. Don was stationed in Georgia, Arkansas and Japan followed by a four year tour as a recruiter in Pittsburgh. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Don worked for the Corps of Engineers in Marietta and Union Carbide. In 1970, he became the Chief of Police in Williamstown where he served with distinction for 20 years. Following his retirement from the city, Don spent the following 18 years as a manager of Government Housing in the Williamstown area.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Westbrook White, who he married in 1953 at the Raven Rock Methodist Church. He is also survived by one brother, Major General (Ret) Jerry A. White (Linda) of Columbus, Ga.; Wilma’s brother, Donald Westbrook of Waverly; five nephews; four nieces and several great nephews and great nieces.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty White Chorpenning and Margaret White Cochrane and their husbands, Al Chorpenning and Jim Cochrane.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor Dwane Porter officiating. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Interment with military honors by American Legion Parkersburg Post 15 will be in Willow Island Cemetery.

Forrest Gabbert

Date and Time of Service: Friday, April 15, 2011 - Visitation 4:00 - 7:00 p.m

posted 4/13/2011 at 7:01:00 PM

Forrest H. "Bugs" Gabbert, 72, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.

Mr. Gabbert was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Elsworth and Rosa Virden Gabbert.

Mr. Gabbert had been a repairman for Stallings Realty.

He is survived by his partner of 30 years, Ellie Carver; three sons, Michael, Howard and Eddie; two daughters, Diane and Tonya; four step-children, Lori Emerick, Vicki Carver, Jeff Carver and Tom Carver; two brothers, Elsworth Gabbert, Jr. and Kenneth Gabbert, both of Parkersburg, W.Va.; two sisters, Carolyn Fluharty and Vivian Kidd, both of Parkersburg, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. There will be no funeral service.

Jean Morris

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:00 A.M.

posted 4/13/2011 at 6:25:40 PM

Jean Morris, 81, of Davisville, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean was an inspiration to those who knew her because of her giving and loving heart and the manner in which she lived her life.

Jean was born November 24, 1929 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Howard and Mary Taylor. She is survived by her sister, Mary Louise Milanese of Parkersburg and many nieces and nephews across the state. Jean was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Parkersburg and worked for many years at the Parkersburg-Wood County Library.

Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Jean’s nephew, Joseph Bryce Milanese officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 P.M. Friday and one hour prior to service on Saturday. Christian Wake Services will be conducted during visitation at 6:00 P.M. with Father Arok Sundar OFM officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkersburg-Wood County Library or Amedisys Hospice for the wonderful loving care given to our loved one Jean.

Silas R. "Bob" Francis

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. - Ingram Ridge Cemetery

posted 4/7/2011 at 4:18:28 PM

After a courageous battle with cancer, Silas Robert “Bob” Francis, 75, of Ellenboro, Ritchie Co., W.Va. died April 5, 2011 at his residence.

Bob was born in Ritchie Co., W.Va., a son of the late Herman P. and Ora Orlena Barker Francis. He had been a self-employed truck driver and along with his wife, Hester, owned and operated the former Silver Star Grocery at Lamberton.

He is survived by his daughter, Roberta E. Schlesinger, and her husband, Lee, of Sarasota, Fla.; three sons, John Kiggins and his wife, Patricia, of Ellenboro, W.Va., Dennis Davis and his wife, Carol, of Ellenboro, W.Va. and Bruce Davis of Framingham, Mass.; two brothers, Russell Francis of Harrisville, W.Va. and Howard Francis of Watertown, Ohio; four sisters, Lottie Bee of Parkersburg, W.Va., Delphia Nolan of Wheeling, W.Va., Waunita Grace Haynes of Syracuse, Ohio and Emma Griffith of Pennsboro, W.Va.; and five grandchildren, Sam Schlesinger, Nathan Schlesinger, Melissa Schlesinger, Steven Kiggins, and Julie Davis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hester E. Dennis Francis; three brothers, Ralph, Lester and James; and two sisters, Mary Roberts and Edith Terrell.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Ingram Ridge Cemetery, Pleasants County, W.Va. with Rev. James Pyles officiating. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Shirley Posey

Date and Time of Service: Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

posted 4/5/2011 at 2:22:01 PM

Shirley Posey, 75, of Vienna, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 4, 2011. She was born in Clarksburg, W.Va. a daughter of the late Roy B. and Ella N. Nicholson Lister.

Shirley was a graduate of the former Roosevelt Wilson High School in Clarksburg and was a member of the Sweetwater Baptist Church in Conway, South Carolina. She was a former travel agent for American Express and served fourteen years in the labor and delivery unit of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg. She especially enjoyed camping, square dancing and traveling.

Survivors include her husband of fifty nine years, Bobby G. Posey; two daughters, Debra A. Bonnell of Cincinnati, Ohio and Catherine Campbell (Joe) of Oxford, Georgia; two sons, Robert Posey (Gale) of Vienna and Steven Posey of Little Rock, Arkansas; one brother, Paul Lister (Lyda) of Nutter Fort, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Lashay Posey of Ocoee, Florida, Troy Bonnell of Vienna, Dawn Pettus of Parkersburg, Matt Bonnell of Cincinnati, Ohio, Chris Campbell of Maurice, Louisiana, Adam Campbell of Oxford, Georgia, and Nicolas Posey of Phoenix, Arizona; nine great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeremy Posey and one brother, Roy Lister Jr.

Memorial services will be conducted 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Reverend Dr. William R. Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 P.M. until time of services at the funeral home. For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials are preferred to the Humane Society of Parkersburg, P.O. Box 392, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

Jerry M Kreinik

Date and Time of Service: Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. - Vaughan Funeral Home

posted 3/25/2011 at 12:15:27 PM

Jerry M Kreinik passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 23rd at the age of 96 years.

Jerry was born in 1915 in New York City to the late Isadore and Sarah Kreinik. He graduated from NYU and was a WWII veteran. Jerry studied textiles, chemistry, law, engineering, loved reading, classical music, being informed, and arguing points of interest.

Jerry was a blue sky thinker, an inventor, entrepreneur, lecturer, futurist, loving husband, father, and grandfather, living a full and eventful life. Jerry’s influence was felt by those he met.

Using his imagination and creative juices and helped along by Estelle, his wife of 66 years, Jerry developed industrial standards of excellence within the needlepoint and cross stitch industry throughout the world. His moniker became a synonym for excellence.

During his unique life, he worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yards developing textiles used for submariners and polar explorers, advanced the science of zippers, fasteners and buttons working on the creative team developing the “D” ring used by millions today, and established sizing for woman’s clothing. He taught the first class in plastics in the 1950’s at Brooklyn College in NY, designed dustless charcoal used by millions today. Along with this, he advanced the innovation of foam plastics, structural plastics and laminates.

In 1971, after being released by Borg Warner, during the great firing, he and his wife Estelle began their trek into the hand-needlecraft industry during its infancy. Working with nothing but their knowledge of textiles, plastics, art, furniture, and materials, they developed a reputation for originality and superb products. Using materials that had never been contemplated, they developed lines of soft, usable craft yarn products in silks and metallics that felt good to the touch. With their little business, they were able to travel the world, see the beauty of this small planet, and influence the industry. Their business grew. They were recognized by The National Needlework Association for Excellence in the Industry in 1994. In 2012, Kreinik Mfg. Co, Inc., a Parkersburg business, will celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Literally millions of people around the globe have and continue to enjoy the results of Jerry’s efforts in creating the materials used in needlecrafts and other textile arts and fashion.

His family enjoyed his love of nature and learned how to recognize birds and trees, stars and cars; learned how to patiently use a variety of hand tools to create beautiful objects in wood, metal, and clay. He contributed his time and funds to a number of community groups including Temple B’nai Israel, the Friends of the Parkersburg Public Library, and Parkersburg Art Center.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Estelle; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ted and Arlene Kreinik (Newtown, CT), Doug and Myla Kreinik (Parkersburg), Andrew and Jacqueline Kreinik (Baltimore, MD); his sister Audrey and brother-in-law Toby Yospin (Boston), along with four grandchildren Juliana (Brooklyn, NY), Danielle (Los Angeles, CA), Charles (Baltimore, MD) and Zachary (Washington, D.C.)

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Shirley and brother in law Ted Gaynor.

Services will be conducted Sunday, March 27, at 2:00 P.M. at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with student Rabbi Rachel Kaplan officiating. There will be visitation one hour before the service. Internment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Jerry loved education and libraries, if you would like to make a donation in his honor, please consider the following: Temple B’nai Israel Parkersburg, 1703 20th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101; the Parkersburg Community Foundation, 501 Avery Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101; The Parkersburg Public Library, 3100 Emerson Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26104; Parkersburg Art Center, 725 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101; and Amedisys Hospice Services of Parkersburg, 417 Grand Park Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101.

Ima Dell Miracle

Date and Time of Service: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:00 P.M.

posted 3/22/2011 at 5:17:55 PM

Ima Dell Miracle, 88, of Old St. Mary’s Pike, Williamstown, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Williamstown, a daughter of the late J. Warren and Nellie H. Ingraham Reed. She, along with her deceased husband, Ernest Ellsworth Miracle spent many years raising their family in Byesville, Ohio.

Mrs. Miracle had attended Business College in Parkersburg and was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church where she had served as church pianist. She was a homemaker, enjoyed watching old movies on television, reading, collecting recipes, sightseeing and flowers, especially wild rhododendrons.

Survivors include two daughters, Amy Reed Woodman of Shelby, Michigan and Priscilla Anne Bain (Jay Timothy) of Richmond, Indiana; three sons, Louis Henry Miracle (Saundra), Benjamin Miracle, and Phillip Alan Miracle all of Byesville, Ohio; one brother, Charles Arthur Reed of Williamstown, W.Va.; sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Friday at the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Old St. Mary’s Pike with Pastor Jeff Raatz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be conducted at the church from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. on Thursday and one hour prior to service Friday. The Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sandra K. Riel

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

posted 3/17/2011 at 1:42:18 PM

Sandra K. Riel, 60, of Parkersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the Camden Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Campus.

Sandy was born in Liverpool, Roane County, W.VA, a daughter of the late Hildreth G. and Violet H. Staats Chancey.

She was a graduate of the former Spencer High School, was a homemaker and member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Reedy.

Survivors include her husband, David L. Riel; one sister, Violet “Vi” Farley and husband Clem of Vienna and one sister in law, Carol Chancey of Fuquay Varina, NC.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Hildreth, Arlin and Edsel Chancey.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor Don Yeager officiating. Services will conclude with burial in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan Funeral Home from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. today and one hour prior to service on Saturday.

Robert J. Dunbar

Date and Time of Service: Friday, March 25 at 10:00 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church

posted 3/16/2011 at 9:39:40 AM

Robert J. Dunbar, of Belpre, passed from this life to join his wife of 65 years, Pat, and his daughter, Ann, on March 10, 2011, at The Arbors of Marietta.

Bob was born in Brown, W.Va., to Walter and Chloe Dunbar on July 25, 1914. His parents, two sisters, two brothers, his wife and daughter preceded him in death.

He is survived by his daughter, Gwen D. Hall of Belpre, and his son, John W. Dunbar, of Tulsa, Okla. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Michelle A. Bishop of Atlanta, Ga., MSgt Eric Hall of USAFE, England, R. Travis Dunbar of Elkridge, Md., their spouses and children; and special friend, Yolanda E. Romanelli of Quincy, Mass.

He graduated from Pennsboro High School in 1932 and continued his education at Salem College and The New Mexico School of Mines in Socorro. Since retiring from his position as Senior Vice-President-Operations with Algonquin Gas Transmission, bringing natural gas to New England in the early 1950's, he was very active in the local community. If you didn't have him as your docent at the Oil and Gas Museum, you missed a wonderful treat. He was a "welcomer" as passengers came off the ferry at Blennerhassett Island complete with his "costume" that Pat had created.

Bob was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and a stalwart member of the choir there as well as a member of the Parkersburg Choral Society. He was also a lifetime member of the Friendship Lodge 56 A.F.&A.M. in West Union, W.Va., and the Lodge Council Chapter Consistory, Scottish Rite in the Valley of Boston. While we mourn his loss, we celebrate his life and ask those of you who knew him to do the same. For those considering an expression of sympathy, the family requests that, in lieu of other remembrances, donations be made to your favorite charity in his name.

A Service of Witness to The Resurrection will be conducted 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 25, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church, Parkersburg with the Reverend Michael R. Seely officiating assisted by Reverend George Spransy, Jr. Masonic graveside rites conducted by Friendship Lodge #56, A.F. & A.M., West Union, will be 2:00 P.M. in the Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, W.V. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to services.

Eleanor J. Shedan

Date and Time of Service: Wednesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. - St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

posted 3/15/2011 at 1:22:11 PM

Eleanor J. Tawney Shedan, 80, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Saint Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.

She was born in Uler, W.Va. on November 5, 1930 and was a 1947 graduate of Spencer High School, Spencer, W.Va.

Eleanor and her husband of 56 years, Thomas M. Shedan, Sr. resided in Parkersburg, W.Va. the majority of their lives. They have resided in St. Petersburg for the last ten years.

Her working life spanned approximately 40 years for companies in Parkersburg including the Viscose, Marbon Chemicals, Borg Warner Chemicals and GE where she achieved the job of executive secretary. She retired in 1988. Her organizational skills, both business and personal, were uncanny.

She is survived by husband, Thomas M. Shedan, Sr.; sons, Thomas M. Shedan, II, and Craig W. Shedan; daughter-in-law, Veronica Hertz Shedan (Craig’s wife); grandson, James Yancy (son of T.M. Shedan, II), serving in the U.S. Navy; brother, Charles L. Tawney of Ravenna, Ohio; sister, Sandra Denten of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister-in-law, Karol Tawney (wife of Charles); brother-in-law, Glenn Denten (husband of Sandra); several cousins, nieces, nephews and one aunt.

In addition to being a loving wife and mother, she will be remembered for being a kind-hearted charitable person who went out of her way to compliment and build up everyone she came in contact with. She was dearly loved by and enlightened the lives of all who knew her.

There will be a Rosary Service at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 532 Market Street, Parkersburg and The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m., with Father Eric Hall as Celebrant. Concluding services and interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg is assisting the family with arrangements.

Elanor T. Fox

Date and Time of Service: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:00 A.M. Graveside

posted 3/12/2011 at 3:27:05 PM

Elanor T. Fox, 99, of Vienna, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011 at Eagle Pointe, Parkersburg. She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late Philip G. and Dora Belle Taitt Tice.

Mrs. Fox was a member of Wayside U.M. Church, Vienna. She was formerly employed by Woolworth’s, Kresge’s, Dils Department Store and Kesterson Laundry.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews including Michael Clegg of Vienna who also served as her caregiver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Hayes Fox; two brothers and one sister.

Graveside services and interment will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Monday at the Parkersburg Memorial Gardens with Dr. T. Patrick Kerr officiating. Friends will be received from 2-4 P.M. today at the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Jennie Bechtold

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. - Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

posted 3/10/2011 at 4:46:24 PM

Surrounded by her loving family, A. Jennie Bechtold, 80, of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away at her residence Wednesday, March 9, 2011.

Jennie was born July 19, 1930 at Weirton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Samuel and Mildred Gerbo Stanar. She moved to Parkersburg in 1952 following her graduation from college, to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher. She soon developed a special interest in reading education, which grew to become a lifelong commitment to improve the reading skills of the children of West Virginia.

After several years in the classroom, Jennie became the language arts supervisor for Wood County schools for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Following her retirement form the school system, she was a consultant for Josten’s Learning Corporation, traveling and teaching throughout the country.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from West Liberty State College in 1951 and received her Doctorate in Education from Marshall University, College of Graduate Studies. She had been active in the W.V. State Reading Association, where she served as president. She had also been a member and past president of the State Reading Council. She was a member and past state president of P.E.O. Sisterhood and past president of Chapter L.L., P.E.O. She was past president of the Parkersburg Chapter of American Association of University Women. Jennie was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Good Shepherd Episcopal Church where she had participated in vestry, worship committee and choir.

She is survived by her husband, Lee W. Bechtold; daughter, Linda McCormick and her husband, Thomas, of Vienna, W.Va.; son, Lee Jonathan Bechtold of Vienna, W.Va.; brother, Stanley Stanar and his wife, Erma, of Weirton, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Elizabeth McCormick, Jonathan Bechtold and Kristin Bechtold; and one great-grandson, Jonathan Gage Bechtold.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011 at The Memorial Church Of The Good Shepherd, 903 Charles Street, Parkersburg, W.Va. with The Reverend Marjorie S. Bevans and The Reverend Larry D. Jackson officiating. Concluding services and entombment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va.

Christopher G. Stutler

Date and Time of Service: Monday, February 28, 2011 2:00 P.M.

posted 2/26/2011 at 5:37:29 PM

Christopher G. Stutler, 35, of Parkersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 25, 2011 in the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Elkins, WV a son of Sharon A. Cronin of Parkersburg and Dewayne G. Stutler of Waterford, Ohio.

Chris graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1994, was employed in the construction and landscaping trades and was a Christian. He especially enjoyed all outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, ATV riding and snowboarding.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Jarrod W. Stutler and wife Courtney of Concord, NC and his niece McKenzie Stutler of Concord, NC; maternal grandparents, Kenneth Pingley of Elkins, WV and Norma Sutton of Waverly, WV; paternal grandparents, Reverend and Mrs. Wendell G. and Madeline M. Stutler of Vienna; step-mother, Martha C. Stutler of Waterford, Ohio.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Cornerstone Gospel Church, 1300 17th Avenue, Vienna with Dr. Russell Hosey assisted by Christopher’s Uncle Jerry Pingley officiating. Private interment and committal services will be in the Harper Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends on Monday at the Cornerstone Gospel Church from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M.

For those considering an expression of sympathy the family request contributions be made to Christopher’s Cause, C/O United Bank, Parkersburg.

Jackie Purkey

Date and Time of Service: Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. - Memorial Church Of The Good Shepherd

posted 2/13/2011 at 5:24:32 PM

Jenevieve Jacquelyn “Jackie” Purkey, 76, of Vienna, W.Va. died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

Jackie was born near Philippi, W.Va., a daughter of the late Dorothy Shaffer Zirkle and George Humphreys.

She received her undergraduate degree from Glenville State College and master’s degree in Career Education for the Handicapped from Marshall University. She had been a home economist with Allegheny Energy and Westinghouse and had taught home economics and special education, retiring as a vocational coordinator for Wood County Schools. She had also taught at Sumner, Martin and Rayon Schools. She had served as president of the Wood Co. Retired Employees Association.

Jackie was a very active member of The Memorial Church Of The Good Shepherd, where she was a member of the Daughters of the King, had served as director of Christian education, delegate to the diocesan convention, Sunday school teacher and several terms on the vestry. She was also very active with the W.Va. Diocese of Episcopal Churches, where she had served on the Christian Education Committee and was former president of the deanery.

She was also a member of the Council for Exceptional Children International, and the Division of Career Development, where she had served as W.Va. Governor. She had been a board member of HCIL “Horizon”, League of Women Voters and SW Resources.

Jackie is survived by her daughter Julie Lee McQuerrey (Joe) of South Charleston, W.Va.; her son, Brian Lee Purkey (Melanie) of Ripley, W.Va.; a brother, Jim Ancell (Nancy) of Philippi, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Jonathan and Shauna McQuerrey, and Helen Jane and Jacquelyn Shae Purkey; and several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Purkey in 1972.

A Memorial Service with Holy Eucharist will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 19, 2011 at The Memorial Church Of The Good Shepherd, 903 Charles Street, Parkersburg, W.Va. with The Reverend Marjorie S. Bevans, The Reverend Gene Sheppard and The Reverend Larry D. Jackson officiating.

For those considering an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made to The Memorial Church Of The Good Shepherd.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Cecil Dale Robinson

Date and Time of Service: Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.

posted 1/8/2011 at 11:36:45 AM

Cecil Dale Robinson, 91, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Friday, January 7, 2011 at Marietta Care & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Burt Edward and Grace Boone Robinson. He was a retired sheet metal worker with Local #33. Cecil was a member of First Christian Church and F.A.G.C.A.; was an avid Fenton Art glass collector; and enjoyed farming. He had been a member of Mt. Olivet Lodge #3, AF & AM.

He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl B. Robinson of Parkersburg, W.Va.; two sisters, Donna Wilson of Huntington, W.Va. and Ruth Berry of Vienna, W.Va.; and a special friend, Stephanie Brookover, and her children, Stephen and Lindsey.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen O. Larkin Robinson; four sisters, Gladys Moore, Elaine Duncan, Hattie Vaughan and Norene McPherson; and one brother, Leslie Robinson.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. with Reverend Thad Allen officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., Sunday.